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Page 5 Businessman Semian faces theft charges Page 6 City Clerk signs contracts after flap Page 8 Program could save prison money
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Clarks Summit resident Billy Arthur and his German Shepherd, Nia, came out to support his fiance, Erica, during the Sept. 24 5K for the K9 Unit in Scranton. PHOTOS: Page 21
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Scranton leaders need less distractions

for. As people chosen by their peers to make the proper decisions, they should be collectively held to a higher standard of ethics and hard work, especially in the face of adversity. But when government agendas are hijacked by an outside third party, who can expect them to accomplish anything? Too often, City Council beat writer Rich Howells returns on Wednesday mornings and has to omit at least 30 minutes of content from Tuesdays Damage control is something that every elected official should have a plan
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general meeting. Council is often responding quite critically to the news coverage theyve received in the seven days since they last sat in public together. Criticizing government can be productive if used wisely, not blindly. Doing our best to provide both sets of facts as journalists (or at least as many facts as returned phone calls will allow us to present) is an essential part of the job. When you habitually ne-
glect that duty, as council has alleged some reporters do, people stop returning calls. Its happening right now, but thankfully not to us. Im not saying weve gotten it entirely right. After all, its been written that a newspaper that elected officials like isnt doing its job. Im also certainly not saying that members of City Council are completely isolated from the problem by deciding not to talk to other organizations. When news outlets get the story wrong, its frustrating for several reasons. The public, most often, is misinformed which leads to further misconceptions about the actions or motives of an individual, elected or not. Residents and local officials can often look
misinformed or misguided, providing sometimes undue obstacles placed against them by their own neighbors and potential voters. Scranton leaders dont need anything distracting them from their current goal. The city has reported a crippling deficit which, as Councilman Bob McGoff recently said, must be solved collaboratively. Its our job to point out misdeeds when they exist, not to create them. Its why reporters never speak at meetings. Injecting ourselves into the story is a major mistake. Our position should be one of presenting both sides of the story at all times. Anything less is just a distraction.
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES is trying to stay focused. Email him at chughes@golackawanna.com.
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Four security staff members suspended after Wednesdays break

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Lackawanna County Warden Robert McMillan answers questions about Wednesdays escape by inmate Michael Simonson during a press conference held Thursday.
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com
MURDERER BRIEFLY ESCAPES

Simonson, 34, previously admitted to the April 2009 murder of Donald Skiff in Luzerne County. He was transferred to Lackawanna County Prison on Sept. 13 for upcoming hearings in his attempted homicide case for the brutal beating of local inmate Nicholas Pinto in Aug. 2010. That beating occurred just days before he admitted to Skiffs death. But on Wednesday afternoon, he was a free man, if only for a short time. According to a criminal affidavit, Simonson used a stainless steel shank that he smuggled into the Scranton facility during his transfer from a state correctional institute in Fayette County earlier this month to cut open a section of chain link fence in the exercise yard. From there, he allegedly used a tightly braided bed sheet to separate a section of razor wire from a second fence, climbed into the prisons sally port, and scaled a third fence before leaping over more razor wire, landing on the roof of the Medical Mall at 1360 Wyoming Ave.,
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SCRANTON Admitted murderer Michael Simonson was left in an exercise yard Wednesday afternoon at about 1 p.m. with no prison guard and no live surveillance camera monitoring his movements. About 24 minutes later, he jumped onto the roof of a building adjacent to the prison in a brief stint of freedom that has raised significant questions about the facilitys security this week.
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$21M will go to battle debt

MOODYS DOWNGRADES BOND RATING
Citing significant and rapid deterioration in the countys financial position, Moodys Investors Service downgraded Lackawanna Countys bond rating from Baa1 to Ba3 on Tuesday. In an Aug. 16 notice of review, Moodys stated the county had a general fund balance of $1.5 million in fiscal year 2008, but that dropped to a -$9.5 million balance in fiscal year 2009. Obligations rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements and are subject to substantial credit risk, according to Moodys general credit rating system.
Intermodal back on agenda

SCRANTON Lackawanna County Commissioners unanimously agreed to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County for permission to fund unfunded debt in an amount not to exceed $21 million on Wednesday, which they believe is the first step in permanently eliminating the countys structural deficit. The countys new advisory board, formed by the commissioners in July, wasnt expected to submit its recommendations concerning the countys financial situation until Nov. 9, but board member and Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce President Austin Burke said that the time sensitivity of the groups first recommendation required immediate action. Despite recognition of the countys long-term debt obligations, we recommend that the county seek court approval to fund its unfunded debt obligations immediately. This would be done during a period of historically low interest rates, Burke said. Other cost-cutting and revenue generating recommendations will continue to be developed, he added. County Chief Financial Officer Tom Durkin estimated in July that there would be a $5.89 million revenue shortfall this year that could reach $13.55 million by 2012. The countys ongoing structural deficit was the main subject of Wednesdays commissioners meeting, an issue that Commissioner Corey OBrien said they have been trying to tackle for almost four years. Durkin said that this continuing deficit was one he recognized when he first arrived in his position in 2004. The tax increase that happened in 2005 was then decreased in two subsequent years. The debt increase that we saw for the county between 2004 and 2008 was almost $119 million, resulting in annual debt service payments of more than $10 million a year, Durkin said. The current Democratic administration reduced expenditures by $18.6 million, reduced the county workforce by 32 percent, refinanced debt, and sold
the Lackawanna County Health Care Center for $5.1 million, but these decisions could not address the overall deficit. He suggested that borrowing $20.5 million could mend this gap. Unfortunately, because of the economy and the growth of county government costs, as everybody understands that inflation doesnt stop, the cost cuts just havent been enough, Durkin said. Commissioner Mike Washo, who referred to himself as a fiscal conservative, said that, as a minority commissioner under Republicans Robert Cordaro and A.J. Munchak, he voted against cutting taxes after they were raised by 48 percent in 2005 and added that the former majority commissioners borrowed $119 million with no plan to pay it back. Additional borrowing will likely increase debt service by $2.5 to $3 million per year over the next 10 years, Durkin added. The annual debt payment went from something over $6 million to $16 million, and it would have been over $19 million had we not refinanced. So it just sucked up all that money and there was nothing left to deal with the structural deficit, and thats what weve got to get fixed once and for all and live within our means, Washo said. OBrien agreed, feeling that it was time to pay the piper despite it being a tough political decision during election season. We need solutions now. This government has been run
on band-aids for a long time, and weve worked hard over the last four years and weve made very, very difficult decisions with respect to expenditure cuts, with respect to staffing levels, and others. Weve started that, OBrien said. Minority Commissioner Bruce Smallacombe said he would vote to borrow now despite accusations that he may be acting as a rubberstamp, but pointed out that there will be an opportunity for him and the public to learn more about the decision at a future required public hearing and during two readings of the actual borrowing ordinance. Smallacombe also questioned if the county was considering spending an additional $1 million in construction costs for PNC Field if the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees could not be relocated. OBrien responded that they would rather cut the million dollars out of the construction budget altogether. There is no more money for baseball, OBrien said. Weve expended as much as we can.
SCRANTON Officials with the County of Lackawanna Transit System said they will not let history repeat itself as a new process seeking architectural, engineering and related services begins again for the Intermodal Transportation Center and Martz parking lot. COLTS issued legal advertisements regarding the request for proposals on Sept. 22 and 23, and a copy of the RFP was posted to www.coltsbus.com under Business Opportunities on Sept. 26. The intermodal site is located at the intersection of Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street, directly across from the Martz Trailways station at 23 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. The new center will be designed to incorporate all modes ofpublictransportationinoneclimate-controlled facility, COLTS Executive Director Robert Fiume said Tuesday. We will also be set up for possible rail service, Fiume noted. The costs will be different, and the design should be a little different, he said, adding that COLTS would lean towards a
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification, which was not considered in prior plans. Fiume said the current batch of proposals, due by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 26, will comply with the Brooks Act, a law regarding the federal government selection of architects and engineers. The agency is committed to doing everything by the book, according to COLTS Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel, after previous plans lost federal funding and became part of a criminal investigation into county government. COLTS original contracts were terminated at the request of former Lackawanna County Commissioner Robert Cordaro in 2005, providing all work to Clarks Summit-based Highland Associates. The violation of a bidding process forced COLTS to return $907,345 in funding to the federal government. Cordaro and fellow former commissioner A.J. Munchak were convicted in June on various counts including bribery over programs receiving federal funds. The men are tentatively set to be sentenced on Oct. 31.
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Drunk mom accused of stabbing son

By MATT MORGIS For Go Lackawanna
Charges say Semian stole $35K, wrote bad checks

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The following criminal complaints were filed in Lackawanna County Court between Sept. 7 and 25. All accounts are derivative of police affidavits of probable cause, and charges are pending provided their respective preliminary hearings. ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP Cristobal Abrew, 31, of New Brunswick, N.J., is charged with providing false identification to law enforcement and public drunkenness for an alleged Sept. 25 incident. Roaring Brook Ptlm. Douglas DiPalma saw two men lying on the side of Route 435 next to their all-terrain vehicles. DiPalma stopped and checked on their well-being, and neither had identification. Abrew allegedly identified himself at Christopher Torres and smelled of alcohol. DiPalma detained him, and his correct identity was discovered at the Lackawanna County Processing Center. Abrew was arraigned Sept. 25 and held for $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 3. SCRANTON Carlos Javier Guerra, 18, listed as homeless, is charged with simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct for an alleged Sept. 25 incident. Guerra allegedly attacked Jonathan Tapia and Daniel Zaneski in the 400 block of Taylor Avenue at about 3:20 a.m. that morning. Scranton Ptlm. Robert Olecki was the arresting officer. Guerra was arraigned on Sept. 25 and held for $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 3. Chrystal S. Martin, 24, of Ninth Avenue, Carbondale, and Jose Jimenez, 22, address unknown, face a variety of charges for an alleged Sept. 25 dispute. Martin allegedly punched Scranton Ptlw. Aimee Redd in the face when she attempted to break up a fight between Jimenez and Aneuris Lopez at 2:20 a.m. Sunday morning behind the Scranton Hardware Bar on Linden Street, telling the officer, (Expletive) you. I dont care if youre a cop. Dont (expletive) touch me. When Redd attempted to place her under arrest, Jimenez grabbed her. When the officer was distracted, Martin kicked her in the face. Martin continued to resist arrest, kicking another police corporal in the face. She was later tased and pepper sprayed as she shouted, (Expletive) you (expletive), Ill (expletive) you up for touching me. Both are charged with simple assault, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Martin is also charged with criminal mischief, and Jimenez faces an added count of hindering apprehension of a suspect. Martin was arraigned Sept. 25 and held for $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 3. A criminal complaint against Jimenez was filed Wednesday but no preliminary hearing was scheduled, according to court documents.
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SCRANTON - A Scranton woman faces charges after she allegedly stabbed her son with a fork and knife after the two had been drinking together for hours. Davonne Mitchell, 44, of Quincy Avenue, Scranton, has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after the Sept. 26 incident. According the affidavit: Police reported to the home at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday after receiving a call from Mitchells son, Lawrence. Mr. Mitchell had a small laceration on his left arm and two small puncture marks on his right arm. He told then told police he had been drinking with his mother, they started to argue, and she allegedly attacked him with a large kitchen knife and a fork. Police discovered a large kitchen knife inside the residence that had what looked like a small amount of blood on the tip of the blade. Scranton Ptlm. Eric Jordan was the arresting officer. Mrs. Mitchell was arraigned on Sept. 27 and is held for a lack of $40,000 bail. All charges are pending, and a preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 3.
SCRANTON Businessman George Semian allegedly stole a collective $35,700 from an escrow account held by Semian Real Estate Group and owes $5,000 to a personal trainer that appeared in an event he promoted in Scranton last May, according to criminal affidavits filed Monday in Lackawanna County Court. Semian, 45, of Jefferson St., Taylor, was arraigned Monday on one count each of theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received, receiving stolen property, and bad checks. According to the affidavits: Mark Destefano, who purchased Semian Real Estate with Terry Barrett and Richard Dericks on Jan. 21, met with members of the Lackawanna County District Attorneys Office on Sept. 6. Destefano outlined the details of the purchase and told detectives about an escrow account that Semian allegedly told Destefano had to remain in his name until all sales were complete as he was the sole signatory on that account, which was false. Semian collected monthly rents of $1,000 each from Cangianos and Nimble Hill Winery and $500 from Chocolate Creations for shared retail space at 400 Spruce St., Scranton, that opened in April. Rent paid for February, March, and April were allegedly withheld. He allegedly used an April 1 payment of $15,000 for a property at 224 Thoreau Dr., Glenmaura, Moosic, to pay for an appearance by personal fitness personality Richard Simmons and Peter Amato, the local founder of Inner Harmony Wellness Centers, for their participation in a Body, Mind, and Soul event held May 20-22 at
the Scranton Riverwalk. Semian also allegedly withheld deposits including: $2,000 for the sale of a property at 209 Whitetail Dr., Clarks Summit; $1,000 for the sale of a property at 608 Center St., Taylor; $5,000 for the prospective sale of a property at Dante Close in Glenmaura. The total amount of money obtained by Mr. Semian that was never deposited into the Companys escrow account as was required is $35,700, the complaint states. Semian was fired May 31, nearly four months after he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for money owed to creditors including himself, various local banks and attorneys, Mercedes-Benz Financial; and former business partners James and Carmella Gress, of Clarks Summit. In a separate filing, its alleged that Semian entered into an agreement with personal fitness trainer Andy Sziraki for $7,000 for his appearance at the May wellness event. Sziraki was allegedly paid $2,000 in advance and was due $5,000 upon his arrival in Scranton. A check dated May 22 for $5,000 was returned on May 27 for insufficient funds, and Semian allegedly did not return various phone calls from Sziraki over the bad check. In a June 1 email, Semian contacted Sziraki for an opportunity to pay the money owed by the next Monday. I would never screw you, Semian allegedly wrote in the email. To date, according to the affidavit, Semian has not made good on Szirakis check. Semian posted bail following his Sept. 26 arraignment. All charges are pending, and a preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 14.
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Taser, K9 couldnt stop intoxicated Old Forge driver

TAYLOR A drunk man who was bitten twice by a K9 unit and tased four times while climbing onto a porch roof continued to flee from police and resist arrest during a bizarre chase early Tuesday morning. Joseph Baronski, 32, of Dunn Avenue, Old Forge, is charged with aggravated assault, illegally taunting a police animal, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment, driving under the influence, driving while operating privileges were suspended, reckless driving and careless driving for the
incident that police allege in court filings deliberately put their lives in danger. According to an affidavit: Baronskis Jeep Cherokee was traveling south on South Keyser Avenue at about 1:18 a.m. Tuesday when Taylor Ptlm. Kevin Froese observed him cross the center line several times causing three vehicles traveling in the opposite direction to swerve to avoid him. When police attempted to stop his vehicle, he pulled into a TurkeyHillparkinglotandfled on foot. Froese warned Baronski that he would release his K9
partner, Bruin, if he continued to flee, but Baronski did not stop. Bruin bit and held the subject,andBaronskiallegedly punched the dog in the head, face, and back until it released the bite. When Bruin was commandedtobiteBaronskiagain, he continued to punch the dog. When Froese ordered the dog to release the hold because of oncoming traffic, Baronski again fled, crossing Keyser Avenue several times. It was apparent that the actor was attempting to utilize the motor vehicle traffic on South Keyser Ave. to interrupt our foot pursuit or have us
struck by the vehicle traffic, Froese wrote in the affidavit. Police later cornered Baronski after he climbed onto the roof of a porch at 491 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. He was tased four times and barely reacted. Baronski was later stopped by Officers Nick Marino and Shawn Jones in a yard at 496 S. Keyser Ave. Police state that Baronski was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance at the time. He was arraigned Sept. 27 and held for $35,000 bail. All charges are pending, and a preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 6.
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Amendments to HUD funding vetoed, overridden

