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Teams provide clarity to Lackawanna Track Conference. Page 24

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Page 4 – Legislators push for SAFER grant Page 4 – SWB Yankee president steps down Page 5 – Nay Aug Park site of the 8th Annual Moonlight Walk/Run Page 13 – Riverside educators among Teacher of the Year semifinalists Page 7 – Contest based on science of superheroes

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Support Our Veterans pasta dinner, benefits area Wounded Warriors, sponsored by Friends of the Forgotten, Sun., April 22, noon-4 p.m., Regal Room, 214 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Cost: $10. Info: (570) 383-9552.

Healthy Kids Day, Sat., April 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Cost: Free. Info: (570) 342-8115, www.greaterscrantonymca.org.

Business card exchange, presented by Main Street Chamber, Mon., April 30, 5-8 p.m., Barrett’s Pub, 474 Main St., Archbald. Cost: Free. Food and cash bar available. Net proceeds to benefit Women’s Resource Center. Info: 1-888-233-1522.

‘Israel: Dangers and Opportunities in the Days Ahead,’ Weinberg Judaic Studies InRoast beef dinner, benefiting stitute lecture by Bret Stephens, Thurs., April 26, 7:30 the Tripp Park Neighborhood p.m., University of Scranton, Association, Sun., April 22, noon-5 p.m., Tripp Park Com- Pearn Auditorium at Brennan Hall. Cost: Free. Info: (570) munity Center, 2000 Dorothy

Tour de Scranton, bike ride benefiting the Erin Jessica Moreken Drug and Alcohol Treatment Fund, Sun., April 29, registration at 9 a.m., ride starts at 10 a.m. at Scranton High School. Cost: $30 before April 27, $35 on April 28 and 29, $50 for parents and chil-

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NEWS Family, community rallying behind area man injured in Afghanistan By RICH HOWELLS

ward to it, and once we graduated high school, we all knew that he was going to the army,” Brandon Cortazar, Nick’s close friend since the first grade and another organizer, added. “He always said that he wanted to help make a difference and actually feel like he’s doing something for this country. We couldn’t really see him doing any kind of blue-collar job or anything like that.” But on Oct. 4, 2011, Staback was badly wounded by an improvised explosive device, or IED, leaving his loved ones on the other side of the world to wonder if he would make it home alive. “Nick was in a field hospital in Afghanistan for a period of time until they stabilized him, and then they moved him to Germany, so there was like four days there where we had a real lack of communication. We knew the severity of his injuries, but truthfully didn’t know if he would survive them,” Maura Staback explained. “It was a very, very difficult time, and it’s still a very emotional time for his parents as well, just watching your son go through this. “It was a horrible time for his mom and his dad, for all of our family, and I know that they’ll use this experience to help others See STABACK , Page 12

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f there’s one thing that friends and family have learned from Army Spc. Nick Staback, it’s to stay positive and determined even in the face of tragedy. Thanks to the generosity of the community, they’ll be able to do just that with “A Night for Nick,” a benefit at The IF YOU GO Adventure Zone at the Ice Box Complex, 3 West Olive What: “A Night for Nick” benefit for St., Scranton, on Saturday, Nick Staback April 28, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: The AdProceeds will directly venture Zone at benefit Staback, who lost the Ice Box Comboth his legs and injured his plex, 3 West Olive arm while serving in AfSt., Scranton When: Saturday, ghanistan last fall. April 28, 5-10 p.m. The grandson of State Cost: $25, plus Rep. Edward Staback, Nick additional raffles followed in his older brothMore info: Call er’s footsteps right out of (570) 906-0693, Valley View High School, (570) 241-8079, or visit www.facejoining the army in 2009 at book.com/events/ the age of 19. He was de159150760872987 ployed to Afghanistan in March of 2011. PHOTOS SUBMITTED “He was 2 when I met him, and I remember he had Army Spc. Nick Staback, has a tub full of army guys and stayed positive it’s all he ever played with. and determined Since he could speak, he while on the road said that he wanted to be an to recovery. army sniper. That’s all he ever wanted to be,” Maura Staback, Nick’s aunt and organizer of “A Night for Nick,” recalled. “He was always looking for-

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Fire union: legislators push for SAFER grant

grant, so he had some definite pull with it…. As soon as we reached SCRANTON – U.S. Senator out to him, he was nothing but a Bob Casey (D) and at least three help,” Judge emphasized. “He reUnited States representatives ally was instrumental in this.” Applying for the grant on Feb. have come out in support of the city seeking a grant from the Fed- 24, the city laid off eight firefighteral Emergency Management ers last August to save money and Agency that could restore up to 50 29 more in January to balance the firefighter positions, according to 2012 budget. After a series of fires throughout the city, including a union representatives. Casey announced on April 16 March 16 fire on Froude Avenue that he personally followed up that took crews almost twice the with his March 26 letter urging appropriate response time to reFEMA to award the Staffing for ach, 12 firefighters were rehired following union and Adequate Fire & public criticism. Emergency Re“These engine “It’s helped us tresponse, or SAFER, mendously. Browgrant to Scranton, companies nouts are now a little calling FEMA Adare charged bitlessthantheywere. ministrator William Still, it’s not perfect, Craig Fugate and with keeping but it was a step in the having a “good conScranton resi- right direction,” Judge versation” to undersaid of the rehires. score the grant’s imdents safe. “On a personal portance in keeping This grant will front, it was nice to see “residents safe.” 12 men back to work “These engine ensure they that all have families companies are have the caand were the breadcharged with keepwinners for their faming Scranton resipacity and ilies…Thesewereindidents safe,” Casey manpower to viduals that had 10 said in an April 16 do just that.” years of service to the press release. “This city.” grant will ensure — U.S. Senator Bob City Council Presithey have the capacCasey dent Janet Evans said ity and manpower during the March 22 to do just that.” IAFF Local 60 President John council meeting that the cashJudge IV said on April 17 that the strapped city would pay for the 12 union contacted Casey’s staff restored positions with Urban Dethree months ago regarding the is- velopment Action Grant funds, sueandreceivednothingbut“pos- contingency funds, and funds set itive feedback.” He added that aside for unemployment, street unionVicePresidentJackGaffney salting and snow removal, and and Secretary Charles Bartle- overtime. Nearly $600,000 from a baugh met with Casey in Wash- prescription health care savings ington D.C. weeks ago and the grant will also be used to reimunion has been in “constant com- burse the budgetary accounts. As noted in Casey’s March 26 munication” with his office since. “I was absolutely happy to see letter, the city could use the that (Casey)’s doing more. I ex- SAFER grant to rehire 32 firefightpected that he was going to, and ers as well as fill 18 positions rehe’s a man of his word,” said duced through attrition. “Due to the economic downJudge. Judge said U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta (R-11) and Rep. Tom Ma- turn, 32 firefighters have been laid rino (R-10) have also expressed off, three of seven engine compasupport for Scranton’s grant appli- nies are now closed and remaincation, and U.S. Rep. Tim Holden ing companies are experiencing (D-17) wrote a March 28 letter to ‘brown outs,’” Casey told Fugate FEMA Assistant Administrator in the letter. “Thisgrantwouldplayacentral Elizabeth Harman in strong suprole in improving public safety in port. “(Holden) was one of the original drafters of the FEMA SAFER See SAFER, Page 6 RICH HOWELLS rhowells@golackawanna.com

Sunday, April 22, 2012 SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL

Council rejects ordinance By Rich Howells rhowells@golackawanna.com

SCRANTON – An unfunded debt ordinance that would authorize $26.6 million in borrowing sent down from the city administration was rejected by City Council during its April 19 meeting, saying that it would allow Mayor Chris Doherty “carte blanche” authority to borrow millions without council approval. In order to pay back 2011 debt, the city was approved to borrow $9.85 million by Senior Judge Jerome Cheslock of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas on Jan. 27, but when the legislation was received by council last week, Council Solicitor Boyd Hughes found the amount to be $26.6 million. In an April 17 letter to council, which Hughes reiterated during the meeting, the solicitor listed 28 “issues” he had with the ordinance, including unclear language and unspecified costs, and recommended that the borrowing be reduced from $26.6 million to $14.52 million plus the underwriting costs and expenses of the project, which “must be itemized.” Hughes feels it must be rewritten, as the court had approved the $9.85 million in borrowing and “did not approve the including of the bond payments of the Series 2003 Bonds A, B, C, and D for 2012 and ’13, but they were included.” He

found that $12.08 million was “unaccounted” for. “If this was approved as written, it would be a bond issue of $14.52 million, and then any time in the future at the end of this year, the mayor could say, ‘I want to issue a bond for $5 million,’ he could do it without coming back to council. He could go into 2013 and issue another bond, until the $12 million was used up without council having any idea where that money was going or what it was going to be used for,” Hughes explained. Council did not place the legislation on its agenda for a vote. Council President Janet Evans said that much of this “could have been avoided” if Hughes had been able to work with the administration on the ordinance, but City Controller Roseann Novembrino rejected a $4,848.25 voucher submitted by Hughes for professional services that Evans felt went “beyond the call of duty” of his regular salaried work. “Now the process has to be prolonged for I don’t know what amount of time, and none of this would have been necessary if we were all working together on these issues, as we should be,” Evans said. In other business, Evans gave an update on the progress of the city’s Revised Recovery Plan, which is due April 30. At the request of the lending institutions, legislation passed

during a special meeting of council on Jan. 30 requires council to work with the mayor and the city’s Act 47 coordinator, the Pennsylvania Economy League, on a revised plan in order to secure a $11.5 million 2012 Tax Anticipation Note. The city declared Act 47 distressed status in1992, last revising its Recovery Plan in 2002. “This is am arduous, timeconsuming task that cannot be hurried or taken lightly since it affects the daily lives of all Scranton taxpayers and residents and the future of the city of Scranton,” Evans noted. She stressed that both the mayor and council cannot amend the plan once it’s adopted, only PEL, and a “significant component” is still missing from it – the millions of dollars in delayed collective bargaining awards to the police and fire unions that was the result of the Oct. 2011 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision are still not included in the plan, a situation she referred to as “the elephant in the room.” “If the awards should amount to half the city’s annual operating budget, which appears to be a decent estimate, it is clearly necessary to include the complete award in the Revised Recovery Plan,” Evans continued, adding that PEL should either include the awards in the plan or support negotiations towards a settlement with the unions.

SWB Yankee president steps down By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees announced Friday, April 20 that team president Kristen Rose has resigned. According to a release, she wanted to relocate closer to her family and has accepted another position with Mandalay Baseball Properties. The announcement came at the end of another week in which only mild progress was

made toward the completion of the sale of the Triple-A baseball franchise. As expected, some of the equipment has been moved into place at PNC Field in Moosic. The stadium will be reconstructed once the sale is complete with the plan of bringing the team home for the 2013 season. Actual construction work will not begin, however, until the sale is complete. Negotiations have been on-

going for Lackawanna County to sell the team to SWB Yankees LLC, a joint venture of the New York Yankees and the Mandalay, which has been managing the franchise. A public hearing and a meeting of the Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority will be held before the sale is completed, but neither has been scheduled. More See YANKEES, Page 11

Sunday, April 22, 2012

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Blue Devil seniors team up with Quaker Steak & Lube

Nay Aug Park site of the 8th Annual Moonlight Walk/Run

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Students who are raising money for Old Forge’s Relay for Life include, from left, standing, Brian Tomasseti, Anthony Picolini, Tyler Salerno, Shauna Nunes, David Chromey, Anna Balanovich, Regina Krieger, high school Vice Principal, sitting Melanie Wylam and Mia Baresse

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uaker Steak and Lube will team up with Old Forge High School this weekend in the fight against cancer. Customers who come to the restaurant, located at 4004 Commerce Blvd., Dickson City on Sunday, April 29 with a fundraising coupon from Old Forge High School will have 20 percent of their food bill donated to Old Forge High School and American Cancer Society. The 20 percent excludes alcohol and gratuity.

“I think it’s a great cause,” said Quaker Steak & Lube manager Karen Duncan. The fundraiser is being put together by several Old Forge students who are planning to use the money raised to fund a Relay for Life at Old Forge. The group’s first fundraiser was on February 23 when Old Forge High School assistant principal Regina Krieger and students held a “Guest Scooper Night” at Cold Stone Creamery on Montage Mountain, raising $400.

The Relay for Life is a senior project for eight Old Forge High School students. The event is being planned for Friday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to midnight at the Old Forge Veterans Memorial Stadium. Each student involved in the planning has been affected by cancer in some way. For coupons or additional information on Sunday’s event at Quaker Steak & Lube, call (570) 457-6721, ext. 101.

