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ELECTRIC COSTS

PPL bills go lower thanks to cheap gas

“I HOPE IT doesn’t become another Hotel Sterling.”

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

“… WE WILL CHERISH, steadfast forever, Meyers High!”

George Brown Wilkes-Barre city councilman

Crowd at Tuesday’s W-B Area meeting Reciting Meyers High School alma mater

Quarterly rates for residences will drop from 7.769 cents per kilowatt hour to 6.935 cents.

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HOTEL STERLING

Lawyer defends CityVest Attorney tells county council most of $6 million loan spent on hazard abatement.

By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

Households buying their power from PPL Electric Utilities will save about $8 a month on their electric bills thanks to falling natural gas prices. Natural gas futures slipped to $2.32 per 1,000 cubic feet in January, their lowest levels since 2002, and Tuesday closed at a still-low $2.62 per 1,000 cubic feet. Reflecting lower natural gas prices, PPL’s quarterly rates The drop in for residential PPL’s rates customers buyaffects only ing their power those who will drop from 7.769 cents per purchase kilowatt hour their power to 6.935 cents directly from per kilowatt hour starting the utility. According to March 1, bringing a savings of PPL, more $8.34 for the than 586,000, typical residenor 41 percent tial customer 1,000 of its custom- using kilowatts of ers now purpower per chase their month. Smallpower from an business customers will see alternative rates decline energy suppli- from 6.775 cents per kiloer. watt hour to 6.387 cents per kilowatt hour. PPL customers have seen generation rates decline each quarter since rate caps were removed in January 2010. PPL customers were then paying 10.44 cents per kilowatt hour. “It has everything to do with natural gas prices going down,” PPL spokesman Kurt Blumenau said. “Natural gas has taken over for coal as a generator of wholesale electricity costs.” PPL has not built any new natural gas power plants or converted existing plants to run on natural gas, but the rates reflect a reduction in the price PPL pays for the power it receives through PJM Interconnect, a regional power grid supplying electricity in 13 states, Blumenau said. The drop in the price of natural gas stands in sharp contrast to

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Meyers High School 2011 alumna Marina Romanelli of Wilkes-Barre, left, wears a ‘Steadfast Forever, Meyers High’ T-shirt while she attends a meeting of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board at Coughlin High School on Tuesday.

Pupils, grads true to their school Meyers students, alumni and others pack W-B Area meeting to defend school as study findings presented. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – It began with officials rigorously denying rumors that a vote on closing Meyers High School was imminent. It ended with a nearcapacity audience in the Coughlin High School auditorium rising and stomping as they belted out the last line of the Meyers alma mater: “In our hearts we will cherish, steadfast forever, Meyers High!” In between, there was relatively brief discussion of results of a feasibility study on closing Meyers High See MEYERS, Page 8A

Donna Robirds, 67, of Mt. Orab, Ohio, is part of an Appalachian population that will soon become grayer than ever as the baby boomers age.

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Meyers High School students arrive Tuesday at the Coughlin High School auditorium for a meeting of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board.

Scranton attorney George A. Reihner defended the nonprofit CityVest’s handling of the Hotel Sterling project during Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council work session. Reihner said the nonprofit, guided by advice from national experts, spent most of its $6 million county community development loan on hazard abatement, removing other buildings on the site and making the downtown Wilkes- “MisinBarre parcel larger. Before CityVest acquired the formation property in 2002, the complex and false was a dilapidated collection of four buildings owned by an out- accusation of-town entity that owed $2 by the unmillion in back taxes, he said. informed “Were it not for the county funding that enabled CityVest persist.” to acquire the property and George A. complete the environmental Reihner cleanup, the site would most CityVest certainly be in worse shape toattorney day and the prospects for new opportunities even bleaker,” he said. Reihner said, “Misinformation and false accusation by the uninformed persist.” Some citizens have been questioning reports that valuables were removed from the building during CityVest ownership. Reihner said vandalism and trespassing were “common” before CityVest’s involvement in the project, and all items of value, including framing around fireplaces, had been stripped. CityVest did not inherit any chandeliers or other historic items in the building at the corner of River See CITYVEST, Page 8A

Economic, social issues of baby boomers present challenges

Appalachia’s aging ‘canary in the coal mine’ By DAN SEWELL Associated Press

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MT. ORAB, Ohio — It’s winter, so Donna Robirds puts on two sweaters in the morning and keeps heavy blankets handy as she sets her thermostat low — 60 at night — and bundles up to keep her utility bill down. At 67, with a fixed income and a $563-amonth mortgage, she lives on a tight bud-

get. Food stamps help the retired state employee stretch her budget in this Appalachian village. So has the mild winter. “We haven’t had the extreme cold, so it hasn’t been too bad,” she said. “I really need to watch my money. It’s going to be a struggle.” Robirds’ daily battle is being played out across the Appalachian region, which stretches through 13 states from north-

eastern Mississippi to southern New York. A part of the country that has long lagged behind the rest of the U.S. economically finds itself on the leading edge of a national trend: The number of Americans 65 and older is increasing, and many are struggling as government services are being cut in a rough economy. See AGING, Page 8A

Area people live it up a little before Lent Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, traditions reign in region. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

“Fat Tuesday” – is reserved for indulgence and partying. And that’s what happened here in Luzerne County in a variety of ways, from the secular to sacred, traditional to contemporary. Traditional Fat Tuesday foods sold briskly at stores such as Sanitary Bakery in Nanticoke, where Bonnie Kowalski, the wife of co-owner Ed Kowalski, said people were buying up

Today marks the start of the Lenten season as Christians begin preparing for their holiest of holy days – Easter Sunday. The 40 days of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is traditionally a time for fasting and reflection, but the day before – “Mardi Gras,” French for See TUESDAY, Page 2A

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Dorothy Smith serves King’s student Kevin Chin-Shue during a Mardi Gras-themed lunch Tuesday at King’s Marketplace.

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PITTSTON AREA SCHOOL BOARD

Hiring, anti-nepotism policies discussed Board scheduled to vote on final versions of proposed guidelines in March.

assurances that a unique scoring rubric will be developed that corresponds to different standards required for different candidates, Linskey commended the fact that district residency was downplayed within the hiring process. A previous hiring policy included an across-the-board scoring rubric that featured categories such as experience, relevant test scores and whether the applicant was a district resident. High School Principal Jack Lussi said he and the other officials who worked on the new hiring policy felt that the question of residency was ultimately irrelevant in determining the best candidates to fill vacancies. Linskey also complimented the officials’ work on a proposed anti-nepotism policy that would prevent the hiring of any individ-

By B. GARRET ROGAN Times Leader Correspondent

YATESVILLE -- The Pittston Area School Board engaged in some preliminary discussions of proposed hiring and anti-nepotism policies that will be voted on in March during Tuesday night’s regular school board meeting. The board members have been given “working copies” of the proposed policies for their review prior to the final versions, which are to be voted on at next month’s meeting. Board member Robert Linskey praised the work done by administrative officials. After receiving

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heating oil and gasoline. Heating oil currently costs $3.05 at the New York harbor, about the same as it did in January 2011, but more than double the price in January 2009, and the national average price of gasoline was $3.57 per gallon on Tuesday, the highest price ever for this time of year. The drop in PPL’s rates affects only those who purchase their power directly from the utility. According to PPL, more than 586,000, or 41 percent of its customers now purchase their power from an alternative energy supplier. Blumenau said the move of those customers to other power generators does not affect its bottom line because PPL does not make a profit on the power it generates and does not charge extra fees on power supplied by other generators. Instead, the company earns its profits through distribution fees. The Public Utility Commission last approved an increase of 4 percent in PPL’s power distribution rate in December 2010, raising the monthly bill $5.06 for an average customer using 1,000

Pittston Area High School Principal Jack Lussi explained that he and the other officials that worked on the new hiring policy felt that the question of residency was ultimately irrelevant in determining the best candidates to fill vacancies.

ual related to a board member or any person in a management capacity. Despite his praise, he did cite his skepticism on the possibility of using a third party to settle disputes in which potential gray areas were encountered, such as a candidate being considered who would not be working with the person to whom he or she is related. District Solicitor Joseph Saporito advised that the final policy should have safeguards that protect the district against violating its own policy in cases in which a relative might be hired accidentally. In other business, a motion from Director Charles Sciandra to require a request for proposal, or RFP, for any expenditure more than $10,000 garnered support

from several of his fellow board members before it was ultimately tabled as it became clear that the full implications of such a policy were somewhat complicated. The board currently places many projects out for bid when it is estimated that they will cost more than $10,000. There is no requirement for the board to do this for professional services. Linskey said he believes that there are instances in which RFPs were attached to professional services tended to save the district money. Sciandra stated, “I think it is unconscionable to not require

kilowatt hours per month. The utility has no applications to raise the rate before the PUC at this time. Perhaps an unintended consequence of falling electricity rates has been to drive customers away from PPL’s time-of-use program. Approved by the PUC in December 2010, the payment plan charges a lower rate for electricity consumed during times when demand is low than when demand is high. But as regular generation rates fell below even the off-peak price levied through the time-of-use program, customers returned to the regular rate program or switched to other power generators, Blumenau said. And with fewer customers in the program, the rates PPL paid for power purchased through the PJM interconnect for those customers also rose, forcing the utility to freeze rates for customers in the program last year. Currently, only about 3,300 of PPL’s more than 1.4 million customers participate in the program. Blumenau said PPL is working with the PUC to improve the program and make it a more viable option for consumers. TIMES LEADER FILE PHOTO “We went back to the drawing board to say, how can we make Mark Moyer, an employee at PPL, demonstrates the new autothis work better,” Blumenau said. mated meter to be installed into homes and business soon.

DALLAS TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS

Transco pipeline work discussed

Transco will replace a 2,044-foot section and a 193-foot section of the line. By SARAH HITE shite@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – The board of supervisors discussed the partial replacement of the Transco natural gas pipeline and restructuring the zoning ordinance related to natural gas development at a meeting Tuesday. The township office received notice Tuesday from the Williams-owned Transco interstate pipeline that two replacements of the line will begin in July and conclude in mid-September. Transco will replace a 2,044foot section that runs under-

neath Hildebrandt Road and a 193foot section that runs between Yalick Road and Highland Boulevard. Resident Jane Tolomello asked the board whether the pipeline’s current condition poses a problem to residents. Supervisor Bill Grant said he spoke to a Williams official about the project who told him that the line was tested with a smart pig, a device that runs through the line to collect detailed information, in 2010 and it was deemed to be in “good condition.” Grant said the Williams engineer also said the replacement is part of standard maintenance on the line.

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ponczkis and fastnachts – deep-fried doughnuts made with sugar, eggs and margarine – from when the bakery opened at 6 a.m. Modern, secular celebrations could be found on college campuses and at bars and nightclubs throughout the area. King’s College, for example, offered a New Orleans-style menu at King’s Marketplace, serving students everything from Bayou Red Beans and Rice to Louisiana

The Transco gas pipeline runs from Texas to New York. In Dallas Township, Williams Field Services LLC recently completed its 33-mile Springville Gathering Line from Susquehanna County, which taps into the Transco. Another gas company, Chief Gathering LLC, is in the process of constructing a gathering line to connect to the Transco line located in Dallas Township. Township Engineer Thomas Doughton told residents the Springville project is about 95 percent complete. Solicitor Thomas Brennan said the township must begin restructuring its zoning ordinance due to the passage of House Bill 1950 in the state legislature.

Seafood Gumbo. “I thought it was great. And all the decorations they had really helped set theatmosphere for Mardi Gras,” said Stephen Foster, a senior Human Resources Management major. Area bars had Mardi Gras drink specials, games, prizes and free beads Tuesday night, all reminiscent of the huge celebration in New Orleans, La., that’s said to have started after French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne landed 60 miles south of New Orleans in 1699 and called it “Pointe due Mardi Gras.” But the roots of Mardi Gras, according to americancatholic.org, lie in the Chris-

The bill, signed into law last week, updates the Oil and Gas Act of 1984 and one aspect of the law is to remove land-use controls from local governments. Brennan said the ordinance amendment passed in October, which set detailed regulations on natural gas and oil development in the township, would need to be scrapped. He suggested the supervisors work with planning consultant Jack Varaly in the creation of a new ordinance. Brennan added that agreements made with natural gas companies do not apply to the new law. Last year the township negotiated two agreements with Chief and Williams to specify terms for their pipeline and metering station projects.

tian calendar, as the “last hurrah” before Lent. Like many Catholic holidays and seasonal celebrations, it likely has its roots in pre-Christian traditions based on the seasons. Several churches in the area also celebrated “Fat Tuesday.” Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston had its eighth annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake, Egg and Sausage Dinner. The “Shrove” comes from the past tense of the word “shrive,” which means to confess and be absolved of one’s sins, explained Rick Logan, the church’s senior warden. But pancakes for dinner? Shrove Tuesday is also known as “Pan-

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Nepotism proposal criticized

Some object to wording that would allow board members’ family to be hired. By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

EXETER – The Wyoming Area School Board discussed several key personnel matters at its work session on Tuesday night, including a proposed revision to the district’s current nepotism policy. The proposal came under fire from several taxpayers because of what they saw as ambiguous wording that would allow the hiring of teachers who are related to sitting board members, as long as they receive a super-majority vote. One resident said past board members had repeatedly used their positions to influence the hiring of family members. Board President Frank Casarella assured those in attendance their input would be considered while the board adopted changes to the current proposal. In another personnel matter, the board discussed revisions and approval for a proposed uncompensated extended employee leave policy, which would allow teachers a full year leave without pay or benefits under certain qualifying circumstances. The board stated that several changes to the proposed policy will be made before a final vote on the matter next month. In other business, the members discussed tuition reimbursement requests by a number of faculty members for graduate level courses they had completed. The reimbursement policy is part of the district’s contract with teachers. Bond payments in the amount of approximately $550,000 to M&T Investment Group by March 1 for 2006 general obligation notes and a court-ordered tax rebate to WARP Processing Co. Inc. for $161,000 for 20052010l were also discussed.

cake Day” in some places because many people make pancakes to use up ingredients such as eggs, fat and sugar before fasting begins, Logan said. Sampling her dessert first, 2-year-old EmilySwanteknibbledonachocolatecupcake while her mother, Crystal, of West Pittston, greeted the Rev. John Major, who spent most of the night flipping pancakes on the griddle. While it’s a sweet tradition, Major said the annual dinner is important “mostly for the gathering of community, for the fellowship. As we enter the penitential season, it becomes a holy reminder that we’re a family and have a lot in common,” he said.

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Bone pieces not human

Bone fragments collected from a debris-strewn lot on Loomis Street were determined to be non-human, Luzerne County Coroner Bill Lisman said. About a dozen bone fragments were found in the lot on Monday. The bones were analyzed in the morgue at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Photos of the bones were sent to Dennis Dirkmaat, director of Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst College in Erie, and he said the bones are “absolutely non-human,” Lisman said. Lisman said Dirkmaat thought they might belong to a small calf or a pig. WILKES-BARRE

Army Corps still mum

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not yet responded to U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s letter or comments regarding the Wyoming Valley levee project. Casey, D-Scranton, held a press conference Monday and criticized the Corps for delaying completion of a project information report that Casey would detail the repairs needed on the levee system that was severely damaged during the flooding in September.

