Times Leader 08-20-2013

Quality Cars, Low Prices!Afghting chance Young mother fromShavertown enduring second cancer battle HEALTH, 1C BUSINESS, 8B Can you take me higher? NEWS Local 3A Nation & World 4A State 6A Obituaries 5A, 8A Editorial 9A Weather 10A SPORTS: 1B Business 8B HEALTH: 1C Birthdays 3C TV/Movies 4C Puzzle 7C Comics 8C CLASSIFIEDS: 1D INSIDE Lyme disease bigger threat than thought timesleader.com WILKES-BARRE, PA Tuesday, August 20, 2013 50¢ 6 09815 10011 Where could minimum wage be on the rise? Grifth spot might stayvacant Two who applied to be controller fll-in thinking of withdrawing 20 1 3 ELECTION JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES [email protected] Unless an applicant surfaces today, Luzerne County Council may have no one to fill the rest of Walter Griffith’s controller term through the end of the year. The only two people who had applied as of Monday evening were Carolee Medico Olenginski and Karen Ceppa-Hirko, but both are strongly considering removing their names from consideration. Ceppa-Hirko said Monday she is reconsidering in light of the Republican Party’s decision Sunday to choose Medico Olenginski over her to be the Republican controller candidate in the November general election. “I’m frustrated and very disappointed,” Ceppa- Hirko said. “They weren’t focusing on education. It was about who would be able to get the votes.” Medico Olenginski said she has second thoughts about completing Griffith’s term because she applied before the party put her on the ballot. “Now that I received the ballot nomination, I think it would be best to withdraw from completing the rest of the controller term. I’d love to get started in the office, but don’t want anyone to say that I have received an unfair advantage,” Medico Olenginski said. Fairness issue raised Democrat Michelle Bednar, who will run against Medico Olenginski for controller, has questioned the fairness of putting Medico Olenginski in the temporary post because it would provide public exposure that could benefit her as a candidate for the office. Bednar could not be reached for comment Monday. The controller elected Nov. 5 will take office in January and receive $64,999 annually for four years. Medico Olenginski questions why some people are challenging her qualifications for the ballot nomination. She has a master’s degree in human resources administration from the University of Scranton, 20 years of experience as a management consultant, seminar facilita- tor and staff trainer and was twice elected county prothonotary. “I have a master’s degree and eight years of experience in government,” she said Monday. Ceppa-Hirko has a master’s See CONTROLLER | 10A Fracking not welcome in England AP photo Environmental activists lock themselves together at the main entrance to the Cuadrilla exploratory drilling site in Balcombe, England, as anti-fracking demonstrations continued Monday. The action comes on the first of two days of what campaigners have called a mass civil disobedience to highlight their stance against the controversial gas extraction method. The banner reads: ‘Leave it in the ground.’ As many as 300,000 are actually diagnosed each year MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA — Lyme disease is about 10 times more common than previously reported, health officials said Monday. As many as 300,000 Americans are actually diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. Usually, only 20,000 to 30,000 illnesses are reported each year. For many years, CDC officials have known that many doctors don’t report every case and that the true count was probably much higher. The new figure is the CDC’s most comprehensive attempt at a better estimate. The number comes from a survey of seven national laborato- ries, a national patient survey and a review of insurance information. “It’s giving us a fuller picture and it’s not a pleasing one,” said Dr. Paul Mead, who over- sees the agency’s track- ing of Lyme disease. The ailment is named after Lyme, Conn., where the illness was first identified in 1975. It’s a bacteria transmit- ted through the bites of infected deer ticks, which can be about AP file photo Infected deer ticks transmit Lyme disease to humans. See LYME | 10A Hanger wants to put college within reach Gubernatorial candidate touts new proposal in Wilkes-Barre ANDREWM. SEDER [email protected] WILKES-BARRE — FormerstateDepartment of Environmental Protection head John Hanger came to the fringes of the Marcellus Shale on Monday, but the gubernatorial candidate wasn’t here to talk about fracking. Instead, Hanger, 55, stood on Public Square with the Luzerne County Community College’s Wilkes-Barre center as his backdrop and touted an education proposal he believes will position Pennsylvania families for the future both financially and from an employment factor. He is pushing a plan he’s dubbed “The Keystone Opportunity Fund” that would grant high school graduates two years of community college or one year at a public university at no immediate cost with the idea that once those students graduate and gain employment, between 1.2 and 2.2 percent of their pay will be sent back to the state to pay off the college costs over a 15-year period. “My (plan) would make higher education affordable for all Pennsylvanians and can be implemented immediately,” Hanger said. “The (fund) would be initially financed with a $1.5 billion bond and a total of $3.4 billion of bond financing needed over 10 years. The fund would become self-sustaining through graduate repayments within 22.5 years. The Keystone Opportunity Fund will end the era of crushing college debt that can follow students and families to the grave.” Hanger said that once graduates enter the workforce, those who participated in the community college portion of the program would pay back 1.2 percent of their incomes, state university graduates See HANGER | 10A Ground brokenfor newWeinberg Food Bank BILL O’BOYLE [email protected] JENKINS TWP. — The brochure distributed at Monday’s groundbreaking for the new location for the Weinberg Food Bank stated, “The vision is growing,” and the reality is the demand for food among the region’s needy is growing as well. The Commission on Economic Opportunity broke ground for the new Monsignor AndrewJ. McGowanCenter for Healthy Living in the Center Point Commerce and Trade Park East. The 50,000-square-foot facility will be built on 6.3 acres donated by Rob Mericle of Mericle Development, whose company also prepared the site for construction. William Sordoni of Sordoni ConstructionCo. saidwork will beginin Sue Gin McGowan, president of the board of The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, breaks ground Monday for the Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Center for Healthy Living in Jenkins Township. At left is Gene Brady, executive director of the Commission on Economic Opportunity and at right is Luzerne County Judge Hugh F. Mundy, president of the Board of Directors CEO. Clark Van Orden | The Times Leader See FOOD BANK | 10A PAGE 2A Tuesday, August 20, 2013 NEWS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER DETAILS LOTTERY MIDDAYDRAWING DAILYNUMBER - 3-5-0 BIG4 - 6-0-4-2 QUINTO - 3-2-9-4-6 TREASURE HUNT 10-13-16-18-19 EVENING DRAWING DAILYNUMBER - 3-5-3 BIG4 - 5-3-5-1 QUINTO - 1-0-7-1-1 CASH5 04-07-11-16-38 MATCH6 07-20-38-44-46-48 No player matched all fve numbers in Monday’s“Cash 5” jackpot drawing. Today’s jackpot will be worth $500,000. 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Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Periodicals postage paid at Wilkes-Barre, PA and additional mailing offices Postmaster: Send address changes to Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) USPS 499-710 Issue No. 2013-170 2013-232 Wilkes-Barre Publishing, LLL Convicted robber wants charges tossed or newtrial SHEENA DELAZIO [email protected] WILKES-BARRE — A Philadelphia man sentenced last month on charges relating to the May 2012 robbery of a Plymouth Township strip club has asked a judge to acquit him of the charges or give him a new trial. Kevin Williams, 31, was sentenced on July 8 to 10 to 20 years in state prison after being convicted by a Luzerne County jury in May of robbery, trespassing, theft, receiving stolen property and two counts of criminal con- spiracy. Through court papers filed by his attorney, Paul Galante, Williams makes the requests based on his claim that inconsistent and contradictory evidence was presented at his trial. Prosecutors say Williams and his co- defendant, William Gronosky, entered the Carousel Lounge on U.S. Route 11 in March 2012, pointed guns at the club’s owner and left with cash and other items. According to court papers, on March 15, 2012, Julius Greenberg, owner of the Carousel Lounge, told police he arrived at his business and was in his office when two men entered wearing dark- colored hooded sweatshirts, ski masks and gloves. Greenberg told police both men pointed handguns at him and ordered him to the floor. One hit him in the head with a gun while the other pushed him down. Police said the pair, later identified as Williams and Gronosky, 30, of Nanticoke, took cash from safes and a register and stole items fromGreenberg’s pockets. Greenberg said one of the men told him not to get off the floor or he would be shot. The men then fled. Courtney Sadusky, 24, is awaiting trial on charges relating to the robbery; she allegedly told police she was with Gronosky and Williams that day and they told her to drive them to the Carousel Lounge. Sadusky said the two men were in the club for about 15 minutes before Gronosky told her to drive to her home in Bear Creek so they could count money. She later dropped them off at the Wyoming Valley Mall in Wilkes-Barre Township. Gronosky later allegedly told Sadusky that guns, gloves and a bag were left in her car and she should get rid of them, according to court papers. Sadusky then alerted police about the items. Williams said Greenberg and Sadusky gave inconsistent and contradictory testimony about the gloves used in the case, as well as the length of time the assault and robbery took. Court papers also say DNA evidence on the gloves and an alleged weapon did not match Williams, and the guilty ver- dict in the case was based on “specula- tion and conjecture” because Williams was present and participated in the alleged crimes. If an acquittal or new trial is not granted, court papers say, then Williams asks that his sentence be reduced. Gronosky is scheduled to stand trial on related and charges stemming from other incidents in September. Williams Man charged with buying vehicles with bad checks EDWARD LEWIS [email protected] WILKES-BARRE — City police arrested a man on Wednesday they say went on a vehicle spending spree using a closed checking account. Police allege Tyler Williams, 23, of East Chestnut Street, Wilkes-Barre, issued bad checks to purchase five vehicles and a trailer and tried to buy another vehicle, but the sale was denied. Williams was arraigned on 12 counts of theft, six counts of receiving stolen property, five counts of bad checks, four counts of criminal mischief, two counts of criminal mischief to commit theft and a single count of criminal attempt to pass a bad check. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $20,000 bail. According to the criminal compliant: Plains Township police recovered a 1999 Ford that was reported stolen to Wilkes-Barre police when Williams was taken into custody on an arrest warrant on Nov. 3. Police said the vehicles purchased by Williams with bad checks included: • A 2007 Chrysler Sebring on Aug. 22, 2012, with a $13,987 check to MotorWorld in Wilkes-Barre. The Chrysler was returned by a family member with $4,363 in damage. • A 2007 Ford Escape on Sept. 4, 2012, with a $11,654 check to Crossroad Motors in Hanover Township. A family member returned the Ford with $638 worth of damage. • A 2012 Nissan Altima that Ken Pollick Nissan in Wilkes-Barre Township declined to sell to Williams on Oct. 25, 2012, due to his credit history. Williams presented a $20,332 check to Ken Pollick and was advised to return with cash or a cashier’s check. Williams failed to return to complete the sale. • A 2011 Yamaha ATV at Two Jacks Cycle in Wilkes-Barre for a $7,400 check on Oct. 26. Police recovered the ATV from a residence in White Mills. • A 1999 Ford for an $8,000 check to Roche’s Garage in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 1. • A 2011 trailer from Albert Lohman East Coast Trailers in Honesdale for a $1,070 check on Nov. 2.. • A 2001 Chevrolet Silverado for a $7,653 check on Jan. 29 to Auto Buddies in Plains Township. Williams returned the vehicle when the business was closed. Plymouth police arrest pair on burglary charges Family sleeping when residence burglarized EDWARD LEWIS [email protected] PLYMOUTH — Police allege two people went on a burglary spree, stealing cigarettes, cellphones, a hair trimmer and in the process flooded the basement of one residence by turning on a garden hose. Britany Lynn Suda, 22, of East Shawnee Avenue, and Marquise Rashid Brogdon, 20, of High Street, both in Plymouth, were arrested when police found them inside 64 E. Main St. at about 6:20 a.m. Saturday. Police allege Suda and Brogdon forced open a basement door at the East Main Street residence and tried to hide when confronted by officers. Suda and Brogdon were arraigned Saturday by District Judge Joseph Carmody in West Pittston. Suda was charged with two counts each of burglary and criminal trespass, and one count each of receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night and public drunkenness. Brogdon was charged with three counts each of burglary and criminal trespass, two counts of criminal mischief, and one count each of theft, receiving stolen property, loitering and prowling at night, public drunkenness and purchase of alcohol by a minor. Suda was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $25,000 bail and Brodgon locked up for lack of $30,000 bail. According to the criminal complaints: A woman leaving her residence in Martz Manor was confronted by Suda and Brogdon early Saturday morning. The woman’s husband stood outside and watched the pair walk toward 100 Martz Manor and a short time later toward East Main Street. Police caught the pair inside 64 E. Main St. with cellphones, a cellphone charger, keys, a hair trimmer, two packs of cigarettes, cologne and food items. After their arrests, another resident of Martz Manor told police his residence was burglarized while his family, including a 1-year-old girl, slept. The resident said his cellphone, food items and two packs of cigarettes were stolen, and a garden hose was turned on, whch caused substantial flooding in his basement, the complaints say. A resident at 100 Martz Manor reported a storm door was forced open and hand prints were found near the door, according to the complaints. Preliminary hearings are scheduled on Aug. 28. PLAINS TWP. — Township police reported the following: • Justin Jarski, of Plains Township, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. Aug. 12 after police observed him allegedly looking inside parked vehicles and stealing items from them at the Weis Plaza on North River Street. Jarski had in his possession a Nintendo 3DS and a Tom Tom GPS along with drug paraphernalia, police said. Jarski was charged with theft by unlaw- ful taking, receiving stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility and jailed for lack of $2,500 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for today before District Judge Diana Malast. • Joshua Gordner, of Montoursville, was cited with disorderly conduct after police responded to the Mohegan Sun Casino at 12:30 a.m. Sunday for a report of a male being combative with security officers. • Shawn Davis was cited with public drunkenness and harassment against his wife after police responded to a domestic disturbance at 20 Sand St. at 12:17 a.m. Aug. 11. • Ball hitches were stolen from several trucks parked overnight at the Extended Stay Hotel on state Route 315 between Aug. 10 and 11. • Police arrested Anthony Fanelli, who was wanted by the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department, after responding to a domestic disturbance at 217 Ridgewood Road at 12:29 a.m. Sunday, police said. Fanelli’s girlfriend, Jennifer Wisniewski also was wanted, but she fled the area, police said. • Lori Trapane, of Hunlock Creek, was taken into custody and transported to the county lockup at 8:18 p.m. Thursday after police responded to the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino at Breakers for a female employee who was wanted by the county Sheriff’s Department for failure to appear for a hearing, police said. POCONO TWP. — Four people from the Wyoming Valley were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in the Poconos on Thursday. Police said they found suspected marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin after a traffic stop at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 80 West in Pocono Township. Juan Carlos Reyes, Joseph Angel Santiago and Markel Jermille Esnard, all of Wilkes-Barre, and Jasmin Santiago, of Plymouth, face charges of multiple drug violations, state police in Swiftwater said. Police said they initially stopped the vehicle, a silver Chevrolet Cruze with Florida registration, for speeding. During the stop, officers detected multiple indicators of criminal activity and found about 8.6 ounces of suspected marijuana during a consent search. A later search with a warrant uncov- ered 250 bags of suspected heroin and 50 capsules containing suspected methamphetamine also in the vehicle. POLICE BLOTTER W-BArea CTC committee updated on newnursing facility JANINE UNGVARSKY Times Leader Correspondent PLAINS TWP. — Finishing work is under way in the brand-new school of practical nursing at Wilkes- Barre Career & Technical Center, and members of the center’s Joint Operating Committee were invited to tour the facility before it opens to students next week. The new facility features larger classrooms, labs and patient exam areas that look like hospital facilities, a simulation lab where staff can observe students working on a realistic “dummy “patient, and expanded office, storage and student and faculty lounge areas. Practical nursing school administrators Mary Beth Pacuska and Laura Zdancewicz said the new facility will provide a state- of-the-art, realistic educa- tional experience for students when the first classes begin using them next Tuesday. At the joint operating committee’s meeting Monday, a number of items pertaining to the practical nursing center were approved, including a $25 increase in student fees to cover the cost of drug screening mandated by all clinical facilities; payment of $91 to attorney Raymond Wendolowski for legal services; payments totaling $26,585 to Bognet Inc. for HVAC and plumbing construction services on the new center; and payments totaling $9,311 to Everon Electrical Contractors Inc. for construction-related electrical services. In personnel-related matters, the board ratified the retirement of Harry Miller, diversified cooperative education teacher; appointed Eugene Marley as graphic arts teacher associate, Amy Brady as cosmetol- ogy teacher associate and George Albright as auto mechanics instructor, all at the first stop of the current professional bargaining agreement. Beau Biden, son of vice president, undergoes tests RANDALL CHASE Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. — Beau Biden, the Delaware attorney general and the son of Vice President Joe Biden, is undergoing medical testing in Texas after being hospitalized last week for weakness and disorientation, his office said Monday night. The younger Biden, who suffered a mild stroke in 2010, began experienc- ing the new symptoms last Wednesday night after driving to Indiana for a family vacation, said Jason Miller, a spokesman for the Delaware Department of Justice. Biden, 44, was admitted to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and traveled the next morning to Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia to consult with his doctor. He was discharged and spent the weekend at home in Wilmington. Miller said Biden currently is undergoing testing in Houston to determine the cause of his symptoms. The White House says the vice president, who had been at his home in Delaware for the past several days, accompanied his son to Houston. There was no word on how long Vice President Biden would remain in Texas. Miller said Beau Biden spoke by telephone with Chief Deputy Attorney General Ian McConnel over the weekend, and had been in touch with his office Monday evening. Officials with Biden’s office said they had no comment beyond the prepared statement Monday, but that further information would be forthcoming. Biden’s Twitter account on Sunday posted a photo of him and his father sitting on a porch and smiling while sending a message of encouragement to a Delaware team that was in the Little League World Series. This isn’t the first health scare for the younger Biden, who became Delaware’s attorney general in 2007. After suffering a mild stroke in May 2010, he spent a week in the Jefferson University hospital and more than a month recuperating at home. THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 3A IN BRIEF LOCAL Times Leader file photo Luzerne County’s free-and-clear back-tax auction Thursday is expected to draw a crowd similar to this packed group of bidders at the county’s August 2011 sale. Popular back-tax auction set for Thursday JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES [email protected] A total 130 bidders have registered for Thursday’s popular free-and-clear Luzerne County back-tax auction so far, and more are expected to sign up before Wednesday’s 4:30 p.m. deadline. Free-and-clear auctions typically draw large crowds of bidders because back taxes, mortgages and other liens tied to the properties are forgiven. Most properties will be listed at starting bids under $1,000 to recoup only the tax claim office costs to bring the parcels to auction. Properties are eligible for auction if real estate taxes are unpaid for two years. The inventory of properties won’t be finalized until the sale begins at 10 a.m. in the county courthouse because property owners have until the morning of the sale to get their properties removed by paying, obtaining court orders or filing for bankruptcy. The list of properties had been reduced from around 400 to 268 as of Monday afternoon. Keystone Garden Estates, an assisted-living facility in Larksville, is one of the largest properties that was still in the sale Monday due to a back-tax debt of $367,919 dating back to 2007. The property owner has maintained the taxes will be paid through a refinancing before the sale. The Four Seasons Golf Club in Exeter is out of the sale because owners Amita and Ragesh Patel recently paid $194,600 in taxes owed from 2010 through 2012, according to Northeast Revenue Service LLC, the county’s tax-claim operator. A judge agreed to temporar- ily remove the former Hottle’s Restaurant on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre from auction because property owners William and Lynn Kravits said they are transitioning to newmanagement of the once thriving dining establishment, which closed in the fall of 2010 after 73 years in business, Northeast Revenue said. William and Lynn Kravits owe $26,717 in property taxes from 2010 through 2012, county records show. In addition to Hottle’s, 66 properties have been removed from the sale due to court orders or concerns that all lien holders have not been sufficiently notified of the sale. These properties will be listed in a special free-and-clear auction on Nov. 14 if taxes are not paid. Among the other properties continued to the Nov. 14 auction, according to Northeast Revenue’s records: • The former Coal Crackers bar and restaurant on Alter Street in Hazleton. Owner Carol Sheman owes $12,881 in taxes from 2010 to the present. • Six properties owned by Hazle Township businessman James Lagana, including his 6,600-square- foot mansion on Butler Terrace Drive in the township, which is assessed at $675,000. Lagana owes $38,000 in taxes on the residence from 2010 through 2012. • A 2,700-square-foot residential property on Wyoming Road in Dallas Township assessed at $481,900. Frank M. Henry Jr. owns the 10.3- acre property and owes $31,942 in taxes from 2010 to the present. A list of available parcels and information on bidding is available at www.luzernecountytaxclaim.com. SCRANTON Time scheduled for Obama visit Two sources have confirmed President Barack Obama’s appearance at Lackawanna College is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday. The president’s stop in Scranton is part of a two-day bus trek through New York and Pennsylvania during which he will discuss his plan to help the middle class and curb higher education costs. Vice President Joe Biden, a Scranton native, is expected to join the president at his appearance in the city, according to Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty and a White House official. On Thursday, Obama will deliver remarks at the University at Buffalo and Henninger High School in Syracuse, N.Y. On Friday, the president will participate in a town hall event at in the morning at Binghamton University and then deliver remarks at Lackawanna College. WILKES-BARRE Geisinger sets Wellness Fair It’s that time of year again, as kids, teens and young adults are heading back to school, and Geisinger experts will hold a health fair in the city to help students with the transition. Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre, 25 Church St., will hold a “Back-to- School Wellness Fair” on Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., to offer tips on topics from re- programming sleep patterns, to homesick- ness, vaccinations and illness symptoms that should keep your children home. The event will include health screenings, games and information booths staffed by health experts and designed to prepare families for the new school year. All ages are welcome and healthy refreshments will be served. For more information, go to: Geisinger.org/tipsheet. WILKES-BARRE Dallas man’s thef trial is moved A trial scheduled to be held this week for a Dallas man charged with taking money from a non-school youth basketball league has been rescheduled to October. Judge Lesa Gelb rescheduled the trial for Christopher Walsh, 37, to begin on Oct.28, after requests made by attorneys. Walsh is charged with stealing the money from the Luzerne County Lightning Youth Basketball League between October 2011 and July 2012. WILKES-BARRE Man faces assault charges in Mich. A Wright Township man charged with sexually assaulting the same two girls for a period of time in Michigan and Luzerne County has appeared in Michigan to face charges. David Zarn, 46, who has been free on bail, jailed and then released on bail again within recent weeks, has appeared voluntarily to Michigan authorities to face charges there. Prosecutors say Zarn faces a possible life sentence on the charges in Michigan. Zarn previously sought to withdraw a waiver of his extradition to Michigan, but in a one-page order filed Monday, Judge Lesa Gelb said that request is no longer valid because Zarn has gone to Michigan. In a criminal complaint outlining the charges Zarn faces in Michigan included in the prosecutors filing, Zarn allegedly sexually assaulted two girls between 2002 and 2006 in Detroit. KINGSTON Veterans Bridge to switch lanes Motorists who frequently travel across the Veterans Memorial Bridge (Pierce Street) will see a change beginning today. The contractor will be switching all traffic to the newly constructed deck from the old deck. One lane in each direction will be in use until the summer of 2014 to complete phase 2 of construction on the bridge. The switch will take place 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may cause traffic delays. Flaggers will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are advised to follow the new signs and pavement markings when approaching the bridge from Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. PLYMOUTH Neighborhood Watch will meet Plymouth Neighborhood Watch will meet at Goodwill Hose Company No. 2 at 7 p.m. today. Obama Judge hears requests in Hazleton homicide SHEENA DELAZIO [email protected] WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge on Monday heard testimony in the case of two men charged with robbing and killing another man in an alleged drug deal gone bad, including that a confidential informant wore a wire to get information from one man. Judge Richard Hughes, at a hearing for Breon Judon, 20, and Mitchell Dedes, 18, heard testimony in a number of requests made by Judon defense attorney Allyson Kacmarski, including that statements he made to investigators and information obtained through a wiretap should be thrown out. Judon and Dedes are charged in the death of Aaron Reznick, 29, of Hazleton, in August 2012. The two men are scheduled to stand trial on Sept. 23. Hughes said he’ll make rulings in the cases within the next three weeks. During Monday’s hearing, First Assistant District Attorney Samuel Sanguedolce testified he approved a wire to be worn by a police informant to obtain information from Judon. Sanguedolce said he spoke with the informant and approved that he agreed to wear a wire during an Aug. 18, 2012, conversation. In that conversation, Hazleton police Detective Sgt. David Bunchalk testified the informant learned Judon told him Judon and Dedes confronted Reznick, took his iPhone, stripped him, assaulted him and put him in the trunk of a car. Reznick escaped the trunk and was laying in the middle of a roadway when the two men got out of the car and left after realizing Reznick was dead. Bunchalk also testified he interviewed Judon in the days after the incident, during which time Judon said he knew why he was there and blamed Dedes for Reznick’s death. “But he never denied actually being there,” Bunchalk said. Bunchalk also testified he had searched a home Judon had lived in where four guns were found, numerous types of ammunition, two cellphones and a bloodstained T-shirt and bed sheet. Hughes said he would accept additional court papers regarding defense attorneys’ requests. Hughes will consider photos to be shown at the trial if needed, prosecutors’ requests to present evidence of prior bad acts of both men and a request to sever the Judon and Dedes trials. Shortly before Monday’s hearing began, Dedes asked to be moved away from Judon inside the courtroom because he overheard a discussion between Judon and an investigator working on his case. The two men were sitting next to each other. Dedes said the investigator and Judon were talking about him and referred to him as a “punk.” Investigators and sheriff deputies intervened, moving the men apart. Dedes stayed for the beginning of Monday’s hearing, then met with his attorneys, Demetrius Fannick and Nicole Thompson, before being taken back to the county prison. Dedes Judon Pete G. Wilcox | The Times Leader South Main Street between Blackman and Division streets in Wilkes-Barre is one of several paving projects being done in the city. Pennsylvania Ave. paving starts today ROGER DUPUIS [email protected] WILKES-BARRE — Keep an eye out for orange cones and reflective vests on Pennsylvania Avenue. Paving work along Pennsylvania between East Market and North streets will begin today and is expected to continue throughout the week. Drivers are advised to expect delays. Already on Monday, parking meters along Pennsylvania Avenue had been covered with orange plastic bags as crews prepared to begin their work. The project is part of a $388,483 package of improvements to four city streets that began earlier this month and which is expected to continue through September, city spokeswoman Liza Prokop said Monday. According to Butch Frati, the city’s director of operations, the affected streets are: • South Main Street, from Blackman Street to Division Street; • Pennsylvania Avenue, from East Market Street to North Street; • South Sherman Street, from Amber Lane to Northampton Street; • The intersection of Darling Street and Courtright Avenue. The project, financed by the Community Development Office and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, will include milling, paving, line- painting, handicap-ramp upgrades and other work as needed, Frati said. There will be lane closures as necessary, he added, and flaggers will be on hand to direct traffic around the work. American Asphalt was low bidder for the work, Frati said. “We will be announcing each area via press release prior to work beginning to provide public notification on traffic delays,” Prokop said. Of the four streets, the paving on South Main near Blackman has been completed, Prokop said. Christie PAGE 4A Tuesday, August 20, 2013 NATION & WORLD www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER AP Photo Chinese official comes to Pentagon Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel listens at left as Chinese Minister of Defense Gen. Chang Wanquan speaks during their joint news conference Monday at the Pentagon. In his first Pentagon meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Hagel faces a familiar agenda marked with tensions over U.S. missile defenses, Chinese cyberattacks and other defense issues. IN BRIEF OTTAWA Rail company can keep operating A Canadian government agency has determined that the U.S. rail company whose runaway train crashed into a small Quebec town, killing 47 people last month, has adequate insurance to keep operating for the next month and a half. The Canadian Transportation Agency said the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway provided evidence it had adequate third-party liability insurance coverage to operate from Aug. 20 to Oct. 1. The agency’s decision reversed an Aug. 13 order that would have halted the railroad’s operations from early next week. However, agency spokeswoman Jacqueline Bannister said Montreal, Maine & Atlantic must show it has the funds to pay the self-insured portion of its operations, or the regulator will suspend its operations from Aug. 23. BETHEL, N.Y. Havens’ ashes fnd ftting home The ashes of Richie Havens have been scattered across the site of the 1969 Woodstock concert. Havens was the first act at Woodstock and his performance of “Freedom” was a highlight of the concert. He died in April of a heart attack at age 72. Havens’ ashes were scattered from a plane as it flew over the upstate New York field during a ceremony Sunday. About 30 family members attended the event, which drew more than a thousand fans. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the venue built on the Woodstock site, hosted the tribute on the 44th anniversary of the final day of the famous three-day concert. SIOUXFALLS, S.D. Air Force bomber crashes in Mont. A B-1B bomber out of South Dakota’s Ellsworth Air Force Base crashed in a remote area of southeast- ern Montana on Monday but the four crew members survived, Air Force officials said. The two pilots and two weapons system officers ejected from the aircraft before the bomber crashed near Broadus, Mont., said Col. Kevin Kennedy, commander of the 28th Bomb Wing. He said the crew survived but there were some injuries. Kennedy said the Air Force will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident, which happened about 170 miles southeast of Billings, Mont. ALBANY, N.Y. Fracking impacts Obama trip to N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo will avoid a potentially dicey political conflict by not accompanying President Barack Obama to parts of upstate New York roiled over the state’s ban on hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Obama supports the technology as an economic windfall that helps make the country more energy independent. He’s expected to find supporters as well as protesters from environmental groups when he visits Syracuse and Binghamton late this week. Parts of central New York and the Southern Tier are on the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation, where energy companies want to drill with the promise of a boom to the long economically distressed area. Coastswarned about rising seas DAVIDB. CARUSO and MEGHANBARR Associated Press NEWYORK—Coastal communities should assume floods are going to happen more frequently and realize that spending nowon protective measures could save money later, according to a report issued by a presidential task force charged with developing a strategy for rebuilding areas damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Most of the report’s 69 recommendations focus on a simple warning: Plan for future storms in an age of climate change and rising sea levels. It calls for development of a more advanced electrical grid and the creation of better planning tools and standards for storm- damaged communities. “If we built smart, if we build resilience into communities, then we can live along the coast. We can do it in a way that saves lives and protects taxpayer investments,” said Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan, who discussed the report Monday with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Donovan was appointed chairman of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force by President Barack Obama. Some of the group’s key recommendations are already being implemented, including the creation of new flood- protection standards for major infrastructure projects built with federal money and the promotion of a sea-level modeling tool that will help builders and engineers predict where flooding might occur in the future. It strongly opposes simply rebuilding structures as they were before they were devastat- ed by October’s historic storm. The task force also endorsed an ongoing competition, called “Rebuild by Design,” in which 10 teams of architects and engineers from around the world are exploring ways to address vulnerabilities in coastal areas. “We’re always going to have people, I think, want to live in areas that are problematic from an environmental point of view,” Bloomberg said at Monday’s news conference, which was held overlooking a Brooklyn water treatment plant that stayed online during the storm. “We still want to leave it to you, the individual, to make your decisions, but the federal government has some economic incentives,” he said, noting rescue crews are needed to save flooded-out residents, “because if you do get in trouble, we’re going to have to come to your aid anyway.” It said the government should find ways to encourage the private sector to develop fuel distribution and telecom- munications systems that are less likely to be crippled by extended power outages. After Sandy, drivers in New York and New Jersey had problems finding gas stations that still had fuel because of a series of problems that rippled through the distribution system. Cellphone networks were snuffed out in some areas because of equipment that lacked adequate battery power, or other backup electrical supplies. AP file phto In this Oct. 31, 2012, photo, a view from the air shows the destroyed homes left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy in Seaside Heights, N.J. Possibility Mubarak to go free HAMZAHENDAWI Associated Press CAIRO — Jailed ex-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak could be released later this week, judicial officials said Monday, a move that would fuel the unrest roiling the country after the auto- cratic leader’s successor was removed in a military coup. Underscoring the growing anger over Mohammed Morsi’s ouster, suspected Islamic militants ambushed two mini- buses carrying off-duty policemen in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, forcing the men to lie on the sand and shooting 25 of them dead. The brazen daylight attack raised fears that the strategic desert region bordering Israel and the Gaza Strip could be plunged into insurgency. The 25 were given a funeral with full military honors after a plane brought their bodies to an air base in eastern Cairo. Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim, who is in charge of the police, and the army’s Chief of Staff, Gen. Sobhi Saleh, led the funeral. The coffins of the victims were draped in red, white and black Egyptian flags and, in a show of solidarity, were jointly carried in the funeral procession by army soldiers and policemen. Earlier, relatives and friends wept over the coffins. Despite the violence, Cairo, a bustling metropolis of some 18 million people, began to restore a sense of normalcy although the capital remained under a state of emergency and a dusk-to-dawn curfew. During his decades ruling Egypt, Mubarak frequently warned that Egypt would fall into chaos without him at the helm. The 85-year-old former president has been in detention since April 2011, weeks after he was ousted in a revolu- tion against his rule. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in June last year for his failure to stop the killing of some 900 protesters in the 18-day uprising. His sentence was overturned on appeal and he is now being retried, along with his security chief and six top police com- manders. Two judicial officials, however, said there will no longer be any grounds to hold the 85-year-old former president if a court accepts a petition by his lawyer requesting his release in a corruption case later this week. Many analysts, however, expressed skepticism, saying the political cost of letting the former leader who was widely hated for widespread abuses and repression during his 29 years in power could keep him in jail. However, his release during one of the worst bouts of turmoil since his ouster could be a huge risk for the military-backed government and authorities will likely decide to keep himin custody. Tensions in Egypt have soared since the army ousted Morsi, who was Egypt’s first freely elected president, in a July 3 coup following days of protests by millions of Egyptians demanding the Islamist president step down and accus- ing him of abusing his powers. On Wednesday, the military raided two protest camps of Morsi’s supporters in Cairo, killing hundreds of people and triggering the current wave of violence. Human Rights Watch, in a report released on Monday, accused Egyptian security forces of using excessive force when they moved on Wednesday to clear the larger of two sit-in protest camps. AP photo Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi raise their hands and four fingers, a sign that protesters say symbolizes the Rabaah al-Adawiya mosque in Cairo that was cleared last week by Egyptian security forces, during a march in the Maadi district in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday. Christie signs N.J. ban on gay therapy ANGELADELLI SANTI Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a law on Monday barring licensed therapists from trying to turn gay teen- agers straight, the latest example of the potential 2016 presidential candidate steering a moderate course. The governor said the health risks of trying to change a child’s sexual orientation, as identified by the American Psychol ogi cal Association, trump concerns over the government setting limits on parental choice. “Government should tread carefully into this area,” he said in the signing note, “and I do so here reluctantly.” The decision marked the third time this month that Christie has staked out a moderate position on a hot-button social issue as he seeks a second term in a Democratic- leaning state. It also offers more evidence that the popular governor is positioning himself as a pragma- tist who shuns more conservative elements within his party. Christie found middle ground on medical marijuana for children when he agreed Friday to allow growers to cultivate additional strains, and for marijuana to be made in an edible form for chroni- cally ill children. But he would not lift an oversight provision that could require as many as three doctors to sign off on a prescription. Last week, Christie vetoed a bill banning .50-caliber rifles that was vigorously opposed by gun rights advocates and gutted a proposed overhaul of the state’s gun permit law that relied on undeveloped technology. Recently, he signed 10 less-significant gun measures the Democrat-led Legislature passed after last year’s deadly school shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn. The decisions allow Christie to quiet some of the criticism he could face from conservatives by offering specific reasons why he was taking the steps, often citing compassion for the needs of children and families. His approval of the conversion therapy ban could be met with criticism in Christian conservative circles with influence in early voting states like Iowa and South Carolina. Conversion therapy gained attention two years ago when former GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann was questioned over whether her husband’s Christian counseling business provided services that attempted to change gays and lesbians. Bachmann’s husband, Marcus, denied involvement in the therapy and the congresswoman dropped out of the presidential campaign in January 2012 after a poor showing in the Iowa caucuses. Prosecution: Woman screamed, then Pistorius fred GERALD IMRAY Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa — A woman screamed and then there was silence, according to South African prosecutors pressing a premeditated murder case against Oscar Pistorius. Next, the indictment says, witnesses heard gunshots and more screaming at the home of the Paralympic champion, who says he shot his girlfriend by mis- take on Valentine’s Day. The sequence of events outlined Monday could bolster an argument that the double-amputee Olympian was intent on killing Reeva Steenkamp after an altercation and was not react- ing fearfully to what he thought was an intrusion in his home, as he has said. Prosecutors revealed a list of more than 100 witnesses, some of whom live in the gated community where she was killed. Pistorius wept and prayed in court as he held hands with his brother and sister before being served with the indictment. The athlete will face an additional charge of illegal possession of ammunition when his blockbuster trial starts on March 3 in a court in the South African capital, Pretoria. The indictment in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court yielded new details about how prosecutors will pursue a case that has gripped the world because of the celebrity status of Pistorius, who overcame his disability to become a global phenomenon, only to see his name and accomplishments tarnished by his role in a violent death. The timing of the indictment was melancholic because Steenkamp would have celebrated her 30th birthday on Monday. The main charge laid by prosecutors carries a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years in prison if Pistorius is convicted. 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HAZLE TWP. — A preliminary hearing is scheduled Sept. 11 before District Judge James Dixon for Eugene Rybarczyk, 42, of Freeland, on charges of driving under the influence and two traffic violations. State police at Hazleton said they stopped Rybarczyk for failing to travel within a single lane on state Route 940 on June 9. During the traffic stop, state police allege Rybarczyk displayed signs of intoxication and was transported to Hazleton General Hospital for a blood test. HANOVER TWP. — A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Aug. 27 before District Judge Joseph Halesey for Renee Scubelek, 40, of Old Forge, and Arthur Partington, 37, of Hanover Township, on charges of driving under the influence and traffic violations. Township police said Scubelek and Partington were in separate vehicles following each other when they collided at South Main and Dundee Road on June 16. Scubelek and Partington fled the accident and later found by police allegedly intoxicat- ed, police said. HAZLETON — A preliminary hearing is scheduled on Aug. 28 before District Judge Joseph Zola for Samantha Rose Fisher, 18, of Sugarloaf, on charges police blotter brendaa. (James) lispi Aug. 18, 2013 Brenda A. (James) Lispi, of Pittston, passed away Sunday at her home with her husband by her side. She was born June 9, 1955, daughter of the late Mary Ann (Duke) James Daley and Chalp James. Her husband is Raymond Lispi. She graduated from Pittston Area High School and Penn State University. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are son, Lee, and Sarah Lispi, Swoyersville; daughter, Tina Lispi, and fiance Donald Bird, Clarks Summit; grandchildren, Aria Rose Lispi and Enzo Raymond Lispi; brothers, Mark James and Sam Daley; sisters, Eva Sartorio, Diana Lowe, Anita Amundson and Michele Wagner; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services have been entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Marello Parish, William Street, Pittston. Interment Services will take place in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. For directions to our funeral home or to express your condolences to Brenda’s family, please visit www.GrazianoFuneralHome. com. Kathryn m. thompson Aug. 18, 2013 Kathryn M. Thompson, 74, of Noxen, passed away at home Sunday following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Thompson was born in Bellefonte on March 5, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Benner and Louella Huey Gummo. She worked in the former Ro-Nox dress factory for most of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Surviving are her husband, Elwood Thompson Sr.; daughter, Betty Ellen Endress, and her husband, Robert, of Wilkes- Barre; son, Kevin Mintzer of Tunkhannock; stepsons, Bryan Thompson and his wife, Ami, of Moosic, and Elwood Thompson Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Tunkhannock; sisters, Eleanore Cole of Noxen, Evelyn Robison of Arizona, and Sara Weber of Tyrone; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Celtic Hospice for the care given to Kathryn. At her request, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. There will be no calling hours. Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome. com. More OBITUARIES | 8A Jane m. petrosKy Aug. 18, 2013 Jane M. Petrosky, 78, of Yatesville, passed away Sunday in the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Pittston on April 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen Hughes Ulrich. Jane was a graduate of Grand Central High School in New Jersey. Prior to her retirement, she worked in the local garment industry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Petrosky on Sept. 21, 1990. She is survived by her daughter Laura and husband Felix Mascelli, with whom she resid- ed in Yatesville; grandchildren Carisa, Felix and Zach Mascelli; sisters Margaret and her husband Paul Yatko, Pittston and Kay Cominos, Pittston; brother Billy Tieso and his wife Sandie, Pittston. Funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. in St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. The St. Maria Goretti Bereavement Group will say the Rosary in honor of Jane at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Family and friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plains American Legion Baseball, 111 Achercon St., Plains, PA 18705. delbert J. WorthJr. Aug. 17, 2013 Delbert J. Worth Jr., 64, of Shickshinny, died Saturday at Berwick Hospital. Del was born in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 19, 1948. He was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1966, and served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by the Department of Corrections, SC I Dallas, for 20 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of Town Hill United Methodist Church, Shickshinny. He was a member of the Sylvania Lodge No 334 F & AM, where he served as Master in 2004; The Valley of Bloomsburg Consistory and the American Legion Post 495, Shickshinny. Del and his wife, the former Susan Royer, celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on April 20, 2013. Del and Sue were avid vacationers who enjoyed going on cruises. Del often said that “they went on a cruise once a year, if they needed it or not! ” Surviving, along with his wife, are a son, Del, and his wife, Teresa; twin grandchildren, David Mark and Abigail Grace, who were the light of his life; members of the Royer family; his extended family, David and Antoinette Belles and family; and many close, cherished friends. Funeral services for Del will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. Pastor Michael Bodek will officiate. Interment will be private and held at a later date. Memorial visitation will be 4 p.m. until time of service at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Del’s memory to Town Hill United Methodist Church, 47 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny, PA 18655. hazel m. domianotacconelli Aug. 16, 2013 Hazel M. Domiano Tacconelli, of Old Forge and formerly of Vienna, Va., entered into Eternal rest suddenly on Friday. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Dominic J. Tacconelli, in January of 1982. She was the last living member of her immediate family and, as such, was preceded in death by her parents, Matteo Rocco Domiano and Giovanina DeRosa Domiano; her sisters, Regina and Jeanette Domiano, and her brothers, Dominick, William, Joseph, Nicholas, Fred, Martin and Frank. She is survived by two sisters- in-law, Esther Domiano and Romayne Damiano, both of Old Forge, and several cherished nieces and nephews. Hazel graduated from Old Forge schools and had a long and exciting career with the federal government in foreign service. When she retired, she relocated back to Old Forge to be closer to her family. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge, life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and supporter of many charitable organizations. Hazel traveled the world extensively and was noted for her excellent cooking and bak- ing. She was an accomplished cake decorator and candy maker and, in her spare time, she created elaborate needlepoint projects, sewed and pursued various home decorating crafts and projects. Hazel will be remembered always as a loving wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. The funeral will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Palermo & Zawacki Funeral Home Inc., 409 N. Main St., Old Forge, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Prince of Peace Parish, Grace and Lawrence streets, Old Forge. Interment will be in Old Forge Cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. edmund a. madursKi Aug. 17, 2013 Edmund A. Madurski, 71, of Coal Street, Glen Lyon section of Newport Township, passed away Saturday evening under the care of Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. He had been a patient at Birchwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Nanticoke, since June. Born on Sept. 22, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Pawlowski Madurski. He attended the Newport Township schools and early in life was employed by General Cigar Co., Nanticoke, until its closing. Edmund later worked for the Newport Township Road and Street Department for nearly 20 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish and life-long member of St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time and playing on the darts league at the American Legion Post, Glen Lyon. He also was a member of the Italian- American Club. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor Regiec, and her husband, Joseph, of Glen Lyon; nephew, Michael Regiec, and his wife, Kim, of Gettysburg; and great-nephew, Andrew Regiec; a niece, Donna McGroarty, and her husband, John, of Nuangola; and great-nephew, John McGroarty. Private funeral services will be held from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon, with the Rev. Louis T. Kaminski as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Glen Lyon. There will be no public visitation. of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. City police said they found Fisher allegedly in possession of crack cocaine and a crack pipe while investigating a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of Alter Street on July 29. PLYMOUTH TWP. — State police at Wyoming cited Robert John Jones Jr., 28, of West Nanticoke, with harassment after he allegedly pushed Fred Leo Kindler, of Nanticoke, at 24 W. Poplar St. on Aug. 5. KINGSTON TWP. — Scott Allen Alfonso Jr., 20, of Shavertown, was arraigned Sunday on charges he assaulted a neighbor on Oriole Lane. Alfonso jumped out of a window at his residence and allegedly assaulted Harold Whipple at about 10 p.m. Saturday, according to the criminal complaint. Whipple maced Alfonso with pepper spray during the alleged assault. Alfonso was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and underage drinking. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail. DUPONT — Michael Scott Davis, 44, of Dupont, was arraigned Sunday on a simple assault charge after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face in their residence on Lackawanna Avenue. Police said the woman suffered facial injuries. Davis was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $5,000 bail. DURYEA — Brian Thomas Kobeski, 45, of Duryea, was arraigned Sunday on charges he assaulted a woman during an argument about a cellphone. Kobeski was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and theft. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $3,000 bail. KINGSTON — Kimberly A. Sachs, 52, of West Dorrance Street, Kingston, was arraigned Sunday on charges she sold five Oxycondone tablets for $100 from her residence. Sachs was charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and a single count of criminal use of communication facility. She was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $100,000 bail. KINGSTON — Craig Lee Hickson, 23, of Rutter Avenue, Kingston, was arraigned Saturday after police allege they found 2 pounds of marijuana hid- den in sweatshirt during a traffic stop. Hickson was a passenger in a vehicle stopped when the driver, who was not charged, failed to use a turn signal at Rutter Avenue and Ridge Avenue on Friday. Police said the car was a rental. A search of the rented car revealed marijuana in a bag wrapped in a sweatshirt and stuffed between seats, according to the criminal complaint. Hickson was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released after posting $50,000 bail on Monday. EXETER — Jerome Joseph Naparlo, 61, of Slocum Avenue, was arraigned Sunday on charges he threatened to shoot a police officer. Police said they went to Naparlo’s residence after he allegedly called 911 several times Saturday night. Naparlo told police he was drunk and was told by an officer to stay inside. Naparlo approached the officer outside, stating he had a gun and was going to shoot the officer, according to the criminal complaint. Naparlo was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail. JACKSON TWP. — Township police are investigating a burglary at 280 Zbiek Road on Friday. Police believe the suspect entered the house through an unlocked door and stole a television and a laptop computer. Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Jackson Township police at 675-8500. FORTYFORT—Aman allegedly offered money to police officers to let him go after he was Tasered and caught running from a domestic disturbance on West Pettebone Street on Friday. Richard Allen Brown, 25, of McKendree Road, Shickshinny, was arraigned on charges of terroristic threats, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, harassment and public drunkenness. He was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $7,500 bail. According to the criminal complaint: Police investigating a disturbance at 11:53 p.m. Friday spotted Brown climbing a fence behind the West Pettebone house. An officer chased Brown who was Tasered when he refused to stop. Brown offered money to police to let him go, the complaint says. Brown was transported to Forty Fort Police Department, where he asked police to let him escape. He allegedly told police he knows people who will slit the officers’ throats, according to the complaint. HAZLETON — City police reported the following: • Police said they cap- tured Clayton Canaii, 37, of Blakeslee, while investigating a suspicious person in the area of Fifth and Locust streets on Monday. Canaii was wanted by state Department of Parole. • A pair of Ralph Lauren were stolen after delivery to a residence in the 500 block of Grant Street on Monday. • Police said a 50 inch LG television was stolen from a residence in the 600 block of Alter Street some- time between 1 p.m. Friday and noon Monday. PLAINS TWP. — Township police reported the following: • Wesley Marincavage reported at 10:52 p.m. Aug. 11 that he parked his Honda CRX in Lot A at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs casino and someone bent his window and door frame and entered the vehicle, stealing radio equipment and his car battery. • Several resident in the area of Warner and Maffett Streets reported that some- time overnight between Aug. 11 and 12, their unlocked vehicles were entered and several items were removed. Residents are strongly advised to lock their vehicles and remove personal items. PAGE 6A Tuesday, August 20, 2013 NEWS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Lawyer: 25victims expected to settle with Penn St. MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG — A lawyer brought in by Penn State to help resolve civil claims with the sexual abuse victims of former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky said Monday that he expects 25 of 31 to be set- tled by the end of the week. Attorney Michael Rozen said “the overwhelming majority” of the eight young men who testified against Sandusky last year are among the 25. A 25-year-old man from suburban Philadelphia, a trial witness referred to as Victim5, became the first to finalize a deal on Friday. Rozen said all the deals include provisions to give the university the right to pursue claims against the university’s insurer, The Second Mile charity founded by Sandusky and The Second Mile’s insurer. Sandusky is serving a 30- to 60-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse. Rozen said the value of the claims depended in part on whether they happened after 2001, when top-rank- ing school officials were told by a graduate assistant about Sandusky with a child in a team shower, or before 1998, the earliest document- ed example of a Sandusky complaint. “It’s what did Penn State know and what duty did they have?” Rozen said. “What did they know, when did they know it, and what duty, if any, did they have to act, and to what extent?” He said claims for abuse before 1998 also may fall outside the statute of limita- tions on how long victims have to sue. Although some lawyers have said they were interested in settlements that require Penn State to make changes that might prevent such abuse from re- occurring, Rozen said those matters have been eclipsed by the widespread reforms the university has adopted or begun since an internal report made a series of recommendations last summer. Widowgranted hearing on home MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press HARRISBURG — A western Pennsylvania woman whose $280,000 home was sold at auction over $6.30 in unpaid interest won a court decision Monday allowing her a fresh opportunity to argue she should not lose her home. Commonwealth Court ruled that it was a mis- take for a Beaver County judge to rule against Eileen Battisti without first holding an evidentiary hearing. “This was particularly inappropriate because the outstanding liability was small and the value of the home was far greater than the amount paid by (the) purchaser,” wrote Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt. Leavitt said the state Supreme Court has “emphasized that due process under both the United States and Pennsylvania Constitutions must be satisfied whenever the government subjects a citizen’s property to forfeiture for nonpayment of taxes.” Battisti’s lawyer said she still lives in her Aliquippa home, even though it was sold nearly two years ago to S.P. Lewis of Imperial for about $116,000. Messages seeking comment weren’t returned on Monday by Lewis and his lawyer or by the Beaver County Solicitor’s Office. Battisti purchased the home outside Pittsburgh in 1999 with her husband, who managed their finances. She paid off the property after he died in 2004 with proceeds from his life insurance policy. The opinion by Leavitt said Battisti had difficulty taking over the financial matters, in part because of a series of personal setbacks. She fell behind on various tax bills, but believed she had paid them all off, even though some were late. The $6.30 penalty was added to her tax bill in 2009, which grew with interests and costs to $235 by late 2011, when the home was sold at auction. She appealed the sale to county court, which ruled in May 2012 that she received all notices required by law. A month later, Judge C. Gus Kwindis ordered that the Beaver County Tax Claim Bureau could not issue a deed to Lewis while Battisti appealed. An attorney for Lewis offered to settle the dispute last year for $160,000 from Battisti. David Holland wrote in a court brief that Battisti did have notice of the tax sale and that she made argu- ments in the appeal that legal procedures should not permit. StAte BRieFS BETHLEHEM Fetus found in bathroom Officials in the Lehigh Valley are investigating after a dead baby was found inside a restaurant bathroom. Police in Lower Saucon Township say an employee found the fetus inside a toilet tank in the women’s restroom at Starters Pub around 10 a.m. Monday. Owner David Rank said the fetus was discovered by a member of the cleaning crew who noticed the toilet wasn’t working and opened the tank lid to see what was wrong. The sports-themed bar and restaurant was filled with patrons Sunday night watching the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game. PITTSBURGH Topless rally needs OK Pittsburgh officials are mulling the legality of a rally planned by a group that hopes to celebrate Women’s Equality Day by having women march topless alongside men in bikinis. The organizers of GoTopless.org told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review they believe it’s unfair that women cannot be topless in public while men can. The mayor’s office has yet to issue a permit for Saturday’s march, and city Public Safety Director Michael Huss said he’s not sure the rally would be legal — with or without a permit — under the state’s indecent exposure law. A similar rally planned in Asheville, N.C., last year drew hundreds of people, instead of the thousands expected by organizers, and only about a dozen women willing to go topless. HARRISBURG Man stabs mom, 3 cops A Harrisburg man was charged with four counts of attempted homicide after police say he stabbed his mother and three police officers. Authorities said the officers were trying to arrest 30-year-old Lamarkus Williams early Sunday for stabbing his 57-year-old mother when he stabbed the three of them. One of the injured officers subdued Williams with a stun gun during the struggle. City officials say he has a mental disorder. The officers were treated at a hospital and released. Officials said Williams’ mother remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday. Williams was sent to Dauphin County Prison on $1 million cash bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 28. PITTSBURGH Player grave gets marker A Negro League star from Pittsburgh is the latest to receive a grave marker from a man dedicated to honoring the memory of players in the segregated baseball organization. The grave of Ted Page was marked Saturday. He played for both of the league’s Pittsburgh-area teams in the 1930s, the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays. 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KOCHAN- Arlene, graveside services 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Francis Cemetery, Nanticoke. KOZIC - Gerard, celebration of life 10 a.m. Saturday at the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209 Brodheadsville. Friends may call 9 a.m. until the time of the service. ADAMS - Kathleen, funeral 9:15 a.m. today at the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church, 64 Davis St., Shavertown. ARNOLD - Doris, funeral 9:30 a.m. today at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. FUNERALS LINDA KEIPER-QUINN, 57, of Hazleton, died Sunday morning with her parents, Henry and Lillian Keiper, by her side. Funeral arrangements are being finalized by the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 403 Berwick St., White Haven. For more information, visit the funeral home website, at www. lehmanfuneralhome.com. LARRY A. “BUTCH” JAMES, 65, of Nanticoke, died suddenly Sunday at Wilkes- Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. ROBERT E. HOLTZ, 52, of Wyoming, passed away Saturday in Jackson Township after injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe-Shaver- Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave.,Wyoming. GEORGE KEIB JR., of Wyoming, passed away Monday in the Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit of St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements are pending from the Metcalfe-Shaver- Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. EVA BALASH, 96, formerly of Edwardsville, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at Kingston Health Care Center. Born in Edwardsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Piech Balash. She was educated in the Larksville schools and was formerly employed in the garment industry. Eva was a member of St. John’s Orthodox Church of Edwardsville. She was a loving and caring aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sisters, Anna Balash, Mary Sinko, Agnes Gould, Helen Price and Julia Dringo; brothers, Theodore, Michael, John and Joseph. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township, with Requiem Service at 9:30 a.m. in St. John’s Orthodox Church, Edwardsville. Interment will be in Fern Knoll Burial Park, Dallas. There are no calling hours. OBITUARY POLICY The Times Leader publishes free obituaries, which have a 27-line limit, and paid obituaries, which can run with a photograph. Afuneral home representative can call the obituary desk at 570-829-7224, send a fax to 570-829-5537 or email to [email protected]. If you fax or email, please call to confrm. Obituaries must be submitted by 7:30 p.m. for publication in the next edition. Obituaries must be sent by a funeral home or crematory, or must name who is handling arrangements, with address and phone number. More OBITUARIES | 5A VERONICA (VERNA) ANN WACLAWSKI Aug. 15, 2013 Veronica (Verna) Ann Waclawski, 96, formerly of West Enterprise Street, Glen Lyon, died on Thursday at Hampton House, Hanover Township. She was born in Glen Lyon on July 26, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Veronica (Krajewski) Dzwilewski. Verna lived her entire lifetime in Glen Lyon, where she graduated from the Newport Township High School, class of 1934. She was employed by various garment factories in the area as a machine operator, retiring in 1977. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Glen Lyon, and also a member of the ILGWU, N.Y., N.Y. She was the 11th child of 12 children in the family and the last to survive. Preceding her in death were her husband, Adam Waclawski, on April 21, 1986; brothers, John, Victor, Louis, Frank, Anthony and Peter Dzwilewski, and Robert Ryan; and sisters, Pearl Smetana, Victoria Gizelbach, Patrina Selli and Alexandra Schermerhorn. Surviving are son, Eugene Waclawski, Alden, and daughters, Sylvia Vassia, Wanamie, and Alberta Yarasavage and her husband, Albert, Mountain Top; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the George A. Strish, Inc. Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., Glen Lyon, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Spirit Parish/St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon. Interment will be in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery, Glen Lyon. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to the staff of Hampton House for their compassion and care given to Verna in her time of need. BALASH- Eva, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. RequiemService 9:30 a.m. in St John’s Orthodox Church, Edwardsville. No calling hours. BENSON- Esther, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in the Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. CHMIL - Paul Sr., funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 58 Seneca St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Mafett St., Plains and 9 a.m. until service time Wednesday. Parastas service 6 p.m. today. CONNELL - Jeremiah, Mass 1 p.m. Thursday in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. ANNAJ. “ANGIE” SPERNOGA Aug. 18, 2013 Anna J. “Angie” Spernoga, 82, of Laflin and formerly of the North End section of Wilkes- Barre, passed away Sunday morning at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in the North End section of Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Jezerchak) Spernoga. Angie attended Sacred Heart Slovak Elementary School and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes- Barre. She was employed by IBM, Washington, D.C., for more than 10 years. Returning home to Wilkes-Barre she, along with her family, owned and operated Spernoga’s Hideaway in the North End section of Wilkes- Barre for many years. She was a member of St. Andre Bessette Parish, North East Wilkes-Barre. Angie loved the outdoors, especially gardening, swimming, and golfing. She was preceded in death by her sister Josephine Spernoga on Oct. 16, 2012. Surviving are her beloved companion, Judy Cameron, Laflin; sisters Frances Spernoga, Wilkes-Barre, and Theresa Kinney, Harveys Lake; and nephews, Barry and Daniel Kinney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Wilkes-Barre, with Father Kenneth Seeger, pastor, officiating. Friends are invited to go directly to church Wednesday morning. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Slovak Cemetery, Dorchester Drive, Dallas. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish, 666 N. Main St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18705. Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains, PA 18705. Online condolences may be made at www. corcoranfuneralhome.com. CATHERINE A. MAKUCH (MARKO) Aug. 18, 2013 Catherine A. Makuch (Marko), 92, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter at her side on Sunday at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was born in Wilkes-Barre on March 3, 1921, a daughter of the late John and Mary Hudak Swatkoski. Catherine was a graduate of Coughlin High School, class of 1939. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the RCA Corp. in Mountain Top. Catherine was a devoted Catholic and attended daily Mass. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wilkes-Barre, and a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Slovak Church in Wilkes-Barre. She and her husband, Paul, were chosen to lock the doors for the final time when the church was closed on March 21, 2010. Catherine was a faithful and loving wife, mother and friend. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George, John, Stephen and Joseph Swatkoski, and by her sisters, Mary Ihnat, Anna Hogan and Elizabeth Swatkoski. Catherine is survived by her loving husband, Paul R. Makuch, with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage on July 5, 2013. She is also survived by her daughter, Sister Mary Beth Makuch, SS.C.M., Wilkes-Barre; son, Paul S. Makuch, at home; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including her dear friend, Mary Theresa Okal of Wilkes-Barre, and also by her dear cat, Rusty. Catherine’s family would like to extend their heart-felt appre- ciation to the medical staff at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and to her doctors, Dr. Michael Grasso, Dr. David Greenwald, Dr. John Ellis, Dr. Juan DeRojas and Dr. Sandra Pensieri for their compassionate and attentive care. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Parish at St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Catherine’s memory to the Sisters of Saints Cyril & Methodius Retirement Fund, Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad St., Danville, PA 17821. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, Catherine’s obituary at www.natandgawlas- funeralhome.com. EDWARD WILLIAMKESTER Aug. 16, 2013 Edward William Kester, 86, of Harveys Lake, went home to be with our Lord, his family and friends, Sunday at the residence of his daughter in Centermoreland. Born in Courtdale, he was the son of the late Roland and Rachael Weidner Kester and was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and “The King’s College” Delaware. Edward was a math teacher at Dallas High School and was a devout Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Sue Ann Adams, in 1992 and a sister, Ruth. Surviving are a daughter, Sue, and her husband, Chuck Horton, Centermoreland; two grandchildren, Robert and Diana; several great-grandchildren; brother, Roland Kester, and his wife, Ruth, Chesterfield, Va.; two nephews; and many other family and friends. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Funeral service will follow at the Bethel Hill Cemetery, Sweet Valley, with the Rev. David Betts, chaplain, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, c/o 600 Baltimore Drive, Suite 7, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or to Eaton Baptist Church. MACKIEWICZ - Frances, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Basil’s Church, Dushore. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 1 Grovedale Lane, Wyalusing. PHILLIPS - Janice, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in St. Benedict’s Church, Austin Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. RICKEY - Michael, memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday in Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of service. RITTS - Marie, funeral 10 a.m. today at Fern Knoll Burial Park. Friends are to go directly to the cemetery. YURKOSKI - William, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in St. Martha’s Church, Holy Spirit Parish, 260 Bonnieville Road, Stillwater. JAMES E. SABA Aug. 18, 2013 James E. Saba, 84, of Kingston, died peacefully Sunday morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, after a short illness. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Simon and Emily (Sappe) Saba. Mr. Saba, along with his parents, founded Sanitary Wiping Cloth and Sanitary Industrial Laundry, the largest wiping cloth business in the country. They supplied businesses across the country as well as the U.S. Armed Services with wiping cloths during World War II, Korea and the Vietnam Wars. Later, he and his parents started S & J Enterprises and Meyer/Saba Metal Co., one of the larger scrap metal recyclers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Saba was a lifelong member of St Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church in Wilkes- Barre. Ordained as sub-deacon in 1959, he served under Father Hebert Nahas for 30 years and was instrumental in the building of the new church on South Main Street. He was a Shriner and a Mason and an avid golfer, having helped to grow The Irem Temple Country Club’s Golf Course through many years. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane for pleasure for many years. Mr. Saba was a family man, raising four sons on Butler Street in Kingston with his late wife, the former Rosemary Corcoran. He leaves behind sons, Simon Saba and his wife, Merry, of Sparta N.J.; James M. Saba and his fiancée, Theresa McGrane, Harveys Lake; Christopher E. Saba, Swoyersville, and Francis Saba and his husband, Victor Rivera, of Philadelphia and Dallas; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; wife, the former Esther Hannon; sister Kathleen Line, Wilkes-Barre, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death, in addition to his first wife, Rosemary, was his sister Shirley Xanthopoulos of Lewistown. Private Entombment was held at the convenience of the family in St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Cemetery, Hanover Township. Contributions may be made to the Shriner Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 in the memory of James E. Saba. A memorial/reception will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Saba family home, 198 Idetown Road, Dallas. All are welcome. Arrangements are by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains, PA 18705. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com. RAY M. WALSH July 21, 2013 Ray M. Walsh, 66, passed into the iCloud after a lengthy battle with cancer on July 21, 2013. Ray was the only son of Laura and Michael Walsh from the Minooka section of Scranton. Ray attended the Scranton public schools and was a 1966 graduate of Penn State University, Scranton Campus. Ray served in the U.S. Army from1969 to 1971 during Vietnam and received an Honorable Discharge in 1971. Ray retired from The Babcock & Wilcox Co. after 25 years of service at both the Scranton and St Petersburg, Fla., locations. Ray was an active member of his Homeowners Association and served on its Board of Directors for more than 10 years. Ray was an avid computer hobbyist and was always there to help those in need. Ray is survived by numerous cousins, friends and some wonderful neighbors who helped him through some very difficult times. A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Divine Mercy Parish at St. Joseph’s Church, 312 Davis St., Scranton, with the Rev. Francis Pauselli officiating. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, immediately following. Arrangements are by the Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home 2908 Birney Ave., Scranton. THOMAS F. DEVLIN Aug. 18, 2013 Thomas F. Devlin, 84, of Plains Township, passed away Sunday in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Plains Township, Oct. 16, 1928, he was a son of the late Thomas F., Sr. and Ruth Brady Devlin. He attended Plains High School. Mr. Devlin was a faithful member of The Second Presbyterian Church, Pittston, where he served as a elder, a member of the Men’s Club, an usher, and in 2011 was selected as Church Member of the Year. He was an Army Veteran serving during World War II in Japan and Korea, a member of American Legion Post 558 Plains, and an avid contributor to Disabled Veterans of America, for which he received many awards. Thomas was employed in the shoe industry, and for the last 20 years prior to his retirement he was manager of the Dietary Department at ManorCare, Kingston. The family of Thomas would like to thank Dr. M. Fath, Dr. John Ellis, Dr. Kerrigan, the staff of CCU and the sixth floor south of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care. He was preceded in death by his brother PFC John Devlin, and sister Alice Devlin Sparling. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean Di Buono Devlin; son, John Devlin, at home; sisters Ruth E. Scannell, Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; Anna June Miller, Glen Burnie, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with services at 11 a.m. in Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston. The Rev. David Brague will officiate. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be in West Pittston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage Street, Pittston, PA 18640. WARREN“MAX”WILSON Aug. 18, 2013 Warren “Max” Wilson, 87, formerly of Allentown, died peacefully at Kirkland Village on Sunday. Anyone who knew him will tell you that his life was crammed full of the sounds of Sousa, train whistles and laughter. He was born the son of Dara and Charlotte Wilson in Kingston, on Dec. 20, 1925. His childhood was spent in a closely knit circle of creative family members who encouraged him to develop his passion for music. By the age of 14, he was playing the trombone in the Kingston High School Band and for money in Wyoming Valley dance bands. After graduation from high school, Max was drafted into the United States Army and served in France and Germany in the 100th Infantry Division field artillery unit. Claimingthat his trombone saved his life, he was reassigned to an Army dance band that toured the perimeter of the European battle theater until the end of World War II. Immediately after leaving the service, he enrolled in King’s College and was in the first grad- uating class in 1950, where he was a catcher on its first baseball team. During his college years, he met and married the love of his life, Ruth. He was recalled into the Army in 1950 and served as an artillery supply officer at Fort Sill, Okla. He spent his entire working career as a claims adjuster and office manager for Royal Insurance Co., retiring in 1988. His musical legacy included performing in the Scranton Symphony, Allentown Symphony, Pioneer Band and the Allentown Band, for which he served as president and business manager for many years until his retirement from the organization in 2011. He also served as president of the Windjammers Unlimited, an organization devoted to circus band music. He played with the Big Band Ambassadors and Bud Rader’s Dance Band, perpetuating the music of the 1940s and 1950s. In 2008, Warren Wilson was presented the Arts Ovation Award for Service to the Community. His service to his neighborhood included coaching the Midway Manor baseball team and as treasurer of the Midway Manor Association. Max approached life with passion that earned him the love and respect of his family and friends. The family thanks the staff at Kirkland Village and the team from St. Luke’s VNA Hospice for their kind and gentle care for Max, especially during his life’s final journey. SURVIVORS: Not one to allow his professional life to interfere with his true loves, family and music, Max left a legacy of devotion to his children, Daralyn Foster and husband Robert, Ross Wilson and wife Jan, grandchildren Justin and wife Ashley, Adam and Zachary Gottwald, Joshua and Erin Wilson, and two great-grandchildren, Leo Gottwald and Ethan Gottwald. His wife, Ruth Plieskatt Wilson, predeceased him in 2011, and a sister, Nadine Beckus, in 1996. SERVICES: A military burial ceremony will be held at 10:45 a.m. Saturday in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Airport Road, Allentown, after which a celebration of Warren Wilson’s life will be held in the Kirkland Village auditorium at noon with a luncheon to follow. Arrangements are by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Allentown. CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Allentown Band, VNAHospice of St. Luke’s, 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1933 Hanover Ave., Allentown, PA 18109. ELEANOR SCOTT Aug. 16, 2013 Eleanor Scott, 83, of Freehold, N.J., passed away surrounded by her family on Friday at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, N.J. Eleanor was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre and had lived in Philadelphia, East Brunswick and Champaign, Ill., before set- tling to Freehold Township in 1991. She was a homemaker and also worked at the East Brunswick High School and at the University of Illinois. Eleanor was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and ador- ing mommom. Eleanor was predeceased by her brothers, Robert and William Maharty. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frederick David Scott; two daughters, Kimberley Lanouette and her husband, Roger, of Pennington, and Venessa Rittman and her husband, Scott, of Mountainside; a son; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Donald Maharty of Virginia; and two sisters, Mildred Eckenrode of Arizona and Dorothy Evans of Wilkes-Barre. A visitation will be held 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township, with her funeral service to follow at 8:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday for the procession to Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle NJ Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, for her 10:30 a.m. Committal Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Eleanor’s memory may be made to Freehold Area Open Door Inc., 39 Throckmorton St., Freehold, NJ 07728. For information, directions or con- dolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome. com. OUR OPINION: BRANDON MATTHEWS MALLARD FILLMORE DOONESBURY COMMENTARY: JOSEPH GRILLI THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 9A Editorial OTHER OPINION: TEACHER UNION online learning needs strong support Joseph Grilli Contributing Columnist Pittston High Dufer swings into big time BILL TARUTIS | TIMES LEADER FILE PHOTO Brandon Matthews in November, 2011, when he was named Golfer of the Year while playing for Pittston Area High School. Take a look at the fresh-scrubbed face, the boy-next-door smile, the casual (but not too casual) fashion statement of polo shirt over T-shirt. It’s Brandon Matthews in 2011, right after being named high school golfer of the year. Do you see promise? By the time this photo was taken, Matthews, a Pittston Area High School grad, had already won a PIAA state golf championship in 2010. He also medaled twice in the states. Matthews honed his skill on the greens of Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter, and in 2012 teamed with Rick Laneski to win that clubs biggest event, the John A. Allan Tournament. He went to Temple University on a Division I scholarship and immediately stroked the team’s best average, winning three consecutive games. Matthews led the Owls to their first tournament title in two seasons at Villanova’s Wildcat Invitational, and was named Atlantic 10 Conference rookie of the week for his efforts in 2013. And last week the Pittston Patriot with the gifted swing landed in the quarterfinals of 113th U.S. Amateur. That put him among the top eight of more than 7,000 who initially gunned for qualification. True, Matthews struggled through is quarterfinal bout and was ultimately eliminated. “I felt it on the range,” he said. “I just didn’t have it today.” But that hardly diminishes his accomplishment. He had reached the top one-tenth of one percent of those who competed at the start of it all. And there’s no reason to assume his trajectory will go anywhere but up. He’s been that good — that good consistently — for years. But regardless of his future, his present deserves special note. As popular as it is, golf is not a sport on the radar of many local residents, and his accomplishment at the Country Club in Brookline, Mass., put him in a rar- efied atmosphere of this region’s elite athletes. Brandon Matthews is not a “local boy done good.” He is a local man doing great. Teacher union is right to engage dissenters head he National Education Association is keenly aware that its teachers are not a political monolith. The nation’s largest labor union is now making a pragmatic shift from simply tolerat- ing its internal dissenters to engaging them. The NEA’s most visible strategy is a yearlong fellowship that starts this fall. Teachers will travel to Washington for policy meetings and participate in monthly Web-based training in policymaking and advo- cacy. The 3.2 million-member union and a national teacher leadership organization, Teach Plus, selected 53 teachers from around the country. Criticism of the union as inflex- ible on pressing issues including pay and performance has weakened its bargaining position. Reaching out to some of its most vocal critics is part inclusion and part survival. “The NEA has acknowledged that it must listen to members who want to participate in the union but were also concerned that they are not acting in the interest of students or elevating the profession of teaching,” says Christopher Eide, executive director of Teachers United. “This is a step toward keeping the union alive and relevant,” Eide astutely notes. The fellowship’s largest cohorts are from Washington, Colorado and Massachusetts, key education-reform battleground states. Bill Raabe, senior director of the NEA’s Center for Great Public Schools, says that is a coincidence. But he notes that bringing in teachers from reform states could benefit an organization looking to hear from different voices. Raabe says that among the questions the fellows will help the union explore: “What are the things that we need to do to ensure student learning? What are the appropriate assess- ments to measure student learning?” The NEA’s strategy has a prec- edent in Seattle. The election a year ago of Jonathan Knapp as president of the Seattle teachers union signaled a broadening strategy of relationship- building and compromise. Just as Seattle became a model for strong school district-union rela- tions, the NEA’s inclusiveness should spread to its local affiliates. The Seattle Times The demand for online learning among college students continues to grow unabated. From 2002 to 2011, the industry experienced a staggering 418-percent increase in the number of students enrolling in online courses — from 1.6 million to 6.7 million, according to a report by Inside Higher Ed. In one year alone, online learning grew by 600,000 students between the 2010 to 2011 fall semesters. A lot of the reason for the healthy growth in online learning is the continued development of online tools that facilitate instruc- tion for academic classes and interaction among student and instructor. Online learning also appears to meet the needs of the 21st century student by providing flexible scheduling, formatting and convenience. As the demand for online programs continues to grow, though, drop-out rates at some colleges have become an increasing concern. It is debatable whether or not this rapid growth in online learning will continue, but what has become clear is that colleges and universities must develop support mechanisms to ensure online learners have a better chance to succeed while also maintaining the same academic rigor that is present in the traditional classroom. Colleges and universities must carefully examine the various support mechanisms available to students as a key component to retention, student satisfaction, and the ability to achieve course and program outcomes. In a survey of 196 institutions conducted by the Blackboard Institute, support services for online learning are a critical component to student success, but they may also by very different than those provided in a traditional learning environment. The survey results revealed a clear connection between consistent student services combined with superior academic content working hand-in-hand to support student achievement. The challenge for an institution is to develop a comprehensive, consistent student support services program that is available around the clock. Early intervention is important and should begin during the recruiting process — well before the first day of class. Clear communication of course expectations, enrollment assistance, advisory services, financial aid counseling, and a complete orientation to institutional policies and to the information technology system are all critical elements of a successful online learning experience. Engaging student prospects several times throughout the application and enrollment process conveys a sense of security and begins to build confidence, particularly for those adult learners who have been away from school for a number of years. Once classes start, an advisor who acts as a counselor and mentor should be assigned to the student through graduation. This relationship provides consistency and match- es the advising services available to students on the traditional campus to the online learning. Technical support is also available at all times, affording the online learner with the ability to have live interaction with a technology staff person so issues can be quickly resolved. Online access to library and other research materials, reference assistance, and instructions on library use are critically important to the online learner as well. Any discussion about a quality education begins with a program that is intended specifically to serve the online student. Misericordia University has embraced this con- cept for adult learners who choose to complete some or all of their course work online. The academic excellence and learning support that is available to traditional students is present in all online courses. The result will be increased student satisfaction, improved retention rates and successful students. With more than 1,000 students projected to take online classes in 2013, it is critically important that Misericordia University and other institutions of higher education serve online learners with the same set of services and support that are afforded to the traditional student population. Joseph J. Grilli is the director of Corporate and Institutional Recruitment at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pa. YOUR OPINION: LETTERS TOTHE EDITOR Make Sterling a visitors center The site of the former Hotel Sterling should be a “visitors center” preserving its legacy. Pictures describing the once- popular department stores, eateries and entertainment places can be displayed, recalling the way downtown Wilkes-Barre used to be. Shopping: the Boston Store, the Hub, Pomeroy’s, Isaac Long’s, People’s Outfitting. Theaters: Comerford, Paramount Eateries: Boston Candy Kitchen, The Spa, Percy Browns. Items such as t-shirts, post cards, key chains etc. , with pictures of these places can be sold. The center could feature a short video showing the rise and fall of the Hotel Sterling. Possibly a museum could be added, including various artifacts native to the hotel. Groups — theater, dance, scouts, seniors, etc. — could on occa- sion display their talents. The history of our center city should be remembered, not forgot- ten! Culture could be added to our downtown — the Hotel Sterling could rise again, welcoming guests. Let’s call it: “The Sterling Welcome Center.” Gerri Leo Wilkes-Barre Thank doctors for excellent care I recently required coronary artery bypass surgery due to several blocked arteries. I was first seen by Dr. Joseph S. Briskie, a cardiologist, who identified the issue, and who referred me to Dr. Michael Harostock, a cardiac surgeon. Both physicians, in my opinion, are the best doctors anyone could ask for. They were both kind, courteous, honest, patient, and took the time from their busy practices to explain to me and my family the risks vs. benefits involved in this type of surgery. Neither one rushed me to make a decision, nor did they push for a par- ticular hospital. These two physicians helped give me another chance at life; for this I will be forever grateful. May God bless Dr. Joseph S. Briskie and Dr. Michael Harostock. Ron Komoroski West Nanticoke PAGE 10A Tuesday, August 20, 2013 NEWS www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Monterrey 95/72 Chihuahua 90/59 Los Angeles 82/64 Washington 88/69 New York 87/70 Miami 90/80 Atlanta 82/71 Detroit 85/66 Houston 92/73 Kansas City 88/68 Chicago 88/70 Minneapolis 90/72 El Paso 96/72 Denver 93/63 Billings 90/62 San Francisco 70/57 Seattle 76/55 Toronto 86/66 Montreal 85/68 Winnipeg 88/56 SEVEN-DAY FORECAST HIGH LOW TEMPERATURES ALMANAC NATIONAL FORECAST PRECIPITATION Lehigh Delaware Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Today Today Today Today Susquehanna Stage Chg Fld Stg RIVER LEVELS ACROSS THE REGION TODAY Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation today. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. SUN & MOON Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. 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Today Wed Today Wed Today Wed Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2013 Aug 20 Aug 28 Sept 5 Full Last New First Sept 12 6:18 a.m. 7:23 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 5:45 a.m. THE POCONOS Highs: 73-79. Lows: 53-59. Sunny to partly cloudy and seasonably warm today. A moonlit sky tonight. Partly sunny tomorrow. Highs: 79-85. Lows: 66-72. Sunny to partly cloudy and more humid today. Partly cloudy and humid tonight. Partly sunny tomorrow. THE FINGER LAKES Highs: 81-87. Lows: 56-62. Areas of fog during the morning; otherwise, partly sunny today. A moonlit sky tonight. NEW YORK CITY High: 87. Low: 70. Sunny to partly cloudy, warm and more humid today. A moonlit sky tonight. Partly sunny tomorrow. High: 89. Low: 70. Sunny to partly cloudy, warmer and more humid today. Partly cloudy tonight. Partly sunny tomorrow. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport through 7 p.m. Monday High/low 81°/57° Normal high/low 80°/59° Record high 92° (1899) Record low 46° (1977) 24 hrs ending 7 p.m. 0.00" Month to date 0.80" Normal m-t-d 2.16" Year to date 17.74" Normal y-t-d 23.78" 84/61 84/58 89/70 87/64 84/61 86/62 86/63 82/59 86/58 82/55 82/59 84/59 84/59 86/59 87/70 Summary: Thunderstorms and showers will persist in the Southeast today while hot air in the Plains advances through the Midwest and Northeast. The West will be dry with afternoon thunderstorms in the Rockies. (570) 825-8508 Even with Spring Showers Our Service Is Always Blooming www.sectv.com Sponsored By: Unlike satellite, our picture stays crystal clear, no matter the weather Clark Van Orden | The Times Leader John Hanger, a Democratic candidate for governor, announces a proposal that he says will put a college education within reach of middle class families in Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon during a stop in Wilkes-Barre. From page 1A Hanger pay back 1.4 percent of their incomes, and state-related graduates would pay 2.2 percent back into the fund for 15 years. State universities include 14 schools such as Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Mansfield and Slippery Rock. State-related schools include Penn State, Temple, Pittsburgh and Lincoln. Hanger, who served as secretary of the DEP during the Gov. Ed Rendell administration, came to the United States in 1970 and became a citizen in 1977. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and also lived in Ireland for a time. Blueprint for future He said he’s come to understand the importance of an education for all, regardless of finances, and believes his blueprint could make a difference for the nation’s future. “The biggest barrier to higher education for middle-class families is the high cost of attending college,” said Hanger. “This plan would remove that barrier and assure that graduates would not be burdened with huge college loan debts. Since graduates would pay a percentage of income once they enter the workforce, if they lost a job or experienced a reduction in wages, they would pay little during hard times.” Of course, if they create the next Google or become a doctor, lawyer or some other high- paying career, they’ll wind up paying much more back to the state than they financially received. But just giving those students that opportunity to succeed is what the program’s benefits are all about, Hanger, of Hershey, said. He said what his program offers is a chance they might not have otherwise had. He said Pennsylvania has become “a laggard in education. We need to become a leader.” $1.5 billion bond The initiative would first be funded through a $1.5 billion bond the state would float. Then as the fund begins being sustained with graduates paying their legally agreed upon share, it should become self-sustaining. “Until the fund becomes self-sustaining, the average annual taxpayer cost over 20 years is $200 million. There are multiple ways to finance the (fund) like continuing the Capital Stock and Franchise Tax or allocating a portion of a real drilling tax,” said Hanger. “But over time, as more and more graduates pay back into the fund, it will become self-sustaining.” Hanger said his numbers show that won’t be the case for about 22 years. But he said the state can no longer continue to do nothing but cut education funding. “We can throw open the door for public education for every Pennsylvanian,” Hanger said as his rented school bus he’s campaign- ing in drove around Public Square. THE CANDIDATES Former Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner told the Associated Press on Monday he is seriously weighing whether to enter the already crowded 2014 Democratic race for governor. If the Pittsburgh resident runs, Wagner would be the only western Pennsylvanian in a feld of at least eight candidates vying for the chance to challenge Republican Gov. TomCorbett’s re-election bid. The others are: • Former DEP Secretary John Hanger • State Treasurer Rob McCord • U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz • Former DEP Secretary Katie McGinty • TomWolf, a millionaire businessman • Max Myers, a businessman and former pastor • Lebanon County Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz From page 1A Controller degree in business administration with an accounting concentration and has held several private sector controller and accounting positions. She said she is currently laid off from her position as a tax accountant at DeAngelo Brothers Inc. in Hazleton. Council will meet at 7 tonight to discuss the applications and a plan to interview and select someone to complete Griffith’s term. Interested Republicans have until 4:30 p.m. today to apply. A temporary appointee would be paid $1,406 every two weeks through Jan. 3. Council’s options Council Chairman Tim McGinley said council may drop the matter if no Republicans are willing to interview for the post. Controller’s office senior auditor Patricia Llewellyn has served as acting controller since Griffith’s recent resignation. The only other potential applicant who has publicly expressed an interest in completing Griffith’s term is Alice Coffman, a certified public accountant who has owned her own accounting/ tax business — Coffman & Associates in Conyngham — since 1996. Coffman was undecided last week and could not be reached for comment Monday on whether she will apply. County Councilman Rick Morelli, a Republican, said Medico Olenginski’s entry in the controller’s race has raised questions about how she would interact with county Manager Robert Lawton and council if she is elected. Medico Olenginski is the county’s elected prothonotary until her term expires the end of this year, when the position is permanently eliminated under home rule. Lawton instructed Medico Olenginski to stay home in September 2012 after the two disagreed over her responsibilities under home rule. “I want someone who will be a watchdog but not try to undermine the manager and council and the entire home rule government system,” Morelli said. Medico Olenginski said she would approach the office with an open mind but believes opposing views are “healthy for government.” “My agenda has always been good government. Now that we have home rule, we have to work to make it the best we can. I don’t want us to have another crisis,” she said. From page 1A Lyme size of a poppy seed. Symptoms include a fever, headache and fatigue and sometimes a telltale rash that looks like a bull’s- eye centered on the tick bite. Most people recover with antibiotics. If left untreated, the infection can cause arthritis and more severe problems. In the U.S., the majority of Lyme disease reports have come from 13 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. The newstudy, which can be found online at: http:// www.cdc.gov/lyme/ did not find anything to suggest the disease is more geographi- cally widespread, Mead said. From page 1A Food bank in September, and he expects the center to open next July. Gene Brady, executive director of CEO, said the McGowan Center will be home to the Weinberg Regional Food Bank and will promote healthy eating by increasing the availability of nutritious food, including fruits and vegetables, for free distribution through a network of food pantries, soup kitchens and other non-profit agencies. “Its main mission is to help the residents, especially children, of Northeastern Pennsylvania move from hungry to healthy,” Brady said. The food bank distributed more than 4.8 million pounds of food last year, more than three times the amount distributed in its first year of operation. Brady said more people each year rely on the food bank to feed themselves and their families. Nutritional needs Sue Gin McGowan, wife of the late William G. McGowan, whose charitable fund donated $2 million toward the $6.4 million center, said the McGowan Fund believes that meeting the immediate nutritional needs of a vulnerable population will lead to self-sufficiency. “It is with joy and humility that we come together to break ground for this wonderful new facility,” McGowan said. “One of the many accomplishments of Father Joe (Monsignor McGowan) was establishing this Food Bank. We are here today to celebrate the expansion of their original facility.” The original food bank opened in 1993 with an announcement by Brady joined by Monsignor McGowan, former Gov. Bob Casey, Robert Kelly of the Weinberg Foundation and then Luzerne County Commissioner Chairman Frank Crossin. Kelly and Crossin attended Monday’s press conference, as did Ellen Casey, wife of the late governor. Judge Hugh Mundy, chairman of the CEO board of directors, opened the festivities. Developing the center, he said, “was the culmination of years- long efforts to provide expanded facilities for the ever-growing food bank and fulfillment on the part of CEO and the McGowan family to provide more nutritious options for eating among the food bank clients.” McGowan said the values of her late husband and brother-in- law led to creating the center. She said that when completed, the Center for Healthy Living will store and distribute healthy food products for about 80,000 low-income residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties, with an emphasis on children and the elderly. The center will also provide nutritional information. Brady said a community-wide fundraising effort would soon begin to garner public support for the facility. “This is a major financial undertaking,” he said. “CEO can’t do it alone, even with only the considerable assistance of the people and groups here today. We need help from the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania to finish the job.” Sue Gin McGowan said 20 years ago she and a group of close friends and family gathered met to discuss how to honor the life and values of Bill McGowan, founder of MCI Corp. “From humble roots right here in northeastern Pennsylvania, Bill achieved international business success,” she said. “Leading our conversation was Bill’s brother, Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan — also known as Father Joe. Bill believed in the power of education, the promise of medicine and medical research, and the urgency of meeting community needs. We established The William G McGowan Charitable Fund to further these ideals.” McGowan Fund McGowan said that since 1993, the McGowan Fund has granted more than $100 million to viable groups in the areas of education, health care and medical research, and basic human needs. The Rev. McGowan chaired The McGowan Fund board until his death in 2006. Gert McGowan, Esq., said the project to build a new center has been in the works for years. “We are all thrilled to have the opportunity to see this begin to come to fruition,” she said. “This is great for the McGowan Foundation, the community and for those who will benefit from the center — the people who were so near to my uncle’s heart.” McGowan said the Weinberg Foundation played a key role in the project and she said she hopes the two foundations can continue to work together. Kelly, whose involvement with the food bank began two decades, said the “new facility is five times the size of the original space we had.” Following uncle’s lead Dan McGowan, vice president of the CEO board of directors, said he was proud to follow his uncle’s legacy. “We see the need growing every day,” he said. “We’re proud to be part of taking this step to provide for future generations.” Brady thanked Mericle for donating the land valued at $1.2 million; state Sens. Lisa Baker and John Yudichak for securing a $1 million government contribution via the Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program; Kelly of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, which donated $1 million for this project; Luzerne County for contributing $500,000 through a bond issue. U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said the new food bank will help Northeastern Pennsylvanians who are struggling with hunger. He said CEO and the Weinberg Foundation deserve praise for their efforts. “This July, I co-sponsored legislation to provide tax incentives to encourage businesses and farms to donate surplus food to their local food banks,” Casey said. “Passing this legislation can help ensure this food bank and others in the region have the resources they need to continue to help people.” ABOUT CEO’S WEINBERG FOOD BANK • The food bank collects donated wholesome food fromthe food industry, and then works with faith-based and approved non-proft community organizations to distribute it. • The new50,022-square-foot center will augment the food bank’s impact by increasing the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables. • Amulti-purpose meeting roomwith cooking equipment for nutrition education training. • Ability to store, transport and distribute fresh produce to 138 member agencies in four counties. Then and now • 18 member agencies in 1996; 138 today. • Just over 1 million pounds of food distributed in 1996; nearly 5 million pounds today. • 36,900 different individuals served in 1996; 53,800 in 2011. • In 2008, 30,072 meals were served at 26 locations for children during the summer; that number grewto 99 locations and 85,410 meals in 2012. • In 2008, 91,029 pounds of fresh produce was distributed; in 2013, 219,643 pounds was distributed. “We are all thrilled to have the opportunity to see this begin to come to fruition. This is great for the McGowan Foundation, the community and for those who will benefit from the center — the people who were so near to my uncle’s heart.” — Gert McGowan timesleader.com THETIMES LEADER Tuesday, August 20, 2013 SPORTS Robert D. Clements & Duane R. Sprau Friendly Ofce • Expert Staff • Timely Service 30 Foster Street, Dallas 570.675.4321 cl ementsdenti str y. com Smile....it’s time for Summer Sports! MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Writer ALLENTOWN — From the minor- league baseball club that gave you the world’s first urinal gaming systemcomes a promotion that’s more 6 feet under than it is over the top: One “lucky” fan will win a free funeral package. The Triple A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, plans to announce the winner of its latest, and perhaps most bizarre, fan giveaway at Tuesday night’s game in Allentown. Minor-league clubs are notorious for the wacky promotions they run to help put fans in the seats, and the IronPigs are no exception. Earlier this year, the team boasted about the new gaming system it had installed in men’s rest- rooms at Coca-Cola Park. But a free funeral? Talk about bury- ing the competition. “It’s one of our best out-of-the-box promotions. Or maybe I should say one of our best ‘in-the-box’ promotions,” quipped IronPigs General Manager Kurt Landes. Fans had to submit an essay describing their ideal funeral and explain why they deserved a free one. More than 50 essays were turned in. IronPigs are ofering ‘lucky’ fan free funeral AP photo Mark Martin waits for practice to begin for the Pure Michigan 400 race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., on Saturday. DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Out for the season with a broken leg, Tony Stewart turned to one of NASCAR’s most respect- ed drivers to take over the No. 14. At 54, Mark Martin is up for the challenge of taking the wheel for his good friend. “Hopefully, we can turn the 14 car back over to Tony an even stronger organization than what it was when he stepped away and got injured,” Martin said. “That’s the thing that I really want to work hard to do, is when it’s all said and done with, I hope that they can look back and say they were glad that they had me as a part of the organization.” Martin was released from his part-time schedule at Michael Waltrip Racing on Monday and will drive the No. 14 Chevrolet in 12 of the final 13 Sprint Cup races for Stewart-Haas Racing. Stewart, a three-time Cup champion, will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from Stewart to miss rest of season INSIDE Busch making impressive bid for Chase spot; Andretti talking to Montoya about IndyCar return.................... 5B INSIDE Eager Eagles ready to wear down opponents; more news fromaround the NFL ......... 4B INSIDE IronPigs top RailRiders, 8-2........... 7B See STEWART | 3B See FUNERAL | 7B MATT GELB The Philadelphia Inquirer There is no nameplate outside Room 1.20.13 at Citizens Bank Park, the office space reserved for the Phillies manager. Ryne Sandberg is its interim tenant in a transition that will require more than three days. Sunday was better for the 53-year-old Hall of Famer; his Phillies actually scored. Deciding how to evaluate Sandberg in this season’s twi- light is one of the final conun- drums of 2013. The Phillies stopped Los Angeles’ 10-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory gifted by two ninth-inning Hanley Ramirez errors. For one day, they basked in Sandberg’s accomplishment. Sandberg is not guaranteed the job, but his promotion is probable. The Phillies have long admired his way with players, both veteran and young. Still, his interim post is a trap for immediate failure. What if the losing lingers and the Phillies drop behind Miami for last place? Until Sunday, the Dodgers were 30-0 in their last 50 games when scoring first. Michael Young tapped what could have been an inning-ending double- play ball to Ramirez, who booted it. Casper Wells, who reached on an earlier Ramirez error, scored the winning run. The Phillies sought a fresh start in Sandberg. Changing the manager did not alter the flawed roster, which contains 11 players who have spent time at triple A in 2013. Beyond wins and losses, the Phillies will watch how he interacts with players, other coaches and the media. Sandberg, of course, has been a member of the staff all season and is familiar with much of the clubhouse. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said it is possible Sandberg is the sole can- Sandberg fnally a winner with Phillies AP photo Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Ryne Sandberg hits the ball for fielding drills before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Friday in Philadelphia. AP photo NewYork Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez throws to first base on a ground out by Boston Red Sox’s Jonny Gomes in the third inning Sunday in Boston. RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — A lawyer for Alex Rodriguez declined Major League Baseball’s challenge to make public the drug evidence that led to the 211-game suspension of the New York Yankees star. MLBexecutive vice president Rob Manfred wrote to lawyer Joseph Tacopina on Monday, urging him to waive his client’s confidentiality under baseball’s Joint Drug Agreement so the documents could be released. Tacopina had said he wanted to discuss evidence publicly but was constrained by the provision. “We will agree to waive those provisions as they apply to both Rodriguez and the office of commissioner of baseball with respect to Rodriguez’s entire history under the program, including, but not limited to, his testing history, test results, violations of the program, and all information and evidence relating to Rodriguez’s treatment by Anthony Bosch, Anthony Galea and Victor Conte,” Manfred wrote in the letter, which was released by MLB. Bosch was head of the Biogenesis of America anti- aging clinic accused of distrib- uting banned performance- enhancing drugs. Galea pleaded guilty two years ago to a federal charge of bringing unapproved drugs into the United States from Canada. Conte was head of the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative, the target of a federal investigation that led to criminal charges against Barry A-Rod declines MLB challenge League ofers to release confdential info with Yank’s OK INSIDE JimLitke: A-Rod’s got guts..... 6B See A-ROD | 7B See SANDBERG | 7B MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Injuries, penalties aplenty as Redskins top Steelers JOSEPHWHITE AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. — Robert Griffin III’s surgeon ended up tending to Griffin’s backup. Le’Veon Bell got hurt again. There were 15 penalties and seven turnovers, including a sequence of three giveaways in five plays. What a mess it was when the Washington Redskins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-13 Monday night. Good thing the preseason doesn’t count, except when it hurts. Kirk Cousins, the insurance policy in case Griffin isn’t ready for the Redskins’ regular-season opener, sprained his right foot early in the second quarter. Bell, the second-round pick who was supposed to have the inside track on the up-for-grabs Steelers running back job, hurt his right foot in the first quarter, another injury to go with the sore left knee that kept him out of Pittsburgh’s preseason opener. Griffin didn’t play, even though he suited up again in his yearning to get on his field as he makes his way back from recon- structive right knee surgery. He’s been cleared by Dr. James Andrews for practice, but not for games. Andrews, owner Dan Snyder and general manager Bruce Allen chatted before the game while Griffin was warming up, and no doubt a prime topic was the protocol for determining whether last year’s Offensive Rookie of the Year will be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 9. Griffin raised eyebrows when he dressed in full uniform before the preseason opener at Tennessee on Aug. 8, even though he knew he wasn’t going to play. He did the same Monday night, right down to the bulky black brace on his right knee. Earlier, he walked onto the field wearing a white T-shirt with the words “OPERATION PATIENCE,” his ad hoc theme throughout training camp meant to temper his unhappiness with coach Mike Shanahan’s cautious practice plan. Cousins started and went 2 for 3 for 19 yards before he got injured the same way Griffin did during a game last season — while getting tackled at the end of a run. He grabbed his right foot after being dragged down along the sideline by linebacker Lawrence Timmons and was examined by Andrews before walking to the locker room. The Steelers were so anxious to see what Bell could do that they gave himthe ball on the first four offensive plays of the game. The ex-Michigan State back gained 4, 3, 1 and 2 yards, left the game and never returned. 24 Redskins 13 Steelers PAGE 2B Tuesday, August 20, 2013 scoreboard www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE National League Colorado -120 at Philadelphia +110 Los Angeles -140 at Miami +130 Atlanta -140 at NewYork +130 at Cincinnati -155 Arizona +145 Washington -115 at Chicago +105 St. Louis -130 at Milwaukee +120 Pittsburgh -120 at San Diego +110 American League at NewYork (G1) -175 Toronto +165 at NewYork (G2) -120 Toronto +110 at Baltimore -115 Tampa Bay +105 at Detroit -230 Minnesota +210 at Texas -210 Houston +190 at Kansas City -175 Chicago +165 at Los Angeles -130 Cleveland +120 at Oakland -175 Seattle +165 Interleague Boston -135 at San Francisco +125 NFL PRESEASON FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Thursday at Detroit 1½ 1 (45½) NewEngland at Baltimore 3 3 (42½) Carolina Friday Seattle 3 2½ (42) at Green Bay Chicago 3½ 3 (38½) at Oakland Saturday at Washington 3½ 3½ (42½) Bufalo at N.Y. Giants 2½ 2½ (39½) N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis 2½ 3 (43) Cleveland at Miami 2½ 3 (40½) Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh 3 3 (40) Kansas City Philadelphia 3 3½ (43) at Jacksonville at Tennessee 2½ 3 (43) Atlanta at Denver 7 6½ (43) St. Louis at Dallas 2 3 (43) Cincinnati at Arizona 4 4 (40½) San Diego Sunday at Houston 2½ 3 (43½) NewOrleans at San Francisco 4½ 4½ (40½) Minnesota LATEST LINE BULLETIN BOARD local calendar football auto raci ng what’ s on tv baseball INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE North Division W L Pct. GB Rochester (Twins) 72 59 .550 — Pawtucket (Red Sox) 69 60 .535 2 Bufalo (Blue Jays) 67 63 .515 4½ LehighValley (Phillies) 67 63 .515 4½ RailRiders (Yankees) 62 68 .477 9½ Syracuse (Nationals) 61 70 .466 11 South Division W L Pct. GB Durham(Rays) 80 50 .615 — Norfolk (Orioles) 69 62 .527 11½ Charlotte (White Sox) 59 70 .457 20½ Gwinnett (Braves) 56 75 .427 24½ West Division W L Pct. GB Indianapolis (Pirates) 73 58 .557 — Columbus (Indians) 63 68 .481 10 Louisville (Reds) 60 71 .458 13 Toledo (Tigers) 55 76 .420 18 Monday’s Games Toledo 6, Gwinnett 0 Syracuse 6, Indianapolis 2 Norfolk 7, Columbus 2 Lehigh Valley 8, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 2 Pawtucket 3, Bufalo 0 Rochester 7, Louisville 0 Charlotte 1, Durham0 Tuesday’s Games Norfolk at Columbus, 12:05 p.m. Louisville at Rochester, 1:05 p.m. Gwinnett at Toledo, 6:30 p.m. Indianapolis at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Bufalo at Pawtucket, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Charlotte at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Pawtucket at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7:05 p.m. EASTERN LEAGUE Eastern Division W L Pct. GB z-Binghamton (Mets) 80 48 .625 — Trenton (Yankees) 66 61 .520 13½ NewHampshire (Blue Jays)62 64 .492 17 Portland (Red Sox) 61 66 .480 18½ NewBritain (Twins) 59 69 .461 21 Reading (Phillies) 53 74 .417 26½ Western Division W L Pct. GB Erie (Tigers) 67 60 .528 — Harrisburg (Nationals) 67 60 .528 — Richmond (Giants) 65 62 .512 2 Bowie (Orioles) 64 63 .504 3 Akron (Indians) 60 67 .472 7 Altoona (Pirates) 59 69 .461 8½ z-clinched playof spot Monday’s Games Reading 4, Altoona 2, 1st game Binghamton 3, Bowie 2, 10 innings Portland 3, NewHampshire 2 Trenton 10, NewBritain 3 Akron 10, Erie 9 Harrisburg at Richmond, ppd., rain Altoona 3, Reading 2, 2nd game Tuesday’s Games Harrisburg at Richmond, 5:35 p.m., 1st game NewHampshire at Portland, 6 p.m. Bowie at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Reading at Altoona, 7 p.m. Trenton at NewBritain, 7:05 p.m. Akron at Erie, 7:05 p.m. Harrisburg at Richmond, 8:05 p.m., 2nd game Wednesday’s Games NewHampshire at Portland, 12 p.m. Bowie at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Reading at Altoona, 7 p.m. Akron at Erie, 7:05 p.m. Harrisburg at Richmond, 7:05 p.m. Trenton at NewBritain, 7:05 p.m. NEWYORk - PENN LEAGUE McNamara Division W L Pct. GB Aberdeen (Orioles) 30 26 .536 — Brooklyn (Mets) 30 29 .508 1½ HudsonValley (Rays) 27 32 .458 4½ Staten Island (Yankees) 24 35 .407 7½ Pinckney Division W L Pct. GB Jamestown (Pirates) 35 23 .603 — State College (Cardinals) 35 23 .603 — Batavia (Marlins) 29 27 .518 5 Williamsport (Phillies) 29 29 .500 6 MahoningValley (Indians) 23 34 .404 11½ Auburn (Nationals) 20 38 .345 15 Stedler Division W L Pct. GB Lowell (Red Sox) 34 23 .596 — Tri-City (Astros) 35 25 .583 ½ Vermont (Athletics) 29 31 .483 6½ Connecticut (Tigers) 27 32 .458 8 Monday’s Games Brooklyn 3, Staten Island 2, 1st game Vermont 7, Tri-City 2 Lowell 6, Connecticut 2 Jamestown 8, Auburn 7 Williamsport 4, MahoningValley 2 Aberdeen 5, HudsonValley 3 State College 2, Batavia 1, 11 innings Staten Island 5, Brooklyn 2, 2nd game Tuesday’s Games Vermont at Tri-City, 7 p.m. Staten Island at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. State College at Williamsport, 7:05 p.m. Batavia at Auburn, 7:05 p.m. HudsonValley at Aberdeen, 7:05 p.m. Connecticut at Lowell, 7:05 p.m. Jamestown at MahoningValley, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Auburn at Batavia, 5:05 p.m., 1st game Brooklyn at Staten Island, 7 p.m. Lowell at Connecticut, 7:05 p.m. Aberdeen at HudsonValley, 7:05 p.m. Tri-City at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. Williamsport at State College, 7:05 p.m. Jamestown at MahoningValley, 7:05 p.m. Auburn at Batavia, 7:35 p.m., 2nd game SUNDAY’S LATE BOxScORE Yankees 9, Red Sox 6 NewYork AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Gardner cf 5 0 2 3 0 1 .271 I.Suzuki rf 6 1 2 0 0 1 .272 Cano 2b 5 0 3 0 0 1 .301 A.Soriano lf 6 0 0 0 0 1 .306 A.Rodriguez 3b 4 2 3 2 0 0 .319 Granderson dh 5 2 1 0 0 0 .275 Nunez ss 3 0 3 1 0 0 .248 1-J.Nix pr-ss 1 2 0 0 0 1 .230 Overbay 1b 2 1 1 1 0 1 .257 a-Mar.Reynoldsph-1b 2 0 1 1 0 0 .219 C.Stewart c 4 1 1 1 1 0 .230 Totals 43 9 17 9 1 6 Boston AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Ellsbury cf 4 1 0 0 1 4 .296 Victorino rf 5 2 2 0 0 1 .280 Pedroia 2b 5 1 1 0 0 0 .291 D.Ortiz dh 4 0 2 1 1 1 .327 J.Gomes lf 2 0 0 1 2 0 .236 Saltalamacchia c 4 1 2 1 1 0 .270 Nava 1b 2 0 0 1 1 2 .290 Drewss 3 0 0 1 0 2 .245 Middlebrooks 3b 3 1 2 1 1 0 .223 Totals 32 6 9 6 7 10 NewYork 021 004 101—9 17 0 Boston 201 210 000—6 9 0 a-singled for Overbay in the 7th. 1-ran for Nunez in the 6th. LOB—New York 13, Boston 9. 2B—Cano (24), Granderson (4), Victorino (19), D.Ortiz (28), Saltalamacchia (33), Middlebrooks (16). 3B— Gardner (7). HR—A.Rodriguez (2), of Dempster; Middlebrooks (10), ofSabathia. RBIs—Gardner 3 (42), A.Rodriguez 2 (6), Nunez (18), Overbay (51), Mar.Reynolds (52), C.Stewart (20), D.Ortiz (78), J.Gomes (35), Saltalamacchia (47), Nava (55), Drew (48), Middlebrooks (29). SB—Granderson (5), Nunez 2 (7), J.Nix (12). S—Nava. SF—Over- bay, J.Gomes, Drew. Runners left in scoring position—New York 9 (A.Soriano 4, Gardner 2, Granderson 3); Boston 5 (Nava, Drew 2, Ellsbury, Saltalamacchia). RISP— NewYork 5 for 21; Boston 1 for 9. Runners moved up—I.Suzuki, A.Soriano, A.Rodriguez, D.Ortiz. GIDP—Saltalamacchia. DP—NewYork 1 (J.Nix, Cano, Mar.Reynolds). NewYork IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA SabathiaW,11-10 51-3 7 6 6 5 5 103 4.83 Kelley H, 7 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 7 3.40 Logan H, 8 1 0 0 0 1 1 9 2.86 D.RobertsonH, 29 1 1 0 0 0 3 17 1.74 M.Rivera S, 36-41 1 1 0 0 1 0 19 2.38 Boston IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA DempsterL,6-9 51-3 9 7 7 1 3 107 4.77 D.BrittonBS,2-2 1-3 2 0 0 0 0 10 3.77 Workman 1 1 1 1 0 1 13 4.75 F.Morales 2-3 2 0 0 0 1 18 6.14 Tazawa 2-3 1 0 0 0 1 13 2.50 R.De La Rosa 1 2 1 1 0 0 26 4.76 Inheritedrunners-scored—Kelley 1-0, D.Britton 3-3, Workman 2-0, F.Morales 1-1, Tazawa 2-0. IBB—of Sabathia (Saltalamacchia). HBP—by Dempster (A.Rodriguez), by F.Morales (Gardner), by R.De La Rosa (J.Nix, Cano). WP—Sabathia, D.Robertson, Dempster, R.De La Rosa. Umpires—Home, Brian O’Nora; First, Fieldin Culbreth; Second, Bill Welke; Third, Adrian John- son. T—4:12. A—37,917 (37,499). TUESDAY H.S. GIRLSTENNIS Berwick at Tunkhannock Coughlin at HazletonArea Dallas at GAR WyomingArea at PittstonArea Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep WyomingValley West at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Crestwood at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY H.S. GOLF Berwick at HazletonArea Coughlin at PittstonArea Dallas at Tunkhannock GAR at WyomingArea Holy Redeemer at Meyers, 4 p.m. Lake-Lehman at MMI Prep Nanticoke at Hanover Area WyomingValley West at Crestwood, 3:30 p.m. THURSDAY H.S. GIRLSTENNIS Berwick at GAR Hanover Area at Dallas HazletonArea at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 4 p.m. MMI Prep at WyomingValley West PittstonArea at Wyoming Seminary Tunkhannock at WyomingArea FRIDAY H.S. FOOTBALL ScRIMMAGES Wallenpaupack at Wyoming Valley West, 10 a.m. Dunmore at PittstonArea, 5 p.m. Holy Cross at Nanticoke, 5 p.m. Bangor at HazletonArea, 6 p.m. Central Dauphin at Berwick, 6 p.m. Meyers at MidValley, 6 p.m. Northwest at Athens, 6 p.m. Tunkhannock at WesternWayne, 6 p.m. Coughlin at Scranton, 7 p.m. Crestwood at Lackawanna Trail, 7 p.m. Dallas at GAR, 7 p.m. Honesdale at Hanover Area, 7 p.m. Riverside at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Valley Viewat WyomingArea, 7 p.m. H.S GOLF Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke MMI Prep at Hanover Area WyomingArea at Meyers H.S GIRLSTENNIS Crestwood at Tamaqua, 4 p.m. SATURDAY H.S FOOTBALL ScRIMMAGE Holy Redeemer at Col-Montour Vo-Tech, 10a.m. cOLLEGE MEN’S SOccER King’s vs. Geneva, 7 p.m. at Midd-West High School cYcLING 4 p.m. NBCSN — USA Pro Challenge, stage 2, Aspen to Breckenridge, Colo. LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN—World Series, consolation, teams TBD, at SouthWilliamsport 4 p.m. ESPN —World Series, elimination, teams TBD, at SouthWilliamsport 8 p.m. ESPN2 — World Series, elimination, teams TBD, at SouthWilliamsport MLB 1 p.m. YES —Toronto at N.Y. Yankees 7 p.m. CSN—Colorado at Philadelphia MLB — Regional coverage, Arizona at Cincin- nati or Tampa Bay at Baltimore SNY—Atlanta at N.Y. Mets WQMY, WWOR —Toronto at N.Y. Yankees 10 p.m. ROOT—Pittsburgh at San Diego MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. SE2, WYLN — Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Le- highValley SOccER 2:30 p.m. FS1 — UEFA Champions League, AC Milan at Eindhoven 8 p.m. FS1 — CONCACAF Champions League, Hous- ton vs. W Connection, at Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago WNBA 10 p.m. ESPN2 —Los Angeles at Seattle NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AMERIcAN cONFERENcE East W L T Pct PF PA Bufalo 2 0 0 1.000 64 36 NewEngland 2 0 0 1.000 56 43 N.Y. Jets 1 1 0 .500 54 39 Miami 1 2 0 .333 64 51 South W L T Pct PF PA Houston 2 0 0 1.000 51 30 Indianapolis 1 1 0 .500 40 56 Jacksonville 0 2 0 .000 16 64 Tennessee 0 2 0 .000 40 49 North W L T Pct PF PA Baltimore 2 0 0 1.000 71 39 Cincinnati 2 0 0 1.000 61 29 Cleveland 2 0 0 1.000 51 25 Pittsburgh 0 1 0 .000 13 18 West W L T Pct PF PA Denver 1 1 0 .500 20 46 Oakland 1 1 0 .500 39 45 Kansas City 0 2 0 .000 26 32 San Diego 0 2 0 .000 38 64 NATIONAL cONFERENcE East W L T Pct PF PA Washington 1 0 0 1.000 22 21 N.Y. Giants 1 1 0 .500 30 33 Philadelphia 1 1 0 .500 36 40 Dallas 1 2 0 .333 48 51 South W L T Pct PF PA NewOrleans 2 0 0 1.000 45 33 Carolina 1 1 0 .500 33 31 Atlanta 0 2 0 .000 33 61 Tampa Bay 0 2 0 .000 37 69 North W L T Pct PF PA Chicago 1 1 0 .500 50 52 Detroit 1 1 0 .500 32 41 Green Bay 1 1 0 .500 19 24 Minnesota 0 2 0 .000 29 47 West W L T Pct PF PA Arizona 2 0 0 1.000 29 7 Seattle 2 0 0 1.000 71 20 San Francisco 1 1 0 .500 21 23 St. Louis 0 2 0 .000 26 46 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 24, Detroit 6 Baltimore 27, Atlanta 23 Philadelphia 14, Carolina 9 Chicago 33, San Diego 28 Friday’s Games Bufalo 20, Minnesota 16 NewOrleans 28, Oakland 20 San Francisco 15, Kansas City 13 NewEngland 25, Tampa Bay 21 Saturday’s Games Arizona 12, Dallas 7 Cincinnati 27, Tennessee 19 N.Y. Jets 37, Jacksonville 13 Green Bay 19, St. Louis 7 Houston 24, Miami 17 Seattle 40, Denver 10 Sunday’s Game Indianapolis 20, N.Y. Giants 12 Monday’s Game Pittsburgh at Washington (n) Thursday, Aug. 22 NewEngland at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Baltimore, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 Seattle at Green Bay, 8 p.m. Chicago at Oakland, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 Bufalo at Washington, 4:30 p.m. Cleveland at Indianapolis, 7 p.m. N.Y. Jets at N.Y. Giants, 7 p.m. Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Miami, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Denver, 8 p.m. Cincinnati at Dallas, 8 p.m. Atlanta at Tennessee, 8 p.m. San Diego at Arizona, 10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 NewOrleans at Houston, 4 p.m. Minnesota at San Francisco, 8 p.m. NAScAR SPRINT cUP Points Leaders Through Aug. 18 1. Jimmie Johnson, 813. 2. Clint Bowyer, 772. 3. Carl Edwards, 762. 4. Kevin Harvick, 749. 5. Kyle Busch, 706. 6. Matt Kenseth, 688. 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 679. 8. Brad Keselowski, 667. 9. Kurt Busch, 665. 10. Greg Bife, 663. 11. Kasey Kahne, 659. 12. MartinTruex Jr., 653. 13. Joey Logano, 646. 14. Jef Gordon, 637. 15. Ryan Newman, 636. 16. Jamie McMurray, 622. 17. Paul Menard, 599. 18. Tony Stewart, 594. 19. Aric Almirola, 587. 20. Jef Burton, 561. 21. Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 556. 22. Marcos Ambrose, 554. 23. Juan Pablo Montoya, 549. 24. Casey Mears, 492. 25. Denny Hamlin, 439. 26. David Ragan, 420. 27. Danica Patrick, 418. 28. David Gilliland, 395. 29. Mark Martin, 379. 30. Dave Blaney, 343. 31. Bobby Labonte, 337. 32. David Stremme, 314. 33. David Reutimann, 314. 34. J.J. Yeley, 297. 35. Travis Kvapil, 291. 36. AJ Allmendinger, 278. 37. Michael McDowell, 115. 38. Timmy Hill, 114. 39. Michael Waltrip, 102. 40. Scott Speed, 94. 41. Terry Labonte, 77. 42. Ken Schrader, 68. 43. Boris Said, 48. 44. Ron Fellows, 31. 45. Alex Kennedy, 21. 46. Justin Marks, 14. 47. Victor Gonzalez Jr., 10. 48. Scott Riggs, 10. 49. Brian Keselowski, 9. 50. Tomy Drissi, 8. Moore makes ace Jason Moore, Shavertown, aced the 180-yard ffth hole at the Huntsville Golf Club with a 7 iron Aug. 7. Chris Wade witnessed the hole-in-one. Sperling sinks hole-in-one JimSperling, Dallas, aced the 177- yard 15th hole at the Huntsville Golf Club with a 7 iron Aug. 7. Joe Sullivan witnessed the hole-in- one. Novak knocks in ace Dan Novak aced the 168-yard 18th hole at the Berwick Golf Club with a 5 iron Aug. 7. Dave Dienias and Jack Wilk witnessed the hole-in-one. Popovitch drains hole-in-one IremGolf Association member Rich Popovitch aced the 17th hole at the IremCountry Club Aug. 7. Davis Janus, Dr. John Konicki and JimFinn witnessed the hole- in-one. Saraka aces Huntsville 5th Justin Saraka, Shavertown, recorded a hole-in-one Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Huntsville Golf Club in Lehman Township. Saraka aced the No. 5 hole fromthe white tee markers using an 8 iron. His shot was witnessed by Kasey Corbett. HOLES-IN-ONE transacti ons BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent 3B Wilson Bete- mit to Frederick (Carolina) for a rehab assignment. Recalled DH Danny Valencia from Norfolk (IL). HOUSTON ASTROS — Acquired 1B Japhet Amador and OFLeonardo Heras fromDiablos Ro- jos del Mexico (Mexican) for cash considerations. Called up LHPWade LeBlanc fromOklahoma City (PCL). Optioned OF Marc Krauss to Oklahoma City. TAMPA BAY RAYS — Sent OF Desmond Jen- nings to Charlotte (FSL) for a rehab assignment. TORONTO BLUE JAYS — Reinstated SS Munenori Kawasaki from the paternity list. Op- tioned RHPThadWeber to Bufalo (IL). National League PITTSBURGHPIRATES—Sent RHPJames Mc- DonaldtotheGCLPirates for arehabassignment. can-AmLeague ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Released RHP Na- thaniel Roe. FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Released P Will Bat- son, CKyle Quinn and G-CScott Wedige. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released CB Chris Johnson. BUFFALOBILLS —Released PKRian Lindell. DALLAS COWBOYS — Waived/injured LB Alex Albright, DT Travis Chappelear and DE Toby Jackson. DETROIT LIONS — Waived LB Cory Green- wood. HOUSTON TEXANS — Activated WR DeVier Posey fromthe active/PUPlist. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Placed RB Dan Moore on the waived-injured list. JACKSONVILLEJAGUARS —ReleasedWRMo- hamed Massaquoi and G-CJason Spitz. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS —Traded WR Jon Bald- win to San Francisco for WRA.J. Jenkins. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Released CB Jacob Lacey. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Reached an injury settlement with TE Brandon Ford. Released LBA.J. Edds, OLR.J. Mattes and DLScott Vallone. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed WR Danario Alexander on the waived-injured list. TENNESSEE TITANS — Activated TE Delanie Walker fromthe PUPlist. Women’s Indoor Football League WIFL — Signed coach Rick Reeder to a three- year contract. HOckEY National Hockey League MONTREAL CANADIENS — Signed G Dustin Tokarski to a one-year, two-way contract. EcHL IDAHO STEELHEADS — Agreed to terms with FTaylor Vause. cOLLEGE HAMPDEN-SYDNEY — Named Nick Goins linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. RANDOLPH-MACON — Named Joe Meehan men’s assistant basketball coach. ONTHE MARk MARk DUDEk For The Times Leader The Battle Of Brandywine certainly lived up to its billing Saturday night at The Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Sunshine Beach, reined by Brian Sears, raced gigan- tic as he went down the road and was dead-game in holding off superstar Captain Treacherous in an unbe- lievable 1:47.4 thriller. What a duel the two pacers had down the stretch. It was a race for the ages and just may have been the best race in the history of Pocono Downs. Breeder’s Crown night can’t come soon enough. It’s going to be just an amazing night come Oct. 19. BEST BET: TWEET ME (11TH) VALUE PLAY: SINCERELY YOURS S (4TH) Post time 6:30 p.m. All races 1 mile First-$9,000 cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 3 Miss Annie J G.Napolitano 5-5-5 Should dust these 5-2 2 Destiny’s Chance M.Kakaley 2-5-1 Still trying to fnd her stride 7-2 5 Carolines Cullen N J.Pavia 8-5-6 Pavia stabled pacer 5-1 4 Jets Are On M.Simons 3-1-7 3yr old tackles older 4-1 7 Miss Pinky Pie R.Pierce 6-6-6 One better than sixth 8-1 1 Market Dynamics M.Romano 5-7-5 Doesn’t like to win 6-1 9 Bestest Hanover E.Carlson 6-7-5 Best is long gone 20-1 8 Ok Destiny T.Buter 5-8-6 Moves out of claimers 12-1 6 Rock Concert A.Miller 4-6-6 Lacks sound 15-1 Second-$20,000 The Stallion Series 1 Rockenonbroadway R.Pierce 1-1-x Ready at frst asking 6-1 5 Dancing Dynamite D.Miller 1-7-9 Already a stakes winner 5-2 4 Simply Sassy T.Buter 2-1-2 Nice maiden win two back 3-1 7 Czech It Out A.McCarthy 2-3-4 Fast of the wings 10-1 8 Martini Master A.Miller 2-3-7 Miller catch drives 9-2 6 Keepsake Hanover M.Kakaley 3-5-1 Has experience edge 4-1 3 SchlimSchlamma M.Aukamp 3-4-2 Lear Jetta flly 12-1 2 Cantana R.Schnittker 4-4-5 Folds tent 15-1 Third-$20,000 The Stallion Series 5 Bikini So Teeny C.Norris 7-2-7 Best of weak division 7-2 1 Explosive Attitude J.Wagner 1-1-1 Wags in for rare visit 9-2 2 Fastlane Anover D.Minor 5-2-3 Deshawn with the steer 5-2 3 Outsourced Hanover M.Kakaley 2-4-4 Burke stabled pupil 3-1 4 Samba Gal D.Swick 5-2-4 Can’t stay on feet 12-1 6 MM’s Roanie Tn.Schadel 3-6-5 Gaps 6-1 7 Isabella Hanover T.Jackson 1-1-5 Best work done at fairs 8-1 Fourth-$20,000 The Stallion Series 7 Sincerely Yours S D.Miller 3-4-6 Victory is mine 8-1 6 Sally Savannah M.Simons 5-2-2 One to catch 5-2 1 Tuonela T.Jackson 4-1-2 Locally stabled trotter 6-1 2 Best By Test R.Pierce 2-4-7 Stays in good hands 7-2 4 EmHanover R.Tharps 2-3-7 Umno 3-1 5 Pixel Queen E.Neal 3-2-3 Eric in for night 9-2 3 It’sawomansthang M.Romano 7-7-7 Swallowed up 12-1 Fifth-$4,500 clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 2 Lucky Land G.Napolitano 3-6-6 Drops and pops 3-1 7 My Fella A.Napolitano 4-3-1 Veteran more than capable 6-1 4 Articulate E.Carlson 6-4-8 Much better draw 7-2 3 Captain Greg T.Jackson 7-1-2 Hung mile last week 9-2 6 Lost Bliss K.Wallis 7-5-2 Been burning cash 4-1 1 Only In America R.Pierce 9-5-5 Note the driver change 8-1 9 Lifetime Louie A.Santeramo 5-5-2 It would take a lot 10-1 8 Spike Hanover J.Drury 6-8-4 Drury back in town 15-1 5 Touch Of Steel J.Kakaley 4-7-7 Of since May 20-1 Sixth-$20,000 The Stallion Series 3 Psychobabble T.Jackson 1-3-3 Looked good in AM 7-2 4 Gilda De Vie A.Miller 1-5-4 Just broke the ice 5-2 6 Medallist D.Miller 4-3-2 Glidemaster flly 3-1 5 Curvature Hanover T.Schadel 7-5-5 Raced weakly in Historic 9-2 7 Step On It J.Pavia 5-8-4 Not hit board in 4 starts 8-1 1 Ideal Emma E.Neal 1-3-3 Goes for teamNeal 6-1 2 Deb On Broadway R.Pierce 4-6-x Never involved 12-1 Seventh-$20,000 The Stallion Series 8 Champagne Dreams B.Miller 3-1-3 Brett in for Hall trotter 5-2 1 Fay R.Schnittker 2-7-2 Ray having of season 3-1 2 SJ’s Proposal R.Pierce 5-5-4 Ronnie a money driver 4-1 6 South Carolina J.Takter Jr 5-9-8 Lone win came with Jr 9-2 4 False Modesty T.Jackson 4-5-2 Just second career start 6-1 5 Flirt The Issue B.Burgess 3-5-2 Canadian import 10-1 7 Rarely Wrong T.Buter 6-3-7 Wrong often 12-1 3 Pink Marble J.Johnson 7-4-x Last of all 15-1 Eighth-$15,000 cond.Pace;n/w 4 pm races life 3 Power Pack Hanover A.Miller 1-6-7 Jogged last visit here 5-2 9 Mattie Terror Girl R.Pierce 7-1-5 Don’t overlook this one 12-1 5 Goddess’s Rosa B.Miller 1-1-3 Looking for three in a row 4-1 2 Tiger Boudoir G.Napolitano 3-1-2 Nap gets live mount 3-1 1 Shucked E.Neal 3-5-5 Very good race 15-1 4 Traveling Jeanie S.Allard 3-4-2 TeamAllard red hot 5-1 7 Antigua Hanover T.Buter 2-3-5 Tyler remains very cold 6-1 6 Juice Hanover M.Romano 5-1-1 In with tough group 10-1 8 Sapere Hanover J.Pavia 8-6-2 No answers 20-1 Ninth-$20,000 The Stallion Series 3 Nitro Nittany H.Parker 1-1-1 Explodes to easy score 2-1 1 Pinking Of You D.Miller 2-6-1 Illnois owned trotter 3-1 2 Highest Peak A.McCarthy 5-3-3 Daley done well with youngsters4-1 6 DreamThat Dream R.Schnittker 7-3-2 Schnittker owns and drives 5-1 7 Mity’s Winner S.Allard 6-1-6 Looking to stay fat 15-1 8 Dynamite Honey R.Pierce 5-4-5 Explosive Matter frster 8-1 5 Lindy’s Fireworks D.Ackerman 5-4-4 Adud 12-1 4 Check The Order B.Burgess 6-6-7 Keep checking 10-1 Tenth-$15,000 cond.Pace;n/w 4 pm races life 4 T’s Electric J.Marohn Jr 7-4-2 Should have won last wk 4-1 6 Allaboutme Hanover M.Kakaley 1-3-2 Certainly a live one 3-1 1 TSMCrusin Usa A.McCarthy 4-4-6 Back fromMeadows 10-1 3 Knocking Around A.Napolitano 3-5-1 Picks up the pieces 8-1 7 Here Comes Swifty A.Miller 1-4-2 Can’t hold up in here 7-2 2 Lupara M.Simons 8-1-7 Does get a better post 9-2 9 Beachfront G.Napolitano 6-2-2 Been tiring late 6-1 8 Spartacus Pv E.Carlson 4-6-3 Fumbles 15-1 5 Banging The Drum J.Antonelli 6-8-5 Hard to recommend 20-1 Eleventh-$20,000 The Stallion Series 5 Tweet Me D.Miller 1-2-1 The best bet 5-2 2 Minerva Bi T.Buter 3-8-3 Race is for place 7-2 1 Miss Geneva B.Miller 4-1-2 D Miller opted of 3-1 3 Explosive Victory F.DelCid 3-3-3 Been getting nice checks 9-2 4 Winky Dink A.Miller 6-1-5 Green trotter 6-1 6 You’re Catching On C.Norris 2-5-6 Don’t catch 8-1 7 Tipsy Tiara J.Wagner 4-7-4 Tipped over 12-1 Twelfth-$18,000 clm.Hndcp Trot;clm.price $25-30,000 4 Take Heart K.Wallis 4-2-2 Worth one more shot 4-1 9 Zumba Mouse A.Napolitano 1-1-7 Keeps on suprising 3-1 3 Cash Value R.Pierce 7-5-8 In fromthe Bronx 5-1 7 Prismatica C.Norris 7-3-1 Live longshot 8-1 8 Iron Will G.Napolitano 5-1-4 Bounced of big win 9-2 1 DC’s Piggy Bank D.Miller 2-8-1 Much better on the post 7-2 6 April Sunshine J.Pavia 8-5-2 Lost his late kick 10-1 5 Bar Wine M.Kakaley 7-3-3 Plummets to the back 15-1 2 Blomkvist T.Jackson 8-9-8 Troubled trotter 20-1 Thirteenth-$9,000 cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 2 Upfront Ticket R.Pierce 2-9-5 Barn change does it 4-1 1 In Mint Condition A.Napolitano 3-7-8 The one to beat 5-2 9 Gotta Go Hanover M.Kakaley 6-4-5 Gets some class relief 5-1 4 Laurent Hanover K.Wallis 2-3-6 Way overbet last out 3-1 3 Ryan Again M.Romano 3-3-4 Matt batting just .159 6-1 8 Ronny B Fast J.Pavia 4-4-3 Slows 10-1 7 Highland Boreas S.Allard 4-6-6 Washes away 15-1 6 Perfect Terror G.Napolitano 3-5-7 Lacks that late drive 12-1 5 Wild For Real B.Miller 8-4-7 Stomped 20-1 Fourteenth-$12,000 clm.Trot;clm.price $15,000 5 Luv Ya Tyler S.Allard 2-4-9 Stays fat and cruises 4-1 3 Cheetah Hall G.Napolitano 2-2-2 Again grabs second 3-1 6 Pegasus Blue Chip J.Pavia 3-2-9 First start of the claim 6-1 1 NowYou See Him R.Pierce 6-4-6 Pierce hops in bike 7-2 9 QuantumLightning W.Mullin 2-6-1 Mullin hops in the sulky 10-1 2 Myology A.McCarthy 9-5-6 Back to level of purchase 9-2 4 Looking To Score M.Kakaley 3-7-6 No runs on the board 8-1 8 Thekeptman A.Santeramo 6-8-2 Atoss 15-1 7 Kandian Klub A.Miller 7-8-2 ……..next 20-1 Fifteenth-$13,000 cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life 3 Lord Of Misrule M.Kakaley 1-1-4 Been dominant so far 5-2 7 Classics Greatwish A.Miller 8-2-1 Could be any kind 5-1 1 Red Hot Native B.Miller 5-1-3 Brett picks up live drive 4-1 2 Ofcial Warning H.Parker 6-8-1 Struggled since that win 3-1 9 Preparty R.Pierce 5-1-1 Meadows invader 10-1 4 Kings Barns M.Simons 5-3-6 Western Terror gelding 6-1 5 Ofcially Crazy K.Wallis 3-6-6 Has to reach down for more 12-1 6 Howabout Hanover R.Schnittker 7-7-5 Howabout not betting 15-1 9 Po Po Dee A.McCarthy 5-5-x One more race to go 20-1 Sixteenth-$13,000 cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life 4 Conors Concord R.Pierce 1-5-6 No problems in fnale 3-1 1 Dancing Cruiser B.Miller 1-4-4 Pocket trip for exacta 6-1 8 Moving Up Fool G.Napolitano 4-4-4 Rounds out the tri 9-2 3 Johnny The Wire J.Pavia 5-2-8 Fast early on 4-1 2 I’mBanksy T.Jackson 6-2-7 Just 1-for-13 lifetime 7-2 9 Boy Stuf D.Rawlings 4-5-9 Not happening 20-1 6 Happy NewYears K.Wallis 7-6-7 Wrong time of year 8-1 7 Western Nation M.Kakaley 8-6-1 Going south 10-1 5 Jv Hanover E.Carlson 6-3-4 See you tomorrow 15-1 LEAGUES checkerboard Inn Bowling League has openings for fve- man teams. Teams can roster eight men. The league bowls Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. It is an 80 percent handicap men’s league that currently has 11 teams and will begin league play Aug. 21. If interested, call Frank at 675-7532 or Chacko’s Family Bowling Center. kingston Recreation center is now accepting teams for its fall softball leagues. League fees for men’s teams playing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday as well as Sunday coed are $125 per team. Sunday men’s leagues are $75 per team. Call for more information at 287-1106. Midnight Hoops Fall Basketball League will be played Sundays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 4, at the Kingston Rec Center for boys in grades 9-12. The cost is $100. Players can sign up online, or print and mail a form to 84 South Church Road, Mountain Top, PA, 18707. A check must be sent to the above address. No online payments are accepted and checks should be made payable to Steve Modrovsky. For more information, email Steve Modrovsky at [email protected] or call him at 793-3280. St. conrads Bowling League is looking for bowlers to fll a team. The league bowls Wednesday nights at 6:45 p.m. at Chacko’s starting Sept. 4. To register, call Butch at 954-6009. MEETINGS GAR Memorial High School Football Booster club will meet Thursday Aug. 