SCRANTON City Council unanimously overrode Mayor Chris Dohertys veto of councils amended 2011 proposal for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds, although their amendments may not ultimately be passed. HUD informed the city in a June 3 letter that overall Community Development Block Grant funding was reduced by over $600 million, resulting in allocation reductions of approximately 16.5 percent, while Home Investment Partnership funding was reduced by over $200 million, or about 11.7 percent. The city, then, had to reevaluate its proposal for eligible projects in 2011, and after review, council made their own amendments to the legislation before passing it at their Sept. 13 meeting. Council increased funds for police vehicles by $141,000, projects by the Pinebrook Neighborhood Association by $35,000, and money towards fixing blighted properties by $170,950, balancing total reductions with total additions by $346,950. Council reduced funds to the planned Novembrino splash park by $150,000, the Clover Field Playground by $150,000, the United Neighborhood Centers Project Hope by $21,850 and the centers condemnation assistance by $9,200, the Boys & Girls Club Park It program by $15,600, and the Deutsch Institute by $300. Councilman Frank Joyce said previously that cuts were made based on the needs and concerns of residents. Doherty vetoed the amendments on Sept. 23, calling it illegal, improperly amended, and in violation of local, state, and federal law in a letter to council. By not forwarding their changes to the Law Department so that the legislation could be redrafted, the mayor said council did not follow proper procedure, making the ordinance illegal. Many of the amendments, he
continued, are an unauthorized use of HUD and CDBG money. Only 15 percent of the funds can be used for public service, but the amendments call for 17 percent to be used for this purpose, he said. Money to the Pinebrook Neighborhood Association was reduced by the citys Office of Economic and Community Development because many of their proposed projects were disallowed by HUD criteria and the association does not have the authority to designate which roads should be paved or which properties should be demolished, Doherty wrote. Additionally, he said, to cut UNC funding is in direct conflict with OECDs request to not decrease this funding, as UNC helps families who may be displaced through enforcement of city code. The city is required to provide housing for displaced citizens. City Council has already forwarded the duly executed original, red-lined copy File of Council No. 49, 2011 to me for signature. This is the legislation which shall be signed, in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, and shall duly become law, Doherty wrote. Council defended their amendments as legal and overrode the veto, though Councilman Bob McGoff questioned if the city could amend the legislation in the future if, in fact, the amendments are ineligible. Even with the override, the mayor may pass the original legislation without councils changes, as has been done with previous legislation. Its all about prioritizing resources. There are a limited amount of funds for CDBG or for city budget. You have to look at what areas are going to help the most people, Councilman Pat Rogan said Tuesday. Its your tax dollars. As I mentioned last week, just because this is federal money doesnt mean its free money. Its still your tax dollars that are going into the kitty. I believe that council has done that and council will continue to do that in the future.
Weeklong flap over city contracts, signatures ends

