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Pa.casino revenue hits the doldrums

Local numbers drop for the fiscal year, while statewide numbers were flat
Annual table games revenues increased just enough to offset the rst annual slots revenues decline and allow Pennsylvania to report a minuscule increase in overall gaming revenues this past scal year. Total table games revenue during the scal year that ended June 30 were $713 million, a 7.4 percent increase over the prior year when tables at the states 11 operating casinos generated $663.8 million. The annual table game revenues report, released Tuesday, of the few to report drops in slot and table game gross revenues from year to year. It reported a 6 percent decrease in slots revenues from the prior scal year and a 4 percent dip at the tables. Overall, with the combined slots and table gross revenue, the state saw total gross gaming revenues of $3.141 billion, an increase of just $1.3 million. The attening of overall casino revenues could be attributed to several factors, including casinos opening in neighboring Revenue drops locally states. Maryland, Ohio and New The Plains Township casino, York have all seen new casinos which was the rst of the states open in the past year. casinos to open in 2006, was one Mohegan Sun at Pocono comes two weeks after the annual slot revenues report that showed a drop in slot machine gross revenues for the rst time since casinos rst opened in the state . After a half dozen years of steady growth, the states burgeoning casino industry saw a nearly 2 percent decrease statewide in slot revenues, though some of the states casinos, such as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, had much larger drops. Downs President and General Manager Mike Bean said the border competition is having a minimal effect here in the Wyoming Valley, but the argument makes sense on a statewide basis, especially when the numbers at Presque Isle Casino in Erie are looked at. Gross revenue at that casino is down 16 percent to $138.5 million. That casino has been experiencing signicant declines since the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland opened across the state line in Ohio last May. Bean added that Mohegan See REVENUE | 12A
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W-B resident bashes mayor over crime

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WILKES-BARRE Seated alone before city council Tuesday night, Darla Carey spoke for many people concerned about crime in the city. Her three-minute appearance seemingly overshadowed the other speakers and business council handled during its nearly two hours of meetings, even the call for ending the prayer said after the Pledge of

Allegiance at the start of the public sessions. Carey, of Gates Street, read from a letter, chastising Mayor Tom Leighton for being self-centered and selsh and abandoning her and others who cant sit on their porches, go to the store or walk the streets for fear of being robbed or killed. I know Wilkes-Barres past, but Im afraid of its future, said Carey, 53, See MAYOR | 12A

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Temperatures in the 90s with high humidity here for a while

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Hot weather forces some changes

Farmers normally welcome warm weather, but Tuesdays heat stole the thunder from the weekly summer marketplace at the Mohegan Sun Arena, forcing ofcials to close it down early. The marketplace featuring vendors selling items from produce to jewelry, closed at 2:30 p.m. instead of 6 due to the extreme weather conditions, according to a press release issued by the Summer Marketplace at Casey Plaza. The heat also took a toll on PA CareerLinks Hazleton location when its air conditioner stopped working over the weekend. As a result of the heat wave, ofcials decided it would be too hot for the public and employees. With the high heat this week,

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Jensen hopes to reopen on Monday, when its expected to be cooler. The ofcial thermometer at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport spiked at 93 degrees Tuesday afternoon, about 10 degrees above the normal high. So in public places where the air conditioning was working, people See HOT | 12A

Luzerne County Children and Youth Director Frank Castano identied parental drug and alcohol addiction as a major driver forcing removal of county children from their homes. It is pervasive. Its a struggle we encounter on a daily basis, Castano told county council Tuesday night during a budget work session focusing on human service branches. The county contributes about $7.9 million toward the combined $95 million budget of human service branches, which also include mental health,

drug-and-alcohol, aging and veteran affairs. The budget session started at 7 p.m. and was scheduled for an hour, but ran nearly three because human service managers presented council with a large number of reports and briengs on their budgets and programs. Castano said his department, which receives about $6.2 million from the countys general fund operating budget, is attempting to provide immediate, intense therapy for parents battling addiction because federal law says the agency must seek termination of parenSee PROBLEM | 12A

Mellow, 5 others to face trial in Turnpike bid-rigging case

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MARK SCOLFORO HARRISBURG A judge ruled Tuesday prosecutors had presented enough evidence to send to county court a bidrigging and inuence peddling case against former state Sen. Bob Mellow and ve others regarding Pennsylvania Turnpike business. District Judge William Wenners ruling came after a

week of testimony last month and then four hours of argument Tuesday by defense lawyers who said the case lacked evidence and should be thrown out. Prosecutor Laurel Brandstetter described the allegations as a breach of public trust and improper inuence over large contracts. This is not what the public pays these people to do, Brandstetter said, noting eviEditorial: 11A Weather 12A B SPORTS: 1B

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anything wrong, Cognetti said. He said Mellow has been moved repeatedly in prison because of the turnpike case. Hatalowichs lawyer, Bill Fetterhoff, said the pretrial hearing testimony did not live up to the charges. We were told and it was bandied about in the headlines of every newspaper in this state that this is a bribery case, See MELLOW | 12A

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Developer wants Courtdales OK for Pringle plans

GERI GIBBONS
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COURTDALE Robert Brannon on Tuesday asked Courtdale Borough Councils approval of his plan for a property located in Pringle. Brannons plan includes 24 high-end apartment units, which he anticipates would be lled by professionals and residents over the age of 55. Because of the necessity of using Courtdales sewer system, Brannon is requesting a nod from the borough to move forward with the project. I am currently appealing this with

Luzerne County, said Brannon, but I believe we could all save time and money if we could come to a compromise. He said the units would be equipped with security, lighting and landscaping. He said he believes the residents would nancially benet the community both in taxes and local spending. I know for a fact that Courtdales sewer system on North Street services that area, said council President Carl Hodorowski. That is a concern of this council. Hodorowski and Mayor Dorothy Duesler said the council would look into the matter, including applicable ordinanc-

es, and report back to the public at its next meeting. In another matter, resident Barbara Brennan, said she was dissatised with the response of the police department during a recent accident at her home that involved the destruction of property, including a fence and several trees. Brennan said that after the accident she was unable to obtain the incident report from the police department and nally received it from her own insurance company after 45 days. Hodorowski said the council would look into the matter and

possible disciplinary action. In another matter, council Vice President Erick Leedock announced his resignation from the council because he is moving. It has been a pleasure to serve on council and I have learned a lot, said Leedock. I like politics and believe that I will someday serve again in that capacity. Council unanimously appointed Dave Bond to ll the position of vice president. Council will have approximately 30 days to ll Leedocks position on council. The next meeting of the Borough Council will take place at 7 p.m. Aug. 20.

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Harveys Lake cracking down on cyclists

SUSAN BETTINGER
Times Leader Correspondent

HARVEYS LAKE Mayor Clarence Hogan announced Tuesday during his police report to council that the department has issued six warning citations to cyclists traveling on Lakeside Drive who failed to obey trafc laws. There is a growing problem with motorcycles and bicycles not abiding by the rules of the road,

he said. Hogan said there are copies of the bike laws available at the boroughs municipal building or citizens may contact the police chief for information on riding the cycles in a lawful manner. Hogan also said there is an increasing problem with golf carts and ATVs on the roadways as well that the police department will be looking at. In other matters, Councilwoman Michelle Boice responded to a citizens ques-

tion about the status of the state Local Share Assessment grant for renovating the boroughs police station. Boice said she spoke with a representative in Harrisburg who informed her the re-scheduled meeting concerning the grant will take place within the next two weeks. The borough also is still waiting for state Department of Environmental Protection for the oating wetland islands proj-

ect. The application calls for the installation of ve oating wetland islands in various locations on the lake. The grant application states the oating wetlands are a means of reducing in-lake nutrient concentrations from non-point source pollution. Wetlands would be created using recycled plastic material planted with native species in order to increase nutrient uptake. The re companys dance will

be July 27 at the Irem Country Club. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (570) 639-1919. Also, the Harveys Lake Homecoming will be August 2, 3 and 4 at the Harveys Lake Beach Association, near Pole 187. Anyone wishing more information on the weekends events may call Pat at (570) 762-2832 or Mike at (570) 650-1844. The next council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

Dallas Twp., Wyoming County officials discuss gas facility incident

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DALLAS TWP. Wyoming County and Dallas Township EMA directors Gene Dziak and Alan Pugh, respectively, addressed concerns Tuesday about an incident at a PVR Partners LP natural gas dehydration station in Monroe Township last month. The facility, located on state

Route 309 across from the Beaumont Inn, is part of a natural gas pipeline running through Wyoming and Susquehanna counties and connects to the Transco interstate pipeline in Dallas Township. The incident, which involved the release of condensation vapor from on-site tanks, was due to a valve malfunction, said Dziak. Several residents said they were

worried about the possible health effects of the vapor, which contained brine solution and methane. Dziak assured the residents that because methane rises, the incident didnt pose a risk. Township Supervisor Frank Wagner and Kunkle Fire Chief Jack Dodson said there needs to be better communication between PVR and the community, espe-

cially in possible emergency situations. Dziak said communication between PVR and Wyoming County has greatly improved since the rst incident in November, but he said the company needs to improve its community outreach efforts. To me, its about the health, safety and well-being not only of Wyoming County, but of Dallas Township, he said. Thats

why Im here. In other business, Supervisor Liz Martin said Ann Hutchinson of the Natural Lands Trust ofce in Media will visit the township next month to speak about the Growing Greener initiative and how it might be applied to future development in the township. More information about the presentation will be announced in the near future.

OBITUARIES
Battista, Concetta Everetts, Randal Harenza, Janet Hunter, Marla Kennedy, Richard Kristoff, Joan Kukish, Frank Kurtinitis, Miriam Lockman, Robert Sr. McAneny, Patrick Michaels, Elizabeth Moran, Timothy Reedy, James Ruda, Elizabeth Schillaci, Eleanor Warner, Genevieve Watson, John
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TIMOTHY P. MORAN
July 5, 2013
Timothy P. Moran, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Sarasota, Fla., on July 5, 2013, after a brief illness. Born Nov. 26, 1955, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Elizabeth R. Hufford Moran. Formerly of Trucksville, he resided in Florida for the past 22 years. He was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, along with his two brothers and four sisters. Tim worked alongside his father on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Later in life, Tim was a selfemployed master carpenter. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend to many. A seless man taken away from us for a special heavenly service call no one else could complete or gure out, he will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. He volunteered and built more than 100 homes with Habitat for Humanity and was a project manager for them in the late 1990s, working side by side with former President Jimmy Carter. In his spare time, he loved restoring antique Mercedes Benz cars, bio-fuel production and raising orchids. His favorite thing in life was being a grandpa! He also

MARLA ELAINE HUNTER

July 14, 2013
Marla Elaine Hunter, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at home. Marla was born in WilkesBarre on Jan. 27, 1981, a daughter of James and Nancy Hunter of Wilkes-Barre. Marla graduated from E.L. Meyers High School in 1999, and furthered her education at Bloomsburg University, where she graduated in 2004 with a bachelors degree in sociology. She worked at PA Child Health Care in 2004, and then took a job with Luzerne County Children & Youth Services until the present. She was a member of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Benjamin and Mary Hunter, New York, N.Y.; and maternal grandparents, Herman and Mary Reh, Wilkes-Barre. Marla is survived by her parents, James and Nancy Hunter, Wilkes-Barre; twin sister, Malinda Hunter, Wilkes-Barre; sister Megan Toney and her husband, Robert Toney, WilkesBarre; sister Mary Lavin and her husband, Michael Lavin, WilkesBarre; the love of her life, her

JOAN B. KRISTOFF
July 16, 2013
Joan B. Kristoff, 78, of Wilkes-Barre Township, died Tuesday morning at the Inpatient Unit of Hospice Community Care at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was born on June 13, 1935, in Hazleton, a daughter of the late Ludwig and Nellie Stemko Hiza. She was a graduate of Hazleton High School. Mrs. Kristoff was employed by the Wilkes-Barre ofce of black lung claims, retiring in 1997. She had been a longtime member of the former Holy Rosary Church, Ashley. She was an avid reader, having read many novels, and enjoyed researching historical events on her computer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert J. Kristoff, in 2007; brothers Robert and Joseph Hiza; and sister Barbara Hiza. Surviving are her daughters, Barbara Hovey and her husband, Thomas, Forty Fort, and Patricia Spittel and her husband, Carl, WilkesBarre Township; grandchildren, Matthew Hovey Esq., Pottstown; Carolyn Hovey, Mountain Top; and David Hovey, Forty Fort; brothers James Hiza, Hazleton, and

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enjoyed shing with his son and brothers. Tim is survived by his wife, Terri Whitman Moran; son, Timothy, and Jared; daughterin-law, Moriah; grandchildren, Jonah, Elijah and another grandson due in August; brothers, Thomas and Patrick; sisters, Maureen Sprau, Susan Richards, Anita Burns and Michelle Maley; many nieces and nephews. A Mass to celebrate his life will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. In lieu of owers, contributions can be made in Timmys name to any charity of the donors choosing, or to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org.

dog, Candice; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Marla had the ability to brighten the lives of anyone she met. Funeral will be held 10 a.m. Friday from Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre, with services at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in Parrish Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Marla was very well known for her loving nature and care for all people and animals. Those who desire may give contributions to the SPCA, Fox Hill Road, Plains Township.

David Hiza, Palmerton; sister Jean Nature, Gilbert, Ariz.; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish, 604 N. Laurel St., Hazleton, with interment to follow in St. Josephs Cemetery, Hazleton. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until Mass. In lieu of owers, memorials may be sent to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704; or the Osterhout Free Library South Branch, 2 Airy St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Online condolences may be sent by visiting Joans obituary at www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

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CORRECTION
A HEADLINE AND ARTICLE on Page 3A in Tuesdays edition misidentied the state route number where a natural gas line in Swiftwater, Monroe County, will be extended. The extension will be along the state Route 611 corridor.

JAMES C. REEDY
July 15, 2013
James C. Reedy, 76, of Zion Grove, passed away Monday afternoon. Born in Danville, he was a son of the late James and Bertha Reedy. James attended the Scranton School for the Deaf and graduated in 1957 from the Philadelphia School of the Deaf. He was a Boy Scout while at the Scranton School for the Deaf and was active in sports, especially football. He was employed by Wyoming Knitting, Wyoming, and Atwater Throwing Co., Plymouth. He was a U.S. Steel worker and retired after 29 1/2 years from InterMetro Industries, Wilkes-Barre, where he had received two safety awards. James enjoyed camping, shing and hunting. He was a member of of St. Marys Church, Ringtown, and was a past member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. He is survived by his wife, the former Lillian Dombroski, with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage. He is also

ELEANOR SCHILLACI
July 15, 2013
Eleanor Schillaci, 87, of Exeter, passed away Monday morning, July 15, 2013, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Allen and Rosaria Iantosca Pepe. She graduated from Exeter High School. Eleanor was a member of St. Barbaras Parish, Exeter, and a former member of St. Anthonys choir, which is now St. Barbaras Parish. Prior to her retirement in 1995, she was employed at Lee Manufacturing for more than 25 years, and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marino Schillaci, in 1997; brothers, Guy and Patrick Pepe; sisters, Carmella Dellarte and Bertha Bianco. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Schillaci, Exeter; sister, Helen Acierno, Exeter; cousin, I. Allan Bianco, and his wife, Terry, Baltimore, Md.; brother-in-law, Carmen Schillaci, and his wife, Josie, Lain; sister-in-law, Rosemary

PATRICK J. MCANENY
July 16, 2013
Patrick J. McAneny, 86, a longtime resident of Montrose, died Tuesday at the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born March 26, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Eugene and Anna Sickler McAneny. Pat attended GAR Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre. A U.S. Army veteran, he honorably served our country during World War II and the Korean Conict. After his discharge from the U.S. Army, Pat enrolled at the International Telephone and Telegraph technician school. He retired from ITT in 1989 after more than 35 years with the company. Pat was a member of the Parish of St. Andrew and a communicant at the Church of St. Patrick since returning to Wilkes-Barre in 2010. He was also a member of the Elk Lake American Legion Gardner Warner Post 154. His wife of 28 years, Lillian Ruth Palmer McAneny, died in 1993, and a stepson, Jerry Thomen, died in 1995. He will be greatly missed by his stepchildren, Robert Thomen, Jacksonville, Fla.; Raymond Thomen, Sterling, Va.; James Thomen, Montrose; Carolyn Thomen, Chino, Calif.; Constance Carey, Chino; Marilyn Thomen, Fontana, Calif.; Susan Green, York; and Darlene Thomen, Cypress, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; ve great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; brother, Eugene McAneny; sister, Mary Frania; nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Celebration of Patricks life will be held 8:30 a.m. Monday at McLaughlins The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, with funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Patrick. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McLaughlins. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Patricks family at www.celebratehislife.com.

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survived by his brother-in-law, Ronald Dombroski, Nanticoke; his aunts, Dolores, Danville, and Dorothy, Arkansas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Michael J. Mikelski Funeral Home, 293 S. River St., Plains Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, Plains Township. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Schillaci, Lain; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family thanks Dr. Gerald Gibbons and all of the other medical professionals for their kind and compassionate care. Funeral will be held 9 a.m. Thursday at Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston, with a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbaras Parish (St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter). Interment will be in St. Cecilias Cemetery, Exeter. Friends may call 3 to 7 p.m. today.

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Joseph Sklarosky Jr. quickly replied to Bookwalter. Bookwalter was one of four men, Steven Michael Young, 32, of Wilkes-Barre, Michael Derousie, 37, of Scranton, and Donald Guthrie, 41, of Scranton, caught in the Bookwalter act in a basement crawl space of Valley Crest by Plains Township police and county Sheriff Jack Robshaw on July 11, 2012. ed to steal copper pipes and were in possession of ashlights, hacksaws and other tools. Several large garbage cans were lled with fresh-cut copper piping, court records say. Police said a set of keys to the building was found on Bookwalter. Bookwalter pleaded guilty to criminal trespass. Charges of burglary and criminal conspiracy were withdrawn. A college graduate, Bookwalter said he was in nancial trouble due to student loans and a girlfriend who pressured him to buy an engagement ring.

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Trial set for inmate charged in killing Brandon Bookwalter also ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution for the incident at former Valley Crest Nursing Home prison guard EDWARD LEWIS whatever to stay out of there, Judge Court records say the four men intendThis case is a head-scratcher for me,
A federal prison inmate has pleaded not guilty in the stabbing death of a guard at a federal prison in Wayne County earlier this year. Jessie Conui, 36, was arraigned Tuesday in federal court in Scranton via Con-ui video conference from the federal Supermax prison in Florence, Colo. A judge scheduled his trial for Sept. 16 at the federal courthouse in Wilkes-Barre. Authorities allege that Con-ui stabbed guard Eric Williams, of Nanticoke, on Feb. 25 in a premeditated attack at the Canaan Federal Correction Complex near Waymart. Con-Ui was scheduled to complete a drug-trafcking sentence in September and would then have been returned to Arizona to serve a life term for a 2002 murder. Ofcials say he could face the death penalty if convicted in the guards murder.
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Eagle Scout gets probation in break-in

WILKES-BARRE A 22-year-old man who had attatined the rank of Eagle Scout was sentenced by a Luzerne County judge Tuesday to two years probation and ordered to pay his share of nearly $300,000 in restitution for damage during a break-in at the former Valley Crest Nursing Home. Brandon Bookwalter of Kingston said the 16 days he spent in jail last year were the worse 16 days of my life. That tells me youre going to do

Sklarosky said while contemplating an appropriate sentence before imposing two years probation and 50 hours of community service. Sklarosky also ordered Bookwalter to pay his share of restitution that equates to $74,299. Derousie and Young each pleaded guilty to criminal trespass. They are scheduled to be sentenced in September. An arrest warrant was issued for Guthrie on Jan. 14 when he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing, according to court records.

Boys bike, car collide in Wilkes-Barre

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Mehalchick named magistrate judge

Karoline Mehalchick has been appointed a U.S. magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre. Mehalchick was a partner with the law rm of Oliver, Price & Rhodes, where she practiced general civil and comMehalchick mercial litigation since 2002. She is a graduate of the Schreyer Honors College of the Pennsylvania State University and the Tulane University School of Law. She had served as a law clerk to the Lackawanna County Judge Trish Corbett. Mehalchick is the daughter of attorney George Mehalchick and Rita Gilbride. She is married to Michael Flynn, and they are the parents of a son and daughter, John and Anna.

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Wilkes-Barre police investigate an accident involving a car and a bicycle at about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Grove and McCarragher streets. City police said Noel Martin, 26, was driving west on Grove Street when Conner Dotzel, 7, crossed Grove Street from McCarragher Street and his bicycle was struck by Martins vehicle. The car then struck a utility pole, severing it in half. The boy was injured and transported to an area hospital by city ambulance, police said. A

witness said Martin also was transported by ambulance. Police did not respond to a request placed with the city for the conditions of the victims. Staffers at both Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center said Tuesday night that Dotzel was not a patient at either hospital. PPL Electric utility employees cut down the severed utility pole, which is owned by Verizon, and Verizon employees erected a new one later Tuesday afternoon.

Genetti pushes plan to restore train station

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Geisinger Health System has been listed for the 11th consecutive year among the countrys Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems, compiled by Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine. The annual recognitions are the results of hundreds of surveys, which undergo a stringent, detailed scoring process, rating a health systems performance in four categories: infrastructure, business and administration management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration. In 2013, a record number of hospitals more than 280 earned Most Wired status in the lists 15th year. Geisinger is involved in several health information exchanges, including the Keystone Health Information Exchange, as well as partnerships with afliated system and non-afliated community hospitals to provide telehealth remote monitoring and consultation services for psychiatric, stroke, womens health, radiation and intensive care patients. Geisinger also recently announced the expansion of its innovative OpenNotes program that allows patients to view doctors notes through an online portal.

Hotelier envisions setup in Geisinger system which historical society could listed as Most Wired solicit donations for renovation
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WEST PITTSTON It was this important to area hotelier Gus Genetti: He admitted he had donned a suit for the rst time in two weeks since having open heart surgery. The cause that spurred him? Saving Wilkes-Barres historic New Jersey Central train station. This is a gateway to the historic part of Wilkes-Barre, Genetti told the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority Board

at its meeting Tuesday afternoon. The authority bought the train station and surrounding land, including a strip mall on Market Street near WilkesBarre Boulevard, in 2006 using most of a $6.1 million loan from Luzerne County. But the project Genetti stalled, then ground to a halt last year when the county canceled a $2 million loan intended for renovations. In September, the authority board voted to seek outside proposals for possible purchase and development. Genetti urged them to carve out the 144-yearold station and some parking space, turning it over to a nonprot entity or to

the Luzerne County Historical Society to raise money. The idea is that people will not donate to the county, and they certainly will not donate to the Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority, Genetti said. We need a different entity. Genetti said he believes the historical society would agree to take on the project, and the Luzerne County Convention and Visitors Bureau would rent the space using money it receives annually from the state through a hotel room tax created to pay for construction of what is now Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Genetti said seed money is available from several banks for basic repairs, and he suggested the authority could give the property to a nonprot a one-year time limit to prove money can be raised.

Board member Joseph Vullo asked if the authority can expect a formal proposal from the historical society, and Genetti said he believes that is possible if its board members know the authority will be receptive. Apparently suspecting a potential logjam while both sides waited for a commitment, Genetti quipped: Never write it when you can say it, never say it when you can nod, never nod when you can wink. So Ill accept a wink. After Genetti left, the board voted on a urry of business, including whether to pay for an appraisal on the property, to be used in seeking a developer. Executive Director Andrew Reilly suggested it made no sense to appraise the entire 6 acres if the board did carve out part of it for a nonprot. The board agreed to delay any appraisal.

Salt study satisfies area mans hunger for vindication

Businessman Bob Butts calls CDC-commissioned report a blow to mainstream medicine
BILL OBOYLE
boboyle@timesleader.com

DALLAS

Gas drilling group to hold meeting

Members of the Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition are to hold their monthly general purpose meeting at 7 tonight in the Dallas American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway. They are to discuss how natural gas drilling has changed Northeastern Pennsylvanias landscape.

DURYEA Bob Butts smiled as he talked about the release of a study that found there is no health benet in reducing salt intake to super-low levels. In fact, the study commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said more salt up to two or even three teaspoons per day might be better than less. I can sum up my feelings in one word, Butts said. Vindication. After 19 years of trying to prove to the world that Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj was right when he said a low-salt or no-salt diet is utterly stupid, Butts said, once again the mainstream has been proved wrong.

The late Batmanghelidj, a native of Iran and the founder of the water cure theory, contended that dehydration is the root of many illnesses such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, obesity and addiction. The CDC asked the Institute of Medicine to examine the designs, methodologies and conclusions in the latest body of research on dietary sodium intake and health outcomes. The study focused on the general U.S. population and among individuals with hypertension, pre-hypertension, those 51 Clark Van Orden | The Times Leader years of age and older, African- Bob Butts of Cee Kay Auto in Moosic is an outspoken advocate of the water Americans, and those with dia- cure, which promotes daily intake of sea salt and water. betes, chronic kidney disease and congestive heart failure. association between sodium now that the full impact of salt The committee also was asked intake and either a benecial or and water will wake up everyone to comment on the implica- adverse effect on on most health from the president on down that tions of this new evidence for outcomes. The report warns the only thing that ever preventpopulation-based strategies to that reducing salt intake below ed any disease from being cured gradually reduce sodium intake one teaspoon per day could actu- was the money made on it. and to identify gaps in data and ally be a negative. Butts and his wife, Connie, research and suggest ways to The scofng attitude of the have spent thousands of dollars address them. powers that be against salt has on testimonials aired on radio, The study found no con- proved that the entire premise TV and newspapers in which sistent evidence to support an was fraud, said Butts. I hope people told of how they got rid

of diseases at no cost, purportedly with sea salt and water. Meanwhile, medical science wasted trillions of dollars treating water and sea salt deciencies with money-generating procedures and drugs while blindly calling them incurable, Butts said. In their defense, who among us wants to endorse any free solution to the sources of their incomes. We all need to wake up and learn to value people more than money so we stop perpetuating high-prot problems. Butts said radio personality Rush Limbaugh talked about the CDC study on his show. Rush said the salt issue is a political agenda, Butts said. Its about control. Its about power. Butts continues to contend that Batmanghelidjs water cure would cut health costs by $170 billion a month, saving a million lives a year and save enough money to pay off the national debt with enough money left to generate millions of jobs, provided government and special interests get out of the way.

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Laflin - REDUCED OAKWOOD PARK - If you like comfort & charm, you'll love this sparkling 4100+SF, 5BR, 4 bath, 2-story Traditional home. Perfect condition. Great neighborhood. LR, DR, FR w/FP, granite counters in Kit/baths, recreation rm w/FP & wet bar. MLS# 13-549 BARBARA M. 696-0883 $309,900

Moosic - Beautiful home with all the amenities. Wonderful 1st floor MBR Suite with walk -in shower, HW floors, gourmet kitchen plus 3 other BRs. MLS# 132329 PEG 714-9247 or MARGY 696-0891 $785,000

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Hazle Twp - Gorgeous Log Home w/5BRs, 4 baths, stone FP, kitchen w/hickory cabinets, granite & stainless steel appliances. MLS# 13-2216 ANNIE 905-0253 $529,000

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Kingston - Wonderful proportions & superb quality are throughout this 5BR, 3-story Traditional home w/2 car garage. Architecturally designed, this home features 3 FP, crown moldings, and built -in cabinets - Lg center entry opens to a formal LR, DR & library - Kit w/ breakfast area. An added feature to this splendid home is a large enclosed, in-ground pool w/adjacent patio room. MLS# 13-2369 RHEA 696-6677 $440,000

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Mountain Top - NEW LISTING Stunning 4BR, 2.5 bath custom built 2-story w/open floor plan. HW floors, 2-story FR w/FP, beautiful kitchen w/center Island, Master Suite with walk-in closet & luxury whirlpool bath, office, heated in-ground pool. MLS# 13-2793 DONNA 788-7504 $409,000

Mountain Top - Exquisite 4BR, 3 bath 2 -story in Heritage Woods. Custom kitchen offers granite countertops & SS appliances, 9ft ceilings & HW on 1st floor. Office or 5th BR, FP in FR. Luxury Master Suite w/ whirlpool bath. MLS# 12-3889 DONNA 788-7504 $379,900

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Mountain Top - NEW LISTING Stunning 2-story home situated on desirable flat lot this 4BR, 2.5 bath home has HW floors, huge modern kitchen w/breakfast area, floor to ceiling stone FP, walk -in tile shower & jet tub in MBTH & oversized tree -like deck. MLS# 132698 PATTY A. 715-9332 $334,900

Mountain Top - 3BR home w/2 full & 2 half baths. LR, DR, FR w/FP, finished basement. Gas heat & C/ A. 32acre lot , 2 car garage & large deck. MLS# 13 1739 ANDY 714-9225 $289,900

Shavertown - Tastefully remodeled & spacious home situated on 1acre w/Master Suite on 1st floor, in-ground pool, hot tub & more! MLS# 12-3539 REBECCA D. 696-0879 $277,000

Mountain Top - NEW LISTING Spacious 4BR, 2.5 bath home situated on beautiful private corner lot. Home has large rooms, C/A, energy efficient gas furnace & a playroom off kitchen. MLS# 13-2850 PATTY A. 715-9332 $274,900

Hanover Twp. - This Townhome is the largest floor plan of the group. 2-story Great room with HW floors throughout, gas fireplace, granite countertops, SS appliances, mapled glazed cabinets in kitchen! MLS# 131960 MARIBETH 696-0882 $245,000

Dupont - NEW LISTING Stunning views & lovely gardens! Quail Hill 3BR, 2 bath with C/A, eat-in kitchen, HW, 2 car garage & part finished basement. 2 Gazebo's! A must see! MLS# 13-2830 LESLIE 696-0841 $234,500

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Wyoming - Spacious 4BR, 3 bath home w/modern kitchen & baths. Bonus income from 2BR apartment over garage. Charming Gazebo. Large lot. MLS# 124131 LESLIE 696-0841 $214,900

Dallas - NEW LISTING Charm of an older home with modern amenities. 3BR, 2 bath, garage, greenhouse, tin ceiling, gas FP, dream kitchen. MLS# 13-2827 SUSAN P. 696-0876 $179,500

Dallas - REDUCED Great neighborhood surrounds this 4BR, 2.5 bath Cape with 1st floor Master. So much room for everyone! 2270SF. MLS# 13-1109 TRACY 696-6674 $165,000

Kingston - 4-5BR, 1.5 bath home. HW, new windows, finished basement w/wet bar, 2 car garage - A lot of house. Priced to sell! MLS# 13-2345 LESLIE 6960841 $142,500

Forty Fort - NEW LISTING 2-story Colonial 4BR, 3 bath, large rooms, eat-in kitchen, FP, LR, FR w/stove, formal DR, screened porch. MLS# 13-2826 SUSAN P. 696-0876 $139,000

Kingston - Nice 4BR, 1.5 bath, 2.5 story home in convenient location. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, formal FR, Den & LL recreation room. Large yard. MLS# 13-1778 TERRY 714-9248 $125,000

Dallas - NEW LISTING 2 acres with beautiful views. Underground utilities & driveway await your dream home! MLS# 13-2767 LESLIE 696-0841 $82,500

Nanticoke - REDUCED Spacious, move-in ready 3story, 4BR, 2.5 bath home. Natural woodwork, HW floors, modern kitchen, LR, formal DR & FR w/wet bar. Additional FR on 2nd floor. MLS# 13-1593 TERRY 714-9248 or JUDY 714-9230 $79,000

Wilkes-Barre - Duplex - 6 rooms per floor with separate utilities. Most windows replaced, OSP & large backyard. MLS# 13-2042 ANDREA 714-9244 $74,900

Wilkes-Barre - Bring the whole family! Pride of ownership shows in this modern 5BR, 3 -story with modern kitchen, large LR & OSP for 4 -5cars. MLS# 12-4310 CHRISTINA 714-9235 $74,900

Wilkes-Barre - Large double block in good condition. Well maintained. #293 has C/A/heat; 2 baths; 1st floor laundry room; 2nd floor large walk -in closet & rear deck. #291 has built in A/C & is very well kept. MLS# 13-2661 ERIC 715-9324 or JIM 715-9323 $74,900

Wilkes-Barre - Priced to sell in Wilkes -Barre Twp. Large 50x200 corner lot. 3 -4BRs, LR, DR, FR, eat-in kitchen, new roof, wood floors. Move -in! MLS# 131206 DAVID 970-1117 or SANDY 970-1110 $67,900

Plains - Spacious home on corner lot in convenient location. 3BR's, 3 baths, DR, LR, eat-in kit, FR, detached 1 car gar. Must see! MLS# 12-2900 DEB KROHN 696-0886 $58,000

Dallas - Studio Condo in good condition. Modern kitchen & bath, C/A, laundry, wonderful location, tennis, golf, swimming pool. Don't miss this unit! MLS# 13-1853 DEB KROHN 696-0886 $51,000

Hanover Twp. - Affordable 2-story with LR, DR, eatin kitchen, 3 rooms on 2nd floor, 1.5 baths & updated gas heat. Nice condition! MLS# 13-2100 MARIBETH 696-0882 $49,500

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IN BRIEF

Suspected missile parts found on N.Korean ship

Vessel detained in Panama Canal contains undeclared war materiel, official says
TIM JOHNSON
McClatchy Foreign Staff

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Cleanup continues at Canadian crash site Crews move through the debris Tuesday as work continues at the site of a train derailment and fire in Lac-Megantic, Quebec. The July 6 crash left 37 people confirmed dead and another 13 missing and presumed dead. The cause of the disaster has yet to be determined.

MEXICO CITY Work crews at a port along the Panama Canal toiled Tuesday to clear the hold of a rusted North Korean-agged ship after early searches turned up what Panamas president calls sophisticated missile equipment buried beneath bags of sugar. So far, workers have found two containers bearing long, green tubes, but a number of other chambers aboard the ship remain to be inspected, President Ricardo Martinelli told Radio Panama. The 508-foot-long vessel, which

Panama media say bears the name Chong Chon Gang, is moored at the Manzanillo port on the Atlantic side of the canal, Security Minister Jose Raul Mulino told the radio station Tuesday. The world should know that one cant transit through the Panama Canal with undeclared war materiel, Martinelli said. Panama is a peaceful country, not a country of war. The ship was detained last Wednesday as it arrived from Havana, Cuba, on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal in preparation for traveling through the canal to the Pacic Ocean, Mulino said. Panamanian authorities had received intelligence that the vessel held a large quantity of narcotics, he said. The ship was brought to port and once an armed security team arrived to inspect the vessel Saturday night,

the 35 North Korean sailors aboard grew agitated. The captain tried to commit suicide. There was a riot among the sailors, Martinelli said. The ship, which records indicate was built in 1972, was laden with about 250,000 100-pound sacks of brown sugar, Mulino said. The sacks were not placed on pallets and appeared stacked to hide chambers or containers aboard the vessel, he said. Between the rioting of the crew and removal of an initial layer of sugar sacks, the process of inspection has taken many days, he said, and only two containers have been opened so far. Mulino said the matter would likely be referred to the United Nations Security Council, which banned the isolated Asian nation from trafcking in any weapons systems after its nucle-

ar tests in 2006 and 2009 and a successful satellite launch last December. He said he didnt know the precise type of armament found aboard the vessel, saying only that they are not conventional weapons and that tests indicated some radiation surrounding them. After inspecting the ship Monday night, Martinelli sent out a tweet with a photo showing two metal tubes inside a container. The tubes had a conical top and appeared to be octagonal, lashed to the sides of the container. These devices I dont know exactly what to call them are at the very back of the hold, at the back. he said. Its been an effort of labor, shoulder to shoulder, to unload the sugar and open those two containers with acetylene (torches).

A federal judge has turned down a bid by three Guantanamo Bay detainees on a hunger strike to stop the government from force-feeding them. Judge Rosemary M. Collyer ruled Tuesday the court doesnt have jurisdiction in the case because Congress has removed Guantanamo detainees treatment and conditions of connement from the purview of federal courts. Collyer wrote that even if she did have jurisdiction, she would deny the detainees motion for an injunction. She said the United States cannot allow a person in custody to die of selfinicted starvation.

Force-feeding upheld at Gitmo

WASHINGTON

Group of 30 includes three Christians and trio of women

Associated Press

New Egypt Cabinet led by liberals

HAMZA HENDAWI

LOS ANGELES

Yahoo makes bid to declassify files

Yahoo won a signicant victory in its effort to release secret court les from a 2008 case that played an important role in persuading Silicon Valley tech companies to cooperate with U.S. government surveillance programs. In a rare move, the secretive U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court granted Yahoos motion to declassify legal briefs and the courts ruling, which required the company to comply with government requests for records of certain customers Internet activity. While the court les are still subject to government review and censorship before they can be released, civil liberties advocates say the decision issued Monday could be a historic step toward understanding the legal arguments that authorities have used to carry out controversial surveillance programs involving U.S. telecommunications and Internet companies.