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Choral Room at the high school. North End Slovak club Dart League will have a reorganization meeting Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the club. Returning members from last year should attend. The league plays on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. New members are welcome. Wyoming Area Boys Soccer Parents will hold a meeting Sunday Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. for the parents of the boys soccer team. The meeting will be held at Butler Street Park in Wyoming. Wyoming Area Girls Soccer Parents will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Aug 21, at 6:30 p.m. We will meet at the secondary center-outside gym entrance. UPcOMING EVENTS/OTHER Eric Brielmeier Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Sunday, Sept. 1, at Sand Springs Country Club. Registration begins at noon with a four-man scramble format. Cost is $75 per golfer, $300 per team. For information or to register call 788-5845 ext. 1. Father-Son Baseball Tournament and Home Run Derby to beneft The Dallas Foundation is set for Sat., Sept. 7. at the Back Mountain Little League Field. There will be a 9-10 year old game (10 a.m.), Home Run Derby (noon), and an 11-12 year old game (1:30 p.m.). Registration fee is $50 for each father/ son team (includes t-shirts). Child must be league age to participate. The registration deadline is Aug. 24. For more information, call Frank at 675-1191 or email cooksrx@ aol.com. Greater Wilkes-Barre chamber of commerce will have its annual golf tournament at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top, on Aug. 23. Registration and continental breakfast are at 10 a.m., and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Following golf, there will be a cocktail hour, bufet dinner, prizes for fight winners, tee prizes and a gift for each participant. The cost is $440 for a group of four or $125 a person. To attend the dinner and reception only, the cost is $50. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, email John Maday at john@ wilkes-barre.org or call 823-2101, ext. 131. kingston/Forty Fort Little League Board of Directors has nominations for all positions. In order to submit your name for nomination, please email [email protected] indicating your interest. Nominations for all positions will be submitted at the KFF Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 16. A detailed description of these positions are available on our website- www.kfl.org. knights of columbus Wilkes- Barre council 302 will hold its charities golf tournament on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Cost is $65 per person with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. For more information call Joe Lisckosky at 239-0133 or Jerry Nash at 262-8983. Nescopeck State Park 9th Annual 5k and 10k Trail Runs will be Saturday, Aug. 24, in Drums. The event benefts the Hazleton Chapter of the American Red Cross. Registration is $15 or $20 with a T-shirt. Participants may register until the race starts at 9 a.m. at Lake Frances Field. Walkers are also welcome to participate. For more information, call Frank Gaval at 788-4219 or email him at [email protected]. The entry form can be found at neparunner.com. Northwest Junior Rangers is holding a beneft at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Shickshinny American Legion Post 495. Proceeds will beneft the Junior Rangers. There is a $15 cover charge that includes food and beverages. Attendees must be 21 or older. There will be live bands throughout the day. Plains Rotary club will have its 28th Memorial Golf Tournament Aug. 23 at Mount Laurel Golf Course. The tournament starts at 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Plains Rotary Club charities including winter coats for needy children, Christmas party and gifts for children with special needs and the local food pantry. If interested in playing or a sponsorship, call tournament chair Joe Gelli at 825-7435. South Wilkes-Barre Little League will be having its annual closing day ceremonies for all players on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 5 p.m. at our feld. Anyone who would like to volunteer please be at the feld by 4 p.m. We can use volunteers for games, concession stand, setting up, etc. Siblings and children who did not play with our league will be $2. St. Francis of Assisi and St. Vincent DePaul Soup kitchens will have their 23rd annual golf tournament Friday, Aug. 30 at Sand Springs Golf Course. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The tournament starts at 10 a.m. The format is captain and crew. The cost is $90 per golfer, which includes greens fees, motor cart, and N.Y. Strip Steak dinner. There will be various prizes and the opportunity to win a car in the “Hole-in-One car giveaway” sponsored by Ken Pollock Nissan. The tournament is sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Postal Customer Council. For more information, call Dawn Chalk at 831-3420 or Jim Sabulski at 674-6253 or visit www.nepapcc.com. Wyoming Area boys and girls soccer teams will be introduced at the Meet the Warriors Night. It is scheduled for Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Secondary Center cafeteria. All varsity and junior high players and their families are invited to attend. THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com sports Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 3B the broken right leg suffered in a sprint car crash Aug. 5 at Southern Iowa Speedway. Nationwide Series driver Austin Dillon will drive the No. 14 on Oct. 20 at Talladega. Dillon filled in for Stewart on Sunday at Michigan and finished 14th. Martin entered 16 of 23 races as part of a shared ride in the No. 55 with Michael Waltrip at Brian Vickers at MWR. Vickers, who won this season at New Hampshire, will now drive the No. 55 Toyota for MWR in 12 of the final 13 races. He was originally scheduled to drive just three more times. Waltrip will race the No. 55 at Talladega as previously scheduled. Martin has 40 wins and 56 poles in 870 career Sprint Cup starts. “My motivation for racing is not for points, it’s for racing,” Martin said. “I want to race, and I want to finish.” Martin gets his chance after Stewart’s injury cost him his shot at driving for a fourth championship. Stewart had one win this season and was a solid contender to make the Chase for the Sprint Championship. Martin will be the third driver in the No. 14 this season. Max Papis drove the Toyota in Stewart’s absence at Watkins Glen. The No. 14 car is 13th in the owner standings. “Obviously, I’m disappointed to be out,” Stewart said in a statement. “But the team is in very good hands with Mark Martin and Austin Dillon. Mark is someone I’ve looked up to my entire career and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. Austin is a great young talent, and he showed that Sunday at Michigan.” Stewart is expected to return in time for preseason testing in January 2014. “We expect a full recovery by Daytona or close to it,” said Greg Zipadelli, competition director at Stewart-Haas Racing. “It may be able to be done earlier, it’s just not worth it. It’s a bad break to the leg, and he needs time to go through the process of healing, rehabilitation, all those things.” Martin’s arrival was the only transaction SHR was ready to announce on a busy day of musical seats. Kurt Busch had reportedly been offered a deal to drive a fourth car next season for Stewart- Haas Racing, and is mulling that offer and others. Stewart From page 1B Tenn. sluggers highlight LLWS elimination games JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT — Knox Preston’s head turned out to be fine. And so is the Nashville, Tenn., player’s swing. A day after being cleared by Little League World Series doctors of any signs of a concussion, Preston played a big role in Nashville’s 10-0 rout of Newark, Del., in an elimination game Monday. The second baseman singled and scored the first run during a six-run, second-inning rally. He then sealed it with a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth that invoked the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule. “I was really nervous because, at first the doctor said he was really close to saying I had a concussion,” said Preston, who landed hard on his head after being tripped up running to first base during a 10-2 win over Corpus Christi, Texas, on Saturday. “When he told me I was able to play, I was so happy because I would’ve hated to just watch my team and not be able to contribute at all.” The Southeast champions had plenty of contributors in avoid- ing elimination in their second straight game. Zane Denton hit a grand slam in the second inning. Robert Hassell had a double and RBI triple. And just as important, the shortened game allowed manager Chris Mercado to save his pitch- ing as Nashville is still two wins from having a shot at playing in the U.S. bracket title game. “That’s how we get out of the loser’s bracket, guys. We have the pitchers to keep them down,” Mercado said. “And once we start hitting, the other team’s going to be in trouble.” Nashville advanced to face Sammamish, Wash., which hung on for a 6-5 win over Urbandale, Iowa, in the late game Monday. In International bracket elimination games, Taoyuan, Taiwan, rallied from a 3-0 deficit to pull out a 6-4 win over San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Taiwan advances to play Aguadulce, Panama, on Tuesday. Panama advanced with a 12-0 win over Ottawa, Ontario. Against Nashville, Delaware (1-2) threatened with the bases loaded in the third before Joseph Davis struck out looking. Justin Courter had the lone hit, a single, for the Mid-Atlantic champions. After opening the tournament with a 6-3 win over Iowa, Delaware dropped a 15-3 decision to California. Newark manager John Ludman had no difficulty believing his players would be fine after their second lopsided loss. “They’ve gone farther than any Newark team. They had a great ride,” Ludman said. “The kids know they accomplished a lot. There were very little expectations for this team. They really have been a Cinderella story.” Nashville, by comparison, suddenly finds itself on a roll since a series-opening 3-2 loss to Westport, Conn. That’s nothing new for a team that’s advanced out of the loser’s bracket in each of the qualifying tournaments to reach South Williamsport. Nashville won the Southeast title by winning four straight after losing the opener. As a result, nerves weren’t an issue for Nashville players on Monday. “I don’t think so,” Denton said. “We’ve been in this same position like four times.” Washington 6, Iowa 5 Jacob Dahlstrom drove in two runs on four singles to help Sammamish win despite squan- dering a four-run lead. Dylan Matsuoka’s two-run single in the third inning extended Sammamish’s lead to 4-1. The Northwest champions added two more in the sixth before Urbandale mounted a late threat. With two out in the Iowa’s final at-bat, Brook Heinen hit a two- run double to the wall in center, and then scored on a wild pitch. Reliever Will Armbruester, however, ended the game by striking out Grant Garwood. Brady Roberts had two singles and scored once for the Midwest champions. Panama 12, Canada 0 Jean Mar Sanchez hit a three- run homer and drove in four runs, and Edgardo Rosales and Juan Crisp combined on a one-hitter to help Aguadulce stay alive. Rosales struck out four in 2 2-3 innings, while Crisp struck out two in 1 1-3 innings of relief. Panama scored six times in both the second and third innings. Rosales started the scoring with a solo homer before Rafael Eysseric added a two-run triple. Sanchez knocked home a run with a single and Crisp added a two-run single in the second. Carmelo Cruz had an RBI walk, Jean Cornejo hit a two-run double and Sanchez homered in the third. Jack Walsh had the lone hit for the Canadians. Panama bounced back from a 13-0 loss to Mexico a day earlier. “We talked to the kids last night and this afternoon about just forgetting about that game,” Panama manager Luis Gonzalez said, through interpreter Gilbert Monell. “There is nothing we can do nowabout the loss to Mexico.” Shortstop Juan Cornejo was impressed by how Panama responded. “That is more like we played in the regionals,” Cornejo said, through Monell. “That is the first time we’ve played that well here in Williamsport.” Taiwan 6, Puerto Rico 4 Huang Chao-Wei singled home two runs during a four-run fourth inning, and Lan Huai-Chein doubled and scored in the fifth in the come-from-behind win. The Asia-Pacific champions had a short turnaround following a 3-2 loss to Japan in the late game Sunday night. Puerto Rico (1-2) threatened in its final at-bat, scoring once on a two-out, bases-loaded walk to Edgar Baez. But Robert Addarich bounced out to the pitcher to end the game. Puerto Rico starter Leonardo Lizardi hit four batters into the fourth inning to tie a one-game series record set six times. AP photo Nashville, Tenn.’s Zane Denton (17) trots home to be greeted by his teammates after hitting a grand slam home run off Newark, Delaware, pitcher Ryan Miller in the second inning of an elimination game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport on Monday. The team from Nashville, Tenn., won 10-0. Dotzel leads Comets to victory The Times Leader staf DORRANCE TWP. — Crestwood’s Jason Dotzel was the medalist with a 39 at the par 36 Blue Ridge course Monday, leading the Comets to a 165-191 victory over Berwick in Wyoming Valley Conference high school golf. Billy Dombroski and Joe Hurn added a pair of 40s. Berwick was led by Matt Dalo’s 41. Ty Morzilla hit a 48. Wyoming Seminary 169, GAR 226 The Blue Knights defeated the Grenadiers on the par 33 Hollenback Golf Course, thanks to Jon Zirnheld’s 37. Andrew Golden tabbed a 38. GAR was supported by Sean Paul Williamson’s 51. Eric Krzywicki scored a 54. Wyoming Seminary 173, Meyers 213 Wyoming Seminary swept its doublehead- er with another 37 by Jon Zirnheld. Andrew Golden and Jarod Glodlewski recipricated his earlier score of 38. The Mohawks were carried by Lee Falzone with a 44. Paul Fox supplied a 54. MMI Prep 206, Nanticoke 210 MMI Prep’s Sam Harmon and Nanticoke’s Joe Olszyk each medaled with a 46. Joe Yamula hit a 50, and Devon McCarrie notched a 53. Mike Malshefski and Britton Ball each posted a 52 for the Trojans. Coughlin 156, Dallas 182 Dalton Lentini played at even par to medal for Coughlin with a 36. Alex Anderson had the second-lowest score with a 39. Dallas’ Ryan Georgetti scored a 42. Jon Wilson contributed with a 45. Tunkhannock 175, Pittston Area 184 Sean Soltysak medaled with a 38 at Shadowbrook for Tunkhannock. Jimmy Lyons notched a 45. Pittston Area was carried by David Zydko (41) and Tyler McGarry (46). GIRLS TENNIS Jim Thorpe 4, MMI Prep 1 MMI Prep’s Stephanie Pudish won the first singles match 6-3, 6-4. The Preppers’ Haylee Kirchner and Chiara DeMelfi dropped the second doubles in three sets 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. *** GOLF Crestwood 165, Berwick 191 at Blue Ridge, par 36 BER (191) —Matt Dalo 41, Ty Morzilla 48, Tyler Evans 49, Kegan Smith 52 CRE (165) —Jason Dotzel 39, Billy Dombroski 40, Joe Hurn 40, Seth Korch 46 Wyoming Seminary 169, GAR 226 at Hollenback, par 33 SEM (169) — Jon Zirnheld 37, Andrew Golden 38, Jarod Glodlewski 47, Marc Lafond 47 GAR (226) — Sean Paul Williamson 51, Eric Krzywicki 54, Steven Tyson 60, Angelo Najero 61 Wyoming Seminary 169, GAR 213 at Hollenback, par 33 SEM (169) — Jon Zirnheld 37, Andrew Golden 38, Jarod Glodlewski 47, Matt Beam51 MEY(226) —Lee Falzone 44, Paul Fox 54, Billy Norton 56, AJ Bonk 59 MMI Prep 206, Nanticoke 210 at Edgewood-in-the-Pines, par 36 MMI (206) — Sam Harmon 46, Joe Yamula 50, Devon McCarrie 53, Emily Serratch 57 NAN(226) —Joe Olszyk 46, Mike Malshefski 52, Britton Ball 52, Kyle Rossick 60 Coughlin 156, Dallas 182 at IremCountry Club, par 36 COU (156) — Dalton Lentini 36, Alex Anderson 39, Collin Krokos 45, Corey Hauser 46 DAL (182) — Ryan Georgetti 42, Jon Wilson 45, Brenden Baloh 46, Chad DeBona 49 Tunkhannock 175, Pittston Area 184 at Shadowbrook, par 37 PA(184) —David Zydko 41, Tyler McGarry 46, Braulio Garcia 47, Tyler Mullen 50 TUN(175) —Sean Soltysak 38, Jimmy Lyons 45, Brett Soltysak 46, Zach Faux 46 GIRLS TENNIS JimThorpe 4, MMI Prep 1 SINGLES—Stephanie Pudish (MMI) d. Gabbie Binder 6-3, 6-4; Bryanna Kehrli (JT) d. Claire Sheen 6-0, 6-3; Haley Cope (JT) d. Gaby Becker 6-2, 6-0. DOUBLES — Maria Donati/Minke Phiefer (JT) d. Kelsy Donaldson/Jessica Smith 6-2, 6-0; Hope Damian/Emily Layden (JT) d. Haylee Kirchner/Chiara DeMelf 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. Penguins choose goaltending coach McClatchy News Service The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have selected Mike Bales to be the team’s goaltending coach. Bales, 42, served as the organization’s goaltender development coach for the last two seasons, working with prospects and scouting amateurs. Bales is credited with helping to restock the organization’s goaltender pool. Since he joined the Penguins, the team has drafted three goalies — Tristan Jarry, 44th overall in 2013; Matt Murray, 83rd in 2012; and Ryan Maguire, 113th in 2011 and signed NCAA standout Eric Hartzell this spring. Bales replaces Gilles Meloche, who stepped down to assume a scouting role. A Saskatchewan native, Bales played professionally in various leagues for 18 years, including 23 NHL games with Boston and Ottawa. He played college hockey for Ohio State. Shady day ahead for Eagles fans JOHN MEDEIROS [email protected] There’s nothing better than when one of the big names from your favorite team comes to the area to sign autographs. Being here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, we are fortunate to have plenty of pro teams to root for. Your favorites might be from Philadelphia, or from Pittsburgh, or New York. There are some deeper rooted fandoms with teams from Baltimore or Boston as well. Well, Sports Fever in the Steamtown Mall will be bringing up to our area one of Philly’s finest. Former Harrisburg- area (Bishop McDevitt) and University of Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy, now a star with the Philadelphia Eagles, will be signing autographs for a couple of hours at the sports memorabilia store. McCoy has nearly 4,000 yards rushinginhis first three NFLsea- sons, all with the Eagles, including two 1,000-yard campaigns. He’s also a dangerous threat out of the backfield in the passing game for Philadelphia, with 220 receptions for more than 1,500 yards in 58 professional games. McCoy will be at Sports Fever from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. It would be best to secure yourself tickets, as appearances like these often sell out in advance. Sports Fever can be reached at 343-7148. Dutch treats Former Philadelphia Phillies catch Darren Daulton has taken to putting his signature on a number of items as he continues to wage his battle against brain cancer. “Dutch” is workingwithUnder the Radar Sports Promotions, LLC, to make autographed memorabilia available to his fans everywhere. At www.under- theradar.net, there are a variety of autographed photos available for $29.99, signed baseballs for $10 more, and autographed bats and jerseys — the latter top out at $399.99. You can also make arrangements to send your item of choice that you already have to Under the Radar for Daulton to autograph. Contact information is available on their website. Under the Radar has some other former Phillies that they have partnered with, including Mickey Morandini, Glenn Wilson and Von Hayes. Their website offers a variety of baseball players from both the American and National leagues. According to the Morning Call of Allentown, Under the Radar was foundedby Craig Waters and Todd Schafer. Waters is a teacher and football coach at Parkland High School, and Schafer has a company that provides video for almost every high school football team in the Allentown area. Big sales The Associated Press reported that a 1934 Lou Gehrig baseball card sold for $125,332 and a 1916 Babe Ruth rookie card went for $51,450 in SCP Auctions’ Summer Auction that closed Saturday. SCP Auctions said Thursday that the auction amassed over $2.2 million, with a 1980-1981 Larry Bird/Magic Johnson rookie card selling for $60,667 and Travis Jervey’s 1996 Green Bay Super Bowl ring going for $37,610. In the fun department, three Johnny Manziel autographed items — Texas A&M jersey, helmet and an NCAA football — went for $715.20. The offering included a handful of the legendary T206 baseball cards and items going back to the late 1800s. AP photo Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, right, scores a touchdown past Carolina Panthers safety Mike Mitchell during the first half of a preseason game Aug. 15. McCoy will be in Scranton on Aug. 30 for an autograph signing session. COLLECTORS CORNER Sagan wins 1st stage of USAPro Challenge The Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. — Peter Sagan continued his stellar season with a two-length win and assumed the lead Monday after the opening stage of the USA Pro Challenge. The 23-year-old Slovak, a four- time stage winner in the Tour de France who rides the Italy-based Cannondale team, completed the 60.6-mile, three-lap circuit in 2 hours and 26 minutes. “I was the people’s favorite, yes,” said Sagan, who has trained in Colorado for two weeks after winning the points jersey for the second time in last month’s Tour. “But I was very surprised. The team went to the front for most of the race. I ride tempo.” Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) of Belgium finished second and Kiel Reijnan (UnitedHealthcare) of the United States was third in the same time as Sagan. Sagan, a pre-stage favorite, secured his 16th stage win this season and the 54th of his five- year pro career. Since the race does not feature any bonus times, Sagan, Van Avermaet and Reijnan have the same overall time, but Sagan is the overall leader based on his stage win. Sagan was in third approaching the final corner with about 250 yards left. He moved to the right and into the lead within the final 200 yards and was never challenged. Chris Froome (Sky) of Great Britain, the reigning Tour de France champion, struggled on the final climb and finished 77th — nearly 5 minutes behind Sagan. DefendingchampionChristian Van de Velde (Garmin-Sharp) of the United States placed 24th in the opening stage and was credited with the same time as Sagan. PAGE 4B Tuesday, August 20, 2013 FOOTBALL www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER 517 Pierce Street Kingston (570)283-DELI (3354) www.PierceStreetDeli.com Back to School September Specials ALL TEACHERS & STUDENTS 10%OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE ATTENTIONALL STUDENTS &TEACHERS Breakfast Special $2.99 Monday- Saturday 7-11 a.m. East-in or pickup only. Alcohol excluded. Expires 9-30-13. With school ID. Daily Specials: • Homemade Soups • Panninis • Wraps • Hot Dishes • Catering • Beer Available • Delivery Available AP photo San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, runs with the ball away from Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller, right, during the first quarter of a preseason game on Aug. 8, in San Francisco. ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Von Miller lined up at his usual position Monday and flashed the freakish athletic moves that might soon be missing from the Denver Broncos’ ramshackle defense. The All-Pro linebacker brushed past reporters after another stellar practice, choos- ing not to stop and talk about the latest report that he could be facing an even longer suspension that originally thought. ESPN reported that Miller might have to sit out at least six games for violating the league’s drug abuse policy. Previously, it was believed Miller was facing a monthlong suspension to start the 2013 season. Miller had repeatedly expressed confidence he was going to successfully win an appeal of any pending penalty, insisting he had “done nothing wrong.” Now, Miller is unlikely to go forward with such an appeal, which was expected to be heard Tuesday, ESPN reported. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told The Associated Press, “We have nothing to report” on the matter, and Miller’s agent, Joby Branion, didn’t return a phone call from the AP. Without definitive word from the league that a suspension was forthcoming, the Broncos once again had Miller line up with the rest of the No. 1 defense at practice. “Well, there’s really no ‘latest,’” coach John Fox said after- ward. “We are aware of reports and sometimes it’s erroneous because I think we’d probably find out before other people. … There is no suspension and at which time there is, we’ll report that. But anything else right now is really just talking heads.” Miller, who has 30 sacks in his first two NFL seasons, is the fulcrum of coordinator Jack Del Rio’s defense, consistently commanding double teams. He’s a major reason, along with Peyton Manning, that odds- makers favor the Broncos to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. Miller facing at least 6-game suspension The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Teams that play the Philadelphia Eagles this season might want to spend extra time doing cardio work. Chip Kelly has only shown flashes of his up-tempo offense in the first two preseason games and defenses already seem tired and confused while the Eagles are moving the ball with ease. Just wait until the games count. “I think we can go a lot faster,” quarterback Michael Vick said. “I see what it does to a defense and the concepts and things that we do really puts this team in a position to succeed, but it has to be done right.” The combination of Kelly’s faster pace with a new, balanced attack in which the Eagles run the ball far more than they ever did under Andy Reid is creating problems for opponents. “It’s so hard for defenses to get their calls in, because we are going so fast,” running back LeSean McCoy said. “And, we are keeping teams off balance. When you run the ball that much, defenses don’t know what’s coming. Plus, we’re so spread out, it can be a run play that turns into a pass.” Then there’s the fatigue factor. Defenses, especially the line- men, are struggling to keep up. “I got tired,” Panthers rookie defensive tackle Star Lotulelei said after Carolina’s 14-9 loss in Philadelphia last Thursday. “Just got to fight through it, get to the next play and keep sound funda- mentals.” The first-team offense led by Vick and Nick Foles has four touchdowns on eight-plus pos- sessions in two games. One drive ended with an end-zone interception and two others ended with fumbles. And, it’s only the preseason. The Eagles are still learning the nuances of Kelly’s system and working out the kinks. Even the coaching staff is adjusting to Kelly’s way of doing things. “I think we as coaches are familiar with concepts but of course how we function as an offense, there was a lot that I learned,” offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said. “You know, I think I’ve always felt this, but I wish I knew now or I wish I knew 20 years ago what I know now. I learn something new every day, and I think if we function the right way, we have a chance to do good things.” Inthe preseasonopener against New England, the Eagles started at faster-than-normal pace with Vick and then picked it up when Foles came in. They went to a hurry-up, no-huddle offense right from the start last week against Carolina with Foles starting and stayed with it when Vick entered in the second quarter. Vick said the Eagles showed less than one-third of their playbook vs. the Patriots and it wasn’t much more against the Panthers. The vanilla approach is typical in the preseason, but it’s clear the Eagles aren’t running an ordinary offense. Eager Eagles ready to wear down opponents AP photo Dr. Russell Warren, left, shows New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz his x-rays after Cruz was injured during the first half Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, N.J. TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants received some good news from doctors regarding injuries to wide receiver Victor Cruz and center David Baas. Cruz, the Giants leading receiver the past two seasons, only bruised his left heel in the first quarter of New York’s 20-12 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, coach Tom Coughlin said Monday in a conference call. Coughlin he doesn’t know when his dynamic playmaker will return to practice. However, the injury does not seem serious. “He probably will not practice (today),” Coughlin said. “But we’ll take that as it comes.” Baas is more of a concern. He sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on the opening series Sunday, and his status will be gauged on a weekly basis. An MCL sprain usually takes up to six weeks to heal, so his availability for the season opener at Dallas on Sept. 8 is uncertain. Also, defensive end Justin Tuck has a mild hamstring injury and his status is uncertain. Jim Cordle replaced Baas, but Coughlin said he is exploring all options for his line. “We’ll discuss that,” Coughlin said. “There are plenty of opportunities to play going forward, whatever decision we make, you’ll have Cordle and the other centers all involved.” Entering his third season, Cordle has played in 25 games for the Giants, but he hasn’t started one. If the coaches decide to change things up, they can move left guard Kevin Boothe to center and then shuffle the rest of the line. They could move veteran David Diehl from right tackle to left guard and clear the way for first-round draft pick Justin Pugh to take over at right tackle. Pugh missed the preseason opener against Pittsburgh with a concussion but he received his first NFL action Sunday night. Diehl, who struggled last season at right tackle, had some problems vs. Indianapolis, whiffing on one block and putting Eli Manning under pressure. Moving him inside takes away the need for the 32-year- old to contend with the speed rush to the outside. The Giants (1-1) have two preseason games to figure things out, starting Saturday against the New York Jets (1-1). Coughlin, Giants evaluate injuries on ofense AP photo The Buffalo Bills have released longtime kicker Rian Lindell (9). The 36-year-old spent the last 10 years in Buffalo and is the most accurate kicker in Bills history with a field goal percentage of 83.3 percent. MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo’s youth movement continued Monday when the Bills released longtime kicker Rian Lindell. Lindell, the most accurate kicker in franchise history, was let go after 10 years in Buffalo. His release means that rookie Dustin Hopkins has won the team’s kicking competition. “It’s always tough when you have to release a player like Rian Lindell,” coach Doug Marrone said. “A true professional that’s obviously been with the organization for quite some time. And I have a lot of respect for him.” Lindell leaves Buffalo with a field goal percentage of 83.3. He connected on 225 of 270 field-goal attempts here. Lindell’s status with the Bills had been in question the past two years. Buffalo has drafted kickers in each of the past two drafts, Hopkins and John Potter. Hopkins, 22, had significantly more power on his kicks throughout training camp than Lindell, 36, who relied more on his accuracy and consistency from shorter distances. And Marrone felt that Hopkins took control of the competition as camp progressed. “I think in the past 10 days Dustin has performed better,” he said, “so we made a decision to go with Dustin.” Lindell was the longest-tenured Bill prior to his release. He joined the team as a free agent in 2003 after spending his first three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. He had a slow start to his Bills career, converting 17 of 24 field goal attempts his first year. But he recovered, and his name is at or near the top of most Bills kicking records, as a result. He holds a franchise record for consecutive PATs (225) and is second in teams scoring with 980 points. Bills release longtime kicker Lindell BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Although Arizona has won its first two preseason games, new coach Bruce Arians is not at all pleased with the Cardinals’ inability to score touchdowns. The team began the final week of its training camp in the air conditioned comfort of University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday. Red zone woes were a featured topic. Through two preseason games, in nine trips inside the opponent’s 20, Arizona has one touchdown. Arians blamed “little things that are very easily correctable.” “And I’m tired of seeing them,” he said. That’s understandable. Arians is an offensive-minded coach whose team has scored a total of 29 points in two preseason games. “I’m disappointed in the red zone because we talk about production time, not possession time,” he said. “Possession time doesn’t do anything to me. You can hold it for 35 minutes, if you score 15 points you probably got beat. It’s production time, what you do with the ball when you’ve got it.” Arians said he wants his offense to score a point a minute. “It’s a very lofty goal,” he said. “We hit it probably three or four times last year (in Indianapolis) with a bunch of rookies, and have hit it a number of times in Pittsburgh. If you’re close, you’re playing pretty good football.” Cards’ Arians tired of red zone mistakes AP photo Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) throws a pass against the New York Jets on Saturday in East Rutherford, N.J. MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Blaine Gabbert has a starting job — if he’s healthy. Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley named Gabbert his starting quarterback Monday, the same day he announced the former Missouri standout will miss the rest of the preseason because of a broken thumb. Gabbert has a hairline frac- ture in his right thumb, an injury sustained during Saturday night’s 37-13 exhibition loss to the New York Jets. Gabbert completed 13 of 16 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown in three series — arguably his best showing in three years. He banged his hand on a defender’s helmet during his final throw. Gabbert won’t need surgery, but he will wear a protective brace while the bone heals. The Jaguars believe he should be able to return to practice in two weeks and be ready for the Sept. 8 opener against Kansas City. “Normally a break would require surgery or six to eight weeks,” Bradley said. “It’s not the same with this injury. They feel like in two weeks he should have a chance to come back and begin his prep for Kansas City.” The Jaguars insisted all offseason that Gabbert and Chad Henne were competing for the starting job. But many outsiders believe the scenario was created to put extra pressure and strain on Gabbert, and see how he would respond. Although Gabbert struggled at times in practice and did little in the preseason opener, his performance Saturday night was enough to convince Jacksonville’s coaching staff that he’s the guy. Bradley doesn’t anticipate a quick change, either. “The reason why we took this length of time is so that we would have some conviction and to stay strong,” said Bradley, who was part of Seattle’s staff that stuck with rookie Russell Wilson last season. “Russell, as the quarterback in the first couple of games, had to go through some learning and some growing, and that conviction was in place. I think it was really good for me to see how that entire process took place and the conviction and the support you need.” Gabbert, the 10th overall pick in the 2011 draft, is coming off consecutive seasons in which Jacksonville had significant issues around him. 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It just comes down to sponsorship. So we’re looking, and if it’s a possibility, we want to do something with him.” Andretti only had con- versations with Montoya last week after the Colombian learned from Chip Ganassi that he wouldn’t be re-signed to Ganassi’s NASCAR team for an eighth season. Montoya has been out of open wheel racing since he left Formula One in 2006 to rejoin Ganassi in NASCAR, and he’s not ruling out any series now that he’s looking for work. He told AP on Monday a return to IndyCar isn’t out of the question, but wouldn’t reveal what teams he’s spoken to so far. Montoya won 11 races in 1999 and 2000 in CART driving for Ganassi, including the 1999 CART championship and the 2000 Indianapolis 500. Montoya and Andretti raced against each other those two seasons, with Andretti winning three races in that span. The two waged one of the most memorable battles in series history, with Montoya coming out on top as the two nearly banged wheels racing side- by-side at 230 mph to the finish line at Michigan International Speedway in 2000. Andretti believes that Montoya’s return to IndyCar would be a huge lift for the series. “I think he could bring what he brought the last time — it seemed like when he raced, half the stands were full of flags supporting him,” Andretti said. “When he first got to NASCAR, he had a huge effect there. He brings a huge crowd, a huge support. He’s a big personality, and he could be a good personality for IndyCar because he definitely has that ‘don’t give a (crap) attitude.’” Where Montoya fits into the Andretti lineup remains to be seen because the marketing arm is still working behind the scenes to finalize the 2014 lineup. The biggest piece of the puzzle is James Hinchcliffe, a three-time IndyCar winner this season and break- through star in the final year of his two-year deal. Andretti Autosport much wants Hinchcliffe back, but an offer is contingent on a commitment from sponsor GoDaddy. While Andretti waits, Hinchcliffe is currently free to negotiate with other teams in the paddock. “It’s all going to come down to GoDaddy and if they are going to play or not. They love Hinch, we love Hinch, but GoDaddy needs to decide if the return on their investment is there or not,” Andretti said. “So we’re just waiting and Hinch is allowed to be talking to other teams. He’s not said that he wants to leave, but it’s only fair for him to be allowed to see what’s out there because we don’t want him to be left with nothing. That’s not fair to him, that’s not fair to the series.” Hinchcliffe’s deal is not tied to Andretti working out a deal with Montoya, he said. “There’s still a possibility of running five cars,” Andretti said. “I think we can do it no problem, so long as we have a properly funded deal.” The organization is also still trying to put together a deal for next season with Carlos Munoz, the Colombian who grew up a Montoya fan and finished second in the Indianapolis 500 in his IndyCar debut. He doesn’t have a deal yet in place for 2014 with E.J. Viso. “We have a lot of irons in the fire,” Andretti said. “If a sponsor falls out of the sky for Juan, then we don’t know what we’d do to make it all work.” Andretti talking to Montoya about IndyCar return NOAHTRISTER AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. — Less than a decade removed from a championship in NASCAR’s top series, Kurt Busch is an underdog now. It’s a role he seems plenty comfortable with. There are three races remaining in the regular season, and Busch is ninth in the points standings, meaning he has a decent shot at a surprising berth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. That’s quite a step for the 35-year-old driver — whose career looked anything but stable as recently as last year. “Furniture Row team is acting like a big-time player right now,” Busch said after finishing third at Michigan on Sunday. “We have a little bit of weaknesses here and there, but overall we keep posting good results, and it’s very satisfying.” He’ll have to make his run at making the Chase while apparently contem- plating his future. Busch has reportedly been offered a deal to drive a fourth car next season for Stewart-Haas Racing, and is mulling that offer and others. The deal, first reported late Sunday night by FoxSports.com, has not been specifically addressed by either the driver or Stewart-Haas Racing. “Stewart-Haas Racing constantly strives to improve itself, and expansion is something that is often discussed,” team spokesman Mike Arning said in a statement. “If the right opportunity presents itself, it’s something the team will certainly consider.” Team co-owner Tony Stewart said last month the organization was not ready to expand to four cars in releasing Ryan Newman. Furniture Row Racing is Busch’s third team in three seasons, a single- car operation based in Denver that is hardly a NASCAR superpower. His trouble-filled stint with Phoenix Racing in 2012 was a far cry from the days when he drove for the likes of Jack Roush and Roger Penske. Busch landed with Phoenix Racing in December 2011 after parting ways from Penske Racing because of a series of incidents mainly related to Busch’s temper. He hoped to rebuild his image in 2012, but he was put on probation from an incident at Darlington in May — he was also fined $50,000 for reckless driving on pit road — and he was later suspended a week for verbally abusing a media member. Busch eventually joined Furniture Row to drive the No. 78 Chevrolet, and now the 2004 Cup champion has been quietly re-positioning himself among NASCAR’s elite. His race at Michigan on Sunday was his sixth top- five finish of the season, and he accomplished it without much drama or fanfare. His performance so far this year speaks for itself, and Busch is trying to stay even keeled. “Well, it’s being focused. I’m excited that we’re running well. We’re able to seal the deal, when that had been some of our struggles through the midpoint of the season,” he said. “Now I’m just in that Chase mode where we have to get in. You can’t celebrate with a third-place finish. 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He’s been portrayed as delusional and a serial liar who used PEDs to get where he is. He blamed a cousin the first time he got caught, then reportedly had someone in his camp rat out a teammate — and conveniently — a rival to help cover his own tracks the second time. Even now, Rodriguez has yet another mouthpiece offering new and famil- iarly cockamamie expla- nations for why all isn’t as bad as it seems. And maybe the best thing to be said about that is that he won’t have to work hard to convince his client. With all the other developments in the saga, it’s easy to overlook that Rodriguez’s batting average is hovering around .320, and based on the admittedly scant evidence of his return a dozen games ago, his power numbers and OPS are lining up nicely with some of the more productive seasons of what’s been a very productive career. Even more impressive is the way Rodriguez handled himself Sunday night in Boston. Red Sox starting pitcher Ryan Dempster set out to make a statement at A-Rod’s expense, throwing the first pitch behind him, then plunking him in the back with the last one. Dempster denied doing it on purpose, but more likely he was betting there wouldn’t be much in the way of repri- sals from either A-Rod or his Yankee teammates, at least nothing of conse- quence. He turned out to be wrong on both counts. The benches cleared, Yankee manager Joe Girardi got tossed, Rodriguez homered off Dempster in his next bat and his team won the game, managing to turn A-Rod into a sympathetic character — if only for one night. And even if all the talk in the New York clubhouse after- ward about climbing back into the postseason race seemed a bit premature, well, at least it provided his teammates a way to answer questions about A-Rod that didn’t include: “Should he even be on the field?” Of course, that didn’t stop one reporter from asking A-Rod the same question about Dempster, and his answer was price- less: “I’m the wrong guy to be asking about suspen- sions,” he said, smiling slyly. “Holy mackerel.” A-Rod is probably the wrong guy to be asking, too, about how he’s managed to come back from a serious injury at the advanced age of 38 and — at least for the time being — perform the way he did at 28, with the added burden of his unpopularity and ongoing legal proceedings weighing on him. Rodriguez says it’s his faith, while his detrac- tors suspect it’s the benefit of all that PED use. And most people believe that either way, failure is bound to come crash- ing down on him soon enough. A-Rod never quite flashed the bravado of Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens or Armstrong for that matter, yet it’s hard to imagine his story ending any better than theirs did. Still, it’s hard not see a guy defiantly thumb his nose at all the people booing him and marvel at whatever it is propping him up. JimLitke is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to himat [email protected] and followhimat Twitter.com/JimLitke. Give A-Rod this much …he’s got guts AP photo New York Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez hits a single in the seventh inning Sunday against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com BASEBALL Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 7B AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 73 53 .579 — — 3-7 L-1 40-23 33-30 Tampa Bay 71 52 .577 ½ — 5-5 W-2 41-23 30-29 Baltimore 67 57 .540 5 3½ 4-6 L-1 35-27 32-30 NewYork 64 59 .520 7½ 6 7-3 W-1 34-27 30-32 Toronto 57 67 .460 15 13½ 4-6 L-1 31-32 26-35 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 73 51 .589 — — 5-5 W-2 40-21 33-30 Cleveland 66 58 .532 7 4½ 4-6 L-1 38-25 28-33 Kansas City 64 59 .520 8½ 6 4-6 L-2 33-28 31-31 Minnesota 54 69 .439 18½ 16 3-7 L-4 28-33 26-36 Chicago 49 74 .398 23½ 21 6-4 W-3 28-32 21-42 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Texas 72 53 .576 — — 7-3 W-1 36-27 36-26 Oakland 70 53 .569 1 — 6-4 W-1 38-23 32-30 Seattle 57 66 .463 14 13 5-5 W-1 31-32 26-34 Los Angeles 55 68 .447 16 15 4-6 L-1 31-34 24-34 Houston 41 83 .331 30½ 29½ 4-6 L-1 19-43 22-40 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 76 48 .613 — — 7-3 W-1 44-18 32-30 Washington 60 64 .484 16 10½ 6-4 L-2 36-29 24-35 NewYork 57 66 .463 18½ 13 5-5 W-1 25-32 32-34 Philadelphia 55 69 .444 21 15½ 3-7 W-2 31-29 24-40 Miami 48 75 .390 27½ 22 5-5 W-2 28-34 20-41 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Pittsburgh 72 51 .585 — — 3-7 L-2 42-22 30-29 St. Louis 71 52 .577 1 — 5-5 W-2 36-23 35-29 Cincinnati 71 54 .568 2 — 7-3 W-2 38-20 33-34 Chicago 54 70 .435 18½ 16½ 4-6 W-1 25-38 29-32 Milwaukee 54 70 .435 18½ 16½ 5-5 L-1 29-33 25-37 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 72 52 .581 — — 8-2 L-2 37-25 35-27 Arizona 64 59 .520 7½ 6 6-4 L-1 36-26 28-33 Colorado 58 68 .460 15 13½ 6-4 L-3 36-27 22-41 San Diego 56 68 .452 16 14½ 4-6 W-2 33-29 23-39 San Francisco 55 68 .447 16½ 15 5-5 L-1 31-31 24-37 MLB STANDINGS • STATS MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday’s Games Detroit 6, Kansas City 3 Baltimore 7, Colorado 2 Tampa Bay 2, Toronto 1, 10 innings ChicagoWhite Sox 5, Minnesota 2 Seattle 4, Texas 3 Houston 7, L.A. Angels 5 Oakland 7, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 9, Boston 6 Monday’s Games N.Y. Mets 6, Minnesota 1 Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 3 Texas 16, Houston 5 Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Boston at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Tuesday’s Games Toronto (Rogers 3-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Nova 6-4), 1:05 p.m., 1st game Tampa Bay (Cobb 7-2) at Baltimore (Mig.Gonza- lez 8-5), 7:05 p.m. Toronto (Buehrle 9-7) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 4-12), 7:05 p.m., 2nd game Minnesota (Pelfrey 4-10) at Detroit (Porcello 9-6), 7:08 p.m. Houston (Cosart 1-0) at Texas (Blackley 1-1), 8:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Joh.Danks 2-10) at Kansas City (E.Santana 8-6), 8:10 p.m. Cleveland (Salazar 1-1) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 13-6), 10:05 p.m. Seattle (J.Saunders 10-12) at Oakland (Gray 1-1), 10:05 p.m. Boston (Peavy 9-5) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 2-4), 10:15 p.m. Wednesday’s Games Seattle at Oakland, 3:35 p.m. Boston at San Francisco, 3:45 p.m. Cleveland at L.A. 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RISP—Colorado 2 for 7; Philadelphia 1 for 5. Runners moved up—Mayberry. Colorado IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Manship L, 0-3 5 6 5 5 1 4 83 7.80 Francis 1 1 0 0 0 1 10 6.44 W.Lopez 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 4.25 Brothers 1 0 0 0 0 2 17 1.58 Philadelphia IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA E.MartinW, 2-2 61-3 4 2 2 2 6 90 5.23 De Fratus H, 7 2-3 0 0 0 0 1 9 3.82 Lu.Garcia H, 1 1-3 2 2 2 2 1 19 5.63 Diekman H, 6 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 9 3.70 Papelbon S, 21-27 1 1 0 0 0 1 12 2.64 Inherited runners-scored—De Fratus 2-0, Diek- man 2-0. Balk—Diekman. Umpires—Home, Jim Joyce; First, Jef Nelson; Second, JimWolf; Third, Mike Estabrook. T—2:51. A—35,269 (43,651). Mets 6, Twins 1 NewYork AB R H BI BB SO Avg. E.Young lf 5 1 2 1 0 0 .247 Dan.Murphy 2b 5 0 2 1 0 0 .275 Byrd rf 5 2 2 1 0 1 .288 I.Davis 1b 4 0 0 0 1 3 .202 A.Brown dh 4 0 2 1 1 1 .282 Flores 3b 4 1 2 1 0 0 .282 T.d’Arnaud c 3 0 0 0 1 2 .000 Lagares cf 4 2 2 0 0 2 .258 Quintanilla ss 4 0 2 1 0 2 .229 Totals 38 6 14 6 3 11 Minnesota AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Dozier 2b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .243 Mauer c 4 0 2 0 0 1 .324 Willinghamlf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .219 Morneau 1b 3 0 1 0 1 0 .261 Doumit dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .244 Arcia rf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .257 Ploufe 3b 4 1 2 0 0 0 .234 Thomas cf 4 0 1 0 0 0 .227 Florimon ss 3 0 0 0 0 1 .216 Totals 34 1 7 0 1 9 NewYork 110 200 101—6 14 1 Minnesota 000 000 100—1 7 0 E—Dan.Murphy (16). LOB—NewYork 8, Minne- sota 7. 2B—Flores (3), Mauer (35), Morneau (30), Ploufe (14). HR—Byrd (20), of Burton. RBIs—E. Young (21), Dan.Murphy (57), Byrd (68), A.Brown (14), Flores (11), Quintanilla (18). Runners left in scoring position—New York 5 (Flores 2, Dan.Murphy, Byrd, T.d’Arnaud); Minne- sota 5 (Mauer, Arcia, Morneau 2, Thomas). RISP— NewYork 6 for 12; Minnesota 0 for 10. Runners moved up—Dozier, Willingham, Flo- rimon. GIDP—Flores, Morneau. DP—New York 1 (I.Davis, Quintanilla); Minne- sota 2 (Florimon, Dozier, Morneau), (Ploufe). NewYork IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Gee W, 9-8 7 2-3 6 1 0 1 9 99 3.60 Rice 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3.42 Atchison 1 1 0 0 0 0 18 3.23 Minnesota IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Gibson L, 2-4 3 2-3 10 4 4 2 2 72 6.53 Swarzak 3 3 1 1 1 5 55 2.87 Duensing 1 1-3 0 0 0 0 3 19 3.91 Burton 1 1 1 1 0 1 9 3.00 Inherited runners-scored—Rice 1-0, Swarzak 2-0, Duensing 2-0. Umpires—Home, Chris Guccione; First, Ron Kulpa; Second, TomHallion; Third, Phil Cuzzi. T—2:53. A—30,913 (39,021). Rays 4, Orioles 3 Tampa Bay AB R H BI BB SO Avg. De.Jennings cf 4 0 1 0 1 2 .258 Zobrist 2b 5 0 0 0 0 2 .270 Longoria 3b 4 1 2 1 0 0 .273 W.Myers rf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .310 Loney 1b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .310 Y.Escobar ss 3 2 1 0 1 0 .263 Joyce lf 3 1 2 2 0 0 .249 a-Bourgeois ph-lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .143 Fuld lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 .201 J.Molina c 4 0 1 0 0 0 .242 Ke.Johnson dh 3 0 1 1 0 0 .250 b-S.Rodrgz ph-dh 1 0 0 0 0 0 .253 Totals 36 4 10 4 2 6 Baltimore AB R H BI BB SO Avg. B.Roberts 2b 5 0 0 0 0 1 .265 Machado 3b 4 1 1 0 1 1 .296 C.Davis 1b 4 0 1 0 1 2 .305 A.Jones cf 5 0 1 0 0 2 .300 Wieters c 5 1 3 2 0 1 .235 Hardy ss 5 1 3 0 0 1 .258 2-A.Casilla pr 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228 Markakis rf 4 0 1 0 1 0 .279 Valencia dh 4 0 3 1 1 1 .244 Pearce lf 4 0 2 0 0 0 .250 1-McLouth pr-lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .272 Totals 41 3 15 3 4 9 Tampa Bay 110 200 000—4 10 0 Baltimore 011 000 100—3 15 1 a-grounded out for Joyce in the 8th. 1-ran for Pearce in the 7th. 2-ran for Hardy in the 9th. E—Machado (10). LOB—Tampa Bay 7, Balti- more 15. 