Times Leader 12-05-2011

5THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK >> NIGHT OF THE NINJA: You survived “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” You lived through “National Jelly Doughnut Day.” Now, prepare yourself for the next wave of superfluous invented holidays: Today is “International Ninja Day.” It’s a day for you to channel your “inner ninja” and show off whatever ninja skills you possess. If that means hiding in a plant at the office and leaping out and scaring co-workers, then go for it. Don’t expect to be thought normal, but go for it. >> FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE: Time was when Christmas specials ran once a year, and watching the annual showings of our favorites was an event. Now, thanks to that wonderful invention we call cable TV, you can watch these holiday shows over, and over, and over …. and over again. Case in point, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” airs tonight at 8 on ABC. It will be back. The 1984 version of “A Christmas Carol,” starring George C. Scott, is on AMC tonight at 8 AND10:30. Same thing on Tuesday night. Same Scrooge time, same Scrooge channel. And ABC Family will feature “The Year Without a Santa Claus” at 9 p.m. Thursday. And at 6 p.m. Friday. And it too will be back before Dec. 25. >> GAME TIME: Fans of the AFC North will want to tune in to the NFL Network this Thursday night at 8 to catch the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. The once bitter rivalry has been predominantly one-sided in recent years with Pittsburgh getting almost all the wins. Although Cleveland did win in 2009, you’d have to go back to 2003 to find another Browns victory. But, chin up, Cleveland fans. The Browns did have the better of the rivalry in the 1950s. >> SUGAR PLUMFAIRY TIME: Since 1892, Tchaikov- sky’s “Nutcracker Ballet” has been a holiday performance loved by millions worldwide. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company hasn’t been around THAT long, but it has been presenting the Christ- mas classic for 25 years. And it will be doing it again this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. Which, luckily, happens to be located in Scranton, so the name fits nicely. Can’t make Friday’s show? There will be another one at 2 p.m. Sunday. >> VROOOOOM: After a week’s worth of holiday highlights, what better way to relax than with a weekend full of loud motor- cycle noises. The AMA Arenacross Series will be in- vading the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The professionals have the course Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7. And at 10 a.m. Sunday the amateurs get their turn. Ticket prices vary per event, and you can get them any number of ways. Go to www.mohegansunarenapa- .com for more info. C M Y K WILKES-BARRE, PA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 50¢ timesleader.com The Times Leader Lions to face Houston in the Ticket City Bowl on Jan. 2. SPORTS, 1B PSU punches its bowl Ticket President’s Ball; Holiday With a Heart; Cori’s Place. CLICK, 1C Smile, you’re on the Click page Two line deck here, Interstate Bold Cond. 12/12 point SECTION, XX 7 2 7 6 9 2 $ 150 VOUCHER FOR ONLY $ 65 NANTICOKE – If the Luzerne County Community College Board of Trustees ap- proves a contract renewal for President Tho- mas Leary today, it could prove to be a con- troversial conclusion to a controversial year. For LCCC, 2011beganwitha report by the Auditor General’s Office that determined former Associate Dean Peter Paul Moses had stolen at least $104,000 in cash fromthe college cafeteria from 2004 through 2006. Moses was fired in 2008 after discovery of the theft andwas foundguiltyincourt, but at the time he had been charged with stealing less than $18,000. The news got worse in June, when The Middle States Commission on Higher Edu- cation put LCCC on probation for failing to sufficiently prove it was meeting accredita- tion standards. Accreditation is needed to get state and federal subsidies. LCCC remains accredited, and Leary has predicted probation will be lifted after the college provides requested evidence to the commis- sion. Within weeks after go- ing on probation, LCCC axed five management posts in response to the loss of $1.2 million in state money. Gov. Tom Corbett slashed education spending, refusing to make upfor federal stimulus money that had helped school districts and colleges through the past two years. The cuts were LCCC vote caps rocky year President’s contract renewal on agenda By MARK GUYDISH [email protected] Leary See LCCC, Page 14A TIGER ROARS BACK TO WIN Two years after his personal life and golf career came crashing down, Tiger Woods is a winner again. One shot behind with two holes to play, Woods closed with clutch birdie putts Sunday to win the Chevron World Challenge by one shot over former Mas- ters cham- pion Zach Johnson. It was the 83rd title worldwide for Woods, but his first since the Australian Masters on Nov. 15, 2009. 1B SPORTS SHOWCASE NFL PACKERS 38 N.Y. GIANTS 35 STEELERS 35 BENGALS 7 N.Y. JETS 34 REDSKINS19 CARDINALS19 COWBOYS13 PATRIOTS 31 COLTS 24 6 09815 10011 KINGSTON -- A Luzerne County agency likely will be among the first -- if not the very first -- inNortheasternPennsylva- nia to switch to compressed nat- ural gas to fuel a fleet of vehicles. Stanley Strelish, executive di- rector of the Luzerne County Transportation Authority, told the authority board last week that he has been in discus- sions with UGI Penn Natural Gas about building a com- pressed natural gas (CNG) fill- ing station in Forty Fort to fuel a fleet of about 60vans after a transportation agency consolida- tion takes place in the county next year. Plans are in the works for the LCTAto consolidate withthe Lu- zerne/Wyoming Counties Trans- portationDepartment andHazle- ton Public Transit. The Pennsyl- vania Department of Transporta- tion is pushing for smaller transit systems to consolidate. The LCTA runs public bus ser- vice in northern Luzerne County, HPT runs public bus service in southern Luzerne County, and L/WCTD provides para-transit service to the elderly, children and youth services, and special- needs persons throughout Lu- zerne and Wyoming counties. The L/WCTD has about 60 vans that are in poor shape and will need to be replaced over an approximately eight-year period, Strelish said. After researching theoptions anddiscussingit with UGI representatives, Strelish saidit makes themost sensetogo with CNG vans. According to the U.S. Depart- ment of Energy, CNG has a high octane rating and excellent prop- erties for spark-ignited internal combustion engines. It is non- toxic, non-corrosive and non-car- cinogenic and presents no threat to soil, surface water or ground- water. “It’s definitely the way to go. It will present a significant savings to the authority,” Strelish said. “The initial cost of the vehicles may be a little higher, but the LCTA is eyeing natural gas vans Official says agency in talks with utility to install CNG filling station in Forty Fort. By STEVE MOCARSKY [email protected] Strelish See LCTA, Page 14A SANTA TIME COMES A BIT EARLY FOR THIS GROUP FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER C hildren of the day care and nursery school at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA were greeted Sunday by a very jolly Ole St. Nick at the annual Christmas Party. Santa gave out presents, all of which were bought by community members. The party’s sponsors were M&T Bank, Wilkes University pharmacy students, Surgical Specialists, Rodano’s and the Y. WASHINGTON — Facing bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Ser- vice is pushing ahead with un- precedented cuts to first-class mail next springthat will slowde- livery and, for the first time in 40 years, eliminate the chance for stamped letters to arrive the next day. The estimated $3 billion in re- ductions, to be announced in broader detail today, are part of a wide-ranging effort by the cash- strappedPostal Servicetoquickly trim costs, seeing no immediate help fromCongress. The changes would provide short-term relief, but ultimately could prove counterproductive, pushing more of America’s busi- ness onto the Internet. They couldsloweverythingfromcheck payments to Netflix’s DVDs-by- mail, add costs to mail-order pre- scription drugs and threaten the existence of newspapers and time-sensitive magazines deliver- ed by postal carrier to far-flung suburbanandrural communities. That birthdaycardmailedfirst- class to Mom also could arrive a day or two late, if people don’t plan ahead. “It’sapotentiallymajorchange, but I don’t thinkconsumersarefo- cused on it and it won’t register until the service goes away,” said Jim Corridore, analyst with S&P Capital IQ, who tracks the ship- ping industry. “Over time, to the extent thecustomer serviceexpe- rience gets worse, it will only in- crease the shift away frommail to alternatives. There’s almost noth- ing you can’t do online that you can do by mail.” Postal cuts to slow delivery of 1st-class mail U.S. Postal Service will announce estimated $3 billion in reductions today. By HOPE YEN Associated Press See MAIL, Page 14A INSIDE A NEWS: Local 3A Nation & World 5A Obituaries 8A Editorials 13A B SPORTS: 1B C CLICK: 1C Community News 2C Birthdays 3C Television 4C Movies 4C Crossword/Horoscope 5C Comics 6C D CLASSIFIED: 1D WEATHER Christina Kosco Mostly cloudy. A shower. High 55, low 40. Details, Page 6B K PAGE 2A MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Barnard, Ralph Mazzanti, Evelyn McKelvey, Elizabeth Pokorny, Mary Ann Searfoss, Richard Swantkowski, Alan Wiegand, Edward OBITUARIES Page 8A BUILDING TRUST The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccu- racy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242. One player matched all five winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game and will win a jackpot worth $342,260. 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Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) USPS 499-710 Issue No. 2011-339 HAZLETON – The city’s pro- posed 2012 budget has been the subject of some debate as City Council prepares to vote on the $4.06 million spending plan that would increase property taxes by about 14 percent. Among the catalysts of that de- bate is Councilman Jack Mun- die’s belief that council plans to sell the water company in order to satisfy future anticipated def- icits. Mayor Joseph Yannuzzi has re- cently stated he is aware of no such plan, and Councilwoman Karin Cabell agrees with him. Cabell said she has no knowl- edge of any such plan, and that council has never formally or in- formally discussed it. “What I am educated on and will gladly comment on is the budget,” said Cabell, indicating tax increases reflected in the pre- sent proposed budget are reason- able and necessary. The proposed budget would increase the city real estate tax to 3.23 mills from the current 2.83 mills. One mill equals $1 in tax for every $1,000 of assessedvalue on a property. The budget will be presented for its second reading on Wednesday. Answering Mundie’s voiced concern that the city is spending moneyunnecessarily, Cabell said increases in health insurance, contractual obligations to unions, rising fuel costs and the rising cost of doing business have made a tax increases neces- sary. “I may also add our tax reve- nues have decreased, our popula- tion increased, and with that in- crease a record-breaking need for services, hence, causing the per- fect storm,” Cabell said, noting the total increase in cost to resi- dents would be approximately $32 per year. Cabell said council has been able to increase revenues for po- lice and code enforcement with- out any additional increase to city residents. “We have been able to do these two things through senior retire- ments on the police force, as well as additional state funding for an officer and cruiser, via their auto theft task force. We were able to increase the amount of code offi- cers directly from the savings of no longer having a city engineer. By approaching the new hires in this manner, we have been able to keep the hiring’s deficit neu- tral.” said Cabell. At the heart of that discussion is a seeming conflict between the city’s ability topay its bills andits citizens’ abilitytopaytheir taxes. Mundie believes the city must come up with a solution that is equitable to both the city and its residents. Addingtocityconcerns is that, in 2013, the city will be approxi- mately $600,000 shy of revenue from the 2012 budget because Hazleton City Properties will no longer be payingthat installment amount for purchasing land from the city. Mundie saidhe is still awaiting some numbers from the city ad- ministrator and will further clar- ify his position at the next read- ing of the proposed budget. The mayor believes he and council should focus on the 2012 budget at this time, before ad- dressing these projected con- cerns for 2013. However, he also emphasized he is working with Pennsylvania Economy League in order to minimize excessive tax burden on residents in the fu- ture. Yannuzzi said he is not only crafting a budget, but also trying to improve the quality of life for city residents. Tax hike in Hazleton budget is debated The $4.06M budget will be presented for its second reading on Wednesday. By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent PLAINS TWP. – Police said Joel Rolon-Arroyo of Old Forge faces charges of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana as the result of a traffic stop. Police said he was clocked traveling 110 mph in a posted 55 mph zone while traveling on I-81 south. Police said the investigat- ing officer who stopped Rolon- Arroyo’s vehicle said he observ- ed a suspected marijuana ciga- rette and open containers of beer in plain view. The man was taken into cus- tody for alleged DUI and posses- sion of marijuana, police said. He was taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where he consented to a blood test. Police said charges are pending receipt of the test results. YATESVILLE – Police said they arrested three men on Saturday afternoon in the theft of metal from Lispi’s Junkyard on Pittston Avenue in Yatesville. Arrested were George Angelo Timko, 32, of Simpson, Allen Elbert Watson, 38, of Carbon- dale, and Edward James Mar- cinkevich, 40, of Old Forge. Police said they were ar- raigned before Magisterial Dis- trict Judge Michael Dotzel on charges of theft, conspiracy to commit theft, receiving stolen property, and criminal trespass. Watson was also charged with possession of drug parapherna- lia, police said. All three were committed to Luzerne County prison for the lack of $20,000 bail each. SUGARLOAF – An unknown vehicle struck a utility pole at state Route 487 at Fritz Hill Road early Sunday. Anyone with information should contact PSP Bloomsburg at 387-4261. HANOVER TWP. – Police said they are investigating a burglary that occurred over- night Saturday into Sunday at the Star Mini Mart, South Main Street, Lee Park. Police said entry was gained by cutting a hole in the roof and an undetermined amount of money was taken from an un- locked safe. The person then left through the same roof hole. Police said the robber is be- lieved to be a male of unknown race, wearing dark-colored ski mask with a thin build. He was believed to be wear- ing a zip-up sweatshirt with a large skull decal on the front. HAZLETON – At around 10:45 p.m. Saturday, police responded to the area of 8th and Alter streets on a report of a gun shot. Police said there were no reported injuries or damage. Anyone with information is asked to call city police at 459- 4940. POLICE BLOTTER LOS ANGELES — The week- end following the long Thanks- giving holiday is traditionally sluggish for the film business — and this year was no exception. With no new movies opening nationwide, audiences shied away from the multiplex after heading there in droves over tur- keyday. As a result, it was thesec- ond-slowest moviegoing week- end of the year, with ticket re- ceipts totaling only $82 million, according to data compiled by Hollywood.com. “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part1” claimedtheNo. 1 spot at the box office for the third consecutive weekend, again be- sting “The Muppets.” The vampire film pulled in $16.9 million, according to an es- timate from distributor Summit Entertainment. After 17 days in theaters, the fourth installment in the series has grossed an im- pressive $247.3 million in North America. Still, that’s slightly low- er than the $255.4 million the third “Twilight” film, “New Moon,” grossed during the same time period in 2009. “I think our audience has grown a little bit older, and there- fore their interests have changed — they may be shopping or do- ing other things they weren’t a year and a half ago,” the studio’s Domestic Distribution President Richie Fay said of the difference between the two “Twilight” films. “That audience was also a big repeat audience, so maybe this time they’ve only seen the movie once, when they would have seen it 4 1 ⁄2 times before.” Heading into the weekend, it was expected that Walt Disney Studios’ “The Muppets” would be able to outsell “Breaking Dawn.” Despite being beloved by critics and moviegoers, word-of- mouthonthe kid-friendly picture was not strong enough to propel it tothe topspot. Instead, the mo- vie came in far below expecta- tions with $11.2 million, bringing its overall total to $56.1 million sinceits openingover Thanksgiv- ing. Dave Hollis, Disney’s execu- tive vice president of distribu- tion, saidhe believes the filmis in the process of “transitioning into being a family film” after playing to a large contingent of nostalgic adults last weekend. (Roughly 65 percent of the crowdwhosawthe movie upon its debut last week- end was over the age of 18.) “Last weekend, we had that white-hot core of ’Muppets’ fans come out en masse,” Hollis said. “The kind of business we’re do- ing right now is going to mirror our performances on family films — meaning it’s poised to have strong legs over time.” Compared with their competi- tion, “Hugo” and “Arthur Christ- mas” had relatively modest drops. Martin Scorsese’s 3-D “Hugo” fell 33 percent to $7.6 million, while “Arthur Christ- mas,” an animated 3-D holiday tale, sawreceipts drop39 percent to $7.4 million. ‘Twilight’ still bright for dim film weekend Audiences stayed away from the multiplex with no new movies opening nationwide. By AMY KAUFMAN Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, in lauding the actors, musicians and others re- ceiving Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night, also was looking for advice. “Everybody likes him,” Oba- ma said of Yo-Yo Ma, one of the several artists honored. “You’ve got to give me some tips.” Obama noted that the cellist has appeared on Sesame Street and said, “I thought about ask- ing him to go talk to Congress.” Secretary of State Hillary Rod- ham Clinton was home for less than 36 hours between diplo- matic travels but found time to honor the artists. On Saturday night, between her historic visit to Myanmar and a trip to Germany to discuss Afghanistan’s future, Clinton hosted a dinner for some big names fromBroadway, jazz, pop, classical music and Hollywood. Ma, Barbara Cook, Neil Dia- mond, Sonny Rollins and Meryl Streep also were saluted by Oba- ma and their fellow artists with tribute performances at the Ken- nedy Center for the Performing Arts. After visiting the isolated Southeast Asian country also known as Burma, Clinton said such U.S. artists have worldwide influence by using their freedom of creativity and expression. “You may not know it, but somewhere in a little tiny room in Burma or even in North Ko- rea, someone is desperately try- ing to hear you or to see you, to experience you,” Clinton told the crowd. “And if they are lucky enough to make that connec- tion, it can literally change lives and countries.” Entertainers who have gath- ered for the event include Ste- phen Colbert, Kevin Kline, Tra- cey Ullman, Anne Hathaway and others. Asurprise lineup of stars will perform as part of the na- tion’s highest honor for those who have defined American cul- ture through the arts. CBS will broadcast the show on Dec. 27. Drawing one of the loudest laughs of the evening, Obama made passing reference to Dia- mond’s 70s-era wardrobe, say- ing, “Now, his shirts aren’t as flashy as they usedtobe. I notice you’re buttoned up all the way to the top.” Diamond said it’s a “great co- incidence” that his work is being honored in a show hosted by Caroline Kennedy. The song “Sweet Caroline” is a storyabout he and his former wife, but the name is Kennedy’s, he said on the red carpet. “I’m going to have to thank her for that,” he said. Obama said all the honorees felt the need to express them- selves and share it. “That’s why we dance, even if, as Michelle says, I look silly do- ing it,” he added to laughter. Streep, 62, has made more than 45 movies and won two Os- cars in a career spanning Shak- espeare to ABBAwith the movie “Mamma Mia!” For her part, Streep said she is in awe of the accolades. “Look where we are, look who’s here,” Streep said. “It’s overwhelming. I feel very proud.” Lionel Richie told the AP that he got into the music business because he wanted to be Dia- mond. “He’s a great storyteller,” Ri- chie said, as with the hit single “America.” “He’s not an acrobat- ic singer. Basically he told the story in a very simple voice.” Ma, one of the best-known classical musicians, has played the cello since he was 4. Now at 56, he is hailed as a musical am- bassador whose work has spanned styles around the world from Bluegrass to sounds from the SilkRoad. His star power has drawn fans including Colbert, conductor John Williams and even Elmo from “Sesame Street.” Cook, 84, made her Broadway debut in 1951 and later had her breakthrough in Leonard Bern- stein’s musical version of Vol- taire’s “Candide.” She topped that performance as Marian the Librarian in 1957’s hit musical “The Music Man,” for which she won a Tony Award. Glenn Close called Cook an icon for anyone who has worked on Broadway, adding that Cook went on to a successful solo ca- reer and is still performing. Rollins, 81, is a jazz saxophon- ist whohas sharedthestagewith Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie, among others. He is one of the last surviving giants from the golden era of jazz. “America is the home of jazz. It’s what we started,” he said. “By the way, hip hop music is a part of jazz, believe it or not.” AP PHOTO President Barack Obama makes remarks at a reception Sunday for the recipients of the 2011 Ken- nedy Center Honors in the East Roomof the White House in Washington. Obama helps laud 5 President gets laughs during Kennedy Center Honors ceremony for artists. By BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press AP PHOTO Singer Barbara Cook, left, blows a kiss to President Obama, not pictured, during his remarks. Next to Cook is fellow 2011 Kenne- dy Center Honors recipient, singer and songwriter Neil Diamond. C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 3A LOCAL ➛ timesleader.com WILKES-BARRE Etruscan Press gets grant E truscan Press, based at Wilkes University, will receive a $7,500 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support marketing campaigns to expand readership for the literary works it publishes. This is one of 863 grants awarded and distributed as part of the NEA’s Art Works initiative. Etruscan Press’s activities funded by the grant will include creating an innovative web-based peer-mentor- ship program connecting authors directly to readers and other authors; expanding readership via social media; and bringing books to under- served populations through corpo- rate connections and sponsorship programs. WILKES-BARRE Raffle benefits charity The Building Industry Association has announced that all proceeds from the Outdoor Theme Project Raffle will benefit the Ronald McDo- nald House of Scranton. The 2012 Builders Expo will be March 2, 3 and 4 at the 109th Armo- ry and will feature many events along with many builders, remod- elers and services. For information, call the BIA Of- fice at 287-3331. WEST PITTSTON Last day for pickup set West Pittston Borough announces that the last day for pickup of flood debris will be Dec. 31. Eligible debris, as per FEMA gui- delines, shall consist of only the following: disaster generated debris and materials damaged as a result of the flooding. Ineligible debris in- clude the following: reconstruction debris consisting of materials used in the reconstruction of disaster-dam- aged improved property and con- crete slabs or foundations-on-grade. All eligible flood debris placed at the curb must not be placed together with regular household garbage and cardboard. Anyone having cardboard should place the cardboard separate- ly and contact the Public Works Building at 655-7786 to have it picked up by the Public Works De- partment. HUGHESTOWN Christmas events listed The Hughestown Hose Co. will host its annual Breakfast with Santa at the first station banquet Hall Dec. 18 starting at 7 a.m. with the last seating at noon. Santa Claus will arrive at 9 a.m. and will hand out gifts for all the children in attendance. After Santa arrives, he will be available for pic- tures during the breakfast. There will also be activities for kids to participate in for free. Mrs. Claus will be on hand to read stories to the children. This year’s toy raffle, which will be pulled during the breakfast, is a Lionel train set with track and trans- former. Tickets are $3 each. Break- fast tickets are $8. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets for either the raffle or breakfast are available from any department member or by calling Station 143 at 654-4188 and leaving a message. After the breakfast, the Hose Co. will collect canned goods from resi- dents starting at noon. Canned goods should be in a plastic or paper bog on their front porch no later than noon. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown, will hold its poppy seed and nut roll sale Dec. 20. The last day to order is Dec. 11. Do- nations are $8. Call 654-1849 or 654- 1594 to order. Pick-up date will be Dec. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. WILKES-BARRE Gifts for needy seniors Home Instead Senior Care’s Be a Santa to a Senior is hosting holiday gift wrapping events that are open to the public. Volunteers will deliver the gifts to area seniors who other- wise might be overlooked this holi- day season. Gift wrapping events will be held today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Area Agen- cy on Aging, 93 N. State St., Wilkes- Barre, and Thursday, noon to 4 p.m., Home Instead Senior Care, 269 Ben- nett St., Luzerne. Contact Alyssa Maria at 714-4260 for more informa- tion. N E WS I N B R I E F WILKES-BARRE – Just after noon on Dec. 6, Abdul Hakeem Shabazz dialed 911. He had been shot and was ly- ing on the ground on North 3rd Street in Hazleton. A year later, three men will stand trial on homicide and re- lated charges in Shabazz’s death. The trial of brothers Izel Wal- ter Garrett, 19, and Isiah Jesse Garrett, 22, both of Mechanics- burg, and their cousin Tyrek Smith, 25, of Harrisburg, will begin today with jury selection. A jury and alternates will be selected, andtestimony may be- gin as early as Tuesday. Testi- mony is expected to last two weeks, according to court pa- pers. Luzerne County Judge Tina Polachek Gartley will preside over the trial. Assistant District Attorneys Frank McCabe andJill Matthew Lada are prosecuting the case. Izel Garrett is representedby at- torneys Brian Corcoran and Al- lyson Kacmarski; Isiah Garrett by attorney Robert Mozenter, of Philadelphia; and Smith by at- torney Royce Morris, of Harris- burg. Police said the shooting was the end result of a drug deal gone bad that included counter- feit money. The Garretts and Smith were visiting the Garretts’ father and his girlfriend in West Hazleton. Isiah Garrett told authorities his father arranged for Shabazz to sell marijuana to him, his brother and cousin. During an interview with au- thorities, Izel Garrett said Sha- bazz entered the apartment and put a “brick-size amount” of marijuana on the table after Smith pulled out $400 to $500 in cash. “The victim examined the money and noticed it to be fake. He threwthe money back to the table and an exchange of words occurred between Smith and (Shabazz),” court papers say Izel said. Isiah corroborated his broth- er’s statement, saying Shabazz looked at the money as if some- thingwasn’t right withit. Smith then pulled out a gun, pointing it at Shabazz. Shabazz reached for the gun and Smith hit himin the head with a closed fist. Izel added that Smith then fired two shots at Shabazz. Izel’s girlfriend accompanied him and his brother on the trip to West Hazleton that weekend. The girlfriend, who was in a bedroomat the time of the drug sale and shooting, told officials that after hearing two gunshots she heard Smith say, “How you let him get up and get away? Why you letting him run?” Shabazz fled the house after being shot. He was found lying outside of 210 N. Third St., near Boundary Street. He died the following morn- ing at Geisinger Wyoming Val- ley Medical Center in Plains Township. An autopsy performed by fo- rensic pathologist Dr. Gary Ross found that Shabazz was shot twice -- through the left arm and in the left stomach. Shabazz homicide trial to begin Izel Garrett and Isiah Garrett and their cousin, Tyrek Smith, are charged. By SHEENA DELAZIO [email protected] Isiah Garrett Izel Garrett PLAINS TWP. – The closing of the Di- saster Recovery Center at Luzerne Coun- ty Community College at the end of No- vember marked the departure of the Fed- eral Emergency Management Agency’s public face locally, but the agency will continue to maintain a presence in Luzerne County for months and years to come. At the former Sun- shine Market on Route 315, FEMA has set up both a staging area for temporary housing units and an office for about 55 workers. FEMA’s Sunshine Market facility is not a public office; in fact, public access to the fa- cility is forbidden due to the safety hazard posed by big-rig trucks dragging mobile homes inandout of the parking lot. It is, however, the baseof operations from which outreach workers are assisting floodvictims eligible for temporary hous- ing assistance in finding a place to stay andinplanningtheir returntopermanent housing, be it through rebuilding their homes or finding newones. Inmid-October the first two- andthree- bedroom mobile homes and smaller one and two-bedroompark units began arriv- ing in the Sunshine staging area fromFE- MAstorage lots and dealers. FEMARegionIII Disaster RecoveryDi- rector Jack Schuback said he recognized within days of the flood that damage was extensiveenoughinsomeareastorequire temporaryhousinginmobilehomescom- monly called FEMAtrailers. “Westartedthat processliterallywithin days after the disaster declaration,” Schu- back said. The housing units continue to arrive daily as others roll off the lot for place- ment in existing mobile home parks, in parks being expanded or purpose-built to house flood victims and on private prop- erty outside the FEMA-defined flood plain. Of the roughly 300 Northeastern Penn- sylvania households slated to receive the units, about 110 are currently occupying them, Schuback said. Those households represent aminutefractionof theapproxi- mately 42,000 Pennsylvania residents who reported damage from Tropical StormLeeand49,000whoreporteddam- age fromTropical StormIrene. In return for the rent-free housing, vic- tims must formulate a permanent hous- ing plan with FEMA and work towards that goal. The placement process begins when Route 315 new site for FEMA Despite closing recovery center at LCCC, federal agency maintains presence in Luzerne County. By MATT HUGHES [email protected] “We’ll probably be here about two years, and the staging operation will alter itself over times.’’ Jack Schuback FEMA Region III Disaster Recovery Director See FEMA, Page 14A WILKES-BARRE -- As the number of days before Christmas decreases, the congestion at local shopping areas increases, leaving many with a Scrooge-like feeling after bat- tling for gift pur- chases. Fortunately, events such as the Wilkes-Barre Jewish Commu- nity Center’s Ho- liday Boutique are popping up more frequently inthe area, allow- ing holiday shop- pers access to a variety of local and unique products in a low-stress envi- ronment. That’s the exact reason Ve- ronica Kendzor of Swoyers- ville was in attendance Sun- day. “I was at the mall yester- day and I had to just stop shopping,” she said. “There were a lot of people and it was aggravating. This is nice, and a lot of these things are very original, very fun pre- sents I canget for my family.” The Weis Auditorium at the JCC was filled with more than a dozen vendors touting an array of products. Kathy Roth of Kingston is the creator of Good Grief Doggy Duds, which are handmade, customizable coats that help keep pups warm in the colder months. Roth deals in fleece, cordu- roy, weather-re- sistant, denim and quilted mate- rials. She operates from her home, not a store, so such an exclusive product as this de- pends heavily on shows such as the boutique to spread the word. “We generate the bulk of the business this way,” Rothsaid. “It’s good to be able to talk face-to-face with people in- terested in the coats, like I can here.” Chris Keren and her hus- band, Liron, of Luzerne, run the Nature Creation stand at the mall, but they decided to bringtheir all-natural painre- lief and relaxation cold and hot packs to a more intimate setting. “It’s nice because there are a lot of familiar faces here that we can share this with,” Chris said. She and Liron are members of Temple Israel. “To me, this is also about supporting the community.” Barbara Sugarman, adult and cultural director at JCC, agrees. This is the first time in several years the JCC has held the holiday boutique event. “We did this because it is, overall, a community event,” Sugarman said. “It’s Hannu- kah, it’s Christmas, it’s the holiday season.” While shoppers are pur- chasing gifts to give to loved ones, they aren’t only sup- porting local retailers, but al- so helping out a community organization. A portion of the sales from the JCC Holi- day Boutique will benefit the adult and senior adult pro- grams at the center. Other companies present at the Holiday Boutique were Whimsy Press, a boutique design firm based in Atlanta; homemade dog cookies by K-9 Cookie Jar; the JCCKnit- ting Bee, which sold hats, scarves, and baby items; and Robyn Finberg Design with custom-made tutus, hair bows and head bands. Shoppers escape crowds at Holiday Boutique More than a dozen vendors attend event at JCCC that also benefits programs. By SARA POKORNY [email protected] DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Jackie Kranson, left, chats with Judy Moskow after buy- ing jewelry at Sunday’s Holiday Boutique at the JCC. “A lot of these things are very original, very fun presents I can get for my family.” Veronica Kendzor Swoyersville PRETTY NICE FOR NO ICE BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER H e’s a pro with a puck, and apparently the same goes for a bowling ball. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pen- guins left winger Brandon DeFazio threw a couple down the lane at the second annual ‘Pens & Pins’ Charity Bowling Tournament at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday afternoon. The event benefited Allied Services. C M Y K PAGE 4A MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 7 2 5 9 8 2 Most insurances accepted including Freedom Blue, Geisinger Gold, PA Employees (PEBTF) and Mail Handlers Beneft Plan. K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 5A ➛ N A T I O N & W O R L D WASHINGTON New tax-cut plan in works? S enate Majority Leader Harry Reid has a new proposal to extend a tax cut for U.S. workers, a Democratic ally said Sunday. Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., said on “Fox News Sunday” that Reid will announce today the details of a plan that would extend a cut in the payroll taxes used to pay for Social Security. Conrad would not reveal the specifics but said “it will be paid for” and will represent a compromise on Republican and Democratic plans the Senate voted on last week. Neither had the votes to pass. A spokesman for Reid, D-Nev., did not respond to a request for comment. Don Stewart, a spokesman for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,, said the Republican leader didn’t know anything about a new proposal. TEHRAN, IRAN U.S. drone plane shot down Iran’s armed forces have shot down an unmanned U.S. spy plane that vio- lated Iranian airspace along the coun- try’s eastern border, the official IRNA news agency reported Sunday. An unidentified military official quoted in the report warned of a strong and crushing response to any viola- tions of the country’s airspace by Amer- ican drone aircraft. “An advanced RQ-170 unmanned American spy plane was shot down by Iran’s armed forces. It suffered minor damage and is now in possession of Iran’s armed forces,” IRNA quoted the official as saying. No further details were published. The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan said in a statement the aircraft may be an American drone that its operators lost contact with last week while it was flying a mission over neighboring west- ern Afghanistan. SILVERTON, COLO. Four killed in plane crash Authorities say all four people aboard a small plane died when it crashed in the southwest Colorado mountains. Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Mike Fergus confirmed the deaths Sunday. No names have been released. The Socata TB-21 crashed at about 3 p.m. Saturday. Fergus said the debris field covered more than a mile. A local official said the body of one victim was being removed from the site Sunday. It was unclear how long recov- ery work would continue because weather was worsening. Weather cut the search short on Saturday. Temperatures dipped to 4 degrees overnight, and up to 10 inches of snow fell at the scene. ASHEVILLE, N.C. Graham still progressing Doctors say they’re encouraged by the Rev. Billy Graham’s improvement as he recovers from pneumonia but haven’t set a date for his discharge from a North Carolina hospital. Officials at Mission Hospital in Ashe- ville say Graham also is progressing in his program of physical therapy and is walking more in the private corridor outside his room. Graham was admitted Wednesday night after suffering from congestion, a cough and slight fever that was later diagnosed as pneumonia. I N B R I E F AP PHOTO Santas saturate ski slopes Some of the 250 Santas participating in a fundraising event take a run at Sunday River Ski Resort on Sunday in Newry, Maine. To qualify for a free lift ticket, each Santa had to wear a full Santa costume, complete with beard, and donate at least $10 to the Bethel Rotary Club’s annual drive to provide gifts for the area’s needy children. BRUSSELS — Europe’s government-debt crisis, which has dragged on for more than two years, is entering a pivotal week, as leaders across the continent converge to prevent a collapse of the euro and a global financial panic that could result. Expectations are rising that Friday’s summit of leaders of the 27 countries in the Eu- ropean Union will yield a breakthrough. An agreement ontighter integrationof the17 EUcountries that use the euro — especially on budget mat- ters —would be seen as a cru- cial first step. That could trig- ger further emergency aid from the European Central Bank, the International Mone- tary Fund or some combina- tion, analysts say. The coming days “will de- cide if the euro will survive or not,” Emma Marcegaglia, the headof Italy’s industrial lobby, Confindustria, said Sunday. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, European Central Bank Chief Mario Draghi andevenU.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner will star in a five-day financial drama leading up to the sum- mit. If the summit is a failure, Sarkozy warned last week, “the worldwill not wait for Eu- rope.” Sarkozy and Merkel meet in Paris today to unveil a propos- al for closer political and eco- nomic ties between the 17 eu- ro countries. While the lead- ers differ on some of the de- tails, their cooperation has been so tight they have come to be known by a single name — “Merkozy.” Thetwoagreeoverall onthe need for tougher, enforceable rules that would prevent gov- ernments from spending or borrowingtoomuch—andon certainpenalties for persistent violators. Big week for debt crisis Breakthrough could come from summit of leaders of 27 countries in Europe. By RAF CASERT and DAVID McHUGH Associated Press AP PHOTO From left, Italian leaders Benedetto Della Vedova, Pier Ferdi- nando Casini and Francesco Ruteli meet journalists Sat- urday at Chigi Palace, the Premier’s office, in Rome. CHICAGO — Teen sexting of nudephotosonlineorviacellphone may be far less common than peo- ple think, newresearch suggests. Only1percent of kids aged10 to 17 have shared images of them- selvesorothersthat involveexplicit nudity, a nationally representative study found. Roughly the same number saidthey’dsharedsuggest- ive but less graphic photos; while 7 percent said they’d re- ceived either type of picture. The research suggests texting of sexual photos among younger kids is extreme- ly rare but more common among older teens. The results are reassuring, showing that teen sexting isn’t rampant, usually isn’t mali- cious, and is generally not some- thing parents should panic over, saidleadauthorKimberlyMitchell, aresearchassistantpsychologypro- fessor at the University of New Hampshire. Previous reports said as many as one in five young people —20 per- cent — have participated in sext- ing. But some surveys included ol- der teens and people in their early 20s. And some used definitions of sexting that included racy text messages without photos, or imag- es “no more revealing than what someone might see at a beach,” au- thors of the newstudy said. They focused only on pictures, and asked more detailed questions about the kinds of racy photos kids are sharing. The researchers did a separate study on howpolice deal with teen sextingof photos. Contrarytosome reports, that research suggests few kids are being prosecutedor forced toregister as sexoffenders for sext- ing. It estimates that nearly 4,000 teensextingcases were reportedto police nationwide in 2008 and 2009. Slightly more than one-third of those cases resulted in arrests. About one-third of all cases in- volved teens and young adults; the adults were muchmore likely to be arrested. The studies were released Mon- day in the journal Pediatrics. The research shows that sexting canrange fromincidents that some teenhealthexpertsconsidertypical adolescent exploring — the 21st century version of sneaking a look at dad’s Playboy magazine, to mali- cious cases with serious conse- quences made possible by today’s technology. Study: Teenage sexting is rare Study: Only 1 percent aged 10 to 17 have shared images that involve explicit nudity, By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Previous reports said as many as one in five young peo- ple — 20 percent — have par- ticipated in sexting. STILLWATER, Okla. —After an annual football game they call Bedlam, thousands of Oklahoma State fans jumped, ran and pushed their way onto the field in joy. The Cowboys had just taken apart the Oklaho- maSooners, theirbitterandoftenmoresuc- cessful rivals. The Cowboys’ first national championship suddenly seemed within re- ach. But fans were pressing toward the field, which is separated from the stands by a 9- foot brick wall. Some students jumped down, others were pushed. The crowd pulled down the goal posts, and in the 45 minutesor moreit tookpolicetorestoreor- der Saturday night, some fans were tram- pledas thecrowdstruggledtoreachtheex- its. At least12peoplewereinjured, including one who was airlifted to a hospital, in the chaos onthe fieldafter anemotional winin the heart of football country. “Thousands of people stormed the field. Youcouldn’t movethereweresomanypeo- ple,” said Michael Authement, who heads the command post at emergency medical providerLifeNetEMS. “Itwasanastydeal.” The field is not designed to allow huge crowds to get in or out. Narrow staircases on the north, south and west ends are the onlywaystoreachthefieldfromtheseating areas. Therearetworamps ontheeast end, which has no seats. To get back off the field, fans were crunchedtogether andpushingtoget their way to the exits. The public address announcer had warned fans not to stormthe field, but “we just laughed,” said Alex Lillibridge, a 19- year-oldfreshmanfromBelton, Texas. Fans startedjumpingthewall inthelast seconds of Oklahoma State’s 44-10 win, and Lilli- bridge said that soon after he followed. Some people said they were forced to jump because of the crush of fans. “Agirl pushedme over the wall,” said21- year-oldJennifer Payne, ajunior. “Luckily, I didn’t get injured, but I didn’t have control of when I jumped …” JerryNevils, whowasatthegamebutdid notstormthefield, saidSundaythattheyel- low-jacketedsecurityforcesurroundingthe fieldwasnomatchforthe“slow, steadyava- lanche” of Oklahoma State students and other fans. Oklahoma State spokesman Gary Shutt saidtwopeople were airliftedtoOklahoma Cityfortreatment, includingoneadult who had a medical problemwell before the end of the game. Eight people were taken to Stillwater Medical Center —includingtwo whowerehavingsurgerySundayonbroken ankles. Three others were treated at the field, he said. Fans pushed over 9-foot wall, others trampled in mad rush after win AP PHOTO Fans tear down a goal post, injuring some participants, after Oklahoma State beat Oklahoma in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday. 12 hurt at Oklahoma State game By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press CAIRO—Islamistpartiescap- tured an overwhelming majority of votes in the first round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections, setting up a power struggle with the muchweaker liberals behind the uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak10 months ago. Ahard- linereligiousgroupthat wantsto impose strict Islamic lawmade a strong showing with nearly a quarter of the ballots, according to results releasedSunday. The tallies offer only a partial indicationof howthe newparlia- ment will look. There are still two more rounds of voting in 18 of the country’s 27 provinces over the coming month and run- off elections today and Tuesday to determine almost all of the seats allocated for individuals in thefirst round. But thegripof the Islamists over the next parlia- ment appears set, particularly considering their popularity in provinces voting in the next rounds. The High Election Commis- sion said the Islamic fundamen- talist Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party gar- nered36.6percent of the 9.7mil- lion valid ballots cast for party lists. The Nour Party, a more hard-line Islamist group, cap- tured24.4 percent. The strong Islamist showing worries liberal parties, and even some religious parties, who fear thetwogroups will worktopush areligious agenda. It has alsoleft manyof theyouthful activists be- hind the uprising that ousted MubarakinFebruaryfeelingthat their revolution has been hi- jacked. Since Mubarak’s fall, the groups that led the uprising and Islamists have been locked in a fight over the country’s newcon- stitution. The new parliament will be tasked, in theory, with se- lecting a 100-member panel to draft the new constitution. 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Romney has maintained a po- litical network since his failed 2008 presidential bid, especially in New Hampshire. Gingrich, whose campaign nearly col- lapsed several months ago, is re- lying on his debate performances andthe goodwill he built up with some conservatives as a congres- sional leader in the 1980s and 1990s. Gingrich’s efforts appear to be paying off in Iowa. A Des Moines Register poll released late Satur- day found the former House speaker leading the GOP field with25percent support, aheadof Ron Paul at 18 percent and Rom- ney at 16. Cain’s suspension of his cam- paign Saturday, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s continued struggles to make headway with voters, have focused the party’s atten- tion on Romney, a former Massa- chusetts governor, and Gingrich, a one-time congressman from Georgia. They offer striking con- trasts in personality, government experience and campaign organi- zation. Their political philosophies and differences are a bit harder to discern. Both men have changed their positions on issues such as climate change. And Gingrich, in particular, is known to veer into unusual territories, such as child labor practices. Romney has said he differs with Gingrich on child labor laws. Gingrich recently suggest- ed that children as young as nine should work as assistant school janitors, to earn money and learn work ethics. Leading the pack means draw- ing criticism from those in the rear, such as Pennsylvania’s Rick Santorum. Consistently lagging in the polls, Santorum took swipes at both leaders Sunday on ABC’s “This Week with Chris- tiane Amanpour”. Gingrich, he said, isn’t a strong champion of conservative social values andputs themin“the back of the bus.” “He has never really been an advocate of pushing those issues. Newt is someone who likes to get issues that are 80 to 90 percent in the polls, and 80 percent in the polls are generally not necessar- ily conservative -- strong conser- vative issues. But that’s how Newt is -- has always tried to gov- ern. And I respect that.” Santorum acknowledged that Romney had become more con- servative on issues, but ques- tioned “whether he can be trust- ed.” “The best indication of what someone is going to do in the fu- ture is what they’ve done in the past,” he said. Cain’s announcement in Atlan- ta offered a possible opening for Romney or Gingrich to make a dramatic move in hopes of seiz- ing momentum for the sprint to the Jan. 3 Iowa caucus. Neither man did. They appear willing to play things carefully and low-key for now. At a town hall meeting in New York sponsored by tea party sup- porters, Gingrich declined to characterize the race as a direct contest between himself and Romney. Any of the remaining GOP contenders could stage a comeback before the Iowa cau- cuses, he said. “I’m not going to say that any of my friends can’t suddenly surprise us,” Gingrich said. Paul may be one of those candi- dates. He said Sunday his discus- sions of the war andthe country’s financial condition are resonat- ing with voters in Iowa and New Hampshire. He points to the Io- wa poll numbers as a measure of his success and says he also stands to gain from Cain drop- ping out of the race, and his orga- nization is paying attention to where Cain’s supporters might go. “There are a lot of people who call them- selves Tea Par- ty people that did like the in- dependent min- dedness of Her- man Cain. So I’m optimistic that we’ll pick up some votes from there,” he said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union”. But once high-flying con- tenders such as Perry and Rep. Michele Bach- mann of Minne- sota have not managed to bounce back so far, despite weeks of try- ing. Bachmann said Sunday she was the “consistent conserva- tive” in the race and her cam- paign would benefit most from Cain’s departure. “Alot of Herman Cain support- ers have been calling our office and they’ve been coming over to our side,” she said, also on CNN. “They saw Herman Cain as an outsider and I think they see that my voice would be the one that would be most reflective of his.” Cain’s once-prospering cam- paign was undone by numerous allegations of sexual wrongdo- ing. Gingrich, twice divorced and now married to a woman with whom he had an extramarital af- fair, has been the most obvious beneficiary of Cain’s precipitous slide. But Perry, Bachmann and pos- sibly others are likely to make a playfor Cain’s anti-establishment tea party backing. Romney, Gingrich battle before Iowa caucuses They have drawn criticism from those in the rear, such as Pa.’s Rick Santorum. By CHARLES BABINGTON and BETH FOUHY Associated Press AP FILE PHOTO Republican presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney participate in a presidential debate at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. in June. “The best indication of what someone is going to do in the fu- ture is what they’ve done in the past.’’ Rick Santorum GOP contender from Pennsylvania WASHINGTON — Republi- can Mitt Romney accuses Presi- dent Barack Obama of consider- ing America “just another na- tion.” To other GOP politicians running for the White House, Obama has apologized for the United States and is presiding over the nation’s decline. Now comes the counteroffen- sive. The president of the United States is defending his faith in America, confronting GOP ef- forts to undercut his leadership and raise questions about his pa- triotism as he seeks re-election. In the battle over “American exceptionalism,” Obama used a recent trip to Asia to highlight America’s role as the strongest and most influential nation on earth. In this election season, re- sponding to the Republican cri- tique is essential for Obama, the only incumbent ever compelled to show a birth certificate to de- fend his legitimacy. “Sometimes the pundits and the newspapers and the TVcom- mentators love totalkabout how America is slipping and America is in decline,” Obama said Wednesday at a New York fun- draiser. “That’s not what youfeel when you’re in Asia. They’re looking to us for leadership. They knowthat America is great not just because we’re powerful, but also because we have a set of values that the world admires.” “We don’t just think about what’s good for us, but we’re also thinking about what’s good for the world,” he said. “That’s what makes us special. That’s what makes us exceptional.” Republicans have seized on “American exceptionalism,” a belief among many in the nation that the U.S. is special among global powers, and tried to por- trayObama as expressingambiv- alence about the promise of his own country. The message re- sounds with party activists who still admire President RonaldRe- agan, who memorialized Amer- ica as that “Shining City on a Hill” during the 1980s. “We have a president right now who thinks America’s just another nation. America is anex- ceptional nation,” Romney, a for- mer Massachusetts governor, said during a GOP debate in Las Vegas last month. Even his cam- paign slogan — “Believe in America” — suggests that the current president doesn’t. Others have tried to use it to their advantage. Texas Gov. RickPerry, inanin- terview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly last month, said Obama had “traveled around the coun- try making excuses for America, apologizing for America, saying that America is not an exem- plary country.” Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich criticized Obama after 16 Latin American and Carib- bean nations filed “friend of the court” briefs in a Justice Depart- ment lawsuit against a tough new immigration law in South Carolina, home to an important GOP primary. “It makes you wonder what countrydoes Presi- dent Obama think he is presi- dent of,” Gingrich said. Obama has given detractors ample material for their attacks. At a San Francisco fundraiser in October, the president talked about the importance of invest- ing in education, new roads and bridges and other ways to build the economy. “We used to have the best stuff. Anybody been to Beijing Airport lately?” Obama said, ask- ing what has changed. “Well, we’ve lost our ambition, our imagination, and our willing- ness to do the things that built the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam.” Republicans picked up on the comments, ac- cusing Obama of calling Ameri- cans unambitious. President defends his faith in America Obama used Asian trip to show America’s role as strong and influential nation. By KEN THOMAS Associated Press AP FILE PHOTO President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign fundraiser event in New York on Nov. 30. C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 7A ➛ N E W S 7 2 6 5 6 0 Wearegrateful toall whohavesupportedus. Support your Local Businesses! We are Celebrating our 6th Year Anniversary at This Location! AffordableHearing AidCenter, Inc. EveningandInHomeAppointments Available THEWAIT IS OVER! 100%DIGITALTHAT’S AFFORDABLE $ 695 00 Affordable HearingAidCenter, Inc. is offeringSprinter Profor $695. 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Expires 12/22/11. PORTLAND, Maine —Twen- ty years ago, wreath company owner Morrill Worcester and a dozen other people laid 5,000 wreaths on headstones at Ar- lington National Cemetery. It was Worcester’s way of giving thanks to the nation’s veterans with leftover unsold wreaths. This year, Worcester has ar- ranged for up to 100,000 wreaths to be placed on grave- sites at the military cemetery Dec. 10 in his biggest wreath- laying undertaking yet. A convoy of more than 20 trucks left Worcester Wreath Co. in the eastern Maine town of Harrington on Sunday to be- gin the six-day journey to the cemetery in Arlington, Va., out- side Washington, the final rest- ing place for hundreds of thou- sands of veterans and a tourist site that draws 4 million vis- itors a year. Along the way, there’ll be ceremonies at schools, veterans’ homes and in communities in Maine, Massa- chusetts, New York, New Jer- sey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. Worcester never expectedthe wreath-laying effort to grow from a single tractor-trailer car- rying a fewthousand wreaths to 84 big rigs delivering wreaths to Arlington and hundreds of lo- cations. Besides the Arlington ceremony, his Wreaths Across America organization has also organized more than 700 other ceremonies at veterans’ ceme- teries and monuments across the country and overseas in- volving 225,000 wreaths. “We haven’t really tried to push it; it’s really just grown on its own,” Worcester said. “We have a hard time keeping up with it.” Worcester, who has never served in the military, came up with the idea of a wreath-laying ceremony 20 years ago when he found himself with an extra 5,000 wreaths in December, too late to bring to market. He de- cided upon Arlington National Cemetery, which he had visited as a child. After that first year, Worces- ter continued donating wreaths and holding ceremonies at the cemetery. The event remained relatively small with little fan- fare until a photo, showing thousands of green wreaths with red ribbons nestled against headstone on a snow- covered ground, made its way around the Internet about five years ago. After that, Worcester got thousands of emails and letters from people wanting to donate, and inquiries from others ask- ing howthey couldholdwreath- laying ceremonies of their own to pay tribute to those who have served in the military. So he and his wife founded the nonprofit Wreaths Across America to take in donations and organize hun- dreds of wreath-laying ceremo- nies at veterans’ cemeteries. Wreaths Across America put 24,000 wreaths on Arlington headstones last year, and ini- tially hoped to put them on vir- tually all 220,000 headstones this year. That initiative fell short, but Worcester said he’s still pleased that they’ll be able to put out 100,000 of the laurels. Of the 325,000 wreaths in all of this year’s ceremonies, Wor- cester is donating 25,000. His company makes the rest, but they are paid for through dona- tions from groups and individu- als and through corporate spon- sorships. 100,000 wreaths are heading to Arlington National Cemetery A convoy of more than 20 trucks left Worcester Wreath Co. in Maine on Sunday. By CLARKE CANFIELD Associated Press K PAGE 8A MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ O B I T U A R I E S The Times Leader publish- es free obituaries, which have a 27-line limit, and paid obituaries, which can run with a photograph. A funeral home representative can call the obituary desk at (570) 829-7224, send a fax to (570) 829-5537 or e-mail to tlo- [email protected]. If you fax or e-mail, please call to confirm. Obituaries must be submitted by 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 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The family will receive friends from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. BOLINSKI – Leonard, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednes- day in St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown. FELTER – Ruth, funeral services 2 p.m. today in the Falls United Methodist Church, Falls Road, Falls. Friends may call 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. JURIS – Joseph, funeral services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Saint Stanis- laus Kostka Worship Site of Saint Andre Bessette Parish Communi- ty, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until service time. KANIA – Lillian, memorial Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Trinity Church, Nanticoke. KATSOCK – Alice, funeral services 11:30 a.m. today in the Michael J. Mikelski Funeral Home, 293 South River Street, Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at noon in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. KERBER – Edward, Mass of Chris- tian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday in Corpus Christi Church (St. John Vianney Parish), 704 Montdale Rd., Scott Twp. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Clarks Summit United Metho- dist Church, Clarks Summit. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the Corpus Christi Church on Tuesday morning. PELEPKO – Madelyn, Office of Christian Burial with Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m. today in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. SEARFOSS – Richard, funeral services 8 p.m. Wednesday in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. WASMANSKI – Nellie, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains Township. Mass of Chris- tian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. WIEGAND – Edward, memorial service on Saturday, December 10, at McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Calling hours will be announced. FUNERALS A fter a lengthy illness, Mary Ann Pokorny, 52, of Exeter, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born September 12, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Rose (Vincent) and John Pokorny. Mary Ann graduated from Wyoming Area High School. She previously owned and operated Peach’s Day Care in Exeter. Despite her illness, Mary Ann re- mained upbeat and retained an amazing sense of humor through- out. She hada deep love for her fam- ily. BeingaRomanCatholic, shehad a strong faith in God. Mary Ann couldoftenbefoundenjoyingcrafts, reading and admiring anything that was the color pink. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister, Rose Ann. Surviving are son, Scott Stefan- ski, Harding; siblings Elizabeth(Be- ttie) Golembiewski, of Dupont; Jo- seph (Corky) Pokorny, of Swoyers- ville; Delores (Dee) Pokorny and Joann (Cookie) Rowland, of Swoyersville; Henrietta (Etta) Price, of Kingston, and John Pokor- ny, of Wyoming; as well as numer- ous brothers-and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and great-nieces. Mary Ann’s family would like to thank the staff at Highland Manor, Exeter, where Mary Annrecently re- sided; the staff at the General Hospi- tal; and Dr. Bruno, Dr. Pernikoff and Dr. Decker for taking such wonder- ful care of Mary Ann. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave- nue, Wyoming. Mary Ann Pokorny December 2, 2011 R alph H. Barnard, 91, of Pros- pect Street, Susquehanna, Pa., passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011at theBarnes KassonHospital SNF in Susquehanna, Pa. He was born April 24, 1920 in Luzerne, Pa., to the late Charles and Ethel Barnard. Ralph retired from the Erie Lackawanna Railroad after many years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II, a 50-year member of the Canawacta Mason- ic Lodge 360, served on the Board of Directors for the Barnes Kasson Hospital and a member of the Sus- quehanna United Methodist Church. He was predeceased by one sis- ter, Lois Lamoreaux; two brothers, George Barnard and Harold Bar- nard. Ralph is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathryn, one daughter, Bonnie, and Edwin Roth, Bing- hamton, N.Y.; three stepsons, James and Kathy Crawford, Roger Crawford, RonaldandSusanCraw- ford, all of Susquehanna; two step- daughters, Beverly and Gerry Parks, Windsor, N.Y., Daniel and Carole Klym, Susquehanna; one sister, Dorothy Shelley, Luzerne, Pa.; 19 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great- grandson; several nieces andneph- ews. Ralph was a very generous and loving husband, father and grand- pa, andwill be dearlymissedbyall. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at noon at the Hennessey’s Fu- neral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Sus- quehanna, Pa., withthe Rev. James Rouse officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Lawn Memorial Park in Dallas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from10 a.m. to noon. Inlieuof flowers, memorial con- tributions may be made to the Sus- quehanna United Methodist Church or Barnes Kasson Hospital SNF. Ralph H. Barnard December 4, 2011 RICHARDA. SEARFOSS, 61, of West Wyoming, passed away sud- denly on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He served as Mayor of Warrior Runfrom1979 to 1982. Surviving are his son, Scott Searfoss and his wife, Diane; grandsons, Justin and Cory Sear- foss, Elysburg; sisters, Carol, Dela- ware; Elizabeth, Florida; Virginia, Nanticoke; Christina, Florida; Donna, Minnesota; brother, David, Hanover Township; companion, Gail Walkowiak, with whom Ri- chard resided, her grandchildren, Heidi Powell, Aidan Walkowiak, Kevin and Kim Kapalka, who calledRichard“Poppy;” nieces and nephews; and man’s best friend, his dog, Mia. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 8 p.m. from the George A. Strish Inc., Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. ALAN SWANTKOWSKI, 66, formerly of Duryea, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at the Jen- nersville Assisted Living Center, West Grove Pa. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. E dward C. Wiegand, 75, of White Haven, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 2, 2011, at Hospice Community Care of Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre. Born in Queens, New York City, he was a son of the late John and Mary (Grzybowski) Wiegand. Edward served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and was a member of the White Haven Marine Corps League, Post 1039. He was preceded in death in ad- dition to his parents by a brother- in-law, Joseph McGann. He is survived by his wife, the former Norma Rutt; his sons, Tho- mas, and Paul and his wife, Deb- bie; three step-grandchildren, Ga- brielle, Jordan and Dana; brother, John Wiegand II; sisters, Jean McGann and Constance Simms and her husband, Donald, and sev- eral nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, at McCuneFuneral Home, 80S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Calling hours will be held prior to the service. The times for the ser- vice and calling hours are pending and will be announced later in the week. Edward C. Wiegand December 2, 2011 Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Herr McKel- vey died Fri- day, December 2, 2011 at her home in Chap- el Hill, N.C., with her daughters at her side. Betty was born on September 14, 1925, in Hazleton to Dr. Wil- liamAlbert Herr and Edna Warner Herr. Mrs. McKelvey graduated from Hazleton High School in 1943 and Susquehanna University in 1946 (B.S., Business Education). As a new college graduate, she organized the Business Depart- ment at Beaver Vocational High School in Beavertown, Pa. She left Beavertown in1949 and married James A. McKelvey that year. She taught at Weatherly Area High School from 1959-1986, and was adviser for the Future Busi- ness Leaders of America (FBLA). In 1979, she was named out- standing adviser by the Pennsylva- nia State FBLA Chapter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James; her sister, Dorothy Wise, and her brothers, Alvin, William and Rob- ert Herr. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Eliza- beth (Beth) and Joseph Van Dyne and Patricia and J. Robert Dieter, all of Durham, and by her grandchil- dren, Jacob and Molly Van Dyne and Maria and Bridget Dieter. The family gratefully acknowledg- es Always Best Care of Chapel Hill, Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Infant Catholic Church, and Cranebridge Place neighbors for the supportive network of care they provided to Be- tty in her final months. AMass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from Holy Infant Catholic Church, 5000 Southpark Drive, Dur- ham, NC27713 with Fr. Dave Devlin, O.S.F.S., presiding. Interment in St. Gabriel’s Cemete- ry, Hazleton, will follow at a later date. Friends may visit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701. Flowers are acceptable, or memo- rial contributions in Betty’s name may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004. The McKelvey family is under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Durham. Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com Select obitu- aries. Elizabeth McKelvey December 2, 2011 MRS. EVELYN R. MAZZANTI, 86, a resident of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, December 4, 2011, in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medi- cal Center, Plains Township, fol- lowing an illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, later this week. ALLENTOWN — The three old Army buddies faced one an- other for thefirst timein70years, united by their experience in America’s darkest hour of the 20thcentury. Oneof themreflect- edonthe time gone by since their early days in uniform. “I’ll tell you howit is with me,” said 89-year-old Joe Lockard, a newsboy cap on his head and a cane by his side. “This is a little poem I wrote: “I look in the mirror and what do I see? “Some oldmanlooking back at me.” “Yeah!” 89-year-old Dick Schimmel broke in, instantly identifying with the rhyme. “You’re a poet and don’t know it,” quipped Bob McKenney, 90 years old and in a wheelchair. Boyish grins spread across their wrinkled faces. Their sense of camaraderie had not dimin- ished since the day they saw smoke over Pearl Harbor. Seven decades ago, the three called Pennsylvania their home. They hadjoinedthe Army during the Great Depression to seek ad- venture. Shipped out to Hawaii, they met while serving in a unit newlyformedtouseradar as ade- fense against hostile aircraft. “I don’t think anybody realized the Japanese would attack Pearl Harbor,” said Lockard. “They were looking for them to attack the Philippines, or somewhere like that, closer to Japan.” “The week before,” Schimmel said in a 2007 interview, “we were onthe alert. We didn’t know where the hell the Japanese navy was. All of a sudden, bingo, the alert’s off.” The next day, Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked. Lockard and Schimmel visited McKenney at Phoebe Home in Allentown last month. In their youth, on the eve of di- saster, they belonged to the Sig- nal Corps Aircraft Warning Ser- vice on Oahu. Pvts. Joseph Lock- ard and Robert McKenney worked at the Opana mobile ra- dar station on the northern tip of the island. Pfc. Richard Schim- mel, 19, of Allentown, was about 30 miles south at Fort Shafter, which lay east of Pearl Harbor and had an information center linking the five radar sites across the island. Lockard, also 19, grew up in Williamsport. McKenney, 20, came from Phi- ladelphia and was fond of joking and horsing around. He earlier served in the Civilian Conserva- tion Corps and the Merchant Ma- rine, and had made a hobby of electronics, the reason he joined the Signal Corps. Lockard and Pvt. George El- liott rode a truck to Opana to work 4-7 a.m. Dec. 7. Lockard decided to give Elliott some training. “I started to put himin front of the scope and there it was —this huge echo on the screen. I had never seen any kind of response on the equipment that was so large. “At first I thought there might have been some glitch with the equipment. So I checked every- thing I could and everything op- erated OK, so it had to be real. There had to be something out there.” The blip was 136 miles out and closing fast. It was 7:02 a.m. Elliott tried to call the informa- tioncenter but couldn’t raise any- one on the plotters line because the plotters had all gone to break- fast at 7. He used the administra- tive line to call the switchboard, and Pvt. Joseph McDonald an- swered. McDonald, from Arch- bald, Lackawanna County, and Lockard were friends. “Joe told us that everyone had left the building,” Lockard said. “We asked him to look around and see if he could find anybody, and he did. He found a young Air Corps lieutenant, Kermit Tyler, and brought him to the phone. “I talked to Kermit Tyler and tried to convey my excitement at the fact that we had never seen anything like this on radar, and that it obviously hadtobe planes. I didn’t have anyidea howmany. I pushedit as far as I could, but you can only argue with an officer so long. “He just said, ‘Don’t worry about it.’” Tyler believed the blip was B-17bombers dueinfromthe mainland. McDonald left the information center and entered the tent he shared with Schimmel. Feeling uneasy, McDonald woke his bud- dy. It was about 7:45 a.m. “Hey, Shim, the Japs are com- ing,” he said. “I said, ‘What do you mean?’ And he started telling me about the information he got from Lockard about the radar,” Schim- mel said. “We were sitting there talkingfor a whileandall of a sud- den we heard BOOM!” After Pearl Harbor, Lockard, McKenney and Schimmel took separate paths. Pearl Harbor friends reunited Allentown home is site of reunion of men who had not seen each other in 70 years. By DAVID VENDITTA The Morning Call AP PHOTO From left, World War II vets Joseph L. Lockard, Robert D. McKen- ney and Richard G. Schimmel are reunited in Allentown on Nov. 1. EL MIRAGE, Ariz. — The 13- year-old girl opened the door of her home in this small city on the edge of Phoenix to encounter a man who said that his car had broken down and he needed to use the phone. Once inside, the man pummeled the teen frombe- hind, knocking her unconscious and sexually assaulting her. Seven months before, in an apartment two miles away, an- other 13-year-old girl was fondled in the middle of the night by her mother’s live-in boyfriend. She woke up in her room at least twice a weektofindhimstanding over her, claiming to be looking for her mother’s cell phone. Both cases were among more than 400 sex-crimes reported to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Ar- paio’s office during a three-year period ending in 2007 — includ- ingdozens of allegedchildmoles- tations —that were inadequately investigated and in some instanc- es were not worked at all, accord- ing to current and former police officers familiar with the cases. In El Mirage alone, where Ar- paio’s office was providing con- tract police services, officials dis- covered at least 32 reported child molestations — with victims as young as 2 years old —where the sheriff’s office failed to follow through, even though suspects were known in all but six cases. Many of the victims, said a re- tired El Mirage police official who reviewed the files, were chil- dren of illegal immigrants. The botched sex-crimes inves- tigations have served as an em- barrassment to a department whose sheriff is the self-de- scribed “America’s Toughest Sheriff” and a national hero to conservatives on immigration. Arpaio’s office refused several requests over a period of months to answer questions about the in- vestigations and declined a pub- lic records request for an internal affairs report, citingpotential dis- ciplinary actions. Brian Sands, a top sheriff’s offi- cial who is in charge of the poten- tial discipline of any responsible employees, declined to say why theyweren’t investigated. “There are policy violations that have oc- curred here,” Sands said. “It’s ob- vious, but I can’t comment on who or what.” Sands said officers had subse- quently moved to clear up inade- quately investigated sex-crimes in El Mirage and elsewhere in the county. He said leads were worked if they existed and cases were closed if there was no fur- ther evidence to pursue. Arpaio’s office was under con- tract to provide police services in El Mirage as the city struggled with its then dysfunctional de- partment. After the contract end- ed and El Mirage was re-estab- lishing its own police operation, the city spent a year sifting through layers of disturbingly in- complete casework. Sheriff blamed for botched cases About 400 sex-crimes were reported in Arizona that were inadequately investigated. 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This moment of change hap- pens to coincide with a reorient- ing of American security priori- ties to the Asia-Pacific region, where China has been building military muscle during a decade of U.S. preoccupation in the grea- ter Middle East. That suits the Marines, who see the Pacific as a home away from home. After two turns at combat in Iraq, first as invaders in the 2003 marchtoBaghdadandlater as oc- cupiers of landlocked Anbar province, the Marines left the country in early 2010 to reinforce the fight in southern Afghanis- tan. Over that stretch the Ma- rines became what the former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, has called their own “worst night- mare” —a secondAmericanland army, a static, ground-pounding auxiliary force. That’s scaryfor theMarines be- cause, for some in Congress, it raises this question: Does a na- tion drowning in debt really need two armies? Gen. James F. Amos, the Ma- rine Corps commandant, says that misses the real point. He ar- gues the Marines, while willing and able to operate from dug-in positions on land, are uniquely equipped and trained to do much more. They can get to any crisis, on land, at sea or in the air, on a moment’s notice. He is eager to see the Iraq and Afghanistan missions completed sothe Marines canreturntotheir traditional role as an expedition- ary force. “We need to get back to our bread and butter,” Amos told Ma- rines Nov. 23 at Camp Lawton, a U.S. special operations base inAf- ghanistan’s Herat province. That begins, he said, with moves such as returning to a pat- tern of continuous rotations of Marines to the Japanese island of Okinawa, homeof the3rdMarine Division formed in the early days of World War II. The rotation of infantry battalions to Okinawa was interrupted by the Iraq war. After the March 2003 invasion, that war evolved into a bigger, costlier and longer-lasting coun- terinsurgency campaign than the Pentagon or the Marines had an- ticipated. Amos says he plans to begin lining up infantry battalion rota- tions for Okinawa evenbefore the 2014 target date for ending U.S. combat in Afghanistan. Another element of this return- to-our-roots approach is the deci- sion announced in late Novem- ber to rotate Marines to Australia for training with Australian forces from an Australian army base in Darwin, beginning in 2012. “As we draw down (troops in Afghanistan) and we reorient the Marine Corps, it will be primarily to the Pacific,” Amos told Marine aviators at a U.S. base in Kanda- har, Afghanistan, noting as an aside that he doubted any of them had ever deployed to the Pacific. He added that Marines will remainpresent inthe Persian Gulf area and elsewhere as re- quired, but not in Iraq or Afghan- istan. Versatility is the key tokeeping the Marines relevant to U.S. na- tional security requirements, he says. “We’renot aone-trickpony,” he said. “We’re the ultimate Swiss army knife.” The decade of war after the Sept. 11attacks began for the Ma- rines in late November 2001with an airborne assault on al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden’s turf in southern Afghanistan. A month later, the Taliban, whichhadprovidedhavenfor bin Laden as al-Qaida plotted the Sept. 11 attacks, were routed and the war seemed largely over. It was not until 2010 that the Ma- rines returned in large numbers to Afghanistan, where fighting had evolved into a stalemate. By late 2002, the Marines were preparingfor another landwar, in Iraq. In March 2003 the Marines pushed north from Kuwait along with the Army’s 3rd Infantry Di- vision, for the main assault on Baghdad. This war, too, seemed to be over within a few months. The Marines left Iraq in Sep- tember 2003. But an insurgency took hold that fall and in March 2004 the Marines returned. The Marines’ death toll in Iraq was 1,022, nearly one-quarter of the U.S. total, according toPenta- gonstatistics. Thus far inAfghan- istan at least 376 Marines have died. For both wars combined, the Marines had the highest death rate among the four major servic- es, 0.47 percent of all Marines who served in the two countries. That compares with 0.38 percent for the Army, which played the dominant ground combat role. Marines had by far the highest rate of wounded in action for both wars combined: 4.28 per- cent, comparedwith2.75percent for the Army. With an eye on the postwar outlook, Amos came into his job as the commandant in 2010 in- tending to slim down his force and shed some of its ground-ori- ented capabilities. He has devel- oped a plan to reduce the service from its current total of 202,000 Marines to 186,800, and perhaps even fewer because of additional budget pressures. Amos says he is determined to shape a postwar force that is smaller and better equipped for flexible duty. He plans to reduce the number of infantry battalions from 27 to 24, shed some artillery and ar- mored vehicles and reduce the number of flying squadrons from 70to61. The idea is a force whose forte is pop-up crises such as the Libya mission, as well as “power projection,” which the Marines do by keeping expeditionary forces aboard Navy ships in Asia, the Mideast and elsewhere. Corps tries to return to its traditional role as a versatile expeditionary force and be focused on Asia-Pacific region Post-Iraq Marines: Smaller, less focused on land wars By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer AP FILE PHOTO Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos speaks with reporters in July about the Corps’ need for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, left, at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Md. 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They said they’re fearful police will raid their camp and try to remove them before they hand in the ap- plication Monday morning. “It’s been very tense waiting all weekend, trying to plan,” said 25- year-old Rebecca Potylycki, an unemployed protester who said she is on disability. In a Friday violation notice to the group, which has been dem- onstrating at the city’s tea garden near City Hall and next to the li- brary off East Church Street, Be- thlehemofficials said Occupy Be- thlehem has ignored multiple re- quests to fill out an application and therefore Occupy Bethlehem “must now cease any and all ac- tivities which are in violation of the ordinances of the city of Be- thlehem and the law of the com- monwealth of Pennsylvania.” It says Occupy Bethlehem was notified of the need to apply for a permit on Nov. 5 and has been given extensions. The notice says the city has been “extremely generous and forgiving regarding OB’s ongoing violations,” including not apply- ing for a permit and theft of elec- tricity. The city says it has also re- ceived complaints that members of the group have been drinking, using drugs and urinating in pub- lic. “The public library has also re- ceived complaints from citizens about OB activity disturbing the peaceful use of the library,” says the letter, sent to The Morning Call from an Occupy Bethlehem supporter. Bethlehem officials, including Mayor John Callahan, did not im- mediately return messages seek- ing comment Sunday. Protester Gary Antrim, 22, of Bethlehem said the group’s “gen- eral assembly” voted to apply for a permit and would propose the completed permit at a meeting Sunday night. The movement is part of the Occupy Wall Street demonstra- tion that began in New York and quickly spreadtocities across the county, including Allentown. The demonstrators are protest- ing corporate greed and govern- ment corruption. While that’s the general theme, protesters focus on different topics they think need to be addressed by society. Kris Paynter, 21, who has been homeless for the past 18 months, said he wants to spread the idea of the government focusing on “food not bombs.” Paynter saidif the U.S. worried more about providing food and shelter to the homeless and less about war, thecountrywouldbea better place. Potylycki, who studied social services, thinks the government should focus on providing more services for people with mental health issues. “People are upset and want change but they have a different idea of what that change should be,” she said. Summit Hill activist and Occu- py Bethlehem supporter Shireen Parsons, who alerted the media of the violation notice, says the Bethlehem protesters shouldn’t have toapply for a permit todem- onstrate. “The government does not give us rights. 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The group, alliedwithal-Qaida and based in the northwest close to the Afghan border, has been behind much of the violence tear- ing apart Pakistan over the last 4 1/2 years. Known as the Tehrik-e- Taliban, or TTP, the Talibanwant to oust the U.S.-backed govern- ment and install a hard-line Isla- mist regime. They also have in- ternational ambitions and trained the Pakistani-American who tried to detonate a car bomb in New York City’s Times Square in 2010. “Today, the command struc- ture of the TTP is splintered, weak and divided and they are running out of money,” saidMan- sur Mahsud, a senior researcher at the FATA (Federally Adminis- tered Tribal Area) Research Cen- ter. “In the bigger picture, this helps the army and the govern- ment because the Taliban are now divided.” The first signs of cracks within the Pakistani Taliban appeared after its leader, Baitullah Meh- sud, was killedina drone strike in August 2009, Mahsud said. Since then, the group has steadily dete- riorated. Set up in 2007, the Pakistani Taliban is an umbrella organiza- tion created to represent roughly 40 insurgent groups in the tribal belt plus al-Qaida-linked groups headquartered in Pakistan’s east- ern Punjab province. “In the different areas, leaders are making their own peace talks with the government,” Mahsud added. “It could help the Pakista- ni government and military sep- arate more leaders from the TTP and more foot soldiers fromtheir commanders.” The two biggest factors ham- mering away at the Taliban’s uni- ty are U.S. drone strikes and Pa- kistani army operations in the tribal region. Turf wars have flared as mili- tants fleeing the Pakistani mili- tary operations have moved into territory controlled by other mil- itants, sometimes sparkingclash- es between groups. And as lead- ers have been killed either by drones or the Pakistani army, lieutenants have fought among themselves over who will replace them. “The disintegration ... has ac- celerated with the Pakistan mili- tary operation in South Waziris- tan and the drone attacks by the United States in North Waziris- tan,” Mahsud said, referring to the two tribal agencies that are the heartland of the Pakistani Ta- liban. Another factor is the divide- and-conquer strategy Pakistan’s military has long employed in its dealings with militants. Com- manders have broken away from the TTPand set up their own fac- tions, weakening the organiza- tion. Battles have broken out among the breakaway factions, and in one particularly remote tribal regionthe TTPwas thrown out. These growing signs of fis- sures among the disparate groups that make up the Pakista- ni Taliban indicate the military’s strategy could be paying off. That would explain the mixed signals this month coming out of the tribal belt, where some mili- tants are mulling the idea of peace talks with the government, others are offering to stop fight- ing and still others are disavow- ing both peace and a cease-fire. It might also explain a steady de- cline in suicide attacks in Pakis- tan, according to the privately run Pak Institute for Peace Stud- ies. The U.S. is eager to see some benefits inneighboringAfghanis- tan, where its troops have come under attack from militants based across the border in Pakis- tan. NATO forces in Afghanistan are trying to break the back of the Afghan insurgency before the end of the U.S.-led coalition’s combat mission in 2014. There is no evidence so far that fissures within the militant struc- ture in Pakistan are helping NA- TO and U.S. forces. The deadly Haqqani network, which has bases both in Pakistan and Afghanistan and is affiliated with al-Qaida, is one of the most lethal threats to coalition troops. It has longfoundsafe haveninPa- kistan’s tribal belt and has used the Pakistani Taliban as a source of recruits. Senior U.S. officials say the Haqqanis also receive support from Pakistan’s army and intelligence agency, a charge Islamabad denies. Analysts predict that over time, however, the internecine feuding in the Pakistani Taliban will take a toll on militants fight- ing in Afghanistan, making it in- creasingly difficult for them to find recruits and restricting terri- tory available to them. Pakistan’s military has re- buffed appeals from Washington to take on all of the insurgent groups inthetribal region, saying it has neither the men nor the weapons to do so. Instead, Isla- mabadhas pushedits divide-and- conquer approach, which is gain- ing some traction in the United States, according to two Western officials in the region. The officials say the success of this approachwill be measuredin Washington by its ability to curb Haqqani network attacks in Af- ghanistan. The officials request- ed to remain anonymous in order to speak candidly. Cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan suffered a serious setback a week ago when NATO aircraft killed 24 Pakistani sol- diers at two border posts. Officials: Taliban in Pakistan splintering into factions Security officials say the group has weakened and is running short of cash. By KATHY GANNON Associated Press AP PHOTO A paramilitary soldier stands guard outside a mosque to ensure security Sunday in Karachi, Pakistan. 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WE WILL BUY YOURCARFORCASH! K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 13A ➛ S E RV I NG T HE P UB L I C T RUS T S I NC E 1 8 81 Editorial “Obama has done better for tribes than the others, except for the Nixon administration.” Ben Nighthorse Campbell The former Republican senator from Colorado recently assessed the current administration’s track record on issues impacting Native Americans. President Obama met last week in Washington with the nation’s 565 tribal leaders. SEVENTY YEARS ago this Wednesday, a wave of Japa- nese war planes swooped over America’s chief Pacific Naval base at Pearl Harbor and dropped their armor- piercing bombs on “Battle- ship Row.” The attack sank four U.S. battle- ships, destroyed 188 aircraft and claimed the lives of 2,402 Americans. President Franklin D. Roosevelt called it “a date which will live in infamy” when he ap- peared on Capitol Hill the following day. Known as the “Infamy Speech,” Roosevelt’s address induced Congress to pass a formal declaration of war against Japan, bringing the United States into World War II. It also allowed FDR to fulfill critical in- ternational obligations he had been unable to address because of the isolationist sentiment that had previously existed in the United States. Throughout the 1930s, Japan had been steadily encroaching on China in a quest to control all of Asia. After Japan joined the triple alliance with Germany and Italy in September 1940, it began to expand into northern Indochina. Alarmed by the invasion, the United States, which supplied more than half of Japan’s iron, steel and oil, placed an embargo on aviation fuel, scrap metal, steel and iron. Then, in July 1941, Japan seized the rest of Indochina. FDR responded by closing the Panama Canal to Japanese shipping and adding oil to the embargo list. As president, he was com- pelled to retain an “open door” for U.S. trade in Asia. As a leader of the free world, Roose- velt had a moral obligation to keep the Asian mainland free of foreign domination at a time when U.S. credibility already was waning abroad. Roosevelt was aware of the atrocities being committed by Nazi Germany in the concen- tration camps of Europe. Yet the isolationist sentiment that prevailed on Capitol Hill and among the American people forced him to remain idle as Britain and France, longtime allies, shouldered the burden fighting a war against fascism. Haunting memories of the First World War and the 116,708 American soldiers who died in battle made many Americans wary of get- ting involved in another European conflict. Congress’ rejection of the League of Nations was a testimony to the American refusal to become embroiled in foreign wars. The Great Depression reinforced isolation- ist sentiment. Most Americans were more concerned with day-to-day survival and the need to improve life in the United States than advocating involvement in foreign disputes. But the Japanese attack and Roosevelt’s speech quickly eliminated both concerns. The “Infamy Speech” was brief, running to only six and a half minutes. Roosevelt pur- posely kept the speech short, despite the suggestion of Secretary of State Cordell Hull that more time be given to a fuller explana- tion of Japanese-American relations and the lengthy but unsuccessful effort to find a peaceful solution. Instead, the brevity and wording of the speech was intended to have a strong emo- tional impact that would silence the isolation- ist movement in America. Roosevelt empha- sized that “our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger” and highlighted reports of Japanese attacks in the Pacific between Hawaii and San Francisco. If the territory and waters of the continental United States were viewed as being under direct threat, isolationism would become an un- sustainable course of action. Appealing to the anger felt by Americans, Roosevelt portrayed the United States as the innocent victim of Japanese aggression and duplicity. He insisted that the United States was “at peace with that nation” and “was still in conversation with its government looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacif- ic” at the time of the attack. But Japan had been preparing for war all along. FDR’s greatest rhetorical device, however, was his use of the “infamy” phrase in the first line of the speech. His emphatic insistence that posterity would forever endorse the American view of the attack as “unprovoked and dastardly” set the tone for the entire speech, which became a statement on behalf of the entire American people and their “un- bounded determination” to prevail against the enemy. The “Infamy Speech” had the desired ef- fect. With only one dissent, Congress granted Roosevelt’s request to recognize the state of war that existed between the United States and Japan, and the wider isolationist move- ment collapsed almost immediately. It is considered one of the greatest American political speeches of the 20th century. FDR’s ‘Infamy Speech’ mobilized outraged public for war WilliamC. Kashatus, of Hunlock Creek, is a histori- an and writer. He can be contacted at bill@history- live.net COMMENTARY W I L L I A M C . K A S H A T U S Roosevelt purposely kept the speech short, despite the suggestion of Secretary of State Cordell Hull that more time be given to a fuller explanation of Japanese-American relations … T HE LATEST friendly fire incident in Pakis- tan has plunged the already strained rela- tionship between the United States and Pakistan to a new low. The feud over the U.S.-led NATO cross-border air strikes that killed at least 24 Pakistani troops on Nov. 27 should prompt Washington to reflect upon its relationship with Isla- mabad and its anti-terror strat- egy in South Asia. While the United States has offered its condolences to Pa- kistanandthe families of those killed, this has not been enough to quell Islamabad’s fu- ry. In retaliation, the South Asian country has shut off NA- TO supply routes to Afghanis- tan and ordered the United States to vacate one of the air bases that is used by U.S. intel- ligence forces to launch drone attacks against militants in Pa- kistan. True, the United States needs to hunt down as many extremists inthe regionas pos- sible before it winds down its operations in Afghanistan. But it shouldkeepits military oper- ations within international norms. Some voices heard in the United States indicate there is no guarantee that Washington is willing to do more to mend its fences with Islamabad. If such a perspective becomes the mainstream in U.S. policy, both its cooperation with Pa- kistan and its own interests in the region will suffer. China Today, Beijing WORLD OPINION U.S. must make effort to mend ties with Pakistan Y EARS AFTER leaving the White House, President Bill Clinton admitted that he mis- sed his old job. If it were up to me, I wouldn’t have left but this is a democracy, he said. The late Egyptian president Anwar El-Sadat, in a similar moment of candor, admitted that being in power was “fun.” Human ambitions are the same everywhere; but democ- racies keep them in check, whereas dictatorships give them free rein. Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi and Greek prime minister George Papandreou both resigned in response to public pressure. Berlusconi stepped down after 51 failed parliamentary attempts to pass a vote of no-confidence on his government. In his farewell speech, he promisedto cooper- ate fully with the new prime minister, Mario Monti. Papan- dreou also wished his succes- sor, Lucas Papademos, thebest of luck. It is not that the two outgo- ing prime ministers are unusu- ally gracious, but the two men both belong to a tradition in which power changes hands in a smooth manner. In our part of the world, things havetoturnuglywhena man is asked to step down. Why can’t our leaders step down in dignity instead of be- ing removed in disgrace? Al-AhramWeekly, Cairo Make a dignified exit B Y URGING THE ex- pulsion of Britain’s am- bassador, Iran’s parlia- ment has provided a vivid insight into the mindset of the Islamic Republic’s leader- ship. Their first thought as they retreat further into isolation and economic malaise is to credit Britainwithprimeresponsibility for all their problems. For more than a century, Brit- ish statecraft was indeed the dominant factor in Iranian poli- tics, causingthedownfall of lead- ers who were thought to threat- en London’s interests. But the era when a string of Royal Navy bases guaranteed that the Gulf was a British lake ended several generations ago. However, the old men who misrule Iran still claimtodetect aBritishhandbe- hind every significant event. Thelatest trigger for their sus- picion appears to have been the Treasury’s (overdue) decision to exclude Iran from transactions with the U.K. financial system. Meanwhile, another round of United Nations sanctions is ap- proaching as Iran’s efforts to ac- quire nuclear weapons capabili- ty become increasingly obvious. While the regime might well ignore the parliamentary vote, it clearly believes that Britain will be the guiding force behind this diplomatic drive. Perhaps we should rejoice in thestatusthat all thisaccordsus. Perceptioncanamount toreality in international affairs, so the fact that Iran vastly overesti- mates our national power should cause us to be more as- sertive. And if Tehran’s ossified, brutal leaders regard us as their foremost opponent: That is an honor indeed. The Telegraph, London Don’t blame it on Britain QUOTE OF THE DAY PRASHANT SHITUT President and InterimCEO/Impressions Media JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ Vice President/Executive Editor MARK E. JONES Editorial Page Editor Editorial Board MALLARD FILLMORE DOONESBURY Support the reps who support balanced budget C ongressmen Lou Barletta and Tom Marino know that reckless spending paid for by debt and taxes isn’t going to help the state of our economy, but reining in our current administration’s absurd debt will. Their support of a balanced budget amendment will keep our government from spending more than what it brings in. I’m tired of our current and past admin- istrations’ wasteful spending, and clearly Congressmen Marino and Barletta are, too. Their support of a balanced budget amend- ment is exactly what our country needs at a time like this. Future generations will thank us. Peter Collins Peckville Questioning connections of Girl Scouts USA D espite the many good things Girl Scouts of the USA offers our girls, there are serious issues that should concern Catholics and all pro-life people. GSUSA is a primary member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). WAGGGS hosted a United Nations event in 2010 at which their delegates demanded “accessible, affordable and safe abortions should be made part of the minimum packages of sexual and reproductive health services.” Girl Scouts of the USA reportedly gives WAGGGS more than $1.4 million yearly. The Girl Scouts national convention held recently in Houston featured at least nine speakers who have ties to Planned Parenthood or are abortion advocates. There are an estimated 700,000 Catholic members of the GSUSA. Most probably are not aware they are supporting a global agenda to bring sexual rights (abortion) to our young people. For more information, please visit: 100QuestionsForTheGirlScouts.org, Hon- estGirlScouts.com, SpeakNowGirlScout- s.com, GirlScoutsWhyNot.com or Make the Girl Scouts Clean Again on Facebook. Sherrie Contardi Lehman Township MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification. Letters should be no more than 250 words. We reserve the right to edit and limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. • Email: [email protected] • Fax: 570-829-5537 • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA1871 1 SEND US YOUR OPINION C M Y K PAGE 14A MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ N E W S Bad Credit - No Credit We Make It Simple 2 WAYS TO PURCHASE YOUR NEXT CAR TOLL FREE 1-855-313-LOAN (5626) or ONLINE @ www.ApproveMyCredit.com EYNONBUICK GMC TRUCKS victims register with FEMA. In- spectors are dispatched to dam- aged properties within seven days, withresidents whosehomes are determined to have sustained more than $11,000 in damage be- coming eligible for temporary housing assistance. Those who qualify then go through a pre-placement inter- view in which FEMA workers aid them in developing a long-term housing plan. Those FEMA em- ployees become their case work- ers whocontinue tomeet withthe displaced residents monthly to check the progress in securing permanent housing and, where applicable, inspect the FEMA trailers. “We’ll probably be here about two years, and the staging oper- ation will alter itself over times,” Schuback said. “Right now we’re pushing units out. As time goes on, we’ll be deactivating units and moving themback here.” Provided they are working to- wards their goal, displaced resi- dents are eligible for housing as- sistance for 18 months, though that period is sometimes extend- ed. Evictionprocedures doexist for residentswhodon’t liveuptotheir endof the bargain, Schubacksaid. “Most all of the people we deal with are good people and they have a true need for a temporary periodof time. Theyusethefeder- al assistance appropriately and theymoveon,” hesaid. “Thereare instances in just about every oper- ation where we deal with a very small population of people, some of whom for very legitimate rea- sons can come up with no viable solution at the end of our pro- gram, anditssadtosaythere’salso some people that just enjoy get- ting free housing and absolutely refuse to give it up, and we some- times do reach the point of work- ing with local officials on evic- tions.” FEMA Continued from Page 3A expectedto save about $400,000. But in September, the Trust- ees approved a new, three-year contract for full-time faculty members that promised an aver- age annual raise of $1,981. For 167 full-time faculty, that calcu- lates to a three-year total cost for the college of almost $1 million. Debate continues Even the idea of offering Leary a contract renewal sparked de- bate. Some sitting Luzerne County commissioners have said any long-term commitments should be made after the new formof government – a part-time county council and a hired man- ager – takes effect and can eval- uate its support of the college. Discovery that LCCC Trustee Mary Hinton no longer lived full- time in Luzerne County sparked more controversy last month, with at least one county commis- sioner questioning whether she should continue serving on the board. Hinton submitted her re- signation, but it doesn’t take ef- fect until Wednesday, the day af- ter the expected vote on Leary’s contract renewal. The county provides about 15.5 percent of LCCC’s budget, contributing $6.17 million this year. About a third of the col- lege’s $39.5 million budget comes from the state, with a third from student tuition and the rest from federal grants. Leary has asked the county for $400,000 more next year. He also repeated a request that the coun- ty provide almost $2 million to help repay a bond floated to cov- er costs of capital projects. All of this comes amid a nearly 5 percent drop in enrollment – to about 7,000 students – after sev- eral years of record growth. Leary’s original four-year con- tract expires this month, and with scant comment the trustees offered him a renewal, the terms of which are under wraps until today’s vote. Leary has accepted the contract, and it is up to the board to approve it. Association with LCCC A Kingston native, Leary turn- ed 60 this August and has spent more than half his life working at LCCC. He began his career as an as- sistant to the admissions direc- tor in 1975, two years after grad- uating from King’s College with a bachelor’s degree in history andpolitical science. He was first appointed president of LCCC in December of 2007, after serving as interim president for a year when his predecessor, Patricia Donohue, resigned to take an- other job. He faced a budget crunch im- mediately, thanks to a fiscal cri- sis in the county books that threatened the delay of millions borrowed to help the college fi- nance major expansion projects. Leary also saw the sweeping FBI corruption probe come to LCCC, with agents seeking doc- uments and asking questions in May and August of 2009. No one at LCCC has been charged with crimes, but trustees were – thoughfor actions outside of that role – including former Pittston Area School District Superin- tendent Ross Scarantino and for- mer Luzerne County Commis- sioner Greg Skrepenak. Both pleaded guilty to corrup- tion charges. Jeffrey Piazza, the son of for- mer Trustee August Piazza, was also caught in the corruption probe and pleaded guilty to ac- tion related to his job at Wilkes- Barre Area Career and Technical Center. The corruption connections cropped up anew when adminis- trators were axed this year. Among those cut were Jeffrey Piazza’s wife, Michelle McCabe, director of the Substance Abuse Education and Training Institute founded at the urging of Skrepe- nak, and human resources gener- alist Sandra Richards, wife of for- mer county human resource di- rector Doug Richards, who pleaded guilty to corruption charges. Leary has managed to navi- gate through these troubled wa- ters with enough trustee support to have a chance at contract re- newal. When news of contract negotiations surfaced in Octo- ber, Trustee President Joseph Rymar said Leary “has done a good job for the college and we will continue to discuss his per- formance with him.” LCCC Continued from Page 1A DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER In 2011, Luzerne County Community College saw accreditation probation, severe budget cuts from the state and scandal. long-term savings will be signif- icant.” Strelish also said CNG causes much less wear and tear on an engine than gasoline, so CNG vehicles should last longer than standard gasoline-engine vehi- cles. UGI spokesman Joe Swope said a gasoline gallon equivalent (gge) of CNG is about half to two-thirds the cost of gasoline, “a very, very appealing alterna- tive” to gasoline, whichis selling now for about $3.30 per gallon. CNG is selling for about $2.13 per gge in State College right now. Swope said UGI has been “ag- gressively starting to pursue fleets” of vehicles in its service area about converting to CNG vehicles in the last six months to a year. He said building a CNG filling station to service a fleet is the most expensive investment. The only other fleet of CNG vehicles operating with a filling station in UGI’s service area is the River Valley Transit Author- ity in Williamsport. “For this to become a wide- spread venture, there has to be some public policy support up- front to make it really attrac- tive,” Swope said. Strelish believes federal and/ or state government will offer some kindof grant funding to as- sist with the cost of building a fueling station. “I’m quite confident that be- causewesit onsomeof thelarge- st gas fields in the world, the state will be willing to subsidize it,” he said. John Krohn, spokesman for Energy In Depth Northeast Mar- cellus Initiative, said one of the reasons the LCTAhas the oppor- tunity to benefit from the CNG option is the development of the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylva- nia. “It appears that for the fore- seeable future, natural gas will remain very affordable, not only for a vehicle fuel, but for home heating sources, too,” Krohn said. LCTA Continued from Page 1A Steve Mocarsky, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 970-7311. The cuts, now being finalized, would close roughly 250 of the nearly 500 mail processing cen- ters across the country as early as next March. Because the consoli- dations typically would lengthen thedistancemail travels frompost office to processing center, the agency also would lower delivery standards for first-class mail that have been in place since1971. Currently, first-class mail is sup- posed to be delivered to homes and businesses within the conti- nental U.S. in one day to three days. That will lengthen to two days to three days, meaning mail- ers no longer could expect next- day delivery in surrounding com- munities. Periodicals could take between two days and nine days. About 42 percent of first-class mail is now delivered the follow- ing day. An additional 27 percent arrives in two days, about 31 per- cent in three days and less than 1 percent in four days to five days. After the change next spring, about 51 percent of all first-class mail is expected to arrive in two days, with most of the remainder delivered in three days. The consolidation of mail proc- essing centers is inadditionto the planned closing of about 3,700 lo- cal post offices. In all, roughly 100,000 postal employees could becut as aresult of thevarious clo- sures, resulting in savings of up to $6.5 billion a year. Expressing urgency to reduce costs, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said in an interviewthat the agency has to act while wait- ingfor Congresstogrant it author- itytoreducedeliverytofivedays a week, raise stamp prices and re- duce health care and other labor costs. The Postal Service, an inde- pendent agency of government, does not receive tax money, but is subject to congressional control on large aspects of its operations. The changes in first-class mail de- livery can go into place without permission fromCongress. After five years in the red, the post office faces imminent default thismonthona$5.5billionannual payment to the Treasury for reti- ree health benefits. It is projected to have a record loss of $14.1 bil- lion next year amid steady de- clines in first-class mail volume. Donahoehassaidtheagencymust make cuts of $20billionby2015to be profitable. It already has announced a 1- cent increase in first-class mail to 45 cents beginning Jan. 22. Separate bills that have passed House and Senate committees would give the Postal Service more authority and liquidity to stave off immediate bankruptcy. But prospects are somewhat dim for final congressional action on those bills anytime soon, especial- ly if the measures are seen in an election year as promoting layoffs and cuts to neighborhood post of- fices. Technically, the Postal Service must await an advisory opinion from the independent Postal Reg- ulatory Commission before it can beginclosinglocal post officesand processingcenters. But suchopin- ionsarenonbinding, andDonahoe is making clear the agency will proceed with reductions once the opinion is released next March. The Postal Service initially an- nounced in September it was studying the possibility of closing the processing centers and pub- lished a notice in the Federal Reg- ister seeking comments. Within 30 days, the plan elicited nearly 4,400 public comments, mostly in opposition. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, the top Republican on the Senate committee that oversees the post office, believes the agency is tak- ing the wrong approach. She says service cuts will only push more consumers to online bill payment or private carriers such as UPS or FedEx, leading to lower revenue in the future. She urged passage of a bill that would refund nearly $7 billion the Postal Service overpaid into a fed- eral retirement fund, encourage a restructuring of health benefits and reduce the agency’s annual payments into a retiree health ac- count. In the event of a shutdown due to bankruptcy, private companies suchas FedExandUPScouldhan- dle a small portion of the material the post office moves, but they do not go everywhere. No business has shown interest in delivering letters everywhere in the country for aset rateof 44centsor 45cents for a first-class letter. MAIL Continued from Page 1A C M Y K SPORTS S E C T I O N B THE TIMES LEADER MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 timesleader.com Play it again, LSU and Alaba- ma. The Crimson Tide edged out Oklahoma State in the final round of voting Sunday and will play the top-ranked Tigers in the BCS national championship game on Jan. 9 in New Orleans. Undefeated LSU is the only team to beat Alabama all year, and the top BCS official sees a do-over as a perfectly good title game. “Absolutely, if they’re 1 and 2, and they are in all the polls re- leased today,” executive director Bill Hancock said. Still, it’s not exactlya gamethe public was clamoring for — at least outside of Southeastern Conference territory. And it will do nothing to quiet the critics of the Bowl Championship Series or the calls for a college football playoff. But like it or not, the BCS has ensuredthat the SEC—home to both schools — will run its streak of national champion- ships to six in a row. The Cowboys made a late surge by beating Oklahoma 44- 10 on Saturday night, and closed the gap between themselves and Alabama in the polls. But it was not enough to avoid the first title game rematch in the 14-year his- tory of the BCS. C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L Play it again, SEC: Title game will be a rematch BCS BOWL LINEUP JAN. 2 Rose Bowl Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) JAN. 3 Sugar Bowl Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) JAN. 4 Orange Bowl West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) JAN. 9 BCS National Championship LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Complete bowl matchups, Page 2B LSU, Alabama will clash for crown. The Tigers defeated the Tide earlier this year. By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer See BCS, Page 4B Penn State fell one win shy of a division title and two short of Pasadena. Crippled by collateral damage, the Nittany Lions will have to settle for Dallas and relative obscurity this bowl season. The date is the same as the Rose Bowl and the venue is still historic. But the game itself is something called the TicketCity Bowl -- the seventh rung out of eight on the Big Ten’s postsea- son ladder. There, the Lions will face another team that had much higher hopes -- previously unde- feated Houston, which blew a shot at a BCS bid by Scandal-marred Lions land in Dallas game By DEREK LEVARSE [email protected] See LIONS, Page 4B TICKETCITY BOWL Penn State vs. Houston Noon Jan. 2 (ESPNU) THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Let’s first get the caveats out of the way: No, the Chevron World Chal- lenge is not a regular PGA Tour event. But it is effectively Ti- ger Woods’ tournament; it was established to benefit his charities, and he is the host. Yes, there are only 18 players inthe field, albeit very goodones. Yes, Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks is friendly ter- rain for Woods — he had already won the event four times. Even so, for the first time since Woods’ life and career began ca- reening out of control two years ago with a Thanksgiving night car accident infront of his Florida home, the player many consider the greatest golfer in history can finally say he has won another G O L F Woods is finally a winner Tiger Woods captures Chevron World Challenge for first victory in two years. By JIMPELTZ Los Angeles Times See WOODS, Page 5B Woods DALLAS — The suddenly splurging Miami Marlins landed their second big free agent in a matter of days, agreeing Sun- day night to a $106 million, six-year con- tract with All- Star shortstop Jose Reyes, a person familiar with the nego- tiations told The Associated Press. After adding All-Star closer Heath Bell for $27 million over three years, the Marlins gave M L B Marlins make Reyes a rich man Source says team, all-star shortstop agree to $106 million, six-year contract . By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer See REYES, Page 5B Reyes Kansas City......10 Chicago ...............3 Atlanta...............10 Houston.............17 Denver ..............35 Minnesota........32 Carolina............38 Tampa Bay........19 Cincinnati...........7 Pittsburgh.......35 N.Y. Jets ..........34 Washington.......19 Oakland .............14 Miami ................34 Tennessee........23 Buffalo ...............17 Indianapolis ....24 New England.....31 Baltimore.........24 Cleveland...........10 Green Bay........38 N.Y. Giants.......35 Detroit ...............17 New Orleans .....31 Today’s Game San Diego at Jacksonville 8:30 p.m., ESPN St. Louis .............0 San Francisco.26 Dallas..................13 Arizona..............19 NATI ONAL FOOTBAL L L EAGUE: WEEK 1 3 EASTRUTHERFORD, N.J. — The stadium was rocking, and thepossibilities for theNewYork Giants were delicious. They’d just tied the Green Bay Packers — yes, the undefeated, defending champion Packers — with 58 seconds remaining Sun- day night. Their only competi- tionfor the NFC East title, the Cowboys, had lost at Arizona. A Giants vic- tory would erase their defi- cit behind Dal- las, and would snap Green Bay’s winning streak at 17, 11 this season. Just stop Aaron Rodgers andthe Packers’ dy- namic offense, get the game to overtime, and perhaps pull off a season-defining win. Instead, Rodgers marched his team 68 yards in five plays, Ma- son Crosby kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired, and the Packers won 38-35, clinching a playoff berth. “When you get a chance to knock out the champ, you got to knock him out,” defensive end Justin Tuck said. “You can’t let them hang around and fight off the ropes. “You’ve got to knock him out. There’s a reason they’ve won 18 straight.” And there are lots of reasons the Giants (6-6) have lost four in a row, from inconsistent offense to a porous secondary to a diffi- cult schedule that doesn’t get any easier with a trip to Dallas next Sunday — and concludes onNewYear’s Day withthe Cow- boys at the Meadowlands. Still, one game in back of the Cowboys and having pushed the Packers (12-0) to the limit, the Giants shouldn’t be hanging their heads. “Aloss is a loss, no matter how it comes. It’s just a better feeling than the previous one (Saints),” Tuck said, referring to a 49-24 rout inNewOrleans last Monday night. “As long as we play with passion, I don’t see why we can’t be inthe playoffs. But we’ve got a lot of work to do before we OH SO CLOSE Giants take perfect Pack down to wire AP PHOTO Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer See CLOSE, Page 5B 38 PACKERS 35 GIANTS PITTSBURGH — The Pitts- burgh Steelers needed just 15 minutes to provide the Cincin- nati Bengals a refresher course on what it takes to win in De- cember. Run the ball. Create turn- overs. A big play or two on spe- cial teams helps. So does having a quarterback who knows what he’s doing when the games dwindle to a precious few. It’s a formula the defending AFC champions have used for years. It has rarely looked as ef- fective as it did in a 35-7 win Sunday. BenRoethlisberger threwtwo touchdown passes to Mike Wal- lace, Rashard Mendenhall ran for two more and the Steelers used an explosive second AP PHOTO The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown celebrates after return- ing a punt for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday. Steelers stay red hot, overwhelm Bengals By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer 35 STEELERS 7 BENGALS See STEELERS, Page 5B K PAGE 2B MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ S C O R E B O A R D LEAGUES Singles Pool League openings begin Monday nights at the Kingston VFW starting Dec. 5th. For more information call 570-407-1980. MEETINGS Hanover Area Boys’ Soccer will be holing a booster meeting on Mon- day Dec. 12th at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Area Jr/Sr high school cafeteria. Nominations of officers will be accepted as well as plans for the upcoming 2012 season. All parents of soccer players in grades 8th through 11th are encouraged to attend. Nanticoke Little League will meet Dec. 7 at the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. All parents, coaches, and managers from Newport and Nanticoke Little Leagues are urged to attend. For more information, call Wade at 735-0189. South Valley fastpitch will be meet- ing on Monday, Dec. 5, at Broad Street Pizza in Nanticoke at 6 p.m. All coaches and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Input is being sought from everyone in- terested on the addition of the new Babe Ruth Extreme Softball League. For more information, call Steve at 417-7217. The Hanover Area Girls Basketball Booster Club meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, has been rescheduled for Dec. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Area Junior-Senior High School. Plans for the upcoming season and the continuation of the booster club will be discussed. All parents of any girls basketball players from grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. 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L O C A L C A L E N D A R MONDAY, DEC. 5 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Lebanon Valley at Wilkes, 7 p.m. Misericordia at Susquehanna, 7:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BAKETBALL PSU Hazleton at Central Penn, 6 p.m. HS SWIMMING West Scranton at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 6 HS BOWLING Berwick at Hazleton Area, 3 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Lehigh-Carbon, 8 p.m. PSU Brandywine at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 8 p.m. King’s at PSU Hazleton WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Luzerne CCC at Lehigh-Carbon, 6 p.m. King’s at Gwynedd-Mercy, 7 p.m. Lebanon Valley at Misericordia, 7 p.m. PSU Brandywine at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Albright at Misericordia, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Hazleton at Arcadia, 6 p.m. Susquehanna at Wilkes, 7 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING King’s at Delaware Valley, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, DEC. 8 MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Elizabethtown, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL King’s at Lycoming, 6 p.m. Misericordia at Baptist Bible, 7 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Misericordia at Montclair, 5 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 9 BOYS BASKETBALL (7:15 p.m. unless noted) Coughlin at GAR Holy Redeemer at Scranton Lackawanna Trail at Tunkhannock Nanticoke at Crestwood Wyoming Valley West at Scranton Prep Hazleton Area vs. North Allegheny, at State College H.S. Nespoli Tournament (at Berwick H.S.) Hanover Area vs. Montoursville, 6:30 p.m. Berwick vs. Wyoming Seminary, 8 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL Berwick at Pocono Mt. East Tournament, 6 p.m. Northwest vs. Bloomsburg at Muncy Tournament, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Spring-Ford at Hazleton in Tournament, 7:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Coughlin, 7:15 p.m. Scranton at Holy Redeemer, 7:15 p.m. GAR at Tunkhannock Tournament, TBA Pittston Area, Wyoming Area at Old Forge Tournament, TBA HS SWIMMING Scranton Prep at Berwick, 4:30 p.m. Meyers at Hanover Area, 4:30 p.m. West Scranton at Coughlin, 4:30 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Abington Heights, 5:30 p.m. HS WRESTLING Hanover Area at DKI Tournament Wyoming Seminary at Ironman Invitational MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Misericordia at Wilkes, 7 p.m. PNC Bank/Monarch Classic PSU Harrisburg at King’s, 8 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Hazleton, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Hazleton, 6 p.m. PSU Harrisburg at Wilkes, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 10 BOYS BASKETBALL (7:15 p.m. unless noted) Dallas at Nanticoke Crestwood at Delaware Valley, 6:30 p.m. Pleasant Valley at Wyoming Valley West, 2 p.m. Hazleton Area vs. Red Land or State College, at State College H.S. MMI Prep at Shenandoah Valley, 2:15 p.m. Scranton Prep at Meyers Tunkhannock at Athens, 2:15 p.m. Marsico Tournament (at Old Forge H.S.) Pittston Area vs. Northwest, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Area vs. Old Forge, 8 p.m. Nespoli Tournament (at Berwick H.S.) 6:30 p.m. consolation; 8 p.m. championship GIRLS BASKETBALL Weatherly at MMI Prep, 2:30 p.m. Dallas vs. Meyers at Wyoming Valley West Tournament, 6 p.m. Lackawanna Trail at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. West Scranton at Wyoming Valley West Tourna- ment, 7:30 p.m. Berwick at Pocono Mt. East Tournament, TBA GAR at Tunkhannock Tournament, TBA Hazleton Area Tournament, TBA Northwest at Muncy Tournament, TBA HS BOWLING Hazleton Area at Ice Breaker Tournament, 1 p.m. HS WRESTLING Hanover Area at DKI Tournament Crestwood at West Chester Rustin Lake-Lehman, Wyoming Area at Catasauqua Duals Tunkhannock at Wyalusing Duals Wyoming Seminary at Ironman Invitational Hazleton Area, Pittston Area, Wyoming Valley West at Quakertown Duals MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Lycoming PNC Bank/Monarch Classic TBA at King’s, 1 or 3 p.m. Luzerne CCC at Valley Forge, 3 p.m. DeSales at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wilkes at Elizabethtown, 2 p.m. Luzerne CCC at Valley Forge, 1 p.m. Delaware Valley College at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 1 p.m. COLLEGE SWIMMING Lebanon Valley at King’s, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WRESTLING Muhlenberg at Wilkes, 11 a.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 11 BOYS BASKETBALL Marsico Tournament (at Old Forge H.S.) 3 p.m. consolation; 7 p.m. championship GIRLS BASKETBALL Pittston Area, Wyoming Area at Old Forge Tournament, TBA T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Named Lee Thomas special assistant to the executive vice president of baseball operations and Fred Ferreira executive di- rector of international recruiting. HOCKEY National Hockey League BOSTON BRUINS—Recalled F Jordan Caron and D Steven Kampfer from Providence (AHL). MONTREAL CANADIENS—Assigned FAaron Pa- lushaj to Hamilton (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES—Recalled D Chris Sum- mers from Portland (AHL) on an emergency basis. COLLEGE ARIZONA—Announced freshman men’s basket- ball F Sidiki Johnson is leaving the school. COLORADO STATE—Fired football coach Steve Fairchild. FRESNO STATE—Fired football coach Pat Hill. W H A T ’ S O N T V GOLF 3:30 p.m. TGC — PGA Tour, Qualifying Tournament, final day, at La Quinta, Calif. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — St. John’s at Detroit NFL FOOTBALL 8:30 p.m. ESPN — San Diego at Jacksonville NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m. VERSUS — Phoenix at Chicago SOCCER 2:55 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Liverpool at Fulham C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L FBS Bowl Glance Subject to Change All Times EST Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl At Albuquerque Wyoming (8-4) vs. Temple (8-4), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State (7-5) vs. Ohio (9-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4) vs. San Diego State (8-4), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 20 Beef 'O'Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. Marshall (6-6) vs. FIU (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 21 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU(10-2) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 22 MAACO Bowl At Las Vegas Boise State (11-1) vs. Arizona State (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu Nevada (7-5) vs. Southern Mississippi (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 26 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. North Carolina (7-5) vs. Missouri (7-5), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 27 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl At Detroit Western Michigan (7-5) vs. Purdue (6-6), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. NorthCarolinaState(7-5) vs. Louisville(7-5), 8p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 28 Military Bowl At Washington Air Force (7-5) vs. Toledo (8-4), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl At San Diego Texas (7-5) vs. California (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 29 Champs Sports Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Florida State (8-4) vs. Notre Dame (8-4), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio Baylor (9-3) vs. Washington (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 30 Armed Forces Bowl At Dallas Tulsa (8-4) vs. BYU (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Pinstripe Bowl At Bronx, N.Y. Rutgers (8-4) vs. Iowa State (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Music City Bowl At Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State (6-6) vs. Wake Forest (6-6), 6:40 p.m. (ESPN) Insight Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma (9-3) vs. Iowa (7-5), 10 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 31 Meinke Car Care Bowl At Houston Texas A&M (6-6) vs. Northwestern (6-6), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (8-4) vs. Utah (7-5), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn. Vanderbilt (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl At San Francisco UCLA (6-7) vs. Illinois (6-6), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl At Atlanta Virginia (8-4) vs. Auburn (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 2 TicketCity Bowl At Dallas PennState(9-3) vs. Houston(12-1), Noon(ESPNU) Capital One Bowl At Orlando, Fla. Nebraska (9-3) vs. South Carolina (10-2), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. Georgia (10-3) vs. Michigan State (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Gator Bowl At Jacksonville, Fla. Florida (6-6) vs. Ohio State (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif. Oregon (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (11-2), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl At Glendale, Ariz. Stanford (11-1) vs. Oklahoma State (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 3 Sugar Bowl At New Orleans Michigan (10-2) vs. Virginia Tech (11-2), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 4 Orange Bowl At Miami West Virginia (9-3) vs. Clemson (10-3), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 6 Cotton Bowl At Arlington, Texas Kansas State (10-2) vs. Arkansas (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 7 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. SMU (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 8 GoDaddy.com Bowl At Mobile, Ala. Arkansas State (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (10-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 9 BCS National Championship At New Orleans LSU (13-0) vs. Alabama (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 21 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, TBA, (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 28 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Feb. 5 Texas vs. Nation At San Antonio Texas vs. Nation, 2 p.m. (CBSSN) The AP Top 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 3, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: ............................................................Record PtsPv 1. LSU (60)........................................ 13-01,500 1 2. Alabama........................................ 11-11,418 2 3. Oklahoma St. ............................... 11-11,400 3 4. Stanford......................................... 11-11,283 4 5. Southern Cal ................................ 10-21,179 9 6. Oregon.......................................... 11-21,170 8 7. Arkansas....................................... 10-21,148 6 8. Boise St......................................... 11-11,107 9 9. Wisconsin ..................................... 11-21,03815 10. South Carolina........................... 10-2 94614 11. Kansas St. .................................. 10-2 82916 12. Michigan St................................. 10-3 73311 13. Michigan ..................................... 10-2 70717 14. Clemson ..................................... 10-3 66321 15. Baylor........................................... 9-3 65619 16. TCU............................................. 10-2 63218 17. Virginia Tech.............................. 11-2 591 5 18. Georgia....................................... 10-3 56612 19. Oklahoma................................... 9-3 38613 20. Houston ...................................... 12-1 370 7 21. Nebraska.................................... 9-3 36320 22. Southern Miss............................ 11-2 33624 23. West Virginia.............................. 9-3 19922 24. Penn St. ...................................... 9-3 12923 25. Florida St. ................................... 8-4 4925 Others receiving votes: Notre Dame 23, Cincinnati 22, Arkansas St. 18, BYU 12, Georgia Tech 7, N. Illinois 7, Missouri 5, Virginia 5, Tulsa 2, Louisville1. USA Today Top 25 Poll The USA Today Top 25 football coaches poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 3, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, and previous ranking: ..........................................................Record PtsPvs 1. LSU (59)...................................... 13-01,475 1 2. Alabama...................................... 11-11,399 2 3. Oklahoma State ......................... 11-11,367 5 4. Stanford....................................... 11-11,286 4 5. Oregon........................................ 11-21,232 7 6. Boise State.................................. 11-11,128 8 7. Arkansas..................................... 10-21,112 10 8. Wisconsin ................................... 11-21,085 12 9. South Carolina........................... 10-2 971 13 10. Kansas State ............................ 10-2 878 15 11. Virginia Tech............................ 11-2 835 3 12. Michigan ................................... 10-2 789 16 13. Michigan State.......................... 10-3 735 9 14. Clemson ................................... 10-3 657 21 15. TCU........................................... 10-2 631 17 16. Baylor......................................... 9-3 599 18 17. Houston .................................... 12-1 542 6 18. Georgia..................................... 10-3 538 14 19. Oklahoma................................. 9-3 437 11 20. Nebraska.................................. 9-3 402 19 21. Southern Mississippi............... 11-2 366 23 22. West Virginia............................ 9-3 278 20 23. Penn State................................ 9-3 189 22 24. Cincinnati .................................. 9-3 94 25 25. Florida State............................. 8-4 68 24 Others receiving votes: Brigham Young 20;Northern Illinois 14;Missouri 11;Georgia Tech 10;Arkansas State 9;Notre Dame 9;Virginia 5;Louisiana Tech 2;Rutgers 1;Texas 1. C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L Sunday's Scores EAST Fairfield 68, Canisius 59 Hampton 71, Howard 53 Harvard 80, Seattle 70 Iona 98, Niagara 62 Maine 76, Rhode Island 74, OT Manhattan 68, St. Peter’s 42 Marist 95, Rider 75 Mississippi 72, Penn St. 70 VCU 75, George Washington 60 MIDWEST Baylor 69, Northwestern 41 Creighton 76, Nebraska 66 Indiana 84, Stetson 50 Michigan St. 110, Nebraska-Omaha 68 Wichita St. 89, UNLV 70 SOUTHWEST Oklahoma St. 80, Langston 58 SMU 69, UALR 63, OT SOUTH Kansas St. 69, Virginia Tech 61 Maryland 78, Notre Dame 71 Middle Tennessee 77, Akron 53 Morehead St. 83, Mid-Continent 57 Murray St. 75, Dayton 58 South Carolina 58, Clemson 55 Southern Miss. 74, New Mexico St. 66 UNC Asheville 88, SC-Upstate 81 W. Kentucky 60, Bowling Green 53 FAR WEST Columbia 78, La Sierra 56 North Texas 76, Loyola Marymount 63 San Diego St. 64, California 63 San Francisco 90, Pacific Union 38 Stanford 76, NC State 72 Sunday's Women's Scores EAST Brown 70, Providence 57 Caldwell 79, Bloomfield 67 Canisius 63, Colgate 42 Delaware 73, William & Mary 57 Fairfield 66, Rhode Island 56 Georgetown 58, Rider 51 Lock Haven 66, Shippensburg 54 Maryland 76, American U. 42 Millersville 72, Clarion 53 St. John’s 70, Hartford 45 Towson 65, James Madison 58 Villanova 67, La Salle 51 Wake Forest 60, Seton Hall 44 MIDWEST Ball St. 78, Stetson 73, 2OT Baylor 89, Minnesota 60 Dayton 69, Boston College 60 Marquette 84, Ark.-Pine Bluff 36 Michigan 56, Iowa St. 49 Montana St. 67, North Dakota 63 Notre Dame 76, Creighton 48 Oklahoma St. 83, Indiana 72 Purdue 60, Texas A&M 51 Toledo 58, Colorado St. 51 Xavier 69, Cincinnati 60 SOUTHWEST Ohio St. 69, Oklahoma 63 TCU 73, Lamar 59 UTSA 70, Houston 59 SOUTH Alabama 80, Kansas 76 Apprentice 57, Methodist 51 Centre 62, Rhodes 57 Charleston Southern 82, Clemson 77 Drexel 58, UNC Wilmington 43 Duke 92, Pittsburgh 43 Florida St. 64, Charlotte 62 George Mason 85, Old Dominion 69 Georgia 75, Georgia Tech 68 Hofstra 86, Georgia St. 71 Jacksonville St. 65, Troy 54 Kentucky 74, Louisville 54 Memphis 90, UT-Martin 69 Mississippi St. 70, Tulane 55 NC State 55, South Carolina 53 SE Louisiana 85, Spring Hill 72 Tennessee 73, Texas 57 VCU 67, Northeastern 60 Vanderbilt 70, High Point 54 Virginia 69, Richmond 56 MORE FAR WEST California 70, UNLV 48 Colorado 68, Idaho 59 N. Arizona 64, Cal St.-Fullerton 54 New Mexico 54, New Mexico St. 53 Oregon 88, Portland 78 Prairie View 69, CS Bakersfield 64 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 65, Cal Poly 62 Seattle 89, Boise St. 80 Southern Cal 58, Gonzaga 51 Stanford 93, Fresno St. 59 UC Davis 68, Sacramento St. 57 UCLA 84, Loyola Marymount 43 Washington 80, Long Beach St. 46 FAR WEST California 70, UNLV 48 Colorado 68, Idaho 59 N. Arizona 64, Cal St.-Fullerton 54 New Mexico 54, New Mexico St. 53 Oregon 88, Portland 78 Prairie View 69, CS Bakersfield 64 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 65, Cal Poly 62 Seattle 89, Boise St. 80 Southern Cal 58, Gonzaga 51 Stanford 93, Fresno St. 59 UC Davis 68, Sacramento St. 57 UCLA 84, Loyola Marymount 43 Washington 80, Long Beach St. 46 N H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh...................... 27 16 7 4 36 85 66 N.Y. Rangers ................ 23 15 5 3 33 69 51 Philadelphia .................. 25 15 7 3 33 88 73 New Jersey ................... 25 12 12 1 25 62 72 N.Y. Islanders ............... 24 8 11 5 21 52 78 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston............................ 24 16 7 1 33 85 51 Toronto .......................... 26 14 10 2 30 83 85 Buffalo............................ 26 14 11 1 29 72 69 Ottawa............................ 26 12 11 3 27 79 89 Montreal......................... 27 11 11 5 27 67 69 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida............................ 26 14 8 4 32 73 65 Washington................... 25 13 11 1 27 75 79 Winnipeg ....................... 26 11 11 4 26 75 82 Tampa Bay .................... 25 11 12 2 24 67 80 Carolina ......................... 28 8 16 4 20 66 94 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Chicago ......................... 27 16 8 3 35 90 84 Detroit ............................ 24 16 7 1 33 73 52 St. Louis......................... 26 14 9 3 31 63 58 Nashville........................ 26 12 10 4 28 68 71 Columbus...................... 26 7 16 3 17 62 88 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota...................... 26 16 7 3 35 64 57 Vancouver ..................... 25 14 10 1 29 78 66 Edmonton...................... 27 13 11 3 29 76 71 Colorado........................ 26 12 13 1 25 71 76 Calgary .......................... 25 11 12 2 24 59 67 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas............................. 26 15 10 1 31 69 72 Los Angeles .................. 26 13 9 4 30 60 58 San Jose........................ 23 14 8 1 29 67 56 Phoenix.......................... 25 13 9 3 29 67 62 Anaheim........................ 25 7 13 5 19 57 81 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday's Games Montreal 2, Los Angeles 1 Boston 4, Toronto 1 Washington 3, Ottawa 2, OT Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2 Winnipeg 4, New Jersey 2 N.Y. Rangers 4, Tampa Bay 2 Chicago 5, St. Louis 2 Buffalo 3, Nashville 2 Philadelphia 4, Phoenix 2 N.Y. Islanders 5, Dallas 4 Calgary 5, Edmonton 3 Florida 5, San Jose 3 Sunday's Games Detroit at Colorado, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Calgary at Vancouver, 9 p.m. Monday's Games Toronto at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Boston at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Chicago, 8 p.m. Tuesday's Games New Jersey at Toronto, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Columbus at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Phoenix at Nashville, 8 p.m. Boston at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Carolina at Calgary, 9 p.m. Colorado at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Minnesota at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. A H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s ................ 22 14 4 4 0 32 81 64 Manchester ............. 25 14 10 0 1 29 67 65 Worcester ............... 20 8 6 3 3 22 51 51 Portland................... 22 10 10 1 1 22 57 69 Providence.............. 25 8 14 1 2 19 55 84 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hershey................... 23 12 6 3 2 29 81 67 Norfolk..................... 24 14 9 0 1 29 85 69 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton.................. 24 12 7 1 4 29 75 67 Syracuse................. 21 10 8 2 1 23 71 70 Binghamton ............ 24 9 13 1 1 20 58 71 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut............. 23 14 6 1 2 31 75 68 Adirondack.............. 22 13 8 0 1 27 72 60 Albany...................... 23 12 8 2 1 27 60 69 Bridgeport ............... 24 11 9 3 1 26 74 78 Springfield............... 23 11 11 1 0 23 68 69 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte ................. 24 15 7 1 1 32 72 61 Milwaukee............... 20 13 6 0 1 27 62 51 Peoria...................... 25 11 12 1 1 24 82 81 Chicago................... 21 9 8 1 3 22 56 58 Rockford.................. 22 8 13 1 0 17 66 80 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................... 24 13 7 3 1 30 76 69 Rochester ............... 23 10 10 2 1 23 64 69 Lake Erie................. 23 10 11 1 1 22 58 63 Grand Rapids ......... 22 10 11 1 0 21 70 68 Hamilton.................. 21 7 12 1 1 16 45 73 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City........ 23 16 6 0 1 33 72 53 Abbotsford .............. 25 16 8 1 0 33 64 60 Houston................... 23 13 4 2 4 32 69 59 San Antonio ............ 22 10 12 0 0 20 52 67 Texas....................... 21 9 11 0 1 19 63 68 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games St. John’s 4, Toronto 2 Manchester 2, Worcester 1, SO Springfield 2, Portland 1 Binghamton 4, Connecticut 3 Hershey 3, Bridgeport 2 Albany 4, Rochester 2 Charlotte 4, Lake Erie 3 Abbotsford 3, Chicago 1 Peoria 5, Rockford 2 Monday's Games Lake Erie at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Tuesday's Games Syracuse at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Adirondack at Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 8 p.m. E C H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Elmira ...... 21 12 9 0 0 24 70 67 Wheeling. 17 11 6 0 0 22 63 47 Trenton.... 21 8 10 1 2 19 67 75 Reading... 22 7 11 2 2 18 59 79 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Kalama- zoo ........... 19 12 6 0 1 25 68 62 Chicago... 20 11 7 1 1 24 59 61 Toledo ..... 19 9 10 0 0 18 59 60 Cincinnati. 16 6 7 0 3 15 49 52 South Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Gwinnett .... 23 10 6 5 2 27 68 70 South Carolina..... 21 12 8 0 1 25 62 51 Florida ....... 22 11 9 1 1 24 73 69 Greenville.. 19 11 8 0 0 22 63 67 WESTERN CONFERENCE Mountain Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Alaska...... 21 15 4 1 1 32 68 42 Utah ......... 19 12 6 0 1 25 49 48 Colorado . 19 10 8 0 1 21 68 68 Idaho........ 21 8 10 2 1 19 60 72 Pacific Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Las Vegas ...... 21 11 6 1 3 26 64 57 Ontario..... 18 10 6 1 1 22 59 51 Stockton.. 19 9 7 1 2 21 47 56 Bakers- field .......... 22 5 14 3 0 13 52 73 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Elmira 2, Trenton 1, SO Stockton at Ontario, 8 p.m. Utah at Colorado, 9:05 p.m. Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games Stockton at Las Vegas, 12:05 a.m. G O L F Chevron World Challenge Scores Sunday At Sherwood Country Club Thousand Oaks, Calif. Yardage: 7,023 yards; Par 72 Purse: $5 million Final Round Tiger Woods, $1,200,000 ..........69-67-73-69—278 Zach Johnson, $650,000...........73-67-68-71—279 Paul Casey, $400,000................79-68-67-69—283 Matt Kuchar, $262,500...............72-67-74-71—284 Hunter Mahan, 4262,500...........72-68-73-71—284 Jim Fuyrk, $196,250...................71-74-73-69—287 Martin Laird, $196,250...............77-74-66-70—287 Rickie Fowler, $196,250 ............71-70-75-71—287 Bubba Watson, $196,250...........75-70-70-72—287 Bo Van Pelt, $177,500 ...............74-72-71-71—288 Gary Woodland, $177,500.........73-70-70-75—288 K.J. Choi, $170,000....................66-73-72-78—289 Webb Simpson, $162,500.........73-79-68-70—290 Bill Haas, $162,500 ....................78-69-69-74—290 Jason Day, $155,000..................74-68-77-72—291 Steve Stricker, $150,000 ...........69-76-73-74—292 Keegan Bradley, $145,000........76-75-74-73—298 Nick Watney, $140,000 ..............71-78-73-77—299 PGA Tour Qualifying Scores Sunday n-Jack Nicklaus Course (Host Course), 7,204 yards, Par 72 s-PGA West Stadium Course, 7,300 yards, Par 72 La Quinta, Calif. Purse: $1,057,500 Fifth Round Marco Dawson . 73s-68n-67s-67n-68s—343 Stephen Gangluff............. 72s-72n-64n-71s-67s—346 Harris English... 68s-67n-72s-70n-70s—347 Brendon Todd.. 71s-68n-69s-71n-68s—347 Jarrod Lyle........ 68n-72s-68s-73n-68s—349 Brian Harman ... 69s-71n-67s-74n-68s—349 Vaughn Taylor .. 65n-72s-69s-73n-70s—349 Will Claxton....... 64n-70s-69s-70n-76s—349 Edward Loar..... 67n-73s-73s-70n-67s—350 Charlie Beljan... 70n-73s-66s-73n-68s—350 Tommy Biershenk.......... 70s-70n-68s-73n-69s—350 Seung-yul Noh. 69n-72s-64s-72n-73s—350 Scott Parel ........ 71n-72s-71s-70n-67s—351 Jeff Maggert ..... 66s-72n-72s-75n-66s—351 Daniel Sum- merhays ............ 64s-73n-72s-74n-68s—351 Matt Jones ........ 67n-68s-70s-78n-68s—351 Alexandre Rocha................ 67n-70s-75s-70n-69s—351 Bobby Gates..... 67s-70n-68s-73n-73s—351 Derek Fathauer 69s-72n-71s-73n-67s—352 Colt Knost ......... 69n-72s-71s-72n-68s—352 Bob Estes ......... 67s-73n-69s-74n-69s—352 Roberto Castro 71s-71n-68s-72n-70s—352 William McGirt .. 65n-73s-70s-73n-71s—352 Kevin Kisner ..... 67n-71s-71s-75n-69s—353 Shawn Stefani .. 72n-75s-66n-71s-69s—353 Hudson Swafford............ 74s-71n-70n-73s-65s—353 Reid Edstrom... 72s-71n-69s-78n-63n—353 Billy Hurley III ... 65s-71n-70s-74n-73s—353 Sang-Moon Bae..................... 65s-76n-69s-75n-69s—354 Mark Anderson 66n-72s-74s-72n-70s—354 Dicky Pride ....... 67s-72n-70s-75n-70s—354 Tag Ridings ...... 68n-73s-69s-74n-70s—354 Scott Dunlap..... 70s-72n-71s-70n-71s—354 Greg Owen....... 70s-73n-73s-69n-70s—355 Steven Bowditch........... 66n-73s-74s-73n-69s—355 Will Wilcox ........ 68n-75s-70s-71n-71s—355 Kent Jones ....... 68n-72s-68s-76n-71s—355 Shane Bertsch . 67n-71s-74s-76n-67s—355 Richard H. Lee. 72s-74n-66n-78s-65n—355 Patrick Shee- han..................... 73s-75n-70n-71s-66s—355 Andrew Svoboda............ 70n-73s-72s-74n-66n—355 Lee Janzen....... 71s-75n-68n-71s-71s—356 Brian Anderson 69n-71s-73s-73n-70s—356 Luke List ........... 69n-77s-67n-71s-72s—356 Jason Allred ..... 73s-70n-71s-72n-70s—356 John Huh .......... 72n-76s-65n-74s-69s—356 Brad Adamonis 73s-72n-66n-72s-73s—356 Ryan Yip............ 68n-78s-70n-67s-73s—356 Ron Whittaker .. 68s-75n-68s-71n-74s—356 Paul D. Haley ... 71n-70s-67s-74n-74s—356 Ben Briscoe...... 68n-76s-70n-75s-67n—356 Lee Williams..... 69n-78s-67n-76s-66n—356 Wes Roach....... 71s-75n-67n-71s-73s—357 Stuart An- derson............... 70n-70s-71s-73n-73s—357 Brad Fritsch...... 72s-67n-69s-78n-71s—357 Philip Pettitt, Jr. 74s-75n-66n-76s-66n—357 Adam Long ....... 72s-69n-70s-76n-70s—357 Matt Davidson .. 68s-75n-67s-77n-70s—357 Mathias Gronberg .......... 67n-76s-70s-74n-70s—357 Darron Stiles .... 70s-76n-69n-72s-70s—357 Erik Flores ........ 69s-75n-70s-76n-67n—357 Chris Tidland .... 71s-74n-65n-78s-69s—357 Nathan Green... 74n-74s-67n-70s-73s—358 John Chin ......... 73s-69n-74s-69n-73s—358 Tom Hoge......... 73s-73n-76n-70s-66n—358 Omar Uresti ...... 70n-73s-75s-74n-66n—358 Martin Piller ...... 75n-73s-70n-74s-66n—358 Robert Streb..... 73n-78s-63n-77s-67n—358 Peter Tomasu- lo ........................ 72s-74n-74n-71s-67n—358 Oscar Serna..... 75s-68n-72s-72n-71s—358 Bronson La’Cassie.......... 76s-76n-67n-68s-71s—358 Dean Wilson..... 67n-71s-71s-73n-76s—358 David Duval ...... 72s-72n-73s-73n-68n—358 Steve LeBrun ... 71s-70n-73s-74n-70s—358 Troy Merritt ....... 70n-69s-74s-77n-68n—358 Rob Oppen- heim................... 76s-71n-68n-74s-69s—358 Jason Gore....... 73s-74n-69n-73s-69s—358 Jim Herman ...... 75n-70s-68n-76s-69s—358 James Sacheck 67s-78n-68n-72s-74s—359 Boo Weekley.... 74n-72s-68n-78s-67n—359 Roland Thatcher ............ 68n-73s-70s-76n-72s—359 Andy Bare ......... 68n-74s-69s-73n-75s—359 Craig Hocknull . 69s-74n-72s-76n-68n—359 Corey Nagy ...... 70n-71s-71s-75n-72s—359 Fernando Mechereffe ....... 73s-71n-71n-75s-69n—359 Bob May............ 70n-71s-68s-72n-78s—359 Andy Winings... 70n-77s-71n-72s-69n—359 Nicholas Thompson ........ 70s-71n-70s-78n-70s—359 Chris Wilson..... 69n-77s-69n-74s-70s—359 D.J. Brigman..... 72s-72n-71n-74s-70n—359 Jeff Cuzzort ...... 71n-72s-69s-77n-70s—359 Adam Hadwin... 70s-69n-70s-76n-75s—360 Clark Dennis..... 67n-77s-73s-74n-69n—360 Jim Renner ....... 69n-73s-74s-75n-69n—360 Justin Hicks ...... 73s-71n-68n-75s-73s—360 Alex Coe ........... 73n-68s-72s-76n-71s—360 Mike Lavery...... 67n-77s-71n-74s-71n—360 Tim Wilkinson... 70s-74n-75s-72n-70n—361 James Nitties.... 70s-74n-69n-78s-70n—361 Christopher DeForest ........... 74n-74s-67n-76s-70n—361 Anthony Rodriguez ......... 71n-78s-69n-79s-64n—361 Jeff Gove .......... 71n-72s-71s-73n-74s—361 Alex Aragon...... 70s-74n-69n-77s-71n—361 Aaron Watkins.. 68n-79s-67n-75s-72s—361 Martin Flores .... 69s-78n-69n-74s-71n—361 Bio Kim.............. 67n-77s-70n-75s-72s—361 Bob Heintz........ 70n-71s-76s-76n-69n—362 Gator Todd........ 71s-70n-74s-76n-71n—362 Steve Allan ....... 71s-74n-69n-74s-74s—362 Tommy Armour III ........................ 75n-74s-69n-72s-72n—362 David Ling- merth................. 69n-75s-70n-78s-71n—363 Sam Saunders . 68n-74s-72s-72n-77s—363 Billy Horschel ... 70n-71s-72s-74n-76s—363 Brady Stockton 71s-72n-69s-79n-72n—363 Shaun Micheel . 67n-75s-74s-71n-76s—363 Travis Wadkins 71s-76n-70n-74s-72n—363 Josh Broad- away................... 70n-70s-72s-78n-73n—363 Will Dodson...... 69s-74n-69s-77n-74s—363 James Love...... 68n-74s-74s-77n-71n—364 Zack Byrd .........72s-74n-73n-77s-68n—364Daniel Dan Buchner .... 69s-74n-71s-79n-72n—365 Scott Sterling.... 72s-71n-72s-79n-71n—365 Jesse Schutte .. 69n-74s-74s-78n-70n—365 Rich Beem........ 72s-72n-67n-80s-74n—365 Glen Day........... 76s-72n-70n-79s-68n—365 Brian Duncan.... 78s-74n-68n-77s-68n—365 Tim Petrovic ..... 73s-80n-72n-72s-68n—365 Paul Claxton ..... 73s-69n-73s-76n-74n—365 Carlos Franco... 76s-73n-73n-78s-65n—365 Jeff Corr ............ 71n-76s-71n-72s-75n—365 Fabian Gomez . 76s-72n-70n-75s-73n—366 Guy Boros......... 71n-74s-73n-76s-72n—366 Zack Miller ........ 70n-73s-74s-77n-72n—366 Brent Witcher ... 75s-75n-69n-77s-70n—366 Richard Scott ... 71s-71n-78s-77n-69n—366 Steve Flesch .... 72s-75n-72n-72s-75n—366 Brendan Gielow............... 73s-74n-74n-71s-75n—367 Robert Gamez . 73s-77n-73n-73s-71n—367 Benoit Beisser.. 74n-76s-72n-74s-71n—367 Andrew Johnson ............ 69n-78s-75n-74s-72n—368 Richard S. Johnson ............ 68n-75s-68s-77n-80s—368 Doug Barron ..... 69n-75s-70s-78n-77n—369 Jose Toledo...... 70n-79s-69n-77s-74n—369 Jimmy Lytle ...... 72n-80s-67n-78s-72n—369 Andy Matthews. 76s-76n-69n-76s-72n—369 Matt Hendrix ..... 68n-76s-76n-80s-69n—369 Brett Wetterich. 72s-72n-64n-85s-77n—370 Brian Smock..... 72n-77s-71n-76s-74n—370 Andy Pope........ 71s-75n-72n-79s-73n—370 Scott McCarron 68n-75s-75s-82n-70n—370 Clayton Rask.... 67n-76s-68s-82n-78n—371 Matt Harmon..... 73s-80n-77n-77s-64n—371 Jimmy Brandt ... 73s-74n-72n-79s-74n—372 Mitchell Gillis .... 75s-73n-75n-77s-72n—372 Glenn Northcutt 75s-74n-72n-81s-70n—372 Eric Onesi ......... 71n-79s-74n-76s-73n—373 Brian Prouty...... 77n-77s-74n-73s-73n—374 Len Mattiace..... 73s-75n-72n-82s-72n—374 Brad Benjamin . 