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Luca Parmitano reportedly OK after Tuesdays session to do station maintenance cut short
MARCIA DUNN
AP Aerospace Writer

Leak aborts Italians spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA aborted a spacewalk at the International Space Station on Tuesday because of a dangerous water leak in an astronauts helmet that drenched his eyes, nose and mouth. The leak was so bad that Luca Parmitano, Italys rst spacewalker, couldnt hear or speak as the spacewalk came to an abrupt end. He asked his spacewalking partner, Christopher Cassidy, for help getting back in. He looks miserable. But OK, Cassidy assured Mission Control in Houston. The source of the leak wasnt immediately known but a possible culprit was the helmet drink bag that astronauts sip from during spacewalks, although Parmitano later reported the water had an odd taste. Water also is piped through the long underwear worn under a spacesuit, for cooling. Parmitano reported, Its a lot of water, before he could no longer talk. His crewmates quickly yanked off his helmet, once he was back inside. NASA seldom cuts a spacewalk short. Tuesdays problem left them with no choice. Parmitano could have choked on the oating water droplets in his helmet. The trouble cropped up barely an hour into what was to be a six-hour spacewalk to perform cable work and other routine maintenance that had stacked up over the past couple years. It was the astronauts second spacewalk in eight days. Parmitano startled everyone when he announced that he felt a lot of water on the back of his head. At rst, he thought it was sweat because of all his exertion on the job. But he was repeatedly assured it was not sweat. Cassidy said it might be water from his drink bag; it looked like a half-liter of water had leaked. The four astronauts who anxiously

Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano stands on the end of a robotic arm during a spacewalk last week outside the International Space Station. On Tuesday, Parmitanos spacewalk was aborted.

MOSCOW

NSA leaker seeks asylum in Russia

National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden on Tuesday submitted a request for temporary asylum in Russia, his lawyer said, claiming he faces persecution from the U.S. government and could face torture or death. WikiLeaks, the secret-spilling site that has been advising Snowden, and Russias Federal Migration Service both conrmed the application request. The service is required by law to consider the application within three months, but could do it faster. Snowden, who revealed details of a U.S. intelligence program to monitor Internet activity, argued in his application that the reason he needs asylum is he faces persecution by the U.S. government and he fears for his life and safety, fears that he could be subjected to torture and capital punishment, lawyer Anatoly Kucherena said on Rossiya 24 television. Kucherena told The Associated Press that he met the former NSA systems analyst in the transit zone of Moscows Sheremetyevo airport to give him legal advice and that Snowden made the request after the meeting.

monitored the drama from inside hustled to remove Parmitanos helmet. Parmitano looked relatively ne on NASA TV as he gestured with his hands to show his crewmates where the water had crept over his head. Mission Control praised the crew for its fast effort and promptly scheduled a radio hookup with ight surgeons on the ground. Engineers, meanwhile, scrambled to determine the source of the leak. It was the fastest end to a spacewalk since 2004 when Russian and American spacewalkers were ordered back in by Mission Control outside Moscow because of spacesuit trouble. That spacewalk lasted a mere 14 minutes. Tuesdays spacewalk lasted one hour and 32 minutes. This was the second spacewalk for Parmitano, 36, a former test pilot and Italian Air Force ofcer. He became the rst Italian to conduct a spacewalk last Tuesday, more than a month after moving into the space station.

CAIRO Egypts interim leader on Tuesday swore in the rst Cabinet since the military ousted the Islamist president, giving members of the countrys liberal movements key positions and naming three Christians and three women, their highest numbers in an Egyptian government. The new government is led by Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi, an economist. Army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who ousted Mohammed Morsi on July 3, retains his post as defense minister and also took the position of rst deputy prime minister, an additional title given to defense ministers in the past. The Cabinet of more than 30 ministers does not include any members of Islamist parties a sign of the deep polarization over the removal of Morsi, the countrys rst freely elected president. The interim presidents spokesman had earlier said posts would be offered to Morsis Muslim Brotherhood, but the group promptly refused. The Brotherhood has said it will not participate in the militarybacked political process and vows to continue protests until Morsi is reinstated. The swearing in of the Cabinet took place hours after overnight clashes between police and Islamist supporters of Morsi left seven protesters dead in the worst outbreak of violence in a week. The new government, sworn in by interim President Adly Mansour, reects the largely liberal, secular bent of the factions who backed el-Sissis removal of Morsi. Women have a somewhat higher prole, with three ministries including the powerful information and health ministries. Most past governments for decades have had at most two women in them.

Senate deal unclogs stalled nominee process

Associated Press

CHARLES BABINGTON

Radiation detected at large Army base

Army leaders at Fort Bliss say radiation has been detected at a former nuclear weapons bunker and that theyre investigating exposure to people on the West Texas post. Military ofcials said that contaminated residue was buried in the 1950s and 1960s, when the post was operated by the Air Force. A man who worked there at the time contacted ofcials earlier this year expressing concern should additional housing be built on the sprawling post.

FORT BLISS,TExAS

WASHINGTON The Senate stepped away from the brink of a meltdown on Tuesday, clearing the way for conrmation of one of President Barack Obamas nominees long blocked by Republicans, nearing a deal to ll several other vacancies and nessing a Democratic threat to overturn historic rules that protect minority-party rights. Nobody wants to come to Armageddon here, said Sen. Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat whose talks with Arizona Republican John McCain were critical in avoiding a collision that had threatened to plunge the Senate even deeper into partisan gridlock. McCain, a veteran of uncounted legislation struggles, told reporters that forging the deal was probably the hardest thing Ive been involved in.

There was no immediate response from the White House, although Democratic senators said the terms of the compromise were acceptable to the administration. Under the agreement, which both sides were reviewing, several of seven stalled nominees would win conrmation quickly, including Labor Secretary-designate Tom Perez; Gina McCarthy, named to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, and Fred Hochberg to head of the Export-Import Bank. Even before the agreement was ratied by the rank and le, Richard Cordrays long-stalled nomination to head the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau advanced toward approval on a test vote of 71-29, far more than the 60 required. Two nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, Richard Grifn and Sharon Clark, were to be replaced by new selections,

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., walk to a closed-door caucus as lawmakers moved toward resolving their feud over filibusters of White House appointees.

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expected to be submitted by President Barack Obama later Tuesday and steered toward speedy consideration by Senate Republicans. Obama installed Grifn and Clark in

their posts by recess appointments in 2011, bypassing the Senate but triggering a legal challenge. An appeals court recently said the two appointments were invalid, and the

Supreme Court has agreed to review the case. The seventh nomination at issue, Mark Pearces selection to a new term as NLRB chairman, was relatively uncontroversial, and is likely to be approved along with the replacements for Grifn and Clark. I think we get what we want, they get what they want. Not a bad deal, said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Tuesdays developments unfolded the morning after a closed-door meeting of nearly all 100 senators, many of them eager to avoid a rules change that could poison relations between the two parties at a time the Senate is struggling in an era of chronic gridlock. About three dozen lawmakers spoke in the course of a session that lasted more than three hours, and while few details have emerged, several participants said later it had been a productive meeting.

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MIRIAM KURTINITIS, 91, of West Pittston, passed away Sunday at Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements are pending and will be announced from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. CONCETTA CONNIE M. BATTISTA, 70, of Dupont, passed away Monday at Wesley Village Nursing Home, surrounded by family. Services are pending from Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. For further information, please visit www. grazianofuneralhome.com. JANET T. HARENZA, of Port Grifth, passed away Monday evening in her home, where she lived for the past 93 years. She was the widow of Jacob M. Jake Harenza, who passed away July 3, 2003. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Grifth). A full obituary will appear in Fridays edition. ELIZABETH RUDA, 94, of Exeter, passed away on Tuesday at the Highland Manor Nursing and Convalescent Center, Exeter. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. For more information, visit www.gubbiottifh. com. RICHARD KENNEDY, 61, of Lincoln Plaza, WilkesBarre, passed away on Tuesday at the Commonwealth Hospice, Inpatient Unit, St. Lukes Villa, Wilkes-Barre. His family is asked to contact the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley, 570-822-8575, for further arrangement information.

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RANDAL JUSTIN EVERETTS

July 14, 2013
Randal Justin Everetts, 32, of Beaumont, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at home. Mr. Everetts was born in Tunkhannock on Jan. 26, 1981, a son of Randy Everetts, Beaumont, and Deborah Haines, Benton. Randal attended Tunkhannock High School and was a member of the Boilermakers Union Local 13. He was an avid hunter and sherman. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Charles and Wanda Everetts; and maternal grandfather, Robert Rogers. Randal is survived by stepfather, Michael Haines Sr.; daughters, Madison, Mehoopany, and Tori Jane, Tunkhannock; son, Justin, Mehoopany; sister, Elicia Robets, and her husband, Jason, Tunkhannock; maternal grandmother, Sharon Yakabowicz, and her husband, Walter, Swoyersville.

JOHN CHICK W. WATSON

June 13, 2013
John Chick W. Watson, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, friend and agitator, died peacefully at his home in Seattle, Wash., on Thursday, June 13 a special date to John, as it is the birth date of his elder daughter and his favorite poet, William Butler Yeats. John was one of a kind. Unlike many men today, he wore his heart on his sleeve. He couldnt hide an emotion if his life depended on it. He knew how to hit a golf ball, a nerve and grow just about anything in the garden, but perhaps his best talent was his way with the written word. Most recently, a perfect day for John included spending time in the backyard with his grandsons, a mid-afternoon nap, making his own version of the Gramercys peas and shells for dinner and heading to a billiards tournament later in the evening, all while stirring up some political debates on Facebook. He rarely went a day without making a new friend or being de-friended by an old one, and he never let an opportunity pass to tell a story about Pittston. John was born in Pittston to William Pidge A. Watson Jr. and Gloria F. Manganiello on June 28, 1955. His brother, William Cowboy A. Watson III was born just 10 months later and the loving sibling rivalry began. John spent much of his youth with his grandparents, William and Marion (Dessoye) Watson, Pittston, and John and Grace (Leonard) Manganiello, Exeter. He attended St. Johns for elementary and middle school. After a year at Scranton Prep, he transferred to Pittston Area and graduated in the class of 1973. He attributed his school transfer to wanting to attend school with his rst love, future wife and mother of his children, Bonnie Flannelly, whom he married in 1977. John spent much of his professional life at the Sunday Dispatch, which was founded by his grandfather and John Kehoe in 1947. John wrote a weekly column for the Dispatch that was often about local or national politics and occasionally about his personal life. A column about a boating asco on the Susquehanna with one of his little rascals won him an award from the Pennsylvania Publishers Association. He later became the newspapers publisher and spent time writing a golf column for The Times Leader. Until his last day, he looked back on his years with the newspaper as the best times of his life and considered everyone he had worked with as family. He was a member of Glenmaura National Golf Club and Fox Hill Country Club, where he cherished playing in tournaments such as the John Allan, Presidents Cup and the Maniac Open. In the days before cell phones, his family members knew if he was not at the Dispatch or on the golf course, he could be found at the Gramercy having lunch with his closest friends. During his last few years in Pennsylvania, he spent time living at Lake Winola, where

ELIZABETH A. (YUHAS) MICHAELS

July 10, 2013
Betty Yuhas was born on April 30, 1929, in Swoyersville. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and graduated from Swoyersville High School in 1947, where she was a majorette. Following graduation, she worked in Laros for several years before relocating to Philadelphia to work as a practical nurse in Doctors Hospital. Betty cherished her time at the hospital, where she worked in the nursery, tending to the needs of newborn babies. The caregiving skills she acquired stayed with her throughout her life. During Bettys 84 years on earth, she lived in Ohio, California, New Jersey and New York. In all her travels, she always created and maintained a warm and loving home for her four children. The last 15 years of her life were spent in Swoyersville, where she lived in the family homestead, a place she truly loved. Not a day went by that Betty didnt laugh, enjoy and give thanks for her life. She was always able to nd the good in everyone and everything. When it came to her four children, she was a seless caregiver until the end of her life. Betty passed into eternal rest while in the arms of her daughter, Mary Ann, and her son, Paul, on July 10, 2013. She was greeted by her mother, Anna Schlossar Yuhas; her father, Stephen (Peggy) Yuhas; her brothers, Johnny, Junior and Jimmy; and her many relatives and friends. Betty is survived by Walter Michaels, whom she married in 1954; her four loving children, Mary Ann Youngblood and her husband, Paul; Walter and his wife, Carmela; Mark and his wife, Mary Ellen; and Paul and his wife, Terriann; her eight grandchildren, Daniel, Samantha, Nicole, Emily, Victoria, Grace, Maxwell and Matthew. Betty

A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. today at Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. John Rengifo, pastor of the Chambersburg Seventh-Day Adventist Church, ofciating. Friends may call 5 p.m. until service. Online condolences can be made at www.clswansonfuneralhome.com.

ROBERT E. LOCKMAN SR.

July 13, 2013
Robert E. Lockman Sr., 81, of Shavertown and formerly of Wallingford, Conn., departed peacefully to be with the Lord, while surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, July 13, 2013, after a life well lived. Born at home on the kitchen table, he came into this world on Jan. 6, 1932, in Wilkes-Barre. He graduated from Elmer L. Myers High School in 1949. Shortly thereafter, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. While on leave at his brother Jacks wedding, he met the love of his life, Kathy. They dated mainly through letters, and Bob sent her an engagement ring. They were married in WilkesBarre and promptly packed up the car and headed cross-country to Ft. Lewis, Wash., arriving with less than $5 in their pocket. While in the U.S. Army, he developed his skills as a master draftsman, and went on to work for companies such as Pratt and Whitney, American Cyanamid and C.N. Flagg. While raising a family and working multiple jobs, Bob was able to complete his degree from the University of Hartford. During his career, he played an instrumental role in critical projects such as the engine design for the A4E Skyhawk Fighter/Bomber used heavily during the Vietnam War and even the design of the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, home of the famous UConn Huskies. Bob was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church, Wallingford. He served as a member of the church council and he also served as the churchs custodian and handyman. More recently, he was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church. Bob was beloved by everyone who knew him. He was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and mentor to every one of his family and friends. He was an accomplished coach, artist and woodworker and an avid Red Sox fan. He will be forever missed, never forgotten and his greatness will live on through every life he has touched in his 81 years on this earth. Bob was preceded in death

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by his father, John D. Lockman Sr.; mother, Marjorie Lockman; and brother, John D. Jack Lockman Jr. Bob is survived by his wife Kathy Kate (Kidd); four sons, Robert E. Lockman Jr., Shavertown, Kevin Lockman, Shavertown, Timothy Lockman, Wallingford, Jeffrey Lockman and his wife, Lisa-Lori Lockman, Walnut Creek, Calif.; ve grandchildren, Travis, Sarah, Steven, Scott and Christa; great-grandchildren, Cassidy, Logan and Connor. Family and friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kniffen OMalley Funeral Home, 465 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday in Dallas United Methodist Church, 4 Parsonage St., Dallas. Interment will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Those attending services are to go directly to the church. The family is grateful for any owers sent. However, in lieu of owers, a donation be directed to the Alzheimers Association National Ofce, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 606017633, or at http://www.alz.org. To send words of comfort and friendship, visit www.bestlifetributes.com. He has achieved success that he has lived well, laughed often, and loved much: he has enjoyed the trust of a pure woman, the respect of intelligent men, and the love of children; who has lled the void and accomplished his task; who has left the world better than he found it; whose life was an inspiration; whose memory is a benediction. Bessie Stanley, American poet

he forged a relationship with Halleluyah Walcott, whom he considered his son. He also welcomed friends and family for many memorable gatherings. In 2000, John moved to Florida to live closer to his mother and to enjoy what he hoped would be a leisurely lifestyle lled with tee-times and happy hours. John humorously referred to the following years, after his mothers death and the tech bubble burst, as his tropical depression. In the years that followed, he moved to the small, quiet town of Avon, Colo., to live near his daughter, Juli, and her husband, Ryan. While he worked the front desk at the St. James Place, he became an accomplished skier and reconnected with family. After the birth of his rst grandson, he moved to Seattle to live near his daughter, Pamela, and her husband, Kevin. He fell in love with his new home in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, where he enjoyed a job at Pacic Studios, began writing again and found a truly special group of friends. John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Pamela and her husband, Kevin Rivers, Seattle; Juli and her husband, Ryan Walsh, Flourtown, Pa.; Halleluyah Walcott, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother and his wife, Bill and Debbie Watson, Broomeld, Colo.; grandchildren, Bernie and Luke Rivers, Seattle; former wife of 16 years, Bonnie Watson, Lain; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. John believed that the goal in life was to keep a peace, a sense of belonging, of loving and being loved in your heart even when everything seemed to be working against you. He admittedly was not entirely successful in this pursuit, but the abundance of muchappreciated cards and support received from his friends and Facebook followers alike is a great testimony to his life. His family is comforted in knowing he has finally found his peace. Please come and celebrate his life on Friday at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, Pittston. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until Mass begins at 11 a.m. In lieu of owers, please send donations to Care and Concern Ministries, 35 William St., Pittston, PA 18640. Local arrangements are entrusted to the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

was lovingly called GB by the kids because she was their dear and giving Grammie Betty. Also surviving are her sisters, Anna Mae Batory and Doris Sickler; and her sister-in-law, Mary Jule Yuhas. Bettys family offers very special thanks to Drs. Mario Adajar and Erik F. Kruger as well as to Kristol, a terric registered nurse in the intensive care unit at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. A private funeral service was held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Swoyersville. Her pallbearers were her three sons, Walter, Mark and Paul; her grandson, Daniel; her son-in-law, Paul; and her adopted son from West Islip, N.Y., Dave Efron. Bettys granddaughters, Emily and Samantha, read from scripture, and her grandchildren, Victoria and Matthew, presented the gifts of bread and wine. She was eloquently eulogized by her granddaughter, Nicole. Donations in Bettys memory may be made to the American Heart and Stroke Association, www.stroke.org. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. For additional information or to send the family an online message of condolence, visit the funeral homes website, www. wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

FRANK V. KUKISH
July 13, 2013
Frank V. Kukish, 87, a resident of West Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, July 13, 2013, at Commonwealth Hospice, Inpatient Unit, St. Lukes Villa, Wilkes-Barre. His loving wife is Helen T. (Holko) Kukish. Together, Frank and Helen shared 62 wonderful years of marriage. Born on March 9, 1926, in Sugar Notch, Frank was a son of the late Andrew and Catherine (Kopacz) Kukish. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Frank honorably served his country during World War II. During his time of service, Frank was stationed in the Asiatic and Pacic theaters. On Feb. 27, 1945, Frank was wounded in action during the Battle of Iwo Jima and was subsequently awarded a Purple Heart for his injuries. Upon his honorable discharge on May 22, 1946, Frank had attained the rank of private rst class. Prior to his retirement, Frank was employed for many years as a driver for Martz Trailways, Wilkes-Barre. A man of great faith, Frank was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Parish, Swoyersville. Frank was a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, Assumpta Council 3987, Luzerne. He was a 4th Degree member of the Our Lady of Czestochowa, Assembly 1928, Luzerne. A proud veteran, Frank was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville. Additionally, he was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 283, Kingston. In addition to his parents, Andrew and Catherine Kukish, Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Kukish, who passed away in 2004. In addition to his wife, Helen,

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July 13, 2013
Genevieve C. (Spencer) Warner, 48, of Pittston, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, at home. Mrs. Warner was born in Nanticoke on Sept. 5, 1964, a daughter of the late Andrew and Betty Smith Spencer. She was a member of Bretheren in Christ Church, Hunlock Creek. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Bernard Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Steven Warner; sons, Joshua Spencer, Pittston; Steven G. Warner, North Carolina; and Sean Warner, Montrose; daughter, Samantha Warner, Pittston; brothers Richard Spencer and his wife, Lori, Exeter; Andrew Spencer Jr. and his wife, Bertha, Shickshinny; and Douglas Johnson, Nanticoke; sisters, Shirley Burigo and her husband, Richard, Pittston, and Ruth Stout and her husband,

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Flood authority files court action

JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES
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WILKES-BARRE City police reported the following: Brandon Underkoer, 24, was arrested at about 2 a.m. Sunday and charged with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct for allegedly harassing and threatening customers at Turkey Hill, 170 Hazle St. A woman told police Sunday that a man whom she had met online and invited to her apartment had stolen her iPad and fled. The woman described the suspect as a black male with a scruy beard, about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 230 pounds. He was wearing gray sweatpants, a gray sweater and a red baseball cap. The man also was missing some upper teeth, she said.

A convoluted legal battle over the eligibility of three citizens to hold unpaid seats on the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority has resulted in another legal ling. The matter entered the court system in December, when county District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis led a court action asking a judge to determine if the three citizens should be vacated from their seats due to a state articles of incorporation approval problem. Salavantis said her ofce got involved in the matter at the request of administration and a majority of council. The authority, which oversees the Wyoming Valley Levee system, recently approved proposed articles of incorporation amendments that would remove language saying the ve-person board is lled by the planning/zoning director, county engineer and three commissioners. The language removal would resolve questions about the ability of the three citizens to serve and allow two more citizens to join the board when the terms of prior commissioner Stephen A. Urban and planning/zoning director Adrian Merolli expire, Urban said. In the latest court

action, which was led Tuesday, the authority asked a judge to force county council to vote on the authoritys proposed amendment. Authority Solicitor Christopher Cullen said state law requires a governing body in this case, county council to approve or deny this type of amendment, and council has refused to vote for several months. This cant be allowed to continue on without resolution, and the only way the authority can force the county council to act on it is by mandamus action, Cullen said recently. Council Chairman Tim McGinley said county council had been relying on advice from its solicitor and plans to vote on the proposed authority amendment at the next council meeting, July 23. The citizens William Falls, Douglas Ayers and Kevin OBrien were appointed to the board to ll seats held by two former commissioners and an assistant county engineer whose term had expired. There are no commissioners under the countys home rule form of government, and the home rule charter does not allow employees to serve on county authorities unless expressly permitted. The charter did not specify employees to serve on the ood authority. In other business, the

authority voted Tuesday to keep the levee fee the same amount for 2013. The fee, imposed on 14,197 properties in lowlying, levee-protected areas, ranges from $46.85 to $93.70 for residential properties and $93.70 to $676.44 for commercial,

industrial and tax-exempt properties. Northeast Revenue Service LLC, which handles the countys tax claim operation, was retained Tuesday to collect the fee for 2013 after a review of proposals from three other interested companies.

Anthony Massey, 34, was arrested Tuesday on charges he stole items valued at $59.82 from Home Depot on Spring Street. Massey struggled with store security before being apprehended and taken to police headquarters, police said. WRIGHT TWP. Township ocers and Luzerne County Detective Chaz Balogh apprehended David Troy Zarn, 24 Yorktown Road on Monday on an arrest warrant from the state of Michigan. Zarn has been charged with several felony counts of criminal sexual conduct stemming from incidents that allegedly took place between 2004 and 2006 in Michigan. An extradition hearing was set for July 25 at the Luzerne County Courthouse. Bail was set at $100,000 straight cash. Zarn was unable to post bail and was taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility.

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Pennsylvania American Water Co. aims to boost revenue by 10.1 percent
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HARRISBURG The states Public Utility Commission has scheduled seven public hearings statewide over the next few weeks to take testimony regarding a proposed rate increase for Pennsylvania American Water Co. customers. One will take place Aug. 6 in Scranton. If approved, the rate increase would be the second since the start of 2011. The commission scheduled the hearings a month after it voted 5-0 on June 13 to investigate the companys request, which proposes an annual increase in revenues

of $58.8 million, or 10.1 percent. Each of the companys water divisions has a different rate increase. Locally, those using whats referred to as the companys Main Division, would see their bill increase 11.7 percent on average. For the typical residential customer using 47,520 gallons annually the bill would increase from $630.12 to $703.56 annually if the commission approves the request as is. Administrative Law Judges Angela T. Jones and Darlene D. Heep will conduct the Scranton hearing that will take place at 1 p.m. in Room B3 of the Scranton State Ofce, 100 Lackawanna Ave. They expect to hear from company ofcials who will be tasked with explaining why the increase is necessary and from customers

who will be able to express support for the increase or argue against it. Other hearings will take place in Pittsburgh, Washington, Stroudsburg, Camp Hill, Reading and East Falloweld Township. The state approved a rate increase for the company in 2011 of 6.3 percent. That increase resulted in $36 million in additional annual revenue. Susan Turcmanovich, spokeswoman for the utility company, said it has 140,000 customers in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. The hearings are part of the process, she said. Its a chance for us to listen to our customers. Denise McCracken, the PUCs deputy press secretary, said: We encourage customers who would be affected by these rate chang-

es to attend one of the public input hearings being held in their respective divisions in order to provide comments on the increase. By providing testimony at these hearings, the customer is placing their views in the ofcial record on the case. The judges and commissioners will use this information to make their nal decision. The water company, in its rate increase ling, said it has invested about $731 million in capital improvements since its 2011 rate increase. Those investments included upgrades to treatment plants and pumping stations. The company also will have replaced about 300 miles of aging pipe, as well as hydrants. This year the company is Times Leader File Photo undertaking $5.9 million in Projects like this one to replace 6,600 feet of 1890s-era pipe from along River Street between main replacement work in Academy and Jackson streets cost Pennsylvania American Water Co. millions of dollars. The company Luzerne County alone. is trying to offset those costs by requesting a rate increase with the state Public Utility Commission.

Two natural gas firms abandon Delaware Basin plans

SANDY BAUERS
The Philadelphia Inquirer

HONESDALE The two major companies that had sought to drill for natural gas in Northeastern Pennsylvania within the Delaware River Basin are pulling out, nixing $187.5 million in lease payments that landowners had hoped to get. Landowners and businesses in Wayne County who had leased more than 100,000 acres to the companies in 2009 began receiving notices late last week that the leases they had with Neweld Appalachia PA L.L.C. and Hess Corp. were being terminated. A spokesman for the

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November 2011, but the commission canceled that meeting and has not publicly revisited the issue, except to say at several meetings that the process of revising the regulations was continuing. Recently, the Wayne County commissioners and the property owners alliance wrote to the basin commission, demanding that the moratorium be lifted. The commissioners contended the moratorium had exceeded a reason-

able time period and had caused irreparable economic harm to those who had leased their land. The property owners, also pleading economic hardship, contended the commissions inaction threatened the land because owners could be forced to log the properties or subdivide them so they and their families can keep going nancially. The group also threatened litigation if no action was taken at the commissions regularly scheduled meeting last week. But at that meeting, commission Chairwoman Michele Siekerka, New Jerseys assistant commissioner of water resources,

merely gave a brief update, saying the commission members four states with land in the basin plus a federal representative continue to confer in good faith and with forward momentum. In a written response to the Wayne County commissioners, basin commission Executive Director Carol R. Collier said the scientic and policy questions were extremely complex, and the stakes for the larger region are high. More than 15 million people get their drinking water from the basin. Neweld spokesman Keith Schmidt said that about 1,500 lease agreements were terminated.

The bulk were in Wayne County, with others in Susquehanna County, which is in the Susquehanna River Basin, not subject to the moratorium. He said the program was for exploratory wells,

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Raven challenges sentence for fatal hit-run

Walter Raven pleaded guilty to a double-fatal hit-and-run crash
TIMES LEADER STAFF WILKES-BARRE A Jenkins Township man who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed two people in September has led an appeal challenging his 6 1/2-to-25-year prison sentence. Attorney John Pike led the appeal Tuesday with the state Superior Court on behalf of his client, Walter Raven, 60. Raven pleaded guilty in June to two counts of accidents involving death for the crash that claimed the lives of motorcycle riders Donnie Pizano, 38, and Robin Walsh, 39, both of Plains Township, on Sept. 2. The Luzerne County Coroners Ofce said Pizano and Walsh were not wearing helmets. Pittston Township police said Raven drove a Buick into the path of a motorcycle operated by Pizano on state Route 315. Walsh was a passenger. Prosecutors alleged Raven failed to stop and after the crash purchased two ice cream sundaes at McDonalds. Raven is also appealing a sentence involving his guilty plea on drug offenses. Raven was charged by Exeter police with selling morphine tablets to an informant in 2011, according to court records. Pike did not le a brief with the appeal citing the reasons why Raven is challenging the sentences that were imposed by Judge Michael T. Vough.
Walter Paul Raven, seen arriving for an arraignment last year on other charges, is challenging his sentence for a double-fatal hit-and-run crash on Route 315 in Pittston Township in 2012.

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WILKES-BARRE Luzerne County prosecutors believe Daniel Loughnane followed the mother of his child in Lehigh County in violation of his bail. Deputy District Attorney Alexis Falvello led court papers Tuesday alleging Loughnane attended his sons school concert in Macungie on May 30, parked his car near the boys mother and followed them home, taking back roads. Loughnane, 40, of West

Liberty Street, Hanover Township, was ordered by Judge Richard Hughes in January not to have any contact with their c h i l d s m o t h e r, Jessie S p e n c e r, Loughnane and any child custody transfers be processed through attorney Eric Dingle. Loughnane is facing trial in March on a felony charge he left the scene after he allegedly struck Rebecca McCallick, 19,

with his vehicle on Hazle Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, on July 24. McCallick died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. City police led charges against Loughnane in December after Spencer told a detective that he allegedly confessed to her he might have struck and killed a woman with his Ford F250 pickup truck. Spencer is a key witness for prosecutors and had testied against him at a preliminary hearing in January. Judge Michael T. Vough imposed a gag order preventing prosecutors and Loughnanes defense attor-

ney, Peter Paul Olszewski Jr., from publicly discussing the case. It is the second time Falvello has sought to jail Loughnane on allegations he violated bail by contacting Spencer since he was charged eight months ago. Falvello alleges in the latest petition that Loughnane was present at his sons concert at an elementary school on May 30. Spencer waited after the concert to avoid having any contact with Loughnane. While talking to people in the schools cafeteria, Loughnane stood alone on the other side of the caf-

eteria watching Spencer, Falvello claims. The petition alleges Loughnane parked two spots away from Spencers car, followed Spencer on back roads, passing state Route 100, which would have taken him to the Northeastern Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and was forced to stop at a red trafc signal, losing Spencer. Falvello claims the back road Loughnane had driven was not a direct route to the turnpike. A hearing on the petition to revoke Loughnanes bail is scheduled on July 31.

WILKES-BARRE A man convicted by a Luzerne County jury of possessing heroin he intended to deliver maintained his innocence when he was sentenced on Tuesday. State police with the Vice and Narcotics Unit arrested William Junior Mack, 33, whose last known address was in Glen Lyon, in May 2012, after he sold seven packs of heroin in the area of Mundy and Maxwell streets in Wilkes-Barre. The jury after a one-day trial in May found Mack guilty of two counts each of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of communication facility. A mistrial was declared on the most serious charges, delivery of heroin. Mack remained free on bail after he was convicted. Assistant District Attorney Jill Matthews Lada led a petition eight days after the trial claiming Mack violated conditions of his bail when he failed to report to pretrial services to begin court-ordered supervision. Matthews Lada spot-

ted Mack walking on South Franklin Street near Academy Street in WilkesBarre on July 10, knowing he was wanted. Matthews Lada said she called 911. Mack was captured after he st bumped a city police ofcer who had received a radio message seconds earlier from 911 about Matthews Ladas sighting. At his sentencing hearing before Judge Joseph Sklarosky Jr., Matthews Lada moved to force Mack to forfeit three guns registered in his name now that he is a convicted felon. I dont know anything about possessing heroin, Mack told Sklarosky Jr. I never in my life had heroin. Matthews Lada said Mack has never accepted responsibility and expressed concern about Mack owning the guns. Sklarosky sentenced Mack to 11 1/2 to 23 months in the county prison, refusing a request from Matthews Lada to sentence him to a lengthy state prison term. The judge also ordered the three rearms in Macks ownership to be turned over to the state police or lawfully transferred to an eligible person within two weeks.

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OthER OpINION: tRAYVON MARtIN cASE

Verdict a result of a fair trial

Dispatcher: Are you following him? Zimmerman: Yeah. Dispatcher: OK, we dont need you to do that. The rst tragedy of the Trayvon Martin case is that it didnt have to happen. George Zimmerman didnt have to trail the teenager through the darkened streets of the gated Florida community, didnt have to get out of his truck. He was told not to. But he did. In the struggle that followed, the unarmed boy was shot and killed an unarmed AfricanAmerican teen, shot and killed by a Neighborhood Watch volunteer who found his presence suspicious. Its those details that caused a public outcry when police and prosecutors initially declined to charge Zimmerman with a crime. Those same details hang over Saturdays verdict. The nation should respect the jury that found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder. Defense attorneys argued that he red in self-defense, and prosecutors couldnt prove otherwise. Without enough evidence to challenge Zimmermans version of events, jurors had no choice but to acquit. We saw a criminal justice system that is designed to protect the rights of the accused, that rightly sets a high bar for a criminal conviction. The jurors reached a unanimous verdict. The jurors did their job. The same cant be said of police and prosecutors in the aftermath of the shooting. It is their cavalier response not the verdict that compounds this tragedy. Sanford, Fla., police quickly accepted Zimmermans explanation that he pulled his gun because he felt his life was in danger. They werent duly

The jurors reached a unanimous verdict. The jurors did their job. The same cant be said of police and prosecutors in the aftermath of the shooting.
troubled by his remarks that Martin was a punk who looks like hes up to no good. They didnt sufciently question his account or his motives. They shrugged it off. An angry public demanded to know whether police and prosecutors would have scrutinized the evidence more closely if Martin were white. It was, and is, a fair question. More than a million people signed an online petition demanding Zimmermans arrest. The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation into Martins death. The Sanford police chief stepped down, and a special prosecutor was named to handle the case. Six weeks after the shooting, Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder. The fact that the Zimmerman was eventually acquitted of the charge and the lesser charge of manslaughter, which the jury also rejected doesnt validate the cursory dismissal by law enforcement back in February 2012. This case deserved to be examined thoroughly and adjudicated. As the case moved to trial, many of those who led the campaign stressed that what they demanded was not an outcome, but a trial. But many now are bitterly disappointed at the result. The trial was fair. The evidence came up short. The outrage was that there almost wasnt a trial at all. Chicago Tribune

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Letters to the editor must include the writers 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: mailbag@timesleader.com Fax: 570-829-5537 Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 group. Is that not what occurred in Egypt? If that is what happened, why does our president not recognize it as such? Since he does not call it a coup, the United States will continue to fund Egypt with more than a billion dollars. With a record number of people on food stamps and high unemployment, would it not be better served here? Perhaps there is a reason why America will continue sending aid to Egypt. If anyone has a logical explanation, I would love to hear it.

For those of us who do not possess superior intelligence, we are fortunate that Wilbur Tillman cares enough for our well-being to tell us how to live our lives. I recently had dinner at a popular area restaurant and enjoyed some of the tastiest veal I have ever eaten. If its any consolation to Tillman, I had my portion vegetables, also, but it was the veal along with some ne wine that made it a most delightful evening. In a recent letter to the editor, wishful Wilbur claimed that with a meat-free diet, we have a 12 percent chance of living longer. Does Tillman know that people who do not ride in automobiles are 98 percent less likely to be involved in trafc accidents? Also, women who abstain from sexual acitivity are 100 percent guaranteed to avoid getting pregnant? In addition to his obligatory tofu, these are several other facts for Tillman to digest.

Ralph Rostock
Carverton

OthER OpINION: EDUcAtION

Writer reiterates race, crime views

Fran Spencer
Nanticoke

The bitter taste of Common Core

States that sign on to the supposedly optional one-size-tsall Common Core education standards might well nd themselves gradually locked in as this latest cure for what ails public education expands into the SAT and ACT college-readiness assessment exams. That means not only public schools but also private schools will have little choice but to take up Common Core State Standards in preparing students for these exams. Pennsylvania is among 45 states that have agreed to adopt the standards, which specify what concepts should be mastered by students at each grade level in individual subjects. But as The Heritage Foundation points out, opting out will become increasingly difcult. This, as the SAT is aligned to the Common Core, according to a College Board email quoted in a Washington Post report. Last year, 1.66 million students took the college-entry SAT exam, according to the College Board. Critics argue that Common Cores education standards are ideologically and unduly inuenced by meddlesome third parties. Says Zeev Wurman, a software architect and math-advisory expert in California and Washington, D.C., No state has any reason left to aspire for rstrate standards, as all states will be judged by the same mediocre national benchmark enforced by the federal government. That is, unless enough states, given their taste of Common Core, spit out this latest cure-all for the malaise of public education. The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

I am going to present three facts on violent crimes. Young adults commit more violent crimes than older adults. Men commit more violent crimes than women. Blacks commit more violent crimes than whites. I will bet that almost everyone will wholeheartedly agree with the rst two facts without batting an eye, but the last fact seems to bring about false cries of racism and a litany of lame excuses. How can it be perfectly OK to prole according to age and sex , but not race? Has political correctness effectively stopped most people from publicly stating the obvious truth? I stand behind my positions on racial issues because they are backed up with facts and logic. Here is a bet for the liberals and cultural Marxists who like to try to denigrate me for bringing up the truth on race and crime. If blacks can bring down their violent crime rate in proportion with their population in this country, and Detroit becomes one of the safest cities in the United States while maintaining its majority black population, I will quit being an advocate for whites.

May God bless pantry collectors

The volunteers of the Holy Family Food Pantry in Luzerne would like to thank the following groups for taking up collections for our pantry in the past few months. Our area postal service employees donated the proceeds from their annual food drive to us. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Swoyersville, Cub Scout Pack 123 in Forty Fort and Wyoming Valley West Middle School Social Studies classes also collected food. The hard work and time involved in these collections is deeply appreciated. Collections by these groups help us to continue distributing food to needy people in our area. God bless you all!

