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Easter is a sweet time for business for area chocolatiers like Gertrude Hawk Chocolates in Dunmore. STORY: Page 19.

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Page 4 – Residents respond to COLTS plan Page 5 – O’Brien denies ’12 run for Congress Page 10 – Expert: Designer drug problem far from over Page 11– Chief: Dunmore businesses dump bath salts Page 14– The new chicks at Willard Elementary

16 ARTS Page 16 – Event creates Cinderella stories Page 17 – Book eyes area’s controversial figures Page 23– Artists create an urban ’masterpiece’

26 SPORTS Page 30– The week in high school sports Page 23– VV track teams still face challenges Page 36– SWB Yankees lose first home game of ’11 Page 38– Pens’ playoff run starts slow

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Awards help validate months of hustle Police reports. Jumping out of bed at 6 a.m. when the fire engines roar by the house. Criminal court dockets. Court hearings. Dear Lord, the transcription. Phone calls, both returned and unanswered. This week, the workload faded away for a bit as we got a chance to pat ourselves on the back. After six months in existence, Go Lackawanna earned six 2011 Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. We learned of the awards – a sampling of the 30 earned across our publishing company – on Friday, and it served not only as a

BEHIND THE BYLINES CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES pick-me-up as we quickly approached deadline for today’s issue. It also validated the work of our photographers, writers and designers since issue No. 1 hit newsstands on June 27, 2010. Like a proud papa, I boasted of the paper’s recognitions – first place in ongoing news and in an online special project for correspondent Stephanie Longo; first place and honorable mention for photo stories from Jason Miller on the sixth annual Scranton Jazz Festival and Bill Tarutis on the St. Joseph’s festival, respectively; and honorable mention

for page design and Rich Howells’ interviews with musicians ranging from Megadeth to Chubby Checker. Not to remain complacent, I’ve already set sights on some important news awards in Category V for the 2012 awards. That’s because I think the work we do each day to prepare for Sunday is valuable. Friday’s news helped confirm that for me. It also brought word of six first place, four second place, and five honorable mention awards for The Times Leader; one first place and honorable mention award each for the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston; and four first place, one second place, and two honorable mentions for The Abington Journal in Clarks Summit– the paper that gave me my first shot almost six years ago

while I was still in college. It shows that some things can still be improved here, a conversation that has been ongoing since I arrived. An award per month, by my math, is tough to do. The Times Leader succeeded that mark this year. I hope that we can match it when the 2012 announcements come out. By my estimation, we’re off to a pretty amazing start. Some dismiss the importance of awards, but they serve to recognize work completed well during a predetermined period of time. It’s great to pat a co-worker on the back for an outstanding effort. It’s another thing to have a statewide agency recognize you and inspire you to keep up the good fight. I intend to.

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MISSING TEEN MAY BE IN AREA

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Chris Barcia’s photo rests on a living room table inside his aunt’s Scott Township home. He left his home on March 26, leaving a note to say that he would be fine.

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

The last time Barbara Kazmierczak saw her son, Chris Barcia, he had just given her a fresh bowl of popcorn and a cold drink as the family gathered to watch “House Hunters International” on HGTV.

Minutes later, Barcia, 15, a freshman at Mountain View High

School, was quietly picked up from his South Gibson home, his parents believe. That was three weeks ago. “I dozed off, woke up literally10 minutes later, and he was gone,” his mother, Barbara Kazmierczak, 41, of South Gibson, said. Barbara and her husband, Ted, 45, said they worry about their son’s well-being. The young man had gone through drug rehabilitation programs at Clear Brook Lodge twice, the most recent

treatment ending in January. “We’re terrified. He was newly sober, and I don’t know if he’s with sober friends or friends that are using,” Mrs. Kazmierczak said. Since his disappearance, the Kazmierczaks have worked with Pennsylvania State Police in Gibson, Susquehanna County, to locate him. They have distributed signs around Scranton and in neighboring boroughs like DunSee TEENS, Page 9

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Scranton PD: 41 juveniles reported missing so far in 2011.

Barbara and Ted Kazmierczak, of South Gibson, believe their son is in the Scranton area.

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Riders most concerned with elimination of Mt. Airy trips

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Scranton resident Sylvia Tini, left, speaks with Lynn Colosi, center, senior vice president of Clear View Strategies, and COLTS Communications Director Gretchen Wintermantel during a public meeting on the transit company’s planned route restructuring on Thursday.

Little resistance to COLTS plan

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By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – Bus riders in Lackawanna County have found little fault with the County of Lackawanna Transit System’s planned route restructuring, officials learned during public input sessions held at the Mall at Steamtown this week. COLTS is in the midst of gathering reactions and recommendations from riders on a proposed plan that increases trips to business plazas and malls in Dickson City and Scranton, adds evening and Saturday morning service, and eliminates routes due to low ridership.

Scranton resident Sylvia Tini, 69, however, who offered their thoughts during the first seshopes that the agency will reconsider the elim- sion held Thursday. COLTS paid $2,000 of the $77,000 year-long ination of trips to Mt. Airy Casino in Mt. Pocostudy to rebuild the no, a “huge expense” to routes. The remainder COLTS according to Com- BE HEARD came from state grants, munications Director according to WinterGretchen Wintermantel. Full recommendations for COLTS’ route restructuring are posted at www.coltsmantel. It’s a trip Tini and her hus- bus.com. The 30-day public comment The last route restrucband take once a week, but session ends May 11. Comments may be turing occurred at least she admits they’re among mailed to COLTS Route Analysis, 800 15 years ago, she said. the few who use the bus to North South Rd., Scranton, Pa. 18504, or e-mailed to info@coltsbus.com. Riders John Marazio, 59, of get there. Scranton, said he would “I wanted to suggest should include contact information with their written comments. have enjoyed Saturday that they not make as many trips, say one trip twice a week,” Tini service before his semi-retirement to earn oversaid. Tini was one of more than a dozen patrons See COLTS, Page 7

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By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

COMMISSIONERS BAN BATH SALTS

Emergency ordinance approved during meeting By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES and RICH HOWELLS Go Lackawanna Staff

SCRANTON – Lackawanna County Commissioners unanimously approved an emergency ordinance banning “the manufacture, sale, acquisition, purchase, possession, use or transfer of any bath salt in Lackawanna County” and “the use of, delivery of, or possession of any item used for the purpose of manufacturing, compounding, converting, testing, or using bath salt” at their meeting Wednesday, April 13. Effective upon its passing Wednesday, the ordinance states anyone who violates it is guilty of a summary offense and subject to a $1,000 fine, 10 days in jail, or both, along with costs. “This ordinance provides local law enforcement with an additional tool in not only banning bath salts in our county but providing penalties for violators. This ordi-

nance strengthens and provides additional penalties that the legislation can require,” Commissioner Corey O’Brien said. The Lackawanna County Home Rule Charter allows the board of commissioners to adopt emergency ordinances for the protection of the public’s well-being, according to a copy of the approved legislation posted on-

line. In describing past incidents related to so-called bath salts, the legislation explains that the chemical compounds including mephedrone and MDPV are sold under a variety of product names. The ordinance documents the accusations against a Scranton man who allegedly attack a priest on March 9 while high on the substances and two women from Lackawanna County who allegedly drove through Wilkes-Barre while high on bath salts with their children in the back seat. “Bath Salts (sic) are an immediate threat to the lives of the inhabitants of Lackawanna County, as demonstrated by the above referenced matters, among other recent events,” the ordinance states.

“This ordinance strengthens and provides additional penalties that the legislation can require.” Commissioner Corey O’Brien

Police: Couple took child to buy heroin By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

OLYPHANT – Two people face child endangerment charges after Olyphant police allege they brought their child with them when they purchased heroin in Taylor. Andrew M. Bird, 25, of 326 R. River St., Olyphant, and Kristen Lee Curtis, 23, of 207 Jefferson St., Simpson, each face one count of the charge following an alleged April 3 incident. According to an affidavit: Police were dispatched to the Olyphant home for reports of a male not breathing. When police arrived, they found Bird sitting in a chair unresponsive. Curtis, Bird’s girlfriend, originally told police they went to the “Walmart in Taylor to buy marijuana from a black male.” She claimed that “me and the baby picked him up from his cousin’s house in Lenox” before heading to Taylor. Bird’s grandmother told police he had used two bags of heroin, and she later gave officers a syringe wrapped in toilet paper, telling them that Curtis had it. After being revived by paramedics, Bird allegedly confirmed that he purchased heroin in Taylor. Both Bird and Curtis were released on $20,000 unsecured bail following an April 9 arraignment. Preliminary hearings are set for April 19.

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – Lackawanna County Commissioner A.J. Munchak openly questioned fellow commissioner Corey O’Brien Wednesday morning on his campaign contributions from county vendors and his future political aspirations, all while facing his own public pressure. Munchak, along with former Commissioner Robert Cordaro, face a 41-count feder-

al indictment charging them with racketeering, money laundering, honest services fraud, bribery, extortion, and other offenses. With a trial set for June 6, Munchak, who maintains his innocence, said that while people often see the human services and court system aspects of county government, they don’t often see the other side of public office. “You live in a fishbowl. Everything you say, everything

you do, wherever you go, people will either recognize you, comment on it, and of course agree or disagree, but that’s what our election system is all about here in the United States,” he told Dunmore Middle School students present at Wednesday’s commission meeting. “Being in the public eye, you’re a target. You’re a target in the sense that a lot of people make allegations. This past month, and I’m sure you

read the paper, I’ve been the focal point because I have false allegations against me.” He then set his sights on O’Brien, citing recent rumors that the commissioner may be seeking another congressional run in 2012, as he did in 2010. Asking point blank for confirmation, he implied that this would take away from his job as commissioner if reelected later this year. “My intention is to be a county commissioner. I’m run-

ning for re-election because I think we’ve done a good job. Not a great job, but I think we’ve done a decent job. My focus is running for and serving as a county commissioner…I wouldn’t be running if I didn’t want to serve,” O’Brien responded. O’Brien speculated that congressional redistricting would affect his home in Moosic, adding that, See MUNCHAK, Page 7

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SCRANTON – Lackawanna County Commissioners unanimously accepted the quotes for 10 new vehicles to add to the county’s hybrid fleet on Wednesday. The county purchased a fleet of 10 new hybrid vehicles in 2009, resulting in significant savings, Deputy Director for Purchasing Jim McLaine said at a previous meeting. The funding for the new vehicles will come from about $500,000 set aside in the capital budget, insurance money from totaled county vehicles, and funds from the sale of one county vehicle last fall. From Hondru Fleet, the county purchased five Chevrolet Impalas for prisoner transport for a price not to exceed $101,479.40 and one Ford pickup truck for the Roads and Bridges department not to exceed $33,160.24. From Kenworth of Pennsylvania, they purchased one dump truck for Roads and Bridges for a price not to exceed $191,244.00, and from Warnock Fleet, they bought one prisoner transport van for the Sheriff’s Department for a price not to exceed $43,266.36 and two Ford Fusion Hybrids for a price not to exceed $53,051.32. Commissioners also accepted a bid of $4,439 from D.G. Nicholas Co., Scranton, for tire and lift equipment for the Roads and Bridges garage.

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Commissioners maintain promise to N. Pocono

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Officials breaking ground for improvements at Covington Park were, from left, Jack Flyte, Bill Heim, John Brostoski, Art Pencek, Bill Davis, Commissioners Corey O’Brien and Mike Washo, Mike Kushner, representing State Sen. John Blake; Thomas Yerke, Marlene Beavers, and Dean Cali, representing State Rep. Ken Smith.

$1.3M more for Covington Park By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

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OVINGTON TWP. – Lackawanna County Commissioners, Bill Davis, the county director of parks and recreation, and other local officials broke ground Tuesday morning on $1.3 million in planned improvements at Covington Park just off Winship Road in the township.

The plan brings the total amount of improvements to $1.6 million following the construction of a new Little League field that began last year. Covington Park has existed since 1974, according to Coving-

ton Township chairman of the board of supervisors Thomas Yerke. It previously only contained a Teener League baseball field. The previous county administration had once discussed plans to sell the property. Yerke said Commissioners Corey O’Brien and Mike Washo promised to develop the property during their 2007 campaign. “They came through with it, and we’re very pleased about it,” Yerke said. “We’re tickled to death.” “This is what landfill trust money and Growing Greener and county assets and county funds should be used to do: to advance parks and recreational opportunities throughout our county,” O’Brien said. The second phase, which ceremonially began Tuesday, will bring a boundless playground, multipurpose field, basketball and volley-

BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUNDS Parks in Lackawanna County that offer boundless playgrounds for children of all levels of physical ability include the county-owned McDade Park, the Abington Area Community Park in South Abington Township, and McHale Park in Dunmore. The commissioners said last week that another boundless playground at the county-owned Aylesworth Park will be among $650,000 in improvements there.

ball courts, walking trail and more to the property. “North Pocono has been underserved in Lackawanna County for decades,” O’Brien said. “We’re going to remain strong, remain firm, and continue to build here. You deserve it, and our community deserves it.”

Washo lauded the efforts of the administration for undertaking an “ambitious recreation program.” “There’s no way that the municipalities that are represented here would have ever had the resources to do the things that we’re going to be able to do here, yet it’s yours. It’s yours to enjoy, it’s yours to utilize,” he said. “You own it forever, folks.” Bill Heim, vice president of Moscow Borough Council and president of North Pocono Youth Soccer said the improvements to the park will also increase recreational opportunities for his organization. Spring Brook Township Board of Supervisors Chair Jack Flyte said local leaders waited a long time for county government to positively impact the North Pocono region. “You did a swell job,” Flyte said.

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By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania environmental regulators say they spend as little as 35 minutes reviewing each of the thousands of applications for natural gas well permits they get each year from drillers intent on tapping the state’s lucrative and vast Marcellus Shale reserves. And the regulators say they do not give any additional scrutiny to requests to drill near highquality streams and rivers even though the waterways are protected by state and federal law. Staffers in the state Department of Environmental Protection testified behind closed doors last month as part of a lawsuit filed by residents and environmentalgroupsoverapermitthatDEP

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time pay. He said he uses the buses to move around the county because “taxi cab fares are outrageous.” COLTS rider Ann Reap, 56, of Scranton, arrived at Steamtown by bus and said she’s relied on the system for more than 20 years. “I like the restructuring as long as I can get on the bus to go to work,” she said. She also appreciated the addition of service to the Gerrity’s Supermarket in the Keyser Oak Shopping Center in Scranton. The goal of the restructur-

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Colosi said existing “connections don’t work” in the shopping areas of Commerce Boulevard in Dickson City that didn’t exist 15 years ago. The goal is to allow senior citizens, workers and shoppers to reach those areas easily.

“Overall, it helps the county because it moves people. It moves people who spend money, it moves them to their doctor’s appointments, and it improves the economic condition of the county,” she said.

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state. — Staffers don’t consider whether proposed gas wells comply with municipal or regional zoning and planning laws. — They don’t consider the cumulative impact of wide-scale development of wells in a concentrated area. — They appear to have a fuzzy understanding of laws that are supposed to govern their work. A supervisor was unable to define the requirements of a key antidegradation regulation that says pristine waterways “shall be maintained and protected,” while a geologist said he didn’t know that streams and rivers legally designated as “high quality” or “exceptional value” are entitled to an extra layer of protection.

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half of one percent. “Eventhoseofuswhoareskeptics of the DEP, I think we all want to assume that they’re doing the basics. And they’re really just not,” said Jordan Yeager, a plaintiffs’ attorney who is challenging the drilling permit awarded to Newfield Appalachia PA LLC, a unit of Houston-based Newfield Exploration Co. The depositions of four DEP staffers responsible for processing permits— taken in late March and filed with a regional water agency this week — reveal that: — The agency doesn’t consider potential impacts on legally protected high-quality watersheds, beyond checking that wells meet minimum setbacks required of all gas wells in the

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issued for an exploratory gas well in northeastern Pennsylvania, less than a half-mile from the Delaware River and about 300 feet from a pristine stream. Their statements, obtained by The Associated Press, call into question whether regulators are overburdened and merely rubber-stamping permit applications during the unprecedented drilling boom that has turned Pennsylvania into a major player in the natural gas market, while also raising fears about polluted aquifers and air. The agency has denied few requests to drill in the Marcellus Shale formation, the world’s second-largest gas field. Of the 7,019 applications that DEP has processed since 2005, only 31 have been rejected — less than one-

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therefore, “the conversation is moot.” Munchak also made a motion, as he had at several previous meetings, to not allow solicitation of campaign contributions from vendors who do business with the county and/or county employees, saying the county ethics code has “been ignored.” The motion again died without a second. O’Brien said that while he didn’t feel it was appropriate to bring politics into a government meeting where they are expected to serve everyone regardless of party affiliation, he felt it was his constitutional right to do so and addressed Munchak’s concern. “People were bringing lavish gifts into this office prior to our arrival as majority commissioners, and they were stacking them up. The problem with that is there’s no disclosure or reporting of that,” O’Brien explained. “They don’t do that anymore. There aren’t the gifts piled up two stories high in this office anymore. We’ve eliminated that. If somebody wants to give a campaign contribution, they can do that and that’s a recorded contribution that goes on a campaign finance report that the public has access to.” While O’Brien said he was in strong support of campaign finance reform, he added that reform must come from state or federal levels due to the “constitutional issues involved.” “I’m not going to put myself in a campaign at a disadvantage to others who are taking contributions and others who take contributions from whoever that is, whether that be a vendor or someone else,” he said.

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CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS The following criminal complaints were filed between April 8 and April 13: ARCHBALD • Christopher Ryan Gillow, 24, of Bethany, faces charges of simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment following an alleged domestic assault involving his fiancé, Kathryn Tini, on April 9. Gillow was held for $25,000 bail following an arraignment that day. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. CARBONDALE • David M. Romero, 36, of Jersey City, N.J., faces charges of theft from a motor vehicle, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and the possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver following the alleged theft of a wallet belonging to Joseph Healey from a Weis Market parking lot in Carbondale on April 4. Romero was held for a lack of $10,000 bail following an April 11 arraignment. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. • Dennis Patrick Casey, 38, of Carbondale, faces charges of simple assault, reckless endangerment, harassment and disorderly conduct following an alleged domestic violence incident involving Susan Kelly on April 9. Casey allegedly punched Kelly in the face, leaving her with a black eye. He was arraigned April 10 and held for a lack of $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. • Francis Joseph Moran, 44, of Carbondale, faces charges of simple assault, resisting arrest, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct following a December 2010 fight involving Richard Kopa. Moran allegedly hit Kopa in the head with a pipe wrench. He was arraigned April 12 and held for a lack of $7,500 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18.

Sunday, April 17, 2011 SCRANTON • Benjamin Gass, 20, of Scranton, faces charges of simple assault, resisting arrest and escape following an alleged incident on April 8 including the assault of his girlfriend, Talisa Collins. Police discovered Gass was wanted in Camden, N.J., on burglary and escape charges through a search of the National Crime Information Center. He was held for a lack of $5,000 bail following an April 8 arraignment. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. • Christopher Cory Jacoby, 32, of Factoryville, faces charges of forgery, acquisition by misrepresentation, forgery and criminal attempt for allegedly forging a prescription for Oxycontin that he tried to fill at Leonard’s Pharmacy on April 8. He was released on $5,000 unsecured bail following an arraignment that day. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. • Stephanie Nicole Johnson, 33, of Scranton, faces charges of criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, harassment and public drunkenness for an alleged April 12 incident where she destroyed furniture belonging to Anna Mae Nallin. Johnson allegedly told police she broke the items because “that old (expletive) is (expletive) my mans.” She was released on $5,000 unsecured bail after an arraignment that day. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18. • James Thompson, 50, of Scranton, faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest for an alleged April 11 incident involving his neighbors Thomas Davis, Nerida Hernandez and Angel Rosa. Thompson allegedly resisted arrest despite officers using pepper spray, a baton and tasing the man twice. He was held for a lack of 10 percent of $5,000 bail following an arraignment that day. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18.

Bolus: Lawsuit back on

Talks with city solicitor broke down

By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

CRANTON – Local businessman Bob Bolus’s litigation against the city for the alleged wrongful condemnation of his home is now back on after negotiations with the city broke down, he told City Council on Tuesday. Two weeks ago, Bolus said that he had a “productive” conversation with city solicitor Paul Kelly, Jr. regarding his East Mountain residence, which received extensive water damage after a water hose burst in his home and flooded the basement and first floor.

