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Cops: Stolen gun found at crash scene

A vehicle reported stolen crashes on Route 11 Friday after a chase by police.
By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com
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EDWARDSVILLE Police said they recovered suspected crack cocaine and a stolen weapon from a stolen car that collided with another vehicle during a chase Friday night. Police also arrested 22-yearold George Lee Barnes, a passenger, after he allegedly fought with officers attempting to remove him from the vehicle. According to Edwardsville police: Police tried to stop the vehicle, a black Lincoln sedan matching the description of a vehicle reported stolen from Wilkes-Barre, after seeing it headed south on Route 11 with its lights off at approximately 7:44 p.m. Friday. Police said the car sped away
from police near Woodys Fireplace in Larksville, and weaved between vehicles traveling in both directions as police gave chase. Police said they lost sight of the Lincoln but soon found it had collided with an SUV on Route 11 in front of Broodys Tire, Larksville. Police said the three occupants of the Lincoln appeared to fidget with their hands as officers approached. As Edwardsville officers Gina Kotowski and Michael Lehman tried to remove Barnes from the Lincolns front passenger seat, Barnes threw punches at the officers, striking Kotowski in the face and knocking all three to the ground, police said. Barnes was taken into custody after Lehman used his Taser, police said. Police said they found a pack of cigarettes containing suspected crack cocaine on the ground next to the passengerside door, close to where Barnes struggled with police. The driver of the Lincoln,
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Police investigate the scene of a multicar crash on U.S. Route 11 Friday night after a driver in a reportedly stolen car tried to flee from police.
Abdur-Raheem Idri McCoy, had to be extricated from the vehicle by ambulance personnel, police said. Kingston police assisting at the scene also found a stainless-steel .40-caliber Kahr K40
handgun and an unloaded clip under the passenger seat, Edwardsville police said. Luzerne County 911 workers said the gun was reported stolen from a home near Easton, police said. Police said the Lincoln sedan
was reported stolen on Thursday by the Wilkes-Barre Police Department and that the vehicles owner said he was struck with a pistol by two men with a .40-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol.
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POLICE BLOTTER
WILKES-BARRE Police said they arrested Kevin Allabaugh on simple assault charges after he struck HeathHANOVER TWP. Two men were taken to the hospi- er Rotto in the face and head at 49 N. Grant St. at 8:40 tal after a cab struck a bicyclist Friday night, police said. a.m. Saturday. Police said they will cite Police said James Graziano, Quincy D. White, 39, of South 47, of Hanover Township, rode into the path of the cab, Welles Street, with driving with a suspended license after driven by Joseph Sadowski, he drove into two parked 59, of Nanticoke, and was struck as he merged onto Lee vehicles on South Hancock Street at 6:21 p.m. Friday. Park Avenue from Regina Police said Kim Brake was Street. sitting in one of the parked Both men were taken to vehicles that White Struck local hospitals for treatment and was taken to Wilkes-Barre of injuries suffered in the General Hospital for treatment crash, police said. of injuries. Anyone with information Police said Ann Kish, 69, about the incident is asked to of 163 S. Washington St., was call Hanover Township Police taken to Wilkes-Barre General at 825-1254. Police said a Nissan Fron- Hospital after she was struck tier driven by Giuseppe Tomo- by a vehicle driven by Catherine Simpson-Zawatsky, 52, of sino, 35, of Nanticoke, struck Bowman Street, at 5:45 p.m. the rear of a Ford Econoline Friday at the intersection of van driven by Linda Marcantel, 51, of Nuangola. Marcantel South Pennsylvania Boulevard and Northampton Street. was taken to a local hospital Police said Simpson-Zawatfor treatment of injuries suffered in the crash, police said. sky, who was turning onto South Pennsylvania Boulevard, Tomosino and a passenger in had a green turn signal at the Marcantels vehicle were not time of the crash. injured, police said.
RETELLING THE AGE-OLD STORY
oung actors gather in front of the evergreen trees near the end of the performance of The Innkeepers Children & the First Christmas Trees: Living Nativity 2011 on Saturday at the St. John the Baptist Church on Nesbitt Street in Larksville. The play was put on immediately before the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass. The play is from an original script by the Rev. Gerald J. Gurka and chronicles the legend of why Christians decorate Christmas trees.
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New art seeks to correct view of Washingtons Crossing

Artist says famed 1851 painting is very heroic but has too many inaccuracies.
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press
BUILDING TRUST
The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccuracy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242. A STORY ON Page 10A of Saturdays Times Leader should have stated that the Christmas Together dinner at First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-Barre will be held from noon until 3 p.m. today and that volunteers are needed between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. A STORY THAT appeared on Page 3A of Saturdays Times Leader should have said that Christmas Day services will be held at 7 a.m. at St. Anns Chapel in Kingston and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Kingston.
NEW YORK One of Americas most famous images, a painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware River, got much of the story wrong: The American commander wouldnt have stood triumphantly on a rowboat in daylight, but on a ferry bracing himself against a fierce snowstorm on Christmas night. Thats the historic scene depicted in a new painting that goes on display this week at the NewYork Historical Society museum in Manhattan. No one in his right mind would have stood up in a rowboat in that weather, artist Mort Kunstler said. It would have capsized. He told The Associated Press that hes not knocking the original the well-known 1851 painting by German-born artist Emanuel Leutze, who Kunstler says was glorifying Washington using what he knew at the time. But Kunstler said his new piece is aimed at righting the historical mistakes.
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The 1851 oil on canvass painting by Emanuel Leutze is titled Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Mort Kuntslers version of the event is Washingtons Crossing: McKonkeys Ferry, Dec. 26, 1776.
Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware from Pennsylvania to New Jersey to mount a surprise attack on Hessian forces at the Battle of Trenton on Dec. 26, 1776. The Americans killed 22 Hessians, wounded 98 and captured nearly 900 while losing only three of their own men. It was a daring feat led by the man who would become the nations first president, and boosted the morale of the fledgling American army. Relying on military experts and historians, plus visits to the river site, Kunstler came up with a list of inaccuracies in Leutzes
painting and set out to correct them in his new work. The most obvious is that Washington would not have used the earliest stars-and-stripes flag that appears in the Leutze work; it wasnt adopted until 1777. Instead of a rowboat, the troops probably boarded a flatbottomed ferry big and stable enough to carry cannons, plus the horses to pull them, Kunstler said. Such boats were hitched to cables to stabilize them. The Leutze painting shows the New Jersey shore clearly in the distance. But Kunstler says documents show a noreaster had swept in that night, bringing
freezing rain, hail and snow that would have cut the visibility. The new painting shows a determined Washington holding onto a cannon, illuminated by a torch as he heads into battle outnumbered and under equipped. His troops were a ragtag bunch. Instead of military uniforms, they likely wore hunting jackets and wool caps, Kunstler said. While he was able to verify the weather, time of day and vessel type, the artist said, he based other details like clothing on probability. I dont see any reason you cant make this scene dramatic
and exciting and historically correct, said Kunstler, an 81year-old Brooklyn native. His painting, entitled Washingtons Crossing: McKonkeys Ferry, Dec. 26, 1776, debuts Monday. Leutzes painting is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the other side of Central Park. But art lovers will have to wait a few more weeks before they can compare the two paintings in real life: The Leutze piece is in storage pending the opening of the new American Wing on Jan. 16. Its always been the one work of art people ask for, Met spokesman Harold Holzer said.
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Capturing holidays spirit

Times Leader photographer Aimee Dilger gets the credit for the photo illustration on Page 1 today. We call it a photo illustration because her son Eli isnt really sleeping; he was practicing a few days in advance for the slumber hed need to get on Christmas Eve. His pal Fluffy Brown is putting on a good act, too. The mother, son and bruin team captured the essence of expectation, warmth and peace that arrives on the night before Christmas. We hope you like it. Joe Butkiewicz Executive editor
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A new meaning for haves, have nots this year

he haves and the have nots were the inspiration for this years Times Leader Giving Guide. The newspaper has been publishing the Giving Guide, and before that the Book of Dreams, for many years. During the holiday season at the end of each year we publish stories and photographs about people or agencies in need. We also provide a conduit for members of the community to donate if they are so compelled. It has been a long-running, inspirational and successful tradition. We get to do what we do best; tell stories about people in the community. And people and agencies that need help, get help. A little more than three months ago, the inspiration arrived for the haves and the have nots. There are people who have flood damage and those who have not been flooded. It is an irony that the record level of the Susquehanna River in September did not cause record destruction. Levee heights raised since the flooding of 1972 spared much of the Wyoming Valley. But the highest-ever crest caused greater-than-ever flooding in West Pittston; Hanover, Plains and Plymouth townships; Mocanaqua; Shickshinny and Wyoming County. Parts of Wilkes-Barre were flooded too. For most of the Wyoming Valley and other flood-prone areas, spared this time, normal life resumed soon after the river receded. For the most part, those people were inconvenienced by an evacuation, having to move belongings back into place and some travel detours away from flooded areas. We didnt want those people affected by the flood to be forgotten out of sight and out of mind during the holiday season or otherwise. For those places flooded, normal will be months, if not years, away. We wrote, you responded So we published stories about the Salvation Army, which has worked overtime to help people who were flooded and requested assistance, as well as several community centers that were flooded: the West Pittston Library, The First Presbyterian Church in Shickshinny, Interfaith Friends in Tunkhannock and the Plymouth Township Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station. Not surprisingly, the community responded. The library received more than $1,000, which will help pay for a much-needed copier. The First Presbyterian Church received $1,700 and five roasters that will be used for church dinners. And the Salvation Army received $7,500 from the UNICO association alone, among other gifts. UNICO, which presents an all-star high school conference football game every year, donated proceeds from program advertising and gate receipts directly to the Salvation Army to help flood victims. UNICO also donated $7,500 to the Valley Santa charity organized by The Citizens Voice newspaper. Thank you. Need does not have a season or a demarcation line. It has no boundaries. There are people in every community of Northeastern Pennsylvania who need help, often a small bit of financial assistance to make it through the holidays or get a step up in life. This is a time for holiday celebrations for most of us. But as staff writer Jen Learn Andes wrote in a story published Dec. 18, many dont have even lights or a tree. Some cant be home: They are living temporarily in trailers or displaced to a rental unit. There is an old tradition that newspapers can comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. As the former we can use all the newsprint and ink available, but we cant get it done without the community. And you have
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Monsignor John J. Bendik, far right, of St. John the Evangelist parish in Pittston, leads prayer at the Care and Concern Ministries food pantry, which provided food for Christmas dinner to nearly 400 families on Wednesday.
Joys remembered
By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com
Recalling the Christmas of 1961 almost made Monsignor John J. Bendik shiver. He rented a car to return home to Kingston from St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana and brought with him a classmate from the Bahamas to the snow-covered Wyoming Valley. It would be the third White Christmas in a row. Bendik, 70, pictured his classmate wrapped in blankets in the car as it headed to Pennsylvania.
His classmate thawed out quickly with the welcome from Bendiks family and neighbors and the parishioners of St. Anthonys in Larksville, where he was the first black person to serve Mass along with his host. Those are special memories, said Bendik. His classmate was never ordained, but theyve kept in touch. Bendik, who has been a priest for 45 years, has visited him in the Bahamas. A half century hasnt dimmed the recollection of a Christmas time when life was simpler, holiday greetings were warmer and gifts treasured for a lifetime. The nostalgic Bendik holds on to those memories, but the realist pastor of St. John the Evangelist parish in Pittston has to tend a flock beset by the pressures of the
Rusty Fender has kept the ViewMaster he received as a Christmas present in 1961. He contrasts it with the more complex modern gifts.
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here and now. For him the story of the birth of the Christ child is as significant today as it was 50 years ago. People need to hear the story, he said. Its nourishment for a hungry soul and for many an encounter with the memory of the mystery they had when they were children and heard the story about the birth of Jesus, he said.
In his homily today hell make reference to a music video emailed to him about a boy who, after seeing a long line of children waiting to sit on Santas lap, asks, Wheres the line to see Jesus? The video shows a young boy standing in a line for a soup kitchen and Bendik said thats where the boy would see Jesus among the
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Procrastinators rejoice: Christmas Eves a shoppers paradise

Good parking and plenty of space to work in are the order of the day at one area mall.
By JERRY LYNOTT jlynott@timesleader.com
I was amazed I was able to get a parking spot outside JC Penney.
WILKES-BARRE TWP. There was some hustle in the steps of people at the Wyoming Valley Mall and even a little bustle in the stores on Christmas Eve, as the end of a long holiday shopping season approached. Shoppers making a few last-minute purchases and procrastinators mingled on walkways with plenty of room to get by. The busiest days had passed in the season that officially began a month ago on Black Friday, Nov. 25, and consumers were expected to spend $469 billion, which was good news for retailers struggling in a sluggish economy, according to the National Retail Federation. Its not crowded at all, said Jim Ebert of Larksville as he met up his wife, Char. There were no lines at the checkout registers, he said, and traffic moved freely in the parking lot without any backups and delays. Ebert picked up a blender and was able to buy one of the few remaining T-shirts featuring Tim Tebow, quarterback of the NFL Denver Broncos, at Champs Sports
They (family) go in the store and pick out what they want and I pay for it.
Jim Ebert Larksville
Toni Mathis Wilkes-Barre
store for his daughter. Just setting out on his buying spree, John Paul Roskos was not worried and took it as a good sign how easy it was to park. I was amazed I was able to get a parking spot outside JC Penney, he said. Roskos said hed been busy and came up from Philadelphia to shop for his parents in Hazleton and his fiance and future wife. The couple got engaged last week. I know what I want, he said. His first stop was at a kiosk to purchase ornaments PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER for his parents, something he does annually. Sitting on a bench outside the Aerie store, Toni John Paul Roskos of Philadelphia knew what he
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wanted and wasted little time Saturday shopping for his parents who live in Hazleton and his fiance.
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Yemen president to leave country

By AHMED AL-HAJ Associated Press
Government loyalist forces open fire on 100,000, killing several as protests intensify
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No time to be a you-know-what
A street performer who poses for pictures in exchange for tips dressed like the Grinch beckons customers in front of a billboard announcing lastminute gifts at a store in New Yorks Times Square on Saturday. As the clock counted down to Christmas Day, retailers began a big push to snare procrastinating shoppers searching frantically for last-minute gifts and hoping for final-weekend deals.
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SANAA, Yemen Yemens outgoing president said Saturday he would leave the country for the United States to help calm tensions in his country as forces commanded by his son and nephew opened fire on more than 100,000 protesters marching into the capital, killing at least eight. The protesters had marched on foot for four days from the city of Taiz, south of Sanaa, in the first such march of its kind seen in Yemen, to pressure the government not to give Saleh immunity from prosecution. When they reached the southern entrances to the capital, forces of the elite Republican Guard fired on them with automatic weapons, tear gas and water cannons. The turmoil reflected the confused political situation in Yemen caused by the slow-motion, uncertain exit of Saleh
from power in the face of huge protests demanding his ouster that have shaken the country since February. Late last month, Saleh signed an agreement in which he handed over his powers to his vice president and committed to step down completely in return for immunity. But opponents say he has continued to wield influence through his loyalists and relatives still in positions of power, hampering the transition ahead of presidential elections set for Feb. 21. Many feared he would find a way to continue his rule. Saturday evening, Saleh told reporters that he would soon leave the country for the United States, though he did not specify exactly when. He had been expected to leave soon after the deal was signed ostensibly to undergo treatment for wounds suffered in an assassination attempt in June but officials say he has stalled.
Protesters carry a young person who was injured Saturday during clashes with security forces in Sanaa, Yemen. Troops loyal to the outgoing president opened fire with guns, water cannons and tear gas on more than 100,000 protesters, killing at least eight.
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I will leave for the United States in the coming days. Not for treatment, but to get out of sight and the media to calm the atmosphere for the unity government to hold the presidential election, he said. He said he would eventually return
and pursue political work as an opposition figure. Government officials said ambassadors from the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council had been in contact with Saleh the past week to pressure him to leave the country.
Highest turnout more than decade brings warm holiday cheer
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divide the country and lead to rivers of blood. His comments came as a government crisis has strained ties between two main Muslim sects, Sunnis and Shiites, to the breaking point. Nouri al-Maliki, the Shiite prime minister, is engaged in a showdown with the top Sunni political leader in the country. His government has issued an arrest warrant for Sunni Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi for what alHashemi says are trumped-up charges that he ran hit squads against government officials.
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Newt rips Virginia for ballot exclusion

By LIBBY QUAID Associated Press
The Republican presidential hopeful is set back in his quest for the nomination.
Queen Elizabeth IIs husband is expected to spend a second night in a hospital where he is recovering from a heart procedure, palace officials said Saturday. Prince Philip, 90, had a coronary stent put in late Friday to fix a blocked artery, though the palace has refused to say if he had a heart attack. On Saturday, Philip also known as the Duke of Edinburgh received visits from the queen and his four children at Papworth Hospital, where he was admitted after experiencing chest pains at the queens Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Doctors said Philip could have had a heart attack, but without more information it was impossible to know for sure.
Queen visits ill husband
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A Christian pilgrim lines up to go inside the Grotto, at the Church of Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Saturday.
Crowds celebrate in Bethlehem

By DALIA NAMMARI and DANIELLA CHESLOW Associated Press
That loud toy under the Christmas tree might do more than drive parents crazy. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have found that some childrens toys, if held close enough, can reach decibel levels similar to a subway train or a chain saw. The study found that next to their speakers, Road Rippers, T-Pain Mic and Tonka Mighty Motorized Fire Engine generated decibel levels of 100 or higher as loud as a subway train or chain saw. Other toys including the Marvel Super Shield Captain America, Sesame Street Lets Rock Elmo, VTech Princess Magical Learning Wand, Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Cosmic Blaster and the Green Lantern Colossal Cannon Blaster topped 90 decibels next to the speaker.
Loud toys may be a hazard
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank Tens of thousands of tourists and Christian pilgrims packed the West Bank town of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations Saturday, bringing warm holiday cheer to the traditional birthplace of Jesus on a raw, breezy and rainy night. With turnout at its highest in more than a decade, proud Palestinian officials said they were praying the celebrations
would bring them closer to their dream of independence. Bethlehem, like the rest of the West Bank, fell onto hard times after the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation broke out in late 2000. As the fighting has subsided in recent years, the tourists have returned in large numbers and all of the citys hotels were fully booked. By early evening, the Israeli military, which controls movement in and out of town, said some 55,000 visitors, including foreigners and Arab Chris-
tians from Israel, had reached Bethlehem. Palestinian officials in Bethlehem said that with local tourists included, overall turnout was 120,000 about 30 percent higher than last year. The number was expected to rise throughout the evening. Its wonderful to be where Jesus was born, said Irma Goldsmith, 68, of Suffolk, Virginia. I watch Christmas in Bethlehem each year on TV, but to be here in person is different. To be in the spot where our savior was born is amaz-
ing. By nightfall, a packed Manger square, along with a 50foot-tall Christmas tree, was awash in Christmas lights, and the town took on a festival-like atmosphere. Vendors hawked balloons and corn on the cob, and bands played Christmas songs and tourists packed cafes that are sleepy the rest of the year. As rain began falling in the early evening, many people cleared out of the square and raced to nearby restaurants.
Protests against Putin draw tens of thousands across Russia

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Bias intimidation and harassment charges have been filed in New Jersey against five people accused of pelting two Orthodox Jewish teenagers with eggs and calling them derogatory names. Lakewood Police Chief Robert Lawson said the two teens ages 15 and 17 were walking in the Ocean County community early Thursday when five people in a vehicle threw several eggs at the teens before driving away. A borough police officer soon spotted and stopped the vehicle a few blocks away. Lawson says the driver admitted they were responsible for throwing the eggs. They were issued summonses and released.
Jewish teens hit with eggs
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MOSCOW Tens of thousands of demonstrators on Saturday cheered opposition leaders and jeered the Kremlin in the biggest show of outrage yet against Prime Minister Vladimir Putins 12-year rule. The Moscow demonstration was even bigger than a similar rally two weeks ago, signaling that the protest movement ignited by the fraud-tainted Dec. 4 parliamentary election may be growing. Protests were also held in dozens of other cities and towns across Russia. Rally participants densely packed a
broad avenue, which has room for nearly 100,000 people as the temperature dipped well below freezing. They chanted Russia without Putin! Alexei Navalny, a corruption-fighting lawyer and popular blogger, electrified the crowd when he took the stage. A rousing speaker, he had protesters shouting We are the power! Mikhail Gorbachev, who resigned as Soviet president 20 years ago today, has urged Putin to follow his example. While many Russians have grown weary with Putins rule, his opponents are split among numerous groups.
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A sticker reading For fairy elections is seen on the back of Katya Kostromina, 18, as she attends a rally to protest against election fraud in Moscow.
WASHINGTON Presidential hopeful Newt Gingrichs campaign attacked Virginias GOP primary election system on Saturday for keeping him off the states March 6 Super Tuesday ballot. It was a significant setback for a candidate who has surged in popularity but struggled to organize his campaign. The state party said that Gingrich, who lives in Vir- Gingrich ginia, had failed to submit the required 10,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. Texas Gov. Rick Perry also failed to qualify, the state GOP said. The Gingrich campaign responded that only a failed system would disqualify Gingrich and other candidates. It said Gingrich would pursue an aggressive write-in campaign, although state law prohibits write-ins on primary ballots. Voters deserve the right to vote for any top contender, especially leading candidates, Gingrich campaign director Michael Krull said in a statement. We will work with the Republican Party of Virginia to pursue an aggressive write-in campaign to make sure that all the voters of Virginia are able to vote for the candidate of their choice. Forty-six delegates will be at stake in Virginias Super Tuesday primary. Thats a small fraction of the 1,144 delegates needed to win the nomination. Gingrich already missed the deadline to appear on the ballot in Missouris Feb. 7 primary, though he insists it doesnt matter because the state awards delegates based not on the primary but on a Republican caucus held in March.
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to Back Mtn. Trail
By EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent
Local trails have given outdoor enthusiasts a place to get away from the hassles of everyday life, and thanks to a state grant, the Back Mountain Trail will be able to expand, develop a master plan and complete some needed maintenance. This month the Anthracite Scenic Trails Association received two grants from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources totaling $320,000 for work on the Back Mountain Trail. The trail, created in 1995, starts off on Parry Street in Luzerne and heads north parallel to Route 309, ending at Lower Demunds Road in Dallas, a total of about six miles. Julie McMonagle, the associations executive director said $20,000 will be used to pay for a feasibility study, creating a master plan to extend the trail from Dallas to Harveys Lake and on to Ricketts Glen State Park in Fairmount Township. The trail generally follows abandoned railroad lines, but there are some areas where the original railroad bed is not accessible, she said. The remaining $300,000 will be used to add about a mile to the trail and make repairs to the existing trail. Plans to construct the new section were made possible due to a right-of-way easement from Dallas resident and business owner Bill Grant. Grant, CEO of Hildebrandt Learning Centers LLC, and partner of Dorchester Land Development LLC, gave the Back Mountain Trail Association permission to create an additional mile through his wooded property. The trail would pick up off Main Road behind Offset Paperback Manufacturers and weave about a mile through a densely wooded area, giving trail users an opportunity to view unseen natural beauty and wildlife. The trail will end near Geisinger Medical Group on Lt. Michael Cleary Drive in Dallas Township. The trail will then lead into nearby Sacred Heart Cemetery, allowing for an additional 500 yards. McMonagle said the proposed trail will pass near an old Hemlock forest. Grant added the trail will also pass near wetland areas and a pond. The decision to give the trail association the easement was easy for Grant. He said that three years ago Judy Rimple, president of the Back Mountain
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Dallas landowner Bill Grant and Anthracite Scenic Trails Association President Judy Rimple hold a sign designating the Back Mountain Trail.
Trail Association, approached him to consider offering the group the easement. Due to a pond and wetlands, some of land was unusable, so the agreement created a win-win situation, he said. I am happy to hear they received the funding to continue, he said. They had gotten to the point where everything stopped. Rimple was unavailable for comment, but McMonagle said work should begin in 2012. Some of the grant funds also will be used to engineer and install a drainage system on mile two of the original trail, which extends from behind the Dallas Area Municipal Authority to Carverton Road in Trucksville. Heavy summer rains caused washouts on this section of the trail. McMonagle said the trail association will accept bids from engineers to install a drainage system and a proper base and top coat. For more information on the Back Mountain Trail or how to volunteer, visit http://course.wilkes.edu/ASTA/.
Grant to help Susquehanna Trail

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A $321,000 state grant to the Susquehanna Warrior Trail Council will fund a three-mile addition to the existing 10-mile trail in southern Luzerne County. Julie McMonagle, president of the council, said the nonprofit organization received the grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in mid-December. The grant will be combined with $80,000 in leftover funds from a grant from PennDOT and used to extend the trail three miles north of the Garden Drive-In, in Hunlock Creek, and to lay down a portion of the trail near a salvage yard in Salem Township, McMonagle said. Work is expected to begin in
2012. McMonagle said normally donations and volunteers help maintain the trails, so the grant is a welcome financial boost. We are very appreciative, she said. Five years ago, it took $100,000 for one mile, but things have changed so much. We are hoping to improve at least three miles. The Susquehanna Warrior Trail currently extends 10 miles north from Berwick, starting at PPLs Susquehanna Riverlands recreation area and ending at the Garden Drive-In. The trail offers scenic views of the Susquehanna River as it follows along the former Delaware, Lehigh and Western Railroad beds, parallel to U.S. Route 11.
JENKINS TWP. When Rich Rusnok was growing up, he would pester his parents to take him to air shows. Rusnok was always fascinated with aircraft and flying dreaming that one day he would be a pilot. Fast forward some 25 years. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Rusnok, now 35, is a test pilot with the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. A graduate of Pittston Area High School, Rusnok was the second test pilot to perform a vertical landing on the USS Wasps flight deck. The Navy and Marine Corps Team of the Joint Strike Fighter Program recently made naval aviation history and Rusnok, a Jenkins Township native, played a major role. On Oct. 3, the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft BF-2 landed safeFor video footage, ly on USS Wasps flight visit deck, the first at-sea verwww.times tical landing for the Maleader.com rine Corps F-35 JSF version. Rusnok was the second pilot to land the jet on the carrier. These test pilots go through an extensive amount of training to get to where they are, and he was selected from that group as one of three military test pilots to work on the first sea trials for the aircraft, said Victor Chen, public affairs officer. The tests were conducted in October, Chen said. The tests collected data on the aircrafts ability to perform short take-offs and vertical landings on a ship at sea, as well as to determine how the aircraft integrates with the ships landing systems, and deck and hangar operations. Rusnok said participating in the program was an incredible experience. He said he felt lucky to be selected for the program because he is not an engineer. I guess you can say its unusual for me to be here because I didnt follow the traditional path, Rusnok said. This was a unique opportunity and I worked with some amazing young sailors and Marines. Rusnok, a 1994 graduate of Pittston Area, said Northeastern Pennsylvania was an incredible place to grow up.
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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Rich Rusnok Jr. is a test pilot. The Pittston native has flown combat missions in Iraq.
He said he always wanted to be a pilot and often dragged his parents to air shows. I would harass them all year to take me to shows, Rusnok said. They were incredibly patient with me. Ive just always had an obsession with aircraft. Rusnok has flown several combat missions in the Iraq War. In 2003, he participated in the initial invasion of Iraq. In 2005 and 2006, Rusnok was based in Iraq and flew missions for seven months. Rusnok said he and his wife, Kara, will soon move to Edwards Air Force Base in California for new training. The Rusnoks are parents of Richard III, 2, and their second child is due in February. Rusnoks brother, Ryan, 32, is a U.S. Army surgeon and is serving in Afghanistan. Rusnok recently visited his parents in Pittston. He said he likes to take his son to the places he loved when he was growing up. He also took his son to the Steamtown National Train Museum in Scranton. Rich Rusnok Sr. said he and his wife, Cathy, are proud of their sons, and their military service. Rusnok Sr. said Maj. Rusnok became focused on becoming a pilot at age 9
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Rank: Major, U.S. Marine Corps Education: 1998 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy; Bachelor of Science degree in history; commissioned a second lieutenant. Following graduation, he attended The George Washington University and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in history in January 1999. Accomplishments: Personal decorations include the Air Medal with six Strike/ Flight Awards, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device and Gold Star, and two Sea Service Deployment ribbons. Maj. Rusnok has accumulated over 1,700 flight hours in more than 20 different military aircraft, including the AV-8B, F/A-18, F-16, Mirage 2000D, and the F-35B/C. Family: Currently resides in Lexington Park, Md., with his wife Kara and their son Richard; their second child is due in February.
and never let up. He said he told his parents he was going to attend the Naval Academy and he did. We thought he might change his dream, but he never did, Rusnok said. He stayed focused on what he wanted to do.
Police: Man caught burglarizing a house in Sugar Notch

Gregory Sean Richards, 23, charged with burglary, other counts in break-in.
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SUGAR NOTCH Borough police said they arrested a man they caught burglarizing a home Saturday. Police said they arrested
Gregory Sean Richards, 23, of Main Street, inside 920 Main St. shortly before 7 a.m. Richards was charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property and was arraigned before District Judge Martin Kane in Wilkes-Barre. Richards is being held at Luzerne County Correc-
tional Facility for the lack of $5,000 straight bail. According to court documents, Sugar Notch Police Chief Christopher M. Pelchar said he responded to an activated burglar alarm at 6:50 a.m. on South Main Street. He said he found the houses side door ajar and a smashed out patio window at the rear of the residence.
Pelchar said he went into the house and found Richards in a first-floor room standing next to a gun cabinet and holding a rifle. At Pelchars order, Richards dropped the rifle and was taken into custody, Pelchar said. Richards also turned over a gold wrist watch and a pill case containing medications not his own, Pelchar said.
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hreshold and jamb, hinges and casing. For most of the year the front door is a sum of its parts. It is the entry, the access, the way to get the mail or to the car. It may be made of oak or steel, augmented with a brass handle, doorbell or knocker. Mostly though, it is little more than a way from here to there. At this time of year, however, it becomes a gateway to the season. Framed with garlands of pine and fir. Topped with wreaths made of green and gold and jeweled with berries, ribbons and bows. Twinkling lights transform some entrance ways, a halo of white, or blue or multi colors, depending on personal preference. An honor guard stands sentry at doorways, sentinels of nutcrackers, snowmen, Santas and such. Such attention beckons guests and carolers and even neighbors passing by. Do please come in to join the merriment, the house itself seems to say. The celebration lies just beyond this festive passage.
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Major abuse cases give victims courage

about pedophile priests have prompted other victims to speak up over time. But now with the frenzied media focus on former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, who was arrested Nov. 5, followed by the firing of Syracuse University associate basketball coach Bernie Fine the reaction has been sudden, dramatic and on a much larger scale. Millions of people are Catholics, but millions of others are parents of kids who have been in sports. ... The odds are very, very high youve had a son or daughter who would have found Jerry Sandusky or Bernie Fine or their local equivalent an absolute magnet. Hamilton, too, said that in the Catholic priest cases, hardly any bishops lost their job for covering up abuse. That sends a message to victims, she said. Its all about power. Part of whats going on is Penn States response. Regardless of what they did before the grand jury (report) came out, they have said that We believe the survivors enough to fire Joe Paterno, our legendary football coach. Hamilton testified this month before the Pennsylvania legislature, which is considering several bills to strengthen requirements to report suspected abuse. She is also one of the lawyers in a civil case filed by the 11th victim who alleged Sandusky sexually assaulted him. One of the major reasons victims keep their abuse secret is fear, Clohessy said. Fear that they will not be believed. Fear that they will be seen as complicit. Fear that they will be judged harshly. While its extraordinarily hard for any child-sex-abuse victim to come forward, theres another layer of complexity and shame when its same-gender abuse. It doesnt surprise us at all that in the macho world of athletics, vic-
Experts say PSU case has brought tremendous response from public, those who have suffered
liams Bishop, D-Phila., said that when she was a child, she enPHILADELPHIA Since the dured eight years of sexual abuse child sex-abuse scandal broke at by two uncles. Four days later, at a debate Penn State in November, victims of sexual abuse many of whom among Pennsylvania Republihad remained silent about their cans hoping to win a seat in the suffering for years have been U.S. Senate, Vietnam veteran speaking up across the country, Dave Christian said he had been seeking counseling, calling hot abused sexually when he was 7. Shortly after, a second candidate, lines and contacting attorneys. An unprecedented increase in retired Army Sgt. Robert Mansreports of abuse seems to have field, said the issue was personal been inspired by the fall from for him as well, but he would not grace of the universitys revered elaborate. The Survivors Network of football coach, Joe Paterno, and Those Abused the schools presiby Priests, dent, Graham B. Whenever highbased in ChicaSpanier. reported If the powerful profile predators in go, that in the last come down, the a particular occusix weeks, it had powerless really do been deluged feel they have a pation or setting with emails and shot, said Marci A. are exposed, especalls Hamilton, a lawyer cially in rapid suc- phone survivors, from from Bucks County many breaking and author of Jus- cession, some victice Denied: What tims abused in the their silence for the first time. America Must Do to The real eneProtect Its Chil- same setting or by my in the child dren. the same type of safety struggle The Rape, Abuse is surely, said and Incest National perpetrator come David Clohessy, Network reported forward out of SNAPs executhat in November, aftive director. ter the Pennsylvania hope, Surely, after all State University David Clohessy scandal broke, its onSNAPs executive director those lawsuits, surely after all line hot line providthose priests ing confidential support for victims (www.on- were ousted, no day care center line.rainn.org) had the busiest or athletic program or school or month since it started in 2006. church or scouting group would The average of 2,500 sessions a ignore or conceal child sex crimes anymore. month jumped to 3,100. Penn State gave the lie to that Jeff Herman, a lawyer in Miami who represents victims of sex- assumption, which helped surviual abuse, says his website, vors in several ways. Whenever high-profile predawhich ordinarily receives 5,000 hits a month, got 15,000 in No- tors in a particular occupation or setting are exposed, especially in vember. In recent weeks, two Pennsyl- rapid succession, some victims vania politicians have come for- abused in the same setting or by the same type of perpetrator ward as victims. During testimony Dec. 5 become forward out of hope, Clofore the state Committee on Chil- hessy said. Since the 1980s, revelations dren and Youth, Rep. Louise WilBy MELISSA DRIBBEN The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Penn State students Makenzie Rupert, Amanda Lyons and Lauren Tilburg attend the candlelight vigil in support of victims of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal on Nov. 11 at Penn State.
tims are especially slow to come forward, he said. Since the Penn State scandal broke, disclosure has become easier. The scandal also seems to have tipped public opinion, Hamilton said: There is this sense that something needs to be done and needs to be done now. During a recent television appearance with CNNs Anderson Cooper, Hamilton was asked, So what should we do? When she replied, Get rid of the statute of limitations, she said, the entire audience started applauding. I was amazed. ... We werent seeing this kind of tone in the public before Penn State. Now most people have the view: Protect the kids or else. Thats new. Few victims who have only re-
cently found the courage to seek help are ready to speak publicly. Its still too raw, said Katherine Hull, director of the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, which refers victims to local agencies and therapists. Healing is as gradual as it is painful, said Charles Crawford, who filed a suit in late November against the Boston Red Sox. In the 1980s, when Crawford was a teenager working as a clubhouse attendant, he said, he was sexually assaulted by the clubhouse manager, Donald Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, who died in 2005, admitted being a pedophile, pleaded guilty in a 2002 case in Florida, and was the subject of a $3.15 million lawsuit that the team settled in 2003.
Penn State definitely made me know I wasnt alone, Crawford said, that other kids that had great opportunities like I did were abused and that there are dangerous people around. Some victims never recover. When I heard about Penn State, I figured, What else is new? said James Meunier, 70, who was abused as a child by a priest in Massachusetts and who told no one about it for most of his life. Im a firm believer in, lets see what really comes out of all this. Are these victims making it up? Is it real? I dont know. Im in my own shoes, and I only know what happened to me. Some people could make that up for money. I dont put anything past anybody. I dont trust anybody.
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HARRISBURG A year ago, the state Capitol was obsessing about the looming Republican takeover of the House and governorship, and how that would likely result in the movement of an array of legislation the GOP had long favored but was unable to enact. At this point, halfway through the current two-year legislative session, things have not entirely worked out that way. The out-ofpower Democrats would undoubtedly love to trade places, but Republicans have not always been able to sort out their internal disagreements on key issues. AP FILE PHOTO Republican numbers have helped them force through new Gov. Tom Corbetts agenda made some headway in the GOP legisrules for civil lawsuits widely lature in 2011, but perhaps not as much as he might have hoped. supported by the business com- New challenges will join old ones in 2012. munity, but on a gun rights bill they were able to draw consider- ted state takeover of the citys fi- vamped procedures for handling able Democratic votes to expand nances. It enacted tougher stan- suspected concussions among the use of lethal force in self-de- dards for abortion clinics, student athletes. changed the states Megans Law fense. A big prize eluded Corbett this More than 100 laws have been to force homeless and out-of- year, as school vouchers and enacted since late April, starting state offenders to register, and charter school regulation changwith a revision to the construc- banned bath salts and synthet- es languished. Both remain on tion code that repealed a man- ic marijuana. the potential agenda for 2012. After retired Penn State assistdate for fire sprinklers in new The governor and some Rehomes, a bill now known as Act 1 ant football coach Jerry Sandus- publican allies also came out of 2011. Over the past several ky was charged with child molesstrongly in favor of privatizing weeks, lawmakers made dozens tation, the General Assembly set the state liquor system, but that up an 11-member task of votes to push through proposal also hit a wall of orgaforce on child abuse to favored bills, and Gov. The out-ofnized resistance and faces an unexamine whether Tom Corbett announced power Demochanges or additions to certain future. Thursday he signed 23 crats would The debate that has gone on state law are warranted. into law. for years about collecting new The commission has a Lawmakers and the undoubtedly year to issue its report. revenues from the booming Margovernor spent the love to trade Lawmakers fulfilled cellus Shale natural gas drilling spring working on the places, but their once-a-decade rein the state and updating regustate budget. The verquirement to redraw lations over the industry consion that passed shortly Republicans their own legislative dis- tinued inconclusively this year before midnight on the have not altricts as well as those of but is a candidate for action befinal day of the fiscal year ways been the Pennsylvania con- fore the session ends in the fall. met two of Corbetts able to sort gressional delegation. A stated goals because it The list of other issues PennRepublican-backed pro- sylvania policymakers talked was produced on time out their posal to split the states about but could not resolve this and did not raise any internal diselectoral votes in presi- year includes shrinking the size broad-based taxes. agreements dential elections by con- of the Legislature, allowing huntAlong with the budget, the House and Sen- on key issues. gressional district in- ing on Sunday, setting up a disasstead of the existing, ter relief fund for the flood-prone ate also gave Corbett a winner-take-all scheme state, tightening immigration renew law expanding his control over the public welfare did not get even a committee strictions, and requiring voters to system, a change designed to vote and may be dead. produce identification. 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Holiday Remembrances
ATributeToYour SpecialAngels
Leona Lavette Keats
Its hard to believe you are gone a year, Not one day goes by that we dont shed a tear. But we do know that you made it in, So thats what keeps us with a grin. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Family and Friends
7/14/64 ~ 12/25/10
December 23, 2008

We miss you every minute of everyday. Love, Cathy, John, Grayson, Chubby, Family and Friends
Mary Savage
Joseph R. Brozoski
Sadly missed, Deeply loved Mom, Dad, Lyn Marie, Joelle & Brenna
Merry Christmas In Heaven
10/11/67 ~ 2/4/09
7/19/39 ~ 10/27/11
Merry Christmas In Heaven Mom. We love you & miss you. Cindy, Dale, Sue, Sam, Linda, JoAnn, Gerri & Joe, Sons-in-law, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren
Joyce Y. Moyer
12/24/73 ~ 4/26/10
I look at pictures of you and cry. I will never understand why you had to die. I curse the doctors that neglected you. Because of them, my days are blue. I miss you more with each passing day. My love for you will never go away. I had my whole life planned with you. But now my dreams just wont come true. I can only hope you are at peace. And will see you again when I cease. Life will never be the same. This hole in my heart will always remain. Love Always, Financee Marie Villano & Our 4 legged children Sandy & Molly
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Christopher Shon Sr.

8/29/72 ~ 7/30/11
Merry Christmas From Heaven. I love you all dearly. So dont shed a tear. Im spending my Christmas with Jesus this year. Sadly missed and forever loved Mom, Michael, Lisa, Son Christopher Jr., Family and Friends Merry Christmas - Chris
Edward Snyder
I have a place within my heart thats meant for you alone Its lled with lasting memories of special times weve known MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN Wife, Children, Grandchildren & Family
In Loving Memory of 11/19/40 ~ 12/22/10

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put his arms around you And whispered Come to Me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Deeply missed by, Father, Wife Mary, Daughters Kathleen & Christine, Son-in-law, Grandchildren & Family
Samuel Scalzo
Bina Petrosky
The memories of the Christmas past, Brighten up my days, They sparkle more than Christmas lights In many, many ways. The memory of your laughter, Your smile on Christmas Day, Makes the Christmas holiday The best in every way. MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. Love, Luke, Children, Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren
10/30/78 ~ 12/25/05
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KEVIN SIMMONS, 52, of Oplinger Towers, Nanticoke, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Dover, N.J., he was the son of Marion Boss Simmons and the late Stewart Simmons. He was employed in the construction trades. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, and stepdaughter, Heather. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his daughter Jessica; brothers, Brad, Brian and his wife, Tracy, all of Nanticoke; twin brother, Keith, Columbia, N.J.; several nieces and a nephew. A memorial service will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Timothy Hall, pastor of Nebo Baptist Church, Nanticoke, officiating. MICHAEL ZATORSKI, 59, of East Main Street, Nanticoke, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011, at home. Born on June 25, 1952, in Nanticoke, he was the son of Leonard and Irene Zatorski. He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and was employed in the construction trades as a mason. He was a 4th degree Black Belt in American Ninjutsu. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Aniba Diana in 2000. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, the former Joan Markiewicz; brother Richard; various aunts and relations. A blessing service will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. James Nash, pastor of St. Faustinas Parish, Nanticoke, officiating. Friends may call Monday from 5 p.m. until time of services. HILDA T. BOYER, 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Riverstreet Manor in Wilkes-Barre. She was born on January 31, 1919, in Wilkes-Barre, the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Boyer. Hilda was a lifelong member of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church, now known as St. Andre Bessette Church, Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral will be on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Andre Bessette Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with Father Kenneth Seegar officiating. The interment will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Plains Township. Friends may call on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time. CHARLENE D. MARUT, 61, of Forty Fort, passed away, Saturday Dec. 24, 2011 in Wake Forest, N.C. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc, 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. JOHN J. YONCHIK, 90, of Shavertown, died Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains Township. A complete obituary will be in Mondays newspaper. JOHN SCHILLING, 50, of Columbus Avenue, Pittston, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Hospice of the VNA, St Lukes Villa, WilkesBarre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township.
December 23, 2011
James N. Ciavarella
Sean T. Walsh
December 24, 2011
ean T. Walsh, 38, of Jenkins Township, died Saturday morning at the Inpatient Unit of Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Thomas Walsh of Pittston and Rita Kwiatkowski Walsh of Edwardsville. Sean was a graduate of Wyoming Valley West High School, Class of 1992 and was formerly employed by Mericle Industries as a heavy-equipment operator and last owned and operated S & S Detailing and Customizing in Pittston Township. Friends and family are invited to go Surviving, in addition to his par- directly to church. Interment will be ents, are his wife, the former Sarah held at the convenience of the famLatona; sisters, Tracey Walsh Mor- ily. rissey, Edwardsville; Amy Walsh, Friends may call Monday from 5 Kingston; Kimberly Walsh, Ed- to 8 p.m. at the Corcoran Funeral wardsville, and Brigid Walsh, Pitt- Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, ston; paternal grandmother, Geral- Plains. dine Walsh, Plains; nephews, Eric, Memorial donations may be Tyler and Braeden; nieces, Morgan made to The Frank M. and Dorothand Keira. ea Henry Cancer Center at GeisinA Mass of Christian Burial will ger Wyoming Valley, 1000 East be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA St. Joseph Marello Parish at Our La- 18711. dy of Mount Carmel Church, WilOnline condolences may be made liam Street, Pittston, with Father at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. officiating.
Mary Lou Evan

December 23, 2011
ary Lou Evan, 71, passed away Friday mornMat her home. early of Nanticoke, ing
ames N. Ciavarella, 73, of Old Forge, formerly of Mountain Top, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Taylor. He was born March 23, 1938 in Cunningham, Pa., a son of the late Peter and Jeanette Mercidonti Ciavarella. He was a graduate of St. Marys High School, class of 1955. Mr. Ciavarella formerly owned and operated J.C. Trucking in Mountain Top. He was a former member of St. Judes Church in Mountain Top. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann Carlo Ciavarella, in 2003. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ben, Paul, Carmen and Michael Ciavarella and by his sister, Venus Mariano. Surviving are children, Antoinette (Toni) Lisowski and her husband, Frank, Old Forge; Frank Ciavarella and his wife, Michele, Mountain Top; Andrea Saba and her husband, Alex, Mountain Top; James Ciavarella Jr. and his wife, Janice, Mountain Top; grandchildren, Maryann Tayoun, Meagann Verdetto, Alicia Ciavarella, Zackery Ciavarella, Ashleigh Ciavarella, Deidra Ciavarella, Alex Saba Jr. and Adam Saba; great-granddaughters, Annabella Tayoun and Sophia Jonna Verdetto; sisters, Angie Plesh, New Jersey; Rachael Nardone, Wilkes-Barre; Mary DeAngelo, Wilkes-Barre; brothers, Joseph Ciavarella, WilkesBarre; Tony Ciavarella, Hazleton;
Philip Ciavarella, New Jersey; Frank Ciavarella, Hanover Township; John Ciavarella, Wilkes-Barre; numerous nieces and nephews. James family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center for their loving care. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Therapy Department & the Riverside Rehabilitation Department, 500 Hospital Street, Taylor, PA 18517. Online condolences may be made at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.
Born and raised in the Lower Broadway section of Nanticoke, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucy Andruskiewicz Bil. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1958 and Luzerne County Community College School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Mercy Health Care System. She was a member of the former St. Francis Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Bil. Surviving are son Michael Evan, and his wife, Deneen, Hanover Township; daughter Carol Jaikes, Nanticoke; granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Jaikes, Nanticoke; brothers, Walter Stryczynski, Hunlock Creek and Robert Stryczynski, Cornelius, N.C.; sister Henrietta Romanowski, Pensacola, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish. Entombment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m.
Audrey James Billings

December 23, 2011
James to be Lord on DecemA udreywith theBillings, 89, went ber 23.
Virginia H. Gommer
December 22, 2011
Jean Bianco
December 17, 2011
She was born August 28, 1922, in Forty Fort, to Robert and Henrietta (Martin) James. She was a graduate of Forty Fort High School and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. Audrey worked as a Registered Nurse in several capacities over a span of more than 50 years. She loved nursing, and her patients loved the compassionate and dedicated care she gave them. She was a 50-plus year member of Trucksville United Methodist Church and the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Alumni Association. Audrey loved spending time with her family reading & gardening. She was a very selfless person and could always find something funny in every situation. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert, and her husband and best friend, Frank. Surviving are her four children, Debra and Tim Lipovsky, Richard and Susan Billings, Lois and Skip Gross and Jon and Linda Billings; 10 grandchildren, Spring Chamberlain (C.J. Pollick), Edward Williams, Sarah White (Josh), Jamie Billings, Bryn Moore (Jay), Katie Kocher (Tim), Scott Lipovsky, Dan Lipovsky, Michael Gross and Kiera Gross; seven great-grandchildren, Ivy, Hai-
ley and Zack Chamberlain, Kayden Pollick, Tyler Williams, Bryce and Chase Moore. Also surviving are her sister, Ruth Gavenus, and several nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. Funeral will be on Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home,1044 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. The interment will be in Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Audrey Billings Mission Fund at the Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road,Trucksville, PA 18708.
irginia H. Gommer, 70, of Lower Askam, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 in Wilkes Barre General Hospital. Born May 2, 1941, in Savannah, Ga., she was the daughter of the late Eklins and Grace Robbins Howard III. Prior to retiring, Virginia worked as a deli clerk at Park Market, Nanticoke. She had also worked at Alta Shoe. Surviving are her husband of 24 years, Merle Sr.; children, Rickey Gasper and wife Cheryl, Hanover Township; Janet Husted and husband Henry, Larksville; Julie Space and husband William, Dallas; John Gasper and wife Michelle, Wilkes Barre; Jeff Gasper and wife Tracy, Hanover Township; Merle Gommer Jr. and wife Lori, Hanover Township; Rose Volkel and husband Dan, Shickshinny Lake; Ray Gommer and wife Carol, Plymouth; Leslie Weron and husband John, Nanticoke; 15 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; sister Sally Tuttle, Mount Dora, Fla.; brother Skip Howard, Miami, Fla.; and loving dog TJ. Virginia loved having her family
around her, especially for Sunday dinners. She will be truly missed by those who loved and knew her. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Barry Lohman officiating. Interment will be in Stairville Cemetery, Dorrance Township. Friends may call Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the United Way of NEPA, 8 West Market Street, Suite 450, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701.
ean Bianco, 90, of Las Vegas, Nev., and formerly of Swoyersville, passed away December 17, 2011, while under the care of Compassion Care Hospice, after a long illness. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Anna Zukoski Pokrzywnicki. She was born and raised in Swoyersville and was the former wife of the late Anthony Bianco of Pittston. Moving to Cleveland, Ohio, the couple and son Jack were employed by the industries in that area for many years until retirement. In Las Vegas, Jean served as chairwoman of her private communitys committee to act as counsel involving local regulations, for which she received awards for her service. She was preceded in death by brothers, John, Edward, Thaddeus, Frank, Walter, Chester, Aloysius, Leo, Benjamin and Joseph and sister Helen. Surviving are her son, Jack; sisters, Charlotte Pomicter, Sun City, Calif.; Ann Evans, Cypress, Calif.; brother, Stanley Polk, Mountain Top. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Bridget Church, Las Vegas. Interment service was held at Palm Eastern Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery.
Ida Ellis
December 23, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Betty Davies

December 17, 2011
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Davies, 92, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Born in Forty Fort to R. G. and Laura Bosworth Davis, she later resided in Dallas and Mehoopany. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carlton Davies. A graduate of Forty Fort High School and General Hospital School of Nursing in Wilkes-Barre, she received her anesthesiology certification at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. She worked at what was then Nesbitt Hospital in Kingston, during World War II. Later, she assisted her husband in his dental practice in Kingston. Betty, as president of the Luzerne County Dental Auxiliary, worked to provide dental chairs and equipment for the elderly and disabled. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Davies, Madison, Ga. and Linda Murphy, Hyattsville, Md.; son, Marc Davies of Morrisville, Pa.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her sister, Laura Samuels, and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at the Mehoopany United Methodist Church, Mehoopany, Pa. during the summer of 2012. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her memory to the North Branch Land Trust, 11 Carverton Road, Trucksville, PA 18708.
FUNERALS
COMER Patrick, funeral 8 p.m. Tuesday in the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. Friends may call 5 p.m. until funeral time at 8 p.m. GOMMER Virginia, funeral 11 a.m. Monday in the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 9 a.m. until time of service. HANNON Curtis Sr., funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call at the funeral home 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday. TURNER Judith, memorial service 2 p.m. Monday in the LehmanIdetown United Methodist Church, 1011 Mountain View Drive, Lehman. Friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Junius B. Todd
December 20, 2011
r. Junius B. Todd, 91, of Grove Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away Tuesday, December 20, in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital following an illness. He was born March 21, 1920, in Tallahassee, Fla., to the late Fred and Agnes (Copeland) Todd, the last of all his siblings. He was educated in the Tallahassee schools. Until his retirement, he worked as a crane operator for the former Vulcan Iron Works, previously in the local construction industry and prior to that was a miner with the former Huber Colliery, Ashley. In addition to his siblings, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita, in 1972 and by a son, Naymon, in 2000. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Mimi Lee Bates, at home; five children; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the Todd family, with interment in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. The John V. Morris Family is honored to care for Mr. Todd and his family at this time. Online words of comfort may be sent by visiting our familys website at www.JohnVMorrisFuneralHomes.com.
da Ellis, 85, of Jenkins Township, passed away Friday morning in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in East Lemon, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Julia Gerhardt Ellis. She was a graduate of Tunkhannock High School, class of 1945 and received her RN from the Moses Taylor Hospital School of Nursing. Ida continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received her Masters Degree in Nursing. For many years, she was employed at Hahnemann Hospital of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston. Preceding her in death were her sisters Rose Barziloski and Julia Nelson; brother Louis Ellis. Surviving are sisters, Helen Biles, Jenkins Township; Esther Alt and her husband, Ted, Zionsville, Indiana; Mildred Ellis, Jenkins Township; brothers, Albert Ellis and his wife, Charlotte, Montrose; Bud Ellis and his wife, Ann, Exeter; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with the Rev. Josh Masland of the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston officiating. Interment will be in the Nicholson Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of West Pittston, 408 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643.
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Robert (Bob) Skursky Sr.

December 22, 2011
obert (Bob) Skursky RDecember 22, 2011.away atSr., of Wyoming, passed home on tive attitude or love for life, family and friends. His quick wit will be solely missed by those who knew him well. Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Karen Suponcic Skursky; his son Bob Jr.; brother, Gene Skursky; sisters, Eva and Stell Skursky, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his in-laws, Frank and Cecelia Suponcic. Private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. The interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. The family would like to thank Dr. Gelb and Dr. Amini for their care given.
Helen K. Oselinsky
December 23, 2011
of H elen K. Oselinsky, age 81,FriTunkhannock, passed away day morning at home. A Divine Liturgy has been scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, 17 East Kirmar Avenue, Nanticoke. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until services. Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge. Please visit www.KearneyFuneralHome.com for directions or to leave an online condolences.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Nicholas Oselinsky Jr. Wed on September 3, 1955, the couple were married for 56 years. Born in Nanticoke, on April 22, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Swantko Krapcho. Helen was educated in Nanticoke schools. Of Russian Orthodox faith, she was a member of both Holy Resurrection R.O. Parish in Nanticoke and St. Michaels R.O. Parish in Old Forge. A brother, Wasil "Bill" Krapcho, also preceded her in death. She is also survived by her son, Dr. David Oselinsky and wife, Marcia, of State College; her brother, Frank Krapcho Jr., of Columbia, Maryland; and two grandchildren, Alexa and Katrina Oselinsky.
Born in 1934, he was one of 11 children by the late Edward and Anna Skursky. Bob was educated in the Wyoming schools and graduated from Wyoming High School. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was a proud member of the Local Teamsters Union 401 in Wilkes-Barre, through which he worked for various trucking companies and worked on the construction of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick. Bob was a devout Catholic and member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Wyoming, for years. He served as an usher and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Although a work-related injury in 1990 eventually left Bob bound to a wheelchair, he never lost his posi-
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AUSTIN, Texas While the Eagle Ford shale boom in Texas isnt the first that Daryl Fowler has seen, the DeWitt County judge is working to ensure that his community will be left with new roads and housing when the oil and gas are gone. Fowler, whose non-judicial post gives him administrative control over the county 70 miles southeast of San Antonio, has negotiated an $8,000-per-well fee from drilling companies to pay for roads. The county was able to reduce its property-tax rate by 18 percent this year while total assessed value jumped 27 percent as producers sought permits to drill more than 340 wells. It takes 270 loads of gravel just to build a pad used for drilling a well, which means a lot of truck traffic on a lot of roads that nobody except Grandpa Schultz and some deer hunters may have used in the past, Fowler, 55, said in a telephone interview. From Pennsylvania to North Dakota, production of natural gas locked in shale formations is on a tear. The output will support 870,000 jobs and add $118 billion to economic growth in the next four years, plus $57 billion in fed-
eral, state and local taxes by 2035, according to a Dec. 6 report from IHS Global Insight, a forecaster based in Englewood, Colo. By early 2012, Texas will become the third state to gain back all of the jobs lost during the last recession, following oil and gas-rich North Dakota and Alaska, according to the firm. Under Gov. Rick Perry, a Republican seeking his partys presidential nomination, Texas communities have encouraged the process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The technique, used in as much as 90 percent of new gas wells drilled in the United States each year, forces a mixture of water, chemicals and sand into underground shale formations, breaking open the rock and freeing the natural gas it contains. Shale development is also surging in North Dakotas Bakken formation and in the mid-Atlantics Marcellus and Utica deposits. West Virginia passed a law Dec. 14 regulating fracking, and New York is studying drilling rules that suspended development of similar geologic structures that contain trapped oil and gas. New Jersey lawmakers sought to ban drilling before Gov. Chris Christie vetoed the measure. There are some places that are totally anti-development, David Porter, one of three Texas
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commissioners who oversee oil and gas extraction, said Dec. 15 by telephone. We are very prodevelopment. Its an understatement to say that Texas leaders have generally positive views toward oil and gas development, said Scott Anderson, a senior policy analyst with the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund in Austin. Permits for drilling cost a few hundred dollars in Texas, compared with a few thousand in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, he said. Frackings environmental impact has become a key issue in local political elections in parts of Texas Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area where wells abut residential neighborhoods, Anderson said. Theres been a definite shift in attitude among elected officials and the industry does face closer scrutiny, he said. In states including New York, New Jersey and Delaware, opponents say they are concerned that contaminated water can leak from wells. New York is considering rules to prevent drilling near aquifer boundaries and water wells, and to force developers to store waste in tanks to contain
contamination from fracking. Pennsylvania also restricts well locations to keep them away from water supplies. Texas has no such limits. Texas has more than 100 years of experience in regulating oil and gas, said Ed Ireland, executive director of the Barnett Shale Energy Education Council, an industry-supported group based in Fort Worth. In New York you have a whole regulatory culture that is totally unfamiliar with oil and gas. They arent welcoming because they dont understand it. States now regulate fracking, although the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the effects of the process and may issue rules on waste handling in 2014. Among concerns are leakage of the slurry from wells into water supplies and disposing of tainted fluids. An EPA investigation found evidence of fracking chemicals in an aquifer in Wyoming, the agency said Dec. 8.
I dont understand the current administration they just seem to be throwing anything out there to try to hinder domestic energy production from Washington, said Porter, a member of the industry-regulating Texas Railroad Commission. Energy development in the Eagle Ford is expected to produce a windfall for government coffers. Tax revenue tied to the formation may reach $1.65 billion a year by 2020, up from $108.5 million this year, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio study commissioned by Americas Natural Gas Alliance, a Washingtonbased group supported by 30 oil and gas companies. The Eagle Ford formation was identified in 2008, when about 130,000 barrels of oil were extracted. Through August, the region has produced 38.2 million barrels of oil, according to the Powell newsletter. Im hearing that this is likely sustainable for at least 20 or 30 years, said Thomas Tunstall, director of the Center for Community and Business Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The Eagle Ford formation is the latest source of mineral wealth for Texas, which will col-
lect $4.8 billion from taxes on oil and natural gas production in the 24 months through August 2013, according to Comptroller Susan Combs. That makes up 6.7 percent of tax collections in a state that doesnt have personal-income levies. Public schools are benefiting from increasing property values, and the revenue that generates, while enrolling relatively few new students as most oil and gas workers are men who are single or have families living elsewhere, Porter said. Perry called environmental worries over fracking a fear tactic that the left is using during a Dec. 18 campaign stop in Decorah, Iowa. DeWitt Countys Fowler shares that worry. We dont need any of that down here, he said, referring to concerns that fracking could endanger some rare species. This could become more of a political issue because for some people its name your bug. We fear that could unravel this thing overnight.
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ST. LOUIS Matthew Quain still struggles to piece together what happened after a trip to the grocery store nearly turned deadly. He remembers a group of loitering young people, a dimly lit street then nothing. The next thing he knew he was waking up with blood pouring out of his head. The 51-year-old pizza kitchen workers surreal experience happened just before midnight earlier this year, when he became another victim of what is generally known as Knockout King or simply Knock Out, a so-called game of unprovoked violence that targets random victims. Scattered reports of the game have come from around the country including Massachusetts, New Jersey and Chicago. In St. Louis, the game has become almost contagious, with tragic consequences. An elderly immigrant from Vietnam died in an attack
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Matt Quain still struggles to piece together what happened after a recent trip to the grocery store nearly turned deadly when he was the victim of a brutal attack known as Knockout King.
last spring. The rules of the game are as simple as they are brutal. A group usually young men or even boys as young as 12, and teenage girls in some cases chooses a lead attacker, then seeks out a vic-
tim. Unlike typical gang violence or other street crime, the goal is not revenge, nor is it robbery. The victim is chosen at random, often a person unlikely to put up a fight. Many of the victims have been elderly. Most were alone.
The attacker charges at the victim and begins punching. If the victim goes down, the group usually scatters. If not, others join in, punching and kicking the person, often until he or she is unconscious or at least badly hurt.
Sometimes the attacks are captured on cellphone video that is posted on websites. These individuals have absolutely no respect for human life, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay said. Slay knows firsthand. He was on his way home from a theater around 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 when he saw perhaps a dozen young people casually crossing a street. He looked to the curb and saw Quain sprawled on the pavement. Slay told his driver to pull over. They found Quain unconscious, blood pouring from his head and mouth. Quain was hospitalized for two days with a broken jaw, a cracked skull and nasal cavity injuries. He still has headaches and memory problems but was finally able to return to work earlier this month. Hundreds gathered in November for a fundraiser at the restaurant where he works, Joanies Pizza, but he still doesnt know how hell pay the medical bills. I dont remember much of what happened, Quain said. I was hanging out with a friend, celebrating the Cardinals in the World Series. I went to the store
and saw a group of kids who looked out of place, suspicious, but I shrugged it off. I got around to the library, and the next thing I remember is waking up on the corner with the mayor standing next to me. I tried to say hi but my jaw was broken. It isnt clear how long Knockout King has been around, nor is the exact number of attacks known. The FBI doesnt track it separately, but Slay said he has heard from several mayors about similar attacks and criminologists agree versions of the game are going on in many places. St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom said the city has had about 10 Knockout King attacks over the past 15 months. Experts say it is a grab for attention. We know that juveniles dont think out consequences clearly, said Beth Huebner, an associate professor of criminology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. They see something on YouTube and say, I want to get that sort of attention, too. They dont think about the person theyre attacking maybe hitting their head.
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A personal banking assistant at a Wells Fargo branch in Pottstown was arrested last week and accused of stealing more than $9,000 from elderly clients, Montgomery County prosecutors announced Friday. Investigators allege Jon Dugan, 28, of Douglassville, withdrew thousands of dollars from the accounts of at least six elderly clients, who gave him access to the accounts. When confronted with the alleged thefts, he denied he had stolen the money, then purportedly tried to return it to at least one customer, District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman said. He purposefully targeted elderly victims in the hopes of deliberately deceiving (them) with unsolicited, confusing, persistent financial advice, she said. The thefts came to light this summer after several customers at the branch noticed money missing from their accounts. According to court filings, Dugan often urged customers to make transfers they did not want, consolidate accounts, or sign blank withdrawal slips. While many of his purported victims would later tell detectives they did not understand Dugans financial advice, they agreed to go along with it because they trusted him. In one case, Dugan purportedly convinced an 82-year-old customer who lost her checkbook that she should move money between her accounts to protect her cash. The woman agreed, but Dugan allegedly stole $230 of the $2,230 she authorized him to transfer. Wells Fargos corporate security confronted Dugan in August after an 87-year-old customer reported $1,100 missing. Within hours, Dugan was purportedly spotted making a deposit in that sum back into her account with a debit card he had drawn up in her name, according to the criminal complaint filed in his case. Dugan was arraigned Friday morning on charges of theft, forgery, and fraud. He was released on a $25,000 bond. It remained unclear whether he had retained an attorney.
NEW YORK Occupy Wall Street may still be working to shake the notion it represents a passing outburst of rage, but some establishment institutions have already decided the movements artifacts are worthy of historic preservation. More than a half-dozen major museums and organizations from the Smithsonian Institution to the New-York Historical Society have been avidly collecting materials produced by the Occupy movement. Staffers have been sent to occupied parks to rummage for buttons, signs, posters and documents. Websites and tweets have been archived for digital eternity. And museums have approached individual protesters directly to obtain posters and other ephemera. The Museum of the City of New York is planning an exhibition on Occupy for next month. Occupy is sexy, said Ben Alexander, who is head of special collections and archives at Queens College in New York, which has been collecting Occupy materials. It sounds hip. A lot of people want to be associated with it.
To keep established institu- and around the world. Many were tions from shaping the move- forcibly cleared. Much of the frenzied collection ments short history, protesters have formed their own archive by institutions began in the early group, stashing away hundreds weeks of the protests. In part, of cardboard signs, posters, fliers, they were seeking to collect and buttons, periodicals, documents preserve as insurance against the and banners in temporary stor- possibility history might be lost age while they seek a permanent not an unusual stance by archivists. home for the materiWhat appears to be als. Occupy is different is the level of We want to make surewecollectitfrom sexy. It sounds interest from mainstream institutions our perspective so hip. A lot of across a wide geothat it can be represented as best as pos- people want to graphicspectrumand the new digital-only sible, said Amy Ro- be associated ventures that have berts, a library and insprung up to preserve formation studies with it. graduate student at Ben Alexander the movements onQueens College who Head of special line history. collections and The lavish attenhelped create the ararchives at Queens tion poured on the libchives working College in New York eral-leaning movegroup. ment has not gone unThe archives group noticed by conservahas been approached by institutions seeking to borrow tives. Judicial Watch, a conservative or acquire Occupy materials. Roberts said they were discussing watchdog group, blogged sarcasdonating the entire collection to tically under its Corruption the Tamiment Library and Rob- Chronicles about the choice by ert F. Wagner Labor Archives at the Smithsonian to document New York University. Tamiment Occupy. It looks like its taxpayer-funddeclined to comment. A handful of protesters began ed hoarding, as opposed to rigorcamping out in September in a ous historical collecting, said lower Manhattan plaza called Tom Fitton, president of the orgaZuccotti Park, outraged at Wall nization. The Smithsonian said its Street excess and income inequality; they were soon joined American history collection also by others who set up tents and now includes materials related to promised to occupy all day, all the massive tea party rally night. Similar camps sprouted against health care reform in in dozens of cities nationwide March 2010 and materials from
Items from the New York Historical Societys growing collection of Occupy Wall Street materials. More than a half dozen major museums and organizations from the Smithsonian Institution to the NewYork Historical Society have been avidly collecting materials produced by the Occupy movement for preservation.
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the American Conservative Unions Washington, D.C., conference in February. The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at George Mason University launched OccupyArchive.org in mid-October on a hunch that it could become historically important. So far, it has about 2,500 items in its online database, including compressed files of entire Occupy websites from around the country and hundreds of images scraped from photo-sharing site
Flickr. This kind of social movement is probably more interesting to me, to be honest about it. And also so much of it is happening digitally. On webpages. On Twitter, said Sheila Brennan, the associate director of public projects. I guess I didnt see as much of that with the tea party. Curators and those in charge of collections at institutions said it was not too soon to think about preserving elements of the Occupy movement.
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Mathis of Wilkes-Barre waited for her daughter and grandchildren. Her granddaughters, 17-yearold Monique Parham, 17, and her sister Lydia, 14, do some of the shopping. They go in the store and pick out what they want and I pay for it, said Mathis. But Mathis still surprises them at Christmas with gifts. I always get them one big one, she said. They dont know what it is, added the girls mother, Angel
Mathis. Mike Paraschak of Lehman Township and his daughter Keira Lynn toted a few bags as they headed from store to store. Real busy, he said of why he was out shopping with only four hours to go before the mall closed at 6 p.m. Facing the same deadline, Sarah Fox of Wilkes-Barre was shopping for her boyfriend and mother. He would get clothing and her mother would get a gift card, PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER said Fox. I wait till the last minute, With some shopping done, Steve DeLeo, center, was off to another store at the Wyoming Valley Mall she said of why she was hurry- before it closed at 6 p.m. Saturday. ing. I work out of town, he said. fume and a few other things on around, he said he planned to Steve Deleo of Blakeslee also meet up with his brothers for a He was shopping for his wife his list. was playing catch-up, but for Once he stopped rushing drink and something to eat. and had cooking stuff, pergood reason.
never failed to come through. Contrary to what many people believe, we live in a wealthy community. It is not wealth measured by per capita income, investments, luxury vehicles or sweeping We didnt McManwant those sions. people affectWealth in ed by the this community is meaflood to be sured in forgotten pride and out of sight caring. It is emand out of mind during bodied in groups such the holiday as UNICO. season or It is the volunteer otherwise. ringing the bell on a cold sidewalk and the shopper putting pocket change in a kettle. It is a mob of Secret Santas paying off Kmart layaways. It is a newspaper reader sending money to a flooded library. Another sending a check to a fire station, to a church and a community center. Donation, on donation, on donation. Wealth is a community filled with people who will give of themselves. And that is something we have.
Monsignor John Bendik of St. John the Evangelist Parish mingles with parish volunteers during Wednesdays Care and Concern Ministries food giveaway at the auditorium of the former Seton Catholic High School in Pittston. Not only did the food pantry thats part of the parishs Care and Concern Ministries provide food to more than 400 families for Christmas dinner, but the pantry, a free health clinic and childrens clothes closet serve the needy year round, giving ample opportunities to see Christs work being done, Bendik said.
Barre Record newspaper a Magnavox 23 Modern TV Consolette for $228. An Elegant 1962 Swedish Continued from Page 3A Modern Stereo High Fidelity needy and those who serve them. with four speakers, a 10-year sterLast Wednesday, the food pan- eo diamond stylus and record try thats part of the parishs Care storage cabinet sold for $199.50 and Concern Ministries provided at the department store. The American Auto Store on food to more than 400 families South Main Street, where Marfor Christmas dinner. The pantry, a free health clinic quis Art is now located, carried and childrens clothes closet Lionel three-car steam freight serve the needy year round, giv- trains for $14.99. A four-car train ing ample opportunities to see was available for $26.99. Attorney F. Christs work beCharles Petrillo reing done, Bendik Pomeroys on Pubtraced his steps said. lic Square was the from younger days 1961-style in the downtown place to buy a tie Christmas shopping district. Pomeroys on The Christmas for dad or a gift for of 1961 fondly re- mom. While there it Public Square was the place to buy a membered by tie for dad or a gift Bendik is for all in- was customary to tents and purpos- stop at the toy de- for mom. While there it was cuses ancient history partment in the tomary to stop at to Anthony Liuzthe toy department zo, Ph.D., a profes- basement. the basement. sor at the Sidhu Lazarus and Isaac in Lazarus and School of BusiIsaac Longs caterness at Wilkes Longs catered to adults. The University. adults. The Hub had ed to had mens Hub It was a very, clothing. very different mens clothing. Woolworths at time, he said. its South Main Few merchants began the shopping season be- Street entrance had a huge doufore Black Friday. There was little ble counter running down the to offer in the way of technology aisle with every possible kind of to compare with smartphones, candy an easy gift for anyone in iPods, iPads, laptops, Xboxes and the family, he said. There was no World Wide Web the like. TV sets, stereo systems were at the time and Christmas cards big then. People were buying were the proper way to send reel-to-reel tape players back greetings. Getting a Christmas card or then. Appliances were big, he said. Electric trains were big holiday card back then was important, said Liuzzo. It usually back then. Fowler Dick and Walker The included a note with an update Boston Store in downtown about the senders family. The country was not at war at Wilkes-Barre, now home to Boscovs, advertised in the Wilkes- the time, though tensions were
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brought together the families of Gus Genetti and his wife Val for years to celebrate while keeping alive family traditions. This year will be the smallest in many years, only17 people, he said. As many as 40 people used to attend. Weve been having this dinner since I got married, he said. A 21-year-old Genetti spent Christmas Eve 1961 with his future wifes family and was married almost two weeks later on Jan. 6. 1962. This years dinner was to be held in a private room at Oyster restaurant at Genettis hotel in Traditions important Wilkes-Barre. His wife is of SloA Christmas Eve dinner has vak heritage and they would ob-
serve some of the traditional customs such as a prayer and passing around the oblatky or Christmas wafer with garlic and honey. They also would share a drink made of honey, butter and whiskey with their meal. As a 6-year-old in 1961, toys rather than tradition had Rusty Fenders attention. He was an only child growing up with his parents in Old Forge and was lucky enough to get much of what he requested on his Christmas list. He still has the View-Master he received that year. Its made of Bakelite, a synthetic resin and precursor of plastic. If you dropped something
made of Bakelite you better get the dustpan, he said. The brittle compound had a tendency to shatter, he said. The big thing back in 1961, the toys that I had were either mechanical or play by yourself, said the Entercom radio personality. It was a solitary era. Now its the i-generation, he said, going down the list of Apple products from iPhone to iPad and iPod. In order to communicate or play a game with someone else you have to buy a toy or device that they have, he said. He recently got an iPhone after having a flip phone for years. The electronic age is definitely here to stay, he said.
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RJ Bell of Swoyersville has endured multiple brain surgeries to remove benign tumors. The 6-year-old, sitting on his mom s lap, continues to do well and attends kindergarten. Here RJ poses with his parents, Robert and Lori, and little brother Billy, 3.
ne minute theyre quietly fitting together LEGOS at the kitchen table, the next RJ Bell, 6, and his 3-year-old brother, Billy, are playing baseball, which means tossing a spongy ball back and forth in the hallway of their Swoyersville home. Its a little bit loud, a little bit rambunctious. In other words, its wonderful.
As they watched their sons bouncing around the way any healthy boys would on a recent weekday afternoon, RJs parents, Lori and Robert Bell Sr., counted their blessings. They remember a scary time in October 2009, when RJ underwent 12-hour surgery to remove two benign tumors from his cerebellum. They remember an even scarier time in February 2010, after the brain tumors had returned, when he underwent a 14-hour surgery to remove them as well as, this time, the difficult-to-extricate sac in which they had been encased.
The doctor told us he had his finger on a vein (inside RJs head), holding it to keep him from bleeding to death, Robert Bell said. He saved his life, no doubt about it, Lori Bell said. The Bells consider RJs surgeon, Dr. Amir Kershenovich, a miracle worker of sorts. But the 37-year-old physician, who is director of pediatric neurosurgery for the Geisinger Health System, said he was just doing his job, remaining calm and focused and using his skills. I get a lot of joy from the results of my work. It See OVERCOME, Page 13B
gives me a little happiness and, again, a lot of joy and pride, said the doctor, who attended medical school in Mexico City and served a residency in Israel followed by fellowships in Dallas, Texas, and Seattle. But Im not a miracle worker. The main and most important thing for RJs outcome to be good was the trust both the family and I had with each other, Kershenovich said in a telephone interview. That would allow us to make the right decisions at the right time together. Brain tumors are diagnosed in children much less frequently than in adults, but childhood tumors have a greater percentage of malignancy. The numbers, according to the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States, are 24.6 cases per 100,000 adults, compared with 48.6 per million children. The malignancy rate is 33 percent for adults and 65 percent for children. Fortunately, RJs tumors were benign. Semantically it is a cancer because its an abnormal growth of cells, Kershenovich said. But
Transgender people fight for rights, understanding