Mr. Leighton: Just do your job

For the pantry volunteers

Carol Cardoni

yourself for what this city has become. Are you that blind that when traveling around town you cant see how disgraceful it has become? I know it takes more than one person to keep our city safe, clean and respectable, but you have turned your backon us. We are afraid can you hear me? No matter what you may think, you need to start listening to us, as our mayor. Remember the elected position you took? It wasnt just to have the word mayor next to your name was it? You promised us a revitalized city. A good town in which to raise families. Show me where. Take your blinders off and put your phone away and listen to us. Our home, our city, has gone to the dogs. Living in Barney Farms doesnt exclude you from the rest of us. You are our neighbor, does that shock you? You grew up here in a time when life was simpler. You knew what it was like to go play outside, meet friends in the park, ride your bike and not have to worry about being robbed or shot. Dont you think our kids deserve the same quality of life? Some of the people who have ltered into our city are attacking each other and taking away our lives. You are selfcentered and selsh. Your job as our elected ofcial is to protect your fellow citizens and keep our neighborhoods safe. You are not doing that. Our police cant keep up. Crime is not down, its just not reported to us. Walk the streets, observe, talk to your neighbors all over the town and hear us. Barney Farms is not the whole city! The square is not the whole city. No more bars! We have more than we need. Whether you like it or not, we are all equals here. Sure some of us are more educated than others, but it doesnt change the fact of the matters at hand. It doesnt take a rocket scientist or a realtor to see how bad things are. You need to be ghting with us to return our city to a safe, clean and comfortable environment where we arent afraid of stepping outside or going to the corner store. Its not safe at night for people coming or going to their place of work. If you cant do that for us then you dont belong in the position.

Darla Jones Carey

Wilkes-Barre

Steve Smith

Stop supplying funds to Egypt

Pittston

According to my dictionary, the denition of coup detat is a sudden, violent overthrow of a government by a small

Dear Mayor Leighton: I dont personally know you but I have crossed paths with you and know some of your extended family. I was born and raised in South Wilkes-Barre and have lived here my entire 53 years. My children attended the same schools as your children. We are neighbors, good citizens of this town. I know of Wilkes-Barres past. Im afraid of its future. You were elected by your fellow neighbors because they trusted you to do the job for which that elected you. You should be ashamed of

Did race sway Martin verdict?

During the trial in the Trayvon Martin case, I listened to some of the facts from witnessess and thought that the jury would nd Zimmerman not guilty. But now that I think of it, if a white boy were killed by a black person that the verdict would have been different. I also think that in this case for a fair verdict to be rendered the jury should have also had a few black people on it.

William Grisaitis
Orlando, Fla.

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From page 1A took advantage of it. John Paraschak, of Luzerne, is getting more active again after a neck surgery in March that affected his legs, so he and his wife, Joanna, like to walk around Walmart in Jenkins Township and check out the sales. Tuesday they opted for a change in scenery and decided to walk around the Wyoming Valley Mall in WilkesBarre for some refreshing therapy. I walk for a little bit and sit a little bit, John Paraschak said. After their exercise, Joanna Paraschak said they will get sandwiches at the Subway in the food court and then head back to their airconditioned home. Ann Kotch and Mackenzie Simoson said they were at the mall Tuesday for one reason: to stay out of the heat. The air conditioning is better than the outside, said Kotch, of Plymouth. Within an hour, the pair had browsed in Victorias Secret, Kitchen Collection and Vitamin World. While many people strolled through and window shopped at the mall, Bianca DiPaolo and Alex Peslak escaped the heat at Movies 14 in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The two caught a matinee showing of Despicable Me 2. When hes not at the movies, Peslak, a rising senior at Kings, cools off by drinking Dunkin Donuts iced coffee and eating Dairy Queen frozen treats. They get a lot of my money, he said. When the weather gets too hot, DiPaolo changes her exercise routine. I started swimming laps in the pool instead of running, she said. Joan Jones, a baker at Tommys Pizza Corner in Kingston, spent her Tuesday in a kitchen that can reach up to 110 degrees. She has worked at Tommys since 1980, so she knows how to stay cool, usually wrapping a cold towel around her neck. On Tuesday, she used a Frogg Toggs Chilly Pad Towel that she recently purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Jones said it is supposed to keep you cool for six hours. I am seeing if it really works, she said. She also said going in and out of the

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From page 1A Suns $50 million hotel and conference center under construction is part of the strategy to help grow business and lure gamblers from greater distances in other competing casinos market territories. He cited this regions high unemployment rate and the economy as a whole as being the main factors in Mohegan Suns annual numbers, but he also noted the casino has kept its numbers mostly steady the past few years. In June, the last month of the scal year, table game revenues at Mohegan Sun were up 7 percent compared to the prior June. Most of the statewide table game revenue gains can be attributed to two key factors: growth at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem and a full year of play at Valley Aimee Dilger | The Times Leader Forge Casino Resort. Sands reported a 29 Youngsters wade in Tobys Creek, cooling off in the water and in the shade of an over- percent increase in gross table revenues to head bridge on Tuesday, when temperatures climbed into the mid 90s in Northeastern $165.3 million. Valley Forge Casino, which opened in March 2012, saw a 77 percent Pennsylvania. spike in table game revenues. It was able to report a full year of revenues in scal year 2013. STAY SAFE & COOL DOWN With high temperatures of 92 forecast for today, 95 Thursday and 97 Friday, and heat indexes topping 100 degrees, the city of Wilkes-Barre offered advice on staying safe in a heatwave and some ways to beat the heat. Sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be worn if spending time outside. Reapply at least every two hours. Drink at least 36 ounces of uid every hour you are outside. Focus on drinking only water and sports drinks, and avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately. Symptoms may include sudden dizziness or faintness, a body temperature over 105 degrees, hot and dry skin, and/or seizures. If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately. They should be cooled as rapidly as possible by being put in a cool temperature, sprayed with cool water and have ice packs applied to their underarms and groin areas. Pets should also always be left with cool water, and should not be left outside for extended periods of time. Take advantage of the National Get Outdoors Program that oers roundtrip transportation to Francis Slocum State Park, where the swimming pool is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact the Luzerne County Transportation Authority at 570-287-8463 or www.lctabus .com for more information and details. Kistler Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Season passes are $7 for residents and $20 for non-residents and are available on the rst oor of City Hall, 40 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Day passes are also available. Senior citizens are also welcome to stop in at air-conditioned senior centers. Call the Area Agency on Aging 822-1158 to nd one near you or for more information. air conditioning is worse than staying You sort of psych yourself out, in the heat because your body has to Jones said. adjust. She also advised not thinking Times Leader staff writer Steve Mocarsky about the heat. contributed to this story. Sands and Valley Forge were the only two of the 11 casinos to report an increase in year-to-year slot revenues and those two and only two others SugarHouse in Philadelphia and The Meadows near Pittsburgh reported annual table game revenue increases.

More competition

A spokesman for the state Gaming Control Board said the states casino operators are working hard to maintain revenue levels as competition continues to grow. Gaming Revenue continues to be strong, bringing in over $1.4 billion in tax revenue for the second consecutive year. With many challenges presented during the past year, including increased competition and a weak economy, the casino operators in Pennsylvania continue to work hard to maintain their existing customers and to attract new customers, said Richard McGarvey. Even with the slowdown, the state remains the second largest, in terms of casino revenues, in the nation trailing only Nevada.

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From page 1A who said she is a lifelong city resident. You should be ashamed of yourself for what the city has become. Are you that blind when traveling around town how disgraceful it is? While acknowledging that the mayor on his own cant protect the city, Carey accused him of turning his head on his constituents. Were afraid, she said, adding it was time for him to begin listening to people like her. You promised us a revitalized city, a good town to raise families, she said. Show me where. Take your blinders off, put your phone away and stop your antics and listen. Our home, our city has gone to the dogs, she said. Carey refused to let up on the mayor, telling him hes no different from others just because he lives in the well-t0-do neighborhood of Barney Farms. Your job as our elected ofcial is to protect the fellow citizens and keep our neighborhoods safe. Youre not doing that. Our police cant keep up. Crime is not down. Its not reported to us. You need to start doing your job, she demanded, providing him with a starting point. Walk the streets. Observe. Talk with your neighbors all over the city and listen to us. Many people in the

Wilkes-Barre resident Darla Carey, seated in foreground, chastised Mayor Tom Leighton at Tuesday nights council meeting for what she described as turning his head on crime in the neighborhoods. She demanded he do more to make the city safe.

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From page 1A tal rights if the family doesnt show progress within a reasonable time period. Most of the children involved in parental addiction cases are under age 5, Castano said. Its the young kids. The county had a low of 416 children placed outside their homes in September 2011, and the number has increased since then and hovered around 500 in March, April and May, Castanos report shows. The state has praised the county in the past for its attempts to reduce the number of children in outside placement. The county had 704 children lodged outside their homes at the end of 2008 due to alleged abuse and/ or neglect. Castano said a delay lling vacant caseworker positions in his ofce has contributed to the gradual increase in outside placements since the fall of 2011. these children rather than contracted providers, Castano said. In other business Tuesday, council members who convened for a real estate committee meeting instead saw a demonstration of the countys new $1.28 million nancial software system purchased from Michigan-based New World Systems Corp. County Interim Budget/ Finance Division Head Brian Swetz said the basic components of the new system are now operational and accessible to workers. The system, when fully implemented, will allow employees to instantly view and track contracts and reports on payments and receipts. Councilman Stephen J. Urban asked if employees will be scanning in copies of bills to provide supporting information on services and goods purchased. County Manager Robert Lawton said employees will enter that information.

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packed council chambers applauded her when she nished, and the mayor defended himself from the criticism. I go up and down crime-ridden streets every single day, throughout the city, he said. Since 2003 crime is down, he added, and his administration has spent $7 million on equipment over 10 years. When he took ofce in 2004 he cut all departments except the police, he pointed out. But over the past few years, the poor economy has hampered his efforts to add to the force, he said. I have done, the furthest thing from the truth is turn my head on crime, he said. The city recorded its sixth homicide of the year

earlier this month, and gun crimes and shootings have plagued the city and alarmed residents. Weve admitted violent crime is up. Its up, the mayor said. Even his neighborhood isnt immune, because there have been break-ins there too, he said. But the mayor said he refuses to surrender and has committed resources to ght back. Were not going to lose this battle. Were not going to lose our neighborhoods. They think they can take our neighborhoods; theyre wrong, he said. My commitment is crime ghting and the safety of our neighborhoods. He offered Carey an invitation to walk with him the next time he goes out.

A large number of court cases involving dependent children also were continued because county-funded lawyers werent available to represent indigent parents, he said. There were more than 900 continuances in court cases in 2012 and 715 continuances this year to date, he said. The problem should be rectied with the countys recent contracting of six attorneys

to handle these cases, he said. Children can be placed in foster homes, group homes or with other family members. The number of children in non-relative foster care has steadily declined since 2008, while the number placed with relatives is rising a trend Castano views as a plus. We are nding family members to care for

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From page 1A Fetterhoff said. Wheres the bribery? All six are accused of restricted activities, and all but Suzenski also are charged with bid-rigging and conspiracy. Mellow, Rubin, Brimmeier and Hatalowich also are charged with corrupt organizations and bribery. Arraignment is scheduled for September. After the hearing, Wenner granted a request by Cognetti that the attorney generals ofce, which is prosecuting the case, preserve emails between its former prosecutor Frank Fina and Judge Barry Feudale, removed by the state Supreme Court as grand jury supervisory judge. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Monday that Attorney General Kathleen Kane sought Feudales removal after discovering an email the judge sent Fina that was critical of her and her predecessor, Linda Kelly. Cognetti told reporters after the preliminary hearing he felt an obligation to pursue the matter, because it raised a suggestion there may have been irregularities in the grand jury process.

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TEMPERATURES High/low 93/67 Normal high/low 82/61 Record high 101 (1988) Record low 48 (1930) PRECIPITATION 24 hrs ending 7 p.m. 0.00" Month to date 0.71" Normal m-t-d 1.88" Year to date 15.91" Normal y-t-d 19.71" COOLING DEGREE DAYS Yesterday Month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date RIVER LEVELS Susquehanna
Wilkes-Barre Towanda
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport through 7 p.m. Tuesday

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SUN & MOON

Sunrise Today 5:45 a.m. Sunset Today 8:34 p.m. Moonrise Moonset Today Today 3:17 p.m. 12:51 a.m.

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Syracuse 92/73

NATIONAL FORECAST
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Albany 92/72

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Partly sunny; not as warm

Sun and some clouds

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Scranton Poughkeepsie 94/70 93/70 Wilkes-Barre Williamsport 92/72 New York July 22 July 29 94/71 95/79 Pottsville New First State College 94/73 Allentown 92/70 95/71 Harrisburg Reading Philadelphia 96/72 Aug 6 Aug 14 96/73 96/79 THE POCONOS Highs: 87-93. Lows: 64-70. Clouds and sun, very warm and humid today. Very humid tonight. Sunny to partly cloudy tomorrow. THE JERSEY SHORE Highs: 83-89. Lows: 72-78. Mostly sunny, very warm and humid today. Partly cloudy and very humid tonight. Mostly sunny tomorrow. THE FINGER LAKES Highs: 89-95. Lows: 70-76. Partly sunny, hot and humid today. Partly cloudy tonight. A shower or thunderstorm in the area tomorrow. NEW YORK CITY High: 95. Low: 79. Mostly sunny, hot and very humid today. Very humid tonight. Sunny to partly cloudy and hot tomorrow. PHILADELPHIA High: 96. Low: 79. Mostly sunny, very hot and humid today. Very humid tonight. Very hot tomorrow.

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Denver 90/63

Los Angeles 84/65 El Paso 80/69

Atlanta 90/74

Chihuahua 81/58

Houston 90/76 Monterrey 88/70 Miami 88/75

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Woods looking for 1 key shot

AP Golf Writer

DOUG FERGUSON

GULLANE, Scotland British Open champions at Muireld are more likely to be found on a ballot for the Hall of Fame than the bottom of a betting sheet. It has never been known as a haven for long shots, which would seem to bode well for someone like Tiger Woods. Even so, Woods struggled to nd the right denition of an outsider when asked Tuesday about the trend of high-caliber winners at Muireld. Because if an outsider is someone who had never won a major, then all bets are off. You probably cant say that given the fact that over the past, what, ve years or so that weve had rst-time winners at virtually every single major, Woods said. The elds are so deep now and the margin between the rst player and the last player in the eld is not that big anymore. Its very small. Eighteen players have won the last 20 majors, the most diverse collection of major cham- INSIDE pions in some Gary Player 25 years. back at the Fourteen of them had British Open never won a 5B major. Perhaps it was more than just a coincidence when Woods dated this trend to the last ve years. Because thats when he stopped winning them. Theres certainly a connection between so many different winners and Tiger not winning one, Graeme McDowell said. Because we all know when he gets in the mood, he likes to win a few. I think in the period when Tiger kind of went missing for a couple of years there, it gave a lot of players a chance to step up to the plate and show how healthy the game of golf is, get their condence up and win the big ones and really get a bit of belief in themselves. But I think Tiger has been responsible for raising the bar, he said. I think he certainly has set the standard for how good guys can be. Times sure have changed since the British Open last came to this links course along the Firth of Forth. In 2002, the question was whether Woods was going to win all four majors in a single year. Eleven years later, not a major goes by without him being asked when hes going to win one any of them again. The drought is at 16 majors, stretched over ve years, since Woods hobbled and winced his way to a playoff win at Torrey Pines in the 2008 U.S. Open for his 14th career major, leaving him four short of the standard set by Jack Nicklaus. Woods gets defensive when asked about his condence. Surely it would seem to have been easier when he was winning them with regularity. All he can do is point to his four PGA Tour wins this year, his No. 1 ranking fully restored, the way his named his bandied about as a favorite at every Grand Slam event. But there are no answers for why he can win just about anywhere except in the majors. I think its just a shot here and there, he said. Its making a key up-and-down here, or

American League takes All-Star game, home-field advantage in World Series

The Associated Press

AL pitchers dominate

Nanticoke gets one more shot

Wickisers big game forces title game today
By PAUL SOKOLOSKI
psokoloski@timesleader.com

NEW YORK Mariano Rivera pitched a perfect eighth inning in his nal All-Star appearance, Jose Bautista, J.J. Hardy and Jason Kipnis drove in runs to back a night of pulsating pitching, and the American League beat the National League 3-0 Tuesday night to stop a three-year losing streak. Ten pitchers combined a three-hitter and the 43-yearold Rivera, who is retiring at the end of the season, remained unscored on in nine All-Star innings. The only older pitcher to appear in an All-Star game was 47-yearold Satchel Paige. Rivera was left alone on the eld for a 90-second standing ovation, waving his cap to the crowd and touching it to his heart as the other AllStars watched from the dugout railing and applauded. Bautista had a sacrice y in the fourth off Patrick Corbin that stopped the ALs 17-inning scoreless streak.

The National Leagues Matt Harvey, of the New York Mets, pitches during the first inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday in New York.

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Hardy added a run-scoring knee in the rst inning, forcgrounder in the fth against ing him from the game. An Cliff Lee and Kipnis hit an X-ray was negative, and Cano RBI double in the eighth off was diagnosed with a bruised Craig Kimbrell. quadriceps that did Matt Harvey and not seem major. Max Scherzer dazzled INSIDE A little tight. with pitching at the More news I didnt want to start. from the MLB aggravate it and just Scherzer combined try to play through with Chris Sale, Felix All-Star game a situation, Cano Hernandez, Matt 6B said. Nothing bad. Moore and Grant Before a record Balfour on a onecrowd of 45,186 at hitter, allowing only Carlos Citi Field, the New York Mets Beltrans one-out single in hosted baseballs big summer the fourth. event for the rst time since The Yankees got a scare 1964 at Shea Stadium. when Harvey hit Robinson Already an elite pitcher Cano on the side of his right less than a year into his major

league career, Harvey struck out three in two innings and was followed by Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, who retired three in a row. Cabrera, the rst AllStar coming off a Triple Crown since Bostons Carl Yastrzemski at Houstons Astrodome in 1968, doubled to the right-center gap in the fourth and took third when Chris Davis lined a single off the glove of leaping rst baseman Joey Votto. Bautista followed with a y to medium center. See MLB ALL-STARS | 4B

American forces a showdown

JOHN ERZAR
jerzar@timesleader.com

ARCHBALD Maybe that bad hop was an omen. A sign that victory wasnt going to come as easy as it seemed Tuesday for the Back Mountain American all-stars. If the bad hop wasnt, then the nal out that had to be recorded twice certainly was. American got to celebrate its win twice, and breathe a sigh of relief once, as it held off North Pocono 10-9 to force a decisive game in the Section 5 Little League Major Baseball tournament. The teams will meet at 6 p.m. today

Dalton Simpson is congratulated by his Back Mountain American teammates after his first inning homerun in Tuesdays sectional final contest against North Pocono.

Eric Seidle | For The Times Leader

once again at the Archbald Little League to decide the champion and a trip to the state tournament at the University of Pittsburghs Bradford campus. American led 10-2 entering the bot-

tom of the fth. North Pocono got a couple baserunners on with one out when Ryan Deom hit a grounder to American See AMERICAN | 4B

MOUNTAINTOP - A couple months ago, John Wickiser took a hard fall. Tuesday night, he picked his team back up. Wickiser pitched seven gritty innings and Mike Bugonowicz drilled a bases-loaded double as Nanticoke kept its championship hopes alive with a 6-3 victory over Greater Pittston in the Wyoming Valley American Legion Baseball nals at Veterans Field. The two teams, which both now have one loss, will meet again today at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Posts home park for the league tournament title. I have all the condence in the world in my team, Wickiser said. He spent Tuesday showing why Nanticoke has faith in him. Aside from a shaky third inning, Wickiser was smooth while scattering eight hits in a complete-game victory while setting down 15 of nal 17 batters he faced. He stayed consistent the whole game, hit his spots all game, Nanticoke manager Joe Yudichak said. He shut them right down. Actually, Wickiser knows that feeling of helplessness as well as anyone. He was the No. 2 pitcher for Hanover Area High School during the teams unbeaten Wyoming Valley Conference season this past year when Wickiser went out near the end of that season to ride his quad. I enjoy that, Wickiser said. Maybe not so much now. I ipped my quad, Wickiser said. I was going up a hill in the rain and kind of just went off the side a little bit. He landed on his pitching wrist. Actually, I thought I was OK, Wickiser said, maybe a little sprain. It turned out his right wrist was broken, along with his heart. His high school season ended before Hanover Areas playoff run. I was devastated, Wickiser said. I felt sorry for letting my team down. His spirits are soaring now, and so are the hopes of his teammates. After Nanticoke grabbed a See NANTICOKE | 4B

Legion Prep team heads to playoffs undefeated

TOM ROBINSON
For The Times Leader

Ron Silinskie thought he was going to have a chance to manage a successful team when Greater Pittston made its rst foray into the Prep level of American Legion baseball this summer. It was tough to predict, however, the level of dominance Greater Pittston has displayed in its rst season in the developmental league for players 13-and-under. I gured wed be pretty strong, Silinskie said. Im surprised were this strong. I didnt expect to be undeSee WOODS | 4B feated.

The Greater Pittston Prep team is more than undefeated. In addition to never being behind when a game has ended, it has seldom trailed during a game. A come-from-behind, 3-1 victory over Back Mountain on June 26 represents the closest call the team has faced. It has never been in a one-run game, but did hold on for two other two-run wins in league play and another in a crossover game. Greater Pittston has locked up rst place, the top seed in the upcoming Wyoming Valley League Prep playoffs and an unbeaten regular season. The team is 12-0 in the WVL

while outscoring opponents, 86-15. Including crossover games against Lackawanna County teams, Greater Pittston is 22-0 by a total margin of 183-26. No team has managed more than three runs against Greater Pittston, which has posted six shutouts. Offensively, weve been pretty strong, but there have been times when we needed the defense and pitching to come through for us, Silinskie said. The team features 13 players from Pittston, West Pittston, Exeter, Wyoming and West See LEGION PREP | 4B

The Greater Pittston prep American Legion team is, first row, from left, Dylan Spurlin, Mike Bonita, Anthony Nardell, Dylan Melberger, Aaron Zezza, Alex Gonzales and Tanner Williams; Standing, Marc Anthony Minichello, coach Mic Melberger, Matt Wright, PJ Angeli, Matt Silinskie, coach Tom Spurlin, Dylan Kostak, CJ Pisack, Bradley Barletta, Manager Ron Silinskie.

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SCOREBOARD
Second Flight: 1. R. Gorgone, D. Gorgone, B. Kunkle, S. Kunkle (71); 2. K. Hillard, L. Hillard, L. OBrien, C. OBrien (72); 3. C. Preece, E. Preece, R. Xenakis, P. Xenakis (72); 4. B. Stelma, M. Stelma, D. Carey, N. Carey (73); 5. B. Roberts, D. Roberts, N. Daddio, L. Daddio (74). Third Flight: 1. P. Gaffney, N. Amos, P. Amos, B. Gaffney (77); 2. S. McAndrew, D. Ueberroth, C. Maransky, S. Maransky (78); 3. P. McAndrew, S. McAndrew, G. Wanyo, J. Wayno (78); 4. M. Liuzzi, M. Edwards, R. Harding, J. Harding (79); 5. J. Bittner, C. Bittner, B. Kopp, J. Kopp (84). Low Putts (MEN): Mike and Brandon Wills (8). Low Putts (WOMEN): Sherron Ballard and Doreen Wills (11). Stag Day Tournament Results First Flight: 1. Frank Pinnacoli Jr./ Lou Belgio, 64; 2. Joe Karcutskie/Eddie Heck, 66; 3. Dave Suma/Ed Dorward, 66; 4. Brett Evans/ Chris Jones, 67; 5. Anthony Heck/Vinnie Lanunziata, 68; 6. John Morgan/John Polak, 68; 7. John Konicki/Guthrie Mitchell, 69; 8. Ron Pokrinchak/ John Kotis, 69; 9. Billy Lozo/Scott Lozo, 69; 10. Gary Mack/Neal Opet, 69. Second Flight: 1. Brian Suder/Jamie Walsh, 69; 2. Joe Rubbico/Dave Straleyl, 69; 3. Chuck Brand/Stephen Brand, 69; 5. Pat Heck/Jerry Ranieli Jr., 69; 6. Gary Siegel/Andy Doster, 70; 7. Billy Mattioli/Paul Roman, 70; 8. Rob Michaels/Tom Yoniski, 71; 9. Dave Kashchak/John Baranowski, 71; 10. Steve Osterhout/Sean Gilroy, 71. Third Flight: 1. Mike Ruggere/Matt Hoover, 71; 2. Joe Carr/Austin Carr, 71; 3. Don Hopkins/Jack Moriarity, 71; 4. Jim Charney/Joey Colangelo, 72; 5. Joe Bartell/Mike Valenti, 72; 6. Brian Zimmerman/Sid May, 73; 7. Bob Bogensberger/Ryan Mavin, 73; 8. George Prywara/ Terry OToole, 74; 9. Bernie Simonovitch/Don Prescavage, 74; 10. Ryan Holthaus/Chad Kelly, 74. Fourth Flight: 1. Tom Stitzer/ Tom Stizer Jr., 75; 2. Sal Shandra/ Frank Wascalis, 75; 3. Garfield Jones/ Randy Freas, 75; 4. Walt Kollander/ Joe Laurito, 76; 5. Fred Orlando/Bob Orlando, 76; 6. Bob Lipski/ Matt Raczkowski, 77; 7. Mark Walsh/Billy Walsh, 77; 8. Pat Scarfo/Tom Manley, 77; 9. D.L. Sadvary/D.J. Sadvary, 78; 10. Dave Evans/Larry Trotter, 78. Fifth Flight: 1. Rich Palckus/Marty McGavin, 78; 2. Bob Laurito/Sam Reza, 78; 3. P.J. Precone/Joe Rossi, 78; 4. Josh Bogensberger/Nate Glose, 80; 5. Lou Sappe/Dale Nygren, 80; 6. Jay Thomas/Jordan Thomas, 80; 7. Bob Altavila/Leo Adamsky, 82; 8. Jim Osterhout/Jeff Howell, 83; 9. John Foglietta/ Bob Jenkins, 83; 10. Butch Coniff/ Joe Skurski, 83; 11. Jim Carr/Brenden Carr, 86; 12. Ned George/Rodger Gillberson, 89. Closest to the pin #7: Bob Orlando/Fred Orlando. Closest to the pin #17: Tom Manley/Pat Scarfo.

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TODAYS EVENTS LITTLE LEAGUE Section 5 Senior Baseball (at Battaglia-Cawley Field, Scranton) Northwest vs. Dunmore, 5:30 p.m. Nanticoke vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 Junior Baseball (at Schautz Stadium, Dunmore) Kingston/Forty Fort vs. North Pocono, 5:30 p.m. Hanover vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 Major Baseball (at Archbald Little League) Back Mtn. American vs. North Pocono, 6 p.m. Section 5 9-10 Baseball (at North Pocono LL Aston Field) Elimination bracket final, 5:30 p.m. Section 5 Junior Softball (at Back Mountain Little League) Nanticoke vs. North Pocono, 5:30 p.m. Bob Horlacher vs. North Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 9-10 Softball (at Wyo./West Wyoming LL Flack Field) Elimination bracket final, 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY LITTLE LEAGUE Section 5 Senior Baseball (at Battaglia-Cawley Field, Scranton) Elimination bracket game, 5:30 p.m. Winners bracket final, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 Junior Baseball (at Schautz Stadium, Dunmore) Elimination bracket game, 5:30 p.m. Winners bracket final, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 10-11 Baseball (at Dunmore Little League) Back Mtn. American vs. Dunmore, 5:30 p.m. Mountain Top vs. Green Ridge, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 9-10 Baseball (at North Pocono LL Aston Field) Winners bracket finalist vs. Elimination bracket finalist, 5:30 p.m. Section 5 Junior Softball (at Back Mountain Little League) Winners bracket final, 5:30 p.m. Elimination game, 7:30 p.m. Section 5 10-11 Softball (at Bob Horlacher Little League) Nanticoke vs. Old Forge, 5:30 p.m. Section 5 9-10 Softball (at Wyo./West Wyoming LL Flack Field) Winners bracket finalist vs. Elimination bracket finalist, 5:30 p.m.

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N.Y. Islanders .............................................. 30-1 Philadelphia ................................................. 30-1 Carolina ....................................................... 35-1 Edmonton .................................................... 35-1 New Jersey.................................................. 35-1 Tampa Bay................................................... 35-1 Columbus .................................................... 40-1 Minnesota .................................................... 40-1 Winnipeg...................................................... 40-1 Colorado ...................................................... 50-1 Dallas........................................................... 50-1 Nashville ...................................................... 50-1 Phoenix........................................................ 55-1 Buffalo ......................................................... 75-1 Calgary ........................................................ 75-1 Florida........................................................... 80-1 Maggert, 70.23%. 8, Henrik Stenson, 69.84%. 9, Justin Hicks, 69.74%. 10, Jin Park, 69.01%. GB 1 1 4 GB 1 2 3 7 9 GB 3 7 8 Greens in Regulation Percentage 1, Graham DeLaet, 72.38%. 2, Peter Tomasulo, 71.88%. 3, Henrik Stenson, 70.22%. 4, Boo Weekley, 70.10%. 5, Ricky Barnes, 69.89%. 6, Bubba Watson, 69.62%. 7, Bill Haas, 69.54%. 8 (tie), Nick Watney and Ross Fisher, 69.44%. 10, Kevin Stadler, 69.31%. Total Driving 1, Justin Rose, 41. 2, Graham DeLaet, 49. 3, Keegan Bradley, 72. 4, Henrik Stenson, 74. 5, D.J. Trahan, 85. 6, Matt Jones, 93. 7 (tie), Hunter Mahan and Boo Weekley, 94. 9, Jordan Spieth, 97. 10, Jim Herman, 101. Strokes Gained - Putting 1, Sergio Garcia, .989. 2, Greg Chalmers, .938. 3, Stephen Ames, .847. 4, Tiger Woods, .833. 5, James Driscoll, .723. 6, Luke Donald, .717. 7, Aaron Baddeley, .711. 8, Bryce Molder, .709. 9, Peter Hanson, .702. 10, Russell Henley, .648.< Birdie Average 1, Phil Mickelson, 4.44. 2, Billy Horschel, 4.27. 3, Tiger Woods, 4.19. 4, Bubba Watson, 4.17. 5, Brandt Snedeker, 4.13. 6 (tie), Ryan Palmer and Charl Schwartzel, 4.08. 8, Charley Hoffman, 3.98. 9, Jimmy Walker, 3.96. 10, Justin Rose, 3.94.< Eagles (Holes per) 1, Tiger Woods, 82.3. 2, Dustin Johnson, 90.0. 3 (tie), Ernie Els and Joe Ogilvie, 102.0. 5, Michael Thompson, 103.5. 6, Patrick Reed, 106.4. 7, Henrik Stenson, 108.0. 8, Kevin Stadler, 109.8. 9, Robert Garrigus, 110.3. 10, Sergio Garcia, 111.6. Sand Save Percentage 1, Justin Rose, 70.45%. 2, K.J. Choi, 69.70%. 3, Rickie Fowler, 65.43%. 4, Steven Bowditch, 65.09%. 5, Stuart Appleby, 64.29%. 6, Matt Kuchar, 63.92%. 7, Cameron Tringale, 62.20%. 8, Tom Gillis, 62.16%. 9, Ben Crane, 62.00%. 10, Casey Wittenberg, 61.46%. All-Around Ranking 1, Tiger Woods, 194. 2, Justin Rose, 252. 3, Brandt Snedeker, 354. 4 (tie), Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy, 369. 6, Phil Mickelson, 371. 7, Charley Hoffman , 374. 8, Keegan Bradley, 381. 9, Billy Horschel, 385. 10, Bill Haas, 393.

New York - Penn League

McNamara Division Hudson Valley (Rays) Aberdeen (Orioles) Staten Island (Yankees) Brooklyn (Mets) Pinckney Division W 17 15 15 12 L 12 12 12 16 Pct. .586 .556 .556 .429

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BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX Optioned RHP Simon Castro to Charlotte (IL). HOUSTON ASTROS Agreed to terms with SS Wander Franco on a minor league contract. KANSAS CITY ROYALS Claimed INF Pedro Ciriaco off waivers from San Diego. MINNESOTA TWINS Recalled C/OF Chris Herrmann from Rochester (IL). Selected the contract of INF Doug Bernier from Rochester. TORONTO BLUE JAYS Assigned RHP Drew Hutchison to Dunedin (FSL). National League NEW YORK METS Sent 1B Justin Turner to Binghamton (EL) for a rehab assignment. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Sent C Hector Sanchez to the Arizona League Giants for a rehab assignment. American Association GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS Signed RHP Osvaldo Rodriguez. LAREDO LEMURS Released LHP Matt Dunbar. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES Signed INF Kevin Moesquit and LHP Edgar Osuna. Can-Am League NEWARK BEARS Traded OF Jereme Milons to Southern Illinois (Frontier) for a player to be named. NEW JERSEY JACKALS Signed LHP Bryan Morgado. Released RHP Pete Levitt and LHP Mike Francisco. QUEBEC CAPITALES Signed INF Blair Springfield. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DENVER NUGGETS Named Arturas Karnisovas assistant general manager. DETROIT PISTONS Signed G Chauncey Billups. MIAMI HEAT Waived F Mike Miller. NEW YORK KNICKS Signed F Metta World Peace. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS Claimed G-F James Anderson and C Tim Ohlbrecht off waivers from Houston. SAN ANTONIO SPURS Agreed to terms with F Jeff Pendergraph on a two-year contract. FOOTBALL National Football League CINCINNATI BENGALS Signed DE Carlos Dunlap to a five-year contract extension. GREEN BAY PACKERS Signed S Morgan Burnett to a multiyear contract extension. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Agreed to terms with OT Michael Bamiro. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS Added LB Philippe Dubuisson-Lebon to the practice roster. HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES Signed RW Jared Staal to a one-year, two-way contract. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Agreed to terms with D Ryan Stanton on a one-year contract. Traded F Daniel Carcillo to the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional selection in the 2015 draft. DETROIT RED WINGS Agreed to terms with D Brendan Smith on a two-year contract. FLORIDA PANTHERS Agreed to terms with C Greg Rallo and D Michael Caruso on one-year, two-way contracts. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Re-signed D Mark Barberio to a one-year, two-way contract. WINNIPEG JETS Agreed to terms with Fs Eric Tangradi and Patrice Cormier. American Hockey League SAN ANTONIO RAMPAGE Re-signed D John Lee. Signed F Tony Turgeon and D Dennis Urban. WORCESTER HAWKS Signed Fs Jimmy Bonneau, Riley Brace and Lane Scheidl and D Kyle Bigos on one-year contracts. ECHL FLORIDA EVERBLADES Agreed to terms with Fs Trevor Bruess and Evan Chlanda on oneyear contracts. MOTORSPORTS NASCAR Reinstated Sprint Cup crew member Jackson L. Dodson II. COLLEGE NORTHEAST CONFERENCE Named Lisa Archbald assistant commissioner for compliance, Teneshia Ruff assistant director of events and operations and Erin Bean media relations intern. CHATTANOOGA Named Johnny Taylor mens student assistant basketball coach. JOHNSON C. SMITH Named Natasha Wilson associate athletic director, compliance coordinator and senior woman administrator. LIMESTONE Named Steve Schram mens tennis coach, in addition to his duties as womens tennis coach. LOUISIANA TECH Named Tommy McClelland athletic director. MEMPHIS Named Jason Gray assistant athletic director for compliance. MOUNT OLIVE Named Eric Lee assistant softball coach. NORTHERN ILLINOIS Named Sean Frazier athletic director. PENN STATE Named Dwayne Anderson mens assistant basketball coach. SACRED HEART Named Jessica Smith, William Ingersoll and Lisa Etienne womens assistant basketball coaches. TARLETON Announced womens basketabll G Kathy Thomas will transfer from Iowa.

W L Pct. Jamestown (Pirates) 17 11 .607 Williamsport (Phillies) 15 12 .556 State College (Cardinals) 14 13 .519 Batavia (Marlins) 13 14 .481 Auburn (Nationals) 9 18 .333 Mahoning Valley (Indians) 8 21 .276 Stedler Division W L Pct. Tri-City (Astros) 20 9 .690 Lowell (Red Sox) 16 11 .593 Vermont (Athletics) 12 16 .429 Connecticut (Tigers) 11 17 .393 Tuesdays Games No games scheduled Wednesdays Games Batavia at Staten Island, 7 p.m. Auburn at Tri-City, 7 p.m. Mahoning Valley at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Aberdeen at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. Hudson Valley at Williamsport, 7:05 p.m. Connecticut at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. Lowell at State College, 7:05 p.m. Thursdays Games Batavia at Staten Island, 11 a.m. Mahoning Valley at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. Auburn at Tri-City, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. Hudson Valley at Williamsport, 7:05 p.m. Aberdeen at Vermont, 7:05 p.m. Lowell at State College, 7:05 p.m.