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LOCAL MAJ. RICHARD RUSNOK

Marine led planning for F-35B Joint Strike Fighter’s initial sea trials

Area native is test pilot of year By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Richard Rusnok, a native of Jenkins Township, has been named test pilot of the year. Rusnok is the test pilot responsible for leading the planning effort for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter’s initial sea trials in October and he received accolades for his leadership during a ceremony Feb. 16, the Marine Corps said in a release. “The John H. Glenn squadron of the Marine Corps Aviation Association selected Marine Corps Maj. Richard Rusnok as test pilot of the year for

his role in the successful embarkation and deployment of more than 250 people and 140,000 pounds of supplies and equipment with two F-35B test aircraft on USS Wasp,” the release stated. Rusnok, 35, is with the F-35 Integrated Test Force at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland. A graduate of Pittston Area High School, he was the second test pilot to perform a vertical landing on the USS Wasp’s flight deck. The Navy and Marine Corps Team of the Joint Strike Fighter Program recently made naval aviation history and Rusnok

Maj. Richard Rusnok was named test pilot of the year ‘for his role in the successful embarkation and deployment of more than 250 people and 140,000 pounds of supplies and equipment with two F-35B test aircraft on USS Wasp,’ a Marine Corps release stated.

played a major role. “Maj. Rusnok was the focal point for an extremely complex event, and the amount of coordination, thought and planning he put into it was enormous,” said Navy Capt. Erik Etz, military director of test and evaluation for F-35 naval variants. Rusnok, who dreamed of becoming a pilot when he was young, said he was honored to receive the award. “It’s every naval test pilot’s dream to be involved with initial ship trials,” Rusnok said. “It’s such a rare occurrence – a See RUSNOK, Page 6A

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Four veterans finally receive medals earned decades ago

City eyes grant to hire firefighters

PLAINS TOWNSHIP

Flags for Yeosock sought

Plains Township Commissioner Ronald Filippini requests homeowners and businesses to display the American flag at half-staff in honor of the late Lt. Gen. John J. Yeosock today and for the remainder of the week. A 33-year Army career veteran, Yeosock, 74, a former Plains Township resident, died Feb. 15 in Florida. Yeosock Funeral services are being held today from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains, from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by a military service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. WILKES-BARRE

Feissner court could close

District Magisterial Court 11-3-05, currently held by Gerald Feissner, based in Freeland, will be phased out under a proposed plan submitted by Luzerne County President Judge Thomas F. Burke Jr. The plan further calls for realignment and reestablishment of the remaining 16 other magisterial district courts in the county. The proposed plan Burke will be available for public inspection and comment in the Office of Court Administration at the county courthouse. Comments must be received on or before 4 p.m. March 26. SCRANTON

Ex-IU 19 official indicted

A former executive director of an Intermediate Unit serving school districts in Lackawanna, Susquehanna and Wayne counties has been indicted on federal fraud, theft and money laundering charges. U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Peter J. Smith on Tuesday handed down an indictment of Fred R. Rosetti, former director of the Northeast Intermediate Unit 19 in Archbald, charging that he illegally converted funds and property belonging to the unit for his personal gain and ordered his employees to perform personal home maintenance, shopping, secretarial and other services for him and his family. Rosetti, 63, of Archbald, was director of the IU from July 1998 until June 2010. During that time he created false travel vouchers seeking reimbursement for trips that never occurred, or ordered employees to create such vouchers for his benefit, it’s alleged. The indictment further alleges Rosetti failed to document time off, then collected a cash payout for unused days off at his retirement, and he ordered IU employees to provide a variety of personal services.

WILKES-BARRE

Council to consider cooperative agreement with Wilkes to seek $2M in gaming funds for science building.

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Jerry Lee Smith, left, a Vietnam veteran, speaks after receiving medals presented to him by U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, during a ceremony Tuesday at the VA Medical Center in Plains Township.

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PLAINS TWP. – Jerry Smith served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and his unit traveled farther up the Saigon River than anyone else. Smith also was aboard a destroyer that was the first to fire on the Vietnam coast to support U.S. troops. On Tuesday, Smith was one of four veterans who received medals and other decorations they earned during wartime at a ceremony at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, made the presentations “This was the easy part,” Barletta said as he handed out the long-delayed medals. “These guys did the difficult part; they did the work.” Receiving medals were Smith, of Berwick; James Kellum of Huntington Mills; Edward Bush of Palmerton, Carbon County; and Michael Gatcha of Bear Creek Township. “I’m proud to present these medals to these men as a sign of gratitude for

Kellum, 85, served in the their service to this country,” Pacific Theater during Barletta said. “In many cases, “I’ve been World War II. He waited 65 these medals are long overdue. years to get his medals. I’m surprised to learn how after that “This is how fast the Army many of our veterans did not re- one for a operates,” Kellum said with a ceive the medals they earned – even decades later – so I en- long time.” smile. “But it feels good to ficourage all veterans who beJerry Smith nally get them. I thought all Navy veteran, my records were lost.” lieve they did not receive the speaking about Kellum said he will buy a medals they earned to contact his Good display case for the medals. my office.” Conduct medal He worked as an electrician Smith, 65, said he was hapbefore owning an insurance piest to get his Good Conduct agency and later purchasing medal. “I’ve been after that one for a long a dairy farm that he still operates. Gatcha, 70, of Bear Creek Township, time,” he said. “To get these medals today, well, I’m proud – I’m a proud Amer- said the medals handed out are well-deican. It makes my day, that’s for sure.” served. “The four of us are finally getSmith worked in the refrigeration re- ting our justifiable recognition,” said pair business and then became a main- Gatcha, who served in the Navy during tenance supervisor at Bloomsburg Uni- the Cuban Missile Crisis. Bush, 40, of Palmerton, thanked Barversity. “It’s been a long journey from being letta and his staff for getting the medals called ‘baby killers’ to this,” he said. issued. “These are American heroes,” Bar“For a long time after the war, we got booed everywhere we went. Like I said, letta said. “They served their country with honor.” I’m just a proud American.”

WILKES-BARRE – City Council will decide Thursday to apply for a $550,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency that, if approved, would allow the city to hire four additional firefighters. According to city Administrator Marie McCormick, the grant would cover two years and would be for four full-time fire“I have fighters. Drew McLaughlin, nothing the city’s administra- against tive coordinator, said there are 72 budgeted Wilkes – positions in the fire de- my two partment. The grant would daughters come from FEMA went through the U.S. Department of Homeland there. … Security. With coun- I’d prefer cil’s approval, Mayor Tom Leighton could to see this enter into an appropri- money ate agreement if the apused to plication is approved. Council also will benefit our consider authorizing tax base.” proper city officials to Councilman enter into a “cooperaTony George tion agreement” with On Wilkes Wilkes University for project administration of $2 million in gaming funds that would be used to help build a new science building on the campus. Councilman Tony George questioned the move, stating that the city could find use for $2 million to repair streets or sewers. Tim Henry, city attorney, said the city does not have a say in who receives the gaming funds. He said applications are submitted and the city approves submisSee COUNCIL, Page 6A

4 arrested on drug charges; cops grab stash of heroin, cocaine in Kingston Three of 4, from Philadelphia, believed to have been selling in area at least two months. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – Three people from Philadelphia were using an apartment on Rutter Avenue as a distribution center to sell heroin and cocaine in the area, authorities alleged Tuesday. More than 200 heroin packets, 50 vials of cocaine, cellphones, drug paraphernalia and about $1,000 were seized

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when Kingston police, the Luzerne County Drug Task Force and state agents searched 234 ½ Rutter Ave. on Tuesday. Authorities allege Orianna Macheri Cunningham, 18, of Philadelphia, ran into the bathroom and tried to discard heroin and cocaine when agents

stormed the apartment. Cunningham struggled with agents and had to be stunned by a Taser. Cunningham was arrested in the apartment along with Breyon J. Kilgore, 28, and Adrian Marcus Pannell, 21, both from Philadelphia. Authorities believe the three had been selling drugs in the area for at least two months. DeShaun Anthony Zimmerman, 31, last-known address as Main Street, Edwardsville, was arrested on unrelated drug offenses. Zimmerman had ties with Cunningham, Kilgore and

Pannell, authorities allege. The four people were arraigned by District Judge Paul Roberts on multiple trafficking charges. Pannell was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $200,000 bail, and Cunningham, Kilgore and Zimmerman were jailed for lack of $50,000 bail each. According to the criminal complaints: Drug agents allegedly purchased heroin from Pannell, who goes by the street name “Dotti,” in Edwardsville on Dec. 17 and in Kingston on Jan

6, and purchased cocaine from Pannell in Kingston on Feb. 14. Armed with search warrants, drug agents raided the Rutter Avenue apartment, finding a stash of heroin packets, cocaine packaged in vials, packaging materials including empty vials, cell phones and $950, the criminal complaints say. Each vial seized on Tuesday contained .2 grams of cocaine, authorities said. Zimmerman was arrested on charges he sold heroin to authorities in Kingston on Jan.17. Preliminary hearings are scheduled on Feb. 29.

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WILKES-BARRE – A woman charged with taking more than $3,000 from the former Animal Emergency Clinic of Wyoming Valley was sentenced Tuesday to four years probation. Patti Lynn Spickerman, 41, a former business manager at the clinic, was sentenced by Luzerne County Senior Judge Joseph Augello on charges of theft by unlawful taking and forgery. “I’m sorry,” Spickerman, of Moscow, said. “I’m very sorry for all of this.” Spickerman was convicted of the charges after a two-day jury trial in April. The jury, however, Spickerman could not determine the exact amount Spickerman took, convicting her of removing more than $200 from the clinic, but not more than $2,000. Augello ordered Spickerman to pay $2,000 as restitution. According to court papers, Spickerman had worked as a business manager at the animal clinic, when its owner, Chris Rappolt, reported that there were missing funds in the checking account. Rappolt said he noticed the discrepancies, dating from August to December 2009, while checking the account in April 2010, shortly after the clinic closed. The clinic filed for bankruptcy in October 2010 after closing down in late 2009. Rappolt said that, as business manager, Spickerman was authorized to use his signature stamp for payroll and that any other checks had to be approved by him. Four checks totaling $3,107 were processed and paid to Spickerman, court papers say. Rappolt told police the signature stamp was used without his authorization. Spickerman’s attorney, Charles Ross, told Augello he felt a probationary sentence would be appropriate for his client since she had suffered an aneurysm and has had to attend extensive therapy where she had to learn to walk again. “It’s a miracle she’s even here,” Ross said. Augello agreed probation was an appropriate sentence, and ordered Spickerman to have no contact with the victim and to pay the restitution amount. Assistant District Attorney Michelle Hardik prosecuted the case.

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WILKES-BARRE – A man who had been employed as a Luzerne County security officer and as a Wilkes-Barre constable pleaded guilty to not disclosing a previous conviction on an employment application. Kenneth Leon Holley, 56, of Stanley Street, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of making a statement under penalty and was ordered to pay a $500 fine, plus $150 in costs, by District Judge Martin Kane. Holley was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Tuesday, where he entered the guilty plea. Holley was charged on Feb. 13 after Luzerne County detectives learned he did not disclose a 1975 receiving stolen property conviction on a recent application to become a security guard permitted to carry a gun. Holley, hired in 1996 to work in the county’s 911 center, most recently worked as a security officer, stationed at the Luzerne County Children and Youth and Bureau of Aging building. He is paid about $32,000 a year. He has been suspended without pay from his position since his arrest, according to county officials, and has a pending termination hearing, as per his collective bargaining agreement. According to court papers, in July Holley applied for a position that required gun clearance and agreed to a background check. Investigators learned he had been charged

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U.S.: Accident involved books taken from detention center due to extremist messages

U.S. apologizes for Quran burnings By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press

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KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. apologized Tuesday for the burning of Muslim holy books that had been pulled from the shelves of a detention center library adjoining a major base in eastern Afghanistan because they contained extremist messages or inscriptions. The White House echoed military officials in saying that the burning of Qurans and other Islamic reading material that had been tossed in a pile of garbage was an accident. But more than 2,000 Afghans protested the incident outside the Bagram Air Base that stoked rising anti-foreign sentiment and fueled Afghan claims that foreign troops disrespect their culture and Islamic religion even as the Americans and other NATO forces prepare to withdraw by the end of 2014.

Demonstrators who gathered outside Bagram Air Field, one of the largest U.S. bases in Afghanistan, shouted, “Die, die, foreigners!” Some fired rifles into the air. Othersthrewrocksatthegateofthebase and set tires on fire. U.S. Gen. John Allen, the top commanderofAmericanandNATOforcesin Afghanistan, said the books had been mistakenly given to troops to be burned at a garbage pit at Bagram, a sprawling U.S. military base north of the Afghan capital, Kabul. “It was not a decision that was made because they were religious materials,” Allensaid.“Itwasnotadecisionthatwas made with respect to the faith of Islam. It was a mistake. It was an error. The moment we found out about it we immediately stopped and we intervened.” The Quran is the most sacred object in the daily lives of Muslims and burning it

Afghans throw stones towards American soldiers in front of Bagram Air Field during an antiU.S. demonstration Tuesday because of the improper disposal and burning of Qurans and other Islamic religious materials at the American base north of Kabul. AP PHOTO

is considered an offense against God. The Quran is so important in the faith that Islamic teaching spells out how it should be handled, including directing anyone who touches it to be in a state of

ritual purity. Muslims can only dispose of Qurans in very specific ways, including burning or burying those that have been damaged or corrupted to prevent God’s word from being defiled.

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from residents amid government shelling that pounded rebel strongholds and killed at least 30 people Tuesday, activists said. Shells reportedly rained down on rebellious districts at a rate of 10 per minute at one point and the Red Cross called for a daily two-hour cease-fire so that it can deliver emergency aid to the wounded and sick. The Local Coordination Committees, an opposition group, said more than 100 were killed Tuesday.

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College racial policies eyed The Supreme Court is setting an election-season review of racial preference in college admissions, agreeing Tuesday to consider new limits on the contentious issue of affirmative action programs. A challenge from a white student who was denied admission to the University of Texas flagship campus will be the high court’s first look at affirmative action in higher education since its 2003 decision endorsing the use of race as a factor. A more conservative court could jettison that earlier ruling or at least limit when colleges may take account of race in admissions. INDIANAPOLIS

Fans blamed for injuries Attorneys for country duo Sugarland say the injuries fans suffered in a deadly stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair were “their own fault.” Sugarland’s attorneys say some or all of the injuries happened because fans failed to take steps to ensure their own safety before high winds toppled stage rigging onto the crowd awaiting the band’s Aug. 13 concert. Seven died and 58 were injured. In a Feb. 16 response to a civil suit filed in November, they also say fair officials and stage rigging builder MidAmerica Sound Corp. were responsible for the stage setup. They call the wind that toppled the structure an “act of God.”

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Victims strangled on bus rides Bolivian police say at least 69 killed in attacks, dozens more survived in Bolivian city.

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EL ALTO, Bolivia — The little buses looked like any others as they rattled down the dirt streets of El Alto, collecting people headed to work in the predawn chill. But authorities say they were death traps, employed by a murderous band to harvest victims who would be strangled for what little they possessed. Police are blaming the band for at

least 69 killings and say dozens more victims survived the stranglings and were left for dead in isolated stretches of the working class city of 1 million people on the arid plateau above Bolivia’s capital. Gang members would ride the minibuses posing as passengers, police said. When their prey boarded and dropped into a seat, they were strangled with a rope or scarf and stripped of valuables that often amounted to little more than a cell phone and the clothes on their backs, said police Col. Felix Rocha, chief of Bolivia’s criminal police. Their bodies were dumped in remote districts of this city inhabited chiefly by indigenous migrants from the country-

side, Rocha said. A 64-year-old man who said he survived a Feb. 5 attack said he confidently boarded what he thought was a public transit minibus because, as usual, his 25-cent fare was collected by “a cholita,” or indigenous woman. “They had me sit in the front and all of the sudden I felt a blue scarf tightening around my neck. I fought back but they hit me in the ribs” and face and he fell unconscious, said the man, who asked to be identified only by first name, Macario, because he fears for his safety. “I woke up later in a Dumpster,” Macario added. Gone were his cell phone and the equivalent of $55 in the local currency, bolivianos.

PHOENIX — A surging Rick Santorum is making increasingly harsh remarks about President Barack Obama, questioning not just the president’s competence but his motives and even his Christian values. Mitt Romney also is sharpening his anti-Obama rhetoric. He said Tuesday the president governs with “a secular agenda” that hurts religious freedom. In general, however, the former Massachusetts governor has not seriously challenged Obama’s motives. But Santorum and Newt Gingrich have ELECTION heightened their claims that Obama’s intentions are not always benign, ahead of today’s televised GOP presidential debate and next week’s primaries in Michigan and Arizona. Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator who suddenly is threatening Romney in his native state of Michigan, says Obama cares only about power, not the “interests of people.” He says “Obamacare,” the health care overhaul Obama enacted, includes a “hidden message” about the president’s disregard for impaired fetuses, which might be aborted. Santorum even seemed to compare Obama to Adolf Hitler, although he denies trying to do so. Gingrich called Obama “the most dangerous president in modern American history.” Gingrich said the administration’s “willful dishonesty” about alleged terrorists’ motives threatens the country.

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University and student groups are condemning the monitoring of Muslim college students across the Northeast by the New York Police Department, while Rutgers University and leaders of Muslim groups are calling for investigations. The New York Police Department monitored Muslim college students far more broadly than previously known, at schools far beyond the city limits, including the Ivy League colleges of Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, The Associated

Although professors and students had not been accused of any wrongdoing, their names were recorded in reports for Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. Press reported Saturday. Police talked with local authorities about professors 300 miles away in Buffalo and sent an undercover agent on a whitewater rafting trip in upstate New York, where he recorded students’ names and noted how many times they prayed.

Detectives trawled Muslim students’ websites every day and, although professors and students had not been accused of any wrongdoing, their names were recorded in reports prepared for Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly. An NYPD spokesman cited 12 people arrested or convicted on terrorism charges in the United States and abroad who had once been members of Muslim student associations. Police spokesman Paul Browne said police monitored student websites and collected publicly available information, but did so only between 2006 and 2007.