SCRANTON City Council responded to criticisms from two city departments on Tuesday for holding contracts, saying that their actions were protecting further mismanagement of city funds. By the end of the week, however, both sides had come to an agreement on the pending legislation. In a letter sent to council solicitor Boyd Hughes by city solicitor Paul Kelly, Jr., dated Sept. 21, Kelly said that City Clerk Nancy Krake was improperly and illegally withholding legally executed contracts signed by Mayor Chris Doherty, asking Hughes to intercede Kelly listed two contracts being held from the Law Department - one to accept the lowest bidder for the construction of a monument at Nay Aug Park and another to approve Bulldog Maintenance Company as the cleaning service for city hall and police headquarters. Bulldog Maintenance has since withdrawn its bid and received its deposit check back, leaving the facilities without cleaning services until 2012. Additionally, he listed five contracts held from the citys Office of Economic and Community Development, including an Energy Education Project, a change order for demolition services, and construction contracts for Fellows Park and the Employment Opportunity & Training Center. This conduct is contrary to law and has caused delays in implementing legally binding contracts, Kelly wrote. In the event I do not receive proof that she has complied with the law on all of the above by September 28, 2011, I will be forced to seek judicial relief and sanctions. The city clerk must legally attest to mayors signature on all contacts, though council contends that the contracts are already signed by Doherty when Krake receives them. In the case of the OECD legislation, further information on the contracts requested by council was
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Legal action was threatened against City Clerk Nancy Krake by solicitor Paul Kelly for allegedly holding city contracts.
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never received. The city clerk has a responsibility to attest to the mayors signature. That means she has to be present when its signed, Hughes responded Tuesday. One week ago, Mayor Doherty himself announced that the city has no money and that payless paydays will begin effective Oct. 19. How can we then enter into any new contracts if the city really has no money? Council President Janet Evans questioned on Tuesday. She further praised Krake for her stance. Mrs. Krake appears to be the only city official who is performing the duties and responsibilities of her job properly, particularly in light of this financial crisis. She should not be threatened or bullied by Attorney Kelly into providing her signature on any documents about which she has serious questions or concerns, Evans said. If Scranton had more elected officials that did their jobs the right way and had a backbone for the last 10 years instead of blindly following the mayors orders or waffling on fiscal issues, our city would not
be in this current financial disaster. In another letter sent to council solicitor Boyd Hughes by OECD solicitor James Mulligan, Jr., dated Sept. 23, Mulligan said the office is simply too busy to copy Krake on bid specifications and other information and offered the files to anyone who comes into the office in person to review them. Mulligan suggested that council meet with child care center Freckles & Frills privately rather than in a public caucus concerning their loan through the city, as the company does not wish to discuss the loan and other confidential information publicly. Micro management (sic) of this nature is well beyond the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerks office, Mulligan wrote. What we receive are the people who have bid on it. When we request them, we dont want a 100-page document. We requested the scope of the work that was bid. In other words, if youre putting sidewalks in, how many feet of sidewalks? How much gravel? The
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Court, just behind the 400 block of Spruce Street. Simonson was arraigned late Wednesday night on charges of robbery of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault, assault by a prisoner, reckless endangerment, escape, possession of a weapon by an inmate, and fleeing from an officer. A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 5. Totally unacceptable The escape occurred exactly 14 weeks after the appointment of new county warden Robert McMillan and within an hour after the conclusion of the Lackawanna County Prison Boards monthly meeting that, out of typical fashion, was held at the prison itself. An escape from Lackawanna County Prison is totally unacceptable, and I am incensed that inmate Simonson would be able to breach the secure perimeter of our prison, McMillan said Thursday. I am committed to ensuring that we operate a secure facility and will do everything in my power to ensure the safety of the general public, staff, and inmates. Any individual found to have failed to perform his or her job duties in preventing this escape will be held accountable, he continued. Four security staff members that the warden confirmed were part of the investigation were placed on unpaid suspended leave Wednesday evening, and the prison moved from a complete lockdown to a modified schedule following McMillans physical and security review of the facility on Thursday. Work release and community service inmates returned to normal operation on Friday, and general population inmates were allowed out on controlled recreation. The restricted housing unit where Simonson was held was searched Thursday and no contraband was discovered, but they will remain locked down pending repairs to the recreation area he escaped from, McMillan said. During my tour, several physical plant areas were identified as areas of concern. Contractors have already been on site to identify the work needs to correct these deficiencies, McMillan said Friday. I have found where additional security enhancements are needed: more physical barriers, more razor ribbon, and things of that nature. They would be in areas outside of the housing units. That work could take up to three weeks to complete, but McMillan instituted new internal and external walking patrols in the meantime. Security failures Simonson was on camera on Wednesday afternoon prior to his escape, but the equipment was part of a previously installed system that had record-only capabilities. The camera was not able to be monitored, and no guard was present outside the recreation yard, McMillan said. Questions still remain regarding how Simonson was able to smuggle a shank into the prison in the first place and keep it concealed for more than two weeks. Existing prison policies, according to McMillan, call for random pat searches for general population inmates and random cell searches. Inmates who leave the facility or go on a visit are strip searched upon their return. McMillan said Friday that there was no possibility that Simonson created his homemade knife within the walls of the Lackawanna County Prison. It wasnt made out of anything I have inside. It didnt compare to anything, he said. Prison Board member and Lackawanna County District Attorney Andy Jarbola expressed his own concerns Wednesday afternoon about how Simonson, a known escape risk, could climb his way out of prison. You just cant climb over those walls. Ive been in the prison yard. Ive been through there. I just dont know which wall he went over, Jarbola said. McMillan said, at their lowest height, the prisons walls are about 20 feet tall. An external investigation by the Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna County Detectives continued Friday as an internal investigation by prison staff began. McMillan said having the escape occur so soon after his appointment is frustrating, but it has given him more resolve to improve the prison. I will make this a better place. I am fair and firm. I am a believer in doing the right thing always. I do believe security is utmost. That being said, the challenge ahead of me is changing the culture of the facility. That doesnt happen overnight.
GO LACKAWANNA STAFF WRITER RICH HOWELLS and WBRE-TVS ERIC DEABILL contributed to this report.
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Scranton, at about 1:24 p.m. during the one hour per day that he was allowed out of his cell. A neighbor saw Simonson shirtless, covered in numerous tattoos, and wearing red prison pants as he jumped down from the roof of that building. From there, he allegedly carjacked a Pennsylvania American Water vehicle on Penn Avenue. The guy, in more or less words, told me he broke out of prison, that he needed my van, and when I told him No, I wasnt going to give it up, he punched me in the face and showed me like a little penknife, water company employee Dave Hughes told WBRE-TV. At that point, I unsnapped the seatbelt buckle and willingly gave it up to him. Simonson drove into downtown Scranton and abandoned the vehicle, leaving it to crash into a parked car in the 200 block of North Washington Avenue, and was captured after a foot pursuit by Scranton Ptlm. Kevin Davis in the 100 block of Forest
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Tea partier from Western Pa. rails against Casey
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SCRANTON A recently passed state House bill could save Lackawanna County Prison thousands of dollars in inmate medical bills, according to the prisons medical director. Signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett on June 30, House Bill 960 amended the Public Welfare Code to include a provision that extends federal medical assistance to inmates held in state and county correctional facilities who meet eligibility requirements. In a letter addressed to Commissioner Corey OBrien and dated Sept. 15, Dr. Edward Zaloga, president and chief medical officer of Correctional Care Inc., 4101 Birney Ave., Moosic, said that care must be received outside the prison at a medical institution. At Wednesday afternoons prison board meeting held at the prison, Zaloga added that medical treatment received at the prison is not eligible. While he couldnt yet estimate annual savings, Zaloga still expects this to save the county tremendous amounts of money, citing one inmate who receives life-sustaining dialysis treatments three times a week, racking up a $75,000 monthly bill. The bills will not be sent to the county and will not have to be reimbursed, he said. Were a small potato here. If you think about it, we have 800 to 1,000 inmates. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has 52,000 inmates, so you can take whatever savings were able to garner from this and think about what they will garner and multiply it by 50 times, Zaloga said. Effective July 1, the statewide mandate is still not 100 percent operational in the prison, but Warden Robert McMillan said that they are already enrolled, which is the first step in implementing the process. In his Sept.15 letter, Zaloga also noted that Correctional Care provided the prison board with a memorandum regarding Reimbursement for Medical Treatment on Oct. 3, 2005, but, No action was ever taken.
SCRANTON - Tom Smith, a tea party leader from Western Pennsylvania, has joined a growing field of GOP candidates hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Bob Casey next year. Smith, 63, from Plum Creek Township, Armstrong County, started a two-day swing throughout the state on Tuesday with stops in Pittsburgh, Middletown and Philadelphia. On Wednesday, he began the day at the Lackawanna Coal Mine at McDade Park in Scranton. The location is symbolic in two ways. First, Smith is a former coal miner who eventually started his own coal firm in 1989. He sold his companies - which mined 1 million tons of coal per year and employed more than 100 - last year to Rosebud Mining Co. He mentioned the tracks he stood along, which once handled coal cars, and the areas anthracite coal mining history. And he began his comments with Great to be here in coal country. Second, the stop was in Scranton, the city Casey was born and raised in. While he spoke of his frustrations with the way the nations finances are being handled by those in Washington and with his plans to change the mindset in the nations capital, he spent a fair amount of his time attacking Casey, who often touts himself as a conservative Democrat. There is nothing conservative about Bob Caseys record as a senator, and no politician deserves to be re-elected just because of their fathers reputation, he said. Caseys late father of the same name served as governor from 1987-95 and was a conservative Democrat whose opposition to abortion rankled many party leaders. I do not come from a political family. No one ever groomed me to assume a famous legacy, he said. Smith, who is married to
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Republican businessman Tom Smith announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate at a press conference at the Anthracite Heritage Museum in Scranton.
Saundy, his wife of 43 years, criticized Caseys support of the 2008 Wall Street bailout, the 2009 federal stimulus and the 2010 health care reform act. The father of seven, and grandfather of eight, told those gathered almost all of which were family, media members or staffers - that he was a registered Democrat until earlier this year. He made the switch, not to run for office, but because he was always a conservative and
he became disillusioned with the Democratic Party. He formed a tea party group called the Indiana-Armstrong Tea Party Patriots group in 2009 and served as chairman until a few months ago. Smith joins a crowded Republican field - none of whom have statewide name recognition. The field includes Marc Scaringi of Harrisburg, who served as an aide to former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum whom Casey defeated in 2006; retired
U.S. Army colonel John Vernon of Mansfield, Tioga County; and tea party activist Laureen Cummings from Old Forge. One person who has also been mentioned as a potential candidate is Steve Welch, a Chester County venture capitalist. Like Smith, he could be a formidable foe financially since he too could easily self-fund his campaign. To date, no Democrats have announced a primary election challenge to Casey.
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CRANTON School directors appear to have a full agenda for their upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 4 meeting following their work session held Monday, Sept. 26. Among the items discussed Monday was the possibility of the West Scranton football team playing its cancelled game versus Wyoming Area on Thanksgiving Day if neither team is participating in playoffs, Superintendent William King said.
Several capital improvements are up for consideration as early as Tuesday, including upgrading phone systems at West Scranton High School, North Scranton Intermediate School, and South Scranton Intermediate School; upgrading an intercom system at Neil Armstrong Elementary and Prescott Elementary; upgraded security throughout the district for compatibility; and upgraded ventilation in the West Scranton High School cafeteria. Some projects are needed desperately, according to King. Directors also expressed plans on Monday to conduct a dedication for the new plaque at Memorial Stadium in conjunction with a night to honor local veterans. Tentative discussions favored both events being held before the annual Battle for the Bell, which takes place on Oct. 7 this year.
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The game could be used to aid flood victims in and around the Wyoming Area School District.
In other business: Aramark officials have expressed concerns over needed kitchen equipment purchases for West Scranton High School and Intermediate School. Assistant Business Manager Bill Gaynord told directors that workers needed an oven, a couple of refrigerators and some freezers totaling $17,705.51. Students raised more than $10,000 in donations for flood victims through a dress-down day held Sept. 16. Directors believe it was the single-most donated on one day for a given cause. The district has approved a fact finder for labor negotiations. Solicitor Harry McGrath said the fact finder, Diane Mulligan, was appointed Sept. 22 and will work to identify five of the major issues in contract negotiations. A fact finder hearing is due within 60 days.
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WILKES-BARRE A federal jury on Tuesday ruled against an area woman who was seeking more than $20 million from Toys R Us for injuries she allegedly suffered when an oversized candy dispenser fell and struck her in the head. The jury, which heard from several dozen medical and other experts over a six-week trial, deliberated for about two hours before finding the national toy store chain was not negligent in connection with the Oct. 26, 2008 incident involving Dr. Mary Elizabeth Jordan Flickinger of Clarks Summit. Flickinger alleged she suffered debilitating injuries, including several herniated disks, when an M&M candy dispenser at the chains flagship store in New York City dislodged as she attempted to dispense candy. The dispenser struck her in the head and knocked her to the ground, according to the lawsuit filed in 2010. The suit, filed by attorney Joseph Quinn of Hourigan, Kluger in Quinn in Kingston, alleged the store was negligent for failing to ensure the dispenser was properly secured. Quinn did not return several messages seeking comment Wednesday. Attorney Anthony Trozzolillo of Scranton, who represented Toys R Us, said Wednesday he was relieved by the verdict. Flickinger, an optometrist, was seeking between $18 to $20 million in damages for past and future loss of earnings, plus an additional several million dollars for future medical expenses, he said. Toys R Us had maintained the store was not negligent because there was no way store employees could have known that the dispenser had become dislodged.
The chain also questioned whether Flickingers injuries were caused by the falling dispenser, or were the result of injuries she suffered in a 2007 skiing accident information Toys R Us said was withheld by Flickingers attorneys until three months before the trial. In a pre-trial brief, Trozzolillo noted Flickinger had advised store employees that she was not injured immediately after the incident occurred. It wasnt until nine months later that she claimed to have awakened with neck pain that she alleges was caused by being struck by the dispenser. Trozzolillo said the jury did not render a decision regarding the cause of the injuries because it determined at the outset that the store was not negligent, which made the cause of the injuries a moot point. The jury found no negligence, so they never got to the medical aspect of the case, he said. Trozzolillo said he believes the key issue for jurors regarding the negligence claim rested on whether the store had notice of the alleged defective condition. It was inspected several times a day. If the display became unsecured, there was no way of knowing when it became unsecured. It could have happened a minute or two before this happened, he said. Even if the jury had found negligence, Trozzolillo said hes confident the store would have prevailed on causation aspect of the case based on evidence that showed Flickinger continued to live an active lifestyle after the incident. She went on three vacations. She went skiing. You have to kind of scratch your head and say if she was really hurt, what is all this activity about? Trozzolillo said.
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CRANTON Former Lackawanna County Commissioner candidate Liz Randol was the guest speaker at a luncheon held by the League of Women Voters of Lackawanna County at the Weinberg Memorial Library Heritage Room at the University of Scranton on Tuesday afternoon, where she spoke about citizen engagement in political campaigns. Randol, who is currently running Democrat Kathleen Granahan Kanes campaign for state attorney general, sought to debunk many of the myths associated with campaign volunteering and listed many of the ways that people can get involved and support the candidates of their choosing. During a question and answer session, Randol also shared thoughts from her own personal campaign and offered advice to those seeking to run for office. It was unbelievably encouraging to know not just that people were OK voting for me, but really for a candidate like I was, not being here originally and being a womanIt proved everything that I thought was true about what my experience with
the area was, Randol said. People either give the area a bad rap or people have become accustomed to believing that about themselves, and that has just never been my experienceIve actually felt overwhelming included in this community. League President Andrea Mulrine thanked Randol for her insight into how volunteers can better serve their candidates. The onus is on us, the volunteers, to actually come forward and say, But heres what I can do. Heres how I can help you. I think thats a great lesson and a great takeaway from today, Mulrine said. The league will sponsor a debate featuring candidates for Scranton City Council on Thursday, Oct. 27 and another with the candidates for Lackawanna County commissioner on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Both events are set for 7 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater, fourth floor, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton. - RICH HOWELLS
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Embracing Abingtons budding arts community
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Mari Walker, left, and Edwin Doherty will open Duffys Coffee House this month.
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LARKS SUMMIT A pair of lifelong friends are undertaking a dream that has been years in the making with the pending opening of Duffys Coffee House, 312 S. State St., Clarks Summit.
an area of more comfortable seating near a bookshelf for the shops planned book loan program. The travelers atmosphere will be accentuated with shillelaghs for sale as Doherty crafts the Irish walking sticks through the Scranton Shillelagh Co. Interior designer Jennifer Brown of Anna Elaine Interior Designs, Waverly, has helped the new co-owners with the design and flow of the business, and Mary Telley of Electric City Roasting Company has advised them on how to offer some of the best brews in the Summit. The coffee house will offer exotic roasts in a pour-over bar along with house coffees and more traditional offerings, including Walkers homemade pastries; coffee sold by the pound; and Williams Pies, a business once owned by Walkers grandfather Roy Williams in Dunmore and being resurrected by her uncle Richard Williams in Newton. Cupcakes are going to be a specialty here. Weve been having a lot of fun taste testing, Doherty joked. Light fare will include a specialty curry chicken salad, paninis with Boars Head meats, oatmeal, soup, chili, smoothies, protein bagels, and more. Both are very excited about
Edwin Doherty, 47, of Dunmore, and Mari Walker, 45, of Clarks Summit, expressed plans this week to open the Abingtons newest coffee house by Oct. 14, just in time for the Arts Council of the Abingtons Second Friday art walk. At the same time, we want to be solid when we open, Doherty said, noting the deli cases, seating, and tables waiting to be placed in the new business that will fully embrace the areas growing arts community. Duffys will feature an Artist of the Month each Second Friday, and open mic and acoustic music events on Fridays and Saturdays are also planned. That was something we wanted to do since day one, Walker said. The eclectic, travel-themed atmosphere will also include
their new location on Clarks Summits main drag and will rely on their combined food service experience to breed success. Doherty, for example, was the owner of the former Courthouse Caf on Spruce Street in Scranton during the late 1990s. The name of the business also reflects both of their connections to building another State Street success. Dohertys grandfather was the owner of J.P. Duffy Co. Building Materials in New York more than a century ago and his mothers maiden name was Duffy, and Walkers fathers nickname was Duffy. Above all, the mission is to combine their talents to offer an arts-friendly venue serving top shelf coffees and goods for residents of the Abingtons that can further complement existing businesses. We really want to be a part of the community, and we want them to feel like they have a place to come and express themselves, Walker said. Owners plan to open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tentative hours on Sunday are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Doherty said. For more information, search for Duffys Coffee House or the owners themselves on Facebook.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate, and many companies are now extending birthday wishes to costumers through gift cards and freebies. This is a great marketing strategy to get costumers into their doors and, more importantly, to get them to come back. Most of the time, people dont shop or eat alone, so companies bank on the fact that they will actually make money from your visit. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are seeking birthday freebies. First, its important to sign up for freebies well in advance. Believe me, its well worth the time and effort. If you dont have time to sign up for all the birthday freebies available, here are some of my favorites. Wouldnt it be nice to receive a free gift card in the mail the week of your birthday? Olympia Sports delivers just tht. Each year, you will receive a $10 Gift Card good off a purchase of $10 or more. The only catch with this freebie is that it is only good the month of your birthday, so you dont want to forget about it. There are so many items in Olympia Sports that are less than $10 in other words, FREE! Sign up for this freebie in the store for their edge-rewards card or visit www.olympiasports.net/edge-rewards to sign up instantly. Food freebies are my favorite, but we always end up spending more than the freebie because, really, who wants to dine by themselves on their birthday? Ruby Tuesdays, Red Robin, Coopers in Scranton, and Outback Steakhouse, are just a few of the restaurants that offer this birthday promotion, but most times the freebie has to be redeemed on the actual birthday. However, there are two that you can redeem throughout the month and dont require identification only a printed coupon. Moes Southwest Grill, located in Clarks Summit, is at the top of my list. Once you sign up for the e-club, you will receive an email the week before your birthday with a printable coupon that is good for a month. This coupon allows you to grab a quick bite on the go without having to spend more money.
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JENNA URBAN, the Go Lackawanna Deal Detective, is a mother of three children in Dunmore. Visit the Deal Detective blog at www.golackawanna.com.
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he Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. LHVAs mission supports historic and cultural sites, environmental organizations, students, educators, municipal entities, residents, and visitors.
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and includes a brief from LHV followed by updates on each organizations activities and upcoming events. As these general announcements are made, others at the table offer suggestions and brainstorm ideas on how the group can enhance programs through their cooperation. The roundtable, which started under the leadership of former LHV Director John Cosgrove and continues under current Director Natalie Gelb, has been an invaluable resource to the community since 2003. Participation at each roundtable meeting varies but at least 15 people attend on average. Many successful partnerships and projects have resulted from the meetings including the Heritage Explorer Train, Christmas in a Small Town (Santa Train), Ambassadors tours, the Pennsylvania Northeast Treasures guide book, Arts on Fire industrial arts festival, and the upcoming Model Trains for All Ages event at Steamtown National Historic Site.
Its goal is to tell the regions story, advance economic development, and facilitate partnerships among local groups including but not limited to the Anthracite Heritage Museum, the Lackawanna Historical Society, Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the county Library system. One of the most successful endeavors of LHV to bring so many diverse agencies together is the monthly Lackawanna Heritage Valley Roundtable, a breakfast meeting and networking opportunity for all LHV partners. Representatives from the partnering organizations exchange ideas to accomplish common goals with support to establish and implement these positive collaborations from the LHV. Each roundtable meeting lasts approximately two hours
In 2011, the roundtable went on the road with monthly meetings taking place at each site. In July, the group met at the historic Scranton Iron Furnaces. Shown are, from left, Mary Ann Moran Savakinus and Michael Kneis of the Lackawanna Historical Society, Cara Sutherland of the Everhart Museum, Tom Kennedy of NEIU, Dan Perry and Owen Worozbyt of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority, Rev. Peter DAngio of St. Lukes Episcopal Church, William Gershey of NEIU, Chester Kulesa of the Anthracite Heritage Museum, Colleen Carter of LHVA, Kayleigh Cornell and Bernie McGurl of the Lackawanna River Corridor Association, Michael Knies of the University of Scranton, Natalie Gelb of the LHVA, and Bob Savakinus of the Anthracite Heritage Museum and LHVA.
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Theres an old saying that goes the longer you wait, the better it gets. And that is exactly what happened with northeastern Pennsylvania band, MiZ. On Saturday, Oct. 1, MiZ made up of singer/guitarist Mike Mizwinski, guitarist Bret Alexander, keyboardist Freeman White and drummer AJ Jump released the groups first full-length album since forming almost two years ago.
This Friday, Oct. 7, the band will perform its first show in Scrantonsincethereleaseatthe Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, with opening act Ashes For Trees. Tickets are $10, and the show begins at 7 p.m. Wejustkindofwentwiththe philosophy that nothing good is ever rushed, Jump said. Mike had just about every song written before we started recording, but we went through line up changes and kept tweaking the songs until we all felt they were perfect. The album titled East Hope
Avenue features 10 tracks mixing rock, folk, and bluegrass. Thebestwaytodescribeour music to someone who hasnt heard it before is pure Americana, Mizwinski said. We basically sound like The Black Crowes with a few bluegrass tunes peppered in, Jump added. The band formed in 2010 and starting playing live shows aroundtheregion.Injustashort time, MiZ found itself opening for acts like Derek Trucks, Shawn Colvin, Blue Oyster Cult, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Railroad Earth, and Blues Trav-
eler. MiZs most notable tour came in March when it stopped in Austin, Texas, for SXSW, one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Connections from the tour have even helped the album. Special appearances on East Hope Avenue include Buddy Cage (New Riders), John Graboff (Ryan Adams and the Cardinals), Gordon Stone and
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WHAT: MiZ with Ashes For Trees WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center, Shopland Hall, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. WHEN: Fri., Oct. 7, 7 p.m. COST: $10 INFO: www.scrantonculturalcenter.com, 1-800-7453000.
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WHAT: Rock Against Diabetes WHERE: Kildares Irish Pub, 119 Jefferson Ave., Scranton WHEN: Sun., Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. All ages until 10 p.m. COST: $5. DETAILS: www.facebook.com/ radnepa, www.rad-nepa.com.
SCRANTON In August, Dave Partenios family marked the one year anniversary of his son Noahs diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes. Partenio, 33, of Carbondale, has seen his son, now 9, struggle with the disease and misconceptions that surround it, but he hopes next Sundays fundraiser and awareness event at Kildares Irish Pub, 119 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, will change some of that for children like Noah around the region. My sons not obese, hes not lazy. Hes a normal active child, Partenio said, addressing the often incorrect notion that diabetes and obesity are directly linked. Unfortunately, if he eats or does too many things, he needs that glucose to get him through the rest of the day because his pancreas has failed. Its not because of his diet or exercise. Partenio is co-coordinating Rock Against Diabetes, a familyfriendly event beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 9, with Christina Galdieri, 24, of Duryea. Admission is $5 at the door, the event is open to all ages until 10 p.m., and live music will carry the event until 2 a.m.
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Christina Galdieri, left, and Dave Partenio are organizing Rock Against Diabetes, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation set for Oct. 9 at Kildares.
Rock Against Diabetes will include a Best Buy Game Zone, raffles for prizes including signed merchandise from rock band Three Days Grace, and more. Dashboard Mary, Pink Slip, Maybe Someday, Nowhere Slow, Graces Downfall, and Absolution are scheduled to perform. Its not your typical benefit thats thrown in northeastern Pennsylvania, Galdieri promised. Sundays event will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foun-
dation. JDRF records, according to Partenio, show only two children between Carbondale and Bethlehem with Type1diabetes, but several students at Noahs school deal with the chronic disease each day. He hopes the event will put a spotlight on the true frequency of the disease. I hope we start changing the awareness around this. The event was originally Partenios idea, but after he and Galdieri began collaborating, they ob-
served a lapse in events aimed at directly helping area children. As a result, Sundays show is expected to be the first of series of annual Columbus Day weekend fundraisers aimed at battling different childhood diseases through the soon-to-be-founded Rock Against Youth non-profit organization. I think if I can iron out little tweaks for next year, it will be five
times more successful, Galdieri said. Partenio expressed future plans to develop a secure, kidfriendly social network through www.rad-nepa.com for children to share their experiences and feel less alone in their struggles with diabetes. Both Galdieri and Partenio are excited for the amount of public support their event has already received. There have been a lot of great people involved in this. Its nice to see that were taking care of our own. At the end of the day, it should always be about your own community first, Partenio said. If people miss it, theyre not only missing out on a good cause but a good time, Galdieri added.
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CRANTON Scranton Reads celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall as the program continues its mission to bring the community together through a piece of literature.
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During a time when book stores are closing nationwide, including the local Borders location that recently shut its doors for good, Scranton Reads is still pushing the belief that reading is vital to a region and can bring people closer as it shares something. Its a community reading project where we try to get everyone in the community to read the same book, then participate in events throughout the month of October so that they have a shared experience, Sheli McHugh, co-chair for this years program, said. Scranton Reads started as a project between the city of Scranton and the Scranton Public Library in 2002, and McHugh has
been involved for the last five years. A committee made up of librarians and community members meet each winter to decide what Octobers book will be. This year, Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451 was chosen. The book tells the story of a fireman who once destroyed the written word. After a chance meeting with a young woman, he now questions why. It is considered as one of the great works of science fiction. We thought it was really important to do this book now, especially with how popular E-readers have become and with book stores closing down. Some of the themes in the book are coming true, McHugh said. The Scranton Reads program is having its toughest year financially. In past years, grants from national organizations helped fund their program, but this year no such aid could be secured. Public library budgets have also weakened in the downtrodden economy. I think its really unfortunate and sad that thats happening, said McHugh. Its really important that people continue to sup-
port our libraries because if we dont have libraries and are losing these book stores, our access to information and literature is decreasing. For the first time, this years program features two contests: an essay contest and a cover redesign contest. Entries for both contests are due by Sun., Oct.16, and can be delivered to the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., Scranton, or the Weinberg Memorial Library at the University RICH HOWELLS PHOTO / GO LACKAWANNA of Scranton. Other events will include lec- Sheli McHugh prepares to cut the 10th anniversary cake celetures ranging from banned books brating Scranton Reads on Friday. to science-fiction, book discussions, and a screening of the 1966 film version of Fahrenheit 451. The finale event, a panel titled The Future of Reading, will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. For a full list of events, visit www.scrantonreads.org.
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all practice a lot and play a lot. I take singing lessons and practice my guitar like a mad man. AJ never seems to take a day off, and the others are no different. Mizwinski is in two Grateful Dead tribute acts called Jam Stampede and Garcia Grass. Alexander, White and Jump all play in various other acts and are used as studio musicians as well. Alexander is also the owner of Saturation Acres recording studio where East Hope Avenue was recorded.Partsoftherecordwerealsorecorded and engineered by Eric Ritter at the Windmill Agency in Mount Cobb. Alexander has had success in other acts such as The Badlees and was the producer of the first Breaking Benjamin album. He hopestoofferguidanceiftheband does take off to the next level. The band has its sights set high with the release. The members saytheirultimategoalrightnowis to wind up playing theaters. We just sound better, feel better,andplaybetterwhenwereina theater, Mizwinski said. They also want to keep establishingthemselvesinsurrounding areas. Everyone has such a strong work ethic, Jump said. We have somethingspecialhere,andwereally feel the support from the area. To us, were already a success.
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ome bands let their genre define their name, while others purposely choose to call themselves something attentiongrabbing but largely unrelated to their sound. The Great Party, however, lets listeners know exactly what theyre in for one really good time.
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Age: 24 Hometown: Wyoming, Pa. Education: Dallas High School Class of 2005; Wilkes University Class of 2009, summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in communications with a public relations option and minors in political science and international studies. Occupation: Community Relations Coordinator for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. This weeks Go-Getter, Christine Zavaskas, began her career with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute shortly after graduating from Wilkes University in 2009 with a 4.0 grade point average. Not long after that, Zavaskas earned a promotion to Community Relations Coordinator, where her job duties include coordinating all advertising and marketing projects, acting as a media spokesperson, supervising and updating the organizations website and Facebook page, producing other online communications, and planning and promoting specials events. The work that the Cancer Institute does and that I am fortunate enough to be a part of is very important to me, she said. What makes this organization unique is that we are exclusively a local organization. One hundred percent of our resources are used to ease the burden of cancer right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. As a life-long resident of the area, I find it very rewarding to know that our efforts are directly helping my friends, neighbors, and community. Zavaskas also holds her co-workers in high regard and credits their dedication as one of the many reasons she loves her work at NRCI. The people involved with this organization are absolutely inspiring. My coworkers are extremely talented and completely devoted to their projects, whether it is an epidemiology research project, a community cancer education program, or a support service for a local hospital. The volunteers that sit on planning committees for our various events and awareness initiatives generously give of their own time to make the community a better place, and many organizations and individuals in the community support our efforts in a myriad of ways, even during hard economic times. All of these people make me want give my best effort at work every day. Zavaskas was recently accepted into the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2012. Know an outstanding business professional, volunteer, or community leader? Nominate them to be a Go-Getter by contacting Go Lackawanna General Manager Paul Andrews at (570) 558-0845 or pandrews@golackawanna.com.
The Scranton-based group was founded a short time ago on longtime friendships and musical collaborations. Michael Nordberg, 28, and Michael Eastman, 33, had been recording songs together for fun for years when Eastmans wife, Rosaleen Eastman, 27, asked for Nordbergs help in covering David Bowies Ashes to Ashes. This led to the trio looking back on those old songs and reinventing them over the next year-and-a-half in Nordbergs home studio, where they would eventually be joined by friends Matthew Mang, 33, and Matthew Hannon, 33, to form a unique collaboration. When Matt and I first came in, we worked on a lot of the material that was definitely ready to goSince then, weve started developing other songs that Rose brings in the main ideas for. Well all throw our two cents in on top, Mang explained. Were definitely working on an EP, and I think while working on this EP, were going to finally have a true sound rather than a bunch of us just working on some songs. I think its really exciting, Michael Eastman added. The Eastmans, with Michael on guitar and Rosaleen on guitar and keys, had experimented with music for years, but The Great Party will be their first official band. Nordberg, also on guitar and keys, played locally with The Swims and Underground Saints, while Mang was in Mr. Echo and The Reigning Toads. Hannon, originally from Philadelphia, played with Gildon Works, is the bands drummer. Vocal duties are shared by different members of the band, while instruments are constantly switched from song to song as well. The moniker they chose appears to be a reflection of the groups working relationship. The music is going to speak for itself. Thats really all that it comes down to. You want something light. You want people to come out and have a good time. It doesnt have to be steeped in anything necessarily. Were doing our thing. Weve having a blast doing it,
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The Great Party - from left, Michael Nordberg, Matt Mang, Rosaleen and Michael Eastman, and Matthew Hannon - debuted last week at The Bog, and songs posted on Facebook are already generating a buzz.
Hannon said. Its kind of funny because a lot of people are like, The Great Party? Really? Youre not The Bicentennial Third Choir Band or some strange thing? Its just a good name, Michael Eastman continued. With only three songs streaming on the Facebook page, the band has already generated considerable positive buzz. Their aim to be distinctly different from everyday genres has already been met for at least one fan, even before their first ever energetic live performance at The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton, on Sept. 21. We had our first true fan who isnt a family member or a friend come up to us. She was barraging Rose and I with questions, and she is so thrilled because what shes saying is that, You dont sound like anyone local. Its so refreshing. You sound like a great band, Michael Eastman related. The band admits that they dont take themselves seriously, though their lyrics do sometimes appear to be more than they truly are. A song called Cupcake, for example, is actually just about cupcakes. Its literally about getting up in the morning and baking cupcakes. It sounds like an awful song about domestic abuse, Rosaleen admitted. We have a song, Hecho En Mexico, which is about the day of the dead festival/holiday in Mexico. Its everyday topics that sound very fun to play, her husband continued. One sounds like a break-up song, but its about someone getting electrocuted by power lines, Nordberg added with a laugh. But it sounds like the saddest breakup
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song. Actually, my best friend came up to me the other day and she said, Ive been listening to this song and crying all day, because she recently did go through a break-up. Im like, Oh, its about a guy who got electrocuted, Rosaleen recalled. Despite any miscommunication of their playful message, its clear that friends, family, and the local music scene are overwhelming backing the bands efforts, both figuratively and financially. Mang suggested Kickstarter, a crowdfunding website for creative projects, as a way for the band to fund the recording of their first album. Its making everyones dreams come true, so I thought we could give it a shot and use it as funding to produce our own CDs and everything. Its going well so far, Mang said. As of Oct. 1, the band has raised $733 of their $1,000 goal, offering fans several rewards depending on how much they pledge. For a pledge of $100, the band will write a fan their own song, and for $500, they will perform anywhere the fan wishes. For a band this fun, its just another excuse to bring on the festivities. Lets just get together and have a great party, and thats it, Hannon said.
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Giving the Scranton music scene a needed boost

