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According to the outline of Chinese astrology on the calendar I received with my New Years Day take-out dinner, I was born in the year of the rat. It appears that if criminals have anything to say about the year 2012, it could be known as the year of the bank robbery. Three banks belonging to two different organizations were robbed in 12 days one in West Scranton, one in South Scranton, and one in Archbald. Two different suspects have been captured in the back-toback capers pulled on Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the Wells Fargo on Meadow Avenue and the First National Bank along the Scranton Carbondale Highway in
Will 2012 be the year of the robbery?

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Archbald on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Theyll go through the criminal process and well determine their respective innocence or guilt, although both men have allegedly admitted their roles in their cases during police interviews. A third who robbed the Wells Fargo on North Main Avenue in West Side on Dec. 23 remains at large. Police said hes not the same man Taylor resident Sean Dougherty arrested for the South Side crime. Dougherty allegedly told Scranton police he did it to support a drug habit. Tony Wentz, the Clarks Summit resident suspected in the Archbald case, didnt give a motive when he was arrested by state troopers who had spotted him walking on Main Street when they set up shop a little more than one mile away from the crime scene. The question remains: Are times that desperate that they call for such drastic measures? Sure, unemployment has been perpetually high in the region, and those who can find work may not find a job that pays well enough to support even the simplest of lifestyles. Are things so tough, however, that so many in such a short period of time have turned to bank robbery as an employment of sorts? Maybe these men played out the scenarios. If I get away unscathed, its quick cash. If I get caught and convicted, its three hots and a cot for at least a little while. Logic may be hard to argue in a bank robbery, however. The income alternative, and one that I feel is a little bit safer, seems to be playing the lottery with tickets bought in Luzerne County. Since Oct. 25, six winners of prizes ranging from $225,000 to $37.6 million have hit the jackpot with tickets bought in Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Hazleton, and Exeter. Call me crazy, but Id take the odds over winning the lottery, literally, over the odds of being caught for a bank robbery. Until then, I think Ill be doing most of my banking from home.
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Toby, a Seeing Eye dog, is being trained by Faith Maciolek. The dog is one of 11 undergoing obedience and socialization training through Paws Abilities.
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OOSIC To most people, Toby, the six-month-old Black Labrador/Golden Retriever mix at Faith Macioleks feet, looks like any other puppy. I call him my little superhero, she said. The 17-year-old Riverside senior is training Toby to eventually become a Seeing Eye dog, one that will guide blind people through their daily life, as her graduation project.
The work will far exceed the 25 required hours of project time, and the daily commitment, she hopes, will help improve someones life for years to come. Maciolek said she knew she wanted to work with animals for her take on the graduation requirement. I really wanted to enjoy my senior project. Whats happier than puppies? I mean, look at him, she said, Toby nuzzling her feet under the dining room table with a Seeing Eye bandana tied around his neck. Her mother Stephanie, an occupational therapist at Allied
Services, found The Seeing Eye organization online. Since 1929, the organization has paired more than 15,000 of the specially trained dogs with blind individuals. So, what does it take to raise a Seeing Eye dog? Patience, for one, Faith said. That patience began months before Toby was assigned to the Moosic family. The Macioleks waited almost 18 months and underwent a year of training at bi-weekly meetings conducted through Paws Abilities in Dallas without their own dog.
I actually considered switching because I didnt know if I would have enough time to do it, Faith admitted, noting that training began in her junior year. But right after school started they said, Youre going to get your puppy on Sept. 9. That was a fun way to start the school year. Waiting, Faith admits, was difficult. I would always put up a fit about going to the meetings because I didnt have a dog. Now, Im getting dragged around the training circles, she said, smilSee SUPERHERO, Page 10
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Dunmore infant dies from injuries
Taylor man suspected South Side bank robber

Tuesday robbery was second in city in less than two weeks.
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The following criminal charges were filed in Lackawanna County Court between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31. All accounts are derivative of police affidavits, all charges are pending following their preliminary hearings unless otherwise noted, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. ASSAULT CHARGES were filed Dec. 26 against Ramiro Albarran, 31, of Main Street, Dickson City, after allegedly fighting with EMTs and police officers. When responding to a call of a possible heart attack or drug overdose, emergency crews discovered Albarran with blood coming out of his mouth. It took eight officer to detain Albarran. Albarran was arraigned on Dec. 26 on two counts of aggravated assault and one count each of simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. He is held for a lack of $50,000 bail. All charges were held for court after a Jan. 3 preliminary hearing. A GUILTY PLEA was entered by Ammie Feduchak, 27, of Broad Street, Pittston, on prostitution charges that were filed on Nov. 23. Feduchak had offered sexual favors in exchange for cash with an undercover Scranton police officer. DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 23 against Ryan Tomczyk, 25, of South Main Street, Taylor, after he allegedly sold heroin to a confidential informant. Police Officer Kyle Gilmartin was the arresting officer. Tomczyk was arraigned on Dec. 26 on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to deliver. He is held for a lack of $25,000 bail. He waived a preliminary hearing on Jan. 5. DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 6 against Daniel Sheridan, 20, of Bush Road, Damascus, after police
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DUNMORE A two-month-old infant boy from Dunmore died while being treated at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, for injuries suffered last month during an alleged incident involving 20-year-old Matthew Evans. Jayden Ace Cohen passed away on Monday, according to Lackawanna County First Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico. Evans, of Foote Street, Dunmore, originally faced charges of aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of a child after he allegedly admitted to forcefully picking (the) baby up while he was crying on Dec. 20. A neighbor called police when the child began having trouble breathing. Additional charges are pending following the results of an autopsy that had not yet been scheduled as of Tuesday afternoon, Talerico said. A message seeking comment from Montour County Coroner Scott Lynn was not returned. The infant was first listed in poor condition while he underwent treatment at Moses Taylor Hospital last month. His injuries were consistent with inflicted child abuse. Evans was in a relationship with the infants mother, Dorri Cohen, according to the police affidavit. He is being held for a lack of $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing set for Dec. 28 was continued to Feb.1, according to court records.
Taylor man faces charges for the alleged robbery committed at the Wells Fargo bank branch, 330 Meadow Ave., Scranton, on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Police said Sean Dougherty, 41, of Colan Court, Taylor, entered the bank wearing a disguise comprised of a wig, hat, several layers of clothing, and square framed glasses. He allegedly told a teller, I have a bomb on me. Give me all your money, and slipped a note to the teller with a similar message, according to an affidavit. As the first teller slowly emptied the cash drawer, an adjacent teller who overheard the bomb threat pushed the silent alarm. Dougherty then allegedly fled from the bank. A packet of red dye exploded on the suspect in the parking lot of Gerritys Supermarket, according to a witness. Bank security officials told police that Dougherty had stolen $3,172 and that the dye pack-
Dougherty et also contained tear gas and would be very difficult to wash away. A confidential informant contacted police on Thursday, Jan. 5, and told them that they knew Dougherty and that he had talked about robbing a bank in the past. When the informant asked Dougherty about the incident, he soon admitted to committing the robbery. Dougherty allegedly burned some of the money that was covered in dye and that he traded in the unstained bills for clean cash at the casino. Police established a surveillance operation outside Doughertys Taylor home Thursday evening and detained him at the intersection of Colan Court and Main Avenue just before 10 p.m.
In an interview at police headquarters, Dougherty allegedly admitted to committing the bank robbery to support his drug habit. He told police about his disguise, the bomb threat, and how he disposed of the stained clothing and cash. Dougherty faces one count four counts of robbery and one count each of theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, and tampering with physical evidence, according to the criminal complaint. As of Friday morning, no criminal court records existed for Dougherty concerning his arraignment or bail conditions. According to a press release issued by Scranton Police Chief Dan Duffy, its believed the Dougherty acted alone on Jan. 3 and was not connected to a robbery at the Wells Fargo branch at 101 N. Main Ave., Scranton, on Dec. 23. Anyone with information on the West Scranton robbery is asked to call Scranton Police at (570) 348-4139 or Detective Michael Schultz at (570) 558-8307.
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Alleged Archbald bank robber stopped by troopers

ARCHBALD A 24-year-old Clarks Summit resident faces charges after he allegedly robbed the First National Bank, 800 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Archbald, at about 10:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Jan. 4. Tony Lamar Wentz, Jr., of Tourist Avenue, Clarks Summit, was stopped by Pennsylvania State Police troopers stationed near Bonnie and Clydes Hide-
away, 485 Main St., Archbald, shortly after the alleged crime was committed. According to an affidavit: A black male, later identified as Wentz, entered the bank wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sunglasses, and a black hat and demanded money, leaving the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. Wentz fled the bank on foot and entered the woods behind the building. Two state troopers spotted Wentz, who fit the de-
scription of the robber, as he was walking on foot on Main Street near Bonnie and Clydes. As they approached him, he allegedly fled, attempted to resist arrest when he was stopped, and was successfully detained. Police located a large quantity of money totaling $2,006 in his pants pocket. Wentz allegedly provided a detailed statement to police about how he had planned the robbery, entered the bank, made his demands,
and gave a description of the outfit he was wearing. He intended to lay low at Bonnie and Clydes restaurant and bar, but the establishment was closed, he said. Wentz is charged with one count each of robbery, theft by unlawful taking, and resisting arrest. He was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Judge Ted Giglio and held for $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 11.
The Archbald robbery is the third bank robbery in two weeks and the second in as many days in Lackawanna County. Scranton police continue to search for a suspect who robbed the Wells Fargo bank branch at 101 N. Main Ave., Scranton, on Dec. 23. Taylor resident Sean Dougherty, 40, was arrested by police Thursday evening for his alleged role in a robbery at the Wells Fargo at 330 Meadow Ave., Scranton, on Jan. 3.
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Lackawanna County Minority Commissioner Pat OMalley, left, and Majority Commissioners Jim Wansacz, center, and Corey OBrien were sworn in Monday morning at the Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton.
urrounded by their respective family members, Lackawanna Countys new board of commissioner was sworn into office during a ceremony at the Electric City Trolley Museum on Monday, Jan. 2.
The three of you are a credit to everything thats good about Lackawanna County, Lackawanna County President Judge Tom Munley said to Commissioners Corey OBrien, Pat OMalley, and Jim Wansacz. As president judge, Ill be working hard with the commissioners. The advantage I have is that I know them a long, long time, and Im so proud of the work that theyve done. OBrien, the only incumbent returning to the board, was flanked by his wife, Missy, and children Kate, Casey, Jake, and Luke as he took the oath administered by Judge Jim Gibbons.
It was an incredible four years and an honor for me to serve previously, and its an even greater honor for me to serve now, OBrien said. To serve with Jim Wansacz and Pat OMalley is a thrill for me Im very, very excited because I think we all share the most important thing in this county, which is family. We want to make sure that all of our futures are bright for all residents and families of Lackawanna County. Wansacz, sworn in by Judge Sean McGraw, stood by his wife, Maria, and held his daughter, 4-year-old Nadia Rose, as he addressed onlookers
Monday morning. He said hell enjoy time home with his family while returning to elected office, as opposed to the busy schedule of a state legislator that kept him in Harrisburg from 2000 to 2010. Im able to look at things as a bigger picture, to look at things long term. I know how the state operates and where we can go for help when we need it, Wansacz said following the ceremony. Munley administered the oath to OMalley, who asked for a brief moSee COMMISH, Page 7
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Loscombe, McGoff sworn in as council reorganizes