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FRANCES F. ORGANEK, formerly of Wilkes-Barre and a resident at Birchwood Nursing Center, Nanticoke, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. DOLORES (DEE DEE) RACE, 58, of Duryea, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at NE Pa. Hospice, Scranton. Born in Taylor, she was a daughter of the late David and Irene Johnson Race Sr. Surviving are step-mother, Dolores J. Minegar Race; sisters, Patricia O’Dell and husband James, Karen Ellis and husband Greg, Deven Keiper and husband Mark; brother, David Race Jr., and wife Lyndsey; nieces and nephews; and her dog, Riley. Funeral services were held Monday at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea, with Pastor Michelle Kaufman of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Interment was in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. The family wishes to thank the ICU and Hospice Staff of Regional Hospital, Scranton, and Golden Living Center, Scranton, for the care that was given to Dolores. BRENDA SUE REDMOND, 43, former resident of Shickshinny, passed away February 20, 2012 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, Pa. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. CLIFFORD E. DONAHUE, 77, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in Highland Manor, Exeter. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.

GLADYS PARENTE-KAUFMAN, 94, formerly of WilkesBarre, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, at the PartridgeTippett Nursing Facility of the Wesley Village Campus, Jenkins Township. Funeral arrangements are pending and have been entrusted to Jacobs Funeral Service, 47 Old River Rd., Wilkes-Barre. WINIFRED H. SHAW, 86, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, in Hospice Community Care, Inpatient Unit, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. WILLIAM B. SCOREY, of Wilkes-Barre Township, died Monday, February 20, 2012, in Hospice Community Care Inpatient unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Born October 12, 1934, in WilkesBarre, he was a son of the late Robert and Bertha Sonnenberg Scorey. Surviving are wife, Joan Scorey Boston; son, James Scorey; daughter, Traci Boston; step-sons, John and George Boston; step-daughter, Rhonda Boston; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Robert Scorey; sister, Irene Fristic. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service for William on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Christian Assembly Church, 195 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. Arrangements were entrusted to the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. RUTH VERESPY of Plains Township died Tuesday afternoon, February 21, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., Plains Township.

Dorothy E. Davis February 16, 2012 orothy E. Davis died at MonD mouth County Care Center in Allenwood, N.J., on Thursday, Feb-

vis; and her sister, Charlotte, and husband Howard Collins. She is survived by her nephew, ruary 16, 2012. Howard R. Collins, and wife Ceil; She was born in 1927, in Luzerne niece, Peggy Fisher; and great-nephCounty, to Millard and Margaret Da- ews and great-nieces, Christopher vis. and Melissa Fisher, Jessica Arce, Dorothy graduated from Forty Donald and Timothy Collins, and Fort High School in 1945, and then their sons. studied at The School of Nursing, The family wishes to thank Susan Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Nesbitt and Terri Weidner for their graduating in 1948. kindness in helping Dorothy for so She worked many years as a regis- many years when she lived in Forty tered nurse and later received her Fort. Also Home Instead, who were Bachelor of Science in Nursing Edu- so helpful to Dorothy and her sister cation in 1970 from Wilkes College. in Ocean Township. We also would Dorothy loved working with pa- like to thank the staff at The Geraltients and staff, and especially her dine Thompson Care Center for work as head nurse of the cardiac their compassionate care in her fiunit at the hospital. nal years. In 1989, she was honored by the Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 Luzerne County Nurses’ Associ- a.m. Friday in the Ely Funeral ation for her 40 years of service. Home, 3316 Route 33, Neptune, After retiring from nursing, she N.J.. Interment will follow at Evercared for her parents at home in For- green in Dallas. ty Fort. In lieu of flowers, memorial donaDorothy loved gardening, and tions may be made to the ASPCA, spoiling her dogs, Prince and Angel. ATTN: Linda Tirameni, 520 8th She moved to New Jersey in 2006 Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10018; to be with her sister in their later or the American Heart Association, years, and then to The Geraldine 1 Union Street, Suite 301, RobbbinsThompson Care Center. ville, NJ 08691. For directions or to Dorothy is predeceased by her send condolences, please visit parents, Millard and Margaret Da- www.elyfuneralhome.com.

FUNERALS DECKER – William Jr., Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1730 Fowler Ave., Berwick. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Mayo Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Chestnut St., Berwick. Prayer service at 6 p.m. GERSTEIN – William, funeral 12:30 p.m. today in Rosenberg Funeral Chapel Inc., 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Shiva 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 21 Pear Tree Lane, Dallas. GUNSTER – William, service 1 p.m. Thursday in the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. Family and friends may call 11 a.m. until time of service Thursday in the funeral home. HOLDREDGE – John, funeral 11a.m. today in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas. JONES – Jeanne, funeral 11 a.m. today in the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. KILE – Barbara, funeral 10 a.m. Friday in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home, 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek. Calling hours at the funeral home 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday . KULIGOWSKI – Benjamin, funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Nanticoke. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. MCGROARTY – Helen, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. PAIGE – Albert, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Visitation 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Members of Stickney Fire Co. 1 will gather at 6:45 p.m. to pay their respects. Nanticoke Lodge 541 F.&

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M. Adamchick, 86, formerly of Perrin Street, SwoyersJville,eanette passed away peacefully on Sat-

urday evening, February 18, 2012, at Manor Care Health and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle. Her beloved husband was the late Joseph J. Adamchick, who passed away on January 4, 1999. Together, Joseph and Jeanette shared 52 wonderful years of marriage. Born on February 7, 1926, in Wilkes-Barre, Jeanette was a daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Washik) Bielecki. Raised in Wilkes-Barre, Jeanette attended GAR Memorial High School. Jeanette resided in Swoyersville until 2008, then she relocated to the Mechanicsburg area to be closer to her family. Prior to her retirement, Jeanette was employed as a caterer for the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville. Her late husband, Joseph, was a steward for the American Legion in Swoyersville, serving as the organization’s past commander and past chairman of its home association. Jeanette was a faithful member of Holy Name/Saint Mary’s Parish Community, Swoyersville. Additionally, Jeanette was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion, Andrew Lawrence Post 644, of Swoyersville. A woman of many enjoyments, Jeanette especially enjoyed cooking for her family and shopping. Family was the center of Jeanette’s life and she treasured each moment she had with her loved ones. She will forever be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents, Paul and Anna Bielecki, and her husband, Joseph, Jeanette was preceded in death by her brothers Edward, Michael, Paul, Harry, Leon and Stanley Bielecki; her sisters Helen

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Howell and Marian Dick. Jeanette is survived by her son, J. David Adamchick, and his wife, Alicia, of Mechanicsburg; her grandson, David Adamchick, of Mechanicsburg; her granddaughter, Michelle Gueci, and her husband, Jason, of Mechanicsburg; her great-granddaughter, Bella Rose Gueci; her brother John Bielecki and his wife, Mooneen, of WilkesBarre Township; her sister Josephine Compton and her husband, Joseph, of Wilkes-Barre Township; numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will be conducted on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. in Holy Name/ Saint Mary’s Church, 283 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, Pastor, officiating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Swoyersville. Family and friends are invited call on Thursday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. For additional information or to send the family of Mrs. Jeanette M. Adamchick an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

Helen Jane McGroarty February 19, 2012 Jane McGroarty, 89, of H elen West Pittston, passed away on

Sunday, February 19, 2012, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born May 13, 1922 in Baskin, La., she was a daughter of Willard and Minie Hudson. Helen graduated from Nursing School from Monroe, La., where she became a Registered Nurse. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish and the Wyoming Woman’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Edward McGroarty, Pennsylvania State Police Area II Commander, (retired); son 1st Lt. Michael Francis McGroarty. She is survived by her son Kevin James McGroarty, West Pittston; sister, Joy Parnell, Farmsville, La.; care giver and companion, Lamara Sterling. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with

a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Cecilia’s Church of St. Barbara’s Parish, Exeter. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family requests flowers be omitted and donations in Jane’s memory be made to the Pennsylvania State Police Troop “P” Camp Cadet Program, PO Box 4005, Wyoming, PA 18644.

Patricia Walsh Williams A.M. will conduct a memorial service at 7:15 p.m. ROTHSTEIN – Beulah, memorial gathering 1 p.m. Sunday in Temple B’nai B’rith, Kingston. SEITZ – Mary, funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Lehman-Gregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Bennett Street, Luzerne. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. STARK – Julie, funeral 10 a.m. Thursday in the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, 575 N. Main St., Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish. Friends may call 5 until 8 p.m. today. STONE – Sandra, memorial service noon Thursday in the Eatonville United Methodist Church. YEOSOCK - Lt. Gen. (ret.) John, friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains Township. Military service at 6 p.m.

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February 20, 2012 Patricia Walsh Williams, 68, of Courtdale, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, after a short illness. Pat graduated from Luzerne High School, and LCCC as a registered nurse, and Wilkes University, receiving a BSN. She was a certified psychiatric nurse at First Valley and the VA Medical Center until her retirement in 2011. She loved going to auctions with her sisters, including those exacerbating times when they drove up the price by bidding against each other. She was an avid collector, browsing antique shops and thrift stores, as she found value in all things and in all persons. Pat was a loving mother of Sharon and Kevin; and one of five sisters, know as the “Crisis Sisters,” who rarely agreed, but circled the wagons in support of each other. Pat was a most compassionate and caring friend and nurse who had sympathy for all who were hurting. She would explain, “Everyone has a little heart and soul.” Pattie had the biggest heart of all. At times, Patti was a deer hunter, a motorcycle rider, a factory worker, a babysitter, a second career student, a union negotiator, a practical joker, a Jackie Kennedy look-a-like, but most of all she was ours. Patti was a deeply spiritual person attending Mass at the VA chapel, St. Iggy’s and St. Frances Cabrini on Carverton Road. She was rarely without her Rosary and prayed for

ers, Mike, Eddie and Charlie, all residing in New Jersey; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St. Tunkhannock. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. For online condolences or directions, please visit aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.

Mary M. Serbin February 17, 2012 rs. Mary M. (Adams) Serbin, M 109, a resident of Quincy Village, Quincy, and formerly of 10696

Rinehart Drive, Waynesboro, passed away at 5 p.m., Friday, February 17, 2012, in the nursing home. Born December 6, 1902, in Harwood, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Maczko) Adams. In 1916, Mary left school to go to work at Duplan Silk Mill in Hazleton, which was the world’s largest silk mill at that time. She and her first husband, Mr. Joseph Mucha, were married May 22, 1923. He died October 22, 1939. She married her second husband, Michael Serbin, October 27, 1952, and the couple moved to Swoyersville, where they lived through the flooding of Hurricane Agnes in 1972. He died February 23, 1978. Mary moved to Waynesboro to live with her daughter and son-inlaw, Margaret and Hank Jablonski in July 1988. After her daughter’s death, December 23, 1994, she moved in with her granddaughter, Judi Hofmann, and her family. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Waynesboro; St. Nicholas Byzantine Church, Swoyersville, and St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Hazleton. Mary enjoyed quilting, crocheting and reading.

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sion of the applications. McLaughlin said the process to receive gaming fund allocations is competitive and projects that have countywide benefit usually are approved over those in specific municipalities. “I just can’t see this,” George said. “I have nothing against Wilkes – my two daughters went there. But Wilkes is non-profit. I’d prefer to see this money used to benefit our tax base.” Councilman Bill Barrett expressed concern about Exit 2 off the Cross Valley Expressway. He said traffic that exits the southbound lanes that tries to make a

Mary is survived by two grandchildren, Judith M. Hofmann and her husband, Bill, of Waynesboro, and J. Patrick Jablonski and his wife, Jessica of Santa Fe, N.M.; five great-grandchildren, William H. Hofmann, Thomas J. Hofmann, Alexa C. Hofmann, Magdalena P. Jablonski and Jackson H. Jablonski; and two nephews, Joseph Adams and Michael Adams, both of Hazleton. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret M. Jablonski. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Saint Mary’s Byzantine Church, 227 E. Beech St., Hazleton, with Father Peter Donish officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday evening, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St, Waynesboro, where a prayer service will be held by the Rev. John Bateman at 7 p.m., and one half hour prior to the services, Friday morning, in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew School, 213 E. Main St., Waynesboro, PA 17268. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com.

W H AT ’ S N E X T Wilkes-Barre City Council meets Thursday at 6 p.m., Council Chambers, fourth floor, City Hall. Public comment is welcome.

left turn onto Wilkes-Barre Boulevard is often delayed. He said there should be a traffic light at the intersection. McLaughlin said he will take Barrett’s concerns to the next Traffic Committee meeting and request a study by the state Department of Transportation. . Council is also expected to open bids at Thursday’s meeting that were received for the former Old River Road Bakery building that has been the subject of controversy.

RUSNOK

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family and friends, as well as the local Penguins team. Pattie was more than words can ever say and will be remembered always for her generous spirit and great kindness. Pat is greatly missed by her daughter, Sharon, and fiancée, Brian Strish, of Jackson Township; son, Kevin, of Levittown; sisters, Barbara Stash of Doylestown, and Judy Daley of Narberth, Laureen Fronczkiewicz of Luzerne; Paulette Walsh of California; and devoted nieces and nephews, among many friends and her patients. A funeral will be held at 10:15 a.m. Friday in the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with the Mass of Christian Burial at11a.m. in St. Francis Cabrini Church, Mt. Olivet Rd., with Father Vincent Dang, officiating. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.

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away at his house, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Joseph was born on December 15, 1919, a son of the late Zigmount and Mary Walciak Gramberg. On May 14, 1944, Joseph married the love of his life, the late Shirley Mae Hull, to whom he was married for 55 years. He was employed by P&G, retiring in 1985. Joseph enjoyed camping, traveling, and listening and dancing to polka music. In addition to his wife and parents, Joseph is preceded in death by his son Leonard in 1989. He is survived by daughters, Loretta and husband Ken Sickler of Cape Vincent, N.Y.; Lorraine and husband William Culver of Knoxsville, Md.; Barbara and husband Dennis Inman of Mehoopany; son David Gramberg and companion Kevin, of Macungie; three sisters, Helen, Anna and Josie; three broth-

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to sea.” Rusnok credited the hard work of the entire test team. An operational test liaison, he spent almost a year planning the trials. He was also one of four test pilots hand-selected to demonstrate the Marines’ amphibious air power with the first short takeoffs and vertical landings on the Wasp. “It was really satisfying to see the payoff of all the hard work we did, like the Field Carrier Landing Practices with the Wasp crew,” Rusnok said. “Flying at sea felt like coming home again. This year, he will transition to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., where operational testing on the F-35B will commence. His wife,

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Kara, and two children will accompany him. As Test Pilot of the Year, he will be considered for the national Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Award for Acquisition Excellence, to be announced in May. Rusnok flew a number of combat missions in the Iraq War. In 2003, he participated in the initial invasion of Iraq. In 2005 and 2006, Rusnok was based in Iraq and flew missions for seven months. Rusnok’s brother, Ryan, 32, is a U.S. Army surgeon and is serving in Afghanistan.

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Editorial

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OUR OPINION: PUBLIC AWARENESS

Find out the facts at anti-gang event

NYONE concerned about the potential for increased ganglike activity and violence in Luzerne County in the years ahead should consider this truism: There’s safety in numbers. Fortunately, plenty of area residents – from law enforcement professionals to Crime Watch participants to school staffers to Guardian Angels on volunteer patrol – already are keenly aware of what’s happening in Northeastern Pennsylvania’s neighborhoods, what to watch out for and how you can assist them in gang-prevention efforts, especially those aimed at the area’s most susceptible youths. Join them, if only by becoming more aware of the situation and the best strategies for steering school-age boys and girls away from this dead-end choice. A public event called “Combating Gang Activity in Our School Districts” is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre. An agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Science Unit will be the featured presenter. A panel discussion also is planned. Due to a much-talked-about attack on a Wilkes-Barre street earlier this month, you can expect a sizable audience at tomorrow’s event, which is spon-

G E T I N V O LV E D Public meeting: “Combating Gang Activity in Our School Districts” When: 6 p.m. Thursday Where: Burke Auditorium in the McGowan School of Business at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre

sored jointly by U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, and state Sen. John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township. A teenage boy’s hand was maimed in the incident that occurred after school hours near GAR High School in WilkesBarre. Racial tensions, perhaps fueled by allegiance to a gang or “wannabe” gang, are believed to have sparked the violent episode. Hopefully, calmer heads will prevail across the Wyoming Valley, rather than allowing gut emotions and stereotypes to rule the day. Education is key. Get the facts from organizations such as The East Coast Gang Investigator’s Association (www.gripe4rkids.org), the National Gang Center (www.nationalgangcenter.gov) and the Center for Safe Schools (www.safeschools.info). After looking at these resources and talking to likeminded residents who want to foster a safe environment in Luzerne County, this much should become perfectly clear to you: You are not alone.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It is time we gave them the wherewithal to fight back and stop the slaughter.” U.S. Sen. John McCain The Arizona Republican recently urged Washington and its allies to find ways to help arm and equip Syrian rebels in an attempt to stop an ongoing “massacre.”