The city condemned the property based on complaints from his neighbors, Bolus claims, instead of inspecting the inside of the house, which he said is “definitely not uninhabitable” after staying there himself. Bolus was ready to take legal ac-

tion against the city until speaking with Kelly and was “very close” to a written agreement, he said previously. On Tuesday, he claimed that “politics take a precedence” after Kelly presented a brief containing what he called “false allegations” in court. He hoped an emergency hearing would be called to resolve the issue, but that did not occur. Bolus also criticized Councilman Bob McGoff for stating several weeks ago that the city should “let it go to court,” saying that he should encourage the city to avoid litigation at all costs to “save taxpayer money.” “I will campaign as vigorously as I can against you and anybody else that would allow taxpayers in this city to be subjected to the abuse that we are taking, especially from the law department,” Bolus told McGoff. McGoff responded later in the evening, saying that he has never taken a side in this matter. “It seems Mr. Bolus wants to use the podium here in city council to argue his court cases. For the record, I am not a party in any of these issues that he has or any of these court cases, so I don’t know what it is that he expects or wants

me to do,” McGoff said. “The truth is that it’s his taxpaying neighbors that have asked, and are asking, the courts to have Mr. Bolus abide by the law and be a good neighbor,” he added, referring to Bolus’ ongoing dispute with his East Mountain neighbors. “This isn’t a political issue.” Over the last year, Bolus’ neighbors complained that he had continually blocked sections of their property with his trucks and trailers, but Bolus said these trailers stored his damaged goods and tools for repairing his home at 1531 Birch St. Bolus claims his neighbor was allowed to build on city-owned property near his private easement, which led to the flooding and condemnation of his residence after a cement truck used in the construction of the property allegedly crushed water pipes underground. The pipes then leaked, he said, leading to the water hose behind his washer bursting. A judge eventually ordered Bolus to remove his trailers, but litigation with his neighbors and the city will continue, he confirmed.

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Council: Tired of budget ‘shell game’ By RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – City Council continued to blast the administration on Tuesday for shortfalls in the 2011 budget, alleging that they have “never been truthful” about city finances and that tax anticipation notes for 2011 were used to cover up holes in 2010’s budget. Councilman Frank Joyce, council’s finance chairman, said at previous meetings that the at least $11.3 hole in the 2011 budget comes from $5 million borrowed from the workers’ compensation trust fund in 2010 to pay salaries, paid back in 2011 with tax anticipation notes, and $6.3 million

deficit in accounts payable, spent on 2010 bills, has occurred. On Tuesday, he further detailed borrowing concerns. “Basically, what the city did was take out a loan in 2011 to pay off a 2010 loan that it didn’t have the money to pay for,” Joyce said. “Because the city ran out of money in 2010 and could not make the payment on TAN B in December, the city waited until January to pay 2010 TANs A and B for 2011 which were to be used on 2011 expenditures until tax revenue arrives. This is the real reason we’re running out of cash, not (council’s) 2011 operating budget.” Council solicitor Boyd Hughes

and Council President Janet Evans said that this is in violation of File of Council 115 of 2009, Section 9. “With money received from a 2011 TAN pursuant to this ordinance, unless it was put in the budget, cannot be paid,” Hughes said, adding that it may also be in violation of state law. “Irregardless of what’s required in the state law,” Hughes continued, “it states in the city’s ordinance for this year’s tax anticipation note in article nine that none of those monies can be used to pay off last year’s tax anticipation notes unless it was put in the budSee COUNCIL, Page 15

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SCRANTON MISSING JUVENILES According to Scranton Police Lt. Leonard Namiotka, the department handled the following number of missing juvenile cases in previous years: 2008: 137 missing juveniles 2009: 156 2010: 99 2011, to date: 41. Cases in the city remain open until children are returned home and Scranton police confirm their whereabouts. “We can’t just say that we took the report and we’re done,” Namiotka said of missing juvenile cases. “If they’re kids, we need to help them out.”

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HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? Chris Barcia, 15, of South Gibson, was last seen by family on March 26. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and braces. He is 5’7” and weighs approximately 125 pounds. Family said the last time they saw him, he was wearing skinny black jeans, black shoes, and a green, white and black Burton snowboarding jacket. Information on Barcia should be sent to the Pennsylvania State Police in Gibson at (570) 465-3154 or 1-800-5060372. Brittany Burgess, 15, of Scranton, was last seen on Dec. 24, 2010. She left a home on North Irving Avenue in Scranton through a second floor window. She has brown hair and brown eyes and both ears pierced. She is 5’4”, 110 pounds and may be using the last name Ide. To report information on any missing child, call 911 or the Scranton Police Department dispatcher at (570) 348-4141 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800843-5678.

Casey camp upbeat about re-election By JONATHAN RISKIND For Go Lackawanna

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, raised $1.1 million during the first three months of the year and had more than $2.1 million in his campaign chest as of March 31, his campaign says. “These are strong numbers that show a growing war chest as the cycle begins,” said a Casey campaign official who provided the numbers ahead of Casey filing his quarterly report due Friday. Casey ousted Republican Rick Santorum from the Senate in a close race in 2006 to win his seat. But the hefty fundraising numbers for the start of the year come as Republicans appear to be struggling to find a 2012 strong opponent, and nonpartisan analysts so far rate the race as favoring the first-term Democrat.

The Rothenberg Political Report in Washington says the 2012 Senate race in Pennsylvania is “Democrat favored.” The Washington-based Cook Political Report places it as among the Senate seats that are “likely D.” Two announced GOP challengers to Casey are Laureen Cummings, the Tea Party movement leader in Scranton, and Marc Scaringi, a former Senate aide to Santorum. But, reports Roll Call, “neither has generated substantial excitement among local Republicans.” More potential GOP candidates are expected to look at the race, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee is not leaving Casey alone. It regularly attacks the Scranton Democrat in press releases, a sign that the national GOP still hopes Casey will prove vulnerable.

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

NEWTON TWP. – Two men face charges related to the alleged theft of a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 from a township farm between April 8 and 9. Police charged Adam Lee Krisiak, 18, and Benjamin Thomas Chapple18, both of Clarks Summit, with receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking. Chapple faces a second count of theft and criminal trespassing, while Krisiak faces two counts of criminal conspiracy in the case. According to an affidavit: Keith Eckel, owner of Fred W. Eckel Sons Farms in Newton, reported his truck stolen early April 9. He had last parked the truck in an unlocked garage with the keys in the ignition at about 5 p.m. on April 8. Eckel told police he had seen vehicles near his fuel storage tanks in the previous two weeks, and an employee raked the roadway leading to the tanks after the truck was parked. Tire tracks were discovered the following morning, he said. Farm employee Duane Watkins said only past employees would know how to operate the fuel pump and indicated that Chapple was employed at the farm in the summer of 2010, leaving on his own. At 10 p.m. that evening, farm employee Donald Green reported that the stolen truck was in the parking lot of the Weis Market in Clarks Summit. Chapple, who was driving the truck, was arrested without incidence and, in a written statement, he told police that he and Krisiak had stolen gas from Eckel’s fuel pumps. He was picked up by Krisiak at about 2 a.m. that morning in the stolen vehicle, which he claimed belonged to a friend “who owns a small farm.” Krisiak had given the truck to Chapple at about 9 p.m., telling Chapple he had the owner’s permission to drive it. Chapple was arraigned on April 10 and released on $25,000 unsecured bail. Krisiak was arraigned April 13 and released on $10,000

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta’s campaign fundraising total for the first three months of the year was about $105,000, the report filed Friday by the Hazleton Republican’s campaign shows. That is less than the figure of about $131,000 provided Thursday by Barletta’s campaign, ahead of the report filed with the Federal Election Committee. The deadline for submitting first quarter reports to the FEC was midnight Friday. A campaign spokesman said the discrepancy mainly was the result of mistakenly including in that initial estimate money that was raised after the March 31 reporting cut-off. The freshman Republican had more than $90,000 on hand at the end of the quarter, about what was estimated. Of the money Barletta

raised, more than $81,000 came from political action committees of companies and trade associations or fellow Republicans. Barletta’s campaign reelection committee also carries nearly $135,000 worth of debt heading into the next election cycle, his report shows. Barletta, who defeated longtime incumbent Paul Kanjorski last year, does not yet have an announced opponent for 2012. However, Democrat William Vinsko Jr., a lawyer with his own practice who also is assistant city attorney for WilkesBarre, said Thursday he was considering running against Barletta in 2012. Rep. Tom Marino of Lycoming Township, reported raising $59,900 during the first three months of the year. Marino’s campaign had about $37,500 on hand as of March 31, according to his report.

ly new, Scranton police continue their search for Wyoming resident Brittany Burgess, 15, who left a Hill Section home through a second story window on Dec. 24, 2010. Burgess, a student at Wyoming Area High School, is 5’4”, approximately110 pounds, and has brown hair, brown eyes and both ears pierced. She is known to have friends in the Wyoming and Pittston areas of Luzerne County, and may be in the company of an adult male traveling to New York City. Burgess may use the alias last nameIde,accordingtoapressrelease issued last week. Scranton Police Juvenile Supervisor Nelson Ancherani said many leads on her whereabouts have run cold. “We’re getting dead end stuff at this point,” Ancherani said. “She’s hiding from us.”

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mierczak said. Meanwhile, his younger siblings, Andrew, 8, and Sophia, 5, have been left to wonder where the runaway teen is. The family prays for his return each evening with Andrew, and Sophia had hoped her brother would be able to share birthday cake with her on Wednesday. The Kazmierczaks encourage other parents to know their children’s social networking passwords and review their phone records including text messages to learn what they’re up to. “Parents are the last to know becausewe’rethefirsttodaythat it can’t be,” Mrs. Kazmierczak said. “It seems like too many parents have checked out with their kids,” Mr. Kazmierczak said.

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more and throughout the Abingtons. They’ve also distributed a poster on Facebook. They believe Barcia has been in the Scranton area in the last few weeks. “He was seen last week at the McDonald’s in South Side on video. I know he’s there,” Mrs. Kazmierczak said of a tip received Tuesday, April 12. “I’ve heard from people that tell me he’s safe in Scranton, but they won’t tell me where he is. “Is he desperate? Desperate kids do desperate things,” she added. “It’s hard for me to picture that there’s a15-year-old on his own,” Mr. Kazmierczak said. The Kazmierczaks said that social networking opened new opportunities for Barcia to run away from home. “He got a ride in Susquehanna County. He didn’t hitchhike. We’re in the middle of nowhere,” Mrs. Kazmierczak said. “Facebook allowed him to chat with other people and cry for help. That opened up a whole new world of possibilities and contacts.” Barcia has since deleted his Facebook account, Mrs. Kaz-

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Area’s battle against designer drugs far from over Lackawanna County has recently led the way in outlawing the use of “bath salts.” The timely and aggressive stance of District Attorney Andy Jarbola and Chief County Detective Joe Jordan has shut down the sale and use of this new designer drug. Yet, if we know anything about the drug abusing population it is that a new synthetic drug will appear on the scene shortly and be marketed for its easy access, potency, low risk of detection and the false perception that they contain few impurities. In the drug abuse world, designer drugs have become the drug of choice. Law enforcement and treatment providers on the local, national and international level point to the domestic production of synthetic designer drugs that mimic amphetamines and narcotics as THE major drug abuse problem in the future. Current estimates are that over 200 known high-risk synthetic drugs with potentially fatal toxic effects exist on the street. Labeled as designer, synthetic or research drugs, these pharmacologically active, chemically related substances are officially known as analogs - the product of legitimate scientific research. However, many have demonstrated no practical value or had significant adverse effects. With minimal knowledge of chemistry new versions of these drugs can be produced with little work in the lab. They are reformulated and restructured, and remain technically legal. Laws banning or restricting their use have not been able to keep up. Make no mistake, “bath salts” have nothing to do with either bathing or salt. The term is a marketing ploy to skirt the Federal Analog Act, a section of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Controlled Substances Act of 1986, allowing any chemical “substantially similar” to an illegal drug (one in Schedule I or II) to be treated as if it were also in Schedule I, but only if it is intended for human consumption. Adolescents and young adults have been buying these synthetic

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JOHN KNOWLES drugs online at websites that advertise “legal highs” and at local convenience stores. A DEA news release says that these Web sites may have thousands of customers and estimated sales of $20,000 a week or more. The popularity of these synthetic drugs is also based in the mistaken impression that because these drugs are still legal, they are safe, or at least safer than drugs like heroin or cocaine. These Web sites all have statements saying that the chemicals they sell are not intended for human consumption, and that it is understood that purchase of these chemicals is for “research” or “novelty” purposes. The base chemicals for many “bath salts” are substances known as methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV) and mephedrone. MDPV is a psychoactive drug with stimulant properties that was initially developed as an appetite suppressant and mephadrone is used commercially to stimulate plant growth. Even though the items are labeled as “not for human consumption,” the ingredients are used by people as synthetic

ecstasy, cocaine or methamphetamine. Side effects for these drugs include auditory, visual, tactile and olfactory hallucinations as well as poor concentration, delusions, anxiety, paranoia and depression, and when snorted it can also cause nose bleeds, and nose burns. Because these products are relatively new, our knowledge about their precise chemical composition and short- and long-term effects is limited. This is not simply limited to synthetic drugs. Since late 2007, cocaine has increasingly contained levamisole, a pharmaceutical agent that typically is used for livestock deworming but was discontinued because it caused the livestock to “go crazy.” According to the DEA, by 2009 approximately 71 percent of tested cocaine samples contained levamisole. The consequences of abusing levamisole are serious enough that in September 2009, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued a nationwide public alert on its effects. How easy is it to purchase these synthetic chemicals? Last year, a patient at Clearbrook Lodge Treatment Center indicated her drug of choice was “Mollies” - capsules that contain

a chemical found in plant food. The patient was typical to Clearbrook Lodge - a 15-year-old, female, middle class, parents both professionals, good grades starting to slip and a cheerleader active in school functions. Her arrest for possession shocked both her family and school. When I talked to the patient about her use of Mollies, she detailed her online purchase and showed me a legitimate lawn and garden supply site offering mephedrone for sale at $200 a package. She then went to a popular Web site for auctions where we quickly found we could purchase 3,000 gel capsules and a press to fill them for roughly $60. She explained how she and her friends ordered these items and met in a friend’s basement to produce the Mollies. Since the maximum potency of these synthetic drugs is 1 percent, they purchased powdered sugar and milk to “cut” the substance. Once manufactured, they split the pills, went their separate ways, and sold the newly manufactured capsules for between $3 and $5 each. The group included no chemist or scientist – these kids hadn’t yet taken chemistry in school. No shady back alleys, no frightening characters to harm the children, just a mouse and

keyboard and this 15 year old pixie would see her life altered in ways neither she nor her family could ever imagine. The story illustrates the ease for which young people can secure the items needed to manufacture an illicit substance. And while we are slowing down the most current scourge, the battle is far from over. Established specifically for adolescents, our 45-bed inpatient rehabilitation center is for those between ages 13 and 18 who are still in high school, and who have sufficient skills to participate in therapy. Clearbrook ensures patients complete high school courses at the facility during their treatment stay. One of the leading inpatient treatment centers in the nation for treating alcoholism or chemical dependency, Clearbrook provides drug and alcohol detox services for both teens and adults. Should you need help, please call me or an admissions specialist at 1-800-582-6241 or email me at johnolz@yahoo.com John Knowles is the administrative director of Clearbrook Lodge, specializing in adolescent treatment. He is a seasoned clinician, having served in the addiction and mental health field for 25 years. He can be reached at 1-800-582-6241 or johnolz@yahoo.com.

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Borough police committed to working with county officials against designer drugs. By STEPHANIE LONGO For Go Lackawanna

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The Nissan NV line of commercial vans capitalizes on the manufacturer’s previous successes.

New Nissan line gets it right again GUEST COLUMN STEWART BENSON

Stewart Benson is the Nissan Commercial Vehicles Manager for Ken Pollock Nissan.

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were once van owners. Nissan has combined some of the best features of both vehicles in its NV Vans. Instead of the conventional van configuration where part of the engine sits in the cab next to the driver, the NV has a long nose like a pickup. Since the NV is based on a heavily modified Nissan Titan half-ton designs, the engine is ahead of the Apillar and firewall. Nissan offers a broad lineup with three different NV models: The light-duty NV1500 or the heavy-duty NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD. A 261 Hp 4 liter V-6 is available in the NV-1500 and 2500. A 317 hp 5.6 liter V-8 is also an option for the NV2500 and NV3500. There two roof options, a standard roof and the high roof. In the high roof option, a person who goes 6’3” can stand upright in the cargo space. The driveline is twowheel drive. Other features include three bright interior dome lights, convenient turning radius, the folding pas-

senger seat to a flat surface to be used as a desk and large available removable center consoles are incredible. Storage area abounds in the NV from deep door pockets to an under seat drawer. The high top models offer above cab storage as well. The van was built to up-fit with roof attach points to avoid drilling allowing easy access to the electrical system are provided. There are also heavy-duty attach points inside the van with one drilling for cargo customizations. I am convinced that all of these features combined with Nissan’s commitment to excellence will help your business make a statement. The NV will not be confused with other commercial vans in the marketplace. We are proud to now carry and display the NV at Ken Pollock Nissan on Mundy Street in WilkesBarre. I would love to show it to you and see how the Nissan NV’s available here can serve your business.

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Nissan has manufactured commercial vehicles for 75 years and now brings that expertise to the United States market. The Commercial Specific Vehicle market has become more focused than ever before. The Canton, Miss., division of Nissan, the world-wide brand you know and trust are now producing what I feel are truly revolutionary vehicles. Nissan has spent six years creating their North American light commercial lineup from the ground up. During those years, their team of former Detroit managers identified a market opportunity in full-size vans. Research depicted van owners as a market segment whose needs were not being met. With many years of experience in the commercial vehicle field, I can tell you Nissan continues to get things right. The greatest part of Nissan’s Commercial Vehicles is how they are built and designed with the specific needs of commercial clients in mind. The NV is perfect for buyers who are current full-size pickup owners that

Dunmore Police Department Chief Pat Reese spoke at the Dunmore Borough Council meeting on Monday, April 11 about the ever-increasing use of bath salts as a recreational drug. Recently, the Lackawanna County District Attorney’s office declared a county-wide ban on the sale of bath salts, and the Lackawanna County Commissioners approved an emergency ordinance against the substances on Wednesday. “The Dunmore Police Department went to all of the businesses in town to find out who was selling bath salts and who wasn’t,” Reese said. “We found out that there were a few individuals who were selling them. We spoke to them, and they agreed to take them off the shelf. They were taken off of the shelves prior to the district attorney’s office putting that into effect.” Reese said the Dunmore Police Department will continue to work with county officials to discover people who are either using or illegally selling bath salts. Currently, the district attorney’s office is performing undercover operations throughout Lackawanna County. One such operation removed nearly 600 containers of the substance from one store’s shelves, according to Lackawanna County Deputy District Attorney Robert Klein. “I could tell you that since probably November we’ve responded to several complaints of bath salt use,” Reese said. “It is an ongoing issue, and I can tell you that our officers are going to arrest and prosecute to the fullest extent of the

law anyone who is caught with it or who is under the influence of it.” Reese also discussed the Dunmore Police Department’s collaboration with the FBI regarding an investigation involving stolen goods in reference to money laundering. He also informed council about an incident that took place April 8 on the O’Neill Highway. “This past Friday several of our officers did an outstanding job responding to the O’Neill Highway for an individual who was planning on jumping off of the bridge onto I-81 North,” Reese said. “Officer (Anthony) Cali was first on scene and spoke to the individual who was hanging over the bridge. They did an excellent job stopping traffic as did the Pennsylvania State Police stopping the traffic on I-81 North. “Officer Cali talked the individual off the bridge and took him into custody and brought him in for treatment. The Dunmore Police Department members who responded acted very professionally, and we are very proud of them.” Reese also asked for borough residents’ help in tracking down an intruder that is still at large in the borough. “This past Thursday, April 7, we had a burglary on Mill Street,” he said. “Captain (Sal) Marchese and Officer (Bob) Ruddy identified this individual earlier in the day. Later on that evening, the homeowner came home and saw his residence was broken into and contacted the police. “Thankfully the captain and the officer identified this suspect and currently this person is still at large, but we are working with various law enforcement agencies within the county to find this individual.” If you have any information about the alleged intruder or have any other crime-fighting tips, call the Dunmore Borough Police Department at (570) 343-0851.