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Officers recognized for work on child abuse case
City Council held a reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 2, swearing in Councilmen Bob McGoff and Jack Loscombe for four-year terms and reappointing Councilwoman Janet Evans as president and declaring Frank Joyce vice president for the next two years, succeeding Pat Rogan in the position. The 2011 election maintained the council supermajority of the previous two years Evans, Joyce, Loscombe, and Rogan - that has often opposed the agenda of MayorChrisDoherty.McGoff pledged during his campaign to continue to serve as a mediatorbetweenthegovernment bodies and has often cast the lone dissenting vote against councils agenda. Nancy Krake and Boyd Hughes were also retained as city clerk and council solicitor, respectively, by unanimous vote. The rules of procedure were adopted with a 4-1 vote; Rogan voted no because he does not believe council should recess in August. Evans said that council has kept their campaign promises to serve the people over the last two years, listing accomplished goals such as decreasingrealestatetaxes10percent and business taxes by 25 percent in 2011, lowering the bidding threshold, putting professional services out to bid, ending wasteful, frivolous spending of Urban Development Action Grant funds, reaching a fair contract with Northeast Revenue Service for collection of delinquent taxes, increasing payments in lieu of taxes from $100,000 in 2009 to over $200,000 in 2010 and 2011, exposing financial mismanagement in city government, and being the first government body to ban bath salts and synthetic marijuana in northeast Pennsylvania, among others. Most recently, City Council provided a balanced budget which cleared up five lin-
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Scranton City Council retained their previous chair appointments and added sub-committee appointments on Jan. 2: Council President Janet Evans Rules; Intergovernmental Relations Council Vice President Frank Joyce Finance; Revenues, Taxes Jack Loscombe Public Safety; Downtown Revitalization Bob McGoff Public Works; Pension Review Administration Pat Rogan Community Development; Boards and Commissions
gering city debts, including the (Scranton Redevelopment Authority), the (Scranton Parking Authority), federal (Community Development Block Grant) monies, borrowing for 2011 unfunded debt, and reimbursement of the workers comp reserve funds and full payment of outstanding bills, Evans continued. She lauded councils modest 4.8 percent tax increase, a drop from 29 percent proposed by Doherty, and said theyve worked to open communication with the administration, the Pennsylvania Economy League, and the Department of Community and Economic Development. She acknowledged, however, that many challenges lie ahead, particularly the Oct. 2011 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that forces the city to pay an estimated $20 millionormoreindelayedcollective bargaining awards to thepoliceandfireunions,the resulting spike in debt service payments, and ultimately, the removal of the citys Act 47 distressed status.
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fter reading the media accounts of how Scranton police officers Jason Knoch and Melissa Forsette responded to the unusual child abuse case in Green Ridge in Sept. 2011, Pittston Township resident John Bergen decided they needed to be commended.
Knoch and Forsette were among the officers who responded to the Sept. 26 call on Raines Street about a 7year-old boy, clad in diapers and a long sleeve shirt, who sat crying outside his basement door. The boys mother, Lori Gardner, 26, and stepfather, Brian Sleboda, 32, face charges for allegedly closing him in a makeshift coffin and locking him inside the basement. They went beyond the line of duty, said Bergen, a member of the American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens. There was
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another child there, too, and something could have happened to those kids if these officers didnt do what they did. Thats why I believe they deserved this award. The nomination for the Outstanding Commendation Award was submitted several months ago and approved on Nov. 29, 2011, according to the certificates of recognition. It is because of their compassion and dedication during this horrific incident that the American Police Hall of Fame approved Mr. Bergens award nomination for these fine officers, Scranton Police Chief Dan Duffy read during a small ceremony Thursday afternoon, Jan. 5. Both officers were surprised with the award, but they agreed that the incident, like most encountered by officers, was handled effectively through teamwork. Im glad that Scranton police have been recognized, said Knoch, an officer for four years. I think we all do an excellent job here, not just Melissa and I. Knoch was the first to respond to the Raines Street
Police Chief Dan Duffy delivers an Outstanding Commendation Award to Ptlw. Melissa Forsette. Pittston Township resident John Bergen, center, nominated Forsett and Ptlm. Jason Knoch for the award from the American Police Hall of Fame.
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home, discovering the 7year-old wearing a diaper in a small area outside the basement door that led to the back yard. The boy later hugged Forsette, an officer for seven years, and asked, Are you here to help me? It was a unique case, and it was a team effort by everybody. Nothings done by just one or two officers, she said. Charges against both Sleboda and Gardner of endangering the welfare of children and unlawful restraint were held for county court after an Oct. 24 preliminary hearing. At the time of that hearing, the boy was in foster care. Duffy said that the generosity of the public regarding the case was incredible. People throughout the state were sending Christmas gifts to give to that child, he said. The police delivered those gifts to Lackawanna County Children and Youth Services. Knoch and Forsette arent the first Scranton cops to receive recognition from the national hall of fame. Detective Joe Castellano received a Silver Star for Bravery in the 1980s, Duffy said.
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SCRANTON - Downtown Scranton was relatively quiet on Monday due to the New Years holiday, but the soft opening of iRescue at 325 N. Washington Ave. on Jan. 2 kept its two employees pretty busy. The new business specializes in repairing cracked screens, broken buttons or switches, and water damage to iPhones, iPods, and iPads and will soon be selling iPhone accessories as well.
We did really well today. Im actually anxious for tomorrow, owner Damien Blanchard said Monday. Im very happy with how we did. The 31-year-old Kingston resident founded computer service store Inlan Solutions, 503 Market St., Kingston, five years ago, adding repair to iPhones and other Apple products in May 2011. About a month ago, Blanchard decided to isolate the two servicSee IRESCUE, Page 10
New chair of board of commissioners sounds ready to play hardball over local Yankees franchise sale.
Wansacz looks at contract

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im Wansacz isnt wasting any time looking at the contracts and constructs involving Lackawanna County government. Shortly after being sworn in as a county commissioner on Monday morning, the former state representative said hes been looking at a variety of issues facing the county in the years to come.
nue from those departments. Regarding the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees AAA franchise, Wansacz said, Were going to be looking to see if theres a better deal out there. The renegotiated deal, a $14.6 million sale of the local franchise to a joint venture between Mandalay Baseball Properties LLC and Yankee Global Enterprises LLC, was signed by the Lackawanna County Multipurpose Stadium Authority in Nov. 2010. It stipulates that the Yankees will lease the stadium for at least 30 Triple-A baseball seasons, two possible 10-year lease renewal options, and pay annual rent to the authority for $750,000. The agreement crossed a major hurdle in May 2011 when $20 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds were ensured by the state for new construction at PNC Field. Lackawanna County signed a construction contract with EwingCole in Aug. 2011 for improvements to the 22-year-old stadium, formerly known as Lackawanna County Stadium, worth $28.7 million. The total reconstruction project is expected to reach $40 million, and the local Yankees will play an entire season on the road to allow construction to begin this year. Commissioner (Corey) OBrien has done a good job of making the (former Lackawanna County commissioner Robert) Cordaro deal a better deal, but I still believe that theres ways to improve it. Hopefully Mandalay will be open to that or, at the end of the day, maybe someone else will. Wansacz said. Efforts to reach representatives from Mandalay Baseball Properties were unsuccessful.
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WANSACZ APPOINTED CHAIR