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It’s time once again to take a walk, or run, in the moonlight. Geisinger-Community Medical Center will present the 8th Annual Moonlight Walk/Run at Nay Aug Park on Sunday, April 29. The 5K and 10K walk/run is a fundraiser for the Children’s Advocacy Center, and also features a Family Festival with a number of activities for children, prizes, live entertainment, food, beverages, and much more. “It’s a good family day, and the prices are geared toward families,” said Moonlight cochair Lou Naro. Naro explained that the group tries to keep the prices low to keep attendance high, because while this is technically a fundraiser, those involved are more concerned with creating an awareness of the Children’s Advocacy Center and what they do. The center, located at 1710 Mulberry St., Scranton, is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide treatment and intervention of child physical and sexual abuse. The center coordinates a multidisciplinary team response to child abuse and neglect in Lackawanna County and surrounding counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania. It also provides child abuse prevention education to professionals and the communities served. They also provide coverage and consultation with district attorneys, law enforcement, child protective services, child advocates, and trauma counselors 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Dunmore man pleads guilty in baby’s death CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@timesleader.com

SCRANTON — A Dunmore man who was formally charged with third degree murder for the shaken-baby death of his girlfriend’s two-monthold son entered a guilty plea on Friday, April 20. Matthew Evans was arraigned Tuesday on first- and third-degree murder charges in the Jan. 2 death of Jayden Cohen. Cohen died nearly two weeks after being hospitalized when medics found him unresponsive following a phone call from a neighbor. Evans was initially charged with assault after the boy was hospitalized. Police say the now-21-year-old Evans told them he had smoked synthetic marijuana while watching the boy and shook him because he was crying. An autopsy found Cohen died from head injuries and had rib fractures consistent with earlier abuse. Lackawanna County First Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico said Evans faces a maximum of 40 years in prison. First-degree murder charges were dropped as a result of the plea, according to Talerico.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Two juveniles charged after robberies CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@timesleader.com

SCRANTON – City police released information Monday, April 16, concerning the arrest of two juvenile males in connection with a series of reported strongarm robberies over the last three weeks. All reported victims and suspects are juveniles and have not been identified by police. Investigations began on March 28, when police were called to a home along Academy Street. The victim was allegedly approached by three black males who stole three packs of cigarettes and a cell phone from him. A second alleged victim was robbed April 6 in the 900 block of South Main Avenue. The victim told police that he

was approached by two males that asked him for cigarettes. One of the men then told him, “Run your (expletive) pockets,” demanding all of his belongings. One of the suspects then allegedly displayed a handgun concealed in his waistband and stated, “How would you like if I pull this out? I’m not afraid to use it!” The suspects then fled on foot for no reason. Later on April 6, at about 7:40 p.m., a third robbery was reported in the 1300 block of Jackson Street. The alleged victim told officers he was approached by four black males who surrounded him and asked him for $2. Members of the group patted him down when he said he didn’t have any money and stole his iPhone.

One suspect, a 17-year-old, allegedly admitted his involvement in the three robberies during an interview with Scranton Det. James Pappas on April 11. He is charged as a juvenile with robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, criminal attempt to commit robbery, and criminal conspiracy to commit robbery. The first suspect also told police that he was with a 15-year-old male during each robbery. That teen admitted his role in the robberies during an April 12 interview. He is charged as a juvenile with one count of criminal attempt to commit robbery and two counts of criminal conspiracy to commit robbery. Anyone with information about other suspects is asked to call Scranton police at (570) 558-8428.

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Juvenile who robbed local Chinese food deliveryman charged Scranton police filed robbery charges on April 13 against a juvenile for his alleged role in a November robbery. The victim, a Chinese food delivery driver, told police he was assaulted by two black males in the 400 block of Taylor Avenue on Nov. 7, and the suspects allegedly stole his cell phone, money, and the food he was delivering. One juvenile suspect interviewed on April 12 allegedly admitted his role in the incident during an interview with police, and he will be charged through the juvenile court system with robbery, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property, according to a press release.

CRANTON - In preparation for the upcoming primary election, the Scranton-Lackawanna County Taxpayers Association held a state representative candidates forum on Tuesday, April 17 in City Council Chambers with incumbent Kevin Murphy (D-113) and two of the three candidates running to represent District 115, Theresa Kane (R) and Frank Farina (D). Murphy of Scranton will face Martin Flynn in the Democratic primary on April 24 with no Republican challenger in District 113. Farina of Jessup will face Blakely Democrat Randy Castellani, who the Taxpayers Association said could not be reached to participate in the forum, while Kane of Olyphant runs unopposed in the Republican primary. Kane won the 2010 Republican primary as a write-in, but lost to incumbent Democrat Edward Staback in the general election. Staback is not seeking re-election. The association gave each candidate an opportunity to introduce themselves and list their qualifications for office. Each candidate was given about 15 minutes to speak. The forum was taped live by Electric City Television and will be rebroadcast up until the election. Check http://sites.google.com/site/ectvschedule/ for times. -RICH HOWELLS

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the city and I urge you to give this application all due consideration.” Judge expects the grant to at least restore the department’s numbers to 2011 levels, but it will be up to the city how the manpower is distributed. “Ifnothingelse,Iwouldsaythat brownoutswouldnolongeroccur, which would be a good thing ,” said Judge. Holden praised firefighters in his March 28 letter for being at “the forefront” of rescue efforts during flooding in his district over the past year. “As an original co-sponsor of the Assistance to Firefighters Act andaconstantsupporteroftheannual appropriations for the program, I have seen the value of this program to our communities. This program has been a model for government efficiency, service, and the maximization of resources. It has been excellently administered and provides well deserved resources to our firefighters,” Holden wrote to Harman. The SAFER grant was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations to help them increase the number of trained, “front line” firefighters available andenhancethefiredepartments’ abilities to comply with staffing, response, and operational standards, according to Casey’s press release and Holden’s letter.

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dedicated group met at the Lackawanna County Courthouse on Friday, April 20, on a mission to try and create awareness and hopefully change. The group was taking part in “Cover the Night,” a worldwide canvassing campaign started by Invisible Children, Inc. to promote its “Stop Kony” movement.

InvisibleChildrenisanonprofitorganization founded in 2004 to bring awareness to the activities of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) in Central Africa and its leader, Joseph Kony. The group uses film, creativity, and social action in an effort to end the use of child soldiers in the Kony’s Rebel War and restore LRA affected communities in EastandCentralAfricatopeaceandprosperity. “Tonight is a worldwide event coveringcities,towns,reallyanywhereyoucan cover in order to raise awareness of his name so we can capture him and end this war,” said University of Scranton student Emily Belmont. Belmont estimated that the group who met at the courthouse on Friday had close to 5,000 posters that they were planning to plaster around downtown

Scranton to raise awareness of the problem. The canvassing was just one of several campaigns the group took part in this week. They also wrote letters to state representatives and senators asking them to support regional efforts to keep the civilians of Uganda safe and stop the LRA. “Thewordchildandsolidershouldnot even be in the same sentence,” said UniversityofScrantonstudentAnnaSchuck. Schuck helped coordinate several groups in the area who were looking to participate in “Cover the Night.” She first became involved with Invisible Children in 2005 after learning of the situation with the LRA. Schuck said one of the things she found the most shocking was that she had never heard about the probSee NIGHT, Page 13

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ABOVE: Emily Belmont took part in "Cover the Night" on Friday, April 20. TOP: Jess Wiler and Meghan Phelan, from left, make posters.

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to get the help that you need,” said Moonlight co-chair Kelly Rodney. That idea of a support system being readily available reaches more people each year,

Registration for the Moonlight Walk/Run will be taken prior to or on the day of the race. The Family Festival begins at 3 p.m., the Walk at 5:30 p.m., and the Run at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. Children can participate for free with the purchase of one adult ticket. For more information, or to inquire about volunteering for the event, call (570) 9697313.

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Established in Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1998, the center was trying to find a way to raise awareness of the reality of child abuse and explain how everyone in the community could be involved in its prevention. “There was a very avid volunteer, Marah Yatko, who went on a Moonlight Run in California and came back very inspired by the uniqueness of the experience. She suggested it to our board chairman, Judge (Michael) Barrasse, and myself, and we said, ‘Run with it,’ and that was the beginning of the Moonlight Walk/Run,” said Mary Ann LaPorta, director of the Children’s Advocacy Center and president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Children’s Advocacy Center. The center served 843 child victims last year, with the greatest degree of maltreatment being sexual abuse. LaPorta said she feels it’s important for members of the community to know about those statistics so they can help do something about it. “We don’t want anyone worried or scared about the multiplicity of danger in our communities, but rather to open their eyes and their ears and their hearts to the fact that it takes a village,” said LaPorta. “If all of us are part of that village, the chance of children being safe and protected and having their innocence preserved is greater.” Events like the Moonlight Run/Walk have helped spread this message by offering a number of educational materials at the event. “It definitely makes you aware as far as education prevention, and I think it also gives people a chance to see it’s not something to be embarrassed of or ashamed of. You don’t need to keep quiet. The support is there for you

it in the rain, we’ve done it in 90 degree heat,” said Rodney. Prior to the Moonlight Walk/Run, the Colonnade will host “Cocktails by Moonlight” on Thursday, April 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will feature live music and raffles, with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center. Tickets for the event are priced at $50 and can be purchased in advance by calling (570) 969-7313.

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In honor of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Children’s Advocacy Center is asking everyone to take this pledge: If I see, hear, suspect or in any way become aware that a child is being abused, I will not keep silent. I will have the courage to help that child break free of silence, secrecy and shame that should never define a child’s life.

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as the Moonlight Walk/Run has grown from hundreds of participants to thousands since its inception. Those involved attribute the growth in popularity to the planning committee’s dedication to finding new and different attractions each year. This year will be no different, as the event welcomes the Pennsylvania Masonic Child Identification Program, a free program that provides parents and guardians the means to quickly get vital information to emergency responders. “It’s a great event. It’s a rain or shine event, and it’s even great in the rain. We’ve done

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Borough council, Mon., April 23, 7 p.m., Dunmore Community Center, 1414 Monroe Ave., Dunmore.

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• Commissioners meeting, Wed., April 25, 10 a.m., sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton. • Salary board, Wed., April 25, immediately following commissioner’s meeting at 10 a.m., sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton. • Prison board, Wed., April 25, noon, sixth floor, 200 Adams Ave., Scranton.

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• School board meeting, Thurs., April 26, 7:30 p.m., board room, Mid Valley Secondary Center, Underwood Road, Throop. Work session at 7 p.m.

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25, 7 p.m., municipal building, 715 Main St., Moosic.

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• Public hearing, to address zoning ordinance regarding gas and oil development, Mon., April 30, 6:30 p.m., municipal building, 1528 Newton Ransom Blvd.

OLD FORGE

• Zoning hearing board, Thurs., April 26, 7:30 p.m., 310 S. Main St. Burinsess includes side and rear yard variance request by Robert and Maria Brannon for inground pool at 102 Shawnee Drive.

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• City council, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave.

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• Council work session, Mon., April 30, 6:30 p.m., municipal building, 436 Sanderson St., Throop. Meeting immediately follows.

Marywood welcomes installation artist

The Marywood University Art Department’s “Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series” will present a lecture by Judy Pfaff on Monday, April 23 at 3 p.m. in Media 160 in the Learning Resources Center at Marywood. The lecture will be followed by a reception in the Shields Visual Arts Center. Both events are free and open to the public. Pfaff has had over 100 major-solo installations, across the country and abroad. Her work is included in many public and private collections including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; The Brooklyn Museum; The Detroit Institute of Arts; The High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia; the Elvehjem Museum of Art; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York; and National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington

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The Marywood University Art Departments Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series will present a lecture by Judy Pfaff on Monday April 23.

D.C. She is the Richard B. Fisher Professor in the Arts and Co-Chair of the Studio Arts Program at Bard

College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, and currently lives and works in Kingston and Tivoli, New York.

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league team’s home opener. Work resumed, but was not completed this week. Completion of the $14.6million sale is included in the funding of the stadium reconstruction. The sale also includes a lease agreement for the team to resume playing in Moosic after spending this season on the road. The Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees are using six different stadiums for “home” games this season. In a team press release on Friday, April 20 Mandalay Baseball CEO Art Matin said the search for Rose’s replacement “is beginning immediately.” Rose told the SWB Yankees staff of her decision to take the position as executive vice president of Mandalay Baseball Properties. “I am grateful to have had

the opportunity to build a team of talented and committed professionals that are second to none, and appreciate the strong relationships we have formed with our fans and our sponsors,” Rose said, according to the press release. “I remain optimistic about the future of baseball in Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, especially with the reconstructed stadium coming online." Matin thanked Rose for her “hard work” with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees during a time of uncertainty. “We are extremely enthusiastic about where the franchise is headed and we look forward with great anticipation to having our team back for the 2013 season in a stadium that we’re confident all fans will be both excited by and proud of,” Matin said.

Mohegan Sun hosting employment expo Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza will host Employment Expo, a regional career and job expo, on Thursday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Employers will be segmented by industry to help make it easier for job seekers to find opportunities that suit their skill set. There will be a variety of positions, both full and part-time, for individuals who are entering the workforce or looking to supplement their income. This year’s expo will include onthe-spot interview centers and online application processing. Employers already registered for the Employment Expo include, Adecco, AEP Industries, Allied Services, Archer Daniels Midland, Bayada Home Health Care, C3, Inc., Career Technology Center, CareGivers America, Cathy Voyack, Cigna Healthcare, Cintas, Coca-Cola Refreshments, DeAngelo Brothers, Dunmore Oil, Express Employment Professionals, Fanelli Brothers Trucking, Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank, Fortis Institute, Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Geisinger Health System, Gentex Corporation, Guard Insurance, HCR Manor Care, Hil-

ton Garden Inn, Home Depot, Intrepid Detective Agency, ION Media, ITT Technical Institute, Johnson College, Kelly Services, Keystone Automotive Operations, L.T. Verrastro, Lehigh Career & Tech. Institute, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Luzerne County Council Adult Higher Ed, Manpower, Inc., MassMutual Financial Group, Mature Worker Luz/Wyoming Counties, McCann School, McLane PA, Michaels Distribution Center, Mid Atlantic Youth Services, New Horizons, New York Life Insurance Co., Northwestern Mutual (Palmiter Group), Olympia Chimney Supply, OneSource Staffing, PA Army National Guard, Pocono Peterbilt, Prudential, RCN Telecom Services, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Schiff’s Restaurant Service, Scranton Counseling Center, ServiceMaster by Griffing, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, Telerx, TMG Health, TJ Maxx Distribution Center, United Healthcare Community, WBRE-TV / WYOU-TV, and Woodloch Pines. For more information, call (570) 342-7711 or email mpotis@scrantonchamber.com.

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Negotiations have been ongoing for Lackawanna County to sell the team to SWB Yankees LLC, a joint venture of the New York Yankees and the Mandalay, which has been managing the franchise.