Eastern League
Eastern Division Binghamton (Mets) Trenton (Yankees) New Hampshire (Blue Jays) New Britain (Twins) Portland (Red Sox) Reading (Phillies) Western Division W 59 48 47 46 46 38 L 34 46 46 48 48 55 Pct. .634 .511 .505 .489 .489 .409 GB 11 12 13 13 21

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Post Time:6:30 PM First 15000CL3-4 $12,000 Pace 1. Gointhruthemotions (Do McNair) 4-1 2. Bid Quick (Ho Parker) 8-1 3. Flight Exec (Jo Pavia Jr) 7-2 4. Fire Up The Mach (Si Allard) 6-1 5. Secrets Out (Ma Romano) 10-1 6. Cage Fighter (Ty Buter) 9-2 7. Nucular Enemy (An McCarthy) 3-1 8. Sky Desperado (Jo Drury) 15-1 9. Blueridge Dancer (Ke Wallis) 20-1 Second nw8000L5 $13,000 Trot 1. Hoboken Sonny (An McCarthy) 4-1 2. Take Heart (Ke Wallis) 15-1 3. Justherighttouch (An Napolitano) 8-1 4. Grey Ice (Fe Paquet Jr) 6-1 5. Zuerest (Ge Napolitano Jr) 3-1 6. Looking To Score (Th Jackson) 20-1 7. My Leap Of Faith (Jo Pavia Jr) 10-1 8. Berkshire (Er Carlson) 7-2 9. Gaelic And Garlic (Ja Morrill Jr) 9-2 Third M10000CL $8,500 Pace 1. Nights Pacific (Ja Morrill Jr) 15-1 2. Rolltideroll (An Napolitano) 3-1 3. Budgirls Hanover (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 4. Another Wild Woman (Br Simpson) 6-1 5. Jimmy The Terror (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 6. Scorpionette (Ho Parker) 12-1 7. Princess Mcardle N (An McCarthy) 5-1 8. Riverdancer (Ya Gingras) 10-1 9. Braveheartedmillie (Ma Kakaley) 20-1 Fourth nw4PM $15,000 Trot 1. Whole Lotta Nasty (Ty Buter) 15-1 2. Wartech (Ho Parker) 10-1 3. Only In My Dreams (Mi Simons) 4-1 4. Mckenzies Star (Ti Tetrick) 7-2 5. Mcattee (Da Miller) 20-1 6. Omnipotent (An McCarthy) 6-1 7. Celebrity Hall (Th Jackson) 8-1 8. Meadowbranch Jill (An Miller) 9-2 9. True Valentine (Ya Gingras) 3-1 Fifth M5000CL $4,500 Pace 1. Space Chalet (Ti Tetrick) 15-1 2. Liqueur (Ma Kakaley) 4-1 3. Artists Dynasty (Ty Buter) 6-1 4. Winning Solution (An McCarthy) 10-1 5. Another Dawn (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 6. Prairie Ganache (Da Miller) 20-1 7. Oye Vera Bizzie (Ya Gingras) 12-1 8. Nutmegs Desire (An Miller) 3-1 9. Skyway Hanover (Ke Wallis) 5-1 Sixth PaSS 2yrCG $68,752 Pace 1. Kingofthejungle (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 2. Naked City (Ma Kakaley) 2-1 3. Hes Got It (Da Miller) 7-2 4. Allstar Partner (Mi Simons) 5-1 5. Mcwicked (An Miller) 5-2 6. Avalanche Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 10-1 Seventh M15000CLHC $14,000 Pace 1. Springhouse Star (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 2. Twin B Roxy (Jo Drury) 15-1 3. G G Roulette (Si Allard) 12-1 4. Cheyenne Patti (An Miller) 3-1 5. Perfectly Royal (An Napolitano) 20-1 6. Crown Lady (An McCarthy) 10-1 7. Fashion Mystery (Er Carlson) 6-1 8. Buck Stops Here (Ma Kakaley) 4-1 9. Smokin N Grinin (Ge Napolitano Jr) 5-2 Eighth PaSS 2yrCG $68,752 Pace 1. Lets Drink On It (Ja Morrill Jr) 7-2 2. Seventh Secret (W Wilder) 5-1 3. Major Uptrend (Fr Milby) 10-1 4. Cabana Boy Hanover (Ma Kakaley) 2-1 5. A Plus Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 6-1 6. Westward Hanover (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 Ninth Mnw8000L5 $13,000 Pace 1. Love You Always (An McCarthy) 7-2 2. Fashion Majorette (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 3. Fox Valley Hermia (An Miller) 4-1 4. Miss Sand Creek (Da Miller) 6-1 5. Cocoa Beach (Ty Buter) 5-2 6. Mrs Battin (Br Simpson) 20-1 7. Mibestkeptsecret (An Napolitano) 15-1 8. Kittys Pro Girl (Jo Pavia Jr) 12-1 9. Im Just Special (Ge Napolitano Jr) 8-1 Tenth PaSS 2yrCG $69,153 Pace 1. Limelight Beach (Da Miller) 3-1 2. The Lunch Pail (An Miller) 7-2 3. Tellitlikeitis (Ya Gingras) 2-1 4. Status Quo (Ti Tetrick) 10-1 5. At Press Time (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 6. Sometimes Said (Ma Kakaley) 5-1 7. Cheers N Beers (Er Carlson) 12-1 Eleventh nw11000L5 $15,000 Trot 1. Canadian Wildcat (Er Carlson) 3-1 2. Dream Lake (Ma Romano) 12-1 3. For You Almostfree (Gr Merton) 4-1 4. Sand Wyndham (Jo Pavia Jr) 5-2 5. Trojan Horse (Ke Wallis) 20-1 6. Paisley (Ho Parker) 6-1 7. Celebrity Lovin (Th Jackson) 15-1 8. Pekoe Fashion (Mi Simons) 5-1 9. Hesgotlegs (Jo Drury) 10-1 Twelfth PaSS 2yrCG $69,153 Pace 1. Canadian Edition (Do McNair) 7-2 2. Caviart Luca (Da Miller) 8-1 3. Allies Dragon (W Wilder) 12-1 4. Wicked Business (Ja Morrill Jr) 6-1 5. West Matters (An Miller) 5-2 6. Bristol Bay (Ma Kakaley) 3-1 7. Spinmeister (Ti Tetrick) 9-1 Thirteenth nw8000L5 $13,000 Pace 1. A Place In History (Jo Pavia Jr) 15-1 2. Shakerattlenrock (Da Miller) 9-2 3. Shady Breeze (Mi Simons) 7-2 4. Feel Like A Fool (Mo Teague) 3-1 5. Southern Sport (Ja Morrill Jr) 10-1 6. Bet The Town (Ge Napolitano Jr) 4-1 7. Lawgiver Hanover (Ti Tetrick) 6-1 8. Sky Mesa (Ma Kakaley) 20-1 9. J J Gladiator (Er Carlson) 8-1 Fourteenth Mnw11500L5 $15,000 Pace 1. Thats Mara (Si Allard) 3-1 2. Special Sweetheart (Da Miller) 10-1 3. Runaway Tray (Ma Kakaley) 8-1 4. Astreas Notice (Ti Tetrick) 5-1 5. Case Solved (Ja Morrill Jr) 9-2 6. Arodasi (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 7. Janie Bay (Jo Drury) 12-1 8. Sweet Hedge (Ge Napolitano Jr) 7-2 Fifteenth nw2PM FM $13,000 Pace 1. The Real Tone (Jo Pavia Jr) 4-1 2. Native New Yorker (An Napolitano) 10-1 3. Itsall Your Fault (Mi Simons) 20-1 4. American Shuttle (An Miller) 8-1 5. Senorita Bella (Da Miller) 9-2 6. Diligent Prospect (Th Jackson) 15-1 7. Rachelles Beat (Er Carlson) 7-2 8. Sweet Lady Jane (Ja Morrill Jr) 3-1 9. Cloris Hanover (Ty Buter) 6-1

LPGA Tour Statistics

Through July 14 Scoring 1, Inbee Park, 69.46. 2, Stacy Lewis, 69.84. 3, Suzann Pettersen, 70.11. 4, Na Yeon Choi, 70.12. 5, I.K. Kim, 70.38. 6 (tie), Jessica Korda and So Yeon Ryu, 70.40. 8, Lizette Salas, 70.50. 9, Karrie Webb, 70.55. 10, Paula Creamer, 70.58. Driving Distance 1, Nicole Smith, 274.9. 2, Brittany Lincicome, 271.6. 3, Lexi Thompson, 270.5. 4, Gerina Piller, 270.0. 5, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, 269.4. 6, Daniela Iacobelli, 268.5. 7, Jessica Korda, 267.8. 8, Marina Stuetz, 266.1. 9, Yani Tseng, 265.6. 10, Alena Sharp, 265.4. Greens in Regulation Pct. 1, Suzann Pettersen, 75.10%. 2, Chella Choi, 74.30%. 3, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, 74.30%. 4, Paula Creamer, 74.20%. 5, Na Yeon Choi, 74.10%. 6, Stacy Lewis, 73.90%. 7, Jessica Korda, 73.70%. 8, Jennifer Johnson, 73.70%. 9, So Yeon Ryu, 73.40%. 10, Gerina Piller, 72.80%. Putting Average 1, Inbee Park, 1.699. 2, Stacy Lewis, 1.748. 3, Jiyai Shin, 1.760. 4, Hee Kyung Seo, 1.769. 5, Na Yeon Choi, 1.771. 6, Haeji Kang, 1.771. 7, Lizette Salas, 1.771. 8, Ai Miyazato, 1.771. 9, Caroline Hedwall, 1.772. 10, Yani Tseng, 1.773. Birdie Average 1, Stacy Lewis, 4.33. 2, Jessica Korda, 4.18. 3, Inbee Park, 4.15. 4, Na Yeon Choi, 3.91. 5, Karrie Webb, 3.82. 6, So Yeon Ryu, 3.80. 7, Jiyai Shin, 3.71. 8, Suzann Pettersen, 3.69. 9, Caroline Hedwall, 3.63. 10, Hee Young Park, 3.60. Eagle Average 1, Yani Tseng, .245. 2, Mi Hyang Lee, .235. 3, Karlin Beck, .231. 4, Pat Hurst, .222. 5, Dori Carter, .207. 6, Danah Bordner, .185. 7 (tie), Amy Hung and Wendy Ward, .179. 9, Brittany Lincicome, .178. 10, Lexi Thompson, .176. Sand Save Percentage 1, Paz Echeverria, 63.64%. 2, Karen Stupples, 61.54%. 3, Dewi Claire Schreefel, 61.22%. 4, Esther Choe, 61.11%. 5, Morgan Pressel, 60.66%. 6 (tie), Moira Dunn and Jennifer Song, 60.42%. 8, Brooke Pancake, 60.00%. 9, Yani Tseng, 59.72%. 10, Danielle Kang, 59.68%. Rounds Under Par 1, Inbee Park, .717. 2, Stacy Lewis, .705. 3 (tie), Jiyai Shin and Suzann Pettersen, .646. 5, Karrie Webb, .627. 6, Jessica Korda, .608. 7, I.K. Kim, .604. 8 (tie), Karine Icher and Lizette Salas, .600. 10, Shanshan Feng, .591.

POCONO DOWNS ENTRIES

W L Pct. GB Harrisburg (Nationals) 53 43 .552 Bowie (Orioles) 49 45 .521 3 Erie (Tigers) 48 45 .516 3 Akron (Indians) 46 49 .484 6 Altoona (Pirates) 42 52 .447 10 Richmond (Giants) 42 53 .442 10 Tuesdays Games Trenton at Reading, 6:05 p.m. Richmond at Binghamton, 6:35 p.m. Bowie at Altoona, 7 p.m. New Britain at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Portland at New Hampshire, 7:05 p.m. Erie at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Wednesdays Games New Britain at Harrisburg, 12 p.m. Erie at Akron, 12:05 p.m. Trenton at Reading, 12:05 p.m. Richmond at Binghamton, 1:05 p.m. Bowie at Altoona, 7 p.m. Portland at New Hampshire, 7:05 p.m. Thursdays Games Erie at Altoona, 7 p.m. Akron at Harrisburg, 7 p.m. Reading at Portland, 7 p.m. New Hampshire at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Bowie at Richmond, 7:05 p.m. Binghamton at New Britain, 7:05 p.m

Pacific Coast League

W L Pct. GB Iowa (Cubs) 48 50 .490 Memphis (Cardinals) 48 50 .490 Omaha (Royals) 44 53 .454 3 Nashville (Brewers) 33 65 .337 15 American South Division W L Pct. GB Albuquerque (Dodgers) 56 42 .571 Round Rock (Rangers) 54 44 .551 2 Oklahoma City (Astros) 51 46 .526 4 New Orleans (Marlins) 49 49 .500 7 Pacific North Division W L Pct. GB Tacoma (Mariners) 55 43 .561 Salt Lake (Angels) 54 44 .551 1 Colorado Springs (Rockies)51 45 .531 3 Reno (Diamondbacks) 41 57 .418 14 Pacific South Division W L Pct. GB Tucson (Padres) 53 45 .541 Las Vegas (Mets) 49 46 .516 2 Sacramento (Athletics) 50 47 .515 2 Fresno (Giants) 44 54 .449 9 Tuesdays Games No games scheduled Wednesdays Games International League at Pacific Coast League, 9:05 p.m. Thursdays Games Nashville at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8:05 p.m. Iowa at Round Rock, 8:05 p.m. Omaha at Albuquerque, 9:05 p.m. Sacramento at Salt Lake, 9:05 p.m. Colorado Springs at Tucson, 10:05 p.m. Las Vegas at Reno, 10:05 p.m. Tacoma at Fresno, 10:05 p.m. American North Division

CaMPs/CLiniCs Crestwood Football Youth Camp, directed by head coach Greg Myers, will be held from July 22-24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the stadium. Registration will be July 22 and starts at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $55 if preregistered and $60 the day of camp. The camp will include a t-shirt and guest speakers from the collegiate levels. The camp will consist of individual skills and fundamentals. For more information, e-mail Greg. myers@csdcomets.org. Holy redeemer royals softball skills Clinic will be July 29-31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades 5-9 at Kingston Recreation Center Softball Field. The camp is open to all area players. The cost is $65 per player. Skills include hitting, bunting, fielding, throwing and more. To register, call Mark at 704-7603. Lady Monarch Girls Basketball Camp for ages 8-14 is scheduled for July 22-26 at Kings Scandlon Gymnasium as well as Kings brandnew recreation center, which is connected to Scandlon Gym. Kings will have five total courts available for the camp. The Lady Monarch girls basketball camp will be directed by Kings College head womens basketball coach Brian Donoghue. The camp staff will include the Kings College womens coaching staff as well as former Kings players and current members of the Lady Monarch squad. Full camp cost is $150. There is also a $125 family rate when two or more children from the same family register together. The cost for Kings College employees will be $100. The camp will run MondayThursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friday session will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers may bring their own lunch, but a snack bar selling pizza, various snacks, candy and beverages will be open daily for purchase. For a camp brochure or registration form, go to www.kingscollegeathletics. com. For more information, call coach Brian Donoghue at the Kings College womens basketball office at 208-5900 ext. 5432 or email him at briandonoghue@kings.edu. Lady Monarch Volleyball Camp will be held at Kings College from July 30 to Aug. 2, from 1-5 p.m. daily. The camp is open to girls entering grades 6-9. The cost of the camp is $80, which includes a camp T-shirt and prizes. For more information, call Bernie Kachinko at 208-5900, ext. 5435, or email at bernardkachinko@kings.edu. Wilkes university Mens soccer will have a mens soccer ID camp and a W.E. goalkeeping camp. The mens soccer ID camp will be held Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ralston Athletic Complex for rising juniors and seniors (14 and 15). The W.E. goalkeeping camp will be held July 29-Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Ralston Athletic Complex for boys and girls ages 12-18. For more information, email Phil Wingert at philip.wingert@wilkes. edu or call 408-4024. LeaGues Checkerboard inn Bowling League has openings for teams in the upcoming 2013-2014 season. This is an 80 percent handicapped mens league that bowls on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at Chackos Family Bowling Center. League play is 34 weeks and will begin in August 2013. For more information, call Chackos or Frank Lipski at 6757532. MeeTinGs Crestwood High school Cross Country Booster Club will have a meeting Tuesday, July 23, at Januzzis Pizza in Mountain Top at 6:30 p.m. All parents of students (junior high included) are thinking of running this year should attend the meeting. For more information, email cometsxctrack@hotmail.com. Hanover area Quarterback Club will meet Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the football stadium to discuss the upcoming season. old Forge Gridiron alumni Club will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. in the Cafe Rinaldi banquet room. Anyone over the age of 21 who played at least one year of varsity football at Old Forge High School, and is interested in becoming a member of the club, is invited to attend. A social will immediately follow the meeting. For more information, email OFGridironAlumniClub@yahoo.com. Wyoming area Boys soccer Parents will have a meeting on Sunday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at the Butler St. Park in Wyoming. All soccer parents are invited to attend. Wyoming area Girls soccer parents will have a meeting Wednesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. at the secondary centergym entrance. Wyoming Valley usBC association will have its annual open board meeting and election of officers for the coming season at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Ashley Firemans Hall. Wyoming Valley West Basketball Booster Club will have a meeting Wednesday, July 24, at the Wyoming Valley West Middle School at 7 p.m. Parents of players in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend. PHYsiCaLs nanticoke area Physical examinations for fall sports will be conducted at the office of Dr. Jon Olenginski, 4 East Main St., Nanticoke. A completed PIAA-CIPPE form is required prior to being given an exam. No physicals will be done without a form signed by a parent/guardian. CIPPE forms are available online at www.gnasd.com<http://www.gnasd. com/> and at the principals or athletic directors offices at the high school. No one will practice without a physical exam. Private physicals are acceptable, but must be completed on a PIAACIPPE form and must be authorized after June 1, 2013. Exams for football, boys soccer and field hockey will be Saturday, July 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Exams for girls volleyball, girls soccer and girls volleyball will be Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If players cant attend on their sports scheduled dates, they may

attend on the other day. Wyoming area sports Physicals will take place on the following dates for the following sports: Girls Volleyball 9-12, Girls Field Hockey grades 7-12, Cross Country grades 7-12 and Golf grades 9-12 on July 17 at 3:15 p.m. Girls and Boys Soccer grades 7-12, Cheerleading grades 9-12 and Girl Tennis grades 9-12 on July 24 at 3:15 p.m. All physicals will be done in the field house at the football stadium. No physical will be done without a complete PIAA/CIPPE physical form signed by a parent/ guardian. If you have not returned a completed physical form you may pick one up at the Principals office or Nurses office and bring it on the day of your physical. If you are unable to attend your scheduled physical day, you may attend another day. uPCoMinG eVenTs/oTHer Crestwood Wrestling Booster Club will be hosting a golf tournament held at Sugarloaf Golf Club on Sunday, July 21. Registration will be at 9 a.m. with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. This tournament is a captain and crew format and the cost is $90 per player which includes cart & greens fees. Dinner and drinks will be provided to all golfers at Cavanaughs Grill in Mountain Top following the tournament. Guests may join golfers for dinner at a cost of $30 per person. Prizes will be awarded including a $10,000 Hole-in-one prize, longest drive, closest to the pin and awards to the winning team and flights. To register for this event or inquire about hole sponsorship please contact Randy Swank at 678-7913 or email rrswank@msn.com. Hanover open Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at the WilkesBarre Golf Club with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Following golf, there will be food and refreshments at the pavilion of the Exaltation Holy Cross Church in the Buttonwood section of the township. Cost is $75 per player and includes golf cart, prizes, food, refreshments and a gift. Committee members also are seeking $25 hole sponsors for two $500 scholarships that are awarded to deserving Hanover Area High School students. Helping Hands society, a non-profit organization for special needs children in Hazleton, will have its second annual Divots in the Dark night golf tournament sponsored by Pedri Law Office, LLC. The tournament will be held Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. at Edgewood in the Pines. Those not interested in golfing may still register to eat and drink for $30. For those interested in golfing as well as the cookout the cost is $50. Golfers will walk to four holes with assistance from glow sticks and up lighting. All attendees can participate in the two golf contests that will be laid out close to the club house. For more information or to register call 455-4958 or visit www.helpinghandssociety.com. Golfers should register as soon as possible so there are enough glow in the dark golf balls for all players. All proceeds will go to the services provided at the Helping Hands Society. Misericordia university will host a golf tournament to benefit MU Athletics Monday, July 22, at Huntsville Golf Club. The cost of the captain and crew event is $175, includes cart, greens fees, lunch, dinner, on-course refreshments, range time and prizes. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. A cocktail reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. with awards and dinner to follow at 5:30 p.m. A silent auction featuring a variety of sports items, including tickets to Phillies, Yankees and Eagles games, will be held from for 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a live auction at 7 p.m. For more information, visit athletics.misericordia.edu or call Trevor Woodruff at 674-6317. northwest Junior rangers will be hosting a golf tournament Friday, July 26, at Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort in Benton. It is an 8 a.m. shotgun will proceeds helping the Junior Rangers. The tournament is captain and crew format and will be $65 per golfer. Hole sponsorship are $100, while co-sponsors are $50. We are still seeking sponsors and golfers. Any donation counts. Please call Don at 336-0082, Casey at 256-4353 or Mill Race pro shop at 925-2040 to register or sponsor. rowan elise Frederick Memorial Golf Tournament, sponsored by Dukeys Cafe, to benefit The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia will be Sunday, July 28, at Sand Springs Golf Club. The tournament will start at 8 a.m. with a captain and crew format. The cost is $80 a person, which includes carts, green fees and equal prizes for three flights. There will also be a hot buffet and refreshments at Dukeys. For more information, call Dukeys at 270-6718, John Kebles at 881-0237, Ken Coley at 762-3397, Kevin Nichols at 239-6147 or Tony Rasimas Jr. at 239-9825. Valley day 3rd annual Great 8 and 5K races will be Saturday, Aug. 3, at 8:30 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $25 for the eight mile run and $15 for the 5K. A discount is available to anyone who pre-registers for the event. T-shirts will be given to the first 150 people registered. Entry forms are available at http://www.cvco. info. Wyoming Valley West aquatics will have its third annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 20, at Wyoming Valley West High School. Registration costs $10 per car. All proceeds will benefit the Wyoming Valley West swimming, diving and water polo teams. Trophies will be awarded to the top 25 cars plus best of show and executive directors choice. Event T-shirts will go to the first 50 registered and dash plaques will go to the first 100 cars. Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. The judging will follow from 12:30- 2:30 p.m. Trophies will be given out at 3 p.m. All cars are welcome, including muscle cars, classics, race cars, bikes, trucks and kit cars. For more information, call Billie Jo Zawatski at 283-2997.

FiGHT SCHEDULE
Fight Schedule
July 19 At Rockingham Park, Salem, N.H., (ESPN2), Olusegun Ajose vs. Hank Lundy, 10, junior welterweights. At the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas (SHO), Badou Jack vs. Farah Ennis, 10, super middleweights. July 20 At Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, Calif. (FSN), Frankie Gomez vs. Demarcus Corley, 10, junior welterweights; Randy Caballero vs. Miguel Robles, 10, junior featherweights. July 21 At Areneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines, John Riel Casimero vs. Mauricio Fuentes, 12, for Casimeros IBF junior flyweight title. July 23 At Tokyo, Koki Kameda vs. John Mark Apolinario, 12, for Kamedas WBA World bantamweight title. July 26 At Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Lincoln, Calif. (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Daulis Prescott, 10, junior lightweights; Josenilson Dos Santos vs. Miguel Gonzalez, 10, lightweights. July 27 At Macau, China (HBO), Evgeny Gradovich vs. Mauricio Munoz, 12, for Gradovichs IBF featherweight title; Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Milan Melindo, 12, for Estradas WBO and WBA Super World flyweight titles; Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Joe Hanks, 10, heavyweights; Genesis Servania vs. Konosuke Tomiyama, 10, super bantamweights. At San Antonio (SHO), Andre Berto vs. Jesus Soto Karass, 12, welterweights; Omar Figueroa vs. Nihito Arakawa, 12, for the interim WBC lightweight title; Diego Chaves vs. Keith Thurman, 12, for the interim WBA World welterweight title. Aug. 1 At Bangkok, Thailand, Kompayak Porpramuk vs. Koki Eto, 12, for Porpramuks interim WBA World flyweight title. Aug. 2 At Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Okla. (ESPN2), Javier Fortuna vs. Luis Franco, 10, featherweights. Aug. 3 At Uncasville, Conn. (NBCSN), Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman, 10, middleweights; Eddie Chambers vs. Thabisco Mchunu, 10, cruiserweights; Tomasz Adamek vs. Tony Grano, 10, heavyweights; Tomasz Adamek vs. Tony Grano, 10, heavyweights. Aug. 9 At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. (ESPN2), Emmanuel Tagoe vs. Gerardo Robles, 12, for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental super featherweights title; Rustam Nugaev vs. Jose Hernandez, 10, lightweights. At Indio, Calif. (SHO), Deontay Wilder vs. Sergei Liakhovich, 10, heavyweights. Aug. 10 At Panama City, Panama, Anselmo Moreno vs. William Urina, 12, for Morenos WBA Super World bantamweight title; Oscar Escandon vs. Nehomar Cermeno, 12, for the interim WBA World junior featherweight title. Aug. 12 At Tokyo, Shinsuke Yamanaka, vs. Jose Nieves, 12, for Yamanakas WBC bantamweight title; Akira Yaegashi vs. Oscar Blanquet, 12, for Yaegashis WBC flyweigh title. Aug. 16 At U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago (ESPN), Andrzej Fonfara vs. Gabriel Campillo, 12, for the IBO light heavyweight title; Artur Szpilka vs. Mike Mollo, 10, heavyweights. Aug. 17 At Cardiff, Wales (HBO), Nathan Cleverly vs. Sergey Kovalev, 12, for Cleverlys WBO light heavyweight title. At Revel Resort, Atlantic City, N.J. (HBO), Daniel Geale vs. Darren Barker, 12, for Geales IBF middleweight title; Jonathan Romero vs. Kiki Martinez, 12, for Romeros IBF super bantamweight title. Aug. 23 At Bangkok, Thailand, Nobuo Nashiro vs. Denkaosan Kaovichit, 12, for the interim WBA World super flyweight title. At Las Vegas, Argenis Mendez vs. Arash Usmanee, 12, for Mendezs IBF super featherweight title; Claudio Merrero vs. Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar, 12, for the interim WBA World featherweight title.

American Association
Central Division Wichita Gary Lincoln Sioux City Kansas City North Division Fargo-Moorhead St. Paul Winnipeg Sioux Falls South Division W 39 34 30 23 20 W 33 27 25 23 L 18 21 26 33 36 L 23 26 29 33 Pct. .684 .618 .536 .411 .357 Pct. .589 .509 .463 .411 GB 4 8 15 18 GB 4 7 10

BASEBALL
North Division

International League
W 53 51 50 49 48 41 W 63 51 42 41 L 44 48 48 47 49 55 L 35 46 56 57 Pct. .546 .515 .510 .510 .495 .427 GB 3 3 3 5 11

W L Pct. GB 31 23 .574 31 23 .574 29 24 .547 1 16 40 .286 16 Tuesdays Games St. Paul at Laredo, 7 p.m., 1st game Winnipeg at Trois-Rivieres, 7:05 p.m. Sioux Falls at Fargo-Moorhead, 8:02 p.m. Grand Prairie at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m. Wichita at Sioux City, 8:05 p.m. El Paso at Amarillo, ppd., rain Gary at Lincoln, 8:05 p.m. St. Paul at Laredo, 9:30 p.m., 2nd game Wednesdays Games El Paso at Amarillo, TBA Amarillo 0, El Paso 0, tie, 1 innings, comp. of susp. game Winnipeg at Trois-Rivieres, 7:05 p.m. Sioux Falls at Fargo-Moorhead, 8:02 p.m. Gary at Lincoln, 8:05 p.m. Grand Prairie at Kansas City, 8:05 p.m. St. Paul at Laredo, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays Games Winnipeg at Rockland, 7 p.m. Gary at Sioux Falls, 8:05 p.m. Lincoln at Wichita, 8:05 p.m. Grand Prairie at St. Paul, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Amarillo, 8:05 p.m. Fargo-Moorhead at Sioux City, 8:05 p.m. Laredo at El Paso, 9:05 p.m. Amarillo Laredo Grand Prairie El Paso

Pawtucket (Red Sox) Rochester (Twins) Lehigh Valley (Phillies) Buffalo (Blue Jays) RAILRIDERS Syracuse (Nationals) South Division Durham (Rays) Norfolk (Orioles) Charlotte (White Sox) Gwinnett (Braves) West Division

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Through July 14 FedExCup Season Points 1, Tiger Woods, 2,380.000. 2, Matt Kuchar, 1,963.500. 3, Brandt Snedeker, 1,603.357. 4, Phil Mickelson, 1,517.500. 5, Billy Horschel, 1,459.289. 6, Justin Rose, 1,357.713. 7, Bill Haas, 1,320.083. 8, Kevin Streelman, 1,259.083. 9, Boo Weekley, 1,195.967. 10, Jason Day, 1,148.476. Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 69.082. 2, Justin Rose, 69.158. 3, Charl Schwartzel, 69.374. 4, Sergio Garcia, 69.545. 5, Adam Scott, 69.624. 6, Matt Kuchar, 69.652. 7, Luke Donald, 69.699. 8, Freddie Jacobson, 69.786. 9, Brandt Snedeker, 69.829. 10, Phil Mickelson, 69.877. Driving Distance 1, Nicolas Colsaerts, 306.6. 2 (tie), Luke List and Gary Woodland, 305.7. 4, Dustin Johnson, 304.9. 5, Bubba Watson, 304.1. 6, Robert Garrigus, 303.5. 7, Keegan Bradley, 303.3. 8, Jason Kokrak, 303.1. 9, Eric Meierdierks, 302.0. 10, Ryan Palmer, 301.7. Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Jim Furyk, 71.21%. 2, Chez Reavie, 71.14%. 3, Ken Duke, 70.77%. 4, Tim Clark , 70.70%. 5, Jerry Kelly, 70.43%. 6, Mark Wilson, 70.29%. 7, Jeff

Pct. GB .643 .526 11 .429 21 .418 22

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IREM COUNTRY CLUB July 4 Couples Tournament Results First Flight: 1. M. Mills, D. Wills, B. Wills, S. Ballard (65); 2. D. Hopkins, M. Hopkins, J. Baranowski, J. Baranowski (69); 3. W. Pilger, C. Kern, D. Sutton, R. Banks (69); 4. R. Irvin, S. Elczyna, J. Kocik, D. Kocik (70); 5. B. Bogensberger, J. White, P. Sartorio, M. Domant (71).

W L Pct. GB Indianapolis (Pirates) 61 38 .616 Louisville (Reds) 48 51 .485 13 Columbus (Indians) 46 53 .465 15 Toledo (Tigers) 41 58 .414 20 Tuesdays Games No games scheduled Wednesdays Games International League at Pacific Coast League, 9:05 p.m. Thursdays Games Indianapolis at Gwinnett, 6:05 p.m. Pawtucket at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Toledo at Buffalo, 7:05 p.m. Columbus at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Syracuse at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. Louisville at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 7:05 p.m. Norfolk at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m.

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2013 TIMES LEADER WVC BASEBALL ALL-STARS

All stats are for the regular season, unless noted

JOEY BARAN Hazleton Area Sophomore outfielder/pitcher Rarely do sophomores get named to all-star teams. But rarely do they have seasons like the one Baran put together for the Cougars. His .475 batting average was tops in Division 1, as were his six doubles. His athleticism served him well in center field and on the basepaths. It was Baran who got the start on the mound in the district playoffs after striking out 22 in 20 innings with a 2.14 ERA in the regular season.

NICK DENO Hanover Area Junior outfielder/pitcher Deno saw the ball as well as anyone in the WVC last year, finishing second in the entire league in hitting with a .538 average. A fixture right in the middle of the Hawkeyes potent lineup, Deno led Division 3 with 17 RBI, good for second in the WVC. He won both of his starts on the mound in the regular season, allowing two runs while striking out 12. He also stepped into the job in left field late in the season when an injury hit the team.

JOSH FEATHERMAN Coughlin Senior pitcher/infielder Already one of the WVCs better pitchers as a junior, Featherman improved his ERA to a sparkling 1.62 in his senior season. That figure was tops among regular starters in Division 1 and trailed only a few relievers. He allowed just seven earned runs in over 30 innings while striking out 31. Featherman went the distance in three of his four victories and added a save in two relief appearances.

MICKEY FERRENCE Hanover Area Senior pitcher/outfielder Ferrence was as big a reason as any for the Hawkeyes impressive run of back-to-back undefeated WVC seasons. His numbers as a senior were especially impressive, going 6-0 in the regular season (six complete games) with an 0.88 ERA. Most notable was his 50 strikeouts in 32 innings compared to just four walks. He also hit .375 at the plate while drawing plenty of walks in the middle of the Hawkeyes powerful lineup.

JAKE GRANTEED Wyoming Area Senior pitcher/infielder One of the most reliable pitchers in the league, Granteed took over as the Warriors workhorse this season and helped lead them to the district semifinals. He went 6-1 in the regular season and also won twice in the D2 tournament, going the distance in both. He finished the regular season with 34 strikeouts and an ERA of 1.37. Granteed allowed just eight earned runs in 41 innings. At the plate, he finished second on the team in hits.

Preparation pushed Stepniak to the top

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By DEREK LEVARSE

It would have qualied as a busy month for most anyone. For Brian Stepniak, he spent March winning three state swimming medals while also rounding into one of the regions top baseball players. When he wasnt at Bucknell representing the Dallas swim team, he was in Bloomsburg working on his pitching with a former pro. By the end of the spring, Stepniak turned in an impressive season on the NICK HOGAN mound and at the plate to earn The Wyoming Valley West Times Leaders baseball player of the Senior outfielder One of a handful of Spartans players who heated year honors for 2013. up when adversity hit the team, Hogan hit for Squeezing in enough work for the power (three home runs) and average (.354) for start of baseball wasnt an issue for the District 2 champs. The Iona recruit led the Stepniak, who also plays soccer for the team in hits in the regular season and added 14 Mountaineers in the fall before excelRBI to place among the league leaders. In his ling on the swim team in the winter. second straight trip to the state tournament, Hogan scored the winning run in the first round Its not that hard (of a transition) and drove in the lone run in the quarterfinals. because swimming keeps you in such great shape, Stepniak said. You just need to get some preseason work in because youve already got your conditioning down from swimming. But it was the extra work he put in on the diamond before his senior season that made the biggest difference. Particularly his work with former Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Ryan Keefer, a Bloomsburg native who played nine seasons of minor league ball. Brian was more ready this year from the get-go than hes been in the past. He was much sharper early on, Mounts coach Ken Kashatus said. I dont think that was a coincidence. He really focused before the season and he wanted to be better. Stepniak, a Division I recruit who is headed to pitch for the University of Hartford, was one of the top arms in the Wyoming Valley Conference in 2013 and led the entire league in several offensive categories as well. MIKE LEONARD His 50 strikeouts in 48 innings tied
Wyoming Valley West Senior infielder A lynchpin to a lineup that reached the state quarterfinals in two straight seasons, Leonard helped stabilize the Spartans as they went on a tear in the middle of the campaign and claimed another District 2 championship. He had little issue moving into the No. 3 spot in the order by the end of the season and topped .350 at the plate with four doubles. Valley West will certainly miss his quick reflexes at second base as well.

Brian Stepniak struck out 50 in 48 innings and went 6-1 in the regular season with a 2.32 ERA. Those numbers earned the Dallas star The Times Leaders player of the year honors.

Charlotte Bartizek File Photo | For The Dallas Post

for the league lead as he went 6-1 in the regular season with a 2.32 ERA. Batting cleanup and also playing rst base for the Mountaineers, he led all divisions of the WVC in RBI (21), doubles (7) and triples (3) while adding two home runs on top of a .400 average. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was a big factor in helping Dallas improve by seven wins in league play this season. We were denitely built around him this year, no question, Kashatus said. As our No. 1 pitcher, we knew we had a chance every time he went out there. And then he just came up with so many clutch hits. Just a really productive year. Stepniak has made an impact on the varsity program since his freshman year, breaking out at the end of the 2010 season with an impressive performance against perennial power Wyoming Valley West. He steadily improved and drew attention from colleges, eventually picking Hartford because of the relationship

he developed with Hawks coach Justin Blood. Hes young, closer to my age, Stepniak said. He seemed more personal and it was easier to talk to him. Hes also a great pitching coach. Aside from the numbers he put up, Stepniak will have some long-lasting memories of his last year at Dallas. The program opened its new eld midway through the campaign and Stepniak will go down as the rst Dallas player to record a win and hit a home run at the new park. With baseball now his main athletic focus, Stepniak will look to add some bulk to his frame as he prepares to make the jump to the college ranks. Hes got a great frame to carry some additional weight and still be just as explosive, Kashatus said. And hes ready for it all. Hes mentally tough and hes shown that hell take on that additional work. Thats what he signed on for. Thats what hes going to do.

T.J. LASHOCK Berwick Senior infielder Few have logged as many innings in their WVC career as Lashock, who has appeared in nearly every varsity game for the Bulldogs since his freshman season in 2010. But this isnt a lifetime achievement award for him, as he topped .400 for the second straight season and once again was tops on the team in extra-base hits during the regular season. His 20 total hits during that stretch was the best in Division I.

Sal Biasi, Hazleton Area Bart Chupka, Wyoming Area Matt DeMarco, Meyers Clay DeNoia, Berwick

Joey Favata, Berwick Dan Flaherty, Wyoming Valley West Morgan Higgs, Nanticoke Zach Kollar, Hanover Area

Second Team All-Stars

Jeremy Lee, Tunkhannock Brian Markowski, Crestwood Drew Munisteri, Crestwood Nick OBrien, Wyoming Area

Joe Olszyk, Nanticoke Nigel Stearns, Dallas Ty Weiss, Tunkhannock Jeremy Worlinsky, Holy Redeemer

JOSH McCLAIN Tunkhannock Senior infielder/pitcher A starter on Tunkhannocks state finalist team two years ago, McClain was instrumental in helping the Tigers claim the WVC Division 2 crown this season. McClain led the Tigers in hits (17), doubles (6), home runs (3) and RBI (15) while hitting .378. When he wasnt manning third base, the senior pitched four complete-game victories in the regular season, striking out 35.