The county board of commissioners quickly changed the guard, appointing Jim Wansacz as chair and Corey OBrien vice chair on Tuesday morning. Wansacz fumbled slightly with Roberts Rules of Order, later explaining that county business is conducted differently than in the state house, his last elected office. Its going to take me a little while to get the hang of this, Wansacz said. Coming from the state, we usually asked, Any opposition? None. All in favor? Good. Sworn in Monday, Wansacz said following the meeting that several decisions remain that could be made this month, including possible personnel changes and a reopening of the budget. Wansacz said he wasnt surprised with Tuesdays appointment but that it also wont change how decisions are made. All three of us are going to work together... Theres no one single person making a decision, he said.
ment of silence for his mother, Ann Marie, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2011. She served as OMalleys campaign chair for each previously sought elected office until his campaign for commissioner, but she gave her blessing on her youngest son to seek the county government seat in Dec. 2010. This would have been huge for her, he said after being sworn in as the new minority commissioner. OMalley echoed a call for job creation made throughout the campaign season last year. The Industrial Revolution started in Lackawanna County, and were going to put Lackawanna County back on the map, he said. The first meeting of the board will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 10 a.m. in the commissioners conference room, sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton.
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PHILADELPHIA - The Scranton Sewer Authority will have to pay a $12,619 penalty and complete a $30,000 tree planting project under a settlement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the agency said in a release issued Wednesday, Jan. 4. The settlement follows several risk management violations at its treatment facility at Cedar Avenue and Breck Street. The alleged violations were identified in an April 2010 EPA inspection and focused on the sewer authoritys failure to comply with a risk management plan designed to reduce the risk of an accidental release of harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. Specific violations included but were not limited to failure to properly train employees in operating procedures, failure to test and inspect equipment, and failure to conduct a three-year compliance audit. The Clean Air Act states that facilities that produce, handle, process, distribute or store certain chemicals are required to develop, implement, and submit a risk management plan to EPA. Alleged violations also included the authoritys failure to update safety procedures, train employees, perform inspections, or maintain proper identification. Along with the civil penalty, the SSA must implement a supplemental environmental project costing $30,000 that involves purchasing and planting 100 trees in urban neighborhoods in South Scranton. SSA Executive Director Eugene Barrett did not return a request for comment.
found marijuana in his apartment. Ptlm. James Weaver was the arresting officer. Sheridan was charged by summons on two counts of drug possession and prohibited possession, and one count each of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of offensive weapons, and presenting law enforcement with false identification. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 9.
CHILD ENDANGERMENT CHARGES were filed on Dec. 24 against Edwardo Alvarado-Martinez, 22, of North Saint Francis Avenue, Scranton, after an outburst at his home occurred. Martinezs wife asked him to leave and he allegedly kicked over a door, and knocked over a television that landed on his 7-year-old daughter. There were five other children in the house at the time. Ptlw. Melissa Forsette was the arresting officer. Martinez was arraigned on Dec. 24 on six counts of endangering the welfare of a children and one count of harassment. He is held for a lack of $25,000 bail and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 17. DRUG CHARGES were filed on Dec. 1
against Joshua Brown, 30, of Harrison Avenue, Scranton, after he allegedly sold heroin and crack cocaine to an undercover police officer. Brown was arraigned on Dec. 1 on two counts of drug possession, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. He is held for a lack of $50,000, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 12. PROSITUTION CHARGERS were filed Dec. 2 against Rhonda Rella, 54, of Capouse Avenue, Scranton, after she allegedly offered oral sex in exchange for $20 to an undercover police officer. Rella was charged by summons with loitering for the purpose of prostitution. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 10.
THEFT CHARGES were filed on Dec. 31 against Arthur Decker, 34, of Ferdinand Street, Scranton, after he allegedly stole scrap from Pyne Freight on Union Street. Decker was allegedly seen around 1 p.m. by property owner Ted Kazmierczak loading a mini van with scrap metal. Ptlm. Rob Zuby was the arresting officer. Decker was arraigned on Dec. 31 on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, trespassing, simple assault, and harassment. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail, and a preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 9. - MATT MORGIS / FOR GO LACKAWANNA
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Evans added that she believes council, the mayor, city administration, PEL, and DCED must work jointly to overcome these challenges, avoiding further personnel cuts by implementing payroll, commuter, and amusement taxes to generate more revenue. Maybe the mayor and our council can work a little more together, Loscombe said. We have to progress this city, and we have some pretty hefty issues this year, budgetary issues. And its going to take us all working together.
Judge William J. Nealon swore in McGoff, who has sat on council for over five years, while Judge Terrence R. Nealon swore in Loscombe, who was appointed to council two years ago, as well as Evans, Joyce, and Krake into their respective positions. Hopefully, this year will be a year of progress and moving forward with the development of the city of Scranton, McGoff said. They took a giant leap of faith in appointing me and hoping I did my best for the people in the city of Scranton, and, to be perfectly honest with you, I was a nervous wreck here that night when I was sworn in. Ive become a little more comfortable since then, but, you know, on a
day to day basis, its an honor, Loscombe said. Additionally, Judge James J. Walsh swore in City Controller Roseann Novembrino, who retained her long-held position in the 2011 election. While she noted that she and council have differed on issues in the past, she
said common sense and common courtesy should prevail. As controller, I will continue an open door policy. I will always, always be available to the people of Scranton, Novembrino said. I want to be part of a positive process that will ensure the citys future.
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$35,000 in support from a benefactor, Beverly Hills-based director Chris McIntyre, who withdrew his commitment last year. He told Go Lackawanna in July 2011 that both he and his brother were both being treated for severe forms of cancer. In October, the Friends brought the Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to Nay Aug Park that later led to a chance meeting with members of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. Our themes are land, people, and industry, but this is all about the people, said LHVA Executive Director Natalie Gelb, shortly after presenting a $10,000 check to the Friends on Wednesday. Carol Ann Drazba is a very important person to us... Its our honor to be able to recognize somebody of national significance who has contributed so much and is so symbolic of the kind of generosity and sacrifice that the people of this area represent. While Atkinson was quick to note the participation of various people behind the project including the hundreds that purchased memorial pavers to support it, Friends of the Forgotten member Nick Fata said it would have been impossible without her diligence. We probably would have failed along the way without Kim, Fata said. Gino Merli Veterans Center Commandant Michael Semian said the monument will sit next to
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lasting memorial to a Dunmore native and the first American servicewoman killed in the Vietnam War has a new home, back where her nursing career began. A check presentation and groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, where a sixfoot tall bronze statue of 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba created by Monuments by Parise of Carbondale is expected to be placed this summer as a tribute to the local woman.
Drazba was killed Feb. 18, 1966, when the helicopter she was flying in crashed into high tension wires outside Saigon after she had served in Vietnam for about four months. But she got her start as a nurse on the grounds where the Merli Center now stands - the site of the former Scranton State General Hospital. She will stand on the corner here, on sacred ground, said Friends of the Forgotten spokesperson Kim Atkinson. This is where she began, this is where she will stay. She will be here to watch over her patients for the rest of eternity.
ABOVE: Kim Atkinson, spokesperson for the Friends of the Forgotten, displays photos of the clay sculpture of late 2nd Lt. Carol Ann Drazba. Looking on is Drazbas sister, Joann Katula. TOP: Members of the Friends of the Forgotten, along with Drazbas friends and family, break ground on the new memorial site.
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The Friends of the Forgotten, a veterans support group, first unveiled plans for the memorial to Drazba in Oct. 2010. Ground was broken on a planned memorial site at the St. Joseph Centers Dunmore Campus in April, and an unveiling was originally set for Oct. 8, 2011. Weve hit many obstacles, Atkinson said, noting a lack of a complete agreement with St. Josephs Center. The $65,000 project lost approximately
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the sole remaining piece of the Scranton State General Hospital on the corner of Mulberry Street and Franklin Avenue. A wall reminiscent of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will sit behind the statue, displaying Drazbas story and the faces and names of those killed in the helicopter crash with her - nurse Elizabeth Ann Jones, of Allendale, S.C.; surgeon Thomas W. Stasko, of Denver, Colo.; pilot Charles M. M. Honour, Jr., of Norcross, Ga.; co-pilot Albert M. Smith, of Washington, D.C.; crew chief Gary R. Artman, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and gunner Christopher J. Lantz, of East Cleveland, Ohio. The monument will also include two granite benches that will honor four other Dunmore natives killed in Vietnam - Anthony Battista, Thomas Malloy, Karl Rynearson, and Thomas Wharton. An unveiling is tentatively set for June 16. Its fitting that she be here. We put in so many wonderful hours together. We had so much fun here, and we were such close friends, said Anne Domin, Drazbas friend and nursing school classmate. She trained here, she practiced here, and now shes going to stay here, said Joann Katula, of Spring Brook Township, Drazbas sister. Its the complete circle now.
n Monday, Jan. 9, the Pennsylvania and Museum Commission and the Lackawanna Historical Society will dedicate the official Pennsylvania State Historical Marker in honor of Governor Robert Patrick Casey. Governor Robert Patrick Casey served as governor of Pennsylvania from 1987 to 1995. He enacted many new programs to aid infrastructure and was especially interested in protecting our youth and families. He was also dedicated to providing equal opportunities to women and minorities. A strong supporter of his home area in northeastern Pennsylvania, he implemented
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the construction of an expressway between Scranton and Carbondale that now bears his name. He also supported hometown projects like the Lackawanna County Stadium, Mohegan Sun Arena, and the Mall at Steamtown. He retired to Scranton after a long and successful career in service to the people of Pennsylvania and passed away on May 30, 2000. The state marker in his honor was approved in 2003. It will be officially dedicated on Jan. 9 to mark
his 80th birthday at the Memorial Park on North Washington Avenue near Woodlawn Street in Scranton. The governors son, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, and Pennsylvania Sen. John Blake, D-Archbald, are expected to attend Mondays event. The state historical marker program began in 1946 as a way for the PHMC to commemorate significant people, places and events that have affected the lives of Pennsylvanians since William Penn founded the Commonwealth. There are currently more than 2,000 markers across the state that tell the stories of native inhabitants, early set-
tlers, government leaders, athletes, and entertainers; struggles for freedom and equality; labor movements; and many other topics that have contributed to our shared state history. The program is administered by the PHMC. Markers can be nominated by anyone and, once approved, plans are put in place to install and dedicate a new marker through a public event involving local and statewide officials, local historians, community representatives, and others. Each dedication presents opportunities for Pennsylvanians to celebrate and understand their heritage.
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es and create iRescue, which has a presence at the Kingston location and now in Scranton. We offer customers a better out than they would get through insurance through Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint, where theyre charging people hundreds of dollars for deductibles and the phone has to be sent away for three or four days. We do everything on the spot that we physically can. An iPhone 4 broken screen averages 20 minutes, and
you can wait for it, Blanchard explained. The short wait and prices at less than half of normal insurance policies make for an attractive alternative. Having previously worked for corporate box stores like Cirthe highest honor that the specialized pets can receive. The Macioleks are used to pets around the home with three other dogs and two cats including one named Kirby that Toby has grown particularly fond of but the new addition is different. The family must praise Toby with extra petting and verbal affection rather than the traditional doggy treat. He likes to get his ears rubbed, so when he does good I rub his ears, Faith said. We cant feed him people food, he cant sit on the sofa its little stuff. It can be easy to forget that hes not a normal dog. That happens in public, too, as the family tries to acclimate Toby to everyday situations. Toby has been to the movies, the Shoppes at Montage, and on trips to the Poconos. Hes even
cuit City and Staples, Blanchard found that running his own small business has given him an opportunity to change the type of service customers may be used to. We can keep it super personal here. We try to remember peoples names, and we give it that old mom and pop feeling but still give you the service youre going to get in a corporate store, if not better than, Blanchard said. As a member of the staff himself, he feels that he also offers a better work environment for employees that is more laid back and individualized than theyd receive elsewhere. shared the spotlight with Faith in her senior portraits taken by Expressions Photography in Meshoppen. At first, folks just see a dog and dont think differently about approaching and playing rough with the six-month-old pooch. Once they learn a little bit and we explain to them what he can and cant do, then they understand and they tell us what a great thing were doing, Faith said. People are often surprised at how the training process ends. Everyones always asking me, You have to give him back?, and I say, Well, Im not blind, so, yeah, Faith said with a laugh. Despite all of the time and care shared with Toby, the end result, she said, is well worth it. Theres so many amazing things that hes going to be able
The opening of iRescue comes just two months after a similar downtown Scranton business, The Grove Media, formerly located at 314 Penn Ave., moved to the Viewmont Mall. The Apple Authorized Reseller and Service Provider was burglarized several times before making the move in November 2011, but Blanchard said he isnt worried about similar issues occurring at iRescue. Were dealing with iPhone parts here. Im not putting $1,000 computers in my window as a display, he said, pointing out that most products leave the store that day. to do for somebody, Faith said. Its nice to know that by giving a year and a half of my time, it can change someones life for six years or more, depending on how long hes a Seeing Eye dog. Faith said she plans to study journalism after graduating high school and has applied to Penn State University, New York University, and Ithaca College. But before that, shell likely see her Seeing Eye dog earn his training vest, an important step in her work with Toby that is reached when the pups pass a specialized test after they turn six months old. Theyre doing wonderful, Metzger said of the Marcioleks. The Seeing Eye wants their dogs to have some spirit. The dogs can be a handful, but Faith and Stephanie are doing a great job with Toby.
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Paws Abilities holds training sessions for Seeing Eye dogs on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Dallas United Methodist Church, 4 Parsonage St., Dallas. For more information or to check on a different location for meetings, call Margie Metzger at (570) 814-1627.
ing. Its nice when everyone says, You obviously work with him. Hes doing so well. Its nice to know that whenever he does something good in a meeting, its because I worked with him. Toby is one of 11 dogs currently being trained through Paws Abilities, according to group leader Margie Metzger. Over the last 10 years, the Metzger family has trained seven dogs beginning with one trained for her own daughters senior project. Locally, dogs are acclimated to social situations and taught essential commands before theyre returned to The Seeing Eye for more specialized train-
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ing. Hell go back when hes about 18 months, Faith said. Once hes done with us, hell keep training with licensed handlers. His training is never really over until hes placed with a blind person. Metzger said the local club is an accurate reflection of the success of the parent Seeing Eye organization. Paws Abilities has raised six dogs that are currently being used as breeding dogs
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esidents from across the region rocked in the new year in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Dec. 31, as the citys non-alcoholic New Years Eve party continued. Final attendance tallies were not complete at press time, but First Night Scranton co-chair Paige Balitski said that attendance appeared to be about 10 percent higher than the 2010 event. First Night was highlighted with various music and performance acts throughout the evening this year and capped, as always, with a fireworks display at midnight.
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1. Mackenzie Alsop of Carbondale has her face painted during Scrantons New Years Eve party. 2. Frank Kopeta, Aaron McNany, and Tom Neary at Northern Lights Espresso Bar. 3. Mollie Edsell was among the performers at the AFA Gallery. 4. The Winstons performed original music and the hits of Motown at Elm Park Church. 5. Frank Torquato and Jim Buckley.
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here is no better time to start to clip coupons and create a budget then at the beginning of a new year. With food and gas prices estimated to rise during 2012, families need to figure out a plan that will put food on the table without putting a dent in their budgets.
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and a baby starting to experiment with solids, we tend to spend a lot of money on fruits. So, I challenged myself to save money on a very popular item for babies and kids: applesauce. I purchased a three pound bag of organic apples, then washed, peeled, and cut them into small pieces. I filled a pot with enough water to cover the apples, and then boiled them until they were soft. For the older kids, I just squashed the apples to make chunky applesauce and just puree the apples. The hardest part was finding the right texture. I then jarred them and heated a little up for breakfast. It was so easy and when I broke down the savings, I am really never going back to jarred applesauce. I was able to get 12 servings out of the three pound bag. The bag cost me $3.99 and made 12 servings, a final price of $0.33 per serving. Comparatively, a 12-pack of Earths Best apple sauce baby food costs $9.48. Thats a difference of $5.49 for 12 servings. Individual serving of applesauce can be purchased for two for $5 for an eight-pack. By purchasing a three pound bag of apples and creating your own chunky applesauce, you can save you money on a healthy snack. Although this is only one item, this process can be used for any fruit or vegetable. What are some ways that you save money on meals? Share your tips with us at www.facebook.com/golackawanna.
According to Good Morning America, economists predict higher prices from gas to coffee and that we should expect to pay more than the spike we saw last year, which was 11 percent. Starbucks and Dennys plan to raise prices by just a few pennies, but add that up over the remaining 358 days, and you could be spending hundreds more a year. Although we can be tempted by the inexpensive meals like frozen pizza, canned soup, boxed pasta meals, and jarred baby food, we have to remember that healthy family meals can be easily be made within a budget and by planning ahead. Its wonderful to be pampered by going out for lunch or dinner but, realistically, not many people can afford this lifestyle. During the next few weeks, I plan to offer some tips on how you can save money for your family by planning meals, shopping with sales, and stockpiling on items that can be staples in healthy family meals. As Ive discussed previously, its a good idea to start with one or two items and build from there. One of the biggest expenses on my grocery list these days is baby food. Since I am starting to make baby food for my fivemonth-old, I thought it would be a good place to start. With two kids under 5
The northeast Pennsylvania music scene hasnt seen anything quite like the psychedelic Felix Sarco since they disbanded in 2007. They will, however, have a chance to witness a new form of singer Gavin Robbs avant-garde performance art when he brings Starwood to Scranton. The Philadelphia-based cyber rock quintet will be joined by local acts Kid Icarus and The Great Party on Saturday, Jan.14 at The Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave., Scranton. The show begins at 8 p.m., and admission is $7. S.T.A.R.W.O.O.D. is an acronym for Sociopathic Time Altering Robot Warrior Of Organic Design, and when Robb takes the stage in a helmet resembling a disco ball with a matching chest-piece, he becomes Gabriel Starwood, a a man-machine and master manipulator sent back in time to prevent humanity from destroying his home planet, Vitrus, in the year 2776. My still unfinished mission istoalterthetimecontinuumto limit human expansion in the surrounding galaxies, thus saving Planet Vitrus from the galactic virus known as Human-
kind, Robb explained as Starwood, never breaking character. Starwood believes his ability to change from famous prophets and prostitutes to lowly soldiers and the leaders that send them to die throughout history has granted him invaluable insight into the human mind, crafting songs using the body of Robb that describe his adventures and experiences on Earth while attempting to steer humans from a path of intergalactic destruction. Having seen your world through the eyes of your most revered historical figures, as well as your outcasts and miscreants, I understand your kind far better than you understand yourselves. I have set these experiences to music to better share my infinitely faceted perspective, with the hope that increasing your self-awareness will keep you from destroying your universal surroundings, Robb continued. His chrome-faced bandmates, which include Adam Zielinski from former Scranton funk group Alien Red on guitar, serve as Vitruvian cyborgs that service, assist, and protect theGabrielStarwoodprototype by any means necessary. Despite the overwhelming gran-
diosity of their emotional yet danceable electronic sound, he insiststhatthebandisnottheatrical in their performances. It is an exact replication of the lives I have lived and an objective commentary on the past, present, and future I have lived through, all set to the specific tones and signals Vitruvians use to simulate emotion. The story is an integral part of the performance, as without it, there is only sound. Inversely, without music, this is nothing more than emotionless theatre, he clarified. Any mention of The Great Party, Felix Sarco, or Alien Red simply elicits a confused response from the supposed extraterrestrial, though fans of all three are sure to embrace the otherworldly music of this distinctive band. We are programmed to interface with enlightened members of your race. Those with a penchant for hyperbole in nomenclature are especially appreciated by our kind. My knowledge of the future can guarantee a great party in the least, he said. We are quite familiar with aliens of all colors but have yet to meet one from the city of Scranton, red or otherwise. Felix who?
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WHAT: Listen Local series featuring Bobby Davis and the Smartest Man, with Harmony Constant WHERE: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave.,Scranton WHEN: Fri., Jan. 13, 7 p.m. COST: $10
hen Bobby Davis sees a musical opportunity, he takes it. As he begins work on his second album, Scranton listeners will be among the first to hear the new work when Bobby Davis and the Smartest Man plays at the Scranton Cultural Center. The indie rock band will be part of the Listen Local Young Adult Series, playing with Harmony Constant on Friday, Jan. 13, starting at 7 p.m. The 21-year-old Mountainhome resident has been playing with his friend Kevin Boland for last seven years, originally forming a jazz group called Funk Shway. Having written material for a rock project, Bolands friend and fellow jazz artist Eric Doney allowed them to use the studio at Pacific Street Records to make a record, launching Bobby Davis and the Smartest Man. The band started because we went into the studio to make an album. I basically just got (Boland) to do all the engineering, play all the back-up instruments, and pretty much arrange the whole thing, so hes kind of like the brains behind everything, Davis recalled. While Boland may be The Smartest Man, Davis is no slouch when it comes to musical talent himself. His father is a pianist, guitarist, and recording artist, and his mother is a violinist. Davis continues the family tradition by singing and playing guitar, saxophone, and the flute, writing primarily about personal and philosophical issues he describes as dark and vague. I really just like creating I sit down to write pretty much every day, and I like having a goal to work towards something, Davis explained. What were trying to make now is music that I havent
heard before, so Im trying to see if I can actually make something at least a little bit new. Having only played shows for about a year and releasing their self-titled debut of folk rock in June 2011, the pair is already hard at work on a funkand soul-inspired follow-up, adding horn and string arrangements and enlisting the help of Philadelphia hip hop Chocolate Milk. The groups producer, drummer, and rappers will make this effort far more collaborative than the first record, Davis said. Because of the wide change in musical direction, both albums will display Davis range and penchant for musical spontaneity. Davis says he particularly enjoys his shows in Scranton because he is always unsure of exactly how they will sound in The Electric City. Its an uncertainty that only excites him more about their upcoming appearance. Whenever we play shows in Scranton, weve been using our friend Tyler Dempsey to play drums. When we play in Scranton, its an entirely different sound and show. In Philly, we have a horn section, we have a different drummer, and its more of a rock band, but I feel like when we play with Tyler, its a lot more jazz and jam influenced. The shows really have a lot more variables to them because theres a lot more improvisation.
Download a copy of Dont Like What You Got? by Bobby Davis and the Smartest Man from the NEPA Mixtape blog at www.golackawanna.com. The song is basically a narrative of a person wanting to get something, and thinking that if they had more money they could buy it. But what you want cant be bought at all, so you go crazy, Bobby Davis said.
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get involved in the scene. They helped us get our work out there, Leas added There are open nights and signings and other opportunities for writers in the area. You just have to find them. Bokal will read a passage from her book Kings Crossing, a fictional novel set during the Revolutionary War. The book has not been released yet, but Bokal said several New York publishers have expressed interested. Leas, a poetry writer, will be reading various poems from her book, I Know When to Keep Quiet, along with a few unreleased poems. Readings and signings are great opportunities to test new material, Bokal said. But gathering an audience, both admit, can be difficult. At events like these, you can have anywhere between 20 or 30 people or five, said Leas. It seems as though there are more writers today, said Bokal. With the Nook, iPad and Kindle, people that normally wouldnt be published can release a book. Its also tough to be consistent as an author. With your first book, friends and family are very excited. Theyll buy it and come to all of your events. As you release more and more, it becomes tougher to sell. The average book signing sells roughly five or six books. Although it may not be easy to be an author, each one has found a way to make a living in the writing field. Events like the one at New Visions continue to provide a viable avenue to allow them to share their craft with residents of the region. Fan art can not only pay tribute to our favorite characters. It can often remind us of what could exist if copyright holders were a little more creative with their own creations. As a comic book reader, Ive seen my share of fan over the years, but I havent seen anything thats generated so much buzz in so little time as I have three pieces recently shared on www.deviantART.com. The site tends to be the most popular venue for such work, but these fan-generated images have been receiving major attention from sites like Fark, IMDB, and io9. A California artist going by the name Coran Kizer Stone, who works for Warner Bros. Animation according to his Facebook profile, posted sketchy, anime-style drawings of comic strip characters Calvin and Hobbes and a picture of Disneys Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, but none are portrayed like youve seen them before. Both boys and their imaginary friends have grown into men, but their delusions have grown up with them. Calvin and Hobbes are wearing stylish suits and brandishing guns, having become secret agents. Christopher Robin has become an evil doctor, and Pooh looks just as sinister as they overlook their technology-laden lair. Kizers fan art goes one step further than most by including an intriguing back story. As children, Calvin and Christopher constantly fought over the Hundred Acre Wood and whose pretend companion was better. When Calvins mean streak rears its ugly head and he accidentally burns down the woods while playing with matches, Robin is blamed and sent off to boarding school, giving them another reason to be enemies. When he grows up, he becomes a doctor and billionaire inventor, while his rival becomes a secret agent, but neither leave their invisible friends behind. In fact, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the Pooh gang also stay inside Christophers head as parts of his personality. Theyre not pictured yet,
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School teachers, journalists, and full-time authors are among the featured writers participating in the New Visions Writers Showcase on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the studio and gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. The idea for the showcase stemmed from two local writers, Jason Lucarelli and Brian Fanelli, whose core goal was to strengthen the writing community in the area and make it completely free.
The bi-monthly showcase begins at 7 p.m. and will feature seven writers that will read for 10 minutes. The second event of its kind features Dawn Leas, Go Lackawanna staff writer Rich Howells, Bridget McIntyre, Frank Sabina, Beth Burke, Tricia Kinney, and Jen Bokal. The first showcase was held in November. Each author at the event is expected to have material available to be purchased. Readings also feature one author who is currently enrolled in college in order to open the door to up-andcoming writers. Leas and Bokal both have roots in Wilkes Universitys creative writing program. Bokal, a full time author living in New York, and Leas, a middle school English teacher, had similar things to say about the writing community Wilkes brought to the table. A lot of times teachers are people who cant do, Bokal said. At Wilkes, the teachers were local writers that were involved, and they helped us
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but they dont have to be, because Kizer already has peoples imaginations running wild. All of this will likely never, ever happen, right? But why not? Well, two major reasons: one, the characters are owned by different parties, and two, the copyright holders of both would never let their characters be used like this. Both reasons, however, are exactly whats wrong with the entertainment industry. The first is just a matter of greed. As proof, look at the 2003 slasher film Freddy Vs. Jason, which pitted famous horror movie icons Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees against each other. The idea first came about around 1987, but New Line Cinema and Paramount Pictures, who owned the respective characters, couldnt agree on how to pull off the muchanticipated crossover. In 1993, the end of Jason Goes to Hell shows Freddys clawed glove pulling Jasons mask under the ground, but it would be another 10 years before the two killers finally shared the screen. A lot of time was spent struggling over the script, but just as much seemed to be delayed when these two movie companies couldnt decide who was going to get the most control over the project and the biggest chunk of resulting change. Despite the movie grossing about $115 million, we never saw a sequel, assumingly because of the ridiculous in-fighting. In the case of Calvin vs. Christopher, I have a feeling that Disney and Andrews McMeel Universal would have similar issues. The second reason is a bit more complicated, but just as silly. Copyright holders often want to protect the integrity of their work, which is understandable. But once you share a piece of art with the world, you should expect that everyone is going to view it differently. People will do what they will with their favorite characters and stories. If Hollywood can consistently
ruin good books with their own awful, money-grabbing adaptations, why cant fans take a stab? I think copyright holders should be more open to licensing, to experimentation, and to letting others reinterpret their work with permission. How many more times can we watch Winnie try to outwit bees for their honey? And we havent seen or heard from that boy and his stuffed tiger for over 16 years, so whats the harm? Disney would argue that Pooh is for kids only, but who are they to decide when they were simply adapting A.A. Milnes book series themselves? Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson seems like a imaginative, open-minded guy, so who is to say that he would be against seeing them in more than reprinted collections? Comic books often create alternate universes to allow creators to experiment with characters without affecting their continuity, so why cant books, movies, or cartoons? Buzzwords like re-imagining are used to try to sell an ill-conceived remake, yet something as original and funny as Kizers idea will likely never come into fruition, at least officially. And why? To protect a set of unwritten rules that only apply to certain mediums? The originators of these ideas deserve compensation, but they also need to take chances with licensing, if not for the fun of it, then in the spirit of creativity. If theres one thing that comic and cartoon fans are known for, however, its their diehard attitudes and dedication. I dont think its an accident that many characters on Cartoon Networks The Venture Bros. animated series resemble many other famous characters that they could never secure the rights to. They instead pay homage to them while taking them in bold and hilarious directions that Hanna-Barbera, among others, would probably never approve of. Satire or parody is where we get to have our cake and eat it, too. If we ever wish to see Hobbes shooting at Winnie the Pooh as he presses the self-destruct button on his secret base, well just have to settle for Bobbes vs. Finnie the Bear. Get on that, fan boys.
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he addition of Chris Matthews between the first two games provided a much-needed improvement in back-court depth for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Steamers. The outcome of the second straight meeting with the defending Premier Basketball League champion Rochester RazorSharks made it clear that the Steamers still need to add size to their frontcourt.
This loss is on me, Steamers general manager and co-coach John Bucci said after a comeback fell short in a 110-108 loss to the RazorSharks Friday night. As GM of the team, Ive had time to find a big guy and I havent been able to do so. I have to find one. The guard I added did great, but ultimately we needed a big guy. Of Scranton/Wilkes-Barres three players 6-foot-8 or taller, two fouled out one in the third quarter, the other early in the fourth and the third, Chris Commons, was forced into a demanding workload. Aaron Williams and Jamaal Davis, two of the six Rochester players 6-8 or bigger, led the way to victory. We had both of our big guys sitting on the bench, Bucci said. Chris played 46 minutes and was still productive. It was not a good situation. Williams scored 20 points, including the game-winning free throws with 23 seconds remaining Friday night, to spoil the Steamers home opener before an announced crowd of 988 at the Lackawanna College Student Union. The addition of Chris Matthews, a guard from St. Bonaventure, helped improve the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre depth but Rochester still had a more
Rochesters Jamaal Davis tries to shoot over Scranton/Wilkes-Barres Chris Commons during the Steamers home opener on Friday, Jan. 6.
effective bench. Williams was one of four reserves to score in double figures as Rochester produced a 65-37 edge in bench points. The bench advantage was 55-5 in the107-98 Rochester win on New Years Eve. Theyre tough at every position, said Commons, who was the scoring leader for the second straight game, this time with 23. They have size, quick guards. Theyre the total package. The Steamers, who headed for Detroit on a bus early Saturday for todays 3 p.m. game against the Lake Michigan Admirals, played tough against that combination despite being shorthanded late. Williams had nine points during a 19-2 run that gave the RazorSharks their biggest lead, 87-71, with 1:47 left in the third quarter. Kyle Robbins fouled out in the fi-
nal minute of the third quarter and Rob Robinson went out with 8:01 remaining. Neither of the starters played half the game. Still, the Steamers fought back. Vincent Simpson hit a 3-pointer to end the third quarter and the Steamers scored six more to start the fourth, including a 3-pointer and a drive by Tyler Bullock, to cut the deficit to 91-85. Simpson finished with 22 points. Bullock had 10 of his 12 in the fourth quarter. Each again hit 3-pointers to cut into eight-point Rochester leads, but the RazorSharks surged back to a 108-101 advantage. Matthews, who had 12 points, scored to start and end a seven-point streak that tied the game with 40 seconds left. The Steamers did not score again. Darrion Griffin had six points and
three steals in the fourth quarter. His steal set up Matthews for the tying basket. Simpson saw the comeback as a sign of potential good things ahead for the new franchise. If that is the best team in the league, then this team is going to be successful, Simpson said. They have eight returning guys; we have 12 new guys. They have two or three years together with veterans, and we have a lot of first-year players. Davis powered inside for seven points and the first fouls against both Robbins and Robinson in the first four minutes. He finished with 17. Johnny Mayhane, Demetrius Howard, and Pierre Darden each had10 points off the bench for the RazorSharks.
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West Scrantons DeVaughn Chollette (220) pins Abington Heights Pat Kearney.
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Shane Jennings (120), Chris Lovallo (132), Shane McTiernan (160), Mark Granahan (170), and yle Kroptavich had a Myles Robbins (285) all pulled out first-period pin at 120 pounds Wednesday night close victories for Scranton. Valley View and Scranton Prep when West Scranton won easily in their Division 2 defeated Abington Heights, 47-19, in a Lackawanna League Division 1 openers. Valley View topped Montrose, opener. 60-9, and Scranton Prep handled Cody Walsh (170), Jason Manning (195), and DeVaughn Chollette Elk Lake, 57-12. Scrantons Granahan (170) and (220) also had pins for the InLackawanna Trails Eric Laytos vaders. Mike Carr (152) and Dylan Berar- (220) won titles during the holiday week at the prestigious Tunkdelli (285) had pins for Abington hannock Kiwanis Tournament. Heights. Lackawanna Trail finished ninth Scranton also won its opener but in the 23-team event. needed help from a tiebreaker after its match with Wallenpaupack ended, 31-31. The Knights won beGIRLS BASKETBALL cause they were victorious in more Abington Heights is alone in bouts (eight) than the Buckhorns first place in Division 1 and Dunmore lost a Division 2 game for (six).
just the second time in six seasons in Division 2. Abington Heights has won eight straight for the best overall record among Lackawanna League teams at 9-1. The Lady Comets won twice in three days with a 42-37 victory over Scranton Prep Tuesday and a dominating Thursday win over Delaware Valley, 56-19. Scranton ended West Scrantons 16-game Division 1 winning streak with a 38-33 victory over the defending champions Monday but lost its share of first place with Thursdays 49-23 loss to Scranton Prep. Riverside ended Dunmores 71-game league winning streak last season. The Lady Vikes beat the Lady Bucks again Thursday, 40-36.
Old Forge, however, had already beaten Riverside, 48-37, Monday. That leaves Old Forge and Valley View tied for the division lead at 3-0 after Thursdays wins. Old Forge got past Western Wayne, 38-32, and Valley View handled Carbondale, 63-32. Old Forge is at Valley View Monday. Forest City is tied for first in Division 3 with defending champion Montrose at 3-0. The teams meet Thursday at Montrose.
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Giants teams pile up points in early 2012