70s-79n-73n-76s-77n—375 LGPA Final Qualifying Tournament Scores Sunday At LPGA International Daytona Beach, Fla. Champions Course: 6,389 yards, par-72 Legends Course: 6,468 yards, par-72 a-amateur Final Junthima Gulyanamitta.........71-73-70-68-68—350 Christine Song.......................66-70-70-72-74—352 Jennie Lee..............................71-71-69-73-72—356 Dori Carter..............................74-71-71-73-68—357 Karlin Beck.............................71-72-74-71-69—357 Jodi Ewart...............................70-73-74-70-70—357 Sandra Changkija..................73-72-72-73-70—360 Maude-Aimee Leblanc..........75-71-71-71-72—360 Rebecca Lee-Bentham........73-76-75-72-67—363 Meredith Duncan...................76-70-72-75-70—363 Minea Blomqvist ....................70-75-73-75-70—363 Cydney Clanton.....................72-76-70-74-71—363 Angela Oh ..............................70-75-72-74-72—363 a-Stephanie Kono .................67-71-75-75-75—363 a-Victoria Tanco ....................74-74-74-73-69—364 Ayaka Kaneko........................79-71-76-67-71—364 Tanya Dergal .........................71-80-71-71-71—364 Hannah Yun ...........................76-74-71-72-71—364 Elisa Serramia .......................72-75-76-68-73—364 Lizette Salas ..........................72-78-71-72-72—365 Danah Bordner ......................72-72-76-77-68—365 Veronica Felibert ...................76-73-74-72-70—365 Lacey Agnew.........................76-73-71-74-71—365 Sophia Sheridan....................75-74-71-74-71—365 Min Seo Kwak........................71-74-72-75-73—365 Stephanie Sherlock...............73-72-72-74-74—365 Paola Moreno.........................73-71-72-75-74—365 Jacqui Concolino...................70-72-71-76-76—365 Mi Hyang Lee.........................76-72-75-72-71—366 Patcharajutar Kongkraphan .74-73-72-75-72—366 Mitsuki Katahira .....................70-76-73-74-73—366 Thidapa Suwannapura .........68-80-68-75-75—366 Valentine Derrey ...................73-74-77-72-71—367 Birdie Kim...............................73-79-73-74-69—368 Carlota Ciganda.....................72-75-71-78-72—368 Izzy Beisiegel .........................71-76-71-78-72—368 Kirby Dreher...........................74-71-77-73-73—368 Mariajo Uribe .........................71-72-75-74-76—368 Juliana Murcia Ortiz ..............75-77-72-72-73—369 Katy Harris..............................71-75-74-76-73—369 Danielle Kang.........................72-78-69-75-75—369 Julia Boland............................73-77-76-73-71—370 Jenny Suh ..............................73-75-78-73-71—370 Jean Chua..............................77-72-77-72-72—370 Jamie Hullett ..........................73-80-71-74-72—370 Cara Freeman........................74-77-74-71-74—370 Rebecca Durham..................71-71-79-75-74—370 Ginger Howard ......................70-79-71-76-74—370 Lili Alvarez..............................73-70-77-74-76—370 Paz Echeverria......................74-74-72-73-77—370 C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 3B ➛ N F L STANDINGS, STATS MINNEAPOLIS — Tim Tebow led yet another late rally, passing for a season-best 202 yards and two third-quar- ter touchdowns to help the Denver Broncos win their fifth straight game with a 35-32 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Matt Prater kicked two field goals in the final 93 seconds for the Broncos (7-5), who moved into a first-place tie in the AFC West with a loss by the Oak- land Raiders. Christian Ponder set Minnesota’s single-game rookie record with 381 yards passing, including a pair of touchdowns to Percy Harvin, but his sideline throw with 1:33 remaining was intercepted by Andre Goodman to set up the winner. Harvin had a career-high 156 yards for the Vikings (2-10), who lost their fourth in a row. Saints 31, Lions 17 NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees passed for 342 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints won their fourth straight. Brees’ performance gave him 4,031 yards on the season, making him the first quarter- back in NFL history to eclipse the 4,000-yard mark in the first 12 games of a season. Cardinals 19, Cowboys 13 GLENDALE, Ariz. — LaRod Stephens-Howling caught a short pass from Kevin Kolb and zipped 52 yards for a touch- down in overtime, snapping the Cowboys’ four-game win- ning streak. It marked the third time since 2008 that the Cowboys have lost in Arizona in excru- ciating fashion. Stephens-Howling dodged a host of would-be Cowboys tacklers to scamper in with the score. Kolb completed 16 of 25 for 247 yards in his first game in five weeks. Texans 17, Falcons 10 HOUSTON — Rookie T.J. Yates threw a touchdown pass in his first NFL start, Arian Foster rushed for 111 yards and Houston overcame another hamstring injury to Andre Johnson. The Texans (9-3) have won a franchise-record six straight games, a remarkable feat con- sidering they’re down to their third-string quarterback and have played the bulk of their streak without their star receiv- er. Johnson left in the third quarter after hurting his left hamstring. He injured his right hamstring in Week 4 and sat out six games. 49ers 26, Rams 0 SAN FRANCISCO — Frank Gore ran San Francisco right into the playoffs, becoming the 49ers’ career rushing leader in a shutout that wrapped up the franchise’s first NFC West crown and postseason berth since 2002. Alex Smith threw second- half touchdowns of 52 and 56 yards to Michael Crabtree and Kyle Williams and David Akers kicked four field goals for San Francisco (10-2) as coach Jim Harbaugh joined George Seif- ert (1989) and Steve Mariucci (1997) as the only rookie coaches in 49ers history to win the division. Patriots 31, Colts 24 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rob Gronkowski caught two touchdown passes then scored on a lateral and New England then withstood a fourth-quar- ter rally to keep Indianapolis winless. Trailing 31-3, the Colts ral- lied with a touchdown run by Donald Brown and two scoring passes from Dan Orlovsky to Pierre Garcon, the last a 40- yarder with 36 seconds to go. But Deion Branch recovered the onside kick and Tom Brady took a knee on the final play. Dolphins 34, Raiders 14 MIAMI — Reggie Bush rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown and once-woeful Miami won for the fourth time in the past five games. Matt Moore had a hand in two TDs for Miami, and Kevin Burnett returned an intercep- tion 34 yards for a score. Titans 23, Bills 17 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Chris Johnson rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns as Tennessee remained in the playoff chase. Johnson scored on runs of 48 and 4 yards to match his sea- son touchdown total. It was his third 100-yard rushing game in four outings. Chiefs 10, Bears 3 CHICAGO — Tyler Palko shook off two miserable starts and threw for 157 yards and a touchdown even though he was briefly lifted for Kyle Or- ton. Orton came on to start the second quarter and immediate- ly left the game with an injured finger on his right hand. Palko connected with Dexter McCluster on a wild 38-yard pass to end the first half on a ball that got deflected by Brian Urlacher and Chris Conte, giving the Chiefs a 7-3 lead and their first touchdown in three games. Jets 34, Redskins 19 LANDOVER, Md. — Mark Sanchez hit Santonio Holmes for a 30-yard touchdown pass with 4:49 to play, and Shonn Greene added a pair of insur- ance scores. It was Sanchez’s 10th career fourth-quarter comeback or overtime victory, including playoffs, and his second in as many weeks. The win improves the Jets to 7-5 and keeps them in the hunt for an AFC playoff berth. New York played another mistake-filled game and had only 168 total yards after three quarters. They trailed 16-13 after Washington’s Graham Gano made his third field goal with 7:52 remaining. Ravens 24, Browns 10 CLEVELAND — Ray Rice rushed for a career-high 204 yards, breaking loose on a game-changing 67-yarder in the third quarter, and the Rav- ens kept pace with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. Rice and Ricky Williams had short touchdown runs and Lardarius Webb returned a punt 68 yards for a TD for the Ravens (9-3), who toyed with the Browns (4-8). Baltimore racked up 290 yards rushing. R O U N D U P AP PHOTO Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates his two-point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Minne- sota Vikings Sunday at Mall of America Field. Tebow helps Broncos to fifth straight win The Associated Press S T A N D I N G S AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div New England.......................................... 9 3 0 .750 362 247 5-1-0 4-2-0 7-2-0 2-1-0 3-1-0 N.Y. Jets ................................................. 7 5 0 .583 290 260 5-1-0 2-4-0 5-5-0 2-0-0 4-2-0 Buffalo..................................................... 5 7 0 .417 278 304 4-2-0 1-5-0 3-5-0 2-2-0 1-3-0 Miami ....................................................... 4 8 0 .333 246 220 3-3-0 1-5-0 3-6-0 1-2-0 1-2-0 South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Houston................................................. 9 3 0 .750 310 189 5-1-0 4-2-0 7-2-0 2-1-0 5-0-0 Tennessee............................................ 7 5 0 .583 249 229 4-2-0 3-3-0 5-4-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 Jacksonville.......................................... 3 8 0 .273 138 200 2-3-0 1-5-0 3-6-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 Indianapolis .......................................... 0 12 0 .000 174 358 0-6-0 0-6-0 0-8-0 0-4-0 0-3-0 North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Baltimore................................................. 9 3 0 .750 296 192 6-0-0 3-3-0 6-2-0 3-1-0 4-0-0 Pittsburgh ............................................... 9 3 0 .750 268 195 5-1-0 4-2-0 7-3-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 Cincinnati ................................................ 7 5 0 .583 266 250 3-2-0 4-3-0 6-4-0 1-1-0 2-3-0 Cleveland................................................ 4 8 0 .333 175 240 3-4-0 1-4-0 3-6-0 1-2-0 0-3-0 West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away AFC NFC Div Denver..................................................... 7 5 0 .583 256 292 2-3-0 5-2-0 6-3-0 1-2-0 3-2-0 Oakland................................................... 7 5 0 .583 274 308 3-3-0 4-2-0 5-5-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 Kansas City ............................................ 5 7 0 .417 163 268 2-4-0 3-3-0 3-6-0 2-1-0 2-2-0 San Diego............................................... 4 7 0 .364 249 275 3-3-0 1-4-0 3-5-0 1-2-0 2-3-0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div Dallas ...................................................... 7 5 0 .583 283 244 5-1-0 2-4-0 5-3-0 2-2-0 2-1-0 N.Y. Giants ............................................. 6 6 0 .500 287 315 3-3-0 3-3-0 3-6-0 3-0-0 1-2-0 Philadelphia............................................ 4 8 0 .333 271 282 1-5-0 3-3-0 4-6-0 0-2-0 3-1-0 Washington ............................................ 4 8 0 .333 202 256 2-4-0 2-4-0 4-5-0 0-3-0 1-4-0 South W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div New Orleans........................................... 9 3 0 .750 393 269 6-0-0 3-3-0 6-3-0 3-0-0 3-1-0 Atlanta ..................................................... 7 5 0 .583 269 244 4-2-0 3-3-0 5-4-0 2-1-0 1-3-0 Carolina................................................... 4 8 0 .333 290 324 2-4-0 2-4-0 2-7-0 2-1-0 1-2-0 Tampa Bay.............................................. 4 8 0 .333 218 329 3-4-0 1-4-0 3-6-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 North W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div x-Green Bay..................................... 12 0 0 1.000 420 262 5-0-0 7-0-0 10-0-0 2-0-0 4-0-0 Chicago............................................ 7 5 0 .583 291 242 5-2-0 2-3-0 6-3-0 1-2-0 2-2-0 Detroit............................................... 7 5 0 .583 333 277 3-3-0 4-2-0 5-5-0 2-0-0 2-2-0 Minnesota........................................ 2 10 0 .167 246 330 1-5-0 1-5-0 2-6-0 0-4-0 0-4-0 West W L T Pct PF PA Home Away NFC AFC Div x-San Francisco .................................. 10 2 0 .833 288 161 6-1-0 4-1-0 8-1-0 2-1-0 3-0-0 Seattle................................................... 5 7 0 .417 216 246 3-3-0 2-4-0 4-4-0 1-3-0 2-1-0 Arizona ................................................. 5 7 0 .417 232 269 3-2-0 2-5-0 5-5-0 0-2-0 2-2-0 St. Louis ............................................... 2 10 0 .167 140 296 1-5-0 1-5-0 1-9-0 1-1-0 0-4-0 x-clinched division Thursday's Game Seattle 31, Philadelphia 14 Sunday's Games Kansas City 10, Chicago 3 Houston 17, Atlanta 10 Denver 35, Minnesota 32 Carolina 38, Tampa Bay 19 Pittsburgh 35, Cincinnati 7 N.Y. Jets 34, Washington 19 Miami 34, Oakland 14 Tennessee 23, Buffalo 17 New England 31, Indianapolis 24 Baltimore 24, Cleveland 10 San Francisco 26, St. Louis 0 Arizona 19, Dallas 13, OT Green Bay 38, N.Y. Giants 35 New Orleans 31, Detroit 17 Monday's Game San Diego at Jacksonville, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 New Orleans at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Indianapolis at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Kansas City at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. Houston at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 1 p.m. New England at Washington, 1 p.m. San Francisco at Arizona, 4:05 p.m. Chicago at Denver, 4:05 p.m. Buffalo at San Diego, 4:15 p.m. Oakland at Green Bay, 4:15 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 8:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 St. Louis at Seattle, 8:30 p.m. Chiefs 10, Bears 3 Kansas City............................. 0 7 3 0 — 10 Chicago ................................... 0 3 0 0 — 3 Second Quarter Chi—FG Gould 32, 9:44. KC—McCluster 38 pass from Palko (Succop kick), :00. Third Quarter KC—FG Succop 21, 6:16. A—61,973. KC Chi First downs ........................... 13 11 Total Net Yards .................... 252 181 Rushes-yards ....................... 37-113 24-93 Passing.................................. 139 88 Punt Returns......................... 5-13 3-39 Kickoff Returns..................... 2-40 1-23 Interceptions Ret.................. 3-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 17-31-0 11-24-3 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-18 7-45 Punts...................................... 11-40.6 7-43.4 Fumbles-Lost........................ 2-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 8-60 5-35 Time of Possession............. 32:42 27:18 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Kansas City, McCluster 9-61, Jones 16-36, Battle 11-15, Palko 1-1. Chicago, Barber 14-44, Bell 4-34, Forte 5-12, Hanie 1-3. PASSING—Kansas City, Palko17-30-0-157, Orton 0-1-0-0. Chicago, Hanie 11-24-3-133. RECEIVING—Kansas City, Breaston 5-41, Bowe 4-49, McCluster 4-46, Copper 1-10, Baldwin 1-7, McClain1-3, Urban1-1. Chicago, Knox 5-53, Hester 3-35, K.Davis 2-40, Bennett 1-5. MISSEDFIELDGOALS—Chicago, Gould41(WL). Texans 17, Falcons 10 Atlanta...................................... 0 3 7 0 — 10 Houston................................... 3 7 0 7 — 17 First Quarter Hou—FG Rackers 43, 4:03. Second Quarter Hou—Dreessen 3 pass from Yates (Rackers kick), 10:08. Atl—FG Bryant 19, 5:06. Third Quarter Atl—White 4 pass from Ryan (Bryant kick), 1:46. Fourth Quarter Hou—Foster 1 run (Rackers kick), 6:05. A—71,545. Atl Hou First downs ........................... 18 20 Total Net Yards .................... 337 337 Rushes-yards ....................... 18-70 44-162 Passing.................................. 267 175 Punt Returns......................... 2-22 3-10 Kickoff Returns..................... 2-47 3-54 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 2-34 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 20-47-2 12-25-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 0-0 3-13 Punts...................................... 4-50.5 5-52.8 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 7-43 5-35 Time of Possession............. 24:56 35:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Atlanta, Turner 14-44, Snelling 2-16, Ryan 1-10, Rodgers 1-0. Houston, Foster 31-111, Tate 11-41, Yates 2-10. PASSING—Atlanta, Ryan 20-47-2-267. Houston, Yates 12-25-0-188. RECEIVING—Atlanta, Gonzalez 7-100, Jones 4-68, White 4-51, Douglas 4-43, Rodgers 1-5. Houston, A.Johnson 4-97, Foster 3-41, Daniels 3-35, Walter 1-12, Dreessen 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Houston, Rackers 54 (SH). Broncos 35, Vikings 32 Denver .............................. 7 0 14 14 — 35 Minnesota......................... 5 10 7 10 — 32 First Quarter Min—J.Allen safety, 12:39. Den—Haggan 16 interception return (Prater kick), 5:42. Min—FG Longwell 40, 1:24. Second Quarter Min—Rudolph 19 pass from Ponder (Longwell kick), 3:33. Min—FG Longwell 25, :00. Third Quarter Den—D.Thomas 21pass fromTebow(Prater kick), 11:18. Min—Harvin 52 pass from Ponder (Longwell kick), 3:12. Den—D.Thomas 41pass fromTebow(Prater kick), 2:48. Fourth Quarter Min—Harvin 48 pass from Ponder (Longwell kick), 9:41. Den—McGahee 24 run (Tebow run), 8:52. Min—FG Longwell 39, 3:06. Den—FG Prater 46, 1:33. Den—FG Prater 23, :00. A—62,939. Den Min First downs ........................... 13 27 Total Net Yards .................... 336 489 Rushes-yards ....................... 32-150 30-129 Passing.................................. 186 360 Punt Returns......................... 3-12 3-14 Kickoff Returns..................... 4-132 5-111 Interceptions Ret.................. 2-36 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 10-15-0 30-48-2 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-16 3-29 Punts...................................... 6-51.2 6-49.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 3-2 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 8-73 6-54 Time of Possession............. 22:09 37:51 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Denver, McGahee 20-111, Ball 7-25, Tebow 4-13, Larsen 1-1. Minnesota, Gerhart 21-91, Harvin 5-19, Ponder 1-12, Webb 1-4, Booker 2-3. PASSING—Denver, Tebow 10-15-0-202. Minne- sota, Ponder 29-47-2-381, Webb 1-1-0-8. RECEIVING—Denver, D.Thomas 4-144, Decker 2-25, Ball 2-14, Willis 1-12, Royal 1-7. Minnesota, Harvin 8-156, Gerhart 8-42, Aromashodu 6-90, Shiancoe 4-36, S.Burton 2-38, Rudolph1-19, Book- er 1-8. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Panthers 28, Buccaneers 19 Carolina............................... 14 10 7 7 — 38 Tampa Bay.......................... 3 9 0 7 — 19 First Quarter Car—Newton 1 run (Mare kick), 11:21. Car—Stewart 1 run (Mare kick), 5:07. TB—FG Barth 50, 1:23. Second Quarter TB—FG Barth 47, 10:52. Car—Naanee 19 pass from Newton (Mare kick), 7:04. TB—FG Barth 46, 4:25. TB—FG Barth 44, :58. Car—FG Mare 43, :00. Third Quarter Car—Newton 1 run (Mare kick), 6:29. Fourth Quarter Car—Newton 1 run (Mare kick), 9:48. TB—Briscoe 23 pass from J.Johnson (Barth kick), 6:35. A—56,270. Car TB First downs ........................... 26 15 Total Net Yards .................... 385 285 Rushes-yards ....................... 39-163 27-78 Passing.................................. 222 207 Punt Returns......................... 1-12 2-42 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-17 3-79 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-9 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 13-22-0 16-27-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-9 2-22 Punts...................................... 3-38.0 2-41.0 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 2-20 9-73 Time of Possession............. 32:41 27:19 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Carolina, Stewart 14-80, Newton 14-54, D.Williams 11-29. Tampa Bay, J.Johnson 5-45, Madu 8-25, Blount 11-19, Lumpkin 2-1, Benn 1-(minus 12). PASSING—Carolina, Newton 12-21-0-204, Naa- nee 1-1-0-27. Tampa Bay, J.Johnson 16-27-1-229. RECEIVING—Carolina, LaFell 3-64, Naanee 2-38, Smith 2-32, Stewart 2-19, Newton 1-27, Shockey 1-26, Olsen1-21, Ajirotutu1-4. Tampa Bay, Williams 5-93, Winslow 4-41, Benn 3-46, Parker 3-26, Bris- coe 1-23. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Steelers 35, Bengals 7 Cincinnati............................... 0 7 0 0 — 7 Pittsburgh.............................. 0 28 7 0 — 35 Second Quarter Pit—Mendenhall 3 run (Suisham kick), 12:47. Pit—Mendenhall 5 run (Suisham kick), 10:12. Pit—Wallace 12 pass from Roethlisberger (Suish- am kick), 8:33. Cin—Green 11 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 4:06. Pit—A.Brown 60 punt return (Suisham kick), 1:16. Third Quarter Pit—Wallace 19 pass from Roethlisberger (Suish- am kick), 3:26. A—63,697. Cin Pit First downs ........................... 13 22 Total Net Yards .................... 232 295 Rushes-yards ....................... 22-104 33-136 Passing.................................. 128 159 Punt Returns......................... 5-54 3-65 Kickoff Returns..................... 4-103 1-16 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 14-30-1 15-23-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 3-24 3-17 Punts...................................... 7-45.3 5-54.2 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 10-109 4-29 Time of Possession............. 27:16 32:44 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Cincinnati, Benson 13-52, Scott 5-30, Green1-15, Dalton 2-6, Gradkowski 1-1. Pittsburgh, Mendenhall 16-60, Redman 8-51, Moore 1-13, A.Brown 1-9, Dwyer 3-8, C.Batch 3-(minus 2), Wal- lace 1-(minus 3). PASSING—Cincinnati, Dalton 11-24-0-135, Grad- kowski 3-6-1-17. Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 15-23-0-176. RECEIVING—Cincinnati, Green 6-87, Leonard 4-20, Gresham 3-37, Hawkins 1-8. Pittsburgh, Ward 5-30, Wallace 3-38, A.Brown 2-67, Miller 2-12, Saunders 1-14, Johnson 1-9, Sanders 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Cincinnati, Nugent 33 (BK). Pittsburgh, Suisham 50 (WR). Jets 34, Redskins 19 N.Y. Jets................................ 7 3 3 21 — 34 Washington........................... 7 6 0 6 — 19 First Quarter Was—Helu 2 run (Gano kick), 10:21. NYJ—Greene 1 run (Folk kick), 1:15. Second Quarter Was—FG Gano 33, 11:32. NYJ—FG Folk 45, 3:06. Was—FG Gano 23, :19. Third Quarter NYJ—FG Folk 51, 6:36. Fourth Quarter Was—FG Gano 46, 7:52. NYJ—Holmes 30 pass from Sanchez (Folk kick), 4:49. NYJ—Greene 9 run (Folk kick), 3:42. Was—FG Gano 43, 1:59. NYJ—Greene 25 run (Folk kick), 1:47. A—74,121. NYJ Was First downs ........................... 16 17 Total Net Yards .................... 266 304 Rushes-yards ....................... 30-101 23-100 Passing.................................. 165 204 Punt Returns......................... 2-14 2-14 Kickoff Returns..................... 6-84 7-164 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-3 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 19-32-0 19-46-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 0-0 2-17 Punts...................................... 5-44.6 6-37.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 3-2 Penalties-Yards.................... 6-40 6-50 Time of Possession............. 32:12 27:48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Greene 22-88, Kerley 1-6, Tomlinson1-5, Conner 2-2, Sanchez 3-1, McKnight 1-(minus 1). Washington, Helu 23-100. PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Sanchez 19-32-0-165. Washington, Grossman 19-46-1-221. RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Holmes 4-58, Burress 3-33, Greene 3-26, Keller 3-12, Tomlinson 1-16, Kerley 1-7, P.Turner 1-6, Mulligan 1-5, McKnight 1-2, Conner 1-0. Washington, Davis 6-99, Moss 5-42, Helu 4-42, Anderson 2-21, Stallworth 1-14, Royster 1-3. MISSEDFIELDGOALS—N.Y. Jets, Folk 40 (WR). Dolphins 34, Raiders 14 Oakland............................... 0 0 0 14 — 14 Miami ................................... 6 7 21 0 — 34 First Quarter Mia—FG Carpenter 48, 10:11. Mia—FG Carpenter 33, 1:30. Second Quarter Mia—Bess 12 pass from Mat.Moore (Carpenter kick), 8:24. Third Quarter Mia—Bush 1 run (Carpenter kick), 13:56. Mia—Mat.Moore 6 run (Carpenter kick), 5:01. Mia—Burnett 34 interception return (Carpenter kick), 4:41. Fourth Quarter Oak—Houshmandzadeh 40 pass fromPalmer (Ja- nikowski kick), 7:51. Oak—Heyward-Bey 3 pass fromPalmer (Janikow- ski kick), 3:26. A—57,225. Oak Mia First downs ........................... 18 23 Total Net Yards .................... 304 362 Rushes-yards ....................... 14-46 44-209 Passing.................................. 258 153 Punt Returns......................... 1-11 3-28 Kickoff Returns..................... 0-0 1-77 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-34 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 20-41-1 13-25-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-15 1-9 Punts...................................... 8-46.5 4-55.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 10-91 8-79 Time of Possession............. 21:40 38:20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Oakland, Bush 10-18, Murphy 2-16, Reece 1-10, Palmer 1-2. Miami, Bush 22-100, Tho- mas 13-73, Mat.Moore 5-22, Hilliard 3-10, Gates 1-4. PASSING—Oakland, Palmer 20-41-1-273. Miami, Mat.Moore 13-25-0-162. RECEIVING—Oakland, Schilens 6-89, Myers 3-33, Bush 3-27, Heyward-Bey 3-23, Murphy 2-15, Houshmandzadeh1-40, Reece1-38, Boss1-8. Mia- mi, Fasano4-66, Marshall 4-60, Bess 4-27, Hartline 1-9. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Titans 23, Bills 17 Tennessee............................ 10 7 3 3 — 23 Buffalo ................................... 7 3 0 7 — 17 First Quarter Ten—FG Bironas 48, 12:27. Buf—Spiller 35 run (Rayner kick), 7:17. Ten—Johnson 48 run (Bironas kick), 5:50. Second Quarter Ten—Johnson 4 run (Bironas kick), 13:48. Buf—FG Rayner 27, 6:46. Third Quarter Ten—FG Bironas 27, 6:45. Fourth Quarter Ten—FG Bironas 44, 8:55. Buf—St.Johnson 2 pass from Fitzpatrick (Rayner kick), 2:58. A—56,463. Ten Buf First downs ........................... 18 18 Total Net Yards .................... 317 379 Rushes-yards ....................... 31-187 23-97 Passing.................................. 130 282 Punt Returns......................... 3-72 2-10 Kickoff Returns..................... 1-21 1-12 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 16-25-0 29-46-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 1-10 1-6 Punts...................................... 5-47.8 4-48.5 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-0 3-2 Penalties-Yards.................... 3-20 2-15 Time of Possession............. 28:14 31:46 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Tennessee, Johnson 23-153, Ringer 5-21, Hall 2-14, Hasselbeck 1-(minus 1). Buffalo, Spiller 14-83, Choice 5-20, Fitzpatrick 4-(minus 6). PASSING—Tennessee, Hasselbeck 16-25-0-140. Buffalo, Fitzpatrick 29-46-0-288. RECEIVING—Tennessee, Williams 4-62, Wash- ington 4-40, Hall 2-12, L.Hawkins 2-9, Ringer 2-(minus 8), Graham 1-21, Johnson 1-4. Buffalo, B.Smith 7-72, St.Johnson 5-52, Chandler 3-48, Nelson 3-34, Spiller 3-19, L.Smith 3-11, Caussin 2-16, Roosevelt 1-25, Choice 1-7, McIntyre 1-4. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Patriots 31, Colts 24 Indianapolis ...................... 0 3 0 21 — 24 New England.................... 3 14 14 0 — 31 First Quarter NE—FG Gostkowski 39, 9:30. Second Quarter Ind—FG Vinatieri 31, 14:11. NE—Gronkowski 11 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 2:57. NE—Green-Ellis 1 run (Gostkowski kick), :13. Third Quarter NE—Gronkowski 21 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 12:16. NE—Gronkowski 2 run (Gostkowski kick), 4:13. Fourth Quarter Ind—D.Brown 5 run (Vinatieri kick), 10:24. Ind—Garcon 33 pass fromOrlovsky (Vinatieri kick), 2:12. Ind—Garcon12 pass fromOrlovsky (Vinatieri kick), :36. A—68,756. Ind NE First downs ........................... 26 24 Total Net Yards .................... 437 362 Rushes-yards ....................... 31-99 24-73 Passing.................................. 338 289 Punt Returns......................... 1-21 2-19 Kickoff Returns..................... 2-34 2-48 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-2 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 30-37-1 29-38-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-15 1-0 Punts...................................... 3-48.0 4-46.8 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 5-29 3-20 Time of Possession............. 35:39 24:21 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Indianapolis, D.Brown 14-41, Addai 13-39, Carter 3-20, Orlovsky 1-(minus 1). New En- gland, Ridley 8-33, Green-Ellis 6-14, Woodhead 4-12, Brady 3-7, Faulk 2-5, Gronkowski 1-2. PASSING—Indianapolis, Orlovsky 30-37-1-353. New England, Brady 29-38-0-289. RECEIVING—Indianapolis, Garcon 9-150, Collie 7-70, Wayne5-55, Tamme5-49, D.Brown1-15, Fel- ton 1-7, Hill 1-5, Addai 1-2. New England, Welker 11-110, Hernandez 7-43, Gronkowski 5-64, Branch 3-37, Faulk 1-13, Ochocinco1-12, Underwood1-10. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Ravens 24, Browns 10 Baltimore ............................... 0 10 7 7 — 24 Cleveland .............................. 0 0 3 7 — 10 Second Quarter Bal—Rice 6 run (Cundiff kick), 13:17. Bal—FG Cundiff 21, :13. Third Quarter Cle—FG Dawson 21, 5:55. Bal—R.Williams 1 run (Cundiff kick), 4:56. Fourth Quarter Bal—Webb 68 punt return (Cundiff kick), 6:58. Cle—Moore 22 pass from McCoy (Dawson kick), 4:22. Bal Cle First downs ........................... 24 13 Total Net Yards .................... 448 233 Rushes-yards ....................... 55-290 17-59 Passing.................................. 158 174 Punt Returns......................... 2-72 1-9 Kickoff Returns..................... 2-34 4-95 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-32 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 10-23-0 18-36-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 1-0 3-22 Punts...................................... 3-36.0 8-39.6 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 4-18 3-37 Time of Possession............. 37:34 22:26 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Baltimore, Rice 29-204, R.Williams 16-76, Leach 4-12, Taylor 1-2, Flacco 4-(minus 1), T.Smith1-(minus 3). Cleveland, Hillis12-45, McCoy 4-12, Ogbonnaya 1-2. PASSING—Baltimore, Flacco 10-23-0-158. Cleve- land, McCoy 17-35-1-192, Wallace 1-1-0-4. RECEIVING—Baltimore, Dickson 3-47, Boldin 2-32, Rice 2-10, T.Smith 1-32, Pitta 1-26, Leach 1-11. Cleveland, Ogbonnaya 5-28, Watson 3-34, Norwood 3-29, Little 3-18, Moore 2-28, Hillis 1-52, Massaquoi 1-7. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Baltimore, Cundiff 34 (WR), 41 (WR). 49ers 26, Rams 0 St. Louis ................................ 0 0 0 0 — 0 San Francisco....................... 3 6 10 7 — 26 First Quarter SF—FG Akers 36, 4:54. Second Quarter SF—FG Akers 19, 8:39. SF—FG Akers 28, 1:41. Third Quarter SF—Crabtree 52 pass fromAle.Smith (Akers kick), 11:14. SF—FG Akers 34, 5:41. Fourth Quarter SF—K.Williams 56 pass from Ale.Smith (Akers kick), 12:42. StL SF First downs ........................... 10 18 Total Net Yards .................... 157 389 Rushes-yards ....................... 23-31 34-144 Passing.................................. 126 245 Punt Returns......................... 0-0 3-19 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-66 1-31 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 1-13 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 12-22-1 17-25-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 4-30 4-29 Punts...................................... 8-39.6 5-45.2 Fumbles-Lost........................ 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 5-35 8-72 Time of Possession............. 23:56 36:04 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—St. Louis, Norwood 11-19, S.Jackson 10-19, B.Miller 1-(minus 1), Pettis 1-(minus 6). San Francisco, Gore 21-73, K.Williams 1-25, Ginn Jr. 1-16, Walker 1-14, Ale.Smith 2-10, Hunter 5-4, Dix- on 3-2. PASSING—St. Louis, Feeley 12-22-1-156. San Francisco, Ale.Smith 17-23-0-274, Kaepernick 0-2-0-0. RECEIVING—St. Louis, B.Gibson 4-42, Pettis 3-33, Lloyd 1-34, B.Miller 1-18, S.Jackson 1-11, Alexander 1-10, N.Miller 1-8. San Francisco, V.Da- vis 5-32, Crabtree 4-96, Ginn Jr. 4-56, K.Williams 2-66, Hunter 2-24. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Cardinals 19, Cowboys 13 Dallas ............................... 0 10 3 0 0 — 13 Arizona............................. 3 0 3 7 6 — 19 First Quarter Ari—FG Feely 48, 4:13. Second Quarter Dal—FG Bailey 50, 5:50. Dal—Bryant 5 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 3:09. Third Quarter Ari—FG Feely 23, 8:18. Dal—FG Bailey 37, :34. Fourth Quarter Ari—Wells 4 run (Feely kick), 13:08. Overtime Ari—Stephens-Howling 52 pass from Kolb, 11:43. A—62,180. Dal Ari First downs ........................... 20 16 Total Net Yards .................... 336 327 Rushes-yards ....................... 20-75 25-103 Passing.................................. 261 224 Punt Returns......................... 3-16 1-1 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-112 3-66 Interceptions Ret.................. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 28-42-0 16-25-0 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 5-38 5-23 Punts...................................... 5-38.2 7-50.1 Fumbles-Lost........................ 2-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 7-49 6-41 Time of Possession............. 33:42 29:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Dallas, Murray12-38, Jones 6-36, Ro- mo 2-1. Arizona, Wells 20-67, Kolb 3-20, Stephens- Howling 2-16. PASSING—Dallas, Romo 28-42-0-299. Arizona, Kolb 16-25-0-247. RECEIVING—Dallas, Bryant 8-86, Witten 5-47, Robinson 4-72, Phillips 4-22, Ogletree 3-25, Holley 2-31, Chapas 1-9, Jones 1-7. Arizona, Roberts 6-111, Fitzgerald 4-55, Housler 2-23, Doucet 2-0, Stephens-Howling 1-52, Wells 1-6. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Dallas, Bailey 53 (WL), 49 (SH). Packers 38, Giants 35 Green Bay......................... 7 14 7 10 — 38 N.Y. Giants ....................... 10 7 7 11 — 35 First Quarter NYG—Beckum 67 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 13:24. GB—Finley 12 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 5:06. NYG—FG Tynes 38, 2:00. Second Quarter GB—Matthews 38 interception return (Crosby kick), 14:50. NYG—Jacobs 1 run (Tynes kick), 6:44. GB—Driver 13 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 1:10. Third Quarter GB—G.Jennings 20 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 9:50. NYG—Nicks 4 pass from Manning (Tynes kick), 6:30. Fourth Quarter NYG—FG Tynes 50, 10:53. GB—Driver 7 pass from Rodgers (Crosby kick), 3:34. NYG—Nicks 2 pass fromManning (Ware run), :58. GB—FG Crosby 30, :00. A—80,634. GB NYG First downs ........................... 29 24 Total Net Yards .................... 449 447 Rushes-yards ....................... 28-89 20-100 Passing.................................. 360 347 Punt Returns......................... 2-6 0-0 Kickoff Returns..................... 3-76 5-125 Interceptions Ret.................. 1-38 1-9 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 28-47-1 23-40-1 Sacked-Yards Lost .............. 2-9 1-0 Punts...................................... 5-44.2 4-44.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 0-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards.................... 4-30 6-55 Time of Possession............. 33:03 26:57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Green Bay, Rodgers 4-32, Grant 13-29, Saine 6-16, Kuhn 2-7, Starks 3-5. N.Y. Gi- ants, Jacobs 8-59, Bradshaw11-38, Ware 1-3. PASSING—Green Bay, Rodgers 28-46-1-369, Cobb 0-1-0-0. N.Y. Giants, Manning 23-40-1-347. RECEIVING—Green Bay, G.Jennings 7-94, Finley 6-87, Nelson 4-94, Driver 4-34, Saine 4-29, Grant 1-17, Crabtree 1-7, Quarless 1-7. N.Y. Giants, Cruz 7-119, Nicks 7-88, Ballard 3-47, Bradshaw 2-9, Ware 2-8, Beckum1-67, Barden 1-9. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Green Bay, Crosby 43 (WR). EDITOR’S NOTE: At press time, the New Orleans Saints-Detroit Lions boxscore was unavailable. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even with two losing teams that are all but eliminated from playoff contention, there is no shortage of story lines for to- night’s game between slump- ingSanDiegoandreelingJack- sonville. The Chargers (4-7) have lost six in a row after an uncharac- teristicallyfaststart. PhilipRiv- ershasmoreturnoversthrough 11 games than he had in any of his previous sevenseasons. His makeshift offensive line proba- bly will be without left tackle Brandyn Dombrowski, who has been filling in for injured Pro Bowler Marcus McNeil. And speculation about coach Norv Turner’s future has be- come more prevalent than talk about a newstadium. The Jaguars (3-8) have en- dured the newsiest week in the franchise’s 17 seasons. Owner Wayne Weaver firedcoachJack Del Rio on Tuesday and an- nounced he has agreed to sell the team. He also gave general manager Gene Smith a three- year contract extension, put- ting himincharge of the coach- ing search. Interim coach Mel Tucker fired receivers coach Johnny Cox, reassigned quarterbacks coach Mike Sheppard, waived startingreceiver JasonHill and changed the tempo of practic- es. The Jaguars also put three more players on injured re- serve, giving them a league- high 20 guys done for the sea- son. All those angles could over- shadowthe game. “I’ve never experienced any- thing like this,” Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis said. “I’ve never even heard of anything like this. It’s crazy, but it can’t make anything worse, right? There’sonlyonedirectiontogo fromhere.” The Chargers feel the same way. They have their longest los- ing streak since dropping nine straight between the end of the 2002 season and the beginning of the 2003 seasons. Rivers’ inconsistency and significant injuries have been the main culprits, which have left the Chargers three games behind Oakland with five to play. M N F Plenty of stories for Bolts, Jags By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer C M Y K PAGE 4B MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ C O L L E G E F O O T B A L L SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Fiesta Bowl will havea marquee matchup inits first post-scandal game: No. 3 Oklahoma State vs. No. 4 Stanford. The Fiesta Bowl had a dud of a game last year and nearly lost its BCSstatus after aninvestiga- tion into financial improprie- ties. Bowl organizers worked hard to restore its image and landed a golden game of the Cardinal and the Cowboys. Oklahoma State (11-1) fell just short in its national cham- pionship bid, finishing third in the final BCS standings. Stanford (11-1) lost its chance toplayfor thenational titlewith a loss to Oregon, but will be playing in a BCS bowl for the second straight season. The Jan. 2 game also will in- clude two premier quarter- backs: Brandon Weeden of Ok- lahoma State andStanford’s An- drew Luck. Last season, the Fiesta Bowl was left with a so-so matchup between Oklahoma and Con- necticut. The concern heading in was that it would be a blowout and that UConn, being so far away, wouldn’t travel very well. Both happened. Oklahoma won in a rollover, 48-20, and Huskies fans didn’t travel, the school selling just 5,000 of its required17,500 tick- ets. The University of Phoenix Stadiumwas about 6,000 below capacity and fans weren’t too excited to watch it on TV, ei- ther, with ratings down 22 per- cent from the year before. The 2012 game had the po- tential to be best BCS bowl out- side the national championship game. It was all going to depend on the poll voters and the compli- cated BCS rankings. If projections held up and LSU met Alabama in a rematch betweenSECpowers, theFiesta figured to get its dream match- up of Oklahoma State and Stan- ford. Had Oklahoma State vaulted over the Crimson Tide to No. 2 in the BCS, well, the Fiesta Bowl would be left to scramble for someone to face Stanford. The Fiesta got its fiesta, though Oklahoma State isn’t too thrilled about it. It’s not for any disdain for the Fiesta. It’s just that the Cow- boys believed they deserved a shot at the national champion- ship game. They had a good argument. Oklahoma State won it first outright conference title since 1948 — in the three-team Mis- souri Valley — and ended the season with a statement, rout- ing rival Oklahoma 44-10 Satur- day night. The Cowboys had more qual- ity wins than Alabama but took a bighit witha double-overtime loss to6-6 Iowa State twoweeks ago. Still, the Cowboys believed their one-loss season was as good as Alabama’s and said the Tide already had its shot at the top-ranked Tigers, losing 9-6 in overtime last month — in Tus- caloosa, no less. Oklahoma State’s loss could be a gain for the Fiesta Bowl af- ter a difficult year. President John Junker was fired in March for allowing ex- cess spending, an apparent ille- gal systemof political contribu- tions and an effort to cover up the problems. The Fiesta Bowl kept its spot in the BCS rotation, but was placedona year’s probationand fined $1 million. The bowl hired former Uni- versity of Arizona president Robert Shelton as its executive director and worked to repair its image while overhauling how the organization is run. Landing two of college foot- ball’s best teams for its 2012 game couldcertainly helpinthe recovery process. Oklahoma State andStanford had seasons that rank among the best in their histories, each coming within a loss of playing for a national championship. Their offenses are among the best in the country — the Cow- boys were No. 3 nationally into- tal offense, the Cardinal 11 — and have playmakers all over the field. And they have Weeden and Luck. Barelyanafterthought for the Heisman Trophy at the start of the season, Weeden inserted himself into the conversation with a stellar senior season. A28-year-old who played five years of professional baseball, Weeden broke his own school records with 4,328 yards pass- ing and a completion rate of 72 percent. He also set single-sea- son records for attempts (522) and completions (379), matched his record of 34 touch- down passes and finished fourth nationally with 352.75 yards of total offense per game. Luck returned for his junior season after finishing as the runner-up to Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton last year. The projected No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, Luck threw for 35 touchdowns this season to break his school re- cord of 32 a year ago and set the Stanford career record of 80 TD passes in just three years. AP PHOTO Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy speaks to reporters following the teamviewing of the BCS announcement in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday. No. 3 vs. No. 4 a true Fiesta FIESTA BOWL JAN. 2 Stanford vs. Oklahoma State 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) By JOHN MARSHALL AP College Football Writer The Tigers (13-0) beat the Tide 9-6 in overtime on Nov. 5 in Tus- caloosa. “This could be a totally differ- ent type of game,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “There’s so many good players on both sides of the ball for both teams. “There’s so much opportunity for this game to play out com- pletely different and have a com- pletely different flavor than the first game.” Alabama (11-1) finishedsecond in both the Harris and coaches’ polls by a wide enough margin to make up for the fact that Oklaho- ma State was ahead in the com- puter ratings. The Cowboys (11-1), cham- pions of the Big 12, will play in the Fiesta Bowl against Stanford from the Pac-12. The other BCS matchups are: •Michiganvs. Virginia Techin the Sugar Bowl •Clemson vs. West Virginia in the Orange Bowl. • Oregon vs. Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. No BCS busters made it into the big money games this year, teams such as Boise State, TCU or Houston, which had a chance but lost in the Conference USA championship on Saturday to Southern Mississippi. The Cou- gars will now play Penn State, which dropped to the Ticket City Bowl in Dallas following the Jer- ry Sandusky sex abuse scandal that has overshadowed the Nitta- ny Lions’ season. As thepower-brokers incollege football begin to plot how top- tier bowls will be set up in the fu- ture, the 2011 season is once more exposing the flaws in the current system. Oklahoma State and Alabama, two teams withperfectly goodar- guments to play for a national championship, wound up fight- ingover one spot, withsubjective voters and mysterious computer ratings — the formulas of which are not even publicly known — doing the choosing. Alabama, with the nation’s No. 1 defense, won out and will play for its second BCS crown in three years. Oklahoma State, with one of the most potent offenses in the country, gets its first BCS appear- ance as a consolation prize. “We wanted the opportunity to settle the debate that has gone all year about the offense in the Big 12 and the defense in the SEC,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said on ESPN. “It didn’t work out that way.” A rematch between LSU and Alabama in the title game seemed almost a foregone con- clusion heading into conference championship weekend. But with Alabama idle, Okla- homa State made one last, dra- matic statement against the Sooners on Saturday night in Stillwater. And the Cowboys had an impressive resume, beating three teams ranked in the final BCS top 15. Alabama had only one such victory. So instead of Sunday being a coronation there was drama, and another BCS controversy. Working in Alabama’s favor was its dominance throughout the season —all of the Tide’s vic- tories have been by at least 16 points —andthe fact that no oth- er team has challenged LSU this season. BCS Continued fromPage 1B AP PHOTO Les Miles and his LSU Tigers will play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship Game. B C S S T A N D I N G S Final Harris USA TODAY Computer BCS Rk Pts Pct Rk Pts Pct Rk Pct Avg Pv 1. LSU........................................ 1 2875 1.0000 1 1475 1.0000 1 1.000 1.0000 1 2. Alabama ................................ 2 2723 0.9471 2 1399 0.9485 3 .930 0.9419 2 3. Oklahoma St......................... 3 2654 0.9231 3 1367 0.9268 2 .950 0.9333 3 4. Stanford................................. 4 2504 0.8710 4 1286 0.8719 t5 .800 0.8476 4 5. Oregon................................... 5 2372 0.8250 5 1232 0.8353 8 .710 0.7901 9 6. Arkansas ............................... 7 2163 0.7523 7 1112 0.7539 t5 .800 0.7687 8 7. Boise St. ................................ 6 2236 0.7777 6 1128 0.7647 9 .680 0.7408 7 8. Kansas St. ............................. 10 1733 0.6028 10 878 0.5953 4 .850 0.6827 11 9. South Carolina...................... 9 1833 0.6376 9 971 0.6583 10 .670 0.6553 12 10. Wisconsin ........................... 8 2060 0.7165 8 1085 0.7356 14 .460 0.6374 15 11. Virginia Tech ...................... 11 1498 0.5210 11 835 0.5661 13 .470 0.5190 5 12. Baylor ................................... 16 1228 0.4271 16 599 0.4061 11 .660 0.4977 17 13. Michigan.............................. 12 1447 0.5033 12 789 0.5349 15 .400 0.4794 16 14. Oklahoma ........................... 19 933 0.3245 19 437 0.2963 7 .760 0.4603 10 15. Clemson.............................. 14 1351 0.4699 14 657 0.4454 16 .350 0.4218 20 16. Georgia ............................... 18 1095 0.3809 18 538 0.3647 12 .490 0.4119 14 17. Michigan St. ........................ 13 1428 0.4967 13 735 0.4983 21 .170 0.3883 13 18. TCU ..................................... 15 1245 0.4330 15 631 0.4278 17 .300 0.3869 18 19. Houston............................... 17 1132 0.3937 17 542 0.3675 18 .290 0.3504 6 20. Nebraska............................. 20 717 0.2494 20 402 0.2725 19 .260 0.2606 19 21. Southern Miss .................... 21 711 0.2473 21 366 0.2481 25 .080 0.1918 24 22. Penn St. .............................. 23 383 0.1332 23 189 0.1281 24 .130 0.1305 21 23. West Virginia ...................... 22 522 0.1816 22 278 0.1885 29 .000 0.1233 23 24. Texas................................... 34 6 0.0021 34 1 0.0007 19 .260 0.0876 22 25. Auburn................................. 31 15 0.0052 - -0.0000 21 .170 0.0584 NR AH RB CM KM JS PW 1. LSU.................................................................................................... 1 1 1 1 1 1 2. Alabama ............................................................................................ 3 3 3 3 2 2 3. Oklahoma St..................................................................................... 2 2 2 2 3 3 4. Stanford............................................................................................. 4 4 5 8 10 7 5. Oregon .............................................................................................. 12 5 8 10 9 6 6. Arkansas ........................................................................................... 7 8 12 5 4 4 7. Boise St. ............................................................................................ 9 6 7 12 12 8 8. Kansas St.......................................................................................... 5 7 4 4 5 5 9. South Carolina ................................................................................. 8 12 11 9 8 9 10. Wisconsin ....................................................................................... 15 10 15 16 19 12 11. Virginia Tech .................................................................................. 13 11 13 14 21 17 12. Baylor............................................................................................... 10 17 10 6 7 11 13. Michigan.......................................................................................... 11 16 9 19 22 18 14. Oklahoma ....................................................................................... 6 9 6 7 6 10 15. Clemson.......................................................................................... 19 15 18 20 17 13 16. Georgia ........................................................................................... 14 20 16 11 11 14 17. Michigan St. .................................................................................... 20 13 21 24 24 22 18. TCU................................................................................................. 22 14 19 23 18 15 19. Houston........................................................................................... 16 19 14 21 25 19 20. Nebraska ........................................................................................ 17 18 17 25 23 20 21. Southern Miss................................................................................ - 22 22 - - 16 22. Penn St. .......................................................................................... 21 21 20 - - 23 23. West Virginia.................................................................................. - - 24 - - - 24. Texas............................................................................................... 18 - 23 13 13 24 25. Auburn............................................................................................. 