Last weekend,Ispenttwo days taking in the music scene of Philadelphia, and I thought to myself, Why not Scranton? But in reality, its not that Scrantonbased music is lacking in any way its just not given the exposure and support it is in our states largest city. On Saturday, I drove down to witness another amazing performance by Starwood, formed by NEPA native Gavin Robb. The cyborg-themed cyber rock act has only played a handful of shows sincetheirpremiereinMay,butalready they were already headlining for the more established Da Comrade!, who also blew the doors off the Danger Danger Gallery with their doom punk. Yes, I admit that whole paragraphseemsabitodd,butseriously, this is why the music scene in Philly absolutely rocks. The following day was filled with much more conventional, but still highly entertaining bands at the second annual Philadelphia Film & Music Festival. Obtaining free tickets at the Philadelphia Geek Awards in August to the Sunday BBQ portion of the festival,IwenttoTheUkieClubdespite only being familiar with Jukebox the Ghost, who I had the pleasure of seeing open for the irreplaceable Harvey Danger a few years before their break-up. With a fun-loving sound I could only compare to They Might Be Giants or Barenaked Ladies, JukeboxtheGhostwasthefirstbandof the day to really get the crowd off the grass and moving around. They got bonus points for pulling outasurprisecoverofHueyLewis and the News The Power of Love, complete with a Ghostbusters guitar solo. Other bands of note included Nicos Gun, who perfectly captured pretty much everything I love about 80s music in 2011, and Reading Rainbow, who offered male and female vocal harmonies that were a lighter change of pace. One thing I noted while I was therewasthegreatamountofsupport these bands had throughout the weekend. At the Danger Danger Gallery, most of the attendees werent there to see Starwood, yet everymemberofthecrowdstayed just to give them a chance instead of hitting the bar to polish off the
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evening. By the middle of the set, the entire crowd was dancing. Despite the looming threat of rainstorms, more and more music fans gathered at the outdoor F/M Festival as the day went on. These werent just kids looking for something to do to kill time they were dedicated music fans looking to experience music in any form. WhiletheamountofgreatoriginalmusiccomingoutoftheScranton/Wilkes-Barre area is staggering, the support leaves much to be desired. People hit the bars in NEPA, but who is playing said bars is an afterthought. The bands that I do enjoy, from what Ive experienced, tend to draw the same crowdsatthesameplaceswithvery few new faces, and small, all-ages venues like The Vintage Theater are becoming fewer and farther between. But there is hope. I attended The Great Partys debut show at The Bog just a few days before my weekend trip, and the place was packed. It was clear that those people were there for the music even though the group had yet to play a note in front of a live audience. Their musical reputations from other bands had preceded them, and tracks streaming online drew additional fans to the bar. Thankfully, I grew up on live shows, so my love for music took me through high school into college and eventually found its way into my profession. I now interview local and national acts on a regular basis, so while I feel like Im doing my part to get the word out about all that NEPA has to offer music lovers, I still felt deep down that it wasnt enough. Thats why, beginning with this issue of Go Lackawanna, Im startinganongoingseriescalledNEPA Mixtape, where Ill profile a different local band with each entry and ask them for an MP3 of one of their favorite songs, which will be available to download for free on www.golackawanna.com. Now you can create your own NEPA mixtapeanddiscovermanybands in the same way I did. If youre in a band or know of an act you would like to see featured in our pages, e-mail me at rho-
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Pens fight off shutout The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were within three seconds of being shut out in their American Hockey League exhibition opener Wednesday night before finally breaking through in a 3-1 loss to the Adirondack Phantoms in Saratoga, N.Y. Jason Bacashihua made 35 saves for the Phantoms before Chris Barton connected from the slot with 2.7 seconds left. McGloin shares Big Ten honors West Scranton graduate Matt McGloin came off the bench and played just four series of Penn States Sept. 24 football game against East Michigan. McGloin did enough in that time, however, to share Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors with Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. McGloin hit 14 of 17 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns in the 34-6 win. He came within a yard of producing touchdowns on all four of his drives, only to have fullback Michael Zordich fumble into the end zone from the 1 after catching a McGloin pass. Im just feeling more comfortable out on the field week by week, McGloin said. Im not sure what it is I think just playing more, practicing more, just getting more comfortable and watching more film, knowing what defenses are doing. Pair of gold gloves for Yankees A pair of Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees were selected as Minor League Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipients. Brandon Laird and Austin Krum claimed the awards representing the New York organization. Laird, primarily a third baseman, and Krum, an outfielder, were selected among qualifying players from the 10 domestic-based, full-season Minor Leagues. The duo join seven other minor leaguers in receiving their own Rawlings Gold Glove Award, which is modeled after the same award given to Major League Baseballs top defensive players. Laird, who played the entire season for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and spent some time in New York, also saw time in the outfield and first base for SWB. Krum, who split time between Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Trenton, made numerous outstanding defensive plays for both teams this season.
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Marathon always a success

The reasons the Steamtown Marathon has been an annual success story for 16 years are plentiful. Among them is that the Steamtown Marathon has managed to become both a local and a national and actually international event at the same time. Runners from 45 states and seven countries are scheduled to take part in this years race, scheduled for Oct. 9. The 26.2-mile run from Forest City to downtown Scranton works on its own. It serves as a competition where athletes of varying skill levels test themselves and the limits of their capabilities. The sold-out highlight of the local running calendar has also worked for many as a steppingstone where they can attempt to post a time to qualify for the Boston Marathon or, through 2009 before a change in the rules, a berth in the U.S. Olympic Trials. Local runners can rejoice in the opportunity to compete at home. The economy gets a boost from an event that annually fills up hotel rooms and draws visitors to the area. We thought we would be a nice regional, like northeast, marathon, said Bill King, who has been the race director from Day One. We got so excited in the second and third year, when we started seeing entrants from Virginia and North Carolina. Then, we started getting them from Colorado and California. The mixture of a local and national event rolled into one is even true at the front of the pack. A strong local crop of runners has held its own in competition with the best of the outsiders who have traveled to the area to run Steamtown.
Runners begin the 2010 Steamtown Marathon. The marathon, a consistent local success with national appeal, is set for Sun., Oct. 9.
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Scrantons Paul Leonard won the very first Steamtown Marathon in 1996. Two of the three fastest womens times ever run were by former Riverside track and cross country standout Heidi (Wolfsberger) Peoples, including her record-setting effort last year. Scranton High School graduate Matt Byrne won the 2006 title with the ninthfastest time in history, which also made him the first person to win the overall title twice. Byrne had won in 2004. Kevin Borrelli, a Mid Valley graduate and the current Marywood University cross country coach, became the first back-toback overall winner in 2008 and 2009. There have been strong performances by outsiders as well. Charlene Lyford of Greene, N.Y. won the first three womens titles. Luke Watson, a Minnesota native, former Notre Dame All-American and Penn State grad student, set the course record by winning last years title in 2:16:41 as a last-minute entrant. The second- and third-best times belong to Kenyans Jacob Kirwa and Simon Cherogony in 1999. They won the most competitive race in the events history over Dan Gough and Jeff Morganti, who still rank in the top 10 all-time. The womens race could be wide open this year with Peoples not pursuing a third title in four years and three women sharing the best self-projected time at 2:55. Borrelli and Byrne are back to take a shot at keeping another title home in Lackawan-
na County. Bryan Morseman registered the best projected time. The three-time champion of the Poconos Run for the Red Marathon from Addison, N.Y., however, is entered in this weekends Wineglass Marathon in Corning, N.Y. where he is expected to take aim at the Olympic Trials qualifying standard. Peter Kemboi, a Kenyan now training out of Hebron, Ky., entered the field this week after winning the Sept. 24 Akron Marathon in 2:22. If Morseman, Kemboi or others arrive at the starting line ready to run their best race, they are still likely to find out that it is not easy to beat Byrne or Borrelli on the course they know best. A lot of people who are elite runners estimate a time faster than what they will actually run because it is so much downhill, assistant race director Jim Cummings said. But those downhills pound on your quads and make the uphills at the end really tough. We have a good depth of quality runners in the area and what a lot of those local runners do is train on those uphills and downhills. A year ago, we were provided a lastminute introduction to Watson, who provided the interesting story of winning a week after facing the disappointment of dropping out of the national championships with an intestinal ailment. Whether a local runner defends his turf again or we are introduced to another inspiring visitor, the Steamtown Marathon has proven through the years that it can be counted on to be both a quality and intriguing event for both local and visiting runners.
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ob Nugent crossed the finish line on Saturday morning, his fist raised in victory. I just won the National Trail 10K Championship, so I wanted to see if I could still run on the roads, Nugent, 51, of Binghamton, N.Y., said shortly after finishing the Scranton 5K for K9 Unit race on Sept. 24. It feels great. Its a neat thing that supports a great cause.
This years race, the second annual, featured nearly 200 runners and walkers and raised $16,807 through the added support of businesses including major sponsor Boots and Hanks, according to Chief Dan Duffy. The tally is nearly $5,000 more than last years total amount raised, which allowed the department to purchase K9 officer Ecko earlier this year.
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ABOVE: Scranton K9 Officer Kyle Kemp offers a drink to his partner, Ecko, at the conclusion of Saturdays race. RIGHT: Runners sprint off the starting line at the start of the Scranton 5K for K9 Unit on Sept. 24.
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Lions, Bucks remain undefeated