Kenneth Hardnett and the entire Keystone mens basketball team ranked among the national Division III leaders in several statistical categories, through games of Jan. 1. Hardnett led the Both Keystone College basketcountry with eight double-douball teams were rolling as the New bles. The senior forward was also Year started. fifth in rebounds (12.6 per game), The Giants hit 90 points three 10th in field goal percentage straight times while stretching (.646), 27th in steals (2.8) and their winning streak to five straight 38th in scoring (20.2). The Giants were 13th in scoring average at games and improving to 9-2. 86.8 and 40th in 3-pointers made Miles Dargan hit six 3-pointers and scored 20 points Wednesday in per game with 8.33. a 90-65 victory over RutgersCamden. Keystone had six players in Marywood University womens double figures Monday in a 97-65 basketball player Marielle Thorsen victory over Stevenson. received both the Colonial States The Lady Giants went 5-for-6 Athletic Conference and Eastern States Athletic Conference (ECAC) from the foul line in overtime Wednesday in a 64-62 victory over South Region Player of the Week Cazenovia College. The win was the awards. Thorsen scored her 1,000th career points while leadthird straight after an 0-7 start. ing the Pacers to a pair of wins at Chantel Blake hit two free the Land of Magic Classic in Orthrows with 25 seconds left in lando, Fla. overtime, then Jazmyn Robinson added another with five seconds left. Robinson came off the bench for 17 points, six assists and five The Scranton basketball teams rebounds. returned to Landmark Conference For daily roundups of local college sports, see www.golackawanna.com/sports.
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Division 1 game Monday. Scranton defeated West Scranton, 45-20, Tuesday in a game that was moved to the University of Scranton. The Knights are alone in the Division 1 lead after beating Scranton Prep, 66-53, Friday. Riverside and Holy Cross are tied for first in Division 2. Montrose has sole possession of first in Division 3. Casey Gaughans layup at the overtime buzzer Tuesday lifted Holy Cross to a 54-52 victory over Dunmore. Valley View, Abington Heights, Riverside and North Pocono won titles in holiday tournaments that were completed after presstime of the previous edition of Go Lackawanna. Valley View defeated Mid Valley, 55-47, for the Peter Turonis Classic championship at Lakeland. Abington Heights downed host Meyers, 38-30, for the
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Scranton and Scranton Prep were among the four winners in Wyoming Valley Conference Northern Division openers. Sean Yuschovitz won two individual events and was on two winning relays to help Scranton edge Abington Heights, 93-90. John Domenick won two events and was on one winning relay for the Knights.
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Abington Heights, Scranton Prep, and West Scranton were among the four winners in WVC Northern Division openers. Rachel Smertz won two individual events and was part of one relay win for Abington Heights in a 133-51 victory over Scranton.
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action with a sweep of visiting Goucher College Friday night to each improve to 2-0 in the conference. Luke Hawk returned from missing three games with a wrist injury and came off the bench to score 16 points as the men won, 91-62. Alison Sweeney hit four 3pointers while scoring 14 in a 79-36 womens romp. Christina Hiltunen was named to the all-tournament team when the Scranton women finished third at the Days Inn Tournament at Gettysburg College Monday and Tuesday. Hiltunen made the first two starts of her career and averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 3.0 assists. The Lady Royals lost, 46-41, to Gettysburg, then beat Neumann University, 62-56. Sidney Jacques and Erin Boggan had 14 points each against Neumann. Terika Turner had 15 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday to lead Lackawanna College to a 74-35 womens basketball rout of visiting Salem Community College. - Compiled by Tom Robinson
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Burns dives deep into season