2B—J.Molina (9), C.Davis (36), Wiet- ers (23), Valencia (7). HR—Longoria (25), of Tillman; Joyce (16), of Tillman; Wieters (18), of Jo.Peralta. RBIs—Longoria (66), Joyce 2 (38), Ke.Johnson (50), Wieters 2 (59), Valencia (11). CS—A.Casilla (2). Runners left in scoring position—Tampa Bay 5 (De.Jennings, Zobrist 3, Bourgeois); Baltimore 9 (B.Roberts 3, Markakis 2, C.Davis, Pearce 2, Wiet- ers). RISP—Tampa Bay 2 for 9; Baltimore 2 for 14. Runners moved up—B.Roberts. DP—Baltimore 1 (C.Davis, Hardy). Tampa Bay IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Price W, 7-5 5 10 2 2 2 6 99 3.29 J.Wright H, 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 15 3.10 Jo.Peralta H, 31 2-3 3 1 1 0 0 25 3.23 McGee H, 22 11-3 1 0 0 0 2 20 4.04 Rodney S, 28-35 1 1 0 0 1 1 17 3.91 Baltimore IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Tillman L, 14-4 6 5 4 4 1 5 107 3.79 Patton 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 10 3.40 Fr.Rodriguez 1 3 0 0 1 1 31 4.22 Matusz 2-3 0 0 0 0 0 5 3.30 Tom.Hunter 2-3 1 0 0 0 0 7 2.67 Inherited runners-scored—McGee 2-0, Fr.Rodriguez 1-0, Matusz 2-0. WP—Fr.Rodriguez. Umpires—Home, Andy Fletcher; First, Rob Drake; Second, Joe West; Third, SamHolbrook. T—3:56. A—25,044 (45,971). Marlins 6, Dodgers 2 Los Angeles AB R H BI BB SO Avg. C.Crawford lf 4 0 1 1 1 0 .288 Puig rf 5 0 0 0 0 2 .351 Ad.Gonzalez 1b 3 0 1 0 1 1 .295 H.Ramirez ss 4 0 0 0 0 2 .349 Ethier cf 3 1 0 0 0 3 .268 A.Ellis c 4 0 0 0 0 1 .251 Uribe 3b 4 1 3 1 0 0 .281 M.Ellis 2b 3 0 1 0 1 1 .278 Ryu p 3 0 0 0 0 1 .191 Withrowp 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Howell p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Marmol p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 b-Schumaker ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .268 Totals 34 2 6 2 3 11 Miami AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Yelich lf 4 1 1 1 0 0 .287 D.Solano 2b 3 1 2 1 1 1 .273 Stanton rf 4 1 2 1 0 1 .241 Morrison 1b 4 1 2 1 0 0 .278 Lucas 3b 3 1 1 1 1 1 .240 Hechavarria ss 4 0 1 1 0 0 .232 Marisnick cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 .193 Mathis c 3 0 0 0 0 1 .194 Fernandez p 2 1 1 0 0 1 .150 A.Ramos p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- a-Ruggiano ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .207 Qualls p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Cishek p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Totals 32 6 10 6 2 6 Los Angeles 000 011 000—2 6 0 Miami 002 001 03x—6 10 1 a-struck out for A.Ramos in the 7th. b-lined out for Marmol in the 9th. E—Lucas (5). LOB—Los Angeles 9, Miami 4. 2B—C.Crawford (20), Uribe (16), Yelich (5), Morrison 2 (13). HR—Stanton (15), of Withrow. RBIs—C.Crawford (20), Uribe (36), Yelich (7), D.Solano (24), Stanton (38), Morrison (26), Lu- cas (17), Hechavarria (28). SB—Hechavarria (10). CS—D.Solano (1). Runners left in scoring position—LosAngeles 4 (Ethier, Ad.Gonzalez, Ryu, Puig); Miami 3 (Hecha- varria 2, Marisnick). RISP—Los Angeles 0 for 8; Miami 4 for 6. GIDP—Hechavarria. DP—Los Angeles 2 (A.Ellis, A.Ellis, M.Ellis), (H.Ramirez, M.Ellis, Ad.Gonzalez). Los Angeles IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Ryu L, 12-4 7 1-3 6 3 3 2 5 112 2.95 Withrow 1-3 1 1 1 0 1 10 2.61 Howell 0 3 2 2 0 0 15 2.37 Marmol 1-3 0 0 0 0 0 6 5.35 Miami IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Fernandez W, 9-5 6 4 2 1 3 8 109 2.41 A.Ramos H, 10 1 1 0 0 0 2 13 3.46 Qualls H, 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 2.77 Cishek 1 1 0 0 0 0 12 2.75 Howell pitched to 3 batters in the 8th. Inherited runners-scored—Marmol 1-0. IBB— of Ryu (Lucas), of Fernandez (M.Ellis). HBP—by Fernandez (Ethier). WP—Howell. Umpires—Home, John Hirschbeck; First, Quinn Wolcott; Second, James Hoye; Third, Jim Reynolds. T—2:53. A—27,127 (37,442). Reds 5, Diamondbacks 3 Arizona AB R H BI BB SO Avg. G.Parra rf 4 1 1 0 0 1 .270 Eaton cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .242 Goldschmidt 1b 4 1 2 0 0 1 .296 A.Hill 2b 3 1 1 1 0 0 .317 Prado 3b 4 0 2 2 0 1 .280 Kubel lf 4 0 1 0 0 2 .223 Nieves c 4 0 0 0 0 0 .331 Gregorius ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 .265 c-Pennington ph 1 0 1 0 0 0 .238 Delgado p 2 0 0 0 0 2 .263 b-Davidson ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .200 Thatcher p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- W.Harris p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- d-Pollock ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .248 Totals 35 3 10 3 0 8 Cincinnati AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Choo cf 3 0 1 0 1 1 .278 Frazier 3b 4 1 1 1 0 0 .234 Votto 1b 3 1 1 0 1 1 .316 Phillips 2b 4 2 3 0 0 1 .267 Bruce rf 3 1 1 1 1 2 .270 Ludwick lf 4 0 1 1 0 1 .167 A.Chapman p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Cozart ss 3 0 0 2 0 1 .236 Hanigan c 2 0 0 0 1 1 .199 Arroyo p 2 0 0 0 0 1 .087 a-Hannahan ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .211 M.Parra p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .500 Hoover p 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Heisey lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 .214 Totals 29 5 8 5 4 10 Arizona 000 102 000—3 10 0 Cincinnati 010 310 00x—5 8 0 a-struck out for Arroyo in the 6th. b-grounded out for Delgado in the 7th. c-singled for Gregorius in the 9th. d-fied out for W.Harris in the 9th. LOB—Arizona 6, Cincinnati 5. 2B—Ludwick (1). 3B—Phillips (1). HR—A.Hill (9), ofArroyo; Frazier (13), of Delgado. RBIs—A.Hill (33), Prado 2 (58), Frazier (56), Bruce (81), Ludwick (1), Cozart 2 (42). CS—Choo (9). SF—Cozart. Runners left in scoring position—Arizona 3 (A.Hill, Nieves, Eaton); Cincinnati 3 (Hanigan, Choo 2). RISP—Arizona 1 for 7; Cincinnati 2 for 7. Runners moved up—Cozart. GIDP—A.Hill, Nieves, Frazier. DP—Arizona 1 (Gregorius, A.Hill, Goldschmidt); Cincinnati 2 (Votto, Cozart, Arroyo), (Cozart, Phil- lips, Votto). Arizona IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Delgado L, 4-4 6 7 5 5 3 6 114 3.82 Thatcher 11-3 1 0 0 1 2 21 2.62 W.Harris 2-3 0 0 0 0 2 9 2.45 Cincinnati IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA ArroyoW, 12-9 6 7 3 3 0 6 87 3.40 M.Parra H, 12 1 1 0 0 0 0 15 3.21 Hoover H, 10 1 0 0 0 0 2 17 2.72 A.Chapmn S, 31-361 2 0 0 0 0 9 3.04 HBP—by Arroyo (A.Hill). WP—Delgado. PB— Hanigan. Umpires—Home, Gary Darling; First, Jerry Meals; Second, Chris Conroy; Third, Will Little. T—2:47. A—20,349 (42,319). 8 IronPigs 2 RailRiders Some of the contes- tants took a lighthearted approach. A fan of movie Westerns wrote how his funeral would feature the “William Tell Overture” and a photo of the Lone Ranger. A woman joked that she wanted bouncers to remove mourners who weren’t sufficiently mourn- ful. Others were far more serious. One fan, recently diagnosed with ALS, wrote how his family is watching his “life quickly draining from my body. No one was prepared, emotionally or financially, for the loss or to prepare a final memorial.” The winner of the essay contest, to be announced during the sixth inning, gets a casket, embalming or cremation, hearse, head- stone, flowers and a funeral or memorial service, all valued at nearly $10,000. A nearby funeral home is the sponsor. Lest they be accused of poor taste, the IronPigs have opted to call Tuesday night’s giveaway “Celebration of Life Night.” Grim reapers and tombstones are out, angel- ic music and a release of doves at home plate in. “It won’t become Halloween,” Landes said. Funeral From page 1B Mayberry, Ruiz lead Phillies past Rockies The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — John Mayberry Jr. and Carlos Ruiz each homered to lead Philadelphia past the Colorado Rockies 5-4 Monday night, giving the Phillies and interimmanager Ryne Sandberg two straight wins for the first time since the All-Star break. Ethan Martin (2-2) tossed two-hit ball and struck out six over 6 1-3 innings for the win. Cubs 11, Nationals 1 CHICAGO — Nate Schierholtz homered twice and drove in a career- high six runs, powering Jeff Samardzija and the Chicago Cubs to a victory over Washington. Donnie Murphy added a pair of solo homers and Dioner Navarro had a three-run shot for the Cubs, who managed just 12 runs total in their previous eight home games. Junior Lake doubled twice and scored two runs. Marlins 6, Dodgers 2 MIAMI — Jose Fernandez bested Yasiel Puig and beat the Dodgers. Fernandez allowed only one earned run in six innings for Miami, giving Los Angeles consecutive losses for the first time since June 20-21. Puig went 0 for 3 against Fernandez in the first matchup between the Cubans. Reds 5, Diamondbacks 3 CINCINNATI — Ryan Ludwick drove in his first run of the season with a double, and the Cincinnati Reds kept up their August surge, beating Arizona for their seventh win in nine games. Bronson Arroyo (12- 9) won his third straight start, allowing three runs in six innings. Aaron Hill hit a solo homer, extend- ing his hitting streak to 12 games. INTERLEAGUE Mets 6, Twins 1 MINNEAPOLIS — Dillon Gee pitched into the eighth inning for the New York Mets in a victory over the Minnesota Twins in a makeup game from April 14. Gee (9-8) turned in yet another quality start, and the offense for the Mets was about as balanced as could be with RBI singles by Eric Young, Daniel Murphy, Andrew Brown, Wilmer Flores and Omar Quintanilla. All five of them had two hits, as did Marlon Byrd, who hit his 20th home run. AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 4, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE — Evan Longoria and Matt Joyce homered, David Price grinded through five challenging innings to win his fourth straight decision and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles in a duel between AL con- tenders. AP photo Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon is congratulated by catcher Carlos Ruiz, right, after defeating the Colorado Rockies 5-4 on Monday in Philadelphia. Lawsuit details Braun’s eforts to fght drug test M.L. JOHNSON Associated Press Writer MILWAUKEE — A former college classmate sued Ryan Braun, saying the Brewers slugger sought his help in fighting a failed drug test, balked on paying him and then disparaged him when asked why their friendship soured. Ralph Sasson, a Milwaukee law student, said Braun’s agent hired him in November 2011 to do legal research aimed at clearing Braun after the left fielder tested positive for steroid use. The agent later asked him to investigate the man who collected Braun’s urine, Dino Laurenzi Jr., and Braun person- ally asked him to prank call two journalists working on a story about the failed test, according to the lawsuit filed last month in Milwaukee County court. Braun was the first baseball player to successfully challenge a drug-related penalty in a grievance. He accepted a longer, 65-game suspension last month amid reports of ties to a Florida clinic accused of distribut- ing performance-enhancing drugs to major leaguers but did not publicly admit using banned drugs. Sasson said the initial deal called for him to be paid $2,000 for his research and $5,000 if Braun was exonerated. But Braun and his agent, Onesimo Balelo, balked at paying him the full amount after a baseball arbitrator overturned the left fielder’s 50-game suspension in February 2012. Sasson eventually got paid, but he said his relationship with Braun soured and the baseball player lied when asked why. “Braun has engaged in advanc- ing the proposition that the reason for his falling out with Sasson was because Sasson had been rude to staff at Miller Park; Braun had received word that complaints had been filed due to Sasson’s abhorrent behavior; that Sasson had “acted like an ass”; and that Sasson is crazy,” the lawsuit says. It seeks more than $10,000 for defamation and emotional distress. “This lawsuit is an unfortunate attempt tocapitalize onRyan’s recent press attention for taking responsibility for his actions,” Braun’s attorney, Howard Weitzman, said in an email to The Associated Press during the weekend. “The factual allegations are untrue and the legal claims have absolutely no merit. We believe the lawsuit will be dismissed.” Weitzman had no further comment Monday. According to his lawsuit, Sasson and Braun had been friends since junior high school and attended the University of Miami together. Sasson said Balelo did not mention Braun’s name when he initially hired Sasson, but Sassonbelievedtheplayer he was workingtoclear was his friend because there was no reason otherwise for an agent of Balelo’s stature to call “a law student with very little practical experience.” Sasson said Braun later confirmed he was the player who failed the drug test. Braun Bonds, Marion Jones and others. Manfred proposed that both sides disclose information and documents relating to: —All drug tests that were conducted on Rodriguez under the program and their results; — All prior violations of the program committed by Rodriguez, and; — All documents relating to the issue of whether Rodriguez obstructed the office of the commissioner’s investigation. Tacopina, a lawyer with one of the four firms rep- resenting Rodriguez, said the players’ association would have to agree to waive confidentiality. “The letter was nothing more than a cheap publicity stunt,” Tacopina said in a statement. “The letter that was addressed to my law office with the words ‘Via Hand Delivery’ on top was in fact never delivered to my office but was instead given to the ‘Today’ show, which in and of itself is yet another violation of the confidentiality clause of the JDA. They know full well that they have to address the letter to the MLBPA and such a waiver would require the MLBAPA to be party of the agreement and signatures. It’s nothing but a theatrical trap hoping I would sign knowing that I couldn’t and in fact would have me breaching the JDA agreement if I did.” The union didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. A-Rod From page 1B candidate considered. The front office is “still talking about it internally.” “We’re going to be as open minded as we can be,” Amaro said. Arizona manager Kirk Gibson inherited a similar situation. He, too, was 53 when he became an interim manager with the Diamondbacks. Gibson was afforded more time; he managed the final 83 games of the 2010 season. His team won 94 games the next season. “If you’re an interim guy, you’re kind of evaluating and preparing for if you do get the permanent job,” Gibson said. “Then you can communicate exactly what you see and what you think you should do, things like that. You can be more prepared to implement it. “[Sandberg will] know the team better. He should know the system pretty good right now. He’s been in the minor leagues as well as the major leagues. I feel like it helped me. The more games you manage, the more comfort you kind of get.” Sandberg was one of three managers in history to suffer shutout defeats in his first two games, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Mike Redmond did it with Miami to start 2013 and it happened to Jack Chapman in 1876, when he managed the Louisville Grays during the first season of the National League. The Phillies scored their first run Sunday for Sandberg in his 22d inning as manager. Darin Ruf smashed a 2-2 Ricky Nolasco change-up deep into the left-field stands for a solo homer. It was his eighth home run in 35 games. Sandberg From page 1B The Times Leader staf ALLENTOWN — The Lehigh Valley IronPigs survived a sixth-inning surge by the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and went on to claim victory on Monday night, 8-3. The RailRiders cut the deficit to one run in the sixth, but the I r o n P i g s added five runs late to win com- fortably. T h e Rail Riders were held w i t h o u t an extra base hit as IronPig p i t c h e r s a l l o w e d seven hits and eight strike- outs. Ronnier Mustelier recorded the only multi- hit outing for Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre with two hits. Perci Garnier held Scranton/Wi l kes- Barre in check, allowing two earned runs over 5 2/3 innings. Mike MacDougal came in to get Garnier out of a sixth inning jam, and JC Ramirez earned a rare two-inning save in a five- run win. Chris Bootcheck was touched up for five earned runs on 6 2/3 innings. Bootcheck struck out four and allowed nine hits. The RailRiders scored both of their runs with a two-out rally in the sixth. With runners at first and second, Ronnier Mustelier singled to left field. Melky Mesa scored on the play. The inning was capped when Adonis Garcia slapped a single through the right side to drive home Dan Johnson. The rally cut the lead to 3-2, but the RailRiders would get no closer. Pete Orr and Cesar Hernandez scored three runs for the IronPigs. Orr led the way with three hits including a double. Lehigh Valley 8, RailRiders 2 RailRiders AB R H BI 2B 3B HR Corey Patterson lf 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 JR Murphy c 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Melky Mesa cf 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 DanJohnson 1b 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Ronnier Mustelier rf 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 Adonis Garcia dh 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 Brent Lillibridge 3b 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 Alberto Gonzalez ss 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brendan Harris 2b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 2 7 0 0 0 0 2 Team RISP: 2-for-7; Team LOB: 6; SB: Lillibridge (8, 2nd base of Garner/Rupp). IronPigs AB R H BI 2B 3B HR Pete Orr 2b 5 3 3 1 1 0 0 Freddy Galvis ss 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 Steve Susdorf rf 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 Josh Fields dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cody Overbeck 1b 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 Cesar Hernandez cf 2 3 2 0 0 1 0 Tyler Henson 3b 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 Cameron Rupp c 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 Leandro Castro lf 4 0 2 2 1 0 0 Totals 32 8 13 8 3 1 0 SAC: Hernandez, Ce; Henson; SF: Susdorf; Henson; Team RISP: 4-for-10; Team LOB: 7; CS: Hernandez, Ce (7, 2nd base by Bootcheck/Mur- phy, JR). RailRiders 000 002 000 — 2 Lehigh Valley 100 112 03x — 8 RailRiders IP H R ER BB SO ChrisBootcheck(L,9-7) 6.2 9 5 5 2 4 Matt Daley 1.1 4 3 3 0 2 IronPigs IP H R ER BB SO PerciGarner(W,1-0) 5.2 6 2 2 2 7 Mike MacDougal 1.1 0 0 0 0 1 JC Ramirez (S, 3) 2 1 0 0 0 0 HBP: Rupp (by Daley). Pitches-strikes: Bootcheck 108-69, Daley 27-19, Garner 92-59, MacDougal 23-15, Ramirez, J 21-14; Ground- outs-fyouts: Bootcheck 9-5, Daley 0-1, Garner 5-1, MacDougal 1-1, Ramirez, J 5-1; Inherited runners-scored: Daley 1-0, MacDougal 2-0; Um- pires: HP: Ben May. 1B: Jef Gosney. 3B: Carlos Torres; Weather: 77degrees, partly cloudy. Wind: 6 mph, Out to CF. T: 2:53. Att: 10,100. IronPigs hold of RailRiders for 8-2win PAGE 8B Tuesday, August 20, 2013 www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER BUSINESS Key events this week will impact markets With economic data thin on the ground Monday, financial markets have started the week on a subdued note. But as the focus of attention remains on whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will start to reduce its monetary stimu- lus next month, investors will have a raft of key events to digest toward the second half of the week. Recent economic data and public statements by Fed policymakers have led investors to conclude that the Fed will begin winding down its $85 billion a month in asset purchases as early as September. The policy, which is intended to lower interest rates to shore up the U.S. recovery, has also been credited for boosting stocks over the past few years as investors look for better returns than have existed in bond markets. Samsung has a ‘Mega’ smartphone With a screen measuring 6.3 inches diagonally, the Galaxy Mega is almost as big as a 7-inch tablet computer. The difference: It makes phone calls. Samsung says the Mega is a hybrid that combines the portability of a smartphone with the immersive experience that a tablet offers for movies, books, music and games. Phones of this size are typically referred to as phablets. Samsung Electronics Co. is known for big phones. Its flagship Galaxy S4 is 5 inches, while the Galaxy Note 2 is 5.5 inches. Apple’s iPhone 5 is 4 inches. AT&T Inc. says it will start selling the Mega on Friday for $150 with a two-year service contract. The Mega is also coming to Sprint and U.S. Cellular. Dates and prices weren’t available for those carriers. Amnesty program coming to an end The Department of Labor & Industry reminds Pennsylvanians that after the unemployment compensa- tion amnesty program concludes in two weeks, those who still owe over- payments to the UC fund will lose discounts on interest and penalties accrued and face possible prosecution. The program began June 1. Claimants who have received more UC benefits than they were entitled to and employers who have not made mandatory tax contributions to the UC Trust Fund have until midnight Aug. 31 to make it right. More than 130,000 individual claimants and nearly 50,000 employers received letters advising them of the amnesty program, how much they owe, and how to pay it back. Those with outstanding UC payments are encouraged to visit the UC Amnesty Program website, makeitright.pa.gov. IN BRIEF $3.55 $3.63 $3.68 $4.06 on 7/17/2008 DAVID BAUDER APTelevision Writer NEW YORK — In a warren of offices at a former bank building near Madison Square Garden, dozens of journalists are at work on gleam- ing new electronic equipment, ready to turn their test runs of Al-Jazeera America into the real thing. The Qatar-based news organization will finally establish a firm foothold on American television today after a decade of trying. At 3 p.m., Al Gore’s former Current TV will turn out the lights in more than45millionTVhomes, replaced by the new U.S. affiliate of Al-Jazeera. The network has hired many veterans of U.S. television, including John Seigenthaler, Joie Chen, Antonio Mora and Sheila MacVicar, and is promising a meaty diet of news that it believes will contrast with the opinionated talk that dominates American news networks. “We’re breaking in with something that we think is unique and are confident, with our guts and some research, that the American people are looking for,” said Kate O’Brian, the former ABC News executive who is now Al-Jazeera America’s president. The dozens of flat-screen TVs and occupied desks scattered around marble pillars in AJA’s New York office indicate this is no cheap startup. And this is temporary; the network is looking for a larger office in New York but wanted to start quickly after buying out Current in January. Until Al-Jazeera America revealed a prime-time schedule last week, there were few indications of what the network would look like. Scheduled shows include a nightly newscast anchored by Seigenthaler, a newsmagazine hosted by Chen, a news talk show with Mora and a business program starring Ali Velshi. It’s still not clear what will be shown in the mornings and whether much of the broadcast day will be devoted to documentary-style programming or live news. With its domestic bureaus, AJA will seek out stories beyond the towers of New York and government buildings in Washington, said Ehab Al Shihabi, the network’s interim CEO. Besides those two cities, bureaus are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Seattle, Nashville, Tenn., and New Orleans. Al-Jazeera is well-established overseas, and the American network will take advantage of its 70 bureaus. But executives have been careful to stress that AJA will be geared toward American tastes. They have a careful line to walk: Al-Jazeera doesn’t want to remind Americans of when Bush administration officials questioned its independence in the months after the terrorist attacks, and the years when American cable operators wanted nothing to do it. Al-Jazeera America prepares for launch today JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press LONG BEACH, Calif. — The latest experiment in American journalism is a throwback: a new daily newspaper to compete against an established one in a big city. With Monday’s debut of the Long Beach Register, the ambitious owners of the Orange County Register are expanding their bet that consumers will reward an investment in news inked on paper and delivered to their doorsteps. The competition is the Long Beach Press-Telegram, which was founded more than a century ago and main- tains an average weekday circulation of about 55,000. As a result of the budding newspaper battle, this city of 468,000 is join- ing the likes of Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston as what has become a rarity in 21st century America — the two newspaper town. Never mind shrinking circulations and online news migration. “We believe that a city with the size and vibrancy of Long Beach should be happy to support a great newspaper of the variety we want to provide,” said Aaron Kushner, who since buying the Orange County Register a year ago with a partner has surprised industry watchers by expanding reporting staff and page counts. “If it is, we’ll make healthy money. If it’s not, that’ll be unfortunate for everyone. But we believe we’ll be successful.” By launching the Long Beach Register, Kushner, publisher of the Register and CEO of Freedom Communications, is taking his con- trarian instincts outside of Orange County. Media business analyst Rick Edmonds said the last time he can recall a major U.S. city adding a new daily paper was around World War II, when Chicago got the Sun-Times and New York got Newsday. There have been scattered other instances in smaller cities, including Wilkes- Barre, but since newspapers entered their recent troubles, the creation of a new rivalry is itself news. A brew- ing newspaper war in New Orleans between that city’s Times-Picayune and a challenger based about 80 miles away in Baton Rouge, La., is the clos- est to what’s unfolding in Long Beach. “How will it play out?” asked Edmonds, of the Poynter Institute, a journalism foundation in St. Petersburg, Fla. “Don’t really know until it happens.” After a round of introductions, editor Paul Eakins told his staff that with at least 16 pages to fill each day, the paper would both cover “hyperlo- cal” news and welcome contributions from readers. In all, the paper has about 20 editorial employees. Write about a boy becoming an Eagle Scout? Yes. Opening of the new dog park? You bet. “I don’t think they quite knowwhat’s coming,” Eakins said of readers. The plan Monday was to distribute 10,000 copies, publisher Ian Lamont said. It will be wrapped around the Orange County Register, so readers will get coverage of Long Beach’s schools, sports, courts, happenings and City Hall — plus news from around the region and world. There will be no separate Long Beach paper on weekends. Several reporters at the Long Beach Register are Press-Telegram alums, and though Eakins downplayed any rivalry, at the staff meeting there were gentle jabs about besting an old employer. For their part, the Press-Telegram’s bosses are giving no ground. “We’re not going to let a competi- tor come into our city and take it,” said Michael A. Anastasi, vice president of news and executive editor of the Los Angeles News Group, which owns the Press-Telegram and eight other daily papers in the area. The competition’s certain winners, Anastasi said, will be local residents. Despite odds, Calif. city becomes 2 paper town AP photo Empty news stands are ready to hold copies of the Long Beach Register on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, Calif. DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington already has the nation’s highest state minimum wage at $9.19 an hour. Now, there’s a push in Seattle, at least, to make it $15. That would mean fast food workers, retail clerks, baristas and other minimum wage workers would get what protesters demanded when they shut down a handful of city restaurants in May and others called for when they demonstrated nationwide in July. So far, the City Council and mayoral candidates have said they’d consider it in the famously liberal city. One said, however, that it may not be soon. Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer said there’s no time to waste. What the nation needs is money in the hands of regular consumers. “A higher minimum wage is a very simple and elegant solution to the death spiral of falling demand that is the signature feature of our economy,” he said. Some businesses advocates say a higher minimum wage will make it harder for companies in Seattle to survive. They cite Walmart, which has all but refused to accept a Washington, D.C., decision to raise the minimum wage to $12.50 an hour in big box stores. A higher minimum wage eliminates low wage jobs because that’s how small businesses cut costs and that ends up hurting the people it was supposed to benefit, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. More than 15 million workers earn the national minimum wage, making about $15,080 a year — $50 below the federal poverty line for a family of two. San Francisco currently has the highest minimum wage for all workers at $10.50 an hour. Economist Chris Benner of the University of California at Davis does not agree that a higher minimum wage would lead to job losses. Benner also doubts a higher minimum wage would affect prices enough to scare away consumers. His research has shown that even a large increase in wages, like the proposal in Seattle, has only a 4 to 5 percent effect on prices. City Council member Nick Licata doesn’t expect the issue to get any official traction soon. One of the council’s most liberal members, he said there are other issues the council should tackle to help low-wage workers, including wage theft and affordable housing. 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METALS CLOSE PVS. %CH. AGO AGO www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 1C HEALTH Should you puf at a higher premium? Amajorityof Americans thinkit’s OKtocharge higher health-insurancerates tosmokers but not tooverweight people, accordingtoarecent Galluppoll. That mayhavesomethingtodowiththe fact that amajorityof Americans areindeed overweight, whileonly1 in5adults are smokers. But theattitudehas implications for health-planpolicydesigns goingforward, especiallyintheAfordableCareAct era. Thefederal health-careoverhaul gives states theoptionof allowinginsurers that participate intheonlinehealth-careexchanges tocharge higher premiums tosmokers —upto50 percent higher thanthestandardrate. At least fvestates andWashington, D.C., havesaidthey won’t allowinsurers tochargehigher rates to smokers. Pennsylvaniais not oneof them. The eight insurers selling polices in Pennsylvania come October —Highmark, Capital BlueCross, Independence Blue Cross, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, UPMCHealth Plan, Geisinger Health System, Aetna Inc. and HealthAmerica —can charge more to smokers, a move meant to account for the increased risk and expense of covering smokers’ health claims. It’s a move opposed by some odd bedfellows, such as the county’s top cigarette makers as well as theAmerican Cancer Society. Advocates for the poor and minorities also say the smokers’ surcharge is unfair, as it disproportionately will afect those populations because they are more likely to smoke and less likely to have employer- provided health insurance. And higher premiums could discourage smokers frombuying insurance —the opposite of the intended efect of the exchanges. (Pennsylvania’s smoking rate is slightly higher than the national average). “We don’t want to create more barriers to quitting,”said Dianne Phillips, state policy director for the cancer society’s Cancer Action Network.“Making it more expensive (might) put that insurance coverage out of their reach.” Insurers say the extra charges make sense froma risk-management standpoint. Smokers will more or less be on the honor systemwhen buying the insurance policies — there’s no blood test to determine whether an applicant is indeeda regular smoker. However, if the insurance company later fnds out that an applicant is a smoker but lied about it on the application, it can retroactively apply the extra premiumand continue to charge it going forward. It can’t cancel the policy, though. According to the Gallup poll, 58percent of those surveyedwould be in favor of charging higher insurance rates to smokers, but only 41 percent would agree the overweight should be charged more. TheAfordable CareAct does not allow insurers to charge higher premiums to overweight customers. —Bill Toland, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette MaryTherese BieBel [email protected] Little Everett Andrew Pisano arrived early, his birth induced at 34 weeks as part of a plan to return his mother to good physical health. But his parents, Tara and Christopher Pisano of Shavertown, say the baby is improving their emotional health as well. “Definitely busier, hap- pier,” Tara said, reflecting on how life has changed since Everett Andrew was born on July 19. “He definitely cheers me up. He keeps my mind off what’s coming.” Tara’s coming ordeal is a round of chemotherapy to combat her recently diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia, which is a blood cancer. After that, the young mother will receive a stem-cell transplant from her sister, Deanna Hustey, to be followed by more chemotherapy. There’s a lot of encour- aging news in this story, including the fact that Hustey, 26, is “a 100 percent match” for her sister, who just turned 28, and that Dr. David Claxton, a hematologist/oncologist at Hershey Medical Center, has predicted a 90 percent chance Tara will be alive five years from now. But Tara, already a cancer survivor, had hoped her first bout with the disease would be her last. “I had a hard time getting my head to a good place this time,” said Tara, who was treated in 2011 for Ewing’s Sarcoma, which usually affects bones but was found in her kidney. “I thought I’d had my share of trouble for a while.” “I’m torn between never wanting (the new treatments) to start, and wanting to get them over with so I can get back to enjoying my life,” she said. For Tara, a 2007 graduate of King’s College and 2012 MBA graduate of Misericordia University, her enjoyable life has included working as a senior accountant for Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18, cooking and taking walks with her husband of six years, Christopher, whom she met when they were both students at Bishop Hoban High School in Wilkes- Barre. “Actually, we met before that, when we were babies, but we didn’t know it,” Tara said with a gentle laugh. “His cousin’s grandmother and my grandmother were best friends, so we ended up at the same birthday party. His mother was showing me baby pictures and there we were, sitting in two high chairs at a McDonald’s. I told her, ‘That (other) baby is me.’” Tara and Christopher got married in September 2007 and hoped to start a family, but the Ewing’s Sarcoma, discovered early in 2011, interfered. After surgery to remove her kidney and months of chemotherapy for the sarco- Fighting to get her life back Aimee Dilger Photos | The Times Leader Tara and Christopher Pisano find changing diapers such a novelty, they’re both eager to do it. Tara Pisano kisses her 3 week old son everett while her husband Christopher looks on. iF yOU GO What: Rally at the River Grille, with music, food, baskets When: 5 p.m. Thursday Where: River Grille, 670 N. River St., Plains Township Contributions may also be sent to Tara Pisano, c/o P.O. Box 1591, Kingston, PA18704 or given online at www. giveforward.com/fundraiser/nqk2/tara-pisanos-cancer-fund. See PISAno | 5C elizaBeTh De arMas The Miami Herald MIAMI — Carole Shearn isn’t quite sure when she will lose the ability to speak, but she is sure of one thing: Her voice will still be heard, even when the words can no longer be spoken from her lips. The 70-year-old West Palm Beach, Fla., resident learned she had ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in october. Her form of ALS weakens the throat muscles first. The progressive disease has no cure, but at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Department of otolaryngology, Shearn is the first patient to take part in voice banking — a program where patients who eventually will lose their voice due to diseases such as Parkinson’s, ALS and cancer — can record key words, phrases and personalized messages to communicate when speaking is no longer an option. Shearn uses Tobii Assistive Technology, a speech-generating device that stores her record- ings into categories. She can then use a mouse, touch the screen or even use her eyes to retrieve the sound files. In case of an emergency, Shearn has even pro- grammed a message saying “get help immediately” and “call 911.” Tobii, which is compatible with Bluetooth technology, will call for her. “Truthfully, I was so amazed when I found out about the Tobii,” she said. “It makes me feel good that I can per- sonalize my messages to whomever. It is my life- line.” ALS is a neurode- generative disease that attacks the motor neurons. As the disease pro- gresses, these neurons begin to degenerate and stop sending messages to muscles. Eventually, individuals diagnosed with the disease lose the ability to move their legs, arms and body. According to the national Institute of neurological Disorders and Stroke, 20,000 to 30,000 people are living with ALS in the United States. The average lifes- pan for a person with ALS is three to five years. Because ALS patients lose strength and movement in their limbs, Tobii has a built-in eye tracker. Shearn can sit in front of the device — without moving any part of her body but her eyes — and still communicate effec- tively. Jocelyn odlum, a speech pathologist at the University of Miami, met Shearn at an ALS support group in West Palm Beach and then began seeing her at the clinic. After evaluating Shearn, she got her started on voice banking. Shearn has been recording her voice every day for the past two months. “Carole is an inspiration,” odlum said. “She took this disease and is doing everything she possibly can to be prepared.” odlum says that once individuals learn they have ALS, they should see a speech pathologist immediately so they can be introduced to these devices and helped. “Unfortunately by the time people come to see me they have no voice,” she said. Shearn has recorded basic phrases such as “Hello. My name is Carole,” and “How was work?” But, she also has recorded some of her other favorite phras- Banking on your voice: Machine stores speech for patient’s future use See voICE | 2C MCT Photo Carole shearn, 70, is losing the ability to speak due to having als. The retired teacher, who lives in West Palm Beach, has a way to preserve her voice via an eye-gaze technology that permits shearn to bank her voice using spoken phrases, which then transfer to a Tobii system. What doyouget nowthat weaccept GHP? Achoice. More patients chooseWilkes-Barre General than any other hospital in Northeastern Pennsylvania. And if you have GHP, you nowhave that choice, too. Learnmore at CommonwealthHealth.net. Berwick Hospital Center • First Hospital • Mid-Valley Hospital • Moses Taylor Hospital • Regional Hospital of Scranton Special Care Hospital • Tyler Memorial Hospital • Wilkes-Barre General Hospital PAGE 2C Tuesday, August 20, 2013 HEALTH www.timesleader.com THE TIMES LEADER Newtool peeks into brain to measure consciousness LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON — When people have a brain injury so severe they can’t squeeze a loved one’s hand or otherwise respond, there are few good ways to tell if they have any lingering awareness or are in a vegetative state. Now researchers have created a tool to peek inside the brain and measure varying levels of consciousness. The work is highly experimental, not ready for bedside use yet — and if it pans out, a big question is how to use it without raising false hope. No one knows what level of consciousness at a certain point after injury really predicts recovery. But it offers the hope that one day doctors might track consciousness nearly as easily as they check blood pressure. “Consciousness can grow and shrink,” said Dr. Marcello Massimini, a neurophysiologist at Italy’s University of Milan who led the research to quantify just how much that is happening under different circumstances. It seems obvious — consciousness fades during deep sleep, and doctors can slip us under with anesthesia. Yet scientists don’t have a good way to measure consciousness, especially when the very ill appear to be unconscious. It’s important to try to dis- tinguish if patients are at least minimally conscious, and not in a vegetative state, because the sooner there’s some sign of awareness, the better the chance of recovery. Today, doctors check if those patients can do things like blink or move a limb on com- mand, or react to touch or pain. If not, scans of the brain’s electrical activity may offer clues. Scientists even have put seemingly unconscious patients inside MRI scan- ners and told them to imagine throwing a ball. How the brain reacts can indicate if they’re aware and just can’t show it, what’s called locked-in syndrome. But all these tests have drawbacks. The new work, reported in the journal Science Translational Medicine, aims for an easier, more objective measure. It’s based on the theory that consciousness depends on the complexity of activity in the brain, how well different regions connect and process information. For example, when you’re deeply asleep, the neighbor’s car alarm may not wake you but your brain still processes that you heard it. When you’re wide awake, it also processes how annoying the alarm is and how often it goes off. Massimini’s team combined two well-known medical devices. First, a coil delivers a powerful pulse of magne- tism that travels through the skull to stimulate the brain, essentially knocking on it to say “wake up.” Then an EEG, which measures brain waves through electrodes attached to the scalp, records the patterns of activity as neurons fire in response. The final trick: The researchers created a formula to compare the complexity of those resulting brain patterns by “zip- ping” them, like digital files are compressed so they can be emailed. They called the resulting numerical measurement the PCI, or pertubational complexity index. The team compared tests from 32 healthy people who were awake, asleep, dreaming or anes- thetized, and 20 people with a variety of serious brain injuries. The two patients with locked-in syndrome clearly were aware, scoring nearly as high as awake and healthy people, they reported. The patients in a diagnosed vegetative state had scores as low as people rendered unconscious by the most powerful anesthesia. The minimally conscious were somewhere in-between. The strategy could miss consciousness, so it wouldn’t give doctors enough information for end-of-life decisions, researchers caution. But it’s a pioneering study that offers highly promising leads, said Dr. Nicholas Schiff, a profes- sor of neurology and neu- roscience at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, who wasn’t part of the project. If it’s ultimately proven to work, the bigger impact could be in helping doctors study whether patients improve when given different treatments, added Dr. Lori Shutter, a brain inten- sive-care specialist at the University of Pittsburgh, who also wasn’t involved with Wednesday’s work. But she cautioned that just finding a glimmer of consciousness could mis- lead families hoping for a miracle long after the possibility for improvement is over. “This may provide a lot of insight,” Shutter said. “The downside is once you prove there’s any consciousness, how will a family react?” “What’s up butter- cup?,” “What’s new, super glue?,” and “You snooze. Voice From page 1C MCT Photo Carole Shearn types in new phrases on her iPad before recording them; the phrases will be transferred to a program that will play them aloud in Shearn’s own voice. Shearn, 70, is losing the ability to speak due to having ALS. You lose.” When Shearn was initially diagnosed, she had absolutely no idea what ALS was. She also didn’t know the disease does not have a cure. “That was very hard to hear,” she said. “I had tears in my eyes, of course, and I asked how long I would have to live. And my doctor said he didn’t know, three to five years, so we left the office on that.” Shearn’s daughter, Jennifer Wagner, had been suspicious of the early symptoms she had been noticing: slurred speech and choking spells, even when her mother wasn’t eating. She researched her mother’s symptoms and learned about ALS. “It was very daunting and difficult to read,” she said. “I had a pretty good idea of what the disease was and what it was going to entail, and I didn’t want my mom to go through that.” Although Shearn can still drive and walk without any assistance, Wagner drives her mother from West Palm Beach to the university. She also started an open Facebook page called Carole’s Crusade, where people can become more aware about the disease and follow her mother’s progression. “I know that I cannot cure the disease, so my main goal is to bring attention to it,” she said. For Shearn, keeping a positive mindset has helped her cope with the disease, but she acknowledges that she is not as hopeful and optimistic as she was eight months ago because she notices herself “getting a little worse.” “I was certain I was going to live past 90,” she said. “I would still like to.” But if she doesn’t, Shearn says, she believes that she has done everything she has wanted to do: traveled to Rome, Alaska, Paris, England, Italy, Spain and the tip of Africa, been surrounded by good people and had a successful 36-year teaching career. “My life has always been about people, so I don’t crave a lot of outside influence,” she said. “Our family is small, but we are tight. That has always been everything to me. I feel my life has been blessed.” “My life has always been about people, so I don’t crave a lot of outside influence. Our family is small, but we are tight. That has always been everything to me. 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NEWS FOR SENIORS EDWARDSVILLE: Edwardsville Active Adult Center, 57 Russell St., is hosting a presentation on transitional care by a representative from Riverview Ridge at 11 a.m. on Aug. 27. A discussion on heat stroke prevention and a blood pressure screening by Golden Living Center will take place at 11 a.m. on Aug. 28. For more information, call 570-287-3381. EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony’s Center. Host and hostesses are Aggie Abromavage, Rose Gunsior, Johanna Malinowski, Victor Malinowski and Marge Zinkavich. The previous meeting was attended by 59 members and two guests. New pastor, the Rev. Finn was introduced to the club. Birthday celebrants were announced and Mary Dirhan was highlighted for her 98th birthday. The 50-50 winners were Sam Ferrara, Ron McAdarra, Johanna Malinowski and Frances Poluske. Rosalie Ferrara won the special game prize and the guest of Cheryl Piphers won the bingo jackpot. 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WYOMING: The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. today at the St. Monica’s meeting rooms with President Frank Prefinski presid- ing. Servers are Armonde Casagrande and Vicky Mecklavage. Refreshments will be served after a brief business meeting and bingo will be played. Fifty-fifty winners from the last meeting were Helen Markert , Marion Pocceschi, Olga Mizin and Angie Mastruzzo. Bingo jackpot winner was Marion Poccschi. Birthdays for August are Olga Mizin, Joe Kosloski, Genny Rooney and Angie Zagursky. Timber Ridge Health Care Center recently participated in the United Way Christmas in July food drive competition to benefit local families. Some of the participants, fromleft, first row, are Daniel Kozar, Suzanne Modrovsky and Kaitlin Tanner. Second row: Bridget Flannery, Virginia Hunisch, Mark Deibert, Ann Wambold, Debbie Storm and Bill Wolfe. 