By REX W. HUPPKE Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO Dan Carmichael had barely taken his first breath when a doctor announced his gender: Its a girl. Thats where gender identity begins for most. A pronouncement at birth, a quick glance at the genitals revealing a person to be either male or female. If only it were that simple for Carmichael. He was raised a girl then named Danielle Sosin grew into a woman, served in the Iraq War, yet never quite felt comfortable. I felt like an impostor, said Carmichael, now 33 and living as a man, the gender he always identified with. But who do you become when youre not really sure who you are? Carmichael is part of a once-hidden demographic that now feels freer than
ever to show itself, even while faced with widespread discrimination and misunderstanding of what it means to be transgender. Unlike gays and lesbians, who in some substantive ways have been assimilated into modern American culture, transgender people remain on the fringe, often stereotyped as trannies and sensationalized in movies and television shows. The recent appearance of Chaz Bono, a transgender man formerly known as Chastity Bono, on the television show Dancing With the Stars caused an uproar among some conservative groups like the American Family Association. And Work It, a new ABC comedy that premieres Jan. 3, is being widely protested by transgender groups for its premise: Two men dress like women to get jobs.
Transgender activists have been on the front lines of the gay and lesbian civil rights movement since before the riots at New York Citys Stonewall Inn in1969, but only fairly recently has the transgender community felt empowered to speak up and demand recognition and rights of its own. Across the country, legislative efforts are under way to make it easier for people to change the gender on their birth certificates and align identification documents including drivers licenses and passports with their gender identity. Many jails and prisons, including the Cook County Jail in Illinois, have implemented rules to accommodate transgender inmates. And legal advocates agree that while gays and lesbians conSee TRANSGENDER, Page 13B
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f course were enjoying our holiday today. But by tomorrow well all be looking ahead to 2012. Certainly wed like to know what the next 12 months will bring, but we ordinary folks cant see the future. That takes a professional. So Ive invited a special guest to stop by and give us his predictions for the upcoming new year. I guarantee that you wont find a more thoughtful or accurate look at upcoming events than you will get right here. Lets welcome none other than Mr. Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus, author of The Prophecies, available at your favorite book seller since 1568. TM: Good to see you, Nostradamus. Nostadamus: Yo! TM: Lets get right to the kind of predictions for which youre justly famous. What big stories will emerge in 2012? Nostradamus: I see I see a famous person perhaps a political figure, admired by many, suddenly consumed by by scandal. Yes, a vile scandal. TM: Wow, who would ever expect something like that? A flap involving a famous political person. Its almost unbelievable, folks, but you heard it here. Nostradamus: Sadly, an entire career will be ruined. TM: What a visionary. As you know, Nostradamus, the American economy is in a turbulent period. Can you offer us any insight? Nostradamus: There will be some some unpleasant events over the next year. The Dow will rise and fall. Of course there will be bright spots, but also many people will be unhappy. TM: I wish I knew the secret to your insights, Nostradamus. I suppose its a gift youre born with. But lets move on. Millions of people are in for a treat with the upcoming college bowl games. Would you care to share your vision with us? Nostradamus: A favorite will be upset. Yes, I can see it, definitely. Fans will weep. Then in the fall its hazy now but becoming clearer I see an NFL team with a quarterback controversy and at least one coach losing his job. TM: Nostradamus, if I had your prognosticating powers Id be a millionaire. Nostradamus: No problem. TM: Lets turn to entertainment. The Academy Awards are coming up in two months. Please tell us what you foresee. Nostradamus: Movies, ah, movies I see fans scoffing when their favorite does not bring home the gold. They Im getting a better picture now begin blogging furiously, claiming someone an actor or director, perhaps, was robbed. TM: You know, this is positively chilling. Nostadamus: Theres more wait, a scene is coming in now something similar will happen, perhaps in the Grammies or it looks like...maybe the Country Music Awards. TM: Im almost afraid to watch those shows now, Nostradamus. But we must continue. Lets look at one of my favorite areas technology. Nostradamus: Thats one of my favorites too. Smart phones, smart phones my vision is becoming clearer...they are getting smarter. Yes, smarter. They will do more things. More people will buy them. Communication will grow more more rapid. TM: Nostradamus, I can see that your envisioning is taking a toll on you. Would you like a breather? Nostradamus: No, no, I will go on. TM: Do you have a final prediction? Nostradamus: Yes, the year 2012 will be a unique year in many ways. In other ways it will be just like 2011 or perhaps 2010. TM: Our thanks you, sir. Folks, as the new year unfolds, theres no need to be surprised. Just remember, you heard it here first, and in the reputed words of famed journalist and Pittston native Frank Ward OMalley, Life is just one damned thing after another.
Nathan Precious Davis at the Center on Halstead in Chicago, Ill.
Tom Mooney is a Times Leader columnist. Reach him at tmooney2@ptd.net.
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White Haven Center holds Winterfest Ball
More than 255 residents, family members, staff and community volunteers recently attended White Haven Centers annual Winterfest Ball. Activity staff members created a gingerbread theme in Keystone Hall and volunteers from G.A.R. Memorial High School helped to deliver the meals and bus tables. Activity staff members, below, from left, are Amy Humanik, Gwen Nasteel, Peter Sharp, Jess Cimakasky, Mark Machella, Jim Monahan and Mary Vosberg Grega. Lynda Gelik also participated in the decorating. Volunteers from G.A.R. Memorial High School, at left, from left, are Jenny Chi, Edoukou Aka-Ezoua, Autumn Matinas, Lien Do and counselor Joseph Shafer.
WVW Students of the Month honored

Wyoming Valley West High School recently named the October and November Students of the Month. The students were honored with a luncheon with administrators and faculty of their choice. October Students of the Month (above) from left, first row: Ryan Hettes, son of Jim and Cathy Hettes, Swoyersville; Veronica Zimmerman, daughter of Cynthia Zimmerman, Edwardsville; Kelcie Hromisin, daughter of Ralph and Carol Hromisin, Larksville; and Jocelyn Sickler, daughter of William and Christine Sickler, Larksville. Second row: Erin Keating, principal, and David Robbins, assistant principal. November Students of the Month (below), from left, first row: William Newhart, son of William and Maureen Newhart, Kingston; Shelby Jackloski, daughter of John and Kimberly Jackloski, Swoyersville; Taylor Reilly, daughter of Tim and Rene Reilly, Larksville; and Matthew Novak, son of Robert and Kimberly Novak, Forty Fort. Second row: Erin Keating, principal, and David Robbins, assistant principal.
Kings students, staff collect toys for drive

Kings College Early Learning Center teamed up with Kings faculty, staff and students this holiday season to collect more than 100 toys for the U.S. Marine Corp. Toys for Tots campaign. The childcare center, managed by Hildebrandt Learning Centers LLC, held a competition to determine which classrooms collected the most toys. The collected toys will be distributed to families in Luzerne County. With the items collected, from left, first row, are Aiden Beck and Naziah Rice. Second row: Laura Rogan, program specialist, Kings College Early Learning Center; Abby Nafus; Darcy Kizis; Isabella Witskowski; Stefanie Camoni, director, Kings College Early Learning Center; and Brother Stephen LaMendola, Kings Liaison to the Early Learning Center.
Wyoming Area Catholic students make cards for military personnel

The Student Council at Wyoming Area Catholic School organized a Christmas card project for the military. Students in first through eighth grades created cards using various crafts and the computer. Displaying some of the final products, from left, first row, are Matthew Sorick, Hayden Foland, Lynzie Skoronski and Carissa Benderavich. Second row: Dominic Caparelli, Camryn Cassetori, Rich Morris, Jeff Johnson and Danielle Morris. Third row: Alexia Mazzarella, Erika Serafin, Sarah Satkowski and Justin Januzsko.
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Praefke, Stella Archavage, Boyle

Oct. 7, 2011, at The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. The Rev. Monsignor Patrick E. Sweeney celebrated the Nuptial Mass and double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Debra Archavage, Wilkes-Barre. She is the granddaughter of Stanley Archavage, Benton; Marion Hvozda, Nanticoke; and the late Anthony and Helen Volingavage, Wilkes-Barre. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Boyle Sr., Collegeville. He is the greatgrandson of Louise Castine, Philadelphia, and the grandson of Kathleen Castine, Southampton, and the late George Castine and Francis and Lillian Boyle. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her father. She wore an original ivory Monique Lluillier gown with a cathedral-length veil imported from Italy. Tiffany chose her sister, Amy Trapasso, as her matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kristen Clark, Tiffany Maculloch Maakestad and Erica Van Newkirk, friends of the bride. Flower girl was Kyra Bechtel, cousin of the bride. Stephen chose his brother, Michael Boyle, as best man. Groomsmen were Brendan Gates, Gregory Clark, and Robert Stefanik, friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Calvin Kiker, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Adam DeStefano and Craig Dougherty, friends of the groom, and Patrick Lenahan and Michael Augustine, friends of bride. Scripture readings were given by Samantha Leandri, friend of the bride, and Richard Kiker, cousin of the groom. General intercessions were given by Patrick Boyle, uncle of the groom. Offertory gifts were presented by Jane Cirko, godmother of the bride; Neil Bavitz, godfather of the bride; Jeanie Kiker, godmother of the groom; and Anthony Boyle, godfather of the groom. An evening cocktail hour and reception was held at The Atrium at Curtis Center, Philadelphia, with music provided by the Sid Miller Dance Band. The bride was honored with a bridal shower given by the mothers of the bride and groom at Hotel Fiesole, Collegeville. Parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at The Omni Hotel, Philadelphia. Tiffany is a 2000 graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University in 2006. She is employed as a pharmacist for Wegmans in Collegeville. Stephen is a 2000 graduate of La Salle College High School and earned a bachelors degree in finance in 2004 and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance in 2010 from St. Josephs University. He is employed as a senior financial analyst at S.E.I. Investments, Oaks. The couple honeymooned in Sonoma and Napa Valley, Calif., and Maui and Kauai, Hawaii. They reside in Collegeville. iffany A. Archavage and phen P. Boyle Jr. were united Tthe sacrament of marriageStein on he Elizabeth Stella and Richard Eric Ttookmarriage of Cristina Praefke Jr. place Saturday, the first of October, 2011, at St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Paul McDonnell and Monsignor Neil J. Van Loon. They are the children of Donald and Dorothy Stella, Plains Township, and Christine Morris Praefke and Richard Eric Praefke Sr., Scranton. Cristina is the granddaughter of Luciana DeLuca and the late Gene DeLuca and Nad and Pauline Stella. Richard is the grandson of Louise Davey and the late Richard Davey. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose her sisters, Jennifer Stella Bonita and Jessica Stella Speicher, as her matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Tyler Marie Bonita, niece of the bride; Elizabeth Patricia Praefke, sister of the groom; and Alexa Ann Fiegleman, friend of the bride. Flower girl was Krea Rose Bonita, godchild of the bride. The groom chose his friend, Michael Lee, to be his best man. Groomsmen were Marco DeLuca, cousin of the bride, and John Judge, Robert Conrad and Seth Coles, lifelong friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Alfred Speicher, godchild of the bride. Ushers and program presenters were Michael Bonita Jr. and Eric Speicher Jr., nephews of the bride. Scriptural readings were given by Michael Stella and Rocco Stella, cousin of the bride. Offertory gifts were presented by James DeLuca and Carol Kuplen, godparents of the bride, and Stephen and Patsy Day, uncle and aunt of the groom. A special offering of four white roses in memory of the couples deceased grandparents was presented by Caden Bonita, godchild of the bride. The wedding music was orchestrated by Joelle DeLuca, aunt of the bride, accompanied by Suplee Strings and cantered by Eloise Schwab, who also served as wedding coordinator. A special musical selection was offered to the couple by Dave Stella, uncle of the bride. The wedding celebration continued at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, hosted by the brides parents. The following morning the brides sisters hosted a brunch for the wedding party. The rehearsal dinner was given by James and Joelle DeLuca, uncle and aunt of the bride, at their home. An evening cocktail and dinner bridal shower was given by the brides mother and bridal attendants at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. Cristina is a 2004 honors graduate of Seton Catholic High School, Pittston, and a 2008 cum laude graduate of Marywood University, Scranton. She is employed by the Metz Group at Luckys Sporthouse. Richard is a 2006 graduate of Scranton High School and attended Penn State University, Worthington Campus. He is employed by the Mohegan Sun Casino.
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and Risa Favichia, Manorville, Elaine AnthonyN.Y., and Dan andannounce Golaszewski, Wilkes-Barre,
Kazokas, Burke Wills, Monson

Jonathan Ian Wills, together S tephanie Nicole Monson andwith their families, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Stephanie is the daughter of Penny Monson and the late Christopher Monson, Everett, Wash. She is the granddaughter of Joan Gerrish and the late Gayle Gerrish, Monroe, Wash., and Nancy and Don Monson, Everett, Wash. Jonathan is the son of Tom and Michelle Wills, Plains Township, Pa. He is the grandson of Margaret Wills, Atlanta, Ga., and the late Ernest Wills and the late Paul and Mary Sisko, all of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Stephanie is a 2009 graduate of Everett High School. She is pursuing a degree in education at Western Washington University. She is employed by Nordstrom. She resides in Bothell, Wash. Jonathan is a 2002 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School. He earned his bachelors degree from Digipen Institute of Technology, Redmond, Wash. He is employed as a software development engineer at Microsoft. He resides in Bothell, Wash. The couple will exchange vows in July 2012 in Woodinville, Wash. Lynn Kazokas and Michael were united in B onnie on Burke23, 2011, at John marriage July Forty Fort United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Justin and Patrica Kelemen, Nanticoke. The groom is the son of Jack and Mary Burke, Kingston. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose her high school friend, Melissa McGovern, as the matron of honor, and Amanda Evans, Lyndol Burge, Michelle Jancouskas, Lindsey Burke and Mary Premo as her bridesmaids. The groom chose his brother, Steven Burke, as his best man and Joe Youngblood, Lee Faatz, Jaime Harley, Vaughn Kazokas and Mark Jancouskas as the groomsmen. The flower girl and ring bearer were Lucy and Liam McGovern, son and daughter of Shawn and Melissa McGovern. The ushers were Shawn McGovern and Cory Mullally. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Greater Nanticoke Area High School. She is employed by Keystone Automotive Operations. The groom is a 1998 graduate of West Side Area Vocational-Technical School. He is employed by Sanofi Pasteur. The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. They reside in Kingston.
the engagement of their children, Maria Favichia and Dr. Dan Golaszewski. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of the late Alfred and Claire Sardi and the late Anthony and Marie Favichia of New York. The prospective groom is the grandson of the late Frank and Olga Zarutskie, Frackville, and the late Walter and Sophie Golaszewski, Wilkes-Barre. Maria is a 2003 graduate of Leonard Burkett High School, Moriches, N.Y. Dr. Dan graduated in1999 from Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. Maria graduated from Centenary College of New Jersey with double major Bachelor of Science degrees in equine science and communications. She works as a sales representative for Vertical Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Dan completed his undergraduate education at Penn State University by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at New York Chiropractic College. He trained at the Pettibon Institute, receiving advanced certification in spinal/scoliosis correction, pediatrics, nutrition and detoxification. Dr. Dan owns Power Chiropractic in Hanover Township and hosts his own radio show, Maximize Your Health, aired Saturdays on WILK news radio. A July15, 2012, wedding is planned at the Mansion at Timber Point in Long Island, N.Y.
Wilder, Kittelson Stawasz, Gregori

their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of John Stawasz and the late Elizabeth Stawasz, Plains Township. The prospective groom is the son of Bruce and Karen Gregori, Dickson City. Matthew is a 2001 graduate of Mid Valley High School, Throop, and a 2005 graduate of Penn State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in business management and marketing. He is working on a masters certificate in education from Kings College and is employed at UPS-Supply Chain Solution as an international accountant. Nicole is a 2005 graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and a 2009 graduate of Kings College with a bachelors degree in mathematics with a minor in computer science. She is employed at Guard Insurance Group as a premium auditor. The couple will exchange vows on Sept. 21, 2012, at East End Primitive Methodist Church, Wilkes-Barre. atthew and Nicole along their M Stawasz,Gregori with announce families, are pleased to engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sandra and Lance Kittelson, Shickshinny. She is the granddaughter of the late Helen and Alex Kolbicka, Ashley, and Pauline and Lamore Kittelson, Montevideo, Minn. The prospective groom is the son of Jeannne and Joe Gillaspie, Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Jan and Jessel Wilder, Wilmington, N.C. Amanda is a graduate of Northwest Area High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in environmental system engineering at Penn State University; her Master of Science degree in water resources and environmental engineering at Villanova; and her professional engineering license in civil engineering. She is an environmental, health and safety coordinator for BP Lubricants, Richmond, Calif. Andy is a graduate of Steamboat Springs High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering from the University of Colorado and a professional engineering license in electrical engineering. He is employed as an engineer at Randall Lamb, San Francisco, Calif. The couple will exchange their vows on May 5, 2012, at the Highlands in Dallas.
Dewey, Kendra
and approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kevin and Deborah Kendra, Mountain Top. She is the granddaughter of Michael Kendra and the late Anna Mae Kendra, Wilkes-Barre, and Joseph and Marie Moran, Mountain Top. The prospective groom is the son of Ronald and Kate Dewey, Mountain Top. He is the grandson of Doris Dewey and the late Paul Dewey, Geneva, Ala., and Betty Austin and the late James Austin, Mountain Top. Kayla is a 2006 graduate of Crestwood High School. She is a 2011 graduate of Misericordia University, where she earned a bachelors degree in special education and elementary education. She is employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit as a special education substitute and by Weis Markets, Mountain Top, as a deli clerk. Matthew is a 2003 graduate of Crestwood High School. He is a 2008 graduate of Kings College, where he earned a bachelors degree in criminal justice. He is employed by Catholic Social Services as an intensive case manager. Matt also volunteers on the Youth Aid Panel of Luzerne County. The couple will exchange vows on July 21, 2012, at St Judes Church, Mountain Top.
Helene and Matthew A mandaparents, Kittelson together K ayla Justine Kendra andwith their Andrew Charles Wilder, James Dewey, together with their announce their parents, announce their engagement
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Elizabeth Bone celebrates 100th birthday

Bone, Pittston, celebrated her 100th birthE lizabeth 10 at aformerly of in her day on Dec. party held
honor at Kingston Commons, where she now resides. Music was provided by the Jivin Jerry Stone Group. Elizabeths son is musician Jimmie Bone and her grandson is Dr. Michael Bone.
hree generations of the Drendall family recently gathered at the baptism of Holly Ann Donley, daughter of James and Alison Drendall Donley. Holly was baptized on Oct. 16 at the Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, Fredericksburg, Va. She was born on March 30. Her grandparents are Margaret and Dale Drendall, Bear Creek. Holly has a brother, Sam, 5. Three generations represented at the baptism, from left, are Margaret Drendall, Holly Donley and Allison Drendall Donley.
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Zapotoski, ODonnell Parry, Barry

Elizabeth Parry and Shawn William Barry, together R ebeccafamilies, announce their with their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rebecca and James McFarland, Harding, Pa. She is the granddaughter of Rebecca P. Isaac, Dallas, Pa.; the late Lewis W. Isaac Sr.; and the late Grace and Edward Parry. The prospective groom is the son of Sandra and William Barry, Hanover Township, Pa. He is the grandson of Dolores E. Barry, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; the late Charles R. Barry; Bertha B. Aftewicz, Hanover Township, Pa.; and the late Edward J. Aftewicz Sr. Rebecca is a 2002 graduate of Wyoming Area High School. She attended Wilkes University and Millersville University. Rebecca earned her license in international event and wedding planning and is employed at the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Shawn is a 2004 graduate of Hanover Area High School. He earned his bachelors degree in marketing from The University of Pittsburgh in 2008. Shawn is employed by TMS Health in Scranton. The happy couple will exchange vows at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, Lehman, Pa., on Oct. 6, 2012, and will hold their reception at Irem Country Club, Dallas, Pa. ilies, announce their upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Michael and Cheryl Zapotoski, Hanover Township. Jill is the granddaughter of Regina Langley, Wilkes-Barre; Leonard Orloski, Mountain Top; Maryann Zapotoski; Ashley; and the late John Zapotoski. The prospective groom is the son of Kevin and Denise ODonnell, Emporium. Michael is the grandson of Dr. Thomas ODonnell and the late Eileen ODonnell, Hanover Township; Mary Smith, Luzerne; and the late George Smith. Jill is a 2003 graduate of Hanover Area High School and a 2009 graduate of the Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. She is employed as a pharmacist with the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, WilkesBarre. Michael is a 2001 graduate of Meyers High School; a 2006 graduate of Bloomsburg University; and a 2009 graduate of the Dickinson School of Law. Michael is an attorney with ODonnell Law Offices, Kingston. The couple will exchange vows in Cape May, N.J., in June 2012. r. Jill Marie Zapotoski and D Michael Anthony ODonnell, Dallas, together with their fam-
Dallas Elementary students hold toy drive

Miss Palfeys third-grade class representatives from Dallas Elementary School recently held a toy drive for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. Two members of the Corps came to their classroom to collect the new toys to be distributed to underprivileged children on Christmas. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Rocco Catina, Joey Coolbaugh, Travis Martin, Colin Davis, Mia Reinert and Christopher Welch. Second row: Karly Milazzo, Dennis Dukinas, Abigail Blockus, Rachel Strazdus, Julia Macey, Katie Enz, Matthew Giampietro, Keira Williamson, Brooke Higgins, Megan Thomas and Joshua Schnable. Third row: Ryan Collins, class president; Declan Dixon, class secretary; Corporal Jose Valez; Corporal Christopher West; Evan Plank, class vice-president; and Daniel Cochran, class judge. Hanna Oldt and Abbagale West also participated.
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Noble, Beth and Charles Shannon, West Pittston, a daughter, Dec. 1. Russell, Joanne and John Paul, Nanticoke, a son, Dec. 1. Marks, Patricia and Christopher Croman, Plymouth, a daughter, Dec. 1. Ruiz, Lizber and Genery Vergas, Hazleton, a daughter, Dec. 1. Rodriguez, Tia and Jonathan, Edwardsville, a son, Dec. 2. Foersch, Brittney and John McDermott, Pittston, a daughter, Dec. 3. Hartzell, Melissa, Hunlock Creek, a son, Dec. 3. Williams, Asiana and Abdur-Raheem McCoy, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Dec. 4. Kazimi, Amanda and Hussein, Forty Fort, a daughter, Dec. 4. Bozek, Tracey and Gary Leco Jr., Mountain Top, a daughter, Dec. 4. Smith, Robin and Thomas, Bear Creek Township, a son, Dec. 4. Mader, Lora and Christopher, Exeter, a son, Dec. 5. Crone, Christina and Sean Curto, Pocono Pines, a son, Dec. 5. Albee, Michele and Shawn, White Haven, a son, Dec. 5. Hershkop, Lauren and Motti, Kingston, a son, Dec. 5. Dotzel, Becky and Eric, Bear Creek, a son, Dec. 5. Brdaric, Carrie and John, Kingston, a daughter, Dec. 6. Williams, Kerelle and Allen Mikell, WilkesBarre, a daughter, Dec. 6. Goguen, Lisa and Christopher, Drums, a daughter, Dec. 6. Olson, Amie and Jamie, Shavertown, a daughter, Dec. 6. Robinson, Jennifer and Jorrell McFadden, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Dec. 6.
Pacelli, Kelly, Wyoming, a son, Dec. 6. Oropeza, Michelle and Homero Gomez, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Dec. 7. Cotter, Jaqueline and Anthony Dunn, St. Johns, a daughter, Dec. 7. Gray, Amishia, Wilkes-Barre, a son, Dec. 7. Potsko, Sarah and Paul Miscavage, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Dec. 7. Bullaro, Laura and Stephen Pissarra, Plymouth, a daughter, Dec. 7. Williams, Kelley and Matthew, WilkesBarre, a son, Dec. 8. Eymer, Eileen and Patrick Hulbert, Old Froge, a daughter, Dec. 8. Lokuta, Stacey and Joseph, Bear Creek, a daughter, Dec. 9. Kalinchok, Danielle and James, Wapwallopen, a daughter, Dec. 9. Sager, Nicole and Harry F. Jr., Sugar Notch, a son, Dec. 9. Wagner, Holly and Kevin, Larksville, a daughter, Dec. 9. Smiga, Brandy and Oscar Allen Jr., Wilkes-Barre, a son, Dec. 10. Tlatenchi, Lizbeth and John, WilkesBarre, a daughter, Dec. 1 1. Saxon, Joan and Damon, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Dec. 1 1. Timpko, Tiffany and James West, Mountain Top, a daughter, Dec. 12. Bidding, Sharice and John David Lyons Jr., Plymouth, a son, Dec. 12. Bodnar, Jennifer and Michael Taylor, Plymouth, a son, Dec. 13. Bugjo, Amber and Joseph Clark, Plains Township, a daughter, Dec. 13. Decker, Kimberly and David, Hunlock Creek, a son, Dec. 13. Wilcox, Amanda and Brad Capwell, Tunkhannock, a son, Dec. 13. Norton, Rose, Wilkes-Barre, a son, Dec. 13. Karrott, Debra and Leonard, Pittston, a son, Dec. 14. Hartmann, Stephanie and Jarin McCants, Mount Pocono, a son, Dec. 14. Armijo, Mia and Joel Foster, Edwardsville, a daughter, Dec. 14.
Music students perform at honors recital

The Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association recently presented piano, violin and voice students in an honors recital in Gies Hall at Wilkes University. Students were adjudicated in performance and written theory at the Sutton Festival held at Marywood University, Scranton, in order to perform in the honors recital. Pupils were awarded certificates and silver or gold medals for their audition and recital performance. Chairing the event were Andrea Bogusko, Valerie Grabiec and Judy Katra. Teachers whose students participated in the event included Bogusko; Grabiec; Katra; Laura Anderson, program design and printing; Pamela Carroll; Denise Knox; Irma Manasyan; Michele Millington; Patricia Paciotti; Diane Shuleski; and Narda Sperrazza. Many of the superior-rated students had the option of performing at Elizabethtown College and received certificates and gold medals from the state PMTA. Teachers who are interested in becoming a NEPMTA member may email Andrea Bogusko at Boguskomusic@hotmail.com. Students performing at Wilkes (above), from left, first row, are Alice Zhang, Christian Shubzda, Aaliyeh Sagel, Leah Dietrich, Luke Trathen, Jonathan Renfer and Noah Stankinas. Second row: Justin Stefanowicz, Anthony Egidio, Wesley Mahler, Josh Edwards, Emily Fleming, Katie Karpinski, Nicole Piechota and Matthew Egidio. Third row: Sahil Garg, Anna Thomas, Celine Zhang, Emily Traficante, Anna Clark, Caleb Sweitzer and Ava Dettore. Fourth row: Adithya Pugazhendhi, Leanne Tabit, Megan Fleming, Bailey Piechota and Andrew Alday. Absent from photo: Melissa Fleming. More students (below), from left, first row, are Vivian Wright, Jordan Meyers, James Kelly, Owen Kline, Bobby DeLuna, Nicole Amoachi, Vaughn Kutish, Michala Dennis and Dmitri Yaczower. Second row: Alfredo Jimenez, Sienna Tabron, Kassondra Michno, Louis Jablowski, Alexis Ankiewicz, Mikayla Dove, Joanne Monfiletto, Shae Lyn Briggs, Alexander Kline, Eli Dove, Alyssa Kristeller and Dominic Wright.
IN BRIEF
CONYNGHAM: Conyngham Valley Civic Organization recently announced the winners of its annual Holiday House Decorating contest. Winners are: Ann and Robert Yamulla, Seneca Drive, first place; The Fishers, Main Street, second place; Vicki and Jeff Wolfe, Myers Avenue, third place; Nancy and Rick Merrick, The Meadows, honorable mention; and Kelly and Tom Shaffer, Brookhill, honorable mention.
GLEN LYON: Catherine Fahey, a sophomore operatic performance major at the University of Connecticut, will sing in a free Christmas concert at St. Adalberts Church, 31 S. Market St., at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. She will be accompanied by Donna Repotski Walters. Fahey is a member of the Holy Spirit St. Adalberts Church choir and a resident of Nanticoke. The Newport Township Community Organization, sponsor of the concert, will provide refreshments in the church hall after the concert. For more information, call John Jarecki at 736-6620.
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ten, Cassandra L. Wright. Grade 6: High Honors with Distinction: Carolyn S. Antall, Caitlyn M. Berrini, Matthew J. Bolan, Ashlin Broody-Walega, Ashley N. Brown, Joseph P. Burridge, Abigail M. Capin, Yong Hao Chen, Allura I. Dixon, Nicole M. Fenner, Mitchell J. Forgash, Jacob F. Jakubczyk, Madisen T. Jastremski, Joseph P. Konopke, Kyra S. Kopacz, Sara Lecce, Anna N. Markoch, Gracelyn Marsh, Alyson E. Mccabe, Mark E. Obrzut Jr, Sophia B. Polgar, Vedant Prasad, Katlyn M. Rincavage, Daniel Rogers, Ellie R. Rosentel, Jacob Saporito, Connor J. Smith, Lawrence Territo Jr, Katrina C. Thomas, Fotini T. Tsioles, Elizabeth H. Varner, Madison M. Woods, John Zardecki. High Honors: Mahdee T. Abuelhawa, Taeya M. Adams, Patrick R. Adamski, Dominic A. Alunni, Mia E. Amendola, Corey M. Barber, Ashley Blannard, Morgan L. Boedecker, Corey R. Bohn, James J. Bonoski, Derek M. Boos, Kiana J. Bower, Rayn A. Bozek, Alfred C. Bugayong, Elizabeth C. Burkhardt, Samera L. Chamberlain, Evan A. Covert, Haley S. Dow, Hunter Dragon, Callie A. Edwards, Rosemarie Egbert, Heather M. Eget, William R. Elko, Brian L. Everhart, Bayley E. Forgues, Donovan C. Gaffney, Matthew R. Gist, Samantha A. Good, Jake J. Gurtis, Alexis R. Haines, Areej H. Hamad, Megan Handley, Nicole M. Hartzel, Justine A. Harvey, Alexandra Hoffman, Joseph P. Hogan, Shakuan N. Hudgins, Beverly T. Isbel, Alex J. Jaskulski, Mercedes D. Jasterzenski, Bo J. Johnson, Patrick R. Johnson, Derek Kamus, Gillian G. Kasko, Caroline R. Keeler, Natalie D. Kerrigan, Noah R. King, Morgan Klosko, Jacob J. Kobusky, Julia A. Kobusky, Zachary R. Kobusky, Maxim M. Kowalski, Alison Kraynak, Jolene D. Krzywicki, Edward J. Kupstas, Gabrielle E. Labar, Olivia G. Langley, Ivelise K. Leachey, Benjamin J. Lewis, Tessa J. Liskosky, Kailee T. Lyons, Mark Mahalick, Jacob J. Malia, Tia M. Margiewicz, Brandon T. Mcdaniels, Jacob M. Mcdonnell, Nicole J. Mcnelis, Tiffany M. Michalek, Sean M. Mikovitch, Brittny L. Mikulka, Joshua L. Miller, Alenys I. Morales, Whitney M. Morris, Kayleigh E. Moser, Joshua R. Moses, Jacinda A. Muckey, Joscelyn L. Noss, Gage M. Nudo, Fawn Nulton, Jacob D. Packer, Julie A. Patton, Joshua D. Payne, Lauren N. Piercy, Raissa O. Pivarnik, Kiersten Polachek, Alexa K. Povilitus, Ryan Price, Derek E. Ptashinski, Leah M. Romanowski, Zac Rosencrans, Dezarae L.
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Womens Golf Assn. supports McGlynn Center

The Wyoming Valley Country Clubs Womens Golf Association recently held its annual holiday luncheon and presented a donation to The McGlynn Learning Center. The center is a non-profit organization that benefits at-risk children through education, recreation and social and health programs. At the check presentation, from left: Pat Alansky, WVCC Womens Golf Association.; Linda Shypulefski, captain, WVCC Womens Golf Association.; Sister Miriam Stadulis, director, McGlynn Learning Center; and Sister Elizabeth Brody, McGlynn Learning Center.
Wyoming Seminary Upper School supports Toys for Tots campaign

The Wyoming Seminary Upper School community recently collected funds from students, faculty and staff to purchase new toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign. Upper School student government representatives organized the project and raised approximately $750. Picking up the toys are members of MWSS 472 Detachment Alpha in Wyoming with student government members, from left: Pvt. Christopher Stine; Elizabeth Blaum, student activities office; sophomore Ben Hornung, Forty Fort; junior Devin Holmes, government vicepresident, Fleetville; senior Renata ODonnell, government president, Wilkes-Barre; senior Hsin Hwang, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.; senior Sean Banul, government treasurer, Pittston; junior Caroline Reppert, government secretary, Kingston; freshman Qianyi Cheng, Shanghai, China, P.R.C.; and Cpl. Juan Torres Jr.
Safe Night Out benefits Domestic Violence Center

The Student Council at Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School recently presented a check to Nina C. Dei Tos, development director of the Domestic Violence Service Center. The proceeds were from the Safe Night Out Halloween project that offered a safe night of trick or treat fun for young children in the Hanover Area School District. Teachers and students offered a fun night of trick or treating, Halloween games, face painting and refreshments to raise money for charity. Student Council sponsors this project every year in conjunction with the Key Club, who supports UNICEF through its portion of the project. At the check presentation, from left, first row are Maranda Keihl, president, and Kaitlyn DeRemer, secretary. Second row: Joseph Dubinski, adviser; Dei Tos; Holly Saraka, secretary; and Sean Kyle Reilly, treasurer.
Redeemer students watch performance of The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli

Holy Redeemer High School students attended a theatrical tribute to Gino Merli, a local World War II hero who earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for his military service. The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli was performed at the school by Michael Fallon, producer/director Robert Shlesinger and playwright Tom Flannery. The one-man play depicted Merli recounting his faith in God and his deep spiritual beliefs as he served his country during the war. Merli, who died in 2002, is remembered throughout our region for his service. His name can be found on buildings, parks and roads throughout the area. At the performance, from left: Anita Sirak, principal, Holy Redeemer; Anthony Gialanella, Dallas; Abe Simon, vice principal, Holy Redeemer, and veteran; Anna Kachmarski, Ashley; Michael Dubinski, Hanover Township; Shaina Dougherty, Shavertown; Joseph Szewczyk, Holy Redeemer faculty and veteran; John McKeown; Shlesinger; Fallon; Michael Booth, vice principal, Holy Redeemer; and James McDermott, director of religious formation, Holy Redeemer.
Holy Redeemer makes donation to Holy Rosary

Holy Redeemer High School recently presented a check to Holy Rosary School to assist the recovery efforts from the September flooding. Students, faculty, administration and staff at Holy Redeemer donated funds to the Duryea school that had several feet of water flood its basement and destroy its library and other facilities. The school is temporarily holding classes at St. Marys in Avoca and hopes to return to Holy Rosary this spring. Holy Rosary is one of six feeder schools to Holy Redeemer High School and a number of current Holy Redeemer students are Holy Rosary alumni. At the check presentation, from left: the Rev. Joseph Elston, Holy Redeemer chaplain; Anita Sirak, Holy Redeemer principal; Holy Rosary students Joshua Mies, Emily Mazur and Jonathan Smith; and Kathleen Gilmartin, Holy Rosary principal.
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Lauren Avery Benzinger, daughter of Bill and Corinne Benzinger, Paoli, celebrated her seventh birthday Dec. 23. Lauren is a granddaughter of Paul and Joan Micheletti, Plains Township, and Bill and Arlene Benzinger, Arizona. She is a great-granddaughter of the late John and Mary Parada and the late Raymond and Irma Micheletti. Lauren has two sisters, Katelyn, 1 1, and Emily, 9.
WSCTC students earn honors at Skills USA competition

Students from West Side Career and Technology Center recently participated in the Skills USA competition held at the Hazleton Area Career Center. First-place winners will participate in the state competition that will take place in Hershey in the spring. Award-winning students, from left, first row: Allisah Fuches, second place, criminal justice; Cassie Hivish; Emily Mansilla; Jia Torres, first place, crime scene investigation; Heather Kennedy, second place, first aid/CPR; Audre Edwards, second place, basic health care; Emilee Krasson, third place, job interview; Hannah Smith, third place, medical terminology; Sam Edmonds, first place, Knowledge Bowl; Shyann Church, first place, web design; Ariel Courter, first place, co-op logbook; and Devon Reich, first place, web design. Second row: Chris Cragle, first place, carpentry; Casey Condon, first place, automotive refinishing; Garrett Sirak, first place, collision repair technology; Emily Farver, third place, medical math; Nikki Mangan, first place, nurse assisting; Stanley Sopata, second place, extemporaneous speaking; Laura Bault, first place, Knowledge Bowl; Marc Orosz, first place, customer service; and James Wheeler, first place, Knowledge Bowl.
Michael J. Yeager
Michael J. Yeager, son of Mike and Justine Yeager, Mountain Top, celebrated his fifth birthday Dec. 22. Michael is a grandson of Gerald and Christine Nemshick and Ernie and Eleanor Yeager, all of Mountain Top. He has a sister, Taylor, 8.
LCCC Adult Learners Association names officers

The Luzerne County Community College Adult Learners Association recently elected officers to serve for the 2011-12 academic year. New officers, from left: Ed Hennigan, adviser, Adult Learners Association and assistant director of admissions; Christin Feist, Edwardsville, secretary; Marilyn Curry, Forty Fort, vice president; Montie Perry, Swoyersville, president; and Douglas Newton, Wyalusing, treasurer.
GNA safety patrol members receive training from Valley Auto Club
Jim Slocum of the Valley Auto Club recently trained Safety Patrol members of the Greater Nanticoke Area Elementary Center. The presentation covered safety on buses, on street corners and on the school campus. Advisers are Jennifer Williams, Theresa Jacopetti and Dr. Mariellen Scott, principal. Safety Patrol members, from left, first row, are Casey Lyons, Allison Williams, Elizabeth Redenski, Jillian Maute, Kendall Grimm, Garrett Dzugan, Trevor Grohowski, Aaron Marr, Gabrielle Bohinski, Kristen Jenkins, Leah Kubasek, Jennifer Orellana and Michael Panagakos. Second row: Slocum, Lauren Krause, Jarred Balliet, Trahjan Krupinski, Merly Marte, Mary Shemanski, Jilann Baron, Rebecca Mieczkowski, Ashley Rake, Kelsi OConnor, Katelyn King, Joseph Mayewski, Issac Ali, Isaac Williams, Kelsey Przekop and Scott. Dillon Kruczek and Kaylee Simmons are also Safety Patrol members.
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Q: How many transgender people are there? A: Its not a question asked on the U.S. census, and even if it were, many in the transgender community are hesitant to open up about their gender identity. The National Center for Transgender Equality estimates that 0.25 percent to 1 percent of the population is transgender, a range in line with estimates from sex researchers.
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the brain tumors behave differently than any other tumor in the body. They dont tend to spread into the rest of the body. Its already kind of a contained cancer within the central nervous system. And now, RJ is free from the disease. When it began to manifest itself more than two years ago, his parents were bewildered by his symptoms. On a family vacation to North Carolina in September 2009, RJ began vomiting profusely. He also had difficulty walking. Could this be a severe stomach virus? Did the little boy, one week into preschool, have a problem with his hip? It took a good six weeks for diagnosis, Lori Bell said, recalling blood tests and urine tests and, finally, a visit to an orthopedic surgeon at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville who quickly referred them to the neurological department. He sent us downstairs immediately. Then came the surgeries and all the anxious waiting. Im not a good waiter, Lori Bell said, adding the medicalcenter personnel, from pastoral staff to Kershenovich, helped calm her fears. For the parents, you just tell
them the truth completely, the doctor said. You can comfort them with your experience, with the knowledge most of the outcomes are successful. You have to be honest and tell them the risks and complications, too. You dont always give complete comfort to families. The job is to do the surgery right. Because of RJs illness, his parents wanted to be closer to medical care and to extended family members, so they moved from Sweet Valley to Swoyersville, where they live in a former rectory with a large, fenced-in yard, big enough for two boys and two large dogs. On a recent Saturday, it was also big enough for RJs sixth birthday party. He wanted to invite all the boys in his class, Lori Bell said. As a surprise to the boys, Santa made an appearance, too. Theyre a lovely family, said Kershenovich, who expects to see RJ for follow-up visits, at least until hes an adolescent. Theres a good chance now that RJ will enjoy a long and healthy life. He has no residual effects, other than a permanent shunt that removes excess cerebrospinal fluid from his brain. And if kindergarten classmates at Dana Street Elementary Center or T-ball teammates from the local Red Sox ever ask about it, he has a ready answer: Thats where the doctors fixed my legs.
tinue to fight for marriage and other rights, the next significant wave of legal action will involve transgender people. On Dec. 6 in Georgia, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a transgender woman who was fired from her state job in 2007 after telling her boss she planned to transition from male to female. In the courts ruling, Judge Rosemary Barkett wrote: An individual cannot be punished because of his or her perceived gender non-conformity. In October, the Illinois Department of Public Health, pressed by a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union, said transgender Illinoisans could change the gender on their birth certificates without undergoing genital-reformation surgery. Also this year: the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Wisconsin ruled it unconstitutional to deny transgender prison inmates hormone therapy; Connecticut became the 15th state to protect transgender people from discrimination; and Wal-Mart made changes to its employee nondiscrimination policy to protect workers based on both gender identity and gender expression. I think it has been a good year, said M. Dru Levasseur, transgender rights attorney for the national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender legal rights group Lambda Legal. I think the key thing and its very similar to the change that happened in the movement with gay and lesbian people is that many people thought, Oh thats a choice, thats a lifestyle. When people come to understand that this is who someone is, I think thats when they can really take it into their hearts. Despite progress with civil rights, transgender people still face considerable discrimination in public and in the workplace. The impact of that is crystallized in a national study released this year by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality. The survey of more than 6,000
Andre Perez is shown at the Gender and Sexuality Center at UIC in Chicago, Ill.
transgender and gender nonconforming people found that 41 percent of respondents had attempted suicide, compared with less than 2 percent in the general population. One of the primary psychiatric terms linked to transgender people is gender identity disorder, although it has been proposed that the term be changed to gender dysphoria in the upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. People with severe gender dysphoria, theres a very high incidence of suicide if its not addressed, said Randi Ettner, an Evanston, Ill.-based psychologist who specializes in gender conditions and wrote the book Gender Loving Care. Whether its Joan of Arc executed in part for routinely wearing male clothing or the Native American berdache gendervariant people revered in certain tribes as twin spirits the world has a long history of gender roles being blurred. Some cultures accept people whose gender identity doesnt match their anatomical sex. A tribe in Samoa, for example, has a third gender made up of men who perform tasks otherwise reserved for women. But in America and most parts of the world, the binary system of gender identification is not friendly to those who dont fit in. Experts like Ettner agree that the term transgender means, in essence: people who want to spend all or part of the time pre-
senting themselves in a gender other than the one they were assigned at birth. That said, sex researchers have found that there is tremendous diversity in the transgender community, so much so that many now view gender identity not simply as male or female, but as points on a spectrum between masculine and feminine. For Carmichael, who was serving as a woman in the Army National Guard, the time to think about gender identity came during the Iraq War. When a close friend was badly injured, the thin line between living and dying prompted him to address the confusing feelings that had plagued him since childhood: I had hard questions to ask myself. And I did it. While still in Iraq, Carmichael began, in his head, referring to himself using male pronouns. It felt right. After the war, he spent time reading extensively about what it meant to be transgender. He considered his lifelong journey being a young girl who felt awkward in traditionally feminine roles; coming out in high school as a lesbian, hoping the disconnect he felt was a matter of sexuality; then recognizing that the problem was actually one of gender identity. When he decided to transition and began living his life fully as a man, Carmichael, at last, felt right. Im very comfortable being a trans man, he said. Im sort of reveling in the idea of finally being content.
Q: Is being transgender a mental illness? A: Gender identity disorder is a psychiatric condition listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. However, most transgender people bristle at the thought of having their identity pathologized. There is a push in the transgender community to have gender identity disorder removed from the DSM, much as homosexuality was removed decades ago. Many researchers say gender identity disorder is not a psychiatric illness that can be cured with treatment, but is a rarely occurring medical condition that has a strong psychological component. For most transgender people, a psychiatric or medical diagnosis is the only way insurance plans will deem hormone therapy and surgical procedures medically necessary. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health issued a statement in 2010 saying: the expression of gender characteristics, including identities, that are not stereotypically associated with ones assigned sex at birth ... should not be judged as inherently pathological or negative. Q: What is a transvestite? A: The term transvestite is now considered offensive as it implies that a person wears opposite-sex clothing as a sexual fetish. The term crossdresser is more appropriate. Crossdressers are people who wear clothing associated with the opposite gender not for sexual arousal but because it gives them a sense of fulfillment and allows them to express a part of their identity. Though they dress in opposite-sex clothing, crossdressers may identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Q: How do I know what pronoun to use with a transgender person? A: Never make assumptions. If you arent sure, ask the person which pronoun he or she prefers you use.
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Vick throws two touchdown passes in game rendered meaningless by Giants win.
By JAIME ARON AP Pro Football Writer
Victory is too late to save Eagles
Giants on Cruz control
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OPINION
Hes managing to deliver his greatest gift

e was back home for Christmas last year, as usual, when Joe Maddon noticed something wasnt quite right around his old hometown. The friendliness, the comaraderie, the willingness of townspeople to help one another was missing. Thats not the way he remembered it. The kindness Maddon knew and embraced growing up in Hazleton was replaced by racial tension and fear. Hes afraid its time to make a change. I believe if we dont, Maddon, 57, said, Hazletons going to go away. He means the Hazleton hes always known, vibrant with energy and affability, the place that molded him into a twotime American League manager of the year with the Tampa Bay Rays. While hes been gone all these years, growing his baseball reputation as a coach for 31 years in Anaheim Angels organization and as manager of the Rays, his hometown has grown. Different nationalities moved in. Crime rates, especially violent ones, rose. Home invasions and holdups began to haunt Hazleton. The old mayor, current U.S. representative Lou Barletta, tried to deal with illegal immigrants in Hazleton by trying to enacting laws against them. His townspeople cheered the idea. Filled with Christmas spirit, Joe Maddon came up with his own idea of holiday cheer. He started the Transforming Hazleton Through Immigration project. If we didnt do a push-back now, I was afraid the push-back wasnt going to come at all, said Maddon, who resides in Tampa. The city would eventually go away. Itd be a very unattractive place to live. Its not going to attract businesses, commerce. Why should he care?
ARLINGTON, Texas Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 20-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday in a game that had all the intensity of a preseason dress rehearsal. This game became somewhat meaningless midway through the first quarter. A victory by the Giants eliminated the Eagles from the playoffs and turned the Dallas-New York game next weekend into a showdown to decide the NFC East title. The Cowboys still had wildEAGLES card hopes to play for, but clearly were more concerned COWBOYS about getting ready for the win and youre in route to the playoffs. Quarterback Tony Romo left after injuring his throwing hand on the first series and oft-injured running back Felix Jones hit the bench for good after the second series. They came within 7 seconds of getting shut out. Vick threw a touchdown pass on the opening series and again just before halftime. Alex Henery kicked field goals of 43 and 51 yards for the Eagles only points in the second half. Philadelphia (7-8) won its third straight, giving the preseason Dream Team the chance to avoid a losing record by beating the Redskins at home in its fi-
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New York Giants Victor Cruz runs 99 yards for a touchdown while the New York Jets watch from the sidelines on Saturday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Win over Jets helps Giants playoff push

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. As far as bragging rights go, this was far from one to boast about. Neither the Giants nor Jets looked much like playoff material after a week of trash talk about who ruled New York football. But the Giants kept their postseason hopes alive by winning 29-14 on Saturday, with Victor Cruz setting two franchise receiving records and Ahmad Bradshaw running for two touchdowns. The Giants (8-7) are now in posi-
tion to win the NFC East with a victory next week against Dallas. Meanwhile, the Jets playoff hopes took a serious hit, and at 8-7 theyll need to win at Miami next week and get some help from several other teams. Cruz, who had three catches for 164 yards, broke Amani Toomers single-season mark for yards receiving and the teams record for longest touchdown reception, a 99yarder that gave the Giants the lead for good in the second quarter. Jets coach Rex Ryan set the tone early in the week, saying he be-
lieved his club was the better team in the area. Tom Coughlin responded by saying, Talk is cheap. Play the game. It was the Giants who did. They were the better team today, and theyre the better team this year, Ryan said. Clearly, I was wrong. The back-and-forth continued even before the game, when Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes and running back Brandon Jacobs both removed black curtains placed by the
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Steelers whip up a whole Batch of points

Pittsburgh defense shuts down Rams to remain in contention for division.
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
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Eagles quarterback Michael Vick.
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PITTSBURGH Charlie Batch doesnt know how many more games are left in his 37year-old legs. Given the way the veteran quarterback played in the Steelers ridiculously easy 27-0 victory over lifeless St. Louis on Saturday, it may be more than he thinks. The crowd chanting the name of Pittsburghs native son throughout, Batch played efficiently if not spectacularly
while subbing for an injured Ben Roethlisberger, passing for 208 yards to help the Steelers keep their hopes for an AFC North title very much alive. Nobody wants to let this team down, Batch said. One thing about it is we just try to keep the ball rolling, whoever
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch (16) congratulates running back John Clay after Clay scored.
NBA
Its time to dunk long memories of the lockout