MAIL BAG

Direct demolition money toward decreasing debt

HE CORBETT administration should agree to a proposal made by Senate Democrats to use a substantial portion of Pennsylvania’s share of the national mortgage-fraud settlement to revive a state program that helps families avoid foreclosure. Federal officials announced this month that an agreement had been made with 49 state attorneys general in which five of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders would pay $26 billion to settle allegations of fraud in foreclosures based on faulty paperwork. The agreement is not ideal. Only about1million households will have their home loans reduced and an additional 750,000 who lost their homes to foreclosure will receive about $2,000 each. Ironically, now that a settlement has been reached, the pace of foreclosures is expected to pick up. EDITORIAL BOARD

The likelihood that many more families will lose their homes has prompted State Senate Democrats to propose using some of Pennsylvania’s settlement money to bring back the state’s Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program, which was shut down in July. The state should receive $266 million from the settlement for loan modifications, cash payments to borrowers and to refinance underwater loans. But the Democrats wrote a letter to Attorney General Linda Kelly asking that a separate $69 million direct payment to her office be used to fund HEMAP. The idea makes sense. HEMAP wasn’t a handout program. Participants were loaned up to $50,000 over a three-year period and paid back the cash with interest. In this economy, it is tragic that it fell victim to the governor’s budget ax. But here’s his opportunity to restore it. The Philadelphia Inquirer

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he million dollars of taxpayers’ money that the former Luzerne County commissioners set aside for the demolition of the Hotel Sterling in Wilkes-Barre would be better used to pay the county debt. To tear down a historical building that has withstood several floods and abandonment should be noted. It was built at a time when workmen used materials and labor to construct an edifice that would last for centuries. To determine the strength of the Sterling’s structure, I believe building inspectors should be allowed to look at it. Has anyone considered why the Hotel Sterling was given that name? It was considered a sterling asset to the city entrance, and the workmanship was done with the greatest pride by the masons. There are many taxpayers who do not want the Sterling torn down. The new Luzerne County Council should let the people decide. Put it to a vote on Election Day. Elaine Givens Plymouth

OTHER OPINION: MORTGAGE AID

Use bank funds to save homes

LETTERS FROM READERS

Before making donations, learn where money goes

am writing in regard to my recent experiences with phone solicitors for reportedly charitable concerns. Recently, it was brought to my attention that, by law, all charities must disclose the percentage of the donation that goes to overhead and salaries and what percentage actually goes to the charity’s mission. For years I have been donating to a variety of charities through phone solicitation. On two separate occasions recently I was solicited for what appeared to be legitimate charitable concerns. One had something to do with firefighters and another one had to do with veterans. On both occasions, the person who was soliciting me gave me a long and extensive dissertation about the positive effects that my donation is going to have. When I asked the solicitors for the percentage given directly to the charity versus what was going to salaries and administrative costs, on both occasions, there was a long pause and several attempts to redirect me. And on one occasion I was actually referred to a supervisor. However, I persistently waited on the line, on one occasion waiting up to 15 minutes, for the supervisor. One of the charities was giving only 9 percent to the actual charity, and the other 91 percent went to “administrative cost and overhead.” The other one, not less than 13 percent was to go to the charity, with the rest going to administrative costs. As they say, “buyer beware.” So please make sure if you want your donations to go

to the actual charity, not to administrative costs and overhead, ask the right questions and donate to appropriate charities. Dr. Matthew Berger Moosic

Rosary to be recited during ‘40 Days of Life’

ent begins today. During these 40 days, Catholics are to fast and pray. “40 Days for Life” also begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on April 1. The event is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of prayer and fasting, constant vigil and community outreach. The “40 Days for Life” campaign will take place at Planned Parenthood, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Planned Parenthood is the largest provider of abortions in the country. Monday through Friday we will pray five decades of the rosary at 9 a.m. for an end to abortion. This is a peaceful approach to showing others the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods. Ada Magni West Wyoming

Writer values articles on county departments

thank The Times Leader and reporter Mark Guydish for his Feb. 12 article and reporter Terrie Morgan-Besecker for her Feb. 14 article exposing most of the reasons Luzerne County is in debt and why council has been convinced to raise taxes. Luzerne County President Judge Thomas Burke must have misspoke when he said that his department was in need of more funding; quite the opposite seemingly was shown by The Times Leader and its two reporters. They have shown that the staffs are overpaid and under-worked. How many other department heads have misspoken in regard to staffing, workloads and salaries? What continues to baffle me is that when the news media expose grievous problems that should be immediately addressed, little or nothing is done quickly, if at all.

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Bob Wojack Pittston

Reader: Grieving father deserves more support

am completely appalled by the treatment of Danny Madry by Fairview Township authorities and by one or more residents living in Glen Summit. I know Danny Madry from his hometown, not from Pennsylvania. He is known as a sweet, loving person, and he is not threatening in any way. I am guessing that the authorities in Fairview Township found it necessary to defend a complaint filed by a couple of Glen Summit residents. I must wonder how the authorities chose to uphold those residents’ needs over Mr. Madry’s. Danny Madry needs to grieve the death of his young son. I say shame on those residents and shame on the authorities. Mr. Madry deserves an apology and all the support he can get from the residents of the town in which he lives. That is the neighborly thing to do. Helene Tiger Port Washington, N.Y.

Could winter surpluses help stave off job cuts?

don’t mind paying a little extra in Luzerne County taxes if it cuts the layoffs in half. It appears the county tried everything to avoid it, but there are still going to be layoffs. I have a good memory but do not remember a winter like this. I bet the cities, towns and school districts budgeted for a normal winter of snow removal and heating. Is it too radical an idea for them to volunteer some of their surpluses to help close the gap and save more jobs? Nick Souchik Pittston Township

Writer says self-reliance sorely lacking in country

n response to the letter to the editor about welfare reform in the Feb. 16th edition: I must say the writer was right on the mark. Every day I hear people complaining of the exact issues the writer points out. I say: Stop complaining and do something. The biggest thing you can do is get out and vote. In November vote out the Democrat in the White House. Only then will all of those “entitlements” at least be cut, as they should. Wake up, people! Have you ever heard of “self-reliance”? Try it. It works. Betty Roberts Larksville

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and Market streets, he said. The “supposed” marble columns in the lobby were made of inexpensive wood covered with “cheap wallpaper,” and garbage and animals feces were “rampant,” he said. Electric power and heat had been turned off long before CityVest got involved due to the prior owner’s unpaid utility bills, he said. CityVest completed roof repairs but did not want to replace the roof before a “redevelopment design had crystallized,” he said. Mothballing was rejected because it would have “frozen the chance for redevelopment” and contradicted the intent of the county funding to “jump start a project on the site,” he said. Reihner said CityVest is willing to give the county title to the

property immediately, but county officials have said they don’t want to take ownership until demolition is completed. Council members scheduled the session because they’ll have to vote on whether to proceed with demolition. That vote won’t come until a cooperation agreement is reached with CityVest and Wilkes-Barre city. County officials said the agreement was held up in part because CityVest’s insurance doesn’t meet the county’s requirement for a demolition project. The county may end up paying for supplemental coverage, officials disclosed Tuesday. Wilkes-Barre architect Carl Handman asked council to consider seeking cost estimates to stabilize and mothball the structure for future preservation in addition to obtaining demolition bids. The county set aside $1 million in community development funding for demolition, though

it’s still unclear if that will be enough. Proceeding with both options will allow the county to compare prices, Handman said. Luzerne County Historical Society Director Anthony Brooks, who was also invited to speak, advocated mothballing. Several citizens spoke in support of Handman’s proposal and criticized CityVest’s decisions, particularly its failure to board up windows and stop roof leaks that accelerated interior damage. Some citizen speakers mocked traffic barriers erected around the Sterling by the city, saying they don’t see any debris falling from the structure. Pringle resident Helen Grebski said tourists are attracted to other cities that have successfully preserved historic structures. Laurie Gunshore, Exeter Township, said the 114-year-old Sterling withstood many floods and hurricanes and was “built to last.”

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Jen, Laurie and Chris Gunshore, of Exeter Township, and Sally Healy, Wilkes-Barre, attended Tuesday’s Luzerne County Council work session to express support for preserving the landmark Hotel Sterling in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Several citizens spoke in support of Wilkes-Barre architect Carl Handman’s proposal and criticized CityVest’s decisions, particularly its failure to board up windows and stop roof leaks that accelerated interior damage. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER

Kingston resident Brian Shiner read old news articles in which a CityVest representative led the public to believe the property would be mothballed. He said the project was “failure by design.” Wilkes-Barre resident Henry

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School, and a lot of impassioned public comment on why that shouldn’t happen. Board President Mary Anne Toole recounted how the study came to be: Last June, board member Phil Latinski’s motion to close Meyers was rejected, and a lengthy discussion led to a motion for the study, to be completed with a report to the board by this month. Toole stressed then and again at the end of the meeting that there had never been any intention to vote on closing Meyers at Tuesday’s meeting, or any time soon. Supervisor of Curriculum Andrew Kuhl then provided a quick rundown of the result of the study, which focused on where Meyers’ roughly 1,000 students would end up and if the remaining schools – GAR and Coughlin High Schools, as well as Solomon Plains Junior High – could handle the influx. Kuhl said serious space and scheduling crunches would likely occur in special education classes, which by law tend to be small, non-academic classes such as physical education and home economics, and cafeteria availability. A copy of the report given to the school board says the Solomon Plains cafeteria is near capacity, it has only one computer lab and classroom usage is already maxed out. Coughlin would not be able to handle the art and shop students, would need more lockers and has electrical service “maxed out” in some cases. GAR would also struggle to handle students in the cafeteria, art music and shop classes.

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Meyers eighth-grader Joshua Schiowitz recounts school history and the benefits of keeping his school open in a presentation to the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board at Coughlin Tuesday evening.

When Kuhl said closing Meyers would result in seventh- and eighth-grade classes growing to averages of about 29 students at GAR and 32 at Meyers, the audience broke out in angry shouts and had to be quieted by Toole. Namey assured the audience the district would not let classes get that large. Kuhl didn’t discuss specifics in savings, but the report listed spending on utilities and maintenance staff of $650,756 at Meyers this year that would be saved if it were closed. After Kuhl’s relatively brief presentation, the audience members

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Nationally, with the aging of the baby boom generation, people 65 and over are expected to account for 1 of every 5 Americans by 2030. Some places in Appalachia have already reached that benchmark, such as southern Ohio’s Brown County, where Robirds lives. “These counties are like the canary in the coal mine,” said Suzanne Kunkel, who heads the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University of Ohio. “This is a pretty dramatic change coming.” More than 15 percent of Appalachia’s population is already at least 65, compared with 13 percent nationally, according to the 2010 Census. And projections show the number rising steadily in much of the region, as it is nationally. The aging population means more demand for health care, economic help, transportation and home help, which are already in short supply in much of Appalachia. “It’s getting more urgent in the number of people needing those services and having those available to them,” said Robert Roswall, commissioner of West Virginia’s Bureau of Senior Services. “We have people waiting for all those

took turns arguing against closing the school, with the first speaker, a student, almost poetically praising the structure’s soaring columns and intricate touches of granite and stained glass. He warned that talented students would head to private schools rather than enroll in the other schools, sure to be crowded. Attorney Kim Borland, who heads Meyers’ award-winning speech debate team, called the feasibility study “an example of putting the rabbit in the hat,” meaning the desire to close the school prompted the report,

type of programs.” Appalachia has long been plagued by isolation, poor roads, sewer systems and other infrastructure needs, lack of education and the decline of coal mining, manufacturing and other key industries. The region has low per-capita income (less than $30,000 in 2009, 18 percent lower than the nation’s), low college graduation rates, an exodus of young working people, and high rates of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, along with poor access to health care. West Virginia officials say their state has the country’s highest concentration of older residents than anywhere but Florida. Sixteen percent of West Virginia’s population is 65 or older, compared with 17.3 percent in Florida, according to census figures. And unlike those who flock to Florida’s retirement villages and condominium complexes, aging people in West Virginia and elsewhere in Appalachia have long been less likely to move, often because they can’t afford it or they have a strong attachment to home. Robirds doesn’t have much choice: Her home’s market value declined in the nation’s housing crisis, and she is years away from paying it off. But the mother of three doesn’t want to move anyway. “I want to have a place for my grandchildren to stay when they visit,” she said, “and to be able to have my passion

when it should have been the other way around. Borland also noted many students walk to Meyers, making it easier for them to participate in after-school activities like debate. Robin Shudak told the board the building is an anchor of her neighborhood and that closing it would leave an empty, boardedup hulk in the heart of South Wilkes-Barre. She warned merging the students into more-populated schools would result in “very divided cliques” among students. Attorney Michael O’Donnell, a “proud 2001 graduate” of Meyers,

Hudson said refocusing efforts on saving the Irem Temple may ease some of the pain of losing the Sterling. The century-old, mosque-like Irem building on North Franklin Street near the Sterling needs millions of dollars in repairs and is proposed as a

cited a passage from the state sible closing. If other schools had School Code requiring extensive been costing as much in repairs, actions before closing a school. he said, they would have been reHolding up a thick copy of the viewed first. Luzerne County Judge William blue paperback code, O’Donnell said lawyers who graduated from Amesbury evoked some of the Meyers will hold the board “to the loudest applause and shouts letter of the law,” evoking loud when he told the board the crowd was there “to show you who and cheers. Scott Jones called Meyers “the what Meyers High School is. Mohawk family, a family that will Meyers is not simply a building located on Carey Avenot be broken.” Wilkesnue, but it is part of Barre City Councilman “Meyers is the substance and George Brown, a soul and the fiber of Meyers graduate who not simply a represents the section of building locat- those who have walked through its the city where the halls.” school stands, said the ed on Carey Amesbury said he board should draw up a Avenue, but it was “extremely dis“master facilities plan” is part of the appointed” that two rather than study one school, and questioned substance and board members did not come to the the fate of the building if soul and the meeting. “The worst it is closed. “I hope it doesn’t be- fiber of those thing that can happen to a community come another Hotel who have is to walk away and Sterling,” he said, to feel their interests loud cheers, referring to walked have not been the downtown land- through its heard.” mark that is slated for The last person to demolition despite $6 halls.” million spent in an effort William Amesbury speak, Stanley Koto save it. Luzerne County walski, offered no judge comments, opting Stephen Barrouk, a instead to ask the real estate agent and forcrowd to join in the mer president of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of recitation of the Meyers High Commerce, warned that closing School alma mater. They responthe school would drive people out ded modestly at first, but by the of the city, eroding the district’s end many were on their feet beltax base and possibly costing the lowing the song’s final lines. After the meeting, Namey district more than it saves. Barrouk also dubbed Meyers again stressed the study was prethe current “queen of the prom,” liminary and that much more then pointedly asked Latinski work needs to be done, including why Meyers “in particular” was a closer look at the other two high put in the limelight. Board policy schools and Solomon Plains. The is to not respond to questions dur- board, he said, is doing what ing public comment, but after the needs to be done, evaluating the meeting Namey noted Meyers district to see “if we are running has required millions in repair as efficiently as we can” while still work in recent years, thus making providing a solid education for it the first school to look at for pos- students. Bonnie KantorBurman, director of the Ohio Department of Aging, sits in front of a map that shows county population projections in Ohio for persons 60 years or older. Already older than the nation at large, Appalachia’s population will soon become grayer than ever as the baby boomer generation adds more 65 and older residents.