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(TVPG) The Newsroom (TVMA) <The Five-Year Engage... MAX (:20) <++ Assault on Precinct 13 ('05, Act) (TVM) (:15) <Taken 2 ('12, Act) Liam Neeson. (TV14) <Hide and Seek (TVMA) MMAX 5:40 <Shadow of the V... (:15) <I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (TV14) Strike Back (:50) <++++ American History X (TVM) SHOW (:15) <++++ The Ninth Gate ('99, Susp) Johnny Depp. (TVMA) <+++ Born on the Fourth of July ('89, Bio) Tom Cruise. (TVMA) STARZ (:10) Starz /(:20) <Celeste and Jesse Forever (TV14) The White Queen (TVMA) The White Queen (TVMA) <++ Total Recall (TV14) MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If you’ve enjoyed the works of Stephen King, seen the films “Alien” or “Prometheus,” or heard about the fictional Arkham Asylum in Batman, thank H.P. Lovecraft, the early 20th century horror writer whose work has been an inspiration to others for nearly a century. Themythos Lovecraft created in stories such as “The Call of Cthulhu,” ”The Case of Charles Dexter Ward” and “At the Mountains of Madness,” has reached its tentacles deep into popular culture, so much that his creations and the works they inspired may be better known than the Providence writer himself. Lovecraft’s fans want to give the writer his due, and this month are holding what they say is the largest celebration ever of his work and influence. It’s billed the “NecronomiCon,” named after a Lovecraft creation: a book that was so dark and terrible that a person could barely read a few pages before going insane. The Aug. 22-25 con- vention is being held in Providence, where he lived and died — poor and obscure — at age 46 in 1937. HowardPhillips Lovecraft was born in 1890. His parents both died in an insane asylum, his father when Lovecraft was just 8 years old, said S.T. Joshi, who has written a biography of Lovecraft and edited several collections of his work. He attended just three years of high school, leaving because of a nervous breakdown, Joshi said. Besides a brief and unhappy marriage that took him to New York from 1924 to 1926, Lovecraft lived his whole life on Providence’s East Side, close to Brown University. He wrote his most significant work after returning to Providence, publishing many of his stories in the magazine Weird Tales. He barely scraped together a living, but developed a wide network with fellow writers through letters, and wrote an esti- mated 80,000 of them in his lifetime. Lovecraft said several times he could not live anywhere but Providence, a sentiment reflected in the gravestone his fans put up decades after his death: “I AM PROVIDENCE,” a line they took from letters he wrote. The grave in a city cemetery is often visited today by fans, who leave trinkets or notes behind. He was a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, a master of psychological horror, but Lovecraft tackled different themes. He combined horror with science fiction and developed what is commonly referred to as cos- micism, the idea that man is inconsequential in the universe, that there are forces that defy human understanding in the cos- mos, represented by gods or creatures who are far more powerful than us but also indifferent to us. To them, we are like ants or specks of dust. When we get in their way, we will be destroyed. “A lot of these creatures have baffling physical properties that don’t fit into our perceptions of natural law. For him the most terrify- ing thing that could happen is to defy our understanding of the known laws of physics,” Joshi said. His most famous crea- ture is Cthulhu (commonly pronounced kuh-THOO’- loo). “A pulpy, tentacled head surmounted a grotesque and scaly body with rudi- mentary wings,” Lovecraft writes. He likens it simultane- ously to an octopus, drag- on, and human caricature. In “The Shadow Over Innsmouth,” he writes of a race of creatures that are a cross between fish, frogs and man. The story inspired a Metallica song, “The Thing That Should Not Be.” Lovecraft’s writing is detailed and dense. “You’re not going to pick up a Lovecraft novel and just breeze through it,” acknowledges Lovecraft fan Anthony Teth, who is helping to organize the conference. He weaves in historical and architectural references throughout his stories, many of which are set in his beloved hometown or other spots he visited in New England, such as Salem, Mass., (Arkham) and Newburyport, Mass. (Innsmouth). In Providence, most of the buildings he wrote about are still standing, said Niels Hobbs, 43, a marine biologist who among those organizing the conference. “When you walk the streets of Providence, especially College Hill, his old neighborhood, you can see Lovecraft’s Providence. It’s simply everywhere,” he said. Even so, many Providence residents have no idea of Lovecraft’s connection with the city and his importance in litera- ture. There are no Lovecraft museums or prominent markers in the city. His fans hope to change that with this week’s conference, which will include walking tours of Lovecraft’s old haunts, the unveiling of a new Lovecraft bust at one of his favorite old haunts, the Providence Athenaeum, and panel discussions on Lovecraft’s work, even the NecronomiCon to celebrate horror writer Lovecraft Howard Phillips Lovecraft “When you walk the streets of Providence, especially College Hill, his old neighborhood, you can see Lovecraft’s Providence. It’s simply everywhere.” — Niels Hobbs, conference organizer negative aspects. He was steeped in the past and suspicious of change, and like some of his contemporaries was racist and anti-immigrant, themes reflected in his stories including “The Shadow Over Innsmouth.” In recent years, appre- ciation for Lovecraft has grown worldwide. 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The pregnancy seemed to be progressing well until the 20th week, when Tara began to feel anemic. “I knew what anemia felt like,” she said, “because I’d had it before, during chemotherapy.” During a checkup with Kingston oncologist Dr. David Greenwald, she said she thought she might have an iron deficiency. That turned out not to be the case. It wasn’t a deficiency of folate or vitamin B12, either. “When they did the bone marrow biopsy, I was thinking nothing bad would come back from it,” she said. “I thought I’d done my time.” But the biopsy did indicate myelodysplastic syndrome, which is character- ized by an overabundance of immature white blood cells, also known as blasts, in a person’s bone marrow. The condition soon progressed to acute myeloid leukemia. In her case, Tara said, the leukemia is therapy- induced, which means she has it because of the chemotherapy drugs she took for the Ewing’s sarcoma. “They give you these huge packets for each chemotherapy drug you get, and each one has pages and pages of side effects,” she said. One of those side effects was a 1 percent chance of getting this kind of cancer. Tara was upset. She was angry. She cried. Then she became determined to fight. “I always visualize how I’ll feel when I get my life put back to normal,” she said. During these few weeks of recovery from child- birth, before the treatments start, Christopher and Tara are enjoying the normalcy of everyday child care. “We’re obsessed,” Tara said. “We both want to change the diapers.” She also expects to enjoy serving as her sister’s matron of honor when Deanna Hustey gets mar- riedat the endof this month. The sisters grew up in South Wilkes-Barre, forg- ing a close bond as they played with Barbies, rode bicycles together, and even filmed home movies with their dolls as the stars. “I always told her what they would say,” Tara said with a big-sister smile. “I was the boss.” In a telephone interview, Hustey said she is happy to be able to donate Pisano From page 1C stem cells, a process she described as no more tax- ing than donating blood, but something she hopes will give her sister many healthy years to watch Everett grow up. “When I first saw him,” she said of her nephew, “I felt this incredible love. It was just overwhelming.” The baby’s parents feel that way, even more so, and call Everett “a miracle” because, if Tara hadn’t been pregnant and feeling weak, they believe the second cancer might have progressed further before it was discovered. It’s hard not to worry. “I don’t think I spend five minutes without thinking about it,” Tara said. 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All, he said in a recent interview, stemmed from the “monster” he began seeing in his mirror as a socially crippled teenager who was overweight and bullied, both at school and by his own mother, herself a victim of body-focused verbal abuse from his grandmother. Cuban, 52 and the executive director of the Mark Cuban Foundation, said he managed to hide his demons until loved ones helped him into recovery about six years ago. Now, he fields emails from young people facing the same troubles, mostly girls trying to deal with shards of shattered self- images in their own mirrors. He wishes more boys were among them. “Even in 2013, the stigma is just huge for boys. You don’t want to out yourself,” said Cuban, who lives in Dallas. “I’ve had men come to me and say they’re hiding eating disorders from their wives. They’re afraid of losing their jobs. They’re afraid of being thought of as gay. Not much has changed for men.” AP: You’re just six years or so into recovery. Why write this book now? Cuban: I just felt that there was a lack of understanding of male self- image and male eating disorders, especially body dysmorphic disorder. It is overwhelmingly thought of and portrayed in the media — and in research — as a predominantly female disorder. I wanted to be one of the ones stepping forward to help change that conversation. Nobody else seems to be. The process of writing was a big part of my recovery. Not just the book but on my blog. I came out as a bulimic on my blog. That was the first my family even knew of it. AP: In addition to the book, what steps will you take to raise visibility on these and related issues like bullying? Cuban: My goal is to reach out to college students to educate them about male body image issues. And to reach out to parents to hopefully start a new conversation about how to talk to your children and how fat-shaming can affect your child’s perspective and get it out there that every child is different. Every child is born unique. When I talk to parents I hear a lot of, ‘Well, I was bullied and I fought back so that’s what I’m going to teach my kid.’ That’s great and maybe that will work for your son or your daughter, but your child is not you. Your child may not be mentally equipped to handle it the way you did. AP: Tell me about your mom and your grandmother because your relationships with them caused you a lot of grief over the years. Cuban: I had a tough relationship with my mom. And my mom had a tough relationship with her mother. My grandmother was from the old country, a Russian Jewish immigrant who came over. She was dirt poor, and she had her issues. She fat-shamed my mom and my mom fat- shamed me. It just runs downhill. It’s nothing new. What changes is how you deal with it. My father was my security. Part of my recovery was dealing with that, and my mom and I have a great relationship now. You have to forgive. That doesn’t mean you necessarily forget, but it helps you move on by releasing the emotion. AP: You’ve had several key low points, including failed marriages, nearly losing your leg to a staph infection due to steroid abuse, suicidal thoughts involving a .45 automatic in your mouth and trips to the psych ward. What was the final turn to a healthier life? Cuban: The last time I was bulimic was, I want to say, 2007. That corresponded with my final low point, when I had a two-day, drug and alcohol induced blackout in which I was unfaithful to my girlfriend. That had never happened before. We had just moved in together. She had gone out of town, and when she got back there’s alcohol and drugs everywhere and there’s a prophylactic on the ground. It was at that point that I go back to the hospital. I thought she was gone, but she stuck with me and we’ve been together almost eight years now. It was that one moment where I said, ‘You know what, if this happens again I’ll be dead.’ I walked into 12-step. I put the eating behaviors behind me. I put the drugs behind me, but the thoughts are always there. With body dysmorphic disorder, there’s no cure for the thoughts. It’s only how you deal with those thoughts. Thank God for family who loves me. Cuban ‘Shattered Image: My Triumph Over BodyDysmorphicDisorder,’ by Brian Cuban. Cuban, brother of Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, wrote a self-published account of cocaine, alcohol and steroid abuse, a brush with suicide, visits to a psychiatric hospital and three failed marriages. Many stroke, heart-attack survivors make no changes after event TARA KULASH St. Louis Post-Dispatch There’s no stronger scare tactic into leading a healthy lifestyle than suffering a heart attack or stroke, which is why it may be surprising that many survivors don’t make changes needed to improve their health. A study published in April in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows one in four men doesn’t make any lifestyle changes after a heart attack, stroke or other major cardiac event. Women were more likely to change unhealthy behaviors, and urban residents were more likely to make at least two lifestyle changes than those who lived in rural areas. Three behaviors were included for the study: smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical exercise. Out of 7,519 patients surveyed in 17 countries, just 4.3 percent of participants improved their habits in all three areas, more than 30 percent made two lifestyle changes and more than 47 percent changed at least one lifestyle behavior to better their health. Dr. Mark Friedman, a cardiologist at the SSM Heart Institute, said changing one’s lifestyle can be very difficult. “Patients don’t want to be talked down to,” he said. “They don’t want to be told they’re bad.” But much of the problem is lack of education. While patients used to stay in the hospital for up to two weeks after a cardiac event, they now are discharged within a day or two. This leaves little time for the medical staff to educate patients on what happened to them and what it could mean for their future. Friedman attempts to motivate patients by starting small. While the American Heart Association recommends walking for 30 minutes a day five times a week, the SSM cardiologist encour- ages his patients to begin with walking three days a week. He also recommends frozen fish and fruit for those on a low budget. What really surprised Friedman about the study is that patients had the most success with smoking cessation — more than 52 percent. People in wealthier countries had more success than those in poorer countries, the study showed. Friedman said higher income individuals are likely to have more education and resources to quit smoking. The numbers pleased him, though, as Friedman said smoking cessation is one of the best ways to avoid heart disease. Still, he said he believes it is one of the hardest habits for his patients to cut, and they have to really want to stop for it to work. Other changes include diet, with 39 percent reporting eating more healthful food, and physical activity, with 35 percent saying they were more active. Urban area residents were 22 percent more likely in the study than those in rural areas to make at least two lifestyle changes. Friedman said this could again be because of more education and resources in cities. More physical activity was reported by people at all income levels. Women were more likely than men to make lifestyle changes after a major cardiac event. More than 7 percent of women made all three rec- ommended lifestyle changes, compared to less than 2.5 percent of men. They were also 66 percent more likely than men to make at least two lifestyle changes, and more than 26 percent of men changed nothing compared to about 7 percent of women. Friedman and his team do their best to educate victims of major cardiac events by bringing in dieti- tians and models that show what’s happening in the patient’s body. Then they have a mandatory follow-up visit. Deb Garbo, a nurse practitioner, sees patients shortly after their release from the hospital to pre- scribe medications and treatment. She said many people don’t absorb what they’re taught in the hospital because they’re more focused on being released, so it’s her duty to reteach the patients everything. Garbo assesses patients’ readiness to make changes. Sometimes they will tell her that they aren’t confident they can handle breaking a habit, so she doesn’t force it on them. 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Not only do I not care about who is in the wedding party, I don’t think we’re such close friends that we should have been invited in the first place. I emailed him back, explaining that we will be out of town and how upset and disappointed I am that he would think something like that. Wasn’t what he did a breach of etiquette? — Appalled in New York Dear Appalled: Yes, it was. Your inability to attend the wedding appears to have brought to the surface the groom’s insecurity about his social relationships. I don’t blame you for being appalled. The man’s behavior was inappropriate. Dear Abby: My sister is 63, divorced, educated, intelligent, self-employed and receives monthly support from her ex-husband. The problem is she takes no responsibility for her health. She’s extremely overweight because she overeats and doesn’t exercise. She complains every day she feels “terrible.” (I call it self-pitying whining.) Our other siblings think it is too late to confront her. I want to address the issue now, before she gains even more, or has a stroke or heart attack and, quite frankly, won’t be able to care for herself. I don’t want to see the responsibility fall on her three kids or us siblings. Your thoughts? — Sibling Standing By Dear Sibling: The problem with “confronting” someone is that it usually makes the person being confronted defensive. In a case like this I don’t recommend it. However, a family INTERVENTION might work. If the family members were to get together and, as a group, talk to your sister about your concern for her health, it might be the wake-up call she needs. No mention of “whining” should be made, but suggest that she might have a touch of depression that could be helped if she brings it to the attention of her doctor. Tell her you all love her, that you’re worried about her, and are willing to help. Dear Abby: When my wife and I go to a busy restaurant or a concert where we can pick up last-minute tickets, I often ask her to hop out of the car to find out if the wait times are reasonable or tickets are available while I wait in the car. I do this so I won’t have to find a parking space until we’re sure we will be staying. My wife says my doing this is tacky. I believe it is efficient. What are your thoughts, recognizing that I usually come up with the short straw on matters of manners? Thanks! — John K. in Windsor, Conn. Dear John K.: Your request makes perfect sense to me. Parking spaces are sometimes hard to find and valet parking isn’t cheap. However, because your wife resents doing this, either she should be the one to drive so you can “hop out,” or tickets and reserva- tions should be made in advance. 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Cannot be combined with any other offers. Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at the Harveys Lake Borough, PO Box 60; Rt. 415-Sunset, Harveys Lake, PA 18618 until 10 A.M. local time on September 6, 2013 then publicly opened and read aloud. Borough Council will act on the bids at their next meeting. Bids are invited for the milling and paving of Woodlawn Dr., Rood Street, South Street, Park Street, and Peach Street. The work involves paving the entire width of the streets after milling, widen- ing etc. This project must be completed prior to November 1, 2013. Contract documents are at Penneastern Engineers, LLCʼs office located at 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre PA 18702, Phone (570) 823-4712. Copies of the contract documents may be obtained at a cost of Fifty Dollars ($50.00)/ set. Prospective bidders are urged to familiarize themselves with the site and review the scope of work and construction documents. Any contractor who does not do so and submits a bid does so at his own risk. Bid proposals must be on the forms provided. Bid Security in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid in accordance with the instructions to bidders. The Labor Standards, Wage Determination Decision and Anti- Kickback regulations (29 CFR, Part 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor are included in the contract documents of this project and govern all work under the Contract. Non-discrimination in Employment – Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidentʼs Executive Order #11246 and will be required to insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. In addition to EEO Executive Order 11246, Contractors must also establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 0.6% goal for minority participation in the aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000 as per the notice of requirement for affirmative action as contained in the contract documents. At- tention is called to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Develop- ment Act of 1968, 12 USC 179 LU and the Section 3 clause and regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135. Harveys Lake Borough reserves the right to reject any or all bids and portions thereof or to waive informalities in the bidding. Har- veys Lake Borough does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or familial status in the provision of services and is an Equal Employment Opportun- ity/Affirmative Action Employer. Bids may be held for a period not to exceed Ninety (90) days from the date of opening for reviewing the bids prior to awarding the contract. No bids may be withdrawn during this time. BY: Borough Council & Mayor Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors INVITATION FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS will be received at the NANTICOKE CITY MUNI- CIPAL BUILDING, 15 EAST RIDGE STREET, NANTICOKE, PA 18634, until 10 A.M. Local Time, September 4, 2013, and then publicly OPENED and READ ALOUD. The bids will be acted on at the next meeting of the City. The City of Nanticoke is requesting Building Demolition & Site Clearance Bid Proposals for the property located at 45-47 East Grand Street. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are on file at Penneastern Engin- eers, 165 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18702. COPIES of the Contract Documents may be obtained at a cost of Seventy Five Dollars ($75.00) per set during normal business hours. BID PROPOSALS are unique and must be upon the forms provided. Bids will be rejected from any bidder not registered with the Engineer. BID SECURITY in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid shall be submitted with each bid, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Labor Standards, Wage Determination Decision, and Anti- Kickback regulations (29 CFR, Part 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor are included in the Contract Documents of this project and govern all work under the contracts. Non-discrimination in Employment – Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidentʼs Executive Order #11246 and will be required to insure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. In addition to EEO Executive Order 11246, Contractors must also establish a 6.9% goal for female participation and a 0.6% goal for minority participation in the aggregate on-site construction workforce for contracts in excess of $10,000 as per the notice of requirement for affirmative action as contained in the contract documents. At- tention is called to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Develop- ment Act of 1968, 12 USC 179 LU and the Section 3 clause and regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135. The City of Nanticoke reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive informalities in the bidding and is an EQUAL EM- PLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. BIDS may be held by the City for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the Opening of the Bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, prior to awarding the Contract. In this period of time, no Bidder may withdraw his Bid. BY: Mayor Dougherty, and City Council Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS, 184 East Center Hill Road, Dallas, PA 18612-1154, is soliciting bids for Additions and Renovations to Back Mountain Regional Emergency Services Facility, State Route 118, Lehman Township, Pennsylvania 18612. Bids will be received for the following prime contract(s): Contract No. 1: General Construction Contract No. 2: Plumbing Construction Contract No. 3: HVAC (Mechanical) Construction Contract No. 4: Electrical Construction The Owner will receive bids until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Septem- ber 6, 2013, at the Lehman Township Municipal Building, located at 1183 Old Route 115, Lehman, PA 18627, Attention: Mr. Mark Vanetten. Bids received after that time will not be accepted. All bids will be opened publicly at that time. All bids shall be enclosed in envelopes (inner and outer) both of which shall be sealed and clearly labeled with the words "SEALED BID FOR ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS TO BACK MOUNTAIN REGIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FA- CILITY”, and the name and Prime Contract Number bid on, name of bidder and date and time of bid opening, in order to guard against premature opening of the bid. Facsimile bids will not be accepted or considered. Copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents on a compact disk, in .pdf format, may be obtained by Prime Contractors at the office of Quad Three Group, Inc., 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701; Telephone 570-829-4200, Extension 275, Attention: Lynn Duszak. The disk may be obtained for non-refundable sum of $100.00 each, plus cost of shipping and handling, via pre-payment and providing Bidderʼs Fed- eral Express or UPS Account Numbers. Paper copies of the drawings and specifications are available for a non-refundable sum of $200.00, plus cost of shipping and handling. No partial sets of documents will be obtainable. All checks for Bidding and Contract Documents shall be made payable to the Architect, Quad Three Group, Inc. Cut-off date for issuing Bidding and Contract Documents shall be Friday, August 30, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. All bids shall remain firm for sixty (60) days following opening of bids. Each contractor and each sub-contractor shall be licensed in the community where the work will occur. The Contract will be written to retain 10% for each request for payment. When the Contract is 50% completed, no further retainage will be withheld, but no retainage previously withheld will be returned to the Contractor. All retainage withheld during the first 50% of the work will be held until completion. However, the Ar- chitect must approve the Application for Payment. The Contract- or must be making satisfactory progress and there must be no specific cause for greater withholding. The Owner-Contractor Agreement will be the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, AIA Document A101, 2007 edition. The Owner requires that all Bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the Instructions To Bidders. The Owner may, at its discretion waive informalities in Bids, but is not oblig- ated to do so, nor does it represent that it will do so. The Owner also reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. Under no circumstances will the Owner waive any informality which, by such waiver, would give one Bidder a substantial advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all other Bidders. Bonding companies for Performance and Payment Bonds must be listed in the U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570. A Bid Bond made payable to the Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS in the amount of 5% of each Base Bid shall accompany each bid, executed by the Contractor and a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder shall execute the proposed contract and shall furnish and pay for a Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price as security for the performance of the Contract and payment of all costs thereof, upon execution of Contract. If, after fifteen (15) days the bidder shall fail to execute said Contract and Bond, the Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages. The Bid Bond of all bidders, except the three low bidders, will be returned within ten (10) days after the opening of the bids. The Bid Bond of the three low bidders for each prime contract will be returned within three days after the executed Contracts and required bonds have been approved by the Owner. All contracts exceeding $10,000 shall contain a provision requir- ing compliance with Executive Order 11246, entitled, “Equal Em- ployment Opportunity,” as amended and as supplemented in De- partment of Labor regulations (41 CFR Part 60-1 subpart A). The successful Bidder will be required to file a Stipulation Against Mechanic's Liens prior to commencing work. Bidders will be permitted to access the site by appointment only. Contact the Ownerʼs Representative listed in the Project Manual. The Bidding Documents and Forms of Proposal may be examined at the following site during regular business hours: Quad Three Group, Inc., 37 North Washington Street, Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania 18701, telephone 570-829-4200, facsimile 570-829-3732. Dodge Editorial of NEPCA, 1075 Oak Street, Suite 3, Pittston, PA 18640, telephone 570-655-5905, facsimile 570-655-5960. Pre-Bid Conference: A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013, at the Project Site, located at State Route 118, Lehman Township, PA 18627. END OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors MEETING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Harveys Lake Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on September 3, 2013 at 7:00PM at the Harveys Lake Borough Building, for the following two variance requests: 1. Harveys Lake Zoning Hearing Board will hear testimony on the application of Steve & Heather Vieczorek, owners of property at Pole 140, Lakeside Drive Harveys Lake, PA 18618. Applicant is requesting a variance from Harveys Lake Zoning board, so that they can expand a non-conforming dock in the S-1 Zoning Dis- trict. There is a stop work order, and enforcement notice in effect, as the structure has been expanded without permit approval. Ad- ditionally, the appropriate DEP permits have not been secured for work in the water. 2. The Harveys Lake Zoning Hearing Board will hear testimony on the application of Scott & Susan Meuser, regarding a property owned by Michael & Cindy Vough, for a property at 207 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake, PA. Applicant requests a variance needed to allow for private rowing/athletic club in the S-1 Zoning District. The current ordinance does not allow for a private athletic/rowing club in this zoning district. Copies of these applications can be reviewed at the Harveys Lake Municipal Building during regular business hours. Andy Luzetski Zoning Officer Special Notices Free Books: Normal Christian Life By Watchman Nee Economy Of God. By Witness Lee http://Www.Bfa.Org/ Newbooks Christian Friends of Brother Watchman Nee Want to meet and share thoughts with you. 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Franklin Street, Second Floor, Wilkes- Barre, PA 18701. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make payments and those having cl ai ms or demands are to present the same without delay to Attorney Robert A. Gonos. ESTATE NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration have been granted in the Es- tate of Anna C. Kotula, late of Dupont, County of Luzerne, C o m m o n w e a l t h o f Pennsylvania, who died on Ju- ly 5, 2013, to Valerie Kotula n/ b/ m Val eri e Al ba, of 27 Llewellyn Lane, Royersford, Pennsylvania 19468. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make payment, and those having claims or demands, to present the same wi thout del ay to Valerie Kotula n/b/m Valerie Alba, Administrator of the Es- tate of Anna C. Kotula, c/o Dominick P. Pannunzio, Es- qui r e, 294 Mai n St r eet , Dupont, Pennsylvania, 18641. LAW OFFICES OF DOMINICK P. PANNUNZIO 294 Main Street Dupont, Pennsylvania 18641 PUBLIC NOTICE The Wilkes-Barre City Council will meet in Special Session on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m., i n Ci ty Counci l Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall, 40 East Market Street for the Second Reading of an Or- di nance amendi ng part of Chapter 7 of the City Code of Ordi nances (Bui l di ngs and Building Regulations) and also for consideration of a grant application under the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program. Legal Notices / Notices To Creditors If special accommodations are required for persons with dis- abilities, please notify Melissa Schatzel at 570-208-4112 or emai l mschat zel @wi l kes- bar r e. pa. us Jim Ryan City Clerk ESTATE NOTICE Notice is given that Letters of Admi ni strati on C.T.A have been issued in the Estate of In- ez E. Thorne, a/k/a, Elizabeth Thorne, deceased, l ate of Swoyersville, Luzerne County, PA., who died December 10, 2012. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make payment and those having claims to present the same i mmedi at el y t o Shi rl ey E. Rozelle, administratrix, 1241 Mai n St., Swoyersvi l l e, PA 18704 or the estateʼs attorney, Michael J. Anthony, Esq. Michael J. Anthony, Esq. 120 S. Franklin St. P.O. Box 95 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0095 Lost & Found ALL JUNK VEHICLES WANTED!! -CALL ANYTIME -HONEST PRICES -FREE REMOVAL CA$H PAID ON THE SPOT 570.301.3602 Lost & Found All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H Vito & Gino's FREE PICKUP 570-288-8995 Wanted LOKUTA'S GARAGE CORP. 818 Suscon Road Pittston, PA 18640 570-655-3488 PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR JUNK CARS! Authorized to tow abandoned vehicles Attorney FREE Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-283-1626 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006 Get all the advertising inserts with the latest sales. Call 829-5000 to start your home delivery. 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Call 570-288-5466 Customer Support / Client Care CUSTOMER SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Growing manufacturer has a position open for a Customer Service Professional in a fast- paced environment. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, along with computer experience. Must be a team player with a can-do attitude and have excellent follow-up skills. Must have MS Excel, Word knowledge. Comprehensive benefit package, including vacation, medical, dental, and 401K. Send resume to: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705 Drivers & Delivery DRIVER Experienced Roll Off, Class A or B CDL Driver. Full Time, Over Time available. Benefits include, paid healthcare, vacation, 401K. Apply in person 7:30am-3:30pm Louis Cohen & Son, Inc 9 Fellows Ave Hanover Twp, 18706 Education THE WYOMING VALLEY WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT is accepting applications for the following positions: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST The Wyoming Valley West School District is seeking a full-time, Occupational Therapist for the 2013-2014 school year. The position is within the collective bargaining unit and the selected candidate will work directly with students and/or in collaboration with staff. Responsibilit- ies include screenings, evaluations, team collaboration, IEP development and other duties. Must possess current PA state occupational therapist license, current clearances, valid drivers license and personal vehicle. Send letter of interest, resume, application, three current professional references, copy of current PA state occupational therapist license and clearances (Act 34 Criminal Record Clearance, Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting). Send applications to: The Personnel Office Wyoming Valley West School District 450 N. Maple Avenue Kingston, PA 18704 Application deadline is Friday, August 23, 2013. Food Services Is now hiring for the following part time positions: Security Officers and Produce Clerks Previous experience preferred. Apply at: 400 South Main St., Wilkes Barre E.O.E Help Wanted General LOT ATTENDANT Part Time. Valid PA Drivers License. Call 570-824-0903 after 3pm ANGELO'S PIZZA is currently looking for a Part Time CASHIER. Please call Bill at 570-855-8732 DRAFTSPERSON Entry level position with knowledge of CAD required. Home design, material take offs and truss review. *Health and Dental Insurance *Vacation and Personal Days *401K Retirement Plan Send resumes to: Fine Line Homes 596 Susquehanna Blvd. Hazle Township, PA 18202 LANDSCAPE HYDROSEED PERSONNEL Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid drivers license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime. Apply in person 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday and bring ID: 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Varsity Inc. No Calls Please E.O.E Installation / Maintenace / Repair FORKLIFT MECHANIC Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown and other makes of lift trucks. Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driverʼs license and the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and much more. E-mail your resume to [email protected] or fax to 570-603-2880 Maintenance / Supervisory CARPET + TILE CLEANERS Stanley Steamer is hiring. Drivers license required; must work Saturdays, 7 am - done; 100% commissions paid. Call Ted at 570-332-8168 to inquire about employment opportunities. EOE. Marketing/Product SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM LEADER Positive Results Marketing, Inc., Old Forge, PA. Is looking for a highly energetic individual with a background in social media. Candidate shoul d have experi ence posting to Facebook, Twit- ter, Google+, YouTube and Pinterest. Creative writing skills required and Blog- ging Experience is a defin- ite plus! The ability to work under tight deadlines is required. If you love the world of Social Media, Donʼt let this career opportunity pass you by. Come and join our marketing team! Send resume and cover letter to: sherry@positive resultsmarketing.com Medical/Health RESIDENTIAL WORKER Full and per-diem work at a personal care home, located in Drums, giving assistance to residents with all aspects of their care. HS diploma or equivalent needed along with a valid PA driver's license. Hours vary. Benefit package offered to full time. Please send resume to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept. 130 W Washington Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email to: [email protected] EOE www.northeastcounseling.org Restaurants COOK & SERVER Looking for a part time Cook and a part time Server, for a restaurant in White Haven. Experience and references required. Please call 570-443-8359 between 12noon-5pm. COOK & DISHWASHER Experienced line cook and flexible dishwashers for Agolino's Restaurant. Call to schedule an appointment, or apply in person after 2:00pm, 570-655-3030. MANAGEMENT TRAINEE This person must be customer oriented, motivated, and energetic with good computer skills. Flexible shifts. Weekends a must. Apply in person with resume: AUNTIE ANNE'S LAUREL MALL HAZLETON PIZZA BAKER & KITCHEN HELP At least one yr experience for Pizza Baker. Full Time & Part Time available for both positions. Apply at: Dave Colarusso's 105 West End Road, Hanover 570-822-0181 ask for Dave or Grace Sales / Business Development ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCED Positive Results Marketing, Inc., Old Forge, PA Is looking for a highly energetic individual with a Background in sales. Candidate will have outside B2B sales experience. Must be willing to cold Call, develop new business as Well as service existing clients as needed. Your abil- i t y t o achi eve mont hl y budgets and assist Manage- ment in developing budgets will guarantee Your success! The ability to work under tight deadlines is a must. This is a Full Time position. Base mont hl y sal ary Of $1,500, plus 5-20% commission on sales. Health Insur- ance after 90 days. Come and j oi n our outstandi ng team! Send resume and cover letter to: sherry@positive resultsmarketing.com TELEMARKETER ENTHUSIASTIC TELEMARKETER NEEDED Positive Results Marketing, Inc., Old Forge, PA Is looking for a highly energetic individual with a Background in inside sales. Candidate will call businesses off of our extensi ve Database and set appointments for our outside Sales executives. No travel is required. The ability to work under tight deadlines is a must. This is a Part Time position. Qualified candidates will Earn $15-25 per hour de- pending on performance. Come and j oi n our outstanding team! Send resume and cover letter to: sherry@positive resultsmarketing.com JOIN OUR TEAM!! We are looking for energetic SALESPEOPLE with little or no experience, who are looking for an excellent working environment with great earnings! WE WILL TRAIN YOU!! SUBARU/KIA 560 PIERCE ST., KINGSTON, PA 18704 PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON Commercial MOUNTAIN TOP VACANT LAND 487-489 Mountain Top Blvd. Commercial property, Great traffic location on Rt. 309 between Church Rd. and Walden Park on R. MLS#13-3194. $80,000 Call Vieve 570-474-6307 ex. 2772 Smith Hourigan Group Commercial DALLAS TWP. Convenient location for your business in high traffic area. MLS 13 645 $169,900 Jennifer Atherholt 903-5107 718-4959 Hanover Twp Parkway Plaza Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. store- front starting at $700/ month. Plenty of parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706 HUNLOCK CREEK Turn Key and come to this beautiful quiet area with a stream that runs between the properties. Great yard for sitting on the deck & watching nature all for a great price. This place has been remodel and updated. A great place to live. Do not let this house pass you by. This is by appointment only. 24 Hour notice. MLS# 13 2668 $85,000 Please call Pat Doty 394-6901 696-2468 BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES YOUʼLL EVER SEE! WILKES-BARRE Warehouse, light manufacturing distribution. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking. We have 27,000 sq.ft., and 32,000 sq. ft. There is nothing this good! Sale or Lease Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565 Commercial Looking for a Place to do Business? A place to start Fresh? This Could Be Your Answer! Two homes, side–by-side; In- cludes a 3 bedroom home to live in, a store to work out of, an income generating apartment to rent, a two car garage, a product-prep area, and four walk-in coolers/ freezers to maintain product. Perfect for any small business where refrigeration is required. Quiet residential area in Hanover Section of Nanticoke. Priced Right! 301-642-3838 & ask for Russ. LUZERNE 95 Kelly Street Business Opportunity for this 5000 sq.ft. professional building in high traffic area. Unlimited potential. Includes offices and plenty of show room space. Ample Parking. Call Joe 570-574-5956 NANTICOKE 212 E. Main Street Building on Main St. near Anto- nio's. Former business & residential combination with 4 floors containing 3000+ sq. ft. Walk-in street level entry both front and back. Small off street parking area in rear. Great opportunity with new Main St. projects and foot traffic nearby. $ 40,000. 570-760-7888 or 570-735-6879. PITTSTON $99,900 37-39 & 45 Cliff St. Multi family, 5 units! Great investment opportunity.Duplex and 3 unit sold together. Plenty of off street parking. Directions: Traveling North on Main St., Pittston, R onto Chapel St., L onto Cliff. Property is on the right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 13-2970 Keri Best - 570-885-5082 TANNING SALON Established West Side tanning sal on. Turn key busi ness. Send letter of interest to P.O. Box 1652, Ki ngst on, PA 18704. timesleader.com Get news when it happens. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 3D Houses For Sale (570) 885-2474 3 Bedrooms, 2 tile baths, hardwood floors, granite counter tops Conveniently located just off Route 315 Minutes to Route 81, the Cross Valley Expressway or Wilkes-Barre $199,900 NOW AVAILABLE! Residential Lots Also Available 80020231 Automotive 339 Highway 315 Pittston New and used car dealership is now looking for an experienced Auto body Technician for a growing dealership. The technician should be able to perform all aspects of damaged vehicles to pre accident condition. - Must have minimum of 5 years experience in the industry - Must have current drivers license - Must have own tools - Excellent working conditions - Salary based on experience - Must be dependable - Full time position 40 plus hours per week - Excellent benefts, medical, dental, 401K - Immediate openings available Apply in person or email resume [email protected] Commercial SCRANTON INVESTMENT PROPERTIES FOR SALE $65,000 - $110,000 Five (5) investment buildings for sale throughout Scranton, each less than 5 minutes to the downtown area. Each building is priced at a reasonable rate, but can be negotiable. Please call 570-346-3328 or 570-336-8192 for more details and for an appointment to see the buildings. SUB SHOP & RESTAURANT Established Luzerne County sub shop & restaurant. Great business. newly remodeled. All new equipment. Complete in- vent ory. Pri ce i ncl udes 4 months rent $16,500. Will accept 60% down. 570-417-9200 WEST NANTICOKE $139,900 30 E. Poplar St. Multi - Family 5 apartments and a 2 car garage, all rented. Off street parking for 8 cars. Great investment. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-680 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716 For Sale By Owner BACK MOUNTIAN AREA MOBILE HOME with addition on 4+ acres. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, nice deck, enclosed heated sun porch. All appliances and washer & dryer included. Private peaceful set t i ng. Locat ed hal f way between Dal l as & Harveys Lake. $75,000. Must sell looking for offers. 570-499-4150 DALLAS For Sale By Owner 41 Pine Crest 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch, Large living and family rooms, 2 car garage. Large lot on quiet street. $139,900. Call 570-675-0937 EXETER 39 Memorial Street Great location near schools, nice yard, 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, gas heat, private driveway. Detached 2 car garage. Walk-up attic, f ul l basement . As I s. $69, 900. 570- 474- 0340 PLAINS TWP. 29 Jay Drive 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, on half acre. Fenced yard with heated in ground pool. $250,000. 570-235-1624 SHAVERTOWN 4 Marilyn Drive Well-maintained 2,450 sq. ft. home with 4 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, attached 2 car garage on 1.09 acre. Finished basement with laundry room. Hardwood floors and carpeting. New roof, Guardi- an backup generator, large wrap-around deck. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac with wooded surroundings. PRICED REDUCED! Asking $230,000 Call 570-357-8126 WILKES-BARRE 8 Mill St. (Parsons) 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Large yard with 2 tier deck. Spacious driveway, garage, and storage shed. Conveni- ent location for shopping, casino, hospital, school bus stops. Asking $94,000 (NEG.) Call: 570-824-8665 for appointment Houses For Sale S. WILKES-BARRE REDUCED $99,900 43 Richmont Ave. Near Riverside Park. Motiv- ated seller, make reasonable offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod, central air, hardwood f l oor, above ground pool , f enced yard. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-789 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716 GOULDSBORO BIG BASS LAKE NEW PRICE $105,000 This large Chalet has a full kitchen on the ground floor with full bath. Great for two families to share, or in-lawʼs quarters. In Big Bass Lake Community with indoor & outdoor pools, club house, gym & lakefront beaches. Conveniently located near Rts. 380, 435 & 307. Call Tom cell 516-507-9403 ONE SOURCE REALTY 570-842-3200 Houses For Sale BEAR CREEK 2,000 sq. ft. Cedar 3 BR home nestled on 3.5 acres. Hard- wood floors in DR & LR, stunning great room with tile floor, cathedral ceiling & gas fireplace. Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite counter tops, detached 2 car garage 24x48 w/kitchen & 3/4 bath, covered pati o. Large rec room in lower level. C/A & gas heat. One Year Home Warranty . MLS #13-1702 $384,900 Call Matt Hodorowski 714-9229 BENTON A RARE OPPORTUNITY 665 CREST AVE. Make your full or part-time home at beaut i f ul LAKE GANOGA on top of Red Rock Mtn. Truly a gem! 112ʼ of lake frontage with dock. 2700+ sq. ft. of energy efficient living space with open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and great natural lighting. Expansive deck provides fabulous views of the l ake. Four bedrooms, three plus baths, fireplace and more. Community beach, tennis courts, helipad and 2000 acres are all available to association member for hunt- ing and fishing or just plain walking. Come see it! #13-1857 $599,000 Carole Poggi 283-9100 x19 283-9100 MOUNTAIN TOP Brick ranch with natural wood- work, stone fireplace with gas logs, newer carpet over HW floors, gas heat, central aid. Modern kitchen w/Corian countertops. Beautiful sun room opens to large, level, private yard. Updates include newer roof, panel box, water heater & more! MLS 13 3416 $173,900 Call Mary Ann Desiderio 715-7733 474-6307 DALLAS Beautiful, well kept 2 story Co- lonial features 3,900 sq. ft. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, hardwood & tile floors, gorgeous ent ry f oyer, bui l t -i n pool , fenced yard, 3 car garage. MLS# 13-1932 $459,000 ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED Call Tracy Zarola 696-0723 DALLAS Newberry Estate The Greens OPEN HOUSE Sun., August 18, 1-4 4,000 sq. ft. condo with view of ponds & golf course. Three bedrooms on 2 floors. 5 1/2 baths, 2 car garage & more. New Price $399,000. MLS# 12-1480 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS PRICE CUT 9 Westminster Drive 4 bedroom brick ranch. 2,800 sq. ft. Totally renovated. 2 1/2 car garage. Low taxes, corner lot. Walking distance to Dallas school & medi cal cent er . $251,000. See ZILLOW for details. Call 570-878-3150 Houses For Sale DALLAS If you are looking for privacy yet close to everything this is the house. Situated on .93 acres the home has a newly remodeled kitchen and bath with granite counter tops. 24 hour notice to show owner occupied. MLS #13-3407 $184,900 Call Brenda Pugh 760-7999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 288-1444 DALLAS Newberry Estate Exceptional 4 bedroom, 3 bath townhouse. Hardwood floors. Bright & airy kitchen. Finished lower level with walk-out to patio. Enjoy carefree living with swimming, golf & tennis amenities. MLS#13-2185. $199,000 Call Geri 570-862-7432 DALLAS WOODLAWN AVE Fully renovated inside and out! Home has many features including: 3 or 4 bedrooms with a fully finished attic, 2 full and 1 half bath, Laundry room on the first floor. MLS#13-2316 $220,000 Christine Pieczynski 696-6569 696-2600 DALLAS TWP. Convenient location for your business in high traffic area. MLS 13 645 $169,900 Jennifer Atherholt 903-5107 718-4959 DALLAS 19 Glen Riddle Lane Peacef ul surroundi ngs over- whelm the senses when you step foot on this lovely property. Tudor style 2 story with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace. Accessible outdoor deck from kitchen, family room Base- ment area can be finished off for additional living space. MLS 13-1818 $284,500 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 EXETER 13 Thomas Street Handicap accessible. 