A shortened NBA season is finally set to tip off
T O D AY S S C H E D U L E
By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer
Finally, the conversation changes. Its time for the NBA to ditch the dollars and nonsense of the lockout for the alleys and oops in Lob City, the new nickname for the suddenly exciting Los Angeles Clippers. For months, all the talk was about lockouts, salary caps and mediation. Now there are games that count as a new season begins Christmas Day. For all practical purposes, Clippers fans have been locked out of competitive basketball for the better part of three decades. Now they get entertainment of the highest order watching Blake Griffin throw down lob passes
first step for the league as it looks to bury a damaging offseason marred by a five-month labor dispute and several stars trying to force Noon, TNT: Boston at New York their way out of town. 2:30 p.m., ABC: Miami at The day begins with Boston and Dallas New York and then goes to an NBA 5 p.m., ABC: Chicago at Finals rematch with Miami at L.A. Lakers Dallas. Next up is Chicago at the 8 p.m., ESPN: Orlando at Lakers, followed by the smallOklahoma City 10:30 p.m., ESPN: L.A. market special Orlando at Clippers at Golden State Oklahoma City before CP3 makes his regular-season debut as a Clipper at Golden State in the nightcap. from Chris Paul. The lockout was hectic for evThe 2011-12 season, shortened to 66 games, debuts Sunday when five mar- erybody, Timberwolves forward quee games will be played from morning deep into the night. This marks a See NBA, Page 12C
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) looks for an opening against Portland Trail Blazers Nicolas Batum.
A place in his heart Maddon realized his dream of becoming a major league baseball manager in 2005. He guided the once-lowly Tampa Bay Rays to the 2008 World Series, where they fell just short against the Philadelphia Phillies. His Rays have made the playoffs during three of the past four years, the first three postseason appearances in their history. And Maddon just won the AL manager of the year award for the second time in four years. Yet, he did a national interview about that award while sitting in Hazleton. Its where youre from, Maddon said. A lot of who I am is because I was raised in that city. So he took upon an endeavor that exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas. Maddon gave of himself to bring Hazleton the gift of hope. He spent his Christmas break working at a furious pace promoting his Hazleton Integration Project, HIP for short. He was never going to let his lowbudget Rays come up small, even in an American League East where the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox traditionally dominate. And Maddon wasnt going to settle for watching his hometown become second rate, either. I always dream big, Maddon said. So he held a fundraising dinner in Hazleton. If we can go to lunch with each other, good things will happen, Maddon reasoned. If we cant even get to that point, itll never work. He hosted a movie night with Spanish subtitles. He served a meal at the salvation army to a group of citizens with diverse backrounds, and on Monday, he signed autographs at Mohegan Sun Arena prior to a Penguins hockey game. All in the hopes of raising money to build a community center that Maddon hopes will bring people in Hazleton together again while dissolving the wedge thats pulling them apart. I think we got the message out there very clearly, Maddon said. That was just the beginning. He knows you cant turn a downtrodden baseball team into a contender in one season, and its tough to change a towns fortunes in one week. But at a wondrous time like Christmas, theres no better place to start.
Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.
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MONDAY, DEC. 26 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Tunkhannock at Forest City Tournament, 5:30 or 7 p.m. Angelo Schifano Holiday Hoops Tournament at Wyoming Area Dallas vs. Northwest at Wyoming Area Tournament, 6 p.m. Old Forge at Wyoming Area, 7:30 p.m. Hanover Area at Pittston Area, 6:30 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Holy Redeemer, 8 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Nanticoke vs. West Scranton at Riverside Tournament, 6 p.m. Coughlin, GAR, Hanover Area at Meyers Tournament, TBA Wyoming Valley West at North Pocono Tournament, TBA HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Pittston Area vs. Crestwood, 10:30 a.m. Back Mountain vs. Wyoming Valley West, 2:30 p.m. Scranton vs. Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. Susquehanna Valley vs. Holy Redeemer, 6 p.m. Wallenpaupack vs. Pittston Area, 7:45 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 27 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Abington Heights vs. Nanticoke at Meyers Tournament, 6 p.m. Munley Tournament at Crestwood Meyers Christmas Tournament at Meyers Coughlin at Meyers, 7:30 p.m. Princeton Day Academy vs GAR, 6 p.m., Crestwood H.S. Christian Academy at Crestwood, 8 p.m. North Pocono at Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m. MMI Prep at Riverside, 7:30 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Holy Redeemer vs. Wyoming Area at Pittston Area Tournament, 6 p.m. Judy Knorr Tournament, Freedom at Berwick, 7:15 p.m. Northwest at Benton Tournament, TBA Mountain View at Pittston Area, 7:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Hanover Area at Bob Rohm Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Holy Redeemer vs. Wallenpaupack, 12:30 p.m. Wyoming Area vs. Pittston Area, 2:15 p.m. Back Mountain vs. Susquehanna Valley, 4 p.m. Scranton vs. Wyoming Valley West, 5:45 p.m. Crestwood vs. Holy Redeemer, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at River Tournament at Selinsgrove Crestwood at Munley Tournament, 6 p.m. Hazleton Area at Hatboro-Horsham/Cougar Holiday Tournament, 6 p.m. Hazleton Area at Pleasant Valley Cougar Holiday Tournament, 7:30 p.m. Dallas, Northwest, Old Forge at Wyoming Area Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Lakeland at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. Judy Knorr Tournament at Berwick, 6 p.m. Coughlin, GAR, Hanover Area at Meyers Tournament, TBA Hazleton Area at Punxsatawney Tournament, TBA Nanticoke at Riverside Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Northwest at Benton Tournament, TBA Wyoming Valley West at North Pocono Tournament, TBA HS SWIMMING Wyoming Valley West at Winter Invite, Emmaus Winter Diving Invite at Wyoming Valley West HS WRESTLING Wyoming Seminary at Hurricane Classic Meyers, Hazleton Area, Wyoming Valley West at Bethlehem Christmas Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Holy Redeemer vs. Scranton, 2:15 p.m. Susquehanna Valley vs. Wallenpaupack, 4 p.m. Wyoming Valley West vs. Wyoming Area, 5:45 p.m. Crestwood vs. Back Mountain, 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Wilkes Open, 9 a.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 29 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Berwick at River Tournament, TBA at Selinsgrove Abington Heights, Coughlin, Nanticoke at Meyers Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Hazleton Area at Hatboro-Horsham/Cougar Holiday Tournament, 6 p.m. MMI Prep at Riverside Tournament, 6 and 7:30 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Tunkhannock at Athens, 7:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Punxsatawney Tournament, TBA Holy Redeemer, Wyoming Area at Pittston Area Tournament, TBA HS WRESTLING Kiwanis Tournament at Tunkhannock HS: Coughlin, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Area Wyoming Seminary at Hurricane Classic Dallas, Berwick at Berwick Duals, 9 a.m. Crestwood, Pittston Area at Conestoga Valley Tournament Meyers, Hazleton Area, Wyoming Valley West at Bethlehem Christmas Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Semifinals, 5:45 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Illinois Wesleyan at Kings, 4 p.m. Misericordia at Juniata, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 30 HS BOYS BASKETBALL Wyoming Valley West at Dunmore, 7:15 p.m. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Tunkhannock at North Pocono, 2:15 p.m. HS WRESTLING Kiwanis Tournament at Tunkhannock: Coughlin, Lake-Lehman, Nanticoke, Tunkhannock, Wyoming Area Crestwood, Pittston Area at Conestoga Valley Tournament HS HOCKEY Casey Classic (Coal Street) Championship, 5:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Pittsburgh-Bradford at Kings, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regis at Kings, 2 p.m. Misericordia vs. St. Vincent, 2 p.m. at Juniata
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CAMPS The 10th Annual Paul McGloin Holiday Pitching Camp will be held at Riverfront Sports on Dec. 26, 27, 29 from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $145. For more information call 878-8483 or visit www.electriccitybaseball.com Kings College willbe hosting the Jerry Greeleys Player Development BaseballAcademy onJan.29and Feb. 5,19, 26in the Scandlon Gymnasium. The academy will be divided into two segments: the "Grand Slam" segmentfor players in K to 6th grade and thethe "Stars of Tomorrow"segment for players in 7th to 12th grade. For additional information on dates andtimesor to register, go online towww.kingscollegeathletics.comand click baseball or email. LEAGUES Back Mountain Youth Soccer will host an indoor futsal/soccer league beginning Jan. 13 through March for ages U6 to high school age at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus gym. FIFA futsal ball and rules will be used, and games will be played on weekends. All area intramural and travel teams are welcome and all area individual players seeking a team can sign up online as well. Divisions will be set to insure fair competition. For more information and sign up sheets, go online to www.bmysa.org. Registration closes Dec. 31. MEETINGS Nanticoke Area Little League, monthly meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Greater Nanticoke Area High School Cafeteria. Board member meeting will be held at 7 p.m. TRYOUTS The Rock Rec Center will be holding tryouts for Rock Solid AAU Basketball on Jan. 8 and 15. The cost is $10 per player and players may attend both tryouts for that price. The times for Jan. 8 are: 2 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 3 p.m., girls grades 7-8; 4 p.m. girls grades 9-10; 5 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 6 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 7 p.m. boys grades 9-10. Times for Jan 9 are: 2 p.m., boys grades 5-6; 3 p.m., boys grades 7-8; 4 p.m., boys grades 9-10; 5 p.m., girls grades 5-6; 6 p.m., girls grades 9-10; 7 p.m. girls grades 7-8. Contact the Rock Rec Center for more information at 696-2769 orTheRockRecCenter@bmha.org. UPCOMING EVENTS Penn State Wilkes-Barre is accepting nominations for this years Athletics Wall of Fame inductees. To see the eligibility requirements and obtain a nomination form, please visitwww.wb.psu.edu. Nomination forms for this years inductees will be accepted up until Feb. 1. Should you have any questions, please contact Director of Athletics, Brian Stanchak, atbds23@psu.edu. The 2012 Newport Boys Basketball Tournament will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Nanticoke Area Middle School for grades 4-7. For more information contact Eric at 570574-9845. Wilkes University will host its 12th annual Mid-Winter Softball Camp Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Pitching will begin at 9 a.m., hitting at 10 a.m., and fielding at 11 a.m. The camp will be held in the UCOM building on Main Street and the Marts Center (Wilkes Gym) on Franklin Street. For more information, contact Frank at 571-408-4031.
AMERICAS LINE
By Roxy Roxborough
On the NBA board, Boston forward Paul Pierce is doubtful; Kobe Bryant is probable; Golden State guards Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry are both probable.
NFL Favorite PACKERS SAINTS Favorite Independence Bowl Missouri Little Caesars Bowl Purdue Belk Bowl NC State Military Bowl Toledo Holiday Bowl Texas Champs Sports Bowl Florida St Alamo Bowl Baylor Armed Forces Bowl Brigham Young Pinstripe Bowl Rutgers Music City Bowl Miss St Insight Bowl Oklahoma 14 December 31 Meinke Car Care Texas Bowl Texas A&M Sun Bowl Ga Tech Fight Hunger Bowl Illinois Liberty Bowl 2.5 Ucla 3 Utah 10 Northwestern KNICKS Heat Bulls THUNDER Clippers Favorite Iowa 6.5 Wake Forest La State 2 Iowa St Arkansas St 2 Tulsa 9.5 Friday December 30 Compass Bowl Pittsburgh Go Daddy.Com Bowl 1 January 9 BCS Championship Game PK NBA Points Sunday 3.5 4.5 1 7.5 5 Celtics MAVERICKS LAKERS Magic WARRIORS Underdog Alabama No Illinois 3.5 January 8 So Methodist Washington 3 Notre Dame Cotton Bowl Arkansas 8 January 7 Kansas St 3.5 Thursday California Orange Bowl Clemson 3.5 January 6 W Virginia 3 Air Force Sugar Bowl Michigan 2 January 4 Va Tech 2.5 Wednesday Louisville 2 W Michigan 4.5 Tuesday N Carolina Points 12 Monday 7 College Football Points Monday Underdog.. Falcons Ticket City Bowl Houston Outback Bowl Georgia Capital One Bowl S Carolina Gator Bowl Florida Rose Bowl Oregon Fiesta Bowl Oklahoma St 3.5 January 3 Stanford 6 Wisconsin 2 Ohio St 2 Nebraska 3.5 Michigan St 6 Penn St Underdog Bears Vanderbilt Chick Fil-A Bowl Auburn 2 January 2 Virginia 2 Cincinnati
H O C K E Y
National Hockey League
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 33 21 8 4 46 99 72 Philadelphia ................ 34 21 9 4 46 118 99 Pittsburgh .................... 35 20 11 4 44 114 91 New Jersey ................. 34 19 14 1 39 95 99 N.Y. Islanders.............. 33 11 16 6 28 77 108 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 33 23 9 1 47 119 63 Toronto ........................ 35 18 13 4 40 110 113 Ottawa .......................... 36 17 14 5 39 111 122 Buffalo.......................... 34 16 15 3 35 92 101 Montreal....................... 36 13 16 7 33 88 101 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida ........................... 36 18 11 7 43 94 98 Winnipeg....................... 35 16 14 5 37 96 104 Washington .................. 33 17 14 2 36 98 101 Tampa Bay.................... 34 14 17 3 31 90 116 Carolina......................... 36 11 19 6 28 91 121 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago........................ 35 22 9 4 48 118 102 St. Louis....................... 34 20 10 4 44 87 74 Detroit .......................... 34 21 12 1 43 111 78 Nashville ...................... 35 18 13 4 40 95 99 Columbus .................... 34 9 21 4 22 85 117 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota.................... 36 20 11 5 45 86 82 Vancouver ................... 35 21 12 2 44 115 85 Calgary ........................ 36 17 15 4 38 90 98 Colorado ...................... 36 18 17 1 37 96 105 Edmonton .................... 34 15 16 3 33 93 91 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ....................... 32 19 10 3 41 95 77 Dallas ............................ 34 20 13 1 41 92 96 Phoenix ......................... 35 18 14 3 39 92 92 Los Angeles ................. 35 16 14 5 37 76 85 Anaheim........................ 34 9 19 6 24 80 113 Friday's Games New Jersey 4, Washington 3, SO San Jose 2, Los Angeles 1, SO Boston 8, Florida 0 Toronto 5, N.Y. Islanders 3 N.Y. Rangers 4, Philadelphia 2 Carolina 2, Ottawa 1, OT Pittsburgh 4, Winnipeg 1 Dallas 6, Nashville 3 Colorado 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT St. Louis 3, Phoenix 2 Calgary 3, Vancouver 1 Saturday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games No games scheduled Monday's Games Colorado at Minnesota, 6 p.m. Washington at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. Dallas at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at Nashville, 8 p.m. Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Phoenix at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. NHL Leaders Through games of Friday, December 23, 2011 Goal Scoring Name Team........................................................GP G Marian Gaborik NY Rangers............................ 3321 Phil Kessel Toronto........................................... 3520 James Neal Pittsburgh ..................................... 3520 Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay............................ 3420 Jonathan Toews Chicago ................................. 3520 Milan Michalek Ottawa...................................... 3119 Patrick Sharp Chicago ...................................... 3518 Claude Giroux Philadelphia ............................. 3017 Thomas Vanek Buffalo ..................................... 3417 Scott Hartnell Philadelphia .............................. 3416 Joffrey Lupul Toronto........................................ 3516 Matt Moulson NY Islanders .............................. 3316 Kris Versteeg Florida ........................................ 3516 Radim Vrbata Phoenix ...................................... 3516 Logan Couture San Jose.................................. 3215 Jordan Eberle Edmonton ................................. 3415 Marian Hossa Chicago ..................................... 3415 Evander Kane Winnipeg................................... 3415 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ................................. 2815 Brad Marchand Boston..................................... 3315 Johan Franzen Detroit ...................................... 3414 Curtis Glencross Calgary ................................. 3414 Joe Pavelski San Jose ..................................... 3214 Corey Perry Anaheim ....................................... 3414 Tyler Seguin Boston ......................................... 3214 Assists Name Team........................................................GP A Henrik Sedin Vancouver .................................. 3531 Erik Karlsson Ottawa ........................................ 3629 Claude Giroux Philadelphia ............................. 3026 Jason Pominville Buffalo.................................. 3426 Daniel Sedin Vancouver ................................... 3426 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit ....................................... 3425 Patrick Kane Chicago........................................ 3525 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ................................. 2825 Jason Spezza Ottawa....................................... 3625 Brian Campbell Florida ..................................... 3624 Teemu Selanne Anaheim ................................ 3424 Marian Hossa Chicago ..................................... 3423 Nicklas Backstrom Washington....................... 3322 Anze Kopitar Los Angeles ............................... 3522 Joffrey Lupul Toronto........................................ 3522 P.A. Parenteau NY Islanders ........................... 3322 Joe Thornton San Jose .................................... 3222 Kimmo Timonen Philadelphia ......................... 3422 Jamie Benn Dallas ............................................ 3421 Patrice Bergeron Boston .................................. 3321 Jordan Eberle Edmonton ................................. 3421 Phil Kessel Toronto........................................... 3521 Ryan Nugent-Hopkin Edmonton ..................... 3421 Mike Ribeiro Dallas........................................... 3421 Kris Versteeg Florida ........................................ 3521 Shea Weber Nashville...................................... 3521 Stephen Weiss Florida ..................................... 3521 Power Play Goals Name Team.......................................................GPPP James Neal Pittsburgh .................................... 35 10 Johan Franzen Detroit ..................................... 34 9 Corey Perry Anaheim ...................................... 34 8 Scott Hartnell Philadelphia.............................. 34 7 Thomas Vanek Buffalo .................................... 34 7 Ryan Callahan NY Rangers ............................ 33 6 Jordan Eberle Edmonton ................................ 34 6 Jason Garrison Florida .................................... 36 6 Taylor Hall Edmonton ...................................... 26 6
B A S K E T B A L L
National Basketball Association
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston ............................... 0 0 .000 New Jersey....................... 0 0 .000 New York .......................... 0 0 .000 Philadelphia...................... 0 0 .000 Toronto.............................. 0 0 .000 Southeast Division W L Pct Atlanta ............................... 0 0 .000 Charlotte ........................... 0 0 .000 Miami................................. 0 0 .000 Orlando ............................. 0 0 .000 Washington ...................... 0 0 .000 Central Division W L Pct Chicago............................. 0 0 .000 Cleveland.......................... 0 0 .000 Detroit................................ 0 0 .000 Indiana............................... 0 0 .000 Milwaukee......................... 0 0 .000 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct Dallas ................................ 0 0 .000 Houston............................. 0 0 .000 Memphis ........................... 0 0 .000 New Orleans..................... 0 0 .000 San Antonio ...................... 0 0 .000 Northwest Division W L Pct Denver............................... 0 0 .000 Minnesota ......................... 0 0 .000 Oklahoma City ................. 0 0 .000 Portland............................. 0 0 .000 Utah ................................... 0 0 .000 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State..................... 0 0 .000 L.A. Clippers..................... 0 0 .000 L.A. Lakers ....................... 0 0 .000 Phoenix ............................. 0 0 .000 Sacramento ...................... 0 0 .000 Friday's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games Boston at New York, 12 p.m. Miami at Dallas, 2:30 p.m. Chicago at L.A. Lakers, 5 p.m. Orlando at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Monday's Games Toronto at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Houston at Orlando, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Washington, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Memphis at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Portland, 10 p.m. Chicago at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. GB GB GB GB GB GB
Tomas Holmstrom Detroit ............................... Marian Hossa Chicago .................................... Daniel Sedin Vancouver .................................. Henrik Sedin Vancouver.................................. Jeff Carter Columbus....................................... Zdeno Chara Boston........................................ Erik Cole Montreal............................................ Matt Duchene Colorado................................... Patrik Elias New Jersey ................................... Marian Gaborik NY Rangers........................... Claude Giroux Philadelphia ............................ Jaromir Jagr Philadelphia ............................... Olli Jokinen Calgary ......................................... Milan Lucic Boston ........................................... Joffrey Lupul Toronto....................................... Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh ................................ Milan Michalek Ottawa..................................... Matt Moulson NY Islanders ............................. Teemu Selanne Anaheim................................ Wayne Simmonds Philadelphia ..................... Shea Weber Nashville.....................................
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7:30 p.m. ESPN2 Diamond Head Classic, third place game, Texas-El Paso vs. Auburn, at Honolulu 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 Diamond Head Classic, championship game, Kansas St vs. Long Beach St, at Honolulu
NBA BASKETBALL
Noon TNT Boston at New York 2:30 p.m. ABC Miami at Dallas 5 p.m. ABC Chicago at L.A. Lakers 8 p.m. ESPN Orlando at Oklahoma City 10:30 p.m. ESPN L.A. Clippers at Golden State
NFL FOOTBALL
8 p.m. NBC Chicago at Green Bay
B A S E B A L L
2011 Final Baseball Payrolls NEW YORK (AP) Final 2011 payrolls for the 30 major league teams, according to information received by clubs from the commissioners office. Figures are for 40-man rosters and include salaries and pro-rated shares of signing bonuses, earned incentive bonuses, non-cash compensation, buyouts of unexercised options and cash transactions. In some cases, parts of salaries that are deferred are discounted to reflect present-day values. N.Y. Yankees...................................... $216,044,956 Boston ................................................. 174,116,280 Philadelphia ........................................ 165,313,989 L.A. Angels.......................................... 143,099,729 N.Y. Mets ............................................ 142,244,744 Chicago Cubs..................................... 140,608,942 Chicago White Sox ............................ 125,814,762 San Francisco..................................... 125,111,390 Minnesota ........................................... 115,419,106 Detroit .................................................. 113,230,923 St. Louis .............................................. 113,156,467 L.A. Dodgers....................................... 109,865,640 Texas ................................................... 103,967,140 Seattle.................................................. 98,067,684 Colorado.............................................. 96,145,529 Milwaukee ........................................... 93,234,011 Atlanta.................................................. 88,128,545 Baltimore ............................................. 86,856,480 Cincinnati............................................. 81,621,587 Houston ............................................... 81,139,621 Toronto ................................................ 75,851,382 Washington......................................... 72,022,999 Oakland ............................................... 70,476,206 Arizona ................................................ 65,603,602 Florida.................................................. 61,940,280 Cleveland ............................................ 53,533,393 Pittsburgh............................................ 51,784,810 San Diego ........................................... 45,620,873 Tampa Bay .......................................... 44,969,740 Kansas City......................................... 44,566,470 Total .....................................................2,999,557,280
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. Johns ............... 29 17 7 4 1 39 106 89 Manchester............ 31 18 11 0 2 38 83 79 Worcester .............. 27 13 8 3 3 32 76 70 Portland.................. 28 13 12 1 2 29 74 87 Providence............. 31 13 15 1 2 29 66 92 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey.................. 30 17 8 3 2 39 111 88 Norfolk.................... 30 18 11 0 1 37 112 87 Penguins............... 30 16 9 1 4 37 90 80 Syracuse................ 28 12 13 2 1 27 90 95 Binghamton ........... 32 11 19 1 1 24 72 96 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut............ 29 17 8 1 3 38 93 83 Albany ..................... 30 14 11 3 2 33 70 87 Adirondack ............. 29 15 12 1 1 32 84 78 Springfield .............. 29 14 14 1 0 29 85 81 Bridgeport............... 29 11 14 3 1 26 80 100 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................. 31 17 11 2 1 37 85 81 Milwaukee .............. 26 17 8 0 1 35 80 67 Chicago .................. 28 14 10 1 3 32 77 75 Peoria ..................... 31 14 15 1 1 30 95 93 Rockford ................. 29 11 15 1 2 25 90 106 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 30 16 10 3 1 36 87 78 Rochester ............... 30 13 12 4 1 31 84 87 Grand Rapids ......... 29 12 13 2 2 28 87 91 Lake Erie................. 30 13 15 1 1 28 70 77 Hamilton .................. 28 11 13 1 3 26 60 85 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 30 21 7 0 2 44 91 68 Abbotsford .............. 31 20 9 2 0 42 81 75 Houston................... 31 16 6 2 7 41 90 78 San Antonio ............ 28 14 14 0 0 28 66 80 Texas....................... 28 13 14 0 1 27 83 85 Friday's Games No games scheduled Saturday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games No games scheduled Monday's Games Hamilton at Toronto, 1 p.m. Worcester at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Connecticut at Bridgeport, 7 p.m. Providence at Manchester, 7 p.m. Albany at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m. Rockford at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Chicago at Peoria, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Houston, 8:05 p.m.
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Football Championship Subdivision
ECHL
B O X I N G
Fight Schedule
Dec. 30 At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. (SHO), Andre Dirrell vs. Darryl Cunningham, 10, super middleweights;Jermain Taylor vs. Jessie Nicklow, 10, middleweights. Dec. 31 At Yokohama, Japan, Takashi Uchiyama vs. Jorge Solis, 12, for Uchiyamas WBA World junior lightweight title;Celestino Caballero vs. Satoshi Hosono, 12, for Caballeros WBA World featherweight title. At Osaka, Japan, Kazuto Ioka vs. Yedgoen TorChalermchai, 12, for Iokas WBC strawweight title. At Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center (SHO), Tavoris Cloud vs. Zsolt Erdei, 12, for Clouds IBF light heavyweight title;Rico Ramos vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux, 12, for Ramos WBA World junior featherweight title. 2012 Jan. 6 At Key West, Fla. (ESPN2), Dyah Davis vs. Alfonso Lopez, 10, super middleweights. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. (SHO), Luis Ramos Jr. vs. Raymundo Beltran, 10, lightweights. Jan. 7 At Heredia, Costa Rica, Bryan Vazquez vs. Eugenio Lopez, 12, for Vazquezs interim WBA World super featherweight title. Jan. 13 At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Teon Kennedy vs. Chris Martin, 10, junior featherweights. Jan. 14 At Offenburg, Germany, Arthur Abraham vs. Pablo Oscar Natalio Farias, 10, super middleweights;Robert Stieglitz vs. Henry Weber, 12, for Stieglitzs WBO super middleweight title. Jan. 21 At Philadelphia (NBCSN), Eddie Chambers vs. Sergei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights;Gabriel Rosado vs. Jesus Soto-Karass, 10, junior middleweights. Jan. 27 At Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2), Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Julio Diaz, 10, junior welterweights;Ji-Hoon Kim vs. Alisher Rahimov, 10, lightweights. Jan. 28 At Turning Stone, Verona, N.Y., Brain Minto vs. Tony Grano, 10, NABF heavyweight title eliminator. At Houston (HBO), Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia, 12, for Morales WBC junior welterweight title;James Kirkland vs. Carlos Molina, 10, junior middleweights.
Elmira...... Wheeling Reading .. Trenton ... Kalamazoo ........... Chicago ... Cincinnati. Toledo .....
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts 27 16 11 0 0 32 25 15 9 1 0 31 29 12 12 3 2 29 28 10 14 2 2 24 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts 28 28 23 26
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T R A N S A C T I O N S
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association MIAMI HEATWaived G Eddie House.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League OTTAWA SENATORSReassigned F Mike Hoffman to Binghamton (AHL).
COLLEGE
VIRGINIAAnnounced redshirt freshman basketball F James Johnson will transfer.
16 10 0 2 34 99 95 14 11 2 1 31 84 89 11 9 0 3 25 73 72 12 13 0 1 25 82 82 South Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Gwinnett. 30 13 8 6 3 35 82 86 Greenville.......... 26 15 9 1 1 32 85 84 South Carolina.. 28 15 11 1 1 32 76 67 Florida .... 30 15 13 1 1 32 102 95 WESTERN CONFERENCE Mountain Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Alaska.... 30 20 5 2 3 45 99 63 Colorado 29 18 8 0 3 39 115 95 Idaho...... 30 15 12 2 1 33 92 100 Utah ....... 29 14 12 0 3 31 69 91 Pacific Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Las Vegas...... 29 16 9 1 3 36 94 81 Ontario.... 26 13 11 1 1 28 77 75 Stockton . 26 12 11 1 2 27 71 83 Bakersfield.......... 29 6 20 3 0 15 71 100 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Friday's Games Florida 6, Trenton 3 Toledo 2, Kalamazoo 1 Reading 6, Greenville 4 Colorado 6, Utah 0 Idaho 4, Alaska 3, SO Saturday's Games No games scheduled Sunday's Games No games scheduled Monday's Games Wheeling at Elmira, 7:05 p.m. South Carolina at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Stockton at Bakersfield, 10 p.m. Ontario at Las Vegas, 10:05 p.m.
First Round Saturday, Nov. 26 James Madison 20, Eastern Kentucky 17 Old Dominion 35, Norfolk State 18 Stony Brook 31, Albany (N.Y.) 28 Central Arkansas 34, Tennessee Tech 14 Second Round Saturday, Dec. 3 Georgia Southern 55, Old Dominion 48 Montana 41, Central Arkansas 14 Maine 34, Appalachian State 12 Sam Houston State 34, Stony Brook 27 Montana State 26, New Hampshire 25 Lehigh 40, Towson 38 North Dakota State 26, James Madison 14 Northern Iowa 28, Wofford 21 Quarterfinals Friday, Dec. 9 Montana 48, Northern Iowa 10 Saturday, Dec. 10 Sam Houston State 49, Montana State 13 Georgia Southern 35, Maine 23 North Dakota State 24, Lehigh 0 Semifinals Friday, Dec. 16 Sam Houston State 31, Montana 28 Saturday, Dec. 17 North Dakota State 35, Georgia Southern 7 Championship Saturday, Jan. 7 At Pizza Hut Park Frisco, Texas Sam Houston State (14-0) vs. North Dakota State (13-1), 1 p.m.
C O L L E G E
NCAA Men's Basketball
TOURNAMENTS Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Seventh Place S. Illinois vs. Xavier, 2 p.m. Fifth Place Clemson at Hawaii, 4:30 p.m. Third Place UTEP vs. Auburn, 7:30 p.m. Championship Kansas St. vs. Long Beach St., 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26 No games scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 27 EAST Providence at St. Johns, 7 p.m. SOUTH Winthrop at Georgia, 7 p.m. Md.-Eastern Shore at Virginia, 7 p.m. Belhaven at Southern Miss., 8 p.m. MIDWEST Pittsburgh at Notre Dame, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Illinois, 7:30 p.m. Texas Southern at Saint Louis, 8 p.m. Wisconsin at Nebraska, 9 p.m. SOUTHWEST New Orleans at North Texas, 8 p.m. CS Bakersfield at Texas Tech, 8 p.m. FAR WEST Vanguard at Loyola Marymount, 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 EAST American at Mount St. Marys, 4 p.m. Loyola (Md.) at Bucknell, 7 p.m. Bowling Green at Duquesne, 7 p.m. UAB at George Washington, 7 p.m. Monmouth (NJ) at Lafayette, 7 p.m. Columbia at Marist, 7 p.m. Fairleigh Dickinson at NJIT, 7 p.m. UMBC at Niagara, 7 p.m. Morgan St. at Saint Josephs, 7 p.m. Lehigh at St. Peters, 7 p.m. Cornell at Stony Brook, 7 p.m. Seton Hall at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Temple, 7 p.m. Villanova at West Virginia, 7 p.m. Fairfield at Drexel, 7:30 p.m. SOUTH Siena at Florida Atlantic, 7 p.m. Georgetown at Louisville, 7 p.m. Army at Presbyterian, 7 p.m. Liberty at Richmond, 7 p.m. Wofford at South Carolina, 7 p.m. Erskine at Charleston Southern, 7:30 p.m. Albany (NY) at Maryland, 8 p.m. Lamar at Kentucky, 8:30 p.m. UConn at South Florida, 9 p.m. MIDWEST Northwestern at Ohio St., 5:30 p.m. Indiana at Michigan St., 7:30 p.m. Wichita St. at Bradley, 8 p.m. Purdue at Iowa, 9:30 p.m.
S O C C E R
Barclays Premier League
England Team GP W Manchester City .............. 17 14 Manchester United.......... 17 13 Tottenham........................ 16 11 Chelsea ............................ 17 10 Arsenal ............................. 17 10 Liverpool........................... 17 8 Newcastle ........................ 17 7 Stoke................................. 17 7 Norwich ............................ 17 5 West Bromwich Albion ... 17 6 Everton ............................. 16 6 Aston Villa ........................ 17 4 Fulham.............................. 17 4 Swansea........................... 17 4 Sunderland....................... 17 4 Queens Park Rangers.... 17 4 Wolverhampton............... 17 4 Wigan................................ 17 3 Bolton ............................... 17 4 Blackburn ......................... 17 2 D 2 3 2 3 2 6 6 3 6 3 2 7 6 6 5 4 3 5 0 4 L 1 1 3 4 5 3 4 7 6 8 8 6 7 7 8 9 10 9 13 11 GF 53 42 32 35 33 20 23 18 27 19 17 19 18 16 21 17 19 15 22 24 GA 15 14 19 20 25 13 22 28 31 26 19 23 23 21 21 31 32 30 39 38 Pts 44 42 35 33 32 30 27 24 21 21 20 19 18 18 17 16 15 14 12 10
CMYK
PENGUINS SUNDAY
LAST FIVE GAMES NEXT FIVE GAMES
Dec. 10 at Hershey W, 4-2 Dec. 13 Binghamton W, 4-2 Friday at Syracuse W, 3-2 Dec. 17 Norfolk L, 5-2 Dec. 19 Albany L, 2-1 Tuesday Hershey 7:05 p.m. Wednesday at Hershey 7 p.m. Dec. 31 Bridgeport 5:05 p.m. Jan. 4 Norfolk 7:05 p.m. Jan. 6 Rochester 7:05 p.m.
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ID LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE more with points, but as a player I feel like I can contribute to this team in a number of ways.
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BEN STREET
Penguins center
If Ben Street was the general manager of a hockey team, chances are hed rely on his University of Wisconsin roots to fill the roster. Thats what he did for this weeks edition of Fantasy GM. Not only did Street choose fellow Badger alums for his team, he also picked his old lacrosse coach to lead the way. For good measure, Street also has plenty of big name NHL stars in his lineup, creating a nice balance of youth and experience. And just to make things interesting, Street chose a goaltender as his top penalty killer (they always say your goalie should be your best penalty killer) and an agitator who spent his summer agitating. FORWARD Claude Giroux (Philadelphia), Hes lighting it up this season. If he misses more time with an injury though, I might have to do a little more GM work and get someone else. DEFENSEMAN Justin Schultz (University of Wisconsin), Hes leading the country in points. GOALTENDER Brian Elliot (St. Louis), A former Wisconsin Badger as well. Hes leading the NHL in just about every goaltending category right now. POWER PLAY SPECIALIST Joe Pavelski (San Jose), Good creativity, real good vision and he can play any position on the power play. PENALTY KILL SPECIALIST Tim Thomas (Boston), Your goalie should be your best penalty killer anyway, so why not? SHOOTOUT SPECIALIST Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit), Id want to see what he comes up with. If you watch the shootout videos on nhl.com, he usually has two or three in the top 10. ENFORCER Steve MacIntyre (Pittsburgh), No-brainer here. His fist is bigger than my head. Getting hit by that cant be fun. Hes an awesome teammate, too. AGITATOR/PEST Adam Burish (Dallas), Another former Wisconsin guy. Hes pretty good at getting you on the ice and in the media. I work out with him in the summer and hes agitating guys then, too. HEAD COACH Curt Malawsky (assistant coach with the Calgary Roughnecks lacrosse team), Hes my old lacrosse coach and we won the provincials with him. Hed be good in any sport. An unbelievable coach. ALL-TIME GREAT Peter Forsberg (Quebec, Colorado, Philadelphia, Nashville), My favorite player. He got a ton of points and took care of things in the defensive zone. Hes the guy Id want to build my fantasy team around.
Ryan Craig (22) of the Penguins tries to time a deflection directed at the Checkers goalie Mike Murphy in the first period during last seasons Calder Cup playoff game at Mohegan Sun Area. Other Checkers players Brett Bellemore (34) and Casey Borer (28) look on.
Only name of position has changed for Craig

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com
Still going forward

On the surface it seems that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Ryan Craig has undergone a major career change this season. After spending much of last season, and the majority of his AHL career for that matter, as the teams top center, Craig has been used as a winger on the second and third lines this year. But thats where the change ends. Craig is still used in crucial faceoff situations and hes still the captain a fitting responsibility for a player with nine pro seasons under his belt who has the natural ability to lead. Ryan Craig being our captain and a leader is a credit to him and his ability to be a true professional, said head coach John Hynes. Add versatile to the list. This season Craig, 29, has played all three forward positions and logged time on the power play and penalty kill while skating on the top three lines. It may seem like a big adjustment for a player used to being a top line center, but for Craig its a change that not only is unavoidable but really isnt a big deal. For me its just a spot to try and find where you can be useful to the team, he said. Every year teams have different players that fit in different roles. With the injuries and call-ups, those roles can change daily. But there is a change in Craigs game this season that he doesnt welcome. After registering 48 and 45 points in his last two AHL seasons, Craigs point totals have taken a dip so far this year. After 23 games he has three goals and eight points this season, one in which Craig missed three weeks early on due to knee surgery. Craig says he is now 100 percent healthy and admits hed like to contribute more on the scoresheet. I pride myself on that, he said. But the low point total doesnt mean Craig is struggling. Id like to contribute more with points, but as a player I feel like I can contribute to this team in a number of ways, he said, whether its playing center or wing, leadership, work ethic or trying to lead by example. I finally feel like I can play at the level I want to play. Hynes agrees and said Craig or any player shouldnt be judged by their stats alone. His game has actually gotten better the last couple of weeks, Hynes said. Hes going in the right direction to get his game back to where it needs to be. Even though Craig has been used primarily on the wing this season, he hasnt entirely gotten away from his roots as a center. Hynes doesnt hesitate to turn to Craig to win a big draw on the penalty kill in the defensive zone. Its a responsibility that Craig cherishes almost as much as scoring a goal.
E V E RYO N E K N OWS C A P TA I N C R A I G
One of the constants in Ryan Craigs career has been his ability to lead. That quality has gotten the captains C stitched on his sweater with almost every team hes played with. It all began in 1999 during Craigs third season of junior hockey with the Brandon Wheat Kings when he wore the C for the first time. Craig went on to serve as captain for the Norfolk Admirals in the 2009-2010 season and held the same post with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton the last two seasons. The key to being a successful captain, Craig said, is to simply be yourself. The worst thing you can do is change who you are. They name you captain because of the things that youve done to that point, he said. To think that all of a sudden you have to change because youre a captain, that only hurts yourself and the people youre trying to lead.
You take pride in that stuff, he said. Winning the battles that can have an influence on momentum or the final result, its something that drives you as a player.
So far that drive has resulted in a nine-year pro career that includes 338 AHL games and 190 NHL contests. Its also a career that shows no signs of ending anytime soon. When asked what the key toward a long career is in pro hockey, Craig reflects on his first NHL call-up in 2005 with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He joined the team as a 23-year-old rookie who spent the previous three seasons in the AHL. In an instant Craig went from being a team leader in the AHL to playing with longtime NHL veterans such as Dave Andreychuk, Rob DiMaio and Tim Taylor. From them, Craig learned the secrets toward achieving longevity in hockey. Its something that he still applies to his game today, both on and off the ice. Guys like Andreychuk, DiMaio and Taylor, they were professionals with how they handled themselves, Craig said. They took care of themselves and were always ready to play. You take little things from guys like that and as you get older you realize this is your job and how much it means to you.
W H E E L I N G WAT C H
Nailers get all Torqued up

The Nailers secured a point in a 3-2 overtime loss to Elmira on Wednesday. Zack Torquato had a goal and an assist for a two point night, as did Olivier Dame-Malka. Leading scorer Chris Barton was scoreless in his first game back since being reassigned by WilkesBarre/Scranton.
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Tebow meets with QB who had leg amputated

Jacob Rainey, who lost part of his leg after an injury, met with the Broncos QB Saturday.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Tim Tebow, meet Jacob Rainey. The Denver quarterback whose on-field comebacks have intrigued the nation, met Rainey, whose had part of his right leg amputated after an injury in September, before the Broncos faced the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Im excited, I guess, to meet
someone that famous, said Rainey, the highly rated Virginia prep quarterback who was hurt in a scrimmage. Its nice that he can take time out of his day to help other people out. I appreciate it. Rainey was flown with his family to Buffalo to watch the Christmas Eve game by Tebows Wish 15 foundation, which has brought a young fan to every Broncos game this year. Raineys story has been inspirational and heartbreaking. Regarded as a cant-miss major college prospect out of Woodberry Forrest School, Rainey suffered a severe knee injury that also se-
vered an artery in his right leg. He underwent several operations until it was finally determined doctors had no choice but to amputate part of the leg. Its his outlook and courage facing a life-changing incident that has so inspired family, friends and teammates. The fact that hes taken his injury in stride, not laying blame at anyone or adapting a why me? attitude has drawn the attention of the likes of Alabama coach Nick Saban, who sent him a red Crimson Tide jersey with the message Keep Fighting on it.
Green Bay linebacker Clay Matthews also sent him an autographed jersey. I dont feel that inspirational, he said. Theres no point in complaining about it. It is what it is. On Saturday, Tebow trotted off the field and met Rainey and his family just after the Broncos finished pregame warm-ups. The Denver QB hugged Raineys entire contingent, and the two conversed for several minutes on the sideline. Tebow struggled against the Bills defense, throwing four interceptions in a 40-14 loss. Hopefully I get to inspire that
kid or encourage him or just give him the opportunity to hang out with his favorite players, Tebow said. What happened to him is a lot worse than a win or a loss on the football field, he said. He has one leg. I had a great opportunity to bring him here. Thats something that puts everything in perspective, of how we get flustered with one game. Ultimately its just a game. Im thankful I can keep things in perspective of what really matters, Tebow said. Lee Rainey was pleased with Te-
bows generosity. Were just impressed with Tim, already having the foundation at such a young age, giving back to the community, said Raineys dad, Lee. He understands what its all about ... not just wins and losses. Tebow met with the family again after the game outside the visitors locker room. Weve always been big Tim Tebow fans before this, the elder Rainey said. Now that hes reached out to bring Jacob up to the game, he made the effort to make a difference.
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Jets over the Giants Super Bowl logos. The Jets said it was simply their standard practice to cover those logos for every one of the teams home games, regardless of opponent, because it is the players entrance. It was a brutal game at times, with both offenses sluggish and prone to mistakes. The Jets were also penalized 10 times, including a late hit call on Aaron Maybin, who plowed into D.J. Ware in the fourth quarter a play on which Coughlin was injured out of bounds. The Giants coach needed to be checked out on the bench briefly before limping back to the sideline. Eli Manning finished just 9 of 27 for 225 yards. Mark Sanchez completed 30 passes on a careerhigh 59 attempts but put up only 258 yards and was intercepted twice The sloppiest stretch came midway through the fourth quarter with wild swings of momentum. The Jets got new life after an incompletion on fourth-and-1 from the 47 when Deon Grant was called for pass interference. Two plays later, Plaxico Burress playing against the Giants for the first time since they cut him in 2009 and he served a 20-month prison sentence on a gun charge was called for offensive pass interference to negate a touchdown pass. On the next snap, Jason Pierre-Paul sacked Sanchez, who lost the ball, and it was recovered by Justin Tuck. Ryan challenged the play, and officials reversed the call, saying Sanchezs arm was going forward. The Giants got their turnover moments later, though, when Sanchez fumbled the snap from center Nick Mangold in the end zone. The ball changed hands again when David Harris intercepted Mannings toss that tipped off Hakeem Nicks hands. The Jets got yet another break after Sanchez was ruled to have been sacked by Linval Joseph, who forced a fumble that the Jets recovered. Ryan challenged again, and the play was reversed, with officials saying it was incomplete. On third-and-12 from the 13, Sanchez scrambled for 11 yards
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (18) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10).
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The Giants Dave Tollefson (71) sacks Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in the fourth quarter Saturday.
and Antrel Rolle was called for holding, putting the ball at the 1. Sanchez rolled right on the next play and dived into the end zone, making it 20-14 with 7:17 left. But the Jets wouldnt get any closer. Chris Canty sacked Sanchez for a safety, and after an onside free kick by the Jets was recovered by the Giants, Bradshaw had a 19-yard TD run with 2:04 left. Cruzs 99-yard catch the longest scoring pass in team his-
tory came with the Giants in dire straits facing third-and-10 from the 1. Manning, standing in the back of the end zone, zipped a pass to Cruz, who dodged tackle attempts by Antonio Cromartie and Kyle Wilson and took off down the right sideline. Eric Smith was the only one with a chance to get him, but Cruz outran him to give the Giants a 10-7 lead with 2:12 left in the opening half. It was also the longest offensive play against the Jets in team
history. The Giants nearly had another huge play moments later when Sanchez completed a short pass to Jeremy Kerley, who was spun down by Rolle and lost the ball. Aaron Ross picked it up and raced into the end zone. But the play went to video review and officials reversed the call, saying Kerleys elbow was down although it looked as if the ball might have come out when the receivers elbow hit Rolles shoe.
nale next weekend. The Eagles also swept the season series against the Cowboys for the first time since 2006, having clobbered Dallas 34-7 in October. The Cowboys (8-7) lost for the third time in four games, and are guaranteed another losing record after Thanksgiving. If they end up missing the playoffs, that flop at the finish will loom large all offseason. Of course, if they win the division, itll only be a footnote. The upcoming week will be filled with all sorts of similar high-stakes ramifications that will be riding on the finale for both Dallas and New York. When this game kicked off, the Giants were up by only six points midway through the fourth quarter, so the Cowboys and Eagles still had a lot to play for. Philadelphia got the ball first and Vick picked up where he left off the last time these teams met, cruising 80 yards in eight plays for a 7-0 lead. Then the Eagles snuffed Romo, forcing a punt from around midfield. On the final play of that series, Romo rushed a third-down pass to avoid a sack. On his followthrough, he smacked his passing hand on Jason Babins helmet. Thats when things got about as interesting as theyd be the rest of the afternoon. While Romo was in the locker room getting X-rayed, the Giants began pulling away. Soon after, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ar-
rived on the sideline from his midfield viewing booth, presumably to discuss or demand the play-it-safe approach. Jones returned to his booth about the same time that Romo returned to the sideline, doctors having determined he had no broken bones, just a bruise. Romo threw a few wobbly warm-up passes, spoke to a trainer, then got his wrist wrapped. About the same time he was trading his helmet for a baseball cap, team vice president Stephen Jones arrived on the sideline and spoke with trainers. Felix Jones then joined Romo as being done for the day. Vick was 18 of 32 for 293 yards, with the touchdowns going to Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek. Jason Avant nearly had another TD, but fumbled inches before touching the pylon, resulting in a touchback for the Cowboys. DeSean Jackson caught five passes for 90 yards, and he ran for 27 yards on a pair of end arounds, both coming on consecutive plays. Dallas Stephen McGee who moved up from third-stringer to backup when Jon Kitna went on injured reserve was 24 of 38 for 182 yards, and ran four times for 28 yards. McGee beat the Eagles in last seasons finale, but he struggled to even sustain drives this time. It didnt help that his running backs were Sammy Morris (pulled from retirement before last weeks game) and Chauncey Washington (signed off the street this week). McGee averted the shutout by hitting Miles Austin for a 4-yard touchdown pass.
STEELERS
is in there. Batch is now 5-2 as a spot starter with the Steelers and could get another shot next week against Cleveland when the Steelers go for their second straight division title. Weve won games with (Batch) in the past; if need be, we will win games with him in the future, coach Mike Tomlin said. We are very comfortable with our depth at the quarterback position. The Steelers sure played like it. Rashard Mendenhall ran for 116 yards and a touchdown against the NFLs worst rush defense, and John Clay and Ike Redman also scored as the Steelers cruised on a day Roethlisberger rested his badly sprained left ankle. The two-time Super Bowl winner was active and available in case of emergency. The defense
made sure there wasnt one, dominating the NFLs lowestscoring offense to pitch its second shutout of the season. Its about playing good ball at the right time, defensive end Brett Keisel said. We need to build off this win and hopefully get one next week and carry that into the dance. St. Louis Steven Jackson rushed for 103 yards to top 1,000 for the seventh straight season, but backup quarterback Kellen Clemens sputtered in place of the injured Sam Bradford. St. Louis (2-13) managed just 232 yards while getting blanked for the second time in 20 days. A season after going 7-9 and appearing to be a team on the rise, the Rams head into their finale next week against San Francisco tied with Indianapolis for the worst record in the league. Clemens, signed less than three weeks ago, completed 9 of 24 passes for 91 yards. He didnt turn it over, but he couldnt make anything happen against the leagues top-ranked defense. Theres a few throws that I
just should have hit, Clemens said. You cant leave opportunities on the field against a defense like that, and we did today. Batch, making just his seventh start since 2001, had no such issues. He completed 15 of 22 passes, his only hiccup coming on a second-quarter interception on which intended receiver Antonio Brown slipped. While Batch lacks Roethlisbergers big-time arm, he did get the ball downfield on a couple of occasions, including a 46-yard pass to Mike Wallace in the fourth quarter that set up Mendenhalls 1-yard plunge that put Pittsburgh ahead 20-0. It was more than enough cushion for a defense that looked just fine even without injured outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley, who continues to nurse a strained right hamstring. James Harrison collected his ninth sack of the season in his return from a one-game suspension for a series of illegal hits, and Pittsburgh never let St. Louis get within 10 yards of the end zone. The goose egg is nice, Keisel
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) pulls in a pass for a 46-yard gain in front of St. Louis corner Josh Gordy (38).
said. Anytime you can hold an NFL team to nothing is nice. The Rams were able to move the ball at times, mainly on the legs of Jackson, one of the few bright spots in a miserable season that has left coach Steve Spagnuolos future very much in doubt. Lets face it, the man is a war-
rior, Spagnuolo said of Jackson. Thats one of the weapons we have and were going to use it as much as we can, knowing we cant run every down. It might not have been a bad idea. Each time the Rams appeared ready to make things interesting, they would find a way to let the
Steelers off the hook. Spagnuolo opened up the playbook in the second quarter, with punter Donnie Jones pulling the ball down and looking to pass on a fake punt. Pittsburgh covered it well and Jones took off, only to be tackled a yard short of the first down, a frustrating season summed up in one play. It was an aggressive call we got the right look and thought we could get it, Spagnuolo said. They did a nice job taking it away. St. Louis put together a steady drive late in the first half but got conservative after moving into Pittsburgh territory, milking the clock so Josh Brown could attempt a 52-yard field goal at a stadium where 22-yarders arent a given. The ball sailed wide left, and Brown later missed wide right in the fourth quarter with the game still somewhat competitive. Emphasis on the somewhat. Mendenhalls 52-yard run in the second quarter set up Clays first NFL carry, a 10-yard burst over right tackle.
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All Times EST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC y-New England .................................... 12 3 0 .800 464 321 6-1-0 6-2-0 9-2-0 N.Y. Jets............................................... 8 7 0 .533 360 344 6-2-0 2-5-0 6-5-0 Buffalo .................................................. 6 9 0 .400 351 385 5-3-0 1-6-0 4-7-0 Miami .................................................... 5 10 0 .333 310 296 3-4-0 2-6-0 4-7-0 South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC y-Houston............................................. 10 5 0 .667 359 255 5-2-0 5-3-0 8-3-0 Tennessee ........................................... 8 7 0 .533 302 295 5-3-0 3-4-0 6-5-0 Jacksonville ......................................... 4 11 0 .267 224 316 3-4-0 1-7-0 3-8-0 Indianapolis.......................................... 2 13 0 .133 230 411 2-6-0 0-7-0 2-9-0 North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC x-Baltimore ........................................... 11 4 0 .733 354 250 8-0-0 3-4-0 8-3-0 x-Pittsburgh ......................................... 11 4 0 .733 312 218 7-1-0 4-3-0 8-3-0 Cincinnati.............................................. 9 6 0 .600 328 299 4-3-0 5-3-0 6-5-0 Cleveland ............................................. 4 11 0 .267 209 294 3-4-0 1-7-0 3-8-0 West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC Denver..................................................... 8 7 0 .533 306 383 3-4-0 5-3-0 6-5-0 Oakland................................................... 8 7 0 .533 333 395 3-4-0 5-3-0 6-5-0 San Diego ............................................... 7 8 0 .467 368 351 5-3-0 2-5-0 6-5-0 Kansas City ............................................ 6 9 0 .400 205 335 3-5-0 3-4-0 3-8-0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC N.Y. Giants ........................................... 8 7 0 .533 363 386 3-4-0 5-3-0 4-7-0 Dallas .................................................... 8 7 0 .533 355 316 5-3-0 3-4-0 6-5-0 Philadelphia.......................................... 7 8 0 .467 362 318 2-5-0 5-3-0 5-6-0 Washington .......................................... 5 10 0 .333 278 333 2-6-0 3-4-0 5-6-0 South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC x-New Orleans..................................... 11 3 0 .786 457 306 6-0-0 5-3-0 7-3-0 Atlanta................................................... 9 5 0 .643 341 281 5-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 Carolina................................................ 6 9 0 .400 389 384 3-5-0 3-4-0 3-8-0 Tampa Bay ........................................... 4 11 0 .267 263 449 3-5-0 1-6-0 3-8-0 North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC y-Green Bay....................................... 13 1 0 .929 480 297 6-0-0 7-1-0 10-0-0 x-Detroit ............................................. 10 5 0 .667 433 342 5-3-0 5-2-0 6-5-0 Chicago.............................................. 7 7 0 .500 315 293 5-3-0 2-4-0 6-4-0 Minnesota .......................................... 3 12 0 .200 327 432 1-6-0 2-6-0 3-8-0 West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC y-San Francisco ................................ 12 3 0 .800 346 202 7-1-0 5-2-0 9-2-0 Seattle................................................. 7 8 0 .467 301 292 4-4-0 3-4-0 6-5-0 Arizona ............................................... 7 8 0 .467 289 328 5-2-0 2-6-0 6-5-0 St. Louis ............................................. 2 13 0 .133 166 373 1-6-0 1-7-0 1-10-0 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Thursday's Game Indianapolis 19, Houston 16 Saturday's Games Oakland 16, Kansas City 13, OT Tennessee 23, Jacksonville 17 Pittsburgh 27, St. Louis 0 Buffalo 40, Denver 14 Carolina 48, Tampa Bay 16 Minnesota 33, Washington 26 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 14 New England 27, Miami 24 N.Y. Giants 29, N.Y. Jets 14 Cincinnati 23, Arizona 16 Detroit 38, San Diego 10 San Francisco 19, Seattle 17 Philadelphia 20, Dallas 7 Sunday's Game Chicago at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m. Monday's Game Atlanta at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 Chicago at Minnesota, 1 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 1 p.m. San Francisco at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Houston, 1 p.m. Buffalo at New England, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. San Diego at Oakland, 4:15 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:15 p.m. Seattle at Arizona, 4:15 p.m. NFC 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 NFC 2-2-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 0-4-0 NFC 3-1-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 NFC 2-2-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 3-1-0 AFC 4-0-0 2-2-0 2-2-0 0-4-0 AFC 4-0-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 1-3-0 AFC 3-1-0 4-0-0 1-3-0 0-4-0 AFC 3-1-0 1-3-0 1-3-0 1-3-0 Div 4-1-0 3-2-0 1-4-0 2-3-0 Div 4-1-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 Div 5-0-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 0-5-0 Div 3-2-0 3-2-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 Div 2-3-0 2-3-0 4-1-0 2-3-0 Div 3-1-0 2-2-0 2-3-0 2-3-0 Div 4-0-0 3-2-0 2-2-0 0-5-0 Div 4-1-0 3-2-0 3-2-0 0-5-0 AriFitzgerald 30 pass from Skelton (Feely kick), 11:25. AriKing 2 pass from Skelton (run failed), 7:39. AriFG Feely 29, 3:16. A41,273. Ari Cin First downs ........................... 17 21 Total Net Yards .................... 316 301 Rushes-yards ....................... 18-59 34-165 Passing.................................. 257 136 Punt Returns......................... 2-(-3) 2-6 Kickoff Returns..................... 4-69 2-40 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 3-17 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 23-44-3 18-31-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 5-40 2-18 Punts...................................... 6-38.3 5-43.0 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-87 6-47 Time of Possession ............. 28:21 31:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGArizona, Wells 14-53, Skelton 4-6. Cincinnati, Benson 16-57, Dalton 5-48, Scott 10-28, Green 2-25, Peerman 1-7. PASSINGArizona, Skelton 23-44-3-297. Cincinnati, Dalton 18-31-0-154. RECEIVINGArizona, Fitzgerald 6-105, Roberts 6-75, Doucet 2-47, Heap 2-29, Taylor 2-19, Housler 1-11, Wells 1-8, King 1-2, Stephens-Howling 1-2, Peterson 1-(minus 1). Cincinnati, Gresham 5-56, Simpson 5-42, Whalen 3-20, Green 2-25, Benson 1-8, Hawkins 1-3, Lee 1-0. MISSED FIELD GOALSCincinnati, Nugent 35 (WR), 48 (WR).
Lions 38, Chargers 10

San Diego ......................... 0 0 10 0 10 Detroit................................ 10 14 7 7 38 First Quarter DetPettigrew 7 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), 10:52. DetFG Hanson 50, :33. Second Quarter DetK.Smith 3 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), 7:11. DetJohnson 14 pass from Stafford (Hanson kick), :31. Third Quarter SDFloyd 11 pass from Rivers (Novak kick), 8:38. SDFG Novak 22, 4:53. DetK.Smith 6 run (Hanson kick), :16. Fourth Quarter DetAvril 4 interception return (Hanson kick), 2:28. A62,469. SD Det First downs ........................... 20 24 Total Net Yards .................... 367 440 Rushes-yards ....................... 16-70 23-87 Passing.................................. 297 353 Punt Returns......................... 1-17 2-7 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-69 1-29 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 2-47 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 28-53-2 29-36-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 1-2 3-20 Punts...................................... 4-41.5 3-41.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 1-10 3-8 Time of Possession ............. 27:39 32:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGSan Diego, Mathews 11-58, Tolbert 4-9, Hester 1-3. Detroit, K.Smith 15-49, Morris 5-22, Burleson 1-11, Stafford 2-5. PASSINGSan Diego, Rivers 28-53-2-299. Detroit, Stafford 29-36-0-373. RECEIVINGSan Diego, Floyd 6-95, Tolbert 6-32, Gates 4-40, Mathews 3-16, Jackson 2-41, V.Brown 2-34, Crayton 2-20, McMichael 2-18, Hester 1-3. Detroit, Pettigrew 9-80, Burleson 6-83, Johnson 4-102, T.Young 4-39, Scheffler 3-47, K.Smith 2-12, Morris 1-10. MISSED FIELD GOALSNone.
Titans 23, Jaguars 17

Jacksonville .......................... 7 3 0 7 17 Tennessee ............................ 10 7 3 3 23 First Quarter TenFG Bironas 51, 7:05. TenCook 55 pass from Hasselbeck (Bironas kick), 4:39. JacJones-Drew 10 run (Scobee kick), :19. Second Quarter TenHarper 1 run (Bironas kick), 12:03. JacFG Scobee 39, :31. Third Quarter TenFG Bironas 51, 6:16. Fourth Quarter TenFG Bironas 35, 12:29. JacG.Jones 1 run (Scobee kick), 3:41. A69,143. Jac Ten First downs ........................... 18 20 Total Net Yards .................... 300 407 Rushes-yards ....................... 28-113 25-65 Passing.................................. 187 342 Punt Returns......................... 1-5 6-44 Kickoff Returns..................... 5-97 4-90 Interceptions Ret.................. 2-27 1-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 21-42-1 24-40-2 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 1-11 1-8 Punts...................................... 9-45.1 4-43.0 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-28 0-0 Time of Possession ............. 29:01 30:59 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGJacksonville, Jones-Drew 24-103, D.Harris 2-5, Gabbert 1-4, G.Jones 1-1. Tennessee, C.Johnson 15-56, Harper 4-6, Hasselbeck 5-2, Hall 1-1. PASSINGJacksonville, Gabbert 21-42-1-198. Tennessee, Hasselbeck 24-40-2-350. RECEIVINGJacksonville, Jones-Drew 6-21, Dillard 5-61, Thomas 3-26, Cloherty 2-33, G.Jones 2-9, Potter 1-22, West 1-14, Lewis 1-12. Tennessee, Cook 8-169, Williams 8-83, Washington 4-71, L.Hawkins 2-5, Stevens 1-17, Harper 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALSNone.
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The Bills Aaron Williams intercepts a pass by the Broncos Tim Tebow in the end zone on Saturday.
Tebow runs out of miracles as Bills roll

tight end. Maurice Jones-Drew, the ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. NFLs rushing leader, ran for Tim Tebow and the Denver 103 yards and a TD for the Broncos comeback train were Jaguars (4-11). He now has a derailed by an opportunistic career-high 1,437 yards this Buffalo Bills defense. season. Safety Jairus Byrd and linebacker Spencer Johnson returnBengals 23, Cardinals 16 ed Tebow interceptions for CINCINNATI Andy Daltouchdowns on consecutive ton threw a pair of touchdown plays from scrimmage in the passes, and Cincinnati withfourth quarter to seal Buffalos stood yet another fourth-quar40-14 rout on Saturday. The Bills snapped a seven-game skid ter comeback by Arizona that and stalled the Broncos in their kept the Bengals in playoff contention. bid to secure their first playoff Another small crowd at Paul berth since 2005. Tebow finished with a career- Brown Stadium saw the Bengals (9-6) secure only their worst four interceptions as the third winning record in the last Broncos (8-7) lost their second 21 years and stay in the running in a row and fell into a tie with for the final AFC wild card. Oakland for first place in the AFC West. The Broncos close Vikings 33, Redskins 26 the season at home against LANDOVER, Md. The Kansas City next week, while Minnesota Vikings survived Oakland hosts San Diego. injuries to Adrian Peterson and Patriots 27, Dolphins 24 Christian Ponder on back-toback plays to end a six-game FOXBOROUGH, Mass. losing streak. Tom Brady ran for two touchToby Gerhart filled in for downs and threw for another Peterson and set up a touchand New England rallied to down with a 67-yard run, and clinch a playoff bye. Joe Webb threw for two TDs The Patriots trailed 17-0 at and ran for another while subhalftime then scored on their bing for Ponder. first five possessions in the second half. The Dolphins helped when Matt Moore lost a Panthers 48, Buccaneers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cam fumble at his 38-yard line then Newton broke Peyton Manthrew an interception that Denings rookie record for yards vin McCourty picked off at the passing in a season and set a Patriots 2. franchise record with a 91-yard New England (12-3) won its seventh straight game. After the touchdown pass to Brandon LaFell. Texans lost to the Colts on Newton threw for 171 yards Thursday night, the Patriots needed a win or a tie to lock up and three touchdowns and one of the AFCs top two spots. scored on a remarkable 49-yard run up the middle in which he Raiders 16, Chiefs 13, OT outraced smaller defensive backs to the end zone. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Sebastian Janikowski kicked a 36-yard field goal 2:13 into over- Ravens 20, Browns 14 BALTIMORE Joe Flacco time, eliminating Kansas City threw two touchdown passes, from the playoff race and keepand Baltimore moved one step ing Oaklands AFC West title closer to winning the AFC hopes alive. Carson Palmer threw for 237 North. Ray Rice ran for 87 yards and yards and a touchdown for the caught a TD pass for the RavRaiders (8-7). His perfectly ens (11-4), who led 17-0 at halfthrown 53-yard pass to Darrius Heyward-Bey early in overtime time and held on against the bumbling Browns. Baltimore set up Janikowskis winning kick, allowing Oakland to avoid completed its first unbeaten season at home (8-0). a second straight late-game meltdown. Lions 38, Chargers 10 Kyle Orton threw for 300 DETROIT The Detroit yards for Kansas City, his only TD pass going to Dwayne Bowe Lions made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 as Matwith 1:02 left to tie the game. thew Stafford threw three The Raiders went three-andout, giving Kansas City the ball touchdown passes in the first back, and Orton hit Bowe for 25 half to beat the San Diego Chargers 38-10 Saturday. yards and Terrance Copper for Detroit (10-5) has won three 11 more to set up Ryan Succop straight after a seven-game for a potential winning field slump to earn a wild-card spot goal on the final play of the in the playoffs. game.
49ers 19, Seahawks 17

San Francisco....................... 0 3 10 6 19 Seattle.................................... 7 3 0 7 17 First Quarter SeaBaldwin 13 pass from Jackson (Hauschka kick), 11:35. Second Quarter SFFG Akers 53, 14:28. SeaFG Hauschka 19, 1:30. Third Quarter SFGore 4 run (Akers kick), 11:01. SFFG Akers 29, 4:04. Fourth Quarter SFFG Akers 44, 12:37. SeaLynch 4 run (Hauschka kick), 6:41. SFFG Akers 39, 2:57. A66,697. SF Sea First downs ........................... 21 14 Total Net Yards .................... 349 267 Rushes-yards ....................... 40-178 27-126 Passing.................................. 171 141 Punt Returns......................... 2-41 1-24 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-86 5-107 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 14-26-0 15-28-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-8 3-22 Punts...................................... 3-36.0 5-45.4 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-77 6-51 Time of Possession ............. 32:54 27:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGSan Francisco, Gore 23-83, Hunter 12-73, Ale.Smith 5-22. Seattle, Lynch 21-107, Washington 2-9, Jackson 3-5, Forsett 1-5. PASSINGSan Francisco, Ale.Smith 14-26-0-179. Seattle, Jackson 15-28-0-163. RECEIVINGSan Francisco, Crabtree 5-85, V.Davis 4-54, Gore 1-13, Hunter 1-11, Edwards 1-9, K.Williams 1-4, Miller 1-3. Seattle, Tate 3-16, Lynch 2-24, Forsett 2-20, Obomanu 2-20, Baldwin 2-17, Butler 2-13, Lockette 1-44, Miller 1-9. MISSED FIELD GOALSSan Francisco, Akers 52 (SH).
Vikings 33, Redskins 26

Minnesota ......................... 3 7 13 10 33 Washington ...................... 0 10 10 6 26 First Quarter MinFG Longwell 36, 7:11. Second Quarter MinPeterson 1 run (Longwell kick), 14:56. WasStallworth 5 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 10:46. WasFG Gano 26, 1:02. Third Quarter WasFG Gano 53, 10:40. MinWebb 9 run (Longwell kick), 9:23. WasGaffney 4 pass from Grossman (Gano kick), 5:57. MinRudolph 17 pass from Webb (kick failed), 2:41. Fourth Quarter WasFG Gano 25, 12:41. MinHarvin 8 pass from Webb (Longwell kick), 10:06. MinFG Longwell 23, 4:05. WasFG Gano 47, 1:25. A68,370. Min Was First downs ........................... 20 23 Total Net Yards .................... 389 397 Rushes-yards ....................... 38-241 24-141 Passing.................................. 148 256 Punt Returns......................... 1-4 3-14 Kickoff Returns..................... 7-145 3-80 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-31 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 12-18-0 26-41-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-4 3-28 Punts...................................... 3-44.3 2-39.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 2-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 4-40 8-64 Time of Possession ............. 29:34 30:26 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGMinnesota, Gerhart 11-109, Harvin 4-39, Peterson 12-38, Webb 5-34, Ponder 4-20, Booker 2-1. Washington, Royster 19-132, Torain 4-8, Banks 1-1. PASSINGMinnesota, Webb 4-5-0-84, Ponder 8-13-0-68. Washington, Grossman 26-41-1-284. RECEIVINGMinnesota, Harvin 5-65, Aromashodu 2-36, Rudolph 2-23, Peterson 2-14, Camarillo 1-14. Washington, Gaffney 6-77, Stallworth 5-59, Moss 4-46, Austin 3-39, Young 2-33, Royster 2-15, Torain 2-4, Armstrong 1-6, Paulsen 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALSMinnesota, Longwell 49 (SH).
Giants 29, Jets 14

N.Y. Giants ......................... 0 10 7 12 29 N.Y. Jets ............................. 7 0 0 7 14 First Quarter NYJBaker 5 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 7:56. Second Quarter NYGFG Tynes 21, 11:51. NYGCruz 99 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 2:12. Third Quarter NYGBradshaw 14 run (Tynes kick), :13. Fourth Quarter NYGFG Tynes 36, 13:18. NYJSanchez 1 run (Folk kick), 7:17. NYGCanty safety, 2:13. NYGBradshaw 19 run (Tynes kick), 2:04. A79,088. NYG NYJ First downs............................. 11 22 Total Net Yards...................... 332 331 Rushes-yards ........................ 26-115 25-105 Passing ................................... 217 226 Punt Returns .......................... 3-7 4-74 Kickoff Returns ...................... 3-77 5-110 Interceptions Ret. .................. 2-47 1-20 Comp-Att-Int .......................... 9-27-1 30-59-2 Sacked-Yards Lost ............... 2-8 5-32 Punts ....................................... 9-43.4 9-42.1 Fumbles-Lost ......................... 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards ..................... 5-45 10-95 Time of Possession .............. 23:54 36:06 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGN.Y. Giants, Bradshaw 15-54, Jacobs 7-42, Ware 3-20, Manning 1-(minus 1). N.Y. Jets, Greene 14-58, Tomlinson 5-29, Sanchez 4-13, Kerley 1-6, Holmes 1-(minus 1). PASSINGN.Y. Giants, Manning 9-27-1-225. N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 30-59-2-258. RECEIVINGN.Y. Giants, Cruz 3-164, Nicks 1-20, Jacobs 1-13, D.Thomas 1-11, Bradshaw 1-8, Ware 1-5, Barden 1-4. N.Y. Jets, Keller 8-77, Tomlinson 6-36, Kerley 5-36, Holmes 4-50, Burress 3-34, Greene 3-20, Baker 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALSN.Y. Jets, Folk 44 (WR).
Overtime OakFG Janikowski 36, 12:47. A70,803.
Oak KC First downs ........................... 13 26 Total Net Yards .................... 308 435 Rushes-yards ....................... 25-71 30-135 Passing.................................. 237 300 Punt Returns......................... 2-1 1-19 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-149 1-25 Interceptions Ret.................. 2-65 2-22 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 16-26-2 21-36-2 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 0-0 0-0 Punts...................................... 4-54.3 3-48.7 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 15-92 11-88 Time of Possession ............. 29:34 32:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGOakland, Bush 23-70, Reece 2-1. Kansas City, Battle 14-56, Jones 11-51, McCluster 3-15, McClain 1-11, Orton 1-2. PASSINGOakland, Palmer 16-26-2-237. Kansas City, Orton 21-36-2-300. RECEIVINGOakland, Moore 4-94, HeywardBey 4-70, Bush 2-24, Houshmandzadeh 2-19, Tonga 2-12, Reece 1-10, Cartwright 1-8. Kansas City, Bowe 6-80, McCluster 5-89, Breaston 4-41, Copper 3-61, Pope 1-13, Baldwin 1-10, Becht 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALSOakland, Janikowski 59 (SH). Kansas City, Succop 49 (BK), 49 (BK).
N F L M O S T F I E L D G O A L S , S E A S O N
Though Dec. 24, 2011 42 David Akers, San Francisco, 2011 40 Neil Rackers, Arizona, 2005 39 Olindo Mare, Miami, 1999 39 Jeff Wilkins, St. Louis, 2003 37 John Kasay, Carolina, 1996 37 Mike Vanderjagt, Indianapolis, 2003
Patriots 27, Dolphins 24

Miami................................. 3 14 0 7 24 New England .................... 0 0 17 10 27 First Quarter MiaFG Carpenter 47, 10:59. Second Quarter MiaMarshall 19 pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 13:45. MiaClay 1 pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 6:31. Third Quarter NEFG Gostkowski 45, 11:39. NEBranch 1 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 7:10. NEBrady 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 2:17. Fourth Quarter NEFG Gostkowski 42, 8:55. NEBrady 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 2:56. MiaBess 15 pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 1:48. A68,756. Mia NE First downs ........................... 20 26 Total Net Yards .................... 381 400 Rushes-yards ....................... 27-115 31-119 Passing.................................. 266 281 Punt Returns......................... 2-25 4-19 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-73 3-83 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 17-33-1 27-46-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 5-28 4-23 Punts...................................... 6-44.8 6-52.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 4-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-39 5-50 Time of Possession ............. 29:04 30:56 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGMiami, Bush 22-113, Thomas 2-3, Mat.Moore 3-(minus 1). New England, Ridley 13-64, Woodhead 4-20, Brady 9-17, Green-Ellis 3-10, Welker 1-7, Hernandez 1-1. PASSINGMiami, Mat.Moore 17-33-1-294. New England, Brady 27-46-0-304. RECEIVINGMiami, Marshall 7-156, Hartline 4-72, Bess 3-39, Bush 2-26, Clay 1-1. New England, Welker 12-138, Gronkowski 7-78, Hernandez 4-36, Branch 3-37, Ochocinco 1-15. MISSED FIELD GOALSNew England, Gostkowski 51 (WL).
Rams, Colts are feeling very Luck-y

Eagles 20, Cowboys 7

Philadelphia ............................ 7 7 3 3 20 Dallas ....................................... 0 0 0 7 7 First Quarter PhiCelek 13 pass from Vick (Henery kick), 11:30. Second Quarter PhiMaclin 5 pass from Vick (Henery kick), :05. Third Quarter PhiFG Henery 43, 4:30. Fourth Quarter PhiFG Henery 51, 13:25. DalAustin 4 pass from McGee (Bailey kick), :07. A84,834. Phi Dal First downs ........................... 20 16 Total Net Yards .................... 386 238 Rushes-yards ....................... 26-105 23-81 Passing.................................. 281 157 Punt Returns......................... 2-20 4-18 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-3 3-95 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 18-32-0 24-40-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-12 3-25 Punts...................................... 6-42.7 9-38.1 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 5-47 6-47 Time of Possession ............. 27:37 32:23 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGPhiladelphia, McCoy 13-35, Brown 8-33, D.Jackson 2-27, Vick 3-10. Dallas, Morris 13-29, McGee 4-28, Jones 4-24, Fiammetta 1-1, Washington 1-(minus 1). PASSINGPhiladelphia, Vick 18-32-0-293. Dallas, McGee 24-38-0-182, Romo 0-2-0-0. RECEIVINGPhiladelphia, D.Jackson 5-90, Maclin 5-72, Celek 2-52, Avant 2-35, Cooper 1-28, McCoy 1-10, Harbor 1-9, Hall 1-(minus 3). Dallas, Bryant 6-62, Austin 4-40, Witten 4-24, Morris 4-10, Bennett 3-28, Washington 2-13, Robinson 1-5. MISSED FIELD GOALSNone.
Ravens 20, Browns 14

Cleveland .............................. 0 0 7 7 14 Baltimore ............................... 10 7 3 0 20 First Quarter BalDickson 5 pass from Flacco (Graham kick), 9:12. BalFG Graham 48, :58. Second Quarter BalRice 42 pass from Flacco (Graham kick), 8:57. Third Quarter BalFG Graham 43, 5:50. CleCribbs 84 punt return (Dawson kick), 3:07. Fourth Quarter CleMoore 6 pass from Wallace (Dawson kick), 8:22. A71,083. Cle Bal First downs ........................... 18 15 Total Net Yards .................... 256 284 Rushes-yards ....................... 25-117 37-162 Passing.................................. 139 122 Punt Returns......................... 1-84 2-0 Kickoff Returns..................... 5-113 2-54 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-0 1-4 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 19-33-1 11-24-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-8 1-10 Punts...................................... 6-41.8 5-44.6 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-95 5-51 Time of Possession ............. 27:42 32:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGCleveland, Hillis 24-112, Wallace 1-5. Baltimore, Rice 23-87, R.Williams 10-45, Flacco 4-30. PASSINGCleveland, Wallace 19-33-1-147. Baltimore, Flacco 11-24-1-132. RECEIVINGCleveland, Moore 5-35, Little 4-40, Cribbs 2-28, Massaquoi 2-17, C.Mitchell 2-12, Hillis 2-0, Ogbonnaya 1-12, Cameron 1-3. Baltimore, Rice 3-48, T.Smith 2-38, R.Williams 2-21, Dickson 2-14, Leach 2-11. MISSED FIELD GOALSNone.
Bills 40, Broncos 14

Denver................................. 7 0 7 0 14 Buffalo ................................. 0 17 6 17 40 First Quarter DenTebow 1 run (Prater kick), 7:13. Second Quarter BufFG Rayner 28, 6:06. BufMcKelvin 80 punt return (Rayner kick), 4:05. BufSpiller 4 run (Rayner kick), :19. Third Quarter DenFells 17 pass from Tebow (Prater kick), 11:42. BufFG Rayner 25, 6:19. BufFG Rayner 25, 2:32. Fourth Quarter BufFG Rayner 29, 13:26. BufByrd 37 interception return (Rayner kick), 8:03. BufSp.Johnson 17 interception return (Rayner kick), 7:45. A45,112. Den Buf First downs ........................... 18 14 Total Net Yards .................... 293 351 Rushes-yards ....................... 35-133 28-160 Passing.................................. 160 191 Punt Returns......................... 1-3 3-135 Kickoff Returns..................... 9-165 3-101 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 4-69 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 13-30-4 15-27-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 3-25 1-5 Punts...................................... 7-43.7 4-50.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 7-58 8-69 Time of Possession ............. 30:31 29:29 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGDenver, McGahee 15-64, Tebow 10-34, Johnson 6-23, Ball 4-12. Buffalo, Spiller 16-111, Choice 9-27, Fitzpatrick 3-22. PASSINGDenver, Tebow 13-30-4-185. Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 15-27-0-196. RECEIVINGDenver, D.Thomas 4-76, Rosario 2-46, Fells 2-22, Johnson 2-19, Willis 1-11, Green 1-9, Royal 1-2. Buffalo, St.Johnson 4-92, Nelson 3-41, Spiller 2-27, Hagan 2-9, Brock 1-21, B.Smith 1-8, Caussin 1-6, Choice 1-(minus 8). MISSED FIELD GOALSBuffalo, Rayner 45 (WL), 31 (WL).
Steelers 17, Rams 0

St. Louis ................................ 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh.............................. 3 7 3 14 27 First Quarter PitFG Suisham 21, 4:43. Second Quarter PitClay 10 run (Suisham kick), 6:50. Third Quarter PitFG Suisham 49, 9:19. Fourth Quarter PitMendenhall 1 run (Suisham kick), 8:58. PitRedman 2 run (Suisham kick), 3:14. A60,081. StL Pit First downs............................. 15 17 Total Net Yards...................... 232 377 Rushes-yards ........................ 36-164 28-169 Passing ................................... 68 208 Punt Returns .......................... 3-31 1-5 Kickoff Returns ...................... 3-72 1-30 Interceptions Ret. .................. 1-7 0-0 Comp-Att-Int .......................... 9-24-0 15-22-1 Sacked-Yards Lost ............... 3-23 0-0 Punts ....................................... 7-40.1 4-47.8 Fumbles-Lost ......................... 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards ..................... 4-21 7-50 Time of Possession .............. 30:45 29:15 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGSt. Louis, S.Jackson 24-103, Williams 9-42, Clemens 2-10, Jones 1-9. Pittsburgh, Mendenhall 18-116, Redman 8-35, Clay 1-10, A.Brown 1-8. PASSINGSt. Louis, Clemens 9-24-0-91. Pittsburgh, C.Batch 15-22-1-208. RECEIVINGSt. Louis, Lloyd 3-29, Alexander 2-25, S.Jackson 2-24, Kendricks 2-13. Pittsburgh, Wallace 4-82, Ward 4-32, A.Brown 3-34, Mendenhall 1-35, Miller 1-18, Redman 1-5, Johnson 1-2. MISSED FIELD GOALSSt. Louis, Jo.Brown 52 (WL), 33 (WR).
Panthers 48, Buccaneers 16