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than a week ago, a stadium authority meeting was announced, but then that was postponed while both sides continued review of sales contracts. “We still haven’t heard anything from the Yankees,” Lackawanna County Communications Director Joe D’Arienzo said Thursday. All parties in the sale had tentatively reached an agreement which was placed in writing last week for each to review and request any necessary additions, deletions or substitutions. The New York Yankees took a break from the process April 13 for the major

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en’s History essay contest sponsored by the Lackawanna County League of Women Voters and the Jane KoO’Malley attends pas Women’s Center of the University of Scranton University of Scranton. dinner Boini’s submission exIn March, plored the accomplishments Riverside High School of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Conjunior Ryan nor and was based on the E. O’Malley attended the contest’s theme: "Women’s Education - Women’s EmpoO’Malley annual werment, Recognizing the World Language Teacher Assistant talk Pioneering Leadership of Women and Their Impact and dinner along with his on the Diverse Areas of German teacher, Heather Mahon. The event was host- Education." Boini’s essay traced ed by the University of O’Connor’s rise to the posiScranton world languages department and funded by a tion of the first woman appointed to the U.S. SuUniversity of Scranton diversity grant. Teacher assist- preme Court and praised the former justice for ants and Fulbright scholars "breaking new ground in from Argentina, Taiwan, the field of law." France, and Japan spoke Boini said what she adabout their respective counmires most about Justice tries. O’Connor is that she O’Malley particularly enjoyed learning about Argenti- "proved that a woman can na and thought the presenter be articulate, powerful, and influential without sacriwas most interesting and ficing her identity as a engaging. woman." Other students who at"I think that women want tended were David Sweetto accomplish great goals as man and Shawn Soroka. women," said Boini. "They don’t want to have to lose Boini takes first place in their femininity in order to essay contest Abington Christian Acade- be successful--to have to cut my eighth grade student and off their hair, to have to Clarks Summit resident Maa- stop wearing jewelry, and to nasa Boini won first place in have to adopt male mannerisms." the seventh through ninth Boini herself aspires to a grade division of the Womcareer in law.

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HONOR ROLL Wyoming Seminary Dean Jay Harvey has announced the greater Scranton area students named to the Upper School Dean’s List for the winter trimester of the 2011-12 academic year.

Dean’s List High Honors

Ninth grade: Sarah Kwiatek, Lake Ariel; Katherine Rogers, Clarks Summit; Sukanya Roy, South Abington Twp.; Nathan Shearn, Wyoming; and Locchanan Sreeharikesan, Scranton. Tenth grade: Ava Alexander, Dalton; Salvadore Diaz, Avoca; Lauren Larar, Waverly; and Bradley Sedor, Wyoming. Eleventh grade: Skylar Banul, Pittston; Mary Siobhan Brier, Scranton; Devin Holmes, Fleetville; Scott Kwiatek, Lake Ariel; Katherine Maximov, Lake Ariel;

and Dakota Pace, Lake Ariel. Twelfth grade: Sean Banul, Pittston; Olivia Bolus, Exeter; Brandon Bombe, Exeter; Olivia Levine, Simpson; and Krysten Voelkner, Clarks Summit.

Dean’s List

Ninth grade: Jacob Idec, Tunkhannock; and Douglas Thomas, Tunkhannock. Tenth grade: Reilly Breig, Dalton; Matthew Cartwright, Moosic; Caitlin Conway, Pittston; David Fox, Moscow; Tyler Hill, Clarks Summit; Alexandra Kilyanek, Hughestown; and Thomas Rundell, South Abington Twp. Eleventh grade: Udai Aulakh, Waverly; Stephanie Larar, Waverly; Amanda Sedor, Wyoming; and Amanda Stella, Pittston. Twelfth grade: Victoria Bost, Dalton; and Ann Romanowski, West Pittston.

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when they’re done, but right now this is their journey, and their journey is trying to get their son better.” “He actually called his mom when we were at his house and he was talking fine and everything. For those few days, though, it was very scary because we didn’t know the extent of the damages. We didn’t know if he was even going to survive or where he was,” Cortazar said. Still recuperating at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, Staback may have to spend a year or more in recovery, though the now 21-year-old has been able to visit his hometown of Sturges a few times since his accident. “He’s determined, and he has been from the very first day of his accident, to learn how to walk again. I just keep saying his strength and determination have completely helped him not only survive stepping on an IED, but he has accepted the life he’s living now - even though it wasn’t the life he planned - with such grace that it’s incredible to me,” Maura Staback said. “He also severely shattered his hip in the accident, so they had to plate his hip. It’s a big challenge for him to get up on those legs every day and try to walk and endure the pain that it takes, but he does it. He’s incredible.” Using prosthetic limbs to help him walk, Staback’s bravery, Cortazar emphasized, has not only kept him going, but has kept his family and friends going as well, who have been with him “every single step of the way.” “Words can’t even describe what type of guy he is. People remember him. He’s a very stronghearted guy. He’s tough, strong, loving, caring – I can’t even say one thing bad about him. He’s just an absolutely amazing guy. He’s very courageous,” Cortazar commented.

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Nick Staback, who served his country with great pride in the United States Army, was severely injured by an IED in Afghanistan. Even after learning of his injuries which resulted in the loss of both of his legs and damage to his right arm, he remained positive and determined as he started his long road to recovery.

“It’s motivating to anyone to see the type of stuff that he’s going through now, how he can recover so fast and have such a strong mind through all of this.” Staback has also inspired complete strangers with his story. Maura Staback said that since they started putting the fundraiser together in January, locals have come “out of the woodwork” to help, with Lamar Advertising donating billboard space; food sent from the Mid Valley, Clarks Summit, and as far away as Lake Ariel; and over 100 baskets and large raffle items provided by various supporters and businesses. “The community has been incredible. I can’t say enough about how touched we are by people’s kindness. It’s been unbelievable. You experience these things in life, you hate to say, when something horrible happens, but still, it’s amazing

how much people’s kindness gives you strength to get through it,” she continued. The $25 tickets, which can be purchased at the door, will include food, beverages, and entertainment, with music provided by Hillbilly Deluxe, The Jeffrey James Band, and Q-Balls. Tshirts and wristbands will be sold at the event and at Smiler’s Grill & Bar, 600 Main St., Dickson City, where advance tickets can also be purchased and donations are being collected. “We want him to have a comfortable life when he comes back. The house he’s living in isn’t suitable at the moment, so our goal is to raise enough money to either build him a new house or fix his house up so it’s handicap accessible….He also has to buy a vehicle that’s handicap accessible. Our goal is just to give back to him what he gave to us and our country,” Cortazar said. “I think the big thing is to respect what people do for this country. I don’t think people realize how much they go through to make sure people here sleep safe. I respect him every single day because I know most people, including me, don’t have the courage to do what he did… Injuries like that and even death can happen every day, and he went over there knowing that that could happen to him.” He noted that Staback is already thinking about his future when he arrives home, hoping to still work with weapons or a private contractor that supports the military so that he can continue to serve his country. “To take a circumstance like that and change it into a positive thing – he’s now just working on that goal of becoming what he wants to be, no matter what. He won’t let anything get in his way,” Cortazar said. “He just feels like this is what he has to do,” Maura Staback agreed. “He’s going to walk again, and that’s all that he focuses on.”

“Our goal is to just to give back to him what he gave to us and our country.” Brandon Cortazar ‘A Night for Nick’ organizer and close friends of Nick Staback

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lem until then, and through volunteering realized many other people in this country, at the time, were just as unaware as she was. Recentlythecausehasgained more attention, which Schuck credits to the short film “Kony 2012,” created by Invisible Children to bring attention to the “Stop Kony” movement. “I’m completely floored with how many people have seen this movie,” said Schuck. As of March, the film had received over 80 million views on YouTube, giving the “Stop Kony”movementandthesituation with LRA international attention. While other groups also concerned with the situation are happy with the newfound attention, the film has garnered some criticism of oversimplifying the situation. “Personally, I think it’s a prettygoodthing.Ifitattractsalotof people’s attention, who otherwise would not care about this part of the world…then I’m happy with it. I just want to make sure that people involved in this movement, not just this particular event, make sure they also tryandkeeptheUgandagovernment accountable.” said Jeremy Rich, Ph.D., associate professor of history at Marywood University. Rich is an Amnesty International USA Country Specialist onCentralAfricanissues.Heexplained that Amnesty International has been pushing for more people in the United States to encourage the United States government to support efforts to bring an end to the conflict with the LRA. Amnesty International is not connected with Invisible Children or any of their campaigns. They have also not released a formal statement on whether they are for or against Invisible Children, but Rich feels it’s important for those taking part to understand all the facts. “If people want to get involved in these kinds of events, that’s great, as long as they don’t just say, ‘Lets give the Uganda government more money and not worry about what the Uganda’s government is doing,’” said Rich.

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those aha moments that make you love the job,” said Tigue. Now in his 11th year at RiverIf you’re lucky in this life you can find something you love to side, SAT math prep and calculus teacher Kolessar was origido and get paid for doing it. If you’re really lucky you re- nally planning on becoming an ceive awards for it too, which is a engineer. He started having secpossibility for two teachers in ond thoughts his junior year of college, and decided to try Lackawanna County. This week, the Pennsylvania teaching. Along the way, he was Department of Education an- lucky enough to find two teachnounced the 39 teachers who ers to guide him in the right dihave been selected as semifinal- rection. “I didn’t think I had the paists for Pennsylvania’s 2013 tience (for teaching). I Teacher of the Year didn’t even think I award. Among those sewanted to deal with lected were Riverside that many students, High School and East and the gentleman in Elementary School charge of student teachteachers Michael Kolesing, his name is Michael sar and Joy Tigue. Beky, he and my coop“We’re very pleased, erating teacher, Georbut we’re not sur- Tigue gia Jenkins, molded me prised,” said Riverside into what I am,” said Superintendent David Kolessar. Woods. “They’re two After graduating top notch teachers, and from college, Kolessar they’re indicative of the was unable to even get larger faculty we have an interview for a teachhere in the Riverside ing position. He said he School District.” was tempted to take an According to a press Kolessar engineering job he was release from PDE, teachers were nominated by stu- offered, until his then girlfriend, dents, parents, colleagues, and now wife, Catherine Kolessar, members of the community. stepped in. “She said, ‘Well you’re going Semifinalists were then selected by a committee of the National to turn it down.’ And I said, State Teachers of the Year Penn- ‘Why? It’s terrific money.’ and sylvania Chapter, with guidance she said, ‘You are a teacher, and from the Department of Educa- that’s it, there is no other thing for you.’ Because, when I was tion. Now in her sixth year in the student teaching, she saw that I Riverside School District, fifth- was getting this passion for grade teacher Tigue was nominat- watching kids learn.” While they both took different ed by East Elementary School routes, both Kolessar and Tigue Principal Scott Pentasuglio. “She’s a highly motivated edu- share the same passion for their cator in the classroom,” said profession and a similar point of Pentasuglio. “She consistently view when it comes to reaching challenges her students to think out to their students. “I’ve had the pleasure to work critically and become problem solvers…I’ve seen her do won- with both of them. They both have that drive for teaching and ders with her students.” Tigue said she has had a de- push their kids beyond their posire to become a teacher since tential, and they’re well liked by she was in second grade, and the student body,” said Pentasushe’s thrilled with her career glio. The Department of Education choice. “I love the job. It’s so reward- will announce the 12 finalists for ing seeing the kids’ faces when Pennsylvania’s 2013 Teacher of they reach that aha moment, the Year award in early May, but (like) when they pass a test and both Tigue and Kolessar said it’s they didn’t think they could. It’s been an honor just to get this far. DON McGLYNN dmcglynn@golackawanna.com

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“It’s not a story of good guys fighting bad guys. It would be nice if it was in a way, but, unfortunately,theUgandagovernmentisn’tas horrible as the LRA but it has a lot of its own problems, and that’s what I think people have to recognize,” said Rich. Shuck said that situation in Uganda is a complicated one, and thefilm’sintentionwastobeastep in creating awareness of the problem.

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Daily Deals: Find the best local and national discounts

other’s Day is just around the corner, and sometimes it can become very expensive. Although it’s important for all moms to feel special, that doesn’t mean that you need to go overboard with spending. There are some great ways to save money and personalize your gifts to make every mom in your life feel special.

It’s a good idea to plan ahead when buying gifts for a holiday. I have mentioned in the past that people laugh when they see my stockpile. I tend to stock up on gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, showers, babies, and of course, holidays. For a holiday like Mother’s Day the first thought that comes to mind for gifts is something personal, starting with the card. Treat.com is currently offering customers one free greeting card by using the code FREETREAT. Shutterfly.com is also offering a free personalized card using the coupon code CARD4U at the checkout. Shipping is not included, but this beats having to pay full price for a Mother’s Day card and this can actually be made into a gift. If you aren’t into online shopping, especially for greeting cards, cvs.com/coupons are offering two printable coupons for greeting cards. Get $2 off three American Greeting cards, or $3 off your total shopping trip, when you buy three Hallmark Cards at CVS. One of my favorite ideas for a Mother’s Day gift is to create a 5x7 photo card with one of the free deals above, and buy a 5x7 picture frame at the Dollar Store that the card can be placed in after opening. This way, the card is actually part of the gift and it costs under $2. Grandmothers and moms will love the keepsake

DEAL DETECTIVE JENNA URBAN and can change the picture with a new card each year. A great idea for purchasing all types of gifts for holidays is buying them half off. With the growth of daily deal sites in the past year, we now have more options to find deals. Spas and salons, restaurants, and even retail stores have jumped at the chance to offer customers a discount with half priced vouchers. Local sites like The TimesLeader (NEPA Daily Deals) has been offering discounts on restaurants, gym memberships, sports events, and so much more. When you purchase a voucher, it usually is emailed to you within 24 hours and stays in your account until it is used. Usually you’ll have between three to 12 months to use the voucher, and it’s usually treated just like cash. To use the voucher, print it out and bring it with you to the store. This is a great way to give gifts without breaking the bank. You can sign up for NEPA Daily Deals at www.nepadailydeals.com. Although we are seeing more local deals, the national deal sites are probably the most popular. Keep your eyes open for deals that feature photo books, personalized clothing, jewelry, or gift baskets. All that will make great personalized Mother’s Day Gifts. My favorite national daily deal sites include Plumdistrict.com, Eversave.com, Mamasource.com and LivingSocial.com. Plan ahead this year and shop on a budget for personal and inexpensive Mother’s Day gifts. Do you have a tip for saving on Mother’s Day gifts? Share it with us, at www.facebook.com/golackawanna.