2 bedroom rancher with vinyl siding. Modern kitchen and walk-in shower. Cent- ral air conditioning. One car garage. 3 season porch. Nice fenced rear yard. MLS # 13-2428. $89,500 Ask for Bob Kopec Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126. Houses For Sale DALLAS 20 Westminster Drive Attractive brick ranch in good location, close to schools and shopping. 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, 3 season porch overlooking large level rear yard. Hardwood and wall to wall carpeting. Gas heat. Two car garage. New roof. MLS#13-3473 $179,000 Call Sandra Gorman 570-696-5408 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195 DUPONT 7 Sky Top Drive $234,900 Immaculate condition & move in ready! 3 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath, raised ranch. In ground pool. Modern kitchen, tile & hardwood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, security system, central air. www.atlasrealty.com MLS 13 3437 Call Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689 DUPONT OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 1-3 Remodel ed cont empor ar y home wi t h new ki t chen & baths. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, great outdoor living space with fenced yard, above ground pool & detached garage. MLS#PM-2459 Call George Zygmunt 646-706-2934 570-629-6100 DUPONT 250 Main Street $79,900 Affordable brick ranch home with 3 bedrooms, deck overlooking fenced in yard. detached two car garage. a low mai ntenance home i n very convenient location with new propane furnace. MLS #13-3009 www.atlasrealtyinc.com Colleen Turant 570-239-4293 FORTY FORT 56 Oak Street A Lovely Single family house with hardwood floors, throughout. 3 season side porch, large closets in all 3 bedrooms. Walk-up attic for additional storage space, and so much more. Check it out! MLS# 13-3149. $145,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 Houses For Sale DURYEA $73,500 Commercial/Residential Wonderful opportunity to live and have your business on the same property! Many uses for t h i s s t o r e f r o n t / w a r e h o u s e / s h o p / g a r a g e . Call Christine Kutz (570)332-8832 for more information. 570-613-9080 DURYEA REDUCED $79,900 226 Church St. Large 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Extra large room sizes, stained glass and natural woodo- work. Not flooded in 2011. MLS #13-190. For more information and photos visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie EXETER 40 Lincoln Street $119,900 Remodeled home has some great sur- prises! Two modern baths, first floor laundry, three nice size bedrooms, large new kitchen with granite counters and tile floor, corner l ot wi th ni ce yard. Everything is new, so you don't have anything to do but move in! www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS #13-3008 Call Colleen FORTY FORT 30 Bedford Street Duplex, 1st floor, 2 bedroom 1 bath. 2nd floor, 3 bedroom & 1 bath. Two car off street parking. $68,000 570-406-2333 FORTY FORT 1426 Wyoming Ave. REDUCED $189,900 You will fall in love with the grand Victorian with magnificent entry foyer, modern kitchen with new counter tops, enclosed 3 season side and rear porch. Renovated large front porch, off street parking and so much more! Property could also be Professional office in home use. MUST SEE. MLS 12-3604 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 Houses For Sale FORTY FORT 75 Filbert Street. Wonderfully maintained 3 bedroom Cape Cod with a modern eat-in kitchen. First floor family room, Large master bedroom (15x16) with lots of closet space. Aluminum siding. Replacement windows. Fenced rear yard. Gas heat. Corner lot. MLS # 13-3247. $119,900. Ask for Bob Kopec Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126. GLEN LYON 194-196 E. Main St. Large home with mother in law suite that can either be open to the rest of the house or closed off with its own entrance and used as an apartment. This home has vinyl siding, newer electrical, replacement windows, large yard and 2 car garage. Home offer a 1st floor master and bath, 3 fireplaces and tons of room. Come check out all the possibilities for yourself. MLS 13-2419 $84,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 GLEN LYON 70 W Enterprise Large 5 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath move-in condition home with Home Warranty included. 3rd floor has separate heat, small kitchen and can greatly en- hance home as bonus area or rental income. Zoning is R-2. MLS# 13-2241 $59,900 Call Dana Distasio 474-9801 HANOVER TWP. 7 ALLENBERRY DR. Ready to move in this 3 bedroom town house in Allen- berry is also the most affordable unit currently for sale. New hardwood floors & included LG washer & dryer. Over sized lot with patio & private wooded surroundings. Convenient location. One of the first units in Allenberry. Easy in & out. MLS#13 403 $98,900 Call Paul at 760-8143 or Gail at 760-8145 to schedule your appointment. 696-2600 Houses For Sale HANOVER TWP Affordable 2 story home featuring nice size living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, 1/2 bath on 1st floor, 3 rooms on 2nd floor with full tile bath. Updated gas heating system. Off street parking for 2 cars. Little grass to cut! Mortgage payment will be less than most rents. MLS #13 2100 $44,900 Call Maribeth Jones 570-696-0882 HANOVER TOWNSHIP 209 Constitution Avenue $269,900 Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2 story, vinyl sided, 5 year old home situated on a generous lot. Large, modern kitchen, 3 baths, 1st floor family room, 2 car garage, deck and soooo much mor e! MLS#11- 2429 Call Florence Keplinger @ 715-7737 CENTURY 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TOWNSHIP 5 Highland Drive (Hanover Hills) $128,000 Spotless 3 bedroom -1 bath in Quiet neighborhood. Newer roof, freshly painted interior with neutral colors, new flooring in kitchen & dining room, new carpeting in living room and lower level family room. 1 car garage with plenty of storage. back yard is fenced in with a 2 tier deck overlooking a 24ft above ground pool. property backs up to the woods. all appliances stay! Call for a showing 570-779-3747. Please leave message. HANOVER TWP Lovely home in the Korn Krest section of Hanover Twp. Open downstairs floor plan. 3 bedrooms, l arge deck, above ground pool . Out of fl ood zone. Beautiful views. Very low heating costs. MLS #13-1358 $94,900 David Krolikowski 885-6731 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 288-0770 Get all the advertising inserts with the latest sales. Call 829-5000 to start your home delivery. Find Your Next Vehicle Online. timesleaderautos.com PAGE 4D Tuesday, August 20, 2013 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Part-Time/Temporaries THE TIMES LEADER DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 TIME: 11 AM - 2 PM The Times Leader Distribution Center 90 East Market Street Wilkes-Barre INSERTER/PACKAGERS - PART TIME - Day and night shift positions available in our Packaging Department. Experience is preferred, but we will Train the right candidate. This position reports directly to the Packaging Supervisor. Duties include but not limited to: Opening of insert skids Feeding of circulars into assigned hoppers Stackdown of ROP Clean up Packaging Department at the end of the assigned shift Must be able to work flexible hours, be able to lift at least 25 lbs and have reliable transportation. pre- employment drug screening & background check required. Houses For Sale HANOVER TWP. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUG. 25 12:00 to 2:00 Nice bungalow ranch style home containing (6) rooms, 3 bedrooms. Rooms in lower level. New bath, upgraded appliances, new parquet & carpeted floors, new windows. Close to grade school & high school. Property is close to all amenities. Nice view from upper deck. Home is next to 501 High St. which can be purchased as a package deal. DIR: From W-B to San Souci Parkway, left on Willow, right on High. #13-697 $67,500 Your Host: Louise Laine 283-9100 x. 20 283-9100 HANOVER TWP. 501 High Street OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY AUG. 25 12:00 to 2:00 Looking for an affordable home in excellent condition, close to grade school and high school, this is the home for you! Re- modeled throughout, private driveway, fenced-in yard, new ki t chen, f r eshl y pai nt ed throughout, new windows, new parquet floors and carpeting. Property at 503 High St. also for sal e. Sel l er wi l l accept package deal. DIR: From WB to San Souci Parkway, left on Willow, right on High. #13-691 $74,500 Your Host: Louise Laine 283-9100, x 20 283-9100 HANOVER TWP. Maintenance free townhome in Ledgewood Estates. 2 story great room, hardwood floors, maple glazed kitchen wi th grani te counters and stainless steel appliances. gas fireplace. 3 BRs on 2nd floor with 2 full tiled baths. Master boasts a separate shower & Jacuzzi tub. Laun- dry on 2nd floor. Full basement, gas heat & central air. nice deck, 2 car garage. Loc- ation near all interstates & the Hanover Industrial Park. MLS 13 1960 $245,000 Call Maribeth Jones 570-696-0882 HARVEYS LAKE 184 State Route 29 Nice charming home in Har- veys Lake. Open eat in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath and a nice large private lot. Home also offers a 2 car detached garage. Home is just waiting for your personal touch. $142,900 MLS#13-1787 Call/text Donna Cain 947-3824 or Tony Wasco 855-2424 Weichert Realtors, Trade Mark 570-901-1020 NANTICOKE 393 E. Noble St. Check out this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1 car detached garage. This home features a Jacuzzi tub, newer roof, furnace, hot water heater, replacement windows, fenced yard and large covered deck. MLS 13-613 $77,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 Houses For Sale HUNLOCK CREEK Commercial - Residential - Land All for One Price $259,900 40' x 60' clear span pole barn with concrete floor, 19.5 acres, two story, 12 year new residential home featuring 1st floor master bedroom & bath, Jac- uzzi tub & separate shower in master bath. Great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen, 2 BRs and Jack & Jill Bath on 2nd fl. finished lower level - walk out! Half bath in lower level & 1st floor. Large rear deck. Work, live & enjoy your land without leaving home! MLS# 13 1591 & 13 1607 Call Maribeth Jones 570-696-0882 HUNTINGTON MILLS 2 story home in Huntington Mills offers quiet country liv- i ng. Features l i vi ng room, den, dining room, eat in kitchen. 3 bedrooms, bonus room, full bath. 2 car garage. All situated on 1.12 acres. MLS #13-2799 $105,900 Patsy Bowers 570-204-0983 Strausser Real Estate 570-759-3300 JENKINS TWP. 46 Old Mill Road Stunning English Tudor in a desirable neighborhood. Mod- ern kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island with Jenn air & tile floor. Separate glass surrounded breakfast room. Family room with gas fireplace & hardwood floors. Formal dining room with bay wi ndow. French doors throughout. Master bedroom suite with master bath, walk-in closet & separate sitting room. Lower level rec-room and office. Two car garage. Pittston Area School District. MLS#13-1076 Price Reduced $285,000 Call Sandra Gorman 570-696-5408 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195 KINGSTON UNDER CONTRACT This 3 bedroom, 4 bath brick town home offers a spacious floor plan, high ceilings, re- cessed lighting & rich hardwood floors. Cherry cabinets, a large island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & over sized sink high- l i ght the ki tchen. Cori an counters & European style tile & vanities accent the baths. Finished lower level (above ground). 2nd floor has new hardwood Brazilian cherry f l oors. New l andscaped pat i o, al l f enced i n. Owner Will Consider Rent with "Option" $279,900. Call Ruth K Smith 570-696-5411 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195 KINGSTON Great location - This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is waiting for i ts new owners. Entry opens to living room/dining room combo – lovely large rear yard – garage with lots of storage. MLS #13-2659 $124,000 Call Rhea for details 570-696-6677 Houses For Sale KINGSTON $139,900 129 S. Dawes Ave. Three bedroom, 2 bath cape cod wi th central ai r, new wi ndows, doors, carpets and tile floor. Full concrete basement with 9' ceilings. Walking distance to Wilkes Barre. Electric and Oil heat. MLS #12- 3283. For more information and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 KINGSTON Beautifully maintained home which features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room & recently remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite counter tops. Tile floor in foyer and kitchen, master bedroom and master bath with a whirlpool tub. The home has Pella windows throughout. MLS#13 3309 $189,000 Everett Davis 417-8733 KINGSTON TWP. Bodle Road 2 story older home with upgraded kitchen & bath, Large l i vi ng room, f ormal di ni ng room, lower level family room. Hot water heat, garage & carport. 1.1 acre lot. MLS #13-2320 $150,000 Besecker Realty 675-3611 Houses For Sale KINGSTON Beautifully maintained home which features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room and recently remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Tile floor in foyer and kitchen, master bedroom and master bath with a whirlpool tub. The home has Pella windows throughout. MLS#13-3309 $189,000 Everett Davis 417-8733 696-2600 KINGSTON 19 Church Street Lovely Kingston home that will ''capture'' you upon entry! From it's inviting 10 x 6 foyer with hardwood floors to the modern kitchen with pristine white cabinetry, this house is an absolute ''doll house!'' Master Suite on 2nd floor with two additional bedrooms and another room on the 3rd floor + 3 season porch, off-street parking with 2 car garage and so much more! Call today! MLS# 13-2893. $144,900 Don Crossin 570-498-3287 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON TWP. Bodle Road 2 story older home with upgraded kitchen & bath, Large l i vi ng room, formal di ni ng room, lower level family room. Hot water heat, garage & carport. 1.1 acre lot. MLS #13-2320 $150,000 Besecker Realty 675-3611 Houses For Sale KINGSTON REDUCED! 80 James St. This stately 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath Kingston home has the WOW factor! Meti culousl y well cared for with old world touches throughout. Like a stained glass window, built ins and tiled fireplace in living room. Kitchen is modern eat in with washer/dryer closet for conveni ence. Large f ront porch, rear deck and detached garage. MLS 13-1761 $273,000 Jay A. Crossin Extension #23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LAFLIN 130 HAVERFORD DRIVE SELLER SAYS SELL! Come take a look at this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome. It has been freshly painted and carpet, sports a new kitchen gas range. The lower level is finished. Great rear deck for entertaining, nicely landscaped. GREAT BUY! PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED! MLS#12-2801 $92,000 Pat Silvi 283-9100 ext. 21 283-9100 NANTICOKE For Sale by Owner 1/2 double, 3 bedrooms, large living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, laminate floors on 1st floor, new hot water bol- ier, fenced yard. $13,000. 570-735-1058 or 570-704-8099 Houses For Sale LAFLIN New Price $119,900 111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood fl oors, 1 car garage, l arge yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-3229 Keri Best 570-885-5082 LAFLIN REDUCED $219,900 7 Concord Drive Beautifully maintained 2 story in Oakwood Park. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2 car garage and private rear yard. Mature landscaping, gas/electric heat with central air. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2215 Call Charlie SWEET VALLEY Lake Lehman Schools 2 Story on 4 Acres. 4 bedrooms with wrap around porch and large deck. Call Joe Humphrey Century 21 Mertz & Assoc. Cell 570-259-7547, Office 570-275-2121 Houses For Sale LAKE SILKWORTH (LEHMAN TWP.) Exceptionally well maintained ranch home with spacious landscaped yard. Three bedrooms, amazing spa room with hot tub. Large eat-in kitchen, finished basement with bar and fireplace. Oversized t wo-car at t ached garage, deck, patio and screened in porch. Short walking distance to the lake with deeded lake access. MLS#13-2053 PRICE REDUCED TO $149,000 Carole Poggi 283-9100 x19 283-9100 LARKSVILLE $145,900 511 E. State St. Everythi ng you need i s i n thi s house. 4 bedrooms, lower level family room, den open, living/dining room, nice yard with above ground pool and covered patio, extra parking. 1 car garage. Very well maintained home. Move right in! MLS 13-2432 CALL COLLEEN 570-237-0415 NANTICOKE 38 E. Union Street Nice single, 3 bedrooms, gas heat, large yard. Central location. REDUCED TO $49,500 TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Call 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 PLYMOUTH 28 E. Railroad Street Single home, fenced yard. Oil baseboard, aluminum siding. Asking $29,000, negotiable. 570-574-8957 timesleader.com Get news when it happens. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 5D Want To Buy 80026129 Houses For Sale LARKSVILLE MOTIVATED SELLER $59,000 Three bedroom, 1 bath, 6 rooms, plus laundry room on first floor, new pool & shed. New tilt out windows, gas furnace 6 years old, new screen doors 7 doors, newer roof MLS#13-2900 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 LEHMAN TWP Don't miss out on this 2 story country home situated on 2.15 acres w/above ground pool that has 2 decks attached & fl ower beds al l around the grounds. Mod. kitchen and open floor plan. 24 hour notice required. Owner occupied. MLS#13-3343 $194,900 Call Brenda Pugh 760-7999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 288-1444 WILKES-BARRE Locat ed on Madi son St . between Li nden & Mapl e. This Stately & Well Main- tained home has a detached 3 CAR GARAGE with Full Concrete basement Long spacious driveway. Home has 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. Enter- taining Finished Basement has Knotty Pine Walls. Walk- up Attic. CENTRAL AIR, Gas & Electric Heat. New Deck, Lots of Closets. A Must See. $89,900. MLS# 13-2431 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240 direct MOOSIC REDUCED $87,500 R. 1104 Springbrook Cape Cod home with endless possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, plenty of storage. Enclosed porch, garage with carport. Situated on 3 lots. Di recti ons: 1-81, Exi t 180 Moosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, straight 1/2 mile. Turn R onto 8th St., up hill, turn left, house 3rd on right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-607 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082 Houses For Sale MOUNTAIN TOP Immaculate 3/4 bedroom bi- level on half acre lot offers privacy & outdoor beauty. Convenient U shaped kitchen opens to dining area. Hardwood floors in much of house. Family room in lower level has tile floor & brick mantle ready for wood burner. Office can be 4th bedroom. Perennials comprise extensive outdoor landscaping, along with a 10x17 deck, 15x 16 pat i o & 20x 12 Studi o/offi ce. Home War- ranty. MLS#13 2914 $189,000 Call Linda Gavio 474-2231, ext 19 MOUNTAIN TOP ALBERDEEN ACRES Beautifully appointed and updated home. Large lot with mature l andscapi ng. Huge amount of storage with abund- ant shel vi ng & cl oset s. Screened i n deck & pati o. Amazing finished lower room with walk-out patio doors & a fireplace. Generous room sizes throughout. Remodeled kitchen with granite appliances included. Move in condition with little wear and tear. #13-2917 $420,000 Gail Pukatch 760-8145 Paul Pukatch 760-8143 696-2600 MOUNTAINTOP OPEN HOUSE Sun., Aug. 18th , 1 -3 PM. Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stream from home on cul-de-sac end of Oak Drive, oak kitchen cabinets with tile counter-tops. Four zone heating and central AC, l arge formal sunken l i vi ng room with step up to dining room, oak hardwood floors throughout, tile in bathrooms wi th sun-room overl ooki ng stream. Enormous backyard framed by babbling brook . Suspension bridge overlooks stream with access to natur- ally wooded playground. 42oakdrive.2seeit.com 570 510-5452 SWOYERSVILLE $118,900 115 Hemlock St. Lots of updates in this roomy Cape Cod in a desirable neighborhood. Large eat in kitchen with new flooring. Finished basement with theater/rec room. Large level yard. Priced to sell! MLS 12-4231 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706 Houses For Sale NANTICOKE Premier property in the city of Nanti coke. Corner Lot--E. Nobl e and Col l ege. Very large, well kept home. Nice yard. Detached garage. Large rooms wi th mother-i n-l aw sui te...separate uti l i ti es. MLS#13-614 $154,900 Call Charles Boyek 430-8487 675-5100 NANTICOKE NEW LISTING! 1472 S. HANOVER ST. Well maintained bi-level, recently painted & move-in ready. This 2BR, 1 and 3/4BA gem is a great starter home or a convenient downs- ize with most living space on one floor. The modern kitchen has an eat-in area plus an addition off the kitchen currently used as a large DR. This could be a den, play- room or office with its own entrance. Finished basement with free-standing propane stove and a walk-out to the 3- season room. 1-car garage, level lot & storage shed. Make your dream of home ownership a reality! For more details and to view the photos online, go to. www. prudentialrealestate.com & enter PRU7R4L5 in the Home Search. MLS 13 3363 $142,900 Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 696-2600 NANTICOKE 101 Honey Pot St. $72,000 Well cared for and desirable corner lot with replacement windows, private driveway including a carport, and recent updates to the kitchen and bath. MLS #13-3243 Carmen Winters 650-8673 www.atlasrealty.com WEST PITTSTON All brick ranch home, immaculate condition, 2 master bedrooms, marble & tile throughout. custom kitchen. Professionally landscaped. Move in condition. $299,900. 570-417-9200 SWEET VALLEY NORTH LAKE Picture perfect lake front, 2 story, 3 bedrooms. 1 3/4 baths, furnished. Truly a Must See! $249,000. 845-778-7605 Houses For Sale PENN LAKE 1529 Lakeview Drive Cozy 2 bedroom cottage on the lake! Open living area, 3/4 bath, large deck facing lake. Double patio doors from kitchen and l i vi ng area al l ow great lake views! Move in and relax! MLS#13-2286 Linda Gavio 474-2231, ext 19 TOWN & COUNTRY PROPERTIES 474-2340 PITTSTON NEW PRICE Large 2 story, 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, new wi ndows, l arge porch, updated i nteri or. MLS #11-4369 $59,900 Call Joe 613-9080 PITTSTON $64,900 62 Pine St. Enjoy the warm weather in this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with great curb appeal, sun room and patio. New roof and newer windows.(Traveling N. on Main St. Pittston turn R. onto Pine St., home is on left). MLS 13-1897 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082 PITTSTON PENDING PRICE REDUCTION $169,900 69 Curtis St. Spacious 3 bedrooms home, re- built in 1980 with 2 full baths and a 3/4 master bath. Private pool area with brand new liner, 2 car garage with 1/2 bath and full 2nd story for hobby room, etc. Located at the end of dead end street, affords lots of privacy. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2079 Call Charlie WARRIOR RUN 2 story, 2 bedroom with fenced in yard, all appliances included. REDUCED TO $47,000. Call Ed Appnel. 570-817-2500 WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490 Houses For Sale PITTSTON REDUCED $109,000 25 Swallow St. Grand 2 story home with Vic- torial features, large eat in kitchen with laundry, 3/4 bath on first floor, 2nd bath with claw foot tub, lots of closet space. Move in ready, off street parking in rear. MLS 12-3926 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PITTSTON 90 River Street $57,900 This traditional 2-story property features a large fenced in yard, private driveway, replacement windows, large laundry room and an eat-in kitchen. MLS#13-3269 Carmen Winters 650-8673 www.atlasrealty.com PLAINS REDUCED $189,900 4 Spruce Ave. BIRCHWOOD HILLS 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Hardwood floors, central air. Finished basement with fireplace, great yard, super location. MLS 13-1251 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 PLAINS TOWNSHIP 75 Main St. Nice 2 story. Family room with brick fireplace. Modern eat-in kitchen with tile floor. Modern baths. Natural wood work with French doors. Re- placement windows and newer roof. Gas heat and central air, Fully insulated. Double deck. Level rear yard. Fire- place is gas with triple wall pipe that can be used for wood, coal or pellets. MLS#13-3378 $125,000 Call Sandra Gorman 570-696-5408 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195 Houses For Sale PLAINS TWP $189,900 20 Nittany Lane Affordable 3 level townhome features 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lower level patio and upper level deck, gas fireplace, central air and vac and stereo system www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-871 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PLYMOUTH FIXER UPPER HEAVY LIFTING DONE 3 BR, 1 bath 2 story, eat in kitchen, concrete basement floor. MLS#13-2642 $25,000 Call Mike Griffith 570-954-8434 [email protected] RUBBICO REAL ESTATE 570-826-1600 PLYMOUTH PRICE REDUCED! 433 FAIRVIEW ST. Your COOL oasis awaits, both inside and out. When itʼs hot outsi de, rel ax i n ai r condi - tioned comfort. Or venture outdoors to sit under the shade trees or catch a breeze from the front porch. This home is high above the valley, well out of the flood zone. Updated 2- story with modern kitchen with vaulted ceiling, modern bath, LR, DR and 2 generous bedrooms. Updates include new roof, windows, front door, light- i n g , w- t o - w c a r p e t i n g, interior/exterior painting & security system. OSP & large level yard.Details at: www.prudentialrealestate.com SEARCH: PRU5B4G9. #13-2080 $79,000 Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 696-2600 PLYMOUTH Large home with many possibilities. 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and laundry room on first floor. MLS 13 2814 $48,000 Christine Pieczynski 696-6569 696-2600 Houses For Sale PLYMOUTH NEW LISTING! 22 BLAIR ST. An i mpeccabl y mai ntai ned town home inside & out. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living, dining & family rooms, galley kitchen. 3-season sun room over l ooks a l evel yar d bordered by flowering bushes. Many upgrades include ceramic flooring, new kitchen counters & several new appliances. Private off-street parking. This home is move-in ready & you can probably own it for less than your current rent. Now is a good ti me to make your dream of home ownership a reality! For more details and to view the photos online, go to: www.prudentialrealestate.com & enter PRU2A8T2 i n the Home Search. Call today to schedule a private showing. #13-3274 $94,500 Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 696-2600 PLYMOUTH Ready to move in 2 story. Very nice neutral décor, new flooring, new roof, all appliances are included, private driveway. Neat as a pin! MLS #13-3086 $69,000 Call Tracy Zarola 696-0723 SHAVERTOWN HARFORD AVE. Beautifully kept home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Thi s home features a gas fireplace, finished basement, hardwood fl oors and a 4-season sun room. There is a first floor laundry and the modern eat-in kitchen come with all the appliances included. MLS#13-2372 $229,000 Everett Davis 570-417-8733 696-2600 SHAVERTOWN Well maintained Home, Great location in Dallas School Dis- trict. 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, vaulted ceilings, finished basement with wood burning fire place. Over sized 2 car garage. Gas heat, mature landscaping. Must see. $259,000. All buyers agents welcome. Call for App. 704-906-6165 timesleader.com Get news when it happens. timesleader.com Get news when it happens. PAGE 6D Tuesday, August 20, 2013 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Apartments /Townhouses IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE Martin D. Popky Apartments 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984 Apartments /Townhouses EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS The good life... close at hand Regions Best Address • 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. 822-4444 www.EastMountainApt.com • 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. 288-6300 www.GatewayManorApt.com ApArtments Gateway Rentals Heather Highlands A Quality Manufactured Housing Community New and Pre-Owned Homes for Sale! Rentals Available Select Homes for Lease with Option to Purchase Financing Available to Qualified Buyers 109 Main Street, Inkerman Jenkins Twp., Pa 18640 Rental Office: 570-655-9643 Sales Office: 570-655-4301 www.umh.com Licensed by the Pa. Dept. of Banking NMLS 200331 Houses For Sale SUGAR NOTCH 127 Hemlock Street Amazi ng, wel l mai ntai ned. Hardwood throughout. Pocket doors. Deep lot extends to street in back. Newer roof and siding. MLS# 12-3049 Vieve 570-474-6307 ex. 2772 Smith Hourigan Group SUGAR NOTCH 113 Hemlock Street Move right in! Spacious rooms. Kitchen features breakfast counter and tile floors. Deck off Kitchen. Ceil- ing fans throughout the home. Modern Baths. Off street parking in the rear of this corner lot. Two gas heat wall units. MLS#13-2630. $72,772 Call Vieve 570-474-6307 ex. 2772 Smith Hourigan Group SWOYERSVILLE Beautifully kept 2 story in a very nice neighborhood. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths w/Jacuzzi tub and a modern kitchen with ceramic tile & under cabinet heating vents. Many recent upgrades throughout!! An over sized, fully heated & insulated 2 car garage, on a LARGE 50 x 188 lot. Take a look today. MLS#13-3088 $141,500 Debbie McGuire 852-3220 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 TRUCKSVILLE Elegance & comfort combine to give you all you dream of. 1st floor mater,guest suite with full bath,fabulous breakfast room overlooking private wooded yard. Plenty of built ins and plantation shutters gi ve thi s home wonderful character. MLS#13-2678 $459,000 Tracy Zarola 570-574-6465 570-696-0723 PLYMOUTH Ready to move in 2 story. Very nice neutral decor, new flooring & roof, all appliances are included, private driveway. Neat as a pin! MLS #13-3086 $74,000 Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723 Houses For Sale WILKES-BARRE TWP. Qui et area, covered rear deck, family room could be bedroom #3. Modern eat-in kitchen w/DW, carpeted, insulated windows, slate foyer w/guest closet, pull down attic-floored & insulated, large basement f ami l y r oom w/ bui l t - i n bar . MLS# 13-1733 $87,500 Carl Georinger 696-5429 Smith Hourigan Group 696-1195 WEST PITTSTON It's all about location. 2 story home featuring living & family rooms, eat-in kitchen, laundry on 1st floor & updated 3/4 bath. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, full bath. gas hot air heat & central air on the 1st floor. Fenced rear yard. MLS# 13 2586 $59,900 Call Maribeth Jones 570-696-0882 WEST PITTSTON 218 Warren St. $159,900 OPEN HOUSE Sun., Aug. 18, 12-2 Move in ready and wonderfully renovated. Hardwoods, Granite, Stainless and character- this corner lot in West Pittston has it all! MLS# 13-3310 Carmen Winters 650-8673 www.atlasrealty.com WEST WYOMING Delightful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape Cod in charming neighborhood i s yours for onl y $115,000. Offers oversized living room, modern kitchen with breakfast room, and 1st floor den/office. Don't miss this one! MLS #13-2722 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 570-696-3801 WHITE HAVEN 178 Woodhaven Drive Relaxing views on 200 ft. lakefront, 2 fireplaces, 2 split system A/Cs, 2 driveways. Whole house generator. Over- size garage with workshop. Shed, paved and lit basketball court. Walk in attic. Don't Miss! 13-3189. $314,900 Call Vieve 570-474-6307 ex. 2772 Smith Hourigan Group Houses For Sale WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCED $49,900 735 N. Washington Street Spacious 2 story, 3 bedrooms with 2 car detached garage, good starter home, needs TLC. MLS #12-3887. For more information and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716 WILKES-BARRE 37 Flick Street Nice 2 possibly 3 bedroom home with a large driveway and garage. This home has a newer kitchen and a full bath with laundry area on the 1st floor. There is a nice yard and deck for your outside en- joyment. There is a newer furnace and roof. This unit is tenant occupied for you investors out there. Come and check it out. MLS# 13-2103 $33,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 WILKES-BARRE NEW LISTING Looking for your new home at a good price? Move-in condition and priced to sell! 4 bedroom home in a quiet South Wilkes-Barre neighborhood. Open floor plan with large living & dining rooms. Newer appliances and gas heat. Nice level backyard and off-street parking. Motivated seller! #13-2980 $62,000 Carol Holton 814-2116 283-9100 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED PRICE $232,00 75 Mercedes Drive Beautifully kept split level in desirable Barney Farms. 3 car attached garage, finished basement & at t i c. Land- scaped lot, covered deck with custom pul l down shades. Hard- wood living room, formal dining room both freshly painted, cathedral ceilings in living room & kitchen. Full wet bar in finished basement, walk out patio for your parties/cookouts. Option to Rent to Buy MLS#12-1874 Ann Devereaux 570-212-2038 570-587-7000 790 Northern Blvd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCED! $99,900 Spacious brick ranch home boasts 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths. New carpet in bedrooms & living room. New flooring in kitchen. Large deck with above ground pool. Recently installed new roof, furnace & water heater. MLS# 13-1887 Christine Pieczynski 696-6569 696-2600 Houses For Sale WILKES-BARRE 55 Nicholson Street Enclosed rear porch 22x10, and side enclosed porch 5x11. A very nice large yard. Large walk-in hall closet. Nice clean home. MLS 12-3899 $40,000 Castrignano Real Estate 570-824-9991 WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCTION Charming 1,000+ sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1/1/2 bath with separate driveway on a quiet street. Lower level was finished for former business - has separate entrance, 1/2 bath & electric baseboard heat (not included in total sq. ft). MLS #13-1592 $49,000 Dana Distasio 570-715-9333 WYOMING This charming 3 bedroom offers Hardwood floors in the dining room, an eat in kitchen, gas heat & an enclosed front porch. Nicely landscaped & conveniently located. PRICED TO SELL $51,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-288-6654 Office 570-760-6769 Cell WYOMING (FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP) 1705 W. 8TH STREET There is plenty of summer left to enjoy the 40x20 heated in- ground pool. Then watch the leaves change color around your large country lot. A well- maintained 2-story with 3 BRs and 1.5 modern baths is waiting for its new owners. This charming home has a modern kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining room, large living room and an added family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. 2-car detached gar- a g e . Ch e c k i t o u t a t : www.prudentialrealestate.com. SEARCH: PRU7W7A3 Listed at $228,900 MLS#13-2539 Call to schedule a private showing. Walter or Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 696-2600 YATESVILLE $159,900 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. Re- cently updated kitchen, 4 bed- r ooms, 1 3/ 4 bat hs, gar age. www. at l asr eal t yi nc. com MLS 13-1949 Call Charlie Land (Acreage) DALLAS Bui l d your dream home i n Goodleigh Manor. Beautiful Views - Your choice of builder – All underground utilities. 2.02 acre corner lot - MLS #13-2090 priced at $152,500 or 2.06 acre lot MLS 13-2088 priced at $135,000 The neighborhood has over 2 acres of walking trails – Great place to live. Call Rhea Simms at 570-696-6677. DALLAS TOWNSHIP 63 acres with about 5,000ʼ roadf ront on 2 roads. Al l Wooded. $385, 000. Cal l Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 Earth Conservancy Land For Sale Price Reduction • 61 +/- Acres Nuangola $88,000 • 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $69,000 • Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/- Acres 11 +/- Acres • Wilkes-Barre Twp. Acreage Zoned R-3 • Sugar Notch Lot $11,800 See Additional Land for Sale at: www.earthconservancy.org Call: 570-823-3445 LAFLIN $32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr Build your new home in a great neighborhood. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino and shopping 156 x 110 x 150 x 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickory- wood Dr. MLS 13-23 atlasrealtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082 LEHMAN 9 Acres on Lehman Outl et Road. 470ʼ front, over 1,000ʼ deep. Wooded. $125,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 NEWPORT TWP. LOTS - LOTS-LOTS 1 mile south of L.C.C.C. Estab- lished development with underground utilities including gas. Cleared lot. 100ʼ frontage x 158. $30,500. Lot 210 ʻ frontage 158ʼ deep on hill with great view $30,500. Call 570-736-6881 SHICKSHINNY LAKE Seneca Drive Central water, Prime Loca- tion. 100 Feet of Lake Front! Great view! MLS# 11-1269 $159,900 Call Dale Williams Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343 SHICKSHINNY LAKE Build your dream home on this attractive 1.2 acre level lot with lake privileges. Priced to sell. HOA FEE IS $140 YEARLY. MLS#13-40 $50,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 WYOMING/EXETER BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE $35,000 - $39,900 Build your new home here. 2 new developments, prices range from $35,000 to $39,900. Public water sewer & gas available. NOT in flood zone. Lot sizes range from 50x100 to 80x105. www.atlasrealtyinc.com CALL CHARLIE Lots ACREAGE FOR SALE No Closing Costs No Time Frame to Build Dallas School District 10% Down Financing Lots of Elbow Room for Privacy 3ac 425 ft. rd. Frontage $49,900 7ac 700 ft. rd. Frontage $89,900 Call 570-245-6288 HANOVER TWP Slope St. Nice building lot with utilities available. Ideal home site. Af- fordable at $10,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 Lot For Sale PLAINS TWP. (Behind VA Hospital) Iroquois Ave. 80-150 Cleared Lot, Ready to Build. Asking 24,900. Assessed at $26,000 570-472-7243 Apartments /Townhouses ASHLEY Modern 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Appl i ances, off street parking. Close to I81. $575 + utilities. Water & sewer included. 1st, last & security. No pets. Available 9/1/13. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992 AVOCA 3 room, 1st floor, wall to wall c a r p e t , a p p l i a n c e s , washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. INCLUDES ALL UTILITIES. Security. No pets. $650 month. Call 570-655-1606 Back Mountain 2 bedroom, large modern eat in kitchen, bath, carpeting, large deck, ample parking, No Pets. $595. 570-696-1866 DALLAS 2,300 sq. ft. apartment with 2 full baths, huge kitchen living room, full laundry room, rear deck. Ideal location for Miseri- cordia or Penn State, Lehman campus, students. No pets. Security & references required. 570-406-5128 DALLAS 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Includes heat, water & garbage. Off street parki ng. No pets/no smoki ng. $650/month + 1 month security. 570-690-1591 DALLAS MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to appl y. I ncome l ess t han $12, 450. 570- 675- 6936 TDD 800-654-5984 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap Accessible DALLAS Townhouse 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 baths in a quiet country setting. Central air and vacuum, 2 car garage. Includes range, water, trash & al l ext er i or mai nt enance. Ameni t i es i ncl ude gol f i ng, s w i m m i n g & t e n n i s . $1, 475/ mont h + ut i l i t i es. Call Bernie 655-4815 ROTHSTEIN REALTORS 888-244-2714 EDWARDSVILLE Spacious, clean, 2 brdm, 1st f l oor apt . New car pet i ng throughout. No pets. Electric heat. $525 monthly. Sewer & water included in rent. Back- ground check required. 570-899-9140 FORTY FORT Very nice 2 nd floor 2 bdrm, 5 room apt. on River St. In- cludes stove, frig, washer/dryer hook-up in basement, off- street parking. $595/mo + utilities. 1 mo security deposit required. No Pets. Non- smoking. 1 year lease. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 FORTY FORT 2 APTS AVAILABLE 1693 Wyoming Ave 1st floor, spacious 3 bedroom apt. Oak hardwood fl oors, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, living room with fire- p l a c e , t i l e b a t h r o o m. Washer/dryer hookup in basement, 1 stall garage, big back yard. No pets. No smoking. $900 mo. plus electric. 570-239-1010 LUZERNE COUNTY RENTALS Available Now! 1 Studio Apt, 2 Bed, and 3 Bed $475, $550, $650 and $900. Call 570-901-1020 KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331 Apartments /Townhouses GLEN LYON KEN POLLOCK APARTMENTS 41 Depot Street Low and Moderate Income Eld- erly Rentals Include: * Electric Range & Refrigerator * Off Street Parking * Community Room * Coin Operated Laundry * Elevator * Video Surveilance Applications Accepted by Appointment 570-736-6965 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. TDD Only, 1-800-654-5984 Voice Only, 1-800-654-5988 Handicap Accessible Equal Housing Opportunity HANOVER TOWNSHIP Immaculate, 1st and 2nd floor efficiency apartments. 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, tile bath and laundry room. New wall to wall carpet. appliances include stove, refrigerator, washer/ dryer. No Smoking. No Pets. Security, Reference and Lease. $550/month, tenant pays electric and gas. 570-313-9955 HANOVER TOWNSHIP Cozy 1st fl oor, 1 bedroom apartment. New carpet, laminate & tile flooring. Washer/dryer hook up. Nice neighborhood. Section 8 Welcome. No pets. $595 + security, with all utilities included. 570-606-9917 HANOVER TWP. LEE PARK 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, appliances & washer/dryer hook-up in kitchen, new carpeting, no pets. $575/month + utilities, garbage & sewer included. 1st, last & security. Available Now! TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992 HARVEY LAKE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Located off the lake. Stackable washer & dryer, all utilities included. $735/mo. Lease, Deposit and last months rent. 570-639-2331 HARVEYS LAKE 1 & 2 bedroom , wall to wall carpet, appliances, Lake rights. Off street parking. No pets. Lease, security and references. 570-639-5920 KINGSTON 1 bedroom, bright, living room, dining room, new windows, porch, yard, 2nd floor, gas heat, PRIME, QUIET. NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Available late August. $575+utilities. Discount Available. 574-9827 KINGSTON Bennett Street 1 bedroom, living room, eat in kitchen, full bath. Convenient l ocati on. Tenant pays gas, el ect r i c, t r ash. No pet s. $400/month. Application, security deposit & first months rent at signing. 1st & 2nd floor available. 570-675-4938 KINGSTON Deluxe, quiet, airy 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, 1.5 baths & office. All appliances, washer/dryer in unit. Wall-to-wall, C/A, garage, attic, no pets/no smoking, lease. 570-287-1733 KINGSTON E. WALNUT ST. Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, entry system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Con- venient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $785 + utilities. Call 570-287-0900 KINGSTON Large 2 bedroom, remodeled, stove, refrigerator, dish washer. $675/month, heat included. Call 570-814-0843 KINGSTON Market Street, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, cozy wi t h spaci ous rooms. Hardwood floors & sun porch. $475/month + utilities & security. No pets. 570-542-7740 KINGSTON Nice neighborhood, close to schools, shopping & parks. Two modern modern 5 room 2 bedroom apartments available 9/1. Both have dining & living rooms, ample closets, front & back porches and yard. Washer/dryer hookup. $575 includes fridge, stove water & sewer. Non smoker preferred. 570-545-6057 KINGSTON 69 Price St. Nice and cozy 3rd floor. 1 bedroom living room and kitchen. lots of closets, and 2 enclosed porches. Includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge and off street parking. no pets, non smoker. $495/mo security deposit. 1 year lease. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 NANTICOKE Immaculate 1st floor, 1 bedroom, 2 covered porches, kitchen, bath, living room and basement. Appliances, range with self-cleaning oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher. Off street parking, No Smoking and No Pets. Secur- ity, References and Lease. $535+utilities. 570-477-5959 Get all the advertising inserts with the latest sales. Call 829-5000 to start your home delivery. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Tuesday, August 20, 2013 PAGE 7D Autos For Sale COCCIA’S NEW 2013 FORD F-150 TRUCK CLEARANCE OVER 60 TO CHOOSE FROM Tax and tag extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied including off lease rebate. "Lease payments based on 24 months lease 21,000 allowable miles. First month’s payment, $645 bank fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subjected to credit approval by the primary lending source." Photos of vehicles are illustration purposes only. Coccio Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No security deposit necessary. See dealer for details. Sale Ends 9/3/13. *Tax and tags extra. All factory rebates applied including Off Lease Rebate. Sale ends 9/3/13. NEW 2013 FORD F-150 REGULAR CAB 4X4 $ 25,499 LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR PLUS APR 0 60 $ 1500 % M O S. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied including Off Lease Rebate. **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 9/3/13. 24 Mos. Was .............................................................................. $42,200 Ford Rebate .................................................................. $1,500 Ford Bonus Rebate ...................................................... $2,000 Ford Credit Rebate ...................................................... $1,000 Off Lease Rebate .......................................................... $1,000 Trade-in Rebate ............................................................ $1,500 Ford Regional Discount off MSRP ............................ $1,750 Coccia Discount off MSRP ......................................... $1,951 NEW2013 FORDF-150 SUPER CAB XLT 4X4 *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied including Off Lease Rebate. **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 9/3/13. NEW 2013 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW XLT 4X4 24 Mos. Was .............................................................................. $44,465 Ford Rebate .................................................................. $1,500 Ford Bonus Rebate ...................................................... $2,000 Ford Credit Rebate ...................................................... $1,000 Off Lease Rebate ............................................................. $500 Trade-in Rebate ............................................................ $1,500 Ford Regional Discount off MSRP ............................ $1,750 Coccia Discount off MSRP ......................................... $2,716 Was .............................................................................. .$36,060 Ford Rebate ................................................................... $1,500 Ford Bonus Rebate ................................................... $2,500 Ford Credit Rebate ................................................... $1,000 Off Lease Rebate.............................................................. $500 Ford Regional Discount off MSRP ......................... $1,250 Coccia Discount Off MSRP..........................................$1,311 $ 27,999 $ 31,499 $ 33,499 *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied including Off Lease Rebate. **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $645 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 9/3/13. NEW2013 FORD F-150 SUPER CAB STX 4X4 24 Mos. $ 269 $ 329 $ 349 23 MPG Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Decor Group, Sync, 40/20/40 Cloth Seats Was ............................................................................... $32,000 Ford Rebate ................................................................... $1,000 Ford Credit Rebate....................................................... $1,000 Ford Bonus Rebate....................................................... $1,000 Trade-In Rebate............................................................. $1,500 Off Lease Rebate.............................................................. $500 Ford Regional Discount ................................................. $750 Coccia Discount Off MSRP. ........................................... $751 PLUS APR 0 60 $ 1500 % M O S. 5.0L, V8, Auto, CD, 18”Chrome Wheels, Cloth Seat, Air, Decor Pkg, Cruise, ABS, Pwr Equipment Group, PDS, Sirius Satellite Radio, Reverse Sensing System, Power Sliding Rear Window, XLT Chrome Pkg, Rear Camera, Chrome Running Boards 5.0L, V8, Auto, CD, 18”Chrome Wheels, Cloth Seat, Air, Decor Pkg, Cruise, ABS, Pwr Equipment Group, PDS, Sirius Satellite Radio, Reverse Sensing System, Power Sliding Rear Window, XLT Chrome Pkg, Rear Camera, Chrome Running Boards PLUS APR 0 60 $ 1500 APR % M O S. APR 0 60 % M O S. STX, 5.0L, V6, Auto., CD, 17 Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, Split Seat, Air, Decor Pkg., Cruise, ABS, Pwr. Equipment Our NAME Means A Great Deal! Apartments /Townhouses KINGSTON SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. Gas heat included FREE 24 hr. on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... 