KYLE MILLER Berwick Senior infielder/pitcher The Bulldogs slugger was just as comfortable in the cleanup spot as he was on the mound, finishing his high school career with strong performances in both roles. A .375 hitter, Miller also started six games on the hill in the regular season and appeared twice in relief roles, leading all of Division 1 with 40 strikeouts. At the plate, he tied for the team lead in RBI during the regular season and added three more in two postseason games.

JOE PECHULIS Wyoming Valley West Senior infielder When he injured his thumb in a game against Lake-Lehman, Valley West was worried that the teams most experienced hitter was lost for the season. Though he wasnt able to return to his spot at third base, Pechulis returned as a designated hitter and helped the Spartans surge to a second straight district title and PIAA appearance. The thumb didnt stop him from homering in the regular season finale and hitting .400 in the playoffs.

GREG PETORAK Dallas Senior infielder The Mountaineers were happy to see a fully healthy Petorak back in the lineup this season after the shortstop missed significant time in 2012. He played well when he returned toward the end of the year and carried that right into his senior campaign, where he was one of Division 2s most productive players at the plate. His .385 average was complemented by 15 RBI and a team-best three home runs.

MIKE SULCOSKI Hanover Area Junior catcher No one in the WVC saw the ball as well as Sulcoski in the regular season, topping the league with an impressive .541 average. He finished the regular season with 20 hits (six doubles) and 23 RBI and also came through at the plate in the Hawkeyes two district tournament games. On top of his strong numbers, he made up one of the leagues very best batteries along with team ace Mickey Ferrence.

JOSH RAZVILLAS Pittston Area Junior infielder A fixture in the Patriots lineup since his freshman season, Razvillas experience was critical for the team in 2013. His junior numbers included a WVC-leading four home runs, and the slugger added a fifth in the district quarterfinals. Well-suited as a middle-of-the-lineup hitter, Razvillas was asked to bat in the leadoff spot for much of the season out of necessity. He handled the challenge and succeeded at the plate.

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Jones doubled down the left-eld son bright orange high tops for Nomo with 13 in 1995. line in the fth the ALs third Jones, black and gold for Arizonas He quickly got into trouble, with leadoff double and advanced Corbin. Trout hitting an opposite-eld douwhen Joe Mauer singled off the It seemed like everybody was ble down the right-eld line with glove of diving shortstop Troy wearing something pretty ashy. I his rst pitch, a 97 mph fastball. Tulowitzki and into left eld. guess the theme of this years All- Two pitches later, Harvey drilled Hardy hit a grounder to second Star game was the ashy cleats, Cano on the side of the right knee baseman Brandon Phillips, who said Harvey, who wore bright with a 96 mph fastball. ipped to Tulowitzki for the force. orange with gold trim. Cano was examined by a trainer Hardy then beat the delay as Jones Harvey became just the third and walked gingerly to rst base, scored for a 2-0 lead. Mets pitcher to start an All-Star and Harvey struck out Cabrera. Speedy Mike Trout then hit a game, following Tom Seaver and Cano then walked slowly toward one-hopper to Tulowitzki, who Dwight Gooden. Seaver threw out the AL dugout and went for an ipped to second. Phillips caught the ceremonial rst pitch, moving X-ray, which was negative. He was the ball with his bare hand and in front of the rubber and toss- replaced by Dustin Pedroia. threw to rst for a double play. ing to current Mets captain David Obviously I apologized and Eric Seidle | For The Times Leader The NL was seeking its fourth Wright, who quickly moved in front made sure that he was OK, Harvey Back Mountain Americans Mason Gattuso slides into home plate during a first-inning rally in straight win after losing the rst of the plate to prevent the ball from said. It wasnt intentional. Tuesdays sectional finals against North Pocono. seven games after Major League bouncing. Harvey reached 99 mph against Baseball decided the winning Harvey was only the 11th pitch- Davis, who ied out to center, and league gets home-eld advantage er to start an All-Star game on got Bautista to strike out while for the World Series. his home mound, the rst since chasing a slider. Following a trend that began last Houstons Roger Clemens in 2004. Scherzer, 13-0 before Saturdays From page 1B summer in Kansas City, many play- The 24-year-old has made just 29 loss to Texas, retired Phillips, ers wore ashy spikes they would major league starts, the fewest Beltran and Votto in order in the second baseman Derek Answini. It show its penchant for big innings with never use during the regular sea- for an All-Star starter since Hideo rst on 12 pitches. appeared a routine play for Answini its six-run fth. It was the fth time until the ball ricocheted violently over North Pocono scored four or more runs his right shoulder. Deom ended up with in an inning during the tournament. a double and North Pocono ended up And while not enough, North Pocono scoring six runs, four on a grand slam, manager Joe Walsh was pleased how his to cut the decit to 10-8. team battled back. Things got stranger in the bottom of The kids realize they can hit the the sixth. North Poconos Tom Rable led ball, said Walsh, whose team opened off with a double and moved to third on the tournament with an 11-9 win over a yout. American, though, got the sec- American. We just came out at. But, ond out on a grounder and seemed to boy, I dont like waiting until the fourth, win the game on another groundout. fth and sixth innings to decide were The celebration lasted just a few going to hit the baseball and get back seconds as the rst base umpire ruled into the game. American rst baseman Dalton Simpson I give the kids credit. They keep ghtobstructed the North Pocono runners ing and been ghting since we started. access to the base when he shifted his That determination, Doggett said, canfeet to take the throw. Deom, the run- cels any momentum built by Tuesdays ner, did appear to break stride just victory. before the base. Thats a good baseball team over The unique call allowed Rable to score there, Doggett said. And the reason, in and moved North Pocono within 10-9. my opinion, isnt how they hit and catch. American got to celebrate for real when Its the way they dont stay down. That reliever Ethan Zawatski struck out the to me is a sign of a really good team. next batter for his second save in as Back Mtn.American AB R H BI 2B 3B HR Michael Luksic rf 4 2 2 2 0 0 1 many days. Ethan Zawatski 3b 3 3 2 1 0 0 0 If you think youre going to come in Michael Anderson cf 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 Michael Doggett c 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 here and roll a team like that over, youre Dalton Simpson 1b 4 1 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 kidding yourself, American manager Michael Collins ss Mark Roginski lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jeff Doggett said. Ill be honest with Mason Gattuso rf 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Derek Answini 2b 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 you, I was waiting for the shoe to fall John Betzko lf 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 AP Photo 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 anyway. Youve see us play. Are we not a Darren Kerdesky p Totals 27 10 9 9 0 0 2 The National Leagues Andrew McCutchen, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, flips his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of the All-Star heart attack a minute or what? North Pocono AB R H BI 2B 3B HR Daniel Walsh ss 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 Game on Tuesday in New York. At left is American League catcher Joe Mauer, of the Minnesota Twins. The game never looked like it would Shane Lamparter 1b 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 get to the palpitation stage. Michael Ryan Deom p Nate McClain 3b 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 Luksic clobbered the rst pitch of Nick Rinaldi cf 2 2 1 3 0 0 1 Jake Mastillo 2b 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 the game to dead center for a homer. Tom Ruddy c 2 1 1 4 0 0 1 Simpson later added a two-run shot, Brenden Willsch 1b 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Christian Hanerfeld lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 giving American a 4-0 lead before North Steve McNulty lf 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tom Rable rf 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 BETH HARRIS Phillip Rivers and Olympic medal- soccer player to win the national Pocono had taken its rst swings. Brenton Dial rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 AP Sports Writer winning sprinter Bryshon Nellum. award in its 11-year history. After tacking on a run in the third for Totals 26 9 7 8 2 0 2 Mtn. American 401 500 10 Its just a blessing, Wiggins said The forward from Milford (N.H.) a 5-2 lead, American got RBI singles Back North Pocono 020 061 9 IP H R ER BB SO LOS ANGELES Andrew after the presentation in Hollywood. High scored 31 goals and had 18 from Luskic, Zawatski and Michael Back Mtn. Amer. Kerdesky (W) 4.1 5 6 6 5 5 Wiggins, headed to Kansas as one I kind of dont realize at rst its assists while leading her team to Anderson and a two-run single from Simpson 0.2 1 2 2 0 0 Zawatski (S) 1.0 1 1 0 0 1 of the nations most highly recruited such a big deal. I think it will hit me a 16-3-1 record and the Division II Michael Collins to increase its lead to North Pocono IP H R ER BB SO Deom (L) 3.1 6 9 8 3 4 basketball players, and soccer player more afterward. state title. Andrews was captain of 10-2 in the fourth. Lamparter 1.0 2 1 1 2 1 Morgan Andrews, a Notre Dame Wiggins joined such storied past the national Under-17 womens team North Pocono, though, continued to McNulty 1.2 1 0 0 0 1 recruit, were honored as national winners as LeBron James, Dwight last year. Shes also an All-State prep athletes of the year on Tuesday Howard and Kevin Love. Wiggins placekicker for her schools football night. said his goal has been to play in the team. Wiggins averaged a double- NBA ever since I was on earth. Let me know your longest eld double in 25 minutes per game at His father played profession- goal and Ill put in a call for you, From page 1B Huntington St. Josephs Prep in ally overseas, and Wiggins recalled Rivers jokingly told Andrews. West Virginia. The Toronto native watching him play when he was a She received her award from U.S. national soccer team star Abby getting a good bounce, capitalizing on He has not competed since the U.S. has been a xture on Canadas small boy. At Kansas, Wiggins wants to help Wambach and three-time Olympic an opportunity here and there. Open, and while he says everything junior national team. He twice led He pointed to the par-5 15th hole at is good to go, he has played only nine bronze medal-winning teams at the deliver the Jayhawks a national champion beach volleyball player international level. championship. Misty May-Treanor, who retired Augusta National in the second round holes each day. He received the silver trophy from I think I can give the fans what after the London Olympics. of the Masters this year, when he was Its one of the good things of taking Its been an incredible experipoised to take the lead until his wedge the time off to let it heal and get the Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George, we want, he said. Andrews became just the second ence, Andrews said. struck the ag and caromed back off treatment and therapy on it, he said. San Diego Chargers quarterback the green and into the water. It led to The main reason was that coming over a bogey, which became a triple-bogey 8 here the ground is going to be hard, when it was discovered he took an ille- obviously. And Im going to need that gal drop. He never seriously challenged elbow to be good. And just in case the the rest of the week. rough was well, reports were it was Its not much, Woods said. It could going to be high and it was going to be From page 1B happen on the rst day. It could happen lush. I needed to have this thing set and on the last day. But its turning that tide healed. Its been a learning experience Area School District with C.J. Pisack and getting the momentum at the right Its not that reports were exaggerated. Wyoming. We have at least seven or eight for them in the beginning with tak- and Dylan Spurlin from the Pittston time or capitalizing on an opportunity. Ernie Els, the defending British Open Thats what you have to do to win major champion and the last Open winner at guys who can pitch, Silinskie said. ing leads and pickoffs and stuff like Area School District. Greater Pittston is aiming for a championships. Muireld, returned to the course last That denitely makes it easier when that, Silinskie said. As the games youre playing three or four games a have gone on, theyve gotten better state tournament berth, but together One thing that no longer concerns month after winning in Germany. at it. needs to handle its WVL competihim, at least going into the opening It was like this, Els said, tapping week. The players have transitioned well Tom Spurlin and Mic Melberger tion one more time in the doubleround Thursday, is his health. the dark green cooler on the 13th tee. elimination, four-team playoff tournaWoods revealed during the U.S. Open And there was a bit of rain that day, so into the hectic schedule and their are coaches. The team has combined Mike ment that begins Thursday. Greater that he had a left elbow injury that was it was very green. The rough was thick. rst year playing on 90-foot bases aggravated by hitting out of the thick You could just hack it out. And then I with the rules of higher-level base- Bonita, Anthony Nardelli, Dylan Pittston will be home at Shoemaker ball. A few players made the transi- Melberger, Aaron Zezza, Alex Field at 5:30 p.m. in the rst game. rough at Merion. Doctors told him it was get here two weeks later, and its this. an elbow strain and recommended rest, He looked across a course that was a tion to 70-foot bases in travel ball Gonzales, Tanner Williams, Marc The opponent has not been deterforcing him to miss his title defense at blend of yellow, wispy grass framing the last year, but other than that all pre- Anthony Minichello, Matt Wright, mined. The league playoffs continue Congressional and likely another start fairways that were turning brown by the vious experience had been on Little P.J. Angeli, Matt Silinskie and Bradley Barletta from the Wyoming through Sunday. at The Greenbrier. day. Most players prefer a brown links League Baseballs 60-foot bases.

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From page 1B quick 4-0 lead, Greater Pittston threatened to erase it when ve consecutive batters reached base against Wickiser in a three-run third inning. And when Joe Gavenonis ripped a two-run single and Dylan Maloney followed with an RBI double, Nanticokes lead dwindled to a single run and Greater Pittston had two runners in scoring position with nobody out. But Wickiser left them both stranded there, coming back with two consecutive strikeouts before inducing an inning-ending y out. They were teeing off on my rst-pitch fastballs, Wickiser said. We started going to rst-pitch curveballs and cutters. That turned out to be the last real threat against Wickiser, who allowed only one more runner to advance beyond rst base. That came when Justin Martinelli singled and raced to third when the ball was misplayed for an error in the sixth inning, but Wickiser coaxed a soft ineld liner and a y out to escape any damage. We got him back a few weeks into the season, we worked him back slowly, Yudichak said. And hes about hitting his stride right now. Meanwhile, Nanticokes big guns found their stroke quickly. No. 3 hitter Mickey Ferrance drove home two runs with two hits, starting with his single that scored catcher Joe Yudichak with the games rst run in the third inning. Two batters later, Bugonowicz belted his second double of the game, a sinking, bases-loaded liner that got past diving center elder Eric Wolkolviak and rolled to the wall as Christian Pack, Ferrance and Nick Deno raced home for a 4-0 Nanticoke lead. One way or another, hes going to help us out, manager Yudichak said of Bugonowicz, who was the pitching star of Hanovers 5-2 victory over Tunkhannock in Mondays elimination round. He loves the game. Ferrance salted the game away for Nanticoke in the fth inning, sending Pack home with a double into the righteld corner before Ferrance scored himself when Nick Deno followed with a double of his own. Mickeys Mr. Consistent too, Mr. All-Conference, the elder Yudichak said. He always comes through with the big hits. Now, Ferrance will try to give Nanticoke another big game on the mound. Hes scheduled to start today on short rest in the conference tourney title game. We just play it one game at a time, manager Yudichak said. Every games different. Weve been on a little streak here now.
Nanticoke Zach Kollar ss Christian Pack 2b Mickey Ferrance cf Nick Deno rf Mike Bugonowicz 1b Jeff Jezewski pr John Wickiser p AB 3 4 3 3 3 0 0 R 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 H RBI 2B 3B HR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jack Windt dh 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Morgan Higgs 3b 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kevin Volkel ph 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Joe Yudichak c 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bob Briggs lf 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 28 6 5 6 4 0 0 Greater Pittston AB R H RBI 2B 3B HR Jordan Zezza lf,cf 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 Mike Carey 2b 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Jake Granteed 3b 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 Joe Gavenonis rf 4 0 1 2 0 0 0 Dylan Maloney 1b 3 0 1 1 1 0 0 Adam Romanoski p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Matt Mott lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tyler Loftus dh 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 Justin Martinelli ss 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 Eric Walkowiak cf,p 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 Trent Grove c 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 28 3 8 3 1 0 0 Nanticoke 004 020 0 6 Greater Pittston 003 000 0 3 LOB - Nanticoke 7, Greater Pittston 7. E - Deno, Zezza, Martinelli, Granteed. Nanticoke IP H R ER BB SO Wickiser, W 7 8 3 3 2 2 Greater Pittston IP H R ER BB SO Romanoski 4 1/3 5 6 2 1 2 Walkowiak 2 2/3 0 0 0 1 1 HBP - Briggs (by Romanoski), Ferrance (by Walkowiak).

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Rui Costa wins Tours 16th stage

Froome maintains lead after dustup with Contrador
Jerome Pugmire
AP Sports Writer

GAP, France Portuguese rider Rui Costa won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, and Chris Froome maintained his healthy lead over Alberto Contador as both survived a downhill scare Tuesday. Costa broke away on the last climb of a hilly trek to secure the second stage win of his Tour career, crossing the line 42 seconds ahead of Christophe Riblon. I knew exactly what I had to do, and every second that I gained going uphill were useful at the end, Costa said through a translator. I had

enough strength to hold on. In the sprint for second place, Riblon beat Arnold Jeannesson, Jerome Coppel and German veteran Andreas Kloeden. Froome and Contador nished more than 11 minutes behind Costa, who is not considered to be a contender for overall victory. About halfway up the days nal climb, Contador attacked, but Richie Porte responded and got Sky teammate Froome back on Contadors wheel. Contador attacked again soon after and opened up a gap of about 50 meters (yards) before being caught. Contador then tried a third

attack and Porte had to drop off, leaving Froome to do the work. They got to the top together, but going downhill proved even more eventful. On the descent, they were both in difculty on a sharp right turn as the Brit chased the Spaniard. Froome went off the left side of the road and had to plant his left foot on the ground to stop from toppling off as his right leg wheeled up into the air. Contador also lost balance and hit his knee on the ground before quickly jumping back up on the bike. Contador said after that he was unhurt, but Froome blamed him for the incident.

In my opinion it was a bit dangerous from Alberto to ride like that, its not good, Froome said, criticizing the aggressive attitude of both Contador and Saxo-Tinkoff teammate Roman Kreuziger. They attack uphill and they attack downhill. Its always difcult. Bauke Mollema could have gained more time but chose instead to wait for Froome and Contador. Mollema remains second overall, 4:14 behind Froome, while Contador remains 4:25 back in third. Froome will look to extend that lead in todays time-trial one of his favored disciplines. After that there are AP Photo three huge mountain climbs Stage winner rui Alberto Costa climbs manse pass during the sixteenth stage of the Tour in the Alps. de France on Tuesday.

Player returns to British Open with clothes on

Tim DAhlberg
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Right to Play to partner with USA Gymnastics

NANCy Armour
AP National Writer

GULLANE, Scotland Gary Player is as eager to share his thoughts about golf as he is to show off his body. Player, who posed without clothes in ESPN Magazines body issue to make a point about the dangers of obesity, has over the years voiced his opinion on everything in golf from the way the ball travels to the possible use of drugs in the sport. He returned to Muireld on Tuesday not to talk about problems in the game, but to reminisce about winning his rst Open here in 1959. I came here as a young man with no money and to win this great championship and have your name on that trophy meant so much to me, Player said. Then when I came through those gates this morning and I looked up the 18th fairway here at Muireld and just said a little prayer of thanks and gratitude that I could have the career I have been loaned. Player said he meant loaned for a reason. He said golf is such a ckle game that nothing is permanent, mentioning players like David Duval and Ian Baker-Finch as Open champions who could never reach the top level of golf again. Also to see a man like Tiger Woods what he went through, great adversity, but to come back and be No. 1 in the world, Player said. The 77-year-old Player is tied for fourth place all time with Ben Hogan with nine major titles, including three in the British Open. After winning his rst at Muireld in 1959 he came back to win at Carnoustie in 1968 before taking his nal title in 1974 at Royal Lytham. Player said it wont necessarily be the best ball striker who wins this week but the player who putts best and manages his game. The man who has the best mind this week and the man who putts the best will conquer Muireld, he said. NO TIGER: Not even Tiger Woods can get special treatment at Muireld.

gary Player kisses the winners trophy that his 72-hole total of 284 got him at muirfield, Scotland, in July of 1959.

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Woods wanted to get out early Monday for a practice round on the links course, only to be told that tee times didnt begin until 7 a.m. No exceptions, even for the most famous player in the game. Woods said he was told that the grounds crew would be starting its morning rounds on the rst hole to get them used to the routine for the tournament, and that the course would not be ready until 7 a.m. I totally understand it, Woods said. Woods normally plays in one of the rst groups off in practice rounds. He said he doesnt sleep much to begin with and likes getting up early, especially in Scotland when it gets light very early in the summer. SNEDS JOURNEY: Brandt Snedeker had a close-up look in the last year at what it takes to play well in a major championship. He believes he has learned a few secrets along the way. The hardest thing to do in a major championship is be patient for 72 holes and never push the panic button, Snedeker said. The guy that wins this week will not do that. Snedeker has pushed a few in his career, but says that he learned to be more patient after playing with Tiger Woods in the nal round of the British Open last year. He also played with Adam Scott at the Masters and in the rst two days of the U.S. Open with eventual winner Justin Rose.

Snedeker won the FedExCup last year on the PGA Tour and believes he is ready to win a major championship. If he does this week he would join Scott and Rose, who are both 32, the same age he is. Ive been told about that a few times, and I loved it, Snedeker said. The precedent being set and now the hard part is making sure it keeps going. Ill take any little quirky thing and use it in my favor. SCOTTISH WELCOME: Graeme McDowell may not be as popular in Scotland this week as he usually is. The locals and many of his fellow pros were left distinctly unimpressed after McDowell was critical of the recently held Scottish Open, saying the traditional warmup tournament for the British Open had lost its prestige by moving to Castle Stuart in the Highlands. I received a little negativity on my social network accounts from upset Scotsmen and people globally, said the 2010 U.S. Open champion, widely seen as one of golfs nice guys. McDowell regrets his remarks he has issued an apology to tournament organizers and acknowledges he talked himself into a little tizzy when commenting on a tournament that is close to his heart. He won the Scottish Open in 2008, when it was held at Loch Lomond.

Gabby Douglas wants every child to have the chance to be an Olympic champion. Or college student. Or anything else he or she dreams of doing. USA Gymnastics and Right to Play announced Tuesday they are teaming up to bring gymnastics and other play activities to disadvantaged children. As part of the partnership, Douglas will be an athlete ambassador and promote opportunities for at-risk kids. It was a struggle for me growing up, said Douglas, who won gold in the womens all-around at last summers London Olympics after helping the U.S. women win the team title. Gymnastics and sports are really expensive. If I didnt receive grants and people helping me get to my dream, I would never have got to the Olympics. This program is very important for kids who dont have (resources) so they can go after their dreams. Right to Play uses sports and play programs to improve health, develop life skills and foster peace in more than 20 countries. Until now, most of its programs have been in war-torn and developing countries. But many U.S. children also lack access to play and sport, said Johann Olav Koss, Right

to Plays president and CEO. Thats a serious issue in a country where the prevalence of childhood obesity has almost tripled in the past 30 years, and approximately 17 percent of children 2 to 19 are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Its a 21st Century problem, and we might have a solution to it, said Koss, a four-time Olympic gold medalist in speedskating from Norway. You cant just do it by saying, You have to be active. You have to make it available. And there couldnt be a better partner than USA Gymnastics. USA Gymnastics will host a Right to Play Gymnastics Festival on Sept. 15 at the Harlem Armory, giving New York kids an introduction to basic gymnastics, and is encouraging member clubs to hold similar programs in their communities. Douglas will co-host the New York event with two-time Olympic medalist Jonathan Horton and Alicia Sacramone, captain of the U.S. womens team at the Beijing Games. Right to Play is also hoping to take advantage of the federations technical expertise for a pilot program teaching gymnastics and acrobatics to kids in Uganda and two other foreign countries.

Williams in second round at Bastad

Martina Hingis to come out of retirement for doubles event
The Associated Press BASTAD, Sweden Top-ranked Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the Swedish Open by beating Sesil Karatancheva of Kazakhstan 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday. Williams broke the 131st-ranked Karatanchevas serve ve times to advance at the clay-court tournament on Swedens west coast. She will next face 104th-ranked Anna Tatishvili of Georgia, who beat 16-year-old Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Third-seeded Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic, sixth-seeded Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, Mathilda Johansson of France, Teliana Pereira of Brazil and Richel Hogenkamp of the Netherlands also advanced. Hingis unretires to play doubles at SoCal Open CARLSBAD, Calif. Tennis Hall of Famer Martina Hingis plans to come out of retirement and play doubles at the Southern California Open. Hingis will play with Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia. The 32-year-old Hingis will be making her rst WTA

Matteau out to make most of second chance with Devils

AP Sports Writer

Tom CANAvAN

Serena Williams returns a ball to Sesil Karatantcheva during their first round of their womens single match at the Swedish open in bastad, Sweden, on Tuesday.

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tournament appearance since September 2007. The former No. 1 player in the world was often troubled by foot injuries. She retired for the second time in 2007, when she drew a two-year suspension for testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon. Hingis denied taking the drug but did not appeal the ruling. Hingis won 43 career WTA singles titles, including ve Grand Slam singles championships and 37 career WTA doubles titles, including nine Grand Slam doubles championships. The tournament is July 27-Aug. 4.

NEWARK, N.J. With another top scorer leaving the New Jersey Devils, the door to the NHL is once again wide open for Stefan Matteau. Matteau briey made the jump from junior hockey to the big league last season, earning a spot on the roster coming out of training camp. The run lasted 17 games and resulted in one goal before the-then 18-year-old was sent back to his junior team in March. Having Matteau pick up the goal-scoring slack after the loss of Zach Parise to free agency never panned out. Heading into this season, Matteau has a second chance. After all, New Jerseys need for scorers is greater with star forward Ilya Kovalchuks decision to return to Russia. This time, Matteau believes he is ready. Its been crazy, a big roll-

er-coaster of emotions for my family and I, Matteau said Tuesday at the Devils prospects camp. Its been great. I found a good organization. I was here for two months or so. Everything happened so fast and now its my second prospects camp. Its a different feeling. Im not as nervous, more comfortable. In some ways, Matteau is the big man on campus in this camp. The Devils No. 1 draft pick in 2012, 29th overall, he played in the NHL and realized the dream. No one else at this session has done that. The truth, however, was Matteau struggled. He had three points and his playing time declined the longer he stayed with the Devils in the lockout-shortened season. I was just learning my position, learning my position defensively, Matteau said of playing with the big boys. If you play defensively, you have even a better shot of playing every game.

Hockey stays hockey. When youre in the offensive zone, you do whatever you want, almost whatever you want. Defensively, here you are responsible for getting the puck out, do your job. If you do, youll be ne. Thats what I really learned. Once you make one mistake, especially at my age, you make one mistake or two and you wont play as much as the others. I just have to work on that, staying condent and making those little plays. Matteau, who did not play in Tuesdays scrimmage because of soreness, said the retirement of Kovalchuk hasnt changed his feelings about coming to training camp in September. I was always approaching it as an opportunity, Matteau said. Its obviously one more spot. Its very unfortunate that he is gone. He was one of the best players in the world. He has moved on and the Devils will move on.

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Hunter: Ortiz is the craziest All-Star ever

Howie RumBeRg
AP Sports Writer

The national leagues Yadier molina, right, of the St. louis Cardinals, helps the american leagues Robinson Cano, of the new York Yankees, off the field after he was hit on the knee by pitch from national league pitcher The national leagues david wright, of the new York mets, watches as he grounds out to third base matt Harvey, of the new York mets, during the first during the second inning of the major league Baseball all-Star game on Tuesday in new York. wright was one of two mets in the starting lineup in their own ballpark. inning Tuesday night.

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aBoVe: a young fan waits for an autograph before the start of the all-Star game on Tuesday at new Yorks Citi Field. aT leFT: The national leagues Cliff lee, of the Philadelphia Phillies, waves to spectators during team introductions before the start of Tuesday nights game in new York.

NEW YORK Torii Hunter was an All-Star rookie in 2002 when he robbed Barry Bonds of a home run and got a big bear hug from the slugger on the eld. Now hes a veteran voice in a clubhouse with a record number of newcomers. The always loquacious, ever-smiling 37-year-old Detroit Tigers outelder is enjoying his role as a vetime All-Star selection. With possible suspensions from the Biogenesis investigation looming over the game, Hunter defended Alex Rodriguez and other players who have been implicated in drug scandals over the years. I know how hard this game really is. I dont care what they did or who did or whatever, Barry Bonds all those guys, Hunter said Tuesday before the game at Citi Field. Still impressive to hit. Still got to hit the ball. No matter that Yankees closer Mariano Rivera mightve caused him much disappointment at the plate over the years, Hunter knows who he is playing this night. Were down by one run. Trust me were going to ght to get the lead and get the man in the game. Its about him. Today is going to be about him, Hunter said. Even though he broke all my bats, he killed me I still admire that man. On the lighter side, Hunter has his favorite All-Stars. Wacky All-Stars, that is. David Oritz, for sure, craziest forever. He sits here and holds court and tells all the jokes, Hunter said. He is one of the funniest guys in All-Star game history.

Theres also: Ichiro (Suzuki). Manny (Ramirez). Ah, Manny. Forgot about Manny. Ooh, boy he was crazy. Cant tell you the stories. Pedro (Martinez) was funny. He put bubble gum in everybodys hats. You got to have fun in this clubhouse, he added. This is how we relax. The one player he is certain isnt crazy: Yankees injured shortstop Derek Jeter. Jeters smooth. Hes like a cold drink of water. Too cool for school, Hunter said. So what did Bonds say to Hunter 11 years ago when he scooped up the kid near second base in Milwaukee? Good catch kid, high ve, Hunter said I went high, he went low and picked me up. I tried to hold him down. Too strong. HAIRY PERFORMANCE: For All-Stars, it appears that its hairier, the better. According to a study done by STATS and the grooming products maker Wahl, All-Stars with facial hair perform on a higher level than their cleanshaven teammates in the Midsummer Classic. Players sporting beards have won the past six AllStar game MVP awards. Melky Cabrera, who soon after winning the MVP last year tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, homered in the game at Kansas City. Meanwhile, clean-shaven players have not connected in four years and 152 at-bats. Theres also this: Scruffsporting sluggers over the last 10 games have hit .287 with a .441 slugging percentage. Smooth-skinned stars come in at .226 with a .382 slugging percentage. No razor-thin margin.

Union: drug bans likely not served this year MLB on track for more
AP Sports Writer

Ronald Blum

NEW YORK The baseball players association says any suspensions resulting from the sports latest drug investigation likely wont be served until next year if the discipline is challenged before an arbitrator. Union head Michael Weiner expects Major League Baseball will notify the union of its plans for penalties in the next month, and the association will maintain any discipline should not be announced until after a grievance hearing, and then only if arbitrator Fredric Horowitz upholds a ban.

Were going to have a discussion with them. That discussion will include whether or not names of suspended players will be announced publicly, Weiner said Tuesday during a meeting with the Baseball Writers Association of America. Former MVPs Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun are among the more than a dozen players under investigation for ties to Biogenesis, a closed anti-aging clinic in Florida linked with the distribution of performance-enhancing drugs. MLB ofcials have been interviewing players, who have been represented by the union and their own lawyers.

A provision in baseballs drug agreement says discipline for rst offenders can be announced before a hearing if the penalty results from an allegation that became public other than through MLB or a team. Miami New Times published allegations in January, but the union could argue that a penalty results from evidence baseball has gathered rather than the newspaper account. After MLB and the union decide how to process grievances, hearings will be scheduled before Horowitz but not before September and possibly later. Each player is entitled to a separate hearing, and Weiner said the

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union wants Horowitz to hear all cases. When all the interviews are done, we will meet with the commissioners ofce and well try to work something out, Weiner said. Our players that deserve the suspensions, well try to cope with their suspensions. Our players that dont deserve suspensions, we will argue that they dont deserve a suspension. And I hope we have success. We may not have success on every single player, but I hope we have a fair amount of success. MLB Executive Vice President Rob Manfred declined comment. Weiner spoke from a wheelchair and said symptoms have increased in the last month from a brain tumor he was diagnosed with last summer. He currently cant move his right side or right arm and must use a wheelchair.

instant replay in 2014

great, he said Tuesday during his annual meeting the Baseball Writers Association of America. We have to be careful in our zest to improve things not to affect the game as weve all known it. Part of a replay subcommittee that includes former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa and Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz, Torre has said all options are being considered, including an NFL-type system that would give managers the ability to challenge calls. He hopes to have plans for owners to consider when they meet next month in Cooperstown. We certainly dont want to get stuck in the mud saying were not going to do anything when technology is out there say-

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Ronald Blum

NEW YORK Major League Baseball is moving ahead with plans to expand instant replay next year. Were pretty condent well have it in place for 2014, MLB Executive Vice President Joe Torre said Tuesday before the All-Star game. Video review has been in place for umpires on home run calls since August 2008. Commissioner Bud Selig initially wanted to add trap plays and fair-orfoul calls down the lines for 2013, but the change was put off while more radical options were examined. Still, Selig has wanted to proceed cautiously. Look, life isnt perfect. The sport isnt perfect, but we live with it, and its been

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Nanticoke rolls into championship game

The Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE Owen Brown hit the game-winning single to lead Nanticoke to the championship game in a 10-0 victory over North Wilkes-Barre in four innings Tuesday in the Wilkes-Barre Recreation 9-10 Tournament. Derek Cease pitched a two-hit shutout with six strikeouts to earn the win. Jake Krupinski recorded two hits, including a double and three runs for Nanticoke. Nick Matson also added two hits, while Luke Myers, Cease, Jared Piontkowski and Joey Day all chipped in with singles in the victory. Cameron Kruger and Chad Regan led North Wilkes-Barre with one single apiece. Nanticoke will face off against Hanover in championship game

at 7:15 p.m. Friday at South Wilkes-Barre Little League. SECTION 5 9-10 SOFTBALL Greater Wyoming Area 17, Pittston Township 1 (4 inn.) Kari Melberger tossed a one-hitter with ve strikeouts and laced three hits on offense to lead Greater Wyoming Area to a victory over Pittston Township. Ellie Glatz and Lily Harden added three hits apiece for Greater Wyoming Area, while Evan Freeman and Olivia Kwiackowski each had one hit in the win. Kylie Herbert recorded the lone hit for Pittston Township. SECTION 5 9-10 ALLSTARS Mountain Top 9, Archbald 4 Aiden Murphy, Max Albee and Ryan Harding combined for six innings

Greater Wyoming Areas Lily Harden, right, slides safely into second base as Duryea/Pittston Townships Tiara George catches the ball in a Section 5 Little League 9-10 softball game in Wyoming on Tuesday evening.

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pitched and seven strikeouts to lead Mountain Top to a victory over Archbald Monday. Murphy and Harding went 2-3 with a double and two RBI, while Jakson Amend, Marcus Vieney, Nick Ruggeri and Albee added one hit apiece in the win.

Zach Kovalchik and Duke Starfursky recorded two hits apiece for Archbald, while T.J. Noto and Cory Busth each had one hit in the loss. C O L L E G E FOOTBALL Wilkes Berntsen earns honor Wilkes University quar-

terback Tyler Berntsen earned a nomination for the 2013 Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team. All nominees have made a commitment to enriching the lives of others while contributing to the greater good of their communities. Berntsens off the eld work includes tutoring at a local middle school, working with multiple campus clean-up initiatives and organizing a partnership between the Commission of Economic Opportunitys Kids Caf and Wilkes University Football to provide homework help, tutoring, cooking education and computer training to children at Wilkes-Barre public schools. Berntsen is one of 151 nominees, and 22 will be chosen to receive the honor.

Slive: Bullish on potential NCAA changes

Questions role, makeup of board of directors
JOHN ZENOR
AP Sports Writer

Slive: Bullish on potential changes in NCAA

JOHN ZENOR HOOVER, ALA. Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive took time away from bragging about his thriving league to point out that important questions need to be answered about how the NCAA governs college athletics. Slive used part of his annual address opening SEC media days Tuesday to reiterate his push for athletes to receive a scholarship that covers the total cost of attendance and stress the importance nationally of innovative leadership to slash through our Gordian knot. He said the SEC still supports the NCAAs role in governing college athletics, but he questioned the makeup and role of the NCAAs board of directors and called for changes to the governing bodys structure to ensure major roles for
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school and league administrators and coaches. However, the longtime commissioner is bullish on the fact that this is being talked about now. Slive declined to offer specic suggestions for change. Slive went on the offensive in pushing change and reiterated proposals he made in Hoover two years ago, including boosting nancial aid for athletes, upgrading recruiting rules to t the new technology and social media and increasing academic eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers. Yeah, I pushed the agenda, Slive said after speaking at the podium. I think this is an important time, and its a time when I think we all want to make sure that we have the kind of processes and governance that will help us work through the Gordian knot that I mentioned.

We will continue to push for those issues such as full cost of attendance that we have been talking about now for two years. Thats a long time to be waiting. He noted that multi-year scholarships and rules helping former athletes to return to school represent progress. These are important changes and they are in fact helpful, but the NCAA has not been successful meeting the full cost of attendance for our student-athletes, whether its through the so-called miscellaneous expense allowance or some other model that provides board access to additional funds, Slive said. Conferences and their member institutions must be allowed to meet the needs of their studentathletes. From recent conversations with my commissioner colleagues there appears to be a willingness to support a mean-

ingful solution to this important change. Slive emptied his annual brag bag for a conference that has won the past seven BCS national titles and had teams representing half of the Top 10 at the end of the last season. He also addressed off-theeld issues that include the arrest of former Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged in the June killing of Boston semipro athlete Odin Lloyd. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. Heisman Trophy-winning Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who takes the podium on Wednesday, pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor stemming from a 2012 bar ght close to campus. LSU running back Jeremy Hill pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery earlier this week after being arrested in June for a ght in a bar parking lot.