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By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

DICKSON CITY – A woman who called police to report that her tires were slashed was discovered urinating in front of her vehicle when they arrived Sunday morning, according to an affidavit. Jamie Lee Compton, 25, of Norfolk, Va., faces charges for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness following the alleged April 10 incident. According to an affidavit: Dickson City police responded to the Days Inn hotel on the Scranton Carbondale Highway at 7 a.m. for a report of a female who was allegedly sexually assaulted and who had her tires slashed. Police said they discovered Compton squatting in front of her vehicle, urinating, with her dress pulled up to her waist. As a hotel employee tried to repair her tire, Compton allegedly began screaming at police and was “visibly intoxicated.” She threw her purse on a passenger seat, and police observed a burnt blunt in a cup holder that later tested positive as marijuana, a small plastic baggie containing an unknown substance, $600 in “drug rolls” and an additional $74 in $1 bills. Compton was transported to Community Medical Center for treatment for the alleged assault, but she refused all medical examinations. She was held for a lack of $10,000 bail after an April 10 arraignment. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18.

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587-2571 ABINGTON ECUMENICAL MINISTERIUM 2011 EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE First Presbyterian Church 300 School Street, Clarks Summit, PA Good Friday Service - April 22nd - Noon - 1pm The Church of the Epiphany 25 Church Hill Rd., Clarks Summit, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday Liturgy Good Friday - April 22nd - 8:00pm - Tenebrae Service Easter Saturday - April 23rd - 8:00pm - Vigil Easter Sunday - April 24th 8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite I (spoken) 10:30am - Holy Eucharist - Rite II (choral) Clarks Green United Methodist Church 119 Glenburn Rd., Clarks Green, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 7-9:00pm - Reflection and Prayer Good Friday - April 22nd - 7:00pm - Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday - April 24th - 10:00am - Easter Worship Clarks Summit United Methodist Church 1310 Morgan Hwy., Clarks Summit, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 7:00pm - Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday - April 24th - 6:30am - Sunrise Service 8:00am - Morning Worship 10:00am - Morning Worship Countryside Community Church 14001 Church Hill Rd., Clarks Summit, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 6:30pm - Service followed by Seder Meal Good Friday - April 22nd - 7:00pm - Worship Easter Sunday - April 24th - 7:00am - Worship 9:00am - Worship 10:30am - Worship Dalton United Methodist Church 125 South Turnpike Rd., Dalton, PA Easter Sunday - April 24th - 7:00am - Sunrise Service with Breakfast 11:00am - Main Service Factoryville United Methodist Church 162 College Ave., Factoryville, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 7:00pm Easter Sunday - April 24th - 9:00am - Main Service

First Baptist Church of Factoryville 10 Church St., Factoryville, PA Good Friday - April 22nd - 9:00am - Cross Walk starting at 9:00am Easter Sunday - April 24th - 11:00am - Regular Service First Presbyterian Church 300 School St., Clarks Summit, PA Maunday Thursday - April 21st - 7:30pm - Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday - April 24th - 9:00am - Worship with Communion 11:15am - Worship with Communion Trinity Lutheran 205 West Grove St., Clarks Summit, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 6:15pm - Covered Dish Supper 7:30pm - Maundy Thursday Eucharist Good Friday - April 22nd - 7:30pm - Tenebrae Service Easter Saturday - April 23rd - 7:00pm - Easter Vigil & Eucharist Easter Sunday - April 24th - 8:15am - Eucharist 10:30am - Eucharist Waverly United Methodist Church 105 Church St., Waverly, PA Maundy Thursday - April 21st - 6:00pm - Passover Remeberance mean & Service in Fellowship Easter Sunday - April 24th - 7:00am - Easter Sunrise Service in Cemetery behind the Church 10:30am - Easter

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Pair charged in Kohl’s theft By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – Pennsylvania State Police have charged a city man for his failure to register his address as a sexually violent predator. Francis L. Rixford, 20, of Scranton, faces three counts for failure to comply with the registration of sexual offenders requirements for failing to notify state police of three

different homes and apartments he lived in since January. Rixford allegedly lived at an apartment at 1116 S. Valley Street in Throop but was evicted for not paying rent. Prior to that, he stayed with his father at 1118 S. Valley St., Throop, before being thrown out, according to an affidavit. Landlord John Cook notified police that Rixford was

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staying at his 17-year-old girlfriend’s home at 343 E. Locust St., Scranton. Megan’s Law offenders are required to update a change of address or employment status within 48 hours, according to the criminal complaint. Rixford was arraigned on April 13 and held for a lack of $50,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for April 20.

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CARBONDALE – Police allege that a 32-year-old sex offender held a teen girl in her room and flashed her with his genitals. Tito Guzman, of Carbondale, is charged with unlawful restraint, indecent assault, indecent exposure and four counts of corruption of minors. According to an affidavit: Guzman, a level three sex offender out of New York state and a registered sex offender with the Pennsylvania State Police, kept the girl locked in a bedroom. He often slept in the same bed and “would be so close that she could feel him breathing on her neck,” according to interviews with the victim conducted on April 7. He allegedly woke her up in the middle of the night by putting his foot in her mouth and made the teen watch pornography with him on his computer. She also claimed he would change clothes in front of her while aroused. Guzman was arraigned April 11 on the charges and held for a lack of $250,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18.

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DICKSON CITY – Police have charged two locals with retail theft, criminal conspiracy, receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking for an alleged incident at the Kohl’s department store in Dickson City. Christine Armezzani, 40, of Archbald, and Brandon Joseph Miller, 23, of Carbondale, face one count each of the aforementioned charges in the alleged April 11 theft. According to an affidavit: Police located and followed a Chevrolet Tracker registered to Armezzani at her North Main Street home. When they conducted a traffic stop, the man and woman inside matched a description given to police. Officers recovered a bottle of Christina Aguilera by Night perfume, which was identified as one of the stolen items. When the pair was together,

they denied any involvement in the thefts that totaled $1,308.93 in merchandise. When they were separated by police, each allegedly blamed the other. Armezzani then admitted to police that the other stolen items were located in her apartment. Each was released on $7,500 unsecured bail after an April 11 arraignment. A preliminary hearing is set for April 18.

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he sounds coming from Tracy Brown’s first grade class at Frances Willard Elementary School in Scranton may have surprised some passersby in the last few days. Along with the sounds of 24 active students, Brown’s classroom has broadcast the peeps and cheeps of a handful of baby chicks that hatched overnight in the classroom on April 7. The eggs were brought to the classroom on March 28 as part of the “Embryology in the Classroom” lesson through the 4-H Youth and Specialty Programs at Penn State University. Brown said students were responsible for turning the eggs, maintaining the temperature inside an incubator and keeping a journal of their thoughts and observations. They also candled the eggs to see inside them and monitor the growth of the embryo. Students will conduct additional observational experiments now that the new classroom critters have hatched, she said.

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1. Seated, Destiny Jones and Brandon Rogers. Standing, Maya Ferreria and Kyler Adryan. 2. Seated, Taryn Hughes and Kenneth Miller. Standing, Al-Amin Woods, Olivia Mangan and John Velazquez. 3. Seated, Joshua Washington, Isabello Salerno and John Slovenkai. Standing, John Giangrant and Michael Reed. 4. The new chicks in Mrs. Tracy Brown’s first grade classroom. 5. Seated, Michael Kelk and Saiyonna McGowan. Standing, Arthur Russell, Mrs. Tracy Brown and Alexys Lazuka. 6. Seated, Emma Smith and Jose Paramo. Standing, Bryanna Falvo, Joseph Knight and Chloe Slater.

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or’s veto of the legislation. “If a shortfall occurs in 2011, it will be primarily due to the administration’s under-projection of health insurance costs coupled with the fact that the administration chose to hire back workers that were eliminated in council’s budget amendments, creating a hole in other salary accounts,” Joyce said. Councilman Bob McGoff said that regardless of who is responsible for shortfalls in the budget, they must work together to solve the issue

attend these events should contact Stan Kania at skaniaiii@m.marywood.edu as soon as possible. Tickets on sale for OFBRC dinner The Old Forge Boys’ Roundball Club will hold its annual pasta dinner on May 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Arcaro and Genell’s Banquet Room. The dinner is eat-in or takeout and includes pasta, a salad, desert and a beverage. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children under 12, and can be purchased from any member of the Old Forge Boys’ Basketball Program or at the door.

before rumored layoffs of police, fire, clerical, and Department of Public Works employees are necessary. “We as a council and the administration need to work together on this. This isn’t about being right,” McGoff said. “I think there is some resolution that we can come to without people losing their jobs. “Rumors of massive layoffs can become a reality. We can’t allow that to happen.” Evans agreed, but said that it’s not about being

right, “it’s about being truthful.” She said the administration has played a “shell game” with millions of dollars, and council was “shunned” previously by the administration when they tried to work with them. “It’s very difficult now after they caused a financial train wreck to sit down with people who do not tell the truth,” Evans said. “Budgets have become a joke now.” Business Administrator Ryan McGowan did not return several requests for comment.

MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES The following marriage license applications were filed in the Lackawanna County Marriage License Bureau between April 11 and 15, 2011: • Elda Santoso, Scranton, and Kevin Matcheson, Scranton. • Christine Elizabeth Mastalski, Plymouth, and Timothy Jasnoski, Wilkes-Barre. • Margot Elizabeth Brown, Scranton, and Jacob Jay Miller, Scranton. • Cynthia Marie Sweppenheiser, Scranton, and Allen Robert Bevan, Scranton. • Tracey Elise Ruzbarsky, Clarks Summit, and Marc Buch Royo, Lancaster. • Katie Noelle Hermann, Bushkill, Matthew Alexander Raymond, Bushkill. • Elise Katherine Schneider, Olyphant, and Joseph James Callarini, Olyphant. • Janine Marie Subliskey, Clarks Summit, and David Michael Jackson, Clarks Summit. • Andrew Louise Salisbury, Scott Township, and Stephen Norris Brown, Clarks Summit.

• Nadine Theresa Lachase, Scranton, and Marcos A. Cortes, Bronx, N.Y. The following divorce applications were filed with the Lackawanna County Clerk of Judicial Records, Family Court Division, between April 11 and 15, 2011: • James P. Allison III vs. Paula J. Allison. • Glenda Briggs vs. Anthony Briggs. • Ronda Dubiel vs. Jon Dubiel. • Kelly J. Egnotovich vs. Jason Egnotovich. • Gina Gilgallon vs. Roy Gilgallon. • Edward C. Gray III vs. Crystal Gray. • Otha Green vs. Virena James. • Eileen M. Jones vs. John Jones. • Willard E. Lang vs. Sherry L. Lang. • Yvonne Caudullo vs. Pasquale Macchirole. • Misty Dawn Marie Phillips vs. Kenneth Vincent Phillips, Jr. • Jeffrey A. Spaulding vs. Wendy S. Spaulding. • David R. Stottlemire vs. Lynn A. Stottlemire. • Melissa Sussman vs. Andrew Sussman.

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get.” Joyce noted that revenue coming into city is higher this year, according to reports from the Single Tax Office, so council’s 2011 tax decrease is not to blame for the budget shortfall. Council passed a 10.55 percent reduction in real estate taxes and a 25 percent reduction in business privilege and mercantile taxes in the 2011 budget, overriding the may-

wood University. Meetins include • Monday, April 18, 7p.m., with Lackawanna County Commissioner candidates: Corey O’Brien, Jeanette Acciare-Mariani, Jim Wansacz, Brian Jeffers, Elizabeth Randol, Tom Fox, and Bill Jones Jr. • Tuesday, April 19, 7 p.m, with Lackawanna County Coroner candidates Tim Rowland and Paul O’Hora. • Tuesday, April 19, 8 p.m, with Lackawanna County Controller candidates Ken McDowell and Gary DiBelio. Any candidate who wishes to

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ednesday afternoon, Geri Featherby walked down the hall on her way to class when something caught her eye. “I saw a flyer that advertised Cinderella’s Closet so I called the number to find out more information,” Featherby, a theater arts and English teacher at North Pocono High School, recalled.

“It is my first time coming to Cinderella’s Closet. I then called back saying that my student couldn’t come today and asked if she could come down on Monday but found out it was a one-day event with over 2,000 dresses available.” The flyer Featherby saw was hung by North Pocono High School junior Kaytee Gosnell, who is using Cinderella’s Closet as part of her senior See CINDERELLA, Page 18

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drilling in the Marcellus Shale region and other interview subjects. “Doing the book almost turned me into more of an activist,” Luck said. “You start interviewing people and you want to stay objective, but then your heart starts to go out to the people that were suffering through a lot of these issues – people getting fired or getting threats and things like that.”

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When Wilkes-Barre resident and author Kenny Luck, 27, told friends and family that he was writing about the controversial figures and events that often take the spotlight in northeastern Pennsylvania, he was met with some hesitation. Luck said that he hasn’t taken any backlash on his positions in the recently published “Nepatized! Behind the People and Controversies That Define Us and How Things Can Change,” but he did say that those close to him suggested that he not write about figures like local businessman Louis DeNaples. “Since the book is out, it’s been the complete opposite. I haven’t heard from any of my foes. I’ve been getting nothing but positive e-mails and reviews for the book,” Luck said. “I’m starting to think that maybe I’ve silenced the people that were coming out against me.” “Nepatized!” borders on the controversial itself in digging up new and old information on subjects like DeNaples, the so-called Luzerne County “Christmas Display Incident” and the rise of the Tea Party. Luck spent several months interviewing the people behind them, getting their perspective on the events that made them locally famous for even the shortest of times. Luck, who is a contributing writer to Go Lackawanna, said the idea for the book began in 2008 when the CD player in his car had broken. Without the financial means to repair it, he tuned in to local talk radio stations. “There was a lot going on in the papers about Bishop Martino, and the ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal started a few months later,” he said. “At the same time that these big stories started happening, I started paying attention.” Through saved copies of newspaper articles and his own interviews from March to May 2010, Luck began to craft the tone for “Nepatized!” The most difficult chapter to

write, he said, was the one focused on public corruption and the so-called “Kids for Cash” scandal involving the Luzerne County judiciary. Because litigation in the case was ongoing during the time he wrote, Luck had to rely on media reports and court records and was not able to conduct any of his own interviews. “I had to be a little more creative in terms of finding information that was objective and correct,” he said. He said he particularly enjoyed writing the chapters on former Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino; then-Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta, now a United States congressman; and WILK personality Steve Corbett. “Those were the three that were the first subjects I thought of,” he said. “I got a lot of amusement out of it, including some of the things like the Martino Monologues or the Common Corbett Fallacies (each topic headings in respective chapters on the men).” Against his original intent, Luck said he sometimes found sympathy for those affected by

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project. Gosnell, her twin sister Arlene, and their friend Liana Diaz, all North Pocono High School and Career Technology Center students, volunteer at Cinderella’s Closet. “It is a way for high school girls to help other high school girls out so they can go to prom,” Kaytee Gosnell said. Little did Kaytee Gosnell know that her efforts would help a fellow classmate make her own Cinderella story come true. “When I realized this was a one-day event, I immediately called Jasmine over,” Featherby said. Jasmine Smith, 18, of Thornhurst is a senior at North Pocono High School and one of Feather-

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by’s students. Having moved out of her family’s home, Jasmine faces responsibilities that most high school students normally wouldn’t. Before she learned about Cinderella’s Closet, she resigned herself to the idea that she would not attend her senior prom. “I live on my own, I moved out of my house so I am not really financially able to pay for things like this,” Smith said. “When this comes up and it is so cheap, you don’t have to spend all of your money on a gown that costs, like $300 or $400. “If it wasn’t for this, I wouldn’t

be going to prom,” Smith continued. “I never went to a dance before so I am really excited that I am able to go now. If it wasn’t for Mrs. Featherby, I wouldn’t be going to the prom at all.” Cinderella’s Closet offers $10 prom dresses and $7 accessories. The one-night event was held Thursday in Shopland Hall at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenue. Cinderella’s Closet is held annually by the Junior League of Scranton and also includes a fashion show a few days before the actual event along with ESTEEMtown, a workshop designed to boost girls’ self-esteem. Featherby and Smith were accompanied by Smith’s close friend Miranda Miaris, a junior at North Pocono. Mirais remembers seeing her friend walk out of the dressing room in what she eventually chose as her prom dress. “I think there was a little doubt

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“I am the type of girl who doesn’t get dressed up, and I don’t have the money to go out to fancy places so this makes me feel like a princess.” — North Pocono High School senior Jasmine Smith

when we first got here. When we first went in there was a little settling going on, but when she found ‘the one,’ that was it,” Miaris said. “When she walked out of the fitting room, our jaws dropped.” “I felt like a kid in a candy store. I got to pick through everything -

there was any color, anything,” Smith said, pointing to the jade green sequined satin dress that she will wear to her prom on May 13. “I am the type of girl who doesn’t get dressed up, and I don’t have the money to go out to fancy places so this makes me feel like a princess.”

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Easter means sales boost for NEPA’s chocolatiers By BONNIE ADAMS For Go Lackawanna

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he season of Santa boosts candy sales, but when it comes to selling chocolate, the bunny brings it home. Area chocolate makers say retail and Internet sales for Easter make it the biggest candy holiday of the year.

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Gertrude Hawk employee Susan Thompson, of Dunmore, places solid dark chocolate bunnies on a conveyor belt inside the company’s production facility Friday morning.

She said they focus on helping consumers develop a pallet for the “magic of chocolate.” “It’s not unlike learning about the nuances of wine,” she said. Mootz said the factory behind his Hanover Township store made about 500 pounds of molded candies daily in the past month. Easter candy production starts right after Valentine’s Day. New this year is a peanut butter crunch egg that he said is selling well. He said Easter candy sales remained steady even during the recession. “It’s not that expensive that you have to give it up,” he said. Mary Ellen Ginocchetti, an associate at Jon L. Stopay’s in Plains Township, said Easter candy shoppers “get serious” the last two weeks before the holiday. But those who can hold out can also get the cheaper chocolate. The day

after Easter means chocolate bargains. There is one day of rest and it comes on Sunday. “That’s the day you want to kick back and put your feet up,” Ginocchetti said. Phillips said Gertrude Hawk’s Dunmore factory operates three shifts around the clock from September through Easter. “After Easter, there is a small sigh of relief.” Until then, customers at Stopay’s store can browse and take a number for each item they want. Associates retrieve the chocolates from the back. “We’ve all been working together so long. We’ve got it down to a science,” Ginocchetti said. Assortments for all ages She said Stopay’s peanut butter chiffons are their signature candy and

are very popular at Easter, along with molded candies and 30 varieties of individual eggs. Phillips said children prefer Gertrude Hawk’s chocolate bunnies while adults want the bunny Smidgens. New this season is a chocolate chick and some new Smidgen flavors: dark chocolate Irish cream, dark vanilla butter cream, white chocolate truffle and milk chocolate mousse. She recalled her own childhood when her mother hid Gertrude Hawk bunnies in the basket of Easter food she took to church to be blessed the day before the holiday. Her mother insisted that the chocolate had to be eaten because it was a “blessed bunny.” Phillips said she accompanies her mother to the blessing and includes chocolate for her own 2-year-old daughter, niece and nephew.

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That’s a lot of chocolate Gertrude Hawk is a relatively large company, selling about 440,000 pounds of Easter candy in 71 retail stores, according to Phillips. On a much smaller scale, there’s Ah Some Chocolates, a high-end, artisan chocolate shop and cafe in Shavertown. “Easter is a big one,” said chocolatier Mary Hepner. “We’re making things as fast as we can.” She and partner and fellow chocolatier Theresa Novak make their artful creations a few hours or days before they’re sold at their shop. “Easter sales are comparable to Christmas, they run neck and neck,” Hepner said. As to how many pounds of chocolates the shop sells at Easter? “I don’t even know,” she said. “It’s a lot.” But she said the shop’s focus isn’t on quantity. “We’re not trying to do a lot of something,” Hepner said, though they’ve been tempted.

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Gertrude Hawk marketing manager Lisa Phillips said Easter is number one for sales in the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton market, but Christmas is tops for its New York and New Jersey market. “Locally, it’s a huge season,” she said. “You just put your all into Easter.” Michael Mootz, co-owner of Michael Mootz Candies in Hanover Township, said, “Everybody likes a rabbit and likes to bite its ears off.” For other Easter chocolates, like eggs, one flavor rules locally. “This area loves peanut butter,” said Mootz.