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for gardening.” Robirds got some vital help from Cincinnati-based People Working Cooperatively, a nonprofit organization that sent workers before winter to add insulation, clean vents, service her furnace, replace her refrigerator and perform other maintenance. The organization, dedicated to help-

ing poor people stay in their homes in the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana region, is seeing demand for its services rocket over the last two years, from 40,000 calls for help in 2009 to 66,000 in 2011, according to president Jock Pitts. Those in charge of dealing with the surging numbers of elderly people say such community-based help and other

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possible community cultural center. Nanticoke resident John Newman advised council to obtain an appraisal of the Sterling site – both with and without the structure – before spending another penny on any options.

innovative solutions are especially important in struggling areas such as Appalachia. “Given our state’s limited resources — we’re not going to hit the lottery — we are changing, in Ohio, our approach,” said Bonnie Kantor-Burman, head of Ohio’s Department of Aging. “There is a limit to what the state and federal governments are going to be able to do.” She sounds the alarm by often displaying a set of color-coded maps produced through Miami’s Gerontology Center that show the projected aging of the population in eye-popping detail: In 2000, about one-fourth of the population in three of Ohio’s 88 counties was 60 or older; in 2010, that was true of 16 counties, most of them in Appalachia. By 2020, it’s projected to be 76 counties — with onethird of the population in six of those counties 60 or older. Other community efforts to keep senior citizens in their homes include The Village concept, in which residents and volunteers help provide transportation, handyman work and home health care. Pioneered in Boston in the last decade, it is spreading into such states as North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The state of West Virginia, meanwhile, has designated six “retirement zones” where senior citizens can get access to affordable housing, health care, education, culture and recreation.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

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Lions start listening to a different tune

Cougars streaking into the playoffs

O’Brien puts first stamp on program with change in offseason conditioning. By GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer

STATE COLLEGE, — Heavy metal music blared from speakers across the Penn State practice field before a pre-dawn workout, the throbbing bass beats echoing off nearby campus buildings.

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Indeed, it is a new world in Happy Valley. Bill O’Brien is setting his own tone barely two months into his tenure O’Brien as Nittany Lions head coach — though apparently he left the choice of tunes to his players. “We’ve got to talk about that. I love music, but not that kind of

music,” O’Brien joked before a recent early-morning team workout. “I’ll bring my iPod out here.” The most noticeable sounds at practice once belonged to O’Brien’s predecessor, the late Joe Paterno, whose distinct voice pitched higher when he got angry. More importantly — when it comes to how the new offseason strength and conditioning routine might affect the product on the field — is the change in the weight room under O’Brien.

Paterno favored a “high intensity” training program with an emphasis on endurance. Players hit the exercise machines, hard. This past season, in fact, Paterno placed an emphasis on conditioning to help answer a spate of injuries in 2010. Those machines are now gone, though, from the weight room at the Lasch Football Building. Instead, O’Brien hired a strength coach, Craig Fitzgerald, whose program focuses more on free

weights, Olympic-style lifting and squats. Fitzgerald calls the philosophy “all-inclusive,” and features speed, agility, explosiveness and “football-related flexibility.” It’s a welcome change for the most vocal critics of the offseason program among Penn State’s fervent fans, though the workout philosophy itself is fairly common. But after Paterno’s 46-year tenSee PSU, Page 4B

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Relentless resolve

NFL issues with head trauma leads to concern for NASCAR. By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If Michael Waltrip were to count up all the concussions he has sustained over a NASCAR career that stretches back nearly 30 years, he’d certainly hit 10 — and probably keep going. Safety measures since Dale Earnhardt’s death in 2001 have gone a long way toward preventing head injuries, and NASCAR officials have taken steps to improve the way they identify and treat concussions. But Waltrip knows that won’t undo all those hits he took in the 1980s and ‘90s. “I whacked my head — a lot,” Waltrip said. “If you think about this, I showed up in ‘85, when it was relatively ‘safe.’ We thought we had it figured out. I raced all the way through 2001 when people were getting killed. And all through that time, I was hitting my head and knocking myself out and getting concussions and going to the hospital. And I don’t know what that means to me in10 years. But I know it’s a concern.” The 48-year-old Waltrip gets uneasy when he hears stories about NFL players and other athletes who are having serious neurological problems after they retire, issues that a growing amount of research indicates may have See FLAGS, Page 3B

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Yankees ink Raul Ibanez to 1-year pact The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Raul Ibanez and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract. The deal was announced Tuesday, one day after the sides reached agreement. It includes $2.9 million in performance bonuses. Ibanez is a 39-year-old outfielder who played with Philadelphia the previous three seasons and hit .245 last year with 20 homers and 84 RBI. He is expected to become the Yankees’ main designated hitter against right-handed starters. In addition, the Yankees reached a preliminary agreement on a $900,000, one-year contract with backup infielder Eric Chavez, who hit .263 with two homers and 26 RBI last year for New York. The six-time Gold Glove winner broke a bone in his left foot on May 5 after just 17 games and didn’t return until July 26. His deal is subject to a physical.

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Jason Simonovich of Dallas shoots over Tunkhannock’s Brian Stephenson (left) and James Hawk in Tuesday’s WVC Division II overall championship game.

Dallas’ determination leads to WVC crown

By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

LEHMAN TWP. – Friday’s trip to Tunkhannock, and the entire second-half season for that matter, didn’t shatter Dallas’ confidence. If anything, it fortified the Mountaineers’ resolve, and that was evident in Tuesday night’s Wyoming Valley Conference Division II boys basketball title game. Dallas shut down its two biggest problems from four days ago and had three players reach double figures to defeat Tunk-

hannock 49-45 at Lake-LehDALLAS man High School. Dallas (14-8 overall) won TUNKHANNOCK its first WVC divisional title since … well, no one was certain for sure but it been quite a long time. The Mountaineers did it the hard way, winning the firsthalf title and then stumbling to a 3-4 finish in the second-half season. The latter allowed Tunkhannock (14-9) to gain secondhalf honors.

“We knew they were tough games coming into the secondhalf (season). The first-half was a little easier,” said Dallas senior guard Paul Brace, whose steal and layup with 47 seconds left dumped Tunkhannock into a seven-point hole. “We just had to play hard, keep it up and we got the overall championship.” Brace and Bob Saba led Dallas with 12 points each. Jason Simonovich added 11 more. Saba, though, played a more important role defensively as he shut down Tunkhannock freshman Austin Yanora. Yanora had

25 points, including eight threepointers, in Friday’s win over Dallas. He had a lone threepointer and attempted only two shots. “We tried a couple different things because Yanora was knocking down the threes the other night,” Dallas coach Doug Miller said. “And we wanted to make sure we took away the big guy.” Tunkhannock’s big guy, 6foot-10 senior James Hawk, dominated early. Less than four See DALLAS, Page 3B

Top-seeded Misericordia on a 10-game roll, while Wilkes also eyes the conference title. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Officially, the streak began on Jan. 18. The Misericordia men’s basketball team has won 10 in a row headed into the Freedom Conference tournament. The real turning point, however, may have come a week later, when the Cougars picked up their first league road win, breaking a tie in the final seconds of regulation at King’s. “That may have Tonight’s been the games moment,” MisericorFreedom Conference dia coach tournament Trevor Woodruff Men’s said. “I went semifinals in the locker •Eastern at room after Wilkes, 7 p.m. the game •FDU at and I just Misericordia, 8 Women’s saw a confisemifinals dent team.” •DeSales at One that Misericordia, 6 hasn’t lost •Eastern at since then King’s, 7 and enters •Tickets for all tonight’s games are $6 semifinal for adults, $4 game as the seniors, $2 for No. 1 seed in students with the tourna- IDs. Children under 6 get in ment. Not to say free. anything will come easily for the Cougars (19-6). Tonight’s opponent, No. 4 FDU-Florham, was the last team to beat Misericordia. And there’s also the possibility of facing second-seeded Wilkes (16-8) in a potential championship showdown. The Colonels, who host No. 3 Eastern tonight, handed the Cougars their worst loss of the season back in November. Misericordia split the season series with the Devils (14-12). Wilkes and Eastern (15-10) also split their two games, with the road team winning both times. “I think everyone knows it’s anybody’s playoff,” Wilkes coach Jerry Rickrode said. “We feel that we have a great opportunity. But we’re not going to get into a comfort zone playing at home. We gotta play the game like we’re starting the season again. With a little bit more knowledge than we did before we started the season. “I feel good about it.” Both teams worked hard to get these semifinal games on their home courts. See FREEDOM, Page 4B INSIDE: Women’s preview, 4B

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Quiniea Gross of G.A.R. (left) and Wyoming Seminary’s Jane Henry run down a loose ball in Tuesday’s WVC high school girls District 2 Class 2A qualifier at Lake Lehman High School. Seminary defeated GAR, 3529, to claim the final spot in the District 2 Class 2A girls basketball playoffs. Seminary will play Friday in the district quarterfinals against either Montrose or Dunmore.

Wyoming Seminary spends playoff game turning table

By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

mouths running all week,” Seminary’s Haley WYOMING Karg said of GAR after SEMINARY its 45-23 triumph over Seminary on Feb. 13. “We came out with a resolve and played a GAR strong-minded game.” The win, on Lake-Lehman’s home court, gives Seminary (8-13) a game Friday in the district quarterfinals against either Montrose or Dunmore. “I had to sweat this one a little bit,”

LEHMAN TWP. – There was a time when high schoolers planned to go to beaches or resorts for spring break. Wyoming Seminary, which starts its break Friday, is heading to Scranton. The Blue Knights avenged a 22-point loss to GAR eight days prior by leading nearly the entire way in a 35-29 victory over the Grenadiers in a playoff for the final Wyoming Valley Conference berth in the District 2 Class 2A girls basketball tournament. “It’s so relieving. They had their See SEMINARY, Page 3B

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Freedom Conference tournament Eastern at Wilkes, 7 p.m. FDU-Florham at Misericordia, 8 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Freedom Conference tournament DeSales at Misericordia, 6 p.m. Eastern at King’s, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 23 DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Quarterfinal Delaware Valley vs. Wyoming Valley West, at Pittston Area, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 24 HS WRESTLING District 2 Individual Championships: Class 2A at Lake-Lehman H.S.; Class 3A at Hazleton Area H.S. National Prep Championships DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Quarterfinals Wyoming Valley West vs. Williamsport, at Berwick M.S., 7:30 p.m. CLASS 3A Quarterfinals Crestwood vs. Pittston Area, at Wyoming Area, 7 p.m. Tunkhannock vs. North Pocono, at Pittston Area, 7:30 p.m. Dallas vs. Abington Heights, at Carbondale, 6 p.m. Holy Redeemer vs. Scranton Prep, at Carbondale, 7:30 p.m. DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Quarterfinals Hazleton Area vs. Williamsport, at Berwick, 6 p.m. Wallenpaupack vs. Scranton, at North Pocono, 7:30 p.m. CLASS 2A Quarterfinals Montrose/Dunmore winner vs. Holy Cross/Mid Valley loser, at North Pocono, 6 p.m. Riverside vs. Meyers, at Scranton, 6 p.m. Montrose/Dunmore loser vs. Wyoming Seminary/ GAR winner, at Scranton, 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross/Mid Valley winner vs. Lake-Lehman, at Pittston Area, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEB. 25 HS SWIMMING District 2 Diving, 10 a.m. at Wilkes-Barre CYC HS WRESTLING District 2 Individual Championships: Class 2A at Lake-Lehman H.S.; Class 3A at Hazleton Area National Prep Championships DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Quarterfinals Delaware Valley vs. No. 6 Wallenpaupack , at North Pocono H.S., 4:30 p.m. CLASS 2A Quarterfinals LIAA No. 5 vs. Holy Cross/Lakeland winner, at Lackawanna College, 2:30 p.m. Riverside vs. GAR at Scranton, 2:30 p.m. Holy Cross /Lakeland loser vs. Hanover Area, at Lackawanna College, 1 p.m. LIAA No. 4 vs. Meyers, at Wyoming Area, 1 p.m. DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 3A Quarterfinals Holy Redeemer vs. Dallas, at Pittston Area, 2:30 p.m. Crestwood/Nanticoke vs. Valley View/Honesdale, TBA Nanticoke/Pittston Area vs. Valley View/Honesdale, TBA Crestwood/Pittston Area vs. Scranton Prep, at North Pocono, 2:45 p.m. CLASS A Quarterfinal MMI Prep vs. Blue Ridge, at Scranton, 1 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE King’s at Neumann, 1 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE King’s at Hood College, 3 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE BASEBALL Widener vs. King’s at Diamond Nation, NJ., 2 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Freedom Conference Championships (Must Qualify), TBA COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD MAC Indoor Championships, TBA

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AUTO RACING Noon SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Daytona 500, at Daytona Beach, Fla. 2:30 p.m. SPEED — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, practice for Daytona 500, at Daytona Beach, Fla.

GOLF Noon TGC — PGA Tour-WGC, Accenture Match Play Championship, first round matches, at Marana, Ariz.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. BTN — Nebraska at Purdue 7 p.m. ESPN2 — West Virginia at Notre Dame 8 p.m. PLUS — Rutgers at Marquette 8:30 p.m. BTN — Michigan State at Minnesota 9 p.m. ESPN2 — Kansas at Texas A&M 10:30 p.m. BTN — North Carolina Central at Indiana 11 p.m. ESPN2 — UC Santa Barbara at Long Beach St.

NBA 7 p.m. ESPN — Boston at Oklahoma City 7:30 p.m. MSG — Atlanta at New York YES — Orlando at New Jersey 8 p.m. CSN — Philadelphia at Houston 9:30 p.m. ESPN — L.A. Lakers at Dallas

NHL 9 p.m. NBCSN — Los Angeles at Colorado

SOCCER 2:30 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich at Basel 8 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Inter Milan at Marseille (same-day tape)

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Suspended Colorado minor league LHP Joseph Torres (Colorado Springs-PCL) 50 games after testing positive for an amphetamine. American League BOSTON RED SOX — Placed RHP Bobby Jenks on the 60-day DL. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded LHP Kelvin De La Cruz to Texas for cash considerations. NEW YORK YANKEES — Agreed to terms with OF Raul Ibanez on a one-year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Re-signed OF Val Majewski to a minor league contract. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Traded RHP Chris Carpenter and a player to be named to Boston for a player to be named to complete the compensation for Theo Epstein joining the Cubs as president of baseball operations. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Brandon Kintzler on a one-year contract. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Agreed to terms with RHP Jeff Suppan on a minor league contract. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS — Signed RHP Jon Velasquez and INF Todd Gossage. North Atlantic League SAN ANGELO COLTS—Acquired RHP Ryan Turner from Washington (FL) to complete an earlier trade.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Assoctaion CLEVELAND CAVALIERS — Signed G Manny Harris to a 10-day contract. International Basketball League VANCOUVER VOLCANOES — Announced coach Bryan Hunter is stepping down and will remain as general manager. Promoted assistant coach Joe Navarro to head coach.

HOCKEY National Hockey League CAROLINA HURRICANES — Assigned G Mike Murphy to Charlotte (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Activated F Dan Cleary from injured reserve. Assigned G Ty Conklin to Grand Rapids (AHL).