Nets coach Kidd gets probation for DWI

Frank Eltman HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge and was placed on interim probation a year after he smashed his Cadillac SUV into a utility pole on eastern Long Island. In exchange for the guilty plea, Kidd agreed to speak to Long Island high school students about the dangers of drunken driving. If he fullls his community service, his plea will be reduced to a violation, driving while ability impaired, when he returns to court Sept. 30. Kidd, who retired as an NBA
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player after last season, was recently hired to coach the Nets the team he took to two NBA Finals as a player when the franchise played in New Jersey. Kidd could have received three years probation, but a better alternative was reached, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said outside court. Hes a role model to kids and other people. And hes going to have the opportunity to talk to them about the foolish mistake that he made and the fact he took responsibility for his actions, Spota said. That is, for me, more important than three years probation. Police said Kidd crashed his

SUV into a telephone pole in the Hamptons community of Water Mill on July 15, 2012. He was treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Kidd was returning from a charity function before the crash, defense attorney Ed Burke Jr. said. A Southampton Town Police report noted the 10-time NBA all-star and Olympic gold medalist was unsteady on his feet, smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and glassy eyes. The judge asked him at the plea hearing how much hed consumed before his arrest. A couple of drinks, three or four, Kidd replied in a soft voice. You could have killed yourself. You could have killed someone

else, Town Court Judge Andrea Schiavoni said. I hope you wake up every day happy to be here. Kidd nodded in response. He took responsibility for that night, Burke said afterward. Jason knows he was very, very lucky that night. He was very lucky no one was hurt. Kidd did not speak when he left the courthouse. Burke said his client recently bought a vacation home in Water Mill and wants to become part of the community there. While playing with Phoenix in 2001, Kidd was arrested on a domestic violence charge, acknowledging he struck his former wife.

Packers will retire Favres number someday

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GREEN BAY, WIS. The Green Bay Packers will denitely retire Brett Favres No. 4. It just wont happen during the upcoming 2013 season. Speaking Tuesday after his annual meeting with reporters to discuss the teams nances, Packers president/CEO Mark Murphy made it clear that retiring Favres number and reconciling with the future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback is important to the franchise. But when asked if Favre could have his number retired this season, Murphy replied, I dont

anticipate that, no. Murphy did not rule out the quarterback making an appearance at Lambeau Field in another capacity, however, perhaps as an honorary captain or as part of the alumni weekend festivities Well see, Murphy said. A cornerstone of the Packers renaissance in the 1990s, Favre was revered in the state after he led Green Bay to the Super Bowl title following the 1996 season. But he tested the patience of fans and franchise alike with his annual retirement watch late in his career, and his decision to

retire and then unretire in 2008 prompted perhaps the messiest divorce in state history. The Packers had already made Aaron Rodgers the starter, and wound up trading Favre to the Jets during training camp. After a year with the Jets, Favre infuriated fans further by signing with NFC North rival Minnesota. But Rodgers helped smooth the way for a reconciliation between Favre

and the Packers, sharing the stage with his predecessor at the NFL Honors awards ceremony in New Orleans in February. Murphy, who has been in contact with Favre since then, said again Tuesday that the appearance was a rst step.

Murphy recently said the team wants to make sure Favres number is retired before he would enter the Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2016, assuming he is a rst-ballot selection. Were denitely going to retire his number.

HOOVER, Ala. Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive took time away from bragging about his thriving league to point out that important questions need to be answered about how the NCAA governs college athletics. Slive used part of his annual address opening SEC media days Tuesday to reiterate his push for athletes to receive a scholarship that covers the total cost of attendance and stress the importance nationally of innovative leadership to slash through our Gordian knot. He said the SEC still supports the NCAAs role in governing college athletics, but he questioned the makeup and role of the NCAAs board of directors and called for changes to the governing bodys structure to ensure major roles for school and league administrators and coaches. However, the longtime commissioner is bullish on the fact that this is being talked about now. Slive declined to offer specic suggestions for change. Slive went on the offensive in pushing change and reiterated proposals he made in Hoover two years ago, including boosting nancial aid for athletes, upgrading recruiting rules to t the new technology and social media and increasing academic eligibility requirements for incoming freshmen and transfers. Yeah, I pushed the agenda, Slive said after speaking at the podium. I think this is an important time, and its a time when I think we all want to make sure that we have the kind of processes and governance that will help us work through the Gordian knot that I mentioned. We will continue to push for those issues such as full cost of attendance that we have been talking about now for two years. Thats a long time to be waiting. He noted that multiyear scholarships and rules helping former athletes to return to school represent progress. These are important changes and they are

in fact helpful, but the NCAA has not been successful meeting the full cost of attendance for our student-athletes, whether its through the so-called miscellaneous expense allowance or some other model that provides board access to additional funds, Slive said. Conferences and their member institutions must be allowed to meet the needs of their studentathletes. From recent conversations with my commissioner colleagues there appears to be a willingness to support a meaningful solution to this important change. Slive emptied his annual brag bag for a conference that has won the past seven BCS national titles and had teams representing half of the Top 10 at the end of the last season. He also addressed off-the-eld issues that include the arrest of former Florida tight end Aaron Hernandez, who has been charged in the June killing of Boston semi-pro athlete Odin Lloyd. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty. Heisman Trophywinning Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, who takes the podium on Wednesday, pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor stemming from a 2012 bar ght close to campus. LSU running back Jeremy Hill pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery earlier this week after being arrested in June for a ght in a bar parking lot. We cannot ignore the recent off-the-eld incidents involving both current and former student athletes, Slive said. Not all studentathletes fulll the high expectations we have for them. While the negative actions of the few garner headlines, the fact is that the vast majority of these young people conduct themselves appropriately. Notwithstanding the fact that our institutions have mechanisms in place to recognize problems, support systems to address personal issues, policies to provide implementation of discipline and the willingness to enforce these policies it is a crushing disappointment when despite all these efforts a young person throws away the opportunity for a promising future.

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BUSINESS
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IN BRIEF

U.S. factories boost their output

U.S. factories cranked out more business equipment, home electronics and autos in June, boosting manufacturing output for the second month in a row. The gains suggest factories might be starting to recover from a slow start this year. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that manufacturing production rose 0.3 percent in June from May. That followed a 0.2 percent gain the previous month. Still, the two consecutive gains barely offset production declines in March and April. Overall industrial production, which includes factories, mines and utilities, also rose 0.3 percent in June. Mining output increased 0.8 percent, while utility output slid 0.1 percent.

US homebuilder confidence on upswing

U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about their home sales prospects than they have in more than seven years, a trend that suggests home construction will accelerate in coming months. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Tuesday jumped to 57 this month from 51 in June. It was the third consecutive monthly gain. A reading above 50 indicates more builders view sales conditions as good, rather than poor. The index hasnt been that high since January 2006, well before the housing market crashed. Measures of customer trafc, current sales conditions and builders outlook for single-family home sales over the next six months vaulted to their highest levels in at least seven years. Builders are seeing more motivated buyers coming through their doors as the inventory of existing homes for sale continues to tighten, said David Crowe, the NAHBs chief economist. The latest condence index, based on responses from 281 builders, points to continued improvement for new to buy homes over the past year. But the inventory of previously occupied homes on the market has declined sharply in many markets. On a national level, it was down 10 percent in May from prior-year levels as sales rose to an annual rate of 5.18 million. With demand up, prices rising and few homes on the market, builders have grown more optimistic about their prospects, stepping up construction. In May, builders applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in ve years. Meanwhile, sales of new homes climbed in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 476,000, the fastest pace in ve years. Thats still below the 700,000 annual rate thats considered healthy by most economists, but the pace has increased 29 percent from a year ago. In the latest builder survey, a gauge of current sales conditions for singlefamily homes jumped ve points to 60, the highest level since February 2006, while a measure of trafc by prospective buyers improved ve points to 45. It hasnt been that high since November 2005. Builders outlook for single-family home sales over the next six months increased seven points to 67, the highest reading since October 2005.

Bally takes gamble on rival firm

Bally Technologies Inc. said that it has agreed to buy fellow Las Vegasbased gambling equipment maker SHFL Entertainment Inc. for about $1.31 billion in cash. Bally says the addition of SHFL will complement its existing product portfolio, while also providing new access to land-based and online table games markets around the world. Bally, originally founded as a pinballmachine maker in Chicago, started making slot machines in 1936. It now designs, manufactures and distributes technology-based gambling devices and systems. The company also provides casinos with a variety of marketing, data management, accounting, player tracking, security and other software applications and tools.

A worker installs a roof on a house in New Paltz, N.Y. The National Association of Home Builders sentiment index, released Tuesday, has increased over last month, suggesting more builders view sales conditions as good. It was the third consecutive monthly gain.

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home construction, which remains a key source of growth for the economy. Last month, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke cited hous-

ing gains as a major reason the Feds economic outlook has brightened. Steady hiring and low mortgage rates have encouraged more people

J&J sees profits double in Q2

Health-care giant Johnson & Johnsons second-quarter prot more than doubled, thanks to higher sales of medicines and medical devices as it recovers from recalls and manufacturing problems that cut into sales. The comparison was made easier by last years quarter being hurt by $2.2 billion in charges for an acquisition, litigation and asset writedowns. The maker of baby shampoo, prescription drugs and medical devices handily beat Wall Street expectations and raised its prot forecast by a couple of cents. New Brunswick, N.J.-based J&J said net income was $3.83 billion, or $1.33 per share, up from $1.41 billion, or 50 cents per share, a year earlier.

Coca-Cola sales fizzle in 2nd quarter

CANDICE CHOI
AP Food Industry Writer

GM reports gains in global sales

The Coca-Cola Co. reported quarterly financial results Tuesday and they werent good. The Atlanta-based company blamed factors including unusually bad weather. Profits declined 4 percent.
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NEW YORK Coca-Cola is struggling to sell more soda in North America, and it cant seem to catch a break. The worlds largest beverage maker on Tuesday blamed a conuence of factors including unusually bad weather for its disappointing second-quarter results. It cited cold, wet conditions at home and ooding in parts of Europe for weak volume growth globally. Prot declined 4 percent. The temporary setbacks clouded the underlying challenge the company faces in the U.S. and other developed markets, where soda consumption has been declining for years amid criticism that sugary drinks fuel obesity rates. In the latest quarter, for example, Coca-Cola said soda volume for North America fell 4 percent. But the gure has declined in four of the past ve quarters, including a 2 percent slide a year ago. It was at in the other quarter. Still, executives expressed condence theyd be able to return to growth with greater investments in marketing, new packaging and other tactics.

I hate to use the weather, but a lot of it was the weather, Chief Financial Ofcer Gary Fayard said in an interview on CNBC, apparently acknowledging the frequency with which companies cite the weather when they deliver disappointing results. When asked if people drink less soda when its cold and wet outside, Fayard said that was indeed the case. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, executives expressed condence that the weather would even out and that business would improve, including in key markets such as India, China and North America. In the meantime, Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo Inc. have been trying to come up with a soda that uses a natural, low-calorie sweetener to reverse the slide in U.S. soda consumption. The challenge is that such sweeteners often have a bad aftertaste. Nevertheless, executives at both companies have expressed optimism that natural, lower-calorie sodas can get soda sales on the path to growth.

DETROIT General Motors global sales grew almost 4 percent in the rst half of the year, enough to fend off Volkswagen for second place and perhaps close the gap with sales leader Toyota. GM said Tuesday that it sold 4.85 million cars and trucks worldwide from January through June. That puts GM on pace for sales of around 9.7 million for the year. The Detroit automaker sold 9.3 million cars and trucks last year, about 450,000 less than Toyota Motor Corp. GM might have gained some ground on its Japanese rival this year by growing faster in the U.S., the worlds second-biggest car market. GMs rst-half U.S. sales rose by 8.7 percent to 1.4 million, while Toyotas sales grew by 6.7 percent to 1.1 million, according to Autodata Corp. Toyota is expected to release global sales gures later this month. Also, Toyota sales faltered in China during the rst half because of a resurgence of anti-Japanese sentiment there due to a territorial spat over some tiny islands. GMs rst-half sales in China, its largest market, rose almost 11 percent to 1.57 million vehicles, the company said.

Toyota has a clear lead in its home market of Japan, the fourth-largest auto market in the world, where competition from foreign brands is limited. At the end of the rst quarter, Toyota, which sells the Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands, held a slim global sales lead of 65,000 vehicles over GM. Toyota and GM executives often say they dont care who wins the global sales race, and that growing prots is more important. But privately they like to win the race because its good for employee morale and national ag-waving. GM was the top-selling carmaker for seven decades before losing the title to Toyota in 2008. GM retook the crown in 2011 when Toyotas factories were slowed by an earthquake and tsunami in Japan, leaving the company with few cars to sell. Toyota has since recovered. Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst for Kelley Blue Book, said in an email that GMs U.S. growth has been fueled largely by rising sales of fullsize pickup trucks. The surge in truck demand has beneted GM beyond their home market by allowing them to close the gap with Toyota in the global sales race, he wrote, adding that newer compact and subcompact cars have also helped GM grow in segments where it previously had few sales.

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PLAINS It hasnt taken long for 279 Bar and Grill, 279 S. River St., Plains, to make a splash. Opened just two months ago, Executive Chef and General Manager Jim Guasto, 35, of Dupont, has had the good fortune to build a unique menu and host of number of special tasting events featuring area chefs and contestants from Season 11 of Hells Kitchen. Next month, Guasto brings a past reality television guest back to fulltime status as his co-executive chef. Barret Beyer, 36, of Central Islip, N.Y., will be the co-executive chef of the eatery thats offering upscale dining in a relaxed atmosphere in mid-August. Guasto has quickly taken the kitchen from a freezer-to-fryer operation to one using fresh ingredients. There are plans to complete a transition to a fully functional kitchen with a new walk-in cooler later this month, he said. 279 Bar and Grill already has a unique offering of upscale bar food for lunch and delivery with different spins on salads, big, kick ass burgers with steak knives through the top, housecut fries and more. Guasto plans to build and expand the American-Italian fusion menu with steak and seafood features and a new

Sunday brunch planned to launch in August along with a more xed dinner menu with weekly specials.
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What: 279 Bar and Grill special tasting events When: July 29 featuring Hells Kitchen contestant Jessica Lewis; Aug. 12 featuring Hells Kitchen contestant Anthony Rodriguez. Where: 279 S. River St., Plains Hours: Mon., 6 p.m.2 a.m.; Wed.-Fri, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-close. Info: Entertainment includes 279 House Band (Dustin Switzer, Tommy Wynder, Dylan Skursky and Andrew Sleboda) Mondays; Sting Ray Blues, Wednesdays; Alicia Lynn and Jody Busch, Thursdays; various acts, Fridays and Saturdays. Call (570) 235-1037 to RSVP for tastings, facebook.com/279BandG.

Hes the same age. Hes pretty much like a long lost brother, Guasto said of his new hire. Beyer was the second current Hells Kitchen contestant to have a special tasting menu in Plains. Hanover Township resident Michael Langdon, executive chef at the Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas, was the rst. When tickets for Beyers special event sold out in less than a day, the culinary competitor knew he was on to something big. When he stayed with Guasto before the dinner, the two connected immediately. I feel like Ive known this guy for 10 years, and Ive only met him for ve minutes, Beyer said in a recent phone interview. During his rst visit to NEPA, Beyer quickly pitched Guasto on the idea of a special barbecue using 279s smoker, and he made a quick return to the area. On that second trip, the offer to join the small local staff was put on the table. I couldnt turn it down, Beyer said. Something just felt right. I go with my gut, and something just felt right about moving up there. Beyer and Guasto are two of the select mem-

Chefs Jim Guasto, left, and Barret Beyer prepare a barbecue for a special event held earlier this year at 279 Bar and Grill.

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Summer barbecue and picnic season is in full swing, so after a day of sharing grilled, barbequed or your favorite comfort food with family and friends, a sweet dessert is quite welcome. Patti Graziano This simple recipe will be the bang to conclude any summer-time celebration with very simple preparation. Similar to a no-bake cheesecake, this dessert can be prepared in one large serving vessel or individually. I enjoy the in-season fresh fruit for the topping of this sweetened cream cheese base. I selected blueberries and red raspberries, although strawberries are also a great choice. You may make this refreshing dessert yourself at home or if you would rather sit back, relax and have Vanderlyns culinary team prepare it for you. We will be featuring the Star-Spangled Delight at Vanderlyns Restaurant beginning today, through the weekend. For reservations or additional features call Vanderlyns at 283-6260. Be sure to check out our website at www.vanderlyns.com to see our new lunch and dinner menus. Like us on Facebook. STAR-SPANGLED DELIGHT Yield: 4 servings Ingredients (Filling) 16 ounces cream cheese cup sugar teaspoon almond extract pint fresh blueberries pint red raspberries Method of Preparation 1) Set aside half the blueberries. Then, mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2) When ready to use, gently fold pint of blueberries into cream mixture. 3) Place sugar cookie in bottom of dessert cup, spoon cream cheese mixture over cookie and fill to top of serving vessel. 4) Garnish with additional strawberries and blueberries and enjoy. Ingredients (sugar cookies) 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Method of Preparation 1) In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg then stir in vanilla. 2) In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. 3) Stir flour mixture into the creamed mixture until well blended. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least one hour. 4) Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. 5) Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place balls on un-greased baking sheet two inches apart. 6) Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

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Ingredients: 1 box linguine 3-4 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 2 lemons, zested then halved and juiced 1/4 cup white wine 1lb shrimp, peeled and deveined. (Leave the tail on and try not to use frozen shrimp) Method of preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente. 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, half of the parsley, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and white wine. Once the mixture begins to bubble, increase the heat a little and add the shrimp and lemon zest. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are no longer transparent in the center. 3. Place a bed of linguine on the plate or in a shallow bowl and serve the shrimp scampi mixture on top. Spoon some of the scampi sauce over linguine, sprinkle with remaining parsley, and serve.

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Visit www.chefbarret. com or facebook.com/ barrethk11 or follow @barrethk11 and @ chefbarret on Twitter. bers of the Brotherhood of Chefs thats gaining steam and attention in northeastern Pennsylvania. Hash tags of #BOC and #OGY which stands for oh, God, yes on See BEYER | 2C

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From page 1C less than a day, the culinary competi social media sites like Instagram and Twitter have helped build momentum behind the group and their collaborative efforts. A lot of chefs have egos, but we dont have egos. Its all about enjoying the passion that we have for food. Theres no secrets among us, Beyer said. The BOC breaks down the walls many of the visiting chefs have become accustomed to in their own areas, Guasto said. Coming from competitive markets like New Orleans with Anthony (Rodriguez), Boston with Ray (Alongi, another Hells Kitchen contestant), New York with Barret, everyone goes after each other. Theres not a lot of camaraderie, he said. These guys cant believe when they come down here that there will be me, (Executive Chef) John Tabone from Glenmaura, Mike from Huntsville, (Executive Chef) Chris Mullen from Blakeslee (Inn), and were all working together and helping each other, he continued. We share products, we share recipes, we hang out after work.
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Chef Barret Beyers shrimp scampi

Courtesy photo | Barret Beyer

Guasto said the combined talents at 279 will help build the areas reputation as a culinary hot spot. Im looking to expand, to put our Courtesy photo | Keith Perks, 1120 Studios Chef Barret Beyer, a recent competitor on Hells Kitchen, prepares dishes for a special event at 279 two styles together to make a fantastic fusion. We already have quite the Bar and Grill earlier this year.

buzz for being open two months. With Barret coming, its only going to add to it, he said. Beyer said he hasnt stopped writing down new ideas to bring with him to Pennsylvania. We work well together in the kitchen. He likes my ideas, Beyer said of Guasto. Me and him collaborating on different dishes is going to bring something to the area that they have been dreaming of. Im just happy, he added.

Amazing things are happening for me. Its all due to the hard work I put into it We make it look easy, but its hard. 279 Bar and Grill will continue to host special events every other Monday. Conrmed tasting events will feature Hells Kitchen Season 11 contestants Jessica Lewis on July 29 and Rodriguez on Aug. 12. Rodriguez recently accepted a position as sous chef at Huntsville alongside Langdon.

Have your way five ways with strawberries

Get your strawberries while theyre ripe. Unlike the truckedin berries available at supermarkets, which are bred rst and foremost to survive the long trip from Florida, California or Mexico, local strawberries are bred for sweetness and avor. But unlike supermarket berries, which are picked well before they ripen so they dont go bad in transit, local berries are picked when theyre ready to eat. If avor and ripeness arent enough, consider this: Commercially grown strawberries appear perennially on environmentalists lists of foods most heavily contaminated with pesticides. In contrast, local berries are grown by small farmers, many of whom raise their crops organically. The best local berries are small, an indication they havent been pumped up by fertilizers. They also are fragrant and ruby red all the way through, because theyve been picked when ripe. Dont wash them until you are ready to eat them. These berries are like little sponges, and will soak up water and then begin to rot soon thereafter. I keep my berries on the countertop and eat them within a day or two. They can be refrigerated to keep longer but will lose some of their delightful juiciness when chilled. If you cant eat your berries immediately, its better to freeze them for later use. Just wash and drain them, cut off the stems and place them in a zipper-lock bag in the coldest part of your freezer. If you think ahead, youll be able to enjoy some of the local crop in a strawberry pie in the middle of winter. Right now, however, pie is the furthest thing from my mind. When strawberries are this avorful and juicy, I dont bother cooking them. I serve them on top of ice cream or ricotta cheese, with panna cotta, and in a sweet and savory salsa thats great with grilled sh. Here are some of the simple ways I plan to eat them over the next week or two: STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC-BLACK PEPPER SYRUP AND SWEETENED RICOTTA Use leftover syrup on top of ice cream or frozen yogurt. 1 cup balsamic vinegar cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns 1 cups strawberries, stemmed and sliced 2 cups full-fat ricotta cheese 1. Combine vinegar, cup sugar and peppercorns in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, adjusting heat as necessary, until reduced by half. Strain into a bowl or small measuring cup and let cool to room temperature. 2. Combine ricotta and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Divide among 4 dessert bowls. Spoon strawberries over ricotta, drizzle with syrup and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. GINGER PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND MINT cup milk 1 envelope unavored gelatin 2 cups heavy cream cup sugar 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup water cup mint leaves 1 cup strawberries 1. Pour milk into a small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand until gelatin dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Combine cream, cup sugar and ginger in a small, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture and whisk constantly for 1 minute to dissolve gelatin. Let stand 15 minutes to steep. Stir in vanilla and strain into four ramekins or custard cups. Refrigerate until rm,

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at least 6 hours or overnight. 3. Bring water and remaining cup sugar to boil in a small saucepan. Stir in mint leaves and let stand 10 minutes to steep. 4. Place strawberries in a bowl and pour mint syrup through a strainer and into bowl, pressing down on leaves with a spoon. Let stand 10 minutes to cool to room temperature. 5. Fill a medium-size bowl with very hot tap water. One at a time, run a pari ng knife around each panna cotta, then dip bottom half of ramekin in water for 30 seconds. Place a small plate on top of mold, invert, tap bot-

tom of mold and lift off plate. Arrange berries around each panna cotta and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. STRAWBERRY SALSA This is good on grilled sh, with tortilla chips or spooned over slices of fresh mozzarella. 2 cups strawberries, stemmed and diced 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 jalapeo pepper, seeded and nely chopped Juice from 1 lime 2 tablespoons nely chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon sugar teaspoon salt Combine strawberries, avocado, jalapeo, lime juice, cilantro, sugar and

salt in a bowl and gently toss. Serve immediately with grilled sh or tortilla chips. Makes 4 to 6 servings. BANANA SPLIT WITH DULCE DE LECHE AND STRAWBERRIES cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar teaspoon vanilla 1 banana, split lengthwise 11/2 cups coconut or vanilla ice cream cup strawberries, stemmed and sliced, plus 3 small strawberries, stemmed cup dulce de leche or other caramel sauce 2 tablespoons sweetened aked coconut, toasted

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1. Whip cream, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until cream holds soft peaks. 2. Place banana slices in a long, narrow, shallow dish. Arrange 3 scoops of ice cream on top of banana. Spoon sliced strawberries over ice cream and drizzle with about half of the dulce de leche sauce. Top with whipped cream, drizzle with more dulce de leche and sprinkle with coconut. Top each mound of ice cream and whipped cream with a small strawberry. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings. STRAWBERRY, MASCARPONE AND A M A R E T T I PARFAITS 1 cup mascarpone 1 tablespoon Amaretto or other almond liqueur cup heavy cream WILKES-BARRE cup sugar 602 Carey Ave 6 amaretti cookies, 570-826-1700 crumbled 1 cup stemmed and sliced strawberries WYOMING 1. Combine mascarRt. 11 Midway Shopping pone, Amaretto, cream 570-288-7471 and 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl. Beat with a DALLAS 2422 Memorial Hwy- 309 mixer until smooth. 2. Divide crumbled 570-675-6020 cookies among 4 parfait glasses. MOUNTAIN TOP Spoon strawberries 14 N. Mountain Blvd- 309 over cookies, then top 570-474-1100 with mascarpone mixture. Dr. Shelley Eskin Refrigerate for at least Dr. Sandra Pacurariu Dr. Victor Greco 30 minutes and up to Dr. Lewis Lisses 3 hours before serving. Dr. Marc M. Pensak Makes 4 servings. Dr. Scott Terwilleger

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Editors note: Please send news for this space by noon Friday to people@timesleader.com or by mail to Good Eats, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. To ensure accuracy, information must be typed or computer generated. THIS WEEK: July 17 to July 23 Halupki (Piggie) Sale, noon-2 p.m. today, St. Marys Byzantine Church, Social Hall, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. $1.50 each. Call 829-9288 or walk in. Spaghetti Supper, 4:307 p.m. Friday, Patterson Grove, 1128 Bethel Hill Road, one mile off Route 239, between Shickshinny and Benton. Homemade meatballs, salad, garlic bread, etc. $6 adults; $4 children. Chicken Barbecue, 4:30 -7 p.m. Saturday, Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Take out 4-4:30 p.m. $9 adults; $6 for children 12 and younger. For tickets call Carole at 3886565 or Bob at 823-2484. Chicken Barbecue, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Holy Cross PNC Church, 23 Sheridan St., Wilkes-Barre. Take-out dinners available. $9 adults; $4 children 12 and younger. Chicken Biscuit Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Mens Club of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 105 Irem Road, Dallas (across from Country Club Shopping Center, Route 309). Homemade desserts and beverages. Take outs at 4 p.m. $8 adults; $4 children. Tickets in advance or at the door. Call 675-3131. Pork Barbecue Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. $9 adults; $5 children 5-12. Take outs, convenient drive-through. Eat-in, picnic-style only. Chicken Barbecue, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kingston American Legion,

386 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Eat in or take out. $8. Pre-sale tickets at the post or at the dinner. Pig Roast, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Queen of the Apostles Parish at St. Marys Church, Avoca, Hawthorne and Spring streets. Roasted pig, hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, corn on the cob, desserts, soda and water. Childrens games and bake sale. $20 adults; $10 children 6-12; free for children younger than 5. Tickets in advance or at event. 570-457-3412 or Facebook page for Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca. Free Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., every Monday, for those in need, Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. FUTURE: Take-Out Chicken Barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m. July 26, Trucksville United Methodist Church, Educational Building, 40 Knob Hill Road, off Route 309 at Carverton Road, Trucksville. $8 adults; $4 children. Half chicken with xings and homemade dessert. 570-696-3897. Ice Cream Social, 4:306:30 p.m. July 27, Town Hill United Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny. Homemade ice cream, pies, cakes, soups and sandwiches. Take outs available. Family-Style Ham Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 27, Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley. Take outs 4 p.m. $9 adults; $5 children 6-11; and free for children younger than 6. Flea Market and Ziti Dinner, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 4 church hall, St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church, 205 N. Main Street. Ethnic foods, piggies, haluska, pierogies and hot dogs. Eat in or take out. Coffee, tea and soft drinks, bake sale, money rafe. Dinner tickets sold at door. Parking available.

MMI students inducted into National Art Honor Society

MMI Preparatory School recently held inductions for its chapter of the National Art Honor Society. Induction ceremony participants, from left, rst row, are Lindsey Joseph, Cindi Landmesser, Alexandra Baran, Chiarra Overpeck, Farrah Qadri, Marianne Virnelson and Hayle Shearer. Second row: Lisa Ferry, art instructor; Robert Rosamelia; Jake Driscoll; Nicholas OClair; Hannah Letsitsky; Mariah Serra; Paige Darrow; Noelle Brandmier, guest speaker; and Thomas Hood, head of school. Church, 93 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville. Rain or shine under the big tent. Grated, homemade potato pancakes, halupki, pierogi, goulash, haluski, pagach and much more. Bake sale with homemade bread and other homemade baked goods, theme baskets, crafts pica-tic and chidlrens games. No admission cost. Food priced separately.

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Kindergarteners graduate from Wilkes-Barre Academy

Wilkes-Barre Academy recently held kindergarten graduation. Graduates, from left, rst row, are Miah Sims, Grace Kohl, Morgan Cookus-Gnoinski, Abigail Cookus-Gnoinski, Mahalia Brown, Adrienne Wren, Isabella Wigle, Kali Piczon, Helena Ruch, Isabelle Carlin and Gabrielle Medura. Second row: Lily Cannon, Daniel Hughes, Rehaan Mansuri, Jane Gillespie, Addison Williams, Ian Smith, Tyler Dickerson, Rex Hrabel, Marin Purcell, Caleb Collins, Aidan Borchert and Matthew Gardiner. Third row: Sharon Van Horn, Liam Wittkopp, Benjamin Radziewicz, Jonah Stegmueller, Prestyn Reeves, Ayden Middleton, Jayden Rodricks, Ethan Boellmann, Rachel Boellmann and Eileen Sholtis.

WVW students excel at PJAS

The Wyoming Valley West School District recently participated in the state meeting of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science held at Penn State University, State College. More than 2,000 students in grades 7 to 12 from across the state participated in the three-day event. The Wyoming Valley West students earned seven rst awards, three second awards, one perfect score and two special awards. Award-winning students, from left, rst row: Ethan Rosentel, rst award, mathematics; Holly Langley, second award, mathematics; Alexa Vargo, rst award, mathematics; Lauren Hannagan, rst award, mathematics; and Hunnter Maxwell, second award, mathematics. Second row: James Dal Santo, rst award, mathematics, perfect score and the Zappa Junior Award in science; Janki Patel, second award, chemistry and a Junior Award in the Pennsylvania Science Talent Search; Bethany Lindsey, rst award, mathematics; Kahlan Dold, rst award, mathematics; Matthew Bolan, rst award, mathematics; and Maria Konopke, sponsor.

Pi Beta Gamma Club celebrates 85th anniversary

The Pi Beta Gamma Club of Wyoming Valley recently celebrated its 85th anniversary at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. The clubs ofcers were responsible for the arrangements. Ofcers are Susan Najaka, president; Delphine Kaminski, vice president; Jane Straub, secretary; and Joyce Latoski, treasurer and publicity. Deceased members of the club were remembered in a brief ceremony. Members and guests viewed a display of pictures and memorabilia from throughout Pi Beta Gammas 85-year history. Flower table centerpieces were won by Sandy Margavage, Terry DeLuca, Kay Jones, Jane Straub, Jayne Fino and Tara Senape. Gifts and prizes were won by Helen Kempinski, Bernadine Clark, Ruth Sorber, Joyce Latoski and Frances Brunozzi. Members and guests at the event (above), from left, rst row, are Ruth Sorber, Betty Straub, Frances Brunozzi, Susan Najaka, Helen Kowalick and Kay Jones. Second row: Jane Straub, Peg Malkames, Jayne Fino, Janet Babskie, Diane Pelczar and Rita Galat. More members and guests (below), from left, rst row, are Patty Clinton, Helen Kempinski, Barbara Smith, Florence Sowa, Dolores Floryshak and Bernadine Clark. Second row: Tara Senape, Maryann Smith, Marcia Knorr. Peg Floryshak, Jean Chepolis, Sandy Margavage, Bernadette Senape and Joyce Latoski.

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Donald Janis III, son of Donald Janis and Renee Dauber-Janis, Exeter, celebrated his second birthday July 7. Donnie is a grandson of Larry and Teresa Dauber, Exeter, and the late Donald and Mary Maher Janis, Caseyville, Ill.

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Larson (Lars) Joseph Faux, son of Ashley Jankowski and Timothy Faux, Mountain Top, is celebrating his fourth birthday today, July 17. Lars is a grandson of Joseph and Emily Jankowski, Ashley; Cindi Harpper, Falcon, Colo.; and Emory Faux Jr., Florida.

LCCC Alumni hold phonathon

Members of the Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association, students, and college faculty and staff recently conducted the annual alumni phonathon. Alumni who would like to contribute to the phonathon can send their donations to the LCCC Alumni Ofce, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, PA 18634, or call the Alumni Ofce at 740-0735. At the phonathon, seated, from left, rst row: Dana Daniels White, Carbondale; Marissa Metric, Hanover Township; and Lyndsey Szela, Ashley. Second row, seated, from left: Bethany Hamilton, Nanticoke; Jodi Kelleman, Dupont; and Yahaira Rodriquez, Hanover Township. Standing: Lisa Fox, Plymouth; Francis Curry, Forty Fort; Thomas P. Leary, president, LCCC; Paul Platukis, West Hazleton, member, LCCC Board of Trustees; Ed Hennigan, assistant director, admissions, LCCC; and Bonnie Brennan Lauer, director, alumni relations, LCCC.

St.Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church holds first communion

St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, 231 State St., Nanticoke, held a service on Holy Trinity Sunday celebrating seven individuals receiving their First Holy Communion. The service was attended by family and friends of the communicants. Participants, from left, rst row, are Jenna Baron, Chase Krzywicki, Michelle Henderson, Logan Ader, Jeffrey Henderson, Jonathan Krzywicki and Katrina Thomas. Second row: the Rev. Debra North, pastor.

Lake-Lehman wins award at state history competition

Lake-Lehman High School won the Outstanding School Award in Pennsylvania, Senior Division, at the 2013 State History Day competition held May 3-4 at Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg. Lake-Lehman was honored for capturing the most awards at the competition. This is the fourth time since 2000 that LakeLehman has won the state NHD Outstanding School Award. Approximately 50 schools and over 120 projects and 200 students from throughout the state competed in the competition. The Lake-Lehman award-winning team consisted of sophomores Katie Bartuska, Elena Herceg, Brittany Mahoney and Lana Sicurella, who earned rst place in the individual documentary category; sophomores Hannah Cross, Sela Fine and Shauna Leahy, who earned second place in the individual exhibit category; and sophomores Jenna Mortenson, Jasmine Moku and Ronnie Ziomek, who earned third place in the group performance category. The rst- and second-place projects competed at the national competition held June 10-13 at the University of Maryland. Participants, from left, rst row: Doug Klopp, principal; Katie Bartuska; Elena Herceg; Lana Sicurella; Brittany Mahoney; and Tracey Halowich, assistant to the superintendent. Second row: Ryan Lindbuchler, chair, Social Studies Department and associate History Day coordinator; Sela Fine; Hannah Cross; Shauna Leahy; Michael Novrocki, History Day coordinator; Ronnie Ziomek; Jasmine Moku; Jenna Mortenson; and Brian Gorski, associate History Day coordinator.

Science Club members support SPCA

Students in the Science Club at West Side Career and Technology Center recently collected donations and supplies for the Luzerne County SPCA. At the check presentation, from left, rst row, are Brittany Perri and Helene Strutko, club adviser. Second row: Mitch Pointon; Alex Hairston, SPCA; and Paul Holena.

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Dear Abby: I became sexually active at an extremely young age. I know my whole life would be different, as well as my childrens lives, had I just known better. I have a 4-year-old daughter, a 7-year-old son and a 12-year-old stepson. I want desperately to protect them from making the same mistakes I did. I feel like the best way to prevent this is to speak openly about sex. The closest anyone ever came to speaking to me about sex was my grandfather (of all people!), who gave me a Dear Abby booklet that was written to inform kids about sex. Even though I was embarrassed when he gave it to me and I ran back

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Dear Grateful: Many parents find the subject of sex a difficult one to raise with their children, so they postpone it. As happened in your case, that discussion often comes after it is too late. Because children are now maturing at earlier ages, these discussions should be part of an ongoing dialogue that begins before puberty. My booklet is written to help break the ice and start the discussion more easily. It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. It would be helpful for you to review the booklet again so you can

prepare beforehand to answer questions or guide the conversation. Among the important topics included in my booklet are: How old must a girl be before she can get pregnant? How old must a boy be before he can father a child? What time of the month is a girl 100 percent safe? and Can a girl get pregnant the first time she has sex? Also included is a section on various sexually transmitted diseases and what to do if you think you may have one. This is extremely important because STDs need to be treated right away, and not doing so can have lifelong consequences. Knowledge is power. The more information children receive, the better they will be prepared for making intelligent, informed decisions.

Dear Abby: My husband passed away 10 weeks ago. I plan on wearing my wedding ring for the remainder of my life. Your opinion would be appreciated. Grieving Widow in Texas Dear Grieving Widow: Allow me to offer my sympathy for the loss of your husband. Because the ring brings you comfort, you may wear it as long as you wish.