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When you listen to a comic as honest as Bill Hicks for so many years, you think you really know all there is to know about him. Then you realize that a man’s artistic work, while essential, is just one facet of who he really is. In a new film released on April 8 in select theaters, now available by some cable providers on demand, “American: The Bill Hicks Story” is a new documentary about the short, but compelling life of the visionary stand-up comedian. Pancreatic cancer cut his life and career short at age 32, so one might think that there’s not much to fill an hour and 41 minute running time. If that’s the case, then you must not be familiar with Bill. I was first introduced to him as a teenager, listening to samples of his routines on Tool’s 1996 album “Aenima.” By then, the man had already passed on, but his words rung truer than ever. Like Lenny Bruce and George Carlin before him, his comedy wasn’t so much comedy as it was social commentary, making us laugh but forcing us to think about what was so funny. The joke was often on greed and the American government, but also on our silent passivity towards the greater world and consciousness around us. It was a submissiveness that Hicks himself never shared. He was driven at a very young age to stand-up comedy, sneaking out of his parents’ house at night to perform at a comedy club in Houston. Raised in a traditional Southern Baptist home, the teenager’s early jokes were often about his parents and the Texas town he grew up in. His comedy was funny, but clean-cut, and he stayed that way until he started drinking and experimenting with hallucinogenic drugs. In time, his jokes became more biting, sincere, and just plain raw. Eventually, the excessive use of drugs and alcohol caught up with him and he thankfully sobered up, but Hicks never for-

INFINITE IMPROBABILITY RICH HOWELLS got where these experiences took him. He came back with even stronger material, and after seeing only minor success in the states, was embraced wholeheartedly when he traveled to the UK. His in-your-face, authorityquestioning rants were restricted to small clubs back home, but judging by the video footage that exists, it never slowed down his passion for comedy and only fueled his work, even when he was being heckled. When he was diagnosed with cancer, this only sent his mind into overdrive, recording two of the greatest albums of his career and touring as much as he could before his death. It’s a fascinating story and ripe for film, but his journey has never been told like this before. Unlike most documentaries, “American” has no narrator – it instead lets those who knew him tell the story. With truly remarkable editing, the audience barely ever sees the live footage from the interviews that provide this narration. Using probably hundreds of photographs, many of them personal family photos, the filmmakers animate around these pictures, adding 3-D effects and splicing them together with live footage where appropriate. The other thing that sets this documentary apart from other movies or shows I’ve watched on his life is that this one focuses on the man behind the comedy, where his ideas formulated, and why he was the man be became. Everyone they talked to knew him intimately, so our time isn’t wasted on interviews with people who never met him but were influenced by his work. If you watch the movie, it becomes obvious what his impact on comedy was. It doesn’t oversimplify his life or career and it doesn’t tell you how to feel about him, and that’s a rare gem in a world of dumbed-down entertainment.

With rabid anti-intellectualism and lying politicians running rampant in America in 2011, now more than ever we need more Americans like Bill Hicks, an individual to the bitter end. Trading our unique identities for a manufactured dream, we don’t need someone to tell us what to do or guide us in our time of need. Instead, we need the encouragement to be ourselves, sometimes fiercely, in the face of opposition and oppression. That encouragement comes through in his story. I suggest you seek out “American,” but don’t just blindly take my word for it. Bill just wouldn’t have it.

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Venues in downtown Scranton play host to art each First Friday. The buildings themselves recently became art themselves in a new YouTube video called “Scranton Masterpiece” that has been generating buzz since its release last month. A group calling themselves the Temporary Artists Collective is shown in the video, released March 30, drawing graffiti all over recognizable Scranton landmarks, including the Mall at Steamtown and the Everhart Museum. The street art contains plugs for First Friday and the art auction held April 8, and the pranksters even manage to short out the lights in the iconic Electric City sign, making the letters spell “art.” The illegal acts are all accomplished with digital effects. While the group declined a full interview via e-mail, they said they created the video to raise awareness on the importance of art and First Friday. “‘Art,’ in its purest sense, is human expression - a statement communicated through a medi-

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um that hopefully reaches another human, causing more expression,” the group wrote in an email on April 6. “The only way to suppress free artistic expression is to refuse support, to ignore. See the play, attend the screening, buy the album, look at the painting. Support.” The group also gave credit for the video’s high production values to 25/8 Productions, a Scranton-based video production studio that creates everything from commercials to music videos. President Mark Dennebaum, Jr. and editor Tim McDermott were less cryptic about their involvement with “Scranton Masterpiece.” T.A.C. asked for help in creating the almost four minute video without the solicitation of First Friday Scranton, adding to the mystery of its release. Dennebaum and McDermott said they were inspired by the anonymous street artist Banky’s

2010 film “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” nominated for an Academy Award earlier this year. “That movie was getting a lot of press, so we figured we could kind of hang on the coattails of that and pay homage to it, but not plagiarize it,” Dennebaum said. Another source of inspiration for the piece was the Bob Dylan song “When I Paint My Masterpiece.” McDermott contacted Jim Reynolds from Maybe Someday, Setty Hopkins from And the Moneynotes, and Underground Saints singer John Smith to perform a cover. Unlike Banksy’s movie, McDermott and Dennebaum had to spend countless hours creating the illusion that they had vandalized city property. They never had access to any of the buildings, Dennebaum said, so green screens were used for scenes like the scaling of The Times-Tribune building. “We wanted people to walk outside and say, ‘Did my building get vandalized and now it’s on the internet?’” Dennebaum said with a laugh. “All we wanted to do was have fun, and that’s what we did.”

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handful have been built in the United States. Scientists are also working on ways to capture carbon dioxide and store it underground. With this idea, there are three forms of storing the carbon: old coal mines, porous underground rock formations, and offshore oil fields. Northeastern Pennsylvania can help in two of those categories, and with those methods, the stored carbon dioxide is absorbed by the coal in the mines and underground rock formations which release methane gas that can later be tapped into use for us. If you could talk to any coal miner, one thing is certain: there has never been a stranger oxymoron than “clean coal” because coal, even anthracite, which is the cleaner coal, is not clean. The technology to turn coal into a “clean” energy source is very expensive and may not be sustainable. Some of the clean coal planned technologies are decades away before becoming commercially available. With the push for more environmentally friendly energy sources, clean coal promises to lessen the increasingly severe climactic effects of coal emissions. Clean coal may not be the answer or the solution anytime soon, but as the environment becomes more of a concern for the average citizen, it may be idea that this region might want to consider as an opportunity to usher in a new era under its anthracite coal fields.

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One of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s claims to fame is its overabundance of the natural resource anthracite coal. From the late 1800s to the middle of the 20th century, the anthracite mines of NEPA helped fuel the local economy and helped usher in the industrial revolution in the United States. Anthracite coal was heralded as the superior form of coal. It’s more pure, harder and has a higher content of carbon than any other type of coal, and the overwhelming majority of its deposits reside in the roughly 500 square miles that is Northeastern Pennsylvania. At the height of its popularity, the anthracite coal fields employed around 175,000 workers, mostly immigrants. As new technologies emerged and other natural resources became more readily available, cheaper, and easier to use, the anthracite coal industry suffered downsize after downsize. However, the anthracite industry is not completely defunct, and there are still companies mining the coal today with an estimated 2,000 workers in the anthracite coal industry. So what’s all this talk about clean coal technology? Would it mean the revitalization of the anthracite industry, and could it mean more employment opportunities in NEPA? Possibly yes, but most likely no, at least not for some time. It seems there is some misconstrued information that clean coal technology means people will be back in the mines digging out the remaining deposits of anthracite, but that’s not really the case. Clean coal technology calls for the capturing and storing of carbon emissions from coal plants. There’s a new type of coalfire power plant, called an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle, that transforms coal into gas to generate electricity more cleanly and efficiently than traditional coal plants. Unfortunately, only a

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A battle-scarred lawyer starts to wonder what he was fighting for when he faces a military court bent on revenge and a nation willing to forget the Constitution to have that revenge in “The Conspirator,” Robert Redford’s courtroom drama about the Lincoln assassination. This wonderfully cast REVIEW and carefully shot period piece focuses on Mary What: “The Surratt, one of the peoConspirple accused of conspirator” ing to murder President Starring: Lincoln. James James McAvoy plays McAvoy, Robin Frederick Aiken, an offiWright, Tom cer just recovered from Wilkinson, combat, a man whose Kevin Kline, chief hope is to restart Colm Meahis life and marry the girl ney, Alexis Bledel, Evan (Alexis Bledel) who Rachel waited for him while he Wood fought for the Union. Directed by: But one night of terror Robert — the murder of the Redford president, the attempted Running murder of the secretary time: 123 of state — interrupts minutes Rated: PG-13 that. The secretary of for some war, Edward Stanton violent (Kevin Kline, in a fine fucontent ry) sets up a military ★★★ court to try the accused, among them Surratt (Robin Wright), who ran a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth and others met. Sen. Reverdy Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) declares it an Inquisition and shames Aiken into joining the cause. Aiken is a reluctant, inexperienced defense attorney. Wright plays Surratt as a defiant but resigned Catholic woman who won’t give away her son’s whereabouts no matter what. Even her daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) can’t dissuade her. The trial itself is both a comedy of injustice and a parade of great character actors.

lot of passion and feeling clearly went into “Rio,” the 3-D animated adventure from Carlos Saldanha, who devised this story as a love letter to his Brazilian hometown. It’s strikingly gorgeous and bursting with big images and vibrant colors. And the use of 3-D is surprisingly thrilling. The whole film has tremendous energy, especially in the snappy banter and screwball antics between Jesse Eisenberg, who voices a cerulean macaw named Blu, and Anne Hathaway, who voices Jewel, the free-spirited bird who is his destiny. Eisenberg and Hathaway clash convincingly. It’s essentially one long chase, with the usual romantic-comedy friction that will, of course, turn into love. A baby Blu was abducted by smugglers who raided his jungle home to sell him and other beautiful birds illegally in the United States. He got lost en route and fell into the loving hands of a nerdy, small-town girl named Linda. The two forged an amusingly inappropriate bond and are enjoying a comfy, co-dependent existence. Linda (voiced

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Raphael, voiced by George Lopez, Blu, voiced by Jesse Eisenberg, and Jewel, voiced by Anne Hathaway, are shown in a scene from ’Rio.’

as an adult by Leslie Mann) has domesticated this bird to the extent he makes his own breakfast and enjoys hot cocoa with marshmallows, but he never learned to fly. One day, a scientist, Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro), arrives to inform Linda that Blu is the only male left of his species. They must travel at once to Rio de Janeiro to allow Blu to mate with the last female of the species, Jewel. This first date doesn’t go as everyone hoped. Blu and Jewel hate each other. Then they’re captured by more smugglers, with help from a diabolical cockatoo named Nigel, voiced by Jemaine Clement, a me-

REVIEW What: “Rio” Starring: Voices of Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway and Jemaine Clement Directed by: Carlos Saldanha Running time: 96 minutes Rated: G ★★★

nacing hoot. They must break free so Blu can get back to Linda and Jewel can enjoy independence. That they’re chained to each other — and Blu can’t fly — sets up plenty of slapstick and elaborate mad dashes. Nothing deep or heavy – just a good time and great escape.

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By CHRISTOPHER KELLY McClatchy Newspapers

Tom McCarthy’s affecting new comedy drama “Win Win” tackles what might very well be the defining topic of our times: In a nation addicted to success and consumption, what happens when the bottom drops out and you can barely pay your bills? Paul Giamatti plays Mike Flaherty, a high-school wrestling coach and suburban Chicago lawyer whose client list has dried up. He realizes he can earn an extra $1,500 a month by becoming the court-appointed legal guardian to one of his elderly clients, Leo (Burt Young), suffering from dementia. But Mike lies to the court and to

REVIEW What: “Win Win” Starring: Paul Giamatti, Burt Young, Alex Shaffer, Bobby Cannavale Directed by: Tom McCarthy Running time: 106 minutes Rated: R for strong language ★★★★ AP PHOTO

Paul Giamatto and Alex Shaffer star in ’Win Win.’

Leo and moves the older man into an elder-care facility to minimize his own obligations. This is a bold move, to ask us to root for a character whose actions are illegal and appalling. But the writer-director has a few tricks up his sleeve. In the lead, he’s cast Giamatti, whose

perpetual exasperation can be very funny, until the humor suddenly evaporates and we’re left with poignancy and heartbreak. McCarthy also gives this character a proper chance at redemption: Enter Kyle (the excellent newcomer Alex Shaffer), Leo’s teen grandson who has run away from home and turns up wanting to live with

his grandfather. Mike has no choice but to allow him to stay in his house, much to the confusion of his wife (Amy Ryan), who doesn’t know the details of Paul’s deal with the court. The withdrawn, bleach-blond Kyle clearly needs a father figure, and Mike draws the boy deeper into his world. “Win Win” contains any number of contrivances, starting with the fact that Kyle happens to be an ex-state-championship high-school wrestler. But even when its gears are grinding, it remains delicate and sincere. There’s nothing glib or easy. We just see what happens when decent-hearted people box themselves into lousy corners and realize there’s no way out.

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“Scream,” all cutlery, cleavage and quips, returns to life with another sashay down selfaware “meta-movie” lane. It’s fitfully amusing and not remotely scary. As a “don’t-open-that-door!” thriller, it fails. As a satire of the Media Generation, drunken, cell-phone- and REVIEW viral-video-addicted teens, it What: stumbles. “Scream 4” But as a tribute Starring: Neve Camp- to the original bell, Emma movie, it sucRoberts, ceeds. The surviHayden vors of that series Panettiere, are back: firstCourteney generation Cox, David Arquette, “Scream”ers Rory Culkin Neve Campbell Directed by: and Courteney Wes Craven Cox. Running It all begins time: 106 with a movie minutes Rated: R for within a movie bloody within a movie, violence, all playing the language same “Who is and teen this?” phone drinking game from the ★ 1/2 pre-Caller ID era. We transition to Woodsboro, where “it all happened.” “Ghostface” found a big knife and mask and went after all the buxom babes ... and Campbell. It’s the anniversary of the mass murders, which were turned into popular books by Gale Weathers (Cox) and into a string of hit “Stab” horror movies. Now Sidney Prescott (Campbell) has her own book, about surviving the assaults. Her publicity tour returns her to Woodsboro. And it all begins again. The same old incompetent cop, only now Dewey (David Arquette) is sheriff and married to Gale, an ex-journalist whose writing career has dried up UNTIL the killings start again. Same phone calls. Same pointless, heartless attacks. Same entrails. At least the dialogue has that same snarky snap.

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GL ONLINE For daily roundups of local college sports, see www.golackawanna.com/ sports. TOP STORY University of Scranton pitchers Matt Mosko and John Rogers combined for 12 strikeouts in a five-hitter Thursday afternoon as the Royals pounded host Marywood University, 16-4, in a non-league baseball game. Mosko worked six innings

and struck out seven for his first win in four decisions this season. Rogers picked up the save by striking out five in three hitless innings. Scranton (9-14) broke a three-game losing streak. Marywood fell to 12-12. Seniors Chris Stallone and Jason Lane, a Riverside graduate, had four hits each for the Royals. Joe Diskin, a senior from Abington Heights, had two hits and drove in a run for the Pacers.

In another event between two local teams, Baptist Bible College defeated Keystone College, 6-3, in Colonial States Athletic Conference menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis Tuesday. Ryne Davis, Caleb Evans, Aaron Hixson and Matt Benjamin won in singles and doubles for Baptist Bible. Matt Gentile won twice for Keystone. Keystone defeated Marywood, 12-1, in CSAC baseball See COLLEGE, Page 27

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when Marywood matched a school record with its ninth women’s lacrosse win of the season, 23-9 over Neumann University Wednesday. Lackawanna swept its home

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HONOR ROLL Lackawanna’s Janasie Simpkins, the national leader in assists with 6.3 per game, was named third-team National Junior College Athletic Association Division II All-American. Keystone College swept the CSAC baseball awards for the third straight week. Esteban Meletiche hit .524 with 11 hits and 11 runs in five games to earn Player of the Week while Bob Rogers won twice and struck out 12 in 11 innings to claim Pitcher of the Week. Keystone’s Samual Dahmer was named to the CSAC men’s tennis honor roll after he did not lose a game in singles or doubles during a 6-3 victory over Cabrini College. TOP GAMES Scranton scored six straight

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Amanda Czankner and Pat Duffy, both of Old Forge.

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1. Jennifer and Gene Davis, both of Bear Creek. 2. Debbie Kleha, left, and her daughter, Dani-elle Marie Kleha, both of Jermyn. 3. Bill and Kayla Tobin, both of Dunmore.

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4. Dona Carpenter, left, and her daughter Emily, both of Clarks Summit. 5. Eric Petersen, left, and Selena, right, hosts of the Froggy 101 Wake Up Call, joke around with singer Randy Houser during Guitars and Stars 3 at the Scranton Cultural Center on Tuesday night. 6. Singer Sunny Sweeney performs on the side stage. 7. Singer Justin Moore performs. 8. Radio personalities from event sponsor Froggy 101 present a check for $4,000 to the American Cancer Society from ticket sales from Guitars and Stars 3 at the Scranton Cultural Center on Tuesday night.

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By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

Two of the three Lackawanna League division races on the diamond feature ties at the top of the standings between rivals. Scranton and West Scranton are each 4-0 in Division 1 while Old Forge and Riverside are 4-0 in Division 2. Scranton is at West Scranton Monday for first place. The Division 2 leaders meet April 26 at Old Forge and again in the season finale May 18 at Riverside. Blue Ridge is 3-0 to lead Division 3. VOLLEYBALL North Pocono remained unbeaten in Wyoming Valley

Conference boys’ volleyball, sweeping both matches by winning three straight games. The Trojans improved to 6-0 with four of those wins coming by sweeps. The latest victories were 25-20, 25-20, 25-9 over Wyoming Valley West Tuesday then 25-18, 25-19, 25-9 at Delaware Valley Thursday. North Pocono is tied for first with Holy Redeemer. Abington Heights is 5-2 and tied for fifth out of 17 teams in the league. Lackawanna Trail also used two sweeps to protect the only unbeaten record in the Lackawanna League. The Lions are 5-0 after beating Elk Lake, 25-18, 26-

24, 25-17, Tuesday and winning at Blue Ridge, 25-9, 2513, 25-12 Thursday. GIRLS’ SOCCER Randi Jo Kowalczyk scored off a Taylor Corbin assist with 2:05 remaining Monday to lift Honesdale over visiting North Pocono, 1-0, in a WVC Division 2-A game. Honesdale remained unbeaten while handing North Pocono its first defeat. The Lady Hornets controlled play, building an 18-4 lead in shots and a 2-1 advantage in corner kicks. North Pocono’s Meghan Utter made 12 saves while Honesdale’s Brittany Kriner See ROUNDUP, Page 36

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ABOVE: Matt Badamo watches a fly ball on Monday. TOP LEFT: Ryan Sheerer beats the tag as he steals second base against Mike Umerich. BOTTOM LEFT: Matt Badamo celebrates his second inning home run with his teammates.

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LACKAWANNA TRACK CONFERENCE DIVISION 1

By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

alley View’s re-entry into Division 1 of the Lackawanna Track Conference has been flawless through more than half of the season. For the Cougars to come out on top of either race, however, they still will have to get past the divisions’ defending champions. The North Pocono boys and Abington Heights girls each went 2-0 this week to match the Valley View teams at 4-0.

“We have to stay healthy, grind our way through the next two (track meets) and continue to improve each week.” North Pocono coach Tom Chesko

TOM ROBINSON gles, other coaches recognized Lynn as a threat and she committed to Division II Shippensburg University before her senior season. “Makenzie is a very accomplished power pitcher who equals her power on the rubber with her power at the plate,” Shippensburg coach Bob Brookens said, according to a press release on the school’s Web site, which listed Lynn as a prospect at first base and third base in addition to her work as a pitcher. “She throws a ball that really will jump on a batter in a hurry.” Coaching Lynn in the Big League season allowed Valley View coach E.J. Weston to recognize that she “is one of the best, if not the best pitching in the division” prior to the season. The Cougars fought for the only three runs an improving Carbondale team has allowed this season. The Chargerettes bounced back and used Thursday’s no-hitter to move into sole possession of second place. In four games, Lynn has a 0.68 ERA with just 12 hits and six walks allowed while striking out 47 in 31 innings. “We’re not hitting the ball well, but our defense came a long way since last year,” said Patrick Lynn, Makenzie’s father and her coach at Carbondale. “Once we start hitting, we’ll be fine. “I don’t know how many more 1-0 games we can win.” With Makenzie Lynn pitching, the Chargerettes are clearly a threat to do that any time they take the field.