ON CAMPUS
BILL ARSENAULT
When the New Jersey Athletic Conference decides on their next Diver of the Week in mens swimming, its a good bet theyve already penciled in the name of TJ Burns. Burns (Abington Heights) is a standout diver with the College of New Jersey, and he earned the NJAC top diver award three straight weeks prior to the holiday break. Burns, who earned Division III AllAmerican honors in both the 1-meter (seventh) and 3-meter (ninth) last season as a junior, appears to be ready to improve on those finishes at this years nationals. He holds three of the four team diving records first and third for 11 dives and third for six dives. TJ has done a tremendous job battling back from illness earlier in the season, coach Brian Bishop said. He has been a luxury to have in our program and we expect him to compete at the national level as he has done the past few years for our program. The Lions return to action Friday and Saturday against West Chester and Johns Hopkins in West Chester, providing an interesting test for Burns. His brother Zach, a freshman, is a standout diver at West Chester. GERMAIN DOING HIS JOB Senior Greg Germain (Scranton Prep) is captain of the Georgetown mens swim team and, according to coach Jamie Holder, hes doing a great job. Greg has been a great leader, Holder said. He has been willing to perform wherever the team needs him. He was primarily a backstroke swimmer last year but with butterfly being a weakness for our squad, Greg has stepped in and contributed nicely. Germain and the other Georgetown seniors were honored in a meet against Catholic University prior to the holiday break in Washington, D.C. He helped the Hoyas win by capturing the 100 fly (53.91) and helping the medley relay finish first (1:37.75) and the 200 free relay finish second (1:49.52). I can always count on Greg to be a great leader, and I expect that to continue the remainder of the season, Holder said. We will certainly miss him when he graduates this spring. BUTTS, WILLIAMS CONTRIBUTE Sophomore Ruth Butts and senior Melanie Williams are key performers for the Baptist Bible womens basketball team.
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins right wing Colin McDonald and defenseman Simon Despres have been selected to play on the Eastern Conference team in the American Hockey League All-Star Classic in Atlantic City later this month. The Skills Competition will be Jan. 29 followed by the All-Star Game Jan. 30. McDonald was selected for the second straight year. He was an all-star with the Oklahoma City Barons last season when he led the league with 42 goals. McDonald leads the team in assists (20) and points (28) and is tied for third in the league with a plus-17 rating. Despres has four points in 13 games with the parent Pittsburgh Penguins, who made him a first-round selection in the 2009 National Hockey League Draft. In 27 games with WilkesBarre/Scranton, he has three game-winning goals and four assists.
Two Pens in All-Star Classic
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The timing of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Shamrocks debut in the North American Lacrosse League became a question mark this week when the league announced it would not begin play until September. Shamrocks president said the team, which was scheduled to start play Jan. 19, will still meet Team Ireland March 15 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Reports of a power struggle for control of the league also left open the possibility that some teams may choose to remain with a winter schedule.
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Lacrosse debut in question
TJ Burns has been named Diver of the Week by the NJAC three times this season.
Butts, a home schooled student from Scott Township that played for Lakeland, is averaging 14.8 points and 4.2 rebounds and has 16 assists. She had 20 points in a 78-68 loss to Ohio Christian and has scored 19 points on three other occasions. Ruth is an asset to our team and needs to be a shooter and a threat for us, coach Amber Jacobs said. She is really doing a great job of diving into that role and also doing a great job of feeding assists to her teammates. She is playing incredibly well right now. Williams (West Scranton) is averaging 9.1 points and 8.2 rebounds and has 15 assists. She had a team-high 14 points in a 72-47 loss to Misericordia and a teamhigh 13 points in an 87-40 victory over Notre Dame, MD. It is great to have Mel as a veteran and experienced Lady Defender, Jacobs said. She brings a steadiness to the team as
well as a great work ethic and toughness. PALLOTTAS STEADY Junior Taylor Pallotta is having her usual steady season with the Scranton womens basketball team. Pallotta (Dunmore) is a 5-foot-10 forward and is averaging 5.6 points and is second on the team in rebounding (6.8). Her career scoring average is 6.1 points and her career rebounding average is 4.9. Taylor has been making normal progress as a college player, coach Mike Strong said. She is getting better defensively and her leadership and conditioning are much improved as well. Strong feels that the Lady Royals will finish strong this season and that Pallotta will have a lot to do with that. Taylor will be one of the main contributors and will be a very good player on what I feel will be a very good team, he said.
Scranton Miners Baseball will host tryouts for ages 13-and-under through 18-and-under Feb. 4 and 12. Players must attend both tryout dates. For questions or to register, go to www.scrantonminersbaseball.com or contact scrantonminersbaseball@gmail.com.
Miners baseball tryouts set for Feb.
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The Sandlot Baseball Academy will conduct a baseball camp for players in second through eighth grade from Feb. 11 to March 18. The camp will be held Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon or 12:15-2:15 p.m. and Sundays 2:15-4:15 p.m. Sandlot Baseball Academy is located at 719 Capouse Ave., Scranton. The camp costs $150 per player. For more information, contact 499-2717 orcdd027@aol.com.
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Scranton comfortable in Cross County sweep