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For sale by owner, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, modern eat-in kitchen, large deck, off street parking on a 50X150 lot, nice neighborhood, all appliances included. Asking $89,000 570-310-1697 PLAINS TWP. 29 Jay Drive 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, on half acre. Fenced yard with heated in ground pool. $250,000. 570-235-1624 SHAVERTOWN

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Full time Medical Receptionist/Assistant. Mountain Top doctors office. Fax resume to 570-474-0796

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

PART TIME AND PER DIEM POSITIONS RN Supervisors LPN's Dietary Assistant Activity Aide
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Luzerne. 2 bay garage & office. Parking for 30 vehicles. Current auto dealer lease expires. CALL 570-200-1320 DURYEA

COMMERCIAL BUILDING

37-39 & 45 Cliff St. Multi family, 5 units! Great investment opportunity.Duplex and 3 unit sold together. Plenty of off street parking. Directions: Traveling North on Main St., Pittston, R onto Chapel St., L onto Cliff. Property is on the right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 13-2970 Keri Best - 570-885-5082

YOULL EVER SEE! WILKES-BARRE Warehouse, light manufacturing distribution. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking. Yes, that $1 sq. ft. lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 32,000 sq. ft. There is nothing this good! Sale or Lease Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565 For Sale By Owner DALLAS

BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES

CDL A WANTED
Sadowski Trucking 570-256-3553

Gas field/landscape drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydroseed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

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Sign on bonus and shift differentials. Please apply within 245 Old Lake Rd Dallas, PA 18612 or email resume to lisa.gallagher@reliantsc.com (570) 639-1885 E.O.E. Needed immediately. Full time, part time & per diem positions. Covering Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. Competitive salary, mileage reimbursement. Pleasant working conditions. For interview call Superior Health Services at 570-883-9581 Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living Full-Time 11pm-7:30am Part-Time ALL SHIFTS

REDUCED $29,900 93 Main St. Four units. 3 residential and one storefront.Great corner location, flood damaged home being sold as is. For more info visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-1948 Call Tom 570-262-7716

5 Unit Money Maker Available immediately. Fully rented, leases on all five units. Separate utilities, new roof in 2007, 4 new gas furnaces, off street parking for 6 vehicles, 3 bay garage. Over $29,000 in rents. A true money maker for the serious investor. Must Sell! $150,000. Call Steve at (570) 468-2488

Pittston For sale

Brick 2 story 3,200 sq. ft. home, 2 acres, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Fireplace, hardwood floors. 20'x40' inground pool with auto cover and a large yard. $469,000 570-675-8955 DRUMS

Move in Ready! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, super closet space, attic storage. Open floor plan, with kitchen, family & dining areas. Great room with cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors & wood burning fireplace. 1st floor, full size laundry room. Finished basement with wet bar, sliding glass doors to yard. Two car garage. Design your own backyard landscaping. $174,000 570-814-8157 or eimstella@yahoo.com

LAFLIN

18 Genoa Lane NEW LISTING! For Sale By Owner Executive downsize home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, private back yard with 16 x 36 in ground pool. Meticulously maintained. $389,000 www.forsalebyowner.com ID 23949718 or call 315-382-5295
WEST PITTSTON PRICE REDUCED!! 33 Delaware Ave. 2 bedroom ranch, completely remodeled, includes spare building lot, $39,900. 570-299-5415

MOUNTAIN TOP

Single House, 3 bedrooms. 1 bath, sunroom 10x25, kitchen, dining room, parlor, & basement. Gas baseboard, hot water. 1448 sq ft. 50x130 ft lot, 75% fenced in. Buses to all area schools nearby. Property available to make a driveway. $40,000. Call 570-822-2382 Houses For Sale DALLAS

WILKES-BARRE TWP.

SWOYERSVILLE

Owner Operators .95 cpm plus fuel surcharge. Local driving positions out of Pittston. 845-616-1461 Help Wanted General Part Time. Dickson city medical office. Evenings. 8 to 10 hours Monday thru Friday. Must have own transportation. Immediate start Call Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm at 570-822-5756 EXPERIENCED LANDSCAPE LABORER PA drivers license a MUST. Bear Creek/Blakeslee Area 570-472-3257 Cleaning Interior and Exterior. Part/Full Time. Call 570-762-6562 between 10am-2pm Installation / Maintenace / Repair

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Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. storefront starting at $700/ month. Plenty of parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706 212 E. Main Street Building on Main St. near Antonio's. Former business & residential combination with 4 floors containing 3000+ sq. ft. Walk-in street level entry both front and back. Small off street parking area in rear. Great opportunity with new Main St. projects and foot traffic nearby. $ 40,000. 570-760-7888 or 570-735-6879. NANTICOKE

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Great investment property. On corner lot. Close to all major highways & conveniences. Bring all offers. 1 unit needs to be updated & you are all done. MLS #13-1983 $160,000 Call Pat Doty at 570-394-6901

REALTORS WELCOME Near I80 & I81. One home, 2 units inside.$165,500 Well maintained. 3 car garage, 1 acre of land. Near schools shopping & parks. Country setting. Pictures on www.forsalebyowner.com Listing #23930253 570-359-3010 570-436-2263 EXETER 39 Memorial Street Great location near schools, nice yard, 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, gas heat, private driveway. Detached 2 car garage. Walk-up attic, full basement. As Is. $69,900. 570-474-0340

Newberry Estate The Greens 5 Pine Tree Road 4,000 sq. ft. condo with view of Five bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fam- ponds & golf course. Three ily, living, dining & laundry bedrooms on 2 floors. 5 1/2 rooms. Eat in kitchen, finished baths, 2 car garage & more. basement with storage room, $425,000. attached 2 car garage. ReMLS# 12-1480 duced to $229,900 Besecker Realty For appointment call 570-675-3611 570-474-5463 Sales / Business Development

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versatile 2 family home, ranch style. Large lot. Beautifully landscaped. $162,000. Call 570-283-3469 leave message. KINGSTON

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Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown and other makes of lift trucks. Good written and verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid drivers license and the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation and much more. E-mail your resume to mermar@actionliftinc.com or fax to 570-603-2880 Logistics/Transportation Driver Needed. Full time. Home Daily. Monday-Friday, night work. Must have clean MVR & background with minimum of 1 year experience. Must have doubles endorsement. Benefits available. Call Todd 570-991-0316 Must have 2 years of driving experience, preferably route driving. Need a clean driving record and must pass a drug screen and a background check for this full time nonCDL position. One overnight a week & must be able to lift 50 lbs. A bonus program and benefits are available. Apply in person 730 Casey Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Newly remodeled, immaculate office building. 1,600 sq. ft, central air, plenty of parking, abundant storage areas, handicapped accessible. MLS #13-667 $79,900 Dana Distasio 570-9333

3 people needed to assist manager. Duties will include recruiting, training & marketing. Will train. Must be clean, neat and professional. Call Mr. Scott (570) 288-4532 E.O.E

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100 Lathrop Street Charming 2 story home in desirable neighborhood. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath with new Kraft-Maid kitchen, quartz counters & SS GE appliances. Hardwood & tile, fireplace, sun room and walk-up attic. 1 car garage. Call 570-407-1660. $159,000.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT FROM July 15th to July 22nd, 2013 Dr. Michael Garzella, Superintendent PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 STOUT STREET, PITTSTON, PA 18640 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2013 @ NOON
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HARVEYS LAKE

$149,900 511 E. State St. Everything you need is in this house. 4 bedrooms, lower level family room, den open, living/dining room, nice yard with above ground pool and covered patio, extra parking. 1 car garage. Very well maintained home. Move right in! MLS 13-2432 CALL COLLEEN 570-883-7594

This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Cape Cod style home has so much to offer! Plenty of room for everyone. Master bedroom with walk in closet & full bath, family room w/fireplace, rec. room with half bath in lower level. hardwood floors on 1st floor, new windows, above ground pool. MLS# 13-1109 $165,000 Call Tracy Zarola 574-6465

Spacious Cape Cod in wonderful Back Mountain Development. tree lined streets & sidewalks with a country feel. Updated windows & electric. MLS#13-1913 $185,000 John Shelly 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 DRUMS

REDUCED $82,900 226 Church St. Large 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Extra large room sizes, stained glass and natural woodowork. Not flooded in 2011. MLS #13-190. For more information and photos visit atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Charlie

Large 5 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath move-in condition home with Home Warranty included. 3rd floor has separate heat, small kitchen and can greatly enhance home as bonus area or rental income. Zoning is R-2. MLS# 13-2241 $59,900 Call Dana Distasio

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 14, 1-2:30 437 Plymouth Ave. Lyndwood Gardens Newer 2 story. kitchen with island & breakfast area open to family room with fireplace. Formal dining room, living room, master suite & 3 additional bedrooms with main bath on second floor. 2 car garage. Fenced yard. Deck. Central air. Home warranty included. MLS# 12-3070 $249,900 Call Linda (570) 956-0584

474-9801

Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340, ext 19 HANOVER TWP.

PRICE REDUCED! $62,900 22 Wood Street Nice cottage with lake rights, close to the public boat dock. New kitchen & living room ceilings & insulation just completed. Enjoy this place during the Summer months or year round. Recently updated with new roof & floors. MLS#12-3820. Call Pat Doty 394-6901

EDWARDSVILLE DALLAS BACK MOUNTAIN

Bright, sunny raised ranch with beautifully landscaped yard. Culde-sac location. Large oak kitchen with skylights and beamed ceiling in dining area. Wood burning fireplace in the living room. Large Master bedroom suite. Family room, hobby room, huge garage and deck. MLS#13-1638 $164,900 Call Mary Ann Desiderio 570-715-7733

HANOVER 570-696-2468 HARVEYS LAKE Priced to sell! Charming home on a nice tree lined street. 3 bedrooms 1 bath, great room sizes. Large eat in kitchen, 1 bedroom offers a walk in closet, hardwood floors in bedrooms, 3 year old above ground pool with deck, pool comes with an extra, brand new, liner, modern bathroom. A great home at a great price just waiting for its new owner. Sold as is; inspections are for buyer information only. MLS #13-2085. $47,900 Call/text Donna Cain 947-3824 or Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Weichert Realtors TradeMark 570-901-1020 EXETER Extraordinary quality built 4000+ sq. ft. Home - rear yard with stone patio backs up to the 8th Fairway of the Wyoming Valley Country Club! Custom cherry eat- in kitchen with island, formal living, dining & family rooms have custom hardwood floors, 1st floor family room has Vermont Stone fireplace & wet bar, 1st floor Master Suite has his & her dressing rooms & powder rooms opening to a tiled master bath with jetted tub & separate tiled shower. Second floor has 3 additional bedrooms with walk in closets, 2 full baths & large attic, gigantic lower level family room has stone fireplace, seated bar area with sink & mirrored back splash, workout area & powder room. Stunning landscaping with an indoor & outdoor speaker system, over sized 2 car garage & underground sprinkler system. $395,000 Call Pat today @ 570-287-1196 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 HANOVER TWP.

$135,000 Spacious country living! This roomy 3 BR ranch features an open concept floor plan with cozy radiant floor heating, huge screened porch, and two level deck on .91 acres in the Dallas School District. Call Christine Kutz (570) 332-8832

19 Glen Riddle Lane Peaceful surroundings overwhelm the senses when you step foot on this lovely property. Tudor style 2 story with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace. Accessible outdoor deck from kitchen, family room Basement area can be finished off for additional living space. MLS 13-1818 $284,500 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 DALLAS

Smith Hourigan Group Mountain Top 570-474-6307 DUPONT

Ideal location in Hanover Township. Close to high school and shopping. This duplex offers a new furnace, newer roof, most replacement windows, large yard, garage with work area and off-street parking for a great price. MLS# 13-757 $55,000 Call Cindy King 570-6902689 www.cindykingre.com 570-675-5100

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

184 State Route 29 Nice charming home in Harveys Lake. Open eat in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath and a nice large private lot. Home also offers a 2 car detached garage. Home is just waiting for your personal touch. $142,900 MLS#13-1787 Call/text Donna Cain 947-3824 or Tony Wasco 855-2424

613-9080 Perrins Marsh 106 acres, Approximately, 80 acres of water and 26 acres of land with ranch home and pole barn. Full gas lease transfers with property. Partially located in Wyoming and Luzerne Counties. Truly a rare find! MLS# 12-3026 $419,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

Very nice 2 story, move in condition. Original woodwork, stained glass windows, hardwood under carpet, fenced yard on corner lot. MLS#13-2310 $95,000 Arlene Warunek 714-6112

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HARVEYS LAKE

BEAR CREEK

Smith Hourigan Group 696-1195 DUPONT

13 Thomas Street Handicap accessible. 2 bedroom rancher with vinyl siding. Modern kitchen and walk-in shower. Central air conditioning. One car garage. 3 season porch. Nice fenced rear yard. MLS # 13-2428. $95,000. Ask for Bob Kopec

Spaciously satisfying from the open kitchen/eating area, impressive. Fireplace in great room to an expanded family room, you will enjoy life more in this picturesque 4 bedroom in Laurel Brook Estates. MLS#13-1587 $395,000 Arlene Warunek 570-714-6112 Smith Hourigan Group

Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126. EXETER

209 Constitution Avenue $269,900 Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2 story, vinyl sided, 5 year old home situated on a generous lot. Large, modern kitchen, 3 baths, 1st floor family room, 2 car garage, deck and soooo much more! MLS#11-2429 Call Florence Keplinger @ 715-7737

570-675-5100 DALLAS

Reduced $61,900 424 Simpson St. Good condition Cape Cod. 3 bedroom, 1 full bath in quiet neighborhood. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-4357 Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689

570-696-1195 BEAR CREEK

$469,000 Beautiful well kept 2 story Colonial features 3,900 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, hardwood & tile floors, gorgeous entry foyer, built-in POOL, fenced yard, 3 car garage. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY INCLUDED. MLS 13-1932 Tracy Zarola 574-6465 696-0723

362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite counter tops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $739/month, 30 years @ 3.25%) NOT IN FLOOD Call Bob at 570-654-1490

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

HANOVER TWP

DURYEA

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FORTY FORT

Enjoy the country in this spacious Cape Cod home situated on 7.6 acres, located just minutes from town, major highways and Geisinger Hospital. This home features 4/5 bedrooms, two baths, hardwood floors, huge family & living rooms with fireplaces & a two car garage. MLS #12-2627 $179,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x 14

DALLAS

$129,900 136 Pettebone St. Nice size, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, newer roof, vinyl siding, atone front, replacement windows, fenced in yard, above ground pool, off street parking for 4 cars, gas heat, not affected by flood in Sept., 2011. Owner will look at offers. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-1805 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

283-9100
BERWICK Wooded building lot consisting of 2.64 acres within minutes of Berwick. Country setting, but close to conveniences. Located on Confers Lane. Price: $60,000 Call Patsy at 570-204-0983 STRAUSSER REAL ESTATE 570-759-3300

PRICE REDUCTION $109,900 Beautiful home in a lovely setting in the Village of Orange. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1st floor bedroom, hardwood flooring, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, 2nd floor cedar closet. Detached garage, barn style shed with loft, many upgrades. New furnace, kitchen floor & recently drilled private well & PIX plumbing. Don t wait, make t h i s h o m e y o u r s & enjoy serenity on the back deck. MLS# 13-283. Call Donna Cain 947-3824 or Tony Wasco 855-2424

1426 Wyoming Ave. REDUCED $189,900 You will fall in love with the grand Victorian with magnificent entry foyer, modern kitchen with new counter tops, enclosed 3 season side and rear porch. Renovated large front porch, off street parking and so much more! Property could also be Professional office in home use. MUST SEE. MLS 12-3604 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23

291 Vanessa Drive S cenic view of the Wyoming Valley. Located at the end of a nice private road. Minutes to Wyoming Valley Country Club, Industrial Park & schools. Close to Rtes. 81 & 309. Custom built, 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. 1st floor family room with wood burning fireplace. formal dining room off the living room. 1st floor laundry, large enclosed patio with tile floor, hardwood floors on first & second floors. Large two vehicle garage. Lower level recreation room with bar, extra room with coal/wood burning stove which can be used as 5th bedroom. Lots of closet space. Must See to Appreciate MLS #12-4610 $269,900 Louise Laine 283-9100 x 20

This brick beauty on a corner lot boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, a spacious, modern kitchen with granite island & counters, family room with fireplace, media room, living room, formal dining room, finished lower level with pool table & powder room, in ground pool, sun porch, central air, 3 bay carport + 2 car garage Wyoming Valley Country Club, Hanover Industrial Parks & Rte. 81 access nearby. $330,000 Call Pat today @ 570-287-1196 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 HANOVER TWP. HANOVER GREEN SECTION

37 Marina Drive Immaculate 3BR, 2.5 bath End Unit Townhouse! Cherry & granite eat-in kitchen with appliances open to living room with fireplace and sliders to patio; large dining area & foyer; spacious master bedroom suite; each bedroom has walkin closet; A/C; 1st floor laundry; garage; Beach Membership & Boat slip available. $214,900. Call Rae 570-899-1209

288-9371

HUNLOCK CREEK

Over 36 Acres of trails and views. This meticulously maintained property features 2 Ranch Homes with Attached Garages, Detached 2-Car Garage, and ponds. Walk-out basement with coal burner. Additional 30.09 acres can be purchased. MLS#13-1889 $429,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

80 Steele Street Three bedroom brick ranch, fenced back yard, pool, finished basement, enclosed patio. One car garage. $160,000. 570-706-6479 KINGSTON TWP.

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GOULDSBORO BIG BASS LAKE REDUCED $120,000. This large Chalet has a full kitchen on the ground floor with full bath. Great for two families to share, or in-laws quarters. In Big Bass Lake Community with indoor & outdoor pools, club house, gym & lakefront beaches. Conveniently located near Rts. 380, 435 & 307. Call Tom cell 516-507-9403

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LEHMAN TWP. 477 Trojan Road Nice 3 bedroom modular, 2 baths, finished basement. All on six country acres Offered @ $139,500 Call Jim for details TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 735-8932 542-5708

Bodle Road 2 story older home with upgraded kitchen & bath, Large living room, formal dining room, lower level family room. Hot water heat, garage & carport. 1.1 acre lot. MLS #13-2320 $150,000

Besecker Realty 675-3611

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Well maintained and a great location. Large Florida room, 3 bedrooms, central air, gas fireplace in large family room, hardwood floors and more! Reduced by $20,000 to $239,900. MLS #13-2346 Call John Piszak 570-313-8586 Joseph P. Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

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VIEWMONT ACRES All this 2.8+ acre lot needs is your vision for your dream home. Located in a quiet country setting, this partially cleared lot has a great view of the mountains. Septic is already on site and ready for Summer building. MLS #13-1705 Only $65,000

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Wilkes-Barre A Charming, move in ready double. This well-kept home is a must see. Spacious living room and dining room, 3bedrooms and 1.5 baths. 3rd floor is a walk-up attic with 3 rooms that can be converted into extra living space. Offstreet parking for 2 cars. MLS# 13-990 $44,900

100 West End Rd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE SHOW UP AND BE INTERVIEWED!! All applicants subject to pre-employment drug and background check. EOE

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561 MERCER AVE. This roomy 2-Story includes a modern kitchen & bath, living & dining rooms, 3 bedrooms & a REDUCED $109,000 family room in the lower-level. 25 Swallow St. Grand 2 story home with Vic- The yard is small, but there is torial features, large eat in kit- generous off-street parking. chen with laundry, 3/4 bath on Enjoy the outdoors from your first floor, 2nd bath with claw 15 x 10 two-tier deck, or the foot tub, lots of closet space. new front porch. This home inMove in ready, off street park- cludes 2 free-standing gas stoves. For more details & to ing in rear. MLS 12-3926 view the photos online, go to: Call Colleen www.prudentialrealestate.com 570-883-7594 & enter PRU8N9T9 in the Home Search. Listed at $94,500. MLS#13-1538. Call today to schedule a private showing. Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 696-2600 KINGSTON

Impressive home with quality construction. Two floors of living space. double corner lot, central air. Two complete kitchens, living/dining rooms. Each bedroom has private bath. Lovely back yard with in ground pool in need of repairs, enclosed sun room, lots of storage, and many other features. MLS#12-1441 $229,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 LAFLIN

393 E. Noble St. Check out this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1 car detached garage. This home features a Jacuzzi tub, newer roof, furnace, hot water heater, replacement windows, fenced yard and large covered deck. MLS 13-613 $77,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846

60 E. Columbus Ave. Very well kept double block with 2 bedrooms each side, one side is all redone with new bath, kitchen and electric. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #13-2724. Call Charlie 829-6200

FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 NANTICOKE

PLAINS

$105,000 43 Richmont Ave. Near Riverside Park. Motivated seller, make reasonable offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod, central air, hardwood 127 Hemlock Street floor, above ground pool , Deep 40x170 lot, with room for fenced yard. good parking in the rear. Surwww.atlasrealtyinc.com round yourself in the warmth of MLS 13-789 hardwood floors trim and pockTom Salvaggio et doors. Closet in each bed570-262-7716 room, original vintage bathroom with claw foot tub. $59,900. MLS# 12-3049 Call Vieve 570-474-6307 ex. 2772 SHICKSHINNY

Smith Hourigan Group PRICE REDUCTION 260-262 E. Green Street ''Busy People Compatible''. Double Block Enjoy the daily convenience of Plenty of parking with paved living in the vicinity of what's back alley. Close to LCCC. happening ''Woodcrest EsNew roof installed in 2007 tates''. Move in ready, finished 2 story home in Huntington along with a kitchen & bath up- lower level, relax on rear deck Township offers quiet country date in #260. living. Living room, den, dining with view of Mohegan Sun. MLS #13-694 room, eat in kitchen. 3 bed MLS#13-1110 $59,900 rooms, bonus room, full bath. 2 $120,000 Call Dana Distasio car garage situated on 1.12 Arlene Warunek 570-715-9333 acres. Lower portion of rear 570-714-6112 yard abuts Huntington Creek. Part of property is in a Flood Zone but not the structure. MLS #13-2799 $105,900 Patsy Bowers 570-204-0983 Smith Hourigan Group Strausser 570-696-1195 PITTSTON SWEET VALLEY NORTH LAKE Picture perfect lake front, 2 story, 3 bedrooms. 1 3/4 baths, furnished. Truly a Must See! $259,000. 845-778-7605 SWOYERSVILLE

KINGSTON This 3 bedroom, 4 bath brick town home offers a spacious floor plan, high ceilings, recessed lighting & rich hardwood floors. Cherry cabinets, a large island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances & over sized sink highlight the kitchen. Corian counters & European style tile & vanities accent the baths. Finished lower level (above ground). 2nd floor has new hardwood Brazilian cherry floors. New landscaped patio, all fenced in. $279,900. Call Ruth K Smith 570-696-5411 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195

MUST SEE THIS KINGSTON GEM! Charming three bedroom 2 story featuring pretty living room. Formal dining room. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Beautiful hardwood floors. Great third floor multi-purpose bonus room! Gas heat. Charming front porch. Private drive provides plenty of off street parking. Call Ruthie for an appointment today! MLS #13-754 $111,900 714-6110

New Price $124,900 111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

PLAINS

Real Estate 570-759-3300

SHICKSHINNY LAKE

KINGSTON

LAFLIN

Smith Hourigan Group 287-1196

$139,900 129 S. Dawes Ave. Three bedroom, 2 bath cape cod with central air, new windows, doors, carpets and tile floor. Full concrete basement with 9' ceilings. Walking distance to Wilkes Barre. Electric and Oil heat. MLS #123283. For more information and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716

REDUCED!
$229,000 7 Concord Drive Beautifully maintained 2 story in Oakwood Park. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2 car garage and private rear yard. Mature landscaping, gas/electric heat with central air. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2215
Call Charlie

KINGSTON

$64,900 62 Pine St. Enjoy the warm weather in this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with great curb appeal, sun room and patio. New roof and newer windows.(Traveling N. on Main St. Pittston turn R. onto Pine St., home is on left). MLS 13-1897 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

13 Warner St. Move in ready starter home with off street parking, fenced yard, and a large deck! MLS 13-1862 Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

$57,500

PLAINS PITTSTON

Lake Front Property at Shickshinny Lake! 4 Bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2 kitchens, living room, large family room. 2 sun rooms, office & laundry room. Two car attached gar- age with paved driveway, above ground pool, dock & 100' lake frontage. $375,000 MLS #12-860 Kenneth Williams 542-8800 Five Mountains Realty 542-2141 SHICKSHINNY LAKE

$140,000 Completely remodeled home with space galore! This must see 3 bedroom features a 1st floor master bedroom, spacious kitchen with laundry area, deck, fenced yard, over sized 2 car garage, separate 10 x 15 insulated and heated office/workroom with electric. New 200 amp electric, 3 year old furnace and newer roof. Call Christine Kutz 332-8832

613-9080 SWOYERSVILLE

KINGSTON

80 James St. This stately 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath Kingston home has the WOW factor! Meticulously well cared for with old world touches throughout. Like a stained glass window, built ins and tiled fireplace in living room. Kitchen is modern eat in with washer/dryer closet for convenience. Large front porch, rear deck and detached garage. MLS 13-1761 $278,500 Jay A. Crossin Extension #23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770
LAFLIN

LAFLIN
PRICE REDUCTION $169,900 69 Curtis St. Spacious 3 bedrooms home, rebuilt in 1980 with 2 full baths and a 3/4 master bath. Private pool area with brand new liner, 2 car garage with 1/2 bath and full 2nd story for hobby room, etc. Located at the end of dead end street, affords lots of privacy. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2079

PENDING

4 Spruce Ave. BIRCHWOOD HILLS 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Hardwood floors, central air. Finished basement with fireplace, great yard, super location. MLS 13-1251 www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716

REDUCED $199,900

$139,900 129 S. Dawes Ave. Three bedroom, 2 bath cape cod with central air, new windows, doors, carpets and tile floor. Full concrete basement with 9' ceilings. Walking distance to Wilkes Barre. Electric and Oil heat. MLS #12-3283. For more information and p h o t o s v i s i t www.atlasrealtyinc.com Call Tom 570-262-7716

$254,900 24 Fordham Road Great Split Level in Oakwood Park, Laflin. 13 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. 2 car garage and large corner lot. Lots of space for the large or growing family. www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-452 Call Charlie

PLAINS TWP

Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343

SUGAR NOTCH

Choice Location A most unique & desirable lakefront property. This is an opportunity to purchase a centrally situated lot with an unmatched view of this beautiful lake. If you are looking for that special building site, this is it! MLS# 11-1269 $159,900 Call Dale Williams

Great investment property. On corner lot. Close to all major highways & conveniences. Bring all offers. 1 unit needs to be updated & you are all done. MLS #13-1983 $160,000 Call Pat Doty at 570-394-6901 570-696-2468

SWOYERSVILLE

KINGSTON

PRICE REDUCED! OAKWOOD PARK If you like comfort & charm, youll love this sparkling 4,100 + sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 4 bath two story traditional home in perfect condition in a great neighborhood. Nothing to do but move right in. Offers formal living & dining rooms, 1st floor family room with fireplace, granite counter tops in kitchen & baths, lower level recreation room with fireplace & wet bar. MLS #13-549 Only $309,900 Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

Call Charlie

PITTSTON MOOSIC

$189,900 20 Nittany Lane Affordable 3 level townhome features 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lower level patio and upper level deck, gas fireplace, central air and vac and stereo system www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-871 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

115 Hemlock St. Lots of updates in this roomy Cape Cod in a desirable neighborhood. Large eat in kitchen with new flooring. Finished basement with theater/rec room. Large level yard. Priced to sell! MLS 12-4231 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

$119,900

570-696-380 58 1st Avenue Reduced to sell fast. Quiet, convenient street. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Finished family room, modern throughout. MLS#11-3245. $148,000 Call Joe Gilroy LAFLIN

Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444 570-690-0394

REDUCED 67 Carroll St. $87,500 Open House Sunday 7/21 R. 1104 Springbrook 12-1:30 PM Cape Cod home with endless The WOW factor! Move right in and possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 enjoy this renovated home with no bath, central air, plenty of stor- worries! 3 bedrooms with lots of age. Enclosed porch, garage closet space. 2 full baths including with carport. Situated on 3 lots. a 4 piece master bath with custom Directions: 1-81, Exit 180 tile work, open floor plan with modMoosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, ern kitchen with island, corner lot straight 1/2 mile. Turn R onto with off street parking and nice 8th St., up hill, turn left, house yard. Come and take a look! www.atlasrealtyinc.com 3rd on right. MLS 13-863 www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-607 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

REDUCED $106,900

PLYMOUTH

113 Hemlock Street 3 huge bedrooms, with closet space, 2 full modern tiled bathrooms, modern kitchen featuring Disney trim, tiled floors, breakfast counter, and modern half bath off of kitchen, back porch/deck and yard leads to parking in rear on corner lot. $72,772. MLS# 132630 Call Vieve 474-6307 ex. 2772

PENN LAKE

KINGSTON

3 bedroom Bi-Level situated on lovely lot with formal dining room, lower level family room with gas fireplace, central air, conven- iently located to interstates & Casino. A Must See! MLS #13-1100 $187,500 Marie Montante 881-0103

Call Colleen 570-237-0415

232 Reynolds Street Well kept house in a very quiet neighborhood. Replacement windows, Hardwood Floors, Concrete Patio with roof, Carport, Alarm System. MLS# 13-1958 $64,000. Charles J. Prohaska

Smith Hourigan Group WILKES-BARRE This pristine 2 year old log home is truly an amazing experience. No expense spared and the immaculate design includes, energy efficient GeoThermal heating system, superior wall foundation, 5-inch wide hardwood plank floors, 42-inch kitchen cabinets, custom designed quartz counter top, built-in finished 2 car garage. To top it all off, it sits in a perfect, 5.79 acre private location. MLS# 13-2048 $349,900 Robert Altmayer 570-793-7999

NANTICOKE

PITTSTON

CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SHICKSHINNY ROSS TWP.

19 Church Street Lovely Kingston home that will ''capture'' you upon entry! From it's inviting 10 x 6 foyer with hardwood floors to the modern kitchen with pristine white cabinetry, this house is an absolute ''doll house!'' Master Suite on 2nd floor with two additional bedrooms and another room on the 3rd floor + 3 season porch, off-street parking with 2 car garage and so much more! Call today! MLS# 13-2893. $144,900 Don Crossin 570-498-3287 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

288-9371
NANTICOKE West Green St. Nice 2 bedroom ranch style home, gas heat, finished basement, vinyl siding, deck. Move in condition. Reduced to $69,500 Call Jim TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE 570-735-8932 570-542-5708
1210 S. Hanover St. Large 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a big yard. Possible off street parking in the back off the alley. This home has replacement windows on the second floor and awnings over the windows. This will be a great home with a little TLC. MLS# 13-2093 $59,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

PENDING
328 S. Main St. 3 story Victorial with 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage with newer driveway. Central air, large yard. MLS 13-1073 www.atlasrealtyinc.com Call Tom 570-262-7716

Reduced $99,900

Very nice, totally remodeled BiLevel with 3 bedrooms,1.75 baths and partially finished lower level on a nice country lot in Lake Lehman School District. MLS#13-2754 Call Ken Williams 570-542-8800

77 Schuler St. NOTHING to do but move right in! This home has everything you need...3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large fenced in yard, screened in porch, off street parking, quiet neighborhood. Home recently remodeled inside & out. www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 13-467 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

$99,900

RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340

Five Mountains Real Estate

570-542-2141

WILKES-BARRE 33 Yale St. 3 Bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, New windows, Corner lot Quiet neighborhood, 2 car garage detached, Ready to move-in home. $125,000 Call 570-817-4028

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

Houses For Sale TRUCKSVILLE Houses For Sale WHITE HAVEN Houses For Sale WILKES-BARRE RIVER SIDE PARK Land (Acreage)
$99,500 2.44 acres of land zoned R-3 for townhouse or could be used for single family building lots (with approval). Public water and sewer available. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-1389 Call Charlie

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Apartments /Townhouses
HI-MEADOWS APARTMENTS 1075 Memorial Hwy. Low & Moderate Income Elderly Rentals Include: *Electric Range & Refrigerator *Off Street Parking *Community Room *Coin Operated Laundry *Elevator. *Video Surveillance Applications Accepted by Appointment 570-675-5944 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. TDD Only, 1-800-654-5984 Voice Only, 1-800-654-5988 Handicap Accessible Equal Housing Opportunity

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Apartments /Townhouses KINGSTON 47 Price Street 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment, interior redone, good condition. Off street parking,. No pets, no exceptions. Gas heat. $525/month + utilities & 1 month security deposit. 5704720395 for appointment. KINGSTON 705 Nandy Drive Modern, clean 2 bedroom, all appliances, central air & offstreet parking, No pets/ NonSmoking. $670/ month + utilities. 570-696-3915 KINGSTON Beautiful, over sized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch. $1,000 monthly + utilities. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110 Available August 1st

Apartments /Townhouses NANTICOKE Immaculate 1st floor, 1 bedroom, 2 covered porches, kitchen, bath, living room and basement. Appliances, range with self-cleaning oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher. Off street parking, No Smoking and No Pets. Security, References and Lease. $535+utilities. 570-477-5959 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room & kitchen. Refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hook up. $500/month, includes heat & water. 570-735-4074 Leave message Nanticoke 1 bedroom, 1st floor, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer hookup & porch. $400/month + utilities, security & references. Water, sewage, garbage included. No smoking. no pets. 570-760-6959. Immaculate 2nd floor, private entrance, bath, bedroom and living room. Wall to wall carpet, large kitchen with range and fridge. Large attic storage. Sun porch, No pets and No smoking. Security, reference and lease. $460+utilities. 570-477-5959 Spacious 2nd floor. 2 bedroom, wall to wall, washer/dryer, refrigerator & stove. Heat included. No pets. Security. $685/month. 570-332-9355 PITTSTON MUST SEE! 2 bedroom apartment, completely renovated with new hardwood floors & ceramic tile. New appliances, off street parking, coin operated washer & dryer in basement. No pets, no smoking. $600/month + security & utilities. 570-357-1383 PITTSTON 2nd floor, 4 rooms & bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Heat & hot water furnished. No pets. Security & references. $675/mo. 570-654-1193 or 570-332-7951. 2nd floor, large & modern. 2 bedrooms, living room, computer room, laundry room with washer & dryer. Full bath, kitchen with stove, fridge & dish washer. Fresh paint & carpet. Water & trash incl. No smokers, no pets. $550/month + security. 570-881-9789 after 6pm. 3 room, wall to wall carpet, appliances washer /dryer hookup, includes garbage & sewer. No pets $460 month + security. Call 570-655-1606 PITTSTON TWP. Newly remodeled. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Full kitchen, with appliances, living room with marble fireplace & hardwood floors. Washer/ Dryer included. Jacuzzi tub. Off street parking. $800 + utilities. No pets. Call (570) 540-6779 PLAINS Modern 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor apartment. Kitchen with appliances. New carpet. Conveniently located. No smoking - no pets. $600 PER MONTH. Call Rae 570-899-1209 LEWITH & FREEMAN 288-9371

LAFLIN

DALLAS

Elegance & comfort combine to give you all you dream of. 1st floor mater,guest suite with full bath,fabulous breakfast room overlooking private wooded yard. Plenty of built ins and plantation shutters give this home wonderful character. MLS#13-2678 $459,000 Tracy Zarola 570-574-6465 570-696-0723

WARRIOR RUN 2 story, 2 bedroom with fenced in yard, all appliances included. REDUCED TO $47,000. Call Ed Appnel. 570-817-2500

WALSH REAL ESTATE

570-654-1490

NEW LISTING 211 Wilkes-Barre Street Enjoy this 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Recently updated! Large living room with stone fireplace. Eat-in kitchen with new stove Large 1st floor family room directly off the kitchen area with sliding glass door to backyard. 2 car garage with loft area for a great workshop or additional living space when finished. Additional access to backyard alley. From Mountain Top take 437 to White Haven, LEFT on the Wilkes-Barre Street. White Haven is 17 miles from WilkesBarre and 4 miles from I-476 and I-80 interchange. MLS # 13-2054 $109,900 Craig Yarrish 696-6554

NANTICOKE

29 Amherst Ave. A Charming, move-in ready double. This well-kept home is a must see. Spacious living room and dining room, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. 3rd floor is a walk-up attic with 3 rooms that can be converted into extra living space. Off-street parking for 2 cars. Offered at $44,900. MLS#13-990.
Matt Hodorowski 570-714-9229

LEHMAN 9 Acres on Lehman Outlet Road. 470 front, over 1,000 deep. Wooded. $125,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 S. Main St. & S. Church Rd. Alberts Corners Property for Sale 3.5 Commercially Zoned Acres Owner 011-44-7741870497 Susan 570-441-3909

MOUNTAIN TOP

570-288-9371 WILKES-BARRE Completely Renovated Quiet area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large eat in kitchen, dining & living rooms, walk in closet, huge bonus room. Recent roof, new boiler, upgraded plumbing & electric. New carpeting & vinyl, huge backyard, driveway, front & rear porch, patio, new windows. Appraised at $86,900, for sale at $49,900. 610-389-8226 WYOMING

LOTS - LOTS-LOTS
1 mile south of L.C.C.C. Established development with underground utilities including gas. Cleared lot. 100 frontage x 158. $30,500. Lot 210 frontage 158 deep on hill with great view $30,500. Call 570-736-6881
Choice Location. Central water, low ($140) association dues. Priced to sell! MLS# 11-1269 $159,900 Call Dale Williams

NEWPORT TWP.