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day with sophomore Marty Kelly leading the way. In both meets, Kelly won the 800 and contributed to winning relay teams in the 1600 and 3200. His strong start has helped make up for North Pocono’s biggest graduation loss, state medalist middle distance runner Victor Costello. “He’s having a great year,” Chesko said. “His 2:04 in the 800 Tuesday may be the best in the league up to this point.” Dave Genovese won the 100 and triple jump and Paul Amedia the 200 and 1600 relay against Lakeland. “Genovese’s time goes down officially as 11, but it was 10.97, so he was really happy with that,” Chesko said. Vlad Kostik (both hurdles), Pete Calderone (shot put, javelin) and Genovese (triple jump, 1600 relay) won twice each against Honesdale. Valley View swept its meets, beating Wallenpaupack then handing Scranton Prep its first loss. The Cougars, who won five straight Division 2 titles before moving up this season, have won 39 straight league meets. Four-time defending champion Abington Heights ran its girls’ winning streak to 28 meets by beating Scranton Prep, 105-

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Abington Heights travels to Valley View Tuesday in a meet that could decide the girls’ title. The boys’ championship may wait until the final day of the regular season, May 2, when Valley View is scheduled to be at North Pocono. North Pocono coach Tom Chesko admits that he has been watching Valley View’s results closely. “We do, but we have three tough meets left,” Chesko said. “We have Wallenpaupack, Scranton Prep and then Valley View. “We have to stay healthy, grind our way through the next two and continue to improve each week.” North Pocono’s wins to date have come against the bottom half of the division. Wallenpaupack is in fourth place at 2-2 and Scranton Prep is third at 2-1. The gradual build-up to the schedule has been a help for the Trojans, who have been limited more than most schools because of the amount of snow at the school’s facilities during the preseason. “It set us back a little bit, but the kids are really performing well,” Chesko said. North Pocono rolled over Lakeland, 117-28, Tuesday and defeated Honesdale, 85-65, Thurs-

45, and Lakeland, 90-59. Elisia Cadman won both hurdles events in both meets and was part of winning relay teams each time, the 400 against Scranton Prep and the 1600 against Lakeland. “She has made a huge step up,” Abington Heights coach Frank Passetti said. “She came in off of swimming season in very good condition.” Kelsey O’Donnell won the 100 and 200 and was part of the winning 400 relay team against Scranton Prep. Distance runners Erin Jaeger and Stephanie Lalos were double winners in both meets. Jaeger, a freshman, won the 1600 against Scranton Prep, won the 800 against Lakeland and was on the winning 3200 relay team in both. Lalos traded places, winning the 800 against Scranton Prep and the 1600 against Lakeland, while also running on the 3200 relay. Sarah Gronsky, who won the 400, and freshman Missy Burke, who won the triple jump, were each part of the winning 1600 relay team. Gronsky, a senior who is on the team for the first time, “has been a great pick up for us,” Passetti said. The Lady Comets have other newcomers to the lineup making increasing contributions as they head into their biggest meet. Sprinter Sara Dubravcak had a big week for Valley View, which defeated Wallenpaupack, 80-70, and Scranton Prep, 89-61. “They have a very strong team,” Passetti said of the Cougars. “We don’t know what to expect because they’re new to our division.”

High school softball pitchers moved back three feet this season, but that has not stopped Carbondale’s Makenzie Lynn from being the most dominant force in Division 2 of the Lackawanna League. With Lynn leading the way, Carbondale is 3-1, with its only loss coming to unbeaten Valley View. All three of the Chargerettes’ wins have come by 1-0 scores and two of them have been in extra innings. Lynn’s latest masterpiece came Thursday when she was perfect through seven innings and finished an eight-inning, no-hitter against three-time defending champion Old Forge. Lynn struck out 16, including the 500th of her career in the process. The move from 40 to 43 feet obviously hasn’t fazed the senior. “I really can’t tell the difference,” Lynn said. “I played travel ball and we were already back at 43 feet.” It is in travel ball that Lynn has had her greatest successes to date. She joined many of the Valley View players who handed Carbondale its only loss, 3-0, Monday on the Carbino Club team that went to the Big League Softball World Series in Michigan in 2009. “It makes it a little tougher to play them because I know they are all real good,” Lynn said. Lynn helped the Chargerettes go 12-2 and finish second in Lackawanna League Division 3 as a freshman. A move to Division 2 led to seventh- and fifth-place finishes with 3-11 and 5-9 records the last two seasons even while Lynn was producing earned run averages below 2.00. Despite the team strug-

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OOSIC – Things didn’t go the way the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees wanted in their home opener Wednesday night. An announced crowd of only 3,637 showed up to welcome them back to PNC Field – the lowest attendance for a home opener in the 23year history of the franchise.

And to make things worse, the Yankees bats were colder than the 46-degree temperature that made it feel more like winter than spring. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre managed only four hits in its 4-0 loss to Buffalo that snapped the Yankees three-game streak. The Bisons got a superb performance by pitcher Jenrry Mejia, who displayed the form that has made him the New York Mets top pitching prospect. Mejia, who consistently hit more than 90 mph on the radar gun, gave up just three hits in 6 2/3 innings of work, and struck out five. Yankee manager Dave Miley wasn’t surprised by Mejia’s performance. “This is the first time we’ve

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Gavin grabs silver Former Lackawanna Trail wrestler Keith Gavin took a silver medal at the U.S. Open in Cleveland April 9. Jake Herbert of the New York Athletic Club defeated Gavin, wrestling for the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club, 2-2, 3-2, in the 185-pound freestyle final. Gavin won an NCAA title in 2008 while at the University of Pittsburgh. My Network TV highlights Marywood game

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SWB Yankees infielder Kevin Russo can’t get to a ground ball that goes down as a hit for a Bisons batter in the third inning of Wednesday’s home opener at PNC Field in Moosic.

faced him, but we’ve heard great things about him. He started the season last year in the big leagues. Tonight, he made us go after some pitches that we didn’t like.” The Yankees mounted only two scoring threats against Mejia. They loaded the bases in the sixth inning, but Brandon Laird flied out to end the threat. In the fifth, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre placed two runners on base. However, Mejia struck out Greg Golson to end the inning. “Sometimes, when a guy is

The Susquehanna University-Marywood University game Wednesday will be the first local college men’s lacrosse game to be televised by a local network. The afternoon game at Marywood will be broadcast at 8 the same night on WQMY, My Network TV. WQMY can be found on Comcast Channel 4 and Dish Network Channel 53. Pacers to attend NCAA forum Three Marywood University student-athletes have been selected to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in

pitching that good, you just have to hope he makes a mistake,” said Laird. “I know he’s a good pitcher. We were teammates in the Arizona Fall League a few years ago.” Laird made a great defensive play in the second inning. The third baseman made a diving stop on a line drive by Dusty Ryan with the bases loaded, and made a perfect throw to first to end the inning. Yankee starter David Phelps suffered the loss, but kept Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the game until the three-run Buffalo sixth.

Indianapolis June 12-15. Women’s cross country runners Stephanie Bender and Kelsey Dunn and men’s lacrosse player Brendan Butler are among the 303 studentathletes from around the country who were picked to participate in the forum. Marywood aquatic center opens The dedication and opening of Marywood’s brand new, state-of-the-art Aquatics Center was held Friday, April 15. The Marywood University Aquatics Center is the newest swimming and diving facility in Northeast Pennsylvania.

GETTING STARTED • The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees won the first home series from the Buffalo Bisons. The Yankees won, 6-2, at PNC Field Thursday night and, 5-3, Friday night. • The Yankees opened the season with a 3-2 road trip. They were 5-3 and second in the International League North Division following Friday’s win. • After five games in four days in the Lehigh Valley, the Yankees return home Friday night to start a four-game series with the Syracuse Chiefs.

“I was able to make some quality pitches, but the sixth inning hurt me,” said Phelps, a former Notre Dame standout. Yankees pitching coach Scott Aldred said Phelps didn’t get a lot

of work in spring training and just needs more consistency. “This was only his second start. He’s a four-pitch guy who can get you out with any of his pitches.”

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is at Blue Ridge Wednesday.

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had two. SOFTBALL Lackawanna Trail is tied with Blue Ridge and Elk Lake for the Lackawanna Division 3 lead at 3-0. Abington Heights is 4-0 for an edge over Wallenpaupack (3-1) in Division 1. Valley View is the only unbeaten team in Division 2 at 4-0. Wallenpaupack is at Abington Heights and Lackawanna Trail

TRACK AND FIELD The Dunmore boys (3-0) and Holy Cross girls (4-0) are the Lackawanna Track Conference Division 2 leaders. Western Wayne (3-0) is also unbeaten in Division 2 girls. Mid Valley and Elk Lake are 3-0 and tied for the Division 3 girls’ lead. The teams meet at Mid Valley Tuesday. Elk Lake and Blue Ridge share the Division 3 boys’ lead at 3-0. BOYS’ TENNIS Scranton Prep leads Division 2 of the Lackawanna League at 6-0. Delaware Valley is also 6-0

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Penetar going the distance for Temple Owls BILL ARSENAULT

Division III Tournament. RUSNAK, MORANO IN ACTION

Freshman Anthony Rusnak (Scranton Prep) and senior David Morano (Lakeland) are members of the Albright men’s

golf team. Rusnak competed in the See ARSENAULT, Page 38

one run with a walk and seven strikeouts in an 11-1 victory. Not only did she pitch her team to a Penetar pair of victories, she was four for eight with five runs scored and an RBI at the plate. “She has shown great improvement with her pitch velocity and her accuracy has improved tremendously,” coach Chris Vullo said. Timms bats cleanup for the Pilgrims who are just 9-13 but are 8-6 in The Commonwealth Coast Conference. CONTE IMPROVES GAME Nick Conte saw action with the King’s College men’s tennis team as a freshman and has continued to be a key member of the team his sophomore season. Conte (Valley View) is currently 3-11 at No. 4 singles and 1-7 at No. 2 doubles, playing with three different teammates. “He has worked hard to be more consistent and keep more balls in play and it is showing in his game,” coach Bill Eydler said. “His was the key victory in our win over Alfred while on our spring break trip to Florida.” The Monarchs have just two seniors on the squad.

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BIG SEASON FOR TIMMS Sophomore Gabrielle Timms (Lakeland) is a solid performer for the New England College softball team. Timms is leading the team in hitting at .358 (22-for-67) with six doubles, eight RBI and eight runs scored. And, on the pitching mound, the righthander is 6-5 with a 3.63 earned run average. She’s pitched in 13 games and started 10 with eight complete games. In 7.1 innings, she has given up 77 hits and 51 runs, 37 earned. She’s walked 35 and struck out 53. In a recent doubleheader against Wentworth, Timms started and completed both games – each going just five innings because of the mercy rule. She gave up six hits and two runs in a 14-2 victory, walking two and striking out 11. Then, she gave up four hits and

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Eddie Penetar is hoping to wrap up his college running career in style. Penetar (Bishop O’Hara) has been a solid distance runner for the Temple University men’s track team and he’s off to a good start in his final stretch competing with the outdoor team this spring. Penetar kicked off the season by finishing third out of 23 runners in the 5000 meter run at the Big Five Invitational in Philadelphia. His time was 14:53.56. At the Colonial Relays, he helped the 4x800 relay finish sixth in a time of 7:44.63. Last weekend, Penetar ran the anchor leg on the Temple Distance Medley Relay team at the Texas Relays in Austin. Running against some of the top athletes in the country, the Owls DMR finished 10th with a time of 10:04.52. That same group set a Temple indoor record with a 9:52.37 time for 22nd place out of 47 teams at the IC4A Championships. “Eddie has been a solid leader for the Owls,” coach Matt Jelley said. “He is very strong right now and is anchoring our DMR. He will be a dominant force for us and looks to add big points for Temple in the 1500 and 5k events.” The next big tests for Penetar and the DMR will be the Penn Relays April 28-30 in Philadelphia and the Atlantic-10 Championship May 7-8 in Charlotte, N.C.

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recent Blue Jay Invitational at Elizabethtown and fired a 78 to finish tied for sixth out of 64 golfers. “Anthony is a left-hander and he hits the ball with the kind of skill one would expect from a veteran player,” coach Ray Mest said. “An especially notable asset in his game is his touch around the greens.” Morano also competed at Elizabethtown and fired an 86, which tied him for 46th. “Dave is a four-year member and a co-captain,” Mest said. “He has been a loyal, hard-working member of the team and has dedicated much of his time at Albright to his golf development and to the success of our program.” FANNING PITCHING IN Senior Peter Fanning (Abington Heights) is pitching with the King’s College baseball team. Fanning, a 6-foot-1, 160-pound right-hander, has worked in four games without a decision. In eight innings, he’s given up 11 hits and five runs, three earned. He’s walked three and struck out five and his earned run average is 3.38. “Pete’s improvement over the past year was as much mental as it was physical,” pitching coach Steve Distasio said. “His pitching improved when he had a better understanding of what his role would be on the pitching staff for the upcoming season. He embraced the role as a shortrelief pitcher.” Head coach Gerald Greeley is going to miss Fanning. “Pete is one of the finest individuals that I have coached at any level,” Greeley said. “He’s just a quality person.” LACOE SEEING ACTION Freshman Sam LaCoe (Abington Heights) is off to a good start in her college career playing softball at Susquehanna. LaCoe, an outfielder, is hitting .290 (9-for-31) with a double, triple, five RBI and nine runs scored. She’s also walked nine times. “Sam has done a nice job making the transition to college softball,” coach Katheryn Kroupa said. “She is working hard offensively and having very good at-bats.” The coach also feels that LaCoe is doing a solid job in the field. “She has provided us with some good defensive plays,” Kroupa said. “As she gains more game experience I expect we will see even bigger numbers out of her.”

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton center Joe Vitale, left, shoots as Norfolk’s Marc-Antoine Pouliot is in pursuit in the first game of the AHL East Division playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township on Friday night.

Rocky playoffs start for Pens CALDER CUP

By TOM VENESKY For Go Lackawanna

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – During the regular season, the Norfolk Admirals had the lead after the second period in 40 games. They only lost one. When the Admirals closed out the second period against the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins on Friday, they had a two-goal lead. It was the last thing the Penguins wanted. With goals from Mattias Ritola and Marc-Antoine Pouliot, the Admirals defeated the Penguins 2-1 to take Game 1 of the Calder Cup playoff series. The Admirals were backed by a 32-save effort from Dustin Tokarski and they held the Penguins scoreless on six power-play opportunities. “Certain situations of the game we can be better and we will be better,” said Penguins captain Ryan Craig. “Tonight was a loss, but it’s one game in a seven-game series.” Both teams played a balanced first period and each went 0-for-2 on the power play. While the Admirals didn’t create much pressure against goaltender Brad Thies-

Eleven-year-old Aleah Ashton of Shavertown is decked out in a Penguins puck hat.

sen, the Penguins tested Tokarski several times in the period. And each time Tokarski held his ground, taking away an open net on a Chris Conner shot, making a blocker save on Brett Sterling in front and stuffing David Marshall on a breakaway. The Admirals scored the crucial first goal of the game when Norfolk defenseman Troy Milam knocked Robert Bortuzzo off the puck in the neutral zone. Ritola collected the lose puck, raced into the Penguins zone and ripped a wrist shot from the top of the faceoff circle past Thiessen for a

• The Penguins and Norfolk played Game Two of their first-round Calder Cup playoff series Saturday in a game that was not completed at press time. See www.golackawanna.com/sports for coverage of Saturday’s game. • The series moves to Norfolk for Games Three and Four Tuesday and Wednesday. Game Five, if necessary, is Friday in Norfolk. • If the best-of-seven series extends beyond the fifth game, the action will return to the Mohegan Sun Arena. Game Six is scheduled for Saturday and Game Seven for April 25. • The series winner advances to play the winner of the series between the Hershey Bears and Charlotte Checkers.

1-0 lead. Being down 1-0 wasn’t the start the Penguins envisioned. “When you’re at home, in the first playoff game, you want the building to get into it and score that first goal,” said Craig. Norfolk head coach Jon Cooper, however, got the start he was hoping for. “Scoring the first goal was monumental,” he said. “When you get that lead, sometimes it changes the way teams play.”

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Attorney Services

Bankruptcy $595 Guaranteed Low Fees www.BkyLaw.net Atty Kurlancheek 825-5252 W-B

To place your ad call...829-7130 Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959

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380

Travel

YANKEES TRIP TO CINCINNATI June 20, 21 and 22 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Catch the Yankees take on the Reds at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio Trip Includes: *Round trip bus transportation *Beer, soda & food on the bus *Great box level seats to two games (Mon & Tues night) *Hotel accommodations at the Millennium Hotel. Just three blocks from stadium and walking distance from Cincinnati Zoo and other downtown attractions Price: $350 Call 570-287-9701 for more info.

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Autos under $5000

CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

QUARTER MIDGET RACE CAR 76 inch Bull Rider,

Honda 120 motor, Kirkey seat, new brake system, A-Main feature wins Asphalt/Dirt, Many Extras, Value $6,000, Sell for $2,999 Call (570) 954-2749

To place your ad call...829-7130 SUZUKI 00 QUAD MASTER 4x4, auto, 520

miles, winch, heated grips. $4,650. 570-239-2877

94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300. 570-394-9004

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CHRYSLER `97 SEBRING Convertible. Gold

with newly installed navy top/rear window. 124,000 city miles. As is. Asking $2,600. Negotiable. 570-822-2776 or 570 709-9404 Leave Message

412 Autos for Sale

ACURA `08 RDX

BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,

Good Condition. 53,000 miles. AWD, Full Power, AM/FM, CD Changer, Blue Tooth, XM Radio, Leather Interior & Sunroof $20,500 (570) 814-8398

Call after 9:30 a.m.

To place your ad call...829-7130 412 Autos for Sale

BMW `07 328xi

Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $19,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles. Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669

To place your ad call...829-7130 BUICK 07 LUCERNE One Owner. Leather, CD, Alloy Wheels $16,450

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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412 Autos for Sale

CADILLAC 06 STS

FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway

FORD 10 TAURUS SEL

Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,600 570-881-2775

CHEVROLET 06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

CHEVROLET `84 CAPRICE CLASSIC Very Clean. New

Tires. Burgundy red with vinyl top. MUST SEE! $2,400 (570) 269-0042

CHEVROLET 2010 CAMARO V-6 Victory Red,

miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482

FORD `07 MUSTANG GT

Premium package, silver, black leather interior, 5 speed manual. 20,000 miles. $18,900 (570) 868-3832

FORD `10 FUSION SE Silver/grey, grey

interior. Automatic, AWD, Moonroof/ spoiler package. 15,000 miles. Remainer of extended warranty. Sirius radio, 6 CD changer. Garage kept. Asking $17,000 or best offer. Call (570) 823-8403

FORD `92 MUSTANG

Convertible, 55,000 original miles 5.0 auto, some engine upgrades. Garaged showcar. $8200 (570) 283-8235

FORD 02 FOCUS WAGON

Low mileage, One owner $7,984

black interior, all bells and whistles. $25,000 570-706-6489

CHEVY 04 MALIBU Affordable. With Warranty. $6,992

CHRYSLER 06 300C HEMI

Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message

CHRYSLER `02 PT CRUISER Inferno Red, flame

design. Chrome wheels. 47,000 miles, one owner. Looks and runs great. New inspection. $5,800 Call (570) 472-1854

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 MAZDA `04 3

Hatchback, 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. auto, sunroof, premium sound and alloy wheels. $8,300 (570) 864-2337

412 Autos for Sale

HYUNDAI 11 SONATA GLS, automatic. Only 2,400 miles. $20,750

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

MAZDA `04 RX-8 Hunter Green, 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

FORD 05 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

AWD, V6 & Alloys $21,920

1/2 Ton, 4WD, automatic, V6 $15,992

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

FORD 07 TAURUS SE CD AND ALLOYS $9,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT

Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236

80,000 miles. New brakes & rotors. New alignment. Two new rear tires. No accidents.