Tampa Bay........................ 0 10 0 6 16 Carolina ............................ 10 10 21 7 48 First Quarter CarD.Williams 8 run (Mare kick), 10:12. CarFG Mare 21, 8:27. Second Quarter TBBenn 4 pass from Freeman (Barth kick), 14:07. CarLaFell 91 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 13:06. TBFG Barth 42, 5:33. CarFG Mare 19, :25. Third Quarter CarD.Williams 22 run (Mare kick), 11:55. CarStewart 11 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 3:24. CarNewton 49 run (Mare kick), :24. Fourth Quarter CarShockey 8 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 14:53. TBFreeman 1 run (pass failed), 11:08. A70,363. TB Car First downs ........................... 22 20 Total Net Yards .................... 317 433 Rushes-yards ....................... 19-59 31-270 Passing.................................. 258 163 Punt Returns......................... 1-9 1-1 Kickoff Returns..................... 5-101 1-17 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-20 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 28-38-1 12-17-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 3-16 1-8 Punts...................................... 1-59.0 2-46.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 3-3 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 7-64 8-77 Time of Possession ............. 32:57 27:03 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHINGTampa Bay, Lumpkin 7-24, Madu 4-20, Blount 2-11, Freeman 6-4. Carolina, Stewart 7-88, D.Williams 7-66, Newton 6-65, Vaughan 7-24, Smith 1-23, Brockel 2-5, D.Anderson 1-(minus 1). PASSINGTampa Bay, Freeman 28-38-1-274. Carolina, Newton 12-17-0-171. RECEIVINGTampa Bay, Winslow 6-63, Stroughter 4-52, Madu 4-42, Williams 4-39, Lumpkin 4-38, Stocker 3-14, Parker 1-16, Briscoe 1-6, Benn 1-4. Carolina, LaFell 3-103, D.Williams 2-18, Shockey 2-14, Naanee 2-12, Stewart 1-11, Smith 1-9, Brockel 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALSNone.
Titans 23, Jaguars 17 NASHVILLE, Tenn. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 240 of his 350 yards in the first half as Tennessee tried to keep its faint playoff hopes alive. The Titans (8-7) snapped a two-game skid, and head to Houston with a chance at their first winning record since 2008. Rob Bironas kicked three field goals, including a pair of 51-yarders, and Jamie Harper ran for a touchdown. Jared Cook had a 55-yard TD catch and finished with 169 yards receiving, a franchise high for a
49ers 19, Seahawks 17 SEATTLE David Akers kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with 2:57 left to give San Francisco the lead, and the 49ers held on for a 19-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Larry Grant sealed the win by forcing Tarvaris Jacksons fumble that was recovered by Donte Whitner with 1:07 left. San Francisco, which already clinched the NFC West, remained in position for the No. 2 seed in the conference and a first-round playoff bye.
Raiders 16, Chiefs 13

Oakland.............................. 3 0 7 3 3 16 Kansas City ....................... 3 0 3 7 0 13 First Quarter OakFG Janikowski 28, 13:20. KCFG Succop 23, 3:06. Third Quarter OakMoore 61 pass from Palmer (Janikowski kick), 8:52. KCFG Succop 20, 3:30. Fourth Quarter OakFG Janikowski 31, 2:57. KCBowe 3 pass from Orton (Succop kick), 1:02.
Bengals 23, Cardinals 16

Arizona.............................. 0 0 0 16 16 Cincinnati .......................... 10 10 3 0 23 First Quarter CinFG Nugent 24, 10:55. CinGresham 11 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 6:24. Second Quarter CinSimpson 19 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 2:46. CinFG Nugent 41, :00. Third Quarter CinFG Nugent 32, 3:09. Fourth Quarter
Indianapolis and St. Louis are the last teams standing for the NFL drafts top pick next April. Minnesota eliminated itself Saturday by winning its third game, 33-26 at Washington. Because its schedule was stronger than either the Colts or the Rams played, the Vikings cant select first even if all three teams finish 3-13. The Colts remain the frontrunner and if they lose at Jacksonville (4-11) next Sunday, they have the chance to choose Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck, considered the top prospect in the draft. The Rams would get the No. 1 spot if Indy wins and they lose at home to San Francisco. St. Louis selected quarterback Sam Bradford atop the draft in 2010, so if the Rams earn the top pick, they should get lots of offers for Luck, or they might choose a dangerous receiver something the Rams have lacked since Bradford arrived. The Colts have won two straight games, beating Tennessee and Houston, to place in doubt their hold on the top draft pick. With Peyton Manning out for the season with a neck injury, the Colts lost their first 13 games of the season, and most figure Luck will be their selection if they go first. Beating the Jaguars, who fell 23-17 at Tennessee on Saturday, isnt a stretch. Yes, the Jaguars won 17-3 at Indy in mid-November, but Curtis Painter was the quarterback then, not Dan Orlovsky. The Colts won in Orlovskys past two starts. Plus, Jacksonville has dropped five of its past six since beating Indy.
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GAR quarterback Darrell Crawford, right, roars into action last month.
Wyoming Valley West quarterback Eugene Lewis, left, avoids a sack during the past football season.
Crawford, Lewis both earned right to be called the best

By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com
Theres one difference between Eugene Lewis and Darrell Crawford. At 6-foot-3, Lewis is a half foot taller than Crawford. But on the football field this past fall, the two measured up so closely that for the first time The Times Leader has selected Wyoming Valley Conference Co-Players of the Year. Consider the similarities between the two senior quarterbacks. Lewis and his Wyoming Valley West teammates won the WVC Division 4A title and finished 9-2 in earning the District 2-4A runner-up spot. Crawford and GAR won the WVC Division 2A-A championship and finished 11-2 in winning the D2-2A crown. Lewis rushed for 1,410
yards and 27 touchdowns during the regular season. Crawford had 1,308 yards and 24 rushing TDs, but those numbers would have been higher had he not missed a game due to injury. Both were also outstanding defensive backs. Lewis had 53 tackles and two interceptions. Crawford had 47 stops and six interceptions. Crawford had the edge as a returner, bring back four punts and two kickoffs for scores, because teams rarely kicked to Lewis. But as similar as they were this season, neither really likes to be compared to the other. Were two different people, Crawford said. But we both have big impacts in the game and are both great athletes.
PAST TIM ES LEADER PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Anytime I get on the field,
2010: Adam Forgatch, RB, Hanover Area 2009: Adam Goeringer, QB, Dallas 2008: Ryan Womack, RB, GAR 2007: Nate Eachus, RB, Hazleton Area 2006: Tyler Serbin, RB, Wyoming Area 2005: Dave Paveletz, RB, Hanover Area
Hes a great player and Im sure he works just as hard as I do to be successful. Lewis echoed Crawfords sentiment. I hear it a lot, Lewis said. He and I are probably the biggest athletes in the area the last couple years. People like to compare us. Everybody is going to have their own opinion. But everybody has their own style. We both bring our own flavor to the game. Their paths to becoming signal-callers followed similar lines. Both were running backs until junior
high school when they were moved to quarterback. Neither assumed the role full time until their junior years and they were considered great athletes who happened to play quarterback. With hard work, both turned around that view. Crawford and Lewis became quarterbacks who happened to be great athletes. I played quarterback these past two years and got the experience to know what its all about, Lewis said. I played it to the best of my ability.
I try to do the best I can for my team to win. These past few years, I had to work on my throwing ability and my decision making, throwing the ball down the field, Crawford said. Coach (Paul Wiedlich Jr.) has helped me out with that, and watching films has helped out a lot. Despite the greatness of both, Lewis and Crawford have likely thrown their final passes on a football field. Lewis has verbally committed to Penn State, where hell be moved to receiver. He is still leaving the door slightly ajar, though, until the Penn State coaching situation is sorted out. Oregon recently took in a basketball game where Lewis played. Crawford could also end
up at receiver on the next level. Colgate, Lafayette and Lehigh are looking at him at that position. Pittsburgh and Temple are considering him as a defensive back. Crawford and Lewis never had the chance to be on the football field at the same time. That lone opportunity in the UNICO All-Star Classic on Thanksgiving Eve was dashed because GAR qualified for the PIAA 2A playoffs prohibiting Crawford from participating. But twice this basketball season, because Lewis transferred to Meyers recently, theyll be on the hardwoods together. And since GAR and Meyers are the favorites in Division III, the rare opportunity to see Crawford and Lewis at the same time is worth the trip.
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T I M E S L E A D E R F O O T B A L L A L L- S T A R S : O F F E N S E
GAR QB Senior Crawford led the WVC in points with 190. The two-time All-WVC pick rushed for 1,308 yards and 14 TDs, returned four punts, two kickoffs and an interception for touchdowns. He also passed for 673 yards and nine TDs during the regular season.
Darrell Crawford
Wyoming Valley West QB Senior Lewis posted his second consecutive season where he passed and rushed for over 1,000 yards each and led Division 4A with 1,410 rushing yards and the entire WVC with 27 rushing TDs. The Penn State recruit and three-time All-WVC selection also scored 170 points.
Eugene Lewis
Dallas QB Junior The first-year starter led the WVC in four categories with 96 completions, a 58.5 completion percentage, 1,378 yards and 19 touchdown passes. Despite throwing a WVC-high 164 passes, he was picked off only four times.
Ryan Zapoticky
Hanover Area RB Junior Despite being just 5-8 and 140 pounds, Bennett proved to be extremely durable. He rushed a WVC-high 264 times for a WVC-leading 1,715 yards and 14 touchdowns. He led all running backs with 19 receptions for 378 yards and three touchdowns.
Parrish Bennett
Berwick RB Senior The 205-pound Freeman was considered one of the toughest backs to bring down. The between-the-tackles pounder rushed for 1,441 yards and 18 TDs, the latter tying for the Division 3A lead. He was second in the division with 108 points.
Jeremy Freeman
Coughlin RB Senior Parnsik led Division 3A in rushing with 1,483 yards and points with 114 and tied for the most rushing touchdowns with 18. The two-time All-WVC pick had nine 100-yard performances in 10 regular season games and was also an outstanding linebacker.
Joe Parsnik
Dallas WR Senior The 6-foot-4 Dunn had the knack for making big plays every week. He led the entire WVC with 39 receptions and caught a WVC-leading nine touchdowns. His 567 receiving yards were second most in the conference. He was also considered a force on defense.
Shane Dunn
Pittston Area WR Junior Houseman helped a dormant Pittston Area program headed in the right direction by grabbing 36 passes for 468 yards and six touchdowns. He also returned two punts and an interception for a touchdown.
Jordan Houseman
GAR WR Senior Powell was a big-play performer on both sides of the ball. He caught 32 passes for eight touchdowns to lead Division 2A-A in both categories. His 611 receiving yards was best in the entire conference. He also had four interceptions and forced five fumbles.
Shaliek Powell
Wyoming Area OL Senior Bartoli brought experience to an offensive line that had some new faces on it this season. The 6-1, 280-pounder helped the Warriors average 267.3 yards on the ground and score 40 or more points in nine regular-season games.
Nick Bartoli
Dallas OL Senior Costantino wasnt among the biggest linemen in the WVC, but once again proved his value at the center position. The two-time All-WVC pick also handled long snapping duties on punts, extra points and field goals.
F.J. Costantino
Coughlin OL Senior The 6-1, 260-pounder was a force on both sides of the ball. On defense, Francis had 36 solo tackles and 16 assists. He also added a pair of sacks. On offense, he finished with five pancake blocks.
Cliff Francis
Crestwood OL Senior The two-time All-WVC selection was one of the best drive blockers in the conference. He used his 6-4, 295-pound frame to constantly blow open holes from his guard position. He has drawn interest from Division I programs.
Tony Morgante
Wyoming Valley West OL Senior The 6-2, 285-pound Reams returned to the starting lineup and helped two Valley West players rush for over 1,000 yards each and the Spartans score 46 or more points six times. He was also a run clogger on defense from his tackle spot.
Matt Reams
Hanover Area OL Senior One of the biggest players in the WVC at 6-7, 300 pounds, Steve has drawn interest from Division I programs for obvious reasons. The two-time All-WVC selection blocked for the WVCs top rusher once again. On defense, he finished with 42 tackles.
Martin Steve
Jordan Houseman
Shaliek Powell
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Hanover Area DL Senior The 6-2, 250-pounder led the Hawkeyes in tackles with 58, including 40 solos, and in sacks with four. He also recovered two fumbles and was a key member of the offensive line once again.
Tony Dennis
Coughlin DL Junior The 6-2, 265-pound Emerick was a standout on both sides of the ball. He recorded five sacks to tie for the team lead and finished with 61 tackles, including 36 solos. On offense, he led the linemen with 10 pancake blocks.
Brad Emerick
Berwick DL Junior Harrisons level of play corresponded with Berwicks sudden surge to an eight-game winning streak to end the season. He finished third on the team in tackles with 63 and had nine stops in each of the two Eastern Conference games.
Adam Harrison
Wyoming Valley West DL Junior The 6-1, 240-pound returning starter turned in an outstanding season on both sides of the ball, especially on defense. He recorded 61 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, seven sacks and seven quarterback hurries while causing two fumbles and recovering one.
Tony Le
GAR DL Junior The 6-3, 230-pound Soto has drawn interest from Division I programs and should continue to do so after making a team-high 114 tackles and nine sacks. He also returned an interception for a touchdown and blocked a punt.
Shakir Soto
Dallas LB Senior Artsma really came on this season, recording 112 tackles, six tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and a sack. After serving mainly as a blocker on offense, he showed his running ability late and rushed for 224 yards and 8.3 yards per carry.
Garrett Artsma
Wyoming Valley West LB Senior A 1,000-yard rusher on offense, Bunch also made a huge impact on defense. He finished with 117 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 17 quarterback hurries and six sacks. He also caused four fumbles, broke up seven passes and had an interception.
Tashawn Bunch
Hazleton Area LB Senior Guzman led the Cougars in tackles with 74, including 57 solos, and picked off two passes. On offense, he opened holes from his fullback position and finished with 308 yards and three TDs on the ground.
Yousef Guzman
Dallas LB Senior Roccograndi made 89 tackles, including five for loss, and recorded two sacks and broke up three passes. On offense, the two-time All-WVC selection rushed for 1,177 yards and 16 touchdowns during the WVC season.
Jim Roccograndi
Crestwood DB Senior A four-year starter and three-time All-WVC selection, Aigeldinger intercepted six passes and had his hand in 77 tackles. He also passed for 1,097 yards and 11 TDs, rushed for 647 and six TDs and kicked 34 extra points.
Nick Aigeldinger
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Dallas DB Senior A four-year starter and three-time All-WVC pick, Brace missed time with a foot injury. Upon his return, he made an immediate impact as he had three interceptions and returned one for a TD. He also caught 16 passes for three TDs and was the UNICO Game MVP.
Paul Brace
Wyoming Area DB Junior OBrien led the team in tackles with 74, including 38 solos. He also intercepted two passes and returned one for a score. On offense, he rushed for 1,204 yards and 23 TDs and passed for 651 yards and nine TDs. He also returned a punt for a touchdown.
Nick OBrien
Dallas DB Senior Wanek has been sort of an unsung hero for the past few seasons. He finished the year with 82 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery and broke up four passes. He also saw all-purpose duty on offense.
Brett Wanek
GAR DB Senior Wright had an impact on both side of the ball in his first season as a regular. He finished with 52 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery. On offense, he averaged 7.1 yards per carry in rushing for 410 yards and four TDs.
Dwayne Wright
Berwick K Senior Oliver led all kickers with 45 points. He hit on field goals of 19, 30, 33, 36, 40 and 45 yards. The 45-yarder set a school record, breaking the record of 42 yards he set during the 2010 season.
Alex Oliver
Tashawn Bunch
Dwayne Wright
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BERWICK (9-3) Sept. 2......................at Crestwood (8-3), L 19-6 Sept. 12 ............North Pocono (0-10), W 38-28 Sept. 17 ...................... at Dallas (10-2), L 53-20 Sept. 23 .Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 46-22 Sept. 30....................Selinsgrove (1-9), W 45-0 Oct. 7............... at Tunkhannock (1-9), W 35-13 Oct. 14 .................at Williamsport (3-7), W 43-0 Oct. 21 ..................Pittston Area (3-7), W 42-31 Oct. 28.........................Coughlin (5-6), W 26-21 Nov. 4 ............at Hazleton Area (4-6), W 30-27 Eastern Conference 3A playoffs Nov. 11 ........................Coughlin (5-6), W 29-28 Nov. 18 ..........Southern Lehigh (7-5), W 57-46 COUGHLIN (5-6) Sept. 2 .............................Dallas (10-2), L 28-14 Sept. 13 ........... at Tunkhannock (1-9), W 48-11 Sept. 17 ....................Valley View (11-2), L 28-0 Sept. 23...................Williamsport (3-7), W 28-0 Sept. 30 ........at Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 33-19 Oct. 8 .....................Stroudsburg (9-3), W 24-21 Oct. 14 ..............at Pittston Area (3-7), W 27-14 Oct. 21................Hazleton Area (4-6), W 28-21 Oct. 28 ........................at Berwick (9-3), L 26-21 Nov. 5 ........................Crestwood (8-3), L 28-16 Eastern Conference 3A playoffs Nov. 11........................at Berwick (9-3), L 29-28 CRESTWOOD (8-3) Sept. 2 .............................Berwick (9-3), W 19-6 Sept. 9...... at Pocono Mtn. West (2-8), W 21-6 Sept. 16 ................Pittston Area (3-7), W 54-31 Sept. 23 .....at East Stroudsburg North (6-5), L 26-11 Oct. 1......................Tunkhannock (1-9), W 49-0 Oct. 8..................Hazleton Area (4-6), W 48-14 Oct. 17 ............................at Dallas (10-3), W 7-6 Oct. 21at Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 54-20 Oct. 28...................Williamsport (3-7), W 40-20 Nov. 5 ......................at Coughlin (5-6), W 28-16 District 2 Class 3A playoffs Friday ....................at Valley View (11-2), L 49-7 DALLAS (10-2) Sept. 2 .....................at Coughlin (5-6), W 28-14 Sept. 10 .............Scranton Prep (7-4), W 48-20 Sept. 17.........................Berwick (9-3), W 53-20 Sept. 24 ............at Pittston Area (3-7), W 21-14 Sept. 30 ...............at Williamsport (3-7), W 41-6 Oct. 8....Wyoming Valley West (9-2), W 28-27 Oct. 17 ...........................Crestwood (8-3), L 7-6 Oct. 22.Pocono Mountain East (5-6), W 43-13 Oct. 28 .............at Tunkhannock (1-9), W 42-14 Nov. 4................at Lake-Lehman (5-5), W 42-7 District 2 Class 3A playoffs Nov. 12.................Scranton Prep (7-4), W 39-6 Nov. 19 ....................Valley View (11-2), L 18-12 GAR (11-2) Sept. 2...................at Mid Valley (6-5), W 34-12 Sept. 12 ...................Old Forge (10-3), W 29-14 Sept. 16.....................at Lakeland (5-6), L 34-31 Sept. 23...................at Northwest (6-5), W 21-6 Oct. 1 .............Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 68-26 Oct. 7 ..............at Hanover Area (3-7), W 53-20 Oct. 14 ................Lake-Lehman (5-5), W 37-23 Oct. 22 ..............Wyoming Area (7-4), W 37-30 Oct. 28.........................Nanticoke (3-6), W 68-0 Nov. 4...........................at Meyers (3-7), W 38-6 District 2 Class 2A playoffs Nov. 12 ........................Lakeland (5-6), W 41-21 Nov. 18..............Wyoming Area (7-4), W 53-44 PIAA Class 2A playoffs Nov. 25 ......................Pen Argyl (13-1), L 50-20 HANOVER AREA (3-7) Sept. 2.................Susquehanna (5-5), W 15-12 Sept. 12.......at Western Wayne (3-7), W 36-34 Sept. 16..................at Mid Valley (6-5), L 35-27 Sept. 24................Wyoming Area (7-4), L 48-0 Sept. 30..................at Northwest (6-5), L 42-28 Oct. 7..................................GAR (11-2), L 53-20 Oct. 14..............................Meyers (3-7), L 21-15 Oct. 22 .......at Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 34-12 Oct. 28................at Lake-Lehman (5-5), L 42-7 Nov. 4 ..........................Nanticoke (3-6), L 24-21 HAZLETON AREA (4-6) Sept. 3 ........at Abington Heights (3-7), L 28-14 Sept. 10 .................Williamsport (3-7), W 32-21 Sept. 16 ..........at Delaware Valley (7-4), L 44-7 Sept. 24...............Tunkhannock (1-9), W 35-28 Sept. 30................Pittston Area (3-7), W 27-13 Oct. 7 .....................at Crestwood (8-3), L 48-14 Oct. 14 at Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 66-21 Oct. 21.......................at Coughlin (5-6), L 28-21 Oct. 28.East Stroudsburg South (3-9), W 19-0 Nov. 4 .............................Berwick (9-3), L 30-27 HOLY REDEEMER (0-10) Sept. 3 ........................Northwest (6-5), L 38-24 Sept. 12............at Susquehanna (5-5), L 32-22 Sept. 17.....................Holy Cross (4-6), L 49-24 Sept. 23..............at Lake-Lehman (5-5), L 56-6 Oct. 1 ..............................at GAR (11-2), L 68-26 Oct. 8 ..........................Nanticoke (3-6), L 52-36 Oct. 14 ............at Wyoming Area (7-4), L 44-12 Oct. 22..................Hanover Area (3-7), L 34-12 Oct. 29 ...........................at Meyers (3-7), L 36-6 Nov. 5....................Tunkhannock (1-9), L 33-22 LAKE-LEHMAN (5-5) Sept. 2 ...................at Old Forge (10-3), L 21-15 Sept. 10 .........Lackawanna Trail (8-3), L 48-28 Sept. 16 ..............Wyoming Area (7-4), L 43-10 Sept. 23...........Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 56-6 Sept. 30......................at Meyers (3-7), W 42-14 Oct. 8...........................Northwest (6-5), W 35-7 Oct. 14 ............................at GAR (11-2), L 37-23 Oct. 21....................at Nanticoke (3-6), W 41-20 Oct. 28 ..................Hanover Area (3-7), W 42-7 Nov. 4 ................................Dallas (10-2), L 42-7 MEYERS (3-7) Sept. 3.......................Holy Cross (4-6), L 37-14 Sept. 12.....................at Dunmore (10-1), L 45-0 Sept. 17........at Lackawanna Trail (8-3), L 55-7 Sept. 23 ...................at Nanticoke (3-6), W 14-8 Sept. 30................Lake-Lehman (5-5), L 42-14 Oct. 7 ..................Wyoming Area (7-4), L 44-17 Oct. 14 .............at Hanover Area (3-7), W 21-15 Oct. 21 ......................at Northwest (6-5), L 28-7 Oct. 29.............Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 36-6 Nov. 4 ...................................GAR (11-2), L 38-6 NANTICOKE (3-6) Sept. 2 ......................Montrose (0-10), W 48-14 Sept. 9 .......Col-Mon Vo-Tech (3-6), cancelled Sept. 17 ..............at Susquehanna (5-5), L 26-7 Sept. 23 .............................Meyers (3-7), L 14-8 Sept. 30 ............at Wyoming Area (7-4), L 48-6 Oct. 8 .........at Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 52-36 Oct. 15 ........................Northwest (6-5), L 34-30 Oct. 21 ..................Lake-Lehman (5-5), L 41-20 Oct. 28 ..............................at GAR (11-2), L 68-0 Nov. 4..............at Hanover Area (3-7), W 24-21 NORTHWEST (6-5) Sept. 3 .......at Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 38-24 Sept. 12 ..................at Montrose (0-10), W 30-8 Sept. 16 ...................at Old Forge (10-3), L 35-8 Sept. 23 ................................GAR (11-2), L 21-6 Sept. 30..............Hanover Area (3-7), W 42-28 Oct. 8 ..................at Lake-Lehman (5-5), L 35-7 Oct. 15 ...................at Nanticoke (3-6), W 34-30 Oct. 21..............................Meyers (3-7), W 28-7 Oct. 28 ................Wyoming Area (7-4), L 50-17 Nov. 3....Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech (3-6), W 56-0 Eastern Conference Class A playoffs Nov. 11...............at Mahanoy Area (8-4), L 41-0 PITTSTON AREA (3-7) Sept. 2 ...............at Tunkhannock (1-9), W 45-6 Sept. 12........................Scranton (8-4), W 21-14 Sept. 16 .................at Crestwood (8-3), L 54-31 Sept. 24............................Dallas (10-2), L 21-14 Sept. 30 ...........at Hazleton Area (4-6), L 27-13 Oct. 7 ................Williamsport (3-7), L 20-14 OT Oct. 14...........................Coughlin (5-6), L 27-14 Oct. 21.........................at Berwick (9-3), L 42-31 Oct. 28 ...Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 37-14 Nov. 4............at Wyoming Area (7-4), W 24-21 TUNKHANNOCK (1-9) Sept. 2 .....................Pittston Area (3-7), L 45-6 Sept. 13 .........................Coughlin (5-6), L 48-11 Sept. 17 ........at Abington Heights (3-7), L 35-6 Sept. 24...........at Hazleton Area (4-6), L 35-28 Oct. 1........................at Crestwood (8-3), L 49-0 Oct. 7 ..............................Berwick (9-3), L 35-13 Oct. 14 .Pocono Mountain West (2-8), L 28-13 Oct. 21...................at Williamsport (3-7), L 43-7 Oct. 28 .............................Dallas (10-2), L 42-14 Nov. 5 ........at Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 33-22 WILLIAMSPORT (3-7) Sept. 2.......at Central Mountain (2-8), W 23-13 Sept. 10 ...........at Hazleton Area (4-6), L 32-21 Sept. 16 ..............Stroudsburg (9-3), L 14-7 OT Sept. 23 ......................at Coughlin (5-6), L 28-0 Sept. 30 .............................Dallas (10-2), L 41-6 Oct. 7..........at Pittston Area (3-7), W 20-14 OT Oct. 14 ..............................Berwick (9-3), L 43-0 Oct. 21 ...................Tunkhannock (1-9), W 43-7 Oct. 28...................at Crestwood (8-3), L 40-20 Nov. 4.....Wyoming Valley West (9-2), L 49-18 WYOMING AREA (7-4) Sept. 2..............Western Wayne (3-7), L 40-34 Sept. 9..........at West Scranton (3-6), canceled Sept. 16...........at Lake-Lehman (5-5), W 43-10 Sept. 23 ............at Hanover Area (3-7), W 48-0 Sept. 30.......................Nanticoke (3-6), W 48-6 Oct. 7..........................at Meyers (3-7), W 44-17 Oct. 14 ...........Holy Redeemer (0-10), W 44-12 Oct. 22............................at GAR (11-2), L 37-30 Oct. 28...................at Northwest (6-5), W 50-17 Nov. 4.....................Pittston Area (3-7), L 24-21 District 2 Class 2A playoffs Nov. 11......................Mid Valley (6-4), W 35-28 Nov. 18 ...........................at GAR (11-2), L 53-44 WYOMING VALLEY WEST (9-2) Sept. 2 .......................at Scranton (8-4), W 21-7 Sept. 12...........Abington Heights (3-7), W 51-0 Sept. 16 ...........Pleasant Valley (5-5), W 47-28 Sept. 23 ....................at Berwick (9-3), W 46-22 Sept. 30.......................Coughlin (5-6), W 33-19 Oct. 8 ...........................at Dallas (10-2), L 28-27 Oct. 14................Hazleton Area (4-6), W 66-21 Oct. 21 .....................Crestwood (8-3), W 54-20 Oct. 28..............at Pittston Area (3-7), W 37-14 Nov. 4 ................at Williamsport (3-7), W 49-18 District 2/4-11 Class 4A playoffs Friday ..............................Scranton 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PASSING (Minimum 50 attempts) Division 4A.................................................................................. Att Eugene Lewis, Wyo. Valley West ............................................. 111 Chad Hoffman, Hazleton Area................................................... 115 Jordan Whaley, Williamsport ..................................................... 105 Cmp 64 55 38 Pct. Yds TD Int QBR 57.7 1016 10 11 144.45 47.8 870 3 5 111.29 36.2 560 7 9 85.85 Pct. Yds TD Int QBR 58.1 1097 11 2 202.85 58.5 1378 19 4 162.47 57.4 1096 10 10 122.26 54.0 666 5 3 106.70 44.0 654 3 11 95.04 Pct. 51.3 50.6 38.8 43.6 39.7 38.1 45.0 37.4 Yds TD Int 673 9 1 651 9 4 912 9 5 893 6 7 833 7 6 547 4 9 642 6 13 396 5 6 QBR 159.27 138.37 113.42 112.66 99.32 87.08 84.77 75.52
Nick OBrien, Wyo Area..... Pat Hempel, Nanticoke ...... Mike Martin, Redeemer .....
Division 3A.................................................................................. Att Cmp Nick Aigeldinger, Crestwood ..................................................... 86 50 Ryan Zapoticky, Dallas ............................................................... 164 96 Anthony Schwab, Pittston Area................................................. 162 93 Jared Pierce, Berwick ................................................................. 126 68 Luke Seaberg, Tunk ................................................................... 84 37 Division 2A-A.............................................................................. Darrell Crawford, GAR ................................................................ Nick OBrien, Wyoming Area ..................................................... Gunner Majer, Northwest ........................................................... David Gawlas, Holy Redeemer.................................................. Joe Ksiazkiewicz, Hanover Area ............................................... Jared Novitski, Lake-Lehman .................................................... Jimmy Strickland, Holy Redeemer ............................................ Teaguen Labatch, Meyers .......................................................... Att 78 87 129 117 136 84 120 99 Cmp 40 44 50 51 54 32 54 37
RUSHING Division 4A........................ At Eugene Lewis, WVW ........ 169 Tashawn Bunch, WVW..... 131 Devin Miller, Will ................ 223 Brian Campbell, Haz Area 169 Chad Hoffman, Haz Area . 136 Yousef Guzman, HazArea 58 Sadiq Burkholder, Will ...... 62 Derrick Simms, WVW ....... 29 Terell Bolling, WVW .......... 11 Mike Baur, WVW................ 19 Josh Ortiz, WVW ............... 6 Zach Zukoski, Haz Area ... 22 Saabir Gibson, WVW........ 6 Glenn Zukoski, Haz Area . 16 Nick George, Haz Area..... 17 Caleb Belle, Will ................ 17 Knowledge Frierson, Will . 10 Shakyil Murphy, Will.......... 8 Jeff Fendrick, Haz Area .... 4 Nail Beyah, Will.................. 7 Isaac Foust, Will ................ 8 Troy Yashinski, WVW ....... 5 Carmn Beltrami, HazArea 3 Denzel Adams, Will ........... 7 Josh Brody, WVW ............. 4 James Boggs, Will............. 1 Dale Berkheimer, Will ....... 5 Taron Dinkins, Will ............ 1 Mike Kilhenney, WVW ...... 2 Division 3A........................ Joe Parsnik, Coughlin....... Jeremy Freeman, Berwick Jim Roccograndi, Dallas... Zac Evans, Coughlin ......... Josh Robinson, Tunk ........ Roger Legg, Crest ............. Zack Edmundson, Tunk ... Nick Aigeldinger, Crest ..... Mrk Romanczuk, PittArea Jared Pierce, Berwick ....... Justin Wilk, Pitt Area ......... Ryan Zapoticky, Dallas ..... Anthony Survilla, Crest ..... Nick Powell, Crest ............. Kyle Gattuso, Pitt Area...... Garrett Artsma, Dallas ...... Kota Kishel, Crest.............. Matt Cashman, Berwick .... Evan Callaghan, Crest ...... Eric Pickett, Crest.............. Andy Muckin, Tunk............ Jeff Steeber, Berwick........ Brett Wanek, Dallas .......... Kris Roccograndi, Dallas .. Russell Monroe, Coughlin Jordn Housemn, PittArea . Shane Edmundson, Tunk. Rich Snyder, Berwick........ Zach Macosky, Dallas ...... Colton Coolbaugh, Tunk... Paul Brace, Dallas ............. R.J. Haas, Pitt Area........... Joe Giambra, Pitt Area ..... Mike Pardusky, Tunk ........ Mike Shutlock, Dallas ....... C.J. Curry, Berwick ........... Anthny Schwab, PittArea . Logan Brace, Dallas.......... Paul Cole, Coughlin .......... Josh King, Coughlin .......... Shane Dunn, Dallas .......... Keifer Rogers, Dallas........ Brian Beauchemin, Tunk .. Felix Dolman, Dallas ......... Mike Legg, Crest ............... Kyle Trenholm, Berwick.... Barry Schiel, Coughlin ...... Dante Zurenda, Dallas...... Brandon Cole, Crest.......... Bill Gately, Dallas............... James Emmett, Pitt Area.. Frankie Mahmoud, Cou .... Corey Stegman, Dallas..... Division 2A-A.................... Parrish Bennett, Hanover . Darrell Crawford, GAR ...... Nick OBrien, Wyo Area.... Tony Politz, Northwest...... Brian Maslowski, Nant....... Nick Shelley, Lehman ....... Dustin Jones, Lehman ...... Jared Novitski, Lehman .... David Gawlas, Redeemer Lucas Benton, GAR .......... Fabian Smith, Meyers ....... Jeff Skursky, Wyo Area .... Pat Hempel, Nanticoke ..... Dwayne Wright, GAR........ Austin Mazonkey, Nwt ...... Shacore Proctor, Meyers . Ahmad Bouie, Wyo Area .. Brady Butler, Lehman ....... John Zuder, Hanover ........ Gunner Majer, Northwest . Matt DeMarco, Meyers...... Corey Popovich, WyArea . Josh Sayre, Lehman ......... Tom Donovan, Lehman .... Cole Barbacci, Lehman..... Tom Vitale, Nanticoke....... Vince Villani, Redeemer ... Rashaun Mathis, GAR ...... Matt Kintz, Wyo Area......... Ivan Jackson, GAR............ Dillon Ropietski, Hanover . Dalton Tomko, Northwest Mykel Dempsey, GAR ...... Dakota Owens, Meyers .... Bill Hillman, Lehman.......... Cody Schmitz, Wyo Area . Marty Michaels, WyoArea Crmn Mauriello, WyoArea Rayquan Watt, GAR .......... Ian Murphy, Hanover......... Geno Suda, Hanover ........ Brandyn Cole, Hanover..... Shaliek Powell, GAR......... Mike Lumley, Wyo Area ... Rich Dillon, Northwest ...... Zak Matulewski, Nant ........ Zck LaNunziata, WyoArea Mike Colatosti, Nanticoke . Tyriek Steward, Meyers.... Mike Martin, Redeemer .... Teaguen Labatch, Meyers Dave Johnson, Northwest Tyler Kastendieck, Redmr James Wright, Lehman..... Zachary Jayne, Lehman ... Jake Brominski, Meyers ... Johntae Nelson, Meyers .. Justin Langdon, WyoArea Nate Mahalak, Meyers ...... C.J. Yurkin, Nanticoke ...... Jordan Zezza, Wyo Area .. Klay Kasprzyk, Nanticoke. At 185 225 140 149 138 119 123 101 112 124 134 62 45 47 43 27 12 32 33 19 38 17 20 11 14 10 28 18 10 20 16 4 10 8 4 11 28 6 7 8 6 10 18 5 7 4 5 2 5 6 2 3 3 At 264 120 129 166 213 127 109 86 161 81 127 70 62 58 54 68 28 35 40 87 43 22 25 24 17 31 30 10 19 11 22 10 31 20 11 10 9 14 8 9 5 16 4 6 8 22 8 7 5 10 28 5 4 4 3 5 6 3 5 4 4 7
Yds 1410 1283 1073 969 687 308 291 167 164 82 78 78 70 62 57 54 49 45 44 43 31 29 28 24 20 19 12 10 10 Yds 1483 1441 1177 847 757 689 680 647 619 594 589 402 321 315 227 224 165 162 151 143 138 132 104 89 79 78 78 72 64 59 55 52 51 44 42 40 36 35 32 29 24 24 24 23 18 17 16 15 13 11 10 10 10
Avg 8.3 9.8 4.8 5.7 5.1 5.3 4.7 5.6 14.9 4.3 13.0 3.5 11.7 3.9 3.4 3.2 4.9 5.6 11.0 6.1 3.9 5.8 9.3 3.4 5.0 19.0 2.4 10.0 5.0 Avg 8.0 6.4 8.4 5.7 5.5 5.8 5.5 6.4 5.5 4.8 4.4 6.5 7.1 6.7 5.3 8.3 13.8 5.1 4.6 7.5 3.6 7.8 5.2 8.1 5.6 7.8 2.8 4.0 6.4 3.0 3.4 13.0 5.1 5.5 10.5 3.6 1.3 5.8 4.6 3.6 4.0 2.4 1.3 4.6 2.6 4.3 3.2 7.5 2.6 1.8 5.0 3.3 3.3
TD 27 15 8 10 11 3 2 2 2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 TD 18 18 16 8 6 9 3 6 3 13 8 5 6 2 1 3 0 2 5 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RECEIVING Division 4A......................... Rec Dylan Flayhart, WVW......... 17 Derrick Simms, WVW ........ 17 Jeff Fendrick, Haz Area..... 17 Sam Person, Will ................ 16 Lucky Williams, WVW........ 15 Sadiq Burkholder, Will ....... 14 Brian Campbell, Haz Area. 14 Chris Coleman, WVW........ 8 Yousef Guzman, Haz 8 Area...................................... Zach Diemer, Will ............... 6 Josh Ortiz, WVW ................ 5 Zack Kehler, Haz Area ...... 4 Devin Miller, Will ................. 4 Ryan Palko, Haz Area........ 3 Eugene Lewis, WVW ......... 3 James Boggs, Will.............. 3 Jeff Ochs, Haz Area........... 2 Sam Grohol, Haz Area....... 2 Zach Zukoski, Haz Area .... 2 Erik Johnson, Haz Area..... 2 Ryan Hostrander, Will ........ 2 Quincy Patrick, WVW......... 1 Dale Berkheimer, Will ........ 1 Julius Ward, Haz Area....... 1 Marcus Thompson, Will..... 1 Mike Kilhenney, WVW ....... 1 Glenn Zukoski, Haz Area .. 1 Jimmy Hischar, Haz Area . 1 Division 3A......................... Shane Dunn, Dallas ........... Jordan Houseman, PA....... Joe Starinsky, PA ............... Jake Pecorelli, Berwick ..... Jason Simonovich, Dallas. Paul Brace, Dallas.............. Jeff Steeber, Berwick......... Alex Klinger, Berwick ......... Kota Kishel, Crest .............. Vinny Genoble, Crest ........ Josh Colley, Tunk............... Evan Hahn, PA ................... Josh Robinson, Tunk ......... Brett Wanek, Dallas ........... Ian Ashford, Crest............... Anthony Survilla, Crest...... Brian Delaney, PA .............. Frankie Mahmoud, Cou ..... Zack Edmundson, Tunk .... Zach Landonis, Berwick .... Jeremy Freeman, Berwick Eric Pickett, Crest............... Colton Coolbaugh, Tunk.... Jim Roccograndi, Dallas.... Tiler Black, Crest ................ Joe Parsnik,Cou ................. Russell Monroe, Cou ......... Corey Keen, Cou................ Mark Romanczuk, PA ........ Mike Chisdock, PA ............. Zac Evans, Cou .................. Jake Jones, Berwick .......... Keifer Rogers, Dallas......... Andy Muckin, Tunk ............ Wes Custer, Tunk .............. Tyler Roman, PA ................ Steve Ash, Tunk ................. Nick Powell, Crest .............. A.J. Vandermark, Berwick. Mike Stankoski, PA ............ Will Updegrove, Berwick ... Bill Gately, Dallas................ Garrett Artsma, Dallas ....... Chris Cinti, Cou .................. Jordan Stout, Berwick........ Mike Pardusky, Tunk ......... Don Behm, Dallas .............. Matt Cashman, Berwick ..... Kyle Gattuso, PA ................ Division 2A-A .................... Shaliek Powell, GAR.......... Tom Cosgrove, Redeemer David Gawlas, Redeemer . Parrish Bennett, Hanover.. Eric Kerr, Redeemer .......... Jalen Miller, Meyers ........... Geno Suda, Hanover ......... Christian Foley, Northwest Collin Shandra, Redeemer Jeff Jezewski, Nanticoke ... Tony Politz, Northwest ...... Lucas Benton, GAR ........... Rob Conklin, Hanover........ Seth Tarselli, Redeemer ... Nick Shelley, Lehman ........ Vince Villani, Redeemer .... Cody Schmitz, Wyo Area .. Jeramie Rittenhouse, Nwt. Joe Adonizio, Wyo Area .... Mykel Dempsey, GAR ....... Fabian Smith, Meyers........ Tyler Pegarella, Northwest Tyriek Steward, Meyers .... Cole Barbacci, Lehman...... Trent Grove, Wyo Area ..... Ahmad Bouie, Wyo Area... John Zuder, Hanover ......... Rob Reilly, Meyers ............. Chris DeMarco, Meyers .... Matt DeMarco, Meyers ...... Cody Poepperling, Lehman ................................ Zak Matulewski, Nanticoke Curt Barbacci, Lehman ...... Kyle Gavrish, Nanticoke .... Justin Langdon, Wyo Area Sinclair Saunders, Hanover ............................... Dustin Jones, Lehman ....... Eric Ligotski, Redeemer .... John Yashkus, GAR .......... Jacob Brominski, Meyers.. Zck LaNunziata, Wyo Area Josh Dunay, Northwest ..... Kyle Romanofsky, Lehman ................................ Darrell Crawford, GAR....... Dillon Ropietski, Hanover.. Tyler Kastendieck, Redmr Matt Kintz, Wyo Area ......... Jimmy Strickland, Redmr .. Jordan Zezza, Wyo Area... Austin Mazonkey, Nwt ....... Corey Popovich, Wyo Area...................................... Matt Crofchick, Redeemer Pat Villani, Redeemer......... Bill Hillman, Lehman........... Dwayne Wright, GAR......... D.J. Scavone, Lehman ...... Dylan Pegg, Wyo Area ...... Dalton Tomko, Northwest . Brady Butler, Lehman ........ Joe Sipsky, GAR ................ Matt Swartz, Northwest...... Mike Faruolo, Northwest ... Rec 39 36 27 26 24 16 15 15 14 14 12 11 10 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Rec 32 27 20 19 16 16 14 13 12 11 11 11 11 10 10 10 9 9 9 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Yds 303 227 200 253 214 268 232 145 90 101 115 121 45 79 24 22 60 32 25 20 11 13 10 9 6 5 5 2 Yds 567 468 290 297 433 161 156 98 345 315 358 182 127 122 96 95 54 79 79 54 47 209 75 30 34 53 93 40 17 16 10 38 25 22 20 15 8 41 33 31 20 18 15 13 10 8 7 6 2 Yds 611 459 196 378 212 172 159 247 142 282 253 226 127 201 187 68 223 182 142 109 40 122 142 77 147 120 83 58 54 41 78 75 66 45 61 57 55 47 39 18 16 64 46 43 37 30 30 27 18 13 1 34 19 17 16 15 12 12 7 7 6 3
Avg TD 17.8 2 13.3 4 11.8 0 15.8 3 14.2 3 19.1 4 16.6 2 18.1 0 11.3 0 16.8 23.0 30.3 11.3 26.3 8.0 7.3 30.0 16.0 12.5 10.0 5.5 13.0 10.0 9.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 1.0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCORING Division 4A..................... TD Eugene Lewis, WVW ..... 27 Tashawn Bunch, WVW.. 15 Brian Campbell, HzArea 12 Chad Hoffman, HzArea . 11 Devin Miller, Will ............. 8 Sadiq Burkholder, Will ... 7 Derrick Simms, WVW .... 6 Lucky Williams, WVW.... 4 Nick Singer, WVW.......... 0 Dylan Flayhart, WVW..... 3 Sam Person, Will ............ 3 Yousef Guzmn, HzArea. 3 Corey Joseph, HazArea 0 Terell Bolling, WVW ....... 2 Zach Diemer, Will ........... 2 Ian Ultsh, WVW............... 0 Brett Good, WVW........... 1 Ryan Hostrander, Will .... 1 Josh Ortiz, WVW ............ 1 Denzel Adams, Will ........ 1 Mike Baur, WVW............. 1 Carmn Beltrami, HzArea 1 Dale Berkheimer, Will .... 1 Kyle Bissol, Haz Area .... 1 Jeff Fendrick, Haz Area. 1 Saabir Gibson, WVW..... 1 Sam Grohol, Haz Area... 1 Mike Kilhenney, WVW ... 1 Quincy Patrick, WVW..... 1 Austin Robinson, Will ..... 0 Glenn Zukoski, HzArea . 1 Zach Zukoski, Haz Area 1 Division 3A..................... TD Joe Parsnik, Cou ............ 19 Jeremy Freeman, Ber .... 18 Jim Roccograndi, Dal..... 16 Jared Pierce, Ber............ 13 Nick Aigeldinger, Cre ..... 6 Shane Dunn, Dal ............ 11 Jordan Houseman, PA... 9 Roger Legg, Cre ............. 9 Zac Evans, Cou .............. 8 Anthony Survilla, Cre ..... 8 Justin Wilk, PA................ 8 Alex Oliver, Ber............... 0 Eric Pickett, Cre.............. 7 Josh Robinson, Tunk ..... 6 Chris Musto, PA.............. 0 Jason Simonovich, Dal.. 5 Ryan Zapoticky, Dal ....... 5 Aaron Napkora, Dal ....... 0 Evan Callaghan, Cre ...... 5 Hnter Bednarczyk, Cou . 0 Paul Brace, Dal ............... 4 Matt Cashman, Ber......... 4 Zach Edmundson, Tunk 4 Anthony Schwab, PA ..... 4 Colton Coolbaugh, Tunk 1 Garrett Artsma, Dal ........ 3 Kota Kishel, Cre.............. 3 Russell Monroe, Cou ..... 3 Jake Pecorelli, Ber ......... 3 Nick Powell, Cre ............. 3 Mark Romanczuk, PA .... 3 Josh Colley, Tunk........... 2 Vinny Genoble, Cre........ 2 Andy Muckin, Tunk......... 2 Brett Wanek, Dal............. 2 Kyle Gattuso, PA............. 1 Evan Hahn, PA ............... 1 Zach Macosky, Dal......... 1 Frankie Mahmoud, Cou . 1 Kris Roccograndi, Dal .... 1 Joe Starinsky, PA ........... 1 Ian Ashford, Cre.............. 1 Brian Beauchemin, Tnk . 1 Don Behm Dal................. 1 C.J. Curry, Ber ................ 1 Brian Delaney, PA .......... 1 Bill Dixon, Dal.................. 1 Josh King, Cou ............... 1 Jay Popson, Cre ............. 1 Keifer Rogers, Dal.......... 1 Mike Pardusky, Tunk ..... 1 Luke Seaberg, Tunk ...... 1 Nick Snyder, Ber............. 1 Mike Stankoski, PA ........ 1 Jeff Steeber, Ber ............ 1 Will Updegrove, Ber ....... 1 Division 2A-A ................ TD Darrell Crawford, GAR ... 31 Nick OBrien, WA............ 25 Brian Maslowski, Nan..... 15 Parrish Bennett, Han...... 17 Jared Novitski, LL........... 9 Tony Politz, Nwt.............. 15 David Gawlas, HR .......... 11 Nick Shelley, LL.............. 13 Jeff Skursky, WA ............ 9 Shaliek Powell, GAR...... 9 Lucas Benton, GAR ....... 8 Christian Foley, Nwt ....... 3 Dustin Jones, LL............. 8 Tom Cosgrove, HR ........ 7 Luke Height, GAR .......... 0 A.J. Lenkaitis, WA .......... 0 Jrmie Rittenhouse, Nwt . 5 Gunner Majer, Nwt ......... 4 Joe Ksiazkiewicz, Han ... 4 Zak Matuleski, Nan ......... 4 Shacore Proctor, Mey.... 4 Cody Schmitz, WA ......... 4 Dwayne Wright, GAR..... 4 Cole Barbacci, LL............ 4 Ahmad Bouie, WA.......... 4 Pat Hempel, Nan............. 4 Cal Lisman, Mey ............. 1 Austin Mazonkey, Nwt ... 4 Fabian Smith, Mey ......... 4 Mykel Dempsey, GAR ... 3 Joe Adonizio, WA ........... 3 Brady Butler, LL.............. 3 Matt DeMarco, Meyers... 3 Jalen Miller, Mey............. 3 Jeff Jezewski, Nan ......... 3 Seth Tarselli, HR ............ 3 Jeff Albert, Han ............... 0 Jimmy Strickland, HR..... 2 Dalton Tomko, Nwt......... 2 Klay Kasprzyk, Nan ........ 2 Eric Kerr, HR ................... 2 Tyriek Steward, Mey ...... 2 Geno Suda, Han ............. 2 Jordan Zezza, WA.......... 2 John Zuder, Han ............. 2 Robert Conklin, Han....... 1 Curt Barbacci, LL ............ 1 Connor Borden, Han ...... 1 Chris DeMarco, Mey ...... 1 Josh Dunay, Nwt............. 1 Peter Feno, Nwt.............. 1 Bill Hillman, LL ................ 1 Ivan Jackson, GAR......... 1 Teaguen Labatch, Mey .. 1 Mike Martin, HR.............. 1 Rashaun Mathis, GAR ... 1 Corey Moore, GAR......... 1 Cody Poeppering, LL ..... 1 Dillon Ropietski, Han...... 1 Sinclair Saunders, Han .. 1 Josh Sayre, LL ................ 1 Collin Shandra, HR......... 0 Shakir Soto, GAR ........... 1 Vince Villani, HR ............. 1 Logan Womelsdorf, Nwt 1
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0 170 0 90 0 72 0 68 0 50 0 42 0 36 0 24 23 23 0 20 0 20 0 18 17 17 0 12 0 12 11 11 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 6 6 0 6 0 6
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Avg TD 14.5 9 13.0 6 10.7 1 11.4 3 18.0 5 10.1 3 10.4 1 6.5 1 24.6 3 22.5 2 29.8 2 16.5 1 12.7 0 15.3 1 13.7 1 13.6 2 7.7 2 13.2 1 13.2 0 9.0 0 7.8 0 41.8 3 15.0 1 6.0 0 8.5 0 13.3 0 31.0 1 13.3 0 5.7 0 5.3 0 3.3 0 19.0 0 12.5 0 11.0 0 10.0 0 7.5 0 4.0 0 41.0 0 33.0 0 31.0 0 20.0 1 18.0 0 15.0 0 13.0 0 10.0 0 8.0 0 7.0 1 6.0 0 2.0 0 Avg TD 19.1 8 17.0 5 9.8 1 19.9 3 13.3 2 10.8 3 11.4 2 19.0 3 11.8 0 25.6 2 23.0 1 20.5 3 11.5 1 20.1 3 18.7 1 6.8 0 24.8 2 20.2 3 15.8 3 12.1 2 4.4 0 15.3 0 20.3 2 11.0 0 24.5 1 20.0 1 13.8 0 9.7 0 9.0 1 6.8 1 19.5 1 18.8 16.5 11.3 20.3 19.0 18.3 15.7 13.0 6.0 5.3 32.0 23.0 21.5 18.5 15.0 15.0 13.5 9.0 6.5 0.5 34.0 19.0 17.0 16.0 15.0 12.0 12.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 3.0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 114 0 108 0 96 0 82 34 70 0 68 0 54 0 54 0 48 0 48 0 48 45 45 0 42 0 38 35 35 0 34 3 33 31 31 0 30 29 29 0 24 0 24 0 24 0 24 13 19 0 18 0 18 0 18 0 18 0 18 0 18 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 12 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 41 0 1 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 43 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Berwick quarterback Jared Pierce is a second team All-WVC selection.
Hazleton Areas Brian Campbell is a second team All-WVC selection at runningt back.
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Jared Pierce Brian Campbell Lucas Benton David Gawlas Jason Simonovich Jalen Miller Kyle Bissol Ryan Hoyt Jake Jola John Karazia Buddy Shutlock Chris Musto Jamie Aldrich Joe Olejar Corey Popovich Curt Barbacci Zac Evans Brett Good Anthony Survilla Matt Cashman Frankie Mahmoud Jeramie Rittenhouse Nick Shelley OFFENSE QB RB RB WR WR TE OL OL OL OL OL K DEFENSE DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB Berwick Hazleton Area GAR Redeemer Dallas Meyers Hazleton Area Lake-Lehman Berwick Coughlin Dallas Pittston Area Lake-Lehman GAR Wyoming Area Lake-Lehman Coughlin Wyo. Val. West Crestwood Berwick Coughlin Northwest Lake-Lehman Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.
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Yds Avg TD 1715 6.5 14 1308 10.9 24 1204 9.3 23 1143 6.9 13 1041 4.9 15 876 6.9 12 769 7.0 8 673 7.8 9 582 3.6 10 535 6.6 5 473 3.7 4 440 6.3 9 430 6.9 2 410 7.1 4 311 5.8 5 306 4.5 4 256 9.1 3 244 7.0 3 193 4.8 2 176 2.0 4 168 3.9 1 161 7.3 0 141 5.6 1 137 5.7 0 120 7.0 4 116 3.7 0 110 3.7 1 96 9.6 1 95 5.0 1 89 8.1 1 87 4.0 1 84 8.4 1 79 2.5 1 78 3.9 0 61 5.5 0 60 6.0 1 56 6.2 0 53 3.9 0 52 6.5 0 39 4.3 0 37 7.4 0 33 2.1 0 32 8.0 0 32 5.3 0 32 4.0 0 31 1.4 2 27 3.4 0 25 3.6 0 22 4.4 0 22 2.2 0 22 0.8 1 20 4.0 0 18 4.5 0 18 4.5 0 17 5.7 0 16 3.2 0 16 2.7 0 15 5.0 0 15 3.0 0 14 3.5 0 11 2.8 1 11 1.6 1
2 2 8 3 2 2 6 0 5 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
190 154 106 102 99 94 79 78 64 56 52 48 48 44 43 30 30 28 26 26 26 26 26 24 24 24 24 24 24 20 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
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This is the preliminary schedule and subject to change. WEEK ONE Friday, Aug. 31 Berwick at Crestwood Central Mountain at Williamsport Hazleton Area at Scranton Holy Redeemer at Northwest Mid Valley at Hanover Area Nanticoke at Lackawanna Trail Old Forge at Lake-Lehman Scranton Prep at Wyoming Area Saturday, Sept. 1 Meyers at Holy Cross Pittston Area at Abington Heights Wyoming Valley West at Dallas Fri., Aug. 31 or Sat., Sept. 1 Lakeland at GAR Tunkhannock at Coughlin WEEK TWO Friday, Sept. 7 Col-Montour Vo-Tech at Nanticoke Coughlin at Hazleton Area GAR at Dunmore Hanover Area at Lackawanna Trail Montrose at Lake-Lehman North Pocono at Crestwood Pittston Area at Scranton Pottsville at Berwick Susquehanna at Northwest West Scranton at Tunkhannock Williamsport at Mifflin County Wyoming Area at Mid Valley Wyoming Valley West at Delaware Valley Saturday, Sept. 8 Abington Heights at Dallas Fri., Sept. 7, or Sat., Sept. 8 Holy Cross at Holy Redeemer Old Forge at Meyers WEEK THREE Friday, Sept. 14 Coughlin at Western Wayne Crestwood at Pittston Area Dallas at Berwick Delaware Valley at Hazleton Area GAR at Carbondale Holy Redeemer at Old Forge Lackawanna Trail at Meyers Lakeland at Hanover Area Scranton at Wyoming Valley West Susquehanna at Nanticoke Tunkhannock at Montrose Wyoming Area at Lake-Lehman Saturday, Sept. 15 Northwest at Holy Cross Williamsport at Abington Heights WEEK FOUR Friday, Sept. 21 Berwick at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Williamsport Hanover Area at Wyoming Area Tunkhannock at Pittston Area Wallenpaupack at Crestwood Saturday, Sept. 22 Coughlin at Dallas Fri., Sept. 21, or Sat., Sept. 22 Lake-Lehman at Holy Redeemer Nanticoke at Meyers Northwest at GAR
WEEK FIVE Friday, Sept. 28 Berwick at Selinsgrove Crestwood at Tunkhannock Dallas at Williamsport Hanover Area at Northwest Hazleton Area at Pittston Area Meyers at Lake-Lehman Wyoming Area at Nanticoke Fri., Sept. 28, or Sat., Sept. 29 GAR at Holy Redeemer Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin WEEK SIX Friday, Oct. 5 Coughlin at Williamsport Crestwood at Hazleton Area Nanticoke at Northwest Tunkhannock at Berwick Wyoming Valley West at Stroudsburg Saturday, Oct. 6 Pittston Area at Dallas Fri., Oct. 5, or Sat., Oct. 6 Hanover Area at Meyers Lake-Lehman at GAR Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer WEEK SEVEN Friday, Oct. 12 Crestwood at Pocono Mountain West Dallas at Hazleton Area GAR at Hanover Area Holy Redeemer at Nanticoke Lake-Lehman at Northwest Meyers at Wyoming Area Pittston Area at Coughlin Tunkhannock at Wyoming Valley West Williamsport at Berwick WEEK EIGHT Friday, Oct. 19 Berwick at Pittston Area Dallas at Crestwood GAR at Wyoming Area Holy Redeemer at Hanover Area Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman Williamsport at Tunkhannock Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area Fri., Oct. 19, or Sat., Oct. 20 Pocono Mountain East at Coughlin Northwest at Meyers WEEK NINE Friday, Oct. 26 Crestwood at Williamsport Dallas at Tunkhannock Hazleton Area at East Stroudsburg South Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area Northwest at Wyoming Area Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West Fri., Oct 26, or Sat., Oct. 27 Berwick at Coughlin Meyers at Holy Redeemer Nanticoke at GAR WEEK TEN Friday, Nov. 2 Carbondale at Tunkhannock Coughlin at Crestwood GAR at Meyers Hanover Area at Nanticoke Hazleton Area at Berwick Northwest at Montrose Williamsport at Wyoming Valley West Wyoming Area at Pittston Area Saturday, Nov. 3 Lake-Lehman at Dallas Fri., Nov. 2, or Sat., Nov. 3 Holy Redeemer at Pottsville Nativity
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EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION Boston Celtics Last seasons finish: 56-26/ lost East semifinals to Miami Key moves: Added free agents Marquis Daniels and Chris Wilcox, and traded for Brandon Bass. Traded Glen Davis and lost Delonte West to Dallas. Best-case scenario: The foursome of Rajon Rondo, Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen is capable of playing with anyone. Upsetting Miami or Chicago come postseason is within the realm. Worst-case scenario: GM Danny Ainge decides its not going to happen and begins the inevitable rebuilding process. Hes got to some nice pieces to deal. Losing Jeff Green (heart condition) is a big blow. New York Knicks Last seasons finish: 42-40/ lost first round to Boston Key moves: Tyson Chandler changes the teams entire complexion. Free agent Mike Bibby adds depth. Waived veteran Chauncey Billups. Best-case scenario: Mike DAntoni has a defensive backbone in Chandler behind Broadway bookends Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire. The Knicks wont win a title, but theyre going in the right direction. Worst-case scenario: Chandler is the only guy playing any defense, making the New Yorkers into a mismatched unit without an identity. aim. Deron Williams and Brook Lopez should be good for 35 wins, although Lopez will be out until at least February because of a broken right foot. Worst-case scenario: Williams wants out and is gone by the trade deadline and Lopezs foot takes longer to heal than expected, rendering the last season in New Jersey a waste. Toronto Raptors Last seasons finish: 22-60/ missed playoffs Key moves: Former Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey takes the reins as head coach. Free agency brought a bunch of bodies, but no difference makers. Best-case scenario: Getting Caseys defensive system down would be good start for a young team. The franchise is armed with cap room, so its looking to the future. Worst-case scenario: The nightly beatings wear on guys such as Ed Davis and Andrea Bargnani, while the lack of practice time frustrates Casey. Easts elite, Atlanta is gone after the first round.
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Last seasons finish: 30-52/ missed playoffs Key moves: Surprised some by re-signing Tay8shaun Prince. Cut ties to Rip Hamilton, another link to their glory years. Lawrence Frank takes over as coach. Best-case scenario: Young pieces such as Greg Monroe, Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko and rookie Brandon Knight thrive under Frank. Get consistency from vets Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon. Worst-case scenario: Falling short of the playoffs for a third consecutive year might finally cost GM Joe Dumars his job. Cleveland Cavaliers Last seasons finish: 19-63/ missed playoffs Key moves: The draft yielded the first and fourth picks in Kyrie Irving and Tristan Thompson. Promising forward Omri Casspi acquired from Sacramento. Baron Davis was waived under the amnesty clause. Best-case scenario: The kids are allowed to play without any unnecessary pressure or expectations. The Cavs are going to lose. Worst-case scenario: Dan Gilbert sends out another angry e-mail asking David Stern to expand the playoffs to 15 teams in each conference. chise can move on and start an injury-plagued disappointlooking to the future. The NBA ment, but was re-signed. Added hopes the fans dont turn on free agent the team and a legitimate Jamal buyer can be found to place the Crawford. Hornets on solid ground. Best-case Worst-case scenario: The scenario: losses pile up quickly and New LaMarcus Orleans Arena becomes a lifeAldridge is less zone, prompting a new an All-Star round of relocation talk. piece to build Memphis Grizzlies around. Last seasons finish: 46-36/ Count on coach Nate McMillan lost West semifinals to Oklaho- to steer this ship back into the ma City playoffs. Key moves: Re-signing Marc Worst-case scenario: With a Gasol is huge for the frannumber of players on last-year chises deals and a new GM coming present and aboard, a slow start could open future. the trade floodgates as PorLosing tland tries to shed salaries for stopper next year. Shane Battier is a Utah Jazz blow. Last seasons finish: 39-43/ Best-case missed playoffs scenario: Key moves: Brought in two Gasol and rookies Enes Kanter and Alec Zach Randolph continue to Burks punish frontlines, Mike Conley drafted in continues to develop and Rudy the top 12 to Gay fits back into the mix. aid GM Homecourt in the first round is Kevin doable. OConner in Worst-case scenario: Chemthe rebuildistry issues have blown up ing effort. young teams before with plenty Josh Howard signed in free of potential. You never really agency. know with guys like Z-Bo. Best-case scenario: Theres talent in Salt Lake City, espeHouston Rockets cially in the frontcourt with Last seasons finish: 43-39/ Derrick Favors, Paul Millsap, missed playoffs and Al Jefferson. A winning Key moves: Yao Ming retired record and playoff berth would and Kevin McHale was hired as be a success. coach. Worst-case scenario: OConTraded ner starts moving his overfor point priced vets and commits to guard another swim through the Jonny lottery. Flynn. BestMinnesota Timberwolves case scenario: McHale gets Last seasons finish: 17-65/ something big out of former missed playoffs No. 2 pick Hasheem Thabeet. Key moves: Run, Rickey, run. Perhaps trading some young Ricky Rubio joins the point assets for a difference maker guard party, along with Maversqueezes the Rockets into the icks ex playoffs. J.J. Worst-case scenario: Its a Barea. rebuilding year, so the younger No. 2 pick players load up on valuable Derrick experience as the front office Williams plans for the lottery. is another buildNORTHWEST DIVISION ing block for new coach Rick Oklahoma City Thunder Adelman. Last seasons finish: 55-27/ Best-case scenario: Is a winlost West finals to Dallas ning record and/or postseason Key moves: Stayed relatively trip in reach? Kevin Love and pat other than re-signing 3Michael Beasley round out a point spetalented, if unproven, nucleus cialist Dae- that should start an upward quan Cook climb in the West. and draftWorst-case scenario: If Rubio ing guard turns out to be more flash than Reggie substance, the setback for the Jackson. franchise could be devastating Also parted considering how much is inways with vested in the Spanish playNate Robinson. maker. Best-case scenario: ChamPACIFIC DIVISION pionship-caliber club in the making. Two-time scoring Los Angeles Lakers champ Kevin Durant is a future Last seasons finish: 57-25/ MVP, while Russell Westbrook lost West semifinals to Dallas is closing in on top-five point Key moves: Gave away Lamar guard status. Odom to Worst-case scenario: WestDallas brook takes a step back in his after the development by trying to do failed too much. Low-post scoring Chris doesnt materialize, forcing too Paul bid. much reliance on jumpers. Mike Brown has some long suspenDenver Nuggets ders to fill with Phil Jackson Last seasons finish: 50-32/ out to Montana pasture. lost first round to Oklahoma Best-case scenario: You can City win a title with Kobe Bryant, Key moves: Re-signed Nene to Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum patrol the middle, and traded as your starting base. The Paul for Corey deal died, but its obvious the Brewer front office is poised to deal for and a superstar partner for Kobe. Rudy Worst-case scenario: They Fernanstrike out on Dwight Howard, dez Gasol pouts due to trade fiasco, (from and Brown doesnt form a Zen Dallas), connection with Bryant. and Andre Miller. Free agents Phoenix Suns Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith and Last seasons finish: 40-42/ Wilson Chandler are playing in missed playoffs China. Key moves: Brought back Best-case scenario: Playoff string somehow gets extended Grant Hill, signed Shannon Brown and to nine consecutive years with Sebastian some serious coaching from Telfair, and George Karl. lost Aaron Worst-case scenario: Look for Brooks to Karl not to finish the season if China and hes fed up with the craziness Vince Carand the Nuggets are flounderter to the ing. Mavs. Best-case Portland Trail Blazers scenario: Steve Nash wills this Last seasons finish: 48-34/ collection of role players tolost first round to Dallas Key moves: Bum knees forced gether to sneak into the botfranchise stalwart Brandon Roy to retire. 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Charlotte Bobcats Last seasons finish: 34-48/ missed playoffs Key moves: The draft brought top-10 picks Bismack Biyombo and Kemba Walker. Traded for Corey Maggette to make up for loss of Stephen Jackson. Bestcase scenario: Take a step back into the playoffs after last seasons absence. Its still a year devoted to development of their rookies. Worst-case scenario: For all the postseason hopes, another shot at lottery talent isnt a bad deal. Washington Wizards Last seasons finish: 23-59/ missed playoffs Key moves: The draft delivered Jan Vesely and Chris Singleton. Josh Howard bolted for Utah. Best-case scenario: John Wall continues to grow, adding maybe 10 wins to the ledger. Worst-case scenario: Wall begins to feel the dissatisfaction of other superstars without much help and starts wondering about life elsewhere. CENTRAL DIVISION Chicago Bulls Last seasons finish: 62-20/ lost Eastern Conference finals to Miami Key moves: Unlike last years free-agent haul headlined by Carlos Boozer, the Bulls havent done much this time around other than lose bench depth in Rasual Butler and Kurt Thomas. Best-case scenario: Chicago had the NBAs best record last season and Derrick Rose is the defending MVP. Theyre talking title in the Windy City. Worst-case scenario: Other than major injuries, its hard to imagine finishing outside of the top four in the East.
SOUTHEAST DIVISION Miami Heat Last years finish: 58-24/lost NBA Finals to Dallas Key moves: The Super Friends added Shane Battier and underachieving Eddy Curry, plus re-signed Mario Chalmers, James Jones and Juwan Howard. Best-case scenario: No reason to think the Heat cant make a return trip to the Finals. Maybe this time LeBron James doesnt shrink in the spotlight. Worst-case scenario: The Philadelphia 76ers Last seasons finish: 41-41/lost cart goes before the horse again and Miamis destiny gets first round to Miami squashed in the East playoffs. Key moves: Re-signed free agents Tony The Bulls are the most likely hammer. Battie, Spencer Orlando Magic Hawes and Last seasons finish: 52-30/ Thaddeus lost first round to Atlanta Young. Key moves: Keeping Dwight Drafted Howard ... for now. Brought forward back Jason Nikola Vucevic with Richardson 16th pick. and Earl Best-case scenario: The Sixers Clark, tradshould be a lower-seeded played for Glen off squad with the youthful Davis and energy of Jrue Holiday and waived Evan Turner, plus veterans Gilbert Thaddeus Young and Elton Arenas. Brand. Best-case scenario: Howard Worst-case scenario: Not remains happy and the Magic much separates Philly from contend again. Remember, they bottom feeders in the East, so were in the Finals just three the postseason is hardly guaryears ago. anteed. Worst-case scenario: GM Otis Smith gets tired of listening to New Jersey Nets Howards personnel advice and Last seasons finish: 24-58/ jettisons Superman to some missed playoffs other NBA galaxy. Key moves: Signed a pair of former Knicks in Shawne WilAtlanta Hawks liams and Last seasons finish: 44-38/ Shelden lost East semifinals to Chicago Williams. Key moves: New owners added Traded vets Tracy McGrady, Vladimir forward RadmaBrandan novic Wright to and the MaverJason icks, and Collins, Sasha Vuand lost jacic split for Turkey. Picked up Jamal All-Star center Mehmet Okur in Crawford. a trade with Utah. Best-case scenario: The verBest-case scenario: Unable to satile Hawks made it a round lure any big-time free agents deep into the playoffs. Led by again coach Avery Johnson Josh Smith, Joe Johnson, heads into another season Marvin Williams and Al Horford, where growth is a top-four seed is the goal. the Worst-case scenario: Remaining a notch or two below the
WESTERN CONFERENCE SOUTHWEST DIVISION San Antonio Spurs Last seasons finish: 61-21/lost first round to Memphis Key moves: Traded away George Hill, a young and quickly improving combo guard with Rajon Rondo potential. Rookie forward Kawhi Leonard is being counted on to make up for the Richard Jefferson disaster. Best-case scenario: The Spurs did own the Wests best record last season, and the Three Amigos Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker are Indiana Pacers still intact. A deep playoff run is Last seasons finish: 37-45/ entirely possible. lost first round to Chicago Worst-case scenario: Duncan Key moves: Big-time upgrades is clearly on the downside of a to the frontcourt and backcourt Hall of Fame career, and come with the acquisitions of twoplayoff time the Spurs will be time All-Star David West and five years removed from their George Hill. last title. Time isnt an ally. Best-case scenario: Dallas Mavericks Another Last seasons finish: 57-25/ trip to the NBA champions playoffs Key moves: Tried to offset with a relosses of Tyson Chandler and cord creep- J.J. Barea by stealing Lamar ing over Odom from the Lakers, and .500 is on the table in Indy. The signing newcomers join Darren ColliVince son, Roy Hibbert and Danny Carter and Granger on an exciting roster. Delonte Worst-case scenario: No one West. emerges as the teams leader, Best-case and the Pacers remain one of scenario: those clubs without a prayer to A repeat is get out of the first round. possible in a wateredMilwaukee Bucks down Western Conference. Last seasons finish: 35-47/ Brendan Haywood is no Chanmissed playoffs dler, but he should be enough Key moves: The new faces most nights. The Mavericks include Mike Dunleavy, Stephen have depth and, oh yeah, Dirk Jackson, Shaun Livingston, Nowitzki. Beno Udrih and rookie Tobias Worst-case scenario: An old Harris. squad playing a condensed Best-case schedule could lead to nagging scenario: injuries and/or a tired bunch Brandon come playoff time. That spells a Jennings possible early exit against the and Andrew Wests young guns. Bogut appear to New Orleans Hornets have some Last seasons finish: 46-36/ scoring lost first round to LA Lakers help, giving Key moves: The Chris Paul era the defenis over. sive-minded Bucks much-needWelcome 2010 MVP ed punch. to the Big Derrick Rose Worst-case scenario: Guys Easy, Eric of the Chica- such as Dunleavy, Jackson, Gordon, go Bulls Livingston and Udrih were Chris Kaavailable for a reason. Dont be man and surprised by another stroll Al-Farouq down lottery lane. Aminu. The Hornets also lost David West. Detroit Pistons Best-case scenario: The fran-
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Worst-case scenario: The lack of practice time this season slows the jelling process, leaving the Clippers on the road in the first round. Sacramento Kings Last seasons finish: 24-58/ missed playoffs Key moves: Prepare for the Jimmer Fredette experience. Kings also added depth via trades and free agency with Chuck Hayes, J.J. Hickson and John Salmons. Best-case scenario: A healthy Tyreke Evans, a more mature DeMarcus Cousins, plus Marcus Thornton lead a 10-game improvement, energizing the city to get a new arena built. Worst-case scenario: Lameduck coach Paul Westphal cant get his team to defend, which could cost him his job. Relocation to Anaheim or elsewhere follows.
Los Angeles Clippers Last seasons finish: 32-50/ missed playoffs Key moves: After the league shot down their Staples Centers Golden State Warriors neighLast seasons finish: 36-46/ bors, missed playoffs the NBA Key moves: Armed with cap deliverroom, the Warriors couldnt ed Chris sign a difference-making big Paul to man and L.A.s settled on other team. CP3 is a gamehas-been changer. Dont forget the Clips Kwame Brown. New signed Caron Butler, re-signed coach Mark DeAndre Jordan and added Chauncey Billups. Jackson Best-case scenario: Winning and conthe Pacific isnt as crazy as it sultant Jerry West sounds. Teaming franchise player Blake Griffin with anothjoin the er franchiser in Paul, and surfold. Best-case scenario: New own- rounding them with veteran ers Joe Lacob and Peter Guber know-how has the Clips thinking big. reignite the leagues best fans.
tom of the West playoff bracket. Worst-case scenario: The Suns finally part with fan favorite Nash, trading the two-time MVP to start the inevitable retooling process.
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Michael Beasley said. We were bored! Now we feel like weve got a purpose in life. We can do what we do best. Its time. Its time for Derek Fisher to be seen in Lakers gold, not Brooks Brothers gray. Its time for postgame news conferences with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, not postmeeting sessions with David Stern and Adam Silver. Its time for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks to defend their title on the court, not for Jeffrey Kessler and the players union to defend their decision to disband in the courts. I dont even want to talk about the lockout any more, man! Oklahoma City forward Kevin Durant said. It was just so frustrating to go through that and everything that went on, us meeting and not meeting and not coming to an agreement and fans getting upset with us. It was tough. But Im glad we got through it. It didnt look so good for a while. Once the dispute was finally settled, a whole new drama broke out with Paul and Dwight Howard looking for trades out of New Orleans and Orlando. Howard eventually softened his stance, but his future is still the focus in Orlando. I dont think our situation is going to go away, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. But I think itll be a lot more focused on the games than there has been (focus) on the lockout. The Lakers thought they had a deal for Paul, but Stern, acting as the owner of the Hornets, nixed that, and another crisis was born. The Clippers swooped in at the end, seizing some of the spotlight
from Kobe and the Lakers for the first time since, well, ever. Hey, thats got to be driving Kobe, Lakers Hall of Famer Magic Johnson said. That should drive (Pau) Gasol and (Andrew) Bynum and those guys and Derek Fisher to say, Hey, no way Im going to let them take over Los Angeles. The two teams met twice in the preseason, and the rivalry quickly escalated. Bryant injured his wrist on a hard foul in the first game and Lakers agitator Matt Barnes shoved Griffin to the court in the second game. That wasnt the only miniseries infused with more intensity and energy than any exhibition game in recent years. The Timberwolves were buoyant after finishing their second game against the Bucks with a 12-0 run to finish the preseason 2-0. James and Quentin Richardson were seen trading shoulder blocks all the way down the floor in Miamis preseason finale against Orlando. Thats our sanctuary. When we get out between the lines and were playing, thats all that matters, Richardson said. And thats definitely our escape from anything going on, or anything negative or anything like that. The melodrama surrounding Pauls request to be traded from New Orleans could have ripple effects throughout the Western Conference. The Lakers have been grousing since losing out on Paul and sending Lamar Odom to Dallas, but they werent the only team hurt by that decision. The Rockets had agreed to send Kevin Martin and Luis Scola to the Hornets as part of a threeteam deal that would have landed them Gasol. Instead, they had to abandon any designs on signing Nene, go with Sam Dalembert in the middle and do some serious damage control with Scola and Martin.
While all the drama was unfolding, the Thunder have been playing the role of the young, hungry contender, ferociously working while no one was watching and preparing to throw nothing but haymakers as soon as the bell rings. The Heat are back for another run at the title. James, Wade and Chris Bosh had the whole league against them after a presumptuous welcome ceremony on South Beach. But the spotlight hasnt been quite as bright while everyone has been looking toward the Clippers and Magic, where Howards wishes seem to change by the day. Its good to see other guys around the league get that attention, Wade said. I think they got enough of us last year. Its good to see other teams, other franchises, get that spotlight for a while. Hope they enjoy it. The fan hunger is there as well. The Clippers sold out their game against the Lakers, and the first in that series was the most viewed preseason game in NBATV history. The Timberwolves had 15,000 people attend their home preseason game against the Bucks, and another 2,500 turned out for a free practice on a Monday afternoon just to get a glimpse of Ricky Rubio. More than 10,000 fans watched a free practice with the New York Knicks, and the Thunders rabid fan base packed the arena for Durants return to the court. We had to sacrifice a little bit of time and there were some harsh words thrown our way, but at the end of the day, everybody got what they wanted, which was basketball, Durant said. Thats what we worked hard for, is to play the game of basketball. We had to work the business part out and now were just back to basketball. Let the games begin.
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Teams plans to sell media rights to future games halted by Delaware judge.
By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer
Sales process stops for Dodgers
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DOVER, Del. (AP) A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers plans to sell the media rights to future games, halting the sales process while he consider an appeal by Fox Sports. Judge Leonard Stark also said he likely will agree with Foxs position that a bankruptcy judge who authorized the sale process erred when he determined that certain protections granted to Fox in its existing contract with the Dodgers were unenforceable in bankruptcy. The court is also likely to conclude that the bankruptcy court opinion and/or order are based on one or more clearly erroneous findings of fact, wrote Stark, who said he would issue an opinion on Tuesday further explaining his reasons for granting Foxs request for an emergency stay of the bankruptcy order. Attorneys for the Dodgers and the teams creditors committee had warned Stark at a hearing Thursday that issuing the stay could torpedo plans to sell both the team and the media rights by the April 30 deadline included in a settlement between the Dodgers and Major League Baseball. But Stark noted in his order that it is undisputed that the team itself will be sold by April 30, even with entry of the stay, and that the stay will not substantially injure the Dodgers or the creditors committee. LAD has no comment other than that it will be reviewing the courts opinion when issued on Tuesday, a Dodgers spokeswoman wrote Friday in an email replying to a request for comment. Fox Sports spokesman Chris Bellitti also had little comment. Were letting the legal process play out, he said. Lawyers for Major League Baseball and a spokesman for the league did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Stark is set to hear arguments on the merits of Foxs appeal at a Jan. 12 hearing, but Thursdays hearing on whether to issue the emergency stay offered a prelude to next months arguments. Fox attorney Catherine Steege argued Thursday that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross exceeded his authority in authorizing the media rights sale, saying Gross effectively rewrote the existing contract between Fox and the Dodgers. That contract gives Fox an exclusive 45-day period starting in October 2012 to try to negotiate a contract extension with the Dodgers. The contract also prohibits the Dodgers from talking to other potential buyers of the media rights before Nov. 30 of next year and gives Fox a limited right of first refusal on competing offers received after that date. But in his order, Gross said those no-shop provisions were unenforceable in bankruptcy, a finding that Stark indicated likely will not pass legal muster. Stark said Fox had met its burden of showing that it would be irreparably harmed without the stay because the media rights sale process approved by Gross gives Fox a lesser chance of winning the right to televise Dodgers games after 2013 than it had before Gross entered his order.
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Boston Bruins Dennis Seidenberg, center, celebrates in a huddle with teammates Joe Corvo (14) and Tyler Seguin (19) as Florida Panthers Tomas Kopecky, left, skates away Friday.
Bruins are back on top