Lackawanna Trail used its versatile backfield to pound out its most impressive victory of the season, 28-14, Friday night at Lakeland, the defending Lackawanna Football Conference Division 2 champion. The Lions entered the weekend as the LFCs highest-scoring team after blitzing through their first four opponents by a combined 172-61 margin. The first three opponents, however, were teams that combined for just a 4-11 record. Last week, the Lions made a big impression with a home-field win over Riverside, a team that advanced to the state Class A final a year ago. They followed it up by going on the road and taking out Lakeland, which beat out Riverside for a division title a year ago and entered the night on a three-game winning streak. Lackawanna Trail built a threetouchdown lead in the opening minute of the fourth quarter by getting a touchdown each from four different backs. Eric Laytos got it started on a 2-yard run with 4:21 left in the first quarter on the way to rushing for more than 100 yards, including 84 in the first half. Kyle Kieharts 20-yard run allowed Lakeland to force a tie with 1:16 left in the first. The Lions added touchdowns in each quarter. Quarterback Caleb Darling, who hit all four of his first-half pass attempts, scored from the 1 with 3:43 left in the second. Marvess Rosiak ran 45 yards for a score 1:03 into the third quarter and Jeremy Greenley ran 9 yards for another 27 seconds into the
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Riverside and Holy Cross each scored touchdowns in the final minute and chose to go for the winning two-pointer rather than a tying kick and the prospects of overtime. The move worked out for both teams. Riverside took its time for most of the fourth quarter, then hurried up at the end to pull out a dramatic 15-14 victory over arch rival Old Forge. Holy Cross outlasted Western Wayne, 56-55, behind an outrageous night for quarterback Rob Heyen. Riverside trailed until 12 seconds remained when it scored on a fourth-and-goal with no timeouts left and followed it up with the game-winning, two-point conversion. Nicholas Dranchak passed 1 yard to Dave Sweetman for the touchSee FOOTBALL, Page 26
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Valley Views Brian Lalli jukes past Wallenpaupacks Justin Compton during the Cougars Friday night win in Peckville.
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THROOP Mid Valley was 0-2 before Antonio Russo put together back-to-back, 200-yard plus rushing games against teams with winning records. Russo carried 32 times for 228 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-27 victory over Hanover Area. The 5-foot-9, 155-pound senior then carried 26 times for 207 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-20 win against Western Wayne. Weather altered the weekend schedule for the third straight time, swelling the Week 4 Saturday schedule from two to five games. A look back at those Saturday games, which were completed after deadline for the previous edition of Go Lackawanna: Result: Valley View 21, Scranton 0. Highlight: Brian Lalli intercepted three passes for a Valley View defense that allowed just 26 yards in the first half. Key Stat: Valley View posted its second straight shutout and extended its unscored upon streak to beyond 10 quarters. Result: Delaware Valley 30, West Scranton 13. Highlight: Delaware Valley opened a 17-0 lead early in the third quarter and withstood touchdowns by Malcolm Sweeting on a 42-yard run and 64-yard pass reception. Key Stat: Bryan Schor hit nine of 17 passes for 212 yards and one touchdown. Result: North Pocono 42, Scranton Prep 7. Highlight: Pat Perih scored two touchdowns late in the half on a blocked punt return and on a 15-yard pass from Griff DiBileo. Key Stat: Marshall Krupinskis 98-yard kickoff return started a streak of 36 straight points in less than 17 minutes after Scranton Prep fell behind, 7-6. Result: Carbondale 27, Holy Cross 13. Highlight: After two touchdowns early in the fourth quarter cut the deficit from 19 to six, Remington Hedden pulled in a pass to convert fourth down then ran 25 yards for the clinching touchdown. Key Stats: Carbondale end/linebacker Sam Demianovich made 11 tackles and assisted on four others. He had two sacks, a fumble recovery, a pass broken up and a pass rush that forced an interception.
alley View turned what shaped up as its biggest challenge to date into its most comfortable win during a perfect first half of the season. The Cougars played the entire second half under the Mercy Rule after blowing out Wallenpaupack on the way to a 42-7 romp in a showdown between two of the Lackawanna Football Conferences five unbeatens. Valley View scored on its first two possessions, then strung together three touchdowns in six minutes during the second quarter to open a 35-0 halftime lead. The Cougars got touchdowns from six different players and extended their unscored-upon streak to 174 minutes before giving up a fourthquarter touchdown. Valley Views defense has allowed just one touchdown in the first three quarters of any game this season. It also contributed a touchdown to cap
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the big first half. Liam Callejas ran for one touchdown and passed for one during the first quarter. The Cougars drove 68 yards on 11 straight runs while taking more than five minutes off the clock to start the game. Callejas scored on a 12-yard run and Luke Brady added the first of six straight extra-point kicks. Cody McAndrew intercepted on Wallenpaupacks third play and the Cougars covered 56 yards in just three more plays. Callejas passed 47 yards to Nyeem Wartman off play action on third down for the 14-0 lead. Valley View had a touchdown called back on its next possession, but padded its lead in the second quarter. Pat Jeffers scored on a 2-yard
run. After Wallenpaupack missed a field goal, Tyler Phillips took an option pitch and raced around for an 80-yard touchdown on the next play. Garrett Rupe followed it up with an interception and 57yard return for a touchdown and 35-0 lead with 2:09 left in the half. Tyler Kapinus scored on a 7yard run to cap Valley Views first drive of the second half. The Cougars, who extended the conferences longest winning streak to seven games, have outscored opponents,15422. Mike Galantini, who was part of Valley Views control of the game up front, committed to Holy Cross earlier in the week. Wallenpaupack, which had the second-longest winning streak end at five games, is 1-1 in the division and 4-1 overall.
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here is no mystery left about Holy Cross boys soccer games. Each new opponent will try to formulate a plan to deal with Aaron Matis, who for the second straight year is the leading scorer in the entire Lackawanna League. So far, this season, Matis and the rest of the Crusaders have dissected each new approach with stunning efficiency. They just cant stop him, Holy Cross coach Joel Dodgson said. A player of his caliber theyre going to key on him and mark him with all theyve got.
Matis has used a combination of speed, strength and endurance to outlast even the most ambitious defensive efforts while scoring more goals than any two division opponents combined while lead-
ing the Crusaders to first place with a 7-0 record. One year after averaging 2.75 goals per game with 33, along with nine assists, in 12 games, Matis is averaging 3.43 with 24 in his senior season. Matis prepared in the off-season to be as strong as possible after Holy Cross lost a playoff for the division title last season. The memory of a teammate who was killed in a car accident earlier this year has driven him to an even higher level of production. Even more than the conditioning, Matis said, the biggest reason for my success is a player who played last year and would have been one of our seniors this year. Playing in memory of Jamie Kotula has been my main source of inspiration this year. Opponents may seem to have Matis controlled at times, but he is relentless. Against third-place Elk Lake, he scored five times in the second half alone. If youre going to be on him, you better be in excellent shape, Dodgson said. When he breaks loose, theres no stopping him. Matis adds a shooters touch and a scorers instincts to his physical skills. Right- or left-footed, he can hit any
part of the goal, Dodgson said. He can switch feet and he can read a goalkeeper unbelievably well. He reads the goalkeeper better than any player Ive had. Matis began developing those skills early. The Scranton resident played with the Abington Ambush group travel soccer team as a youngster, then spent time with FC America before moving on to the USTA Raptors summer team where he continues to play with some of the top players from Division 1 powers Abington Heights and Scranton Prep. At Holy Cross, sophomores Niko Amity, the divisions second-leading scorer, and Kyle Beekman, a former defender, join Matis in a flexible frontline that adjusts to the various defenses it sees. The other forwards, really the whole team, is not shy about passing me the ball, said Matis, who has received offers to go on recruiting visits to Division I schools. When we see a creative defense, we have a good attack with three forwards who are really strong. Our offense is kind of an amoeba. We all go wherever we need to go. Opponents have discovered that just finding and following Matis is not enough to stop him.
The biggest reason for my success is a player who played last year and would have been one of our seniors this year. Playing in memory of Jamie Kotula has been my main source of inspiration this year.
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El Gayeh secures third Pacers soccer shutout

GL ONLINE For daily roundups of local college sports, see www.golackawanna.com/sports. Jones corner kick with less than five minutes left. Dany ORourke made six saves for Keystone (0-1-1, 1-4-1). TOP STORY Jared El Gayeh made seven saves for his third shutout of the season Tuesday to lead Marywood University past Keystone College, 2-0, in a Colonial States Athletic Conference mens soccer game. The game was originally scheduled for Keystone, but had to be moved to Marywood because of poor field conditions. Brandon Ritter and Christian Lawlor scored for Marywood (3-1 in the CSAC, 5-2 overall). Lawlor headed in a Ryan HONOR ROLL Keystone College cross country runner Justin Clarke claimed a pair of weekly honors after winning the mens title at the Keystone Invitational Sept. 24. The Lackawanna Trail grad was named Colonial States Athletic Conference mens Runner of the Week after leading the Giants to a second-place finish. He shared Keystone Athlete of the Week honors with field hockey player Kelsey Drozda, who had a hat trick in a 9-1 rout of Cedar Crest the same day. The CSAC also honored Marywoods Diana DAchille and Eric LiPuma in cross country. DAchille was named womens Runner of the Week after winning the individual title and leading the Pacers to the team title in the Keystone Invitational. LiPuma made the CSAC Honor Roll after finishing second to help the Marywood men to the Keystone Invitational team title. University of Scranton junior defender Amanda Kresge was named Landmark Conference womens soccer Defensive Player of the Week after helping the team to two shutouts in which it allowed just five shots. Gretchen Kempf, a junior forward on the field hockey team, was selected as Scrantons Athlete of the Week after compiling three goals and an assist in two wins. Her seven goals in seven games left her in a tie for 33rd nationally in goal scoring. Scrantons Chris Schank, a junior from Scranton Prep, was named Empire 8 Conference Player of the Week after a careerlow 70 in a 296-334 victory over Baptist Bible College at Scranton Municipal Golf Course. TOP EVENTS Grant Gulick shot a careerlow, 2-under-par, 70 to help Scranton improve to 3-0 in golf duals with a 304-342 romp over Wilkes University Tuesday at Huntsville Country Club.
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Senior Nick Glavan came off the bench to score the tying goal and assist on the game-winner Wednesday when the University of Scranton defeated host York College, 2-1, in mens soccer. Erin Jones had a hat trick to help Marywood pound Cedar Crest, 8-2, in womens soccer Tuesday. Alyssa Hartranft had 20 assists to lead Marywood to a 2514, 25-19, 25-16 CSAC victory over Keystone in womens volleyball Tuesday. Lebanon Valley spoiled the Scranton womens tennis season opener with a 7-2 win at the Birchwood Racquet Club in Clarks Summit. - Compiled by Tom Robinson
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Victor Costello has taken his running to another level. Costello (North Pocono) is a sophomore at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and came up with Costello his first collegiate victory in the second race of the season for the mens cross country team. Costello captured the Mack Cooper Invitational at Slippery Rock. He defeated a field of 70 runners with an 8k time of 25:52.8. In his first meet of this season, Costello finished 15th out of 111 runners in the Covered Bridge Invitational at Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. He raced against a number of Division I athletes. Our goal going into the (Mack Cooper) race was to compete for the win, coach Joey Zins said. We knew there would be other very good runners up front, but I felt like Victor could run with anybody in that race. He ran a smart race and didnt take the lead until the last mile. He was challenged right up to the end but was able to hold off the challenge with a strong finishing kick. The victory puts added pressure on Costello but Zins feels he can handle it. We need Victor to be a star for us, the coach said. I think he is comfortable with having that kind of pressure because he wants to do big things and he knows how important he is for our team. Sophomore Al Kreis (Abington Heights) is also on the squad. He finished 54th at the Mack Cooper in 30:36.2. Al is not the teams most talented runner and he will be the first one to admit it, Zins said. But I really value the intangibles that Al brings to the table. He works as hard as anyone. Hes battled through some injuries and should be ready to have a solid season. He has a great attitude and is an excellent teammate. OFCHARSKY WORKS HARD The Kings football team opened the season with a 1-2 record that fails to adequately represent the play of its hard working tailback Eric Ofcharsky. Ofcharsky (Abington Heights) is the teams leading rusher (49 carries for 168 yards) after three games. Hes
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also caught seven passes for 33 yards. In the Monarchs 51-26 victory over Stevenson, the 5-foot-9, 177-pounder broke the game open with a 91 yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half. He also scored on a 1 yard run and has three total touchdowns thus far. Eric has been playing at a real high level this season, coach Jeff Knarr said. He worked really hard this off-season getting himself bigger and stronger so he could hold up to the pounding that running backs take. Knarr also said that Ofcharsky has spent a lot of time studying film. Hes become a better student of the game, the coach said. He has a real solid grasp of our offense. Knarr calls Ofcharsky one of the team leaders. Eric has a lot of fun at practice and this rubs off on the rest of the team, the coach said. We are excited to see Eric get better every week and we feel we have one of the best running backs in the division. BRUCE SISTERS SOLID The Bloomsburg field hockey team opened its season by winning its first eight games, and sisters Nicole and Kate Bruce are key performers on the squad. The sisters are former Lackawanna Trail standouts. Nicole Bruce, a junior, has two goals to date while Kate, a sophomore, has two assists. The sisters are also key performers on defense, with the Huskies outscoring foes 33-3 thus far. The team is ranked No. 1 in the Division II rankings. Both sisters have shown tremendous strides from last season to this season, coach Nikki Rhoads said. Both have become more physical and are stronger. Theyve also improved their skill development and game awareness. And the coach feels that both sisters are more mature this season. Nicole has natural speed which has hugely impacted our attacking offense, the coach said. And Kates determination and hard work ethic have shown her growth into a very strong midfielder as she continues to improve her game every day.
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down then found Jim Turner for the twopointer. The scoring plays completed a 21-play, 83-yard drive that started with more than 10 minutes remaining. Each team scored on a long drive to begin the game. Hakeem Lincolns 4-yard touchdown run gave Riverside the early lead. Colin Careys 2-yard run completed an Old Forge drive that carried into the second quarter. Carey also passed 8 yards to Dave Argust on the opening drive of the second half for a 14-7 Old Forge lead. HEYEN 6 rushing and 2 Riversides rally left both teams with 3-2 records passing TDs; heading into the beginscored gamening of Division 2 and 3 winning play next weekend. Holy Cross and host two-point Western Wayne battled conversion to a 28-28 tie at halftime and they were just getting started. They came one point short of matching those point totals again in the second half of the Crusaders high-scoring win. The Crusaders battled from behind for much of the second half.
Heyen ran for his sixth touchdown of the night, then added the game-winning twopoint conversion run with 19 seconds left. He also threw for two touchdowns, accounting for 50 of his teams 56 points. In other games: Dunmore downed Mid Valley, 33-6, and Susquehanna stopped Carbondale, 29-7. Dunmore remained undefeated by winning the game that matched the two winningest coaches in county football history, Dunmores Jack Henzes and Mid Valleys Frank Pazzaglia. Mid Valley led, 6-0, after one quarter when Martin Walsh scored from the 1 to take advantage of a pair of Dunmore penalties. The Bucks did not score until 7:02 remained in the half, but that was the first of four touchdowns before the second quarter was over. Daiqwon Buckley ran for three touchdowns for Dunmore. Dunmores defense held Mid Valley to fewer than 100 yards and got a 59-yard interception return by John Rinaldi for a second-quarter touchdown. Carbondale led, 7-0, after one quarter and trailed just 8-7 at halftime before defending LFC Division 3 champion Susquehanna pulled away in the second half.
Honesdale handled Montrose, 35-6, in a game between teams that entered the night winless. The Hornets opened a 35-0 lead. They are 2-30 in their last 32 games since early in 2008 with the only wins coming in games against Montrose the last two years. The Meteors have lost 23 straight.
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North Poconos Reach tops District 2 girls golf qualifier