570-288-9019 www.sdkgreen acres.com KINGSTON Newly Remodeled 2 bedroom. Living & dining rooms. Off street parking. Gas heat. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $585 + utilities, security & references. No pets, no smoking. Call 570-239-7770 KINGSTON WYOMING AVE. 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appli- a n c e s , l a u n d r y r o o m. $375/month + electric. Secur- ity & references. No pets. 570-696-1600 KINGSTON NEW 1 bedroom apt. 1st floor. Archi tectual l y desi gned. Central air. Off street parking. Quiet residential neighborhoods, utilities & heat by t enant , no pet s , no smoking. 1 month security, 1 year lease. Call Rosewood Realty 570-287-6822 LUZERNE 2nd floor, modern 4 rooms & bath. carpeting, stove & fridge, garage, washer/dryer hook up. No pets. $500/month + utilities & security. 570-406-2789 or 570-675-3867 DALLAS Meadows Senior Living Community 200 Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612 570-675-9336 One Bedroom Apartment Available! Included: All utilities, air conditioning, maintenance, and free parking. Restaurant and Beauty Shop on site. Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm MINERS MILLS 1 & 1/2 bedrooms, completely redone, washer/dryer hook up, heat & water included. Quiet neighborhood with yard and screened in back porch. No pets. $575/month + security. 1 year lease. 570-430-0175 MOUNTAIN TOP 3200 sq. ft. turn of the century two story home. Beauti- ful pine floors, working stone fireplace, large eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinets, butlers pantry, formal dining room, 2 sl eepi ng porches, 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Great floor plan for entertaining. Private community amenities include a lake, tennis courts and trails for hiking & biking. O n e y e a r l e a s e . $ 1 , 3 0 0 / m o n t h . Call Maribeth Jones 510-2384 MOUNTAIN TOP IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE 2ND FLOOR UNIT! 1 bedroom apartments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. MOUNTAIN TOP OAK RIDGE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE 2ND FLOOR UNIT! 1 bedroom apartments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handi- cap Accessible. Equal Hous- ing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 BR IMMEDIATELY 1 & 2 BEDROOMS. No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. WEST PITTSTON 2nd floor 1 bedroom, new carpet & tile floors, washer/dryer hook up. $425/month + utilities. No pets. 570-881-2285 Apartments /Townhouses NANTICOKE 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room & kitchen. Refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer $520/month, includes heat & water. 735-4074, leave message. NANTICOKE LEXINGTON VILLAGE 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher &washer/dryer provided. Attached garage. Pet friendly. Water, sewer & trash included. 59 Agostina Drive 570-735-3500 NANTICOKE Quiet east side neighborhood. Large kitchen, pantry, modern bath, bedroom, large sitting room, wall to wall carpeting, st ove, ref ri gerat or, wat er, garbage, sewer. References, credit check, one year lease. No pets. $430 + security. 570-735-6241 NANTICOKE Very clean, modern 2 bedroom. Heat & hot water included. Large rooms, closets, attic. All appliances including washer/dryer. 2 air condition- ers. Off street parking. No pets/No smoking. $695 + security. Call 570-542-5610 NANTICOKE Immaculate 2nd floor, private entrance, bath, bedroom and living room. Wall to wall carpet, large kitchen with range and fridge. Large attic storage. Sun por ch, No pet s and no smoking. Security, reference and lease. $460 + utilities. 570-477-5959 PITTSTON 1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove included, $300/month + utilities. 2 bedroom. $400 + utilities. 3 bedroom 1/2 double. $500 + uti l i ti es.Off street parki ng, lease, 1 month security deposit, no pets. 570-654-8318 PITTSTON 2 bedroom apartment, 1st floor, eat-in kitchen. Tenant pays electric, heat, propane for cooking & water. Includes sewer, trash, washer/dryer hook up & exterior maintenance. Call Bernie 655-4815 Rothstein Realtors 888-244-2714 PITTSTON 2nd floor, 4 rooms & bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Heat & hot water furni shed. Fresh paint. No pets. Security & references. $650. 570-654-1193 or 570-332-7951. PITTSTON 3 bdrm. Eat in kitchen. Wash- er/dryer hook up. Storage area. Small yard & rear deck. $850/month + security. Heat & sewer included. Call 650-7265 PITTSTON Furnished studio includes, sky- light, decks, French doors, appliances, kitchen set, living & bedroom furniture. Mirrored closet doors. Heat, hot water, trash & sewer included. $480 + security. 570-883-7458 or 202-986-4430 PLAINS TWP. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, heat, water & hot water included. Off street parking, pets allowed. $700/month one year lease & references. 570-406-8218 PLAINS Modern 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor apartment. Kitchen with appliances. New carpet. Conveni ent l y l ocat ed. No smoki ng - no pet s. $600 PER MONTH. Call Rae 570-899-1209 LEWITH & FREEMAN 288-9371 Apartments /Townhouses PLAINS/HUDSON Clean and efficient first floor. One bedroom, off street parking. Incl. stove, fridge, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities. Security and references no pets. $575/month plus utilities. 570-466-4176 or 570-388-6468 PLYMOUTH 1 bedroom. No Smoking, heat and water included. Security and references. $450. 570-379-2336 *Corrected Number* PLYMOUTH Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 floors, central air, 1 ½ baths, new kitchen, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, washer- dryer, off street parking, No smoking/No pets. $550 month plus utilities. 570 814-6620 PLYMOUTH CLEAN LIVING SPACE APT 3 bedroom, 1 bath....tenant pays utilities..very affordable.. dishwasher/off street parking and sewer included.. no smoking indoors. CLOSE TO WYOMING VALLEY WEST HIGH SCHOOL. AVAILABLE SEPT 1. 570 855 3329. PLYMOUTH Newly remodeled, parlor, 1 bedroom, kitchen & bath. Heat, hot water, garbage, sewage, electricity, stove refrigerator included. Close to bus stop & stores. $560/ month, $560/ security. 1 year lease. No Pets. 570-779-4537 SHAVERTOWN 1 bedroom, 2nd floor private setting with a pond. Completely renovated, with plenty of closet space and storage, hardwood floors throughout. A new deck and private driveway. $750/month. 570-760-2362 SHAVERTOWN Back Mountain 36 Roushey St 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, recently remodeled, all appliances, off street parking, ample storage. $595 + security & utilities. WILKES-BARRE 135 Westminster St. 1st floor, 3 bedroom. $595+ utilities. Section 8 Welcome. Call 570-780-0000 WEST PITTSTON 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 $12,450. 570-655-6555 TDD 800-654-5984 8 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap Accessible WEST PITTSTON TOWNHOUSE 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood f l oors, l i vi ng/ di ni ng combo, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Front & back por ches, f ul l basement . $650/month + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-655-8928 WEST PITTSTON $635 a month. Heat, Water and Sewer included. 1 bedroom, living room, dining room, wall to wall carpeting, washer/dryer, refrigerator and stove. Modern kitchen and bath. 2nd floor. 1 month security with 1 year lease. Ref- erences required, No Pets. 570-446-7682 WHITE HAVEN Route 940. Large 2 bedroom near I-80 & PA Tpke. Fresh paint, w/w carpet, stove & refri- ger at or . Wat er , sewer & garbage included. No pets. $550 + electricity & security deposit. 570-443-9639 Apartments /Townhouses WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflowercrossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply* WILKES-BARRE 30 Susquehanna First floor, five room, 2 bedroom apt.. with deck & porch. Stove & refrigerator provided. Ten- ant s pay wat er, gas heat, electric & garbage. $525/month. MLS #13-860 Call Louise Mary Gresh 570-455-8521 WILKES-BARRE LAFAYETTE GARDENS SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! 113 Edison Street Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. 1 Bedroom $550. 2 Bedroom $650. Call Jazmin 570-822-7944 WILKES-BARRE /KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2 bedrooms. In- cludes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, securi ty & references. 570-970-0847 WILKES-BARRE 1st floor, 2 bedroom, living room, HEAT/WATER included. Convenient heights location, washer/dryer hook-up, yard, lease, $599/month, no pets, 1st, last security. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY background /references checked. 570-822-4302 or 570-954-8329 WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. No Pets. $495 + utilities, first, last + security deposit. 570-417-3427 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedroom, off street parking, washer & dryer hook up. freshly painted No pets. $575 + utilities & security. 570-822-7657 Apartments /Townhouses WILKES-BARRE 425 S. Franklin St. APTS FOR RENT! For lease. Available immedi- at el y , was her / dr y er on premises, no pets. We have studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 secur- i ty camera presence & al l doors electronically locked. 1 bedroom - $450. 2 bedroom - $550. Water & sewer paid 1 month security deposit. Email [email protected] or Call 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment WILKES-BARRE 447 S. Franklin St. 1 bedroom with study, off street parking, laundry facility. Includes heat and hot water, hardwood floors, appliances, Trash removal. $580/month. Call (570) 821-5599 WILKES-BARRE BEAUTIFUL 6 ROOM 1st floor, 1-2 bedrooms, living room with wall to wall carpet thru-out, modern bath & kitchen with electric stove, laundry room with gas or electric dryer hookups, private porch, off street parking, no pets, no smokers, lease, security de- posi t, references, credi t & background check, utilities by tenant. $595/ month. 570-824-4884 WILKES-BARRE 142 S. FRANKLIN STREET BEAUTIFUL BROWNSTONE APT IS A MUST SEE!! 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, office, 2 off street parking spots, 14' ceilings, hardwood & tile floors. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage dis- posal, washer & dryer. 24 hour maintenance. $1,100 month + securi ty, + uti l i ti es, 1 year l ease. Cal l Jani ce at 570-706-6010 WILKES-BARRE CENTER CITY 200 BLOCK OF S. FRANKLIN ST. Luxury apartment in historical building. Newly renovated, 1500 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, granite kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room. Off street parking. No pets. $850 month + utilities. 570-905-7234 after 5 pm WILKES-BARRE HISTORIC WHEELMAN 439 S. Franklin St. Two apartments available. (1) 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, A/C, marble bath. security system, laundry, off street parking. $675 (1) Unique studio. Sun porch, hardwood floor, security system and laundry. Off street parking. $550 570-821-5599 WILKES-BARRE LODGE Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $49.99 + tax Weekly $199.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator w/charge WiFi, HBO. 570-823-8881 www.WilkesBarreLodge.com WILKES-BARRE Near General hospital 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $575 + utilities. 1st, last & security. 570-417-3427 WILKES-BARRE Near Kings, 2 BR heat & water included. $675/month. No pets. 570-693-0285 WILKES-BARRE Near Wilkes University 1 & 3 bedroom apartments. $400 & $625/month + utilities, 1st & last month's rent & 1 month security. Section 8 OK. No pets. 570-606-9432 WYOMING 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Very clean. Must See. Applianaces, air & washer/dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $650/month + utilities & security. 570-693-3473 Apartments /Townhouses WILKES-BARRE North Main Street Wi l kes-Barre near General Hospital. Freshly painted 3 room apartment. Spacious eat- in kitchen includes stove and refrigerator. Bedroom features 2 full size closets. Large 13ʼ x 21ʼ living room. Water and sewer included. Electri- city by tenant. Washer and dryer available in laundry area. Off street parking in private lot. No pets. Security, application, lease required. $485.00 per month. Call 814-9574. WILKES-BARRE Small room with bath at 281 S. Franklin St.; 2nd floor; heat & water included in $295 month rent. Call 570-333-5471 with references. WILKES-BARRE Studio near Wilkes Wood floors, parking, no pets, short term OK. $425, all utilities included. 570-826-1934 WILKES-BARRE TWP. Available 9/1 Cozy one bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, wall to wall carpet. Tenant pays electric heat. $475/month. 570-236-3786 WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN CHARM 34 W. Ross St. Fully furnished, Delightful 2nd floor, excellent condition, brand new queen bed, Secure, private off street parking. Historic building is non- smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/month. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com 570-762-1453 WILKES-BARRE EXCELLENT DOWNTOWN LOCATION!!! STUDIO, 1 & 2 BEDROOMS •Equipped Kitchen •Free Cable •Wall to Wall Carpeting 570-823-2776 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 8 0 0 2 1 5 8 1 Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts 2 & 3 BR Townhomes www.liveatwilkeswood.com 570-822-2711 WYOMING 1st floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry, utilities by tenant. No Pets. Smoke Free. $525/month. Security, lease & references. 570-839-3252 Commercial DOLPHIN PLAZA Route 315 1,200 Sq. Ft. Up to 10,000 sq. ft. Will build to suite Call 570-829-1206 EXETER A & A Self Storage 1,050 sq. ft. office space for lease. 3 offices + reception & restroom, gated access, ample parking, convenient location. Perfect for contractor's office. $900/month utilities. 570-287-5343 www.joeamato properties.com Storage units also available in sizes from 5 x 10 to 10 x 30 WEST PITTSTON GARAGE 1 car, secure parking, 9 x 12. $55/month. Call Natalie 570-357-1138 Commercial EDWARDSVILLE 612-616 Main St. Bring back clam night. Unlim- ited potential in the once icon- ic location. Space can be used as restaurant, (coolers & equipment on site) bar & grill. Includes office and living space the possibilities are endless! Call agent to make an appointment and a deal. MLS 13-2445 $79,500 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 EDWARDSVILLE 35-37 Rice Ave. Double block in very good condition. Live in one side and let the other side pay the mortgage. Newer roof and furnace, 3 years old. Very clean and in move-in condition. A Must See! MLS#13-2618. $79,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 EDWARDSVILLE/KINGSTON 5 Unit, 2 completed and rented, 2 started, new plumbing, sheet rock and electrical. Call for more information. $86,900. 570-550-1222. KINGSTON GARAGE, 2 bay wi t h l i f t . $750/month. 570-814-8876 PITTSTON TWP. $1,750/MONTH 3002 N. Twp Blvd. Medical office for rent on the Pittston By-Pass. Highly vis- i bl e l ocati on wi th pl enty of parking. $1,800 sq. ft. of beautifully finished space can be used for any type office use. $1,750/ mo. plus utilities. MLS 13-098 Call Charlie PA CLUB LIQUOR LICENSE For sale. Call 570-574-1002 PITTSTON 108 S. Main Street 3,000 square feet. Suitable for many businesses. Plenty of parking. $600/month + security. 570-540-0746. PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP Lease Space Available. 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Can be subdivided Call Bob Post 570-270-9255 Houses For Rent BEAR CREEK 2 bedroom ranch, hardwood floors, great sun room, 1,400 sq. ft. fireplace & wood burner, grat deck. county setting. 2 car attached garage. No pets. al l ut i l i t i es by t enant . $1, 100/ mont h 7605095 BENTON Minutes from Shickshinny. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath. Country setting, partially furnished. Wash- er . Hunt i ng pr i v i l eges . $750/month + security. & references. 570-854-0984 DALLAS TWP. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with 1 car garage. Close to 309. Large yard. Cats allowed. $950/month + security deposit. Call Barbara Mark @ 570-696-5414 Smith Hourigan Group 570-686-1195 HARDING Single family home. Mount Zion Rd. 6 rooms & bath. No pets/no smoking. $700/month + utilities & security. 570-388-2675 570-388-6860 HARVEYS LAKE Furnished Home. College students welcome after August 20th Wi-fi, Direct TV, lake rights, washer/dryer. $1,200/month + utilities. 570-639-5041 KINGSTON Spacious half double. 3 br, living room, dining room, fenced yard, no pets, $775/month. Credit background check, security deposit. 570-235-0377 LARKSVILLE Pace Street 5 room single family home with 2 + b e d r o o ms , 1 b a t h, washer/dryer, deck & yard. $760/month + utilities. Call Barbara Mark 570-696-5414 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195 LUZERNE/Kingston 3 bedroom, gas heat, stove and washer included. New rugs, yard, no pets. $750 plus utilities and security 570-430-7901 MOUNTAIN TOP 3 bedroom ranch, hardwood floors throughout, living room with fireplace, eat in kitchen, 4 season sun porch, pri vate wooded setting. Crestwood Sch. Dist. Attached garage. Pet friendly. Large fenced property, ideal for children & pets. $1,050/month. 570-472-3277 NANTICOKE Hanover Section, Espy Street. Single family home, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. All appliances included, off street parking. No smoking. $650/month + utilities & security. 570-574- 4692 between 11am & 8 pm PITTSTON Lovely 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath house. Pri vate parki ng, yard, washer/dryer hookup, cable & satellite ready, enclosed back porch. $650 + utilities, security & references. No pets or smoking. 570-239-4293 PITTSTON Available Sept. 1 80 River Street Newly remodeled two story, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dryer, washer hookup, two car driveway, fenced yard, no pets. $800/month + utilities. 1st, last & security. Call 570-417-9781 To view house go to www.wilkesbarredjs.com/ 789PhotoAlbum SUGAR NOTCH 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath newly remodeled single home. $660 + utilities. 1st, last & security. 570-417-3427 SUGAR NOTCH 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath newly remodeled single home. $660 + utilities. 1st, last & security. 570-417-3427 WILES-BARRE MINERS MILLS 5 room, 2 bedroom home. The l ast qui et nei ghborhood i n Wi l kes-Barre. Refri gerator, stove, washer/dryer included. Sewerage & recycling fees paid, other utilities by tenant. Of f st r eet par ki ng, non- smokers. References & employment verified. $650/month & security. 570-824-7392 WILKES-BARRE Remodeled 3 bedroom home, featuring fresh paint, dishwasher, washer/dryer hook-up, deck and yard. No Pets. No Smoking. $685+utilities. Call 570-466-6334 WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking. $475 + utilities. 570-868-4444 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home. Large rooms, off-street parking. Nice neighborhood, near school . 1 year l ease. $ 7 5 0 / m o n t h + s e c u r i t y . Washer/Dryer hook-up, dishwasher and range included. 570-362-1820 Land (Acreage) LUZERNE 699 Miller St Land for sale 50 x 150. $38,000 Quiet neighborhood, Ready to build on. Call 570-693-3427. SWEET VALLEY GRASSY POND ROAD 6.69 wooded acres. Great building site and/or ideal hunt- ing property. No utilities. REDUCED $65,000. Call Pat Doty 570-394-6901 696-2468 Storage PLAINS TWP. 2 GARAGE/STORAGE UNITS 14ʼ x 24ʼ Automatic overhead door. Heat & electric included. $205/month each. Available separate or together. Call 570-823-1466 Want To Rent GARAGE WANTED in Miners Mills / Hudson area. 570-824-5033 Half Doubles EDWARDSVILLE 3 bedrooms, washer/dryer hook-up, new floors, Fenced yard, gas heat, No Pets. $600/month + utilities & 1st and Last months rent. Call 570-313-5414 GLEN LYON 3 BR RENOVATED 1/2 double, off street parking, 2 porches, oil / electric heat. NO DOGS. Refer- ences & application required. $525 month + security. 570-714-1296 GLEN LYON Large 1/2 double, 3 bedrooms, n e w a p p l i a n c e s , n e w washer/dryer. Freshly painted, new carpeting. $600/month + utilities. Call 570-881-0320 HANOVER TWP. 1/2 double 3 bedrooms, vinyl siding, steel insulated entry doors with deadbolts. Gas heat. Located on small, quiet lane. Close to bus stop & shopping. Available 9/1/13. Now showing. Lease, references checked. $525 monthly + utilities. 570-650-3803 KINGSTON AREA 3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, stove, refrigerator. Washer/dryer, water/sewer included. Quiet, dead end street. $800/month. 1st month+security. Section 8 welcome. 570-313-6066 KINGSTON HALF-DOUBLE 59 North Welles Ave. Eat-in kitchen with refrigerator and stove, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, off-street parking. No Smoking, No Pets. $650+ utilities & security. 570-639-1796 KINGSTON PROPERTIES Currently Available LARGE 1/2 DOUBLE Completely renovated, full kitchen, living room, formal dining room & study. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. **************** 1/2 DOUBLE Completely remodeled older charm, stained glass windows, front & rear porches, Living room/dining room combo, eat-in kitchen with laundry alcove, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath **************** Quiet residential neighborhoods, utilities & heat by t enant , no pet s , no smoking. 1 month security, 1 year lease. Call Rosewood Realty 570-287-6822 NANTICOKE 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, walk-up attic, basement, fenced back yard, Large Deck. $595/ month+utilities. NO Pets. 570-902-1031 NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, washer/dryer hook up, air conditioning, new bath. $525/month. Security & references required. 570-954-7919 NANTICOKE 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, w/w carpeting. washer/dryer hookup, yard. $475 + security deposit. All utilities by tenant. Call 570-472-2392 PITTSTON 2 bedroom. 1.5 baths, eat in kitchen with appliances, living room, office/den, laundry. Off street parking. $500 + security & references, water, sewer included. 570-702-3538 PLAINS Spacious, modern, 4 bdrm, wall to wall carpeting. 1.5 bath, living room, kitchen w/all appliances, off street parking. $800 + utilities, 1st & last months rent + security. Absolutely NO Pets or Smoking. 570-823-4116 570-417-7745 570-417-2737 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living & dining rooms, large eat in kitchen i n a ni ce, tree l i ned neighborhood. Washer/dryer, refrigerator, double sink, stove, water, sewer, recycl i ng i n- c l u d e d . Ni c e g a r d e n . $800/month, 1 year lease, rent & deposit. 570-820-7049 Half Doubles WILKES-BARRE/EAST END 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, wall to wall carpet. Stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hook up. Heat. garbage & sewer included. Many Extras!. No pets. $975 + security & references. 570-824-4288 Lots SLEEPY HOLLOW KINGSTON TWP Limited Time Only! priced Reduced! Starting at $69,900 All Public Utilities Dallas School District Great neighborhood. Summit Pointe Builders Call 570-675-7900 Sales PITTSTON TWP. RENT TO OWN 2 bedroom, clean, needs no work. remodeled throughout. Minutes from I- 81 & PA Turn- pike. $550/month. 570-471-7175 or 610-767- 9456 Pets 4 KITTENS! 1 black & white stripe short hair male, 2 tor- toise hair females, and 1 black & white stripe male. Approx. 8 weeks old. FREE. 570-283-1675 KITTENS! Five left to go to a good home. There are 2 who are 14 weeks old & 3 who are 8 weeks old. FREE. 570-575-9984 KITTY CLOSE OUT 4 Adorable Kittens, free to "loving home". 3 black, 1 gold & white all 10 weeks old. Litter box trained and eating on their own. Just want to be loved. Seriously inquiries only. Please contact Donna, Edwardsville, at 570-814-2175. MALTESE PUPPIES 7 Weeks Old. White and Cream. Fathers 4 pounds, Mothers 10 pounds. 1st Shots. $800. 570-239-1846 St. Bernards, Poms, Yorkies, Chihuahuas Labs & More. Bloomsburg 389-7877 Hazleton 453-6900 Hanover 829-1922 YORKIE PUPPY Female, AKC. champion bloodlines. Dew claws done, wormed, 1st shots. $950. 570-332-4739 Autos Under $5000 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 02' Four wheel drive. 116,000 miles. Asking $4,700 OBO. Very good condition. 570-388-6001 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park DODGE '95 RAM 1500 X-CAB 4X4 GOOD WORK TRUCK! $1,495 Call for details 570-696-4377 Autos For Sale 1553 Main Street, Peckville, PA 18452 Prestige One AutO WE BUY VEHICLES! Call Dan Lane @ 570-489-0000 *Tax, tags & license fees not included. 2004 VENTURE LS Ext. MiniVan 90840 ..................................................... $4,500 2004 CORVETTE 17167 .................................................................................. $26,986 2006 COBALT 68286........................................................................................... $6,900 2005 CROSS FIRE SRT-6 59014.................................................................. $17,999 2005 RAM 1500 QUAD 79407.................................................................... $16,999 2005 MUSTANG GT Convertible 32500 ................................................. $18,999 2007 E350 Passenger 56256....................................................................... $13,999 2007 MUSTANG GT Coupe 32569.............................................................. $17,495 2008 Ford KingRanch CREW 50457 .......................................................... $28,896 2010 MUSTANG V6 Convertible 40332................................................... $17,999 2009 CR-V EX SUV 42978.............................................................................. $17,990 2011 CRZ EX 6M Coupe 5870...................................................................... $15,999 2006 Hummer H3 50591 ............................................................................... $20,989 2011 SONATA SE 51600................................................................................. $15,999 2011 Mazda3 SPORT gt 49212................................................................... $16,990 2007 Mini COOPER S k 46153.................................................................. $13,999 2006 Nissan 350Z Convertible 22128 ..................................................... $20,980 2009 Nissan 370Z SPORT PKG 11575..................................................... $26,789 2003 Porsche BOXTER S 26998 ................................................................. $23,999 2004 Subaru WRX STI 60325...................................................................... $18,799 2010 Subaru Outbac SPORT 25683.......................................................... $19,890 2012 Subaru IMPREZA AWD 33059......................................................... $17,980 2009 Suzuki AWD SUV 30482 ..................................................................... $12,999 2006 RAV 4Limited SUV 123109 ................................................................. $11,990 2010 Toyota RAV4 I4 SUV 34739............................................................... $16,999 2007 TOYOYA FJ CRUZER 65231................................................................. $21,990 2010 Volkswagen SE SUV 22065................................................................ $17,499 2012 Volkswagen SE Sedan 32392............................................................ $14,999 2012 Volkswagen 2.5L Hatchback 30751 ............................................... $14,999 8 0 0 0 2 1 1 6 2007 Harley 883 5363............................................ $6,989 2003 BMWZ4 3.0i Convertible 53232..................... $17,989 2002 CORVETTE Z06 13295.................................... $28,879 2004 VENTURE LS Ext. MiniVan 90840...................... $4,500 2004 CORVETTE 17167.......................................... $26,986 2006 COBALT LS Coupe 68286.................................. $5,900 2008 SILVERADO CREWLT2 74414.......................... $18,999 2005 CROSS FIRE SRT-6 59014............................... $17,999 2004 F150 XCAB FX4 100506.................................. $13,999 2005 MUSTANG GT Convertible 32500.................... $18,999 2006 F150 XCAB 4X4 62084....................................$16,999 2006 F350 SUPER DUTY W/PLOW29662...................$16,495 2007 MUSTANG GT Coupe 32569............................ $17,495 2008 F150 CREWKING RANCH 50457...................... $28,896 2008 MUSTANG GT Coupe 2665.............................. $24,999 2010 MUSTANG V6 Convertible 40332.................... $17,999 2009 Honda CR-V EX SUV 42978............................. $17,990 2009 Honda CIVIC Si 45585.................................. $17,495 2006 Hummer H3 SUV 50591................................. $19,999 2011 SONATA SE Sedan 51600................................ $15,999 2007 Mini COOPER S 46153................................... $13,999 2006 350Z Convertible 22128............................... $19,990 2007 GRAND PRIX GXP 82306............................... $11,495 2004 Subaru WRX STi 60721.................................. $18,898 2010 Subaru Outbac Wagon 25683........................ $19,890 2012 Subaru Sedan 33059....................................$17,980 2009 Suzuki AWD SX-4 30482................................ $12,999 2005 TACOMA CREW Truck 87132........................... $19,898 2006 RAV-4 Limited AWD 123109.......................... $10,990 2010 RAV-4 I4 AWD 34739..................................... $17,499 2010 Volkswagen TIGUAN 22065........................... $17,499 2012 Volkswagen JETTA SE Sedan 32392.................$14,999 2012 Volkswagen BEATLE 2.5L Hatchback 30751..... $14,999 FORD '04 TAURUS SES Power windows, power locks, seat, air, One Owner, 42k. Must See! $6,850. 570-825-7577 Freshl y state i nspected & warrantied. Financing available. CAR FAX available. NISSAN '03 ALTIMA SL Power windows, power locks, seat, air, 77k. One Owner. Gorgeous! $7,825. 570-825-7577 Freshly state inspected & warrantied. Financing available. CAR FAX available. CHEVY '02 PRIZM Power windows, locks, air, 72K. Economical! 570-825-7577 Freshl y state i nspected & warrantied. Financing available. CAR FAX available. Autos For Sale ACME AUTO SALES 343-1959 1009 Penn Ave Scranton 18509 Across from Scranton Prep GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT Call Our Auto Credit Hot Line to get Pre-approved for a Car Loan! 800-825-1609 www.acmecarsales.net AUTOS 11 AUDI S5 Convertible, Sprint blue, black / brown leather interior, navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 10 CHEVY IMPALA LT silver 59k miles 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX blue, auto, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver, grey leather 06 CADILLAC DTS silver, black leather, chrome alloys 06 AUDI A8L grey, black leather, navigation, AWD 06 VW JETTA GLS blue, auto, sunroof 06 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS grey, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS gold 05 INFINIT GX35 AWD grey, black leather, sunroof 02 VW BEETLE GLS lime green 5 speed, 4 cylinder 01 HONDA CIVIC green 5 speed 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 speed, 62k miles. SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4ʼs 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT blue, tan leather, sunroof, 4x4 08 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT black, 4 cylinder, 5 speed 4x4 08 FORD EDGE SE white V6 AWD 07 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO green, grey leather, sunroof, 4x4 07 DODGE CARAVAN SXT green, 07 GMC YUKON DENALI electric blue, black leather, navigation 4x4 06 FORD EXPLORER XLT blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY EQUINOX LT grey, V6, AWD 06 NISSAN MURANO SE white AWD 06 MERCURY MARINER silver, V6, AWD 06 HONDA PILOT EX silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO REG CAB truck red, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Black, V8, 4x4 truck 05 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE off road, grey, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 BUICK RENZVOUS CXL Light grey, tan leather AWD 05 NISSAN XTERRA black, V6, 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER white, V6, 4x4 05 CHEVY COLORADO CLUB CAB grey 4x4 truck 05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING blue, 7 passenger mini van 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Red, V6 4x4 05 KIA SORRENTO LX silver, V6 AWD 05 TOYOTA SIENNA LE gold, 7 passenger mini van 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 04 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO CREW CAB white, 4 door, 4x4 truck 04 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT QUAD CAB black 4 door 4x4 truyck 04 GMC ENVOY black, V6, 4x4 04 FORD EXPLORER XLS gold V6 4x4 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE LT green, grey leather, 4 door 4x4 truck 03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD grey black leather sunroof 4x4 03 FORD EXPEDITION XLT silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 NISSAN PATHFINDER black V6 4x4 03 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLX red, V6, 4x4 02 FORD F150 SUPER CREW red & tan 4 door. 4x4 truck 01 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT blue, V6, 4x4 truck 00 FORD F150 SUPER cAB blue, 4X4 truck 99 FORD F 150 SUPER CAB silver 4x4 truck 97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 4x4 BMW '07 X5 4.8 Liter 71,000 miles, showroom condition, sport package, every option that BMW offers. Silver/ grey. $29,500. 570-417-9200 BEN'S AUTO SALES RT. 309 W-B TWP Near Wegman's 570-822-7359 CHEVY ʻ10 IMPALA LT V6, Auto, all power, cruise, CD. Very clean. Balance of GMʼs Warranty. SPECIAL $11,995 Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers Mercury Grand Marquis GS 2005 Two tone white, leather interi- or,one owner, garage kept, 139K highway miles,CD and security system. New tires and current inspections. $8000 570-239-8110 Autos For Sale VITOʼS & GINOʼS Auto Sales 949 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort 288-8995 ʻ00 Toyota Corolla 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto. Runs great. $2,995 Grand Cherokee V8. Runs great. Power windows & doors. $2,495 ʻ96 F150 Pickup. auto, runs good. $1,995 ʻ96 Pontiac Grand Prix. White, air, power windows & brakes, 4 door, runs good, 106K. $2,395 ʻ01 Ford Taurus SES 4 door, air, power doors & windows. $2,995 ʻ99 Chevy S10 Blazer 4 door, power windows, doors & seats. 126,000 miles. $2,995 ʻ03 Ford Wind-star 4 door, all power options. 96,000 miles $3,400 ʻ04 Nissan Armada, 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $10,900 ʻ09 Mercedes GL450, 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Cream puff. $42,500 FINANCING AVAILABLE Buying Junk Cars Used Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid 288-8995 Boats & Marinas DURATECH 12' ALUMINUM BOAT Semi "V" bow 54" W at widest point of boat. Comes with set of oars, 2 anchors, 3 flotation boat seat cushions. Mercury Outboard 9.8 hp Model Merc 110 2 cylinder, 2 cycle engine, remote 5 gallon gas tank. Excellent running condition. Ready for the water. Selling price for boat & engine $1,000. 570-654-3805 Miscellaneous LIKE NEW Used Tires & Batteries for $20 & Up VITO’S & GINO’S 949 Wyoming Ave. Forty Fort 288-8995 Motorcycles FORD "11 ESCAPE XLT Aut omat i c, 4 wheel dri ve, moon roof, sync, grey, excellent cond, 4 cylinder, 30,500mi, $18,000. 654-3326/479-3646. HARLEY '09 DAVIDSON, Sportster 883 Mint Showroom Condition! Only 340 original miles, inspected, extras. Purchased at Noto's. Only $5,000, OBO. 570-285-3469 HONDA '88 GL1500 Motorbi ke FREE to a responsible person due to my son's sudden death. If interested contact: [email protected] Trucks / SUVs / Vans CHEVY VAN, High Top With Wheel Chair Lift-350. Automatic, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Steering, Low Miles. $3,500. OBO. 570-760-0243 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park DODGE '06 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 6 speed. EXTRA SHARP! $4995. 570-696-4377 Trucks / SUVs / Vans 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘00 WINDSTAR SEL Leather, LIKE NEW! $2,995. 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD '08 ESCAPE 4x4 sunroof, One Owner. Like new! $7,995 570-696-4377 FORD '03 F150 XLT Auto, air, power windows, power locks, bedliner. 80k. Excellent! $6,825. 570-825-7577 Freshl y state i nspected & warrantied. Financing available. CAR FAX available. 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD '04 EXPLORER 4X4. V6. Sunroof. Bargain Price! $4,995 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park GMC ENVOY 03’ 4X4, 3rd row Seat, SHARP SUV! $5,995. 570-696-4377 timesleaderautos.com Find Your Next Vehicle Online. 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Call Today For Your Free Estimate 570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520 Roofng & Siding CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION Roofing Siding Carpentry 40 yrs. experience Licensed & Insured PA026102 Call Dan: 570-881-1131 JO Home Improvement Roofing over the top, rip-off, repairs, siding painting gutters int & ext remodeling. Fully Ins. Free Est. PA100512. 570- 829-3261 or 817-2548 SPRING ROOFING McManus Construction Licensed, Insured. Everyday Low Prices. 3,000 satisfied customers. 570-735-0846 Tree Service APEX TREE AND EARTH Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Hazard Tree Removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot Clearing.Insured. Reasonable Rates apextreeandearth.com Serving Wyoming Valley, Back Mountain & Surrounding Areas. 570-550-4535 TOM'S AFFORDABLE Tree & Shrub Trimming & Removal. Chipper service. Gutter Cleaning References available. Free estimates. 570-814-9132 Trucks / SUVs / Vans JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo 2005 82,000 miles, Well maintained, excellent condition. Beige in color, $11,500. 570- 654-7451 or 570-466-4669 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park MAZDA '03 TRIBUTE Leather, sunroof, 4x4. Good Miles! $4,995 570-696-4377 LEO'S AUTO SALES 93 Butler Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253 OLDS '01 BRAVADA AWD, 4 door, 6 cyl., auto, leather, sunroof, CD. Fully equipped. Red. Very good condition. $1,850 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER OLDS '99 BRAVADA New parts. Needs some body work. $3,400. (570)760-2791 Auto Parts Vito & Ginoʼs LIKE NEW USED TIRES & BATTERIES $20 & uP 570-288-8995 Forty Fort Auto Services WANTED Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562 Antiques & Collectibles $ Antiques Buying $ Old Toys, Model Kits, Bikes, Dolls, Guns, Mining Items, Trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 German stamps for sale or trade for US stamps. Call Terry at 570-338-2041 Antiques & Collectibles REFRIGERATOR MONITOR (general electric) cooling unit on top outside. Type- D.R.-2- T16, SOR # 42- 953- 799, CI RCA 1942. $475. 00. 570-779-4228 or 570-262-1032 VINTAGE "KOKEN" BARBER CHAIR. St. Louis model, original black leather, & in very good condi ti on. Hydraul i cs work. B-3688 original headrest, l eat her st r ap, & br ush. $750. 00. 570-779-4228 Appliances STEEL WINDOW FAN, ex- pendable sides - $25.00. Kirby classic vacuum with rug renov- ator - $50.00. 570-693-1918 VI TA- MI X COMMERCI AL BLENDER. The quiet one, on counter. Model 36019. 570-562-1801 Building Materials BARN WOOD PLANKS (de- constructed) that are 2" thick, 7 1/2" to 12" wide, & 5'-6" to 6'-0" long. Approx. 55 planks. Short- er 2" planks and also many full 2"x 4" boards. $510.00. 570-779-4228 DOOR One 36"x80" sol i d wood, 6 panels ext or int door, neutral oak finish with hinges $100. MAILBOX, handmade, solid wrought iron. $100. 570-735-8730 DOORS. 24 - Used Solid Core Doors 32" x 79"-----$25 each. Mahogany Stained. Call: 570-287-1161 Clothing JACKETS - 2 men' s sport jackets, 1 is light blue and the other is navy. Both size 46 & like new. Asking $20.00 each. 570-313-5214 SCRUBS, assorted colors & sizes, approximately 50. Excel- lent condition. $1.00 each. 570-823-4941 SWEATSHIRTS, never worn; Eleven for $25. 570-313-5214 Exercise Equipment IMPEX TECH ROD TR-2 GYM similar to Bo Flex gym. Excel- lent condition. Used approximately 10 times. $129.00 or best offer. 570-829-4776 Furnances & Heaters COAL STOVE. Old fashioned white Dickson with warming closet & six lids. Great for heating & cooking! $500.00. 570-735-2081 COFFEE TABLE oak, glass inserts $60. Accent table match- ing mirror $40. Computer desk wi t h swi vel chai r $50. 3 shelves 1 (5) shelf $35. Black $50. TV Colby sm. flat screen $50. Portable stepper $50. 570-829-2599 Furnances & Heaters HIGH EFFICIENCY OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. B & C Outdoor Wood Furnaces LLC 570-477-5692 Furniture & Accessories RECLINERS 2 blue cloth, excellent condition & very comfortable; $100.0each or both for $175. Cash only. 570-825-5080 CHAIRS (2) padded with arm rests, etc. $5. each. 570-540-0175 QUEEN WING CHAIRS (2) (Ann Hallagan). In excellent condition. $149.00 each. 570-540-0175 BEDROOM SET : Full sized headboard, dresser with mirror, and chest of drawers. Real wood. $150.00. 570-603-1195 CHERRY TABLE w/ painted black legs & 4 arrow black chairs. Very good condition; $350.00. Corner curio cupboard w/ mirrored back; $50.00. Hunt board w/ painted 3 shelf hutch; $300.00. Leather otto- man i n excel l ent condi t i on; $200. 00. 570-406-4092 COFFEE TABLE that is glass & brass w/ two end tables. All in perfect condition. $25.00 for each. 570-288-0060 END TABLES (2). One has a pull out drawer. FREE. 570- 540-0175 FISH TANK 12"x48"x21" $75. Kitchen table, 4 chairs, glass 3' d $100. 570-735-8730 or 332-8080 MEDICAL CHAIR for shower or bath. Used twice. $20.00. 570-696-9005 KITCHEN TABLE Retro - $50. Wooden double bed head board & wooden foot board, with no sides - $25. 570-693-1918 SOFA & love seat with floral pattern & pillow back. In good condition. $100.00. 570-674-9716 COFFEE TABLE (solid cherry) & two solid cherry end tables w/ dr awer s, 3 pi ece set ; $250. 00. 570-779-4228 or 570-855- 2506 BUNK BEDS wood, excellent condition. Twin over twin. Me- dium stain wood. Can be sep- arated into two twin beds. In- cludes ladder, rails, 2 match- ing comforters, mattress cover, & more. 570-696-6986 Landscaping & Gardening TI LLER POULAN MI NI TILLER 9" tilling width. Runs great. $40. 570-654-3805 Medical Equipment CHAIRLIFT/RECLINER with remote control, green cloth, ex- c el l ent c ondi t i on 30" w x40"hx30:deep $200. Cash only. 570-825-5080 Miscellaneous MOTOR '55 Evinrude 3HP outboard, very good condition. All in working order & does run ni ce. Out board has a f ew scratches but other then that is ready for water or man cave. $250. OBO. 570-394-7159 570-301-3602 CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR BEST PRICES IN THE AREA Ca$h on the $pot Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 AIR COMPRESSOR for car. 12 volt, new & in box. $10.00. 570-655-2154 AIR PURIFIER, Aerus Guardi- an. In great condition. Origin- ally paid over $1,000 & selling for $399.00. 570-822-6258 ANNUITY.COM Guaranteed Income For Your Retirement Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income for retirement! Call for FREE copy of our SAFE MONEY GUIDE Plus Annuity Quotes from A-Rated companies! 800-423-0676 ANTIFREEZE & COOLANT (2) - $5.00 Each. 570-655-2154 ARTI FI CI AL FI REPLACE. Home made. White and golden stone l ook. 50" l ong x 15" wide. Rack & logs included. $100.00. 570-735-2081 CANADA DRUGS: Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medications needs. Call today 1-800-341-2398 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. CANES AND WALKI NG STICKS. 25 available. Made from sl i ppery mapl e trees. Many different shapes & sizes. $5 to $6 dollars each. 570-735-2081 LINER REPLACEMENT KIT complete for 15x30 above ground pool. Includes full prin- ted liner, foam underlay, sides, ski mmer basket & gaskets / accessor i es. Pai d $800. sel l i ng f or $350. OBO. 570-881-2311 MOWER CUB CADET 2185 TRACTOR wi th 46" mower deck, 3 bag grass catcher, 40" snow thrower, & dump cart - all for $1,000. 570-675-3503 LADDER STAND for deer hunti ng (12 ft.) - $50.00. Neoprene chest waders (L) - $20. 00. Neopr ene chest waders (M) - $20.00. Fi ve office waiting room chairs - $100.00. 570-693-6267 BOOKS diabetic books, hard covers, (8) - $2. each. Air compressor to pump up car tires $5. 570-654-8902 FABRIC 16 cuts of fabric, assorted lengths. $1.50 per yard. 570-696-9086 Miscellaneous DI RT BI KE, Schwi nn 26" Formans 26 speeds w/ front suspension. Paid $390.00 & selling for $99.00. 570-655-2154 DISH: DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL NOW! 1-800-734-5524 EVENFLO BOOSTER child re- straint system that meets all requirements for motor vehicle saf et y. Gr eat condi t i on. $20. 00. 570-288-0060 FREE AD POLICY The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less, maximum 8 lines for 7 days. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name, address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com SORRY NO PHONE CALLS. GIRLS CLOTHING, size 5, approx. 50 items, price varies with quantity bought. Excellent condition. 570-239-1638 CYLINDER PILSNERS (glass) for flowers, beautiful & elegant for a wedding. $15.00 each, if buy all 30 then $300.00 cash. 570-779-4325 GPS ( TomTom model # 4ET03) with 4 & 1/2" screen. Needs power cord;$39.00. Jeep (grey) - Li berty/Ni tro Fl oor Mates. New & never used;$70.00. 570-654-1969 INSULATION, 6x23, 4 rolls;$25 a roll. Curio cabinet; $75. Plastic chair mat; $30. Sofa, chair, and ot- toman; $75. BF Goodri ch ti re, 215/75/R14; $20. Stone laundry t ub; $45. Met al t ool - box f or truck;$45. Oak coffee table; $75. Single bed complete; $20.00. 570-868-4444 LADDER for in ground pool; $75.00 or best offer. 570-822-6258 LAMP SHADES (2) that are 12" high, white, & bell shaped. Perfect condition. $3.00 each or 2 for $5.00. 570-288-0060 LIGHTING SYSTEM for outdoors that is Malibu low voltage. New. Was $248.00 & asking $35.00. VCR movi e tapes, 50 movi es; $15.00. Walker for handicap w/ wheels & in new condition; $6.00. Umbrella stroller; $4.00. Material, large box of remnants; $5.00. 570- 799-9791 RECLI NER/ Swi vel r ocker ( bei ge) - $90. 00. 570-696-4020 Miscellaneous MEDICAL GUARDIAN: Medical Alert for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. Free Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 855-850-9105 MI CROWAVE - Emer son 900W, nearl y new; $2500. PUR water filtration system that includes faucet mount & 3 faucet refills; $25.00, OBO. 570-696-1030 MY COMPUTER WORKS: My Computer Works Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.- based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-888-781-3386 OMAHA STEAKS: ENJOY 100% guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74% PLUS 4 FREE Burgers - The Family Value Combo - Only $39.99. ORDER Today 1-888-721-9573, use code 48643XMD - or www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbff6 9 PATIENT HYDRAULIC LIFT. New. Polyester mesh sling & commode opening to help with transfers. $300.00. 570-474-6549 READY FOR MY QUOTE CABLE: SAVE on Cable TV-Internet- Digital Phone-Satellite. You've Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL TODAY. 888-929-9254 RE F RI GE RAT OR, d o r m s i z e Emerson;$25. Kling 5 drawer chest,solid wood & 40"Wx35" Hx19"D; $50. Casio keyboard (76 full size keys) w/ stand, tone response,power adapter cover,& books in box;$75. Antique child's small roll top solid oak desk;$99. Electronic in- sect bug zapper,one acre coverage,still in box;$10. 570-675-4617 REGULATION POOL TABLE. 4 1/2 x 9. Three piece 1 inch slate. Three sets of balls 4 cues. Must be disassembled. $400.00. 570-288-9003 RUG DOCTOR CLEANING MACHINE that was used 3 times; $250.00. Leaf Vacuum wood chipper, made by mtd & like new; $150.00. 570-829-2035 SHEET MUSIC - About 30 pieces for piano, guitar, & har- monica. Religious music included; $15.00. 570-655-1808 STOVE i n excel l ent condi ti on. Bisque or off white. Frigidaire Gal- lery Series. Electric ceramic cook top. Self cleaning, speed bake oven; $225.00. Dishwasher in great condition. Bisque or white whirlpool quiet wash plus; $125.00. 570-926-1726 STROLLER (Uppababy Vista) that is 2 years old, silver, & includes bassinet attachment and cup. Excellent condition. Pai d $615. 00 & aski ng $450. 00. 570-817-3186 Miscellaneous TEETER TOTTER/SEESAW iron frame - $25.00. Concrete birdbath base - $25.00. 570-693-1918 WEST BEND ELECTRONIC SOUND MIXER, new in box; $25.00. Black leather Tyler Rodan purse;$10.00. Multi- col ored Dol ce & Gabbana purse;$10.00. 570-603-1195 Musical Instruments O R G A N & b e n c h , Wur l i t z er , wor k s . FREE. 570-540-0175 Sporting Goods BIKE 24" Mongoose Mountain bike $50. 570-793-5416 Televisions /Accessories 65" OLIVIA TV LCD that is 5 years old; $500.00. 570-256-3983 Tickets PENN STATE TICKETS Set of 4 seats, 6 season games, Section EGU, on 20 yard line. 570-954-5237 Tools PLANET JR. ATTACHMENT, in- c l u d i n g p l o w s , cultivators,sweeps,harrows,etc.40 pieces; $200. Log rolling tool; $40. Pressure treated wood pieces,2 x 8 x 6 average; 25 pieces for $20. Old potato shovel; $25. Wheelbarrow with steel front wheel; $25. 570-693-1918 YARD VACUUM (craftsman power propel l ed) 6.5 hp - $300.00. Craftsman 10" radial arm saw, master mechanic tool - $50.00. Three drawer chests w/ bottom storage - $30.00 each. 570-675-3503 Toys & Games MILLENNIUM BARBIE in origi nal package. Thi s i s the "Special 2000 Edition Celebra- tion Barbie." All indications show that it never was open. $20.00 OBO. 570-394-7159 V-SMILE V-Tech electronic TV game used once & in box w/ 3 games;$20. Wood castle w/ wood f i g u r i n e s b y A n a t e x Castlemania;$20. Sit & spin with musi c; $5. Pogo st i ck grow t o pro,used once;$10. Five Thomas the Tank VHS tapes;$5. Barbie plastic kitchen;$5. 570-603-1195 Stereo /TV /Electronics SONY TV : 22 i nch Wega Trinitron flat screen in excellent condition. Was $625.00 & selling for $75.00. 570-819-4951 Get all the advertising inserts with the latest sales. Call 829-5000 to start your home delivery. PAGE 10D Tuesday, August 20, 2013 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com App UpYour Business! Call 570-970-7307 to Get Started! Mention This Ad and Get 25% OffYour App Development! Your customers are using iPhones, iPads, laptops and mobile devices. 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