NASHVILLE PREDATORS — Recalled F Chris Mueller from Milwaukee (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES — Recalled C Alexandre Bolduc and D David Rundblad from Portland (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled F Mike Angelidis from Norfolk (AHL). Traded F Steve Downie to Colorado for D Kyle Quincey, then traded Quincey to Detroit for D Sebastien Piche and a 2012 firstround draft pick. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Announced G Jordan Pearce was reassigned to Toledo (ECHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer MONTREAL IMPACT — Signed F Eduardo Sebrango. PHILADELPHIA UNION — Signed MF Greg Jordan, D Raymon Gaddis, F Krystian Witkowski, F Antoine Hoppenot and G Chase Harrison.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 58 38 15 5 81 161 118 New Jersey ................. 59 35 20 4 74 168 162 Philadelphia ................ 59 33 19 7 73 198 181 Pittsburgh .................... 60 34 21 5 73 186 160 N.Y. Islanders.............. 60 25 27 8 58 140 176 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 57 35 20 2 72 190 132 Ottawa .......................... 61 31 22 8 70 185 183 Toronto ........................ 60 29 24 7 65 181 184 Buffalo.......................... 60 26 27 7 59 150 176 Montreal....................... 61 24 27 10 58 160 167 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 58 27 20 11 65 144 162 Winnipeg...................... 62 29 26 7 65 157 175 Washington ................. 59 29 25 5 63 159 168 Tampa Bay................... 59 27 26 6 60 166 197 Carolina ....................... 60 23 26 11 57 158 181 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 61 41 18 2 84 191 141 St. Louis....................... 59 36 16 7 79 150 117 Nashville ...................... 60 35 19 6 76 168 155 Chicago........................ 61 33 21 7 73 191 179 Columbus .................... 60 18 35 7 43 142 198 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 60 38 16 6 82 195 147 Calgary ........................ 59 28 22 9 65 142 155 Colorado ...................... 60 29 27 4 62 151 168 Minnesota.................... 59 26 24 9 61 131 154 Edmonton .................... 58 22 30 6 50 153 177 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 58 31 20 7 69 170 148 Phoenix........................ 59 29 21 9 67 152 147 Los Angeles ................ 59 27 21 11 65 124 126 Dallas ........................... 60 30 26 4 64 155 167 Anaheim ...................... 60 25 25 10 60 154 171 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Monday's Games Ottawa 6, N.Y. Islanders 0 Carolina 5, Washington 0 Tuesday's Games Buffalo 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 New Jersey 4, Toronto 3, OT Pittsburgh 2, N.Y. Rangers 0 Columbus 6, San Jose 3 Philadelphia 5, Winnipeg 4, OT Dallas 3, Montreal 0 Tampa Bay 3, Anaheim 2 Nashville 3, Vancouver 1 Chicago 2, Detroit 1 Edmonton at Calgary, late Los Angeles at Phoenix, late Today's Games Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Boston at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado, 9 p.m. Thursday's Games San Jose at Toronto, 7 p.m. Anaheim at Carolina, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. St. Louis at Nashville, 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Calgary, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 52 33 13 5 1 72 174 147 Manchester ........... 56 28 26 0 2 58 142 158 Worcester.............. 51 24 18 4 5 57 136 134 Providence............ 54 25 23 3 3 56 130 148 Portland ................. 53 24 23 3 3 54 149 176 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Norfolk ................... 54 33 18 1 2 69 192 148 Penguins.............. 54 31 16 2 5 69 173 161 Hershey ................. 53 29 15 4 5 67 183 156 Syracuse ............... 52 21 23 4 4 50 166 172 Binghamton........... 53 21 29 2 1 45 145 173 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 53 26 17 5 5 62 160 151 Bridgeport ............. 51 28 18 3 2 61 155 140 Albany .................... 52 24 20 5 3 56 134 153 Springfield ............. 53 24 25 2 2 52 152 166 Adirondack............ 52 24 25 2 1 51 144 153 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 54 30 19 2 3 65 152 145 Chicago ................. 52 30 18 1 3 64 153 132 Peoria .................... 53 28 22 2 1 59 160 148 Milwaukee ............. 51 26 22 2 1 55 144 138 Rockford................ 53 21 26 2 4 48 151 179 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 54 30 18 4 2 66 160 133 Lake Erie ............... 54 26 24 2 2 56 133 151 Rochester.............. 53 23 21 6 3 55 153 163 Hamilton ................ 52 24 23 1 4 53 135 156 Grand Rapids........ 50 20 21 5 4 49 159 166 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 52 33 14 2 3 71 151 112 Houston ................. 53 25 16 3 9 62 143 144 Abbotsford ............ 51 28 20 3 0 59 122 127 San Antonio .......... 53 28 22 2 1 59 137 148 Texas ..................... 52 23 25 2 2 50 157 167 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Monday's Games Bridgeport 3, Albany 0 Penguins 5, Portland 3 Toronto 4, Lake Erie 1 Tuesday's Games Syracuse 4, Worcester 2 Abbotsford at Peoria, late Today's Games Hamilton at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Hershey at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association National Basketball Association At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................. 20 13 .606 New York ...................... 16 17 .485 Boston........................... 15 16 .484 New Jersey .................. 10 24 .294 Toronto ......................... 9 23 .281 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................. 26 7 .788 Orlando ......................... 21 12 .636 Atlanta ........................... 19 13 .594 Washington .................. 7 25 .219 Charlotte ....................... 4 27 .129 Central Division W L Pct Chicago .......................... 26 8 .765 Indiana............................ 20 12 .625 Cleveland ....................... 13 17 .433 Milwaukee ...................... 13 19 .406 Detroit ............................. 11 23 .324 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio ................... 23 9 .719 Dallas.............................. 21 12 .636 Houston.......................... 19 14 .576 Memphis ........................ 19 15 .559 New Orleans .................. 7 25 .219 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 25 7 .781 Denver............................ 18 15 .545 Portland .......................... 17 16 .515 Minnesota ...................... 16 17 .485 Utah ................................ 15 16 .484 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 19 11 .633 L.A. Lakers..................... 19 13 .594 Phoenix .......................... 14 19 .424 Golden State .................. 12 17 .414 Sacramento ................... 10 22 .313 Monday's Games Chicago 90, Atlanta 79 New Jersey 100, New York 92 Dallas 89, Boston 73 Houston 97, Memphis 93 Oklahoma City 101, New Orleans 93 Orlando 93, Milwaukee 90 Denver 103, Minnesota 101, OT Phoenix 104, Washington 88 San Antonio 106, Utah 102 Golden State 104, L.A. Clippers 97 L.A. Lakers 103, Portland 92 Tuesday's Games Cleveland 101, Detroit 100 Indiana 117, New Orleans 108, OT

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Miami 120, Sacramento 108 Memphis 89, Philadelphia 76 San Antonio at Portland, late Today's Games Boston at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m. Indiana at Charlotte, 7 p.m. New Orleans at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Detroit at Toronto, 7 p.m. Sacramento at Washington, 7 p.m. Orlando at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at New York, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at Chicago, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Houston, 8 p.m. Utah at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Denver at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games New York at Miami, 7 p.m. Orlando at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. San Antonio at Denver, 9 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m.

NCAA MEN Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Games No. 2 Syracuse vs. South Florida, 7 p.m. No. 4 Kansas at Texas A&M, 9 p.m. No. 6 Michigan State at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m. No. 10 Marquette vs. Rutgers, 8 p.m. No. 19 Wichita State at Illinois State, 8:05 p.m. No. 20 Notre Dame vs. West Virginia, 7 p.m. No. 21 UNLV vs. Boise State, 10 p.m. No. 22 Temple at La Salle, 7 p.m. No. 23 Indiana vs. N.C. Central, 7 p.m. No. 24 San Diego State vs. Wyoming, 10:30 p.m. Thursday's Games No. 5 Duke at No. 15 Florida State, 7 p.m. No. 14 Murray State at Tennessee State, 8:30 p.m. No. 16 Wisconsin at Iowa, 9 p.m. No. 17 Louisville at Cincinnati, 9 p.m. Friday's Game No. 10 Marquette at West Virginia, 9 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 1 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt, Noon No. 2 Syracuse at UConn, 9 p.m. No. 3 Missouri at No. 4 Kansas, 4 p.m. No. 5 Duke vs. Virginia Tech, Noon No. 6 Michigan State vs. Nebraska, 8 p.m. No. 7 North Carolina at No. 25 Virginia, 4 p.m. No. 9 Georgetown vs. Villanova, 2 p.m. No. 11 Michigan vs. Purdue, 6 p.m. No. 12 Florida at Georgia, 4 p.m. No. 13 Baylor vs. Oklahoma, 1:45 p.m. No. 14 Murray State at Tennessee Tech, 8:30 p.m. No. 18 New Mexico at TCU, 7 p.m. No. 19 Wichita State vs. Drake, 1:30 p.m. No. 20 Notre Dame vs. St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, Noon No. 21 UNLV vs. Air Force, 4 p.m. No. 22 Temple at Saint Joseph’s, 7 p.m. No. 24 San Diego State vs. Colorado State, 10 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 16 Wisconsin, 4 p.m. No. 15 Florida State at Miami, 6 p.m. No. 17 Louisville vs. Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. No. 23 Indiana at Minnesota, 1 p.m.

NCAA WOMEN Women's Top 25 Upcoming Schedule Today's Game No. 19 St. Bonaventure vs. Fordham, 7 p.m. Thursday's Games No. 2 Stanford vs. Colorado, 10 p.m. No. 8 Ohio State vs. Minnesota, 8 p.m. No. 9 Delaware vs. George Mason, 7 p.m. No. 10 Tennessee vs. Arkansas, 7 p.m. No. 12 Green Bay vs. Valparaiso, 8 p.m. No. 13 Kentucky vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m. No. 17 Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech, 7 p.m. No. 18 Georgia vs. Mississippi, 7 p.m. No. 22 Purdue at Michigan, 6 p.m. No. 23 Nebraska at Michigan State, 7 p.m. Friday's Games No. 1 Baylor at Kansas, 7:30 p.m. No. 5 Miami at No. 7 Duke, 7 p.m. No. 6 Maryland vs. North Carolina, 8:30 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 2 Stanford vs. Utah, 5 p.m. No. 3 Notre Dame vs. South Florida, 2 p.m. No. 4 UConn at Marquette, 3 p.m. No. 12 Green Bay vs. Butler, 3 p.m. No. 14 Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech, 8 p.m. No. 15 Georgetown at Syracuse, 1 p.m. No. 16 Louisville vs. No. 21 DePaul, Noon No. 19 St. Bonaventure at Rhode Island, 4:30 p.m. No. 20 St. John’s vs. Villanova, 3 p.m. No. 24 Rutgers at Providence, 2 p.m. No. 25 Gonzaga vs. BYU, 5 p.m. Sunday's Games No. 5 Miami vs. Boston College, 1 p.m. No. 6 Maryland at N.C. State, 2 p.m. No. 7 Duke at North Carolina, 3 p.m. No. 8 Ohio State at No. 23 Nebraska, 4 p.m. No. 9 Delaware vs. Northeastern, 2 p.m. No. 10 Tennessee vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m. No. 11 Penn State vs. Minnesota, 2 p.m. No. 13 Kentucky at Mississippi State, 5:30 p.m. No. 17 Georgia Tech vs. Clemson, 2 p.m. No. 18 Georgia vs. LSU, 5 p.m. No. 22 Purdue vs. Indiana, Noon

G O L F World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship Tee Times First Round Today Seeds in parentheses 9:25 a.m. — Graeme McDowell (12), Northern Ireland, vs. Y.E. Yang (53), South Korea. 9:35 a.m. — Hunter Mahan (21), United States, vs. Zach Johnson (44), United States. 9:45 a.m. — Bill Haas (11), United States, vs. Ryo Ishikawa (54), Japan. 9:55 a.m. — Justin Rose (22), England, vs. Paul Lawrie (43), Scotland. 10:05 a.m. — Dustin Johnson (9), United States, vs. Jim Furyk (56), United States. 10:15 a.m. — Thomas Bjorn (24), Denmark, vs. Francesco Molinari (41), Italy. 10:25 a.m. — Charl Schwartzel (10), South Africa, vs. Gary Woodland (55), United States. 10:35 a.m. — Ian Poulter (23), England, vs. Bae Sang-moon (42), South Korea 10:45 a.m. — Steve Stricker (5), United States, vs. Kevin Na (60), United States. 10:55 a.m. — Louis Oosthuizen (28), South Africa, vs. Aaron Baddeley (37), Australia. 11:05 a.m. — Webb Simpson (6), United States, vs. Matteo Manassero (59), Italy. 11:15 a.m. — Alvaro Quiros (27), Spain, vs. Martin Laird (38), Scotland. 11:25 a.m. — Adam Scott (8), Australia, vs. Robert Rock (57), England.

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11:35 a.m. — Bo Van Pelt (25), United States, vs. Mark Wilson (40), United States. 11:45 a.m. — Jason Day (7), Australia, vs. Rafael Cabrera Bello (58), Spain. 11:55 a.m. — Simon Dyson (26), England, vs. John Senden (39), Australia. 12:05 p.m. — Matt Kuchar (13), United States, vs. Jonathan Byrd (52), United States. 12:15 p.m. — Bubba Watson (20), United States, vs. Ben Crane (45), United States. 12:25 p.m. — Nick Watney (14), United States, vs. Darren Clarke (51), Northern Ireland. 12:35 p.m. — Tiger Woods (19), United States, vs. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (46), Spain. 12:45 p.m. — K.J. Choi (16), South Korea, vs. Kyle Stanley (49), United States. 12:55 p.m. — Brandt Snedeker (17), United States, vs. Retief Goosen (48), South Africa. 1:05 p.m. — Sergio Garcia (15), Spain, vs. Miguel Angel Jimenez (50), Spain. 1:15 p.m. — Keegan Bradley (18), United States, vs. Geoff Ogilvy (47), Australia. 1:25 p.m. — Martin Kaymer (4), Germany, vs. Greg Chalmers (61), Australia. 1:35 p.m. — David Toms (29), United States, vs. Rickie Fowler (36), United States. 1:45 p.m. — Lee Westwood (3), England, vs. Nicolas Colsaerts (62), Belgium. 1:55 p.m. — Robert Karlsson (30), Sweden, vs. Fredrik Jacobson (35), Sweden. 2:05 p.m. — Luke Donald (1), England, vs. Ernie Els (64), South Africa. 2:15 p.m. — Jason Dufner (32), United States, vs. Peter Hanson (33), Sweden. 2:25 p.m. — Rory McIlroy (2), Northern Ireland, vs. George Coetzee (63), South Africa. 2:35 p.m. — K.T. Kim (31), South Korea, vs. Anders Hansen (34), Denmark.

T E N N I S ATP World Tour RMK Championships & Memphis International Results Singles Men First Round Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Robert Kendrick, United States, 6-3, 7-6 (6). Ryan Sweeting, United States, def. James Blake, United States, 6-0, 6-2. Sam Querrey, United States, def. Alejandro Falla, Colombia, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Women First Round Ksenia Pervak (2), Kazakhstan, def. Rebecca Marino, Canada, 6-2, 6-4. Stephanie Foretz Gacon, France, def. Melanie Oudin, United States, 6-2, 6-3. Pauline Parmentier (5), France, def. Andrea Hlavackova, Czech Republic, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Second Round Varvara Lepchenko, United States, def. Johanna Larsson (7), Sweden, 6-2, 6-4. Vera Dushevina, Russia, def. Jamie Hampton, United States, 6-4, 6-3. Marina Erakovic (4), New Zealand, def. Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 6-3, 6-4. Doubles Men First Round Julien Bennetteau, France, and Olivier Rochus, Belgium, def. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Philipp Petzschner (2), Germany, 6-1, 3-6, 10-5 tiebreak. Alex Bogomolov Jr., Russia, and Lukasz Kubot, Poland, def. Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram, United States, 6-2, 4-6, 15-13 tiebreak. Women First Round Liga Dekmeijere, Latvia, and Nadia Petrova (3), Russia, def. Sofia Arvidsson and Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-0, 6-3. Jamie Hampton and Melanie Oudin, United States, def. Stefanie Mikesz, Germany, and Mariya Slupska, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-0. Copa Claro Results Singles First Round Albert Ramos, Spain, def. Juan Ignacio Chela (8), Argentina, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Gilles Simon (3), France, def. Rui Machado, Portugal, 6-3, 7-5. Benoit Paire, France, def. Javier Marti, Spain, 2-6, 7-6 (0), 6-2. Juan Monaco (5), Argentina, def. Filippo Volandri, Italy, 6-1, 3-1, retired. Fernando Verdasco (7), Spain, def. Eric Prodon, France, 6-4, 6-1. Igor Andreev, Russia, def. Blaz Kavcic, Slovenia, 6-2, 6-2. Nicolas Almagro (2), Spain, def. Potito Starace, Italy, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4). Federico Delbonis, Argentina, def. Frederico Gil, Portugal, 6-2, 6-2. Doubles First Round Rui Machado, Portugal, and Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo, Spain, def. Albert Montanes and Albert Ramos, Spain, 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 tiebreak. Pablo Andujar, Spain, and Carlos Berlocq (7), Argentina, def. Benoit Paire, France, and Stanislas Wawrinka, Switzerland, 6-0, 2-6, 10-7 tiebreak. Eric Prodon, France, and Horacio Zeballos, Argentina, def. Facundo Arguello and Agustin Velotti, Argentina, 6-4, 2-6, 10-8 tiebreak.

Women's Tennis Association Whirlpool Monterrey Open Results Singles First Round Alize Cornet, France, def. Tetiana Luzhanska, United States, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Silvia Soler-Espinosa, Spain, def. Alexandra Dulgheru (4), Romania, 6-3, 6-3. Maria Abramovic, Croatia, def. Alexandra Panova, Russia, 7-5, 6-4. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Sesil Karatantcheva, Kazakhstan, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Valeria Savinykh, Russia, def. Kimiko DateKrumm, Japan, 6-2, 6-3. Greta Arn (6), Hungary, def. Zhang Shuai, China, 6-1, 6-4. Lourdes Dominguez Lino (8), Spain, def. Monica Puig, Puerto Rico, 6-3, 6-3. Timea Babos, Hungary, def. Ximena Hermoso, Mexico, 6-2, 6-3. Doubles First Round Leticia Costas-Moreira and Ines Ferrer Suarez, Spain, def. Estrella Cabeza Candela, Spain, and Alexandra Cadantu, Romania, 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 tiebreak.