FINAL STANDINGS
One division in each of two Lackawanna League sports was completed this week. SOUTHERN DIVISION GOLF TeamW-L-T Abington Heights10-1-0 North Pocono10-1-0 Scranton Prep9-2-0 Holy Cross8-2-1 Dunmore7-4-0 Valley View6-5-0 Old Forge4-5-2 Riverside3-7-1 Scranton2-7-2 West Scranton1-9-1 Delaware Valley1-9-1 Mid Valley0-9-2 DIVISION 3 TENNIS TeamW-L Riverside6-5 Elk Lake6-5 Dunmore3-8 Holy Cross1-10
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North Poconos Amanda Reach shot a 2-over-par, 74 at Scranton Municipal Golf Course Tuesday to lead Lackawanna League qualifying for the District 2 Girls Golf Championships. District 2 has changed the date and site of the girls tournament. It will now be played Wednesday at Elmhurst Country Club, along with the boys championship. Selena Cerra of Holy Cross was second with a 75. A total of 16 girls from the league qualified by meeting the dual standards of finishing in the top half of the field and shooting 105 or better. Emily Okrepkie shot an 88 and Rachel Mackrell a 101 to make Holy Cross the only team to advance three players. North Pocono, Scranton Prep, Valley View and Wallenpaupack each advanced two. Other qualifying scores: Katie Zefran, Forest City, 80; Danielle Dalessandro, Scranton Prep, 82; Katie Clark, Montrose 86; Julia Santo, Wallenpaupack, 86;
Bridget Simons, Honesdale, 87; Ashley Turpack, Valley View, 87; Dana Hunt, Delaware Valley 89; Taylor Reeves, Lakeland, 90; Amber VanOrden, Wallenpaupack, 98; Blayse Cholish, Valley View, 99; Devon Carroll, North Pocono, 100; and Lauren Wallis, Scranton Prep, 104.
The District 2 girls team championships have also been moved to be played along with the Lackawanna League boys final Friday at Paupack Hills at 12:30. Scranton Prep, Valley View, Holy Cross and Wallenpaupack will compete for the girls title. There are no complete girls teams in the Wyoming Valley Conference. The District 2 boys team championships have been pushed back to October 10 at Fox Hill Country Club. The Lackawanna League team championship, which also qualifies a team for the district final against the Wyoming Valley Conference playoff champion, was delayed twice this week. First-round action was held Monday with all four higher seeds and home teams winning. Lakeland edged Valley View, 5-4; Honesdale downed Dunmore, 6-3; Holy Cross defeated Western Wayne, 6-3; and Scranton Prep handled Lackawanna Trail, 8 - . The quarterfinals finally got played Friday. North Pocono de-
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feated Lakeland, 6-3; Abington Heights downed Honesdale, 7 1/2-1 1/2; Montrose handled Holy Cross, 8 1/2- 1/2; and Scranton Prep defeated Wallenpaupack, 8 1/2- 1/2. North Pocono is at Montrose and Scranton Prep is at Abington Heights Monday.
tively at Kirby Park.
GIRLS TENNIS The District 2 seeding meeting will be held Monday at Dunmore High School. Like most of the other fall sports, the league schedules have been disrupted by rain and flooding. Abington Heights and Scranton Prep clinched the Lackawanna League Division 1 and 2 titles outright. Riverside and Elk Lake finished tied in Division 3, the first to complete its schedule. Abington Heights beat second-place Wallenpaupack, 4-1, Friday to take the division. District singles action is scheduled to get underway with three rounds on Thursday at 9 a.m. at Kirby Park. Semifinals and finals are scheduled for Friday, beginning at 1 p.m., tenta-
CROSS COUNTRY Mid Valley swept its way to six victories each in Lackawanna League boys and girls cross country Tuesday. Mid Valley beat Scranton and West Scranton, which it runs with but does not compete against every other week of the season. The Spartans also defeated Lakeland, Lackawanna Trail, Mountain View and Susquehanna. SOCCER There was one unbeaten left in each boys and girls division heading into the weekend. The Abington Heights boys had the best record, leading Division 1 at 8-0 after Thursdays 11-0 romp over Scranton in a game that was moved to Memorial Stadium because the Comets home field was unplayable. Abington Heights also has the unbeaten team at the top of the Division 1 girls standings. Holy Cross leads in Division 2 boys, Forest City in Division 3 boys and Mountain View in Division 2 girls.
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Ford 03 F150
412 Autos for Sale
3.2 Quattro AT6. Auto tiptronic 6 speed. Black with black leather. Garage kept. Fully loaded, gps, cold weather package. 78K miles. Asking $18,500. Call 570-814-6714
AUDI `05 A6
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GMC 02 Cargo Van $5,395 Mitsubishi 06 Outlander

$8,395
Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
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Ford 05 Escape XLS Hyundai 04 Santa Fe

714-4146
new tires, plugs, wires, oil. Excellent Condition. $6,995 (570) 562-1963 78K. 4 Cylinder. 2WD. Auto. $7,795 Standard. 87K. 4 Cylinder. 2 WD. $7,895
Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156
LEXUS `98 LS 400
A E R O s p o r t . Leather interior. Heated seats. Sunroof. Good condition. $8,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-760-8264
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415 Autos-Antique & Classic
DODGE55K.STRATUS `06 Brand Only FORD `04I,MUSTANG Mach 40th
To place your ad call...829-7130

Silver sedan. 4 cylinder 2.3, auto, FWD, all power, keyless entry, cruise, a/c, am/fm stereo/cd, ABS. 55k miles. Excellent condition. Asking $11,600. Call 570-574-2141
MAZDA 3S `07
4 door, black, approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077
SUBURU 06 LEGACY GT LIMITED SEDAN
4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
BMW `01 X5
Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

The Flagship of the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles. Mint condition. Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600
2002 BMW 745i
CHEVROLET `03 IMPALA 97,000 miles,

$3,300. 570-592-4522 570-592-4994
ANNIVERSARY EDITION
V8, Auto, 1,400 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151
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100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500
26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery
black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282 Shinny midnight blue metallic. Like new with all power options: sunroof, rear spoiler and aluminum wheels. Very well maintained. $4,295. (570) 313-5538
CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with

removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car.
68,700 miles. Automatic, power windows, locks, mirrors, air, cruise, keyless entry. Ground effects. $8,900 Negotiable 570-388-2829 or 570-905-4352
TOYOTA `05 COROLLA-S
miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482
FORD `07highway MUSTANG 63,000
VOLKSWAGEN `04
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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tion. 350 engine, classic silver with black bottom trim, all original, registered as an antique vehicle, removable mirror tops. 66,000 miles, chrome wheels & tires in very good shape, leather interior, garage kept. Must see to appreciate. Asking $9,000 or willing to trade for a newer Pontoon boat. Call 570-545-6057
CHEVROLET `81 CORVETTE Very good condi-
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DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
412 Autos for Sale

V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
Price Reduced!
$10,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669
CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE

All original $12,000
HONDA `07 ACCORD
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
$49,000
CHEVY`01 MALIBU LS
1954 MERCURY MONTEREY WOODY WAGON 100 point restoration. $130,000 invested. 6.0 Vortec engine. 300 miles on restoration. Custom paint by Foose Automotive. Power windows, a/c, and much more! Gorgeous Automobile! $75,000 $71,000 $69,900

HONDAS 08 CRV
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interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `07 328xi Black with black
From an Exotic, Private Collection
Call 570-650-0278
BUICK `05 kept. 1 LESABRE Garage

owner. Local driving, very good condition. 53,500 miles. Asking $9,700 (570) 457-6414 leave message

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AWD. Extra Clean! $19,999 08 Accords Choose from 3. Low miles. Factory warranty. Starting at $16,495 08 Civic LX Blue. 20 K miles. Factory warranty. $15,800 08 Civic LX Gray. 26K. 1 owner. $14,400 04 Honda Pilot 4x4. Auto. AC. $11,200 ** ** ** ** ** ** 05 Lincoln Town Car Extra Sharp! Low Low Miles! $12,995 08 Chevy Trailblazer LT AWD. 15K miles. $19,500 ** ** ** ** ** ** MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227
metallic. Roof and mirror caps in black. Black leather interior. Automatic steptronic paddles. Dual moon roof. Cold weather package. Dynamic stability control. Excellent Condition. 33,600 miles. Just Serviced. 30 MPG City. Factory warranty to 50K miles. $19,995 (570) 472-9909 (570) 237-1062
MINI COOPER`08 CLUBMAN S Sparkling silver
MERCEDES 76 450 SL MERCEDES 29

$24,000
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition,

$3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114
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NISSAN `09 370Z ad call...829-7130 TOURING-MAG CHEVROLET `65 CORVETTE STINGRAY BLACK Clean, sharp, runs 11,200 miles, automatic, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, AM/FM radio, CD changer, keyless entry, leather interior, custom wheels, $28,000. Call after 5:00 p.m. 570-403-5343 great! Must see. $13,500. As is. (570) 269-0042 LEAVE A MESSAGE - WE WILL CALL YOU BACK.
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3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In its original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, shes beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com
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CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good

Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
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1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
1,000 miles document. #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
FORD SC Coupe SALEEN 04 281
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
REDUCED!! This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows. Serious inquiries only, $7,500. 570-690-0727
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY
STUDEBAKER 31 Rumble seat,

Coupe Good condition. Call for details (570) 881-7545
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Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,500 (570) 646-2645
BMW 07 K1200 GT

Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
BOAT 12 Sears Gamefisher, 2 live wells, needs work $50. 570-821-9371
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
Job Purpose: To perform psychological evaluations with children on the Autism Spectrum. Part time contracted position available. Please reply to: recruiter@friendshiphousepa.org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Human Resources 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, Pa 18505
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
Good interior & interior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES 1975
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
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Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200

45,000 miles 350 Rocket engine Fender skirts Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
All original
Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, Lark II series
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Competitive salaries and Excellent benefit package
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Hiring for all shifts, all days, in Luzerne, Lackawanna and surrounding counties. 1 Year Experience Required.
PRICE REDUCED! $2,400

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570-417-3940
Please come in to complete an application at 1404 Golf Park Drive Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or send your resume to maryann.williams@saberhealth.com
Hiring: CNAs RNs LPNs HHAs

EOE We work around your schedule.

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Adults: 570-883-5600 Ask for Elizabeth

The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance has the following openings:
ICU Nurse Manager - Full Time Telemetry RNs Full Time/Part Time OR RNs Full Time
(prior experience required)
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Discover an exceptional opportunity to deliver quality healthcare to Americas Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently accepting applications for full time Registered Nurses at the Medical Center
Registered Nurses
Emergency Room ICU/Telemetry Float - ER/ICU
Two years ER or ICU experience preferred. ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer paid, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, License Verification. For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, EXTENSION 7208. Please mail your complete application package to:
OB RNs Full Time/Part Time

(recent OB experience preferred)
Home Health RNs Part Time Home Health Supervisor Full Time PACS Administrator - Full Time Programmer Analyst - Full Time
Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com. Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.
EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER from 10am-4pm At the Tunkhannock Public Library
Excellent Benefit Package, for full time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement defined contribution plan. Part Time employees benefits are pro-rated. Candidates interested in joining our team can forward their resume in confidence to: jobs@ghha.org
Employment Applications are available for download from our web site at www.ghha.org
700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Medical Center (05) 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
VA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Heart Is In Healthcare
GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 439 Motorcycles 442 RVs & Campers 442 RVs & Campers
25 travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
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HSoft riding FLH. ARLEY DAVIDSON 80

King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 570-905-9348
EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
KAWASAKI 05 NINJA 500R. 3300
Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20 long total, 7 x 16 wood deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845
460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY

468 Auto Parts
Full Time Immediate Start Call 570-696-4732
CARPENTER & CARPENTERS HELPER
SUNLITE CAMPER
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. Trade ins accepted. 570-466-2771
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497
LINE UP TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft A GREAT DEAL... Rear queen master bedroom, Walk IN CLASSIFIED! thru bathroom.
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,900. (570) 540-0975
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS CXL BARGAIN!!
MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury
IMMEDIATE NEED for Construction Inspectors for Roadway and Bridge projects in north-central PA (Bradford, Tioga, Sullivan and Lycoming). PENNDOT project experience preferred, NICET, NECEPT, ACI, PDOT Conc., CDS NeXtGen certs. desired, but not required. CE/ASCET grads welcome. Established consulting firm with excellent benefits. Email resume to jobs@mctish.com, or send resume with copies of credentials to McTish, Kunkel & Assoc., 3500 Winchester Rd, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18104. AA/EOE/M/F/V/H
ROADWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS
New Restaurant. Opening Soon. ARTUROS Former Mambo Italianos/Celestinos. Apply in person 140 Main Street Dupont Immediate positions available. Must be flexible and would have experience with POS. Apply in person. 1180 Wyoming Ave. Exeter, PA
SERVERS/BARTENDERS COOKS/DISHWASHERS
COMMERCIAL ROOFING ESTIMATOR

Must be familiar with all roof systems. Must be willing to re-locate. Top pay and benefit package. Respond to jyanan@comcast.net
WAIT STAFF
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
COCCIA FORD
Northeast PAs Largest Ford Lincoln Dealership has immediate openings for
LINCOLN
AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN AUTOMOTIVE REFINISH TECHNICIAN SHOP HELPER/ MAINTENANCE

Experienced Body Shop Techs needed for our high volume body shop. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years repair experience. ASE and I-Car certifications are helpful. Techs must be detail oriented, possess knowledge, have skills and abilities to perform all types of auto body repairs. We offer an excellent pay and benefit package that includes paid health insurance and 401k. Apply in person to the Shop Manager
4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. DRASTICALLY REDUCED $15,500 (570)825-5847
570-301-3602
442 RVs & Campers

Ford V10. Excellent condition. 8,700 miles. 1 slide out. 2 awnings. 2 colored TVs, generator, back up camera, 2 air conditioners, microwave/convection oven, side by side refrigerator with ice maker, washer/dryer, queen size bed. $37,900 negotiable (570) 288-4826 (570) 690-1464
PACE 99 ARROW VISION
442 RVs & Campers
4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
CHEROKEE 10 Travel trailer. 39 ft.,
running condition. Very Clean. $4,300. Call 570-287-1246
FORD `90 TRUCK 17 box. Excellent HONDA `10 ODYSSEY
automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.
SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR
EXPERIENCED CLASS A, B, AND C TECHNICIANS
Applicants must have a state safety and emission inspection licenses. Ford certifications are a plus. We offer an excellent pay & benefit package.
TRIAXLE/ DUMP TRUCK DRIVER

CDL LICENSE REQUIRED.
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602
Call 570-735-1441 or 570-824-0901
Apply to Rudy Podest Parts & Service Director rpodest@ cocciacars.com 577 E. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-823-8888
518 Customer Support/Client Care
FREIGHTLINER 97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER 99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. 88 FRUEHAUF 45 with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500. 2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790
TRACTOR TRAILERS
506 Administrative/ Clerical
468
Auto Parts
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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