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The American redbud in the eastern side of the Albright Memorial Library is beginning to bloom.

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The City of Scranton has its share of structures designed by famous architects. There is the Scranton Cultural Center, the work of Raymond Hood who also designed Rockefeller Center in New York City, and the former Scranton family estate which was designed by Russell Sturgis, famous for Farnham Hall at Yale University. What many residents don’t know is that Scranton has an outdoor space designed by the man responsible for New York’s Central Park, the White House grounds, and the Biltmore Estate, Frederick Law Olmsted. The current grounds of the Albright Memorial Library was designed by Olmsted, who is widely regarded as the father of modern landscape architecture, but 99 years separated Olmsted’s design from its complete realization. In 1893, when the Albright Building was constructed, Olmsted was hired to draw up a plan for the grounds on the northern, eastern, and southern sides of the building. The original garden plan called for almost 1,800 shrubs, perennials and trees and was contained on half an acre of land. Plants included scarlet honeysuckle, azaleas, Japanese honeysuckle, periwinkle, and rose of Sharon. The garden was completed in 1895. However, the garden languished due to several factors. In

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the 1920s, the south garden was eliminated due to the building of the Masonic Temple, which shaded the once sunny area. By the 1950s, the east garden had been paved over for a parking area. The remaining green areas bore little resemblance to Olmsted’s original plan. As time passed, the Olmsted garden faded from memory. The story continued in 1992. According to an article published in the April 2001 issue of Atlantic Monthly, the Lackawanna Architectural Heritage Association, while preparing for the centenary of the building, came upon a single rendering of the original garden and its plantings. The next piece of the puzzle fell into place when Jack Finnerty, director of the Albright Memorial Library, discovered a bill from Olmsted’s firm showing payment for the plants, confirming that the garden was implemented. The library received a $28,000 urban forestry grant from the U.S. Forestry Service and was able to proceed. The library worked with Thomas J. McLane Associates to restore the garden, which was no easy task. One of the biggest challenges was identifying the plants on the list, as they were written in Latin and the terminology was

not always clear. Some of the plants were no longer easily available and others are now considered noxious weeds. In these cases, some substitutions had to be made. The project was completed in time for the spring of 2001. Visitors to the Albright Memorial Library during the growing season will find the grounds much as Olmsted intended. Plants are used in an asymmetrical way, as Olmsted eschewed classic landscapes where orderly shapes and straight lines were the norm. He is famous for incorporating large open spaces ringed by greenery, which is evidenced on the building’s north grounds, near the entrance, where rhododendrons, mountain laurel, bog rosemary, and creeping mahonia are disbursed between plantings of azaleas. On the eastern side, what was once a parking lot now contains American redbud, Meidiland roses, and Japanese snowbell viburnum. While projects that restore great old buildings to their former grandeur receive attention and praise, the grounds of the Albright Memorial Library are, in their own quiet way, one of the city’s greatest lost and found treasures. Even now, well ahead of the prime growing season, it is worth a visit as the red bud is beginning to bloom.

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t. Lucy’s Church held its 35th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19, in the church’s auditorium. Members of the church, located at 949 Scranton St., Scranton, volunteered their time preparing and serving the meal.

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1.Frank Ruggiero and Joe Guido Sr. 2. Henry Sallusti, Joe Gentile, Nelson Wood and Ryan Polishan. 3. Pam Guido and Patty Hunisch 4. Joe Guido Sr. BELOW: Rev. Samuel J. Ferretti and Joey Guido.

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Store celebrates National Pretzel Day

he Philly Pretzel Factory in Scranton will be giving away free pretzels on Thursday, April 26 to celebrate National Pretzel Day. Philly Pretzel Factory, lo-

cated at 553 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Scranton has celebrated National Pretzel Day since opening five years ago. This year, in addition to giving out free pretzels on

Thursday, the first 100 customers will receive a card entitling them to a free pretzel every day for the month of May. For more information, call 207.2882. GO LACKAWANNA PHOTOS/DON MCGLYNN

LEFT: The Philly Pretzel Factory is located at 553 Scranton/Carbondale Highway, Scranton. ABOVE: Heather Neary rings out Steve Werner at the Philly Pretzel Factory.

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“It’s kind of geeky, and one thing the geeks like is physics and superheroes,” Mulhall said with a laugh. One hundred forty-five students filled the Byron Recreation Center for the five-hour event on Thursday, April 19, beginning with a written quiz and culminating with a game show event in the new Loyola Science Center. In between, students that made up the 20 teams from 13 area schools worked to demystify some of the greatest rivalries in comic book history using speed, mass, and distance instead of gamma radiation or alien abilities. This year, word problems included how close Thor would have to stand to Loki in orSee SCIENCE, Page 18

Wyoming Area student Danielle Confletti, center, and teammates from left, Tyler Gfeller, Matt Klimas, and Steven Jesikiewicz took third place honors at Thursday’s competition.

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Scranton High School students, from left, Danny Clark, John Clark, Maura McGowan, Shane McTiernan, and Zachary Holden calculate the power of Spider-Man’s rooftop swing.

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CRANTON – Swinging from his trusted web after leaping off of a Manhattan skyscraper, how far would Spider-Man knock a villain like The Vulture from his perch? The comic-themed question was one of several answered by students taking place in the Kane Competition, an annual physics contest at the University of Scranton that puts high school students’ knowledge of the science of matter and motion to the test. Dr. Declan Mulhall, coordinator of the Kane Competition and associate professor in the university’s physics and engineering department, joked that pairing superhuman strength with distance and force was a match made in Asgard.

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der to strike him with his shorthandled war hammer, Mjolnir, or what combination of telescopic lenses Batman would have to use to decode The Riddler’s message from across the Byron Center’s gymnasium. As a final challenge, students had to calculate the best way to use a massive swinging pendulum to release survivors in “Resonant Evil,” a twist on the survival zombie horror video game and movie franchise, “Resident Evil.” West Scranton resident Mike Trischetta, a University of Scranton junior, participated in the event as a senior at Scranton Prep in 2009. “I did it for fun, but I ended up really liking it,” he said. That experience, coupled with some courses at the university, led him into his physics major and, inevitably, a role helping students on Thursday. The superhero theme helped make physics a little more interesting. “It gets everyone engaged and shows that it’s not just an abstract thing. It’s in the real world, and you can apply it to

Sunday, April 22, 2012 different things,” Trischetta said. Or in the not-so-real world, as Wyoming Area senior Paul Minnelli pointed out. “Superhero physics is ridiculous sometimes and unrealistic, but theoretically, it still applies,” Minnelli said. “It takes away the monotony of physics,” added Scranton High School senior Zachary Holden. “You’re a little kid thinking about superheroes, and now you can say, ‘I can figure out how high Thor throws his hammer.’” Holden and other students from Scranton High School had extra pressure to fend off their physics foes. The school won the team competition in 2011, and they returned the championship trophy on Thursday morning. “I carried it in, and I want to carry it out,” said senior Maura McGowan. Alas, Wyoming Area proved to be Scranton’s kryptonite as they placed first and third in the team competition. Scranton High did take home the second place team award and a second place individual award for senior Danny Clark. Wyoming Area student Trevor Alder earned the first place individual award, and Josh Smith of Delaware Valley earned the individual third place prize.

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dock said they wanted to keep the focus on tattoo art and culture. “The guys who have come out and done it and have been returning talk about it to their friends and then they sign on,” he said. “A lot of them we’ve become friendswithsincethefirstyear, and they like the town. A lot of them come out here and tattoo at the shop afterwards or before the convenSee ELECTRIC, Page 23

IF YOU GO What: Electric City Tattoo Convention Where: Hilton Scranton Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave., Scranton When: April 27-29, times vary Cost: Single day $15, weekend $40, two day pass $25 More info: www.electriccitytattooconvention.com FILE PHOTO/RICH HOWELLS

Artists from as far away as Utah and South Carolina will be participating in the third annual Electric City Tattoo Convention

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s the third annual Electric City Tattoo Convention quickly approaches, Michael “Woody” Wodock is visibly tired from all the running around he’s done that day, but in between piercing appointments at the Electric City Tattoo Gallery, 618 Spruce St., Scranton, he admits that it’s gotten just a little bit easier each year to put the major downtown event together.

“It’s really just juggling our everyday stuff, because the tattoo shop continues to function on top of having to put together another event that is kind of like putting together a big tattoo shop for a weekend,” Wodock explained. Eighty-six artists from “as far away as Utah and South Carolina” and as close as Philadelphia and New Jersey will be tattooing at the convention, held April 27 to 29, and while other activities will be offered throughout the weekend, Wo-

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If comedianturned-indiefilm-director Bobcat Goldthwait’s new movie, “God Bless America,” was classic English theatre, it might instead be entitled “The Importance of Being Nice.” But it’s not. It’s classic American wish fulfillment, an overthe-top, violent dark comedy that tells you it’s OK to solve your problems, or in this case the country’s problems, with big guns and witty one-liners. In this case, I happen to wholeheartedly agree. I’m not a violent man, nor do I condone real-life violence, but give me a good, bloody action movie and I’m left drooling and cheering for two hours, at least during the flicks that are fully aware of their schlocky fun. “God Bless America” is not only conscious of what it’s doing, which some critics have labeled “leftist snuff,” but it’s delightfully good at it because its satiric target also happens to be an easy one. Frank, played perfectly by Joel Murray, Bill Murray’s younger brother, can’t stand his noisy neighbors, loses his job, hated by his ex-wife and their bratty child, and finds out he has a brain tumor. He is about to kill himself when he decides that his suicidal tendency would be much better

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put to use as a homicidal inclination after watching a little too much reality TV. The marks of his killing spree – a rich, spoiled teenager; a nasty, ratings-grabbing pundit; a bigoted, hateful church group; talentless talent show hosts – all share one thing in common, besides being incredibly annoying; they are all just plain mean. In a world that is already cruel enough, Frank can no longer deal with people like this, and seriously, neither can the rest of us. This is why he’s soon joined by Roxy, a like-minded, so really quite disturbed, young girl played by Tara Lynne Barr who is sick and tired of these attention-hungry idiots as well. She has much more to live for than Frank, but she kills with just as much gusto, so if you think you know what the outcome is going to be for these two psychopaths, you’re probably right. But it’s not where the movie goes; it’s how it gets there. From start to finish, the dialogue serves as more of a stand-up comedy rant than a proper storytelling narrative, but that’s not a criticism. This really makes it all

the more funny, and when you find yourself agreeing with many of their points, you start to view their massacre in a more sympathetic light. At one time or another, every one of us has wanted to put our hands through the screen and strangle a reality star, but Frank is the one actually doing it, and he’s certainly doing it with style. When Frank says that he only wants to kill people who “deserve to die,” he’s usually referring to people who just annoy him, but it does make you think about the influence these people have on the overall general public. What does it say about us that we’ve let it get this way, that we allow young kids to nationally humiliate themselves on “American Idol” so that we can berate them, that we watch teenage girls rip apart their parents because they didn’t get the “right car” on their sixteenth birthday, that we listen to intolerant political rhetoric from morally ambiguous talking heads? Why have we rewarded shallow, obnoxious people like this with millions of dollars and skyrocketing ratings while the little guy goes unnoticed and unappreciated? There are a few slaying that are done more for laughs, like the guy who unapologetically takes up two parking spaces, but it’s really hard to feel sorry for any of the victims, which, in

turn, makes our anti-heroes more likeable. Both actors have great chemistry and are clearly having a blast in their respective roles, staying within conventions but also poking fun at others – instead of falling in love despite their drastic age difference, as you’d have in most films of this kind, Frank lectures Roxy about how wrong it is to lust after a girl young enough to be your daughter, emphasizing that adult males should “shoot higher” than little kids when choosing a mate. If I could have hugged Murray for stating this, I would have. Many people may be surprised to learn that this movie was written and directed by Goldthwait, probably best known for his recurring role as Zed in the “Police Academy” movies, but he actually reinvented his career years ago as an indie filmmaker with movies like “Sleeping Dogs Lie” and “World’s Greatest Dad.” Even his on-stage material is much darker now, and as he makes the press rounds to promote this latest film, I find myself enjoying his humor more and more, which either makes me just as cynical or just as much a George Carlin fan. The film may be deeply cathartic for its intended audience, whether we bloodthirsty Americans want admit it or not, but it

seems its creator is making no apologies for putting a bullet in the head of mediocrity: “It’s a violent movie that’s asking for kindness. And that’s why when people go, ‘What are you going to do if people copycatted this movie?’ I’d [say,] I don’t want them to kill. But if people actually took the message away, that would be pretty rad,” Bobcat recently told HitFix. From the gruesome opening scene to the final showdown, “God Bless America” is the first really offensive, controversial film of the year, and it’s about time. Any piece of art that stirs things up and gets people talking is important and worth supporting in my book, and as we gear up for the summer blockbuster season, let us not forget that smaller budgets do not necessarily mean less entertainment value. It certainly doesn’t mean less to discuss, so check it out on demand now and in select theaters on May 11. And if you disagree with Goldthwait’s premise, that’s great, though you may want to reconsider who you’re sticking up for; it probably says a lot more about you than it does about him. I don’t foresee anyone picking up a gun because of this movie, but I do predict a few boats being rocked and a few tops being blown. If so, then rampage accomplished.

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able to bring their kids and keep the kids entertained as well.” In addition to Juggler Robert Smith and Magician Phil Crosson, the convention will be hosting tattoo, hula hoop, and pie eating contests; raffles; and art demonstrations. After parties with live music are being held on Friday at The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., with The Invisible Swordsmen and on Saturday at The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., with The Coal Town

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tattoo-oriented products,” he listed. The convention will also be providing maps to locally-owned shops downtown so that other independent businesses can benefit from the influx of attendees. For those already in-the-know, it’s a chance to visit tattoo shops without leaving the comfort of their hometown.