After slow start, defending Stanley Cup champs took off on a torrid stretch.
BOSTON The Boston Bruins got off to a horrid start to their Stanley Cup championship defense, winning just three of their first 10 games and landing in last place in the Eastern Conference. After an incredible two-month surge, theyre back on top. They deserve a lot of credit for that and they worked hard to accomplish that and I think its important that they enjoy the three days of the Christmas holiday they have, Bruins coach Claude Julien said after Boston beat Florida 8-0 on Friday night for its 20th win in 23 games. Its easy to see why the Bruins have been nearly unbeatable since losing two in a row to Montreal at the end of October. They enter the NHLs three-day Christmas break with the most goals scored (119) and the fewest allowed (63) in the NHL. A recipe for success for any team not just defending champs. During the Bruins rough stretch, the players heard complaints and some boos from the hometown fans. They sensed the disappointment and feel as if theyve responded with a similar effort that saw them win the organizations first title in 39 years.
We were sitting at the15th spot in October with a lot of criticism on us so we realize that this is a game that things change quickly and oftentimes things change through hard work and thats what I think we did the last two months, forward Gregory Campbell said. We worked hard, we played our game and we played consistent. Its a tough league. Every night is a battle and every night you have to compete. Wins arent always going to flow as easily, or not as easily, but I think as pure as they have, but as long as were competing and playing our game, I think thats our goal right now. The big offensive night against Florida was hardly unusual for the Bruins this season. Theyve scored six or more goals nine times eight coming in their last 22 games. Quite a run for a team known for its defense under Julien. I think it goes to show that we have probably more talent than sometimes people give us credit for, Julien said of the teams offensive outburst. We play a good team game, we create our scoring chances and right now our guys are scoring some pretty nice goals. Behind Bostons offense is the top goalie tandem in the league. Both Tim Thomas last seasons winner of the Vezina and Conn Smythe trophies and Tuukka Rask have goals against averages
under 1.85, making the Bruins the NHLs only team with two goalies allowing under two goals a game. The pair have combined for three shutouts in Bostons last five games and held opponents to two goals or less 22 times this season. Its a big-time luxury. Im not going to hide that fact. It doesnt matter who you put in net right now, you know youre going to get good goaltending, Julien said. Both guys have been at the top of their game, which allows you to put in one or the other. The other guy gets a rest and the other guy stays sharp. Theyre both very supportive of that approach and theyre OK with it. That just makes us such a better team by having that situation right now. Were extremely fortunate because most teams in this league dont have that approach or luxury. The players talked after Fridays win about how they realize now what it took to recover from the rough start but they hardly seemed content with where theyre at considering that the calendar hasnt even turned to 2012. Were feeling good about ourselves. Were confident, but we cant, we always said it before, we cant be satisfied, forward Patrice Bergeron said. Now we have a couple days to rest and make sure we get ready for the second half of the season because its going to get tougher.
PHILADELPHIA The Winter Classic is easily the most eagerly anticipated regular-season game on the Flyers schedule. For several reasons. For one, the national buildup and accompanying HBO series, 24/7, have given the matchup the Flyers face the rival New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at Ryan Howards favorite ballpark a Super Bowl-like feel. For another, playing outdoors takes the players back to the innocence of their youth, back to when they skated on neighborhood ponds, screaming with glee during pickup hockey games. Or, perhaps, just screaming. Maybe screaming is a slight exaggeration, but Andrej Meszaros, the Flyers dependable 26-year-old defenseman, admits he is one of the few NHL players who despised playing on a river or a pond during his younger days. The player known as Mez didnt fear getting hit with a puck or stick. He feared falling through the ice. I was always scared and terrified of going on the river because I wasnt sure if it was going to be frozen enough, so I just played street hockey, he said the other day, laughing. It was safer, you know! I tried to always play inside, added Meszaros, who grew up in Slovakia. I never played outside, but my buddies used to play on the river. He paused. Actually, I did play outside. It was like a basketball court and they put water on it and it froze. It wasnt a river, so I wasnt afraid of falling through. There will be no fear, of course, when the Flyers skate at Citizens Bank Park. Hopefully the weather will be good, and itll be nice and sunny and a full house, Meszaros said. I never dreamed of doing this. My dream was to play in the NHL, and to play outside is special. My family is going to be here, so Im really excited for them to be here and watch me play outside. This will be Meszaros first outdoor game, but many Flyers played in the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park, where the Boston Bruins were outplayed for most of the game but rallied for a 2-1 overtime win. It will be very cool. I cant wait, Flyers center Danny Briere said. The first time around, I thought it was going to
be a gimmicky kind of game, but looking back, it was one of the best experiences of my career. And its not just the game itself. Its everything around the game the practice outside the day before, the family skate, the preparation. You walk in and look up at the sky. Thats one of the things thats so cool about it. I was totally wrong in my first impression I had when I found out we were playing at Fenway. So this time round, Im really looking forward to it and Im a lot more excited. A lot of the Flyers, including Briere, said the highlight of the 2010 Winter Classic was having an outdoor practice that was accompanied by snow the day before the game in Boston. When you watched the giggling, smiling players throwing snowballs at each other as they practiced breakaways, it was like a time machine had taken them back to their youth. It was a scene that Norman Rockwell would have enjoyed painting. It started snowing and that was the most perfect setup you could possibly hope for, Briere said. I dont know the forecast for this years game 50 degrees and mostly clear was predicted entering the weekend but thats what I remember the most from the first one. Defenseman Matt Carle said the Winter Classic has taken on a life of its own. I dont want to say its compared to the Super Bowl or anything, but its a pretty important game and you want to win it. To be able to play in one was great, and to be able to play in two is even more special, especially to play it in Philly. Its going to be unbelievable. Because the rink is set back from the stands, the players feel as if they are in their own little world. When youre on the ice out there, its almost like youre in your own surroundings. The crowd is so far away. You can hear them, but its pretty quiet on the ice, Carle said. Its pretty cool. Its almost like a calm out there and you can communicate, but at the same time, theres 50,000 people there, so it has a pretty special feel. I dont know if its like that in the football stadiums because obviously Ive never played there, but in the baseball stadiums, thats how it seems to work. And its a big thrill to be out there." Carle playfully used an Ilya Bryzgalov-ism when describing what its like to play outdoors. Its pretty rare when you look up and you can see the sky or the whole universe, if you want to quote Bryz, Carle said with a grin. Its neat. Bryzgalov hopes rain doesnt affect the game.
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Catch this, displaying fishing licenses may soon become thing of the past.
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Earlier this month the state legislature passed a bill that removes the requirement for hunters and trappers to display their licenses and anglers may not be far behind. Gov. Tom Corbett signed HB 735 into law on Dec. 15, meaning as of Feb. 13, 2012 hunters and trappers will no longer need to pin their licenses on the back of a coat while in the field. Pennsylvania Game Commission executive director Carl Roe said the Gavlick new law will make hunting less complicated and limit the inconveniences that come with lost or misplaced licenses. Since 2003, the Game Commission has been supporting various drafts of legislation to remove this antiquated requirement, Roe said. Members of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board have had preliminary discussions to remove the display requirement with fishing licenses as well, although such a change likely wouldnt take effect until 2013 at the earliest. Removing the display requirement for a fishing license could be just one facet of a three-part process, however. PFBC commissioner Norm Gavlick of Kingston, who represents the northeast region, said there are financial considerations along with enforcement issues that need to be considered when removing the display requirement. We were shown stats from another state that went from display to not having to display a fishing license, and they lost sales, Gavlick said. I dont know if it was solely because of the removal of the display requirement of if there were other factors. One of the concerns, according to Gavlick, is if anglers arent required to display their fishing license, some will take their chances and not buy one. But the package of proposals that Gavlick supports could resolve the issue. Gavlick would like to see a proposal that gives anglers the option to display their license or not, along with a lower license fee and increased fines for those who fish without a license. All those proposals together would encourage anglers to still purchase licenses after the display requirement is removed, he said.
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hey got off easy. Everett H. Leonard and his son, Everett Tyler Leonard, are two of the group of five Maine residents who went on a killing spree in Bradford County in October and December of 2010. When it was over, or more accurately busted, 32 deer were dead. They did it all during the early muzzleloader season in October and the second week of the rifle deer season. After the group was arrested, the case figured to be a good test for the new poaching laws in place thanks to House Bill 1859, which was adopted in July 2010. The law increased the punishment for illegally killing multiple deer from a summary offense to a misdemeanor or felony in some cases. It also increases fine and allows for jail time in some instances. But theres a problem with the fines and jail time: theres no mandatory minimum. That means its up to the judge to impose fines and jail sentences that can range from zero to several thousands of dollars and years in jail. The Leonards received closer to the low end on both accounts when they were sentenced earlier this month after pleading guilty. Everett H. Leonard pleaded guilty to one felony count, four misdemeanor counts and 10 summary counts. He faced up to seven years in prison and $43,000 in fines and costs. Heres what he got: 15 to 60 days in prison, 18 months probation and a $2,300 fine. The younger Leonard pleaded guilty to seven felony counts, four misdemeanor counts and 14 summary counts. He faced up to 24 years in prison and $100,000 in fines and costs. Heres what he got: 105 days to 14 months in prison, 18 months probation and a $3,550 fine. Dan Figured, law enforcement officer for the Pennsylvania Game Commissions Northeast Region, said his first reaction to the punishments was disappointment. We were expecting more, Figured said. At least its something But the more he thought about it, Figured determined that the Leonards punishment is still no walk in the park. Both will have to come down from Maine to spend time in a Bradford County jail cell, answer to a probation officer for the 18 months and the guilty pleas will have an impact when they face other poaching and drug-related charges in their home state. Theyll be out of their comfort zone for quite a while, Figured said. The lack of mandatory minimums gives judges leeway when it comes to sentencing convicted poachers. The new law is still in the early stages, so the fines and jail time could increase as sentencing guidelines are established. When the law was passed it was hoped it would send a massage to potential poachers that jail time is a real possibility if they get caught. Despite the short sentences in the Leonards case, Figured believed a message was still sent. These individuals are going to spend time in jail for illegally killing deer. We hoped for stiffer penalties, but this is just a start, he said. Its uncharted waters. This is the first time we ever had people sent to jail for killing deer. Its going to take time for the judicial system to get used to a new law. The law will get another test soon. In January, preliminary hearings will be heard for seven employees of a natural gas pipeline company who were arrested for poaching deer earlier this month in Wyoming and Susquehanna counties. Lets hope an even louder message is sent this time.
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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission board may look to remove the license display requirement this year as part of a package of changes.
Gavlick added the PFBC board has the ability to remove the display requirement, while there is pending legislation to lower the cost of a fishing license. An increase in fines would have to be approved by the legislature, he said. Gavlick doesnt believe the display requirement does much to aid enforcement because each years license looks the same and anyone can copy one
and display it, creating the appearance of a valid license. The Waterways Conservation Officers used to be able to look at the color and year digits on the license, even from a distance, to determine if it was valid, Gavlick said. To me its more likely if somebody doesnt want to buy a license, they can copy one and display it. Just because you have some-
thing displayed doesnt mean its valid. The potential for fraud is still there. An increase in the fine for fishing without purchasing a license would put a little more bite in the law, Gavlick said, while reducing the cost makes it less likely that anglers wont want to purchase one even if they dont have to display it. If we can get a license package like this through, well have
the ability to come up with new license options down the road, Gavlick said. While Gavlick doesnt anticipate a formal vote on the display issue when the PFBC board meets in January, he does anticipate the issue being discussed and possibly voted on this year. The earliest that could happen, he said, would be the April meeting.
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The 2012 Northeast Regional Coyote Hunt, sponsored by District 9 of the PA Trappers Association, will be held on Feb. 3, 4 and 5. A $2,000 grand prize will be awarded for the heaviest coyote, a $250 prize for the heaviest coyote turned in each day and $100 will be awarded for all coyotes turned in during the hunt. Coyotes taken in Bradford, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Pike, Luzerne and Sullivan counties during the three-day hunt are eligible. Coyotes must be taken by legal hunting methods only and not with traps or cable restraints. Weigh-in will be held at the Triton Hose Co. in Tunkhannock from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Weigh-in ends at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5. A weigh-in dinner, included in the entry fee, will be held for all entrants on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. A $25 entry fee is due by Jan. 21 (fee includes dinner). After Jan. 21 the fee is $30 and entries will not be accepted after 10 p.m., Feb. 1. For more information call 570-9426895, 570-679-2318 or email price@nep.net. Include coyote hunt information in the subject. Huntington Mills United Sportsmen will hold their 10th Annual Coyote Hunt on Friday-Sunday, Jan. 20-22. Weigh-in will be at the clubhouse on 251 Waterton Road in Huntington Mills. The hunt begins on Friday, Jan. 20 at 12:01 a.m. Weigh-in times are Friday and Saturday (Jan. 20 and 21) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A $1,000 grand prize will be awarded for heaviest coyote and second place will be $500. There will also be a smallest coyote pool, gun raffle and 50/50 drawing. A breakfast buffet will be served on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $25 and must be in by Jan. 18. Entries can be mailed to United Sportsmen Camp 271, P.O. Box 85, Huntington Mills, PA 18622 or emailed to huntingtonmillsunitedsportsmen@yahoo.com. For more information call 2563933 or 683-5472. Nescopeck Hunting and Rifle Club will hold a firearms and outdoors sports show Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nescopeck Township Volunteer Fire Co. The show will offer opportunities to buy, sell and trade firearms, archery, knives, handloading, military, antique and related items. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Admission is $3 and children under 12 are free. For more information, call Robert Hettinger at 759-1783. The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of 2012 on Jan. 22-24, in the auditorium of the agencys Harrisburg headquarters at 2001 Elmerton Ave., just off the Progress Ave. exit of Interstate 81 in Harrisburg. A copy of the agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the agencys website in mid-January. An ice fishing derby will be held at Lake Jean on Jan. 15 rescheduled from Jan. 8 due to unsafe ice conditions. Registration fee is $10 per person and theres an optional $5 pickerel lunker. Registration is from 5:30-7 a.m. at the west boat launch off of Route 487. The derby runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. A second ice fishing derby will be held at Long Pond in Wayne County on Jan. 22. For more information, email Christopher Jones at bigbuck326@aol.com Nescopeck State Park will hold the following programs in January (for more information or to register, call 4032006): Sunday, Jan. 1 New Years Hike with Audobon Society at Hickory Run State Park, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Winter Trails Day: Snowshoeing for Beginners, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 Winter Trails Day: Snowshowing Hike, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Junior Bird Club: Eagle Watching, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Snowshoe Stroll along the Lehigh, 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Jan. 28 Owl Prowl, 6-8 p.m.
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Baltimore Bullets called, but former war vet was content playing pro basketball in York.
By JIM SEIP York Daily Record/Sunday News
YORK, Pa. The telephone call came in 1950 or 51. The Baltimore Bullets offered Yorks Art Lentz the opportunity to play basketball in the National Basketball Association. Lentz had been one of the top players for the York Pros in the Eastern Professional Basketball League, a league with teams in such towns as Lancaster, Sunbury and Williamsport. He didnt accept the opportunity to play in the NBA. He knows, it sounds crazy. But try to think of the NBA in terms of what it was, not what it has become. The NBA was still in its infancy. Games werent televised. Lentz didnt even know what a basketball was until he tried out for his high school team at West York in ninth grade. The NBA had no shot clock. And almost all the players used a twohanded set shot. The players were old GIs, and many of them had more eyes than teeth, Terry Pluto wrote of the NBA in the late 40s and early 50s in his book, Tall Tales. They liked basketball, but theyd rather drink beer than play ball. And theyd rather fight than drink. Pro basketball merged all these interests: They played some ball, fought on the court, then went out for beer. If enough of the suds flowed, they got to fight again. On top of it all, the money wasnt amazing. I played here in York and made $35 a game, Lentz said. Freddy Scolari called me from the Baltimore Bullets, and he offered me $600 a month. When you were away from home, they paid for everything. Well, when you came home you had to take
care of everything. I decided to stay, I made $105 a week playing in York because we usually had three games a week. And it wasnt just that, I was home too. He has no regrets. He and his wife, Ruth, raised their five children Steven, Michael, Larry, Jane and Mark. After playing three years for the York Pros, team owners brought in a group of players from Philadelphia, and the local team soon folded. Lentz went to play for the Pottsville Packers, commuting 90 miles. And soon after he started his family, he quit playing pro ball. Lentz remained in local community leagues, playing baseball and basketball. The family ran Central Bowling Lanes on the corner of Grant and Clark for 10 years. For me to change anything, Lentz said, shaking his head, I like everything the way it turned out. I love my family. On the dining room table in front of him, his wife continued filling the goodie bags for their 14 grandchildren. Making his own memories He says hes no different from all the other men his age. Lentz graduated from West York in 1944 and entered military service. He enlisted in the Army, worked as a company runner during World War II Art Lentz of West York has kept many old programs, photos and newspaper clips as records of his tenure on the York Pros basketball team, a member of the Eastern Professional Basketball League. He fought his way across the Rhine, where he was shot by a Nazi sniper. He recovered from the facial wound after 30 days and rejoined his company. But the war in the European theater ended May 8, 1945. Lentz and his fellow soldiers figured they had more battles to fight. They boarded the U.S.S.
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Art Lentz of West York describes a basketball trip to Pottsville he made when he played professionally for the York Pros basketball team, a member of the Eastern Professional Basketball League.
General Black and prepared to make their way to the South Pacific to fight Japan. Somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Lentz and the rest of the men learned that Japan had surrendered Aug. 15, 1945. They changed all our orders and we docked in Boston, Lentz said. He already had been awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster symbolizing he had been decorated twice for bravery or meritorious deeds. The first one was because I carried a radio, ammunition and everything else up to my buddies, Lentz said. I was shot in Oerlinghausen, Germany, doing the same thing. Later in the interview he looked up at the ceiling in his house, recalling some of his memories of the war. Believe me, Ive seen a lot of people die, he said. Dont ask me to say anything more.
Stationed in Fort Knox after the end of the war, he joined the bases basketball team and played for Fort Knox in games against the University of Cincinnati, Louisville and Bowling Green (Ky.). The highlight for Lentz, however, came when Fort Knox played Adolph Rupps Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky rolled to a 59-36 victory. Art Lentz played for the Red Lion American Legion basketball team that won the state championship in 1953 and traveled to play in a national tournament in Beaver Falls. I remember I shot one from almost half court and that sucker went right through, Lentz said, laughing. I didnt know it at the time, but Rupp would be one of the biggest winners in college basketball. Rupp remained at Kentucky until 1970, compiling 876 victories.
said he didnt even know what a basketball was, but after being cut by West York during his freshman season, he grew 12 inches in one year. Standing at 6 feet, 5 inches, basketball became his best sport. If you would have seen him in high school, you would never believe how much he improved -especially when he was a pro, West Yorks Darwin Bupp said. He was a big guy, and he could shoot. Now he grabbed a lot of rebounds too, but he had a real nice touch. After his commitment to the Army ended, he returned home and kept playing basketball. He played at what was then York Junior College, but he left to pursue a professional career, playing for the maroon and white York Pros in the Eastern Professional Basketball League. He led the league in scoring during the 1948-49 season (578 He grew on the game points in 29 games for a 19.93 There was a time when Lentz points-per-game average), and
he earned first-team honors. The next season he placed third in the league in scoring, taking home second-team honors. Lentz left the York Pros after the 1951-52 season, but he remained in the league, playing for the Pottsville Packers for two seasons. He played for Red Lions state championship team in the Pennsylvania Department of American Legion tournament. And he played in local church leagues for years, before he became a PIAA basketball official for 15 seasons. He pitched in local adult baseball leagues until he injured his shoulder, tearing his rotator cuff. But he just switched positions, moving to the infield. He would later switch to softball. And you hit a home run on your 60th birthday, his wife Ruth announced. After working at H.M. Rehmeyer a retail store in York for 25 years, he took over his fathers business, Central Bowling Lanes, in 1969. The entire Lentz family worked at the bowling alley on the second floor of a warehouse owned by Snyder Trucking. And despite taking over a business in serious debt, they put the bowling alley back in the black. My wife and my sons and my daughter all worked the place, Lentz said. You could bowl three games for $1, and this is between 1970 and 80. But we made out because people came out to bowl instead of the lanes sitting empty. We did very well. And as far as looking back at his shot to play in the NBA, he doesnt give it a second thought. He played in games against the Harlem Globetrotters and Philadelphia Warriors. It was the same type of basketball we were playing (in the Eastern league), Lentz said. And what the heck, you wouldnt want to leave your own home for that type of thing.
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Scott Heckman recently competed for a spot on The Ultimate Fighter.
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You have to be modest. Every day Im thankful because I might be getting that call, but until then, I keep myself in fight shape. Ive been blessed that Im very healthy. Valley a wrestling culture Long before Heckman became interested in a professional career in mixed martial arts, he was a household name in the world of Lehigh Valley wrestling. Heckman was a three-time state medalist at Bangor Area High School, posting a 142-19 career record. He placed eighth nationally during his senior season. He then went on to star for Bloomsburg and East Stroudsburg universities, qualifying for nationals as a true freshman and getting a win over the current UFC lightweight champion, Frankie Edgar. Heckman said the quality of wrestling in the Lehigh Valley is second to none. I think (the) Lehigh Valley is a wrestling culture, Heckman said. You cant match this area. You can get (good) wrestling from anywhere.
The former standout Slater says hes received a lot of local support. Pen Argyl Pizza and Dietzis Tavern have provided him with sponsorships. While training for a spot on the highest stage in mixed martial arts, there is no such thing as a normal day for Heckman. After a day of construction at his parents business in Pen Argyl, Heckman meets his friend and fellow mixed martial artist Harry Dickey to drive to Levittown, Pa., where hes trained since turning pro. On you like crazy Heckman recently became engaged and said his fiancee supports his career despite his rigorous schedule. She helps him maintain his strict training diet. Shes the greatest, Heckman said. Shes the best supporter that I could ask for. Heckman said the hard work means its a matter of flipping a switch when the fight gets under way. I turn it on, Heckman said. I train so hard and when I get in that cage I know Im prepared. Ill go 10
rounds. Ill go all day and Im going to be on you like crazy, and I feel like Im a caged animal trying to get out. Once that door is locked, its on and only one man is walking out with his hand raised. Despite the violence of the sport, Heckman contends that once two fighters step out of the octagon-shaped cage, what happened inside is behind them. Nothing is personal, Heckman said. Im friends with about 75 percent of the people I fought, after the fight. Not too many sports you can say that (about). While Heckmans professional future may now rest in the hands of Las Vegas judges, he said, hes sticking with the sport no matter the outcome. Ill keep fighting. Itll happen, Heckman said. Theres people around here that I know personally that are making UFC, and Im right there with them. Its just a matter of time. Gerald Grube, Heckmans longtime friend, said Heckman will no doubt make it big. I have no doubt in my mind that he will be successful for a very long time.
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WASHINGTON In midSeptember, a European hacker nicknamed Poxxie broke into the computer network of a U.S. company and, he said, grabbed 1,400 credit-card numbers, the account holders names and addresses and the security code that comes with each card. With little trouble, he sold the numbers for $3.50 each on his own sellers site, called CVV2s.in, to underworld buyers who have come to trust the quality of his goods, he said. The main thing in any business is honesty, Poxxie said, without a trace of irony. The Traverse City, The Traverse Mich.-based Ponemon In- City, Mich.stitute, which based Poneresearches data security, mon Instiestimates tute, which that thieves researches annually steal 8.4 mil- data securilion creditty, esticard numbers in the United mates that States alone. thieves anHow do cynually steal berbandits, who have 8.4 million turned hacking into a vol- credit-card ume busi- numbers in ness, unload all those the United numbers? A States alone. lot like Amazon.com, it turns out. Customers on CVV2s can search for card numbers by bank, card type, credit limit and zip code, loading them into a virtual shopping basket as they go. The site offers the ability to search by bank identification number. That means customers can choose cards by institutions known to have weak security, Poxxie said. CVV2s even has an automated feature that lets clients validate the numbers in real time, to make sure the bank hasnt canceled the card. Sites like Poxxies make up the cyberunderworlds version of a pirates cove, offering their online booty at cut-rate prices. Hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen data are bought and sold in underground chat rooms and forums every year, a fencing operation that becomes more robust annually, according to RSA, the security division of EMC Corp. CrackHackForum.com, one of the sites, even mimics EBay Inc., rating buyers and sellers with starred reviews. Symantec Corp., the cybersecurity firm, estimates that cyberthieves steal data worth $114 billion a year. By comparison, the FBI said the take from
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Angels spirit makes season much brighter

omething strangely wonderful happened in retail stores across the nation this Christmas. No, it wasnt that LEGO Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle was on sale at 70 percent off, or that the perfect sweater in your spouses size and favorite color didnt sell out. It was way better than that, and for once the top story of the season wasnt how much or little sales rose or fell, or the injury report from a scrum over the hot new toy. (Remember the Cabbage Patch doll incident at a local Zayre store?) No, the best and most heartwarming news this Christmas was the Layaway Angels, people who flocked to Kmart and other stores to pay off the balances on complete strangers accounts. The random acts of generosity began in the Midwest, and quickly spread around the nation. At the Kmart store in Wilkes-Barre Township, Its amazing how many people are coming in, said an assistant manager. As news reports grew, it just got infectious. Mostly, benefactors are paying for toys and childrens clothes, making the logical assumption that young families struggling to get by put the items on layaway because they couldnt come up with the cash all at once. And, in another blow to cynicism, they arent looking for credit. They dont want to know (the identity of the family) and they dont want them to know (their names) either, the Kmart manager said of the givers. Aside from taking the Secret Santa concept to a whole new level, this outpouring of charity illustrates something Ive long suspected and that has been statistically proven; the poor are more generous than the rich. Not in absolute terms, of course just as the super-wealthy make hundreds of times more than most of us, their multi-million dollar gifts dwarf someone paying off a $50 layaway bill. I dont think its a leap to assume that most Layaway Angels are regular folks and not corporate titans. One reason people at the bottom of the income ladder give proportionally more to charity is theyre more likely to have needed and received help in the past. So my guess is that most of the people paying others bills at Kmart probably shop there more often than at Bloomingdales. The simple and selfless acts of these anonymous angels is in stark contrast to the seemingly unrestrained miserliness of people whove become rich and powerful by working the levers of Americas economy but resist calls to pay a little more into the system that helped them succeed. In the end, giving is about gratitude, whether by choice or social compact. The Layaway Angels help others because they appreciate the gifts theyve been given, or the opportunities theyve had to improve their lives, no matter how modest or great. As for the Scrooges who cling to the misguided belief theyve earned and deserve every cent they grasp so tightly to, I wish them a gift worth more than gold the realization that their good fortune is something to be shared, not hoarded, and the genuine satisfaction that comes from helping others.
Top business story in 11: Europes financial crisis

By JONATHAN FAHEY AP Business Writer
EW YORK Europe took the financial world on a stomach-churning ride in 2011. The rising threat of default by heavily indebted European countries spread fear across financial markets and weighed on economies worldwide. As the year came to a close, banks and investors nervously watched Europes political and financial leaders scramble to prevent the 17-nation eurozone from breaking apart.
Several of the other biggest business stories of the year highlighted the global economys linkages: A British phonehacking scandal shook the foundations of Rupert Murdochs U.S.-based media empire; a nuclear disaster in Japan stymied auto plants in the U.S. and beyond; and the price of gasoline surged
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Keep the caffeine flowing, after-holiday sales are everywhere

WELL THE gift giving for most has STEALS & DEALS concluded and now you ions and newest models. Sales are everywhere, infind yourself cluding at stores like Rite Aid, with plenty Target, CVS and Walmart of ugly sweaters, pants that arent the looking to clear out holiday merchandise from candy to right size and movies and games you already own. What gift wrap at up to 75 percent to do? Well, return them obvi- off. The longer they stay on the shelves the cheaper theyll ously. Stores across the region will get. Not only should you be be filled tomorrow with shoploading up on cards, wrap, pers wanting to exchange trinkets, lights and ornaments unwanted items, get newly received gift cards out of their for next year, but the best wallets and capitalize on after- deals are often those on food items like candy and chocolate Christmas sales as stores try because theyre wrapped in to unload their overstock to holiday colors. Chocolate make way for the spring fash-
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wrapped in red and green doesnt taste any different in January or February. Need a place to store those new holiday trinkets? Both Target and Kmart have sales on storage containers including wreath holders and ornament bins. And bring those coupons found in many of todays store circulars to retailers to really take advantage of the sales. Macys has a Wow Pass for $10 off a $25 purchase good all day Monday and Tuesday until 1 p.m. but there are lots of exclusions listed in the small print. J.C. Penney has a $10 off a $25 purchase coupon too, but its good all day Monday and
Tuesday and the exclusions are limited. The retailer also has plenty of doorbusters Monday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. No coupon needed for the buy-one, get-one-free sale going on at Fashion Bug. Mix and match most items in the store. Unfortunately clearance items, intimate apparel, new arrivals, MVP items and items of the week are excluded. CVS has a great offer on Zyrtec for ExtraCare Card holders. Get a five-pack of the 24-hour tablets for $5.99 and youll get $5.99 in Extra Bucks printed out on your receipt. Stock up for your New Years or football bowl parties at Weis this week. Get two bags of Snyders of Hanover
pretzels, Lance sandwich crackers or Grande tortilla chips for $5 and get two 2-liter bottles of Weis brand soda for free. Dont forget the dip. Deans dips are buy-one, get-one-free, and Weis Quality salsa is $1.50 a jar. Safe travels readers. Make sure youre well caffeinated and do it on the cheap at Sheetz. All day today and again from 4 p.m. on Dec. 31 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 1, get a free 16 oz. self-serve coffee.
Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269. If you know of any local steals or deals, send them to aseder@timesleader.com.
Ron Bartizek, Times Leader business editor, may be reached at rbartizek@timesleader.com or 570-970-7157.
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Scranton Dodge ready to renovate

Scranton Dodge has received a $250,000 loan from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance to assist in the renovation of the former Crystal Soda Water Co. at 421 Franklin Ave., Scranton. Matt and David Pompey, owners of Scranton Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Tunkhannock Auto Mart dealerships, plan to convert the abandoned building into a facility for credit processing, parts distribution, reconditioning and repair of vehicles. Rehabilitation of the building will include exterior and facade improvements, roofing and electrical work. The project is currently under construction. The company could create up to 15 new jobs at the site.
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Gary Lamont has been named to the board of directors of Luzerne National Bank Corporation, holding company for Luzerne Bank. He is the current principal of the Conyngham Pass Co., a managementconsulting firm. He has Lamont held governance and senior management positions in banking, including a seat on the corporate boards of First Heritage Bank, Hazleton National Bank and First Federal Savings. He is a past chairman of the Pennsylvania Bankers Public Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania Bankers Association Group III, Greater Hazleton Clearinghouse, American Bankers Association and Pennsylvania Bankers Association.
Pictured, from left: Cathy Wechsler, chief legislative assistant, Rep. Ken Smith; Stefanie Pollock, district director, Congressman Lou Barletta; Jack McNulty, NEPA Alliance board member; Tom Donohue, NEPA board member; Jeffrey Box, President & CEO, NEPA Alliance; Nicholas Parise, business relationship manager, Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank; David Pompey, co-owner, Scranton Dodge; Dave Nat, business finance manager, NEPA Alliance; Lackawanna County Commissioner Michael Washo; Senator John Blake and Phil Condron, NEPA board member.
Still working at 60? Try toiling past 90

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OSHAS IMPACT ON RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: Jan. 10, 9-1 1 a.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Broad St. Information on how OSHA regulations affect residential contractors. Chamber members $25; nonmembers, $30 non members, includes materials and Continental breakfast. Reservations required online at www.hazletonchamber.org, by calling 570-455-1509 or by email at jferry@hazletonchamber.org. CEO LUZERNE ROUNDTABLE: Jan. 12, 1 1 a.m.-1 p.m., Top of the 80s, Hazleton. Robert T. Sweet, economist and managing direc-
tor of MTB Investment Advisors, will discuss the economic outlook for 2012 and the outlook for capital markets. $36 for Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association members; $72 for non-members, includes lunch. To register, call 622-0992 or email kreeser@maea.biz. OSHA TRAINING IN GENERAL INDUSTRY: Jan. 12-13, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, 20 W. Broad St. For general industry workers, supervisors, safety managers, or other individuals responsible for safety in their organizations. Chamber members $175 members; nonmembers, $225, includes training materials and lunch.
HONORS & AWARDS

Kip Tutorow, facility maintenance manager at the State Correctional Institution at Retreat, has been named the facilitys Employee of the Quarter. TutoTutorow row was selected for his outstanding performance during the September flood. Mary Ann Gardner, assistant vice president/ compliance officer at First National Community Bank, was recently awarded the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager Gardner designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association,
in Washington, DC. Gardner has been with FNCB for 35 years. The CRCM designation is awarded to individuals who demonstrate excellence in the field of bank regulatory compliance. Philip A. Burne Jr., and the late Ralph J. Lomma, who died on Sept. 12, will be honored for their long-time board service to Allied Services. Burnes name will be affixed to the main lobby entrance at Burne Allied Services corporate headquarters. Allied Services has established the Ralph J. Lomma Lecture Series. Both Burne Lomma and Lomma joined Allied Services board in the mid-1980 sand served in leadership roles through 201 1 on both the parent and subsidiary boards.
DETROIT Al Churchills first car was a Model T. These days, hes driven to work in a 2012 Lincoln Navigator. Work? The 97-year-old Royal Oak, Mich., resident goes to his office every day and has no plans to stop. Churchill owns Troy, Mich.based Magnetool, a company he founded 60 years ago using training he got at the long-shuttered Henry Ford Trade School. Its more fun to work, he said. Do I have a hobby? Yes, magnets. Churchill is one of a handful of nonagenarians still earning paychecks full-time. The number of older Americans who choose to work later and later in life is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.2 million Americans age 75 or older were working last year, up from 787,000 in 2001. Some of these young people, kids, have a lot more vitality. They can work longer hours than I can, but ... all I can do is bring my own experience, said Robert Halperin, 90, a loan officer at John Adams Mortgage in Southfield, Mich. Its important for people to realize they can keep productive for a long time. They dont have to sit on the stoop and rock. Numerous studies have shown that staying on the job later in life has numerous advantages, such as decreased dementia, longer
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lifespan and greater happiness, according to Cathy Lysack, deputy director of Wayne State Universitys Institute of Gerontology, whose almost-80-year-old father is a full-time surgeon. Theres small portion of older adults who are amazingly great at what they do. They have the abilities to perform at a very high level in late life, and its meaningful for them to work. Theyre still rewarded, she said. Dick McNeilly, who has worked in the membership office of the Better Business Bureau in Southfield for 35 years, agreed. Working takes all my time. I dont want to have to sit around and watch TV, the 92-year-old Detroiter said. I plan to work as
long as I can. ... The work we do is very important to the community. For the senior-senior set, having a sense of purpose, staying busy and keeping cognitive skills sharp is worth it. I have no real outside hobbies that would challenge me and keep my gray matter from disintegrating too quickly, because it does go downhill after a certain age, Halperin said. People I know who retired who had no real interests, they died earlier. This is a stimulant for me. Thats why at 87, he decided to take the loan officer licensing exam. Its a sense of accomplishment. They dont want to be a
burden on society, so they work, this former home-builder said. People at these ages, 75 and above, are younger than they used to be. Employers see the benefits, too. He brings a ton of experience. Hes still very productive, and he brings a lot of joy to people here. People love speaking to him. Hes got a ton of stories, explained Larry Bsharah, president of John Adams Mortgage. Another example of that kind of added value? Leo Keeps, who, after he sold his hotel-restaurant food business 33 years ago, went to work in sales for Detroits Wolverine Packing, one of his former suppliers. Im working with 17 other young salesmen, and I stay in the loop, explained the 92-year-old Southfield resident. What keeps me going is getting up every morning and knowing theres a place to go, a place I enjoy and the challenge of the sales every day is one Ive enjoyed every day all my life. Why quit? Churchill sure wont anytime soon. I feel sorry for them, because its necessary for people to have something important to do or something they think is important to do, he said about his fellow oldest old Americans who gave up commuting decades ago. If I didnt work? Theres no such thing. ... Work is important, because without work, youre nothing.
Church appeals for help in Adidas dispute

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CHICAGO A Lake County, Ill., pastor is imploring professional basketball player Derrick Rose to help end Adidas legal attack on his congregation over a trademark dispute involving the companys popular AdiZero line. The trouble started last year after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the German sports apparel manufacturers trademark request for AdiZero the sub-brand which includes the highly publicized Rose 2 series of shoes because Zion, Ill.-based Christian Faith Fellowship Church had already claimed it. The church trademarked the phrase Add A Zero in 2006 as
part of a campaign to boost the congregations donations to church. If members gave $100 annually, Pastor E. James Logan was encouraging them to add a zero to that amount and make it $1,000. The church uses its offerings to, among other things, run a food pantry and day-care center, according to its website. After losing an appeal in November 2010, Adidas asked
the Patent and Trademark Office to cancel the churchs trademark because it didnt use the name enough. The request is currently pending. Christian Faith Fellowship offers Add A Zero T-shirts and hats in its gift shop, but it does not sell a large volume, said attorney Richard W. Young, who is representing the church in the trademark dispute. In some years, they may only sell two or three items with the slogan, he said. Adidas which won a $300 million jury verdict against Payless Shoesource Inc. for trademark infringement in 2008 offered the church $5,000 to give up its trademark, Young said. The church rejected the offer.
In a letter to Rose dated Dec. 2, Pastor Logan urged the Chicago Bulls star to ask Adidas to abandon its efforts. The AdiZero line has released three pairs of shoes in Roses line since November. All three pay tribute to his South Side roots and Chicago upbringing. We are not an affluent congregation, but a working-class church in a working-class community; and given the state of the economy we are working hard to keep our doors open, Logan wrote to Rose, who just signed a fiveyear, $94.8 million extension with the Bulls. An Adidas spokeswoman could not be reached for comment.
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all bank robberies in the U.S. in 2010 was just $43 million. The global market in cocaine is an estimated $85 billion, according to the United Nations. The problem is getting worse faster than were getting better, said Tony Sager, chief operating officer of the Information Assurance Directorate at the National Security Agency, which includes some of the U.S. governments best cyberexperts. Were not keeping pace. As recently as 2008, the fight between those who protect computer networks and
those who attack them was about evenly matched. Thats no longer the case, according to the cybercops. The defenders are losing the battle because of a combination of their opponents technical achievements and rapid advances in a global supply chain of theft. In 2009, Symantec cataloged 2.8 million new viruses infecting computers. A year later, that number had jumped to 286 million. One reason for the hundredfold growth is that sophisticated viruses now change their digital signatures as they infect new machines. Because anti-virus software uses a catalog of known signatures to stop infections, the dominant cybersecurity technology in many cases is use-
less as a result. Some of the markets most advanced malware stealth software that steals data or lets hackers take remote command of a computer can be bought for a few thousand dollars. Sophisticated spam operations implant the malware in computers for pennies per victim. Distribution of goods and services is organized through thousands of illicit chat rooms and invitation-only forums. Some are publicly accessible: Any beginner looking to learn the basics of a so-called SQL injection hack a basic attack on the security of a website can join a forum like OpenSC and ask for tips. Others are private and access is strictly pro-
tected. Public hacker sites, including CrackHackForum and HackForums, usually have rules against selling stolen data. Enforcement of sales postings is often weak and varies widely. Poxxie has been in business long enough to see the price for a stolen credit card plummet because of over-supply and more sophisticated safety precautions by banks. Why charge $3.50 for a stolen card number with the purchasing power to buy a car? The card could be canceled at any time after purchase, he said, and there are inherent risks in using it. In this whole carding scene, nothing is guaranteed,
Poxxie said via ICQ, the online messaging network that is a common platform for doing business in the cyberunderground. Poxxies business is a boutique firm in an industrialscale crime wave. Although the targets of cybercrime are still concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, the perpetrators are global. Some are independent operators who make a few thousand dollars a month, often supplementing their income with a day job. Others are members of large criminal organizations. Hex Nightmare falls somewhere in between. When you conduct business with the 20something cyberthief, the first - and only thing you see is
an avatar on ICQ: an anime version of a girl in hip huggers and a tank top. A person who has tracked her over several years said Hex Nightmare has managed to gain an impressive pedigree in the cyberunderground, learning quickly and moving in some of the most trusted circles of top cyberthieves. Her take-home from cybertheft, which concentrates mostly on stealing credit-card numbers and online banking credentials, compares with the pay of some lower-level corporate executives, she said via ICQ keeping her true identity secret. I can possibly make an extra $8k a month on top of my regular income, she said.
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cent in October to 8.6 percent in November, providing a hopeful sign. Yet the housing market remained burdened by foreclosures and falling prices in many metropolitan areas. 3. STEVE JOBS DIES: The college dropout who helped popularize the personal computer and created the iPod, iPhone and iPad, died on October 5. That was two months after Apple Inc., which Jobs started in a Silicon Valley garage in 1976, briefly surpassed Exxon Mobil Corp. as the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Jobs cultivated a countercultural sensibility and a minimalist design ethic. He rolled out one sensational product after another, even during the recession and as his health was failing. In recent years, he upended the music business with the iPod and iTunes, transformed the smart phone market with the iPhone and created the tablet market with the iPad. 4. THE U.S. CREDIT DOWNGRADE: The inability of political leaders to come up with a longterm plan to reduce the federal budget deficit led the credit rating agency Standard & Poors to take away Uncle Sams sterling AAA credit rating for the first time. The political bickering enraged voters, spooked investors and led to the lowest consumer confidence level of the year. But the nations longterm borrowing costs fell after the crisis. The reason: U.S. debt still looks safer to investors than almost everything else, especially European debt. 5. RUPERT MURDOCH AND THE HACKING SCANDAL: A British tabloid newspaper owned by Murdochs News Corp., which also owns Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, hacked the phone of a murdered schoolgirl. Murdoch was not charged with a
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because of unrest in the Middle East and growing demand in Asia and Latin America. In the U.S., political squabbling led to the first credit downgrade for government debt, the economy suffered its fourth straight disappointing year and Apple founder Steve Jobs died. The European financial crisis was chosen as the top business story of the year by business editors at The Associated Press. The sluggish U.S. economy came in second, followed by the death of Jobs. 1. EUROPEAN FINANCIAL CRISIS. The government-debt crunch rattled Europes financial system and weighed on the global economy. Portugal became the third European country, after Greece and Ireland the year before, to require a bailout as its borrowing costs soared. And investors grew worried that countries with much larger debts, such as Spain and Italy, would also need help. Financial markets were volatile all year as hopes rose and then were dashed that forceful steps would be taken to prevent the financial crisis from becoming Europes version of the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers, which triggered a global financial panic and deepened the Great Recession. Analysts estimate the slowdown in Europe, Americas No. 1 trading partner, will cut U.S. economic growth next year. 2. BAD U.S. ECONOMY: YEAR FOUR. The Great Recession may have ended, but the economic recovery continued to disappoint. For the first six months of the year, the economy grew at an annual rate of just 0.9 percent. Growth improved to a 2 percent rate in the third quarter and a 3 percent growth rate is forecast for the fourth quarter. Still, 2 years after economists say the recession ended, 25 million people remain unemployed or unable to find full-time work. The unemployment rate fell from 9 per-
Former MF Global Holdings Ltd. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the House Financial Services Committee. Gasoline is delivered to a station, in Oakland, Calif. The retail price of gasoline averaged $3.53 per gallon for the year.
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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, right, and Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos react at the parliament in Athens. Greeces ruling Socialists were in open revolt against their own prime minister ahead of a confidence vote, in a political free-for-all over a new European plan to keep the deeply indebted country afloat.
crime, but an investigation by British authorities raised questions about Murdochs ability to run his worldwide media empire. News Corp. fired several executives and closed the newspaper at the center of the scandal, the News of the World. 6. JAPAN EARTHQUAKE: An earthquake and tsunami that crippled the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear reactor, owned by Tokyo Electric Power Co., cut off supplies of crucial Japanese parts and idled factories thousands of miles away. Auto companies, especially Toyota and Honda, were hit hardest. The worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl led countries around the world to reconsider nuclear power. Germany decided to abandon nuclear by 2022. 7. GASOLINE PRICES HIT ANNUAL RECORD: The retail price of gasoline averaged $3.53 per gallon for the year, eclipsing the 2008 record of $3.24 per gallon. Americans drove less and switched to
more fuel-efficient cars, but it wasnt enough to offset the higher prices. A bigger percentage of household income went into the gas tank in 2011 than any year since 1981. Economists say the high prices shaved half a percentage point off U.S. economic growth. 8. SOCIAL MEDIA IPOs TAKE OFF: Shares of the business social networking site LinkedIn more than doubled when it went public in May, recalling the froth of the dot-com boom. LinkedIn was followed by large IPOs from online radio company Pandora Media, online discount site Groupon and social gaming site Zynga. But the market is treacherous: shares of Pandora, Groupon and Zynga all traded below their offering prices soon after they were listed. Market anticipation is high for a Facebook IPO in 2012. 9. OCCUPY WALL STREET: On Sept. 17, several hundred protesters gathered at a small plaza
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about a block from the New York Stock Exchange. They slept in tents, ate donated meals and protested income inequality and the influence of money in politics. The movement inspired protesters around the world who camped in city centers and business hubs to complain about unemployment, CEO pay and a decline in upward social mobility. 10. THE DOWNFALL OF MF GLOBAL AND JON CORZINE: The former governor, senator and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs
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New owners must Adjustment period will ease new-job fears learn budgeting
By MARIE G. MCINTYRE McClatchy-Tribune News Service By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer
NEW YORK Many brandnew entrepreneurs learn quickly that they have to create a budget for their new companies. It can be a daunting experience for someone who doesnt have an accounting background or never maintained a personal budget. Business owners who dont create a budget and stick to it are likely to find they dont know how much money is coming in, and how much is going out. If they keep trying to run the business that way, theyre likely to run into trouble. There is plenty of help for budget neophytes. If youre one of them, its a good idea to give yourself a quick education about budgets, and to meet with an accountant or other financial adviser to learn about what items you need to have in your companys budget. To get a grounding in budgets, you can start with the Internet or a bookstore. There are websites that explain the basics and guide you through creating a very simple plan. There are books that explain the process too. If you buy accounting and recordkeeping software, you can get a feel for what budgeting requires. When you start a budget, at the very least you need to list your income and expenses what you expect each to be, and then the actual numbers. Subtracting one number from the other will let you know if youre staying within your budget. You can keep a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly budget. The more you work on your budget, the better a handle youll have on your business. But you also need to consider what to put into your budget in other words, you need to know all the costs of running your business as you put your budget together. For example, do you know all the taxes you have to pay for running a business in your state? If your business is the sort thats licensed, have you included that fee in your budget? Did you budget for insurance? You need to have an accountant or financial adviser who understands the needs of small businesses. And who can help you start thinking about run-
ning a company on a budget. Many small business owners realize that while theyre great at running the substance of their business operating a restaurant or a design firm they know little about how to conduct the financial side of things. Many decide to get some schooling. Small Business Development Centers provide training and advice to small business owners. Many of these centers, sponsored by the Small Business Administration, offer low- or nocost courses on financial management, including budgeting. The Wilkes Universtity SBCC can be reached at 408-4340 or sbdc@wilkes.edu. Colleges that offer continuing education classes are another resource. These may cost more than SBDC classes, but can also be fairly low-cost. The service known as SCORE offers one-on-one help for small businesses. The organization consists of retired executives and business owners. You can find a SCORE counselor who can help you with budgeting by visiting www.score.org or by calling 826-6502. You can work with a counselor online, or find one that you can meet with in person. One reason that many small business owners dont have a budget, or have a very haphazard one, is they dont have the time to work on it. Theyre busy trying to build the business, meet with customers and deliver their product or service. This is another instance where you need to get help. After youve met with an accountant and created a budget, you need a bookkeeper to keep track of your income, receipts and expenses. You also need a report weekly is best, but certainly monthly that lets you know whether youre staying within your budget or are running into trouble. You can get a bookkeeping service without spending a fortune. Your accountant will be able to help you find one. You could also hire an accounting student as an intern. If youre insisting on doing the work yourself, invest in software. Your accountant can suggest some. Or ask other small business owners about the program that works for them.
Q:After20yearsinthesamejob,I recently had to look for work when our family moved to a different city. Finding a position in my field took several months, but I was finally hired five weeks ago. The problem is that Im already having serious thoughts about quitting. I dread going to the office every day, because I feel totally out of my comfort zone. The work is very different from what I did before, and Imbeginningtodoubtmyabilities. I was recently terrified when a seriousproblemoccurred,eventhough my manager assured me that it wasnt my fault. Although I feel an obligation to fulfill my commitment here, I sometimes wonder if perhaps I should be totally honest with my
bossandtellherthatIneedtoleave. On the other hand, there are very few positions available in my field, and it took me a long time to find thisone.Imnotsurewhattodo,because I just dont like this job. A: Before making any rash decisions, allow yourself a little more time to adjust. Given that you have spent the past twenty years in a familiar, comfortable environment, your anxiety about this new position is hardly surprising. Theswitchtoaneworganization inevitably brings differences in culture, management style, and job expectations. People who frequently change companies learn that this period of discomfort is both predictable and short-lived. For you, however, it undoubtedly feels as though you have been taken from a nice, warm bed and dumped into a
tub of ice water. Sinceyouappeartohaveanunderstanding manager, talk with her aboutyourconcerns.Explainthereasons for your fears, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and ask hertohelpyoucreateadevelopment plan. You were obviously hired becauseyourbosshadfaithinyourabilities, so perhaps she can transmit some of that confidence to you. Q: My wife works in a production department where only a few employees have permission to work overtime.Everyoneelsemustleave at the end of the shift. The people whoreceivetheseextrahoursseem to have close ties with the supervisor. Does my wife have any recourse in this situation? A: Although these decisions may appear to be driven by favoritism,
theymightactuallybebasedonpersonal requests. Many people despise working overtime, so managers sometimes assign extra hours only to those who have expressed an interest. To check this out, your wife should simply ask to be added to the overtime list. If the supervisor denies or ignores this request, then she and other concerned employees may want to ask human resources for a clarification of the companys overtime policy. If no such policy exists, it would seem quite reasonable to suggest that one be created.
Marie G. McIntyre is a workplace coach and the author of Secrets to Winning at Office Politics. Send in questions and get free coaching tips at http://www.yourofficecoach.com.
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MarketPulse
MORTGAGE RATES FALL TO NO AVAIL The average interest rate on a week, according to the Mort30-year fixed-rate mortgage gage Bankers Association. You fell to a record low 3.91 permight think that people were cent last week. But mortgage distracted by the holidays and applications also fell, down 2.6 so they werent applying for percent from the previous new mortgages or to refinance their existing ones at a lower rate. But Michael Fratantoni, the MBAs vice president of research and economics, says the weak job market and consumers struggles with credit are to blame. And many of those who want to refinance have found that they dont have enough equity in their homes to draw on. Low rates are not enough, Fratantoni says. JOB MARKET IMPROVES BUT NOT FOR FINANCIAL FIRMS fits the last few weeks. Thats a The government has reported a sign that companies are laying off drop in the number of people who fewer workers. But the good news applied for unemployment beneisnt extending to the financial industry, according to outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. Challenger says financial companies announced more than 56,000 job cuts through November. Thats more than twice the 21,430 in the same period of 2010. CEO John Challenger forecasts more job cuts in the financial business into the first quarter of 2012. One reason: The weak economy and volatile stock market means less business for investment banking and trading operations. BUYBACK BONANZA What would you do with nearly $1 trillion? Strong profit growth means S&P 500 companies were sitting on a collective $998.6 billion in cash at the end of September. Thats up from $976.1 billion three months earlier, and it doesnt include banks and others that hold cash as part of their normal business. Americans in the unemployment line wish they would use the cash to hire workers, but much of it is going to repurchasing stock. S&P 500 companies bought back $118.4 billion last quarter in stock, up 49 percent from a year earlier. They bought more during the quarter than they issued because of stock options, says S&P Indices. That means earnings will be spread over a smaller number of shares in the fourth quarter.
Total stock buybacks by S&P 500 companies

billions of dollars 110 95 80 65 55 50 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 2010 2011 Source: S&P Indices 86 78 80 90 118 109
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Staying nimble
InsiderQ&A
The great bull market for bonds is coming to a close, and stocks will remain volatile for years, says Barry James, president of James Advantage Funds. But he says investors can still make money in the interim. There will still be small rallies within the malaise that will benefit investors. His Balanced Golden Rainbow fund invests in both stocks and bonds. It ranks among the top 2 percent of its category for 10-year returns.
Stocks for a stronger dollar

Altria (MO) UnitedHealth (UNH)
Altria sells cigarettes like Marlboros exclusively in the U.S. Its selling fewer cigarettes because fewer people smoke. But it has raised prices and cut costs. Investors like it because its dividend yield is more than double the average of S&P 500 stocks. Friday close: $29.84 Price-earnings ratio: 5
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Mortgage rates hit new low

The dollar is rising on anxiety about Europes debt crisis. That means U.S. companies earn less when money made overseas is translated back into dollars. But a rising dollar makes no difference to a company that does business only in the U.S. It also can benefit companies like oil refiners. Here are stocks that can do well when the dollar is up:
InterestRates
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 3.91 percent, an all-time low. It had been at 3.94 percent a week earlier, which tied a record low. Mortgage rates tend to follow Treasury yields, and the 10-year yield is hovering just above 2 percent. Investors have bought Treasurys because they want something safe. When demand for Treasury notes rise, prices go up, and yields fall.
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CVS Caremark (CVS)

CVSs drugstores are in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It should benefit as drugs lose U.S. patent protection the next few years. It earns more from generics than from name-brand drugs. New generics could add up to 15 cents in earnings per share in 2012, Citi investment research says. Friday close: $40.99 Price-earnings ratio:16
Southern Co. (SO)

All of the utilitys revenue comes from the U.S., and customers continue to use power regardless of the economy. Southern has a 4.1 percent dividend yield, nearly twice the average of S&P 500 stocks. Utilities are attractive because their dividend yields are higher than bonds yields. Friday close: $45.90 Price-earnings ratio:19
James
The health insurers business is entirely in the U.S. Financial analysts like its prospects. It has expanded into businesses like pharmacy benefits management, which helps employers cut prescription drug costs. Some analysts expect those businesses to double in the long term. Friday close: $51.35 Price-earnings ratio:11
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Over the last 10 years, stocks are close to where they started. What do you see going forward? We see another five to 10 years of this sideways (market). I wish it werent so, and eventually thats going to change. And that doesnt mean that we cant have a 100 percent rally in that time frame. But we dont think were in the clear yet for a new, big bull market. You need to be active in adjusting your equity levels, your fixed income levels, not be a passive, just buyand-holder. Your fund is now 50 percent stocks, after being only 35 percent in the spring. Why the increase? We have interest rates, which are very favorable. The (dividend) yield on the S&P 500 is better than a 10-year Treasury. The Fed is essentially saying: Take a risk and see what happens. Its pushing people to find something with some higher potential. So if you can get paid the same as a bond and have the potential for a bigger return, thats a positive. For bonds, do you think we can expect another strong year like 2011? No, no, no, no. This is the thing that scares me when it comes to bonds: the history after a great year. In 2008, long-term Treasurys were up over 30 percent. In 2009, they were down 21 percent. So far in 2011, were up 30 percent so .... historically, the (average return) is still positive after big gains, but not much. Have interest rates hit bottom? Right now, we think theres still room for rates to go down more. That goes back to the dollar and safety. (Investors have flocked to the safety of Treasurys because theyre worried about Europes debt crisis). The great bond bull market over the last 30 years is coming to a close, but we may not be there yet, and it always goes longer than you expect. So we could get down to 1.5 percent on the 10-year Treasury, maybe lower, you know with panic in Greece. What stock industries look good now? Weve been positive on utilities and staples. Were just starting to pull back on utilities. Theyve had a great year this year. Staples we still like, companies like an Eli Lilly or Pfizer. We want to see earnings. Not projected earnings, because nobody is very good at that. But if theyve had a history of good earnings, thats a tale that we like to follow. And we look at something called price strength how is the stock doing versus the market. We like stocks that are outperforming the market over the last year. It doesnt bother us if a stock gets to a new high. Hey, thats great. It can keep going. The problem is most people sell their winners, and all they have left is a portfolio of losers. In any given portfolio, its only a few of the positions that pull the whole portfolio along. And if you keep cutting the heads off your flowers, all youve got is a garden of weeds.
Dividend yield: 5.5% Revenue (first nine months) 2010 $18.4B 2011 $17.7B Net income (first nine months) 2010 $3B 2011 $2.6B Stock change this year: 21%
Dividend yield: 1.3% Revenue (first nine months) 2010 $70B 2011 $76B Net income (first nine months) 2010 $3.6B 2011 $3.9B Stock change this year: 42%
Dividend yield: 1.6% Revenue (first nine months) 2010 $71B 2011 $78.8B Net income (first nine months) 2010 $2.4B 2011 $2.4B Stock change this year: 18%
Dividend yield: 4.1% Revenue (first nine months) 2010 $13.7B 2011 $14B Net income (first nine months) 2010 $1.8B 2011 $1.9B Stock change this year: 20%
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Chinas cheap labor is getting more expensive. Wages in China are rising by 15 percent to 20 percent per year, Credit Suisse analysts say. That means Chinese manufacturers are losing their cost advantage over factories in other countries. So theyre looking at robots and other automation to replace human workers and lower their costs. Foxconn Technology Group, for example, is building a manufacturing complex in Taiwan to make factory automation equipment. Several U.S. companies will likely benefit as more factories around the world turn to automation. The table to the right shows stocks that
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New year nears and our hope holds strong