570-760-2035
NOBODY Pays More

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm Happy Trails!
$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!
Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850
Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5
VOLVO `08 XC90
Positive Results Marketing, Inc., one of the areas leading advertising agencies, is looking for a dynamic individual to work a t its Main Street, Old Forge location as its receptionist. Position is full-time and starting pay is $8. per hour. First raise guaranteed within 90 days and this shall be commiserate with clerical /office skills. Fitness membership, health insurance and paid vacation are some of the benefits. Please submit your resume to prminc510@aol.com to be considered.
RECEPTIONIST
Action #1 Answering Service is seeking Part Time/Full Time Telephone Operators. Shifts available include dayshift with start time of 6:30AM and evening shift with 3pm start time and may include split shifts. All positions include weekend and holiday availability. Typing is required for all positions. Job training will be provided. No phone calls please. Apply in person from 10AM-6PM at Action Telephone; Rear 58 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top.
TELEPHONE OPERATORS
Coccia Collision Center 1600 Highway 315, Laflin, PA 18702. 570-655-8845
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AUTO MECHANICS
McCarthy Tire Service Co, Inc, has an immediate full time openings for Auto Service Technicians at our Kingston, location. Successful candidate must have experience, must have own tools. PA State Inspection and Emissions license needed and diagnostic testing and alignment experience a plus. Successful candidate must have brake and front end experience. We offer an excellent salary, benefits package, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation and personal time, 401(K) plan with company match. Interested applicants may apply in person at 520 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA or call 570.283.0521 for more information. Serious inquiries only please.
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Education/ Training
For private day care/elementary school. Part time. Afternoon hours. $7.50 per hour. Call 823-7907 between 1-3pm.
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Lincare, leading national respiratory company seeks caring Service Rep. Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs. Warm personalities, age 21+, who can lift up to 120 lbs should apply. CDL with DOT a plus or obtainable. Growth opportunities are excellent. Stop by our office to fill out application: Lincare, Inc. 1574 Highway 315 Plains Twp.PA 18702 Drug-free workplace. EOE.
GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 716
Civil rights lawyer needs assistant No legal experience preferred. Send resume to: Attn: Office Manager 363 Laurel Street Pittston, PA 18640
LEGAL ASSISTANT Part Time
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Logistics/ Transportation
Class A CDL drivers with HAZMAT. Minimum 2 years driving experience. Oilfield experience preferred. Good pay. Please call 570-888-8081
ARKOMA HOTSHOT SERVICES
Needed for a rapidly growing ambulance/ transport company. Must have valid drivers license, current certifications. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply in person or online, no phone calls. Also accepting Paramedic and Van Driver applications TransMed Ambulance 100 Dilley St., Forty Fort, PA transmednepa.com
FULL TIME EMTS
SERVICE REP
Building Materials
726
Clothing
742
700 MERCHANDISE
702 Air Conditioners
PAVERS - Concrete patio pavers. Most blocks are 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 2 1/2. There is at least 225+ square ft of pavers. Were removed to make way for a pool in the backyard. $350. 570-474-9766 SHUTTERS, outdoor, new, black plastic 15 x 51, 1 pair, $10. 570-779-9791
AIR CONDITIONER, 8,000 BTU, $30. 12,000 BTU, $40. 570-592-7723
708
Antiques & Collectibles
720
Cemetery Plots/Lots
drivers plus some hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks and load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. 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
CDL-A DRIVER Gas field/landscape
B Drivers with tanker endorsement. Must have clean MVR and be able to pass DOT requirements. 4 day work week, days/ nights & alternate weekends. Competitive wages & benefits available. Call 570-445-1592
Intensive Case Manager position available in our Scranton Office. Candidate will be responsible for the daily management of all assigned cases and their reporting; assist chronically homeless individuals with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues transition from temporary to permanent housing; creating supportive service environments. Clients will be based out of Lackawanna County. Successful candidate must possess a BS or BA in human services, counseling or other related field; good communication, people, and written skills. Experience working with this population a plus but not required. EOE. Interested applicants can send resumes to: Catholic Social Services Attn: Brandy Updike 516 Fig Street Scranton, PA 18505 Dispensing Optician. Experience required with frame selection, adjustments and contact lenses. 30-35 hours/week. Send resume to: Vision Associates 6 North Main St. Pittston, PA 18640 or fax 570-655-6516 eyeguy.2020@ verizon.net
INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
ANTIQUE PEDAL TRACTOR, ESKA 560 red FARMALL, good condition $325. Table Saw 10 with stand, Craftsman, new condition $60. 570-696-2008 COMIC BOOKS Gen 13-1, X-files, Spiderman & many others, $1 each. NEON SIGN - Electric, Camel sign, 30 years old, $150. RECORDS - LPS, 78S, 45S From 40S, 50S, 60S & 70S. $1 each. 570-829-2411
reliable and customer service oriented person. Training,benefits available. Respond to joer@ efofurniture.com
RETAIL SALES MANAGER Seeking versatile,
May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY 6 Plots Available
710
Appliances
CHEST FREEZERKenmore 4 years old, excellent condition $250.388-4242
LOTS FOR SALE 6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
MEMORIAL SHRINE
726
Clothing
600 FINANCIAL
610 Business Opportunities
REFRIGERATOR 2 year old Whirlpool fridge stainless steel bought for $1600. selling for $800. 578-2670 REFRIGERATOR Haier, 1/7 cu. ft. Great for college student $25. 570-868-5450 STOVE, gas, self cleaning, overhood builtin microwave, dishwasher, all black, 1 year old Whirlpool. $600 for all 3. 570-636-6011 STOVE: Kitchen Aid Slide-In, gas, white, good condition. $225. 819-0408 WRINGER WASHER 50 years old $600. 570-477-0899
COAT White Leather Medium-Large. $50 570-696-1661 JACKET: mens medium/large size, 3/4 length genuine leather excellent condition $150. 570-714-4477 PURSES, Gucci, medium size tote, 2 handle, $325. Louis Vuitton, shoulder bag, zipper top, $350. Both excellent condition. 570-288-4451
TIGER 24months/ 2T sleeveless pullover with tail & hood $10. Black Widow, Gothic , Vampira? satin & lace 40 from shoulder to bottom, elastic waist $20. Cat pullover costume 12-2t plush, hooded, tail,$10. Sabrina the Sorceress 12-14. pretty silky dress, hat, & belt. $15. Spiderella Deluxe Costume 12-14. dress with spider lace sleeves + printed collar with gold spider $10. STAR TREK 12-14 jumpsuit $12. Old Navy pumpkin - hat & shoes, black jumpsuit underneath, hat, & shoes $15. + size butterfly $25 Pirate queen 12-14 girls. $10. Skunk-1 piece medium 37 from shoulder to ankle $15. Skeleton Bride girls 12-14 tattered gown, lace up bodice & tulle trim cuffs, headband & attached veil $15. 12-14 vampire dracula gothic costume 12-14 $15. 50s Girl sock hop, 1 piece black & white strip up top with satin pink with black poodle & sequins on bottom.$15. 570-735-2661
Furnaces & Heaters
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Furniture & Accessories
BOILER: Pearless cast iron 200,000 btu natural gas $300. 388-4242 GAS HEATERS, propane & natural gas vent free heaters new in box with warranty. Can be mounted on floor or on wall, blower & thermostat. 20,000 btu $190. 30,000 btu $220.. call after 6pm. 570-675-0005
E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER gorgeous oriental piece, double doors top opens 40 w for TV bottom holds stereo components. deep cranberry gold hand painted design brass hardware original price $3000. sell $800. 570-693-2570
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Furniture & Accessories

ETAGERE. wicker, with 5 glass shelves, $100. End Table, wicker, with glass top, $40. Both from Pier One & excellent condition. 570-813-5778
BEDROOM SET Dresser, mirror, chest, full or queen headboard, 2 night stands. $200. 570-814-5477
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! BEDROOM SET, queen size, dark oak, frame, 2 night stands, chest of drawers, double dresser with mirrors for $200. Grill $25. 570-606-9149
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 FUTON queen size cost $600 new sell for $150. 288-4694 LIVING ROOM SET, Blue, tan trim, couch, chair and a half & ottoman, excellent condition. $400 OBO. LOVESEAT, white with pullout bed. $100 OBO 570-574-6261 MIRROR (standing) about 5, tilts in wood frame $22. Rocking chair, white wicker for patio or porch $35. End table, white wicker to match rocker, $22. Bed, queen size, pine with 2 matching nightstands $400. Room Divider, black with oriental murals on 1 side & stonework on other side $250. 570-288-4451 NIGHT TABLE maple with drawer $30. Maple 3 shelf book stand $25. 570-288-8689 PATIO SET 39 round resin tan colored table, used one summer $20. 570-868-5275 or 570-301-8515 PATIO SET green, 66x36 glass top table & 2 end chairs, 2 bench, type chairs all with cushions. $55. Black entertainment center with glass doors & storage for CDs & DVDs 60wx49hx19d $50. 570-868-5450 RECLINING LIFT CHAIR, hardly used, light brown $200. 570-824-7015 SECRETARY 35w x 80 h. Very good condition. $35. 570-864-0858 SOFA black velourgood condition $125. CORNER COMPUTER DESK Modern $25. 570-388-4242
FURNISH FOR LESS
730
Computer Equipment & Software
CLASS B DRIVERS Experienced Class
OPTICAL
held lease. 4 days, 51+ stops, gross sales $2,000/gross profit $500 per week. MUST be experienced, energetic, positive & motivated individual. Must have delivery vehicle. 717-271-4323
ESTABLISHED BAKERY ROUTE FOR SALE $7,499 plus hand
DELL DIMENSION 3000. Excellent condition. Windows Xp. 2.4ghz cpu. dvdrom/cdrw. $65. 570-905-2985 DESKTIOP: off lease refurbished compaq desktop: 2.4/512/40 /dvd.windows 7, anti virus + more, keyboard + mouse included $100. Off lease refurbished ibm desktop: 1.8/ 512/40 /dvd. windows xp prp, antivirus + more, keyboard + mouse $75. 570-862-2236
B Drivers. Must have clean MVR and be able to pass DOT requirements. Full time. Competitive wages & benefits available. Call 570-825-2688 or 570-417-9424
CLASS B DRIVERS Experienced Class
630 Money To Loan
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Baby Items

BEDS, (1) white full size, 4 poster with dresser, $150, (1) Platform, navy & maple, twin with drawers, $100. Armoire, oak,42x76 $150, CHAIR, wingback, green print, $75. DESK, computer, large, $40, HUTCH, custom made, solid cherry wood, perfect condition, $450, CHAIR, Reclining, cognac colored, wingbacked, leather, $300 570-287-7671 COUCH/SLEEPER BED 6 wide, brown /medium 6. $20. 570-824-1176 DINETTE / KITCHEN SET - Light Solid Wood, Four Matching Chairs, Very Good Condition $95.00 570-262-6627 DINING ROOM oak table with leaf, 4 regular & two captain chairs, dry sink, hutch for $200. Hunter green hutch for $40. 592-7723 DINING ROOM TABLE & chairs in fair condition. Asking $45. or best offer. Located in Mountain Top After 5pm 570-868-8156 DRESSER, Maple, wood, 6 drawer with mirror. $40. ROCKER, with cushions, $35. CHAIR, barrel, $35. 570-779-1414 ENTERTAINMENT center $250. 570-970-3576 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 56wx71h, glass doors, excellent condition. paid $800 sell for $225. 570-735-5482
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Exercise Equipment
INFANT CAR SEAT by Graco. rear facing seat holds infants 5 - 30 lbs. 5 point adjustable harness. brown with sage trim. includes 2 bases. $40. 570-735-6527
EXERCISE MACHINE, Gazelle still in good condition $20. 825-4177 TREADMILL, Vision Fitness, heavy duty, excellent condition. $375. 288-4451

716 Building Materials
BUILDING SUPPLIES 1-8x8x1 I beam $50. 2-6x6 x 10 I beam $30 each 14x4x20 I beam $40. 2-2 1/2 x 3 1/2x 20 angle iron $20 each. Other U channel and metal floor grating. Call 570-678-56895 570-709-3700 PAVER BLOCKS 500 used with end pieces. Reasonable 570-654-0907
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Firewood

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SHIRT: POLAMALU POSSE airbrushed tshirt $50 (570)477-1269 SHOES 4 pairs of brand new in box womens Hush Puppies size 9 with 13/4 to 2-3/4 heel, in different popular colors $10. per pair. 570-868-5450
548 Medical/Health
Full Time. Benefits. Prior Dental Office Experience preferred. Email, Fax, Send resume to Carpenter Dental, 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, 18704. Carpenter Dental@hotmail.com Fax 570-714-5184.
FIREWOOD SEASONED OAK Split and Delivered by the cord. $150 (570)704-9609
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST
cated Caretakers/ Aids. No experience needed. Med Techs, Housekeeper Manager. Needs GED or HS diploma. Apply 9-2. 51 Main St., Pittston.
PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR Needs kind & dedi-
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! FIREWOOD Super-Dry oak firewood. Ready to burn. $100 / cord Call 973-445-1994 Located in Plymouth
GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011 744 Furniture & Accessories 758 Miscellaneous
FISH TANK STAND black metal $20 Boys Star Trek Spock costume, new with tags, includes ears, size l 12/14 $15. Huggies pull ups 52 per box size 3t-4t $10. Goodnites underwear for night-time 56 per box, size s-m fits 38 to 65 lbs $10 Goodnites underwear for night-time 63 per box, size l-xl fits 60 to 125 lbs. $10. 570-445-9207
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BIKE 20 pink with white tires, pink rims. $40. 735-2661 PENN STATE TICKETS. (2) Oct. 15 vs Purdue. Homecoming. Section SFU Aisle chairback seats. Parking pass incl. $150 for both. 570-362-0328 TICKETS, (2) George Thorogood at the FM Kirby Center, Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30PM. Front row seats. A210 & A-211. $140 for pair OBO. 570-639-1305
758 Miscellaneous
SINGER SEWING MACHINE #9410 school model heavy duty, great condition includes bobbins, accessories & operating manual. 10 built in stitches plus buttonhole feature. Orig. $400. sell $150. 570-714-4477 SNOW TIRES set of 4 P225 60R16 used 2 seasons, good tread $100. Snowtracker P235 70R16, 4 used 1 season, good tread $175. LARGE KENNEL portable, $60. 570-594-4992
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Tickets
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
SOFA, chair rocker wooden, removable cushions, table lamp. FREE to flood victims. 779-4282
750
Jewelry
WATCH: Invicta mens 4342 Russian Diver Watch Collection has Black Face. Like new. Comes with box. $50. 570-823-5943
BIKES. Girls, 15 speed 26 All-terrain, Boys, 18 speed 26 Multi-terrain Stone Mtn. Bike. $85 for both. 570-333-4827 GOLF CART EZ-GO with top, box in rear. Excellent condition. $600. GOLF BALLS 125. good condition for practice. $15 570-388-6863 GOLF SHOES 3 pair of men s Ecco Golf Shoes size 10.5 $200. 570-7886654 KICKING BAG century martial arts free standing, good condition $50. 570-655-3197. TRAMPOLINE Large in size ,netting around to ensure safety, great condition $150. ESPN Center-Voice Activated keeps score. All sports include basketball, football, golf, baseball, lots of fun for indoors. $100. Both great condition. 675-9939
VITOS & GINOS

Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks
Highest Prices Paid!!
FREE PICKUP
752 Landscaping & Gardening

LAWNMOWER Murray 4hp 22 cut, runs good $60. 570-655-3197
756
Medical Equipment
POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $500. Walker - $25. 570-829-2411 WHEELCHAIR. Jazzy, red and in good condition. Includes charger. Asking $800/neg. 570-822-5603 570-371-9101 (cell)
758 Miscellaneous
BOOK & CD Power Trading/ Power Living, with cd. Learn the keys to investing in the stock market. Regular $99. sell $39 or best offer. 570*288-2949 BOWLING BALLS (2) 14lb Brunswick & bag $10. Brunswick & Bag $5. Keson 100 nylon coated NEW measuring tape $10. 2-sets of disc brakes for 2004 Ford Escape $10. New white vinyl crank-out window with screen $40. 10x10 Garden Gazebo tent with screen new in box $75. Plastic folding picnic table seats 4 adults, great for tailgateing new in box $30. 570-822-0519 CANDLE HOLDERS 31 piece set of clear glass votive candle holders; various sizes; used only once; excellent condition; great for weddings or parties; asking $25 for set. 570-239-6011 COFFEE MAKER Mr. Coffee 4 cup $5. Mrs Coffee Tea for two $5. George Foreman extra large grill, $10. Green Toaster, $2. Green 12 cup coffee maker, $10. all work well. 570-8685275/570-301-8515 COOKBOOKS Weight Watchers set of 4. New. $20. 570-472-1646 DISHES - Gibson fruit grove pattern. Service for 8 plus 2 serving bowls, 2 platters $30 570-474-9255 DISHES: Phaltzgraff Rose pattern, service for 8 plus serving bowls. New. $25. 570-388-6863
The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totalling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS PVC pipes $1 each.Bookcase desk, $10. 2 end tables $20. Sewing machine, peddle, $25.Sewing machine, electric, $10. Ironing board, new, $2. Printer, HP Scanjet, $2. Meat grinder $3. 570-868-609 GRILL. Charcoal, Blackbarrel type. Top lifts, 24x35 grill space. $35 570-333-4827
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SPOT LIGHTS GE 150 watts, 120 volts new, case of 12. $20. 570-779-9791 TOW BAR. Blue oxwith cables, pins, & cover. Used twice. $300. 570-831-5778 TRUCK CAP 8 JREAC full fiberglass mold, no seams, sliding front window. FREE 570-824-0270 UTILITY TRAILER 4x8 with spare tire $140. 287-3955 WHEELS (2) with studded radials, Wintertrax, widetrack, P175/70R13 82S. used one season $45. 779-4176
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Tools
288-8995
LADDER:16 extension, aluminum, good condition $60. call 570-655-3197 SNOW BLOWER Ariens 24 excellent total price for all items $300. 570-472-3888 TOOL BOX Craftsman 5 drawer ball bearing top, 16 deep, brand new $125. 288-6194
800 PETS & ANIMALS

810 Cats
KITTENS - Beautiful 7 week old free to loving home. Call 570-762-1015. KITTENS Free 1 male, 1 female, 8 weeks old. 570-239-7344
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786 Toys & Games