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tion.” Offering stick-on tattoos for kids and altering the entertainment, the six artists of the shop wanted families to feel even more welcome this year. “We’ve changed things up a little bit. We got rid of the bands this year and we’re doing jugglers, magicians, and stuff like that,” said Wodock . “We’re making it more familyoriented. Even if you’re older, you still like magicians and stuff like that. It’s still cool.” While some may not consider getting inked a family affair, Wodock begs to differ. “Just in the shop, we’ve had sisters, mothers, daughters. Families come in and hang out with their kids, and kids hang out with their parents all the time when they’re getting tattooed. It is a family event. A lot of people get tattoos together that symbolize something to them, so it’s definitely a family experience, or it has become that anyway,” he emphasized. “Plus a lot of people don’t have babysitters or can’t find babysitters and we still want them to be

“Even if you’re not into tattoos, there’re other things to do. There’s an art gallery where they can look at artwork. There’s an art fusion canvas – we set up and stretch a canvas and the artists, or even if the attendees want to, paint. There’s live painting going on all weekend. There’re eight local vendors that are selling non-tattoo-oriented products.”

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Old Forge’s Antony Trotta hits a lead off double in the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Old Forge’s status as a District 2 Class A contender in baseball is a given after five straight district titles. The Blue Devils spent this week establishing that, despite a young lineup, they also remain as one of the top threats to two-time defending champion Valley View in the Lackawanna League Division 2 race. Old Forge, which has finished second behind Valley View in both of those seasons, temporarily moved into a tie for the lead this week before falling back a game.

The Blue Devils rallied for a 7-6 win Monday, April 16, ending Valley View’s 16-game division winning streak and handing the Cougars their second division loss in 33 games. “We talked about it and in the three days leading up to the game, we practiced real well,” Old Forge coach Tony DiMattia said. “In order for us to be a contender, we have to beat Valley View. “I think we opened some eyes.” The Blue Devils tied the game on a Valley View error in the bottom of the sixth and won it on another in the sev-

enth after getting the first two men on base and getting a wellplaced bunt from Anthony Trotta. While sophomore Steve Mascaro was driving in three runs and Trotta was driving in two, Dave Chromey was finishing up strong on the mound. “He threw a bit more pitches than I would like,” said DiMattia, who has been experimenting with an extended warm-up for Chromey, who consistently seems to get stronger as the game wears on. “It was real hot.” See NOTEBOOK, Page 25

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Chromey did his most efficient work BOYS’ TRACK in the seventh inning when he struck Mid Valley knocked off defending out two and retired the side on just champion Elk Lake, 79-71, Thursday, eight pitches. April 19, for sole possession of the Divi“His ball moves a lot and he can sion 3 lead. throw three pitches for strikes,” DiMatElk Lake shared the title with Mid tia said. Valley in 2009 and 2010 before taking it The Blue Devils moved into a tie for outright last season. Mid Valley was the first place, but dropped back out three champion in 2008. days later when they were on the other Scranton emerged as the Division 2 end of one of the top pitching perform- leader despite having to settle for a tie ances of the season. in its first-place showdown with Holy Mid Valley’s Nick Demian threw a Cross. The Crusaders then lost to Monthree-hitter and piled up 13 strikeouts trose, leaving Scranton in first at 3-0-1. in a 9-1 win over an Old The Division 1 lead is Forge team that prides itself Abington Heights down from a three-way tie on avoiding the strikeouts. to a two-way tie after Valswept the girls ley View defeated Scran“He’s definitely the best we’ve seen all year,” DiMatton Prep Monday. Valley track relays tia said. “He moves the ball View and North Pocono against Lakeland, are in and out. tied for first. “He was on the black all but coach Frank GIRLS’ TRACK day.” Passetti also The week started with Abington Heights depointed to the feated Lakeland, 90-60, Valley View alone in first place. It ended with the April 16, in a 25-2 advantage Monday, Cougars tied with Dunmore meeting between the last at 5-1 while Old Forge and in the three dis- two Division 1 unbeatens. Mid Valley were tied for tance races and a The five-time defending third. Lady Comets also beat ValScranton Prep’s baseball 16-2 scoring edge ley View to extend their team and Lackawanna in the shot and winning streak to 36 Trail’s softball team joined straight meets. the Old Forge baseball discus as keys to Abington Heights swept squad in helping jumble the relays against Lakethe victory. Lackawanna League races land, but coach Frank Pasthis week by knocking undefeated setti also pointed to the 25-2 advantage teams out of sole possession of first in the three distance races and a 16-2 place. scoring edge in the shot and discus as The Abington Heights girls and Mid keys to the victory. Valley boys provided some clarity to Erin Jaeger won the 800 and was on Lackawanna Track Conference races the 1600 relay team. with wins in battles between unbeaten Lauren Hoyt was on the 400 and 1600 teams. relay teams. Balance helped carry the Lady ComeMORE BASEBALL ts. North Pocono averaged 14 runs per Tessa Barrett (1600), Taylor Ross game in its 5-0 start before being han- (3200), Alex Chapman (shot put) and dled by Scranton Prep, 12-1, Wednes- Chloe Shook (discus) had individual day, April 18. wins and nine other girls were in on reThe Trojans are now tied for the Divi- lay wins. sion 1 lead with Scranton at 5-1. North Pocono is at Scranton Tues- COACHING day, April 24 to decide the division lead Mid Valley’s Frank Pazzaglia and Deat the halfway point in the season. laware Valley’s Keith Olsommer have Valley View came back strong from been selected to coach in the August 1 its only loss to shut out Riverside, 10-0, Dream Game at Scranton Memorial on a no-hitter by John Kranick. Stadium. Montrose is the league’s last unbeaPazzaglia, the County coach, was 4-1 ten. The Meteors are 6-0 in Division 3. in the all-star game for graduated high school football players during his time SOFTBALL as Valley View coach. Lackawanna Trail knocked off MonOlsommer is a former North Pocono trose, 10-8, Monday, April 16, and end- and Penn State player. ed the week in a first-place tie with the Old Forge graduate Andrew Bennie Lady Meteors at 5-1. has been named as the next boys’ basNorth Pocono, in Division 1, and Val- ketball coach at Riverside.

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Thousands of runners took Boston Athletic Association officials up on their offer and passed on this year’s Boston Marathon in exchange for automatic entry into next year’s race. With temperatures climbing into the 80s on an April morning in Boston, the marathon added new complications to what is already a daunting physical challenge. Anthony Cerminaro did what he always seems to do. He kept running.

TOM ROBINSON KEEPING SCORE The 75-year-old from Jermyn resident already had viewed this year’s marathon as an opportunity. He moved into a new age group this year. Cerminaro had won age group titles twice before, including once when he arrived in a new group at age 60 and again as a 63-year-old. “I thought when I hit 75 and hit this age group, it might be time for me to win one again,” Cerminaro said.

It certainly was not time to take a break from the heat. “I trained for three months,” Cerminaro said. “In that temperature, it all went out the window.” As marathon officials suggested for all runners, Cerminaro slowed his planned pace. “I thought all I’ve got to do is run half decent, finish and I’ll have a shot at winning,” said Cerminaro, who won his age group in all 16 Steamtown Marathons. Cerminaro adjusted his plan, ran the first three miles at an 8-minutemile pace, then adjusted some more and slowed down for the heat. When he was finished, after run-

ning 26.2 miles in 4:01:50, Cerminaro was still in the top half of the field as a whole. He was in 8983rd place out of 22,535 starters and 21,603 finishers in Monday’s race. He was first among 29 male finishers ages 75-79 to claim his third age group championship in Boston. “I never saw so many wheelchairs and guys on the ground,” Cerminaro said. Cerminaro said fear of injury is not something that typically enters his mind on race day. But he knew extra caution was necessary on this day. When he read winner Wesley See ROBINSON, Page 27

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By TOM ROBINSON For Go Lackawanna

start of the season and the league were being changed. “One of the most challenging things on this level is getting together with teams that are stable for the long term,” LaMagna said. The EFA had presented the possibility of meeting LaMagna’s goal of having a season that was complete before high school, college and the NFL. Haase will be responsible for leading the team on the field. A potential boost in the talent base should help that process. “We had some tremendous talent at the Miners’ two combines,” Haase said in a press release on the team’s Web site. “I was very impressed with the players that we were able to bring in from Division I to D-III All-Americans. “The product that the NPEA Miners

will put on the field this season will be second to none.” Following the combines, the team announced the addition of several players, including David Castillo, Ray Wagner, Jeff Case, Marc Best, Justin Gannon, Jared Manzer, Chris Infante, Beau Reed and Nick DelGrosso. Castillo, Wagner and Case all played at East Stroudsburg University. Castillo was a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference first-team, all-star cornerback and four-year starter. Wagner was a second-team, all-star quarterback when he ranked sixth in the nation in passing yards among Division II players at 293.3 per game. In his only season as a starter, he was the only quarterback in the country to have two games of

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The Northeast Pennsylvania Miners have begun preparation for the 2012 football season, on and off the field, seeking the right mix to be more successful in both areas. Dan LaMagna, who served as head coach of the team for four of its first five years, has stepped aside to concentrate on promoting and managing the franchise. Gary Haase, an assistant with the team in 2009, is the new head coach after going 16-5 in two years running the New Jersey Stags. Haase brings with him contacts that help the team spread its recruiting reach through the Poconos into northern New Jersey, adding more players who performed on the Division I and II levels in

college. The outside talent helps supplement a roster, which gathers about half of its players from the area. Two offseason tryouts gave the Miners a chance to look at more than 100 players. Of the 70-plus still being considered when practice opened two weeks ago, 60 are expected to be on the roster when the team begins play at Scranton Memorial Stadium. After originally announcing a schedule to open the first weekend in June in the new Elite Football Association (EFA), LaMagna said in a Friday email that the Miners will be returning to the Regional American Football League. The Miners were members of the RAFL, which begins play July 7, in the 2008 and 2009 seasons. The team has already been practicing at Connell Park in Scranton while the

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Runners approach the finish line of the 116th Boston Marathon.

county to finish, landing in the top 1,000 by beating more than 95 percent of the field. Gaughan led female runners from the county. She was 2427th overall and 256th out of 8,966 women who finished the race. Two days later, Cerminaro was finishing a short break from running. An interview about his

running plans had to wait until Cerminaro completed his day on the softball field, umpiring a high school game. Cerminaro, who ran the Two Rivers Marathon in Lackawaxen last month, said he plans to run another in Stroudsburg next month. Fresh off his latest win, Cerminaro has more titles to pursue in a new age group.

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Korir’s comments in newspapers following the race, they reminded Cerminaro of his own concerns. “I thought about it in this race,” he said. “If I go out too hard … it was like (Korir) said, I thought about my wife and kids. “I thought that I don’t want to end up in a hospital.” Nearly 2,000 runners needed medical attention on the hottest Boston Marathon day in 36 years. More than 100, including a member of Cerminaro’s traveling party, made visits to hospitals after the race. All Cerminaro did was finish first in his age group. “After three miles, I said ‘that’s still too fast’,” Cerminaro said. “At 15 miles, you hit some hills in Newton and Wesley. Then Heartbreak (Hill) can tear you up. “I took water at every break. Usually I squeeze the cup while I’m running and get what I get, but I stopped and got the whole cup this time. “I tried to play it smart, even if it took a little off my time.” The age group victory allowed Cerminaro to keep putting up age-defying efforts while sharing the county’s top performances with Jack Davis and Caitlin Gaughan of Scranton. Davis was the first from the

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500-plus yards passing. Case was a second-team, allstar defensive end. Best was a four-year lettermen as a running back at Bloomsburg. Gannon was a four-year starter on the Division I level at the University of Albany. The twotime Northeast Conference allstar finished his career with 2,859 all-purpose yards. He was the leading rusher for Haase’s Stags team last season. Manzer was a Little All-American and the ECAC Division III Offensive Player of the Year at Alfred State University where he played wide receiver and cornerback. He had two seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards. Infante ran for 2,624 yards at Pocono Mountain West before playing running back at Shippensburg University. Reed, a 240-pounder with experience at quarterback, wide receiver and linebacker, played at Division I Monmouth University before transferring to Fairleigh Dickinson-Florham where he was a two-time all-star. Del Grosso, a 6-foot-5, 230pounder, played at Wyoming Seminary before spending four years at Rhode Island where he caught 35 career passes. Jesse Hinkley is back. The Scranton High School graduate and Old Forge resident was the team’s Most Valuable Player last season. Hinkley is working through an injury issue. LaMagna said the status of defensive back Anthony Bodtmann, one of the team’s standouts, is uncertain because of a work commitment. Bodtmann is a West Scranton graduate. The current roster also includes: Erik Bacon, Janaun Barnett, Greg Reuther, Michael Sudnick and Cleveland Cook of Scranton; Jason Cunningham and Corey Pregmon of Dunmore; James Obidinski and Myles Roche of Taylor; Timothy Kropa of Clarks Summit; Timothy Krauth of Covington Township; Brandon Mackey of Peckville; Edward Meehan of Olyphant; and Brian Slater of Olyphant.

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TOP STORY Keystone College turned a meeting of nationally ranked NCAA Division III baseball teams into a rout. Esteben Meletiche went 4for-7 with two home runs Wednesday, April18, to lead the sixth-ranked Giants to a 16-1 romp over 12th-ranked Misericordia University. Meletiche drove in six runs and scored four. Rob Rogers (7-1) allowed just three hits in seven innings. The Giants used their 14th straight victory to improve to 24-4. BRAGGING RIGHTS Several games matched local schools against each other. Scranton defeated Marywood, 16-6, in baseball Wednesday, then routed Baptist Bible College, 32-7, Thursday, April 19. Abington Heights graduate Ross Danzig hit his first career home run and drove in five runs against Marywood. He also had a single, double and three runs. Holy Cross graduate Anthony Duchnowski had five hits and drove in six runs while Michael Trabulski had four hits and drove in seven against Baptist Bible College. Kyle Frank had five goals and an assist to lead Scranton past Marywood, 10-6, in men’s lacrosse Wednesday. SCORING MILESTONES Taylor McKeown scored five goals while reaching the 300point mark for her Marywood career during a 22-11 win over Immaculata University Tuesday, April 17. McKeown climbed to ninth on the all-time NCAA Division III goal-scoring list later in the week. Kimberly Commisso got her 100th career goal on an assist that was Sarah Caughy’s 100th career point Thursday when Marywood downed Lycoming College, 20-11. Commisso had seven goals in the game.