Hanover Area Baseball Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. TODAY at Bar 11. Wyoming Valley West Baseball Booster Club will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at Murphy’s Pub, Swoyersville. Parents of players are encouraged to attend. The Crestwood High School PTA will be holding a crucial PTA meeting TODAY at 6 p.m. at the high school. The Senior Lock-In will be discussed. Parent involvement is essential if the Lock-In is to take place. It is imperative that all concerned high school parents attend. Membership is $8 and signups will be available in the CHS lobby during conferences on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the meeting on Wednesday, or by contacting Michele Cronauer at 881-7981. Any questions or concerns, please call Michelle. The P.G. & W. Golf League will be holding a reorganizational meeting on March 7 at 6 p.m. at Hun’s Café 99, George Ave. Wilkes-Barre. The league plays on Wednesday afternoons at the Hollenback Golf Course, N. Washington St. WilkesBarre. Plans for the upcoming season will be discussed at this time. If you are interested in playing this year, please plan on attending this meeting. If you are unable to attend and are interested in playing, please contact Jim at 510-2103. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will hold its final registration for all baseball and softball divisions from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Forty Fort Borough Building (corner of Wyoming Avenue and River Street). Visit www.eteamz.com/kbsi for registration and medical release forms, types of residency documents accepted, fees, and fundraising information. This will be the final registration before a $10 late fee. For any additional questions, call 331-4817 or 714-4035. Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer will hold registrations for spring soccer on Thursday and Feb. 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Exeter Scout Home, located in the rear of the Exeter Borough Building on the corner of Wyoming Ave. and Lincoln St., Exeter. Cost is $25 if you do not need a uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more information, go to http://stonersoccer.org. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold final sign ups at the field house behind the high school at Newport field house on Feb. 25-26 at the Elementary Cafeteria from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Go to www.nanticokelittleleague.com or call Wade at 735-0189, Ken at 735-2386, or Dave at 262-5970. Nanticoke American Legion Baseball will hold sign-ups on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 1-3 p.m. at the Honey Pot Legion Field, Nanticoke. Eligible participants will be between the ages of 13-18, and reside in Nanticoke Area, Northwest Area or Hanover Area. Registration fee is $100. Any questions, please call Joe at 814-1430. Plymouth West Side Girls Fast Pitch Softball will be holding signups Saturday from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Plymouth Borough Building. Cost is $35 for the first child and $50 for family. For more information contact Shawn at 406-2385. Plymouth Little League will be holding registrations Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Plymouth Hose Co. #1, Gaylord Ave. Registration fees are $35 per player or $50 per family. For more information please contact Mike Spece at 570-328-4612. Wilkes-Barre American Legion Baseball will be holding registrations on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Vinsko & Associates, located at 253 S. Franklin St. Players ages 13-19 who reside in Wilkes-Barre and go to Meyers, GAR or Holy Redeemer are eligible. The fee for the season is $50 and players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate to the signup. Call Corey at 332-2794 with any questions. Hanover Area Little League will be holding final registration for the upcoming season on Saturday from 10 a.m. – Noon in the cafete-

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Feb. 24 At Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino (ESPN2), Juan Carlos Burgos vs. Cristobal Cruz, 10, for the WBC Silver super featherweight title; Edgar Santana vs. Manuel Perez, 10, for Santana’s NABA junior welterweight title. At Harrah’s, Chester, Pa., Tony Ferrante vs. Omar Sheika, 10, super middleweights. At the DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, Calif., Artemio Reyes vs. Victor Hugo Correa, 10, welterweights. At Las Vegas (SHO), Jessie Vargas vs. Lanardo Tyner, 10, welterweights; Deandre Latimore vs. Ryan Davis, 10, junior middleweights. Feb. 25 At Stuttgart, Germany, Dominik Britsch vs. Roberto Santos, 12, middleweights; Alexander Povetkin vs. Marco Huck, 12, for Povetkin’s WBA World heavyweight title. At Cardiff, Wales, Nathan Cleverly vs. Tommy Karpency, 12, for Cleverly’s WBO light heavyweight title. At St. Louis (HBO), Marcos Maidana vs. Devon Alexander, 10, welterweights; Sharif Bogere vs. Sergio Rivera, 10, junior welterweights; Adrien Broner vs. Eloy Perez, 12, for Broner’s WBO junior lightweight title. March 2 At Chonburi, Thailand, Pongsaklek Wonjongkam vs. Sonny Boy Jaro, 12, for Wonjongkam’s WBC flyweight title. At Hollywood, Fla. (ESPN2), Joan Guzman vs. Jesus Pabon, 10, junior welterweights; Ed Paredes vs. Cosme Rivera, 10, welterweights. March 3 At Duesseldorf, Germany, Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean-Marc Mormeck, 12, for Klitschko’s WBA Super World-IBF-WBO-IBO heavyweight titles. At the Woodland (Calif.) Community Center, Vicente Escobedo vs. Lonnie Smith, 10, for the vacant NABO Junior Lightweight Title.

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ria at the Hanover Area High School. All children residing in Warrior Run, Sugar Notch and Hanover Twp., excluding Preston and Newtown, ages 4-16 as of April 30, 2012 are eligible to play. Registration costs are $45 per player (ages 4-12) or $75 per family of two or more. Cost for Junior/Senior League ages 13-16 is $65 per player. All new players are required to bring a copy of their birth certificate for age verification purposes. Please e-mail any questions to hanoverareall@yahoo.com. NWBLL Registrations will be Saturday at Hollenback Golf Course from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Send any questions to NWBLL@ptd.net. South Wilkes-Barre Little League will be holding sign ups for this season TODAY from 6-8 p.m. Sign ups will be held at two locations: Firwood church 130 Old River Road and at Stanton Bowling Lanes. Players ages 4 through 14 are eligible to play. Cost is $45 per player, $60 per family for t-ball through little league. $55 or $80 for family for Junior league. More information on our web site at www.swblittleleague.com. Mountain Top Area Little League Baseball and Softball will hold its final registration for signups on Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at Crestwood High School. Baseball and Softball programs for boys and girls ages 6-15 (must turn age six by April 30, 2012). For additional information, call Terry at 823-7949 or visit www.mountaintoparealittleleague.com. The Wilkes-Barre Girls Softball League will hold registration on Thursday at Rodano’s on Public Square from 6-8 p.m. The fast pitch league takes girls born between July 1, 1994 and Dec. 31, 2007 for its four divisions of play. There is no residency requirement. For more information, call 8223991 or visit www.wbgsl.com. Hughestown Girls Softball League will hold an open registration at the second floor of the Hughestown Borough Building on the following dates: Feb. 29, March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28. Each registration will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is for girls ages 7-14. The league is Slow Pitch and no traveling is required. All games will be played on Mondays-Thursdays. For more information, call Dave at 709-5727, Joanne at 313-0321 or Lori at 262-1226. UPCOMING EVENTS The Abington Heights High School Softball Team will host a skills clinic Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the high school gym for girls ages 5-17. Cost is $25 for fielding and hitting and $25 for pitching or $35 for all three. Registration for pitching is 8:30-9 a.m. and pitchers are asked to bring a catcher. Hitting-fielding registration will be from 11-11:30 a.m. Players should bring gloves, bats and proper shoes for indoor instruction. For additional information, contact John Kelly at 504-4808 or e-mail coachkelly@ahsd.org. Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be hosting a regional basketball tournament in the Hazleton Area on March 24-25. There will be seven different age groups for both boys and girls: 10 and under, 12 and under, 13 and under, 14 and under, 15 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under. Each team will be guaranteed four games. There are a limited number of spots available in each division, so a quick response is advised. The deadline is March 18. For more information or to register, visit www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906-2323 or e-mail jbieber@afbe.org. Wyoming Valley West Spartan Baseball Booster Club baseball clinic for students of the Wyoming Valley West School District ages 8-12 will be held Sunday, March 4, at the high school and training facility. Cost is $20 per child and $10 for second child in the same family. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt. To register call 2871978 by Feb. 27. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

March 7 At Hobart, Australia, Daniel Geale vs. Osumanu Adama, 12, for Geale’s IBF middleweight title; Billy Dib vs. Eduardo Escobedo, 12, for Dib’s IBF featherweight title; Kali Meehan vs. Travis Walker, 12, heavyweights. March 10 At Coliseo Roberto Clemente, San Juan, Puerto Rico (SHO), Orlando Salido vs. Juan Manuel Lopez, 12, for Salido’s WBO featherweight title; Miguel Angel Garcia vs. Bernabe Concepcion, 12, featherweights. March 16 At Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, Calif. (ESPN2), Kendall Holt vs. Tim Coleman, 10, welterweights. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif., Omar Figueroa Jr. vs. Ramon Ayala, 10, for Figueroa’s WBO Intercontinental Youth lightweight title. March 17 At Madison Square Garden, New York (HBO), Sergio Gabriel Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin, 12, middleweights; Donovan George vs. Edwin Rodriguez, 10, super middleweights; Magomed Abdusalamov vs. Jason Pettway, 10, heavyweights. At Cancun, Mexico, Roman Gonzalez vs. Raul Garcia, 12, for Gonzalez’s WBA World flyweight title. At Los Mochis, Mexico, Antonio DeMarco vs. Miguel Roman, 12, for Demarco’s WBC lightweight title. March 23 At Tucson, Ariz. (SHO), Diego Magdaleno vs. Miguel Beltran, 10, for Magdaleno’s NABF super featherweight title. March 24 At Johannesburg, South Africa, Nkosinathi Joyi vs. Katsunari Takayama, 12, for IBF minimumweight title; Takalani Ndlovu vs. Jeffrey Mathebula, 12, for Ndlovu’s IBF super bantamweight title. At Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, N.Y. (NBCSN), Zab Judah vs. Vernon Paris, 12, junior welterweights; Sergei Liakhovich vs. Bryant Jennings, 10, heavyweights. At Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Victor Cayo vs. Nate Campbell, 10, junior welterweights.

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Anywhere they play, these kids rule the day Now that the Wyoming Valley Conference is heading to postseason play, N O T E B O O K John Fazzini, Crestwood: it’s time to hand out some Fazzini wears many hats for the Comets, and a player like that regular-season would be valuable on the playhonors. ground. He doesn’t have the So let’s get right to it, startsame pizzazz his older brother ing with the guys who would excel on the blacktop as well as Adam had at Crestwood, but he never looks rattled. the hardwoods. Eugene Lewis, Meyers: A ALL-ASPHALT TEAM two-time All-Asphalt pick, the Five guys I’d take to any park Penn State football recruit was and take on all challengers. Sort a little surprised when I told him I like watching him play of the high school basketball version of the All-Madden team. basketball better at times than football. The reason – because There were some very tough you can appreciate his increddecisions to make on the secible athletic ability more on a ond annual team. smaller playing surface. Travis Buckner, Hazleton Pittston Area’s Steve StravinArea: Buckner seems to always ski: Excellent scorer with nice give the Cougars a jolt offensively when they need one. Can size and an all-around game to play anywhere. Once he’s in a do everything and really took groove shooting, you’re not his game to the next level this going to knock him out of it. season. The bench: Dallas’ Shane GAR’s Darrell Crawford: Dunn and Meyers’ Ryan KrawcCrawford, a two-time All-Aszeniuk. phalt pick, would play the “Bob” position. Bob was a guy I played pick-up games with a lot ALL-ROOKIE TEAM To qualify, a player must be a and he was deadly from threefreshman or a sophomore who point range even though he didn’t contribute significantly never played a second of high last season. The latter stipschool ball.

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been caused by repetitive brain injuries they sustained during their playing days. Could that happen to him, too? “I would be the perfect case study to see what’s going to happen,” Waltrip said. “Because I can go back and look at the races and count up times I was knocked unconscious that I can’t count on both hands.” Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson says he has had two concussions racing stock cars, and probably many more racing dirt bikes when he was younger. “We’re not immune to concussions,” Johnson said. “And certainly after severe concussions or being concussed several times, the numbers change. We know that. The dynamic is there. I think we’ve reduced the opportunity for it to happen, but ultimately, it can happen. I just think the odds are a lot better today than they’ve ever been.” Earnhardt’s death in the 2001 Daytona 500 — which came after drivers Kenny Irwin, Adam Petty and Tony Roper all were killed

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Seminary coach Ron Strothers said. “Our defensive intensity was a lot better and we played a little bit more zone than last time.” The Blue Knights were held without a score for more than seven minutes of the second half as their 10-point lead was whittled down to 29-27 on the strength of six unanswered point by GAR’s Quieterriua Gross. With her team struggling to hold onto its lead, Bridget McMullan took matters into her hands. She took a pass near the top of the key, found a seam and drove to the basket. McMullan was able to spin a layup home and sink the ensuing free throw after being fouled by Brea Seabrook. “There was an opening to make a cut,” said McMullan, who had a team-high 11 points and four steals. “I knew I had to make that basket. We had put in a lot of hard work (in practice) to get open passes and open cuts.” “That was huge for us,” Strothers said. “We got a little tentative out there and she really gave us a lift with that play.” Seminary enjoyed great balance offensively. Karg, who had nine points, had a pull-up jumper to make it 19-10 in the second quarter, and later in the frame took a steal coast-to-coast to make it 23-14. “If you’re not able to drive and

from similar head injuries — forced NASCAR to get serious about safety. Today, drivers must wear a head and neck restraint, while impact-absorbing SAFER barriers have been installed on racetrack walls and NASCAR completely redesigned race cars to reduce the risk of injury. Racing seats used to look a lot like passenger car seats; now they look more like something out of a spaceship, with foam-padded supports on each side of the helmet that barely allows a driver’s head to move during a crash. It’s working. Going into Sunday’s Daytona 500, there hasn’t been a death in NASCAR’s top three national series since Earnhardt’s. “If I’m Kasey Kahne or Kyle Busch, I don’t have those concerns any more,” Waltrip said. “We’ve got the cars and the tracks, we’ve got it all fixed. You can still get hurt. You’re running 200 miles an hour. But the chances of getting hurt are slimmer. The chances of hitting your head and hurting it are really slim.” NASCAR officials say they’ve identified 29 concussions in their top three series since 2004 — and only 11 of those happened in the past five seasons. you get to take a shot, you do it,” Karg said of shooting over taller opponents all night. “It’s an opportunity. You’ve got to take it.” Romanowski also had nine points, seven in the first half. She ran the break effectively, as Seminary took advantage of 31 GAR turnovers. Romanowski’s steal and fast-break layup with 3:16 left in the third quarter gave Seminary a 29-19 lead. “We really fixed it,” Karg said of a defense which struggled against the Grenadiers last week. “We fixed our zone, and used a 11-3. We set it up differently so that we could come out on the threepoint line quickly.” GAR (6-17) used a dominant effort on the boards to make up for its 31-18 deficit in turnovers. The Grenadiers enjoyed a 48-23 rebounding edge, but only managed two more second-chance points than the Blue Knights. “Our turnovers have been our Achillies’ heel,” Romanowski said. “But we were up for the rematch and changed our defense up. We were more aggressive and battled for the ball.” Gross finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Quinniea Gross had 13 rebounds to pace GAR, and Seabrook also had 10 rebounds. WYOMING SEMINARY (35): Romanowski 4 1-3 9, Neare 1 2-2 4, Gabriel 0 0-0 0, Dressler 0 0-0 0, Karg 4 1-2 9, Williams 0 0-0 0, Henry 1 0-0 2, McMullan 4 3-7 11. Totals 14 7-14 35. GAR (29): Twyman 0 2-4 2, Spence 2 1-2 6, Leco 0 0-0 0, Seabrook 2 1-2 5, Quin. Gross 1 1-2 3, Quie. Gross 5 3-4 13. Totals 10 8-14 29. Wyoming Seminary......................... 10 13 6 6 — 35 GAR ................................................... 7 9 5 8 — 29 3-Point Field Goals— SEM 0; GAR 1 (Spence).

ulation eliminates guys like Hazleton Area’s Sal Biasi and GAR’s Isaiah Francis. Nor could they have made the All-Freshman team last season, the precursor to the All-Rookie team. So that eliminates Hanover Area sophomore guard Jeorge Colon. Luke Casey, Nanticoke: Haven’t seen Casey play, but the reports and statistics indicate the 6-foot-5 sophomore could develop into a very solid big man. Mason Gross, Pittston Area: The 6-foot-4 sophomore has the makings of a very good inside player who can also pop outside and occasionally hit from the perimeter. Brady Gallagher, Crestwood: Being a ballhandler in the Comets’ patient offense is a tough task, but active sophomore has performed admirably. Shahael Wallace, Holy Redeemer: The 6-foot-2 sophomore has started off and on, and looks like he’ll be a valuable swingplayer for the next few seasons. Can score and drive and gets to the foul line quite a bit. Austin Yanora, Tunkhannock: The freshman guard looked a little tentative when I saw him back in early January, but

looked very comfortable later in the season. He led the Tigers with 30 three-pointers in WVC play. ALL-UNDERRATED TEAM Again, more tough decisions. Ryan DeRemer, Holy Redeemer: Being the point guard in a traditionally strong program with five new starters carries plenty of responsibility. DeRemer did his job very well. Corey Joseph, Hazleton Area: Joseph could start for a lot of teams, but the senior’s ability to come off the bench and drain a timely three-pointer is uncanny. ShaQuille Rolle, Hanover Area: Rolle was a little lost in the shuffle in a division that was trampled by very talented GAR and Meyers squads. Matt Sharpe, GAR: You’d expect a kid named Sharpe to play with an edge and he does. Very good ballhandler with a timely sense for scoring. Fabian Smith, Meyers: When you’re on a team with Eugene Lewis, Rasheed Moore and Ryan Krawczeniuk, it’s rather easy to be obscured. Teammate Alex Pape could also squeeze on the team. ALL-INJURY TEAM Guys who’ve overcome set-

backs and performed well. Heck, Lake-Lehman could have taken up most of the team. Paul Brace, Dallas: Brace followed a similar path this season as teammate Shane Dunn did last season. He had a foot injury that curtailed his effectiveness on the football field, but has overcome it on the court. Bart Chupka, Wyoming Area: The junior center broke his arm early on against Old Forge and a couple sources said it was a season-ending injury. But he made it back for some lateseason games, something that can only help going forward. Jared James, Lake-Lehman: James made some cameo appearances last season before knee injuries shut him down. He came back strongly and has helped the Black Knights to their first winning season in 18 years. Teammates Pete Borum and Chris O’Connor could have also had this spot as they also had injuries this season. James McCann, Wyoming Valley West: Suffered a shoulder injury in a late-December game against Dunmore and it flared up from time to time, but he’s missed just one game. He could have made the All-Asphalt team as well.