PRICE REDUCED $8,000 or best offer. For more information, call (570) 332-4213

MERCEDES-BENZ `01 C-240 Loaded, automatic, AC, heated leather seats, 4 door. $4,700 Call 570-388-6535

MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,

77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669

26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

2002 BMW 745i

The Flagship of the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles. Mint condition. Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600

1993 CADILLAC ALANTE 2 Door

Convertible Exquisite Candy Apple Red black soft top. 13,000 original miles. All available options, including gold alloy wheels. Garage Kept. 1 owner. Final Model Year. Gorgeous Automobile! $31,000 $29,900 $27,900

From an Exotic, Private Collection

Call 570-650-0278

Toplaceyour adcalMUSTANG l. .829-7130 02 GT CONVERTIBLE

Red with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833

NISSAN `06 SENTRA 1.8 S, Special

Edition, Power steering, brakes, windows & locks. 6 CD changer. Excellent condition, 43K. $12,500. 570-881-6897

NISSAN 05 ALTIMA

Auto, one owner, Local trade $11,435

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

412 Autos for Sale

NISSAN `08 Altima

Low mileage, 18000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, GPS/navigation system, AM/FM radio, CD changer, Mp3 player, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, new floor mats, Winter Frost pearl paint, heated seats, side mirror defroster, backup camera, auto rear view mirror dimmer, Bluetooth, phone, nav., & radio controls on steering wheel, 4.5 years remaining on 7 year 100,000 miles Nissan bumper to bumper Premium Warranty included, EXCELLENT CONDITION Altima HYBRID 35city/33 highway mpg. $18,900. 570-371-9001 Call after 5:00 p.m.

PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500. 570-335-3127

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,

black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 SALEEN `02 SE 281 Convertible, silver on black, garage kept, Production #351. 14,500 miles. Asking $23,500, Serious inquiries only! 570-477-3600

SCION 08 TC

Low mileage, 42,000 miles, 4 speed, front wheel drive, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, Mp3 player, keyless entry, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, tinted windows. $14,200. (570) 443-7522 Call before 9:30 p.m.

412 Autos for Sale

SUZUKI 10 SX4

5 door hatchback, Only 8,600 miles $15,892

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVY `66 BEL AIR MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

2 door post car, in good condition for age. Serious inquiries only, call for details. $8,500 or best offer. Call Steve at 570-407-0531

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new

brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. 90,000 miles. $12,900. (570) 881-3712

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.

$5,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972

Any Condition! Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer. Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

To place your ad call...829-7130 FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517

TOYOTA 09 SCION XD

Automatic, traction control, remote start. $14,680

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

Volkswagen 03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed, loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149

VW 07 BEETLE

Leather Interior, Alloys, Moon Roof $13,840

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

CHEVROLET `68 C10 New 350 motor and new transmission. REDUCED TO $5,000 FIRM (570) 906-1771

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

FORD `65

GALAXIE 500 CONVERTIBLE

White with red leather interior. Black top. 289 Engine, rebuilt. 61,000 original miles. Original owners manual EXCELLENT CONDITION! $8,800. (570) 881-2447

FORD `66

Mustang Coupe. Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768

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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. $31,000. Call 825-6272

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY

REDUCED!! This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows. Serious inquiries only, $7,500. 570-690-0727

PONTIAC 84 TRANS AM

15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. 1 of 600 made, all available options, 63K miles, V8, auto. T-roof, $7,995. Call 570-817-2577

STUDEBAKER 31

Rumble seat, coupe Good condition. Call for details (570) 881-7545

TANK 07 VISION

2007 Tank Motor Sports Vision Motorcycle. 250 cc, Brand new. 0 miles. $2,400. For more information call Tom at 570-825-2114

421 468

& Boats Auto Parts Marinas

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in. NOBODY Pays More

570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6 am-9 pm Sunday 8 am - 68 pm

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

$$$ HIGHEST PRICE PAID $$$ FOR JUNK VEHICLES PICKED UP 570-876-1010 570-346-7673

GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 421

Boats & Marinas

CUSTOM CREST 15

Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”

PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE

570-417-3940

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVROLET 89

C70. 24’ box. Lift gate, many new parts. $1,900. (570)675-7546

CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $21,900. 570-288-4322

FORD 99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

439

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic,

439

Motorcycles

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,500 (570) 430-0357

SUZUKI 04 GSXR 1000CC

Less than 1,000 miles. Team colors with matching helmet & jacket. Fender eliminator kit. Scorpion exhaust. $6,000. Call Dave after 5 pm 570-825-0394

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $5,995. Call 570-301-3433

YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO 750cc. 8,000 miles,

saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition. Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4. 570-823-9376

YAMAHA 07 650 V-STAR

Matted black finish. Mint condition. New tires, inspected, fully serviced & ready to ride. Windshield & sissy bar. Low miles & garage kept. $4800. or best offer. 570-762-5158

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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

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, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

SUNLITE CAMPER

22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,

loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder. New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `07 TRAILBLAZER LS Perfect condition, 17,000 miles. Asking $20,000 570-332-3681

CHEVROLET `09 EQUINOX LS Low mileage, 15000

miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $17,500. (570) 954-9333 Call after 9:00 a.m.

CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles. All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats. Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept. $14,750. 570-362-1910

CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains. Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires. Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800. Call 570-655-0530

YAMAHA` 08 R1 place your To place your BEAUTIFUL BIKE To new rr tire & Perfect condition. ad call...829-7130 brakes, many 3700 miles, new ad call...829-7130 extras. $10,900 rear tire, undertail (570) 592-4982 kit, cover. Price CHEVR0LET`02 negotiable $7,800 570-852-9072 EXPRESS HARLEY DAVIDSON `01 CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR Road King 19,000 CONVERSION Custom Van. 67K miles, new tires, lots YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR miles. Interior has VAN of extra chrome. oak wood trim, carLoaded. Low Like New. $12,900. peting, storage miles. Excellent Call 570-639-1989 650 CLASSIC areas, TV, rear seat condition. or 570-760-1023 Like New.

To place your ad call...829-7130 HONDA

2004 CRF 100. Excellent condition. $1500 or best offer. 570-498-7702

KAWASAKI 06 Vulcan Classic

1500 Black and chrome. Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest. Floor boards. Remainder of warranty. Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage! Never damaged. 7,000 miles. Great condition! $6,800 570-574-9217

Less than 1000 miles. White and chrome. Garage kept. $6,300 (570) 817-8127

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 442 RVs & Campers

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS

Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras. Reduced. $15,500. Call 570-842-6735

$18,900

570-674-3901

CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251

CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic. Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

convertible to double bed, curtains. Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires. Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800. Call 570-655-0530

CHEVY 07 TRAILBLAZER LT

On-Star, Leather. Satellite Radio. $17,770

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (570) 690-2806

DODGE `94 Dakota with cap.

1 owner, garage kept, very good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat. 29 MPG gas. $4,800 or best offer (570) 868-0944

DODGE RAM 06 1500 SLT Low miles, One owner $19,845

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HUMMER 05 H2

Yellow with black leather interior. Front & rear heated seats. Many chrome accessories. $28,500 or best offer. Call (570) 788-9826 or (570) 956-8547 Leave Message

INTERNATIONAL 95 DUMP TRUCK

Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496

JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft

top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner. AC, CD player, cruise control. Tow package with cargo carrier. Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680

FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready

with ladder rack & tool box, 4x4 diesel, under 97K. Great condition, $17,000 or best offer. 570-925-2845

To place your ad call...829-7130 FORD `99 E250

Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods. Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500. 570-237-6375

HONDA `03 ODYSSEY High mileage,

140000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, $5,990 (570) 606-4198

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY Special Edition.

Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat. Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

TOYOTA 04 SIENNA XLE

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

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570-301-3602

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

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DVD, leather moonroof $14968

JEEP 02 WRANGLER Low Miles $14,850

FORD `01 LARIAT 250 Super Duty

with slide-in camper new tires, 4 door, 8’ bed. Soft and hardtop for bed covers., Good condition. Sold together or separately $10,900 (570) 639-5478

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JEEP 06 COMMANDER 4WD, Only 38K $17,880

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

KIA `02 SEDONA

EX, Van, Sunroof. 61,000 miles. Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer. 570-606-7654

560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. ‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500. 2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790

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Black with dark gray leather interior. DVD player. Fully loaded. 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. $19,000 (570) 675-4424

SL. AWD, 1 owner, no accidents. 4 door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio. Intelligent key entry. Newly inspected 36,900 miles $19,500 (570) 371-7227

TRUCKS FOR SALE Ford, GMC,

International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Area company seeking an experienced individual for a full time Administrative Assistant position. Responsibilities include: • General clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing • Prepare and modify documents; correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails • Perform data entry in a timely and accurate manner • Handle requests for information and data • Resolve administrative problems and inquiries • Maintain office supply inventories Competitive salary and complete benefits package available for a reliable, motivated person looking to join a growing team. Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume to: resumea30@yahoo. com, or mail to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2510 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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Beauty/ Cosmetology

BARBER

Experienced Part Time barber needed in busy back mountain barbershop. Call 570-760-8471.

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTERS NEEDED Call 570-654-5775

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

CHEF

Gerrity’s 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: 801 Wyoming Ave, West Pittston or at: www.gerritys.com E.O.E

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

SANDWICH & SALAD COOK Full Time. Neat work

habits and kitchen skills. Bobby O’s. Dupont 570-654-2200

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOBODY PERSON

Experience required. Must have own tools. Salary negotiable. Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. No Saturdays. Call Vito or Mike Wyoming 570-693-3716 Serious Inquiries Only

CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIANS

Full time. No experience necessary. 570-332-8168 or 570-885-0345

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS/MECHANICS /TIRE INSTALLERS

Mavis Discount Tire is actively hiring Managers, Assistant Managers, Mechanics and Tire Installers. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs & exhaust. PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

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548 Medical/Health

The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

There s No Place Like the Jewish Home

Positions Available

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA, a leader in long-term care, has an immediate need to fill the following positions:

CNA s

Full time to supervise employees of the maintenance department and to be responsible for programs of cleaning, maintaining and repairing of all facilities. Team building ability, lead by example and be able to manage change effectively. To apply, email resume to Denr916@aol.com

RN Supervisor

o BSN o Long Term Care Experience Preferred

7-3 Shift

RNs and LPNs

Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits

Full Time and Part Time and Per Diem Evening and Night Shift available.

3-11 Shift

Outstanding benefit package available including fully paid family health insurance and generous shift differential. Every other weekend and rotating holidays required.

Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits CNA s can apply on line at:

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* Individualized orientation program. * Competitive starting rates * Vacation, Holiday and Personal Days * Tuition Reimbursement * Health insurance and Pension Plan * Child Day Care on premises

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA 1101 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18510 Telephone: (570)344-6177 ext. 140 Fax: (570) 344-9610 Email: sstrunk@frontier.com

Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 55 West Center Hill Road, Dallas PA 18612 Meadowshr@hotmail.com e.o.e.

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

548 Medical/Health

Selling Your Car?

Part Time/Full Time Dental Assistants (EFDA) for Adult and Children 3 positions available. We offer state of the art equipment in an ultra modern facility!

Please forward resume by email Attention: Mindy caseydental@comcast.net Or mail to 1120 Oak Street, Pittston Township, PA 18640

CallClassiﬁedat829-7130 Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

548 Medical/Health

CASEY DENTAL

We’ll run your ad untilthe vehicleissold

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548 Medical/Health

Selling Your Car?

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

We’ll run your ad until the vehicle iss sold.

BUICK • GMC

Call Classiﬁed ﬁed 829-71300 XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced forklift operators & Inexperienced candidates with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are Thursday, necessary for these positions: • High School Diploma/GED April 17th, • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License April 21st, and • Criminal Background Check April 28th • Pass Pre-employment Drug Screen & Physical 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Part-time position for experienced Tunkhannock driver only. All full-time positions come with the Library following benefits: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increase based on skill development.

DUE TO THE GREAT YEAR WE HAD IN 2010 AND THE ANTICIPATION OF CONTINUED GROWTH FOR 2011, SUN BUICK GMC WILL BE HIRING NEW TEAM MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR OF 2011. COME JOIN THE EXCITEMENT!

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

WANTED

CASH PAID 24/7 • Firearms • Gold • Silver • Jewelry • Coins • Tools • Military • Collectibles

Guaranteed Highest Cash Paid!

($10 Bonus per gun with ad) 278278

Interested Applicants can Apply Online! www.XLCServices.com or Call 888-382-4078

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

570-735-1487 DAY 570-472-7572 EVES

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

ENTRY LEVEL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS - With State Inspection Licenses

PART TIME CLERICAL PART TIME DETAILER SALES PERSON

Competitive pay plans based on current experience and training. Looking for team players that are honest, energetic and are top performers in their ﬁeld.

Apply in person at Sun Buick GMC, 4230 Birney Ave., Moosic, PA 18507 or email for an application to lori@sunbpg.com

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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Wanted for local manufacturing company. An experienced manufacturing maintenance technician who id proficient in: • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and fault finding. • Industrial PLC troubleshooting and fault finding. • A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to assist in running various administration functions, including preventative maintenance & calibration systems, spare parts purchasing and invoicing. Pre-employment medical exam/ drug screening required. Competitive salary & excellent benefits package offered. Resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2520 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Legal

LEGAL ASSISTANTS AND PARALEGALS Candidates should

be experienced in Personal Injury Law. Workers Compensation experience will also be considered. Also interviewing candidates for general office help. All positions require excellent communication, organizational and computer skills. Interested Candidates should submit their resume to: Joseph Schintz jcs@fclawpc.com Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law P.C. 183 Market Street Kingston PA 18704

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Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVER Delivery Person for

busy restaurant. Must be available weekends. Bobby O’s Dupont 570-654-2200

542

Logistics/ Transportation

FUEL/LUBE TRUCK DRIVER

Must have CDL & Hazmat Certification. Must have experience to change oils and grease heavy equipment. Benefits/salary based upon experience. Apply at or fax resume to: Kriger Construction, Inc. 859 Enterprise St. Dickson City, PA 18519 Fax: 570-383-3214 EOE

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CNA

Full Time. Excellent pay. Free room and board. All food provided. Call 570-954-6747

To place your ad call...829-7130 COMPANION LIVE IN Room & board. Min-

imal responsibilities for elderly female. Requirements would be evenings. Lake Ariel area 570-698-0851

LPN/RN

Part Time. Flexible hours. Private Clinic. Available immediately. Send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2505 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250. Come work for a company that works with you!

Work 100 hours earn $100. NOW HIRING RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s Hospital, Long Term Care, Private Duty As an employee we offer… Competitive Rates, Flexible Scheduling, Weekly Pay and much more! 570-587-4000 nicolec@caregivers america.com

OPTICIAN/ MANAGER

Seeking full-time career-oriented optician to manage JCPenney Optical in Wyoming Valley Mall. Great salary, commissions, benefits, & 401k. Call 800-248-2255. EOE.

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Other

GOLF COURSE LABORERS

SEASONAL POSITIONS

Golf course experience preferred. Call the Wyoming Valley CC at 823-0740 for an interview.

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Other

LABORER

Seasonal help needed until May 28th to clean and plant around cemetery stones. Apply at: Ketler Florist & Greenhouses 1205 S. Main St. Hanover Twp.

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Production/ Operations

PRODUCTION WORKER Wanted for local manufacturing company. Candidate must be prepared to join existing shift working teams. Although not essential, previous manufacturing experience is preferred. Pre-employment medical exam/ drug screening required. Competitive salary & excellent benefits package offered. Resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 2515 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

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Entry Level

Will assist QC Supervisor, establish, examine and maintain quality on production floor. Position will be “on hands” in production dept., on floor testing and sampling. $ 13/hour to start. Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m Mon. – Fri. Must have prior experience in QC and with Microsoft Word & Excel. Will operate forklift and some heavy lifting may be required. Must be detailed oriented and have ability to multi-task. Competitive benefit package. Candidates meeting qualifications should forward resume with wage requirements to: AEP Industries, Inc.,Attn: Human Resources, 20 Elmwood Ave., Mountain Top, Pa. 18707, Fax (570) 474-9257, Email: Grullony@ aepinc.com We are a Drug Free Workplace. EOE

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

HAZLETON/ LUZERNE COUNTY SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEPA’s largest circulated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Hazleton and Luzerne County. Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business. A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission. Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation. Please submit your resume to: prminc14@aol.com

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culated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Honesdale and Lackawanna County. Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business. A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission. Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation. Please submit your resume to prminc14@aol.com

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600 FINANCIAL

INSIDE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Local sales operation is looking for an experienced telemarketer/insid e account executive for it’s NEPA location. Qualified individual will setup appointments for outside sales representatives with businesses in NEPA. Some clients are existing customers. COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is fulltime with health benefits, paid vacation, hourly and bonus pay. Please e-mail resume to prminc14@ aol.com

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Business Opportunities

FLORAL SHOP

The only shop in the area! 1,300 sq/ft retail & 1,300 sq/ft storage

$63,000

Includes established sales, all equipment, showcases, inventory & memberships to FTD, Tele-Floral & 1-800-FLOWERS. Willing to train buyer. Owner retiring after 25 years in business. Room for potential growth.

CALL 570-542-4520 Pictures available.

630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit 100% GUARANTEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair operation. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about managing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY

COINS: silver quarter set 3 standing Liberty & 2 Barber head $40. Silver half dollar 1818 $65. Penny to half coin set $35. 570-262-0708 COLLECTOR PLATES: Star trek original, 7 plates. $70. all. beta max blank tapes $1 ea. 570-868-5066 LP’S, 78’S, 45’S From 40’S, 50’S, 60’S & 70’S $1 each. 829-2411 NEON SIGN - Electric, Camel sign, 30 years old, $200. 570-829-2411 PIANO STOOL. Old, winds down with glass balls on feet. $75. 570-817-8981

Find the car you want in your own backyard.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE NEPA’s largest

circulated print publication is looking for an experienced Sales Representative to work in Tunkhannock and Lackawanna County. Qualified individual will have at least two years outside business to business sales experience, will call on existing customers as well as securing new business. A sales assistant will assist in securing confirmed appointments but COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is $1,000.00 per month salary plus 20% commission. Benefits include health insurance, fitness membership & paid vacation. Please submit your resume to prminc14 @aol.com.

Antiques & Collectibles

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Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER $40 570-740-1246 AIR CONDITIONERS: 6,000 BTU Sharp with digital temp control, $50 =. 6,000 BTU Frigidaire with digital temp control. $50. CASEMENT WINDOW 12,000 BTU Frigidaire with remote, digital temp control $100. All excellent condition. 570-855-9221

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Antiques & Collectibles

BASEBALL, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, Topps sets $4. each. Call 570825-7458 9am-12 noon & 5pm- 9pm.