25 24 - 17 14 21 Explanation Key TheBCSAverageis calculatedby averagingthepercent totals of theHarris Interactive, USAToday Coaches and Computer polls. Teampercentages are derived by dividing a team’s actual voting points by a maximum 2875 possible points in the Harris Interactive Poll and1475 possible points in the USA Today Coaches Poll. Six computer rankings are used to determine the overall computer component. The highest and lowest ranking for each team is dropped, and the remaining four are added and divided to produce a Computer Rankings Percentage. The six computer ranking providers are Anderson &Hester, Richard Billingsley, Col- ley Matrix, Kenneth Massey, Jeff Sagarin, and Peter Wolfe. Each computer ranking accounts for schedule strength in its formula. losing the Conference USA title game. The No. 22 Lions and No. 19 Cougars will play at noon on Jan. 2 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. ESPNU will carry the broadcast. It will be the first bowl game in history pitting teams from the Big Ten and Conference USA. While Houston (12-1) fell to this odd game because of a stunning loss on the field, Penn State is this far off the radar strictly for off-field reasons. Normally a darling of selec- tion committees, the Lions were passed on by bowl after bowl in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. That’s how a 9-3 Penn State squad falls behind Iowa (7-5), Ohio State (6-6) and even North- western (6-6) -- three teams the Lions beat this season -- in the bowl hierarchy. Needless to say, Penn State players were not thrilled with that development, voicing their frustration on Twitter. Senior captain Drew Asto- rino was the only player sent out publicly by the program, doing a brief interview with the Big Ten Network. “We feel a little disappoint- ed we got passed up by some teams we beat in the Big Ten,” Astorino said in one of the bigger understatements of the day. “But we’re ready for the challenge.” A Sunday evening tele- conference with interim coach Tom Bradley and bowl president Tom Starr was canceled because of technical difficulties. “Any time you’ve got a chance to play somebody ranked higher than you and you’ve got a chance to com- pete, you’re excited to play,” Bradley said on ESPN’s bowl selection show. “We’ve got a bunch of competitors on our team. All they ask is to play somebody ranked and be able to go out and prove what they’re worth.” Last season, Penn State’s considerable clout and fan base got the team into a higher slot than was de- served, playing on New Year’s Day in the Outback Bowl. But with the Sandusky case still very much in the nation- al conversation, bowl games and their corporate sponsors were scared off this time around. Sandusky, the former Penn State defensive coordinator who is charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of children, continues to do high-profile interviews with outlets such as NBC and the New York Times. With that as a backdrop, five bowl games -- the Capital One, Outback, Insight, Gator and Meineke Car Care of Texas -- said no thanks to Penn State. That gave the TicketCity Bowl its shot. “Any discussion of the na- tion’s top handful of great, perennial college football powerhouses always includes Penn State University,” Starr said in a statement. “Even more importantly, Penn State also is one of the top academ- ic institutions in the country, and because of those two reasons, it is an honor and quite humbling to have the Nittany Lions participate in our young game. “We believe our Penn State-Houston matchup is one of the best of this year’s bowl lineup.” Indeed, Penn State man- aged to at least draw an in- triguing opponent in pass- happy Houston. The Cougars are led by quarterback Case Keenum, the most prolific quarterback in major college football his- tory. Keenum holds the FBS career records for total of- fense (19,572 yards), yards passing (18,685) and touch- down passes (152). The sixth-year senior leads the nation this season with 5,099 passing yards and 45 touchdowns while throwing just five interceptions. As a team, Houston ranks first in the country in total offense (599.0 ypg), scoring offense (50.77 ppg) and pass- ing offense (443.8 ypg). Speculation around both coaches will be rampant in the coming weeks. Bradley will interview for the perma- nent job at Penn State while Houston’s Kevin Sumlin has recently been linked to mul- tiple higher-profile openings. Penn State has played Houston just twice before, winning games in 1964 and 1977. The Lions have played at the old Cotton Bowl three times, going 2-0-1. The TicketCity Bowl is in its second year of existence. The inaugural game featured Texas Tech defeating North- western 45-38. LIONS Continued fromPage 1B BIG TEN BOWL LINEUP ROSE No. 10 Wisconsin vs. No. 5 Oregon SUGAR No. 13 Michigan vs. No. 11 Virginia Tech CAPITAL ONE: No. 20 Nebraska vs. No. 9 South Carolina OUTBACK No. 17 Michigan State vs. No. 16 Georgia INSIGHT Iowa vs. No. 14 Oklahoma GATOR Ohio State vs. Florida MEINEKE CAR CARE OF TEXAS Northwestern vs. Texas A&M TICKETCITY No. 22 Penn State vs. No. 19 Houston LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA Purdue vs. Western Michigan KRAFT FIGHT HUNGER Illinois vs. UCLA ORLANDO, Fla. — Two of the nation’s most storied college football programs will matchup when Notre Dame and No. 25 Florida Statemeet intheChamps Sports Bowl Dec. 29. The Seminoles and Fighting Irish bring a high-powered matchup to the Florida Citrus Bowl thanks to a pair of second- year coaches that have energized their respective fan bases. The schools have met sixtimes previously with the Seminoles holding a 4-2 edge. FSUalso beat Notre Dame 31-26 in the1996 Or- ange Bowl. The Champs is normally a matchup of ACC and Big East schools, but has the option of se- lectingthe in- dependent Irish (8-4) onetimeover the life of the current four-year contract. The Seminoles (8-4), repre- senting the Atlantic Coast Con- ference, came into the year trailed by talk of possibly making a national title run. But after some early and late-season stum- bles, coach Jimbo Fisher is fo- cused on ensuring his team ends the year on a high note as it pre- pares to reload this offseason. Fisher said his team is already embracing that mindset. “I think it’s a big thing of how you finish,” he said on a telecon- ference Sunday night “....It’s just ending on a great note, no matter what diversity you faced during the season.” FSU is looking for its fourth consecutive bowl victory and is making its third appearance in the Champs. FSUbeat Wisconsin 42-13 in the 2008 Champs and beat Penn State in 1990 when it was known as the Blockbuster Bowl and playing in Miami. The Irish (8-4) are making their first trip to Orlando and is looking for its second consecu- tive bowl win after beating Mia- mi in the Sun Bowl last season. “Anytime you open up the sea- son, you always have high expec- tations,” Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. “Our football teamhad high expectations com- ingin. Whensome of things don’t go your way, you look towards se- nior leaders and how they’re go- ingtorespond. We’rereallyproud of this football team and the way they’ve responded after a 0-2 start, similar with Jimbo’s team.” It’s already been a busy news cycle for Kelly the last fewweeks. Starting quarterback Tommy Rees was shaken up in the Irish’s season-finale loss to Stanford. And this week, former starter Dayne Crist asked for permission to transfer after injuries lost him his starting job in the preseason. Seminoles, Irish set for clash CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL Notre Dame vs. Florida State 5:30 p.m. Dec. 29 (ESPN) By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 5B ➛ S P O R T S the NL batting champion a deal that includes a club option for 2018 that would make the contract worth $120 million, the person said, speaking Sun- day night on condition of ano- nymity because the agreement had not yet been announced. Preparing to move into a $515 million retractable-roof ballpark, the Marlins have be- come a driving force in the free-agent market ahead of the winter meetings, which start Monday. They’ve also shown interest in acquiring one of the high-profile free-agent first basemen: Prince Fielder or Al- bert Pujols. Reyes is following Francisco Rodriguez and Carlos Beltran out of New York, leaving David Wright and Johan Santana as the Mets’ last remaining stars. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson began hearing ru- mors of the deal Sunday after- noon. “If they are true, I think that Jose at this point is beyond where we would have been,” said Alderson, who spoke with Reyes’ agents earlier in the day. “There was an indication to me that things were moving. Exactly how far. I didn’t ask. I didn’t need to.” The 28-year-old Reyes won the NL batting crown last sea- son, becoming the first player in Mets history to do it. He hit .337 and also topped the league with 16 triples, while al- so stealing 39 bases. Reyes is a four-time All-Star and three-time stolen base champion. But he has been prone to injuries in recent sea- sons, particularly to his hamstrings. He has not played more than 133 games in any of the last three years. REYES Continued fromPage 1B STATE COLLEGE —Jarvis Summers scored a career-high 27 points, and Dundrecous Nelson added14 to lead Mis- sissippi over Penn State 72-70 on Sunday night. The Rebels (7-1) used a 12-5 run over the final 4:14 to seal it. The lead switched three times in the last 1:36, but Summers’ three-point play with 34 seconds remaining put Mississippi ahead for good. TimFrazier tallied17 points and Sasa Borovnjak added a career-high15 off the bench for the Nittany Lions (6-3), playing at home for the first time in11 days. Down 35-34 at the break, Penn State began the second half on a 14-5 run. The Rebels, who entered the game shooting 20 percent from 3-point range, were 11 of 24 (45.8 percent) frombeyond the arc. Penn State committed15 turnovers but outrebounded Mississippi 34-30. The Rebels had the size ad- vantage, with all but one player on their roster standing taller than 6-foot-4. “I just thought (Penn State was) tenacious,” Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy said. “That was strictly effort and being tenacious and throwing bodies.” Maryland 78, Notre Dame 71 WASHINGTON—Terrell Stoglin scored 31 points, James Padgett had11 points and10 rebounds, and Maryland sur- prised Notre Dame in the BB&T Classic. It was the most significant win of the season for the Terra- pins (4-3), who are in rebuilding mode under first-year coach Mark Turgeon. Sean Mosley contributed17 points and six rebounds for Maryland, which went 7 for 10 from3-point range and 25 for 35 at the foul line. Stoglin, a 6-foot-1 sophomore, made 11 of 20 shots fromthe floor. He finished one point short of his career high, set earlier this season against Col- orado. Jerian Grant scored 20 for Notre Dame (5-4). The Fighting Irish have dropped four of five after a 4-0 start. After Notre Dame used a late 8-1 run to close to 74-71, Stoglin nailed a 15-foot jumper with12.8 seconds left to clinch it. Baylor 69, Northwestern 41 EVANSTON, Ill. —Quincy Acy and Pierre Jackson both scored16 points and No. 7 Bay- lor remained unbeaten with a 69-41 victory over Northwestern on Sunday. Four players scored in double figures for the Bears (7-0). Jack- son scored14 points in the first half, while Perry Jones III added 12 and Brady Haslip11. Michigan State110, Nebraska-Omaha 68 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Draymond Green made a quick recovery froma scary injury, and finished with 23 points and10 rebounds to lead Michigan State past Nebraska-Omaha. Green was 10 for 18 fromthe field for the streaking Spartans (6-2), including 6-for-8 shooting in the first half when he went down in pain under his basket. He returned to the game just three minutes later wearing a left knee wrap. Wichita State 89, UNLV70 WICHITA, Kan. —Joe Rag- land had eight 3-pointers, one off the school record, and finished with 31 points for Wichita State. Ragland entered the game with five 3-pointers this season. Carl Hall added17 points for the Shockers (5-2). San Diego State 64, California 63 SANDIEGO—Chase Tapley scored 25 points, including two free throws with 8.6 seconds left, and San Diego State beat California for the second straight season. Tapley came up huge with his offense and defense down the stretch for the Aztecs (8-2), whose last six wins have been by four points or fewer. Kansas State 69, Virginia Tech 61 BLACKSBURG, Va. —Jamar Samuels scored15 of his 17 points in the second half and Kansas State used a 10-0 second- half run to take command and beat Virginia Tech. Samuels also grabbed14 re- bounds for the Wildcats (5-0), who were playing their first road game of the season and first at an ACC school since 1959. They missed often fromin-close early, but attacked the basket in the second half with Samuels get- ting the first three baskets. VCU75, George Washington 60 WASHINGTON—Bradford Burgess scored 24 points, and Virginia Commonwealth weath- ered a second-half comeback bid by George Washington in a victory in the BB&T Classic at the Verizon Center. The Rams (5-3) let a 19-point lead dwindle to 62-56 with five minutes left before Darius Theus made a 3-pointer and a three-point play to put VCUup 68-58 with 3:56 to go. WOMEN’S ROUNDUP Baylor 89, Minnesota 60 MINNEAPOLIS —Brittney Griner scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds while Odyssey Sims added15 points to help No. 1 Baylor roll to a victory at Minnesota. Notre Dame 76, Creighton 48 OMAHA, Neb. —Natalie Achonwa scored a career-high 20 points to lead three Notre Dame players in double figures in the Irish’s victory over Creighton. Natalie Novosel had17 points and Devereaux Peters added10 for Notre Dame (7-1). Purdue 60, Texas A&M51 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Courtney Moses scored15 points and Brittany Rayburn added14 to help Purdue defeat Texas A&Min the Big12/Big Ten Challenge. Maryland 76, American 42 WASHINGTON—Alyssa Thomas scored15 of her 17 points in the first half and Mary- land cruised to a victory over American. Duke 92, Pittsburgh 43 DURHAM, N.C. —Chelsea Gray had a triple-double with14 points, a school-record13 assists and11 rebounds in Duke’s rout of Pittsburgh. Tennessee 73, Texas 57 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. —She- kinna Stricklen scored 20 points and Tennessee held off Texas. Kentucky 74, Louisville 54 LEXINGTON, Ky. —A’dia Mathies scored 20 points and Kentucky used a first-half push to top Louisville. Georgia 75, Georgia Tech 68 ATHENS, Ga. —Jasmine Hassell scored a career-high 24 points, Jasmine James added12 and Georgia beat Georgia Tech. Ohio State 69, Oklahoma 63 NORMAN, Okla. —Tayler Hill scored 20 points and Sa- mantha Prahalis added19 for Ohio State. The Buckeyes made their first nine shots of the game in a victo- ry over Oklahoma in the Big 12/Big Ten Challenge. Georgetown 58, Rider 51 WASHINGTON—Sugar Rodgers scores 21 points and Georgetown overcame a double- digit deficit at home to defeat Rider for its sixth consecutive victory. Wisconsin-Green Bay 75, Northern Iowa 67 GREENBAY, Wis. —Julie Wojta scored a career-high 26 points to lead Wisconsin-Green Bay to a win over Northern Iowa on Sunday. Delaware 73, William&Mary 57 NEWARK, Del. —Elena Delle Donne had 23 points, nine re- bounds and five assists to help Delaware beat William&Mary in the Colonial Athletic Associ- ation opener on Sunday. AP PHOTO Maryland’s Terrell Stoglin (12) is fouled by Notre Dame’s Joey Brooks (32) as moves to the basket during second half of an NCAA basketball game at the BB&T Classic in Washington on Sunday. Maryland won 78-71. C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L Penn St., Notre Dame fall to unranked foes The Associated Press talk about that. I’m sick to my stomach, but a win takes all that away. I just hope all my team- mates feel the same way.” Eli Manning does. “We did some really good things, and they’re the best team in football right now,” Manning said. “I think we have to try to take something from this game, take some momentuminto these next games.” Coincidentally, New York fell 38-35 to unbeaten New England in the 2007 season finale, then beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. “Hopefully, we can take that same approach,” Manning said. Rodgers hit three passes of more than 18 yards on the drive in the final 58 seconds. That came after New York tied the game on Eli Manning’s 2-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks and a 2-point conversion run by D.J. Ware. However, Rodgers, who threw four touchdown passes, wasn’t going to settle for overtime after a touchback on the ensuing kick- off. On first down, he hit Jermi- chael Finley just over the out- stretched hands of rookie line- backer Jacquian Williams and the tight end rumbled 24 yards up the right sideline. A 24-yard pass to Jordy Nelson down the left sideline moved the ball to the New York 29. An 18- yard pass to Greg Jennings two plays later got the ball to the 12. Green Bay called time out with 3 seconds to go, and Crosby de- livered. Rodgers, who was harassed by the Giants and sacked three times, finished 28 of 46 for 369 yards. He threw touchdown pas- ses of 7 and 13 yards to Donald Driver, 20 to Jennings and 12 to Finley. Linebacker Clay Matthews al- so returned an interception 38 yards for a score in the second quarter. Manning finished 23 of 40 for 347 yards. He had an early 67- yard touchdown pass to Travis Beckum and touchdown tosses of 4 and 2 yards to Nicks. Bran- don Jacobs scored on a1-yard run after a rare interception of Rodg- ers, and Lawrence Tynes kicked two field goals, with a 50-yarder in the fourth quarter getting New York within 28-27. Rodgers hooked up with Driv- er on a 7-yard TD with 3:34 to go to push the lead to 35-27. However, Manning hit tight end Jake Ballard on two 15-yard passes and connected with Vic- tor Cruz for 22 yards to set up the tying score that New York thought would send the game to OT. Rodgers had other ideas, and the Packers continued their run at trying to match Miami’s per- fect season in 1972. It’s not surprising New York gave them a game. The Giants ended the Denver Broncos’ per- fect season at 11 games in 1998 and they knocked off the Patriots in the Super Bowl in February 2008 when Tom Brady and com- pany were a game from perfec- tion. The Giants let the Packers knowearly they were going to be in for a battle this week. Manning and Beckum, who had one catch all season, com- bined on a 67-yard catch and weaving run on the third play of the game. Rodgers tied the game with a 12-yard TD pass to Finley on Green Bay’s second possession, only to see New York take the lead on a 38-yard field goal by Tynes. NewYork seemed to be in con- trol until Manning made a mis- take on a play-action pass on the first play of the second quarter. With his primary receiver cov- ered, Manning threw a sideline pass to Ahmad Bradshawin front of the Packers bench. Matthews jumped the route and returned it 38 yards for a touchdown and a 14-10 lead. CLOSE Continued fromPage 1B quarter to crush error-prone Cin- cinnati. “We’re in it now,” linebacker James Farrior said. “Right nowis our time. ... We already started our playoffs.” It certainly looked like it as Pittsburgh (9-3) swept the sea- son series from Cincinnati (7-5) for the second straight year to end any realistic hopes the Ben- gals have of winning the AFC North. “It’s tough,” said Cincinnati wide receiver A.J. Green, who caught an 11-yard touchdown pass but also committed a false start penalty that wiped out an- other score. “We shot ourselves in the foot sometimes. Being the veteran team they are, they cap- italized on everything we did.” It’s what the Steelers do this time of year. Pittsburgh has been a mixed bag at times this season, often playing to the level of the compe- tition, regardless of who it is. The same team that handled New England with ease six weeks ago is the same one that barely escaped woeful Kansas City with a win last Sunday night, raising concerns about Roethlisberger’s fractured right thumb, the running game and a defense nursing injuries to safety Troy Polamalu (concussion) and LaMarr Woodley (hamstring). There were no anxious final moments against the Bengals. Pittsburgh’s best quarter of the season left little room for doubt, scoring four touchdowns in a span of less than 12 minutes to break it open. “Finally,” Wallace said. “We al- ways make it harder than it has to be. Today, we came out with a lot of emotion and a lot of energy. The guys just wanted to win. We knew what we had to do. It’s get- ting closer to the playoffs and it’s time for us to get better.” While the Bengals appear to be getting worse. Rookie quarterback Andy Dal- ton passed for just 135 yards, was sacked three times by Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison and spent the fourth quarter on the bench as a preventative measure with the game out of reach. “We can’t let this hurt us,” Dal- ton said. “We can’t let this affect the next four.” Blocking it out might be tough. Cincinnati coach Marvin Le- wis did little to downplay the game’s importance, practically admitting his team’s hopes for an outside shot at a divisional title would all but disappear if his sur- prising teamcouldn’t earn a split with the Steelers. The Bengals hung tough in a 24-17 loss to Pittsburgh three weeks ago, the kind of gritty per- formance that gave them hope they could earn a split with their division rivals and stay alive in their quest for a second division title in three seasons. No chance. Thrust into the role of conten- der, the Bengals wilted in the spotlight, reverting back to the kind of mistakes they’ve avoided while rebuilding on the fly be- hind the tandem of Dalton and Green. Cincinnati committed 10 penalties for 109 yards and of- fered little resistance to lose for the third time in four games. STEELERS Continued fromPage 1B tournament. Woods made a 10-foot birdie putt onthe final hole Sunday and defeatedZachJohnson, the 2007 Masters champion, by one shot to win his fifth Chevron World Challenge title. “It feels awesome,” said Woods, who wore his signature final-round red shirt underneath a sleeveless black sweater. “I played well all week.” Woods, in fact, birdied the last two holes in pulling off the win; Johnson held a one-shot lead as the two, playing together, teed off on the 17th hole. For Woods, who turns 36 on Dec. 30, it was his first victory since the Australian Masters on Nov. 15, 2009. Less than two weeks after that win, Woods’ car accident un- spooled a scandal of extramari- tal affairs that made internation- al headlines, promptedhimtore- main in seclusion and skip his charity tournament that year and later caused an exodus of many of Woods’ sponsors. Woods eventually returned to golf, and he finished second in the Chevron World Challenge a year ago after losing in a playoff to Graeme McDowell. But his progress toward be- coming the Tiger Woods of old, the one who won 71 PGA Tour tournaments —including14ma- jors —was impeded by knee and Achilles’ tendon injuries and the struggles of adapting to a new swing. Once the perennial No. 1- ranked player, Woods had drop- ped to 52nd in the world rank- ings. In recent weeks, though, Woods’ play and confidence steadily had improved, and now he has a win to validate the ef- fort. “I knowit’s beena while (since winning), but also for some rea- son it feels like it hasn’t,” Woods said. “WhenI was coming downthe stretch there I felt so comfort- able,” he said. “When the pres- sure was on the last two holes, I hit three of the best shots I hit all week.” Woods and Johnson were tied after the first nine holes Sunday, and by then it was a two-man tournament as most other con- tenders faded. Woods grabbed a two-shot ad- vantage with birdies at the 10th and 11 holes. But he gave one shot back on the par-three 12th when he pulled a six-iron shot in- to a bunker and made bogey. Johnson pulled even again with a birdie at No. 13, then seized the lead with another birdie at the par-five 16th hole. On the par-three 17th, Woods made a 12-foot birdie putt, again tying Johnson and setting up the dramatics at the par-four 18th. Johnson also had a birdie putt at 18, of about 16 feet, but it did not drop. WOODS Continued fromPage 1B ANAHEIM, Calif. —Nick Johnson scored the go-ahead goal with 5:31left in the third period, and Casey Wellman and Pierre-Marc Bouchard scored 32 seconds apart in the second period, leading the Minnesota Wild to a victory over the Ana- heimDucks 5-3 on Sunday night. Dany Heatley scored a power- play goal and Kyle Clutterbuck added a short-handed empty- netter with10.2 seconds left for Minnesota in the opener of a five-game trip. Matt Cullen added three assists for Minneso- ta against his former club, and Josh Harding made 24 saves. The victory put the Wild atop the overall NHL standings with 37 points under rookie coach Mike Yeo. They are off to their best start in the franchise’s 11- year history at 17-7-3, and have won four straight and nine of 11 —a stretch that began with a 3-2 win over the Ducks on Nov. 13 at Anaheim. Avalanche 4, Red Wings 2 DENVER—Ryan O’Reilly had two goals, Semyon Varla- mov made 27 saves and Col- orado beat Detroit to end the Red Wings’ winning streak at seven games. Paul Stastny and T.J. Galiardi also scored, and Gabriel Lan- deskog added two assists to help Colorado win its third straight. N H L Johnson scores go-ahead goal as Wild shoot down Ducks The Associated Press C M Y K PAGE 6B MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ W E A T H E R Scrap Your Unwanted Jewelry or Coins For Cash!! 476 Bennett St. • Luzerne • 570-288-1966 Mon.-Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 10-3 CAMPAS JEWELERS WATCH BATTERIES ONLY $4 INSTALLED We Want Your Gold! Highest Cash Paid GUARANTEED In The Valley!!! RECEIVE YOUR BEST OFFER AND COME AND SEE US!!! Instead of letting your items take up space in your jewelry box, recycle your old, broken and unwanted gold and silver jewelry. 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Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sn-snow, sf-snowflurries, i-ice. Philadelphia 61/53 Reading 57/50 Scranton Wilkes-Barre 54/45 54/46 Harrisburg 55/46 Atlantic City 60/54 New York City 59/52 Syracuse 51/41 Pottsville 53/44 Albany 55/45 Binghamton Towanda 52/44 52/44 State College 51/41 Poughkeepsie 57/47 44/31 40/31 15/-1 47/23 25/11 65/43 58/44 37/20 24/15 42/36 59/52 42/33 64/54 80/71 58/42 82/68 44/26 24/14 62/52 Sun and Moon Sunrise Sunset Today 7:13a 4:35p Tomorrow 7:14a 4:34p Moonrise Moonset Today 1:33p 2:30a Tomorrow 2:02p 3:29a Full Last New First Dec. 10 Dec. 17 Dec. 24 Jan. 1 Colder air is heading our way along with the chance for some showers and flurries this week. This morn- ing will be nice temperature- wise, but the chance for show- ers increases toward the after- noon and evening hours. We could see some rain show- ers Tuesday morning. The chance for show- ers in the after- noon will become isolated. 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Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport Temperatures Heating Degree Days* Precipitation TODAY Mostly cloudy, a shower TUESDAY Rain and clouds 52° 36° THURSDAY Partly sunny, a flurry 38° 27° FRIDAY Partly sunny to cloudy 35° 27° SATURDAY Partly sunny, a flurry 35° 24° SUNDAY Mostly sunny, cold 35° 20° WEDNESDAY Rain and flurries 45° 30° 55 ° 40 ° C M Y K CLICK S E C T I O N C PURCHASE REPRINTS OF THESE PHOTOS AT WWW.TIMESLEADER.COM THE TIMES LEADER MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 timesleader.com HOLIDAYSAFETY TIPS Turn off all Christmas lights before going to bed or leaving your home. Always put out candles when leaving the room. Keep space heaters away from the tree, presents, curtains and bedding materials. Remember to turn them off when not in use. Install smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide detectors and be sure to replace the batteries at regular intervals. 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The Home Association will hold its annual Christmas din- ner dance Saturday at the post home. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Fabulous Template, with dancing from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. A dinner buffet will be served from 7:30-8:45 p.m. The bar will be opened from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Cost is $25. For tickets and reservations, see Bob Lopata at the Post Home, or call Bob at 654-9104. Dead- line for tickets is Friday. No tickets will be sold at the door. HANOVER TWP.: The Am- vets Post 59 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday Members are reminded to return their De- cember lottery tickets. KINGSTON: The V.F.W. An- thracite Post 283, 757 Wyoming Ave., will hold its December meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. All members are encouraged to attend. The ladies auxiliary will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday. KINGSTON: American Le- gion Auxiliary Unit 395 will meet at 7 p.m. tonight and the annual Christmas party will take place after the meeting. A treat to share and a $10 gift for Santa bingo should be brought to the party. Members are reminded that 2012 membership dues should be renewed by Dec. 15. Any funds received after that date will not be processed until next year. Girls Night Out will take place 7 p.m. Dec. 19. All Auxilia- ry members are invited. Mem- bers should bring a treat or a covered dish. Santa bingo will take place which requires a $10 gift to participate. The auxiliary is also collect- ing items for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- ter’s Christmas collection and Toys for Tots. Some of the items needed at the hospital are tooth- paste, toothbrushes, denture cleaner and adhesive, combs, shampoo, deodorant, sweat- pants, sweatshirts and T-shirts. PITTSTON: A Veterans em- ployment representative from Pennsylvania Luzerne County CareerLink will be at the Veter- ans of the Vietnam War, Inc. and the Veterans Coalition offices, 805 S. Township Blvd., Tuesday and Dec. 20 to discuss employ- ment opportunities. NEWS FOR VETERANS The Student Council at Wyoming Area Catholic School, Exeter, observed Veterans Day in a unique way. Class representatives collect- ed leftover Halloween treats from the student body to be sent to members of the military serving overseas. Student Council moder- ators are Evelyn Owens and Ann Marie Walsh. With the pounds of sweet treats, from left, are Student Council officers: Erika Serafin, treasurer; Alexia Mazzarella, president; Sarah Satkowski, vice-presi- dent; and Danielle Morris, secretary. Wyoming Area Catholic students collect candy for military Members of the NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Association were recently given a tour of the U.S. Coast Guard Shipyard in Balti- more, Md., the only shipbuilding and repair facility of the U.S. Coast Guard. They boarded the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin, a coastal buoy tender attached to the yard. The group also visited the Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay, which is re- sponsible for the Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco and Chester Rivers and the Baltimore Inner Harbor. Coast Guard veterans interested in more information can contact Neil Morrison at 288-6817. Partic- ipants, from left, first row, are Bill Corcoran, Petty Officer Perry and Bugsey Moran. Second row: George Fetchko, Tom Betsko, Conrad Welitchko, Joe Keglovits, Jack Sidorek, Neil Morrison, Bob Youngblood and Chester Kulesa. NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Association members tour Baltimore shipyard Proceeds from the Greater Pittston Junction Jam11 held at Jefferson Park in Pittston were recently distributed to the fol- lowing organizations, Care and Concern Pediatric Clinic, Pitt- ston City Parks, Pittston Memo- rial Library and the family of Peter Zawierucha. The Care and Concern Food Pantry received canned goods that were donat- ed by children attending the Jam. Many volunteers, local businesses and bands helped to make this year’s event a suc- cess. Representing the various organizations are: Marianne Egan, Sharon Imbrogno, Anne Hogya, Deacon Jim Cortege- rone, Nancy Baiera, Dr. Michael Imbrogno, Monsignor John J. Bendick, Clairellen Hopple, Craig Hopple, Nancy Poder and Joe Chernouskas. Junction Jam benefits area organizations Pack 281 Webelos 4-2 recently participated in removing flags at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Plymouth. Jesse Hobbs, senior vice commander of the Plymouth V.F.W. directed the ceremony as the Webelos partici- pated in the retiring of the flags as part of their citizenship require- ment. At the ceremony, from left, first row, are Noah Daily, Ayden Carey, Jared McGuire, Kevin Allen and Ian Atkinson.Second row: Bev Daily, den leader, and Hobbs. Pack 281 Webelos help retire flags at cemetery Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Caring Corps volunteers assisted regional food pantries and community kitchens during the Thanksgiving season. Dozens of employ- ees helped make a difference in Wilkes-Barre by preparing food boxes for The Commission on Economic Opportunity which were delivered to seniors in need throughout the Wyom- ing Valley. Two of the volunteers, from left, are Kim Mason and Paula Polachek. Caring Corps helps with Thanksgiving deliveries 12 Main Street, Dallas • 674-7565 Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm • Sunday 12-4pm 7 2 7 1 9 3 W A T E R F R O N T P I T T S T O N 3 0 4 K e n n e d y B l v d . 6 5 4 - 6 8 8 3 THE DEAL OF THE YEAR! NEW AT COOPER’S! MAKE EVERY DAY YOUR BIRTHDAY free birthday meal If your birthday falls in December enjoy your free birthday meal as often as you like during your birthday month PHOTO I.D. 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Ryan is a grandson of Sta and Robyn Bukowski, Avoca, and Stosh and Karen Peck, Harding. Ryan R. Peck HUGHESTOWN: The Hughestown Lions Club will meet 7 tonight at the Hugh- estown Hose Company. Plans for the annual visit to St. Joseph’s Center will be discussed. All members are urged to attend. The club meets the first and third Monday of each month. New members are welcome. Contact Steve Golya at 655- 4552. NEWPORT TWP.: New- port Township Emergency Services is conducting its third annual “Toys For Tots” campaign and its inaugural “Cell Phones for Soldiers” campaign. New, unwrapped toys or gently used cell phones can be dropped off at the fire station, 1002 Center St., Wanamie. TUNKHANNOCK: The Lake Winola Lioness and Tunkhannock Lions Clubs will hold the annual Christ- mas party 6 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Winola fire hall on Route 307. Social hour will be 6-7 p.m., BYOB. A chicken-and-biscuit dinner will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $9 and an unwrapped child’s toy. The toys will be donat- ed to the Interfaith Friends Toy Distribution Program. To make a reservation, or for more information, con- tact Butch and Josie Sands at 836-1205; Sue Toth at 378-2828; or Irene Masco at 378-3258. IN BRIEF DRUMS: The Helping Hands Society is holding a holiday shopping auction 6 p.m. Wednesday at Edge- wood in the Pines. Admis- sion is free. All proceeds will go to the services provided to the children of Helping Hands. Some of the items included in the auction are tickets to the Eagles, Yankees and Cle- veland Indians; a $4,000 whirlpool tub; Vera Bradley bags; children’s bicycles; a Wii; an Invicta Reserve man’s watch valued at $800; sports gear; jewelry; kitchen ap- pliances; gift certificates to salons, golf courses and res- taurants and more. The live auction will be conducted by J&J Auction Service. Helping Hands provides educational and therapeutic services to special needs chil- dren in Luzerne, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, includ- ing the 2011-2012 Ambassa- dor Addison Tobias. The non- profit organization is funded through contributions. Helping Hands Society hosts holiday shopping auction Representatives of First National Bank of Pennsylvania recently presented officials from MMI Preparatory School, Freeland, with a $6,333 contribution made through the Education Improvement Tax Credit program to go toward need-based scholarships at the school. At the check presentation, from left: Kim McNulty, director of ad- vancement, MMI; Thomas G. Hood, president, MMI; William Magnotta, vice president of business banking, First National Bank; and Joseph M. Baran, assistant vice president of business banking, First National Bank. MMI receives bank contribution from tax credit program Luzerne County Head Start received a certificate of appreciation from RSVP of the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging for 30 years of working together to promote literacy in young children. Volunteers read to children weekly at the various Head Start centers. From left, first row, are Marcus Fritz, Jazmin Reyna, and Flannery Rush. Second row: Jackie Boyle, field coor- dinator, RSVP; Lynn Evans Biga, executive director, Head Start; and Dorothy Loyack, early childhood specialist, Head Start. RSVP honors Head Start for promoting literacy Edwards Business Systems sponsored the inaugural Derby Day at the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees Stadium, Moosic, that raised more than $2,000 to benefit summer camping programs for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Boy Scouts of America. The day consisted of individuals and area businesses participating in a home run derby contest, fast pitch competition and an official Boy Scouts of America pinewood derby race. At next year’s Derby Day the North- eastern Pennsylvania Council Boy Scouts of America is attempting to build the longest pinewood derby track for the Guinness Book of World Records. The public will be able to use the track to help raise funds for summer camping programs. At the check presentation, from left: Dexter Loeble, sales manager, Edwards Business Systems; Michael LaPolla, senior district executive, Boy Scouts of America; and John Sepcoski, chairman, pinewood derby. Edwards Business Systems sponsors Derby Day The Rotary Club of Dallas recently installed and welcomed new member Kris Reitz. The Rotary Club is an international service organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in our community and around the world. For more information about the club, call 675-8546. 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(N) (TVPG) TV TALK C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 5C ➛ D I V E R S I O N S UNIVERSAL SUDOKU MINUTE MAZE W I T H O M A R S H A R I F & T A N N A H H I R S C H CRYPTOQUOTE GOREN BRIDGE B Y M I C H E A L A R G I R I O N & J E F F K N U R E K JUMBLE B Y H O L I D A Y M A T H I S HOROSCOPE CROSSWORD PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION HOW TO CONTACT: Dear Abby: PO Box 69440, Los Ange- les, CA 90069 For more Sudoku go to www.timesleader.com O N T H E W E B Dear Abby: I have heard of interven- tions for drug and al- cohol addicts. Could I stage one for my daughter “Aileen’s” addiction to texting on her cellphone and Facebook? She and our grandson live with us because her marriage broke up. I am becoming the boy’s default mother because Aileen is constantly texting or spending hours on Facebook. She’ll say, “I have to send a quick mes- sage,” then reappear an hour later. By then, we have fed our grandson and changed his diaper. When I try to discuss this with her, she says her work requires this constant communication, but I know it doesn’t. There have been times when Aileen’s feelings have been hurt because her son doesn’t want to go someplace with her and prefers to stay with us instead. I suspect that he feels ignored when he’s with her because her thumb is constantly fly- ing across her phone. How can we get her to understand how this might be making her child feel? — Fully Present in Arizona Dear Fully Present: You could and should stage an intervention with your daughter. Aileen is neglect- ing her son. It’s a shame that before couples are allowed to conceive that they aren’t forced to take parenting classes. The time she spends on Face- book and texting is time she should be interacting with him. Because she is so easily distracted, you and her father should declare your home to be a digital-free zone unless your grandson is napping or in bed for the night. Consider making discussions with the boy’s pediatri- cian — and perhaps parenting classes — a condition of her staying in your home. She won’t like it, but it would be in your grandson’s best interests. Dear Abby: I’m a male in my 60s who has been active all my life and still try to be. However, I’m not deal- ing with the aging process very well. I have just been told that I’m going to lose my eyesight. I have never been sick or hospital- ized, no broken bones, no operations, ate right and consider myself in great health. But now I find myself taking naps a lot and not wanting to social- ize very much. I have to force myself to do things. I have always said one of these days it’s going to start raining on me, and then it will be over. I don’t like this attitude and I’m a great believer in faith. Any suggestions? — Male Reader in the USA Dear Male Reader: I wish you had in- cluded your address and phone num- ber because I would have contacted you personally. The first thing to do is get a second opinion regarding your vision loss. If the diagnosis is confirmed, there are devices available that can help some sight-impaired people. There are also programs to help you adjust to your vision loss and live an independent and full life. But you should start now. Some of the symptoms you de- scribe could be signs of depression. Please consult your physician about them. With counseling and medica- tion, the “rain” in your life could be reduced to a drizzle you can handle. And hang on to your faith because it will serve you well. DEAR ABBY A D V I C E Mom who has a texting addiction could use a slap in her Facebook To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently re- quested — poems and essays, send a busi- ness-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.) ARIES (March 21-April 19). Good liv- ing becomes a rather simple and straightforward process today. You’ll help others get what they need when they need it, and then you’ll appreciate the smiles and happiness that follow. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The ones who say you are only as strong as your weakest attribute are being unrealistic and pes- simistic. No one can be good at everything. Use your strengths, and let the rest work itself out. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To really feel at home in a space, it must afford you a good deal of pri- vacy. Alone time is necessary to your health and well-being, so guard it like it’s sacred. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are feeling spiritually open, which will attract goodness to you, but also will make you vul- nerable to negative attachments. Your best protection is to think happy, high-minded thoughts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There’s a fog of poetic energy that settles around you. The poet Lord Byron said, “Poetry is a distinct faculty — it won’t come when called. 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PICKLES PARDON MY PLANET MARMADUKE HERMAN DRABBLE GARFIELD HAGAR THE HORRIBLE MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM TUNDRA TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 1D CALL TO PLACE 24/7 570.829.7130 800.273.7130 SEARCH: TIMESLEADER.COM/CLASSIFIED EMAIL: [email protected] MARKETPLACE 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 135 Legals/ Public Notices 412 Autos for Sale 135 Legals/ Public Notices 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 135 Legals/ Public Notices 412 Autos for Sale 135 Legals/ Public Notices 412 Autos for Sale 150 Special Notices 412 Autos for Sale 150 Special Notices INVITATION FOR BID The Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne will receive Bids for Building Modernization and Improvements to Scattered Housing in Edwardsville (Project Number PA57-23) and New- port Township (Project Number PA57-19). The projects are located at various addresses as outlined in the Pro- ject Manual. Bids will be received until 10 a.m. on the 5th day of January, 2012 at the Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne, Administration Offices, 250 First Ave., Kingston, PA 18704 at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract is for the following project: CONTRACT #1 – GENERAL CONSTRUC- TION Contract Documents, including Drawings and Project Manual, may be examined at Williams Kinsman Lewis Architecture, 82 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA. Contract Documents can be purchased for a non- refundable fee at ABL Graphics, 124 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA. Telephone: 570-825-7050. The Project Manual is in one binding and the Drawings are bound separately from the manual. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne, Administration Offices, 250 First Ave., Kingston, PA at 8 a.m. on December 8, 2011. Each Bid, when submitted, must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty which shall not be less than 5% of the amount of the Bid, as hereinafter specified under the “Instructions to Bidders.” The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Perfor- mance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond. Bond Companies for Bid Bonds must be listed in the U.S. Treasury Circular No. 570. Attention is called to the provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity and the payment of not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Non-Technical Specifications. All contrac- tors and subcontractors will be required to adhere to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 as amended. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of the Bids, without the consent of the Housing Authority of the County of Luzerne. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF LUZERNE DAVID J. FAGULA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the Council of the Township of Wilkes-Barre will hold its Work Sessions on the last Monday of each and every month during the year 2012, excluding national holidays at 7:30 p.m. The Work Sessions will be held at the Wilkes-Barre Township Munici- pal Building, Watson Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on the following dates: January 30, 2012 February 27, 2012 March 26, 2012 April, 30, 2012 May 29, 2012 June 25, 2012 July 30, 2012 August 27, 2012 September 24, 2012 October 29, 2012 November 26, 2012 December 24, 2012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, the Council of the Township of Wilkes-Barre will hold its Regular Meetings for general business purposes on the first Monday of each and every month during the year 2012, excluding national holidays, at 7:30 p.m. The Meetings will be held at the Wilkes-Barre Township Municipal Building, Watson Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on the fol- lowing dates: February 6, 2012 March 5, 2012 April 2, 2012 May 7, 2012 June 4, 2012 July 2, 2012 August 6, 2012 September 4, 2012 October 1, 2012 November 5, 2012 December 3, 2012 The Public is invited to attend. Juliet Price Council Secretary Township of Wilkes-Barre LEGAL NOTICE Dallas Borough Council at the regularly scheduled meeting to be held Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers, 25 Main Street, Dallas, PA 18612, will consider for adoption the fol- lowing Ordinance: Dallas Borough Ordinance #11-2011 of the Dallas Borough Council, Luzerne County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acknowledging and accepting the Deed of Dedication for Marlington Court, in the Stonehedge Marlington Court Subdivision. A copy of the proposed Ordinance is avail- able for inspection by the public at the Dal- las Borough Municipal Building during reg- ular office hours Monday through Friday 9AM to 4PM Tracey Michael Carr Dallas Borough Manager LEGAL NOTICE The Wilkes-Barre Township Zoning Hear- ing Board will conduct a hearing upon the application of the following on December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Build- ing located at 150 Watson Street, Wilkes- Barre Township, PA 18702. The Public is invited to attend. Geraldine and Thomas Madden are seek- ing a minimum lot size variance to subdi- vide their property located at 28-30 North Walnut Street. The subdivision will create a third lot to accommodate an existing garage. The property is zoned R-2 Resi- dential Thomas Zedolik Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Octagon Family Restaurant 375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651 570-779-2288 Wednesday Dec. 7 Special .35 cent Wings Wednesday-Sunday Open at 4 pm In House Only Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza Our shelves are restocked! We have the cars and we have the deals! COME IN TODAY! WyomingValley Motors 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA 18704 www.wyomingvalleymotorskia.com GET UP TO$5,000 OFF ANEWKIA! WVON¡MO VALLEV 415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570.822.8870 [email protected] www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com *For qualified Buyers. Bi-weekly payments greater than 17 1/2% of monthly net income, additional down-payment may be required. 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FOUND, Cat, adult male, domestic short hair, cream color, found on Academy St in Ply- mouth, very friendly, found 11/28 570-574-5928 135 Legals/ Public Notices LEGAL NOTICE DEADLINES Saturday 12:30 on Friday Sunday 4:00 pm on Friday Monday 4:30 pm on Friday Tuesday 4:00 pm on Monday Wednesday 4:00 pm on Tuesday Thursday 4:00 pm on Wednesday Friday 4:00 pm on Thursday Holidays call for deadlines You may email your notices to mpeznowski@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to The Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 For additional information or questions regard- ing legal notices you may call Marti Peznowski at 570-970-7371 or 570-829-7130 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that, the Civil Service Com- mission of the Township of Wilkes- Barre will hold a Special Meeting at the Wilkes-Barre Township Municipal Building, Watson Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylva- nia, on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., for general business purposes. The Public is invited to attend. John J. Jablowski, Jr. Member Civil Service Commission 135 Legals/ Public Notices BID NOTICE The Hazleton Area School District is soliciting proposals for Stop Loss Insur- ance for its self insured health pro- gram. Insurance firms responding to this request must sub- mit their written pro- posal as identified herein. Proposals are due by Friday, December 9, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. and are to be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR STOP LOSS INSUR- ANCE” to: Hazleton Area School District Attention: Anthony Ryba, Secretary / Business Manager 1515 West 23rd St. Hazleton, PA 18202 A copy of the speci- fications may be obtained at the office of the under- signed or call (570) 459-3111 ext. 3106. In addition, the RFP may be obtained off the district website at (http://www.hasdk1 2.org/webbids). /s/ Anthony Ryba Secretary / Business Manager Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employ- ment specialist NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE IS HERE- BY GIVEN that, the Council of the Town- ship of Wilkes-Barre will hold its Reorga- nizational Meeting at the Wilkes-Barre Township Municipal Building, Watson Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylva- nia, on Monday, January 2, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., for pur- pose of swearing in the Mayor and Members of Council and for general business purposes. The Public is invited to attend. Juliet Price Council Secretary Township of Wilkes-Barre 150 Special Notices The holiday season is the most popular time of year for engagements! bridezella.net DO YOU ENJOY PREGNANCY ? Would you like the emotional reward of helping an infertile couple reach their dream of becoming parents? Consider being a surrogate. All fees allowable by law will be paid. Call Central Pennsylvania Attorney, Denise Bierly, at 814-237-6278 ext. 226 Find Something? Lose Something? 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CALL ERICA AT 570.970.7201 OR VISIT IMPRESSIONSMEDIADIGITAL.COM PAGE 2D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 250 General Auction 250 General Auction OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MULTIPLE ESTATES AUCTION ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES TRAVER’S AUCTIONS 56 Dorchester Dr., Dallas, PA Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Inspection: 3:30 PM Start Time: 5:00 PM ANTIQUES (including furniture) – COLLECTIBLES – CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS – JEWELRY – NICE BOX LOTS + MUCH MORE!!! **Auction Every Other Tuesday** Next Scheduled Auction: Tuesday, Dec. 13th @ 5:00pm Visit us at: www.auctionzip.com (ID #2280) or www.traversauctions.com or call 570.674.2631 Travers Auction Barn: RH926 Auctioneer: Steve Traver AU3367L TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover. We will only accept checks if known to auction co. or with bank letter guaranteeing the funds and if pre-approved before purchases are made. State- ments made sale date take precedent over previ- ously published info. 