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Charles Hudacek finished among the top 10 individuals in a nine-team event Sunday and Monday, April 15 and 16, as the University of Scranton golf team won the championship of the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational.

WEEKLY AWARDS Five Marywood athletes were recognized in the weekly Colonial States Athletic Conference awards. Alexandra Stine was named softball Pitcher of the Week while Evan Bolus and Riley Dobel were named Player of the Week in men’s tennis and men’s lacrosse. Women’s lacrosse goalie Leigha Dolcemastro and baseball player Dominic Loughlin made their sports’ Honor Rolls. Stine, a Valley View graduate, allowed just one earned run while striking out eight in 10 innings of two pitching wins. Bolus, a Scranton Prep graduate, was 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles to help the team go 3-0 and remain unbeaten in the conference. Dobel was named for the second time this season after scoring five goals and assisting on one in two games. Keystone College’s Blaine O’Brien was named Pitcher of the Week in baseball and Sam Stewart was named Golfer of the Week. O’Brien was selected for the third time this season after

striking out 12 and allowing just four singles on Sunday, April 15 in a 2-0 win over SUNY Oneonta. Stewart averaged 79 for two events. Scranton’s Tim McGurrin is the Landmark Conference men’s tennis Player of the Week while Rocky Sawyer is the Pitcher of the Week in baseball. McGurrin, a Scranton Prep graduate, was 3-0 in singles and 2-1 in doubles. Sawyer had two complete games, including a one-hit shutout. Keystone named O’Brien and Samantha Hartman its Athletes of the Week. Hartman had 11 hits to help the softball team go 5-1. Scranton named freshman softball pitcher Catherine Galvin its Athlete of the Week. Galvin had a 13-strikeout, one-hitter in a 5-1 win over Misericordia and also threw a fourhitter. TOP EVENTS Adam Davis threw a no-hitter in the second game Tuesday, following up Chris Kirsch to help Lackawanna College shut

out host Monroe College, 6-0 and 4-0, in a baseball doubleheader in Fishkill, N.Y. Davis struck out six in seven innings after Kirsch threw a two-hitter with nine strikeouts. Chris Schank, Grant Gulick and Charles Hudacek finished among the top 10 individuals in the nine-team event Sunday and Monday, April 15 and 16, as the University of Scranton golf team won the championship of the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational. Schank and Hudacek are Scranton Prep graduates. Dustin Barton shot a 4-under-par, 68 Monday to lead Lackawanna to a school-record, four-player total of 288 while winning the Brookdale Invitational at Charleston Springs Golf Course in Millstone Township, N.J. Jilliana DePaolera had three goals, including the game-winner, Thursday when Scranton rallied from two goals down to defeat Elmira College, 6-5, in women’s lacrosse. Scranton scored seven runs in the last two innings to defeat King’s College, 16-13, in baseball Tuesday. -Compiled by Tom Robinson

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The University of Hartford’s Patrick Ross is heading to the America Sky Conference Championship

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“I expect Pat and the other guys to do great things at the championships,” said Hartford golf coach Pete Stankevich. “We know the course,

ON CAMPUS BILL ARSENAULT we play it well, and we’re playing close to home where we will be getting plenty of fan support.” And Stankevich Ross knows the sophomore well, too. “Pat has been our number two player pretty much all year and has shown steady improvement,” the coach said. “He has lowered his

scoring average by two shots over last year and we’ve played some of our tournaments on long, difficult courses in bad weather.” The coach said that Ross’ Golfstat national ranking has improved by over 350 spots and he’s had five rounds of par of better compared to just one last year. “Nobody wants to improve their game and win more than Pat, and he’s impressed me with his hard work and determination,” Stankevich said. MATSKO’S VERSATILE Indiana, Pa., sophomore Krista Matsko (Abington Heights) cap-

tured the heptathlon at the recent Millersville Metrics. Matsko totaled 3,680 points in the six events and captured the 100 hurdles (16.55), 200 dash (26.36), and the 800 (2:28.29). She finished fifth in the long jump (14-7) and the high jump (4-6) and was seventh in the shot put (23-1/2). GOOD START FOR TIMMS Junior tri-captain Gabrielle Timms (Lakeland) is having a big season hitting and pitching for the New England College softball team. Timms is hitting .400 (36-90) with See ARSENAULT, Page 32

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D.J. Mitchell threw eight shutout innings Wednesday, April 18, and Steve Pearce drove in the game’s only runs with a seventhinning single to help the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees break a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the Rochester Red Wings. Mitchell allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out seven. He retired the final 11 batters he faced to improve to 2-0 while the Yankees were just 3-8 in their other games. The Yankees had posted three straight wins April 12 through 14 after starting 1-5. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs had the early International League North Division lead after

Penn State Alumni Association The Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association will host its 34th Annual Dinner on May 10 at Genetti Manor, Dickson City. New head football coach Bill O’Brien will be the guest speaker and Scranton Prep football coach Nick Donato will be honored as the Alumnus of the year. The event will feature other Penn State head coaches and guests. Cost is $40, which includes dinner at 7:30 p.m. and a cash bar. Doors open at 6:30. For tickets, contact John Argonish at 780-6321.

AHHS’s Sebastianelli wins Battle of the Bulle Rock Anthony Sebastianelli, a member of the Abington Heights golf team, shot 78-72— 150 to win the Battle at Bulle Rock, an International Junior Golf Tour event held April 14 and 15 at Harve de Grace, Md. Sebastianelli was four strokes back halfway through the tournament. By shooting even par in the second round, he finished on top of the 61-player field. AHHS grad wins gold Michael Strein, a 2009 Abington Heights graduate, was part of the Duquesne track and field team that finished in first place out of 53 Universities in the IC4A Championships in Boston.

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Geoff Walker #17 of the Pens and Bears goalie Dany Sabourin watch as a shot from Colin McDonald of the Pens finds the goal on a power play in the first period of Friday’s game.

Pens’ McDonald scores twice against rival Bears Colin McDonald registered only two goals during his last 29 games of the regular season and Cal O’Reilly had none in his 21 games with WilkesBarre/Scranton. All that changed in a big way on Friday, April 20 when the Calder Cup playoffs began at the Mohegan Sun Arena. McDonald scored a pair of goals and O’Reilly had the game-winner as the Penguins defeated the Hershey Bears, 3-1, in the first game of their

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700 Sans Souci Highway E ELL FOR ESS

CAMARO SS

11,100 miles Gray $29,499

DODGE 09 CALIBER

SXT 29,200 miles Red $12,995

GMC 08 SIERRA SLT

LOADED w/ Plow 25,600miles White $31,495

FORD 08 EXPLORER

Eddie Bauer 36,000 miles, Black $20,995

FORD 08 EDGE

Limited AWD 28,000 miles, Red $22,995

HYUNDAI 07 SANTA FE

FWD 74,000 miles Gray $13,495

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TOYOTA 06 SIENNA LE

34,000 miles Light Blue $15,900

DODGE 05 NEON SXT

55,000 miles Orange $6,995

CHEVY 03 SUBURBAN LT

85,000 miles Silver $10,900

MERCEDES 00 BENZ ML320

70,000 miles, Black $8,899

HONDA 00 PASSPORT

Black 88,000 miles

DOMESTIC & FOREIGN SALES & SERVICE

Specializing in A/C Ser vice

VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE 2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999

‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl. 14k, Factory Warranty. $21,799 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $20,899 ‘11 Nissan Rogue AWD, 17k, Factory Warranty. $19,899 ‘10 Dodge Nitro 21k alloys, tint, Factory Warranty $18,599 ‘08 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 6 cyl. 32k $12,899 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed, Factory warranty. $12,299 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX 4x4 65k, a title. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7999 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,399 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like

new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009

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blue n white, 45,000 miles, 6” rough country lift kit, pro comp 35” tires. Excellent condition. Best offer 570-574-8303

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TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000

FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD

All original $12,000

MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000

MERCEDES 29

Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589

MAZDA `88 RX-7

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

MERCEDES 1975

Good interior & exterior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $1,300 or best offer 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896

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Open House Directory

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-1:30PM $151,900 2A Bald Mountain Rd., Scranton

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-:00PM $169,000 36 Waterford Rd., Clarks Summit

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $119,000 1122 Taylor Ave., Dunmore

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-2:30PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $254,900 123 Grouse Hill Rd., Greenfield TWP

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $359,900 2010 Robin Hill Way, South Abington

Prudential Preferred Properties DIR: N Abington Rd to Fairview Rd, left onto Maggies Rd to the end, right into Abington Meadows, townhouse on right, #36. MLS#11-5064

Coldwell Banker Town & Country DIR: Keyser Avenue toward Mcdade Park, right on Bald Mt Road, first right to Park Edge then bear right. MLS#11-2371

$259,000 505 Brian Dr., South Abington

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Rte 6 Blakely to Rte 347 to R on Green Grove Rd. Merge on Rte 247 at Montdale. follow aprox 7-8 miles to R on Lakeview Ave. Follow to end then R. MLS#12-1344

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-2:00PM $209,850 108 Mosswood Dr., Moscow

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Rte 435 to L on Memorial Dr to L on Blue Shutters Rd to L on Shady Dr. Shady Dr becomes Mosswood Dr. MLS#11-5269

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $299,000 28 Oakford Glen, Waverly

ERA One Source Realty DIR: North Abington Rd to Oakford Rd, L into Oakford Glen, property on L. MLS#10-5983

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 2:00-3:30PM $262,900 1102 Witko St., Dickson City

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Main Ave. in Dickson City to Dundaff St., bear L to Scott Rd.(by LaSalle Academy), R on Witko OR take Rte6 in Dickson City to Scott Rd and L on Witko. MLS#12-177

SATURDAY, APRIL 28TH • 12:00-2:00PM $119,900 1432 Lakeside road, Hop Bottom

ERA One Source Realty DIR: North on Rte 11 to Nicholson to 92 to R on N on Main St 2.5 miles to L at fork then 2.5 miles to lake to R at end of lake. MLS#12-1018

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-1:30PM $169,900 1751 Sanderson Ave., Scranton

Coldwell Banker Town & Country DIR: From main street to Greenridge Street, make left onto Sanderson Avenue, home is on the left, look for Coldwell Banker sign. MLS#12-958

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 2:00-4:00PM $165,000 933 Woodlawn St., Scranton

ERA One Source Realty DIR: 81 North to exit 202 to L at stop sign to R. Next stop sign stay straight. At the next stop sign stay straight on Johnson Hill. Located in Spedding Development. MLS#11-2921

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $409,900 285 Johnson Hill Road, Clifford

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Coldwell Banker Town & Country DIR: South Abington Rd to Rt on Edella Left on Brian @ the end on right. MLS#11-5420

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED $395,900 172 Constitution Dr, Moscow

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Rte 435 to Church St to L on Church past N. Pocono schools to L on Union Mill Rd. Just before I-380.make 1st L, home on L. MLS#11-3477

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-2:00PM $174,900 1513 Clay Ave., Dunmore

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Going up Greenridge St to R on Clay Ave. House on R MLS#11-3604

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 2:00-4:00PM $319,900 100 Kimberly Drive, Duryea

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Main St, Old Forge, continue toward Duryea to L on Phoenix to R in Blueberry Hills. MLS#11-4902

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-2:00PM $239,000 807 Puritan Rd., Waverly

ERA One Source Realty DIR: North Abington Rd to R on Puritan Rd Home on R above Golf Course. MLS#12-314

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-1:30PM $82,000 437 Genet St., Scranton

Century 21 Sherlock Homes DIR: South on Pittston Ave to R on Genet, property on right. MLS#12-645

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-2:30PM $115,300 110 Aster Ct., Exeter

Lewith & Freeman DIR: From Slocum or Tunkhannock Ave (W. Pittston) turn on Packer, turn into Wildflower Village, first right on Aster Ct. to unit #110 on left. MLS#11-5568

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 2:30-4:00PM $104,900 824 Brook St., Scranton

Century 21 Sherlock Homes DIR: North Washington Avenue from Scranton; turn left on Woodlawn. House on Right. MLS#11-2010

Realty Network DIR: Pittston Ave to Brook St (McCarthy Flowers). Go all the way to the top. Sign. MLS#12-820

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-3:00PM $488,500 Lot 38 Chatham Hill Cir., South Abington

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-3:00PM $247,500 1920 N Washington Ave., Green Ridge

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Morgan Hgwy to R on Country Club Rd through business park to bottom of hill to L in Harmony Ridge, 1st L on Chatham Hill Cir. MLS#11-5471

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:30-2:30PM $335,000 1036 Columbia, Green Ridge

ERA One Source Realty DIR: North Main Ave to Green Ridge St, to North Washington Ave to L left on Electric (one-way) to R on Capouse to stop sign to R on Columbia (one way) house on R. MLS#11-4670

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-3:00PM $249,900 1221 Throop St., Dickson City

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Rte 6, take Blakely/Justus exit to L at light ( that is Dundaff St)down hill to R on Pancoast St to L on Throop St. House is 2nd block on R. MLS#12-1306

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Green Ridge St. to L North Washington to 1900 block. Home is on R. Heading from Marywood toward town on L. MLS#12-1362

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 11:00AM-1:00PM $8,312.5 1400 Main St., Dickson City

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Eixt 190 of I81 go north on Main St. Property across from Genettis and just before Dunkin Donuts. MLS#11-5648

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-2:00PM $232,500 2615 Ransom Rd., Clarks Summit

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Keyser Ave to R on Ransom, follow aprox. 8 miles, property on R look for mailbox number on R. Home is on L. MLS#12-1029