NEWS
New tradition builds upon old rivalries

KEEPING SCORE
TOM ROBINSON
SCRANTON Sports traditions take years more often, decades to build. Their destruction can happen much more quickly. The finest tradition Division III college sports in northeastern Pennsylvania had to offer was once the rivalry the powerhouse University of Scranton mens basketball program had with its WilkesBarre rivals, Wilkes University and Kings College. Marywood University played host this week when the PNC Cross County Challenge made its debut. The biggest story of the two-day, four-game, mens basketball event was that after four seasons of avoiding each other, the Royals were once again facing the Colonels and Monarchs. The Scranton-Wilkes and Scranton-Kings rivalries were casualties when the Royals chose to leave the MAC Freedom Conference for the Landmark Conference following the 2006-07 season. Somehow, the schools could not find room for each other on the schedules since. The games returned this week, but they were not the same. Games that once packed gyms were played in front of small crowds. There were never as many as 500 fans and, at times, only about half that number at the Insalaco Arena, and the passion that was once part of the larger crowds was missing. I hope we continue to play. I think its a neat event, said Kings coach J.P. Andrejko, who was part of the rivalries both as a Scranton player and early in his coaching career. Unfortunately, were competing against the bowl games (Monday) and (Tuesday). Players in college and professional cities often pick up on the intensity of a rivalry from the surroundings. With those missing this week, the players could only go by word of mouth. Its hard because all the kids playing in it dont understand what its all about, said Scrantons Carl Danzig, who seemed most encouraged among the coaches about the possibility of the games regenerating more of their old fervor. Its great for us, the community, our alumni. What once made the rivalry great took time.
SCRANTON Before the first PNC Cross County Challenge ever started, the University of Scranton was scheduled to meet Kings College Tuesday in the final game of the two-day event. When the Royals and Monarchs each won games in Mondays doubleheader, they turned the Tuesday nightcap into a championship contest. Scranton emerged victorious by completing a sweep of its former MAC Freedom Conference rivals with a comfortable 62-47 victory. Kings and Wilkes each went 1-1 in the event with losses to Scranton and wins over host Marywood University. Travis Farrell and Tommy Morgan each scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead a short-handed Scranton team to the title. Scranton ran its winning streak to four games while playing without starter Luke Hawk because of a wrist injury and key reserve Tim Lavelle because of an illness. Royals coach Carl Danzig said other players were playing while sick. The Royals, however, never trailed. They opened the game with 11 straight points on consecutive 3-pointers by Ross Danzig, a Nick Jaskula free throw and two baskets by Morgan. Farrell did all the scoring in a 9-2 run to a 20-6 lead. Travis and Tommy gave us a good look right out of the chute, coach Danzig said. Ross hit some threes and Nick Jaskula did a nice job inside. Kings never got closer than 11 points in the second half. The Monarchs (6-6) were led by Kyle Hammonds with 14 points and seven rebounds. Wilkes bombed Marywood with early 3-pointers on the way to an 89-70 victory in Tuesdays first game. Matt Mullins opened the game with a 3-pointer from the top of the key, the first of five by Wilkes in a 23-4 start that was capped by a Paul Huch three-point play. Mullins hit five 3-pointers as Wilkes was going 7-for-8 from long range in the first 8:13. Huch took over from there on his way to a 29-point effort that included 13-for-16 shooting. Marywood managed to close within nine in the second half when Brent Keyes sparked a 20-2 run. Keyes had
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10 points in the run and 21 of his 23 in the second half after sitting out much of the first with foul trouble. All year long, weve been putting ourselves in holes early, Marywood coach Eric Grundman said. I think there was a conscious decision at some point in the second half to worry about getting better rather than worry about winning the game. Wilkes (7-4) shot 58 percent from 3-point range and overall. I gave us a B in the first half and a D in the second half, Wilkes coach Jerry Rickrode said. We got complacent with the lead. Marywood (4-8) got 12 points each from Shane Kellaher and Tyrone Baker, along with 11 points and 10 assists from Pierre Bakinde. Farrell and Jaskula led a balanced attack that helped Scranton pull away early in the second half of a 73-58 victory over Wilkes. The Royals trailed with five minutes left in the half before outscoring the Colonels, 31-10, over the next 15 minutes. Farrell had five points in the first 2:16, Jaskula added four, and six other Royals had points during a 24-8 start to the second half. Farrell finished with 15 points and five assists. Jaskula, a 6-foot-8 center who made his first two career starts during the challenge, went 4-for-5 from the floor for eight points and six rebounds in 18 minutes. I couldnt be happier for the kid, coach Danzig said. Hes a team favorite; just a great individual. Everybody out there was pulling for him. He was really a catalyst for us. Ross Danzig, a freshman guard from Abington Heights, had his first career doubledouble with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Matt Swaback added 10 points. Huch led Wilkes with 17 points. The rest of the team shot just 12-for-42 (28.6 percent).
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University of Scranton guard Ross Danzig drives past Kings Nick Reisig.
WILKES-MARYWOOD
Keyton Winder scored 16 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Kings, which never trailed on the way to an 81-53 win Monday. Hammonds added 13 points, Mike Foster 12, and Tim OShea 11. Keyes led Marywood with 18 points. Shane Kellaher, who grabbed eight rebounds, and Jonathan Vazquez added 11 each.
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They were great games, Danzig said, but there was 40 or 50 years building that. Andrejko said he hopes the intensity builds off of this past week, but he thinks the glory days are gone forever. Part of the thing about a rivalry is it needs to have a league component to it, he said. The Red Sox-Yankees or when Duke-North Carolina is played twice a year, it has playoff implications. As Jerry Rickrode pointed out, the challenges games had none. I think its good because youre playing two local schools. I like to play the local teams, Rickrode said.But, when youre playing Scranton or playing a team from four hours away, its still a nonconference game. Still it was one that seemed to sting Rickrode hard when Wilkes came up flat against Scranton in Mondays 71-53 loss that Wilkes senior guard Matt Mullins called the teams worst game of the year. When the Colonels returned to Wilkes-Barre that night, they took to their gym floor to review what went wrong. The players dont know a lot of the history because its been a while, Rickrode said. I told them it meant a lot to me. I was disappointed in the mentality during the game. Mullins and Paul Huch led the response by Wilkes, an inspired early effort against Marywood, the relative newcomer to mens basket-
ball, Tuesday night. Perhaps one strong team losing big to another from a neighboring city will add just a little more importance to the next meeting. Huch, for one, said that there already is an awareness of the past among current players. Even if youre not from around here, everyone knows the history between the two teams, the guard/forward from Tuckerton, N.J. said. You see the pictures on the walls of the games between Wilkes and Scranton. We definitely wanted to come out and perform better than we did. As the other programs try to reach into the past, a fourth is along for the ride, trying to continue building momentum. Our goal is to move it around, Marywood coach Eric Grundman said of the challenge. Next year, it will go to Wilkes-Barre, then go to the University of Scranton, then go back to Wilkes-Barre. Am I hopeful that it will continue? Absolutely. Matchups pitting college teams from Wilkes-Barre against teams from Scranton may never be the same as when they produced arguably some of the best and most important Division III rivalries in the nation. The games, however, are still worth trying and could even grow in importance. For now, it is an important step that the schools have found any spot on the schedule for each other.
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406 ATVs/Dune Buggies 412 Autos for Sale
Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630 Metallic Gray. Heated leather seats. Traction control, 6 way power front seats, remote start. Rear park assist. New tires. 41,400 miles. $11,000 570-696-2148
412 Autos for Sale

Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings) Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695
412 Autos for Sale
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TOMAHAWK`10
BMW `99 M3
EAGLE `95 TALON
601 Green Ridge St, Scranton

CHEVY 05 AVEO, 4 door, silver, auto, 79k miles $3,995 CHRYSLER 04 SEBRING TOURING, silver, 4 door, auto, 139k miles, loaded $3,995 FORD 04 TARUS SE, 4 door, white/gray cloth interior, all power options $ FORD 03 WINDSTAR, green exterior, tan cloth interior, power options, front/rear A/C-heat $3,995 DODGE 00 DURANGO, black/tan, 4 door, 4x4, 3rd seat, loaded, 146k miles $3,995 LINCOLN 00 TOWNCAR, leather interior, 4 door, loaded with options $3,995
MARZAK MOTORS
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
ALL Services ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk JUNK ESTATE PLANNING Kids Quad. Only /ADMINISTRATION $695 takes it away! Real Estate & 386-334-7448 CAR & Civil Litigation Wilkes-Barre Attorney Ron Wilson TRUCKS 570-822-2345 To place your WANTED LINE UP ad call...829-7130 Highest Prices 409 Autos under A GREAT DEAL... $5000 Paid!!! IN CLASSIFIED! FREE
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412 Autos for Sale
White Diamond 80K original miles, 1 Owner, Garage Kept, Camel Leather Interior, 3.2L / 6 Cylinder, 5-Speed Automatic, Front/Rear & Side Airbags, ABS Navigation System, 8Speaker Surround System, DVD /CD /AM/FM/ Cassette, XM Satellite Radio, Power & Heated Front Seats, Power Door Locks & Windows, Power Moonroof, 4 Snow Tires Included!.... And Much, Much, More! Car runs and looks beautiful $16,500 Firm Call 239-8461
Eastern Auto
traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771
CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,
HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S
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AWD, navigation, 2 DVDs, white/beige leather seats, heated front seat, 7 passenger, all power options, moon roof, 70K miles. Balance of 100,000 mile warranty. Must see to appreciate! $19,850. TRADE WELCOME. 570-829-3929 20 Scott St, Wilkes-Barre
VOLVO `06 XC90
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
FORD SC Coupe SALEEN 04 281
ACURA `06 TL
150 Special Notices
PAYING $500
Full size 4 wheel drive trucks for heavy equipment, backhoes, dump trucks, bull dozers HAPPY TRAILS TRUCK SALES 570-760-2035 542-2277 6am to 8pm
MINIMUM DRIVEN IN
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ATVs/Dune Buggies
ALSO PAYING TOP $$$
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 V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1 owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556
CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with
570-955-5792
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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Auto Parts
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
Beetle - Convertible
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!
HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV
HONDA `07 ACCORD
in home care. I will work in your home taking care of your loved one. Personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping provided. References, background check also provided. Salary negotiable. 570-8369726 or (cell) 570-594-4165
WORK WANTED experienced
NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,695 takes it away. 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666
BMW `01 X5
412 Autos for Sale
Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `07 328xi
FORD 02 MUSTANG
top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. This car rates a 10 in & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $10,500. 570-885-1512
JAGUAR 94 XJS CONVERTIBLE
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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
SENIOR CUSTOM CITIZEN METAL DISCOUNTS SHOP
Spring Hill Chimney Will Not Be Undersold!!
LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE

All original $12,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD
$49,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL MERCEDES 29

$24,000
Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES 1975
DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.
BMW 2010 K1300S
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
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Engineering
06 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB Z71