BUDWEISER POKER TABLE TOP with accessories poker chips, cards & dice, never used & is in mint condition $50. 570-825-4177
778
Stereos/ Accessories
762
Musical Instruments
SUBWOOFERS: 2 12 JL audio with sub box and Pioneer 500 mono power amp paid $250 or best offer. 6 months old. 570-825-6318
788
Stereo/TV/ Electronics
PIANO Story & Clark, good condition. $500 570-822-4593
780
Televisions/ Accessories
766
Office Equipment
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER with 27 tv, excellent condition $100. 287-0023 TELEVISION. 19 Phillips Magnavox. $30. 570-779-1414 TV 14 Color RCA with remote $20.(14 w X 13 h X 14 D) 570-288-8689 TV 20 Phillips color with remote. $15. 570-868-5450 TV Zenith 36 Good Condition. 10 years old $60. 388-4242 TV, 19 Aanalog signal model, includes remote. Works well! $20. 570-836-6706 TV: 42 LCD. Sony Bravia & Sony DVD player. Like New. $300. 570-310-1287
RADIO TOWER 20 steel tower. It comes apart in 10 sections. Good for a TV antenna or dish for TV 829-2695 Located in WilkesBarre area $50. 570-829-2695 SPEAKERS (2) 301 Bose. $125. 570-288-4694 TELEVISION, Hitachi projection, 46 screen, rarely used in excellent condition. $400 OBO 570-574-6261

HEATER: EdenPure portable quartz, new $125. Frigidaire 5000BTU air conditioner, new $50. Holmes digital twin window fan, new $20. Calvin Klein dark purple hooded ski jacket small, brand new $40. 570-328-1165
DESK , large solid oak 33x60, middle drawer, 6 side drawers. 4 straight back chairs seats need to be recaned. Wood office chair on wheels. FREE TAKE AWAY 675-1949 SCANNER, hp scanjet 2200c, flatbed, with software and manual, $20. USB Connectivity, Works FAX Machine, Panasonic older rolled paper print spare roll, $20. 570-836-6706
KITTENS, 6 weeks old, all black, liter trained, free to a good home. 518-779-3015. KITTENS, FREE to good home. 8 weeks old. Kingston 570-239-8391
Local manufacturer of durable medical equipment is accepting applications for upholsters. The successful candidate will be able to use air powered staple guns to shape and staple fabric to prepped wooden frames to create backs, arms and seats for lift chair production. These positions are steady day shift, Monday through Friday. We offer competitive wages and benefits and are located only 15 minutes from Wilkes-Barre or Scranton.
UPHOLSTERS
Send resume or apply in person to: jobs@goldentech.com
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Personal Electronics
TV: Toshiba 37 flat screen, big grey cabinet, color TV, remote & manual good condition $325. or best offer. 570-714 - 4477
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548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
HELMET snowmobile $15. Motorcycle helmet $15. Dell computer needs work $25. 570-287-0023 HELMET: Cairns New Yorker leather fire helmet. $325. 570-371-9114 PEDESTAL SINK Devonshire collection $180. Medicine cabinet $25. Lawn Glider. $150. 570-477-0899 RELIGIOUS ITEMS Hand made Rosaries, $5. Pope John Paul II Memoriblia. 570-829-2411
PHONES, extremely rare, Rotary dial desk phones, (1) bright red, (1) bright orange, like new $150. each. 570-696-2008
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Tickets
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center

NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
We are seeking professional individuals in the following positions:
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Pools & Spas
18 X 36 with accessories. Will need to be taken down. FREE 570-369-3581 POOL, above ground, 21 pool with filter & covers. $999 or best offer. 570-592-4685
ABOVE GROUND POOL
PENN STATE TICKETS October 15, 2011 vs. Purdue Section NA seat backs. (2) at $75 each. October 29, 2011 vs. Illinois Section WH-15 yard line - seat backs. (2) at $100 each 570-675-5046 after 6 PM
790
Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs
HOT TUB, 5-6 person, heater not working. FREE 570-362-0214 HOT TUB: 2001 Dimension 80X80 hot tub, & gazebo. includes cover, electrical, chemicals Good condition. $1,000. negotiable. 570-239-4142
Admissions Coordinator
Competitive salaries and Excellent benefit package
Please come in to complete an application at 1404 Golf Park Drive Lake Ariel, PA 18436 or send your resume to maryanne.hornack@saberhealth.com
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DOUBLE LOT 2 bedroom, 3 bath refurbished home. Garage/barn. 20 minutes from Scranton. 570-239-6016
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HOP BOTTOM
YORKIE/SCHNAUZER MIX PUPPIES Non shed.

Adorable. Shots. $250. Call 570-467-3434
PLAINS 18 ABBOTT ST two story, single
Apartments/ Unfurnished
941
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Pet Supplies
CAT LITTER BOX with lid + food dishes $6. 696-3368
Furnished home. Greenwood Section 3 Bedroom ranch, well maintained. Furniture and appliances included. Beautiful neighborhood & yard. $145,000 negotiable Call 570-430-7017
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family, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, offstreet parking, eatin kitchen, dining room, office/study, living room, utility room, electric heat, Quiet neighborhood, not in the flood area, near school and cross valley. New roof, replacement windows, tile floor in the kitchen, hardwood floors in the bedrooms. Ceiling fans and Air units. Full basement. Large lot with driveway, covered patio with attached carport. Price includes appliances and some window treatments. $80,000 Call 570-592-2837
941
Sunny, spacious 1 bedroom. Modern kitchen. Large dining room. Large living room. Private entrance. Off street parking. Nice views. Lawn privileges. Deep well water. No pets. No smoking. References please. $575, heat included. 570-477-5010
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Available November 1. 1st floor, beautifully maintained spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in great neighborhood. Large living / dining area. Extra large eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. Hardwood floors throughout. Front porch, screened back porch. Excellent storage, central air. Off street parking. $950 + utilities. Call 570-510-4778 from 9am-5pm for an appointment
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Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
Just off Old River Road. 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2nd floor duplex. Off street parking, deck in rear. Ample closet / storage. Neutral decor. Appliances included. $625 + utilities, security & lease. No pets. 570-793-6294 807 N. Washington 2 bedrooms, 2nd floor. Wall to wall carpeting. Eat in kitchen with appliances. Off street parking - 2 cars. Coin op laundry. All utilities included. $650 / month + security. No pets. 570-814-1356
WILKES-BARRE Maffett St
WILKES-BARRE NORTH

FOR SALE BY OWNER 50% below Market Value. Fixer upper. Not in flood zone. 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Corner lot. $46,500. (570) 394-9537
4-5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 4,500 above ground sq. ft. Whirlpool tub, master suite (approx 650 sq. ft.) 2 story grand foyer with oak staircase, hardwood floors, formal dining room. Great room has cathedral ceiling and fireplace. Library, deck, 3 car garage, security system. $595,000 More info at: forsalebyowner.com List # 20712604 570-474-2993
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1665 Wyoming Ave. 3rd floor 1 bedroom, utilities included. Off street parking, security deposit required. NO PETS $525/mo. available immediately. 570-690-0564 or 570-823-7564
Remodeled 2 bedroom, dining & living room, off street parking. All new appliances. $600/ month + utilities, security & references. Water & sewer included. Absolutely No Pets. Call 570-239-7770
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bedrooms, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! New price $118,500
1st floor 1 bedroom. Kitchen, living room, bath. Water & sewer included. $450 + utilities, security & lease. 570-675-4938
KINGSTON West Bennett St
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH 2nd floor, 2
941
570-885-1512
BENTON
DOBERMAN PINSCHER Puppies AKC, red &

rust, ready now, for appointment call Coopers Dobermans 570-542-5158
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NEW CONSTRUCTION
2,400 sq feet $329,000 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAYS, 11-1
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For Sale by Owner. Double Block, easily convertible to single. Kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms & bath each side. New 2 car garage. 66x100 lot. Asking $160,000. Call 570-693-2408
WYOMING
912 Lots & Acreage

Ida Acres, Wyoming Area School District. 6 lots remain, starting at $38,000. Private setting. Underground utilities. 570-947-4819
2nd floor, 4 rooms, wall to wall carpet, heat, hot water, public water, sewer & recycling fees included. Stove, fridge & furnished. Laundry room with hook-ups for washer & dryer. Good location, off street parking, No pets. 1 year lease & security, $650. Call 570-655-0530
FORTY FORT
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
264 Academy St 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available.. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744
WILKES-BARRE
bedroom, big living room, off-street parking, washer /dryer hook-up. $500 + utilities & security deposit. 570-690-7721
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723 TWO APARTMENTS Recently renovated 2 & 4 bedroom apartments available. Off street parking. Serious inquiries only. $600$800 + utilities 570-242-3327
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2 bedroom. Clean. Needs no work. Remodeled throughout. Owner financing. $14,000. 570-851-6128 or 610-767-9456
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2nd floor, 1 bedroom non smoking. Water & sewer included. No pets. 1 year lease + references. $380/month + security & utilities. Call 570-735-3719
NANTICOKE
3 bedroom, 1/2 double, 1.5 bath, gas heat, off-street parking, fenced in yard, excellent condition. $600/ month + utilities, references & security. No pets. Call 570-654-7992 356 E. NORTHAMPTON 1st floor, 1 bed, large kitchen, deck. Clean. Heat & water included. $450/ month + security & references. Call 570-824-9071
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Commercial Properties
WILKES-BARRE HEIGHTS
SPRINGBROOK
603 Hanover St 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $550 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
NANTICOKE
Chocolate, white, yellow, black. 3/4 house trained. Dewormed & shots. Ready to take home Oct-1. Theyll go fast at $350 each. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! 570-899-3807
LABRADOR RETRIEVERS AKC
patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041
Handyman special. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, two story. Nice lot/neighborhood. Being sold as is. $45,000 570-954-8825 or email gckar1@yahoo.com
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Mobile Home. 28x44 Double wide. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Located in Laurel Run Estates. $16,000. Call 570-825-3999
WILKES-BARRE 92 Champion
1 bedroom. Off street parking for 1 vehicle. Washer dryer hookup. Fridge & stove. Non smoking. $425 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-430-3804
PITTSTON
Kingston, PA Available Immediately, Off street parking. Security required. 2 room Suite $200/month, , 4 room Suite $500/month, includes utilities. 570-690-0564 570-823-7564
OFFICE SPACE 18 Pierce St
288-1422
1 bedroom. Kitchen, living room & laundry on 1st floor. Off street parking. Gas heat. $500 + utilities Call 570-299-9030
PITTSTON Recently remodeled
HEIGHTS Townhouse type apartments. 2 bedrooms, Stove , Fridge, washer/ dryer hookup. Offstreet parking. Utilities by tenant. No Pets. $495/month 570-825-8355 6 to 8 pm ONLY
WILKES-BARRE
900 & 2400 SF Dental Office direct visibility to Route 315 between Leggios & Pic-ADeli. 750 & 1750 SF also available. Near 81 & Cross Valley. 570-829-1206
315 PLAZA
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ing in Wilkes-Barre. Formerly used as a commissary. Loading dock, plenty of parking. Call 570-814-8106
WAREHOUSE / COMMERCIAL 2,275 Sq. Ft. Build-
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, appliances, attached garage. Full basement on 2 acres. No pets or smoking. $850/mo plus security 570-842-8786
THORNHURST
950
Half Doubles
26 BEDFORD ST. 1ST FLOOR 1 bedroom. $550 month. Off street parking. Washer & dryer included. Fireplace in living room, Tenant pays gas & electric. 570-287-5090
FORTY FORT
Beautiful 2 bedroom, 1 bath. A/C. All appliances included. New wall to wall carpet. Attached garage, off street parking, large yard with patio, in school zone. No pets. No smoking. Quiet Neighborhood. $1,100 + security & utilities. Call 570-237-5632
WYOMING
immediately , 3 bedrooms, all appliances provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors throughout. Full walk-up attic for storage. Desirable location. A must see!! $900/per month, plus utilities, $1st, last month rent /security deposit. Call 570-510-3981 to set an appointment
KINGSTON 77 JAMES STREET For lease, available

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY
1054 Concrete & Masonry
LUZERNE COUNTY DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK
NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL! Masonry /Concrete Work. Licensed & insured. Free est. John 570-573-0018 Joe 570-579-8109
Affordable General Masonry & Concrete
October2nd | KirbyPark | Wilkes-Barre

A one mile, non-competitive walk. Strollers, wheelchairs and wagons welcome. Entertainment for all ages including carnival games, live entertainment, dancing and more.
Please makes checks payable to:
Luzerne County Down Syndrome Network.
Cash or checks accepted the day of the walk. Or Mail to: LCDSN, Attn: Buddy Walk, 14-16 West Linden Street, Wilkes Barre, PA. 18702
3 bedrooms. Newly remodeled with yard & large patio. Washer & dryer hookup, wall to wall carpeting, $650 + utilities, 1st month rent & deposit required. Section 8 O.K. 570-779-3965
PLYMOUTH
Half double. Living room, dining room, kitchen. 2 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup. Off street parking. $475 / month + utilities, 1 month security & references. Call Call 570-287-5782 or 570-709-2192
PLYMOUTH
1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning
PA#067136- Fully Licensed & Insured. We install custom seamless rain gutters & leaf protection systems. CALL US TODAY ABOUT OUR 10% OFF WHOLE HOUSE DISCOUNT! 570-561-2328
Spirit Judges will be along the track to select the 2011Team Spirit Awards. Food and drinks will be available
12:00pm Registration Begins 12:00-3pm Food Entertainment and Festivities begin 12:00-3pm Gift Baskets and Rae 1:00pm Opening Ceremony and Walk 2:30pm Team Spirit Awards 2:30pm Gift Baskets and Rae Winners announced
ContactPerson:(570)708-1744
The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to promote awareness and inclusion for people with Down syndrome and to raise money for research and education programs. People with Down syndrome, families, and friends walk a one-mile course while enjoying snacks and entertainment. Our goal is to have 1,000 or more walkers participate in our event.
SPONSORED BY:
GUTTER 2 GO, INC.
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Then sell them in our classied section for FREE! If you ran a garage sale ad with us and everything didnt sell, well run an ad for you for nine days listing the items.* Absolutely FREE!
* Certain restrictions apply.
Sponsored by:
953 Houses for Rent
Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
NANTICOKE Desirable
1228
Plumbing & Heating
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
VMF -Service Now! We fix Furnaces, Hot Water Heaters, Boilers & handle Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration. 24 Hour Service. Licensed & Insured. 30+ Years Experience. Call 570-343-2035
CALL 800-273-7130 OR VISIT TIMESLEADER.COM 24/7 TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD.
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Sunday, October 2, 2011

COVER PHOTO / JASON RIEDMILLER

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES PHOTO

Scranton leaders need less distractions

BEHIND THE BYLINES

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES is trying to stay focused. Email him at chughes@golackawanna.com.

+(ISSN No. 0896-4084) USPS 499-710

Issue No. 2011-275

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Four security staff members suspended after Wednesdays break

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

MURDERER BRIEFLY ESCAPES

Michael Simonson is led out of the Luzerne County Courthouse in 2010.

GOLackawanna LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Sunday, October 2, 2011

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

$21M will go to battle debt

Intermodal back on agenda

THE SALVATION ARMY

OWEGO TURNPIKE WAYMART, PA 18472

Fall14Festival O & 15, 2011

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR DINNER

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Drunk mom accused of stabbing son

Charges say Semian stole $35K, wrote bad checks

Taser, K9 couldnt stop intoxicated Old Forge driver

GOLackawanna SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Amendments to HUD funding vetoed, overridden

Weeklong flap over city contracts, signatures ends

RICH HOWELLS PHOTO / GO LACKAWANNA

Sunday, October 2, 2011

NEWS ARTS SPORTS

Sunday, October 2, 2011

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

County could save on medical care for prisoners

Smith enters U.S. Senate race

PETE G. WILCOX PHOTO/FOR GO LACKAWANNA

Sunday, October 2, 2011

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Thanksgiving Day football game on districts table S

Sunday, October 2, 2011

By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

Jury overturns Toys R Us lawsuit

RANDOL ADDRESSES CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Embracing Abingtons budding arts community

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES PHOTO / GO LACKAWANNA

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Coffee & culture

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Meeting in the round a success

For the celebrations that mean the most to you.

Stained Glass & Fused Glass Classes

Glass Jewelry Classes

Customize Your Own Glass Art Class with 4 or More People.

100 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 scranton.hilton.com 570.343.3000 570.343.8415 (fax)

TINGLEY StoreLASS G Studio &

Sunday, October 2, 2011

By MATT MORGIS For Go Lackawanna

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Show aims to battle juvenile diabetes

CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES PHOTO / GO LACKAWANNA