Coldwell Banker Town & Country DIR: South Blakely to a left on William.Turn right on Buenzli Ct.There are 2 off street parking spaces there. Please enter through the rear gate. MLS#12-481

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Abington Rd (Clarks Green) to Fairview R to R on Pheasant Run (Mt. Meadows) to L on Cardinal Ln to R on Robin Hill Way. MLS#11-3869

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 11:30AM-1:30PM $99,900 2112 Blvd. Ave., Green Ridge

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Directions: From Greenridge corner, take Boulevard Ave., 4 blocks to 2112. MLS#12-701

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 1:00-3:00PM $279,000 12 Waterford Rd., Glenburn

ERA One Source Realty DIR: From Rte 6 & 11, at traffic light in Glenburn, R on Waverly Rd to L on Waterford Rd, property is 2nd home on R. MLS#12-1640

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-1:30PM $150,000 307 Grand Ave., Clarks Summit

ERA One Source Realty DIR: State St, Clarks Summit to L at Winola Rd. Pass traffic light and bear R at Summit Square, continue up the hill on Grand Ave. 3rd house on L (before VFW hall). MLS#12-993

SUNDAY, APRIL 22ND • 12:00-2:00PM $151,900 515 Lawrence St., Old Forge

ERA One Source Realty DIR: South on Main St Old Forge to R on Grace to L on Lawrencejust after the church on the corner. MLS#12-1385

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-2:00PM $162,000 142 Wallsville Road, Dalton

Century 21 Sherlock Homes DIR: 81 to exit 201 (E. Benton Exit),Turn left, bear left on Route 438, go apx. 1 mile, house on right, corner of Colvin Road and Route 438. MLS#11-4749

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-3:00PM $189,900 26 Susquehanna Ave,Tunkhannock

Century 21 Sherlock Homes DIR: E.Tioga Street, turn on Elm, right on Susquehanna, property on right. MLS#12-1590

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 1:00-3:00PM $239,900 14058 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Newton Ransom Blvd, to R on to Orchard Dr (across from Red Barn Village), follow the road around the curve, house on R. MLS#12-1682

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-2:00PM $192,000 202 Miles St., Dalton

ERA One Source Realty DIR: Rte 6 and 11 take Dalton exit to R at stop sign L on Bank St. 3rd L is Miles St. It does not have a sign. MLS#12-1390

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 2:00-4:00PM $369,000 910 S Main St., Old Forge

ERA One Source Realty DIR: South on Main St, Old Forge at Y in the road bare L. see sign. MLS#11-5032

SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH • 12:00-2:00PM $169,900 102 Yesu Dr., Scranton

ERA One Source Realty DIR: E. Mountain Rd, to R on Yesu. Home on R MLS#12-1013

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OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

439

Motorcycles

BMW 07 K1200 GT

Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645

439

BMW 2010 K1300S

Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

$15,000 FIRM.

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HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL

Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $15,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

439

Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816

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Motorcycles

HARLEY 07 SCREAMING EAGLE DYNA Assembled by

Custom Vehicle Operations. Very Unique, Fast Bike. 1800cc. 10,000 miles. Performance Rinehart pipes, comfortable Mustang seat with back rest and detachable rack , Kuryakyn pegs and grips, color matched frame, SE heavy breather air filter comes with HD dust cover and gold CVO owners key. Excellent condition. Silver Rush/ Midnight Black. Asking $13,500 Call Ron @ 570- 868-3330

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HARLEY DAVIDSON `07

Road King Classic FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. 6 speed. Cruise control. Back rests, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19,000 miles. $13,250. Williamsport, PA 262-993-4228

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HSoft ARLEY DAVIDSON 80 riding FLH. King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Leeward Construction seeks full-time administrative assistant for the estimating department. Candidate must have proficient computer skills (excel, word, outlook) and be able to work in a fast paced deadline oriented environment. Knowledge of bid preparation for heavy/utility construction, Penn DOT ECMS system, and shorthand a plus. We offer an excellent Benefit Package.

Please stop by our office for an application or visit our website www.leewardconstruction.com. EOE

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Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

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12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

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CHEVY 05 SILVERADO X CAB

2 WHEEL DRIVE $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

FORD 02 EXPLORER

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

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FORD 02 F150

Extra Cab. 6 Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY

Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton

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FORD 06 ESCAPE XLT

4x4. Sunroof. Like new. $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van.

AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Price reduced $10,250. Call 570-474-6028

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

Marketing Manager The economy may be slowing, but GWC Warranty is growing! GWC, a nationwide leader in vehicle service contracts, is seeking a Marketing Manager for our brand new Wilkes-Barre executive office. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mind, an eagerness to manage a variety of projects and the ability to drive those projects to completion. Typical projects would include: Strategic differentiation, market segmentation, gathering voice of the customer data, market-specific growth strategies and brand messaging. This job is MBA-level work but may also be perfect for the high-performing individual who has experience overseeing process development and execution of strategic, corporate initiatives. Candidates must possess a bachelor s degree and have strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project & PowerPoint in particular). Additional knowledge of other database & operating platforms is a plus. GWC Warranty offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package including medical and 401k.

Interested candidates may submit their resumes via email to

careers@gwcwarranty.com or by fax at 570-456-0967

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SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER

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Administrative Assistant

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Logistics/ Transportation

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Logistics/ Transportation

FORD 00 EXPLORER XLT

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FORD `10 F150 BLACK KING RANCH

4X4 LARIAT 145 WB STYLESIDE

5.4L V8 engine Electronic 6 speed automatic. Brown leather “King Ranch” interior. Heat/cool front seats. Power moonroof, rear view camera, 18” aluminum wheels, tow package, navigation system. 23,000 miles. Asking $30,000 Call Jeff @ 570-829-7172

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Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly, after completion of 90 day probation period. ***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT (12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week) ***75 cent night shift pay differential offered. ***Pay increase based on skill development. Take charge...LEARN AND EARN!

XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are necessary for these positions. • High School Diploma/GED • Computer Skills • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical All full-time positions come with the following beneﬁts: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.

EVERY THURSDAY IN APRIL (except for April 12) from Noon-4pm at the Tunkhannock Public Library

Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com. Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.

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FORDV6. 04Clean, EXPLORER

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AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $7595. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton

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OUTLANDER SPORT SE

AWD, Black interior/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844

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Growing manufacturer has a position open for a Customer Service Professional in a fastpaced environment. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, along with computer experience. Must be a team player with a can-do attitude and have excellent follow-up skills. Comprehensive benefit package, including vacation, medical, dental, and 401K. Send resume to: AMERICAN SILK MILLS 75 STARK STREET PLAINS, PA 18705

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Housekeepers; Banquet/Restaurant Personnel; Front Desk

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

KALINOSKY LANDSCAPING INC. Is seeking experi-

enced persons for Landscape & Maintenance positions. Driver’s License a must. Please call 570-696-4606

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Logistics/ Transportation

Drivers - CDL-A: Home Every Night! Local Hazleton Dedicated route! Great Pay, Benefits! Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642 Drivers: Local work with Palletized Freight. Home Every Day! Minimum Weekly Pay Guarantee. CDL-A, 2 years experience. 23 years of age. GoPenske.com #1200649 or 866-823-0357

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Home Health Registered Nurse

FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Marketing/ Product

MARKETING/SALES

Full Time, Part Time experienced Marketing/Salespersons. Identify and connect with senior executives, open doors and arrange meetings. Must have excellent phone skills. Fax Resume to: (866)969-0690 Email to: CMCNortheast@ verizon.net

Looking for a growing, local company where your nursing care is appreciated? CareGivers America is now hiring 3 Full Time RN Case Managers (Clarks Summit, Stroudsburg & Berwick Branch offices) for which we’ll give you the tools (company car/laptop/cell phone) so that you can take care of your patients. Strong assessment skills required. Home Health & OASIS experience preferred. 888-7759099. Resumes to rjacobs@caregivers america.com.

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MEDICAL SECRETARY

FULL TIME POSITION FOR A MEDICAL SECRETARY IS AVAILABLE AT THE FREELAND HEALTH CENTER IN FREELAND, PA. PLEASE GO TO WWW.RCHNEPA.COM FOR INFORMATION ON SALARY, BENEFITS, AND APPLYING FOR THE POSITION.

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RESIDENTIAL WORKER

Part time positions available days, evenings, overnights & weekends serving female youth in 24 hour/7 day a week residential treatment facility. Experience with youth MH/MR population is a plus. BS in social work or related field is preferred Excellent compensation, salary Fax resume to: 570-829-6547 or e-mail skrochta@voapa.org EOE

Fireworks company looking to hire 12 days in summer. GREAT FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY. Debbie 570-619-1025 debivins2000@ yahoo.com

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• MACHINE OPERATOR 3pm-8pm • STOCK ROOM Full time Benefits for full time. Send resume or apply in person, Monday-Friday, 8:30a - 6pm to: LUZERNE OPTICAL 180 N. WILKESBARRE BLVD. WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Sales Business to Business Successful, local marketing company is looking for experienced B2B salesperson to work Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Company provides guaranteed confirmed appointments each week to compliment cold calling efforts. $24,000.00 base salary to start plus 5-20% commission, fitness membership, health benefits, cell phone, etc... Please e-mail resume to

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SALES OPPORTUNITY

DelBaso Ford is now accepting applications for Sales Positions. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual to join our award winning organization. Apply in person to: 249 Market Street Kingston Email: PatandDans @aol.com or Call 570-288-4501

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Business Opportunities

LG&AIRHeat CONDITIONER Pump

18,000.4 SEER R410 Refrigerant Wall mounted, ductless. 220 volt. One indoor, one outdoor unit with remote control. Call 570-288-0735

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TURN KEY OPERATION

Located at Wyoming Valley Mall must sell. $125,000 negotiable. Ask for Rob 570-693-3323

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Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER Ductless for large room, 11,500 btu, very good condition $500. 388-6348 AIR CONDITIONERS Frigidaire 5000 BTU, manual $75. 11,000 BTU Frigidaire portable, manual $295. 570-636-3151

Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUES: China Cabinet $500. Desk $200. Sewing machine $100. 570-578-0728 COINS complete Set Franklin half dollars, excellent condition, in book. $450. 570-823-6035

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$150. obo.

RANGE HOOD 30 Broan, white $50.

obo. 570-574-3899

DRYER, electric Maytag with power cord 10 years. Good Condition. $40. 570-592-0402 FRIDGE small dorm size, Haier, white, cube size 19” has freezer $35. 570-472-4744 REFRIGERATOR Frigidaire Gallery 26 cu. ft. with ice & water, like new used very little. $225. 570-457-7854 STOVE coal burning stove Old fashioned antique white Dickson kitchen stove with warming closet has 6 lids. $550. 570-735-2081 WASHER & DRYER, full size, Maytag $50. 570-696-3606 WASHER Kenmore, full size front loader, 5 years old $250. Excellent condition. 570-287-1411

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Baby Items

BABY CRIB complete, excellent condition, no recalls listed. Dark Cherry wood & drop down side. Paid $250 for crib and $40 for mattress sell for $90. 570-793-6040 BABY CRIB. Good Condition. $20. 570-696-4487

Baby Items

CRIB MATTRESS $20 used for one child.570-825-0569

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Building Materials

TUB antique claw foot tub, excellent condition, not a reproduction. $200. 570-474-5585, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Clothing

COAT

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KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385

Bridal Items

WEDDING GOWN size 9-10 used once, preserved in box $30. 825-0569

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Clothing

DRESSES: teen party / prom Evan Picone size 4 burgundy dress, back of dress has 4 rose buds, flowing down back of dress is 2 panels that just lay over the dress $35. Size 4 champagne color strapless, side zipper, beautiful crossover in back $35. Rampage size 4 white dress, pearls on front, side zipper, dress off shoulder, 2 side slits $35. Jessica McClintock size 5 2 piece lavender dress, open back ties around neck, rhinestones on top of dress $20. Urban Girl Nites size 5/6 red dress has back cut out with crisscross straps, comes with small matching red purse $20. Jessica McClintock strapless embroided floral burgundy dress size 5 back zipper has (1) side slit $20. Jump size 5/6 black sparkle dress, rhinestone straps, slit up back $20. 570-288-8689 JACKETS, leather, black, 1 small- 1 large new $50. each. Dolce Gabbana handbag $150. 570-654-4440

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Computer Equipment & Software

COMPUTER - DELL $25. 570-287-0023

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Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTIOP Toshiba Satellite like new, a P30 Series Satellite, Intel Celeron Mobile 2.70 GHz. 60 gig hard drive, 1 gig ram, ATi mobility 9000GP graphics, DVD, DVD RW, DVD Ram, CD Drive, Microsoft Windows XP Operating vSystem, Office XP Professional all programs, D-Link DWL650M Super G Mimo wireless notebook card, external creative lab notebook camera, external plug in mic, wireless microsoft usb mouse, american tourister large leather notebook bag, the xp pro operating system and office xp pro are full insallation discs not recovery or repair discs Cash only $225. Call for more details 570-693-2713

Appliances

DISHWASHER 24 white, 2 years old

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Exercise Equipment

CROSS BOW legend exercise machine, very good condition, sacrifice $200. 570-788-2388

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Furniture & Accessories

BED queen, tubular steel head & foot board, $175. Black wicker chair $25. SHELVING, metal, 4 shelves, $5. 570-654-4440 BED Queen, White metal, excellent condition, paid $500. asking $100. Is 5 years old. 570-371-3148 BEDROOM SET white girl’s double dresser with mirror, desk with hutch & chair, 2 end tables, moving 0 must sell $75. 570-718-0187 BISTRO SET 3 piece bistro oak & white, solid wood, countertop tall $125. 570-472-4744 COUCH & Loveseat camelback, burgundy, like new $200. Chair like new $35. green. 570-822-5460

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Furniture & Accessories

COUCH, loveseat, chair, glass & brass coffee table, 2 matching end tables, 2 table top lamps with coordinating floor lamp, like new $450. Dining room table, 4 matching chairs, 2 leafs $200. X-large dark green recliner chair $25. Walnut kitchen set, 4 chairs $2o. 570-696-3606

DINING ROOM SET Thomasville

Large table, 2 leaves, 6 Windsor chairs & large matching hutch, excellent condition $800. 570-901-1062

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Furniture & Accessories

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER dark oak 15 1/2” d, 5’ h & 4’ wide $50. Kenmore Powermate 12 amp canister vacuum with attachments $60. 570-288-3723

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

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FURNITURE. Huntley 2 pieces corner lighted china cabinet & buffet, blond mahogany accented with shabby chic painted accent design, versatile pieces. Motivated seller. $200 OBO 570-466-6481

DINING ROOM SET, walnut, table, 6 chairs (2 captain), 2 leafs, huge matching glass front door hutch $350. Dark wood bedroom suite, double bed, head & footboard, chest of drawers, mirrored dresser, 2 night stands $200. .570-693-3462

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Sauder with 27” Zenith TV & 5 disc player $75. 570-287-0023

HUTCH 1970s solid walnut hutch. 6’h x4’w, glass doors, excellent condition. $300. Solid walnut bookcase, 5’hx3’w $75. 570-881-5809.