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BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre 409 Autos under $5000 CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN 94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air condi- tioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300. 570-394-9004 CADILLAC ‘03 DeVille. Excellent shape, all leather. $4650. BUICK ‘03 Century. Great shape $3400 570-819-3140 570-709-5677 CHEVY ‘97 MONTE CARLO New brakes, new fuel pump. Summer Left Over only $2495 DODGE `95 DAKOTA 2WD V6. Regular Cab/6Ft. 5 speed. 113,000 miles. Runs like a champ. Needs some work. $1,400. 570-814-1255 FORD `95 F150 4x4. 6 cylinder. Automatic. 8 ft. modified flat bed. 90k miles. Runs great. $4,900 (570) 675-5046 Call after 6:00 p.m. FORD `99 TAURUS White, new battery, 104,000 miles, auto- matic, front wheel drive, power win- dows, AM/FM radio, cassette player, $1,800 570-212-2410 or 570-299-7712 409 Autos under $5000 FORD 01 FOCUS 4 door, new inspection, great gas mileage $3995. FORD 02 TAURUS SES Moon roof, new inspection $3995 FORD 04 TAURUS 4 New Inspection, 1 Year Warranty. $4995. FORD ‘99 ESCORT STATION WAGON A Title, One owner, 91k, new inspection. $3,495 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park HYUNDAI ‘00 ACCENT 4 cylinder. 5 speed. Sharp economy car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! LEO’S AUTO SALES 92 Butler St Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253 GMC ’00 JIMMY 4 door, 6 cylinder, auto, 4x4. $2,150. CHEVY ’97 BLAZER 4 door, 6 cylinder auto. 4x4. $1,850 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER 412 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 11 AUDI S5 QUATTRO CONVERTIBLE Sprint blue/black & tan leather, auto, 7 speed, turbo, 330 HP, Navigation,(AWD) 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE blue, auto V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver grey leather 07 Hyundai Sonata GLS navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD AWD silver, grey leather 06 PONTIAC G6 black, auto, 4 cyl. 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT RED. 05 DODGE NEON SXT Red, 4 cyl. auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS Burgundy tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU Maxx White, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO Mid blue/light grey leather, Naviga- tion, (AWD) 01 PONTIAC AZTEK 4 door. Auto. Grey 01 VW JETTA GLS green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS black 98 HONDA CIVIC EX, 2 dr, auto, silver 97 BUICK PARK AVENUE, black/tan leather SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s 08 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, white, 5.7 Hemi, 4 door, 4x4. 08 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT silver 5 speed 4x4 08 CADILLAC ESCALADE Blk/Blk leather, 3rd seat, Navgtn, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 CHEVY UPLANDER silver, 7 passen- ger mini van 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT Blue grey leather, 7 passenger mini van 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, Blue auto, V6, awd 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, black, sunroof, 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT, blue, grey leather, 4x4 05 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT blue 4x4 05 FORD ESCAPE LTD tan, tan leather, sunroof, 4x4 05 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Blue, auto, 4x4 05 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CREW TRUCK Blue & tan, 4 dr. 4x4 05 BUICK RANIER CXL gold, tan, leather, sunroof (AWD) 04 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB cab, black, auto, V-8, 4x4 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, black, black leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND Graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 04 CHEVY SUBURBAN LS, pewter silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, silver, V6, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 7 pas senger, mini van, gold AWD 02 CHEVY 2500 HD Reg. Cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT Black & brown, brown leather 4x4 98 EXPLORER XLT Blue grey leather, sunroof, 4x4 97 DODGE RAM 1500 XCAB TRUCK red, auto, 4 x 4 96 CVEVY BLAZER black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500 4X4 TRUCK Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! AUDI `01 A6 QUATTRO 123,000 miles, 4.2 liter V8, 300hp, sil- ver with black leather,heated steering wheel, new run flat tires, 17” rims, 22 mpg, Ger- man mechanic owned. $6,495. OBO. 570-822-6785 AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO 3.0 V6. Silver. New tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544 412 Autos for Sale AUDI `05 A6 3.2 Quattro AT6. Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Carfax report included. $15,900. 570-814-6714 AUDI `96 QUATTRO A6 station wagon. 143k miles. 3rd row seating. $2,800 or best offer. Call 570-861-0202 BMW `01 X5 4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666 BMW `07 328xi Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation sys- tems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime! BMW `99 M3 Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan sus- pension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All main- tenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630 BMW ‘04 325 XI White. Fully loaded. 120k miles. $10,500 or best offer. 570-454-3287 BUICK `05 LACROSSE Metallic Gray. Heat- ed leather seats. Traction control, 6 way power front seats, remote start. Rear park assist. New tires. 41,400 miles. $11,000 570-696-2148 BUICK `05 LESABRE Garage kept. 1 owner. Local driv- ing, very good condition. 53,500 miles. Asking $9,700 (570) 457-6414 leave message CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles, $3,300. 570-592-4522 570-592-4994 CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Naviga- tion, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370 CHEVY `08 MALIBU LT. Imperial blue, sunroof, trans- ferrable warranty to 100K miles. 19,700 miles. Loaded. $15,999 negotiable. Call 570-862-1799 CHEVY `95 CORVETTE Yellow, auto, 67,300 miles. New tires & brakes. Removable top, leather. Good condition. $7,000. 570-287-1820 CHEVY ‘11 MALIBU LT Moonroof. 7K miles. $16,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 CHEVY`10 CAMARO SS2. Fully load, V8, jewel red with white stripes on hood & trunk, list price is $34,500, Selling for $29,900. Call 570-406-1974 CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $4900. 570-991-5558 CHRYSLER ‘08 SEBRING Leather. Heated seats. DVD Player. $12,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 412 Autos for Sale ‘10 Dodge Cara- van SXT 32K. Sil- ver-Black. Power slides. Factory war- ranty. $17,699 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $12,299 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. $14,499 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42k, 5 speed, AWD. Factory warranty. $13,499 ‘08 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory War- ranty $13,499 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K fac- tory warranty $11,899 ‘08 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 4 cylinder, 40k $11,599 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 60k. Factory warranty. $9,899 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner, just traded, 65k $13,099 ‘05 Suzuki Verona LX Auto. 64K. Factory war- ranty. $5,499 ‘03 DODGE CARAVAN R-A/C. 69k. $6,699 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,899 CROSSROAD MOTORS 570-825-7988 700 Sans Souci Highway W WE E S S E L L E L L F O R F O R L L E S S E S S ! ! ! ! TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 MONTH WARRANTY DODGE `02 DURAN- GO SLT All power, 4.7, all leather, 7 passen- ger, running boards, 80,000 miles, CD player, new tires. $7,000. 570-877-9896 DODGE `02 STRATUS SE PLUS 100,000 miles, auto- matic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti- lock brakes, air con- ditioning, power locks, power win- dows, power mir- rors, power seats, all power, cruise control, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, new 2.7 engine.timing set, water pump, oil pump, $2,999. (570) 604-5277 FORD `08 ESCAPE XLT. 56,800 miles. Grey metallic with grey cloth interior. 2WD. Auto. Power windows & locks. Dual air bags. A/C. Alloy Wheels. Excel- lent condition. $14,500 Trades Welcome 570-328-5497 FORD `95 CROWN VICTORIA V-8, power windows & seats, cruise con- trol. Recent inspec- tion. Asking $1,000. Call 570-604-9325 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! FORD ‘06 MUSTANG GT CONVERT. One owner. Extra clean. Only 15K miles. $17,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 FORD ‘07 MUSTANG V6, 5-speed auto- matic, leather interi- or, steel exhaust, keyless entry, new inspection, bumper to bumper warranty, expires 08/23/15. 36,400 miles, secu- rity window lou- vers, rear spoiler with brake light. Perfect condition. $17,000, negotiable. 570-451-0702 Call after 2:00 p.m. FORD ‘08 FOCUS SE Auto. Alloys. CD Player. $11,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 GEO `93 PRIZM 91,000 miles. Looks & runs like new. $2,300 or best offer, please call 570-702-6023 412 Autos for Sale HONDA `05 ACCORD EX-L V6 sedan, auto- matic transmis- sion with naviga- tion. Graphite exterior, grey lath- er interior, cruise control, power bucket seats, tint- ed glass, remote keyless entry, anti- lock brakes, airbags - driver, passenger & sides. Sun roof / moon roof. Rear window defogger, air conditioning front & rear, power steering, alloy wheels, Multi CD changer, navi- gation system, fog lights, premium sound excellent condition, timing belt changed. $9,500. Top Off The Line 570-814-0949 HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent light- ing (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black inte- rior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695 HONDA 06 CIVIC LX Silver. Auto. 91K miles. Some body dents. A title. Runs excellent. Service records. Asking $8,000. 570-417-3507 VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 HYUNDAI ‘06 ELANTRA Tan, 4 door, clean title, 4 cylinder, auto, 115k miles. Power windows, & keyless entry, CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. $3900 570-991-5558 JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like new condition. Bril- liant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation sys- tem, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door open- er. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009 JAGUAR ‘94 XJS CONVERTIBLE Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $13,300. 570-885-1512 Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! JEEP `04 WRANGLER 4” lift, 33” BFG base KM2, 5 speed, excellent condition, 46,200 miles. $12,500. OBO. Call 570-592-1829 LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles, excellent condi- tion, all options. $10,305. 570-388-6669 LEXUS `08 ES 350 Beautiful. Burgundy with doeskin interi- or. All options. 26k. Mint condition - flawless. Looking to sell for trade in value of $22,000. 570-479-6722 LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS naviga- tion, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156 412 Autos for Sale WANTED! ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID 570-301-3602 NISSAN `08 SENTRA 58K miles. 4 cylin- der, 6 speed manu- al. Great condition. All power. A/C. Cruise. $10,500. Call 570-333-4379 after 6:30 pm NISSAN `08 XTERRA Grey, Mint condition. 35K miles. New, all- season tires. Sirius radio. 2 sets of mats, including cargo mats. $18,400. Call 570-822-3494 or 570-498-0977 PONTIAC ‘02 SUNFIRE 2 door. Very clean! Warrantied. 75K. $5,695. BUY * SELL * TRADE D.P. MOTORS 1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 570-714-4146 Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! PONTIAC `04 VIBE White. New manual transmission & clutch. Front wheel drive. 165k highway miles. Great on gas. Good condition, runs well. $3,000 or best offer 570-331-4777 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park PONTIAC 01 GRAND AM 4 cylinder. Auto. Sharp Sharp Car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 PORSCHE `01 BOXSTER S Biarritz white, con- vertible,new $58,000, 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder, 250HP. Loaded with all the extra options. Less than 15,000 miles. $21,000 570-586-0401 PORSCHE `85 944 Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, anti- lock brakes, air con- ditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803 SUBARU `02 FORESTER L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail dam- age. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cas- sette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspec- tion welcomed. Call 570-561-9217 SUZUKI ‘10 SX4 4x4 6,000 miles. $14,500. ‘95 Mercedes 66,000 miles. $8,995. ‘08 Ford F250, 4x4 4,000 miles, 4 door, 8 foot bed/with plow. $45,000. All showroom new! 570-826-0200 or 570-868-3968 412 Autos for Sale TOM DRIEBE AUTO SALES 570-350-4541 9 S. Keyser Ave Taylor, PA 18517 Where Taylor meets Old Forge 01 Dodge Van V6. Auto. Inspected. Ready to work. Now $4,675 95 Chevy Blazer V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $2,875 00 Pontiac Grand Prix V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. Local Trade. Only $5,875 05 Chevy Tahoe This beauty is fully equipped and brand new. Reduced $18,750 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee 6 cylin- der. Auto. Air. Alloys. 4WD. Only $3,475 99 Pontiac Moun- taineer Van V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. 3 row seating. Now $3,575 01 Ford Mustang V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Local trade. Now $5,875 00 Buick LeSabre Custom V6. Air. Alloys. FWD. 1 owner. Local Trade. Only $4,775 98 Ford ½ Ton Pickup Style side XL. V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Only 88K. Like New $5,475 88 Buick Retta V6. Auto. Air. Alloys. Moonroof. A true sports car. 66K. $3,375 95 Mercury Vil- lager Van V6. Auto. Air. 3rd row seating. Just traded. $1,875 92 Buick Road- master V8. Auto. Air. Local Trade. Big & beautiful. $4,675 SPECIALIZING IN CARS UNDER $5,000 TOYOTA `10 Camry SE. 56,000 miles. Red, alloy wheels, black cloth interior. Will consid- er trade. $14,200 (570) 793-9157 Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130 TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $7,500 negotiable. 570-417-8353 TOYOTA 07 CAMRY LE Low miles. One owner. $13,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 412 Autos for Sale TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $16,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cas- sette. Air. Automat- ic. Power roof, win- dows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excel- lent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message VOLKSWAGEN ‘00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,800. 347-693-4156 415 Autos-Antique & Classic CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000 FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000 MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000 MERCEDES ‘29 Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589 FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe 1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854 MERCEDES 1975 Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul Selling your ride? We’ll run your ad in the classified section until your vehicle is sold. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL L NL NNNNL LYONE NNNNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LE LLE LLE EE LE LE LLE E LE LE L DER. timesleader.com of Times Leader readers read the Classified section. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. 91 % What Do You Have To Sell Today? *2008 Pulse Research ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNNLL NNNNL NLYONE NNNNNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LE LE LE LE LE LE LE E LE LLE EEE DER DD . timesleader.com TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 3D CALL NOW 823-8888 CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains 577 East Main St., Plains Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends DECEMBER 31, 2011. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 27 Mos. NEW2012 FORDEXPLORER 4X4 3.5L Engine, PL, MyFord Display. PW, Auto. Climate Control, Pwr. Mirrors, 17” Steel Wheels, CD, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control 3.7L V6 Engine, XL plus Pkg., Cruise Control, MyKey, Pwr Equipment Group, CD, Pwr. Mirrors, XL Decor Group, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. NEW2012 FORDFOCUS *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. Remote Keyless Entry, CD, Power Door Locks, Air Conditioning, Anti-Theft System, Side Curtain Air Bags, Side Impact Air Bags, Message Center, MyKey NEW2012 FORDFUSION *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 27 Mos. NEW2012 FORDFIESTA Automatic, Air Conditioning, Pwr., Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtain Air Bags, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel NEW2012 FORD FUSION SE Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Message Center, *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 27 Mos. NEW2012 FORDEDGE Pwr. Windows, PDL, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote Keyless Entry, CD, MyFord 27 Mos. 27 Mos. Auto., CD, 16” Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, PW, PDL, Safety Pkg., Anti-Theft Sys., 1st & 2nd Row Air Curtains, Side Impact Air Bags, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Cruise Control All Wheel Drive, XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg., *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 27 month lease 23,625 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 12/31/11. 27 Mos. NEW2012 FORDESCAPE XLT 4X4 NEW2011 FORDF-150 4X4 M O S. APR PLUS M O S. 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Prices plus tax & Tags, All rebates applied. See Salesperson for Details. Financing must be approved thru ally bank. See dealer for details. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 5D 542 Logistics/ Transportation 522 Education/ Training 542 Logistics/ Transportation 522 Education/ Training 542 Logistics/ Transportation TEACHER We are looking for qualified, dedicated individ- uals to join the Head Start Team – Full Time Teacher is needed. BS Early Childhood Devel- opment degree required. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for details. Classroom Substitute positions are also available at all sites in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. Applicants must possess current PA State Police Criminal Clearance, FBI Fingerprints and Child Abuse History Clearance; Send Resume/Cover letter and 3 Written Letters of Reference to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA18703-0540. Email LCHSHu- [email protected]; Fax #570-829- 6580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS A nationwide distributor of fuel and lubricants is seeking dedicated long-term employment combined with dedication to safety, cus- tomers and the environment for our Williamsport, PA location. Competitive Wages and Benefits. We are a growing company looking to expand operations in the East- ern region of the United States and offer challenging positions which will assist us in our achieving our strategic initiatives. We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month fol- lowing 30 days of employment including 401K company match. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE DRIVER – CDL Class A or B Seeking Transport (Class A) and Tankwagon (Class A or B) Drivers. Not an over the road trucking company. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance Requirement: Class A or B Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/Willing to Work HEAVY DUTY DIESEL MECHANIC Requirements: Must have own tools, At least five years experience, Local travel required - local garage facility in Williamsport, PA, Must be able to work independently, Flexible scheduling a must. Physical Requirements: Able to push, pull, and lift in excess of 75 pounds, Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work out- doors and within the shop during all weather types associated with location of facility. Apply on line at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx MAXUM PETROLEUM 415 Autos-Antique & Classic MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL Convertible with removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cas- sette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Cham- pagne exterior; Ital- ian red leather inte- rior inside. Garage kept, excellent con- dition. $28,000. Call 825-6272 OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original 45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570- 690-0727 427 Commercial Trucks & Equipment CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic. Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322 GMC SIERRA ‘98 3500 4WD Stake Side, 350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080 439 Motorcycles HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Securi- ty System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome acces- sories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘03 Dyna Wide Glide Excellent condition - garage kept! Gold- en Anniversary - sil- ver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 SCREAMING EAGLE V-ROD Orange & Black. Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $15,000 570-876-4034 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 NIGHTTRAIN SPECIAL EDITION #35 of 50 Made $10,000 in acces- sories including a custom made seat. Exotic paint set, Alien Spider Candy Blue. Excellent con- dition. All Documen- tation. 1,400 Asking $15,000 570-876-4034 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 Soft riding FLH. King of the High- way! Mint origi- nal antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspec- tion, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348 439 Motorcycles HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles, excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713 HYOSUNG `04 COMET 250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760 Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Com- puter. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584 POLARIS ‘00 VICTORY CRUISER 14,000 miles, 92 V-twin, 1507 cc, extras $6000. 570-883-9047 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300 12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548 442 RVs & Campers CHEROKEE ‘10 Travel trailer. 39 ft., 4 slide outs, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted win- dows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880 FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA. Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fire- place, heated mat- tress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986 SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 25’ travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995 TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans ACURA 08 MDX White. Tech pack- age. 79K miles. All service records. A Title. Excellent con- dition. Asking $25,000 570-417-3507 CHEVY `00 SILVERADO 1500. 4x4. 8’ box. Auto. A/C. 121K miles. $5,995. 570-332-1121 CHEVY `10 SILVERADO 4 Door Crew Cab LTZ. 4 wheel drive. Excellent condition, low mileage. $35,500. Call 570-655-2689 CHEVY `99 SILVERADO Auto. V6 Vortec. Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 98,400 miles. $5,500 or best offer 570-823-8196 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY 05 SILVERADO 2WD. Extra cab. Highway miles. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $22,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO AWD. Good tires. V6. Auto. 149,000 miles. Power every- thing. Heavy duty tow package. Runs good. Just passed inspection. Kelly Blue Book $2,500. Selling: $1,650 (570) 855-8235 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain price! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHRYSLER 02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new! $5,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 FORD `00 WINDSTAR SE. 7 passenger, 4 door, V6, all power, inspected, well maintained, excel- lent family van, reduced to $2,495. 570-287-3951 FORD `04 EXPLORER Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031 FORD ‘05 ESCAPE XLS 4 Cylinder. 5 speed. Front wheel drive. air. Warranted. $7,895. BUY * SELL * TRADE D.P. MOTORS 1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 570-714-4146 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘97 F150 4X4 Auto. V6. New inspection! $4,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT. CD. Power seats. Extra Clean! $3,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD 02 F150 Extra Cab. 6 Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 FORD 08 EDGE SEL Leather. Auto. $17,940 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 FORD ‘99 EXPLORER Leather. Moonroof. 4x4. New Inspection. $3,995 GMC '02 SAFARI CARGO VAN AWD. Auto. War- rantied. $5,195 BUY * SELL * TRADE D.P. MOTORS 1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 570-714-4146 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $11,950. Call 570-474-6028 HONDA `10 ODYSSEY Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850 HONDA 06 CRV SE Leather & Moonroof. $15,872 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HONDA ‘09 CRV LX AWD. 1 owner. $17,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HYUNDAI '04 SANTA FE 4 Cylinder. Auto. Front wheel drive. 78K. Very clean!. Warrantied. $7,795. BUY * SELL * TRADE D.P. MOTORS 1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 570-714-4146 HYUNDAI ‘06 SANTE FE LTD Leather. Moon- roof. One owner. $14,580 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE 4.0 - 6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. Air. Many options - very clean! 1 owner. War- rantied. $9,295. BUY * SELL * TRADE D.P. MOTORS 1451 SHOEMAKER AVE, W. WYOMING 570-714-4146 JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Triple black, eco- nomical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power win- dows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,495. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park JEEP 03 LIBERTY 4x4. Sunroof. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park JEEP 04 GRAND CHEROKEE 4x4. Leather. Sunroof. Extra Sharp! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park JEEP 04 LIBERTY Auto. V6. Black Beauty! $6,495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans JEEP ‘06 WRANGLER Only 29K miles! $17,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 JEEP ‘07 GRAND CHEROKEE 4WD & Alloys. $15,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 JEEP 08 COMPASS 4 WD. Auto. CD. $13,992 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park JEEP 98 CHEROKEE SPORT 2 door. 4x4. 6 cylinder. Auto. Like new! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 JEEP ‘98 WRANGLER 6 Cylinder. 4WD. $9,250 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 LEXUS `96 LX 450 Full time 4WD, Pearl white with like new leather ivory interi- or. Silver trim. Garage kept. Excel- lent condition. 84,000 miles, Ask- ing $10,750 570-654-3076 or 570-498-0005 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park MAZDA 03 MPV VAN V6. CD Player. 1 owner vehicle!! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury 4x4. garage kept. Showroom condi- tion, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847 MITSUBISHI `11 OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi- or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heat- ed seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $23,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844 NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition. Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $13,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824 NISSAN ‘08 ROGUE S AWD. Auto $16,620 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 SUZUKI `03 XL-7 85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444 SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air condi- tioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m. 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans TOYOTA 09 RAV 4 Only 13K miles! Remote Starter. $21,750 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 VOLVO `08 XC90 Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heat- ed seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5 457 Wanted to Buy Auto ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!! FREE REMOVAL Call V&G Anytime 288-8995 503 Accounting/ Finance TAX PREPARER Part time for small accounting firm from January 15 to April 15. Minimum 20 hours/week. Compensation commensurate with experience. Please send resume to Times Leader Box 2845 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 TAX PREPARERS WANTED Part time. Knowl- edge of individual partnerships - cor- poration tax returns. IRS PTIN required. Send Resume to: 561 N. Main St. Suite 2 Pittston, PA 18640 506 Administrative/ Clerical DATA ENTRY/TYPIST For real estate office in the back mountain. Evenings and weekends required. Please send resume to: McDermott Real Estate Appraisals 139 South Main St. Shavertown, PA 18708 or email [email protected] 512 Business/ Strategic Management EXECUTIVE OFFICER A local non-profit Association seeks candidate with building industry and office management experience. Must be proficient with Quickbooks, MS Office and Publisher. Will plan events and serve the Board of Directors. Full time salary position. Call Harvis HR Services with ques- tions 542-5330 or forward resume to apply: BIANEPA.JOBS@ GMAIL.COM Please, no calls to BIA office. 513 Childcare DAY CARE AIDE Part time. 12:30pm - 5:30pm $7.50/hour. Call 570-823-7907 518 Customer Support/Client Care TELEPHONE OPERATORS Action #1 Answering Service is seeking Part Time/Full Time Telephone Opera- tors. Shifts available include dayshift with start time of 6:30AM and evening shift with 3pm start time and may include split shifts. All posi- tions include week- end and holiday availability. Typing is required for all posi- tions. Job training will be provided. No phone calls please. Apply in person from 10AM-6PM at Action Telephone; Rear 58 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 522 Education/ Training PART-TIME GUIDANCE COUNSELOR Needed to alternate between our Hazle- ton and Edwardsville schools, 30 hours a week, flexible hours. Submit resumes to rspencer@youth servicesagency.org or call HR department at 570-325-4322, ask for Anne to apply. 527 Food Services/ Hospitality COOKS Full & Part Time DIETARY AIDES Full & Part Time Apply in person to: Mountain Top Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center, 185 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA. 18707 (570) 474-6377 KITCHEN HELP NEEDED SALAD PREP COOK & DISHWASHER BOBBY O’S DUPONT 570-654-2200 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS Mavis Discount Tire/ Cole Muffler is cur- rently in search of high quality, experi- enced Tire Store Managers and Mechanics. Quali- fied applicants should be proficient in tire sales, under- car repairs and exhaust. PA emis- sions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com PLUMBERS, PIPEFITTERS & HVAC TECHNICIANS Local mechanical contractor seeking experienced plumbers, pipefitters & HVAC technicians for immediate open- ings. Wage based on experience. We have a comprehen- sive benefits pack- age. References required. EOE. Please send your resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2850 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 538 Janitorial/ Cleaning EXPERIENCED CLEANER WANTED Must know how to strip & wax floors. Evenings. 5 hours. Mountain Top Call 570-379-3898 Please leave message 542 Logistics/ Transportation NOW HIRING: CLASS A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned busi- ness located in McAdoo, PA. We have immedi- ate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer driv- ers, to deliver prod- uct to our cus- tomers across the 48 states. Our pre- mier employment package includes: • Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus- $.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits- 100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous year- round steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT (800)979-2022 EXT 1914, MAIL RESUME TO P.O. BOX 88, MCADOO, PA 18237 OR FAX TO 570-929-2260. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.VHGREEN HOUSES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS. MEDICAL DRIVER/ LAB DUTIES A local distributor of Radiopharmaceuti- cals has an opening for a part-time, reli- able individual. Lab duties and delivery of medical supplies. Varying shifts. Aver- age of 20 hours/ week, rotating weekends. Clean driving record, high school diploma, drug screen required. Applica- tions taken Monday through Friday at 300C Laird Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 9:00am to 1:00 pm. EOE. PARTS DRIVER Wyoming Valley Motors is looking for a part-time driver for our Wholesale Parts Department. A valid PA driver’s license and clear driving record required. Applicant must be able to pass a drug test. To apply, please con- tact Dan Yurko by phone or in person at: WYOMING VALLEY MOTORS 126 Narrows Road Larksville, PA 18651 570-288-7411 542 Logistics/ Transportation SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS Must have clean criminal history and be able to pass a physical exam. 3, 4 or 5 hours per day. Please call Rick for appointment. 852-1457 RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION MANAGER: USAgain Textile Recycling Looking for a Trans- portation Manager to handle the daily field operation. Responsibilities: Handle route driv- ers, route efficien- cy, route accuracy, hire drivers, train drivers and do routes when need- ed. Base salary $50K + benefits. Email resume to: p.jorgensen@ usagain.com. LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! 548 Medical/Health LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH CARE? Join us at the HEALTH CARE CAREER FAIR! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 10am-5pm at the Waterfront 670 N. River St. Plains, PA Meet with employers and discover the many opportunities available to advance your career! A complete vendor list is available at timesleader.com 551 Other Do you have a special place in your heart for young people? FCCY is a foster care agency look- ing for giving fami- lies. Reimburse- ment, training and support provided. Interested? Call 1-800-747-3807. EOE HEALTH CARE CAREER FAIR! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 10am-5pm at the Waterfront 670 N. 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River St., Plains, PA A complete vendor list is available at timesleader.com 600 FINANCIAL 610 Business Opportunities BEER & LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE LUZERNE COUNTY $22,000 For More Info Call 570-332-1637 or 570-332-4686 JAN-PRO Commercial Cleaning Of Northeastern PA Concerned about your future? BE YOUR OWN BOSS Work Full or Part time. Accounts available NOW throughout Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. We guar- antee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Investment Required. We’re ready – are you? For more info call 570-824-5774 Jan-Pro.com 630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit - 100% GUARAN- TEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair opera- tion. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about manag- ing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC. 700 MERCHANDISE 708 Antiques & Collectibles $ ANTIQUES BUYING $ Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains &Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 BASEBALL CARDS, 2011 complete set, $25 570-824-8810 COINS. Walking Lib- erty halves, 1936D, 1938P,1939P,1939S, 1947P $100. 570-287-4135 DALE EARNHARDT items, $45.DOLLS. (3) Porcelain. Her- itage collectibles. Still in original pack- age. $20 for all. 570-235-5216 DOLLS: Porcelain, 12” in original boxes $10. each. 570-654-6283 SLOT MACHINE, Red Meteor with tokens, $100. 570-239-4864 TRAINS, (3) Lionel, Brand New, Harry Potter, Polar Express & American Flier, $200/each. 570-239-4864 PAGE 6D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 7D 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 551 Other 518 Customer Support/Client Care 524 Engineering 468 Auto Parts 551 Other 518 Customer Support/Client Care 524 Engineering 468 Auto Parts 551 Other 518 Customer Support/Client Care 412 Autos for Sale 566 Sales/Business Development 412 Autos for Sale 566 Sales/Business Development One of the premier Telecommunications and IT services providers is seeking an experienced and motivated business to business sales person to tend to existing accounts and cultivate new business opportunities in this growing market. Send your confidential resume today to [email protected] for consideration. E.O.E. Looking for a fresh start in 2012 with your sales career? C ars • Trucks • R V’s • M otorcycles • A TV’s • C om m ercial TOP DOL L A R FOR TRA DE -IN S EXIT 170B OFF I-81 TO EXIT 1. BEAR RIGHT ON BUSINESS ROUTE 309 TO SIXTH LIGHT. JUST BELOW WYOMING VALLEY MALL. *Prices plus tax & tags. Prior use daily rental on select vehicles. Select pictures for illustration purposes only. Not responsible for typographical errors. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-7:00pm; Sat. 8:30-5:00pm 821-2772 •1-800-444-7172 601 K id d e rS tre e t, W ilke s -Ba rre , P A V A L L E Y CHE V ROL E T K E N W A L L A CE ’S V isitus24/ 7a twww.v a lleyc hev ro let.c o m TH E W E SE L L M OR E TH AN P R E -OW NE D CH E V Y’S W E SE L L AL L M AK E S & M OD E L S! 2004 CHEVY AVEO 5 DOOR # Z2 5 0 1,1.6 L D O H C,Power Seat,ClothSeat Trim, Front B ucket Seats,R ear D efogger ONLY 50K M ILES $ 5,995 * 2008 CHEVY AVEO LS Hatchback # Z2 0 6 3 ,4 Cyl.,5 SpeedManualTrans.,Front B ucket Seats,A M/FM Stereo,Front/Side Impact A irbags $ 7,999 * ONLY 22K M ILES 2002 VOLKSW AGEN PASSAT W 8 4M otion W agon # 119 9 7B ,V8 ,A uto.,PW,PB ,A ir,Leather, Sunroof,CD Player,6 3 K Miles $ 7,995 * AW D 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER King Cab SE 4x4 # Z2 5 6 9 A ,4 L V6 ,PW,PD L,A lloys,A uto,CD $ 17,795 * # 12 13 6 A ,2 .2 L 4 Cyl.,A uto,PS,PB ,A /C, Pwr. Windows& Locks,KeylessEntry,R ear Spoiler $ 10,999 * 2007 CHEVY COBALT 4DrLT 2010 HYUNDAISONATA GLS $ 12,900 * # Z2 5 3 6 A ,AT,A /C,CD ,PW,PD L,TractionControl 2007 CHEVY IM PALA 4DrLS # Z2 4 0 2 ,V6 ,A uto,PS,PB ,A /C,A M/FM/CD , Power Windows,Locks& Mirrors $ 12,999 * 2007 CHEVY SUBURBAN # 118 4 3 A ,O nStar,5 .3 L V8 , TowingPackage,PW,PD L $ 18,999 * DVD ENTERTAINM ENT SYSTEM 2007 FORD RANGER XLT EXTENDED CAB 4X4 $ 15,987 * # 119 9 2 A ,A utomatic,A ir Conditioning,A M/FM Stereo w/CD ,B edliner,R unningB oards ONE OW NER ONLY 45K M ILES 2006 LEXUS RX330 AW D # 118 3 2 A ,6 Cyl.,AT,Leather,H eatedSeats, Sunroof,A /C,Low Miles $ 22,900 * ONE OW NER LOCAL TRADE 2008 JEEP SAHARA W RANGLER Unlim ited 4W D # Z2 5 8 1,3 .8 L V8 A utomatic,PW,PD L,R emovable R oof PA nels,Privacy G lass,FogLamps,CD $ 24,999 * ONLY 33K M ILES # 116 16 A ,5 .7L V8 ,A uto.,A ir,Leather/Suede Interior,Chrome Wheels,PW,PD L,Cruise,CD $ 15,995 * 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Overland ONE OW NER SUNROOF NAVIGATION 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 Reg Cab 4W D w/ Plow $ 27,999 * # 12 10 2 A ,6 .0 L V8 ,A uto.,A ir,PW,PD L,H D Trailering Eqp.,A uto R ear LockingD ifferential,1O wner ONLY 26K M ILES BRAND NEW STAINLESS STEELPLOW 2007 HUM M ER H3 4Dr # 12 111A ,I5 ,A uto,PS,PB ,A /C,Sunroof,PW, PL,PM,Tilt,Cruise,FogLamp,A lum. Wheels $ 21,878 * 2006 GM C CANYON SL REG CAB 4x4 # Z2 5 8 2 ,3 .5 L A utomatic,A ir,PW,PD L,A luminum Sheels,CD ,B edliner,FogLamps,O nly 4 2 K Miles $ 15,995 * ONE OW NER SUN- ROOF $ 19,999 * 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO REGULAR CAB 4X4 # 115 5 2 A ,4 .8 L V8 A uto.,A /C,Tow Pkg.,Chrome G rille,H D TraileringPkg.,4 0 /2 0 /4 0 Seating,LockingR ear D ifferential ONLY 31K M ILES 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT AW D # 12 0 4 8 A ,V6 A uto.,A ir,Leather H eated Seats,A M/FM 6 D isc CD Player $ 14,999 * 2008 CHEVY M ALIBU Classic2LT # Z2 5 2 8 B ,V6 A uto.,A ir,R emote KeylessEntry, Custom Seats,CD ,Power Mirrors $ 12,450 * ONLY 39K M ILES 2007 FORD FOCUS 4 DOOR $ 9,999 * # 12 2 3 4 A ,4 Cylinder A utomatic, A ir Conditioning,A M/FM CD 1 OW NER ONLY 39K M ILES 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB 2W D # Z2 5 5 8 ,V6 A uto.,A ir,17”SteelWheels,VinylFloor Covering,FoldingR ear Seat,A M/FM CD /MP3 ,O nStar $ 16,999 * ONLY 22K M ILES SUNROOF Need Extra Cash Holiday Bills? Deliver To find a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at 570-829-7107 Wilkes-Barre (North) $750 Monthly Profit + Tips 188 daily papers / 216 Sunday papers Coal Street, Custer Street, North Empire Street, North Sherman Street Exeter $415 Monthly Profit + Tips 83 daily / 96 Sunday / 71 Sunday Dispatch Aster Court, Bluebell Court, Clover Court, Donnas Way, Fairway Drive Plains/Hudson $900 Monthly Profit + Tips 218 daily papers / 244 Sunday papers Burke Street, North Main Street, Slope Street, Chamberlain Street, Clark Street, Jason Street Dallas/Harvey’s Lake MOTOR ROUTE $1,200 Monthly Profit + Tips 149 daily papers / 180 Sunday papers Firehouse Road, Loyalville Road, Meeker Road, Pine Tree Road, Loyaville Outlet Road Available routes: ( No Col l ect i ons) Start date for Campbell Soup Team: ASAP Shift: 9:00am - 5:30pm Training Shift: 9:00am - 5:30pm Municipal Engineer ARRO, a civil engineering and environmental employee-owned consulting firm is looking to expand into the Luzerne/Lackawanna counties. Immediate opportunity for a Municipal Engineer will help lead this expansion. Minimum of 8-10 years experience in municipal engineering and land development required. Experience in traffic impact studies, signal control planning and high- way.Excellent communication skills, experience working with public works projects and clients including municipalities and sewer and water authorities are a must. Project management, busi- ness development, broad knowledge of civil engi- neering and PE license preferred. Work may involve reviewing development plans for munici- palities, design and/or project management for roads, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment facil- ities, water systems, and stormwater management facilities. ARRO offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. If you are interested in moving your career forward with ARRO, please forward your resume and cover let- ter with salary requirements to the attention of the Human Resources Manager. ARRO 649 N. Lewis Road; Suite 100 Limerick, PA 19468 Fax: 610-495-5855 E-mail: [email protected] EOE/MFDV JER-DON’S S A N S OUC IA UT O M A RT JERRY SA YS “ YES” W HEN OTHERS SA Y “ N O” JER-DON’S S A N S OUC IA UT O M A RT 1755 S A NS S OUC IP A RK W A Y, HA NOVER T W P 270-3434 N OW OFFERIN G GUA RA N TEED CREDIT A PPROV A L S • Establish Y our C redit • W arranty • G ap Insurance • Fresh Stock A rriving Daily • Flexible Dow n Paym ents • A llIncom es A ccepted • A llC redit Situations A ccepted Don ’tL e tYourCre d itGe tIn Th e W a y OFBUYIN G THE US ED CA R YOU N EED. BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP $125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN! NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035 Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails! 710 Appliances A P P L I A N C E PA R T S E T C . Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 CERAMIC HEATING UNITS Stiebel Eltron, 240 volts, 3,000 watts. Bought new, 3 @ $150 each. 570-474-9202 DISHWASHER GE, white, built in, short body, stain- less steel interior. Excellent condition. Paid $496. asking $225. 570-457-7964 MICROWAVE, white Kenmore counter- top 1.2 cu ft, 1200 wt. $40. Washer & dryer, white, elec- tric, Kenmore 70 series. Good condi- tion $100. 855-9221 712 Baby Items BABY SWING, Rain- forest by FP with music, lights, mobile., hardly used, $40. Portable pack & play by Evenflo, removable bassinet, light blue $40. 855-9221 BOTTLE HOLDERS: Two (2) Leechco “Keep-it-up” bottle holders. Great for multiples or just busy moms! $8/each. 2/$14. 570-592-3159 CHANGING TABLE, NURSERY 2 shelves, DRESSER, with 3 drawers, cherry finish, brand new still in box. $100 each, $175 for both. 570-405-4366 CRIB and high chair. FREE 570-825-3585 CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 trav- el tender crib $20. 570-654-4113 712 Baby Items CRIB, metal tube style, baby colors & white, with match- ing changing table. $25. 570-301-2694 DOUBLE STROLLER: Graco Duoglider. 7 mos. old, slight wear underneath car- riage. Part of Graco easy travel system. Will include pink mommy hook with purchase. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159 720 Cemetery Plots/Lots MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596 MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE 6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY 722 Christmas Trees CHRISTMAS TREE, 7.5 foot, pre-lit, 400 clear lights. Paid $135. Selling for $25. 570-288-3784 HELEN & ED’S CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Fresh Cut Trees or Cut Your Own * Spruce * Fir * * Live Trees * * Wreaths * OPEN DAILY 8 A.M. to 7 P.M. Ample Parking Holiday Music helenandedstree farm.com 570-868-6252 Nuangola Exit 159 off I-81 (Follow Signs) 726 Clothing CLOTHING size 18/XL misses pants, Lee & Eddie Bauer, (24 pairs) $10-$12 each. Lee jeans (5 pairs) $12 each, 1 Raincoat $10, Wool- rich coats (3) $25 each. JM Collection tops (10) $10 each. Eddie Bauer sweaters (2) $10 each, Worthington ankle pants (4) $15 each . Winter/Spring items. New or in excellent condition. 570-474-6069 COAT KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 LOAFERS 2 pair 9 1/2 1 brown, 1 black, new in box $10 each. 654-6283 732 Exercise Equipment POWER RIDER exercise equipment, new condition $50. 570-675-0920 TREADMILL. Pro Form J41 Power incline. Excellent condition. $250 570-474-2224 742 Furnaces & Heaters FIREPLACE 51x51 cherry electric 1350 watt heater with fan & remote. $300. 570-288-2700 HEATER: Vent free propane gas 30k BTU blue flame wall heater, New with blower and thermo- stat. Manual and mounting bracket included. $150.00 New in box vent free with thermostat & blower. Floor or wall mount. Propane and natural gas. 20k $180. 30k BTU $210. With warranty. Call after 6 pm or leave message 570-675-0005 744 Furniture & Accessories BEDROOM SET 4 piece complete, queen, modern, like new, headboard, footboard, frame, dresser with mirror, tall chest of drawers & nightstand $500. COMPUTER DESK & CHAIR $25. FULL BED COM- PLETE, wood, Broyhill $200. TV STAND $20. 570-332-4400 CHERRY CABINET, beautiful for family room or bedroom, doors slide in, stor- age underneath with doors $200. 570-262-8282 or 570-735-8558 COFFEE TABLE drop leaf, cherry- wood, $75. 570-472-1646 END TABLE $20. 570-654-4113 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703 744 Furniture & Accessories ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, SOFA BED ROLL OUT, LOVE SEAT. MOVING FREE. 570-814- 0843 or 696-3090 FURNI SH FURNI SH FOR LESS FOR LESS * NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 HOPE CHEST: Light oak excellent condi- tion $75. 570-696-5204 KITCHEN SET green, 4 swivel cap- tain chairs, green wrought iron legs + extension $75. Handmade apron & doilies $4.331-3220 MATTRESS SALE We Beat All Competitors Prices! Mattress Guy Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 SOFA hide a bed with 2 recliners. Nice. $250. 570-690-2323 WILKES-BARRE MOVING SALE MOVING SALE 324 S. Hancock St 1 block off Park Ave Dec 5 - Dec 11 WEEKDAYS 9AM-3PM WEEKENDS 8AM-2PM Everything must go! Large & small appli- ances, furniture, Xmas items & more. 750 Jewelry HEART & CROSS pendants on neck- laces asking only $3 Have rings for $1 & bracelets for $2. 570-332-7933 RING DIAMOND 1.5 carat, G-color, VS1. Paid $6,000, asking $3,500. Call Stan 570-702-5967 752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWNMOWER 20” Yardman 4 hp side discharge, just serv- iced & ready for spring. Very light & easy to push. Runs like new $50. OBO. 570-283-9452 756 Medical Equipment HOSPITAL BED Electric Like new. FREE TO SOME- ONE IN NEED 570-823-4936 leave message PERFIT INCONTI- NENCEUNDER- WEAR Size X-L 14 per Pkg $5 each (570)288-9940 SCOOTER $525, wheelchair $160, walker with seat $95, 2 potty chairs $60 each, walker with two wheels $35, tub chair $20, cane $15 - OBO. All excellent condition. Call for details 570-825-7156 758 Miscellaneous All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP 570-574-1275 AMP dual 300 watt 2 channel amp $20. 12” sub box $10. 570-299-7508 AUTO & TRUCK MANUALS from 1960 to 1980. Very good condition, Asking $10. OBO. 570-823-6829 BOOKS. Time-Life Library. 26 volumes of artists. $125. 570-829-2715 CANES & WALKING STICKS over 30 available. $4- $5 each. CHRISTMAS ITEMS & HOUSE- HOLD ITEMS over 200 available, includes Christmas lights, trees, orna- ments, flowers, vases, lamps, bas- kets, nic nacs also 4 piece luggage. Samsonite belt massager. All for $65 570-735-2081. CAR RAMPS 2, metal, yellow. $15. for both. 655-2154 CEMETERY LOG for Christmas $8. 570-735-5529 CHRISTMAS lights, small bear 12 sets $20. Christmas tree 7’ pine in sections with stand $50. Christmas green platform 4’x8’ with train tracks $75. 570-826-1460 CRUTCHES $10. Religious beautiful stone with mother Mary & baby Jesus $15. Spongebob kids stool set $10. Longaberger basket $10. 570-472-1646 DISHES service for 8 + serving pieces. White with delicate pink rose pattern. $35. 570-654-3755 lorrainehastie@ verizon.net FREE AD POLICY The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. 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. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes- Barre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. 746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets PAGE 8D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 566 Sales/Business Development 566 Sales/Business Development 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise 566 Sales/Business Development 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise We are a top-rated State Farm agency, located in Dallas, PA. We are looking for individuals to help us develop our expanding sales force. If you are highly motivated, results-driven, and have a positive attitude, we want you! Successful candidates will be goal-oriented self-starters who can demonstrate an above average talent for setting and achieving aggressive goals. You must have a positive attitude and the ability to work independently, with strong sales background. Requirements: • Excellent organizational skills • Attention to detail • Strong communication skills • Customer service skills and experience Please mail or fax resume to Lisa Zavada-Rizzo State Farm Insurance Co. 156 Tunkhannock Highway Dallas, Pa 18612-1220 Fax: 570-674-7054 EOE INSURANCE SALES • Ability to work well within a team • Computer skills • Active PC/Life/Health Insurance license or willing to acquire license 39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST INCASH BUYING 11am to 11pm 758 Miscellaneous LUGGAGE SET, Jaguar 5 piece, good condition, $50. MATT CUTTER, Logan Compact, cuts straight & beveled, barely used, $40. 