PIANO. Ericsson upright from 1885. Needs tuning and some minor repairs. $200. 868-6613 RECORDS: Elvis Presley vintage 4 lp records,with sleeves good cond. all for $10.00 (570)735-6638 SEWING MACHINE 1917. table. Neat item, must sell! $75. 570-814-4643 Visit us at Merchant’s Village (the old Pittston Wal-Mart) We have antiques galore! Come to Booth 162! Primitive bakers cabinet, plantation desk, dry sink, Hoosiers. Loads of smalls and tons of good stuff! Consignments Welcome 570-855-7197 570-328-3428

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Antiques & Collectibles

YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1937, 1940, 1961, 1963, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949. G.A.R. H.S. 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006. Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1949. Plymouth H.S. 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1944, 1959, 1960. Hanover H.S. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960. West Pittston H.S. Annual 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959. Luzerne H.S. 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959. Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969 ,1970. Lehman H.S. 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980. Nanticoke Area H.S. 1976, 2008. Dallas H.S. 1966, 1967, 1968. Bishop Hoban H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. West Side Central Catholic H.S. 1965 1974, 1980, 1981. Westmoreland H.S. 1952, 1953 - 1954 G.A.R. H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Pittston H.S. 1936, 1951, 1954, 1963 Pittston Hospital School of Nursing, J.O.Y. of 1957, 1959 West Pittston H.S. 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960 Hazleton H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964 Hazle Twp H.S. 1951, 1952 570-825-4721

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Appliances

MICROWAVE G.E. over the stove, black & stainless, like new, only used a very short time then changed colors in my kitchen. $100. 606-4353 OVEN, GE gas, self cleaning, electric ignition, good condition. $50. 826-1702 REFRIGERATOR. Amana. White. Side by side. 25.8 cu. ft. Icemaker, excellent condition. $200 570-606-6624

REFRIGERATOR: General Electric / No Frost. Works good. $60. 570-655-5404

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Baby Items

GLIDER CHAIR. Tan cushions with honey colored wood. Excellent condition $140. 654-8042 STROLLER excellent condition with hood & basket. $20. 570-288-1063

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Join the Leader The Times Leader r The Times Leader, Luzerne County’s #1 newspaper, has an immediate opening for a proven sales leader. We are looking for an individual, with a strong media and digital sales background, to sell The Times Leader, Go Lackawanna and online advertising. Responsibilities include: • • • • •

Background in media sales and marketing Strong track record of prospecting and closing Solid computer and digital sales knowledge Superior verbal and written communication skills High energy level and an eagerness to learn

In addition to receiving invaluable training, the Times Leader offers a generous salary and commission plan and great beneﬁts including medical, dental, 401k, insurance and more. This is a fabulous opportunity for a driven and creative individual to showcase their sales abilities. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume and salary history to: The Times Leader Human Resources Department 15 N. Main Street • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 hiring@timesleader.com No Telephone Calls Please! We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 Baby Items

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Clothing

HIGHCHAIR Blue pattern padding white vinyl large tray asking $40.00. Baby walker red, blue and yellow with attached toys $20.00. infant car seat / carrier great condition $40 (570)208-3888

GIRLS CLOTHING: Size 10-12. Tops, pants, etc. Box $25. Girls - size 14. Tops, pants, etc. Box $25. Juniors - size 12-13. Jeans, tops, etc. Box $25. All very good condition. 570-474-6028

INFANT CAR SEAT/ CARRIER by Graco. Green/tan plaid, good condition, $30. Fisher Price bounce & spin zebra, excellent condition $20. Leap Frog Learn & Groove Activity Station with lights, music $20. 570-855-9221

PURSES (2) Vera Bradley assorted purses $20 each. 570-693-2612

LAMAZE space symphony mat $45. Jolly baby discovery play mat $20. Boppy with cover 425. Prop R Shopper, never used 410. Kolcraft stroller $12. Graco High chair $25. Kolcraft tot rider $15. Primo tub $15. Miracle Swaddle blanket $12. Changing pad with cover $12. Burp cloth .25 cents Receiving blanket .50 cents. Zutano jump suit 6 months $10. Zutano fleece outfit 3 months $10. Gap sweater dress 3 months $10. Onsies short sleeve $1.50 Onsies long sleeve $2. Sweater $5. Socks 12 pair $6. 570-675-7225 TWIN STROLLER Peg Perego twin Aria, black, very good condition, only weighs 11 pounds. Paid $400. $140. 654-8042

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Building Materials

GLASS DOOR. 3 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 PLYWOOD: birch plywood, 3/4 x 4’ x 8’. solid core. call after 6 p.m. $20. CEDAR SHINGLES, covers an aproximate area of 10’ X 5’. Call after 6 P.M. $60. 570-288-8314 SINKS: Arlington almond double bowl kitchen sinks. (2) with slight imperfection $50. 570-457-6380

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Cemetery Plots/Lots

CEMETERY PLOTS

Plymouth National Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666

SKY VIEW MEMORIAL Tamaqua, 2 lots

available. $595 firm for both, cash only. 570-450-6406

726

Clothing

COMMUNION DRESS with veil, headpiece, gorgeous, size 8. originally $169. Asking $60. negotiable. 570-592-8915

730

Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTOP CD/DVD DRIVE - plays DVDs and burns CDs. $25 call Rick 283-2552 TOWER: HP Pavillion 7955 Tower. Excellent condition, 768mb ram. dvd rom/cdrw, windows xp. $65. Lenovo Windows 7 desktop tower, excellent condition, dvdrom. hi speed usb. $80 Windows 7 tower$80. HP windows xp tower $70. 570-905-2985

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Exercise Equipment

AERO PILATES deluxe with cardio/ rebounder. From QVC. Like new $95. 570-793-9346 THIGH ROCKER. Body By Jake Bun & Thigh, seated squat machine,$50. WEIGHT BENCH, MPEX Powerhouse 698, $75. PILATES PERFORMER with DVD’s, older model, $25. FLUIDITY FITNESS EVOLVED, $100. TIME WORKSFour in One Machine, $85 PILATES CHAIR, Malibu, $100. 570-388-2742 before 8pm TREADMILL. Weslo. Fold up for storage $100. 655-0952

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Furnaces & Heaters

GAS HEATER: Timberline vent free pro pane, wall-mounted, in excellent condition. E-mail photo is available. 15,000 to 25,000 BTUs (Sells for $250) $99. Call 570-328-5611 or 570-328-5506

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Furniture & Accessories

ARMOIRE: Oversized solid pine wood armoire; country french design, 3 shelves, beautifully carved wood doors, striking showcase piece for bedroom or family room $500. 570-690-8009 BEDROOM SET: French Provincial, queen headboard, armoire, triple chest of drawers,nightstand & mirror. Fantastic quality & in great condition. Must sell. $700. 570-760-4434

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Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SUITE. twin bed, dresser w/mirror, chest of drawers, desk w/hutch and chair. $300. LOFT BED. custom built. Built in desk and light, shelves, drawers. $400. Excellent condition. 570-868-6613 BUFFET with 3 drawers, matching hutch with glass front, 2 shelves, dark wood. $45. 570-814-9845. CEDAR CHEST Antique with hand painted flowers on front, footed base & beautiful carved trim, leg needs minor repair. $100. Recliner $40. Bedroom set, circa 1926 inlaid wood, bed, dresser & armoire, $125. Antique wash stand, carved & stenciled decorations, $110. call 570-881-5143 CEDAR CHEST, light maple $100. FLOOR LAMPS brass with 5 fixtures $25. Pine shelf $10. Swag grapes & wine bottles $10. 570-693-2612 CHEST OF DRAWERS, solid cherry, beautiful $180. 570-675-3328 CHINA CABINET round oak, 35”w x5’h. $299. 570-457-7854 COMPUTER DESK, with hutch. $75. CEDAR CHEST with cushion seat, $150. TEA CART, oak. $75 570-655-0952 COUCH, 91”, floral pattern, soft shades of peach, light gold, green, & rust, asking $100 Good shape. Matching chair and a half, 51” with ottoman in floral pattern. Asking $50 good shape Accent recliner chair, Queen Anne with claw legs, dark green with small diamond pattern throughout, asking $50. Like new coffee table, cherry wood with claw legs, $50. Decorator tree $15. Call between 8:30 am and 9 pm. 570-4742756. Mountain Top.

DESK: O’Sullivan Corner Work-center 5.5’x5’.5 finished in pine laminate, in excellent condition, sells for $250. asking $99. E-mail photo available. Call 570-328-5611 or 570-328-5506 DESK: solid elm wood 2 pedestal; executive desk, 1 large file drawer, 5 shallow item drawers, center tray, rear pull out shelf. Top inlaid edged pattern, excellent condition. Approximately 3’x5”. $125 or best offer. Two 2 drawer legal size file cabinets $50 each. 570-696-3444

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Furniture & Accessories

DINING ROOM TABLE/ kitchen table with 4 chairs solid oak $300. or best offer call 570-822-1955 DRESSER 6 drawers. Brown. Good condition. $15. Entertainment Center, light brown with 3 drawers. fits up to 32” tv. $15. Headboard queen, white, good condition. $7 570-288-1063 DRESSER: 3 drawer, top drawer needs repair $20. 570-868-6018 FURNITURE: tan reclining chair 15.00 blue reclining chair 20.00. glass oak coffee table and end table both. $40.00 (570)208-3888 FUTON with wooden arms & black vinyl mattress cover. 570-675-6057 GOLDEN LIFT CHAIR, weight capacity 375 lbs. Medium brown, never used, $450. Call 570-388-6044 HEAD & FOOT BOARD, wrought iron for full size bed. $20. 570-814-4643 LAMP - Parlor stand up lamp. Very good condition. Grey metal color. $25. 570-740-1246 LIGHT FIXTURE Beautiful tiffanystyle light fixture measuring 13”H x 32”W x 14”D, stained glass piece of art is done in white & mother-ofpearl tones & has a polished brass finish. Asking price is $350.. ALSO, a pair of polished brass and acrylic wall sconces measuring 7”H x 9”W. These classic looking fixtures are priced at $48. for the pair. Call 570-430-1366 if interested. Photos upon request. LIVING ROOM FURNITURE, plaid sofa, matching chair, and coordinating recliner. Good condition. $250. 674-7978 LIVING ROOM PACKAGE cream colored sleeper, sofa & chair, wrought iron & glass coffee table, 2 end tables, 2 Tiffany style lamps. Nice condition. $475. Call Mark 570-406-8195 LIVING ROOM Sofa and Loveseat. Light beige, great condition $400.823-9551 LIVING ROOM SUITE couch & love seat, excellent condition $400. or best offer $400. 693-7558 OFFICE CHAIR, Maroon Leather, excellent condition. $60. 570-654-8117 SOFA BED: Queen size. With or without mattress. Very good condition. $400. 570-299-7270

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Furniture & Accessories

PANTRY / CABINET White storage pantry /cabinet with wood trim. 6 1/2ft X 3ft. Excellent condition. $75. 570-855-9221 SOFA. Raymour and Flanigan. Beautiful. Burgundy. 2 end recliners. Excellent condition. $250. 570-606-6624 STOOLS 2 padded all steel with padded backs. $25. or best offer. 570-824-7314 SWIVEL ROCKER $30. LOVESEAT SOFA/ BED. $45. (570) 287-1913

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 TABLE: 3 piece 40” round table with 2 leaf’s, can keep open or drop, has pedestal bottom & 2 chairs, light pine & white, ideal for small kitchen, breakfast nook, or sun porch. used very little, excellent condition paid $169 l sell for $85. 570-258-2554

752 Landscaping & Gardening

756

Medical Equipment

POWER CHAIR Jazzy Select, $700 or best offer ALSO, regular wheelchair, with extra weight support. $100. Call for more details 570-829-2411 WHEELCHAIR. Electric. Ranger Storm series. Needs battery charger. $75 570-388-2742 before 8 pm

758 Miscellaneous AQUARIUM: 30 gallon. With all needed accessories $55. 570-829-1541 BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830 BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet. Matching set. $80. 570-331-8183 BOOKS: Box of hardcover & paperback. King, Grisham and others. $25. 570-474-6028

566 Sales/Business Development

758 Miscellaneous

BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10, standard cab $30. 2000 Chevy Cavalier LS rear trunk spoiler, black $10. Four barrel carb running from Chevy motor $50. 3 suitcases in excellent shape $40. 570-740-1246

BOOKS: “Bush at War”, by Bob Woodward, published 2002. “The Haldermann Diaries”, “Inside the White House”, by HR. Haldermann, published 1994. “Witness to Power”, by John Ehrlichman, published 1982. “The Unfinished Presidency”, “Jimmy Carter’s Trip Beyond the White House, published 1998. “To Renew America”, by Newt Gingrich, published 1995. Books were all best sellers and hard to find $10. each. A rare find: published in 1977 by Readers Digest a book on Home Repairs; How to Fix over 100 home items; $10. All good condition. Jim 6559474 email bing 1124.1@netzero.com

BLU TOOTH used 12 volt $50. 12 volt travel cooler $35. 12 volt refrigerator $35. Jack LaLanne power juicer $50. Sharp SF 7320 copy machine. 570-675-7024 DEPENDS men’s adjustable, super absorbency, lg/xlg 15 packages with 16 $90. men’s super absorbency with waistband, pullons Lg/Xlg 2 packages with 16 $12. also 2 packages with 6 $12. 2 packages with 6, pull ons size small $12. 570-8246278 after 5pm

HUMIDIFIER: Crofton, New, $25. 570-654-0956

FISH TANK STAND: Metal 55 gallon steel stand. $20. 570-829-1478

LADDER: 32’ aluminum extension ladder, type iii, barely used, $149. 570-814-3758

FLOTATION VESTS: 1 adult medium. 1 child medium, 1 life preserver. $40 for all. 570-301-7067

LIGHT: 4 bulb rescent light, Includes bulbs. White ceiling $15. 826-1702

566 Sales/Business Development

fluo48” $15. fan.

GRILL, stainless steel body, extra burner & extra shelf, stainless steel cabinets with doors under burners. $50. Call 570-814-9845. LAWN MOWER John Deere 130 riding mower, older model, still runs $300.570-328-1254 ROCK: free large decorative rock, great for landscaping, borders, fill or whatever. You pick up. The largest rock measures approximate 5ft. x 10ft. $1. 570-457-6610 Spike & Gorilla’s Lawn Care & Outdoor Maintenance See our ad under Call An Expert 1162 Landscaping & Gardening

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Machinery & Equipment

GENERATOR:, gas Coleman Powermate 3750; AC 120 volts @ 25 amps. 2 outlets with separate 20amp circuit breakers. Briggs & Stratton 6.0 OHV gas engine. 50 hours run time $350 or best offer. 570-239-4438

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Medical Equipment

LIFT CHAIR

Summit stairway lift, 1 year old, barely used, battery backup. Asking $1800 or best offer. Call 570-401-1558

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Work Hard. Play Hard.

Fun, energetic individual with a love for the nightlife wanted!

Northeastern PA’s #1 arts & entertainment free weekly is looking for a sales account executive for the Weekender as well as online sales for theweekender.com Base salary plus commission package Beneﬁts package including Health Care, 401K, life and disability insurance Residence in Monroe County and sales experience preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred Creative, enthusiastic individuals only need apply Pre-employment drug screening and background check required. Interested candidates should send letter of interest, resume and salary history to:

Rachel A. Pugh at rpugh@theweekender.com General Manager, Weekender Vice President of Marketing, The Times Leader rpugh@timesleader.com We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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758 Miscellaneous

LADDER: Werner 6ft step aluminum step ladder $35. Aluminum 16 ft extension ladder $60. Wheelbarrow steel tub heavy duty $35. Tailgate 88-98 Chevy fullsize $60 call 570-655-3197

TRAILER HITCH with hardware, fits 20052008 Escape, Mercury Mariner, Mazda Tribute $110 or best offer. Call 570-466-1214

LUGGAGE: Road Rider Luggage/ Cargo Carrier. 48”L x 36”W x 16”H. Includes tie-down straps. $125. 570-824-0591 PEDAL CARS: Two Kettler Racer Cars. In fantastic condition. Great for ages 4-14. $125. each. Willing to negotiate. 570-760-4434

POPCORN BUTTER SERVER automatic $295. Countertop warmer 36” w x 28” deep, 42” h, $550. 570-636-3151 RELIGIOUS ITEMS Hand made Rosaries, $5. 570-829-2411 ROXIO EASY CD & DVD Burning software for Windows. $19. LEAD DVD Movie Factory software for Windows. $29. DVDs The X Files Season 7 on DVD. $25 call Rick 283-2552 SEATS: Two rear all leather seats for Oldsmobile Silhouette Van, Pontiac or Chevy. Perfect Condition. $25 each. 570-474-5643 SOFA FABRIC SAMPLES: 26” X 26”. huge selection. great for arts n’ crafts. bundle of 20 for $ 15. 655-0807 STAMP COLLECTING MAGAZINES/ PUBLICATIONS: u.s. postal service “usa philatelic magazine, june 1983 to march 2011, 152 different $7.00; “stampers” magazine for kids, 18 different $1.50; united nations “philatelic bulletin”, january 1995 to october 2010, 82 different $4.00; canada post “collections” magazine, december 1992 to december 2010, 56 different $4.00; canada post “details” magazine, june 1993 to march 2011, 76 different $4.00. (570)654-1622 TIRES & RIMS: (2) Lexington mud & snow tires on rims, 5 hole, 75% tread 195/70-14 $60. 4 Timberline tires on stock steel rims, center caps, 90% tread, 5 hole, white letters 205/75 -15 $275.570-823-0881 TIRES: set of 4 Michelin green x mxv4 plus radial xse all season tires, P205/55R16 m&s. 15,000 miles on tires, excellent condition, sell for $189 each at jack williams tires. $200. 570-926-5075

762

Musical Instruments

DW 9000 Single bass drum pedal. Highest quality pedal features infinite torque adjustment for turbo or accelerator style. Includes Bag. Excellent Condition! $185. 570-881-4771

766

Office Equipment

COMPUTER STATION, Sauder large oak finish, storage shelves & cubbys, 2 large file drawers, keyboard shelf & flip drawer for more storage. $50. 570-735-5295

770

Photo Equipment

BACK UP CAMERA 12 volt, used $50. 570-675-7024

772

Pools & Spas

POOL HEATER. Teledyne Laars EPG-250 natural gas, 250,000 BTU pool heater. Can heat any above ground and most in ground pools. Price is negotiable. $ 570-926-7528

774

Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

8x12 walk in cooler $2300; 8x8x10 walk in freezer $3800; Pizza oven with stones $2000; Stainless steel kitchen hood $3000; Stainless steel pizza oven hood $4000; bread pan rack $100; 2 soup warmers for $100; 2 door sandwich prep table $500. All equipment is sold as is. For more info, call

570-847-0873

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info

570-498-3616

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call

570-498-3616

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Restaurant Equipment

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

AMERICAN EAGLE MIXER, 20 quart mixer, Model AE-20, with timer and guard, $1300. ALSO, Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300.

Call 570-498-3616 for more details.

776 Sporting Goods ARROWS: 10 Easton arrows with soft quiver. 25” Length. $25. 570-829-1541 BIKE: women’s Rand 15 speed bike $50. 570-675-7024 BIKES: Sears mens 10 speed 26” lightweight bicycle, $35. Sears Ladies 3 speed 26” lightweight bicycle, $35. Both good condition. 570-696-1703 BOWLING BALL 16lbs Resin Brunswick Groove Brand New Red/Blue $20.00 (570)829-2695

CASH

FOR ANTIQUE GUNS Old Shot Guns

Rifles, Swords & Daggers, Military Items Vintage Scopes Old Toys & Coins

PRIVATE COLLECTOR.

570-417-9200 GOLF BAG, Precise professional, black/ navy standup bag, putter tube, ball holder, 6 pockets in excellent condition. $25. 570-696-1267. GOLF CLUBS Ladies only, great condition, black bag, like new. $125. 570-823-9551 GOLF CLUBS Ping, irons, J Daley driver, leather bag. $120. 570-704-9547 MOUNTED BEAR HEAD: Grizzly bear. $400 or best offer. Call 570-472-3543 PUMP: Electric Pump Coleman. Brand New in box$12. 570-288-1063 TREADMILL: ProForm, wide deck design, $125. call 570-654-1581 or 570-881-5143 UNIFORM: 1930’s Baseball uniform, wool, A.G.Spalding. Shirt & Pants $350. 570-823-7198 WEIGHTS & weight bench with curl & straight bars. approximate. 800 lbs. of weights complete $300. 570-606-4353

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Stereos/ Accessories

STEREO SYSTEM: Sony. In good condition. $150. 570-262-1136

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION: 19” color TV with remote. $20. 13” color TV with remote. $15. Both in very good condition. 570-474-6028 TELEVISION: 32” Zenith. Hardly used. $100. 570-262-1136

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Tickets

CONCERT TICKETS: 2 tickets for Avenged Sevenfold, Three Days Grace, and SevenDust on 4/29. Section 205. Row F. $100 Call 570-299-0324

ELTON JOHN TICKETS

2 tickets for Elton John at Mohegan Sun Wachovia arena. April 22, floor- 14 rows from stage. 570-446-3254 TICKETS (2) Elton John, great seats, lower level section 104, row e, seats 17 & 18. Mohegan Sun Arena, April 22. Paid $278 asking $250. 570-313-7701 TICKETS: MUST SELL!!!! Two $200 US Airways vouchers good for $400 worth of air travel!! Call now! $200. 570-814-4643 TICKETS: WB Yankees tickets available, 2 seats, third row behind home plate with VIP Parking with each pair, $10 a ticket. Interested, email Bonos saint@aol.com.

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Tools

GRIZZLY 1’X3’ capacity, variable speed, wood lathe with lathe tools, new used only once $260. Retrofit laser guide for most 10” miter saws, works great! $12. call 570-696-1267 HEDGE TRIMMER: Garden Groomer Pro with bag. Used three times. Cost $300 will sell for $150 or best offer. 570-654-0956

786 Toys & Games BASKETBALL STAND Lifestyle, free standing good net good condition $60 after 3pm 570-655-3197 BICYCLE, vintage Schwinn Collegiate 3, 26”, new tires. $75. 570-654-2657 PIT BALLS almost 100 multi-colored kids’ Ball Pit Balls for Sale. $20 or best offer. 570-287-2268 XBOX-360. Guitar hero drums & guitar. $40. Cordless racing wheel & pedals $25. 570-693-2612

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

815

Dogs

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Dogs

906 Homes for Sale

TV-Sharp.13” Color. Excellent condition $20. 570-288-1063

790

Swimming Pools/Hot Tubs

POOL: 4.5 ft. deep, 21 ft. round above ground pool; like new, new motor, pump, & sand filter. Maintenance accessories & deck included. $999. 570-690-8009

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

ROTTWEILER PUP

Male, German line, 9 weeks old, ready to go. $650 firm. 570-592-5515

ROTTWEILER PUPPIES

4 months old. Vet checked, first shots. Tails docked. Parents on premises. $500 each. Call 570-604-5734

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address

Mr. Baseball, buying all sports cards and memorabilia. 203-557-0856

WANTED TO BUY:

Mid Century Furniture made by Craft Associates (Chairs Coffee Tables Couches) Call Mark 724-288-3194

800 PETS & ANIMALS 805

PARROTLETS

Hand raised, baby blues, $80 each 570-735-2243

Cats

FREE KITTENS: to a good home. They are very loving, fluffy & cuddly. 570-883-7264 KITTEN. Gorgeous gray and white kitten. 8 weeks old. Free to a kind, loving family ONLY! 570-696-3936

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You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

Birds

LOVE BIRDS: (3) with new cage $150 for everything. 570-288-9940

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This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed”

Dogs

American Bulldog Puppies, NKC

Brindle & White, 6 Males, 4 Females, Shots & Wormed, Ready April 25, $800.00 each, Call Steve at 570-956-7166

ENGLISH BULLDOG

Female For Sale, Fully AKC Reg, Shots, Vet Checked, Pure Bred and she is 11 weeks $600: Email:julie.cooper 01@hotmail.com Call 570-655-8131.