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DRESSER Lexington mirrored cherry dresser top with drawers, excellent condition $285. 570-542-5622

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570-346-4641 1-800-982-4054 www.minookasubaru.com HOURS: MONDAYTHRUTHURSDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 8:30 P.M. FRIDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY 9:00 A.M.TO 2:00 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAY Based on ALG’s 2012 Residual Value Award for Midsize Utility Vehicles. ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data, www.alg.com. EPA estimated fuel economy for Outback 2.5i CVT models. Actual mileage may vary.Top Safety Pick given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (iihs.org).Tax and tags not included. Financing contingent on lender approval. Call for details.

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GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2012 Furniture & Accessories

FUTON excellent condition with mahogany arm rest $200. OBO. White microwave hutch with top glass doors & shelving. $125. OBO. 570-208-3888 KITCHEN TABLE 6 chairs& hutch $400 Sleeper sofa $300 Tiffany style double light lamp $75 10,000 btu air conditioner $75. All excellent condition. 570-825-2888

752 Landscaping & Gardening

LANDSCAPING CURBING MACHINEmulti Whiteman

quipped brand includes trailer. Going out of business. $6000 neg. 570-357-2753

LAWN MOWER 6 1/2 HP Yard Man, self propelled, mulch, side discharge, rear bag, single lever height adjustment, starts on first pull, all manuals, $75. 570-740-7495 WOOD CHIPPER SPREADER, Yardman, 10HP, excellent condition $325. OBO. 570-824-7314

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Medical Equipment

Jazzy Powerchair 1113, needs battery $550. Wheelchair $85. Walker with wheels $35. 570-829-2411

758 Miscellaneous AIR PURIFIER Oreck XL, manual was $299. asking $149. 2 oscillating fans both $25. 636-3151 AUTO PAINT BASE COAT, 1 gallon GM rally red Corvette color sell for $100. obo. 570-883-7007` BATTERY: new Max Power car battery, used for only 1 month, paid $80. sell for $50. OBO. Baby/toddler clothing, all sizes & seasons $1 & up. Baby crib padding, bumpers, curtains, mobile,etc. all $20. Sheer cover makeup, all types & shades retails for $17. & higher, will sell $5. each. Cindy Crawford meaningful beauty skin care items taking a loss at $5. each. 20” tv works great sell for $7. 570-855-1232 BOAT 12’ aluminum with oars, 5 HP gas outboard engine $600. Angle iron rack for pickup extends over cab $70. 570-655-0546 RECORDS LPs, 78s, 45s, $1. each. 570-829-2411

758 Miscellaneous

BEDDING beige floral full bedspread reversibile both sides different pattern $10. Full size reversible quilt white background with pink flowers, comes with a matching dust ruffle $12. Floral lined drapery 52”W x 72” L each panel, matching Valance 106”L x 14” D & floral quilted full matching bedspread $35. 570-288-8689

MILK CAN with lid, painted black has decal, approximately 23 1/2” h good condition. Atlantic carry on 21”wx15”h, zipper compartment in front & 1 in back, Atlantic Duffle bag 20”wx12”h lots of room inside, front zipper for storage Atlantic garment bag 23”wx43”h lots of zipper compartments all (3) pieces for $35. 36” TV measuring 34”w, 29 1/2”h, 25”d great working TV manufactured by Sears $55. 570-650-8710

TIRES studded snows 2, Traction King plus 10 ply 245-75-16 M&S, lightly used $149. Additional set nonstudded $89. 570-333-4827

BOOKS: Paperbacks $40. Hardcovers $60., romance, mysteries etc., must take all $100. 825-4635 CANES & walking sticks, new batch. Over 40 available, made from slippery maple trees. $4-$5 each. Over 200 Christmas & household items. Includes, Christmas trees, lights, cups, flowers, vases, wreaths, ornaments & more! Samsonite belt massager for weight loss, all for $55. Electric sewing machine, enclosed cabinet, 2 drawers $55. 570-735-2081 CANOE 16’ with trailer & lots of extras. $595. 570-542-5622 CASSETTE TAPES Complete set of or the CD version of the program of Attacking Anxiety & Depression, from the Midwest Center for stress & Anxiety. $200. for each set. All perfect condition 570-301-8515 CHRISTMAS TREE 7 1/2’’ Martha Stewart used 3 times asking $50. 570-825-0569 DINNERWARE 64 piece $35. Black carpet 60”x*0” $20. White lace 50 yards 8” straight piece with 3” gather riffle $35. Wedding bows, white lace 24 for $12. Farberware coffee urn 12 to 55 cups, need stem $25. Sewing machine $20. Elastic 5 factory rolls 1/4” $25. 654-4440 HAND QUILTING FRAME, adjustable, 2 rail, 8’ $75. Stereo system plus amplifiers $200. 2 Cast iron hot water radiators for sale. $50. oil fired boiler, Vintage 1948 Philco radio/phonograph $75. Vintage mushroom brooch pin signed Carolee $10. Genuine silver & turquoise clip-on earring $25. Vintage ‘Mother’ pin of mother of pearl & gold wire $12. Beautiful goldtone filigree feather pin/broach $10. Genuine Monet goldtone pin $10. Beautiful antiqued silvertone bird pin. $10. 570-258-0437 HORSE MANURE FREE. Load up all you want. Also some clean fill. 570542-5102/394-7159

MILK CRATES, plastic (9) $22. Air purifier $22. Outdoor children’s plastic playhouse $38. 2 pool cue sticks $17. 5 gallon exterior blue paint $28. 3 florescent road cones $45. Tub shower sliding door kit $30. 1 1/2 gallon humidifier $18. Futon $85. Antique baby sleigh $25. 3’ concrete gutter splash boxes $40. Clothes line 150’ $15. Lawn spreader $15. Sliding board $20. 20” West coast bike $115. White wood rocker $18. Touch lamp $28. Picnic table & benches $28. heavy duty wheelbarrow $65. 6 wooden saw horses $10. Sofa loveseat, green floral print $55. Turbo super blower hand vac $22. 2 large rectangle mirrors $28. Big tent with bottom tarp $35. Dome tent with bottom tarp $25. 12 snow shovels $75. Golf driver $10. 10’ wooden step ladder $35, 8’ wooden step ladder $30. 570-288-1077 POOL TABLE Harvard 79”x44” 2 cue sticks & wall mount Cue stick holder Excellent condition. $100. 570-430-1396

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Asking $2,700. or best offer. Great condition! Contact Jodi 570-574-4376. REFRIGERATION FREEZER UNIT complete system for walk in freezer includes Copeland compressor, Larkin air blower, power control & temperature switch & timer etc. Almost new $550. 333-4827 RIMS set of 4 16” chrome rims with tires & lug nuts. Like new & ready to mount. Bought 1 year ago for $950 at Sears. 5 bolt pattern & locks sacrifice $350 Firm. 570-313-5538 SAFE/Yale $50. Heater Tower, electric, portable, $20. 570-825-5847

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Photo Equipment

MANFROTTO MONO-POD model 681B excellent condition $50. 570-788-2388

772

Pools & Spas

HEATER: Laars Lite 2 gas above ground pool heater, 4 years old, purchased new asking $200. 498-2716

776 Sporting Goods POOL TABLE excellent condition with all accessories $400. OBO. Moving need to sell 570-208-3888 PULL-CART for golf bag good condition, $15. 570-788-2388 ROAD BIKE, TREK smaller frame, postal colors, high end components, hardly ridden $400. OBO. 570-675-2163

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Dogs

TV 42” plasma flat panel, like new, picture perfect, surround sound, many hookups on back, highly rated on Consumer Report $250. Firm. 570-313-5538

Video Game Systems/Games

WII UNIT 2 controllers wiring, 8 games $250. 570-288-3352 XBOX GAMES excellent condition! Gears of War $25; Modern Warfare $25; Kinnect Power Up Heros $15; the Darkness 2 $28; Twilight Princess $35; Sonic Heros $25; Kill Switch $6; Resident Evil Zero $25. 570-762-1335

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Dogs

DACHSHUND PUPPIES!

AKC Registered. Ready to go. Vet checked. Please call 570-864-2207

906 Homes for Sale

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LABRADOR5RETRIEVER Pups. Black

males, 1 yellow female, ACA registered, shots and wormed. $350. Ready April 23. 570-556-0357

Charming remodeled 2 story is in excellent move in condition. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, carpeted floors, patio/balcony, basement, central heating, deck/ porch, Pool, view & 2 car garage. It has new roof, windows & siding. Located in quiet development close to everything, walking distance from grocery store. School District is one of the best in the area. Taxes are cheap yet across from a wildlife preserve, so you will feel like your on vacation when sitting on your porch. For sale by owner. Act fast this charming home isn’t going to be available long! $219,000 Call 696-2009 for details or view http://1580spring creekcircle. blogspot.com

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Move right into this beautiful 4 bedroom home in desirable Rockledge development. Many upgrades & features including modern kitchen with granite countertops, 22x20 great room, 2 fireplaces, new paint, carpet, gorgeous 2 tier deck & much more. $245,000. For more information or to schedule a viewing please Call 570-242-5381

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225-227 Boston Ave Double block. Wyoming Area schools. Out of flood zone. 1 side rented to long term tenant at $525 /month. Other side remodeled - move in or rent at $650/month. 3 bedrooms each side, gas furnaces, sunrooms, large yard. $149,000. Call 570-357-0042

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Televisions/ Accessories

TV 13” color, manual, remote, wallmount bracket $75. 570-636-3151

794

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Heights Section Well maintained 2 story home, family owned for 60+ years. Move in condition. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room with washer & dryer hook-up. gas heat, recently replaced windows, front and back porches, fenced in yard, close to elementary & high school. $51,900 Call 570-823-2726 Leave message if no answer.

2nd floor, 4 rooms, wall to wall carpet, heat, public water, sewer & recycling fees included. Tile bathroom with shower. Attic & yard. Stove & fridge furnished. Washer / dryer hookup. Good location, off street parking, No pets. 1 year lease & security, $650. Call 570-655-0530

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EXETER

First floor, 1 bedroom. Freshly painted, washer/dryer hook-up. $395/ month + utilities. Security required. NO PETS. 570-477-6018 leave message.

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Honeypot Section 2nd floor, 3 room apartment. Nice neighborhood. $400 + utilities & security. No pets. Call 570-885-6878

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PITTSTON

2 or 3 bedroom, 1st floor, full kitchen. Heat included, no pets. $650 + 1 month security. Call 570-451-1038

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

First Floor, Renovated, Compact, 1 Bedrooms, Gas Fireplaces, new wall to wall, Appliances, Decks. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION/ APPLICATION, 2 YEAR SAME RENTS STARTING AT $500 + Utilities. NO PETS OR SMOKING

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KINGSTON

E. W alnut St. Located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood floors, fireplace, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411

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EATON TERRACE

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Immediate Openings! NANTICOKE

1st floor. 1 bedroom. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Off street parking. Fresh paint. NO PETS $525 + security 570-477-6018 leave message

NANTICOKE Great 1st floor

1 bedroom apartment, heat included, with a detached garage in a great location. Hardwood floors & appliances included. Shared washer / dryer. Large yard. $750 + electric, security & references. Call 570-371-3271

30+ DAY

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NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR EFFICIENCY / 1 BEDROOM, BRAND NEW FLOORING, CARPETING, MODERN/APPLIANCES, ELECTRIC/GAS FIREPLACE. APPLICATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFICATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $500+ UTILITIES. MANAGED!

PLAINS Newly remodeled, 2

bedroom. Living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, stove w/d hookup. Heat, water, sewer included. No smoking or pets. $625/month, security and references. 570-905-0186

WEST WYOMING 425 West 8th Street

New 1st floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/dryer hook up, stove. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

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First floor, 1 bedroom, $450 per month + utilities. No pets, no smoking. Call 570-693-1000

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548 Medical/Health

Please apply on-line at www.berwick-hospital.com or send resume to: Berwick Hospital Center Human Resources Department 701 E. 16th Street Berwick, PA 18603 e-mail: carol_a_martinez@chs.net fax: 570-759-5035 EOE

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DOLPHIN PLAZA

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548 Medical/Health

Restorative CNA 6:30A.M.-2:30 P.M. Shift

Part Time (5-9 days bi-weekly) with benefits Apply online @ https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=1411181

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Valley Crest Nursing, Inc. d/b/a Timber Ridge Health Care Center

General laboring assisting production line with material handling and supplies. Must have experience driving forklift, inventory, and ability to multi task and work in fast-paced environment. 60-90 day evaluation with $ increase $ based on YOUR performance, attendance etc. Benefit Package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Holiday pay PLUS Full-time 12 hour shifts on alternating 3 & 4 day work weeks. Every other weekend a must. Previous manufacturing experience preferred. Some heavy lifting. Accepting applications at:

20 Elmwood Ave Crestwood Industrial Park Mountaintop, Pa 18707 EOE. We are a drug free workplace.

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