78K MILES. NEWER 31-10-15 HANKOOK TIRES. 4WD, AUTO, POWER WINDOWS LOCKS. TRUCK RUNS LIKE NEW. 5 CYLINDER GREAT ON GAS HAVE LEER CAP & NERF BARS AND BED LINER, CD, AIR LIGHT BLUE WITH BLUE INTERIOR. $14,500 570-575-5087 OR 570-718-1834
$15,000 FIRM.
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
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
with removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
450SL Convertible
To place your MERCEDES-BENZ `73 ad call...829-7130

150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897
DAELIM 2006
GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation is looking for the following positions:
NISSAN `10 ROGUE SL AWD. Gray. Sunroof. Bose stereo system. Black, heated leather seats. Sunroof 6,800 miles. $24,000 (570) 696-2777
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 401K - Quarterly Safety Bonus - Paid Holidays - Paid Vacation
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Position open in survey department. Ideal candidate would be experienced/trained in survey field procedures and AutoCAD 2011 survey drafting techniques. Working knowledge of Trimble GPS Equipment, TDS Data Collection & Microsoft Office a plus. Full time position with a Dynamic firm expanding in Northeast Pa. We offer a competitive salary with full Benefits including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) Plan, Salary commensurate with experience. Send all replies, e-mail, or fax in confidence to: Reilly Associates 49 S. Main Street, Suite 200 Pittston, PA 18640 Fax:(570) 654-6880 cgmiter@reilly engineering.com EOE/M/F/V/H
SURVEYOR
527 Food Services/ Hospitality
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023 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 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
with beige leather interior. 22 rims. Runs great. $8,500 Call 570-861-0202 Eddie Bauer Edition 59,000 miles, 4 door, 3 row seats, V6, all power options, moon roof, video screen $12,999. 570-690-3995 or 570-287-0031
CADILLAC `99 ESCALADE 97k miles. Black

FORD `04 EXPLORER
Supercharged 59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130
RANGE ROVER 07 SPORT
Apply within or online: GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation 8283 Hwy 29 Montrose, PA 18801 570-278-7118 www. gassearchdrilling. com

538 Janitorial/ Cleaning
Gerritys Supermarkets currently has an immediate opening for a Day Shift Professional Cook. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in Banquet style and Production Cooking. We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package. Apply at: 2020 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming or at: www.gerritys.com E.O.E
CHEF
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
HSoft riding FLH. ARLEY DAVIDSON 80

King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348
460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY

468 Auto Parts

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
Rumble Seat. Professionally Restored. Ford Blue with tan canvas top. $15,225 570-339-1552 after 5:00pm
FORD 28Coupe. A MODEL Sport
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
442 RVs & Campers
MAZDA `88 RX-7
427
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MAZDA `88 RX-7
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
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.

JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
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 $6,495. Scranton. Trade ins accepted. 570-466-2771
1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Very clean. $10,750. Call 570-474-6028
GMC `05 SAVANA
HIRING: HYDROVAC OPERATOR Starting rate:

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Monday-Friday. 8:30-4. Car needed. Mileage paid. (570) 299-5257 merrymaids1178@ hotmail.com
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Hiring for Part time/ Full time all shifts, all days, in Luzerne, Lackawanna and surrounding counties. 1 Year Experience Required.
$21/hour. Must be physically fit and reliable with a friendly attitude. Call Monday-Friday 1pm4pm. 570-477-5818
Hiring: CNAs RNs LPNs HHAs

We work around your schedule.
Adults: 570-883-5600 Ask for Elizabeth

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To provide Clinical oversight to the emotional and behavioral issues pertaining to children in the program by working in unison with the Clinical Director in assuring quality services. Board Certified Behavior Analyst and or Professional License required. 5 Years supervisory experience, BHRS/Autism Experience preferred. Full time position available. Responsible to oversee all program operations and related administrative activities provided by the Autism program. Masters Degree in Social Work, Human Resources, Administration or related field required. Minimum 5 years experience in working in a behavioral health care setting required. Previous leadership/supervisory experience required in a social services setting, previous experience with autism population preferred. Full time position available. Mobile Therapist positions available. For more information please visit us online.
Assistant Clinical Director
570-574-1275
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Assistant Director Administration
25 travel trailer A/C. Bunk beds. New fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
SUNLINE SOLARIS `91
Please reply to: recruiter@friendshiphousePA.Org Or mail resume to: Friendship House c/o Human Resources 1509 Maple Street, Scranton, Pa 18505 visit us On-Line at www.friendshiphousepa.org E.O.E./L.E.P.
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For local portable restroom company. Good pay & benefits Call 570-388-6352 Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm.
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Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721
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Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721
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522 Education/ Training
with adoptive parents and pregnant women & outreach in Scranton/WilkesBarre. Home studies, post-placement visits, and information meetings. BSW/ MSW required, Adoption experience preferred. Must have flexible schedule. Fax resume and hourly requirements to (610) 432-8200 Attention: Tammy or TammyC@afth.org EOE
SOCIAL WORK CONSULTANT Part time to work
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Building Materials
744
Furniture & Accessories
DECK treated wood. you pick up FREE Harding area. 570-287-8410
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We are looking for qualified, dedicated individuals to join the Head Start Team: Full Time Preschool TEACHER, Edwardsville, AAS/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education REQUIRED; Part Time ASSISTANT TEACHERS, Pittston; Full Time REGIONAL NURSE, Nanticoke area. Visit our website at www.lchs.hsweb.org for more details. Qualified candidates must possess current clearances: ACT 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check, ACT 151 Child Abuse History and FBI Fingerprints. Send resume/cover letter, 3 written letters of reference and proof of education, copy of degree/transcripts/license to LCHS, ATTN: Human Resources, PO Box 540, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0540; Email LCHSHumanResources@hsweb.org; Fax #570-829-6580. E.O.E. M/F/V/H. NO PHONE CALLS. 518 Customer 518 Customer
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INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH JAN PRO Quote from current Franchisee, I started with a small investment & I have grown my business over 600%. It definitely changed my life and I would recommend Jan-Pro. * Guaranteed Clients * Steady Income * Insurance & Bonding * Training & Ongoing Support * Low Start Up Costs * Accounts available throughout WilkesBarre & Scranton
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6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY
BED FRAME classic style, queen size raised panel, headboard, footboard & side rails. Black wood finish. Asking $200. assembly required, easy instructions included. 570-283-3086 BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in bags! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!! CAPTAIN bed, twin maple, headboard, 2 large drawers on side & 4 small in back $100. EdenPure Heater gen4 1000 very new, hardly used $100. 570-256-7943 or 570-266-9155 (cell) COMPUTER DESK oak, 25 3/4dc60 1/2 wx301/4H, removable hutch, excellent condition $200. 570-829-1454 COMPUTER DESK, like new L shaped used 2 months paid $500 sell for $200. Wood/walnut. 570-287-3934 DESK, wood computer desk , pull out keyboard tray, lower shelf to hold tower off the floor, has rollers for easy moving 31 1/2w x 19 1/2d x 55 1/2 h $40. Maple 3 shelf open back book stand 9 p3/4w x 23 1/2l x 28 1/2h $20. Wooden lamp with shade hangs on wall, $20. Kaz cool moisture humidifier with air cleaning filter, 20-24 hour operation, on-off switch, directional spout $15. 570-288-8689 DINING TABLES 3 2 with extensions for $35. each. 1 dark finish oval for $25. Antique dressing table $35. 570-825-3888 END TABLE $20. 570-654-4113 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, $60. Call Mark at 570301-3484 or Allison at 631-6635. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46 h, 40w. Will hold up to 26 TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703 KITCHEN SET solid light wood with white legs, excellent condition, asking $125. 570-639-3151 TV Armoire with lighted curio on top $75. 570-954-2712
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE

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NURSE CASE MANAGER For hospital in

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in the life of a child by becoming a foster parent. Full time and weekend programs are available.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Clothing
Lord & Taylor is looking for an aggressive, analytical and results-oriented individual with strong PC skills and excellent communication skills to work in out Wilkes-Barre Service Center.
HBTC Call Center Workforce Analyst

In the US, Hudsons Bay Trading Company operates the retail entity, Lord & Taylor, an upscale specialty retailer with 46 stores in nine states. This position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing Call Center volume, call distribution, long term schedule adherence, time off requests and metric management. This position is also responsible for tracking real time activities and adjusting forecasts and schedules to accommodate changes in workload volume.
The executive level opportunity available is:

Full Time 3-11 Monday - Friday Experience in LTC
A full time position is available at the Shickshinny Health Care Center, Shickshinny, PA. Please go to www.rhcnepa.com, click on: employment opportunities, then job openings. EOE M/F/V/H AA
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ NURSE PRACTITIONER FULL TIME
FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE
569 Security/ Protective Services

Full-Time and PartTime Security positions available in Mehoopany. Nights and weekends a must. Must have a valid/clean drivers license for at least 3 years to date and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Benefits are available for Full Time and uniforms are provided.Please apply online at https://jobs.nana. com/careersnms/ Careers.aspx.
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708 Antiques & Collectibles
COINS. Walking Liberty halves, 1936D, 1939P,1939S,1938p1947p $80. 570-287-4135 YEARBOOKS: From most area schools. 1930s to recent years. $25 and up 570-825-4721
CLOTHING boys size 2T blanket sleepers; 9 total; $12. excellent condition Mens large long sleeve dress shirts (Chaps, Eddie Bauer, Natica, Perry Ellis) excellent condition; asking $5 each 570-333-0966
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385

COAT mens Columbia warm green color coat size xl $10. Girls brown London Fog jacket, hood & flowers embroided on 1 sleeve, size 7-8 asking $10. 570-650-8710
COAT
710
Appliances
RN SUPERVISOR ACTIVITY AIDE Per Diem DIETARY AIDES
573
Warehouse
Qualified candidate will have minimum of 1 to 2 years experience administering a workforce management program in a Call Center environment, B.A. in Business of equivalent experience. Advanced experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access software.
Interested candidates should apply on out career website at www.lordandtaylor.com/careers Lord & Taylor Service Center 250 Highland Park Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k). We also offer generous merchandise discounts. Lord & Taylor is an equal opportunity employer.
CNAS Per Diem, All shifts

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Fax 570-825-9423 or pamela.smith2@ goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V
Per Diem
Full time. Wholesale distributor requires person for delivery to retail dealers + general warehouse duties. Clean driving record required. Benefits include: Paid Health Insurance & Vacation. No Phone Calls Please Apply in person at GALLAGHER FLORAL SUPPLY 10 Gallagher Drive Plains, PA (Behind M&T Bank)
WAREHOUSE/DRIVER
MICROWAVE GE over range, 7 months old, white, excellent condition $75. 570-474-0281 570-371-1866
730
Computer Equipment & Software
712
Baby Items
CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 travel tender crib or playpen $20. 570-654-4113
LAPTOP Used Gateway P4 XP Pro 3Ghz w/1 Gig RAM, 80Gig HD, DVD Burner and 15 Screen. Loaded with Office 2007. $225. 283-2552
732
716
Building Materials
Exercise Equipment
744
Furniture & Accessories
CERAMIC FLOOR TILE Davinci brand new, never used maui color, 12 x 12 11 boxes of 11 tiles each. $40. 570-287-5358
TREADMILL Lifestyler Expanse 2000 0-10 MPH speed, 2.5 hp motor, power incline, programmable speed & incline. Paid $1,000. Sacrifice for $400. 570-675-4777
LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $25 each. 570-740-1246
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ITS ALTIMANIA!
Coupes & Sedans
26 Nissan Altimas available!