AS A bumpy 2011 plays out the final moments of its remaining six calendar days we see American servicemen and women returning home from Iraq, a stubbornly high unemployment rate showing faint signs of receding, while friends and neighbors make steady progress against the Susquehannas September rampage. On this day of days, Hope springs eternal in the human breast. Alexander Pope. In March a cataclysmic earthquake launched a mountainous tsunami upon the island nation of Japan claiming upwards of 20,000 lives. And in December we received NASAs stunning announcement that it had discovered a planet in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star. NASA went further to state that its discovery of Kepler-22b 600 light years away brings it a step closer to finding Earth-like planets. In 2011, this planet lost Nobel Peace Prize nominee, poet, philosopher and former President Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia, Steve Jobs of Apple and Andy Rooney of CBS; but Seal Team-6 found the leader of al-Qaida and made the entire world a bit safer. We said goodbye to Jane Russell, 89, Elizabeth Taylor, 79 and the acclaimed saxophonist of the E Street Band, Clarence Clemons, at 69. But today we can still wish singer, sailor and songwriter Jimmy Buffett a very happy 65th birthday. Hope is the dream of a soul awake. Aristotle Yes, the Luzerne County commissioners, faced with an expiration date of Dec. 31, drafted a phony and cynical budget to make things more difficult for the new county government about to take office. But most members of the new councilelect are intelligent and conscientious individuals, mindful of the magnitude of the mess awaiting them. Yes, the congressional redistricting plan approved last week by the Republican state Legislature does disservice to Northeastern Pennsylvania by gerrymandering and diluting the once compact and influential 10th and 11th districts. The lawmakers did so to protect one Republican congressman in the 11th District who in April voted to eliminate the Medicare guarantee and replace it with a coupon, forcing future recipients (now 55) to go hat in hand in an attempt to get health insurance at 65 with a coupon that wont buy the care seniors require. They did so by thrusting the northern tip of the 17th District, which now includes the city of Harrisburg, up into the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania simply to remove from the 11th District the traditionally Democratic cities of Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Scranton. But on Monday prominent attorney Matt Cartwright told In the Arena that Northeastern Pennsylvania deserves to have a strong voice in Congress and that he is seriously considering a run for the Democratic nomination in that 17th congressional district. Cartwright, 50, is a graduate of Hamilton College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He studied for a year at the London School of Economics. A resident of Moosic, Cartwright and his wife Marion Munley are the parents of two sons: Jack, 19, and Matthew, 16. Well-known and respected throughout the region, Cartwright lives in Lackawanna County on the border with Greater Pittston. He maintains the law offices of Munley, Munley and Cartwright in Plains Township immediately adjoining the city of Wilkes-Barre. A brilliant advocate for working families, Matt Cartwright immediately would become a very formidable candidate. Hope is the ability to work for something because it is good. Vaclav Havel On this special day of celebration and prayer, family and friends, Santa and lights, presents under the tree and enduring hope for a better and brighter 2012, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. God bless us, every one. Charles Dickens
Kevin Blaums column on government, life and politics appears every Sunday. Contact him at kblaum@timesleader.com.
A quiz on 201 1s politics of the absurd

WAS 2011 WACKY, or what? See what you remember, and no fair peeking at the answers! 1. Donald The Donald Trump, commander in chief of Celebrity Apprentice, said that if he ran against Barack Obama, theres a good chance I wont win. He said that he would be victimized by: a. A mystery president who was weaned on dirty tricks as a child in Kenya. b. Bloodsucking politicians. c. A stupid, stupid cabal of wimps who wouldnt last a day in the casino business. d. Bloodsuckers and their celebrity acolytes, like Robert DeNiro, whos not the brightest bulb on the planet. 2. An Obama flip-flop, true or false: In 2010, he opposed anonymous campaign donations, but in 2011, he has stayed mum while his Democratic allies have taken anonymous campaign donations. 3. Rick Perry told Parade magazine, Yes, maam, right in the shoulder. Which of these references is correct? a. A flesh wound he received while flying an Air Force plane during the 70s. b. A serious wound he inflicted when he shot a burglar with a .357 Magnum. c. A fatal wound he inflicted on a coyote that he shot while jogging with a .380 Ruger. d. A stab of pain he felt while trying to remember which federal agencies he wanted to kill. 4. Newt Gingrich told a Christian broadcasting network that his serial adulteries were: a. A lot more inexpensive than shopping at Tiffanys. b. A welcome break from worrying about the profound existential threat of Islamic fundamentalism. c. An inexcusable opportunity to not think about the science of cyber warfare. d. Partially driven by how passionately I felt about this country. 5. An Obama flip-flop, true or false: Even though his health-care-reform law requires Americans to buy health coverage, and even though his government lawyers are preparing to defend the concept in the U.S. Supreme Court, he actually opposed the concept during the 08 campaign. 6. Tea party darling Christine ODonnell, who cost the GOP a winnable Senate seat last year in Delaware, has resurfaced with a ringing endorsement of Mitt Romney. Which statement is correct? a. Hes been consistent since he changed his mind. b. Im not a witch, and neither are his Mormons. c. Hes as deeply knowledgeable about the Constitution as I am. d. I would tea-party with Mitt anytime. e. All of the above, except b. 7. Someone stood at a lectern this year and said, If you are looking for any deep explanation, I dont have one. Name the politician. a. Congressman Christopher Lee, on his decision to send shirtless photos of his manly chest to a woman hed met on Craigslist. b. Sen. John Ensign, on his decision to sleep with an aides wife and then have his dad pay $100,000 to the cuckolded aide. c. Sen. Harry Reid, on his DOA proposal to ban prostitution in the libertine state of Nevada. d. Congressman Anthony Weiner, on his decision to tweet photos of his crotch to women hed never met. 8. Complete this sentence with the accurate quote. Alleged Herman Cain extramarital paramour Ginger White said that, during sex with the pizza mogul: a. He would talk incessantly about the various drafts of his 9-9-9 plan. b. We would playfully debate the pros and cons of deep dish vs. thin crust. c. I was telling myself, This was immoral behavior for the future leader of the Free World. d. I was looking up at the ceiling, thinking about, What am I going to buy at the grocery store tomorrow? 9. An Obama flip-flop, true or false: During the 08 campaign, Obama said he was fine with state legalization of medical marijuana (Im not going to be
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Loyal black base backs Obama to win second term
By MARK Z. BARABAK Los Angeles Times
LINT, Mich. Growing up poor and black in Gerri Hall
Mississippi,
learned there was a meanness in the world, a set of laws and customs aimed at people like her, which her mother tried to explain once when they were forced to stand aside and let a white lady use the sidewalk.
Honey, Hall remembers her mother saying, thats just the way it is in Mississippi. But there was also love and pride and determination in rural Greenwood, along with a belief that things could and would eventually change and the way to change them was within her grasp. In order to make a difference, Hall says her father often told her, youve got to understand politics and get involved. Fifty years later, there is a black man in the White House and Hall is firmly rooted in the middle class, with a nice home in a leafy neighborhood, a pension from her
30-year job at General Motors and enough savings to help her grown son buy a starter place of his own. Things have definitely gotten better, she allows, in terms of tolerance and coexistence and people getting along. Hall is not, however, satisfied. For the next year, she has one overriding goal: to see that President Barack Obama wins a second term, to show his victory was no fluke, to silence his critics and give him more time to implement the policies she sees thwarted, heedlessly and incessantly, by his ReSee SUPPORT, Page 7E
N.H. relishes role as political proving ground

By TODD J. GILLMAN The Dallas Morning News
PETERBOROUGH, N.H. Just about this time every four years, voters from New Jersey to Oregon wonder why New Hampshire gets such an outsized say in picking the next president. Candidates turn up at diners, living rooms, factories and country clubs. Its hard to find a voter who hasnt met a future president. I dont know why its OK. It just seems to be, said Tom OMalley, 50, an insurance agent in Peterborough, the picturesque village that playwright Thornton Wilder used as the model for Our Town. The states partisans insist that voters earn its disproportionate influence every four years, by tirelessly interro-
The states partisans insist that voters earn its disproportionate influence every four years, by tirelessly interrogating candidates and debating their relative merits.
gating candidates and debating their relative merits. Given how fiercely New Hampshire defends its spot at the front of the line, no other state ever gets a chance to show it would be a better proving ground. Demographically, were what, 97 percent white? It is a little bit of an oddball, conceded retiree David Simpson, one of a few dozen political connois- See PROVING, Page 6E
seurs at a recent Peterborough Rotary Club meeting to size up Jon Huntsman, the former Utah governor. Still, he said, its a very highly educated populace. Had Wilder been more politically inclined, he might have worked a few would-be presidents into the plot as he sketched the fictional Grovers Corners, because like most of the states towns and hamlets, Peterborough gets plenty of traffic. Then-Sen. Barack Obama ordered chocolate pie at the Peterborough Diner four years ago, avoiding the Hillary wrap, named for his rival. Sen. John McCain held key town hall events in 2000 and eight years later in the city.
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OPE DIDNT INSPIRE Hugh Martin to pen the lyrics to Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. The songwriters original words for the 1943 tune were downright gloomy, but he acquiesced to his collaborators advice and came up with the uplifting lines we recognize today. Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight This December, as the nations long war in Iraq wanes, the regions flood victims slowly reassemble their lives and the U.S. economy drops hints of restored vitality, dare we be so bold as to truly believe our troubles will be out of sight? Its a long shot. But as the late Mr. Martin discovered, hope often finds a way of tiptoeing or tromping in when and where it wasnt expected. Hope inspires. Hope soothes. Hope endures. May you be fortunate enough today to experience it, or amplify it, in your life. Below are a few quotations intended to help stoke the feeling. It is certainly wrong to despair; and if despair is wrong, hope is right. John Lubbock The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm. O.S. Marden Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. Sarah Ban Breathnach There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 23:18
Let us take heart in season of hope
Proceed with caution when covering sex scandals

THE ACCOUNTS of sexual predation involving coaches at Penn State and Syracuse universities havent yet boiled over into a fullfledged moral panic, but theres good reason for the news media to be mindful of that potential. It happened before, notably in the wave of hysteria and prosecutions in the 1980s and 1990s over sweeping accusations of ritual sexual abuse at child day care centers from South Florida to the Pacific Northwest. The scale of that lunacy is rarely discussed now, and to people who werent around its almost unimaginable. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, in a tough 1998 series by reporters Andrew Schneider and Mike Barber, summed it up this way: During a prosecutorial fury that swept the country from 1980 to 1992, there were at least 311 alleged child sex rings investigated in 46 states ... Children told stories that were appalling ... sex rings were run by Satanic cults, dozens of children raped by scores of adults, dozens of babies were killed and eaten, horses slaughtered in playrooms, children raped by men in black cloaks while the women waited in line for their turn. The scathing P-I series was prompted by an especially egregious case that broke in 1994 in the small central Washington town of Wenatchee, where 60-some people ended up charged with 29,726 counts of abuse involving 43 children. By then, a national pattern had emerged of inquisitorial fervor and investigative contrivance: Triggered by fears with paperallegations must be taken seriously. If anything, the media apparently deserve reproach not for chasing imaginary witches but for ignoring real ones enabling other EDWARD WASSERMAN boys to be hurt. But the potential is worrisome. Sexual abuse of the young is an utterly incendiary thin support, panicky parents some of topic. All parents harbor a knot of suspicion them unstable would demand action. Preschool-age children would be coaxed by from that first day of school, when they send off the dearest and most fragile person so-called experts to recall, or imagine, exin their lives to be cared for by strangers. travagant sexual atrocities from months or The wider danger from the current scaneven years before. Physical evidence was dals is in the plausibility they might confer rare. Scores of people were convicted and on more hysterical and farfetched accusasentenced to outlandish terms; many eventions, in the credibility that other accusers tually were freed on appeal, some are still who shouldnt be believed might now be behind bars. Now occasionally, the news media nota- given, and in the vast deterrent effect they might have on the next generation of menbly reporters at the Los Angeles Times, spurred by the six-year McMartin preschool tors. Those are people we will need to help raise the young, and who wont if their trial, and Wall Street Journal columnist motives and proclivities will be doubted Dorothy Rabinowitz, disgusted by a New groundlessly, and if even a caring hand on a Jersey case showed enough spine to ask whether everybody had gone nuts. But this youngsters shoulder will be suspected as was rare. For the most part, newspapers and signaling suppressed yearnings. So the media should proceed with care TV performed their customary, credulous into the next phase of this scandal, and roles as prosecutorial assets, soapboxes for the most colorful denunciations, dispensers theres certain to be one. Their temptation, having deferred unwisely to the men now of learned counsel to worried parents. The news medias complicity in this witch accused, might be to regard the journalistic sin they should most avoid as restraint. The hunt constituted, to me, one of the worst lesson of the satanic child abuse hysteria is instances of professional dereliction in that zeal too has its costs. contemporary journalism, although Ive never seen it mentioned in media ethics texts. Edward Wasserman is Knight professor of journalNone of that is meant to suggest the ism ethics at Washington and Lee University. He Syracuse and Penn State cases are baseless. wrote this column for The Miami Herald. Readers These accusers arent tiny kids wheedled may write to him at: The Miami Herald, 1 Herald into confirming grotesque fantasies. The Plaza, Miami, FL 33132; website: www.edwardweight of evidence is alarming, and the wasserman.com.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY No one on staff currently knew we had it. I pulled it out and all the pieces started falling out. It was just a mess.
Peter Carini The archivist at Dartmouth College last year stumbled upon a long-overlooked scrapbook that had been donated by alumnus Robert L. May, a former advertising copywriter for Montgomery Ward who wrote the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Early considerations for the reindeers name included Rodney, Rollo, Reginald and Romeo.
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Teen drivers safer under new rules
ARENTS OF TEEN es for young motorists. Harrisburg missed a chance drivers can give them a lifesaving gift this to save even more lives by exholiday season: a full tending the passenger limits briefing, followed by a stern to all drivers under 18. But the warning, on the new restric- hope is that, early on, new tions for 16- and 17-year-old drivers will get the message motorists that take effect early that too many buddies along for a ride can be next week. On Tuesdeadly. day, Pennsylvania These rules will Of course, simjoins a growing num- save lives, but ply passing new ber of states, includrules wont ing New Jersey, that only if theres a change how limit teen drivers partnership teens drive. passengers, bar between young While police young drivers use of drivers and the have new authorhandheld phones and ity to pull over get tough on those adults who care teens for these inwho dont buckle up. for them. fractions, realistiBefore qualifying for cally, it will be up a license, teen permit holders also will need to to teens and their parents to spend 30 percent more time promote compliance. For starters, parents must behind the wheel, with an emphasis on driving at night and insist their child gets the full 65 hours of on-the-road pracin poor weather. The aim is to assure young tice. Then, they need to estabdrivers are more experienced, lish take-away-the-keys rules while removing driving dis- on complying with the new retractions that too often prove strictions. These rules will save lives, deadly. Beyond wearing a seat belt, but only if theres a partnerthe key safeguard will be a pro- ship between young drivers vision limiting teenage first- and the adults who care for time drivers to one child pas- them. The Legislature has givsenger for the first six months. en parents valuable new tools The rule is a smart response to to forge that partnership and data showing that, with every help keep their teen drivers additional passenger, the like- safe. lihood of a fatal wreck increasThe Philadelphia Inquirer
New Year resolution: Weather awareness, preparedness

DURING THESE last 12 tumultuous months weve experienced more than 1,000 weather-related fatalities, more than 8,000 injuries and at least 12 a record for a single year separate disasters with economic losses greater than $1 billion. Numbers like these have served as a wakeup call, a jolting realization that our society is increasingly vulnerable to the weather as a result of a growing population and sophisticated infrastructure that continues to expand. And while we witnessed an unmatched succession of extremes in nearly every weather category this year, climate scientists have pointed to the likelihood that such extremes are not an anomaly but might be the new normal. This doesnt mean we wave the white flag and bow to natures whims. It means now is the time to take bold steps to build a weather-ready nation: one in which the public understands the threat of weather; communities prepare in advance; timely and credible warnings are issued; and people take
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prompt, effective action. The result: fewer deaths and economic losses from severe weather. Our call to become weather-ready resonates with an invaluable network of partners in emergency management and the commercial weather enterprise who help identify, prioritize and set in motion actions to improve the nations resiliency against severe weather. But a truly weather-ready nation requires that our entire society improve the way it responds when extreme weather threatens. As a part of this effort, NOAAs National Weather Service will work to increase weather awareness through continued investment in research and technology to enhance the nations ability to monitor our world and predict its near-term changes and longer-term evolution. This includes deploying new radar advancements and securing the latest satellite technology.
Awareness also requires the integration of two different, yet complimentary, disciplines: environmental science and social science. Combined we can ensure the forecast and climate information critical to personal safety and economic vitality are fully understood and applied effectively. Greater awareness will breed greater preparedness. With reliable weather and climate predictions spanning timescales of hours to years, sound decisions can be made. From prepared residents taking safe shelter more than a half hour before a tornado tears through a community, to farmers ready to adjust the schedule for planting crops, to business owners armed with information to improve existing revenue streams and even create new ones. The bottom line is more lives and livelihoods will be saved. We must make 2012 a less destructive and deadly year by becoming a more weather-ready nation through awareness, preparedness and action. Lets hope for the best, but have a plan for the worst.
Jack Hayes is the director of NOAAs National Weather Service. Visit www.weather.gov.
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GOP plays right into Dems payroll tax ploy

NOW THAT Congress finally has reached a compromise on what must be one of the worst pieces of legislation in years the temporary payroll tax holiday extension lets survey the damage. To begin with, what even minimally rational government enacts payroll tax relief for only two months? As a matter of practicality alone, it makes no sense. The National Payroll Reporting Consortium, representing those who process paychecks, said of the twomonth extension passed by the Senate just days before the new year: There is insufficient lead time to accommodate the proposal, because many payroll systems are not likely to be able to make such a substantial programming change before January or even February, thereby creat(ing) substantial problems, confusion and costs. The final compromise appears to tweak this a bit to make it less onerous for small business. But what were they thinking in the first place? What business operates two months at a time? The minimal time horizon for business is the quarter three months. What genius came up with two? U.S. businesses would have to budget for two-thirds of a onequarter tax-holiday extension. As if this government has not already heaped enough regulatory impediments and mindless uncertainties upon business. But making economic sense is not the point. The tax-holiday extension presumably to be negotiated next year into a 12-month extension is the perfect campaign ploy: an election-year bribe that has the additional virtue of seizing the tax issue for the Democrats. When George McGovern campaigned on giving every household $1,000, he was laughed out of town as a shameless panderer. President Obama is doing exactly the same a one-year tax holiday that hands back about $1,000 per middle-class family but with a little more subtlety. Obama is also selling it as a job creator. This takes audacity. Even a one-year extension isnt a tax cut; its a tax holiday. A two-month extension is nothing more than a long tax weekend. What employer is going to alter his hiring decisions whose effects last years in anticipation of a one-year tax holiday, let alone two months? This is a $121 billion annual drain on the Treasury that makes a mockery of the Democrats reverence for the Social
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Security trust fund and its inviolability. Obamas OMB director took Social Security completely off the table in debt-reduction talks under the pretense that Social Security is self-financing. This is pure fiction, because the Treasury supplies whatever shortfalls Social Security faces. But now, with the payroll tax holiday, the administration openly demonstrates bad faith conceding with its actions that the payroll tax is, after all, interchangeable with other revenues and never actually sequestered to ensure future payments to retirees. The House Republicans initial rejection of this twomonth extension was therefore correct on principle and on policy. But this was absolutely the wrong place, the wrong time, to plant the flag. Once Senate Republicans overwhelmingly backed the temporary extension, that part of the fight was lost. Opposing it became kamikaze politics. Note the toll it is already taking on Republicans. For three decades Republicans owned the tax issue. Today, Obama leads by five points, a 12-point swing since just early October. The payroll tax ploy has even affected his overall approval rating, now up five points in six weeks to 49 percent. The Democrats set a trap and the Republicans walked right into it. By rejecting an ostensibly bipartisan compromise, the Republican House was portrayed as obstructionist and, even worse, heartless willing to raise taxes on the middle class while resolutely opposing any tax increases on the rich. House Republicans compounded this debacle by begging the Senate to come back and renegotiate the issue, thus entirely conceding the initiative to Majority Leader Harry Reid. Having finally realized they had trapped themselves, House Republicans quickly caved, thanks to a fig leaf contrived by Sen. Mitch McConnell. The GOPs performance nicely reprises that scene in Animal House where the marching band turns into a blind alley and row after row of plumed morons plows into a brick wall, crumbling to the ground in an unceremonious heap. With one difference: House Republicans are unplumed.
Charles Krauthammers email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.
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Handels Messiah reaches out to human spirit

ITS ONE of the most famous and widely shared pieces of music in history. Handel intended his oratorio Messiah for Lent, and it was first performed just after Easter 1742. But over the centuries, public performances of the masterwork became a rite of Christmas. It is 270 years since Handel composed the classic, yet crowds continue to gather and listen, once again, for hours. Todays audiences typically reserve that kind of time for a Lady Gaga concert or the opening of a new Mission Impossible movie. What explains the enduring attraction of Handels Messiah? For one thing, the sheer beauty of the music. For another, the incredible skill of the composer. In one of historys most astounding creative feats, Handel produced the 260-page score in just 24 days. Beethoven whose Ninth Symphonys final movement (Ode to Joy) rivals the Hallelujah Chorus of Messiah for widespread emotional appeal is said to have revered Handel as the greatest of composers. The lasting popularity also owes to the works moving text, drawn from the Bible. From prophecy to incarnation to death and resurrection, the life of Christ has been called the great-
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est story ever told. Indeed, Leland Ryken and other Christian literary scholars have noted how the narrative qualities of biblical revelation are finely tuned to the way were made as humans. Together, the music and subject of Handels Messiah reach the sublime status of great art that speaks to what is permanent in the human soul, as the 19th-century poet and cultural critic Matthew Arnold wrote. No wonder we love to hear it at Christmas, the time of year that calls us back to the permanent things. Master artists and authors create a unity and profoundness of moral impression, Arnold wrote, which constitutes the grandeur of their works, and which makes them immortal. That kind of moral impression is grounded in the conviction that human nature persists, truth exists and life has meaning and purpose. Such courage of conviction has been waning for some time. A century ago, the great English writer G. K. Chesterton diagnosed that what we suffer from today is humility in the wrong place. Modesty used to rein in our ambition; it shifted to constrain conviction, where it was never meant to be.
Things havent improved since Chestertons time. Todays radical postmodernist academics teach young people there is no universal human condition or transcendent morality. Reality is culturally determined, they say, a mere social construct erected by personal background and identity. This relativism leaves some philosophers skeptical about the nature of rationality and truth altogether. To be sure, experience does influence our perspective on reality. Whether a child grows up in Bedford Falls or Berkeley or Bahrain will shape her outlook. So will racial, socioeconomic and religious characteristics. Just as eyeglasses are shaped by a sanding process, many factors grind the lens through which each of us sees reality. But it remains a lens. It does not change reality itself. Great art helps continue to refine and polish that lens with accounts of truth that transcend our own outlooks. Wise voices across generations have urged a perennial return to classic works to gain perspective on our age and experience. Every age has its own outlook. It is specially good at seeing certain truths and specially liable to make certain mistakes, C.S. Lewis explained. We need to read old books, he said, to correct the blind spots of our day. Lewis didnt idealize the past, though.
Together, the music and subject of Handels Messiah reach the sublime status of great art that speaks to what is permanent in the human soul, as the 19th-century poet and cultural critic Matthew Arnold wrote.
People were no cleverer then than they are now; they made as many mistakes as we. But not the same mistakes, he wrote. Two heads are better than one, not because either is infallible, but because they are unlikely to go wrong in the same direction. The well-aged insights of great works of art, literature and music help us sift todays culture, as Arnold explained, to identify what will cultivate what is best and noblest in us as human beings. Plenty of entertainment will lose its popularity long before the end of the century if not the decade. But great works endure because they appeal to universal longings of the human spirit. Nearly three centuries since its debut, crowds continue to gather for Handels Messiah because the stunning crescendos and familiar choruses draw us toward answers to the hopes and fears of all the years.
Jennifer A. Marshall is director of the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation. Visit www.heritage.org.
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Mountain Laurels is a regular series of letters from readers conveying thanks to individuals or groups for their support, help or kindness.
In a time of need came much help
e thank the local volunteer firefighters and ambulance services that responded to our recent house fire. Their courageous efforts are greatly appreciated. Our gratitude goes out to the person who called 911. Also, we thank everyone who extended a hand to help in any way in our time of need. As they say, in times of need you find out on whom you can really count.
Paul and Michelle Nichols Dorrance Township
Daughters family thanks caregivers
e extend our gratitude to the many health care professionals who recently aided our daughter in her darkest hour. First and foremost, to Dr. William Krywicki, the consummate orthopedic surgeon
whose skills made my daughters operation a success. To Dr. Gerry Maloney, a physician whom I did not meet until my daughters hospitalization, a doctor whose compassionate and genuine interest in our daughters case made us extremely comfortable. To our family physician, Dr. William Boyle, whose constant advice and words of encouragement meant so much. To our dear friend Jay Amory, who guided us through our difficult process. Last, but certainly not least, to the nursing staff, doctors and other health care providers who assisted our daughter through these trying times. To all of you, thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for making our daughters stay so much easier.
Robert and Nancy Phillips Kingston
Rehab unit earns high accolades
oo often, too many of us are critical of the medical system. However, when praise is due, I think it should be celebrated. Such is the case of my recent experience with the people at Geisinger South, in Wilkes-Barre. From the instant I checked in, with a cheerful receptionist named Debbie, to the moment I was discharged and wheeled to my cousins car, by an extremely dedicated aide Michele, I was treated with the utmost respect, kindness and professionalism. Podiatrist Dr. Barry Bernstein had decided it was time to operate on my toe, which had developed a diabetic ulcer. I had suffered with this affliction for four months, and losing a toe was a possibility.
Its a simple procedure, Dr. Bernstein assured me. We put you under with a light sedative, work on you for about 20 minutes Youll be in recovery for a short while and then we will send you home to rehabilitate. I told the doctor: I have a problem with that. I am a 72-year-old bachelor. I live alone and have no one to take care of me. Could I go to a nursing home or rehab center for a week or so? I asked. The doctor told me that Geisinger South has a rehabilitation unit. Ill see what I can do. The nurses who prepped me and the anesthesiologist made me comfortable and kept me well-informed. However, as I went to the twilight zone, I still didnt know where I would be later that afternoon. What I didnt know is that Dr. Bernstein had made contact with Mary Lou Kotch, nurse manager of the Geisinger South Rehabilitation Center. She agreed to evaluate me after the operation. Within minutes following the operation, I was wide
awake. Im Theresa from rehab, said the smiling face peeking around the curtain. Im here to evaluate you and see if we want you in our rehab unit. Thus began a most pleasant 10-day stay with some of the most professional and caring caregivers for whom I could ever ask. Each day I was taken into the rehab center for three hours, where I was given exercises designed to build up my stamina and upper body strength. My undying thanks goes to Theresa, Brenda, Rosie and the two Pattys. They made rehab fun and interesting. They exuded attitudes that made patients want to succeed in getting well. The nurses who took care of my every need were equally efficient, professional and compassionate. I was particularly fond of Sandra, Fran and Andrew. The aides Michelle, Sally, Betty and Sara also rate high on my list of people who helped me get well. Doctor Bondi and his physician assistant Nancy took special attention to my medi-
cations and blood sugar. Even the phlebotomists found my veins on the first stick. I even thought the food was good. What made it better was good-natured Frankie, who would whisk in with the tray, a smiling face and a pleasant comment. Another man who made my mornings cheerful was 84-year-old Joe. A retired school teacher and principal, he has been volunteering at the Mercy/Geisinger hospital for 22 years. I looked forward to our conversations. Considering that I apparently was the first of Dr. Bernsteins patients to be admitted directly into that rehab unit after such an operation, I guess I was somewhat of a guinea pig. Id like to think that we proved that with tender loving care, smiling faces and dedicated therapists, minor miracles of healing are possible. I had anticipated being off my feet for four to eight weeks, and here I was bipedal within 21 days. Thank you one and all.
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Take the holiday out of Christmas
irst off, I am a Christian and a believer in Jesus Christ. That said, I have had my fill of those people who do not like the Christmas holiday. The following is my solution to the problem, which should satisfy everyone. Christmas was started as a religious holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We do not know that Christ was born on Dec. 25, so we should move the date to the third Sunday in December without the exchanging of gifts between people. This should satisfy the stores that are trying to change Christmas to a generic holiday, as there will be none to worry about. Second, it will end Black Friday. No one will have to camp out in the cold waiting for stores to open at some weird hour to purchase items at a reduced price. No one will be killed or injured in the rush to obtain these items. No extra police or security protection necessary. No one will complain about stores rushing the season by putting up displays earlier and earlier each year, as there will be no need for the displays to entice people to shop. No long lines in stores of people returning gifts after the holiday. Millions of trees saved from the woodsmans ax as no trees will be displayed in homes. Other businesses will not have to close early the day before, lose employee productive time to exchange gifts, have a party or pay holiday pay as the holiday will be eliminated on a work day. Businesses will not have the expense of sending cards to clients, friends and associates. They also will save the time usually spent in decorating their offices and the time employees spend online shopping for gifts. Now, to the true meaning of Christmas. We Christians can send a card to those we choose, acknowledging the
birth of Jesus Christ. Give an additional gift to our church on the third Sunday in December. Give a gift to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, local food pantry or any other charity that assists the poor. We all should realize that the poor have it harder during the winter than the rest of the year, as large heating bills are added to their expenses. This should satisfy all nonbelievers and end the dispute over the Christmas holiday, as there will be no interference to the nonbelievers world in the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Oh, and one more group that should be happy: the children whose birthdays fall on Dec. 25 who have been getting shortchanged on gifts and parties for years.
Frank Sherman Swoyersville
Raise your voice against drilling
tate Sen. Lisa Baker recently submitted a letter to the editor (Legislator seeks accord on drilling regulation bill, Dec. 2) summarizing a number of proposals she has worked on over the last few years related to Senate Bill 1100. The bill addresses community and environmental protections that the senator would like to see included as regulations for natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale. Sen. Baker states that one of the more contentious items discussed relates to the pre-emption of local zoning. I think it is appropriate for this
aspect of the bill to be contentiously discussed. It is the only section of the bill that can provide the public with a voice in gas drilling decisions. Most of these decisions seemingly already are being made by self-serving political officials who have been manipulated by natural gas corporations into pursuing the gas drilling agenda. Pennsylvania, due to its current political configuration, is on a path that will make it a carbon copy of the great gas drilling state of Texas. The opportunities for the citizens to address gas drilling issues in their own communities are being eliminated. Senate Bill 1100 stipulates that if gas drilling corporations feel they are being treated unfairly by local municipalities, they are to request the services of the Attorney Generals Office to determine if local ordinances allow for the reasonable development of oil and gas as stipulated in the Municipalities Planning Code. If it is determined that local zoning laws are inadequate to facilitate the continued growth of the gas industry, the zoning laws of local communities will be forced to come in line with the State Planning Code. The code will dictate what will be considered reasonable development of oil and gas throughout the state. The Attorney Generals Office will be acting as counsel for the natural gas companies in any disputes involving local zoning regulations. Gas companies will be using paid public servants to argue against the public. Other strategies still being discussed to exclude individuals from the decision-making
process include pooling and eminent domain. These political inventions suggest that if private land owners decide they do not wish to lease their lands for gas drilling purposes, but are surrounded by people who do, they will have to acquiesce to the wishes of the others and the gas corporation. Individuals will not be allowed to stand in the way of others who wish to make money from the resources that belong to everyone. Its time for Pennsylvania citizens to become very concerned and contentious in their opposition to state efforts designed to eliminate their voices in local gas drilling decisions.
Bill Burns Shavertown
Declare a state of emergency
here is a need to declare an emergency in the region. Declaring an emergency is perhaps the most well known way that presidents and governors react to a natural disaster. Declaring an emergency for a geographic area in economic distress is not as common, yet the situation has the implications of a natural disaster, and this region has had many such occurrences in its history. Thus, there should be a way to secure a designation that will provide the necessary publicity and drama to the rising tide of economic and social needs across the Wyoming Valley and its environs. We need to somehow work to close the gap that has caused Congress and the president to be so far apart in how they approach the needs of a nation at war with slow economic conditions. Each region needs to find its way out of the negative forces that have enveloped them. The negatives have been compounded in this era, and here are a few of these adverse
indicators: Very poor fiscal conditions that have led many governments to drop or reduce programs. Insufficient dollars being available to meet the needs of low-income families as well as a middle-income families finding it extremely difficult to meet their needs. The startling impact of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee on many families. Communities under siege by the astonishing changes that have impacted many local governments across the Valley. The decrease in funding for many nonprofit organizations and the increase in requests for services to assist the aforementioned families. High unemployment and underemployment continuing to be major impediments to an equitable quality of life for many people and families. These, and many other elements, represent the challenges ahead in the next few years. To meet these difficult times, here are a few suggestions. Declare that a regional emergency exists. Create a regional emergency needs fund that would enable critical needs to be met, with the fund being administered by The Luzerne Foundation. Critical needs can range from the inability to pay a mortgage, to insurance payments, to automobile payments and other consumer needs. Reach out to as many community and private foundations as possible, as well as high-level grant opportunities that can assist in helping to correct this situation. Develop a best practices manual that showcases how other geographic areas have initiated new techniques to meet their challenges. Create an atmosphere that relates to the way we meet challenges of natural disasters and apply the same level of commitment to current, and
likely future, economic and social issues in this region. The time is now to take the first steps.
Howard J. Grossman Executive director Jewish Family Service of Greater Wilkes-Barre
Barletta supports community health
o often headlines focus on negative politics, but as a loyal reader of The Times Leader, I think its also important to let people know about one of the advocates who looks out for us in Washington. At a time when budgets are tight, Congressman Lou Barletta understands that community health centers are a sound investment that improve the health of working families and actually save the government money. As the U.S. House and Senate continue to deliberate the nations spending, we are grateful to have an advocate like Congressman Barletta who has worked hard to protect funding for health centers like ours and will, we hope, fight for some resources in the final bill to help us expand and meet the pressing need for health care in our community. At Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern PA, we are opening our doors to people who need affordable health care. Cutting our funding would not make that demand go away. In fact, it would shift patients with non-emergency conditions to local hospitals, where the cost of care is more expensive. When that happens, we all pay the consequences in higher health care costs and crowded ER waiting rooms. In these tough economic times, people need access to affordable care, and communities need good jobs.
Edward P. Michael President Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern PA
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sents a historic opportunity for our region, the commonwealth and our nation its one that we have to get right. We need common-sense regulatory policies, not duplicative and unnecessary red tape, to build upon the positive progress were continuing to make.
Steve Forde Policy and communications director Marcellus Shale Coalition Canonsburg
Drillers dedicated to transparency
he Times Leaders Dec. 16 editorial (End the secrecy regarding drilling) advances a narrative that is fundamentally unsupported by the facts, suggesting that natural gas producers are secretive and tight-lipped. The truth, however, is that our industry is continually taking steps to enhance and increase transparency across all of our operations, particularly on the issue of hydraulic fracturing. First, readers should know that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson has testified before Congress that hydraulic fracturing a tightly regulated, 60-year-old production process has never impacted groundwater. As relates to disclosing the fluids used in the fracturing process, which are made up of more than 99.5 percent water and sand and less than 0.5 percent of other additives, our industry is required to provide the state Department of Environmental Protection with the exact additives and volumes used. Indeed, DEP lists the entire universe of additives on its website. But our industry understands that it can, and must, do more. In fact, our members have proactively taken action to list this information, well by well, on the Groundwater Protection Councils FracFocus.org database, reinforcing our commitment to safe development, environmental stewardship and transparency. At the same time, were working closely with regulators and the public to ensure the safe and responsible development of job-creating American natural gas. Yet misguided legislation, such as the FRAC Act, represents a topdown, one-size-fits-all Washington solution in search of a problem that will simply not provide any added environmental safeguards. The Marcellus Shale repre-
approach the front door. Once inside, the laughter stops, the smile goes away, reality sets in. After reading this, please show your support by writing to or emailing West Pittston Borough Council. Let these people rebuild and get on with their lives without disturbing municipal letters. The residents have to know that people care.
Joseph Spak Wilkes-Barre
m a retired general contractor working for Wendy, who Ive known since she was 9 or 10 years old. I consider her family and care a lot for her, so I can imagine the pain and grief she, her husband and three children endured when they came home after Septembers flooding to find everything on the first floor that they loved replaced with filth and mud. They had no heat, electricity, furniture or appliances, just walls waiting to be torn down. There are hundreds of families suffering now, with parts of their lives piled in front of their homes in the form of debris. I call them piles of sorrow. Through the efforts of many people, we will put Wendys home and the lives of she and her family back to better than they were before. Have their been obstacles? Yes! No. 1: an insurance company telling them what it is paying for and when it is paying. No. 2: a code enforcement officer and city council that are imposing permit and inspection requirements. Talk about kicking someone when theyre down. Im staying here until the job is complete. You want to be paid for permits and inspections? See God. He started this. Im there when Wendy comes home from work. I hear her laughing on the porch with her husband as they
Allow recovery without obstacles
n Bob Russins well-written letter to the editor titled Writer: Dogma limits rationalists (Dec 4), he asserts that Justin Vacula limits his hypotheses concerning miracles and then uses a quote from G.K. Chesterton to support his position. Chestertons statement and the point that Mr. Russin tries to make with it raise some misconceptions about science. In the history of scientific inquiry, natural phenomena were frequently accounted for by miracles and supernatural explanations. For example, lightning was commonly associated with Zeus hurling bolts down from the heavens. As thousands of years passed, data collected from systematic observations revealed that our questions were best explained by natural means. In lightnings case, electrical fields build up in the clouds and electricity is discharged. Our understanding of the world through divination was soon replaced by methods that yielded more accurate results. Thus, methodological naturalism was born. Methodological naturalism (MN) is the core of scientific research. It arose from the ashes of methods that failed to offer accurate descriptions of our world. MN is far from dogma. Its use is justified by the results that it produces. MN does not dictate what hypotheses we can consider; it
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only instructs us in the best method we have discovered for answering them. Nothing about the scientific method excludes the hypothesis that God saved our valley from the flood. Yet, as Mr. Russin admits, the obvious weight favors the natural explanations that Mr. Vacula alluded to, namely that the waters eventually receded on their own and that most of the valley was protected by a levee system. Now, does science immediately dictate that we dismiss God as a possible explanation? Absolutely not. An extreme example might be Gods sudden appearance over the Susquehanna, who then demonstrates her power by causing the flood waters to recede. That event might call into question MNs ability to account for all of the observed phenomena, as Gods appearance might not be explained by natural means alone. Until such evidence presents itself, Mr. Vacula is safe to accept the preponderance of data suggesting the absence of a miracle. And unlike Chestertons misrepresentation of science and rational thought, the reality is that science does take miracles seriously in both controlled studies and indepth investigations of narrative accounts; however, it also seriously considers the dearth of data to support them.
Brian A. Zaboski II Sugar Notch
were a rag doll. A young man who had been walking stopped to help me. Also a woman and a young female college student stopped and exited their cars. All four of us were hitting this pit bull; the dog never even flinched. At one point Barleys cries stopped. I thought he died. The only thing I could do was rip my boy away from the pit bull, taking flesh. The young man laid on top of the pit bull to contain him, and the young girl put Barley in her car for safety. You three beautiful people are true heroes. Barley and I send you all our thanks and praises. If it werent for all of you, my husband and I would be burying our pal Barley. Thankfully, we are nursing him back to health after his surgeries.
Karen Sypniewski Hemenway Plymouth Township
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n Dec. 8, at about 11:30 a.m., my four-legged pal Barley and I were on our walk. We picked Wilkes-Barre as our site because of all the people around and the beauty of the levee. Halfway across the Market Street Bridge, our walk turned tragic when a pit bull (no collar or tags) lunged at my dogs throat. Barley is 75 pounds, and this pit bull shook him as if he
n Nov. 22, two days before Thanksgiving, I attended the Postal Services public input meeting at the Scranton High School. It was a dog-and-pony show, as expected. As was the case two years ago in Wilkes-Barre when the meeting was held during Easter week, another inconvenient time any questions outside of the postal P.R. statement were not answered. With the Postal Service announcing the reduction of delivery standards, and the recent interview with David Williams, a USPS vice president of network operations, stating most of the facilities will be shuttered and the adjustments have got to be made today, it appears the decisions have been made. Its time to realize the Postal Service is being privatized from the inside. The question is this: Does a crisis actually exist or is the USPS the Enron of the 21st century.
Using history and management patterns as a guide, here is what I predict will happen and what the USPS spokesman will say to the media: The USPS will find a solid business case for the consolidation, finding significant cost savings and productivity gains. Due to the sparse turnout, with most of the attendees being postal employees, and limited public opposition, we recommend proceeding with the consolidation of mail processing operations from the Scranton plant to Lehigh Valley. The Wilkes-Barre Post Office is planning to eliminate 12 customer service positions, thereby further degrading service, within one to two years; the customer service in Scranton will go through the same procedure. Has anyone in the WilkesBarre delivery area seen delays in getting mail-order medications or check reorders? Has anyone seen the mail carriers out after dark? Has anyone not received mail for two or three days? How is charging high rates for less service a good business practice? Will this be what happens? Will service be further degraded by poor business decisions in the Scranton area, and the Postal Service be pushed further to the brink of destruction? Or will managements no decision has been made yet statement be true? I challenge postal management to realize this is not a cost-saving strategy and will not improve service or productivity, and keep the Scranton processing center intact. I also challenge management to increase service, not reduce it, and restore the USPS to the fine organization it once was. I believe the decision was made to move the mail when this study was announced, so one of two things will happen here: they will prove me right or prove me wrong. Lets see what happens.
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law. d. I have made a solemn promise, unlike President Obama, never to apologize for America. 13. Sen. Jon Kyl said abortions make up well over 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does. The actual figure is 3 percent. Asked to explain the discrepancy, a spokesman for the senator served up some spin. Name the real quote: a. Kyl trusted the 90 percent figure because hed heard it on Fox News. b. Kyls Senate floor remark was not intended to be a factual statement. c. Kyl loves America and resents the implication that he does not. d. Kyl always speaks from the heart, regardless of the lefts so-called facts. 14. An Obama flip-flop, true or false: For years, he opposed using
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Last week alone, two of this years GOP contenders nearly crossed paths there. Michigan, Florida and other states covet the influence New Hampshire shares with Iowa. Both are tiny, with few minorities, no big cities, and a jobless rate far below average. But New Hampshire has held the first-in-the nation primary since 1920. In 1977, the Legislature codified that role, by mandating a primary at least a week before any similar contest. Nobody is jumping on board with anybody until theyve done their homework, said Phyllis Woods, who represents the states Republicans on the partys national committee. What people have a hard time outside of the state understanding get on those email lists where you have dozens and hundreds of emails, back and forth, people discussing and debating every pro and con. ... Maybe they do it in Iowa, but its really quite unique here, how people arrive at their decisions, she said. Most people, when the phone rings and they realize its a telemarketer, cringe. Not Susan Wiesenauer and legions of like-minded Granite State residents. This time of year, chances are its a campaign calling. That pause? I wait. I want to see who its going to be, she said. We get all the phone calls, all the polls. Wiesenauer, 51, is a massage therapist from Jaffrey, near Peterborough. Asked if shed ever met a future president, she replied with the slight nonchalance one often encounters in New Hampshire. Oh yes, she said. Thats the cool thing about New Hampshire is if you want, you can drive 50 miles and meet a candidate. She met McCain when he ran four years ago. In 1999, she was at a house party hosted by her tennis partner, with a few dozen others. The guest of honor was a Texas governor, George W. Bush. He went around, he talked very candidly to each of us and quickly realized she hadnt made
c. The popular HPV vaccine causes mental retardation. (There has not been a single case.) d. Paul Revere rode at midContinued from Page 1E night to warn the British. (He rode to warn the Americans.) using Justice Department ree. All of the above, except sources to try to circumvent state Revere. laws), but now his Justice Def. All of the above. partment is saying that commer11. True or false: Jon Corzine, cial marijuana operations are whose MF Global investment illegal under federal law, and we firm recently collapsed, is only will enforce federal law. the second ex-senator in history 10. Which of these falsehoods to be hauled in front of his former was uttered by Michele Bachcolleagues, via a subpoena. mann? 12. Mitt Romney said recently a. The first shots of the American Revolution were fired in New that he once told a landscaping company not to hire any illegals Hampshire. (It was Massachuto work on his Massachusetts setts.) lawn, because: b. Founding father John Quina. Im running for office, for cy Adams worked tirelessly to end slavery. (He was a college kid Petes sake. b. I have a net worth of $200 in Boston when the nation was million, and it would look bad. founded in Philadelphia and c. I bet my neighbor 10,000 the founding document prebucks that I would enforce the served slavery.)
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military tribunals to prosecute terrorists, but now he supports them. 15. And finally, how did I variously describe Gingrichs presidential candidacy last spring (although not in this column)? a. Dead man talking. b. Smoking wreckage. c. Crash-and-burn. d. A shard of scorched crust. e. All of the above. ANSWERS: 1. b, although Trump did say that about DeNiro; 2. True; 3. c; 4. d; 5. True; 6. a; 7. d; 8. d; 9. True; 10. e, the Revere falsehood was uttered by Sarah Palin; 11. False, Corzine is the first; 12. a; 13. b; 14. True; 15. e.
Dick Polman is a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Readers may write to him at: Philadelphia Inquirer, P.O. Box 8263, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101, or by email at dpolmanphillynews.com; blog: http://www.dickpolman.blogspot.com.
Holiday Ho, Ho, Holiday Greetings

This holiday season, the staff at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center conducted a holiday donation drive. Birchwoods Martha Hazus, Director of Nursing, organized the event. Debbie Rule of the local Nanticoke Area Head Start Program, provided Birchwood with a list of items needed for Christmas, for 5 families of the children that attend the local head start program. All of the items were donated by staff and presented to Ms. Rule on December 21 for delivery to those families. Birchwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is dedicated to helping and giving to the local community.
Delivering wishes merry and bright to 5 of our neighbors at Christmastime!
Sherry Finogli, Staff Coordinator Debbie Rule, Head Start Kathy Monick, RN Staff Development Paul Valack, CNA Deborah Recek, Restorative Aide Janelle Titus, CNA Tara Fayash, Admission Coordinator Richard Hazus, Facilities Director Scott Andrews, Director of Human Resources Les Schnee, RN Supervisor
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publican foes. Like many black Americans, Hall, 60, looks at the president and sees a reflection of herself: joys and triumphs but also challenges and adversity, a good part of it, she suggests, owing to the color of his skin. When we look at President Obama, we can relate to what hes experiencing because of the experiences in our own backgrounds, Hall says over lunch at an Irish-themed restaurant, where she stands out as one of the few black patrons. The sentiment may explain why Obama still enjoys commanding support among blacks, even though they have suffered the worst of the deep recession that soured so many others on the incumbent. He came from where the majority of minorities came from, from meager beginnings, says Reggie Smith, a local head of the United Auto Workers union, who laughingly recalls how he, like Obama, once drove a car with a rusted hole in the floor. He can relate like no other president before, and thats what keeps him strong in the African-American community. Obama won 95 percent of the black vote in his first presidential race and will likely match that next year. The question is whether 2008s record black turnout can be repeated, or even exceeded, now that the heady days are long gone. Even Obama, speaking this fall in Los Angeles, conceded his re-election bid will not be as sexy as his first run. But Hall, who keeps a grinning photo of Obama on her key chain, is adamant Obama will surpass that performance. Were not just saying here she adopts a mincing tone Oh, lets elect an African-American president. We already have a black president. What we need to do is give him support so he can work his plan. A lifelong Democrat, Hall is vice chairwoman of the local party and its black caucus, a fixture in Flint politics and a field marshal in the huge get-out-the-vote
An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll done with theGrio.com, a black-oriented website, found that 49 percent of African-Americans felt the country was on the right track, compared with nearly 3 in 4 overall who felt otherwise.
previously Democratic congressional seats. In Genesee County, which includes Flint, the drop-off was nearly 38,000 Democratic votes each one viewed by Hall as almost a personal affront. People need to step it up, she says. When Hall was 13, she sneaked out of her house to hear civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer talk about the importance of voting, which was nearly impossible then for blacks in Mississippi. Hall recalls little about that 1964 night, save her parents concern for her safety people were killed agitating to vote and the fervor of the grown-ups crowding the small church. The time had come, they said, for black people especially young ones to claim the full promise of their citizenship. Thats why Im so passionate now, Hall says, stabbing the tabletop with a finger. As the second of eight children, Hall helped raise her siblings while her father, a factory foreman, and mother, a housekeeper, worked to scrape by. To this day, Hall has the manner of one accustomed to being in charge: her diction precise, her dress fastidious and her case for Obama outlined in PowerPoint and carefully sorted fact sheets. As his children grew, Halls father took a second job, as a handyman, to pay for college. Through a process of elimination teaching paid too little, law school cost too much Hall ended up studying finance. Armed with a business degree, she followed countless blacks who left the South to work at GM. She met her future husband, an assembly line worker, and they had a son, who now works for the city of Flint. Hall and her husband eventually divorced. For 31years, she was an auditor and GM analyst, and even though Mississippi was in her past, there were reminders of the old meanness. Once, a West Virginia car dealer wouldnt stand for a black woman (not his words) going over the books, so headquarters sent a white accountant to help. Throughout, Hall dove into campaigning: licking envelopes, making phone calls, walking precincts. In 2008, she was one of Obamas early Michigan supporters, when most establishment Democrats backed Hillary Rodham Clinton. Among other things, he struck her as electable like no black presidential candidate before. She traveled to Denver for Obamas nomination and to Washington for his inauguration something I had to witness in person and though her parents never lived to see the day, Hall shared photos with her 102year-old great-grandmother. Today, Halls life is carefully segmented: two days of substitute teaching (to supplement her pension); two days with her granddaughter, Cyana; two days for politicking; Sundays in church. It is a balance she expects to shift heavily toward campaigning in 2012. Some years ago, Hall switched churches to join a more youthful congregation, hoping to inspire younger people the way Fannie Lou Hamer and others once fired her imagination. On an autumn Sunday, Hall sat at the rear of the sanctuary, alongside Cyana, 4, smiling as one of her PowerPoints flashed on a big screen, reminding worshippers of local elections. When the service ended, Hall dashed for the exit and passed out copies of Flints black newspaper featuring a front-page article touting Obamas jobs plan as members of the choir filed past in black and gold robes. With less than a year until the election, her work was just beginning.
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operation Obama is building in Michigan, a state vital to his reelection hopes. She is a regular at senior centers, block meetings and community events If theres 15 Democrats in a room, Gerri will be one of them, says local state Sen. John Gleason talking up the importance of voting and, lately, re-electing the president. She stays relentlessly on message in a way some candidates might envy. When a neighbor and Obama backer says others in the black community may be somewhat disappointed It turns out he doesnt walk on water Hall leaps in. Now, you know, she says, friendly but firmly, if he didnt have Congress blocking him, things would be a whole lot better. For Hall, re-electing Obama is more than a political mission. It is personal, a debt repaid to her mother and father, a down payment for her son and granddaughter. She takes no pay. A voice inside says, This is what you need to do, Gerri, whether youre paid or not. The statistics are grim. The poverty rate for African-American children has increased under Obama, along with black joblessness. Nationally, black unem-
ployment was 15.5 percent in November, almost twice the overall rate. For black teenagers it was just under 40 percent. Even so, African-Americans remain far more upbeat than the rest of the country. An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll done with theGrio.com, a black-oriented website, found that 49 percent of African-Americans felt the country was on the right track, compared with nearly 3 in 4 overall who felt otherwise. Most African-Americans blamed congressional Republicans, rather than Obama, for the countrys economic ills. If he doesnt get assistance from the people in those domes, said David Jackson, 39, a guidance counselor at Flints community college, then his policies get watered down or polluted ... to where they never have the effect he intended. Unemployment is officially 16.5 percent in Flint, where fortunes soared and, for the last several decades, plummeted with the near collapse of the auto industry. Local analysts believe the true jobless rate is more like 45 percent, once those who have quit looking are counted. Still, in several days of interviews not one black voter blamed Obama for the hard times. Flints
problems, they say, have long been building, like the ones the president inherited. Hes just dealing with everything that was waiting for him when he walked in the Oval Office, said auto repair shop owner Edward Williams, 39. There was a big pile. In perhaps the brightest news for Obama, 59 percent of AfricanAmericans surveyed nationally said they were more enthusiastic about voting in 2012 than four years ago. It isnt about party, said Herman Marable, a district judge who joined Hall for an open house at Obamas Flint campaign office. This is about having somebodys back who is under attack. The president may need all the help he can get. Barring a dramatic shift, the 2012 election is likely to be much closer than 2008. Several states that Obama won, including North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Ohio, will be competitive only if black supporters turn out again in big numbers. In 2008, Obama won Michigan with 57 percent support, the best Democratic showing in 44 years. In the 2010 midterm vote, about 700,000 Democrats and party supporters stayed home and the GOP won every statewide office, a legislative majority, and two
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fter exploring the scary side of nature in Jaws and Jurassic Park, Steven Spielbergunreelsadifferentkindofanimal story with War Horse, the saga of a steed sofearlessheinspiresnearlyeveryonewho crosses his path.
The filmmaker credits his 15-year-old daughter Mikaela with helping him develop an appreciation forhorsesandtheoften-remarkablebondtheyshare with their owners. I live with horses because my daughter is a competitive jumper, says Spielberg, who is married to actress Kate Capshaw, with whom hes raised more than six children, including Max, his son from first marriage to Amy Irving. My daughter travels the country in competition, jumping her horses. We have stables for as many as 12 horses. Right now we have eight on our property living with us. When I found War Horse I was more than ready to tell this story. SpielbergfirstencounteredWarHorseafewyears ago when his producing partner Kathleen Kennedy urged him to see a West End production of the play, based on Michael Morpurgos childrens book. The movie, which opens today, pivots on Joey, a feisty colt purchased by a farmer (Peter Mullan) and his wife (Emily Watson) on the eve of World War I. Joey is trained by the farmers son Albert (newcomer Jeremy Irvine) and eventually sold, against Alberts wishes, to the British army. Albert joins the Army, too, in hopes of finding Joey. In the meantime, the horse goes through a series of harrowing and heartwarming adventures. Hes sent into battle, sheltered by a French farmer
(Niels Arestrup ) and his granddaughter, and is captured by the Germans and forced to drag massive cannons up mountains. WhenIrealizedIwasabouttodirectWarHorse because Id been so moved by the play and by the book, I actually went out to our stables, and I just stood there with my iPhone photographing the horses from all angles, says the filmmaker, who also oversaw the animated Adventures of TinTin, which opened earlier this week. I tried to see how many expressions I could get out of the horses. And then I realized that I couldnt get expressions fromtheeyesandthefaceofthehorsealone.Irealized by standing back that the horse expressed himself in his entire bearing. The horses needed all four legs, the tail,theearsespecially.Youreallyneededtogetback to see the magnificence of the horse. In the end, 14 horses were drafted to play Joey as he progresses from a colt to an adult. The horse whos in the most scenes is Finder, who starred in Seabiscuit, which, coincidentally, also was produced by
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When Dr. Henry F. Smith Jr. stalks a butterfly in a field of goldenrod, he emerges with the eye-catching photo he wanted and finds himself covered in a kind of goldenrod fuzz. When he trudges on snow shoes through deep, unbroken snow to a secluded canopy of old-growth trees, he steadies his camera lens against crossed ski poles to dampen the effects of a bounding heartbeat. For some people, these factors would be drawbacks. To Smith, they simply TO BUY A enhance the ad- CALENDAR venture of explorWhat: Allied Sering Northeastern vices Heinz Pennsylvania. Rehab Pediatric This region has Calendar so many beautiful Who: With photogplaces, said raphy by Dr. Henry Smith, 54, of Glen F. Smith Jr. Cost: $7 each, Summit, director plus $2 shipping of pulmonary ser- for quantities up vices at John to five; $5 shipHeinz Institute of ping for quantities six to 15. Rehabilitation Medicine in To order: www.allied-services.org Wilkes-Barre or 570-830-8935 Township. Theres a tendency to be so busy that we dont look around, but I always keep an eye out. An avid kayaker, cyclist and hiker as well as photographer, Smith has brought back thousands of images from his trips. This year marks the fourth time he and a committee of advisers have carefully chosen12 scenes to grace a calendar that Allied Services sells to benefit pediatric patients. We try to spread them around geographically, said Smith, whose array for the 2012 calendar includes a former train station in Hunlock Creek, the Forest Temple area of old-growth conifers in a remote section of Ricketts Glen State Park and spring blossoms in Butler Township. Also adding variety are photos of a farmer driving a tractor past young cornstalks in Hamlin, a wall in Lackawanna State Park, the butterfly in the field of goldenrod at Nescopeck State Park and snow scenes at Bear Creek Lake and The Lands at Hillside Farms, where a horse came to the fence to check out the visitor with the camera. Horses are curious, and as soon as theysenseyou,theycomeuptothefence line or wherever you are to see whats going on, Smith said, explaining the tendency often ruins the shot a photographer wants. If you want to get a good shot of horses, you have to be sneaky about it. Even though one particular horse came much closer than he wanted, Smith said, he liked the expression on its face enough to put that picture on the cover.
NYC: Its the most wonderful town this time of year

By BILL REED The Philadelphia Inquirer
NEW YORK For a day or a weekend sparkling with the seasons spirit, theres no topping the Big Apple, with a twinkling Norway spruce towering over the iceskating rink at Rockefeller Center, story-telling departmentstore windows and the breathtaking Santaland. With the aroma of roasting chestnuts, the sight of choreographed light shows and the spectacle of Gagas Workshop, you cant help but get swept up in the excitement of the season. Youll have money to spend,
too, because other than about $30 for parking, most of the sights are free. Yes, you can splurge and see the Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, but theres a way to save a few bucks on those tickets. So, slip into comfortable walking shoes and take a walking tour of the citys Christmas spectacles. A classic beginning Start at Macys Herald Square at 34th Street and Broadway, the setting for the classic movie, Miracle on 34th Street. The story is told each year in scenes de-
picting Kriss Kringle winning over 6-year-old Susan Walker, and his lawyer proving in court that there is a Santa Claus. This year, the display has been moved from windows along two sides of the landmark department store to the eighth floor, near Santaland. In the windows along 34th Street, you can hear and read the story, Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, a newspapers response to an 8-year-old girls letter. And new this year is Make-AWish, a series of window displays that take you on a magical and whimsical journey to experience
the seasons wishes and dreams. Next, head inside to visit Santaland. Ride the wooden escalators, which date to 1902, instead of waiting for the more modern elevators to reach the eighth floor. Perky elves direct you to a seat on the Macyland Express and along a path through the Enchanted Forest, surrounded by decorated Christmas trees, model trains, ice-skating polar bears, bags of toys, and child-sized lollipops and candy canes. The trail ends at the North Pole, where the
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Kathleen Kennedy. Spielberg doesnt take any credit for Finders performance. The horse didnt listen to me very often, the filmmaker says. Bobby Lovgren, our horse whisperer, listened tome,though,andhestheonethats responsible for getting the performance out of (the horses). While Finder was a natural to play Joey, Spielberg had a much harder time locating the right actor to play Albert. We saw hundreds of possible Alberts, says the director, 65. I wantedanunknown.Ifiguredifthehorse could be an unknown so should Albert. So I went trolling through not just the UK but Ireland and Scotland and Australia. We looked everywhere, and halfway through the process Jeremy came in. He was to-
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Sabres drawn, the British cavalry charges toward a German encampment in this scene from War Horse, director Steven Spielbergs epic adventure set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War.
But it wasnt a conscious homage. I wasnt making a homage to John Ford or to D.W. Griffith or any other filmmaker. I was making a homage to Joey and to the effect that animals often have on people, changing their lives for the better. While War Horse includes some brutal battle scenes, Spielberg doesnt consider the film a war movie like Empire of the Sun, Saving Private Ryan or his acclaimed HBO mini-series Band of Brothers and The Pacific. This is a story about the ways
that animals can actually connect people together, Spielberg says. Thats what Joey does. Joeys miracles are really in his great sense of optimism and hope. All the people he encounters, he brings something new into their lives. War Horse is, I think, much more focused on the characters. The war certainly was a horrendous backdrop and created tremendous tension and drama. But unlike Private Ryan, the wars not in the foreground of War Horse. Through the years, Spielbergs
crowd-pleasers have racked up $8.5 billion in box-office profits. Hes won the Best Director Oscar for the Rrated Schindlers List and Saving Private Ryan, but hes never stopped making family-friendly films. Spielberg conceived of War Horse as a PG-13 film even though he knew hed have to come up with fresh ways to convey the horrors of war. I was trying to figure out how to do a cavalry charge without showing hundreds of horses falling and dropping and tripping, says Spielberg, whose next film, the presidential biopic Lincoln, will star Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field. I thought, Well, what if we do the cavalry charge but we just show riderless horses jumping over the German machine gun emplacements and not show the carnage of men falling and horses being killed? The audience can decide how graphic the scenes are in their own imaginations. Its much easier to show someones arms and heads and legs being blownoffthanitistodoitinanother way. But I enjoyed finding other ways. (It wasnt only) to earn a PG-13rating.Iwantedtomakeamovieappropriateforfamiliestosee together.Thatwasimportanttome.
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Orner uses a Saul Bellow quote from The Actual to introduce Love and Shame and Love. In Chicago I had unfinished emotional business, and his novel winds swiftly through four decades of political and domestic turmoil there. Hard to know which aspect is more unpredictable. Author of the critically praised collection The Esther Stories and the underappreciated novel The Second Coming of Mavala Shikongo, Orner excels at stripping away artifice and revealing the complicated, often contradictory workings of the human heart. Lest you take him too seriously, hes got a sardonic sense of humor about our foibles, even the most embarrassing ones. Especially the most embarrassing ones. In Love and Shame and Love, he explores the shifting fortunes and emotions of a Jewish family, the Poppers, mostly through the eyes of one Alexander Popper failed writer, dutiful but often-spurned lover, resigned lawyer whose impressionistic memories form the books chatty, non-linear narrative. (The first chapter is titled Portrait of the Artist as a Creative Writing Major in the Autumn of Michael Dukakis.) Born in 1968, Alexander is the foundation of the novelashegrowsup,fallsinandoutofloveandwatches time whittle away at members of his family. But Love and Shame and Love also wanders into the past to examine his regretful grandparents, Bernice (who wanted to be a dancer but chose marriage and babies) and Seymour (a World War II vet and struggling businessman whose letters to his wife from the South Pacific poignantly convey the love and shame and love that suffuses Orners story). Also represented are Alexanders politically obsessed older brother, Leo (OK. Mayor Daley trivia. Ready? Concentrate now. True or false? His Honors dentist has only one arm), and their parents, Philip and Miriam, who follow the time-honored Popper tradition of moving out of the city once they can afford to do so: And so northward to the new Jerusalem. Its only twenty-three minutes to an hour away, depending on traffic. Go forth to the North Shore. It was what Chicago Jews did. Even as a kid, Leo has an opinion on the move: Highland Park! (Leo shouting in the back seat.) No yippies! Better schools! Grandparents! No black people! I hate it already ... AlexandershareslittleofLeosambivalence,maybe because hes younger, maybe because hes just so ... unformed. Yet he remains fascinated with the city, a high place where the prairie convulses into ravines
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and the scalloped bluffs rise above the lake. It is a part of what is known collectively as Chicagoland, a mythical place, a kind of parasitic hinterland that exists solely in the mind of those who dream of the city from a distance. Again: Just half an hour away, depending on the traffic. Orner devotes much of the book to Alexander Poppers romance with Chicago; the author was born there, though now he lives in San Francisco. Politics loom large; the Daleys, Jane Byrne, Harold Washington all make appearances. One wonders what the author makes of the meteoric rise of the current president in such a charged climate. Hilariously, Orner contrasts the lives of the suburban Popper boys with the city-dwelling, wildly gifted Rosencrantz kids from Lincoln Park, who played flute, cello, harpsichord, electric guitar. At meals one of them was liable to break into an aria. They paint Diego Rivera-style murals, practice ventriloquism, put on productions of King Lear with sock puppets. Their parents exude an air of artistic superiority as well. The Rosencrantzes were classier than the Poppers. At least the Poppers thought so. And yet they remain friends. If it all sounds like hell on earth, it must be said that it was and it wasnt until hidden truths strip away what their differences could not. Love, anger, shame, sorrow, regret, betrayal and finally, acceptance: these, then, are the factors that propel the Poppers. Orner sculpts them and shatters them, and in the process he creates a novel as stubbornly insistent on being noticed as the Windy City itself. A city, he writes, that at least is honest about being dishonest. Leave it, and youll long to go back. Or stay for a lifetime and wonder what might have been. Either way, its quite a ride depending on the traffic.
The best crime mysteries of 2011

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One of my familys New Years traditions is called first-footing. For good luck, the first person to set foot in your home in the new year must have dark hair (no clue to the roots of this), a glass of whiskey (its a Scottish tradition), and carry a slice of black bun (a dense currant cake). Ive blended that tradition with this column. Im calling it first-booking, the best debut crime novels I read this year. Those Across the River by Christopher Buehlman (Ace Books, 368 pages). When this wonderfully disturbing debut rose to the top of a stack in my office, I swear I could hear dueling banjos. Set in Georgia after WWI, this is a gripping genre-bender: an ode to the American wilderness contained in a historical thriller and steep-
ed in pure terror. Buehlmans literate narrator and his lyrical language mean the horror creeps up on you. Frank Nichols, a survivor of trench warfare, has been dismissed from his faculty position in the North. He settles with his wife in an inherited fine yellow mansion where he plans to research the Civil War and his slave-owning ancestor. Instead, Frank faces the battle of his life with something horrible across the river. The Goat Woman of Largo Bay by Gillian Royes (Atria Books, 320 pages). Im always keen on mysteries that explore a world far from my own and Royes debut did that
with its warm tropical setting and its population of highly original characters. Set in Jamaica, this novel exposes the flip side of paradise when ex-con bartender Shadrack Myers, a pious and pragmatic hero, gets involved in a suspenseful cocktail of corrupt island politics and death. The Return of Captain John Emmett by Elizabeth Speller (Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt, 448 pages). This elegant first is written as a Golden Age mystery with the themes of WWI poets like Wilfred Owen and the language and plotting of Agatha Christie. The main character may be a survivor of the generation of
tality. These Dark Things by Jan Merete Weiss (Soho Crime, 224 pages). The most appealing element in this distinctive first is the fascinating contradictions between modern Naples, Italy, and its medieval past that Merete Weiss knits into an original mystery. The novel opens with an elderly bone cleaner (an ancient ritual performed for souls trapped in purgatory) discovering a recently dead body displayed like a Pre-Raphaelite angel in the
doomed youth, but he is no less lost. His journey to discover why a fellow soldier killed himself becomes a way for him to face his own mor-
citys catacombs. Even Captain Natalia Monte of the Carabinieri and her Buddhist partner are intriguing opposites in their temperaments and their approaches to an investigation. Bent Road by Lori Roy (Dutton, 368 pages). I reviewed this debut early in the year, and I continue to herald its merits to readers. Roys language is spare, her story fraught with festering secrets, and the suspense palpable from the opening pages. With a backdrop of the racial tensions of the late 1960s, Arthur Scott returns his family to their hometown in Kansas, a dark valley where a girl has gone missing.
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EW YORK Light wallet or big spender, window shopping is something almost everyone can enjoy. Manhattans most famous Midtown retailers are known for splashy displays that have become as much a holiday tradition here as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree or sidewalk Santas.
Ubiquitous eats Back on the street, grab a hot dog with sauerkraut from one of the many vendors. Walk east to Fifth Avenue, then north to 38th Street, where Lord & Taylor has been decorating its windows with holiday displays since 1938. Keep strolling north along Fifth Avenue for some window shopping and people-watching. If you have young girls in the family, head into the American Girl Place at 49th Street to shop for a doll and everything that comes The stars align with them. If you have the time and the energy, walk one block west to A spiritual stop, a Pa. tree Eighth Avenue, then north a few Just farther north, step into St. streets to Columbus Circle to see Patricks Cathedral. The Gothic Time Warner Centers Holiday church is worth visiting in any Under the Stars. A dozen 14-foot season, for its dramatic sanctustars hanging from the ceiling of ary, side altars, statues and the Great Room are lit up from 5 stained-glass windows. p.m. to midnight, choreographed Across Fifth Avenue, you can to holiday songs by Wynton Mareasily spend a day at Rockefeller salis and members of the Jazz at Center. Lincoln Center Orchestra. The main attraction is the 74Make your way back to Fifth foot Christmas tree, which is Avenue, walking along 59th from Mifflinville, Pa., this year, topped by a Swarovski crystal Street past horse-drawn carriages ready to take you for a ride in star. Watch the ice skaters, or rent Central Park. At 58th Street, doormen skates for $10 and circle the rink dressed as Toy Soldiers welcome for 90 minutes for $12.50 (children under 11 and seniors) to $21 the children in all of us to FAO Schwarz. Three floors are packed (adults). If youd rather be entertained, with toys for children of all ages make your way to Sixth Avenue and interests. Giraffes, bears and and West 51st Street for the show other stuffed animals are as big as at Radio City Music Hall, show- an adult; a Lego section has a lifecasing the traditional Parade of sized Lego Santa; and dolls called the Wooden Soldiers and a new Brownstone Buddies represent 3-D video-game adventure. Tick- children around the world. You ets cost $45 to $165 (more if you can even hop on the floor piano want your picture taken with like Tom Hanks did in the movie Santa or a Rockette), but look for Big. Check out the gourmet cupdiscount coupons handed out cakes at the cafe. around Rockefeller Center. As you head back downtown, You also can find discount tickets for the Top of the Rock obser- make sure to stop at Saks to see vation deck (full price is $16 to The Snowflake and the Bubble $38), where you can get a birds- light show. The sidewalks and streets, just eye view of the city from 70 stoas lively at night, are invigoratries up. For an update on the events of ing. You wont want your holiday the day, read the news ticker on tour to end. Dont worry the the front of the NBC building. dazzling, heartwarming displays You can buy tickets to tour the will fill you with holiday spirit the studios (you might have to plan whole season long. that in advance), and gifts for fans of The Office, 30 Rock, Psyche and other NBC and
Store executives say they see the windows as their seasonal gifts to the city. I think New York being what New York is its the window capital of the world it sees people from all over the world come to New York to experience the holiday, says Paul Olszewski, Macys director of windows. Some stores have added high-tech twists in recent years. At Bloomingdales, cameras have been incorporated into displays, and photos will beam from the windows as well as from the retailers Facebook page. At Macys there are touch screens to design a 3-D ornament that be sent back to your cell phone. Its all the kids who totally get how to do this, Olszewski says. Still, its largely left to the reindeer, snowmen and jolly St. Nick to spread the cheer. Some highlights: Tiffany & Co.: Using the familiar (and nearby) Central Park as its reference, Tiffany fashioned a miniature wonderland anchored with a carousel. The carousel animals, including zebras, lions and giraffes, take off in the Christmas Eve sky to deliver holiday gems to presumably good girls and boys. Bloomingdales: The flagship store on 59th Street uses as its centerpiece some of its vintage shopping bags made bigger and better with movement that allow passers-by to peer inside. Some of the bags have been reproduced, and a different one went home with shoppers each week through today. Lord & Taylor: Inspired by a 1941 illustration by Carl S. Wilson called What is Christmas Made Of? the store asked local children to draw just what they think constitutes the holiday. The favorites: picking out a tree, trimming it with all the bells and whistles, ice skating in Central Park, building a snowman
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FOUND, Bichon, black & white, curly hair. Blue collar with leash. Found in South Wilkes-Barre near Willow St. on Monday 12/19. Owner should contact SPCA at 570-825-4111 FOUND. Yellow Lab, on Coxton Road, across from Water Treatment Center, can be retrieved at Wilkes-Barre SPCA with animal ID number which can be gotten by calling: 570-235-5638
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4 door. 4 cylinder. Power windows. 59K. Looks & runs well. $4,495 DEALER 570-868-3914
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11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black, tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation, AWD 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver, grey leather 07 Hyundai Sonata GLS navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD AWD silver, grey leather 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER Mint green, V6, alloys 06 NISSAN MAXIMA SE Silver, V6, sunroof 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, Red 05 DODGE NEON SXT Red, 4 cyl., auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS Burgundy tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU Maxx White, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 VW JETTA GLS Black. Auto. Sunroof. 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO Mid blue/light grey leather, Navigation, (AWD) 02 MUSTANG GT V8, Green, black leather, 5 speed, 01 CHEVY LUMINA LS 4 door, burgandy, 72K 01 VW JETTA GLS green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS black 08 JEEP COMPASS SPORT Silver, 4 cylinder, auto, 4x4 08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, white, 5.7 Hemi, 4 door, 4x4. 08 CADILLAC ESCALADE Blk/Blk leather, 3rd seat, Navgtn, 4x4 07 CHRYSLER ASPEN LTD Silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT blue, 3rd seat 4x4 07 CHEVY UPLANDER silver, 7 passenger mini van 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Blue grey leather, 7 pax mini van 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, Blue auto, V6, AWD 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD F150 XLT Extra cab, truck, black, V8, 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, blue, grey leather, 4x4 05 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT blue 4x4 05 BUICK RANIER CXL gold, tan, leather, sunroof (AWD) 04 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB cab, black, auto, V-8, 4x4 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 4x4 black, black leather, 3rd seat, 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND Graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 04 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS, pewter silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 CHEVY TRACKER ZR2, blue, auto, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 7 passenger, mini van, gold AWD 02 CHEVY 2500 HD Reg. Cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 F150 SUPERCREW XLT, green, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT Black & brown, brown leather 4x4 96 CVEVY BLAZER black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500 4X4 TRUCK
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Metallic gray, sunroof, leather, Bose Satellite with CD radio, heated seats, traction control, fully loaded. Remote Start. 50k miles. $16,995 or trade. (570) 639-5329
CHEVY 08 IMPALA LTZ
Blue metallic. 4 door. Grey interior. Auto. A/C. Power windows, locks, steering, brakes & mirrors. Alloys. Dual air bags. Non-smoker, extra clean. 98K miles. Must see. $4,995. Clean PA title. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
DODGE `02 STRATUS
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $13,300. 570-885-1512
JAGUAR 94 XJS CONVERTIBLE
PONTIAC 08 VIBE
VOLVO 850 95 WAGON Runs good, air,

automatic, fair shape. $1,800. 347-693-4156
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE

All original $12,000
CHEVY 11 MALIBU LT
Moonroof. 7K miles. $15,880
DODGE `02 STRATUS SE PLUS 100,000 miles, auto-
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

80,000 miles, excellent condition, all options. Recently serviced. New tires. $9,300. 570-388-6669
PORSCHE `85 944 Low mileage,
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
$49,000
409
ALSO PAYING TOP $$$
Autos under $5000
99 BUICK Sedan. A CENTURY Custom.