WEST PITTSTON

696-2600
WILKES-BARRE

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 $12,450. 570-675-6936 TDD 800-654-5984 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. Equal Housing Opportunity Handicap Accessible New 3 Bedroom, 2 l/2 Bath townhouse, Hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room, Deck off kitchen, off street parking, No Pets, No Smoking. $1350.00/month plus utilities. Call Geri: 570-862-7432

MEADOWS APARTMENTS

DALLAS

NANTICOKE

Deluxe, quiet, airy 3 bedroom, 2nd floor, 1.5 baths & office. All appliances, washer/dryer in unit. Wall-to-wall, C/A, garage, attic, no pets/no smoking, lease. 570-287-1733

KINGSTON

DALLAS

E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted. entry system, garage Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $730. month. Call 570-287-0900
Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331 KINGSTON R-69 Price St. Nice and cozy 3rd floor. 1 bedroom living room and kitchen. lots of closets, and 2 enclosed porches. Includes heat, hot water, stove, fridge and off street parking. no pets, non smoker. $525/mo security deposit. Application, background check,1 year lease. 570-288-0770

KINGSTON

PARSONS

SHICKSHINNY LAKE

Great value in this totally renovated 2 story, spacious living room with brick fireplace and hardwood floors. Beautiful kitchen and very nice size dining room. Plenty of storage in walk-up attic. MLS# 13-2116 $99,000 Arlene Warunek 714-6112

PRICE REDUCED 735 N. Washington Street Spacious 2 story, 3 bedrooms with 2 car detached garage, good starter home, needs TLC. MLS #12-3887. For more information and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716

$49,900

Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343 SHICKSHINNY LAKE

LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-696-3801

Smith Hourigan Group 696-1195 WEST PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, June 30, 12-1:30 Great income in this 4 unit apt. building plus building lot in lovely setting on almost an acre. Two-2 BR apartments, and two-1 BR apartments. MLS 12-4538 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999

Build your dream home on this attractive 1.2 acre level lot with lake privileges. Priced to sell. HOA FEE IS $140 YEARLY. MLS#13-40 $50,000 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883

LEWITH & FREEMAN REAL ESTATE, INC 570-696-3801

FORTY FORT 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting, tile bathroom, stove, refrigerator & dishwasher furnished. Washer/dryer hook up, off street parking, use of yard & porches. Heat, public water, sewer & recycling furnished by landlord. No pets. 1 year lease, 1st month rent & security required on signing. $700/month. 570-655-0530 GLEN LYON 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apt. Living room, kitchen, full bath, heat, hot water & garbage fee included. Tenant pays electric. $575/ month + security. Call or text 201-304-3469 HANOVER TWP BRESLAU 6 room apt. includes heat & water $700 month + utilities, security & references. Refrigerator & stove included. Parking available. 570-287-8766 1 & 2 bedroom , wall to wall carpet, appliances, Lake rights. Off street parking. No pets. Lease, security and references. 570-639-5920 WILKES-BARRE

KINGSTON HOUSE

PITTSTON

GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

YATESVILLE

WYOMING/EXETER BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE $35,000 - $39,900 Build your new home here. 2 new developments, prices range from $35,000 to $39,900. Public water sewer & gas available. NOT in flood zone. Lot sizes range from 50x100 to 80x105. www.atlasrealtyinc.com
CALL CHARLIE

KINGSTON

MULTI-FAMILY Two houses for the price of one! Two story in front & double-wide in rear. Great for 2 families or investor opportunity. Off street parking & NOT in flood zone. MLS #13-97. $139,000

37 Flick Street Nice 2 possibly 3 bedroom home with a large driveway and garage. This home has a newer kitchen and a full bath with laundry area on the 1st floor. There is a nice yard and deck for your outside enjoyment. There is a newer furnace and roof also. Come and check it out. MLS# 13-2103 $37,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

$129,900 617 Willowcrest Dr. End unit. 2 bedroom townhome with master bath on 2nd floor. Needs a little TLC. MLS 13-569 Call Tom 570-262-7716

Lots DALLAS TOWNSHIP 2 acres $39,900 or 7 acres $89,900, blacktop road, soil-tested and approved for building. Nice woods, great views, wide frontage, great property/neighborhood for kids, #1 rated Dallas School District. Call 570-245-6288 DUPONT Two lots, 80 x 140, sewage & water. $15,000 each. 570-466-2468 EAGLE ROCK RESORT 99 Chestnut Drive Wooded level buildable lot in Four Seasons resort with Membership includes all resort ammenities. Within walking distance of Choctow Lake. An amazing quick sale price of $11,500. MLS#13-1426. Call Vieve 570-474-6307 Ext. 2772

HARVEYS LAKE

11 Holiday Drive A Place To Call Home Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. Gas heat included FREE 24 hr. on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... www.sdkgreen acres.com Call today for move-in specials. Spacious 2 bedroom. Living & dining rooms. Off street parking. All new appliances. Gas heat. Water & sewer included. $575 + utilities, security & references. No pets, no smoking. Call 570-239-7770

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES

PITTSTON

Call Cindy King Today! 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com WEST PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE YATESVILLE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments

570.822.3968

570-288-9019
Kingston

$109,900 214 Fremont St. Very well cared for 3 bedroom home in move in condition. Large eat in kitchen, nice yard, freshly painted bedrooms with new carpet. Newer windows. Not Flooded www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2032 Colleen Turant 570-237-0415

PRICE REDUCTION Charming 1,000+ sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1/1/2 bath with separate driveway on a quiet street. Lower level was finished for former business - has separate entrance, 1/2 bath & electric baseboard heat (not included in total sq. ft). MLS #13-1592 $49,000 Dana Distasio 570-715-9333

1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms
- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflowercrossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

570-474-9801

$159,900 12 Reid St. Spacious Bi-level home in semi private location with private back yard, 3 season room, gas fireplace in lower level family room. Recently updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, garage. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-1949 Call Charlie

WILKES-BARRE YATESVILLE

Smith Hourigan Group Jenkins Township Lot for Sale on Cul-De-Sac in Highland Hills. 0.88 Acres. $65,000. Call, 570-947-3375 WEST WYOMING Fifth Street Manor Two building lots in beautiful, established development. Call for information. 570-814-1316

WEST WYOMING Very nice home all on one floor. Large kitchen, 1.5 baths. Great views of park, dike. & large open area with lots of trees. Basement partially finished with 1/2 bath, commode & utility sink. Convenient location. MLS#13-2283 $118,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-228-1444 WILKES-BARRE $169,900

603 Willowcrest Dr. Super end unit townhouse, no fees. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, central air, electric heat, cathedral ceiling with skylights. Large family room with propane stove and it s own ductless air. MLS 13-482 Call Tom 570-262-7716

Apartments /Townhouses ASHLEY 2 bedroom, stove & refrigerator, washer /dryer hook up, off street parking. No pets or smoking. $550 + utilities, security & references. 570-825-3932 BACK MOUNTAIN 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor apartment, no yard. Heat, lights and garbage included. No Pets. 570-639-2175

Delightful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape Cod in charming neighborhood is yours for only $115,000. Offers oversized living room, modern kitchen with breakfast room, and 1st floor master bedroom. Don't miss this one! MLS #13-2722 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 570-696-3801 WEST WYOMING

2nd floor. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sunroom, bath, 3 bedrooms; 2 large & 1 small. Lots of closets, built-in linen closet & hutch. Hardwood & carpeted floors. Fireplace. Storage room. Yard. Washer / dryer, stove / fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950. 570-283-4370 Huge 1st floor, 1 bedroom with bath, very large living room. Equipped with stand-up shower. Modern. Off-street parking. Gas heat, washer/dryer hook-up. Excellent Location. $545+Utilities, Security and references. 610-568-8363 KINGSTON Renovated, large kitchen & living room, 2 bedrooms, all appliances, dishwasher, laundry, washer/dryer hook up. Hardwood floors/Berber carpet, off street parking, deck. Quiet, convenient neighborhood , soundproofing. Close to Colleges, Montessori, Sem, stores, highway. $810, includes heat, water, sewer. No smoking, cats considered. No Section 8. 610-389-8226 116 or 118 Main St.

KINGSTON E. WALNUT ST.

KINGSTON

Land (Acreage) DALLAS TOWNSHIP 63 acres with about 5,000 roadfront on 2 roads. All Wooded. $385,000. Call

2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Includes heat, water & garbage. Off street parking. No pets/no smoking. $650/month + 1 month security. 570-690-1591

DALLAS

PLYMOUTH Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 floors, central air, 1 baths, new Spacious, calm 2nd floor apt. 1 kitchen, dishwasher, stove, bedroom, living room, kitchen, refrigerator, washer-dryer, off b a t h , w a s h e r & d r y e r . street parking, No smoking/No $395/month + 1 year lease, pets. $550 month plus utilities. 570-814-6620 month security. No pets. No smokers. PLYMOUTH Call leave name & number Large 2nd floor apartment, 5 570-287-6587 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 is a master bathroom. All new flooring, carpets & tile. Fresh LAFLIN Stunning, 3 bedroom town paint throughout, No pets, home with lots of windows, 2.5 please. 3 blocks from high baths, living room, dining room school. $750/month. with deck, galley kitchen with 570-719-1111, leave message hardwood floors, family room SHAVERTOWN with patio, yard. Master bedOne bedroom, living room & kitroom with cathedral ceiling. chen apartment. Security required. No pets. $500/month + utilities. New neutral carpeting. WashCall Jolyn Bartoli er/dryer. 1 car garage, central 570-696-5425 air. 2,000 sq. ft. $1,350/month. Smith Hourigan Group 570-954-2666. 570-696-1195 LUZERNE WEST PITTSTON 276 Bennett Street 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, large livGARDEN VILLAGE ing & dining rooms, den, tile APARTMENTS bath, kitchen with stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hook 221 Fremont St., Housing for up, off street parking, water & the elderly & mobility impaired; sewer paid. $600 + utilities & all utilities included. Federally security. No pets/smoking . subsidized program. Extremely References. 570-288-7309. low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less Leave message. than $12,450. MINERS MILLS 570-655-6555 2 br., 1st floor, $575 + $575 TDD 800-654-5984 security. Refrigerator, range, 8 am-4 pm water & sewer included. Monday-Friday. Washer hook up $25 extra per Equal Housing Opportunity month. Handicap Accessible Call Bernie 570-655-4815.

KINGSTON

Rothstein Realty 1-888-244-2714

Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

LAFLIN

$74,500 384 Tripp St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 story with large kitchen, dining room and living room. Private rear yard, nice neighborhood gas heat. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-2179 Call Charlie

75 Mercedes Drive Beautifully kept split level in desirable Barney Farms. 3 car attached garage, fin- ished basement & attic. Landscaped lot, covered deck with custom pull down shades. Hard- wood living room, formal dining room both freshly painted, cathedral ceilings in living room & kitchen. Full wet bar in fin- ished basement, walk out patio for your parties/cookouts. Option to Rent. MLS#12-1874 Ann Devereaux 570-212-2038 570-587-7000 790 Northern Blvd. Clarks Summit, PA 18411

$32,900 Lot#9 Pinewood Dr Build your new home in a great neighborhood. Convenient location near highways, airport, casino and shopping 156 x 110 x 150 x 45 DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 13-23 atlasrealtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

DALLAS 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom, no washer/dryer hook up, off street parking. Near Misericordia. Lease, security, references required. Absolutely no pets/no smoking. $475/month + some utilities. 570-298-2478 or 570-417-0144

2 bedroom, water & sewer included. $525/month. Section 8 considered. Call 570-592-3497

MOCANAQUA

1st floor, recently renovated, 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer hook up, carport. Heat & hot water included. $650/month. 570-881-0546 WEST WYOMING 2nd floor spacious 2 bedroom apartment, modern kitchen & bath. Heat & hot water furnished. 1 year lease required, 1st month security. No pets. off street parking. $600/month. 570-288-9831 after five. 425 West 8th Street 1ST FLOOR. 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, stove & refrigerator. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0459 leave message Route 940. Large 2 bedroom near I-80 & PA Tpke. Fresh paint, w/w carpet, stove & refrigerator. Water, sewer & garbage included. No pets. $550 + electricity & security deposit. 570-443-9639

WEST PITTSTON

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288-1422 MANAGED FORTY FORT SMALL BEAUTIFUL/FIRST FLOOR/COURTYARD PARKING, White kitchens / appliances / laundry, buff wall to wall / total electric $595 + utilities / 2 YEAR SAME RENT / EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION / APPLICATION REQUIRED / NO PETS.

Three- 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath apartments. Being renovated, will be available soon. New appliances, carpet and paint. Some utilities included, $695 and other apartments available for $600 and up. 570-854-8785
2nd floor. 5 rooms. Sun porch. Wall to wall. Off street parking. $750/month - heat, water, sewage & garbage paid by owner. NO PETS! 570-474-5568

MOUNTAIN TOP

WEST WYOMING

KINGSTON

Mountain Top

2nd floor, totally modern & clean, 4 rooms, laundry room, attic, parking. Water, sewer. No pets. Non smoking. $575 or $525 + utilities. 570-288-9843 27 First Ave. Large 5 room apartment. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen appliances, washer/dryer in half bath. 2nd floor. No pets. $695/month + utilities. 570-288-5600 or 570-479-0486

KINGSTON

Classic Properties

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 570-791-1036

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Houses For Rent KINGSTON 15 South Thomas Ave. 3 bedroom, single home in a nice neighborhood, living room, dining room, large house, new wall to wall carpeting. New interior and exterior doors, deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, front and rear covered porch. Nice yard. Full attic and basement storage. Excellent condition. $800/month+utilities and security deposit. No Pets. 570-288-4501 NANTICOKE Beautiful, spacious 1 family house, 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen. large family room. Private parking. $725/month + 1 months security. Available now. Call 609-356-8416 SHICKSHINNY 2 or 3 bedroom, deck with view, fenced yard, section 8 welcome. $575 month. 570-814-8299 SOUTH WILKES-BARRE HALF-DOUBLE Nice neighborhood, big backyard. 6 rooms, carpeting throughout. Remolded kitchen and bath, new energy efficient windows throughout. All appliances included. No Pets, $675+utilities. 1 month security, references and credit check. 570-824-2935 Half Doubles Adorable, newer, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, quiet street with porch and deck. Full dry basement washer/dryer hookup. 1 year lease required, Off Street Parking. Electric baseboard heat. No Pets- No exceptions. $750/month+security. Tenant pays utilities. Cell: 406-8455 Office: 674-4100 549 S. Main Street 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, basement. $595/month. No pets. Call 570-824-4899 or 570-239-4340. 1/2 DOUBLE, 2 BEDROOMS, 1.5 baths, central air & heat, off street parking, deck & yard. Dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. 1st floor washer & dryer hookup. Spray foam insulation. New furnace, very cheap utilities. NO SMOKING. NO PETS. $800 per month + security, references & lease. Call 570-237-7219 Autos Under $5000 Autos For Sale

Apartments /Townhouses 401 Madison Street, 1st floor, 1 bedroom. $520/month. Includes heat and water. Deposit, first months rent and lease. No Pets. 570-290-9791 WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, Second Floor, Heat and Hot Water included. $460 a month, plus one month security deposit. References, No pets and No Smoking. 570-675-7768
WILKES-BARRE -1 bedroom water included -2 bedroom single -2 bedroom water included -3 bedroom, single -4 bedroom, large HANOVER -2 bedroom 1/2 double. -4 bedroom double LUZERNE -1 bedroom, water included. PITTSTON -Large 1 bed room water included OLD FORGE -2 bedroom, water included PLAINS -1 bedroom, water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-675-4025 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

WILKES-BARRE

Very Nice 4 Rooms + Bath, 2nd Floor. Perfect for Single or Double Occupancy Quiet Building, Washer/dryer hookup. Off-Street Parking $520 + utilities. Security. References. Background check. 570-332-8792

WILKES-BARRE PARRISH ST

DALLAS

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 OK 570-357-0712

Kingston Koral Complex Great for Wellness Center Businesses. Custom leases are available. 4300SF Warehouse Space available, can be divided and are built to Suit. MLS#12-3041 Call Cindy 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com 570-675-4400

1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park GOOD WORK TRUCK! $1,995 Call for details 570-696-4377

HANOVER TWP.

DODGE '95 RAM 1500 X-CAB 4X4

343-1959 1009 Penn Ave Scranton 18509 Across from Scranton Prep GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT Call Our Auto Credit Hot Line to get Pre-approved for a Car Loan! 800-825-1609 www.acmecarsales.net AUTOS 11 AUDI S5 Convertible, Sprint blue, black / brown leather interior, navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 10 CHEVY IMPALA LT silver 59k miles 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX blue, auto, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL silver, grey leather 06 AUDI A8L grey, black leather, navigation, AWD 06 VW JETTA GLS blue, auto, sunroof 06 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS grey, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS gold 05 INFINITI GX3 AWD grey, black, leather, sunroof 05 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LT white V6 02 VW BEETLE GLS lime green 5 speed, 4 cylinder 01 HONDA CIVIC green 5 speed 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 speed, 62k miles. SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4s 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT blue, tan leather, sunroof, 4x4 08 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT black, 4 cylinder, 5 speed 4x4 08 FORD EDGE SE white V6 AWD 07 DODGE CARAVAN SXT green, 07 GMC YUKON DENALI electric blue, black leather, navigation 4x4 07 NISSAN XTERRA off road yellow V6 4x4 06 CHEVY EQUINOX LT grey, V6, AWD 06 NISSAN MURANO SE white AWD 06 MERCURY MARINER silver, V6, AWD 06 JEEP COMMANDER LTD blue, grey, 3rd seat, leather 4x4 06 HONDA PILOT EX silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO REG CAB truck red, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB Black, V8, 4x4 truck 06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS silver, 4x4 05 DODGE DURANGO SXT blue, 3rd seat 4x4 05 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER white, V6, 4x4 05 CHEVY COLORADO CLUB CAB grey 4x4 truck 05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING blue, 7 passenger mini van 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Red, V6 4x4 05 KIA SORRENTO LX silver, V6 AWD 05 TOYOTA SIENNA LE gold, 7 passenger mini van 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 04 GMC ENVOY black, V6, 4x4 04 FORD EXPLORER XLS gold V6 4x4 04 FORD EXPLORE3R XLT silver 3rd sEAT 4x4 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE LT green, grey leather, 4 door 4x4 truck 03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD grey black leather sunroof 4x4 03 FORD EXPEDITION XLT silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 NISSAN PATHFINDER black V6 4x4 03 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLX red, V6, 4x4 02 FORD F150 SUPER CAB red & tan 4 door. 4x4 truck 02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIER black, tan leather 3rd row seat AWD 00 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB blue, V8, 4x4 truck 01 FORD EXPLORER XLT red, 4 door, 4x4 01 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT blue, V6, 4x4 truck 00 FORD F150 SUPER cAB blue, 4X4 truck 99 FORD F 150 SUPER CAB silver 4x4 truck 97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD 4x4

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PITTSTON

2 Bedrooms, 2nd floor. New bath. Washer/dryer hookup. Heat, hot water, sewer & garbage included. $625 + security, pets negotiable. Available Immediately Call 570-589-9767 WILKES-BARRE Studio near Wilkes Wood floors, parking, no pets, short term OK. $425, all utilities included. 570-826-1934
WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN CHARM 34 W. Ross St. Fully furnished, Delightful 2nd floor, excellent condition, brand new queen bed, Secure, private off street parking. Historic building is non-smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/month. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com 570-762-1453

WILKES-BARRE South Welles St.

NANTICOKE

1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park Auto, V6. NICE, NICE CAR! $2,995. Call for details 570-696-4377

FORD 02 TAURUS

WILKES-BARRE
Efficiency 1 & 2 bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847

Working restaurant with 2-Unit Apartments for additional income. Restaurant includes all commercial restaurant equipment, tables and chairs. Space features take-out area and additional dining room with seating for approx. 30. Side lot can hold up to approx. 6 cars with expansion. Each Apartments rents for $475/per month. MLS#13-1900 $129,900 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689 www.cindykingre.com

3 bedrooms, gas heat, modern kitchen, washer/dryer hookup. Yard with off street parking. No Pets. $600/month, lease, 2 month security and credit check required. 1-845-889-4837 1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park 3rd seat. AWD. One Owner. $4,995. Call for details 570-696-4377 FORD 94' MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE 5.0 Auto Good driving, Nice looking. Buy a collector car that won't decrease in Value. $4,600. OBO 570-283-8235 HONDA '03 ACCORD LX 4 door, 5 speed manual , 114,500 original miles, runs flawlessly, well care for, with maintenance records. Nothing fancy, just a solid running car. $4,500, OBO. 570-905-7179 Autos For Sale 112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

PLYMOUTH 150-152 Center Ave.

WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting, small backyard, washer & dryer hookup, no pets. $550 + security & utilities. Call 570-822-7657

/KINGSTON

WYOMING Quiet Apt., 2nd Floor, yard, storage, heat, garbage included. $650 - Available 8/1. call 570-351-4651
570-675-5100

new refrigerator, washer & dryer. All widows are newer vinyl thermal pane. New mini-blinds and curtains. Your own private entrance. Small back porch. Water & sewer included. Close to town & bus stop. $485/month. 570-650-3803

WYOMING WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 84 Fifth Street. 1st floor, 1 bedroom, spacious. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, off Clean, remodeled. $525/month street parking, nice yard. Large + utilities. City rental licensed. kitchen, 1st floor laundry with 570-825-2901 washer/dryer. Mint condition $800/month + 1 year lease & security deposit. 2nd floor - 4 nice rooms. Only one Call Jill Hiscox quiet apartment below. Has stove, 696-0875

PITTSTON $69,900

WILKES-BARRE

696-3801

WYOMING BLANDINA APARTMENTS Deluxe 2 bedroom. Wall to wall WILKES-BARRE 3 BEDROOM, OFF STREET carpet. Some utilities by tenPARKING, WASHER & DRY- ant. No pets. Non-smoking. ER HOOK UP. NO PETS. Elderly Community. Quiet, $575 + UTILITIES & SECUR- safe. Off street parking. 570-693-2850 ITY. 570-822-7657 Commercial PITTSTON TWP. $1,750/MONTH

68 William St. Great investment property with 3 units and separate utilities. Each unit has 2 entrances and washer hoop up. Roof is 5 years old. For more info visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-1897 Call Tom 570-262-7716

SWOYERSVILLE Half double for rent, good condition, quiet neighborhood, corner lot, huge yard, wrap around front porch, 3BR's, 1.5 baths, large eat-in kitchen, attic/basement, recently renovated bath (full), fresh paint, no WILKES-BARRE pets, nonsmoking. $775/month $675/month + 1 month secur- + utilities & $775 security deity + rent. 609-356-8416 posit. Optional shared garage space for car/storage negotiWILKES-BARRE able.Contact Matt @ 446-3064 Safe, stable neighborhood, or mshraderllt@gmail.com. beautiful 4 bedroom, 1.5 baths, WILKES-BARRE nice kitchen, nice back yard. Off street parking. $775/mo + 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living & utilities, security, references. dining rooms, large eat in kitchen in a nice, tree lined No pets. 570-766-1881 neighborhood. Washer/dryer, refrigerator, double sink, stove, WILKES-BARRE water, sewer, recycling inClean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. c l u d e d . N i c e g a r d e n . $800/month, 1 year lease, rent No pets/no smoking. & deposit. 570-820-7049 $475 + utilities. 570-868-4444 WILKES-BARRE/EAST END bedroom, 1.5 bath, wall to WILKES-BARRE 4 wall carpet. Stove, dishwashS i n g l e f a m i l y , 3 b e d r o o m , er, washer/dryer hook up. washer/dryer hookup. Fenced in Heat. garbage & sewer inyard. $700 + utilities & security. cluded. Many Extras!. No 570-814-7562 pets. $975 + security & references. 570-824-4288 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. New central air, kitchen cabinets & counter tops. Bathroom completely remodeled. New carpeting, porch, private washer/dryer, storage area. $575/month + 1 year lease at signing, 1 & last+ security deposit, background and credit check. Tenant pays gas, electric and water. No Pets. Available immediately. Call 570-430-7077 Land (Acreage)
ROSS TWP.

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Wyoming

Sales 1995 Trailer, 56'x14', 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, no hallways. Some appliances. $17,500. 570-706-5201 Pets St. Bernards, Poms, Yorkies, Chihuahuas Labs & More. Bloomsburg 389-7877 Hazleton 453-6900 Hanover 829-1922 Chihuahua Mix Puppies Female, Vet certified and great lap dogs! Ready on July 24. $375. Deposit will hold. 570-648-8613 YORKIE TEACUP PUPPIES

DALLAS

WILKES-BARRE 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor, modern, new flooring, refrigerator stove, washer/dryer hookup, heat & hot water included. $700. Section 8 Accepted 570-301-8200 WILKES-BARRE 307-309 South Street East 4 bedrooms on 2 levels, (2 & 3 floor). 1.5 Baths, with hookups. Big kitchen with 6x8 porch. $900/month, Landlord pays water and heat. NO PETS, 1 month security. Available Aug. 1. Call Manny 917-295-6254 718-946-8738 Bedroom for rent in 5 bedroom home. 1/2 mile from Wilkes University. Eat-in kitchen dining room, living room, 2.5 baths to be shared. Central air. Alarm system. All utilities included. $500 per mo. Student or non student. Security & references required. Available 8/1/13 845-291-1948 WILKES-BARRE 142 S. FRANKLIN STREET BEAUTIFUL BROWNSTONE APT IS A MUST SEE!! 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, office, 2 off street parking spots, 14' ceilings, hardwood & tile floors. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, washer & dryer. 24 hour maintenance. $1,200 month + security, + utilities, 1 year lease. Call Janice at 570-706-6010

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93 Butler Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253 Ford 98 Explorer XLT 4 door, 6 cylinder., auto, sun roof, leather, 4WD, good condition $1,650 Chevy 97 Blazer 4 door, 6 cylinder., auto, 4WD, new tires. Very good condition. $1,550 Ford '98 Escort 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto. New timing belt, tune-up, oil change. Good condition. $1,450 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER

WILKES-BARRE

WILKES-BARRE

3002 N. Twp Blvd. Medical office for rent on the Pittston By-Pass. Highly visible location with plenty of parking. $1,800 sq. ft. of beautifully finished space can be used for any type office use. $1,750/ mo. plus utilities. MLS 13-098 Call Charlie

531 Scott St. After 39 years the owner is retiring! Turn key night club/bar, with restaurant potential in a PRIME location. 2 bars with additional licensed outside patio space. Owner is open to creative financing. MLS 13-2446 $59,900 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Beautiful 40 acre wooded parcel on both sides of the road. MLS#12-2239 $200,000 Call Ken Williams 570-542-8800 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

EDWARDSVILLE

Condominiums VACATION RENTAL WILDWOOD CREST Ocean front, on the beach. 1 bedroom, pool, 7/27/13 to 9/7/13. $1,500/week. 570-693-3525 Houses For Rent

Half Doubles PROPERTIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE LARGE 1/2 DOUBLE full kitchen, living room, formal dining room & study. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. **************** 1/2 DOUBLE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath **************** TOWNHOUSE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath ***************** Quiet residential neighborhoods, utilities & heat by tenant, no pets, no smoking. 1 month security, 1 year lease.

KINGSTON

AKC, Ready 8/10 Shots & dewormed. $800 + up. 570-436-5083

Garden & Produce

Pick Your Own Blueberries!

8am to 8pm Closed Sundays Sickler Blueberry Farm Vernon 570-333-4944 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!!

Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $49.99 + tax Weekly $199.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO. 570-823-8881
www.WilkesBarreLodge.com

WILKES-BARRE LODGE

Near General Hospital 518 N. Main St. 3 bedrooms, 1st floor. Stove, fridge included. Washer / dryer hookup. Eat in kitchen. Off street parking, 1 car. Tenant pays gas & electric. Water included. NO PETS. $560+ security. Call 570-814-1356 WILKES-BARRE PARK AVENUE 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. Water included. $500 + utilities, security & lease. No pets. 570-472-9494 Modern 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Townhouse style, Washer/Dryer hookup, Stove and Refrigerator, Basement. $750+utilities. Call or Text 203-969-5650

Wilkes-Barre North

612-616 Main St. Bring back clam night. Unlimited potential in the once iconic location. Space can be used as restaurant, (coolers & equipment on site) bar & grill. Includes office and living space the possibilities are endless! Call agent to make an appointment and a deal. MLS 13-2445 $79,500 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 GLEN LYON 75 E. Main Street Commercial Store Front. 1,000 sq. ft. Call 570-881-0320
5 car garage, 1,500 sq, ft, bathroom, electric possible. 10 CEILINGS, BLOCK WALLS, I-beams, new roof. great Area. Available Immediately $500/month. 610-389-8226

DORRANCE TWP. 2 bedroom country cottage, yard, garage, oil heat. $750 + security. No pets. 610-759-7138

WANTED! ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID 570-301-3602

Autos For Sale

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288-1422 MANAGED EDWARDSVILLE / KINGSTON / HOUSE BEAUTIFUL / REMODELED / KITCHEN / CENTER ISLAND/ BUILT-INS / LAUNDRY / 1.5 BATHS / GAS FIREPLACE / 2 ENCLOSED PORCHES / $900 + utilities / 2 YEAR SAME RENT / EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION / APPLICATION REQUIRED / NO PETS.
Furnished Home. College students welcome after August 20th Wi-fi, Direct TV, lake rights, washer/dryer. $1,200/month + utilities . 570-639-5041

Call Rosewood Realty 570-287-6822

2 bedrooms, no yard. Modern Kitchen and bath, Washer/dryer hook-up, Stove only. No Pets, No Smoking. 2 car offstreet parking, wall to wall Carpet, gas heat. $475/month +utilities. Security + 1st and last months. Credit and Background Check. 570-639-1564 ASHLEY 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting, modern bath & kitchen with stove & refrigerator. Gas heat, large yard, no pets. $575/month + security. Includes garbage & sewage, all other other utilities by tenant. After six call 570-864-1020. Newer Half-Double, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Central Air, Off Street parking. (No Pets). $700/month. 570-675-4805

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES! Sickler Blueberry Farm

570-333-5286 NO PETS IN THE FIELD!! Autos Under $5000

PLAINS

8 am to 8 pm Cosed Sundays Vernon

KINGSTON

HARVEYS LAKE

WYOMING

Approx. 1,100 Square Ft. of offices (more if needed) with reception area. First floor. Off street parking. Central gas heat with air. Private bath, very modern. Located in historical building. $595+.610-568-8363

KINGSTON

LUZERNE 392 Bennett St. 2 bedroom house Gas heat. Washer/ dryer hookup, dish-washer, stove & refrigerator. Fenced in yard, partially new carpet. Off-street parking, yard. $680 + utilities. (570) 288-3438 Autos For Sale

1518 8th Street, Carverton Near Francis Slocum St. Park

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Autos For Sale 2.3 Roadster Convertible Silver & black, 52,000 miles. Very good condition. Asking $15,000. 570-760-6533 CHEVROLET '04 CORVETTE Purchased new, glass roof panel, 18k miles, silver/black leather, 6 speed manual, tires in new condition. Many options. $24,695. 570-262-0676 CHRYSLER 09 TOWN AND COUNTRY LX Silver. Options include, dual power sliding doors, DVD system, Sirius satellite radio, MP3 single disc. Back up camera, quad seating with table. Great for trips. New plugs & wires & front brakes. Serious inquiries only $10,200. Must sell. Call or text 570-574-6799. 4 door, hatchback, 4 cylinder, auto, all power. Premium stereo, new tires & inspection, Rtitle. 68k miles. Owner for 4 years. $3,800. 570-655-1156 or 299-9485, ask for Lucille. FORD '09 MUSTANG GT CALIFORNIA SPECIAL 4.6 liter, V8 engine, still under warranty, performance white clear coat, five speed manual, traction control, 17" premium wheels, hood scoop, Shaker 500 audio system, 6 CD, satellite radio, heated seats, one owner, like new. $19,000. 570-817-1803 Silver, 4 cyl., 89,000 miles,one owner, garage kept, very good condition. $10,000. 570-474-9321 or 570-6904877 NISSAN '07 ALTIMA 37,000 miles, 2.5S Automatic CVT. Navy blue. Garage kept, push button start, smart key entrance, CD/Radio/Aux In, well maintained. Set of 4 snow and regular tires included. $12,500, OBO. 570-735-1005 62,000 miles, one owner, well equipped, security with glass breakage, mags, dark grey metallic, well maintained. Below BB/NADA. $12,995, OBO. 570-472-3566 Miscellaneous Trucks / SUVs / Vans Auto Parts Furnances & Heaters AFFORDABLE, clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. B & C Wood Furnaces LLC 570-477-5692 Furniture & Accessories BEDROOM DRESSER, 9 drawer, with mirror, solid wood, brown with color with gold and black trim. $75. 570-706-5179 BUNK BEDS complete, beautiful solid wood, excellent condition, includes 2 bunkie boards, ladder, rails, comforters, cover, bed skirt from LADD furniture NC $375. MUST SELL. Call 696-6986 after 3pm Mon-Fri.
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Miscellaneous DISHES, Fruit pattern, service for 8 plus serving pieces. $25. PLANT STAND, holds 4 plants, with a brass finish. $7. BEDSPREADS, (2) Floral, full size with dust ruffles, pillow shams and Priscilla Curtains. $25 each. WINDOW SHADES, Vinyl, roll up, tan color, like new. $8 each. MIRRORS, for walls, 24"x40" $10 each. 570-654-3755 GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS: 5 speed Huffy Mountain bike (ladies) new $55. Sport cards old & new, sets & unopened boxes 570-457-4891

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COKE COLLECTIBLES , (4) Cases, vintage coke bottles. 570-824-5033 GRINDER, Sargent, with cutting blades. $25. 570-654-3755 Computer Equip. & Software COMPUTER , Gateway. EV series monitor, Keyboard, Two Cambridge Sound Works Speakers, AMD ATHLON Processor tower, Microsoft Windows ME, Cannon bubble jet printer, original start up and software CD's manuals. Excellent condition. $250. OBO. 570-235-6188 WOMEN'S CLOTHING PLUS SIZE, in great condition. Coats, dress pants. sweaters. shirts & much more. Very cheap. Must See! Please call 570-693-3361 Exercise Equipment EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, Glide Walk, $50. 570-824-5033

GARAGE SALE LEFTOVER ITEMS: Malibu Low voltage lights, new 6 glass lights + transformer $50. Werner wood attic pull down steps $40. Milwaukee electric demo hammer + bits $600. Corian 5' QUEEN FULL WALL HEAD- vanity top + sink new $75.BOARD/BED Queen oak full Antique aluminum glider $25. wall headboard/bed. 2 side Antique wicker doll carriage columns have double doors $95. Fiberglass chimney cleanwith 3 shelves and 3 drawers. ing rods $40. rusty old an2 deep storage compartments. tique iron wheel barrow $20. 570 288-9843 3 2x5 2 mirror with 2 dimming lights. Overall 83 long x 95 wide. Ex Condition. Asking $500 OBO. 570-479-0298 SWITCH , Lionel, 027. $5. WARDROBE AMERIWOOD , CROSSOVER, 027, $5. TREE 48x20x72H $75 . DESK , roll ASST., 1 package, 21 pieces. t o p $ 5 0 . P O R C H B L I N D , $5. FAST RACK, (3) straight, Large, white, $20. $2 each. RR STATION 027, 570-824-5033 $2. 570-504-6778 Jewelry NECKLACE and EARRINGS, Crystal, double strand. $25. 570-654-3755 Landscaping & Gardening CANNA PLANTS. Big Tall red blooming in pots. $7.00 Pereinnals + Hostas $ 3.50. call 570 288-9843 EDGE HOG, Black & Decker, Electric Edger. Very good condition. $20 OBO. TABLE SAW, Craftsman, 10", 27"x44" Cast Iron Table. 1/5 HP, belt drive. Good condition. $125. Call after 5 p.m. 570-655-3933 Miscellaneous STOCK POT 3 piece, 12 quart with steamer basket, new in box $20. ANTIFREEZE & COOLANT (2) $5. each. air compressor FOR CAR 12 VOLT, NEW IN BOX $10. 570-655-2154 Musical Lessons /Services DRUM INSTRUCTOR SEEKING STUDENTS. Wyoming Valley Area 20+ Years Experience. Call 570-574-0893 Sporting Goods DIRT BIKE Schwinn 26", 26 speeds, front suspension. Paid $390. Reduced $99. 655-2154 Tickets Eagle's Concert July 23rd in Pittsburgh, $120 each. 570-592-4384 Toys & Games MEGA BLOCKS , (2) boxes. $20. LINCOLN LOGS , (7) bags. $20. 570-504-6778

MOVING SALE!!! High-quality items in excellent condition being sold including: living room set with sofa, love seat, ottoman, 2 end tables & sofa table ($750), 55" Vizio LED TV, stand, Panasonic surround sound & Blue Ray player ($975), snowblower (only 1 yr.old $395), large patio set w/ table, 6 chairs, umbrella, bench, storage bin & cushions ($575), and a refinished bar ($550). Call 570-239-9840 for additional details.

GARAGE SALE LEFT OVER ITEMS: XBox PS2 game system $10. 16 XBox games $8. Custom VW Beetle seat covers $8. Nail gun with nails $25. 2 book cases $25. Box ladies clothing size small $5. New wall hanging $25. 2 new vertical blinds 64x62 $15. each. Old wall mirror $5. Oak wall quilt hanger $10. 570-823-4576

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