4cyl, Splash guards, Kick plates, External Ground Effects
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5S Sdn
$19,995*
w/$1,500 rebate & $750 NMAC Captive Cash 2 at this price Mdl #13112 VIN 75753 & 495956
$179*mo per
up to 60 months
0% APR
ROGUE-A-THON IS BACK!
61 FWD-AWD-S & SV available
2011 Nissan Rogue FWD S
4cyl, CVT, Splash guards, Floor mats
2 at this price Mdl #22111 VIN 187668 & 577401
29 Muranos Available! Splash Guards, Floor Mats, Cargo Cover
2012 Nissan Murano AWD S
$19,995*w/$1,500 Rebate
Great Selection! Navigation, Spoiler, Turbo charged
2012 Nissan Juke AWD SV
0% APR available!
w/$1,500 Rebate
up to 60 months
$27,995* or lease from only $275*per mo $24,595* or lease from only $319*per mo
w/$500 NMAC Captive Cash
2 at this price Mdl #23212 VIN 202735 & 202443 2 at this price Mdl #20412 VIN 107677 & 108396
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S Sdn

12 Maximas Available!
2012 Nissan Frontier SV King Cab 4WD

Great selection! V6, Automatic, Premium Utility Pack
Moonroof, Alloy Wheels, Splash Guards
up to 60 months
0% APR available!
up to 60 months
0% APR available!
$27,995* or lease from only $249*per mo $24,995*or lease from only $229*per mo
w/$1,500 Rebate & $500 NMAC Captive Cash
w/$2,500 Rebate
TOM HESSER NISSAN

25 Lackawanna Ave Scranton 570-558-2000
Offers to qualified buyers. Advertised vehicles subject to prior sale. Prices and discount savings include all applicable incentives. All pricing excludes tax, tax, title. Some offers may be good only thru Nissan Financial Services. Vehicle artwork for illustration purposes only and may not reflect the exact vehicle advertised. Leases with $2,999 ( $1,999 on Altima ) due at signing, 1st mo payt fees & tax. 12k/yr, tier 1 credit. See dealer or tomhesser.com for details. Offers scheduled to expire 01/31/12
www. tomhessernissan .com

HOURS: MON-THURS 9am-8pm FRI 9am - 5:30pm SAT 9am-5pm
GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012 744 Furniture & Accessories 762 Musical Instruments 794 Video Game Systems/Games 810 Cats 906 Homes for Sale
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
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* 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 LAMPS 2 large living room lamps, brass base with cream colored shade, brand new asking $30 each or $50 for pair. Call 570-239-9945 LAMPS set of 2 brass table lamps with cream color shades. Paid $85 each asking $50 for pair. Great condition. Call 474-0753 LOVE SEAT, white $100. Kitchen Table marble top $300. Queen Waterbed mattress & heater $100.570-655-8598 SOFA matching sofa & chair and a half, good condition $350 for both. Coffee table, 2 end tables $200 for all 3 tables. 239-2376
FURNISH FOR LESS
PIANO/UPRIGHT FREE. MOVING 570-479-1810
776 Sporting Goods

BIKE ProForm XP70 exercise bike & Proform 675 cardiocross trainer elliptical both like new. $75. each. 570- 696-9979 EVERLAST HEAVY BAG with chain $40. 570-954-2712 FOOSEBALL TABLE, very good condition, $75. OBO. 570-262-7923
RAGE Anarchy Edition for PS3. Brand new in factory packaging. Comes with 2 codes to download Wasteland sewer mission & Anarchy Edition Pack $50. 570-793-7085
1 Male remaining. AKC Registered. Tail docked. 1st shots. $650. Ready now. Call 570-821-5635
BOXER PUPPIES!
Apartments/ Unfurnished
941
950
Half Doubles

Wii - (2) Bowling Balls, brand new $5 each. CHARGER, Nyko for Wii, 4 ports with batteries and covers. Like new $15. 570-693-2612
PUG PUPPIES Adorable ACA registered fawn pug puppies. Shots, wormed, and vet checked. 5 female and 2 male. Ready to go 01/08/12. $450. 570-837-3243

GOLF BAG, Precise professional, black/ navy standup bag, putter tube, ball holder, 6 pockets in excellent condition. $20. 570-696-1267. GOLF CLUBS Callaway X-20 Flighted 5.5 iron set 4-PW steel shafts $125 Ben Hogan BH-5 iron set 3-PW graphite shafts $75. Taylor Made Burner 2.0, 6 iron, new. $35.498-4556 Snowboard Millennium 3 with Bindings with Burton snow board boots, size 9. $199. Nike Mercurials Soccer Spikes size 10 paid $159 will sell $50. Call Mark at 570-3013484 or Allison at 631-6635. TONY LITTLE AB lounge extreme paid $160. sell $90. still in box.288-9889
XBOX 360 firmware installed. 4 games included-$350. DVD player Toshiba, remote excellent condition $15. 570-472-1646
bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! Reduced $115,900 FINANCING AVAILABLE
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
570-885-1512
SCRANTON RUNDLE STREET

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 570-250-9690
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
RENT/ LEASE, EMPLOYMENT /APPLICATION, NO PETS/ SMOKING.
AVAILABILITY FIRST FLOOR $465 + utilities. Managed. 1 Bedrooms. Small, efficient, modern, appliances, laundry, gas fireplaces, courtyard parking. 2 YR SAME
FORTY FORT AMERICA REALTY RENTALS
1 bedroom, some utilities & appliances included, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600/month. Call 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE 155 W. River St.
PLYMOUTH
3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. $650 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Call 570-262-1577
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
953 Houses for Rent
944
Commercial Properties
288-1422
Rte. 315 1,200 - 2,000 SF Office / Retail Call 570-829-1206
DOLPHIN PLAZA
Furnished. Accepting students. $1,100/month 570-639-5041
HARVEYS LAKE
PAYING TOP DOLLAR

for Your Gold, Silver, Scrap Jewelry, Sterling Flatware, Diamonds, Old High School Rings, Foreign & American Paper Money & Coins. WE WILL BEAT PRICES! We Buy Tin and Iron Toys, Vintage Coke Machines, Vintage Brass, Cash Registers, Old Costume Jewelry, Slot Machines, Lionel Trains & Antique Firearms. IF YOU THINK ITS OLD BRING IT IN, WE WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE. COME SEE US AT 134 RTE. 11, Larksville 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
906 Homes for Sale

Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nations consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC. Nice ranch in very well maintained, quiet neighborhood with finished basement, hardwood floors, and big, fenced back yard with deck. REDUCED PRICE $94,900 MLS# 11-4025 Joseph P Gilroy Real Estate (570) 288-1444 Ask for Holly Kozlowski (570) 814-6763
752 Landscaping & Gardening

SOLID PAVER BRICKS for side walks, red with variations. Approximate 936 available. $0.30 each. Call 696-1267.
Cozy 1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment Heat, hot water & electric included. Laundry in basement, non-smoking, no pets. Off-street parking available. $650. + 1 month security, lease & $40 credit check required. Call for appointment 570-762-3747
KINGSTON
950
Half Doubles
Sprague Ave. Charming, spacious 6 room, 2 bedroom duplex, includes 2nd & 3rd floor. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hook-up. Reduced! $540/mos + utilities, security & lease. NO PETS.570-793-6294
KINGSTON
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, Farm house. Modern kitchen, hardwood floors. $950/month + security & 1 year lease Call 570-379-2258
MOUNTAIN TOPLAKE AREA NEAR LILY
754
Machinery & Equipment
ENGINE 3 HP Briggs & Stratton engine in good condition mounted on a 2 wheel sprayer with hose & nozzle that needs work. $75. 570-693-1918 SNOW BLOWER Ariens Model SS 322, electric start $175. 570-574-9633 SNOW THROWER Ariens 7hp electric start, tire chains, 24 cut just serviced, runs well $395. 570-636-3151 SNOWBLOWER ATTACHMENT 42 for the FASTATTACH lawn tractor includes chains & weights. Free to go. Used one season. 570-563-3081
780
Televisions/ Accessories

KINGSTON Completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwood, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen & baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995 / month. Financing available. Call Bob at 570-654-1490
915 Manufactured Homes
Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
ASHLEY PARK Laurel Run & San
TELEVISION: GE. 28 works good, needs remote $80. 570-740-1246 TV BRACKETS, wall mount, 1 holds large set $39. 1 for smaller set $29. 570-636-3151 TV Phillips 32 HD wide screen, flat front, tube $50. 570-696-0187 TVS 36 Super Scan color TV measuring 34 W, 29 1/2 H, 25 D manufactured by Sears $75. 14 RCA color TV $20. 14 w X 13 h X 14 D. 570-288-8689
VITOS & GINOS

Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks
Highest Prices Paid!!
FREE PICKUP
floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $525/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, 1st
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2 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths. Wall to wall carpet. Backyard. Washer dryer hookup. $450 + security. Call 570-472-2392
Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
NANTICOKE
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
1156
Insurance
NANTICOKE
Long Term Care Insurance products Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT longtermcare@ verizon.net
NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY
968
Storage
941
756
Medical Equipment
784
Tools
288-8995
WILL BUY stationary bike in good working condition. call cell #s 845-2249151/845-380-2490
POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $500. WALKER with wheels $45. 570-829-2411
RETROFIT LASER guide for most 10 miter saws, works great! $10. call 570-696-1267
2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517
DALLAS Large 3 bedroom DUMORE
2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer hookup, pets negotiable. $525/ month, water and sewer paid, security and lease required. Call after 4pm. 570-237-6277
PITTSTON
2,000 square feet of Warehouse Space for storage only. $600/month, 1 year lease. Call 570-760-3779, leave message.
OLYPHANT

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758 Miscellaneous
BEDLINER & tailgate cover, 5 star, over rail, 7 bed, great condition, off 83 Ranger, fits others, White Haven. $50. 570-443-9766 POPCORN BUTTER SERVER automatic $295. 570-636-3151
792
Video Equipment
810
Cats
WYOMING
BLU-RAY PLAYERS with streaming video, wifi, remote, manual, 1 Sony, 1 Sharp $25 each. Curtis 13.3 LCD TV remote, manual $20 Both like new. 570-833-2598
KITTEN FREE 7 months old, male orange tabby, neutered, shots, declawed. Indoor cat only. 909-6248 KITTENS, FREE to good home. 8 weeks old. Kingston 570-239-8391 Brick home for sale. 2 Car Garage. For more info, call 570-856-1045
Two bedroom 1 bathroom apartment on Apple St. $600/month + utilities. Available 1/15. (570) 815-5334
1 bedroom loft style apartment. Off street parking. Water & sewer included. $425. Call 570-855-6957
PLAINS
570-735-1487
WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH BUYING 11am to 6pm
603 Hanover St 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
NANTICOKE
2nd floor, 1 bedroom apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972
WEST WYOMING
39 Prospect St Nanticoke
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K E N P OL L OCK N IS S A N 2012
S C AN H ERE FO R S ERVI E C S PEC I S AL
NO W TA KI NG R ESER VA TI NS FO R O TH E A L L NEW A L L
EL EC TR I C NI SSA N L EA F
ROLLING ROLLING
2012 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S 2012 NISSAN VERSA 1.8S
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TH E Y EA R M A Y H A VE C H A N G ED B U T TH E D EA LS K EEP O N
HATCHBACK HATCHBACK
H A S A R R IVED !
2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SL 2012 NISSAN SENTRA 2.0SL

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S TK #N 21327 M O D EL# 11412 M S R P $17, 190
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Sunday, January 8, 2012

JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO

Will 2012 be the year of the robbery?

Issue No. 2012-008

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Seeing Eye dog becomes teens memorable senior project

Sunday, January 8, 2012

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Dunmore infant dies from injuries

Taylor man suspected South Side bank robber

Alleged Archbald bank robber stopped by troopers

Sunday, January 8, 2012

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Sunday, January 8, 2012

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

Loscombe, McGoff sworn in as council reorganizes

SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL

Officers recognized for work on child abuse case

JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO / FOR GO LACKAWANNA

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

Sunday, January 8, 2012

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

New biz to the iRescue

Wansacz looks at contract

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

WANSACZ APPOINTED CHAIR

ECONOMY OIL COMPANY

PREMIUM HEATING OIL

NO ONE BEATS OUR PRICE OR SERVICE

100 gallon minimum

CALL TODAY 570-341-3348

ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS

Sunday, January 8, 2012

City Sewer Authority fined $12G

Free Removal. Call Anytime. Highest Price Paid In Cash!

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS WANTED

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Dedication to late Pa. governor set

Sunday, January 8, 2012

JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTOS / FOR GO LACKAWANNA

GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

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TO ADVERTISE IN THE DINING GUIDE CALL:

GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012

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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Sunday, January 8, 2012

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