CKC REG YORKIES

Very Loveable & Adorable. 15 weeks, paper trained, shots & wormed. Blue & gold. $650. each 570-436-5083

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, AKC

Shepherds By Fanti 25 Yrs. Experience Family Raised Black/Tan, Black/Red. M/F Hasenborn-Arminus 570-825-5597 570-239-5498

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS

AKC shots, wormed www.mountain hauskennels.com 570-746-1689

GOLDEN RETRIEVER & LAB PUPPIES

Yellow $350. Black $250. Wormed. 570-836-1090

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 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 nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

DUPONT

Single family home for sale in quiet neighborhoodBeautiful 2400 Sq. Ft. 6 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2 story home, fully air conditioned, oil & gas heat, renovated kitchen, full unfinished basement, 2 enclosed porches, 15 x 20 deck with power awning cover – generous size lot, off street parking, first floor washer/dryer. All appliances included. Offering price $180,000 Call 570-421-0587 or Rodite@enter.net use “Dupont Home” in E-mail subject line.

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130

POMERANIAN PUPPIES

ful family residential area, 6 years old, ranch, single family, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, double car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, office/ study, family room, living room, utility room, 2 sided see thru floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace, forced air furnace, central air, unfinished basement, 3 beautiful groomed acres, deck. Large Custom ranch home. 9 rooms plus 2 1/2 baths. Approximate 2600 sq ft. Open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and island, granite tops & custom tile backsplash. Brand NEW Stainless Steel Appliances. Lots of crown moulding, chair rails. Hardwood floors throughout with high vaulted ceilings. Master Bedroom with multi -tierd tray ceiling and walk-in closet. Master bath with large Whirlpool tub with inline heater & sperate shower. Dining room with French Doors. Oversized 2 Car DETACHED garage in addition to 2 cars attached on home! 4 Cars Total! Plus 10 x 20 ft. custom shed. Paved Driveway. Central Alarm. $379,900 Call (570) 388-6344 Any time weekends or after 4 p.m. weekdays.

PARSONS / WB

3 bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, large fenced yard. Fully insulated. Low heat bills. Move in ready. $72,000 Call (570) 262-4400

THORNHURST

KINGSTON

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500. 570-401-1838

EXETER TOWNSHIP CUSTOM RANCH HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Marcy Rd. Beauti-

$69,900 Single 3 bedroom 102 Price St. Renovated 2005. Sell by 6-1-2011 (570) 287-7013

2 or 3 bedroom home in Country Club Estates. 1.5 bath with lots of storage space. For info & pics, 1061fairway. weebly.com Call 570-472-3032

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912 Lots & Acreage

MOUNTAINTOP PARDEESVILLE

71 Mountain Road

$230,000.

Call 570-417-9162 after 9AM to set up an appointment or email

whritzak@aol.com

738 PARDEESVILLE RD CORNER LOT

RICE TOWNSHIP 20 Acres. Remote

with major stream. Price negotiable. Inquiries to: Box 2500 C/O Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

915 Manufactured Homes Single family built in 2005. 2.5 baths, two story with attached garage. Oil furnace with central air. 90 x 140 corner lot. Kitchen with center cooking island, dining room, raised ceiling with glass door entry & hardwood floor. Carpeting thru out home. Tiled kitchen and bath. Kitchen appliances included.

ASHLEY PARK

Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890

NICELY PRICED $219,900

TOY TOWN SECTION

148 Stites Street

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

$74,000

Single home, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, electric heat, unfinished basement, deck. Extremely wellmaintained twostory, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat in kitchen, very large dining/living room combination, den, front porch , deck, and nice size yard; electric heat; safe neighborhood; move-in condition for the right buyer; no realtors or brokers; $132,999. call 570-878-2424 after 10:00 a.m.

SWOYERSVILLE

Immaculate 2 story, stone & vinyl. Large lot on cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Detached oversized 2 car garage with loft. Tile, hardwood, granite, central air. laundry/pantry & large family room with built in bar & fireplace on 1st floor. $284,900. 570-288-3256

Charming 750 sq. ft. corner lot home. All hardwood floors, new hot water boiler, gas heat, immaculate with full basement. 2 car garage. 570-446-3254

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 909

Income & Commercial Properties

NANTICOKE FOR SALE

MULTI-UNIT PROPERTY Available immedi-

ately. Commercial property has 2 apartments and large office area, lots of storage, multi “bay” heated garage, large yard, ample off street parking; all units rented; Close to Rt 81 and Cross Valley expressway; offstreet parking. Serious inquiries only. No brokers/real estate agents! $189,999 Call (570) 878-2424 after 10:00 a.m.

FIRST FLOOR DUPLEX. UNIQUE $650 + UTILITIES. Cook’s kitchen with built-ins, formal dining room, front/rear enclosed porches, custom window coverings. TWO YEAR SAME RENT, NO PETS/SMOKING/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Managed

AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

DUPONT Totally renovated

6 room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient furnace & windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, full tiled bath on 1st floor, Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking, No pets. $750 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265

DURYEA

1 bedroom, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, garbage included, second floor, no smokers, 450/per month, plus utilities, $450 plus first months rent/ security deposit. 570-457-3335

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $500/month + security. 908-482-0335

WILKES-BARRE bedroom apart-

2 ment. 1 bath. Eat in kitchen. Closed in terrace. $625 + utilities & security. Call 718-809-3338

LARKSVILLE

Very clean, 1st floor 3 Bedroom with modern bath and kitchen. New flooring, large closets. Off Street Parking, fenced yard. Water & garbage included. Tenant pays electric & gas service. $575/month. No pets. One year lease. 570-760-5573

LUZERNE

E. WALNUT ST.

Light, bright, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $840. 570-287-0900

Toplaceyour adcall. .829-7130 KINGSTON

EATON TERRACE

317 N. Maple Ave. Large Two story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Central Heat & Air,washer/dryer in unit, parking. $830 + utilities & 1 month security 570-262-6947

KINGSTON

Like New 2 bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor. Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) and bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570)823-2431 Ext. 137

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, washer dryer hookup, wall to wall carpeting. 1st & 2nd floor. No pets. $425 + utilities & security. Call 570-822-7657

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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41 Mill Street 1st floor, 2 bedroom, large bath with shower, stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, washer/dryer hookup, 1 car attached garage. Fieldstone working fireplace. Non Smoking. Too many extras to mention, call for more details. $700 + utilities. 570-288-3438

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom,

available immediately, No pets. Rents based on income start at $395 & $430. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

PITTSTON

1 or 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpeting. Off street parking. Stove, fridge, porch, sewer, garbage. $425/ month. No Pets (570) 947-5113

PLYMOUTH

1st floor, 1 bedroom apartment. Stove, fridge, water & sewage included. Front & Back porch. $400 + security. Call 570-262-0540

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Washer/dryer hookup, carport parking, heat & hot water included. Stove & Fridge. References & security. $650. 570-654-7479 Leave Message

WILKES-BARRE 264 Academy St

2 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer. $600/per month includes heat, hot water and parking. 646-712-1286 570-328-9896 570-855-4744

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

Wilkes-Barre Apartments Available

SAINT JOHN APARTMENTS 419 N. Main St Wilkes Barre Spacious 1 bedroom. Secured Senior Building. Applicants must be over age 62 & be income qualified. Rent start at $501 per month. Includes ALL utilities.

570-970-6694 Equal Housing Opportunity

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Laundry facility. Off street parking available. Starting at $440. 570-332-5723

Apartments/ Unfurnished

2.5 & 3 room efficiencies. Heat, hot water, garbage & full maintenance included. Off street parking. No Pets. $500/mo + security Call 570-693-3492

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Commercial Properties

AMERICA REALTY QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND RETAIL UNITS. OVER 30 YEARS SERVICE. ALL NON-SMOKING/NO PETS. EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, CREDIT MANDATORY. MANY LOCATIONS. 570-288-1422

Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE OFFICE/COMMERCIAL

2,500 SF First Floor $500/month + utilities. Will divide. First month free. 570-823-1413

COMMERCIAL BUILDING 12,000 + square

foot. Forty Fort 60 Billey Street Rent with Option To Buy or For Sale. Zoned commercial & Industrial. Warehouse, offices, 4 bath rooms, huge storage area. Available June 1st.

570-881-4993

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 2,000 SF Office / Retail Next to Gymboree 4,500 SF Office Showroom, Warehouse Loading Dock 4 Acres touching I81 will build to suit. Call 570-829-1206

COMMERCIAL SPACE KINGSTON FOR RENT 620 Market St.

Newly Renovated Prime Space. 1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office. Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427

MOOSIC

Office Rental Space Build To Suit. 1000 to 2000 sq. ft. suites in high volume area with parking. Conveniently located. Call Mechele (570) 814-4006

WEST PITTSTON $1.00 SQ. FT.

18,000 & 9,000 sq. ft. Great, clean assembly space; A/C; Gas heat; Own meters; New 1/2 baths; freight elevator Owner/Agent 908-852-4410

Toplaceyour To place your call...829-7130 adcall. .829-7130 adWILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE

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WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

KINGSTON

(570) 233-1993

WEST WYOMING

QUALITY COLONIAL FORTY FORT -

Bring Rover or Kitty & move right in this second floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking, coin laundry,great location. $600/month + security, heat & electric. 262-1577

MINT CONDITION MUST SEE!

NANTICOKE HOME FOR SALE

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AMERICA REALTY

SALE BY OWNER

17 year old 2 story, single family home, Move right in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. Eat in kitchen with pergo floors and silestone counter tops, two tiered island. Dining room, family room with fireplace, additional great room with cathedral ceiling. Finished basement with laundry room, work shop and exercise room. Forced hot air furnace, central air. Two car attached garage. Extensive landscaping with waterfall & private paver patio. 800 acres of state land out back door.

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COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE IN ESTABLISHED SHOPPING CENTER 800 to 2400 sq. ft. Starting at $750/month 973-265-4234

WILKES-BARRE

PAD WITH DRIVE THRU

Available on busy corner. 2500 sq ft 973-879-4730

WILKES-BARRE

TIRED OF HIGH RENTS? Are you paying too

much for your current office? Call us! We have modern office space available in Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers Protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 822-8577

950

Half Doubles

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Lyndwood Avenue Very spacious 3 bedroom half double with neutral decor. Off street parking. Private yard in rear. Ample Storage. Convenient to schools. $560 / month + utilities. 1 year lease, security. No pets. Call 570-793-6294

LARKSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath half double, Freshly cleaned & painted. Tenant pays all utilities including sewer. $550 plus security. Call (570) 332-5723

NANTICOKE HALF DOUBLE

3 bedroom with washer/dryer hook up. Front & back porch. Fenced in back yard. No Pets. $550/month + security & utilities. (570) 822-7657

PLAINS SPACIOUS

4 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting. 1.5 baths, living room, kitchen. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/ dryer hookup. Off street parking. $700 + utilities, 1st, last & security. No pets. 570-823-4116 or 570-417-7745 or 570-417-2737

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WILKES-BARRE

178 Charles St Available Now! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Townhouse style. No Section 8. $550/month + utilities. References & security required. Call 570-301-2785

953 Houses for Rent

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 1057Construction & Building

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom single family. 1 1/2 baths. Driveway, yard, nice area. $800 + utilities Call 570-332-5723

NANTICOKE

Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

WILKES-BARRE

16 Larch Lane 2 bedroom house for rent. $540 + utilities & security. Call 484-274-6647

GARAGE DOOR

Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE (570)606-7489 (570)735-8551

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Excavating

All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497

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Parsons 143 Stucker Ave. 3 Bedroom 1-1/2 Bath. 1,900 square foot Modern Home in Great Neighborhood. Includes all Appliances. Large fenced in yard with deck & shed. Off Street Parking. No smokers / pets. $875 / month + utilities. Security, Credit Check & References Required. 570-332-6003

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Painting & Wallpaper

A.B.C. Professional Painting 36 Yrs Experience We Specialize In New Construction Residential Repaints Comm./Industrial All Insurance Claims Apartments Interior/Exterior Spray,Brush, Rolls WallpaperRemoval Cabinet Refinishing Drywall/Finishing Power Washing Deck Specialist Handy Man FREE ESTIMATES Larry Neer 570-606-9638

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Read it every Friday in The Times Leader.

Apartments/ Unfurnished

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Affordable Senior Apartments Income Eligibility Required Utilities Included! Low cable rates; New appliances; laundry on site; Activities! Curb side Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 TDD/TTY 800-654-5984

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STK# N 9736 M O D EL# 16111

$0 D ow n Le a s e

2 7,9 9 5

w / $1000 R ebate

P O L L O C K

2007 K ia S p o rta ge L X V6

2004 D o dge D a ko ta

S tk #N P10658

S tk #N 20325A

V 6, A u to , A /C , Tilt, A llo y W heels , B edliner, To w Pkg, O ne O w ner, O nly 70K M iles

13,995

V 6, A u to , A C , PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, O nly 53K M iles , F res h S ervic & D eta il!

15,995

+ T/T

2007 H o nda O dys s ey E X -L

2008 H o nda A cco rd E X -L S eda n

S tk #N 20308A

ER M O.

TA X

$0 D ow n Le a s e

M O.

M SR P $31,810 B U Y FO R

2 4 ,9 9 5

inc ludes $3500 R ebate or G et 0%

up to 60 m os

M O.

STK# N 19771 M O D EL# 23211

L EA S E FO R

339

M SR P $31,540 B U Y FO R

ER M O.

TA X

S tk #N 19635A

N IS S A N

2009 D o dge N itro S E 4x4

S tk #N 20248A

6 C yl, A u to , A /C , Po w er S u nro o f , A M /F M /C D , PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, C hro m e Pkg, O nly 40K M iles

17,495

+ T/T

2 8 ,4 9 5

$0 D ow n Le a s e

L EA S E FO R

369

ER M O.

TA X

*39 M o n th L ea s e; 12,000 M iles PerY ea r; Res id u a l= $17,662; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC @ T ier1; $0 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity & regis tra tio n fees . $750 L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed . $685.00 d u e a td elivery in clu d es 1s tm o n th p ym ta n d regis tra tio n fees . S a le p rice p lu s ta x & ta gs in clu d es $500 reb a te.

P R E- O W 2008 Jeep W ra ngler X 4x4

S tk #N 20176A

N ED S tk #N 20268A

V A L U ES

2009 M a zda C X 7 F W D

G A L O R E!

2008 N is s a n R o gu e S L A W D

S tk #N 20302A

2008 N is s a n A ltim a 3.5 S E C o u p e

6 C yl, S tick-S hif t, A /C , S o f t-To p , F res h S ervice & F u lly D eta iled, O nly 51K M iles

17,995

4 C yl, F W D , A /C , A llo ys , PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, 1 O w ner, O nly 28K M iles

18,495

+ T/T

2009 N is s a n M a xim a S V S eda n

V 8, A u to , A /C , M o o nro o f , A M /F M /C D , B o s e S o u nd, Pw r S ea t, PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, O nly 27K M iles

V 6, C V T, Prem iu m Pkg, D u a l Pa nel M o o nro o f, B o s e S o u nd, L ea ther, H ea ted S ea ts , A llo ys , 1 O w ner! O nly 13K M iles

S tk #N 20149A

+ T/T

2011 N is s a n X -Terra “S ” 4x4 S tk #N 20055A

4 C yl, C V T, L ea ther, M o o nro o f , Pw r S ea t, B o s e S o u nd, PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, Iridiu m / B la ck L ea ther, A w es o m e

ON L Y

18,995

V 6, A u to , A /C , A M /F M /C D , PW , PD L , N ew Tires , M o o nro o f , Very N ice!

C E R TIF IE D

18,995

+ T/T

2010 N is s a n A rm a da S E 4x4 (B lu e)

S tk #N P10557

+ T/T

2008 F o rd E xp editio n L td 4x4

S tk #N 20274A

JUST IN! 4 C yl, A u to , L ea ther, M o o nro o f , A M /F M /C D , PW , PD L , P. S ea t, 1 O w ner, O nly 29K

ON L Y

19,995

V 6, A u to , L ea ther, C a p tC ha irs , A M /F M /C D , PW , PD L , C ru is e, Tilt, O nly 44K M iles , R ea l N ice!

22,495

+ T/T

25,495

+ T/T

26,995

+ T/T

V 6, A u to , Va lu e Pkg, S ide S tep s , A ll Po w er, A /C , A M /F M /C D , 1 O w ner, O nly 500 M iles !

C E R TIF IE D

26,995

+ T/T

V 8, A u to , A /C , Po w er 3rd R o w , B a cku p C a m era , F u ll Po w er, C ru is e, Tilt, 2 A va ila ble!

C E R TIF IE D

29,995

+ T/T

S T A R T S A V I N G

S tk #N P10559

JUST IN!

2W R A N G L E R S A VA IL A B L E

2008 N is s a n Pa thf inder S E V-8 4x4

S tk #N P10660

w / $500 R ebate

*39 M o n th L ea s e; 12,000 M iles PerY ea r; Res id u a l= $19,146; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC @ T ier1; $0 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity & regis tra tio n fees . $1,000 L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed . $674.00 d u e a td elivery in clu d es 1s tm o n th p ym ta n d regis tra tio n fees . S a le p rice p lu s ta x & ta gs in clu d es $1000 reb a te.

Q u a d C a b S p o rt

V6, CVT , AM / F M / CD , AC, T ilt, Cru is e, F lo o rM a ts

B U Y FO R

K EN

For 60 M os !

299

2011 2 011 N NISSAN ISSAN MURANO MURAP** N “S” AWD AWD ER O “S”

V6, CVT , S u n ro o f, A/ C, PW , PD L , Cru is e, T ilt, F lo o rM a ts

L EA S E FO R

STK# N 20096

DEAL ER!

TA X

** 2011 2 011 N NISSAN ISSAN TITAN TIPT KC ER AN KC

NO M O NEY DO W N L EAS ING

P ER M O.

*39 M o n th L ea s e; 12,000 M iles PerY ea r; Res id u a l= $15,120; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $707 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity & regis tra tio n fees . $1,000 L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed . $1207 d u e a td elivery in clu d es 1s tm o n th p ym t,reg fees , & $707 ca p co s tred u ctio n . S a le p rice p lu s ta x & ta gs in clu d es $500 NM AC Ca s h.

YO UR

* +

2 3 ,8 9 5

w / $500 N M A C C as h & 2.9%

*39 M o n th L ea s e; 12,000 M iles PerY ea r; Res id u a l= $13,856; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru N M AC @ T ier1; $0 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity & regis tra tio n fees . $0 L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed . $496.00 d u e a td elivery in clu d es 1s tm o n th p ym ta n d regis tra tio n fees . S a le p rice p lu s ta x & ta gs in clu d es $1250 reb a te.

M O.

STK# N 20320 M O D EL# 22411

4 Cyl, CVT , A/ C, PW , PD L , Cru is e, T ilt, F lo o rM a ts

M SR P $31,910

B U C K S

$0 D ow n Le a s e

V 8, A u to , N a viga tio n, M o o nro o f , L ea ther, H ea ted S ea ts , Po w er 3rd R o w , A M /F M /C D , A ll Po w er, O nly 51K M iles

31,995

+ T/T

N O W

*Ta x a nd Ta g a d d itio na l. Prio rSa les Ex c lu d ed . N o tR es po ns ib le fo rTypo gra phic a l Erro rs . All Lea s es 12 k M iles PerYea rw / 1s tpa ym ent, ta gs & fees d u e a td elivery. All reb a tes & inc entives a pplied .

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