Title. V6. 85,000 miles. All options. Inspected. Good condition. $1,950 (570) 299-0772
shape, all leather. $4650. BUICK 03 Century. Great shape $3400 570-819-3140 570-709-5677
CADILLAC 03 DeVille. Excellent
SS2. Fully load, V8, jewel red with white stripes on hood & trunk, list price is $34,500, Selling for $29,900. Call 570-406-1974
CHEVY`10 CAMARO
matic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, new 2.7 engine.timing set, water pump, oil pump, $2,999. (570) 604-5277
LEXUS `01 ES 300
110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
MERCEDES 76 450 SL MERCEDES 29

$24,000
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
FORD `95 CROWN VICTORIA V-8, power windows FORDdoor. 53K. 4 00 ESCORT ZX2 2
Running condition. Inspected. $1,000. (570) 706-1186
DODGE `00 STRATUS DODGE `95 DAKOTA
fect condition. Full service records. All luxury options and features. 25.5 MPG. $12,800. Call 570-371-1615
CHRYSLER `06 300 4 door sedan in per-
& seats, cruise control. Recent inspection. Asking $1,000. Call 570-604-9325
garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,
SUBARU `02 FORESTER L. AWD. Red.
$2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217 SUZUKI 10 SX4 4x4 6,000 miles. $14,000. 08 Ford F250, 4x4 4,000 miles, 4 door, 8 foot bed/with or without plow. $45,000. All showroom new! 570-826-0200 or 570-868-3968
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200

45,000 miles 350 Rocket engine Fender skirts Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
All original
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CHRYSLER 04
Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $4900. 570-991-5558
cylinder. Looks and runs well. $3,195 DEALER 570-868-3914
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2WD V6. Regular Cab/6Ft. 5 speed. 113,000 miles. Runs like a champ. Needs some work. $1,400. 570-814-1255
SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
4 door. 4 cylinder. Power windows. 78K. Looks and runs well. $3,695 DEALER 570-868-3914
FORD 01 FOCUS
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1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
FORD SC Coupe SALEEN 04 281
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TOYOTA `10 Camry SE. 56,000

miles. Red, alloy wheels, black cloth interior. Will consider trade. $14,200 (570) 793-9157
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FORD5-speed auto07 MUSTANG V6,
570-301-3602
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4x4. 6 cylinder. Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m.
FORD `95 F150
SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4s
Leather. Heated seats. DVD Player. $11,880
CHRYSLER 08 SEBRING
Gold, Silver, Gold Plated, Rings, Necklaces, Bracelets also Costume Jewelry. GREAT PRICES! Something for every occasion.
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104,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, power windows, AM/FM radio, cassette player, ABS brakes, cruise control, $1,500 570-212-2410 or 570-299-7712
FORD `99 TAURUS White, new battery,
matic, leather interior, steel exhaust, keyless entry, new inspection, bumper to bumper warranty, expires 08/23/15. 36,400 miles, security window louvers, rear spoiler with brake light. Perfect condition. $17,000, negotiable. 570-451-0702 Call after 2:00 p.m.
FORD 08 FOCUS SE
Auto. Alloys. CD Player. $10,990
Silver, black leather interior. All power options. Navigation. Alloys and extras. Car runs good. $8,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
MERCEDES-BENZ 00 S430
tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,800 negotiable. 570-417-8353
TOYOTA 00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new
Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES 1975
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
TOYOTA 07 CAMRY LE
Low miles. One owner. $12,750
CROSSROAD MOTORS
700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! 10 Dodge Caravan SXT 32K. Silver-Black. Power slides. Factory warranty. $17,499 09 Jeep Libery Limited Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,899 09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $12,099 08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $13,799 08 SUBARU Special Edition 42k, 5 speed, AWD. Factory warranty. $13,299 08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory Warranty $13,299 08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,699 08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $9,699 05 BUICK CENTURY Only 48K. $5,699 05 HONDA CRV EX One owner, just traded, 65K. $12,899 05 Suzuki Verona LX Auto. 64K. Factory warranty. $5,399 01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,799 99 J EEP G RAND C HEROKEE Limited. 74K. Estate Sale. $5,999 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY
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HYUNDAI 00 ACCENT 4 cylinder. 5

speed. Sharp economy car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park
58K miles. 4 cylinder, 6 speed manual. Great condition. All power. A/C. Cruise. Reduced $9,800. Call 570-333-4379
NISSAN `08 SENTRA
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123,000 miles, 4.2 liter V8, 300hp, silver with black leather,heated steering wheel, new run flat tires, 17 rims, 22 mpg, German mechanic owned. $6,495. OBO. 570-822-6785 3.0 V6. Silver. New tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544
AUDI `01 A6 QUATTRO
Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
Grey, Mint condition. 35K miles. New, allseason tires. Sirius radio. 2 sets of mats, including cargo mats. $18,400. Call 570-822-3494 or 570-498-0977
NISSAN `08 XTERRA
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 3500 450SL with GMC SIERRA 98Side, 4WD Stake Convertible
350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080
TOYOTA 09 COROLLA S
Auto. 4 Cylinder. $14,629
AUTO SERVICE
DIRECTORY
interior. Power window, locks, sunroof. $5,995. Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
NISSAN withALTIMA 02 gray Black
VOLKSWAGEN `04
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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NISSAN Air condi03 SENTRA Auto.

tioning. Runs excellent. Good economy car. $3,995. Trades Welcome 570-817-7878
Phone 570-823-2211 Fax: 570-824-0553
AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO
472
VOLKSWAGEN `09 Beetle. Excellent condition. $16,500. CHEVY EQUINOX 05. Very good shape, new brakes. $13,000 (570) 262-8863
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ATVs/Dune Buggies
Auto, key start, with reverse & remote control. $950. OBO 570-674-2920
HAWK `11 125CC
PONTIAC `04 VIBE White. New manual

transmission & clutch. Front wheel drive. 165k highway miles. Great on gas. Good condition, runs well. $3,000 or best offer 570-331-4777
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AUDI `96 QUATTRO A6 station wagon.
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143k miles. 3rd row seating. $2,800 or best offer. Call 570-861-0202
288-8995
BMW `01 X5fully 4.4i. Silver,

loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING
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HYUNDAI 05 ELANTRA
1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 83K. 4 Cylinder. Auto. New tires & brakes. Serviced. Inspected. Warrantied. $9,295. BUY * SELL * TRADE
D.P. MOTORS
PONTIAC 07 G6
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air

67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
VITOS & GINOS

Like New Tires $15 & UP! Like New Batteries $20 & UP!
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Saturday, January 7 @ 10:00AM

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3 Moving Vans, Forklift, Material Handling Equipt., PA. P.U.C. Rights, Moving & Storage Vaults & More.
AUCTION
CAWLEY BROS. VAN LINES
(Snow Date Jan. 14)
Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `07 328xi
BUY * SELL * TRADE
570-714-4146
71K. Auto. Very Clean. Serviced. New tires & brakes. Warrantied. $6,695.
VOLVO `95 940 STATIONWAGON Looks and runs like

new. Sun roof, CD loader, all power. 98,000 miles, $2,950, OBO 570-702-6023
570-714-4146
570-574-1275
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Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630
BMW `99 M3
CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles,

$3,300. 570-592-4522 570-592-4994
375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651
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570-779-2288
Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours!

Closed for the Holiday - will reopen Wednesday, Dec-28 @ 4pm Home of the Original O-Bar Pizza
loaded. 120k miles. $10,500 or best offer. 570-454-3287
BMW 04 FullyXI 325 White.
ed leather seats. Traction control, 6 way power front seats, remote start. Rear park assist. New tires. 41,400 miles. $11,000 570-696-2148
BUICK `05 LACROSSE Metallic Gray. Heat-
Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370
CHEVROLET 06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
leather, 7 passenger, running boards, 80,000 miles, CD player, new tires. $7,000. 570-877-9896
DODGE `02 DURANGO SLT all All power, 4.7,
Auto. Power windows. Power locks & extras. Only 800 miles. Runs good. $13,995 Flood Title Trade Welcome 570-829-3929
HYUNDAI 11 SONATA GLS
AUTO SERVICE
DIRECTORY
570-301-3602
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WANTED
DODGE `02 NEON SXT. 4 door. Auto-
matic. Yellow with black interior. Power windows & locks. FWD. $3,500. Call 570-709-5677 or 570-819-3140
Beautiful, 4 door. Power steering & brakes. 8 cylinder. Excellent condition. $3,000. Negotiable. 570-762-3504
CHEVY `97 ASTROVAN
XLT. 56,800 miles. Grey metallic with grey cloth interior. 2WD. Auto. Power windows & locks. Dual air bags. A/C. Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition. $14,500 Trades Welcome 570-328-5497
FORD `08 ESCAPE
new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like
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Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006
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STK#N 20928 M O D EL# 22211 M SR P $23,905
V-6, CVT , L ea t , her M o o n r o f Pa d d le o , S hif S p o r t& t S u s p en s io n , 19 W heel, Xen o n Hea d light & M o r s e
O NLY 3 LEFT @ TH IS P R IC E
30 ,995
W / $2 5 0 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $5 0 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H
B U Y FO R
P lu s Ta x.
OR
* $309 Perm o n t p lu s t x. 39 m o n t lea s e; 12k p eryea r Res id u a l= $18,534.25; M u s t h a h ; b e a p p r ved t u NM AC @ T ier1; $2699 Ca s h Do w n o rT r d e E q u it + r o hr a y egis t a t n r io f ees ; T o t l @ d eliver = $2902.50. $1900 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a t In clu d ed . a y e
30 9
STK#N 21000 M O D EL# 25211 M SR P $34,930
LEAS E FOR
4 Cyl, CVT , A/C, AM /F M /CD, Cr is e, T ilt F lo o rM a t & S p la s h Gu a r s u , s d
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
20 ,995
W / $5 0 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE
B U Y FO R
P lu s Ta x.
OR
* $199 PerM o n t 39 M o n t L ea s e, 12K PerY ea rw / $2302.50 + $203.50 r h, h egis t a t n r io f = $2506 d u e a td eliver . Res id u a l= $12,669. In clu d es $1000 L ea s e Ca s h. ee y S a le Pr ice + t x & t gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a t M u s tb e a p p r ved t u N M AC T ier1. a a e. o hr
199
*
LEAS E FOR
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
2011 NISSAN MURANO AWD 2011 NISSAN MURANO S AWD

STK#N 21273 M O D EL# 23211 M SR P $32,130
2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4S 2011 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4S
2012 NISSAN FRONTIER SV 4X4 CREW CAB 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER SV 4X4 CREW CAB
STK#N 21245 M O D EL# 31412 M SR P $29,595
TO C H O O SE FR O M
V-6, Au t , A/C, o Pr Ut y Pkg, em ilit PW , PDL , Cr is e, u T ilt AM /F M /CD, , F lo o rM a t & s S p la s h Gu a r s d
W / $250 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H
26,495
B U Y FO R
OR
* $299 Perm o n t p lu s t x. 39 m o n t lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r w /$1999 + $203.50 r h a h ; egis t a t n f = r io ees $2202.50 d u e a td eliver Res id u a l= $15,101 in clu d es $1375 L ea s e Ca s h. S a le Pr + T a x & T a gs . In clu d es y. ice Nis s a n Reb a t M u s tb e a p p r ved t u NM AC T ier1. e. o hr
299
LEAS E FOR
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
550 0 O FF M S R P
*S a le Pr p lu s t x & t gs . In clu d es $2000 Nis s a n Reb a t ice a a e.
29,430
S AL E P R ICE AS L O W AS
W / $ 2 5 0 0 N IS S A N R EB ATE
24,995
B U Y FO R
OR
* $229 PerM o n t 39 M o n t L ea s e, 12K p eryea rw / $1999 + $203.50 h, h r egis t a t n f r io ee= $2202.50 d u e a td eliver . Res id u a l $18,941. S a le p r y ice + T a x & T a gs in clu d es N is s a n Reb a t M u s tb e a p p r ved t u N M AC T ier1. e. o hr
229 P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
LEAS E FOR
2011 NISSAN X-TERRA S 4X4 2011 NISSAN X-TERRA S 4X4

STK#N 20809 M O D EL# 24011 M SR P $29,230
2012 NISSAN TITAN SV 4X4 KING CAB 2012 NISSAN TITAN SV 4X4 KING CAB
STK#N 21270 M O D EL# 34412 M SR P $34,880
2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSS CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE 2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSS CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE
STK#N 20839 M O D EL# 27011 M SR P $48,020
V-6, Au t , o A/C, PW , PDL , Cr is e, u T ilt F lo o r , Mat s
LA ST 2011 X-TE RRA !
V8, Au t , A/C, o F o g L ight , Allo y s W heels , Blu et o t o h, Po w erS ea t K eyles s , Ent & Mor ry e
TO CHOOS E FROM
V6, CVT , Na viga t n , Hea t L ea t io ed herS ea t , s AM /F M /CD, F lo o rM a t , M u ch, M u ch M o r s e!
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TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 442 RVs & Campers

Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
412 Autos for Sale
442 RVs & Campers

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497
451
FREE INSPECTION & OIL CHANGE FOR A YEAR**

2003 Kia Spectra
2000 GMC Jimmy 4x4
2000 Ford Taurus
5,990
6 Cyl., Station Wagon, 151K, Runs Great
4 Cyl., 73K, Extra Clean!
4,990*
2003 Ford Taurus
6 Cyl., 98K
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
BMW 2010 K1300S
HARLEY DAVIDSON 05 HARLEY SCREAMING EAGLE DAVIDSON 01 Electra Glide, Ultra V-ROD Classic, many Orange & Black.
chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937
Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $15,000 570-876-4034
$15,000 FIRM. Call 570-262-0914

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HARLEY DAVIDSON
Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539
2,990
2000 Ford Ranger 4x4
* $
2002 Hyundai Elantra
6,990
4 Cyl., 88K, Loaded
88K, Like New
73K, Great Condition
7,990*
*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags. **See dealer for details.
5,590*
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023 250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
03 Dyna Wide Glide
Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631
HARLEY DAVIDSON 05 V-ROD VRSCA
#35 of 50 Made $10,000 in accessories including a custom made seat. Exotic paint set, Alien Spider Candy Blue. Excellent condition. All Documentation. 1,400 Asking $15,000 570-876-4034
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 NIGHTTRAIN SPECIAL EDITION
CHEROKEE 10
TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
CHEVY `00 SILVERADO
HSoft riding FLH. ARLEY DAVIDSON 80

King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
HYOSUNG `04 COMET
MOTOR TWINS
718-4050
728576
CALL STEVE MORENKO 2010 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713
HONDA 84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
442 RVs & Campers

25 travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
1500. 4x4. 8 box. Auto. A/C. 121K miles. $5,995. 570-332-1121
interior. Remote start, cruise, AC, tilt wheel, power windows & locks, AM/FM/CD. New inspection. New tires, brakes and routers. Well maintained car. Will provide CarFax & maintenance records. $9,500 (570) 332-6728
CHEVROLET `07 EQUINOXwith gray AWD LT Maroon
4 Door Crew Cab LTZ. 4 wheel drive. Excellent condition, low mileage. $35,500. Call 570-655-2689
CHEVY `10 SILVERADO
Auto. V6 Vortec. Standard cab. 8 bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $5,500 or best offer 570-823-8196
CHEVY `99 SILVERADO
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
HOLIDAY SALES EVENT

YOUR 2012 VOLVO S60 T5
Plus First Payment FREE
SANTO VOLVO
2WD. Extra cab. Highway miles. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
CHEVY 05 SILVERADO
YOUR 2012 VOLVO YOUR 2012 VOLVO XC60 ALL WHEEL DRIVE XC90 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
APR
.9%
Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $19,995
CHEVY 10 EQUINOX LT
price! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain
GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
City Safety, 260 HP 5 Cylinder
JUST
279
PER MO. 36 MOS.
JUST
Panoramic Vista Roof, Heated Seats, City Safety System
All payments based on 36 months closed end lease, tax, and tags not includes, with $2,495 cash down or egual trade. First payment and aquisition fee due on delivery. No security deposit required. 30,000 miles allowed. Balance due:A= $3,190 B=$3,670 C=$3,679. $1,000 Volvo Owner Loyalty rebate included. 0.9% APR available to qualified buyer. All prices plus tax and tags. Expires 12/31/11
439
PER MO. 36 MOS.
JUST
7 Passenger, Heated Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring
489
PER MO. 36 MOS.
$5,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
CHRYSLER 02 TOWNLike new! & COUNTRY V6.

DODGE 07 CALIBER
VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24/7 AT WWW.SANTOCARS.COM VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24/7 AT WWW.SANTOCARS.COM
Montage Auto Mile, 3514 Birney Ave., Moosic www.santocars.com
207-8149
.49%* APR
72 MOS.
R/T. AWD. Alloys. $14,880
SANTO VOLVOOFCERTIFIED PRE-OWNED ONE OF THE LARGEST INVENTORIES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VOLVOS IN PENNSYLVANIA
BUYING A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VOLVO FROM SANTO GIVES YOU
2010 VOLVO XC 60 T6 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Black W/ Black Leather, Twin Turbo 6 Cylinder, One Owner, Only 20,000 Miles
130 Point Safety and Mechanical Service Carfax Vehicle History Report with Every Car 6 Year, 100,000 Mile Bumper to Bumper Warranty with $0 Deductible 6 Years, 100,000 Miles of 24 Hour Roadside Assistance WE ONLY USE GENUINE VOLVO PARTS
2.49% APR Available to 72 months on 2011, 2010 and 2009 pre-owned Volvo 2.49% APR Available to 66 months on 2008 and 2007 pre-owned Volvos. All prices plus tax and tags.
2009 VOLVO S80 V8 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Titanium Grey, Keyless Drive, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, 1-owner, Low Miles
2010 VOLVO S80 T6 ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Twin Turbo Nivomat With Inscription Package, 1-owner, Low Miles
2008 VOLVO XC90 3.2 ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Shadowblue W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Navigation, Heated Seats, 1-0wner, Only 36,000
Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031
FORD `04 EXPLORER
2008 VOLVO S80 V8
D.P. MOTORS
Premium Electric Silver W/ black Leather, Heated & Cooled Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Only 28,000 Miles
$35,990
CERTIFIED
Ice White W/sand T-tech, City Saftey, HD Radio, 1-0wner, Only 7,000 Miles
$32,990
CERTIFIED
Celestial Blue W/ calcite Leathe, Heated Seats, Premium Audio, 1-owner, Low Miles
$32,990
2012 VOLVO S60 T5
2009 VOLVO C70 T5 HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE
2009 VOLVO S80 3.2

Barrents Blue W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Heated Seats Blind Spot Monitoring, 1 -Owner
CERTIFIED
$30,990
CERTIFIED
Ruby Red W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Heated Seats, Built In Child Booster, 1-owner, Low Miles
$28,990
CERTIFIED
Silver Metallic W/quqrtz Leather, Moonroof, Leather Seats, Keyless Drive, 1-owner, Low Miles
BUY * SELL * TRADE
570-714-4146
4 Cylinder. 5 speed. Front wheel drive. air. Warranted. $7,895.
FORD 05 ESCAPE XLS
2007 VOLVO XC90 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
2010 VOLVO S40 2.4I

$28,990
2008 VOLVO S40 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
CERTIFIED
$27,990
CERTIFIED
Cosmic White W/quartz Leather, Moonroof, CD, Heated Seats, 1-owner, Only 32,000 Miles
$26,990
CERTIFIED
Silver Metallic W/black Leather, Moonroof, 6 Disc CD, Only 18,000 Miles, 1-owner
$24,990
CERTIFIED
Black W/black Leater, Sport Package, Chrome Wheels, Only 28,000 Miles
$24,990
CERTIFIED
Ice White W/off Black Cloth, Moonroof, Heated Seats, 6 Disc CD, 1-owner
2008 VOLVO C30 T5
2009 VOLVO S40 2.4I
$22,990
Chamelion Blue W/ quartz Leather, Moonroof, Heated Seats, 6 Disc CD, 1-owner, Low Miles
2007 VOLVO S40 T5 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
2008 VOLVO S40 2.4I
Auto. V6. New inspection! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
FORD 97 F150 4X4
2007 VOLVO S40 2.4I

Titanium Grey W/off Black T-tech, Moonroof, 6 Disc CD, Heated Seats, 1-owner
CERTIFIED
$22,990
2007 VOLVO V70 2.5T WAGON

Willow Green W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Heated Seats, Built In Child Booster, 1-owner
CERTIFIED
$21,990
CERTIFIED
Ruby Red W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Heated Seats, Built In Booster, 1-owner
$21,990
2006 VOLVO XC70 ALL WHEEL DRIVE
2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Silver Metallic W/sand Leather, Moonroof, Navagation, DVD, 1-owner
CERTIFIED
$18,990
2006 VOLVO V50 2.4I WAGON
CERTIFIED
Black W/off Black T-tech, Automatic, Moonroof, Heated Seats, One Of A Kind
seats. Extra Clean! $3,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
FORD 00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power
$15,990
CERTIFIED
12 MONTH 18,000 MI. WARRANTY
$15,990
$15,990
$14,990
$13,990
VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24/7 AT WWW.SANTOCARS.COM VIEW OUR INVENTORY 24/7 AT WWW.SANTOCARS.COM
Montage Auto Mile, 3514 Birney Ave., Moosic www.santocars.com
2.49% to qualified buyer. *All prices plus tax & tags.
207-8149
Extra cab. 2 wheel drive. 5 speed. 6 cylinder. Like new! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377
FORD 01 F150 XLT
SIMMONSROCKWELL
OVER $61 MILLION IN VEHICLE INVENTORY!
2010 FORD FOCUS SE
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., ALLOY WHEELS, POWER WINDOWS, AM/FM/CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL VEHICLES, (28,000 TO 33,000 MILES) FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS, CRUISE, AM/FM/CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (31,000 TO 34,000 MILES)
2010 CHEVY HHR LT
10,999
11 AT THIS PRICE!
29 HMPG
$
33 HMPG
11,999
PRICE! 10 AT THIS PRICE! 2 AT THIS 1
34 HMPG
2010 CHEVY COBALT LT

FACTORY AIR, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS, AM/FM/CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (20,000 TO 29,000 MILES)
2009 FORD FUSION SE

FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., ALLOYS, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, CRUISE, (23,000 TO 29,000 MILES)
11,999
PRICE! 12 AT THIS PRICE! 68 AT THIS
$
29 HMPG
2,999 1 16,999
PRICE! 12 AT THIS
28 HMPG
2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT

FACTORY AIR, AUTO, V6, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, CRUISE, ALLOYS, REVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (25,000 TO 29,000 MILES)
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

DUAL AIR, AUTO, V6, STOW QUADS, ALLOYS, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, CRUISE, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (26,000 TO 27,000 MILES)
13,999
ICE! AT THIS PR 8
DS STOW QUA
$
4X4
2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4

FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., ALLOYS, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE, CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (12,000 TO 16,000 MILES)
2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4

FACTORY AIR, AUTO, V6, ALLOYS, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, CRUISE, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (16,000 TO 21,000 MILES)
6,999 1
4DOOR
$
QUAD CAB
19,999
PRICE! 10 AT THIS PRICE! 6 AT THIS
S TAHOES/YUKON
V6
2011 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 4X4 2011 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, V8, 17 ALLOYS, CRUISE, POWER WINDOWS, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (14,000 TO 19,000 MILES)
2,999 2
PRICE! 9 AT THIS 1
30 HMPG
DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL, AUTO, V8, LEATHER, SUNROOF, REAR DVD, ALLOYS, 3RD SEAT, CRUISE, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (21,000 TO 25,000 MILES)
$
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., 17 ALLOYS, CRUISE, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (20,000 TO 29,000 MILES)
32,999
33 HMPG
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., ALLOYS, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE, CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (10,000 TO 18,000 MILES)
ROOF DVD
IN STOCK
33
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS, AM/FM/CD, (13,000 TO 25,000 MILES)
2008 PONTIAC G6
2011 CHEVY MALIBU LT 2011 CHEVY CRUZE LT

36 HMPG
11,999
10 AT THIS PRICE!
$
CREW CAB 4X4
4DOOR
13,999
10 AT THIS PRICE!
4X4
14,999
13 AT THIS PRICE!
2008 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 2011 SUBARU LEGACY PREMIUM
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4.0 V6, ALLOY WHEELS, POWER WINDOWS, CRUISE, CD, (31,000 TO 38,000 MILES)
17,999
PRICE! 7 AT THIS
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, V6, ALLOY WHEELS, POWER WINDOWS-LOCKS, CD, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (15,000 TO 18,000 MILES)
$
EDDIE BAUER
3RD SEAT
17,999
PRICE! 8 AT THIS
FACTORY AIR, AUTO, 4CYL., ALLOYS, POWER SEATWINDOWS, CRUISE, HEATED SEATS-MIRRORS, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (6,000 TO 10,000 MILES)
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

31 HMPG
19,999
PRICE! 8 AT THIS
CLIMATE CONTROL, AUTO, V6, 3RD SEAT, LEATHER, ALLOYS, BOARDS, HEATED SEATS, CRUISE, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (8,000 TO 14,000 MILES)
2010 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT 2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL
23,999
PRICE! 11 AT THIS
DUAL AIR, AUTO, V6, 3RD SEAT, ALLOYS, CRUISE, POWER SEAT-WINDOWS, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (12,000 TO 19,000 MILES)
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

3RD SEAT
25,999
PRICE! 8 AT THIS
DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL, AUTO, V6, LEATHER, 3RD SEAT, 19 CHROME WHEELS, HEATED PWR SEAT, CRUISE, PREVIOUS RENTAL UNITS, (20,000 TO 25,000 MILES)
ALL WHEEL DRIVE

LEATHER 19 CHROMES
28,999
PRICE! 8 AT THIS
ORE HE ST ! T SHOPEAR YOU N

Mon.-Thurs. 8a-8p Fri. 8a-6p Sat. 8a-5p
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607-776-7100
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Taxes and DMV fees are extra.
SALES SERVICE PARTS
BATH, NY
Exit 38 OFF I-86. Follow 54N.
Showrooms Open
CHEVROLET BUICK GMC DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP
GMC BUICK CADILLAC
BIG FLATS, NY
Exit 51A OFF I-86
SUBARU SUZUKI HYUNDAI
607-776-7600
607-796-5555
607-796-5555
HORNELL, NY
607-324-4444
Exit 34S OFF I-86
FORD
HALLSTEAD, PA
570-879-5000
Exit 230 OFF 1-81
FORD
HORSEHEADS, NY
607-398-6666
Behind Arnot Mall, Next to Outback Steakhouse
NISSAN
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2012 DODGE RAM 1500 2012 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 2012 2012 S T K #1173023 CREW CAB 4X4 S T K #1173023 CREW CAB SPORT MT SK RP1286012 $22,650 M S RP $22,650 S # 4X4 M S RP $51,110
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N OW A S L OW A S
Leather Seats,Rem ote Start and Security G roup,Sport Prem ium G roup,A utom atic,3.92 Rear A xle Ratio,A nti-Spin Differential Rear A xle,5.7-Liter V 8 Hem i,Pow er Sunroof
$39,905* $39,905*
N OW A S L OW A S
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$41,912* $41,912*
$24,976* $24,976*
Incl udes rebate $2,500,R eturni Lesee $1,000,M i i ng l tary $500, C om m erci al$1,000,$1000 SLT R ebate.
$26,904 $26,904*
Incl udes R ebate $2,500,R eturni Lessee $1,000,M i i ng l tary $500, $1,000 C om m erci alBonus
Incl udes $2500 R ebate,$1000 Event Lease,$500 M i i l tary, $1000 C om m erci alR ebate
Incl udes $2500 R ebate,$1000 R eturni Leasee,$500 ng M ii l tary,$1000 C om m erci ebate,$1000 Trade A ssi alR stance
St k#1257009 M S RP -$29,530
2 0 1 2 CHRYSLER TOWN & 2012 COUNTRY TOURING
2012 DODGE GRAND 2012 S T K #1173023 CARAVAN SE M S RP $22,650

S T K # 1281003 M S RP $21,830
N OW A S L OW A S
3.6L V 6,6-Speed A utom ati c,Pow er Locks,Front & Secon-R ow Pow er W i ndow s,2nd & 3rd-R ow Stow N G o w / 3rd-R ow Tai gate l Seats,Steeri W heel ounted A udi C ontrol connect V oi ng -M o ,U ce C om m and w / Bl uetooth,3-Zone A utom ati Tem p C ontrol c
$24,965* $24,965*
$34,495 $34,495*
$21,965 $21,965*
$23,995 $23,995*
R eturni Lessee $1,000,M i i ng l tary $500,C onsum er C ash $1,000, Toys For Tots $750
N OW A S L OW A S
$19,900 $19,900*
Inc l udes $1,000 C ons um er C as h,$750 Toy s for Tots , R eturni Les s ee $1,000,M i i ng l tary $500
Cl oth Low -Bac k Buc k et Seats , 6-Speed A utom ati Trans m i s i c s on, 3. 6L V 6, Fl i e FuelV ehi l ex bl c e
Incl udes $1000 Event Leases,$500 M i i l tary
2012 JEEP LIBERTY 2012 S T K #1173023 SPORT 4X4 M S RP $22,650

S T K # 1234000 M S RP $29,360
2012 JEEP PATRIOT 2012 S T K #1173023 SPORT 4X4 M S RP $22,650

S T K # 1274001 M S RP $22,400
$27,347 $27,347
* *
N OW A S L OW A S
3.7L V 8 Engi ne,Pow er Sunroof,A M /FM /BA T/C D /D V D /M p3/H D D , Park Sens e R ear Park A s s i t Sy s tem s
$23,802 $23,802
* *
N OW A S L OW A S
Incl udes $3000 R ebate,$1000 C urrent Leasee, $500 M i i l tary
A utom ati , Prem i c um C l oth Buc k et Seats , Pow er V al G roup, A i C ondi oni ue r ti ng, U C onnec t V oi e c C om m and w /Bl uetooth
$19,778* $19,778*
Incl udes $500 R ebate,$1000 Event Leases,$500 M i i l tary
2012 Dodge Challenger R/T AWD 2012

#1173023 SS TTKK # 1248001 M RP $22,650 M SS RP $38,520
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
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2011 JEEP PATRIOT LATITUDE 4x4
St k#1174066 M S RP - $26,120
A utoSti k A utom ati Trans m i s i c c s on, U c onnec t V oi e c C om m and w i Bl th uetooth, U SB Port for M obi e D ev i es , l c A uto-D i m i R earv i m ng ew M i rror w i M i rophone, Pow er th, c door l k s , pow er w i oc ndow s , H eated s eats , Pow er 6-W ay D ri er Seat, C D /D V D /M P3, Si us XM Satel i R adi v ri l te o
5.7-Liter V 8 HEM I,A utom atic, Leather Seats,Pow er Sunroof, A W D Super Track Pak
LA S T P A TRIO T IN S TO CK
Includes $1,500 Rebate, $1000 Lessee,$500 M ilitary
N OW A S L OW A S
$33,482 $33,482
2012 Dodge Charger SXT 2012

#1173023 SS TTKK # 1241001 M RP $22,650 M SS RP $28,545
3.6-Li V 6 A utom ati ter c,Keyl ess Enter-N -G o,Si us ri 3.6-Liter,V 6 Pentastar Engine,8- ght Si R oof R ai s,U connect XM Satel i R adi l te o,Bri de l Speed A uto,Keyless Enter-N-G o, V oi ote Start System ,8-W / Bl ce Rem C om m and w ay uetooth,Fog Lam ps
Pow er Drivers Seat,Heated Seats
N OW A S L OW A S
St k#1151001 M S RP - $45,235
$22,892*
Lux ury Leather Buc k et Seats , 5. V 8 7L DE A L E R H EM I w / FuelSav er, 5-Speed A utom ati , DE M O c D ual -Pane Panoram i Sunroof c
R eturni l s ee $1,000,M i i ng es l tary $500
2011 CHRYSLER 300C SEDAN
A W D
N OW A S L OW A S
$24,508 $24,508
N OW A S L OW A S
St k#1161007 M S RP - $18,130*
$33,307
*
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ON L Y 3 L E FT!
2012 Dodge Charger SXT 2012

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3.6-Liter V 6 V V T Pentastar Engine,8-Speed A uto Transm ission w ith EShifter,Keyless Enter-N-G o,Rem ote Start System ,8-W ay Pow er Drivers Seat,Heated Seats, UniversalG arage Door O pener,Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Uconnect V oice C om m and w ith Bluetooth,A udio Jack Input for M obile Devices,Rem ote USB Port,6 Prem ium Speakers,Fog Lam ps,DualBright Exhaust Tips
2011 DODGE CALIBER EXPRESS

N OW A S L OW A S
$13,985*
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Inc l udes $500 M i i l tary,$1,000 R eturni Leas ee ng

ON L Y 2 2011 A V E N G E RS L E FT!
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AS AS
$26,931 $26,931
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N OW A S L OW A S
S t k#1173016 M S RP - $27,285
$18,861*
$21,587*
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2011 CHRYSLER 200 S

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ON L Y 4 L E FT!
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$38,053 $38,053
N OW A S L OW A S
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*ACTUAL MILEAGEWILLVARY DEPENDING ON HOWYOU DRIVEAND MAINTAINYOURVEHICLE.PRICE PLUSTAX ,TAG ,&TITLE.PHOTOSARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY.DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FORTYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.ALL PRICES INCLUDEAPPLICABLE REBATESAND/OR INCENTIVES.SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED.ALL OFFERS 12/31/11. SUBJECTTO MANUFACTURES PROGRAM CHANGES.PRICESAVAILABLE ONADVERTISEDVEHICLES ONLY .MILEAGE CHARGE OF $.25/MILE OVER 30K MILES. LESSEE PAYS FOR EXCESSWEAR. NOTAVAILABLEWITH SOME OTHER OFFERS.FINANCING ON SELECT 2011 MODELS ONLY,THRUALLY FINANCIAL,MUST QUALIFY ALL OFFERS EXPIRE 12/31/11 CHANGES PRICESAVAILABLE MILEAGE $ 25/MILE MILES EXCESSWEAR OFFERS FINANCING ONLYTHRUALLY FINANCIAL MUST QUALIFY.
Fall in love with a great deal this holiday season. During the Season of Reason Sales Event, youll nd exceptional offers on every new Acura. So instead of going overboard this holiday season, we invite you to do something smarteroversave. Visit your local Acura dealer or acura.com today.
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Leas prc bas on a 2012 S RX Fw d Lux y Edi on $40, e ie ed ur t i 940 M S RP $299 perm ont pl 9% s es t t al$326 perm ont 24 M ont l . h us al ax ot h. h eas e 12, 000 m i peryear 24 M ont y paym ent t al$7 176 $. m i penaly ov l es . hl s ot , 30/ l e t er24, 000 m i . l $2000 dow n paym entpl $299 f s es us i tpaym entpl r us $200 A c s t Fee,t and t qui i on i ax ags due atdelv y. ot ier T aldue atdelv y $2499 pl t & t f .LESSEE M UST Q UALIFY FO R G M ier us ax ag ees TAR G ETED PR IV ATE O FFER O R M UST B E A CUR R EN T LESSEE O F A 19 9 9 O R N EW ER N O N - M LEASE. Leas r pons bl f G ee es i e orex es ie c sv w earand t . us ak delv y by 1/ 2012. ear M tt e ier 3/ Requies G M Fi r nanc alTi i er1 or2 c edi r tappr al Pl ov . eas s s es per on f om pl e det l . e ee al s orc et ai s
299 299
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Leas prc bas on a 2012 CTS S dn w i A l heelD rv $39, e ie ed t h lW ie 990 M S RP $249 perm ont pl 9% s es t t al$271 perm ont 24 M ont . h us al ax ot h. h l eas 12, e 000 m i peryear 24 M ont y paym ent t al$5, l es . hl s ot 976 $. m i penaly ov 30/ l e t er24, 000 m i . l $2000 dow n paym entpl $249 f s es us i tpaym ent r pl t and t us ax ags due atdelv y. ot ier T aldue atdelv y $2249 pl $200 A c s i Fee,t & t f .LESSEE M UST Q UALIFY FO R G M ier us qui t on ax ag ees TAR G ETED PR IV ATE O FFER O R M UST B E A CUR R EN T LESSEE O F A 19 9 9 O R N EW ER N O N - M LEASE. Leas r pons bl f G ee es i e orex es ie c sv w earand t . us ak delv y by 1/ 2012. ear M tt e ier 3/ Requies G M Fi r nanc alTi i er1 or2 c edi r tappr al Pl ov . eas s s es per on f om pl e det l . e ee al s orc et ai s
249 249
2009 Ca d illa c CTS
$
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2010 Ca d illa c CTS W a gon A W D
$
2007 Ca d illa c DTS

$
32,990
19,997
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$
27,997
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2008 Ca d illa c CTS A W D

$
27,995
28,998
W hit e D ia m o nd
$
30,999
32,990
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$
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37,998
( 570)342-0107 1-888-880-6537 w w w .r ur e .c om Mon-Thurs 9-8 Sat 9-4 jb n
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KEN POLLOCK
PRE-OWNED
2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN
CARS
2010 KIA RIO SEDAN
#P14478, Automatic, Dual Airbags, CD, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty
2006 PONTIAC G6 GT SEDAN
GOING ON NOW!
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Enjoy spe cial bonu s savings ju st in time for the ho lidays!
#P14478, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, A/C, Balance of Factory Warranty
8,997
9,997
#P14501, Panoramic Sunroof, Chrome Wheel Pkg, Auto, CD, Nice Car!
10,887*
2009 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN
2010 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDAN
2009 MAZDA 6 SEDAN
#S1641A, S Package, Power Windows/ Locks, Automatic, 1-Owner
10,897
#S1691A, Low Miles, 1-Owner, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags
11,477
#P14536, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, A/C, Dual Airbags, 1-Owner
12,937*
2008 HONDA ACCORD EXL SEDAN
2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN
2008 HONDA CIVIC SI COUPE
#S1625A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, CD, Power Seat
13,757
#P14495, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Balance of Factory Warranty
13,887
#P14420, Alloy Wheels, Sport Package, Sunroof, Manual, Power Windows/Locks, Low Miles
15,997*
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2007 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4
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2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 4X4 2008 SUZUKI XL-7 AWD
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#P14457A, Sport Package, Alloy Wheels, 3rd Row, Auto, PW, PL, Great 4x4!
14,997*
#P14532, Leather, Sunroof, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, PW, PL, CD
14,787
#P14552A, Sunroof, Leather, 3rd Row, Alloy Wheels, Nice SUV!
16,997*
2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN
#P14503A, Automatic, AM/FM/CD, Power Windows/Locks
2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

$
2009 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4
2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4
Dual Rear Wheels, Diesel Engine, Automatic, Runs Strong!
6,887*
#S1665A, Automatic, CD, Dual Airbags, Balance of Factory Warranty
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT SEDAN

$
2008 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS SEDAN

$
7,777*
#P14496, Automatic, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Great Car!
8,897*
#P14514, Alloy Wheels, Power Sliding Doors, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3rd Row
17,727*
#P14440, Custom Wheel Pkg, Pushbar w/ Light Kit, Ready for the Snow!
17,697
#P14505, Chrome Pkg, Power Windows/ Locks, CD, Auto, Low Miles & 1-Owner!
17,887*
Cheap @
3,397
#P14529, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, Only 34K Miles!
2007 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK

$
9,697
#P14551, Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, SL Package
2005 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN

$
9,857
#P14538, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive!
2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT AWD

$
2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4x4
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXT CAB 4X4
2010 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4
11,817
#P14513, Alloy Wheels, Auto, Power Windows/Locks, CD, 1-Owner
17,997*
#P14526, V8, Automatic, AM/FM/CD, Dual Airbags, Balance of Factory Warranty
20,997
Hardtop, Lift Kit with Custom Wheel Pkg, Upgraded Blue Tooth Radio, Low Miles!
23,997*
PRE-OWNED SUZUKI SALE

2009 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD 2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD 2010 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER AWD
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI GTS SEDAN 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PREMIUM 4X4
2010 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS SEDAN
2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA ADVENTURE
2011 SUZUKI EQUATOR CREW CAB 4X4
2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA LIMITED 4X4
#S1790A, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows/ Locks, 5 Speed, Snow Ready!
11,997*
#S1675A, Premium Package, Automatic, CD, Power Windows/Locks, All Wheel Drive!
13,797*
#S1683A, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, CD, Roof Rack, 1-Owner
14,797
#S1159A, Automatic, Power Memory Seat, PW, PL, Alloy Wheels, Only 6K Miles!
17,377*
#S1801A, Alloy Wheels, Running Boards, 1-Owner with Only 12K Miles!
17,447*
#S1191A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Only 4K Miles!
17,787*
Heated Leather, 18 Alloy Wheels, Custom Interior, PW, PL, 1-Owner w/ Only 4K Miles
22,297
#S1600A, Alloy Wheels, Bed Liner, CD, Power Windows/Locks, Only 800 Miles!
23,397
#S1854A, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, 18 Alloys, 1-Owner w/ Only 8K Miles!
23,377*
* 2.49% Based on 60 months. Must be approved under program guidelines. Tax & Tags Additional. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. ** See Salesperson for complete details. ***Based on 3 Month District Avg from Suzuki Survey Statistics.
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64GB Memory and Apple iPad 2, 64GB with wifi-3g this are factory unlocked with Complete accessories (Well packed & sealed in original company box) and can be used with any network provider of your choice Email: order@tradebitlimited.com or skype: wg.fields for more information.
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Computer Equipment & Software
APPLE MACBOOK with built in HD camera M#A1342 October - 2009, white, mint condition. Paid over $1,000. sell for $600. OBO. 570-457-6432 COMPUTER: Sony desktop computer $200. 687-3465
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468 Auto Parts
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Baby Items
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726
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716
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85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444
$26,950
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412 Autos for Sale
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WOMENS. Size 143 pair slacks & 2 skirts, $10. Large, 10 tops and 1 skirt, $20. Like new. 570-474-6028
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412 Autos for Sale
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600 FINANCIAL
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2012 SUZUKI SX4 AWD CROSSOVER

MSRP $18,019
MANAGERS SPECIAL
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708 Antiques & Collectibles
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$15,995
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Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 CUCKOO CLOCK with bird-rabbit 13 $55. Wall clock needs little work $40. 570-735-1589
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$
412 Autos for Sale
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HESS trucks in boxes, $16.00 each. 10 HO Trains $50 for all. 570-735-1589 SEWING MACHINE. (1) Singer Vintage factory with sewing table $50. OBO. (1) Singer touch & sewing machine with sewing table $25. $50. OBO. 570-824-7314 SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864
2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE AWD
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 Chevrolet 2500 Cargo Van
$18,995
23K Miles
$15,995
Freshly Serviced
$21,995
18K Miles
2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
2005 Chevrolet Dump TK
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415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.822.8870
$16,995
60K Miles
$18,995
13K Miles
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
$7,995
710
Appliances
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APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .
2004 Chevrolet Impala LS

Freshly Serviced
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4
412 Autos for Sale
412 Autos for Sale
$8,995
$18,995
B1522B T2629A T2544C B1543A T2624B T2582B T2568C T2636A T2569B T2533A B1563B T2628A T2616A T2601A T2574B T2603A P4803A B1521B T2492A T2610A T2621A B1527A P4804 B1538A T2543A B1530A T2586B B1499O T2609A B1480A B1548A B1508A B1518A T2606A B1450A T2589C T2622B 2002 1998 1999 2000 2003 1999 2006 2001 2005 2004 2004 2003 2006 2005 2005 2006 2006 2005 2005 2006 2007 2007 2008 2006 2008 2008 2007 2011 2008 2008 2008 2007 2010 2009 2008 2010 2008
15K Miles
2004 Suzuki XL-7 LX 4x4
$9,995
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 768 Personal Electronics 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
Computer Equipment & Software
COMPUTERS (3) with monitor, mouse, keyboard $125. each. 1 Compaq computer with color printer & scanner $100. HP 2100 laser printer with network $35. HP 7330 inkjet photo smart printer $35. ATI All In Wonder 9000 pro video card, new with remote $30. Call 570-592-5636 or 570-592-5635
GARMIN NUVI 265T Works excellent. Includes: wall & car chargers, suction cup & dashboard mounts USB cable $60. 570-824-9831
VITOS & GINOS

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744
Furniture & Accessories
BED: Single complete, nightstand, real wood! Excellent condition. $50. Antique victorian lamp, sacrifice $100. Wooden high chair $20. Kids wooden rocker antique $15. 570-740-1103 COUCH :FREE blue needs to go asap!! must pick up in Ashley. Call 829-3060!! CURIO CABINET corner, all oak, 6 4hx26 round. 3 adjustable glass shelves, mirrored back,overhead light, storage cabinet below. Excellent condition. $150. 570-336-6958
774
Univex model 7512 stainless steel, 12 knife, built in sharpener, very good condition. New $1,800. Asking $600. 570-833-4495
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Restaurant Equipment
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WANTED JEWELRY
776 Sporting Goods

BOOTS Millennium 3 with binding & burton snow board boots, size 9. Excellent condition $199 Nike Mercurials soccer spikes size 10 paid $159 will sell $50. Great condition. 570-301-3484 or 570-631-6635.
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(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538
Mon-Sat 10am -6pm Closed Sundays
Highest Cash Pay Outs Guaranteed
780
Televisions/ Accessories
We Beat All Competitors Prices! Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 Mattress/Box Spring A BRAND NEW P-Top Queen Mattress and Box Spring! Still in bags! Must sell! $150 570-280-9628
MATTRESS SALE
Mattress Guy
TELEVISION CENTER, with glass doors; holds approximate 40 DVDs, with small cabinet underneath, 59longx19 1/2 back to front x 46 1/2 high asking $150. TV Olevia 20, hardly used, silver, excellent condition $60. Not HD. 570-899-5852
1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorworld
We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry
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784
Tools
752 Landscaping & Gardening

LAWN SPREADER $10. Excellent condition. 899-5852
SNOWBLOWER. 8 HP, heavy duty, Simplicity, electric start & light. Paid $1300 sell $550. Shovels 2 heavy duty scoop $7. each. 570-474-6028 WOODCHIRPER 8.5hp $325. Troybuilt snowthrower $225. 687-34650.
800 PETS & ANIMALS

810 Cats
99
758 Miscellaneous
786 Toys & Games

TRAINS, (3) Lionel, Brand New, Harry Potter, Polar Express & American Flier, $200/each. 570-239-4864

FREE PICKUP
All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped 824-4172, 9-9 only
CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

VALLEY CAT RESCUE
794
Video Game Systems/Games
Wii FIT, (1) brand new in sealed box, duplicate gift. $60. 570-262-9483
815
Dogs
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
570-574-1275
BOOKS. Hardcover and paperback. King, Grisham, etc. 2 boxes, $25 each 570-474-6028 FABRICS assorted $10. Moving, must sell 570-313-5213 FIREPLACE DOOR: Beautiful beveled glass fireplace door, antique brass finish, bi-fold bay style doors, 4 easy grip handles. List price $429., paid over $300., Asking $175.
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for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK ITS OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
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$
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1225
Plumbing
1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

1024 Building & Remodeling
1132
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825-4268. Remodel / repair, Interior painting & drywall install
ALLOLDER HOMES SPECIALIST
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1228
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electrical, painting, roofs, siding, rough & finished carpentry. Call anytime. 570-852-9281
CALL
823-3788 / 817-0395
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CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL
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1252
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GARAGE DOOR
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RUSSELLS
570-826-1883
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Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846
1189 Miscellaneous Service
1276
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1078
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MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL
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1204
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$
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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By Marianne Tucker Puhalla Advertising Projects Writer You havent opened all the presents yet this year. Santa put a bow with your name on it on this striking two-story home at 12 Shady Tree Dr., Mountain Top. This picturesque Victorian is the perfect mix of turn-of-the-century charm and up-to-date amenities including a gorgeous cherry kitchen, marble trimmed replace, a guest apartment over the garage, and a beautiful in-ground pool. Listed by David P. Hourigan of Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group for $429,900, this 3,400-square-foot home has Brazilian cherry oors, a built-in wet bar with nearby entertainment center, and expansive master bedroom. There is plenty of charm thanks to two turrets that offer rounded rooms on two oors. Built in 1992, the exterior of this home features yellow vinyl siding, a rust
Smith Hourigan Group
Perfect present found in Bow Creek Victorian