570-301-2694 “NASCAR family album” stories & mementos of Amer- ica’s racing family. Great book for rac- ing fan. $15. 570-655-9474 NATIVITY SET, ceramic, $50 570-824-8810 PERFIT incontinence underwear Size X-L 14 per package $5 each. Adult incontin underwear XL size 14 per pack- age $5. each. 570-288-9940 PUNCH BOWL, Vic- torian with 6 match- ing cups, fancy glass, $25. SANTA SLEIGHS, 2, wood- en, 12” long, $5 each. ROCKING LEG REST, wooden, new, $5. 570-675-0920 RAIN LAMP needs motor $5. 9 single electric candles $5. for all. Small manger scene $5. 570-675-0920 SMOKER. “Smoke Hollow” wood. #4 electric. $425 570-474-2224 TIRES- 4 new Fire- stone Winterforce, P205/75R15. Never mounted. Bought incorrect size online. $275. 570-344-6611 762 Musical Instruments DRUM SET WJM Percussion 5-piece complete with cym- bals & throne, metallic blue, slight- ly used. $200. Radio Shack MD-1121 Syn- thesizer/Piano with stand, like new, $100. firm 574-4781 DRUMS Mapex QR 5 piece, blue sparkle, chrome snare, tom mounts, mint condition. $350 570-344-6611 ORGAN Hammond console, dual key- board, bass ped- dles, percussion settings, & many other features. Standard enclosed speaker and real Leslie spinning drum mechanical speaker $350. 283-9452 PIANO Baldwin matching bench walnut, like new $800.570-474-6362 PIANO Shaw upright, needs a little TLC. $100. 570-954-2712 PIANO- FREE small console, good for practice. 570-477-3170 772 Pools & Spas HOT TUB 6 person Jacuzzi brand hot tub with lounger. $2,700 (570) 466-3087 776 Sporting Goods BIKE Schwinn tour- ing, vintage $100. 570-262-8282 or 570-735-8559 BINOCULARS. Lafayette, zoom, field, 5.5 degrees. Case. Rough shape but usable. $20 for both. 235-5216 EVERLAST HEAVY BAG with chain $40. 570-954-2712 HUNTING BOW: Hoyt XT2000. 5lbs or lighter. 95% draw back. $300. Call 570-288-7786 778 Stereos/ Accessories SPEAKERS Bose floor speakers $75. Sony 5 disc CD changer $35. Sony receiver/tuner $35. Audiovox under counter DVD/TV $15 570-574-5193 STEREO SYSTEM Excellent condition. $50. 570-472-1646 780 Televisions/ Accessories TV 52” Toshiba big screen, projection, good picture 8 years old $100. 570-654-7451 780 Televisions/ Accessories TV Graig 15 x 9” flat screen color less then year old great for a kitchen or will make a great gift $80. 570-406-4523 TV Panasonic 56” DLP, new lamp. $400.570-735-1203 782 Tickets BUS TRIPS RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 12/4, 1:00 pm Show Orch. $156 12/9,1 :00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/11,2:00 pm Show, Orch. $156 12/16,1:00 pm Show 2nd Mezz. $91 12/17 11:30am Show Orch. $156 2nd Mezz. $121 DECK THE HALLS WINE TOUR at Seneca Lake Sat. 12/3. $186 per couple Receive a Free Christmas Wreath NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING 12/4 & 12/10 Only $35 BASKETBALL AT MSG 12/10 DUKE VS. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH VS. OKLAHOMA STATE $85 or $115 COOKIE’S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330 570-558-6889 cookiestravelers.com 784 Tools LADDER, Aluminum extension folds,to step, scaffold etc, new. $75. 570-675-6513 TOOLS. saws, and various others. Moving must sell. $140 for all 570-235-5216 786 Toys & Games AMERICAN GIRL DOLL, accessories, clothes, & furniture $325.570-675-7599 BARBIE DOLLS Older & newer in boxes, new $7. to $25. 570-654-4113 CHRISTMAS DOLL on 3 wheel bicycle, blonde hair, blue eyes, 18” H $25. 570-696-1927 788 Stereo/TV/ Electronics STEREO: 240 Watt JVC Stereo. 3 Disc changer. Excellent condition. $80 or best offer. 570-592-3159 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 792 Video Equipment DVD PLAYERS Sam- sung, $40. for both. 570-472-1646 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise NEED CASH? We Buy: Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jew- elry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Ster- ling Silver Flat- ware, Scrap Jew- elry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most for- eign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new loca- tion @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX. We make house calls! Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428 The Vi deo Game St or e 28 S. Main W.B. Open Mon- Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929 / 570-941-9908 $$ CASH PAID $$ VI DE O GAME S & S YS TE MS Highest $$ Paid Guaranteed Buying all video games & systems. PS1 & 2, Xbox, Nintendo, Atari, Coleco, Sega, Mattel, Gameboy, Vectrex etc. DVD’s, VHS & CDs & Pre 90’s toys, The Video Game Store 1150 S. Main Scranton Mon - Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929 Findthe perfect friend. The Classified section at timesleader.com Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNLLL NNNNLLYONE NNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LE LLLE LE LEE LLE LE LLEEE DER DD . timesleader.com VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise WANTED JEWELRY WILKES BARREGOLD ( 570) 48GOLD8 ( 570) 484- 6538 Highest Cash Pay Outs Guaranteed Mon- Sat 10am - 6pm Cl osed Sundays 1092 Highway 315 Blvd ( Pl aza 315) 315N . 3 mi l es af t er Mot orworl d We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com London PM Gold Price Dec. 2: $1,747.00 800 PETS & ANIMALS 810 Cats CATS & KI TTENS 12 weeks & up. All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped VALLEY CAT RESCUE 824-4172, 9-9 only CATS Loveable, free to a good home. Male & female litter mates. Both house trained & neutered. Need good home due to allergies. Very well behaved & good natured. Call 570-362-0277 KITTENS, FREE, 7 weeks old, litter trained. 570-417-1506 815 Dogs PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website. BOSTON TERRIER Male 3 years old. Papers. Not neutered. $350. BOSTON TERRIER PUG Female. 1.5 years old. Not spade. $225. * PUPPIES * Boston Terrier, Pug Born 8/11/11. 1 male, $250. 1 male Blue eyes (rare), $350. 1 female, $350 Ready to Go! Call 570-825-5659 or 570-793-3905 PITBULL/LAB MIX PUPS 7 weeks old. 4 black, $50 each. 2 yellow, 1 white, $100 each. Call 570-836-1090 ROTTWEILER 1 year old. AKC Registered. $500. Call 570-704-8134 St. Bernard, Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Doberman, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, 570-453-6900 570-389-7877 DON’T BE FOOLED! Demand the Best AKC Purebred Puppies. Find Breeders at: www.puppybuyerinfo.com 845 Pet Supplies FISH TANK. 29 gal. glass with oak stand, hood, heater, filter, air pump, replacement filters, food, test kit, etc. $175 540-814-6167 900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mort- gage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s con- sumer protection agency. Call 1-877- FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A mes- sage from The Times Leader and the FTC. ASHLEY 3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story in good loca- tion. Fenced yard with 2 car detached garage. Large attic for storage. Gas heat. $79,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP AVOCA 314 Packer St. Remodeled 3 bed- room with 2 baths, master bedroom and laundry on 1st floor. New siding and shingles. New kitchen. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3174 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 Find the perfect friend. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. The Classified section at timesleader.com ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LE E LE LE LE E DER DDD . timesleader.com AVOCA FOR SALE BY OWNER. Very nice split level home. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths with over-sized jacuzzi. Living room with fireplace. Kitchen with dining area, family room, rec room with pool table. Garage with opener. Central air. 3 season sun room, deck, large fenced lot with shed. In great neighborhood. $189,900 (570) 540-0157 AVOCA Renovated 3 bed- room, 2 story on corner lot. New roof & windows. New kitchen, carpeting & paint. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace & garage. All appli- ances included. A MUST SEE. $119,000. 570-457-1538 Leave Message BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland 529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances includ- ed. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search featured homes in Tunkhan- nock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-333-4024 906 Homes for Sale BEAR CREEK 601 Sandspring Dr true log home on 4 acres of privacy. built with care & quality! features include 2 master suites with walk-in closets. Each Mst Bath has a jacuzzi & shower. Graced with Custom River Stone Fireplace, exposed beams & real hardwood floors. A wall of win- dows to enjoy the outdoor vista's. Large Family room on 1st floor & Large recreation room lower level. Ideal for entertaining family & friends. This home has 4 full baths. 2 Covered Porches to relax on a porch swing or enjoy the sunny rear deck overlooking the wooded land. Cus- tom Kitchen with GRANITE counter tops, HICKORY Cabinets & of course Stainless Steel appliances. MLS 11-7410 $399,900 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com BLAKESLEE 47 Scenic Drive Country Colonial, hilltop setting. Living room/den with fire- place. Large kitchen / great room. Family room with large win- dows on every wall. Covered wrap- around porch. Full basement. 3 car garage. 11-4498 $259,627 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com Selling an item under $1,000? Sell it FREE in the Classified. Call 829-7130. ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LE E LE LE LE EADER DDD . timesleader.com CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres This country estate features 30 acres of prime land with a pretty home, ultra modern kitchen, 2 full modern baths, bright family room, den, living room and 3 good sized bed- rooms. This proper- ty has open fields and wooded land, a stream, several fieldstone walls and lots of road frontage. Equipment and rights included. $489,000. 11-3751 Call Jerry Bush Jr. Coldwell Banker Gerald L. Busch Real Estate 570-288-2514 DALLAS 1360 Lower Demunds Rd. A grand entrance leads you to this stunning Craftsman style home on 11+ acres complete with pond, stream & rolling meadows. This dramatic home is in pristine condi- tion. The 2 story great room with stone fireplace & warm wood walls is one of the focal points of this home. Offers modern kitchen/baths, for- mal dining room & family room. Recently built 3 car garage with guest quarters above is a plus. You’ll spend many hours on the large wrap around porch this Fall, Spring & Summer overlooking your estate. Rarely does a home like this come on the mar- ket. MLS# 11-1741. $499,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 906 Homes for Sale DALLAS 138 White Birch Ln Charming two story on nice lot features, living room, dining room with hard- woods, modern Oak kitchen, first floor family room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Deck overlooking level rear yard. 2 car garage. Gas heat, Central air. (11-3115) $318,000 Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422 SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195 Find the perfect friend. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. The Classified section at timesleader.com ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LEE LE LE LEE DER DDD . timesleader.com DALLAS 23 Rice Court If you've reached the top, live there in this stunning 3,900 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 4 bath home in a great neighborhood. Offers formal living room, dining room, 2 family rooms, flori- da room, and kitchen any true chef would adore. Picture perfect con- dition. The base- ment is heated by a separate system. SELLER PROVIDING HOME WARRANTY. MLS#11-1005 $349,900 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 DALLAS 400 Shrine View Elegant & classic stone & wood frame traditional in superb location overlooking adja- cent Irem Temple Country Club golf course. Living room with beamed ceiling & fireplace; large formal dining room; cherry paneled sun- room; 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths & 2 powder rooms. Oversized in-ground pool. Paved, circular drive. $550,000 MLS# 11-939 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 DUPONT 167 Center St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story home with garage and drive- way. Newer kitchen and bath. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3561 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 DUPONT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Single family home with a separate build- ing containing a 1 bedroom apartment and 5 car garage all on 1 lot. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2828 Price reduced $82,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G 906 Homes for Sale DURYEA 314 Edward St Wonderful neigh- borhood, this 4 bedroom, 10 year old home has it all!. Extra room on first floor, great for mother in law suite or Rec Room. Mod oak kit, Living Room, central air,in ground pool, fenced yard, and attached 2 car garage. Great family home! For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlas realtyinc.com 11-3732 $239,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! DURYEA 548 ADAMS ST. Charming, well maintained 3 bed- room, 1 bath home located on a quiet street near Blue- berry Hills develop- ment. Features modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, family room with gas stove, hard- wood floors in bed- rooms, deck, fenced yard and shed. MLS#11-2947 $107,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14 DURYEA 548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mort- gage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bed- rooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 DURYEA 619 Foote Ave. Don’t judge a book by its cover! This is a must see Ranch home with 3 bed- rooms, 1 3/4 baths, 1 car garage, large yard, finished lower level. New kitchen with heated tile floors, granite counter, stainless appliances. Split system A/C, gas hot water base- board. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 DURYEA 805-807 Main St. Multi-Family. Large side by side double with separate utili- ties. 3 bed- rooms each side with newer car- pet, replace- ment windows and newer roof. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3054 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G DURYEA Blueberry Hill. 3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128 906 Homes for Sale DURYEA BLUEBERRY HILLS 108 Blackberry Ln. Newer construc- tion, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with gas fire- place. Formal dining room. 2 car garage, gas heat, large deck, above ground pool. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3858 $289,900 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280 DURYEA NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage. $65,000 Negotiable Call Tara 570-430-1962 DURYEA PRICE REDUCED Not in Flood Zone Single family house, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oil heat, unfinished base- ment, small yard, $30,000 neg. Call 570-457-3340 DURYEA REDUCED 1140 SPRING ST. Large 3 bedroom home with new roof, replacement windows, hardwood floors. Great loca- tion! For more infor- mation and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2636 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 DURYEA REDUCED! 38 Huckleberry Lane Blueberry Hills 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stain- less steel appli- ances and island, lighted deck. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $319,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 DURYEA Single Family Dwelling Kitchen, Living room, dining area, 2 bedroom, full bath & pantry. Was in Flood - took up to 3” on first level. $15,000 firm. Call (570) 780-0324 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! DURYEA SUNDAY 12/4/11 1PM TO 3PM 314 Bennett Street NOT IN FLOOD ZONE Refashioned 3 or 4 bedroom, two full modern baths. Two story, 2300sf, level yard with new land- scaping and 1 car garage. New every- thing in this charm- ing must see prop- erty. Custom blinds throughout. Great neighborhood. Park beyond the back- yard. MLS# 11-3776 $164,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC 906 Homes for Sale EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave Nice income prop- erty conveniently located. Property has many upgrades including all new replacement win- dows, very well maintained. All units occupied, separate utilities. For more info and photos visit:www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3283 $89,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 EDWARDSVILLE 32 Atlantic Ave 3 bedroom. Great starter home. Almost completely remodeled. 11-2108 $87,000 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352 EDWARDSVILLE 9 Williams St. Large 4 bedroom home with nice rear deck, replacement windows, off street parking. Possible apartment in sepa- rate entrance. Loads of potential. For more info and pictures visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2091 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 EDWARDSVILLE 122-124 SHORT ST., OUT OF THE FLOOD ZONE! Very nice dou- ble-block on a quiet street. Good income property for an investor or live in one side & rent the other to help with a mortgage. #122 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a full bath. #124 has living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths & a family room with free-standing fire- place. Off-street parking on one side. Taxes are currently $1,516 on assessed value of $68,700. MLS#11-3694 PRICE REDUCED TO $59,900 Mary Ellen & Walter Belchick 570-696-6566 EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave 2 unit duplex, 2nd floor tenant-occu- pied, 1st floor unoc- cupied, great rental potential. Separate entrances to units, one gas furnace, new electrical with separate meters for each unit. The 1st floor apartment when rented out generated $550 per month. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4247 $52,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 EXETER 105 Cedar Street Price Reduced! $50,000 Great starter home in a great neighbor- hood, off street parking, upgraded electric, newer roof, replacement win- dows & 2nd floor laundry. MLS 10-4130 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169 Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 9D 554 Production/ Operations 554 Production/ Operations 554 Production/ Operations 554 Production/ Operations Pre-employment drug screening and background check required. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume and salary history to: The Times Leader Human Resources Department 15 N. Main Street • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 [email protected] No Telephone Calls Please! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. 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This is a night shift position that offers plenty of opportunity for career development and advancement. We offer a salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefts package, medical, dental and more. 906 Homes for Sale EXETER 44 Orchard St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single, modern kitchen with appli- ances, sunroom, hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor. Gas heat, large yard, OSP. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1866 $137,999 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280 EXETER OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm 362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remod- eled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bed- rooms and 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neigh- borhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 EXETER REDUCED 128 JEAN ST. Nice bi-level home on quiet street. Updated exterior. Large family room, extra deep lot. 2 car garage, enclosed rear porch and covered patio. For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-2850 $184,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 EXETER REDUCED 908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $119,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 906 Homes for Sale EXETER TWP. 311 Lockville Rd Stately brick 2 story, with in- ground pool, cov- ered patio, finished basement, fireplace and wood stove 3 car attached garage 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS#11-1242 $739,000 Call Joe or Donna, 613-9080 Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 FACTORYVILLE Major renovations, updates, spacious, landscaped, enclosed porch and patio, 4 bed- rooms.Gorgeous. Charming inside and out on half acre. Exceptional buy at $175,000 Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 FORTY FORT 4 Sunset Court Must see! Located in a private cul-de- sac. Large enclosed front porch, 4 bed- rooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. REDUCED! $139,000 MLS 11-2824 Call Kathie 570-288-6654 FORTY FORT REDUCED! 1301 Murray St. Very nice duplex, fully rented with good return in great neighborhood. For more information and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2149 $124,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 FORY FORT Great Walnut street location. 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms. wall to wall carpet. Gas heat. 2 car garage. Deck & enclosed porch. MLS 11-2833 $99,500 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TOWNSHIP This home says “come in!” You’ll feel right at home the moment you step inside. 3 large bed- rooms, 2 ½ modern baths, modern kitchen, living room, dining room with hardwood floors, office, laundry room, comfortable gas heat, cool central air and 2 car garage. You have to see the patio! MLS 11-2487 $235,000 Call Jerry Bush Jr. Coldwell Banker Gerald L. Busch Real Estate 570-288-2514 HANOVER TWP 710 Church Street Exceptionally well care for home in move in condition. Everything is new, roof, siding, win- dows, porches, kitchen and baths. MLS 11-2309 $119,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! HANOVER TWP PRICE REDUCED! 187 South Street 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, modern kitchen, security system, beautifully landscaped patio, pond & above ground pool are just a few of the touch- es that make this home so appealing. Great neighbor- hood! Close to major highways. MLS #11-2370 $124,500 Call Debra at 570-714-9251 HANOVER TWP. 5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $179,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP. 65-67 St. Mary’s Rd Double Block close to Marion Terrace Elementary. 3 bed- rooms each unit. Nice private yard. Buyers Agent must be present at first showing in order to claim commission. MLS 11-2426. $65,000 Call Connie Eileen R. Melone Real Estate 570-821-7022 HANOVER TWP. 8 Diamond Ave. Don’t worry about winter in this fully insulat- ed home with new windows. 3 floors of living space lets you spread out and enjoy this house. Large family room addition plus 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 1st floor laundry, large corner lot. Mod- ern kitchen with granite coun- ters. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #11-622 $119,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 P E N D I N G HANOVER TWP. Fantastic view from the deck and patio of this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath vinyl sided 2 story home. Four years young with so many extras. A dream home! MLS# 11-2429 $299,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP. KORN KREST 322 Spring Street Out of the flood area. 2 family home. One with 2 bedrooms, the other with 3 bed- rooms. Needs TLC. 50x125ft lot. Walk- ing distance to schools grade 7-12, kindergarten & 1st. Reduced to $45,000. Kwiatkowski Real Estate 570-825-7988 HANOVER TWP. 2 story in good con- dition with 3 bed- rooms, 1 full bath, eat-in kitchen, 2 car garage, fenced yard & new gas heat. REDUCED TO $39,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP. Seller willing to help pay Buyer's closing costs!! 19 Garrahan Street Attractive 2-story in great neighbor- hood. Newer roof, newer 2nd floor replacement win- dows, newer split A/C system, large eat-in kitchen, bed- room pine flooring, walk-up attic & a mostly fenced yard. REDUCED $59,900 MLS#11-1754 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 HANOVER TWP. * NEW LISTING! * 3-story home with 4 car garage. Hard- wood floors, sun parlor with magnifi- cent leaded glass windows, 4 bed- rooms, eat-in kitchen with pantry, formal dining room, gas heat. MLS #11-4133 $84,500 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 HARDING 310 Lockville Rd Enjoy the serenity of country living in this beautiful two story home on 2.23 acres. Great for entertaining inside and out. Three car attached garage with full walkup attic PLUS another 2 car detached garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-831 $267,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 HARVEYS LAKE Large Family home, private, on partly wooded parcel over 1 1/2 acres. Large front porch sur- rounded by green- ery. Well built & maintained, natural woodwork, updated bathrooms. $117,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 HARVEYS LAKE Pole 165 Lakeside Drive A truly unique home! 7,300 sq.ft. of living on 3 floors with 168' of lake frontage with boathouse. Expansive living room; dining room, front room all with fireplaces. Coffered ceiling; modern oak kitchen with breakfast room; Florida room; study & 3 room & bath suite. 5 bedrooms & 4 baths on 2nd. Lounge, bedroom, bath, exercise room & loft on 3rd floor. In-ground pool & 2- story pool house. AC on 3rd floor. $1,149,000 MLS# 10-1268 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 HUGHESTOWN REDUCED 189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 906 Homes for Sale JENKINS TWP. 297 Susquehannock Drive A HOME FOR A HOME FOR THE HOLIDA THE HOLIDAYS! YS! Classic 2 story home with 4 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Master bedroom with walk- in closet, private yard with above ground pool, kitchen overlooks large family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2432 $259,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 JENKINS TWP. 475 S. Main St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story home with vinyl replacement windows, vinyl sid- ing, large yard and off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3545 Price reduced $64,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 KINGSTON 125 3rd Ave Well kept 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths situat- ed on a nice street in Kingston. Newer roof, furnace, water heater, electric service. Replace- ment windows throughout. Base- ment has high ceil- ings, ideal for re-fin- ishing or workshop! MLS 11-2167 $144,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON 129 S. Dawes Ave. 4 bdoo 1 bath, large enclosed porch with brick fireplace. Full con- crete basement with 9ft ceiling. Lots of storage, 2 car garage on double lot in a very desirable neighborhood. Close to schools and park and recreation. Walk- ing distance to downtown Wilkes- Barre. Great fami- ly neighborhood. Carpet allowance will be consid- ered. For mor info and photos visit: www.atlas realty.inc.com $129,900 MLS #11-1434 Call Tom 570-262-7716 S O L D KINGSTON 220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburn- ing fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air condi- tioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. MLS 11-4225 (FHA financing: $3,675 down, $585 month, 4% interest, 30 years.) $105,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON 38 W. Walnut St. Charming 4/5 bed- room with 1.5 baths. Beautifully appointed kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabi- nets and hardwood floors. Gas fireplace in living room, lead- ed glass windows in living room and dining room. Nice back deck, 2 car garage and 4 sea- son front porch. MLS 11-4103 $179,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 906 Homes for Sale KINGSTON 431 Chestnut Ave. Charming 2 story single family home with upgrades, including new kitchen cabinets, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp electric, 2 car detached garage. Walk up attic for additional storage space. MLS 11-4106 $129,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 Find a newcar online at timesleader.com ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNL NNL NNNL NNLYONE NNNNNNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LLE LE EE LE DER D . timesleader.com KINGSTON 663 Westmoreland Avenue Charming 2-1/2 story with 3 bed- rooms on 2nd + a 4th (12x24) on 3rd, full bath upstairs, half bath with laun- dry on 1st floor, lots of closet space, fin- ished walk-out basement and much more! MLS 11-2340 $185,000 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 KINGSTON 68 Bennett St Great duplex on nice street. Many upgrades including modern kitchens and baths, plus ceil- ing fans. Both units occupied,separate utilities. For more info and phtos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3284 $74,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 KINGSTON Located within 1 block of elementary school & neighbor- hood park this spa- cious 4 bedrooms offers 1450 sq. ft of living space with 1.75 baths, walk up attic, and partially finished basement. Extras include gas fireplace, an in- ground pool with fenced yard, new gas furnace & more. $105,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 KINGSTON OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm 46 Zerby Ave Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 906 Homes for Sale KINGSTON REDUCED 76 N. Dawes Ave. DO THE MATH! Qualified FHA buy- ers could possibly be paying less than $900 per month for mortgage, taxes and insurance. NOW is the time to buy. Stop throwing your money away renting. Well cared for 2 bedroom home with private yard, garage and driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-2278 $124,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130 KINGSTON REDUCED!! 177 Third Ave. Neat as a pin! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, end unit townhome with nice fenced yard. Bright Spacious kitchen, main level family room, deck w/ retractable awning. Gas heat/central air, pull down attic for storage and 1 car garage. Very affordable town- home in great cen- tral location! MLS 11-1282 $134,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON Spacious 2 story home on lovely tree lined street. Includes 3 bed- rooms, 3 baths (1 on each floor), Liv- ing room, dining room, family room, office and kitchen. All new windows, fresh paint. MLS 11-2676 $136,000 Call Kathy 570-696-5422 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-1195 KINGSTON Stately brick 2-story featuring formal liv- ing room with fire- place, formal dining room, modern cher- ry kitchen, knotty pine study, spacious family room, sun- room, computer room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths. MLS#11-2250 $339,000 Call Ruthie 570-714-6110 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-287-1196 KINGSTON SALE BY OWNER! Charming, well maintained. Front porch, foyer, hardwood floors, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, living room/large dining room, 2 fire- places, 2.5 baths, sun room, base- ment with plenty of storage. Pri- vate English style back yard. $195,000 570-472-1110 LAFLIN 210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm sys- tem & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080 906 Homes for Sale LAFLIN 3 Main Street Historic 120+ year old home, many original details, new roof, updated elec- trical and a huge garage. Currently a gift shop. Corner lot, newly paved park- ing area. $170,000 MLS 11-2115. Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127 LAFLIN Lovely brick ranch home in great development. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. All hardwood floors, brand new roof. 2 family rooms suitable for mini apartment. 1st floor laundry, sunroom, central air, alarm system, 1 car garage and electric chair lift to lower level. Very good condition. 11-2437 $210,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 LAFLIN NEW LISTING 13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bed- rooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, built- in grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an over- sized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. Call Donna Mantione for your private show- ing. By appoint- ment only. 570-613-9080 LAFLIN NEW LISTING! 5 Rooms, 3 bed- rooms, 1 bath; cen- tral air, rear patio; 1-car garage all on a fenced lot. $139,900 Call Donna 570-613-9080 LUZERNE 330 Charles St. Very nice 2 bed- room home in move in condition with updated kitchen and baths. Nice yard with shed and potential off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3525 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 LUZERNE 4 bed, 1 1/2 bath. WOW - Talk about Charm! Stained glass windows, HUGE rooms, beau- tiful woodwork and wood floors plus storage. Nice 162 sq ft enclosed porch, 1886 sq ft. Massive storage unit outback, can be converted to a mul- tiple car garage. Endless possibilities here. Just needs the right person to love it back to life. MLS 11-3282. $139,900. Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 906 Homes for Sale LUZERNE 867 Bennett With just a minimum amount of TLC, this is a great starter home. Nice location with great view of Wyoming Valley and beyond, off street parking in rear via alley. All measure- ments approximate. BeinG sold “as is”. MLS 10-2774 $60,000 Call Michelle Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 MESHOPPEN Novak Road Lovely, nearly com- pleted, renovated Victorian farmhouse sits high on 7.81 acres featuring panoramic pastoral views, high ceilings, original woodwork, gutted, rewired, insulated and sheet- rocked, newer roof, vinyl siding, kitchen and baths. Gas rights negotiable. Lots of potential with TLC. Elk Lake $129,900 MLS# 11-525 Call 570-696-2468 MINERS MILLS You will be impressed by this well kept 3 bedroom charmer with in- town location. Large fenced yard & 2 tiered deck-great for entertaining. Large, bright eat-in kitchen, spacious family room with fireplace & new car- pet in master bed- room and hall. 1 car garage & shed. MLS# 11-1623 $109,900. Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961 Signature Properties MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road Private country liv- ing, with easy access to inter- state. Relax and enjoy this comfort- able A-Frame home. Jacuzzi, large deck and gor- geous pond. Great for entertaining inside and out. For more photos and info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3285 $249,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employ- ment specialist MOUNTAIN TOP 15 Albert Road Home in good con- dition! Nice rear yard! Basement is heated & semi fin- ished! Hardwood floors under carpet! MLS#11-3703 $134,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 MOUNTAIN TOP 16 Hazlenut Drive New granite count- er tops/island! 3 zone heat, nice lower level finished with walkout, huge inground pool, fenced yard! Large bedroom sizes. Large family room with fireplace & new carpet. New garage door! Hardwood in living room & dining room. MLS #11-2270 $389,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 PAGE 10D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston Professional Office Rentals Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available For Rental Information Call: 1-570-287-1161 906 Homes for Sale MOUNTAIN TOP 3 story, 5 bedroom home completely remodeled in & out. $245k with owner financing with 20% down or will lease with option to purchase. [email protected] MOUNTAIN TOP 803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Pri- vate rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $199,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! MOUNTAIN TOP NEW LISTING – Nestled on just under an acre just minutes from 81S this colonial offers 2194 sq. ft. of living area plus a finished basement. Enjoy your summer evenings on the wrap around porch or take a quick dip in the above ground pool with tier deck. The covered pavil- ion is ideal for pic- nics or gatherings And when the winter winds blow cuddle in front of the gas fireplace and enjoy a quiet night. Price to sell, $185,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 (570) 288-6654 MOUNTAINTOP NewListing For Sale By Owner 2+ acre lot. 4 bed- room, 1 1/2 bath, 2 story home. Hard- wood floors. New roof. Large detached garage. Crestwood area school district. $69,000. Needs some TLC. Call 570-868-8223 NANTICOKE 111 E. Grand St. One half double block. 3 bedrooms, plaster walls, alu- minum siding & nice yard. Affordable @ $34,900 Call Jim Krushka TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE 182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and avail- able for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 906 Homes for Sale NANTICOKE 414 E. Grove Street 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story with off street parking, backyard, new oil furnace, windows, wiring, kitchen, bath, flooring & paint. Excellent condition. $89,500. Seller Assist of $5,000 Call Bill Remey @ 570-714-6123 Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! NANTICOKE East Noble Street Nice two family on the east side. Gas heat. Detached 2 car garage. Afford- able @ $69,500. Call Jim for details TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE REDUCED! Motivated Seller! $116,900. 619 S. Hanover St Nicely appointed brick 2-family. 2nd unit on 2nd and 3rd floors has 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths - currently at $400/ mos below market value of at least $600/mos. Most windows replaced throughout. Heated 2-car detached garage, rear cov- ered patio, fenced- in side yard. MLS#11-2538 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 NANTICOKE W. Green St. Nice 2 bedroom Ranch style home, gas heat, finished basement, vinyl sid- ing, deck. Move in Condition. Affordable @ $89,500. Call Jim TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 NOXEN PRICED TO SELL! Brick ranch, large living room, 3 bed- rooms, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds & garage on 0.54 acres$139,500 Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 906 Homes for Sale PITTSTON 10 Garfield St. Looking for a Ranch??? Check out this double wide with attached 2 car garage on a permanent foun- dation. Large master bedroom suite with large living room, fam- ily room with fireplace, 2 full baths, laundry room, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings throughout and MORE! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-2463 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G PITTSTON 168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $89,900 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716 It's that time again! Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130 PITTSTON 214 Elizabeth St. Cozy 3 bedroom home tastefully done. Separate 1st floor laundry, lots of storage, vinyl sid- ing, replacement windows. 1 full bath and 2 - 1/2 baths. Finished bonus room in basement MLS 11-4172 $79,900 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 PITTSTON 92 Tompkins Street Totally remodeled 2-story; 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2-car garage, deck, rear fence. MLS# 11-2770 NEW PRICE! $108,000 CALL JOE OR DONNA 570-613-9080 PITTSTON REDUCED 31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bed- room with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 906 Homes for Sale PITTSTON REDUCED! 95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remod- eled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PITTSTON TWP. 38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of poten- tial and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $62,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PITTSTON TWP. 754 Laurel St. Absolutely beau- tiful move in condition. This 2 bedroom Ranch home with fully finished base- ment is in excel- lent condition. Come and see for yourself. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3796 $129,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! PITTSTON TWP. 993 Sunrise Dr. Horizon Estates Fabulous end unit townhome provides luxurious, carefree living. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 1st floor master suite. Ultra kitchen with granite and stain- less appliances. Dining room with built in cabinet. 2 story living room with gas fireplace and hardwood. 2 car garage, mainte- nance free deck, nice yard that can be fenced. Low HOA fee for snow removal and grass cutting. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3488 $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896 906 Homes for Sale PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED 10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large drive- way for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $169,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PLAINS 1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, pri- vate setting only minutes from every- thing. Log cabin chalet with 3 bed- rooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 Selling your ride? We’ll run your ad in the classified section until your vehicle is sold. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NL NNL NL L NNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNNNN LEA LLLLE LE LLE EE LE LE EE LEE DER D . timesleader.com PLAINS 3 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level in good con- dition with 2 car garage, eat-in kitchen and living room/dining room combo. Lower level has framed out fam- ily room with brick fireplace. Very nice lot. Electric base board heat. $139,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP PLAINS 74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068 $37,500 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PLAINS KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2 bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, wash- er, dryer & 2 air conditioners includ- ed. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 570-885-1512 906 Homes for Sale PLAINS TOWNSHIP OUT OF FLOOD ZONE 46-48 Helen Street Well Maintained Double Block on Quiet Street, Great Neighborhood. Per- fect Home for You With One Side Paying Most of Your Mortgage, or Would Make A Good Investment, With Separate Utilities and Great Rents. Newer Roof, Vinyl Replacement Windows, Vinyl Aluminum Siding, Walk-Up Large Attic from One Side, Lower Front and Rear Porches, With Two Rear Upper Closed In Porches. $124,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838 PLYMOUTH 401 W. Shawnee Ave OUT OF FLOOD AREA Beautifully redone 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath bi-level with garage on cozy cor- ner lot near Valley West High School. New Paint, Carpet- ing, Appliances & more. $125,000. 570-706-5496 PLYMOUTH Don’t miss this spa- cious 2 story, with a 17 x 11 Living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen plus ½ bath on the first floor & 2 bedrooms & bath on 2nd floor. Extras include an enclosed patio and a detached garage. Reasonably priced at REDUCED! $34,900. MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 PLYMOUTH OUT OF FLOOD ZONE North Street Large raised ranch with 2 car garage. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, living room, family room, 3 season porch, fin- ished lower level with 1½ bath & laun- dry. $139,900 570-779-2424 PLYMOUTH Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 PRINGLE SUNDAY, DEC-11 12 NOON – 2 PM 50 Broad Street, Nicely appointed, all brick Ranch with brand new kitchen features wood cabi- netry, granite coun- tertop, new stove and dishwasher, microwave. Totally renovated bath with beautiful decorative tile & double vanity. Refinished original hardwood floors. This home has a phenomenal view from the kitchen, living room & dining room. Lower level has kitchenette, full bath & plenty of dry walled area. MLS#11-1844 Directions: Rte 11 turn on Northamp- ton St., straight on Main, follow to right on Williams, left on Hurbane, right on Conner, right on Broad St. Hostess: Margaret Reasonably priced at $174,900. 613-9080 906 Homes for Sale SHAVERTOWN Enjoy the quiet life in this spacious 3 bed- room home on dou- ble lot. Features hardwood floor in dining room, cov- ered patio, over- sized 2 car garage, family room with fireplace & finished, walk out basement with another fire- place. MLS# 11-1873 $160,000 Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961 Signature Properties SHAVERTOWN Lovely 3 bedroom 2400 sf Cape Cod with modern eat-in kitchen, large sun- room & family room. Master bedroom with master bath. Central air, gas heat & 2 car garage. Very well land- scaped with beauti- ful paver sidewalks. Quiet neighborhood. Possible 6 month rental for the right tenant. $229,000 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP SHAVERTOWN Woodridge I This spacious 2 story sits on a pri- vate partially wood- ed lot with inground pool. Plenty of living space, living room with fireplace, first floor den, and laun- dry, needs some attention but well worth the price. $159,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-288-6654 570-760-6769 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! SHAVERTOWN * NEW LISTING! * Great space in this 2-story coveted Dallas neighbor- hood! Lots of oak on 1st floor, door, mold- ings, kitchen, beams; finished basement, 3-sea- son room, bonus room on 2nd floor with computer nook. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, office on 1st floor, dual heat/air units. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 SHICKSHINNY Great New Con- struction on 2 Acres with 1 year Builders Warranty! 2 Story home with 4 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths, living room with gas fireplace , dining room, kitchen, breakfast room & laundry room. dining room with tray ceil- ing, whirlpool tub in master bath plus 2 car attached garage, open front porch & rear deck. MLS 11-2453 $275,000 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 SWEET VALLEY Adorable seasonal cottage with rights for North Lake. Two bedrooms, fur- nished, 10x10 shed, front porch with roof, deck, tip-top condition! Make it your getaway for just $68,900! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 906 Homes for Sale SWEET VALLEY REDUCED! 4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearn- ing to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $99,000 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 SWOYERSVILLE 67 Watkins St Large 4 bedroom with many attractive details emanating from the French door entrance foyer. MLS#11-3962 $135,000 Call Al Clemont 570-371-9381 Smith Hourigan Group 570-714-6119 SWOYERSVILLE Beautiful 2 story, 3 bedroom home. Modern kitchen & bath. Nice yard. Gas heat. $69,900. Call 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 SWOYERSVILLE OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm 52 Barber Street Beautifully remod- eled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a mod- ern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neigh- borhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490 Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! SWOYERSVILLE OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Estate. Nice brick front ranch home on a corner lot. 1 car attached garage, circle driveway, central air. 2 bed- rooms, 1 full bath with 2 showers, Full basement with brand new water proofing system that includes a war- ranty. Great loca- tion. MLS 11-2127 $108,500 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 SWOYERSVILLE REDUCED TO $199,900 Luxurious End Townhouse 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, gas heat, Central Air, master bath with whirlpool tub & shower, lovely landscaped fenced yard, 1 car garage. Great Location. MLS#11-3533 Call Nancy Palumbo 570-714-9240 906 Homes for Sale There are many great reasons to consider Team Belchick! Mary Ellen & Walter work together in a unique approach that guarantees your real estate needs are handled immediately & professionally. Mary Ellen 696-6566 Walter 696-2600 ext 301 THORNHURST 1114 Golf Course Dr Raised Ranch with 3 bedrooms & attached garage. Spacious wrap around deck and enclosed patio. ADT security system has also been recently installed. 11-8467 $125,000 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com THORNHURST 396 Cedar Lane Retreat to this charming Pocono Style Contemporary. A stones throw to Pennsylvania's state gamelands. Relax or entertain outdoors and enjoy Pennsylvania's abundant wildlife. 11-4354 $119,999 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com THORNHURST 68 Laurel Drive True log home, inside and out. 4 bedroom / 2 bath home with full base- ment. located in quiet community. Knotty pine interior, living room fire- place, wrap deck- ing, paved drive and more. MLS 11-4211 $114,900 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! TUNKHANNOCK Affordable living on ¾ acre, one mile from Tunkhannock. Cape Cod, 4 bed- rooms, appliances stay, newer metal roof and replace- ment windows. Great price at $119,500! Shari Philmeck ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 TUNKHANNOCK Lovely bi-level, 4 bedroom home situ- ated on scenic one acre with pond, above ground pool, shed and fruit trees. Stay cozy with 2 gas stoves and coal stove (in addition to electric heating.) Great buy at $189,900 Shari Philmek ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 WAPWALLOPEN 604 Lily Lake Road 3 bedroom home in beautiful country setting. Large 3 stall detached garage. Priced to sell. MLS#11-1046 $104,900 Owner willing to sell separate detached garage parcel for $39,900 Aggressive Realty 570-233-0340 or 570-788-8500 906 Homes for Sale WEST HAZLETON 100 Warren St 16,000 sq. ft. com- mercial building with warehouse / offices. Great location. 1 block west of Route 93. Approx. 3 miles from 80/81 intersec- tion. Many possibili- ties for this proper- ty--storage lockers; flea market; game/ entertainment cen- ter; laundromat; auto garage. $119,000 Call Karen at Century 21 Select Group - Hazleton 570-582-4938 WEST PITTSTON 16 Miller St. 4 bedroom Cape Cod, one with hard- wood floors. Cen- tral air, nice yard in Garden Village. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3645 $129,900 Call Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716 WEST PITTSTON 321 Franklin St. Great 2 bedroom starter home in the “Garden Village”. Brand new flooring throughout, fresh paint, vinyl siding and replacement windows. Newer electric service, eat in kitchen w/break- fast bar. 1st floor laundry room and off street parking. MLS 11-2302 $89,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSING REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WEST PITTSTON Well cared for and nicely kept. A place to call home! Com- plete with 2 car oversized garage, central air, first floor laundry, eat in kitchen. Convenient to shopping, West Pittston pool and ball fields. PRICE REDUCED! $114,900 MLS 11-583 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230 WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm Completely remod- eled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dish- washer, free stand- ing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 WHITE HAVEN 123 Fern Ridge Rd. PRICE REDUCED! In Community of White-Haven Pocono's. Nice 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch. Great Vacation Home or Year round Home. Community Lake & other amenities. Close to Hunting, Fishing, Golf and Skiing. Close to Rt 80. All offers contingent to bank short sale approval. REDUCED! $67,900 MLS# 11-765 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090 Find the perfect friend. Call 829-7130 to place your ad. The Classified section at timesleader.com ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LEE LE LE LEE DER DDD . timesleader.com TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 11D 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished M ond a y - Frid a y 9 -5 Sa tu rd a y 1 0-2 W IL KE SW OOD 822-27 1 1 w w w .liv ea tw ilk esw ood .com 1 Bedroom Sta rting a t$675.00 • Includes gas heat, w ater,sew er & trash • C onvenient to allm ajor highw ays & public transportation • Fitness center & pool • P atio/B alconies • P et friendly* • O nline rentalpaym ents • Flexible lease term s APARTM E NTS *RestrictionsAp p ly 906 Homes for Sale WHITE HAVEN 124 Holiday Drive 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Brick fire- place in living room. Large front deck. Screened porch. Unfinished dry base- ment. Sold fur- nished. Home close to Route 940, Inter- state 80, NE Ext to PA turnpike, Route 81. Open floor plan. MLS 11-5369 $89,000 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com WHITE HAVEN 180 Woodhaven Tucked at the end of a natural Spring-fed Lake, a quiet, restful setting gives you the peace and tran- quility you’re searching for. Sophisticated log design features cathedral ceilings with expansive glass to soak in the view overlooking the lake. Expansive living area with high, vaulted ceiling leads your eye to the open loft and wide Cat- walk. Easy access to decks and patio from every level to enjoy nature at it’s best. Huge 840 sq. foot, guest quarters –so very convenient for friends and fami- ly. Call now to learn more about this very special proper- ty. MLS 11-5544 $374,900 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com WHITE HAVEN 30-31 Oak Drive 3 Bedroom, 2 bath single family. 11-6522 $129,900 570-643-2100 C21poconos.com WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St Nice tow bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & col- leges. Affordable at $42,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 WILKES-BARRE 116 Amber Lane Ver y nice bi- level home with newer laminate floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 large bedrooms. Fin- ished lower level with 1/2 bath and laun- dry room. Large family room, built in garage, and wood pellet stove. No sign, alarm system. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3290 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 P E N D I N G WILKES-BARRE 134 Brown Street Nicely remodeled, spacious 2-story with attached garage on corner lot. Modern, eat-in kitchen with stain- less steel appli- ances; large lower level Theatre Room and additional rec room with dry bar and 5th bedroom. Newer roof, mostly newer replacement windows & gas fur- nace. MLS# 11-1817 REDUCED TO $79,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE 156 Sherman Street HANDYMAN SPE- CIAL. Extra Large duplex with 7 bed- rooms, 2 baths, fire- place, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in Wilkes- Barre City. $59,500 ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 WILKES-BARRE 221 Brown Street Great first home or down size. Nice clean move in ready no lawn work here. 2 car detached garage and best of all the Mortgage is probably lower than your rent payment. $52,500 MLS# 11-871 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! WILKES-BARRE 241 Dana Street Spacious 3 bed- room, 1.5 baths with textured ceilings, updated kitchen, all appliances including dishwasher, tiled bath with whirlpool tub, 2nd floor laun- dry room. Replace- ment windows. DRASTIC REDUCTION $60,000 MLS# 11-88 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169 Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195 WILKES-BARRE 26-28-30 Blackman Street Nice investment tri- plex conveniently located on bus route close to schools. Grosses over $3,000/month! Separate gas, elec- tric & water; park- ing for 10+ cars. Reduced to $94,900. MLS#11-423 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 WILKES-BARRE 35 Hillard Street Great neighborhood surrounds this updated 2 story home with original woodwork. 3 bed- room, 1 bath, 1,500sf oak eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, large rooms, fenced yard, deck. Zoned R1 Single Family Zone. $79,900 MLS #11-599 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723 WILKES-BARRE 35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $79,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE 49 Hillard St. Great 3 bedroom home with large modern kitchen. Ductless air condi- tioning on 1st floor. Laundry on 2nd floor. Nice deck and fenced in yard. Off street parking for 2 cards via rear alley MLS 11-2896 $85,000 Call Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $69,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 WILKES-BARRE DOUBLE LOT IN WILKES-BARRE CITY Extra large duplex. Total 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage. $58,000. Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848 WILKES-BARRE Great price! 3 bed- room, 1 1/2 bath, needs some love. High ceilings, open floor plan down- stairs, extra room upstairs for closet, office, storage, whatever you need. Subject to short sale, bank approval. $37,900 MLS 11-3134 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 WILKES-BARRE Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings through- out 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 WILKES-BARRE Nice home, great price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, off street parking, Approx 1312sq ft. Currently rented out for $550 monthly, no lease. Keep it as an investment or make this your new home. MLS 11-3207 $46,000 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $79,900 262 Stucker Ave & Extra Lot (3rd street after baseball field) 7 room (3 bed- rooms), 1 1/2 baths. Lower Level has family room and 1 car attached garage. To settle Estate. Drastically reduced. Original price $119,900, now reduced to $79,900. 10-2472 Call Joe Bruno 570-824-4560 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section 32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment WILKES-BARRE PRICE REDUCED! 166 Jones Street Nice starter home. Spacious sideyard with off street park- ing, hardwood floors under carpet in living room & din- ing room, newer fur- nace. MLS #11-2979 $38,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251 WILKES-BARRE REDUCED 60 Kulp St. 3-4 bedroom, 2 story home with well kept hardwood floors throughout. Private driveway with parking for 2 cards and nearly all replacement windows. MLS 11-2897 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE To Settle Estate $60,000 314 Horton Street Wonderful home, 6 rooms - 3 bed- rooms, 1 1/2 baths, two-story, living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room with entrance to delight- ful porch. Eat-in kitchen. Private lot, detached garage. A must see home. MLS 11-2721 New Price $60,000 GO TO THE TOP... CALL JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481 WYOMING 1702 W. Eighth St. 1 story Ranch with 100x200 lot, paved driveway, new energy star replacement win- dows. Excellent starter home. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-2912 $89,500 Fred Mecadon 570-817-5792 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! WYOMING 40 Fifth st Very nice 2- family,one side move in the other rented separate utilities, 6 rooms each side plus 1/2 bath upstairs each side. Wonderful neighborhood plus short walking dis- tance to Wyoming Avenue. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4027 $124,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752 906 Homes for Sale WYOMING 608 Wyoming Ave Location, Location, location! Either you are looking to raise your family or just work from home this amazing brick ranch style property has it all. Zoned commer- cial, 3 very large bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, full finished basement, library room, oversized liv- ing room, formal dining room and so much more. You have to see it to appreciate. Call today for a private tour of the property. 1 year Home War- ranty. MLS 11-1870 PRICE REDUCTION!!! OWNER WANTS OFFERS $275,000 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090 WYOMING MOTIVATED SELLER!! Nicely maintained 2-story traditional in great neighbor- hood. Modern oak kitchen, open layout in family room/den with new floors, above ground pool in fenced rear yard. 1-car detached garage with work- shop area, all on a nice wide lot. MLS#11-2428 REDUCED TO $139,900 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 WYOMING Very nice ranch on corner lot in great neighborhood & out of flood zone! Sharp hardwood floors in 2 bedrooms & dining room. Finished basement with 3rd bedroom. Relaxing flagstone screened porch. 1 car garage. One block from ele- mentary school plus high school bus stops at property corner! MLS#11-3831 $139,500 Call Steve Shemo (570) 288-1401 (570) 793-9449 Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED 12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-pri- vate location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 YATESVILLE Willow View Dev. 7 Osborne Drive This home features a great layout with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace in a beautiful develop- ment. Just add your own touches and you’ll have a won- derful home. For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-4320 $229,000 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896 909 Income & Commercial Properties AVOCA 25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commer- cial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate elec- tric and heat. Per- fect for contractors or anyone with stor- age needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 HANOVER TWP 22 W. Germania St This 6,600 sq. ft. concrete block build- ing has multiple uses. 5 offices & kitchenette. Over 5,800 sq. ft. ware- house space (high ceilings). 2 overhead doors. $85,000 MLS 10-1326 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 HUGHESTOWN 165 Searle St. Double block home, great investment propPerty or live in one side and rent the other. Two 3 bedroom, 6 room 1/2 dou- bles . Great walk up attic on both sides. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3915 $49,900 P E N D I N G JENKINS TWP. 1334 Main St. 1 story, 2,600 sq. ft. commercial build- ing, masonry con- struction with offices and ware- housing. Central air, alarm system and parking. Great for contractors or anyone with office/storage needs. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3156 $84,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 KINGSTON 584 Wyoming Ave. MOTIVATED SELLER! Three large offices along with a recep- tion area with built- in secretarial/para- legal work stations; a large conference room with built-in bookshelves, kitch- enette and bath- room. Lower level has 7 offices, 2 bathrooms, plenty of storage. HIGHLY visible location, off- street parking. Why rent office space? Use part of building & rent space- share expenses and build equity. MLS#11-995 REDUCED TO $399,000 Judy Rice 570-714-9230 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723 KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commer- cial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 909 Income & Commercial Properties LAFLIN 33 Market St. Commercial/resi- dential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bed- rooms, newly remodeled bath- room, in good con- dition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716 NANTICOKE 423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condi- tion on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking dis- tance to col- lege. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716 P E N D I N G Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! PITTSTON 94 Church St. Spacious double block, one with one side owner occu- pied, 2nd side needs cosmetic care. Off street parking for 2 vehi- cles, walking dis- tance to the down- town. Pool and patio deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3292 $76,500 Call Bill Williams 570-362-4158 PITTSTON Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 PITTSTON SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office build- ing, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or pur- chase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PITTSTON Township Blvd. MAKE AN OFFER! Ideal location between Wilkes- Barre & Scranton. Ample parking with room for additional spaces. Perfect for medical or profes- sional offices. Con- tact agent to show. Asking $945,000 Contact Judy Rice 570-714-9230 MLS# 10-1110 909 Income & Commercial Properties PLAINS 107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor apartments. A stones throw away from the casino. Large front win- dows for showroom display. Basement & sub - basement for additional storage or workspace. PRICE REDUCED $99,500 MLS# 10-1919 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340 PLYMOUTH 155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 SCRANTON Live in one and rent the others to pay for your mortgage! This Multi-Unit features gorgeous hardwood floors in the 1st level apartment. 2nd level apartment has 4 bedrooms! Lower Level apartment has cozy efficiency. Plenty of parking & 2 car carport is another highlight. Call Jesicca Skoloda 570-237-0463 JesiccaSkoloda [email protected] MLS# 11-2741 $119,999 570-696-2468 WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Ten- ants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$55,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468 WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St Great Investment Opportunity. Separate utilities. Motivated seller! MLS 11-4330 $80,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000 WYOMING PRICE REDUCED! 285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full base- ment. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101 912 Lots & Acreage DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000’ road- front on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 912 Lots & Acreage DALLAS New Goss Manor lots. Prices ranging from $59,900 to $69,900. Public water, sewer, gas & electric available. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5420 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! EXETER Ida Acres, Wyoming Area School District. 6 lots remain, start- ing at $38,000. Pri- vate setting. Under- ground utilities. 570-947-4819 EXETER Out of flood area. 100x125ft. All utili- ties in place. Build- ing moratorium does not apply to this lot. $45,000 reduced to $42,000 Call 570-655-0530 HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on one of the last available lots in desirable Laflin. Convenient location near highways, air- port, casino & shopping. DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082 LEHMAN New Listing! Market Street OVERLOOKING THE HUNTSVILLE GOLF COURSE. Own and build your own dream house over- looking the 10th green at the presti- gious Huntsville Golf Course. Picturesque setting in the Back Mountain area of Lehman. Near Penn State College, Lehman. Accessed by Market St., downtown Lehman corner off Rt. 118 or passed the Huntsville dam. Dri- veway in place, sep- tic approved. All on over 1 acre of prime 10th green view land. MLS#11-2860 $107,000 Bob Cook 570-696-6555 MOUNTAIN TOP 333 Oakmont Lane Owner had property surveyed.Copies available upon request. Property was partially cleared for a home 2-3 years ago MLS 11-3300 $39,900 John Shelley 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 MOUNTAIN TOP Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 912 Lots & Acreage SWEET VALLEY Mooretown Road Well and septic already on site. Build your home on this beautiful 2.2 acre lot. 2 car garage on site with fruit trees, flowers, grape vines and dog run. From Dal- las take Rt. 118 to right on Rt. 29 N, left on Mooretown Road for about 1/2 mile, see sign on left. MLS 11-2779 $59,200 Call Patty Lunski 570-735-7494 Ext. 304 ANTONIK AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 570-735-7494 WYOMING COUNTY 14+ acres, Rt. 29 Noxen, bordering StateGame Lands. Great for hunting or private home site. Low taxes. $105,000. Please call 570-690-5951 915 Manufactured Homes ASHLEY PARK Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing&Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890 930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate WE BUY HOMES Any Situation 570-956-2385 WE BUY HOUSES 570-472-3472 938 Apartments/ Furnished DALLAS 2 bedrooms, fridge, w/d and stove pro- vided, off-street parking, no pets. $650/mo + utilities, & security. Water & sewer included. Call 570-674-7898 PLAI NS 1 bedroom, refriger- ator, stove and washer provided, no pets, $375./per month, Call (570) 239-6586 PLAINS Furnished 1 bed- room, luxury apart- ment. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. Heat, hot water, A/C, electric, phone, cable. Private, no smoking, no pets. 570-954-0869 PLYMOUTH FURNISHED APARTMENT Available immedi- ately, refrigerator and stove provid- ed, off-street park- ing, no pets, utili- ties all paid, Call (570) 881-0636 WEST PITTSTON Attractive 1 room furnished efficiency. Cherry kitchen cabi- nets, granite bath, built-ins, washer/ dryer. Security & references. Non smokers, no pets. $625. Includes heat & water. 570-655-4311 WILKES-BARRE 2 apartments. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. appliances incl. W/d in both. $650/mo plus utilities. Securi- ty deposit of $650. Call (717) 713-3902 before 9:00 p.m. to set an appointment or email: tarinhoupt @hotmail.com PAGE 12D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE Immediate Occupancy!! Efficiencies available @30% of income 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 CEDAR VILLAGE Apartment Homes Ask About Our Fall Specials! $250 Off 1st Months Rent, & $250 Off Security Deposit With Good Credit. 1 bedroom starting @ $690 F e a t u r i n g : ‹ Washer & Dryer ‹ Central Air ‹ Fitness Center ‹ Swimming Pool ‹ Easy Access to I-81 Mon – Fri. 9 –5 44 Eagle Court Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 (Off Route 309) 570-823-8400 cedarvillage@ affiliatedmgmt.com 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 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished ASHLEY TWO APARTMENTS Brand new 2 bed- room, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities 4 bedroom, full basement, washer / dryer hookup, $500 month +. 570-868-6020 ASHLEY We Care about the place you call home, & we want you to care about it too!! 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $675 & 725 rent includes heat/water/sewer & trash. Application, references, back- ground check, smoke free, pet free, lease + securi- ty. Call Terry 570-824-1022 BACK MOUNTAIN Cozy 1 bedroom. Heat & Appliances. $550/ month. 570-574-2588 DALLAS TWP CONDO FOR LEASE: $1,800. 2 bedroom/ 2 Bath. Call Us to discuss our great Amenity & Mainte- nance program! Call 570-674-5278 DALLAS Š Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe570-881-2517 Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,250. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DUPONT Completely remod- eled, modern 2 bed- room townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and com- pletely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, wash- er, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neigh- borhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722 EXETER 2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bath, Includes OSP stove, fridge, heat, water, sewer. No Pets. $650. 570-693-1294 FALLS 1 bedroom, bath. Basement apt. Pri- vate entrance, off- street parking. Utili- ties & appliances included. No smok- ing or pets $500/mo + security 570-388-6603 FORTY FORT Newly renovated, great neighbor- hood. Non smok- ing. Oak floors, new carpet in master bedroom. new windows, bath & shower. Stove & fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking, coin-op laundry. $575 + gas, elec- tric & water. Ref- erences re- quired. No pets. 570-779-4609 or 570-407-3991 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished HANOVER TWP. 1 bedroom, 1 bath- room, all appliances provided, off-street parking, no pets, no smoking. Heat, sewer, hot water included, $550 per month + 1st & last month & $400 secu- rity de-posit. Call: 570-852-0252 after 8:00 a.m. HANOVER TWP. Lyndwood Ave. 3 bedrooms, 1st floor, in nice neighborhood. Dish- washer, washer/dryer hook up. Parking, porch storage. $600/per month + utilities & security deposit. Call 904-382-4509 HANOVER TWP. Modern 1 bedroom, bath with shower, refrigerator and stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, $400/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-825-2431 HANOVER TWP. Newly remodeled large 2nd floor 1 bedroom apartment with hardwood floors. $750/month + utilities. Call John Thomas 570-287-1196 or 570-714-6124 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP HARVEYS LAKE 1 bedroom, LAKE FRONT apartments. Wall to wall, appli- ances, lake rights, off street parking. No Pets. Lease, security & references. 570-639-5920 HUDSON 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refriger- ator & stove, wash- er/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets, $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378 KINGSTON - NEW Ford Avenue Quiet 2 bedroom, second floor. Pantry, storage, w/d, garage. NO PETS $600 + security Call Jay at 570-430-0093 KINGSTON 1 bedroom. Avail- able now. $425 + security & electric. Call 570-829-0847 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! KINGSTON 131 S. Maple Ave. 3 room apartment - 2nd floor. Heat & hot water included. Coin Laundry. Off street parking. No pets/smoking. $645 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486 KINGSTON 1st floor, 2 bed- rooms, private park- ing, quiet neighbor- hood, near colleges. $600/month + utili- ties, 1 month rent & security. AVAILABLE NOW! 570-656-7125 KINGSTON 4 bedrooms, 1 bath- room, stove provid- ed, washer/dryer hookup, all gas heat, off-street parking, no pets, $795/month, plus utilities, & security Call 570-706-5628 or 570-574-5547 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST BRAND NEW 2 bedroom apartment. $650 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508 KINGSTON Newly remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $575 month + utili- ties, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets.570-239-7770 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished KINGSTON SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive Kingston “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included FREE 24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019 KINGSTON Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bed- room, appliances, laundry room. $490 + electric. Security & references. 570-696-1600 KINGSTON Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bed- room, appliances included, no pets, $425 + utilities. Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936 LARKSVILLE 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725. With discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets / bath- room. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hook- up. Off street park- ing. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984 LUZERNE 1 bedroom, wall to wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/ month + security & lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 LUZERNE 41 Mill Street. Convenient to Cross Valley, large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, large living room with ceiling fan, large bath with shower, utility room with washer & dryer, large closets professionally organized, off street parking, no smoking $595 + utilities. 570-288-3438 LUZERNE Efficiency. 2 rooms plus bath. Some utilities included. $415/month Lease & security. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! MOUNTAIN TOP 1 Bedroom apart- ments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessi- ble. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. MOUNTAIN TOP 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Off street parking. Big yard. Nice neighbor- hood. Crestwood school district. $1,000 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-678-7801 MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom. No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportuni- ty. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Immediate Openings! NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porch- es, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smok- ing, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished NANTICOKE 2nd Floor apart- ment for a tenant who wants the best. Bedroom, liv- ing room, kitchen & bath. Brand new. Washer/dryer hook- up, air conditioned. No smoking or pets. 2 year lease, all utilities by ten- ant. Sewer & garbage included. Security, first & last month’s rent required. $440.00 570-735-5064 NANTICOKE 3 BEDROOM 1/2 DOUBLE Washer/dryer hook- up. Off street park- ing: Garage & yard $640.+ utilities. Now accepting section 8. 570-237-5823 for appointment NANTICOKE 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, off- street parking, $595 per month + utilities, security, lease. Also 2 bedroom $495. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 NANTICOKE NANTICOKE 347 Hanover St. Large 1 bedroom, 1st floor, wall to wall carpet, eat-in kitchen with appli- ances, washer & dryer hookup, porch & shared yard. Sewer & garbage included. $395/mo + utili- ties & security. New energy effi- cient gas furnace. Pet Friendly. Call 570-814-1356 NANTICOKE HANOVER SECTION 2 bedrooms, two floors, non-smok- ing, no pets, oil heat. $430 + securi- ty and references 570-678-5455 or 570-868-7020 NANTICOKE Second floor, 3 bed- rooms, 2 full baths, appliances, air con- ditioning, heat & hot water, no smoking or pets. $625/ mo. 570-735-8939 PITTSTON 152 Elizabeth Street Spacious 2 bed- room apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appli- ances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325 PITTSTON AVAILABLE DEC. 1 2 bedroom, modern and clean. Includes stove and fridge. W/d hookup. Land- lord pays sewer and garbage, ten- ant pays heat, water & electric. NO PETS Lease & security required. $550/mo 570-829-1578 PITTSTON TWP. Attractive weekly & monthly rates for single & double rooms and suites. Water, heat, cable & maid service included. AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN Call 570-655-1234 PLAINS 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Conve- nient location. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! PLAINS Remodeled 2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. New kitchen & bath. Pergo floor. Laundry room with Washer / dryer. Plenty of stor- age. Option to rent garage space for additional $50. Pets negotiable. $700 + security & utilities. Call 570-690-2579 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom 2 story single home for rent with option to buy. Great opportunity for a buyer lacking down payment. Home is remodeled from top to bottom. Tenant pays utilities. $600/month. Call Judi 570-814-5319 or 570-474-6307 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP SHAVERTOWN APARTMENT Nifty location! 4 rooms, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen and den. All appliances, owner pays utilities except electric. $700 month. No pets, 1 year lease, off- street parking. Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 SWOYERSVILLE 2nd floor, 2 bed- rooms, 1 bath, car- peting, all appli- ances, washer/dry- er, off-street park- ing, no pets. Water & hot water includ- ed. Gas heat paid by tenant. $475/month + security & lease. Call 570-675-7836 SWOYERSVILLE Available immedi- ately, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 bath- room, refrigerator and stove, off-street parking, no pets, liv- ing room & kitchen. $385/month, plus utilities, & security. Call 570-287-0451 or 570-239-3897 SWOYERSVILLE Roomy 1 bedroom. Extra large walk in closet. Equipped with range, refriger- ator, washer & dryer. New tile bath. Security, references & lease. No pets. $575/month. Utilities by tenant. 570-287-5775 570-332-1048 WEST PITTSTON 203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711 WEST PITTSTON East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Town- house with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-283- 1800 M-F, 570-388- 6422 all other times West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,250. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 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.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply* WILKES-BARRE 135 Westminster St., 2nd floor, 2 bed- rooms, living room. Laundry hookup. Recently renovated. Pet friendly. Section 8 Welcome. $495 + utilities. Call 570-814-9700 WILKES-BARRE 151 W. River St. NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bed- rooms, carpet. Appliances includ- ed. Sewer & trash paid. Tenant pays gas, water & elec- tric. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $600. 570-969-9268 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished WILKES-BARRE 1st floor, 3 sizeable bedrooms, 1.5 baths, big living room, plenty of closets. Front and side entrance, OSP. $695/mo incl.water. 1 year lease, securi- ty and application fee. Call Holly 570-821-07022 EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022 WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment near General Hospital. $525 utilities, first, last & security. No pets. 570-821-0463 570-417-3427 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok with fee, $650/ month, plus security and utilities. Call 570-650-1575 WILKES-BARRE 9 Sycamore St. (off W. Chestnut near General Hospital) Clean 1st floor, 1 bedroom, bath. Appliances with range, fridge, microwave, includes water and sewage. Section 8 welcome. No smok- ing or pets. Security $475 + utilities. 570-829-1253 570-817-5345 (c) WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking. $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444 WILKES-BARRE For lease, available December 5th. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, $400/per month, plus utilities, $200/security deposit. Call (570) 688-4925 WILKES-BARRE “GENERAL HOSPITAL” VICINITY Super Clean, remodeled compact 3 rooms, laundry, appliances, off street parking 1 car. $470 + utilities. EMPLOYMENT, CREDIT, LEASE REQUIRED. NO PETS/SMOKING. Managed Building! AMERICA REALTY 288-1422 WILKES-BARRE In desirable area. 2 bedrooms, newly renovated, close to public transportation. $500/month + utilities. 973-216-9174 WILKES-BARRE LAFAYETTE GARDENS SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! 113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apart- ments available for immediate occu- pancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944 Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $44.99 + tax Weekly $189.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO 570-823-8881 www.Wilkes BarreLodge.com WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE LODGE LODGE WILKES-BARRE MAYFLOWER AREA 1 bedroom with appliances on 2nd floor. Nice apart- ment in attractive home. Sunny win- dows & decorative accents. Off street parking. No pets, no smoking. Includes hot water. $400 + utilities 570-824-4743 WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Section 1 bedroom apart- ment available. Nice Area. Duplex (1 unit ready now). Heat and hot water. Rent with option to buy. No pets. Call 570-823-7587 WILKES-BARRE Meyers Court. 3 bedroom end unit townhouse. $690 + utilities. For more info visit: DreamRentals.net or call 570-288-3375 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723 WILKES-BARRE Three room, one bedroom, all freshly painted with new flooring throughout. Includes stove, washer & dryer in laundry area and off street parking in pri- vate, well-lit lot. Water and sewer included, electricity by tenant. $460/ month. Security, application, refer- ences and lease required. No smok- ers, No pets. Call 570-814-9574 WILKES-BARRE Š1 bedroom water included Š2 bedroom water included Š1 bedroom efficiency water included Š2 bedroom single family Š3 bedroom single family HANOVER Š4 bedroom large affordable Š2 bedroom NANTICOKE Š2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON ŠLarge 1 bedroom water included PLAINS Š1 bedroom water included KINGSTON Š3 Bedroom Half Double KINGSTON Š2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 2 BEDROOM AVAILABLE NOW!! Recently renovated, spacious, wood floors, all kitchen appliances included, parking available. $500 + utilities Call Agnes 347-495-4566 WYOMING BLANDINA APARTMENTS Deluxe 1 & 2 bed- room. Wall to Wall carpet. Some utili- ties by tenant. No pets. Non-smoking. Elderly community. Quiet, safe. Off street parking. Call 570-693-2850 WYOMING Updated 1 bedroom. New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 944 Commercial Properties Center City WB FREE HIGH SPEED FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! INTERNET! Why pay extra for internet? Our new leases include a FREE FREE high speed connection! Affordable mod- ern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utili- ties, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577 DOLPHIN PLAZA Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206 FORTY FORT Free standing build- ing. Would be great for any commercial use. 1900 sq. ft. on the ground floor with an additional 800 sq. ft in finished lower level. Excel- lent location, only 1 block from North Cross Valley Expressway and one block from Wyoming Ave (route 11) Take advantage of this prime loca- tion for just $850 per month! 570-262-1131 HANOVER TWP Parkway Plaza Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. starting at $700/ month. Off street parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706 944 Commercial Properties OFFICE OR STORE NANTICOKE 1280 sq ft. 3 phase power, central air conditioning. Handi- cap accessible rest room. All utilities by tenant. Garbage included. $900 per month for a 5 year lease. 570-735-5064. OFFICE SPACE PLAINS Total space 30,000 sf. Build to suit. Per- fect for Doctors suite, day care, etc. High visibility. Lots of parking. Rent starting $10/sf. MLS 11-4200 Call Nancy or Holly JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 OFFICE SPACE HANOVER TWP. End unit. Former beauty salon would also be suitable for retail store. High traffic area. $800 per month. (11-4214) Call John Thomas 570-287-1196 or 570-714-6124 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money! 315 PLAZA 750 & 1750 square feet and NEW SPACE 3,500 square feet OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206 WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St. 12,000 sq. ft. build- ing in downtown location. Ware- house with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 WILKES-BARRE Great Business Opportunity 1,500 square feet, available immedi- ately. High traffic area, excellent street visibility on the Sans Souci Hwy. Call 570-760-5215 WILKES-BARRE Lease this free- standing building for an AFFORDABLE monthly rent. Totally renovated & ready to occupy. Offices, conference room, work stations, kit and more. Ample parking and handi- cap access. $1,750/ month. MLS 11-419 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230 WYOMING 72’ x 200’ VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Route 11. For Sale or lease. Call 570-388-6669 950 Half Doubles ALDEN / NANTICOKE Modern. 2.5 Bed- rooms. Gas Heat. Hookups. Parking. Enclosed porch. Large yard. No Pets. $535 + utilities & security. 570-824-8786 ASHLEY 3 bedroom. New carpeting, flooring & painted. Washer/ dryer hook up. $525 + security & utilities. Not approved for Section 8 or CEO Assistance. No pets 570-822-7657 950 Half Doubles EDWARDSVILLE Available immedi- ately, large EIK, 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor bath, washer/dryer hookup, stove & refrigerator, living room, dining room, walk-up attic, no pets, one year lease, $600/month, plus utilities, & security deposit. Call 570-262-1196 EDWARDSVILLE NICE NEIGHBORHOOD 564 Garfield St. For lease, available 12/1/11, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrig- erator & stove pro- vided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets, fenced yard on cor- ner lot. $575./per month, plus utilities, $575./security deposit. Call (570) 542-4904 before 7:00 p.m. to set an appointment or email [email protected]. FORTY FORT 1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. Washer /dryer hookup. Newly painted. Off street parking. $675 + utilities. 570-814-0843 570-696-3090 GLEN LYON 3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, laundry room, yard. $500 + utilities, security & refer- ences. No Pets. Call 570-592-3100 HANOVER TWP. Completely remod- eled 2 bedroom, 1 bath, wall to wall carpet. Stove, washer/dryer hook up. Off street park- ing. $750/month + first, last & security. Includes water, sewer & trash. No pets. No smoking. References & credit check. 570-824-3223 269-519-2634 Leave Message KINGSTON New apartment with carpet, paint- ed, 1.5 bath, wash- er/dryer hook up, gas heat, $700 + utilities. Call 570-814-0843 or 570-696-3090 KINGSTON Sprague Ave. Charming, Spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd and 3rd floor. Con- venient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up, basement storage, $550 / month + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294 LARKSVILLE 2.5 bedroom, fresh- ly painted, stove, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup, dry base- ment. $525/month, + utilities & security. (570) 239-5760 LARKSVILLE 231 Nesbitt Street 3 bedrooms with stove & refrigera- tor, washer/dryer hook up, nice yard, off street parking. No pets. $525/ month + security. (570) 779-5910 MOCANAQUA 3 bedroom, modern kitchen & bath, large yard and deck, off-street parking, water and sewer paid. $600/month, + security & lease. Call 570-542-4411 PITTSTON 1/2 Double 161 Butler Street 3 bedroom. Great location. $600 + util- ities. 570-407-4140 PLAINS TWP. 2 bedroom, 1/2 double with eat in kitchen, including stove and refrigera- tor, washer & dryer hook-up, plenty of off street parking, large yard. Sewer and refuse includ- ed. Lease, NO PETS $550 + utilities 570-829-1578 WEST PITTSTON 4 bedroom, off street parking, yard, garage, totally remodeled. $850/month plus security 570-299-7103 WEST PITTSTON MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 +utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206 WILKES-BARRE 176 Charles St TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. Ref- erences & security required. Available now! 570-301-2785 WILKES-BARRE 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, $450/month,plus utilities. Call 570-313-7701 953Houses for Rent BACK MOUNTAIN Private, 3 bedroom ranch, patio, porch, appliances, work shop. $830 + utili- ties & security. Call 570-522-0084 BEAR CREEK VILLAGE Beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary, private beach & recreation area. 2 car garage, 3-4 bedrooms, 3+ baths, office space, fireplace, 3 private acres. No pets. References, job ver- ification, & credit report required. $1400/ month + utili- ties, 1st & last month + security deposit, lease negotiable. Contact edenpeter@ gmail.com DALLAS GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceil- ing, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bed- room with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,200 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422 SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195 DRUMS SAND SPRINGS GOLF COMMUNITY Townhome in Sand Hollow Village 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, one car garage conveniently located near I80/I81 & Rt309. References, credit check, security required Dee Fields, Associate Broker 570-788-7511 [email protected] HANOVER TOWNSHIP 2 story home with beautiful wood work. 3 bedrooms. 1 bath. Living room, dining room, den, modern kitchen. Gas heat. Small yard. Private Drive. $700/month + utili- ties & security. Optional 3rd floor area (2 rooms & full bath) for additional $100/month. Contact Linda at (570) 696-5418 (570) 696-1195 HARVEYS LAKE HOME FOR LEASE Lakefront home, remolded, FULLY FURNISHED, lease for 8-10 months, $1,500/mo+ utilities. Call Deb Rosenberg 570-714-9251 HARVEYS LAKE Nice 2 Bedroom Lakefront Property. $850/ month + utili- ties. 570-639-2202 HARVEYS LAKE Small 3 bedroom Victorian home on large lot. New fur- nace. 1 block from Warden Place. Large yard. Water included. Credit ref- erences, $690 month + utilities & 1 month security. Call 570-714-1296 HAZLETON THE "TERRACE" SECTION Located very near Hazleton Hospital. Residential home, Ranch style rental with garage. $1200 a month includes heat & utilities con- veniently located near I80. References, credit check, security required Dee Fields, Associate Broker 570-788-7511 [email protected] KINGSTON 210 PIERCE STREET Available immedi- ately, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, refrig- erator & stove pro- vided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, Cats allowed. $700/per month, plus utilities, One month/security deposit. Call (570) 371-8555 after 11:00 a.m. to set an appointment or email tgerhard2 @gmail.com. TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 PAGE 13D 962 Rooms 962 Rooms Rooms starting at Daily $39.99 + tax Weekly $179.99 + tax WiFi HBO Available Upon Request: Microwave & Refrigerator (570) 823-8027 www.casinocountrysideinn.com [email protected] Bear Creek Township C o u n t r y s i d e I n n C a s i n o CALL AN EXPERT CALL AN EXPERT Professional Services Directory 1024 Building & Remodeling 1st. Quality Construction Co. Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded. Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320 570-299-7241 570-606-8438 ALL OLDERHOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Interior remodel & additions Call the Building Industry Association of NEPA to find a qualified mem- ber for your next project. call 287-3331 or go to www.bianepa.com NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044 ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates 570-899-4713 Shedlarski Construction HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & rail- ings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. 570-287-4067 STORM OR FLOOD DAMAGE?? HUGHES Construction ROOFING, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149 1039 Chimney Service A-1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257 CAVUTO CHIMNEY SERVICE & Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates Insured 570-709-2479 CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco. Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now! 1054 Concrete & Masonry MC GERARD & SONS 10% OFF All Inside Work! Basement water proofing, concrete floors, parging foundation walls, foundation repair & rebuild, finish basements. PROMPT SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES QUALITY WORKMANSHIP www.mcgerard.com Licensed & Insured 570-941-9122 1057Construction & Building GARAGE DOOR Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-606-7489 570-735-8551 PRICE CONSTRUCTION Full Service General Contractor BASEMENT > ROOFING > KITCHENS > REMOD- ELING > BATHROOMS LJPconstructioninc.com 570-840-3349 1078 Dry Wall DAUGHERTY’S DRYWALL INC. Remodeling, New Construction, Water & Flood Repairs 570-579-3755 PA043609 MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL Hanging & finishing, design ceilings and painting. Free esti- mates. Licensed & Insured. 328-1230 MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates (570) 675-3378 1084 Electrical GRULA ELECTRIC LLC Licensed, Insured, No job too small. 570-829-4077 SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 8 6 8 - 4 4 6 9 1093 Excavating MODULAR HOMES/EXCAVATING 570-332-0077 Custom excavating, foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, etc. 1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning Professional Window & Gutter Cleaning Gutters, carpet, pressure washing. Residential/com- mercial. Ins./bond- ed. Free est. 570-283-9840 1132 Handyman Services DO IT ALL HANDYMAN Painting, drywall, plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318 Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting Attic & Basement Cleanup. Call Rick 570-287-0919 Mark’s Handyman Service Give us a call We do it all! Licensed & Insured 570-578-8599 1132 Handyman Services RUSSELL’S Property Maintenance LICENSED & INSURED 30+ years experi- ence. Carpentry, painting & gener- al home repairs. FREE ESTIMATES 570-406-3339 1135 Hauling & Trucking A A C L E A N I N G A1 Always hauling, cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 &20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing &Tree Removal. FreeEst. 779-0918or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582 AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & every- thing. Attic to base- ment. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820 All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP 570-574-1275 ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL TREE/SHRUB TREE/SHRUB REMOV REMOVAL AL DEMOLITION DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484 CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL 823-3788 / 817-0395 Mike’s $5-Up Cleaning & hauling of wood, metals, trash and debris from houses, yards, garages, etc. Free estimates SAME DAY SERVICE 570- 826- 1883 1156 Insurance NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term Care Insurance sales. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 Free Consult www.nepa longtermcare .com 1162 Landscaping/ Garden BRUSH UP TO 4’ HIGH, MOWING, EDGING, MULCHING, TRIMMING SHRUBS, HEDGES, TREES, LAWN CARE, LEAF REMOVAL, FALL CLEAN UP. FULLY INSURED. FREE ESTI- MATES 829-3261 TOLL FREE 1-855-829-3261 1189 Miscellaneous Service VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 1195 Movers BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BDMhel pers. com 570-852-9243 1204 Painting & Wallpaper JASON SIMMS PAINTING Interior/Exterior Free Estimates 21 Yrs. Experience Insured (570) 947-2777 JOHN’S PAINTING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RELIABLE, NEAT, HONEST WORKING WITH PRIDE INSURED,FREEESTIMATES 570-735-8101 M. PARALI S PAI NTI NG Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733 1228 Plumbing & Heating NEED FLOOD REPAIRS? Boilers, Furnaces, Air. 0% Interest 6 months. 570-736-HVAC (4822) 1252 Roofing & Siding FALL ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846 J.R.V. ROOFING 570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured ŠFREE EstimatesŠ *24 Hour Emer- gency Calls* 1276 Snow Removal PLOWING SHOVEL- ING BLOWING SALT- ING CINDERING CONTRACT PLOW- ING. EMERGENCY SAME DAY SNOW REMOVAL. 570-823-6000 1327 Waterproofing Basement Waterproofing Foundation Repairs Free Estimates Call GRI 570-466-4695 953Houses for Rent KINGSTON 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provid- ed, washer/dryer on premises, front and rear porches, full basement and attic. Off-street parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/ month, plus utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598 KINGSTON Completely remod- eled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigera- tor, stove, diswash- er & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighbor- hood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995. month. 570-479-6722 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 LAKE SILKWORTH 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath single home. Lake view with dock& lake rights. Remodeled with hardwood & tile floors. Lake Lehman Schools. No pets No Smoking. $725 + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-696-3289 953Houses for Rent LARKSVILLE Conveniently locat- ed. Spacious 4 bed- room single. Gas heat. Off street parking. Lease, no pets. Security. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 MOUNTAIN TOP AREA 2 bedroom Ranch. Off 1-81. Nuangola exit 159. Electric appliances, off street parking. You pay electric. $675 plus deposit. Call (570) 881-5974 MOUNTAIN TOP AREA NEAR LILY LAKE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm house. Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. $950/month + security & 1 year lease Call 570-379-2258 953Houses for Rent MOUNTAIN TOP Rent to Own - Lease Option Purchase 5 bedroom 2 bath 3 story older home. Completely remod- eled in + out! $1500 month with $500 month applied toward purchase. $245K up to 5 yrs. [email protected] Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 953Houses for Rent MOUNTAINTOP 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat in kitchen. Garage. Huge deck over- looks woods. Washer/dryer, dish- washer, fridge, sewer & water included. Credit check. $1,100 + security, No pets, no smoking. Proof of income required. Call (570) 709-1288 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! 953Houses for Rent MOUNTAINTOP Beautifully remod- eled 2 1/2 bedroom house in a country setting. Large living room & extra room for bedroom or office. Kitchen with all new cabinets and tile floor. Plenty of closet space. New wall to wall carpet. $800 + utilities, security, first & last. No pets or smoking. Call 570-709-1930 NANTICOKE Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478 SWOYERSVILLE 2 bedrooms, modern eat in kitchen, modern bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher provided, washer/ dryer on premises, off-street parking, no pets, central air conditioning, large basement, gas heat, large yard. $800/month, plus utilities, security, references and lease. Call 570-675-2804 WEST NANTICOKE 1 BEDROOM MASTER SUITE HOUSE For lease, 1 bed- room, 1 bathroom, refrigerator and stove provided, washer / dryer hookup, Central Air, Great View, $575/ per month, plus utili- ties, $1st and last month/ security deposit. Call (570) 262-4870 WILKES-BARRE 2 bedrooms with lots of storage. Hardwood floors. 5 minute walk to Gen- eral Hospital. $670. + utilities. 570-814-3838 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedroom single home. $850 + Utili- ties & Security. Call 570-262-7654 WILKES-BARRE NEAR GENERAL HOSPITAL Single family, 3 bed- rooms, new carpet- ing, large back yard, on dead end street, no pets. $700/per month, plus utilities. Security & lease. Credit and back- ground check. Call 570-709-7858 WILKES-BARRE Remodeled 2 bed- room, 1 bath house. Hardwood floors. $575 + utilities. Call 215-932-5690 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! WYOMING 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, gas heat, new car- peting, range & laun- dry hook ups. Credit check required. $675/month + utilities & security. Call Florence 570-715-7737 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 962 Rooms KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $315. Efficiency at $435 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331 NANTICOKE Furnished room for rent. $300/month. Utilities included. (570) 574-7145 965 Roommate Wanted HARVEYS LAKE 1 bedroom, fully furnished. Includes utilities/cable, inter- net, access to lake. $400 month. Call Don 570-690-1827 971 Vacation & Resort Properties FLORIDA Boca Raton Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interest- ed, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507 PAGE 14D MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com CALL 970.7201 OR VISIT IMPRESSIONSMEDIADIGTIAL.COM PERSONALITY. FUNCTIONALITY. PROFESSIONALISM. Move your business forward with the online marketing solutions from Impressions Media Digital. Get Started today. Marketing Landing Pages Website Design and Management Mobile Marketing POWER YOUR PROFILE AND YOUR PROFITS.