colored door, and plenty of Victorian gingerbread trim. The detached, two-car garage offers a studio apartment that includes a mini-kitchen, living room/bedroom quarters and a full bath. Offering a 10-foot ceiling, like those found throughout the rst oor of the home, an elegant foyer with dramatic staircase welcomes guests. To the right, French doors lead to the 12-by-13 study, a striking room with three large windows front and side, beautiful oak oors, with pale yellow and brown walls. The nearby living room measures 11-by-20 and offers more of the cherry ooring. A bay of windows faces front and a focal point is sure to be the marble trimmed replace with carved mantle and dramatic mirror above. Another highlight here is a built-in wet bar with tan and black marble countertop that is surrounded by cabinets that can serve as an entertainment center.
The 17-by-18 family room is equally elegant with more of the gorgeous cherry ooring and its own bay of windows. The kitchen is nothing short of magnicent, offering black and tan granite countertops, black tile backsplash and distressed antique white cabinets set atop a tan quarry tile oor. Large windows that open this home up to the picture-pretty setting also punctuate the kitchen. A bonus is a two-tiered, L-shaped cherry island that hosts a gas cook top and plenty of extra cabinets. Appliances include two wall ovens, dishwasher, trash compactor and a side-byside refrigerator. Making the most of the 10-foot ceilings, there is a row of cabinets with glass doors that top the regular cabinets, adding an eye-catching place for the display of collectables. The nearby 10-by-20 dining room has
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PLAINS HUNLOCK CREEK 1,879 Sq Ft. Modern 3 bedroom, No home for sale in Sweet Val1 1/2 baths with a 1 car garage and ley/Hunlock Creek area comes fenced yard in Plains Twp. Comclose. Newly restored 2280sq bination living room/dining room ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bath Colonial with hardwood oors. Modern on its own private, secluded kitchen with Corian counter tops 1.55 acre lot, this energy eand tiled backsplash. Modern tiled cient home, soaked in history bath. Additional rst oor family and restored with loving care room. New carpeting throughout. is Simply Magnicent! PrestiFinished lower level with 1/2 bath. gious Lehman School District, Low Low Taxes and a great country location Central air. Shed included. next to lakes, hiking, shing and more, make this a GEM! $199,000 $119,900
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This country estate features 30 acres of prime land w/ a distinctive home that features a modern kitchen, 2 full modern baths, bright family room, den with living room and 3 good size bedrooms. The property has open fields & wooded land, a stream, several fieldstone walls & lots of road frontage. Equipment and & rights included. Call Jerry Busch Jr $489,000
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Genuine character is expressed throughout every inch of this classic homte situated on a lovely residential street. It features 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, modern kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, lots of woodwork - huge newel post. Wrap around porch , screened porch, deck and a two car garage. And Yes.... It does have a Turret! $259,000 Call Pat Busch 885-4165
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more of the cherry ooring, pale green walls and ve windows of its own. A right off the kitchen leads to a mudroom with tile oor, double coat closet and door to the rear yard. The adjacent laundry room has storage cabinets topped by tan speckled granite countertops. A three-quarter bath on this level offers a tan tile oor, walk-in shower and cherry vanity with black and green granite countertop and striking glass vessel sink. Upstairs, you need to see the 17-by-18 master bedroom where oak hardwood oors have in-laid cherry accents. Set into the turret, a portion of this room has a vaulted ceiling with a bay of three windows. There is a large walk-in closet. The adjacent master bath features a triple white vanity, with two cream and gray cultured marble sinks, set against a gray tile oor. There is a white tile tub and shower surround. Bedrooms two and three on this level measure 10-by12 and 12-by-13, respectively, and have hardwood ooring, large closets and plenty of interesting windows. The full bath on this level offers a white and taupe tile oor, an oak vanity with cream cultured marble sink, and cream tiled tub and shower surround. This bath has gray walls and its own linen storage cabinet. The fourth bedroom, on the third oor, is a comfortable 11-by-21 and includes a 9-by-10 sitting area set to the side. This space also has hardwood ooring and two dormered windows to the rear. Adding to the 100-by-200 lot is a heated in-ground pool that has a storage shed built to match the house. This home has a full, unnished basement, gas hot water baseboard heat, and public sewer and water utilities. To make an appointment to see this picture-perfect home, contact David P. Hourigan of Century 21 Smith Hourigan Real Estate at (570) 715-7750; david.hourigan@century21.com. SPECIFICATIONS: Victorian 3,400 square feet BEDROOMS: 4 BATHS: 3 PRICE: $429,900 LOCATION: 12 Shady Tree Drive, Mountain Top AGENT: David P. Hourigan REALTOR: Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group, (570) 715-7750; david.hourigan@century21.com 906 Homes for Sale
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Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC. Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.2 baths & FANTASTIC Great Room with built in bar, private brick patio, hot tub & grills! 4 car garage with loft + attached 2 car garage. Situated on over 6 acres of privacy overlooking Francis Slocum with a great view of the lake! Lots of extras & the kitchen is out of this world! MLS#11-3131 $625,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 601 Sandspring Dr true log home on 4 acres of privacy. built with care & quality! features include 2 master suites with walk-in closets. Each Mst Bath has a jacuzzi & shower. Graced with Custom River Stone Fireplace, exposed beams & real hardwood floors. A wall of windows to enjoy the outdoor vista's. Large Family room on 1st floor & Large recreation room lower level. Ideal for entertaining family & friends. This home has 4 full baths. 2 Covered Porches to relax on a porch swing or enjoy the sunny rear deck overlooking the wooded land. Custom Kitchen with GRANITE counter tops, HICKORY Cabinets & of course Stainless Steel appliances. MLS 11-7410 $399,900 $199,000 - 2 Story 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home with 30x60 Commercial Garage on 9 acres in Franklin Township. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689
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Open floor plan, raised ranch. Newly rebuilt in 2009. Located in nice neighborhood close to everything! MLS# 11-2928 $109,500 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
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Wonderful neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 10 year old home has it all!. Extra room on first floor, great for mother in law suite or rec room. Modern oak kitchen, living room, central air, in ground pool, fenced yard, and attached 2 car garage. Great home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3732. $239,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
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1100 Walnut Street Great starter or investment home. Nice neighborhood. Property sold in as is condition. MLS#11-215. $23,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770
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47 Scenic Drive Country Colonial, hilltop setting. Living room/den with fireplace. Large kitchen / great room. Family room with large windows on every wall. Covered wraparound porch. Full basement. 3 car garage. 11-4498 $259,627
1360 Lower Demunds Rd. A grand entrance leads you to this stunning Craftsman style home on 11+ acres complete with pond, stream & rolling meadows. This dramatic home is in pristine condition. The 2 story great room with stone fireplace & warm wood walls is one of the focal points of this home. Offers modern kitchen/baths, formal dining room & family room. Recently built 3 car garage with guest quarters above is a plus. Youll spend many hours on the large wrap around porch this Fall, Spring & Summer overlooking your estate. Rarely does a home like this come on the market. MLS# 11-1741. $499,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883
100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. 100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details.
619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. If youre looking for a Ranch, dont miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
1140 SPRING ST. Large 3 bedroom home with new roof, replacement windows, hardwood floors. Great location! For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2636 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200
274 Hillside Ave. PRICED TO SELL. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE. Great starter home in move in condition. Newer 1/2 bath off kitchen & replacement windows installed. MLS11-560. $52,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
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548 ADAMS ST. Charming, well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located on a quiet street near Blueberry Hills development. Features modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, family room with gas stove, hardwood floors in bedrooms, deck, fenced yard and shed. MLS#11-2947 $107,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14
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23 Rice Court If you've reached the top, live there in this stunning 3,900 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in a great neighborhood. Offers formal living room, dining room, 2 family rooms, florida room, and kitchen any true chef would adore. Picture perfect condition. The basement is heated by a separate system. SELLER PROVIDING HOME WARRANTY. MLS#11-1005 $349,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883
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100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level in Dallas School District. This home features 1 Car Garage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 Bath and nice updates. Plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot.100% USDA Financing Eligible. Call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689
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805-807 Main St. MultiS-Family. Large side by side double with separate utilities. 3 bedrooms each side with newer carpet, replacement windows and newer roof. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3054 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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38 Huckleberry Lane Blueberry Hills 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $319,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
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122-124 SHORT ST. OUT OF THE FLOOD ZONE! Very nice double-block on a quiet street. Good income property for an investor or live in one side & rent the other to help with a mortgage. #122 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. #124 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths & a family room with free-standing fireplace. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1,516 on assessed value of $68,700. MLS#11-3694 PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566
DURYEA Nice income property conveniently located. Property has many upgrades including all new replacement windows, very well maintained. All units occupied, separate utilities. For more info and photos visit:www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3283. $89,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
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548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mortgage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716
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138 White Birch Ln Charming two story on nice lot features, living room, dining room with hardwoods, modern Oak kitchen, first floor family room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Deck overlooking level rear yard. 2 car garage. Gas heat, Central air. (11-3115) $310,000 Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422
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314 Packer St. Remodeled 3 bedroom with 2 baths, master bedroom and laundry on 1st floor. New siding and shingles. New kitchen. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3174 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716
529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-333-4024
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400 Shrine View Elegant & classic stone & wood frame traditional in superb location overlooking adjacent Irem Temple Country Club golf course. Living room with beamed ceiling & fireplace; large formal dining room; cherry paneled sunroom; 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths & 2 powder rooms. Oversized in-ground pool. Paved, circular drive. $550,000 MLS# 11-939 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401
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44 Orchard St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single, modern kitchen with appliances, sunroom, hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor. Gas heat, large yard, OSP. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1866 $137,999 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280
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13 FORDHAM ROAD, OAKWOOD PARK, LAFLIN Fabulous custom 3200 sq. ft. ranch, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, hardwood, tile & w/w flooring, 2 fireplaces, inground pool, new gas furnace, central air, alarm, finished basement plus much more. MLS#11-4346 Call Donna 613-9080
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65 W Pettebone St. Beautiful remodeled home in desirable neighborhood. 4 bed, 3 bath, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, deck, private driveway with 2 car garage A must see. $163,000 RENT TO OWN OPTION AVAILABLE 570-881-8493 FORY FORT
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Great Walnut street location. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms. wall to wall carpet. Gas heat. 2 car garage. Deck & enclosed porch. MLS 11-2833 $99,500 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $750 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769
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Browns Road, Shickshinny Country location - three bedroom tri-level with large rec room. Sun room, 20 x 40 inground pool and patio area for your enjoyment and for entertaining guests. Attached three bay garage. Apartment 26 x 36 (936 sq. ft. finished living area); appliances included. Underground electric. Well and on-site septic. Storage building included. Parking Area. Stone hedges outline the 2.2 acres. Northwest Area School District. State Game Lands nearby. MLS#10-44870 $289,000.00
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Huntington Township Brick, stucco and vinyl adorn the exterior of this large home with two finished levels and basement family room. Italian marble flooring in the foyer; great room with FP. Custom cherry cabinets in the kitchen; DW, refrigerator and stove included. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths + 2 half baths. Inground pool with pool house and a gazebo. Attached 2 car garage. Northwest Schools. 3 acres. MLS#10-45451 $429,000.00
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Sugarloaf Heights, Black Creek Twp. Nestled in the woods on top o f the mountain in Sugarloaf Heights. Secluded and private! Vinyl sided two story built in 2008 with wrap-around porch, family room 26x26. Four bedrooms 2.50 baths. Appliances included. EBB heat; Full basement. Perfect vacation home. Hazleton School District. Lot 10.33 acres. MLS#11-48490 $384,900.00
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Black Creek Estates, Sugarloaf Large vinyl sided two story offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Living room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area, den, family room with fireplace. Approximate living space above ground 3,477 sq. ft.; basement is partially finished 612 sq. ft. Water and septic on-site. Propane HW heat/central A/C. 200 AMP electric. Deck and porch. Deed restrictions apply. MLS#10-46450 $224,900.00
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Major renovations, updates, spacious, landscaped, enclosed porch and patio, 4 bedrooms.Gorgeous. Charming inside and out on half acre. Exceptional buy at $175,000 Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
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3 Bedroom 1.5 bath ranch with new windows hardwood floors finished basement 2 car garage and a finished basement. MLS 11-3610 $154,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100
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5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $179,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
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33-37 TENER STREET, LUZERNE High Traffic - Good visibility. This 6,000 sq. ft. masonry building is clear span. Multiple uses professional - commercial, etc. 18 storage/warehouse units included. MLS#11-2787 JOE MOORE $325,000
205-223 WYOMING AVE., WYOMING High visibility! 3 separate buildings being sold as a package with a total of 184.7 along Wyoming Ave. #205-duplex (2,344 sq.ft.); #211-bar with dining room & 4 single rooms with baths (2,392 sq.ft.); #221-23- 6 units (2,926 sq.ft.). #205-(1)tenant;(1)vacant #221-223-(2) apartments each w/1 bedroom and bath; (4) efficiencies. JOE MOORE $575,000
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577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measurements approximate. MLS 10-4645. $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 HANOVER TWP.
322 Spring Street Out of the flood area. 2 family home. One with 2 bedrooms, the other with 3 bedrooms. Needs TLC. 50x125ft lot. Walking distance to schools grade 7-12, kindergarten & 1st. Reduced to $45,000.
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2 story in good condition with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411
Pole 165 Lakeside Drive A truly unique home! 7,300 sq.ft. of living on 3 floors with 168' of lake frontage with boathouse. Expansive living room; dining room, front room all with fireplaces. Coffered ceiling; modern oak kitchen with breakfast room; Florida room; study & 3 room & bath suite. 5 bedrooms & 4 baths on 2nd. Lounge, bedroom, bath, exercise room & loft on 3rd floor. In-ground pool & 2story pool house. Air on 3rd floor. $1,149,000 MLS# 10-1268 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401
129 S. Dawes Ave. 4 bdoo 1 bath, large enclosed porch with brick fireplace. Full concrete basement with 9ft ceiling. Lots of storage, 2 car garage on double lot in a very desirable neighborhood. Close to schools and park and recreation. Walking distance to downtown WilkesBarre. Great family neighborhood. Carpet allowance will be considered. For mor info and photos visit: www.atlas realty.inc.com $129,900 MLS #11-1434 Call Tom 570-262-7716
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Completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwood, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen & baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995 / month. Financing available. Call Bob at 570-654-1490
5 Rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath; central air, rear patio; 1-car garage all on a fenced lot. $139,900 Call Donna 570-613-9080
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You will be impressed by this well kept 3 bedroom charmer with intown location. Large fenced yard & 2 tiered deck-great for entertaining. Large, bright eat-in kitchen, spacious family room with fireplace & new carpet in master bedroom and hall. 1 car garage & shed. MLS# 11-1623 $109,900. Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961
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65-67 St. Marys Rd Double Block close to Marion Terrace Elementary. 3 bedrooms each unit. Nice private yard. Buyers Agent must be present at first showing in order to claim commission. MLS 11-2426. $65,000 Call Connie Eileen R. Melone Real Estate 570-821-7022
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KINGSTON 76 N. Dawes Ave. DO THE MATH! Qualified FHA buyers could possibly be paying less than $900 per month for mortgage, taxes and insurance. NOW is the time to buy. Stop throwing your money away renting. Well cared for 2 bedroom home with private yard, garage and driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2278 $124,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Lovely brick ranch home in great development. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. All hardwood floors, brand new roof. 2 family rooms suitable for mini apartment. 1st floor laundry, sunroom, central air, alarm system, 1 car garage and electric chair lift to lower level. Very good condition. 11-2437 $210,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 LAFLIN
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130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#11-2600 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550
PRICED TO SELL! Brick ranch, large living room, 3 bedrooms, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds & garage on 0.54 acres$139,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
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95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remodeled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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8 Diamond Ave. Dont worry aboutwinter in this fully insulated home with new windows. 3 floors of living space lets you spread out and enjoy this house. Large family room addition plus 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large corner lot. Modern kitchen with granite counters. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #11-622 $119,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
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19 Garrahan Street Attractive 2-story in great neighborhood. Newer roof, newer 2nd floor replacement windows, newer split A/C system, large eat-in kitchen, bedroom pine flooring, walk-up attic & a mostly fenced yard. REDUCED $59,900 MLS#11-1754 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449
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189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. (FHA financing: $3,675 down, $585 month, 4% interest, 30 years.) Seller willing to assist with buyer's closing costs, up to 6% of purchase price! MLS 11-4225 $105,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON
Private country living, with easy access to interstate. Relax and enjoy this comfortable A-Frame home. Jacuzzi, large deck & gorgeous pond. Great for entertaining inside and out. For more photos and info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3285 $249,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
111 E. Grand St. One half double block. 3 bedrooms, plaster walls, aluminum siding & nice yard. Affordable @ $34,900 Call Jim Krushka TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE
10 Garfield St. Looking for a Ranch??? Check out this double wide with attached 2 car garage on a permanent foundation. Large master bedroom suite with large living room, family room with fireplace, 2 full baths, laundry room, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings throughout and MORE! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-2463 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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* NEW LISTING! * 3-story home with 4 car garage. Hardwood floors, sun parlor with magnificent leaded glass windows, 4 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, gas heat. MLS #11-4133 $84,500 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565
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94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bedrooms or office/ playrooms. Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breezeway which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and All Dri system installed in basement. MLS #11626. $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP.
189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200
38 W. Walnut St. Charming 4/5 bedroom with 1.5 baths. Beautifully appointed kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Gas fireplace in living room, leaded glass windows in living room and dining room. Nice back deck, 2 car garage and 4 season front porch. MLS 11-4103 $179,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON
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Enjoy the serenity of country living in this beautiful two story home on 2.23 acres. Great for entertaining inside and out. Three car attached garage with full walkup attic PLUS another 2 car detached garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-831 $267,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
JENKINS TWP.
Double block with both sides having nice secluded yards and decks. Close to area schools. Wood floors just redone on owners side. Wonderful opportunity to live in one side and rent the other side to help pay your mortgage! MLS#11-4537 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 HANOVER TWP.
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297 Susquehannock Drive A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! HOLIDAYS! Classic 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Master bedroom with walkin closet, private yard with above ground pool, kitchen overlooks large family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2432 $259,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
431 Chestnut Ave. Charming 2 story single family home with upgrades, including new kitchen cabinets, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp electric, 2 car detached garage. Walk up attic for additional storage space. MLS 11-4106 $129,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON 663 Westmoreland Avenue
177 Third Ave. Neat as a pin! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, end unit townhome with nice fenced yard. Bright Spacious kitchen, main level family room, deck w/ retractable awning. Gas heat/central air, pull down attic for storage and 1 car garage. Very affordable townhome in great central location! MLS 11-1282 $134,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON
NEW LISTING 13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, builtin grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an oversized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. $399,700 Call Donna 570-613-9080
3 story, 5 bedroom home completely remodeled in & out. $245k with owner financing with 20% down or will lease with option to purchase. tj2isok@gmail.com MOUNTAIN TOP
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182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is high and dry, and available for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE
803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Private rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $199,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323
168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $89,900 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716
20 Fairlawn Dr. Stauffer Heights Brick front Ranch home with 3 bedrooms. Kitchen & living room are on the lower level with walk out access. Good solid home with large room. Needs to be updated and being sold As-is. MLS 11-4494 $99,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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East Noble Street Nice two family on the east side. Gas heat. Detached 2 car garage. Affordable @ $69,500. Call Jim for details TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE Reduced - $89,000
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38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of potential and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $62,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath Brick Cape Cod with oversized 2 car garage with loft for storage. MLS#11-4162 $179,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
330 Charles St. Very nice 2 bedroom home in move in condition with updated kitchen and baths. Nice yard with shed and potential off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3525 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Greystone Manor. Ten year old home with attached apartment. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Kitchen, living room, dining room & den. Apartment has 1 bedroom, bath, living room, dining room, private entrance. 3 car garage, front porch, large decks. Total 2,840 square feet. On cul-de-sac. Call BOB RUNDLE for appointment.
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25 Shea St CAPE ANN: Large & Bright, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, Carrara glass bathroom, finished lower level, family room (knotty pine) with bar. Oil heat, very large lot. Estate. View the mountains from the front porch. #112970. BIG REDUCTION! NEW PRICE $89,000 Go To The Top... Call JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481
214 Elizabeth St. Cozy 3 bedroom home tastefully done. Separate 1st floor laundry, lots of storage, vinyl siding, replacement windows. 1 full bath and 2 - 1/2 baths. Finished bonus room in basement MLS 11-4172 $79,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
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Charming 2-1/2 story with 3 bedrooms on 2nd + a 4th (12x24) on 3rd, full bath upstairs, half bath with laundry on 1st floor, lots of closet space, finished walk-out basement and much more! MLS 11-2340 $185,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23
Charming, well maintained. Front porch, foyer, hardwood floors, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, living room/large dining room, 2 fireplaces, 2.5 baths, sun room, basement with plenty of storage. Private English style back yard. $195,000 570-472-1110 LAFLIN
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92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence. MLS# 11-2770 NEW PRICE! $99,900 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080
Large Family home, private, on partly wooded parcel over 1 1/2 acres. Large front porch surrounded by greenery. Well built & maintained, natural woodwork, updated bathrooms. $117,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
Fantastic view from the deck and patio of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Four years young with so many extras. A dream home! MLS# 11-2429 $299,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737
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475 S. Main St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home with vinyl replacement windows, vinyl siding, large yard and off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3545 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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Great duplex on nice street. Many upgrades including modern kitchens and baths, plus ceiling fans. Both units occupied,separate utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3284. $74,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080
459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom & laundry. Replacement windows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measurements approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
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NEW LISTING Beautifully redone farmhouse with two 2 car garages, one with a mechanic pit, electric, water, and studio apartment above. New roof, furnace, well, wiring, kitchen, bath & hardwood floors. Beautiful views. NOT A DRIVE BY! $189,000 MLS#11-4420 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
REDUCED! Motivated Seller! $116,900. 619 S. Hanover St Nicely appointed brick 2-family. 2nd unit on 2nd and 3rd floors has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths currently at $400/ mos below market value of at least $600/mos. Most windows replaced throughout. Heated 2-car detached garage, rear covered patio, fencedin side yard. MLS#11-2538 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449
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993 Sunrise Dr. Horizon Estates Fabulous end unit townhome provides luxurious, carefree living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1st floor master suite. Ultra kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Dining room with built in cabinet. 2 story living room with gas fireplace and hardwood. 2 car garage, maintenance free deck, nice yard that can be fenced. Low HOA fee for snow removal and grass cutting. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3488 $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896
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31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bedroom with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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W. Green St. Nice 2 bedroom Ranch style home, gas heat, finished basement, vinyl siding, deck. Move in Condition. Affordable @ $89,500. Call Jim TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708
10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large driveway for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $169,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
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Fire damaged former restaurant tavern w/apt, garage & parking lot. MLS#11-4410 JULIO ACOSTA 239-6408
Affordable bldg waiting for your business. 2 BR apt on 2nd flr. OSP. MLS#11-572 JUDY 714-9230
Large 8000 SF building looking Great business opportunity. 1st flr has 2 Great Professional Building for a new lease on life! Zoned Commercial. BR, Apt. Freshly painted exterior. Zoned for your business. Zoned Commercial, MLS#11-4058 Community Business. MLS#11-4416 Move-in condition. MLS#11-2313 SANDY 970-1110 or DAVID 970-1117 MATT 714-9229 DEE FIELDS 788-7511
900 SF Commercial space on 1st flr. 900 SF 2 BR apt on 2nd flr. Billboard also available to rent on bldg. MLS#10-4309 TINA 714-9251
Excellent opportunityEstablished Restaurant for sale in busy shop ctr. Business only. MLS#11-2782 PAT G 788-7514
6000+ SF former furniture store, plus apt. & lots more space. High traffic area. Combined w/12 Davenport. MLS#11-3865 RAE DZIAK 714-9234
Multi-Purpose Bldg 2 bldgs zoned commercial. Great corner property. Auto repair & body Convenient location on State St - Adjacent lot Ranch style home includes 2990SF 1 consists of retail space & apts, the shop w/state certified paint booth. available. MLS#10-4590 other is a 2-story home. MLS#10-4056 Commercial space. MLS#11-459 2nd flr storage. MLS#11-2842 MARGY 696-0891 or MIKE J 970-1100 MIKE JOHNSON LISA 715-9335
ANDY 714-9225
Prime commercial storefront + 3 spacious Apts. Parking lot in rear. MLS#10-3764 DONNA S 788-7504
High traffic Route 11 w/6000 SF Showroom/Garage, & Apt above. MLS#11-2106 ANITA REBER 788-7501
Great location for professional 3 BR, Ranch w/gar+ Established turn-key Unique Building 2-Story Masonry office. Private drive in rear. Zoned C-3. attached bldg. Zoned HWY COMM. Ideal restaurant w/2 apts. Business & May be converted to suit your needs bldg. Ideal for loft apts or sm mfg for office or sm building priced to sell! MLS#11-130 Property being sold "as is". MLS#10-4362 RAE 714-9234 business. MLS#10-4367 w/zoning approval. MLS#11-302 business. Pkg for 36. MLS#11-741 TINA 714-9251 ANDY 714-9225 DAVID 970-1117 MIKE J 970-1100
Prime location ZONED HWY COMMERCIAL- 4 BR Cape Cod on 100x556 lot. MLS#11-229 RAE 714-9234
Currently business on 1st flr, 3 BR apt. on 2nd flr. Lg garage in rear w/storage. Owner financing or lease purchase available. MLS#11-4015 ANDY 714-9225
Established restaurant/bar. 4 Sty brick office bldg, more Great location on busy Rte Commercial Bdg located on than half rented. High traffic area. 2 lots busy Rte 309. 4000 SF of space. Off 309! Office Bldg w/1500 SF of space Equip & liquor license included + 3 Apts. MLS#11-3896 included for pkg. MLS#11-1045 & 2270 SF warehouse. MLS#11-2094 MIKE 970-1100 or BETTY 970-1119 street pkg. MLS#11-2096 ANDY 714-9225 or MARGY 696-0891 ANITA REBER 788-7501 ANITA REBER 788-7501
Well built 2 story - 8000 SF bldg. Prime location/high traffic area. Addl pkg available. 1st flr office/commercial space & 2 apts on 2nd flr. MLS#11-508 RHEA SIMMS 696-6677
- MOVE-IN READY - MOTIVATED 5700 SF in Prime downtown SELLER. Use the entire bldg or rent space location. Suitable for office/residence. Full out. 10 offices, 3 baths, OSP. MLS#11-4371 basement, private parking, Zoned C3. TRACEY 696-0723 or JUDY 714-9230 MLS#11-345 MARGY 696-0891
Lg Commercial warehouse & office space w/over 3.5 acres. Owner financing or lease purchase available. MLS#11-4014 ANDY 714-9225
Outstanding brick bldg! Parking for 7-10 cars. MLS#08-2790 PEG 714-9247
Turnkey restaurant/bar. Liquor license & inventory included + 3 Apts. MLS#11-3895 MIKE 970-1100 or BETTY 970-1119
Creative business investment opportunity. 10,000 SF bldg on 3 acres. MLS#11-3121 SUSAN LONGO 714-9264
3.895 Acres on W-B Blvd700 front feet provides excellent exposure. Utilities, access road, possible KOZ opportunity. MLS#11-1346 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371
Commercial opportunity awaits your business.1st flr 10,000 SF w/offices. 2nd flr storage. Plenty of pkg on 4.62 acres. MLS#10-1110 JUDY 714-9230
Prime location - former Convention Hall. Wonderful opportunity for professional offices. Pkg for 100+ cars. Zoned Hwy Business. MLS#11-3654 MARGY SIMMS 696-0891
Rental space - office & Attractive office space 32,000SF, Prime Location Prime location on 2800 SF Office bldg w/3 bay 30+ parking, including trailer spaces warehouse, 500SF to 15000SF. MLS#09- in excellent condition. Good visibility. 1900SF - 12 pkg spaces. MLS#09- Memorial Hwy. Unique space-many garage. Plenty of pkg. Visible from Rt 2115 For "rent" only. MLS#10-4503 MLS#08-1305 3085 possibilities. Zoning B-2. MLS#11-669 309 & 81. MLS#11-851 MATT 714-9229 BARBARA M 696-0883 VIRGINIA ROSE 288-9371 MARGY 696-0891 MARK 696-0724 JUDY 714-9230
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Large 4 bedroom, 1 bath home on extra deep lot wit frontage on 2 streets. Multi family unit (MLS #11-2244) next door also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $88,500 MLS# 11-2228 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 PLAINS
74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068 $37,500 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. MLS #11-4178 $163,700 Call Christrine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 SHAVERTOWN
Adorable seasonal cottage with rights for North Lake. Two bedrooms, furnished, 10x10 shed, front porch with roof, deck, tip-top condition! Make it your getaway for just $68,900! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
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3 unit income property on extra deep lot with frontage on 2 streets. Single family home next door (MLS#11-2228) also for sale. Possible commercial use with rezoning. $73,000 MLS#11-2244 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
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3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas heat, Central Air, master bath with whirlpool tub & shower, lovely landscaped fenced yard, 1 car garage. Great Location. MLS#11-3533 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240
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bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE
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Enjoy the quiet life in this spacious 3 bedroom home on double lot. Features hardwood floor in dining room, covered patio, oversized 2 car garage, family room with fireplace & finished, walk out basement with another fireplace. MLS# 11-1873 $160,000 Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961
Very nice rustic log home. Finished lower level with private entrance. Perfect for in-law apartment, second income, or small business with zoning approval. Beautiful stone fireplace with propane insert, full length front porch, new roof, and logs just stained & sealed this year. Fish Bowmans Creek right from the rear of your own property! MLS#11-4220 $165,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WANAMIE
321 Franklin St. Great 2 bedroom starter home in the Garden Village. Brand new flooring throughout, fresh paint, vinyl siding and replacement windows. Newer electric service, eat in kitchen w/breakfast bar. 1st floor laundry room and off street parking. MLS 11-2302 $89,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSING REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WEST PITTSTON
30-31 Oak Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 bath single family. 11-6522 $129,900
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1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement windows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-towall carpeting entire 1st floor. $54,000. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE
35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $79,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE
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4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $99,000 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 SWOYERSVILLE
1114 Golf Course Dr Raised Ranch with 3 bedrooms & attached garage. Spacious wrap around deck and enclosed patio. ADT security system has also been recently installed. 11-8467 $125,000
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950 Center St. Unique property. Well maintained - 2 story 10 year old set on 3.56 acres. Privacy galore, pole barn 30x56 heated for storage of equipment, cars or boats. A must see property. GEO Thermal Heating System.Only 10 minutes from interstate 81 & 15 minutes to turnpike. MLS#10-3802 $249,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888
Well cared for and nicely kept. A place to call home! Complete with 2 car oversized garage, central air, first floor laundry, eat in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool and ball fields. PRICE REDUCED! $114,900 MLS 11-583 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230
Nice tow bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & colleges. Affordable at $42,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708
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156 Sherman Street HANDYMAN SPECIAL. Extra Large duplex with 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in WilkesBarre City. $59,500 ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 WILKES-BARRE
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NEW LISTING 3 bedroom Townhouse in Rivermist with 2.5 bath, 1 car garage & all new carpeting & painted interior throughout! MLS#11-3153 $184,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 PLAINS
Dont miss this spacious 2 story, with a 17 x 11 Living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen plus bath on the first floor & 2 bedrooms & bath on 2nd floor. Extras include an enclosed patio and a detached garage. Reasonably priced at REDUCED! $34,900. MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769
Woodridge I This spacious 2 story sits on a private partially wooded lot with inground pool. Plenty of living space, living room with fireplace, first floor den, and laundry, needs some attention but well worth the price. $159,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-288-6654
3 unit commercial building with 2 apartments & a store front operation plus a detached 2 car garage. $68,700. MLS# 11-1724 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WILKES-BARRE
39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 54 PENN ST. SALE BY OWNER
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120 Barber Street Nice ranch home! Great neighborhood. MLS#11-3365 $109,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770 396 Cedar Lane Retreat to this charming Pocono Style Contemporary. A stones throw to Pennsylvania's state gamelands. Relax or entertain outdoors and enjoy Pennsylvania's abundant wildlife. 11-4354 $119,999
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570-760-6769 570-288-6654 1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, private setting only minutes from everything. Log cabin chalet with 3 bedrooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own cabin in the woods. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 SHAVERTOWN
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Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Modern kitchen & bath. Nice yard. Gas heat. $69,900. Call 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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Lily Lake, 2 Circle Ave Charming & beautiful remodeled cottage on 1/3 acre landscaped corner lot. Approx 200 ft from lake - great view! 1,072 sf. Enlarged bedroom, bath & office. Shed. Choice of electric baseboard, wood or coal. Quiet, peaceful and serene neighborhood. Includes row boat & kayak. www.lakehouse.com Ad #250771 $110,000. Call Harold or April (570) 379-2909
Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769
* NEW LISTING! * Great space in this 2-story coveted Dallas neighborhood! Lots of oak on 1st floor, door, moldings, kitchen, beams; finished basement, 3-season room, bonus room on 2nd floor with computer nook. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, office on 1st floor, dual heat/air units. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565
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570-288-6654 PRINGLE 3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level in good condition with 2 car garage, eat-in kitchen and living room/dining room combo. Lower level has framed out family room with brick fireplace. Very nice lot. Electric base board heat. $139,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 Completely remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath brick & aluminum ranch on over 4 acres with Pond. New stainless steel appliances, 2 car attached and 1 car built-in garage, paved driveway, open front porch, 3 season room, rear patio, brick fireplace & property goes to a stream in the back. PRICE REDUCED $179,900 MLS# 10-4716 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141
52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490
68 Laurel Drive True log home, inside and out. 4 bedroom / 2 bath home with full basement. located in quiet community. Knotty pine interior, living room fireplace, wrap decking, paved drive and more. MLS 11-4211 $114,900
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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
438 Tripp St
Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot (5 lots). Many updates, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and off street parking for 9! Must See! MLS#11-2651 $110,000 Call Christine Kutz for details. Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
2 Story, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath single family. Large eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer furnace & water heater, 1 car garage. Off street parking. Quiet one way street. MLS 11-4171 Call Jim Banos Coldwell Banker Rundle 570-991-1883 WILKES-BARRE 241 Dana Street
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Spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths with textured ceilings, updated kitchen, all appliances including dishwasher, tiled bath with whirlpool tub, 2nd floor laundry room. Replacement windows. DRASTIC REDUCTION $60,000 MLS# 11-88 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169
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124 Holiday Drive 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Brick fireplace in living room. Large front deck. Screened porch. Unfinished dry basement. Sold furnished. Home close to Route 940, Interstate 80, NE Ext to PA turnpike, Route 81. Open floor plan. MLS 11-5369 $89,000
570-643-2100 C21poconos.com TRUCKSVILLE 100 Warren St 16,000 sq. ft. commercial building with warehouse / offices. Great location. 1 block west of Route 93. Approx. 3 miles from 80/81 intersection. Many possibilities for this property--storage lockers; flea market; game/ entertainment center; laundromat; auto garage. $119,000 Call Karen at Century 21 Select Group - Hazleton 570-582-4938 WEST PITTSTON
116 Amber Lane Very nice Bi-level home with newer laminate floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 large bedrooms. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath and laundry room. Large family room built in garage, and wood pellet stove. No sign, alarm system. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3290 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Remodeled 2-3 bedroom with eat-in kitchen & oak cabinets; large dining room with oak flooring; laundry room on first floor with 1/2 bath; ceramic tile master bath with granite vanity and walk in linen closet; extra large master bedroom; wrap porch; partially fenced; concrete basement; ceiling fans; stained glass windows; gas heat; wood floor attic; shed; close to mall; quiet, safe neighborhood. Nice view. Move in condition, no repairs needed. Low real estate taxes. New concrete driveway. Out of flood zone. $87,500. 570-970-8065, or email aleta59@msn.com
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350 Union St. Residential and commercial zone this property would make a perfect spot for your place of business. Zone B-3 highway business. See residential list #11-3569 for additional info and photos.MLS 11-3788 $67,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 PRINGLE
Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 TUNKHANNOCK
26-28-30 Blackman Street Nice investment triplex conveniently located on bus route close to schools. Grosses over $3,000/month! Separate gas, electric & water; parking for 10+ cars. Reduced to $94,900. MLS#11-423 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449
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Well maintained double block on quiet street, great neighborhood. Perfect home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage, or would make a good investment, with separate utilities & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walkup large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $124,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838
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50 Broad Street, Nicely appointed, all brick Ranch with brand new kitchen features wood cabinetry, granite countertop, new stove and dishwasher, microwave. Totally renovated bath with beautiful decorative tile & double vanity. Refinished original hardwood floors. This home has a phenomenal view from the kitchen, living room & dining room. Lower level has kitchenette, full bath & plenty of dry walled area. MLS#11-1844 $174,900. Call Brian 570-613-9080
Great New Construction on 2 Acres with 1 year Builders Warranty! 2 Story home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with gas fireplace , dining room, kitchen, breakfast room & laundry room. dining room with tray ceiling, whirlpool tub in master bath plus 2 car attached garage, open front porch & rear deck. MLS 11-2453 $275,000 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141
OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Estate. Nice brick front ranch home on a corner lot. 1 car attached garage, circle driveway, central air. 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with 2 showers, Full basement with brand new water proofing system that includes a warranty. Great location. MLS 11-2127 $108,500 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824
Affordable living on acre, one mile from Tunkhannock. Cape Cod, 4 bedrooms, appliances stay, newer metal roof and replacement windows. Great price at $119,500! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 TUNKHANNOCK
Spacious 3 unit in very nice condition & has been owner occupied for over 40 years. 3 bedrooms each unit, vinyl sided and most all replacement windows, 2 furnaces, ample parking & a lot of old charm! Nice location on tree lined street. MLS#11-3253 $142,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
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Lovely bi-level, 4 bedroom home situated on scenic one acre with pond, above ground pool, shed and fruit trees. Stay cozy with 2 gas stoves and coal stove (in addition to electric heating.) Great buy at $189,900 Shari Philmek ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
16 Miller St. 4 bedroom Cape Cod, one with hardwood floors. Central air, nice yard in Garden Village. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3645 $129,900 Call Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716
180 Woodhaven Tucked at the end of a natural Spring-fed Lake, a quiet, restful setting gives you the peace and tranquility youre searching for. Sophisticated log design features cathedral ceilings with expansive glass to soak in the view overlooking the lake. Expansive living area with high, vaulted ceiling leads your eye to the open loft and wide Catwalk. Easy access to decks and patio from every level to enjoy nature at its best. Huge 840 sq. foot, guest quarters so very convenient for friends and family. Call now to learn more about this very special property. MLS 11-5544 $374,900
123 Dagobert St. Immaculately kept 2 story, 3 bedroom home in beautiful neighborhood. Home features newer doors, double hung E glass windows throughout. Air & ceiling fans in all rooms except bathroom. Beautiful year round sunroom in rear. Property includes 50x100 buildable lot, 3 parcels on one deed. A must see! MLS 11-2452 $119,500 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $69,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 WILKES-BARRE
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298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard Street
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134 Brown Street Nicely remodeled, spacious 2-story with attached garage on corner lot. Modern, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances; large lower level Theatre Room and additional rec room with dry bar and 5th bedroom. Newer roof, mostly newer replacement windows & gas furnace. MLS# 11-1817 REDUCED TO $79,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449
Beautiful 5 bedroom home, with 2 full baths w/linen closets. Modern kitchen with breakfast area and snack bar. Large pantry closet. Home features, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, 1st floor office area, living room, dining room, finished room in basement, walk up attic. 1 car garage, rear deck, fenced yard, ductless A/C. Call for your appointment today. MLS 10-4635 $92,000 Call Patty Lunski 570-735-7494 EXT. 304 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494 WILKES-BARRE
Great neighborhood surrounds this updated 2 story home with original woodwork. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1,500sf oak eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, large rooms, fenced yard, deck. Zoned R1 Single Family Zone. $79,900 MLS #11-599 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723
DOUBLE LOT IN WILKES-BARRE CITY Extra large duplex. Total 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage. $58,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848
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LAUREL RUN Beautiful home in Laurel Run! 4BR Ranch w/finished lower level, 2 car garage. Nice buy! MLS# 11-4485 CORINE 715-9321 $179,900
TRUCKSVILLE Happy days in this beautiful 3BR, 3 bath, Traditional in one of Back Mts quietest downhome subdivisions. MLS# 11-3235 DEANNA 696-0894 $242,000
KINGSTON Old World Charm at its best! Beautiful 5BR, 2.5 bath w/ mod kit. HW flrs, 2 mantels & 1 wood burning FP 2.5 car gar, library , w/built-ins & FP DR w/beam ceiling & stain glass windows. Great , landscaping! Could make wonderful bed & breakfast! Agent owned. MLS# 11-2878. MATT 714-9229 $259,900
BEAR CREEK VILLAGE DELIGHTFUL CEDAR SIDED RANCH W/ DELUXE MSTR SUITE, A/C, 3 FPs,MOD. KIT. LG.REC RM, HEATED IN-GRND POOL, LAKE ACCESS. MLS#11-3144 ANN LEWIS 714-9245 $279,000
PINE RIDGE ESTATES Close to work & shopping!! Almost new traditional home in a gorgeous neighborhood. All mod conveniences, 2 stry foyer, granite Kit w/ss appls, open flr plan, gas PENN LAKE Architecturally designed custom home. Beauty FP w/stone hearth & 2nd flr lndry. Lg MSTR Ste w/sitting area, form & function combo. Great 3BR home on 1+ acre at Penn whirlpool tub w/shower, walk-in closet, walk-out LL. A must see Lake. So much to experience! Crestwood schools. MLS#11- gem! MLS# 11-138 3227 DEE 788-7511 $295,000 JOAN 696-0887 $249,900
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SWOYERSVILLE Steeplechase - End luxurious Townhouse. Cathedral ceilings, 3BRs, 2.5 baths, HW floors, gas heat, C/A, fenced yard, 1 car garage. Great location! MLS# 11-3533 NANCY PALUMBO 714-9240 $199,900
FORTY FORT Spacious 2 story w/3rd floor bonus room! LR, DR, FR w/gas FP mod kitchen, 1.5 baths & , 2 car garage. MLS# 11-2435 JUDY 714-9230 $124,900
Preview this 4BR, 3bath 2 story model w/ lots of HW & tile. Granite counters in kit, MSTR Suite w/2 walk-in closets & tiled bath w/ dbl vanities, shower & whirlpool. Home/lot packages available. TERRY D. 715-9317
WILKES-BARRE Private serene setting! Two ranches! Main house w/pool & gazebo, 60x40 pole barn, storage for cars, boats. Located near Geisinger! MLS# 11-2259 TERRY D. 715-9317 $339,000
DALLAS DAKOTA WOODS - Carefree Condo -Bright & spacious w/3 BRs, 1st flr master, study/library, kit w/granite & upscale appls, 2 car gar. MLS#11-3208 RHEA 696-6677 $379,000
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SHAVERTOWN Spacious home. Wonderful flr plan & elegant detail throughout. Fantastic 2 story great rm w/gas FP great , kitchen, MSTR on 1st flr, 5BRs, 5 baths & great finished LL w/ custom cabinetry. MLS# 11-3697 MARGY 696-0891 $445,000
WYOMING Traditional meets modern! 4BR authentic Tudor w/ every amenity overlooking gorgeous private grounds w/in-ground pool, mature trees & gardens. A must see! MLS# 11-3957 MARCIE 714-9267 $474,000
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Pretty 4BR Bi-level! LR, DR, 3BRs, HW, finished lower level, FR w/FP 3 full baths, 2 , car garage. 2120SF. Nice lot! MLS# 11-2282 $199,000
PINE RIDGE ESTATES 3BR End Unit Townhouse w/9 ceilings 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. 1st floor MBR & bath. Very bright. MLS#10-3180 $179,500
Is Developing Nicely! See our spec home and lots today!
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Jennifer Winn 570-760-1622
Quality materials like Douglas Fir timber, Anderson Windows coupled with modern kitchen & baths w/ tile, HW oors, 2 zone heat and central A/C, concrete patio. MLS#11-3684 Mountaintop ~ $269,000
...but you can get in this secure building with elevator, open oorplan, 2 spacious bedrooms, a balcony where you can view downtown. Best priced condo available! MLS#11-428 Wilkes-Barre ~ $249,500
Amazing home at an amazing asking price! Beautiful new construction in Crestwood school district features so many features, they would surpass the 12 days of Christmas! MLS#10-4123 Mountaintop ~ $299,000
Robert Hourigan 570-261-0272
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DALLAS TOWNSHIP Spectacular wooded and rolling topography provides backdrop for one of the Back Mountains most successful new neighborhoods. Created by Halbing-Amato Developers, you can work with Summit Pointe Builders to design your dream home or choose your own builder. Offers public, water, sewer, gas, electric, phone and cable. Call Kevin Smith (570) 696-5420 Kevin.Smith@Century21.com
Priced from $52,900 to $89,900.
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Directions: From Kingston. Route 309 to a right on Center Street. Left at the T onto Ondish Road. Follow 3/4 mile to Saddle Ridge Entrance on the Right.
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TOM HART REALTY
Truly magnificent describes this century old Victorian home. Original woodwork, 10 ceilings, hardwood floors are just a couple of the countless features of this home. A true must see! MLS#11-4215 $349,000 Call August Bednar for showing 570-760-6402
100 LUZERNE AVE, WEST PITTSTON
Joyful energy ecient home w/ modern kitchen, master suite w/ walk-in closet, 2 story foyer, formal dining room , modern baths, re place, central a/c, a place to be at home! MLS#11-2969 Wilkes-Barre ~ $189,900
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Sweet home in the sought after Blueberry Hills Development w/ granite kitchen, open oor plan and large master suite, family room w/ replace, deck w/ mountainside views. MLS#11-3974 Duryea ~ $339,900
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WILKES-BARRE
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2011 906 Homes for Sale

WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900
TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 909 Income & Commercial Properties 909 Income & Commercial Properties 909 Income & Commercial Properties 909 Income & Commercial Properties 912 Lots & Acreage
LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr
906 Homes for Sale
906 Homes for Sale

WYOMING 40 Fifth st
941
Apartments/ Unfurnished
941
EDWARDSVILLE
KINGSTON
PITTSTON
GARAGE Swoyersville
Former Blessed Sacrament Church, Rectory and paved parking lot. 4,372 square foot Church 1,332 square foot Rectory. Parking for 40 vehicles. Three adjacent lots for one price. $160,000 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183 WILKES-BARRE
262 Stucker Ave & Extra Lot (3rd street after baseball field) 7 room (3 bedrooms), 1 1/2 baths. Lower Level has family room and 1 car attached garage. To settle Estate. Drastically reduced. Original price $119,900, now reduced $69,900. 10-2472 Call Joe Bruno 570-824-4560 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481
Very nice 2 family, one side move in the other rented separate utilities, 6 rooms each side plus 1/2 bath upstairs each side. Wonderful neighborhood plus short walking distance to Wyoming Avenue. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4027. $124,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752
89-91 Hillside Ave. Out of the flood plain this double has potential. Newer roof & some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. Square ft. approximate. MLS 11-3463 $67,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St
Great price! 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, needs some love. High ceilings, open floor plan downstairs, extra room upstairs for closet, office, storage, whatever you need. Subject to short sale, bank approval. $26,900 MLS 11-3134 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824
32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105x50 lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section
WYOMING
This 6,600 sq. ft. concrete block building has multiple uses. 5 offices & kitchenette. Over 5,800 sq. ft. warehouse space (high ceilings). 2 overhead doors. $85,000 MLS 10-1326 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126
Brick home for sale. 2 Car Garage. For more info, call 570-856-1045 WYOMING
Wellness Center / professional offices. Lease Space Available. Brick/stucco facade offered on building exterior while interior features built-in offices with natural woodwork & glass. Modern style lofts allow for bonus interior space & warehouse space is offered as built to suit. -Spaces Available: 1200 sf, 1400 sf, 4300 sf Warehouse space, also offered as built to suit) -Custom Leases from $8.-$12./ sq. ft. based on terms. -Price/square foot negotiable depending on options. (ASK ABOUT OUR FREE RENT) -Property ideal for a medical, business, or professional offices. -100+ Parking Spaces. Call Cindy 570-690-2689
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Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50 x 150 lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769
Four-bay garage with attached 725SF office, also large garage now used for storage. Presently being used as auto sales, repair and storage. Property has security fence and exterior lighting. One acre lot. MLS # 10-2413 $215,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20
on available lots in desirable Laflin. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino & shopping. DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME one of the last
Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
DALLAS
2 bedroom, LAKE FRONT apartment. Wall to wall, appliances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920
HARVEYS LAKE
131 S. Maple Ave. 3 room apartment 2nd floor. Heat & hot water included. Coin Laundry. Off street parking. No pets/smoking. $600 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486
KINGSTON
570-288-6654 PITTSTON
WEST PITTSTON
JENKINS TWP.
WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCED! 166 Jones Street Nice starter home. Spacious sideyard with off street parking, hardwood floors under carpet in living room & dining room, newer furnace. MLS #11-2979 $38,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251 MOTIVATED SELLER!! Nicely maintained 2-story traditional in great neighborhood. Modern oak kitchen, open layout in family room/den with new floors, above ground pool in fenced rear yard. 1-car detached garage with workshop area, all on a nice wide lot. MLS#11-2428 REDUCED TO $139,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449
570-675-4400
SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office building, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or purchase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323
MOUNTAIN TOP
Two bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334
DUMORE
139 W Dorrance St 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Heat and hot/cold water included. $650 + security. No pets. 570-899-4914 or 973-768-3801
KINGSTON
DUPONT 2nd floor apartment

for rent. 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hook up, off street parking, utilities not included. No pets. $500/month plus security. 570-655-4226
Great Investment Opportunity. 2 Storefronts & attached 3 bedroom home all rented out with separate utilities. $125,000 MLS# 11-2185 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
LAFLIN
PLAINS
WILKES-BARRE
Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323
MOUNTAIN TOP
Huge Price Reduction!! Owner says SELL! Move right in to this 2-3 bedroom. Newer roof and windows & fenced rear yard. $24,900 MLS#11-3440 FOUR STAR MCCABE REALTY Call 570-674-9950

WILKES-BARRE To Settle Estate $59,900 Offer Needed!
YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

314 Horton Street Wonderful home, 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, twostory, living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room with entrance to delightful porch. Eat-in kitchen. Private lot, detached garage. A must see home. MLS 11-2721 New Price $59,900 GO TO THE TOP... CALL
1334 Main St. 1 story, 2,600 sq. ft. commePrcial building, masonry construction with offices and warehousing. Central air, alarm system and parking. Great for contractors or anyone with office/storage needs. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3156 $84,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
P E N D I N G
WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: Lot #13, E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000
33 Market St. Commercial/residential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom, in good condition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716
EXETER, PA Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Quality apartments for ages 62 and older. Income limits apply. Rent only $450 month. *Utilities Included *Laundry Facilities *On Site Management *Private parking
Senior Apartments . 222 S A

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EXETER
565 Rutter Avenue 2 bedrooms, living, dining & family rooms, 1 new bath, all appliances, A/C, new carpeting & paint, off street parking, heat and hot water included, front & rear porches. No pets, no smoking. $850/per month & security deposit. Personal & credit references required. Call 570-287-4234
KINGSTON
WILKES-BARRE
KINGSTON 12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-private location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101
107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor apartments. A stones throw away from the casino. Large front windows for showroom display. Basement & sub - basement for additional storage or workspace. PRICE REDUCED $99,500 MLS# 10-1919 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340 PLYMOUTH
35 Tannery St Two properties in one! House comes with additional a joining lot (approx 40 x 75) with potential to build or park 10-15 cars. Would make great professional space. New roof in 2010. $49,900. 11-4379. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
Lot #18, E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615 $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183
570-654-5733 Monday - Friday 8am-12pm. Equal Housing Opportunity
Call for appointment
WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

938 Apartments/ Furnished
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer/dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment
FORTY FORT
Great Location 3rd Avenue. 2.5 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Dining room, central air, large sunroom, private backyard deck, offstreet parking, washer & dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal. $675 + utilities. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. 570-283-1736 KINGSTON
KINGSTON
NANTICOKE
584 Wyoming Ave. MOTIVATED SELLER! Three large offices along with a reception area with builtin secretarial/paralegal work stations; a large conference room with built-in bookshelves, kitchenette and bathroom. Lower level has 7 offices, 2 bathrooms, plenty of storage. HIGHLY visible location, offstreet parking. Why rent office space? Use part of building & rent space- share expenses and build equity. MLS#11-995 REDUCED TO $399,000 Judy Rice 570-714-9230 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723 155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101
Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings throughout 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323
570-288-7481
JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE
WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE
YATESVILLE
Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. MLS#11-4464 $65,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WILKES-BARRE
Price reduced to $43,000, below market value! Modern kitchen & bath, enclosed rear patio. Nice, clean and well maintained; family room can be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Just move right in! MLS#11-3652 $43,000 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20
Willow View Dev. 7 Osborne Drive This home features a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace in a beautiful development. Just add your own touches and youll have a wonderful home. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-4320 $229,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896
423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716
Attractive weekly & monthly rates for single and double rooms and suites. Water, heat, cable & maid service included. AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 570-655-1234
PITTSTON TWP.
1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer/dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335
FORTY FORT
between Market & Pierce Bridges. 1 Bedroom Available Now $555/mo + electric 2 Bedroom Available March $600 Mo + electric Washer/dryer Air, Dishwasher, Parking, Storage. We allow pets! Call Jeff at 570-822-8577
PARKSIDE APARTMENTS on the park
MODERN!
Private garage & ultra modern state of the art apartment with washer/dryer, air, new carpeting $730 + utilities. 570-881-4993
KINGSTON
P E N D I N G
WEST PITTSTON Attractive 1 room
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
PRINGLE
furnished efficiency. New kitchen, washer/dryer. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $625. Includes heat & water. 570-655-4311
Recently remodeled 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Heat & hot/ cold water included. Small, 3rd room. No pets. $700 + security. Call Sam 570-817-4488
KINGSTON
HANOVER TWP. 1 bedroom, 1 bath-
912 Lots & Acreage
WILKES-BARRE Fully furnished luxu-
KINGSTON
NANTICOKE
350 Union St. Residential and commercial zone this property would make a perfect spot for your place of business. Zone B-3 highway business. See residential list #11-3569 for additional info and photos. MLS11-3788 $67,500 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SHAVERTOWN
lot. Public sewer. Underground utilities. Close to 309. Asking $59,900 Call 570-885-1119
BACK MOUNTAIN 3.37 acre wooded
63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000 roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611
DALLAS
ry executive apartment with new leather furniture. TV included. Full kitchen. New bedroom set. Water & sewer included. $700 /month. Call 570-371-1615
room, all appliances provided, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. Heat, sewer, hot water included. $550 per month + 1st & last month & $400 security deposit. Call: 570-852-0252 after 8:00 a.m.
Recently renovated 2 bedroom. Living room & dining room. Convenient off street parking. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $565 + utilities, security & references. No pets. Call 570-239-7770 KINGSTON
KINGSTON
941
WILKES-BARRE
Nice home, great price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, off street parking, Approx 1312sq ft. Currently rented out for $550 monthly, no lease. Keep it as an investment or make this your new home. MLS 11-3207 $46,000 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824
Cozy (2) unit home with parking for (3) vehicles. Enclosed rear fenced-in yard, shed, washer & dryer, refrigerator included. Nice clean units! Home can be converted back to a single family home. MLS#11-4047 $49,900 Louise Laine 570-283-9100 x20
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Income & Commercial Properties
AVOCA
64-66 Dorrance St. 3 units, off street parking with some updated Carpets and paint. $1500/ month income from long time tenants. W/d hookups on site. MLS 11-3517 $109,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St
423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-6200
P E N D I N G
Out of flood area. 100x125ft. All utilities in place. Building moratorium does not apply to this lot. $45,000 reduced to $42,000 Call 570-655-0530
EXETER
Available Now 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992
ASHLEY
2 bedrooms, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, European tile kitchen & bath. Parking, A/C, cathedral ceilings, fireplace, deck. $725/month. Call 570-650-0278
HANOVER TWP. TOWNHOUSE
HANOVER TWP/ ASHLEY 1 W. Germania St.

Very large 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup, eat in kitchen with appliances. Rear porch, all utilities included. $550/month + security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356
Kingston A Place To Call Home Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included 24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019
SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive
FREE
PITTSTON
WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!
WEST NANTICOKE
191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
High on the hill with a country style porch. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, modern eat in kitchen with island. Gas fireplace, large foyer & office. MLS # 11-3717 $79,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
25 St. Marys St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101
Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23
Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130
94 Church St. Spacious double block, one with one side owner occupied, 2nd side needs cosmetic care. Off street parking for 2 vehicles, walking distance to the downtown. Pool and patio deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3292 $76,500 Call Bill Williams 570-362-4158
Great Business Location $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or Professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950
One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
HARDING Mt. Zion Road
Available Now 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992
ASHLEY
HANOVER TWP.

HARVEYS LAKE SELLER SAYS SELL! Land with Lake View 90' x 125' Lot with View of the Lake. Sewer Permit Required. $19,000 MLS# 10-2523 Call Cindy 570-690-2689
www.cindykingre.com
570-675-4400 1 acre with well, septic and driveway in place. Asking $42,000. Make reasonable offer. DEREMER REALTY 570-477-1149
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
We Care about the place you call home, & we want you to care about it too!! 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $675 & 725 rent includes heat/water/sewer & trash. Application, references, background check, smoke free, pet free, lease + security. Call Terry 570-824-1022
ASHLEY
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup. No pets, $650/ month, Heat, water, sewer & trash included. Lease required. 570-675-1389
DALLAS
56 Pulaski Street Totally renovated, energy efficient, single family rental. 2 bedrooms, full bath, off-street parking. Cathedral ceiling in bedrooms, wall-towall carpeting and large closets. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile floor. Brand new stainless steel appliances, 1st floor full bath with granite sink and tile floor. Living room with wall-to-wall. Recessed lighting. Washer/dryer hookup. MLS#11-3429 $800. Per Month Craig Yarrish 570-696-6554
Spacious 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. 1 bath. Newly remodeled building, Living room, Dining room, eat-in Kitchen, private front balcony, off street parking, all appliances, including washer/dryer. Available 1/1/12. $650 + utilities. No pets, no smoking. 570-814-3281
KINGSTON
Spacious 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, porch, off street parking. Heat & water included. New fridge & stove. Pet Friendly. $550 + security. Call 570-287-5282
KINGSTON
3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725. With discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets / bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984
LARKSVILLE
Space Available - Mundy Street - Wilkes-Barre
FOR LEASE 6000 SF Medical - Office

Mundy Street - Wilkes-Barre
Ideal for medical, office, rehab, etc. Located next to Allied Services John Heinz Campus and side entrance to Home Depot. Easy access to Interstate 81.
Call for details (570) 822-5126
Explore these Prime Commercial Properties Exclusively from Humford Now Available For Lease and Sale
FOR LEASE Country Club Shopping Center 4,500 SF - End Cap (former Movie Gallery)
Space could be expanded to 10,000/sf or subdivided. Additional parking lot could be paved for high traffic tenant. Anchored by Thomas Super Foodtown with 8 inline tenants. Center has strong sales volume and is located on the coming home side of Route 309, which is also the main thruway from Wyoming County to/from Wilkes-Barre.
FOR LEASE WB Center 39 Public Square 2,800 SF Wilkes-Barre

2 units available - 2,800 SF & 725 SF - located on the top (10th) floor. Overlooking the Wyoming Valley. Tenant improvement allowance. Call for more details.
FOR LEASE Dallas Shopping Center 3,000 SF

Turn key medical facility formally occupied by Geisinger Hospital. Space has 10 exam rooms, x-ray, minor procedure room, 2 Physician offices, Lab & nurses station.
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41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438
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2nd Floor apartment for a tenant who wants the best. Bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Brand new. Washer/dryer hookup, air conditioned. No smoking or pets. 2 year lease, all utilities by tenant. Sewer & garbage included. Security, first & last months rent required. $440.00 570-735-5064
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Roomy 1 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. New tile bath. Security, references & lease. No pets. $575/month. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
SWOYERSVILLE
WILKES-BARRE LODGE
Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $44.99 + tax Weekly $189.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO 570-823-8881 www.Wilkes BarreLodge.com
2nd floor, 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer, pets OK with security. $425/month, water included, & security. Call 570-499-6399
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2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
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apartment. 221 Pine St. 2 bedrooms,$520/month, sewer & garbage included, security deposit required. Call 610-393-7884
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MAYFLOWER AREA 1 bedroom with appliances on 2nd floor. Nice apartment in attractive home. Sunny windows & decorative accents. Off street parking. No pets, no smoking. Includes hot water. $400 + utilities 570-824-4743 2 bedroom. Includes heat, hot and cold running water. Off street parking. Security required. Background check. $545 For appointment call: 570-814-3138
WILKES-BARRE
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WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 1 bedroom efficiency water included 2 bedroom single family 3 bedroom single family HANOVER 4 bedroom large affordable 2 bedroom NANTICOKE 2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Large 1 bedroom water included PLAINS 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON 3 Bedroom Half Double KINGSTON 2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon
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Built in 1879 this prestigious 2,800 square foot space features high ceilings, ten-foot doorways, three large distinctive chandeliers, hardwood floors and three fireplaces. Other features: french doors, large well lit parking lot, handicap accessibility. Signage positioned on 179 ft frontage. Over 15,000 vehicles pass daily. 570-706-5308
KINGSTON HOUSE
Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $315. Efficiency at $435 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331
FORTY FORT 1188 Wyoming Ave

WILKES-BARRE TWP 12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719
GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,200 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422
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Boca Raton Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interested, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507 St. Augustine Ocean View Townhouse. Beautiful condo complex! Full amenities. $1,900 a month. Call 570-574-0212
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750 & 1750 square feet and NEW SPACE 3,500 square feet OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206
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3 carpet & paint, fenced yard, laundry room, air. $550 + utilities, security & references. No pets 570-829-1768
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2nd floor. Newly remodeled. No pets. Off street parking, $400 + security. Employment verification. Ready now. Call 570-466-4619
PARSONS
2 bedroom. 2nd floor. Includes fridge, range, heat, water, sewer, trash, washer/dryer hookup. $575 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714
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1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, new paint & flooring, eat in kitchen with appliances, enclosed front & back porch, laundry facilities. heat, hot water and cable included. $520 + electric & security. No pets. Call 570-814-1356
WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE WILKES-BARRE NORTH PITTSTON 815 N Washington WILKES-BARRE/NORTH Main St. Street, Rear by General Hospital
3 bedroom apartment. All renovated. 1,200 sf. Parking space. $730/month + utilities. Call Agnes 347-495-4566
WYOMING Updated 1 bedroom.
rooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $545/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call 570-237-6277
PITTSTON 2nd floor, 2 bed-
3 bedroom, 2 second floor. Includes fridge, range, sewer, trash, washer & dryer hook up. $575 + security Call Bernie 888-244-2714 PITTSTON AVAILABLE DEC. 1 2 bedroom, modern and clean. Includes stove and fridge. W/d hookup. Landlord pays sewer and garbage, tenant pays heat, water & electric. NO PETS Lease & security required. $550/mo 570-829-1578
PITTSTON
151 W. River St. NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, carpet. Appliances included. Sewer & trash paid. Tenant pays gas, water & electric. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $600. 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727
12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101
Completely remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, wall to wall carpet. Stove, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. $750/month + first, last & security. Includes water, sewer & trash. No pets. No smoking. References & credit check. 570-824-3223 269-519-2634 Leave Message
HANOVER TWP.
Blueberry Hill Large 3 bedroom ranch with oversized garage. Large lot with pool. No Realtors. For more details. Available for lease or purchase for $339,000. Call 570-406-1128
DURYEA
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Newly remodeled single home. 2 bedroom. Stove, washer & dryer included. $600 + utilities. No pets. Call 570-991-7359
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OPPORTUNITY 1,500 SQUARE FOOT AVAILABLE FOR RENT. RESTAURANT WITH SOME EQUIPMENT. EXCELLENT STREET VISIBILITY AT THE HAZLE & PARK TRIANGLE. ALSO, MIDDLE EAST BAKERY FOR SALE OR RENT. CALL PETE FOR DETAILS AT 570-301-8200 WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new wall to wall carpeting, freshly painted, partial A/C, gas heat, large fenced in yard, walking distance to Kingston Corners. All appliances, off-street parking, no pets. $700/month, plus utilities, & 2 months security. Application & references. Call 570-639-4907
KINGSTON
596 Fellows Avenue 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Pets negotiable. $650/month, plus utilities & security deposit. Call 610-393-7884
HANOVER TWP.
time share week 1, 1,300 square feet, sleeps 6, condo at The Marathon Beach Club. $4,000 or $1,200/week. All amenities on site. Call 570-288-6343 for details
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155 W. River St. 1 bedroom, some utilities & appliances included, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600/month. Call 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
Washer, dryer, refrigerator & stove, off-street parking, no pets. One year lease $375/month, + utilities. 570-237-0968
PITTSTON TWP THREE ROOM APT.
1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St
Spacious 3 bedroom. Newly renovated, freshly painted, nice neighborhood. Appliances. New washer/dryer and new floor covering. $700 plus utilities, references, credit and background check. Smoke Free. Call 570-881-0320
WILKES-BARRE
COMMERCIAL LEASE 1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $4 $12 yr/sf + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689
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Sprague Ave. Charming, Spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd and 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, $550 / month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294
KINGSTON
Large 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Eat in kitchen with appliances. Living room, dining room, gas heat. $750 + utilities 17 Durkee St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath Kitchen with appliances. Living room, dining room. Washer / dryer. 1 car Garage. Hardwood. Parking. Yard. Patio. $800 + utilities. Joe 570-592-1606
needs apartment or home living quarters in Back Mountain. References available. Call 570-760-1213
KINGSTON 152 E. Bennett St.

FORTY FORT
2.5 bedroom, freshly painted, stove, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, dry basement. $525/month, + utilities & security. (570) 239-5760
LARKSVILLE
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WILKES-BARRE Spacious, newly
PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234
83 W. Chestnut St Freshly painted 3 bedroom. Clean and neat. Pets OK. $500 + first, security, utilities & references. 570-223-6252
WILKES-BARRE
renovated 2 bedroom. Nice neighborhood. Freshly painted. With appliances & new washer / dryer. New floor coverings. $650 + utilities, references, credit and background check. Smoke Free. 570881-0320
Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206
DOLPHIN PLAZA
FORTY FORT
Lease this freestanding building for an AFFORDABLE monthly rent. Totally renovated & ready to occupy. Offices, conference room, work stations, kit and more. Ample parking and handicap access. $1,750/ month. MLS 11-419 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230
3 bedrooms, 6 rooms, Cherry cabinets, island, yard. Sewer, garbage included. Section 8 okay. $675 plus security. 570-262-0540
LARKSVILLE
Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
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Free standing building. Would be great for any commercial use. 1900 sq. ft. on the ground floor with an additional 800 sq. ft in finished lower level. Excellent location, only 1 block from North Cross Valley Expressway and one block from Wyoming Ave (route 11) Take advantage of this prime location for just $850 per month! 570-262-1131
72 x 200 VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Rt. 11 (1/4 mile from proposed Walmart) For Sale or lease. $96,000. 570-388-6669
WYOMING
3 bedroom, fresh paint, new hardwood/tile/carpet, gas heat, new bath. Includes stove and fridge. $695/month plus utilities, security deposit and references Call Scott 570-714-2431 Ext. 137
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2 bedroom, heat, hot water, water & sewer included. $625/month. Call (570) 905-0186
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1280 sq ft. 3 phase power, central air conditioning. Handicap accessible rest room. All utilities by tenant. Garbage included. $900 per month for a 5 year lease. 570-735-5064.
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1st floor. Newly painted. $575 + security. Includes fridge, range, heat, water & sewer. Call Bernie 888-244-2714
EAST END. Clean, 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Heat & water included. $600/month (570) 606-5350
WILKES-BARRE
Ave, Rear Two 2-bedroom duplex with washer/ dryer hook up & small yard. $425/375 + security (570) 779-4240
PLYMOUTH 77-79 Center
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, carpeting, all appliances, washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. Water & hot water included. Gas heat paid by tenant. $475/month + security & lease. Call 570-675-7836
SWOYERSVILLE
57 Carbon Lane 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Wall to wall carpet, eat in kitchen with appliances, off street parking, rear porch. $395 + utilities & security. 570-814-1356
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Take your pick. 2 houses for rent. One $625 + utilities. Other $650 + utilities. Water and sewer included & all appliances included. Fenced back yard. One month security up front, no partial payment. Section 8 OK. Call Steve at 570-592-5764 MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $550 + utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206
PLYMOUTH
3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $475/month, plus utilities, lease and security. Nice neighborhood. Call 570-287-2405 2 HOUSES. Rent short term lease or lease to own. 3 bedroom incl. all appliances, 1.5 baths. 4 bedroom needs appliances. Full basement, gas heat, large yard, good neighborhood. No pets/ smoking. $800-$900/mo +utilities. Call for purchase details. First, last, security, credit check references. 570-283-1017 SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995. month. 570-479-6722
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176 Charles St TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. References & security required. Available now! 570-301-2785
WILKES-BARRE
113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944
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TOWNHOUSE 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wall to wall carpeting, living/dining combo, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Front and back porches, full basement. $625/ per month + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-655-8928
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06 A C C O RD LX SDN N avy,5 S peed,68K..........NO W ......... ................. 07 A C C O RD EX SDN G ray,51K................. NO W l ................ 08 A C C O RD EX SDN S iver,42K................ NO W .......... 08 A C C O RD EXL V 6 SDN N avy,55K...........NO W ......... 07 A C C O RD EXL V 6 SDN P ew ter,26K......... NO W ................. 09 A C C O RD LX SDN R ed,13K................. NO W 09 A C C O RD LXP SDN B urgandy,26K............... NO W ...............
ACCORD S
$12, 500 $15, 750 $16, 950 $16, 950 $16, 950 $17, 500 $17, 950
10 A C C O RD 10 A C C O RD 09 A C C O RD 09 A C C O RD 09 A C C O RD 09 A C C O RD 10 A C C O RD
02 TO Y O TA C A M RY LE SEDA N
G ray,79K M ies l
04 HO NDA C RV LX 4W D
S iver,98K M ies l l
N ow
LX SDN W hi te,19K. . . . . . . . . . . NO W ........... .......... LXP SDN N avy,14K...............NO W .............. ............... EX SDN G reen,21K................NO W EX SDN B l ack,19K. . . . . . . . . . . NO W ........... .......... EXL SDN R ed,21K................NO W ............... EXL B l ack,27K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO W .............. .............. EXL SDN W hie,25K.............. NO W t ..............
$17, 950 $18, 950 $18, 950 $19, 500 $19, 750 $19, 950 $20, 950
N ow
$8, 950
$9, 950
04 V W JETTA G LS SDN
N avy,40K M ies l
N ow
09 HY UNDA IA C C ENT G LS SEDA N

N ow
$9, 750
$10, 950
B ronze,54K M ies l
05 HO NDA C RV LX 4W D
05 TO Y O TA C A M RY LE SDN
N ow
M oss,115K M ies l
09 FIT SPO RT R ed,15K................... NO W $15, ................... 950

08 ELEM EN T LX S iver,56K................N O W $16, l ............... 500
10 IN SIG H T EX B l ue,21K M ies..............N O W $16, l ............. 950 10 IN SIG H T EX G ray,22K..................N O W $18, ................. 950
FI T
N ow
$10, 950
$11, 750
EL EM EN T 4W D
05 FO RD EXPLO RER BA UER 4X4

W hi te,72K,W as $14, 500
N ow
05 HO NDA A C C O RD LX SDN
N ow
I S I N GHT HYBRI D
08 DO DG E G RA ND C A RA V A N SXT
W hi te,79K M ies l
N ow
09 HY UNDA ISO NA TA G LS SDN

N ow
$11, 950
$12, 500
$12, 950
$12, 950
08 RIDG ELINE RTX R ed,34K............. NO W $20, ............. 950

04 SUBA RU IM PREZA W RX SDN
N ow
R I G EL I E 4W D D N
$13, 500
09 HY UNDA I SO NA TA G LS SDN
B row n,40K M ies l
N ow
$13, 750
06 PILO T EXL R ed,71K....................N O W ................... l .................... 06 PILO T EX S iver,33K.................... N O W l .................. 09 PILO T EXL S iver,35K...................N O W l .................. 09 PILO T EXL S iver,29K...................N O W .... 09 PILO T TO U R IN G N A V I N avy,47K.....N O W 09 PILO T TO URING D V D /N avi ed,45K........ N O W ,R ........
PI OT 4W D L
$17, 950 $20, 950 $27, 500 $27, 950 $28, 500 $29, 950 10 O DY SSEY TO URING
07 SUBA RU IM PREZA A W D
N ow
S iver,39K,W as $17, l 950
O DYS S EY
N avi .D V D ,G ray,26K ,R
$15, 950
W hi te,13K M ies,W as $18, l 950

N ow
08 NISSA N A LTIM A S SDN
$15, 950
NO W
$33, 500
06 C HEV Y C O LO RA DO XC A B 4X4 07 M A ZDA C X-7 TO URING A W D
N ow
08 NISSA N Q UEST S
N ow
$15, 950
G ray,48K M ies l
09 TO Y O TA M A TRIX S A W D
N ow
$15, 950
R ed,56K M ies l
08 JEEP LIBERTY SPO RT 4W D

N ow
$17, 950
Bl ack,20K M ies l
10 DO DG E NITRO SE 4W D
Bl ue,27K M ies l
N ow
06 08 10 09 08 08 09 10 10 09 10
C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC C IV IC
LX SD N G ray,69K................ N O W ................ LX C PE G ray,41K.................N O W ................ EX C PE B l ue,52K .................N O W ................ LX SD N Ti um ,36K............. N O W tani ............. te,41K,5 S peed..........N O W ......... EX SD N W hi LX SD N G ol d,12K ................N O W ............... LX C PE N avy,30K................ N O W ................ LX SD N S iver,17K...............N O W l .............. LXS SD N S iver,16K..............N O W l ............. ue,22K ................ N O W ................ EX SD N B l LX SD N R ed,2K................. N O W .................
CI I V C
$11, 750 $13, 500 $14, 950 $15, 250 $15, 500 $15, 750 $16, 350 $16, 500 $16, 950 $17, 950 $18, 500
09 C RV 08 C RV 08 C RV 10 C RV 09 C RV 09 C RV 11 C RV
LX G reen,34K...................... NO W ...................... EXL G reen,39K.....................NO W .................... EXL R ed,63K...................... NO W ...................... LX B l ack,22K .......................NO W ...................... EXL B l ack,37K..................... NO W ..................... EXL Ti um ,26K...................NO W tani .................. EXL R ed,14K...................... NO W ......................
CR V 4W D
N ow
$18, 950 $19, 950 $18, 950 $20, 500 $22, 500 $22, 500 $26, 950
$16, 950
Bl ack,47K M ies l
$17, 950
Bl ack,58K M ies l
10 G M C TERRA IN SLE 4W D
M ocha,38K M ies l
N ow
$19,750
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$23, 500
N avy,46K M ies,W as $26, l 500

N ow
08 TO Y O TA TA C O M A C LUB C A B TRD 4X4
$23, 950
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FINANCING AVAILABLE
1.9%
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NEW 2012 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM II
FINANCING AVAILABLE
1.9%
NEW 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD
FINANCING AVAILABLE
0%
Leather Group, Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels
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Sale Price
31,960
FINANCING AVAILABLE
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Sale Price
31,308
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Sale Price
38,346
NEW 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4
3.9%
2011 GMC SIERRA 1500 EXT CAB 4X4
FINANCING FOR 72 MOS. AVAILABLE
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SLE Package, Power Tech Package $37,685 - $4,505 Rebate - $ 500 Bonus Cash - $2,249 Eynon Discount
Reg Cab, Remote Entry, Work Truck Package
Sale Price
30,366
FINANCING AVAILABLE
Sale Price
28,755
SLE Package, Power Tech Package $35,955 - $4,505 Rebate - $500 Bonus Cash - $2,195 Eynon Discount
Sale Price
FINANCING AVAILABLE
30,431
2012 GMC SIERRA DENALI 2500 4X4
3.9%
NEW 2012 GMC TERRAIN AWD
FINANCING AVAILABLE
0%
NEW 2012 GMC ACADIA AWD
0%
NEW 2012 GMC CANYON REG CAB 4X4

Work Truck Package, Auto, Air, Stereo
4 Dr Crew Cab, Rear Entertainment
SLE Package
SL Package, Preferred Package
Sale Price
46,995
Sale Price
2009 SUBARU FORESTER LIMITED
2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD
DONT MISS IT
2011 GMC ACADIA AWD 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY
Stk# 1858 Stk# 1859
26,967
$28,040 - $1,073 Eynon Discount
Sale Price
32,974
Sale Price
21,462
$23,115 - $1,000 Rebate - $653 Eynon Discount
2010 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD REG CAB PICKUP
2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AWD
AWD
Stk# 1857
Local Trade, Low Miles
19,900
22,900
32,900
14,900
16,995
23,900
Stk# 1855
2011 MAZDA CX9 AWD
2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
2011 HYUNDAI TUCSON AWD
2011 NISSAN ROGUE AWD
2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE
2010 CHEVROLET SILVERADO REG CAB 1500 4X4
Stk# 1852
Stk# 1836
Stk# 1837
15K Miles, Black Beauty
24,500
14,900
21,900
18,900
21,995
22,900
2011 DODGE CREW CAB 4X4
2010 FORD EDGE AWD
2003 GMC YUKON DENALI
2010 NISSAN ALTIMA
2011 DODGE CHALLENGER
2009 CHEVY EQUINOX LS
Stk# 1845
Stk# 1846
Must See Local Trade, One Owner
Stk# 1848
24,900
21,900
11,995
14,900
2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL
Only 15K Miles
AWD, Local Low Mileage Trade
22,900
20,900
2008 BUICK LUCERNE
2010 MERCEDES 300C AWD
2010 JEEP COMPASS AWD
2005 BUICK TERRAZA CX
2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING
Local Trade, Low Miles
Stk# 1833
14,995
29,900
Stk# 1818
All Wheel Drive, 19K Miles
Stk# 1811
15,900
34,995
10,900
13,900
2011 BUICK REGAL
2010 DODGE CHARGER
2011 CHEVY MALIBU
2010 CHRYSLER 300
2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
2010 JEEP WRANGLER 4DR
Stk# 1801
22,900
Stk# 1802
Stk# 1799
Stk# 1797
Stk# 1796
Stk# 1794
15,900
15,900
16,900
16,900
22,900
2011 FORD ESCAPE AWD
2010 DODGE JOURNEY RT4 AWD
2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT
2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
2010 CHEVY MALIBU
2010 DODGE AVENGER R/T
Stk# 1791
Stk# 1783
30K Miles, Silver Beauty
Stk# 1782
Stk# 1740
Stk# 1739
22,900
22,900
14,995
16,900
14,900
15,900
2010 KIA RIO
2010 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR AWD
2011 DODGE NITRO AWD
2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD
2010 JEEP COMMANDER AWD
2010 TOYOTA COROLLA
Stk# 1734
Stk# 1732
Stk# 1731
Stk# 1694
Stk# 1688
Stk# 1684
18,900
18,900
23,900
21,900
15,900
11,900
2010 CHEVY TAHOE AWD
2010 FORD EXPLORER AWD
2011 CHEVY SUBURBAN AWD
2010 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X4
2010 CHEVY EXPRESS 2500 CARGO
2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
Stk# 1681
31,900
Stk# 1650
Stk# 1649
22,900
34,900
22,900
Stk# 1611
Stk# 1597
Stk# 1542
18,900
16,900
2010 HONDA CIVIC
2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4X4 EXT CAB
2010 FORD TAURUS LIMITED
2009 CADILLAC CTS
2009 PONTIAC G5
Stk# 1537
16,900
Stk# 1535
Stk# 1521
Stk# 1431
Stk# 1152
23,900
23,900
25,900
11,900
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