Rasheed Moore, Meyers: Busted his head in the first meeting against rival GAR, went into the locker room and came out looking like the fife player in that famous Revolutionary War painting. And he played well. ALL-GRIDIRON TEAM This one is more for fun. Lake-Lehman’s Pete Borum, Wyoming Area’s E.J. Driving Hawk, GAR’s Christian Skrepenak, Hanover Area’s Martin Steve and Wyoming Valley West’s Brett Good. All but Good played in the trenches for their school’s football team in the fall. Good, though, was a darn solid blocking fullback and with no other linemen available he gets the final spot. This group wouldn’t score much because it would have trouble getting the ball past midcourt. But when they’re down by a bundle of points and their fans start chanting “Let’s play football” they just might start knocking over the opposition. John Erzar covers high school boys basketball for The Times Leader. Reach him at jerzar@timesleader.com.

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Price isn’t right, so TV plans go off air By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

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Tunkhannock’s Jimmy DeWitt dribbles past Paul Brace of Dallas in Tuesday’s WVC Division II championship game.

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minutes into the game, he had six points and three rebounds. By halftime, he had eight points and nine boards. After that, his lone second-half field goal attempt was an outside jumper with 1:48 remaining and the Tigers trailing 44-38. “It was very difficult,” Tunkhannock coach Bob Miller said. “They did a very good job shading him with two guys. Obviously, a lot of our offense runs through him.” Hawk finished with a double-double – 10 points and 12 rebounds – but his overall effectiveness was curtailed. Doug Miller singled out Chris Ostrum’s defense on the Tunkhannock center, but there were a few times when Hawk was guarded solely by 6-foot Donnie Behm yet didn’t get the

ball. “I was surprised because they were only down by a couple at halftime,” Simonovich said. “They kept chucking up shots and they weren’t going in. As long as they weren’t feeding it to the big man, it was helping us out more.” Tunkhannock was 5-of-18 (27 percent) from three-point territory. Brian Stephenson led the Tigers with 20 points. He was the Tigers’ only consistent shooter throughout the game. Both teams resume their seasons Friday in the District 2 Class 3A playoffs. Tunkhannock will play North Pocono at 7:30 p.m. at Pittston Area High School. Dallas will play Abington Heights at 6 p.m. at Carbondale High School. Dallas 49, Tunkhannock 45 TUNKHANNOCK (45): Faux 0 0-0 0, Yanora 1 0-0 3, Stephenson 7 6-9 20, Hawk 4 2-2 10, Bevan 2 0-0 6, Franklin 0 0-0 0, Zaner 0 0-0 0, DeWitt 0 0-0 0, Christy 2 0-0 6. Totals 16 8-11 45. DALLAS (49): Behm 1 0-0 2, Brace 6 0-0 12, B.Saba 5 0-0 12, Simonovich 5 1-4 11, Dunn 1 4-6 6, Ostrum 2 2-2 6. Totals 20 7-12 49. Tunkhannock ......................... 14 8 8 15 — 45 Dallas ...................................... 16 10 11 12 — 49 3-Point Field Goals— TUN 5 (Yanora, Bevan 2, Christy 2), DAL 2 (B.Saba 2).

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Mazonkey leads Northwest to win over MMI

points for the Preppers while FREELAND—Devin Ma- Aaron Kollar contributed with zonkey led all shooters with 24 10 points. points as he paced Northwest NORTHWEST (43): Mazonkey 9 5-6 24, Foley 2 0-1 4, Yustat 0 3-4 3, Nelson 0 2-2 4, Tomko to a 43-40 road victory against 2 0-0 6, Cragle 2 0-0 4, Sutelo 0 0-0 0, Mauer 0 0. Totals 15 10-13 43. MMI Prep in the final regular 0-0 MMI PREP (40): G. Gera 5 6-9 17, Aaron Kollar 4 0-0 10, Wenner 2 0-0 4, VanHoekelen 2 2-6 season contest for both teams. 6, Marchetti 0 0-0 0, Karchner 0 0-0 0, Connors 0 0, J. Gera 1 0-0 3, Kupsho 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 The game was a makeup that 0-0 8-15 40. was rescheduled from last Fri- Northwest ................................. 1 15 14 13 — 43 MMI Prep.................................. 6 5 16 13 — 40 day night. 3-Point Field Goals— NW 3 (Tomko 2, MazonGeorge Gera finished with17 key); MMI 4 (Kollar, G. Gera, J. Gera) The Times Leader staff

The Wyoming Valley Conference broadcast policy appeared to have claimed its first casualty Monday night. Service Electric, through the production company Video Innovations, hoped to televise Monday night’s WVC Division I girls basketball championship game between Wyoming Valley West and Pittston Area. But the companies had no desire to pay for the right to do so. “We cut off broadcasting because we cannot afford to pay any fees,” said Scott Cannon, head of Video Innovations. “If it’s $25, we’re not going to do it.” It turns out, though, that the newly minted policy – one which carried fees of up to $600 to broadcast a basketball game – had nothing to do with the conference’s decision to impose a fee on Service Electric and Video Innovations. Instead, the fee the broadcasters found to be prohibitive is a long-standing one. “The $500 fee has been in place forever,” Wyoming Valley West athletic director Sandy Mackay said of the conference championship game fee. “And when you get to districts, for live TV, you’re talking about $1,000 for a single game and a doubleheader is $1,500.” One of the reasons offered for the new broadcast policy is to ensure compensation for lost ticket revenue. When the WVC approved the policy in January, they cited they lost approximately 150 patrons at football games. With Monday’s game, and the preceding game between Nanticoke and Lake-Lehman for the WVC Division III title, there were plenty of ticket sales. Holy Redeemer athletic director J.P. Aquilina said that his gymnasium holds about 1,000 fans. The bleachers were filled for each game, with additional fans standing at the ends of the court. “We had a packed house. It was a great atmosphere for basketball,” Aquilina said. “That was honestly the most packed I’ve seen it since the (Bishop) Hoban-Bishop O’Reilly days.” The league likely drew at least 1,500 fans – likely more – Monday. Both games featured student sections in the stands, as well as solid blocks of seated rooters. Many folks there for the early game left after Nanticoke’s 60-42 victory, and others came solely to see Valley West’s 57-50

“We cut off broadcasting because we cannot afford to pay any fees. If it’s $25, we’re not going to do it.” Scott Cannon, head of Video Innovations

triumph. “I was really surprised by (Monday) night’s crowd,” Mackay said. “Everyone knows Nanticoke travels well, but we had people coming out of the woodwork. I just wish we could have gotten them all in right away instead of having them wait outside in the cold until between games.” Also left out in the cold was Cannon and Service Electric. Cannon said Service Electric averaged about three basketball games per week this season, up from two a year ago. Service Electric contracts with Video Innovations to put on the games as something of a “public service broadcast.” There are no paid commercials during Service Electric telecasts. “Someone mentioned to me about the commericals,” Cannon said. “They’re basically time fillers. They’re my commercials for my business, my wife’s business and Service Electric. We have to give (commentator) Rob Neyhard a break. He can’t be talking all the time.” Cannon did not plan to broadcast either of Tuesday’s playoff games, as logistics played a role before fees could even be discussed. The Service Electric games put on by Video Innovations can only originate in facilities where fiber optics have already been installed for the production. There are four basketball gyms in the region set up for broadcasts – Hanover Area, Crestwood, Holy Redeemer and Wyoming Seminary. Despite those limitations, Service Electric scheduled 37 basketball broadcasts this season, with 14 boys teams and 16 girls teams featured. “Our goal is to get as many boys and girls games with all the schools in our viewing area,” Cannon said. “We can really only do basketball and football because of the fiber optics. It’s a permanent installation and it’s expensive.”

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Mapping out the same destination King’s, Misericordia seeking Freedom title and a spot in the NCAA tournament. By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

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The Pittsburgh Penguins’ Steve Sullivan (26) celebrates his second-period goal against the New York Rangers during an NHL game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

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PITTSBURGH — MarcAndre Fleury stopped 27 shots to tie Tom Barrasso’s franchise record for career shutouts and carry the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night. Evgeni Malkin scored his 33rd goal of the season and added an assist on Steve Sullivan’s tally to help the Penguins bounce back from a listless loss in Buffalo on Sunday and handle the Eastern Conference’s top team with relative ease. Henrik Lundqvist made 29 stops for the Rangers, but New York lost for the second time in three games. The Rangers were outplayed for lengthy stretches by the Penguins. The Rangers had a handful of solid opportunities, but each time Fleury was equal to the task. He made a series of flashy

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glove saves earning collecting his 22nd NHL shutout, tying the mark Barrasso set while playing for Pittsburgh from 1990-2000.

41st and 42nd goals of the season and added an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks.

Sabres 2, Islanders 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Miller made 30 saves, including stopping Matt Moulson on the doorstep with 4:04 left, and led the Buffalo Sabres to a win over the New York Islanders. Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek staked the Sabres to a 2-0 lead, and Buffalo won its second in a row since an 0-3-1 skid. Jason Pominville and Derek Roy had two assists for Buffalo (2627-7), which jumped a point ahead of the Islanders (25-27-8) in the Eastern Conference standings.

Devils 4, Maple Leafs 3 TORONTO — Mark Fayne scored 1:18 into overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Lightning 3, Ducks 2 TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored his league-leading

Flyers 5, Jets, 4 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Jaromir Jagr scored at 4:16 of overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Philadelphia’s Wayne Simmonds sent the game into the extra period with a goal with 10 seconds left in regulation. Ilya Bryzgalov made 22 saves in the victory for Philadelphia (33-19-7). Claude Giroux had a goal and two assists, while Scott

Hartnell added a goal and an assist. Maxime Talbot also scored for the Flyers. Ondrej Pavelec made 50 saves for Winnipeg (29-26-7). Blue Jackets 6, Sharks 3 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeff Carter had three goals — two on the power play during Columbus’ four-goal first period — and the last-place Blue Jackets handed the San Jose Sharks their season-high fourth straight loss. Stars 3, Canadiens 0 MONTREAL — Ryan Garbutt scored his first NHL goal and Kari Lehtonen made 31 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Montreal Canadiens. Mike Ribeiro, in his regularseason return to Montreal, and Tom Wandell also scored for the Stars (30-26-4).

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Jamison, Irving rally Cavs

Georgetown’s Mikael Hopkins, left, Greg Whittington and Nate Lubick, right, look on from the bench during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Seton Hall on Tuesday, in Newark, N.J. Unranked Seton Hall defeated ninth-ranked Georgetown 73-55.

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CLEVELAND — Antawn Jamison scored 32 points and rookie Kyrie Irving led Cleveland’s comeback from a 17-point deficit with 17 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cavaliers to a 101-100 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Alonzo Gee, who scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, put the Cavaliers ahead for good, 97-95, by rebounding his own miss with a dunk with 25.4 seconds left. Irving, who scored 25 points, and Gee combined for 30 of Cleveland’s 35 points in the fourth quarter. Pacers 117, Hornets 108 INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert had a career-high 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a overtime win over the New Orleans Hornets. Paul George scored 20 points and Darren Collison had 18 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers, winners of three straight. Heat 120, Kings 108 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 30 points and added 10 assists, Mario Chalmers and Chris Bosh each scored 20 points and the NBA-leading Miami Heat stretched their winning streak to seven games with a win over the Sacramento Kings. Grizzlies 89, 76ers 76 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Marc Gasol had 15 points and 14 rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 14 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Philadelphia 76ers.

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NEWARK, N.J. — Jordan Theodore scored a career-high 29 points to lead Seton Hall to the signature win it needed for its NCAA tournament resume, a 73-55 victory over No. 9 Georgetown on Tuesday night. The Pirates (19-9, 8-8 Big East) put on quite a shooting performance against one of the conference’s best defensive teams. They shot 61.0 percent (25 for 41), the best against the Hoyas this season and only the third time any team shot 50 percent or better. Georgetown (20-6, 10-5) came in allowing 38.4 percent shooting this season. Kansas St. 78, Missouri 68 COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rodney McGruder scored 24 points and Kansas State upset No. 3 Missouri, the Wildcats’ second win this season over the Tigers. Kansas State (19-8, 8-7 Big 12) led 40-30 at halftime and by 16 points in the second half before a late run by Missouri (25-3, 12-3) got the Tigers within 63-60. Missouri trailed by 4 after two free throws by Michael Dixon with 2:21 left, but Jor-

dan Henriquez answered with an alley-oop dunk. The Wildcats extended the lead on two free throws by Henriquez and built a cushion from the foul line in the final minute. Florida 63, Auburn 47 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Kenny Boynton was part of a hot shooting night for No. 12 Florida, scoring 20 points as the Gators overcome 18 turnovers and beat Auburn. Boynton made 7 of 11 shots from the field, including 6 of 9 from 3-point range. Ohio St. 83, Illinois 67 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Deshaun Thomas scored 19 points and No. 8 Ohio State regained its shooting touch, rolling over Illinois to remain in the thick of the Big Ten race. Ohio State shot 65 percent from the field. William Buford, much maligned for his recent poor shooting, had 17 points, and Aaron Craft added 11 to go with five assists. Jared Sullinger, third in the conference at 17.5 points a game, managed just nine before fouling out.

North Carolina 86, N.C. State 74 RALEIGH, N.C. — Kendall Marshall had a career-high 22 points and 13 assists to help No. 7 North Carolina beat North Carolina State. Harrison Barnes added 20 points for the Tar Heels (24-4, 11-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who extended their domination of their nearby rivals. North Carolina has won 12 straight meetings and hasn’t lost to the Wolfpack (18-10, 7-6) in five years. Michigan 67, Northwestern 55 EVANSTON, Ill. — Trey Burke, Zack Novak and Stu Douglass hit 3-pointers to start overtime and No. 11 Michigan beat Northwestern for its fourth straight victory. Burke scored 19 to lead the Wolverines (21-7, 11-4), who made 14 3-pointers and kept their Big Ten title hopes alive with a hard-earned road victory. Northwestern (16-11, 6-9), whose chances of getting to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school history were dealt another blow, got 14 points from John Shurna.

Two different teams and a few different paths to the NCAA tournament. Both the King’s and Misericordia women’s basketball teams have a direct route to the big dance: winning the Freedom Conference tournament. That begins tonight as the topseeded Lady Monarchs host No. 4 Eastern at 7 p.m. and the No. 2 Cougars host No. 3 DeSales at 6 p.m. By virtue of their strong showing in the regular season, the Lady Monarchs (21-4) could have a shot at earning an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament even if they fall short of the conference crown. King’s is ranked No. 3 in the Mid-Atlantic Region of Division III by the NCAA, owning 20 wins within the region. While the focus is on tonight’s game against the Eagles, the Lady Monarchs have not hidden their desire to play in March. “We’re very open about it,” King’s coach Brian Donoghue said. “We want this team to win a championship, we want this team to go to the NCAA tournament. Those two goals are a 1 and 1-A type of thing that we’ve talked about since I can’t remember when. “Now we play at home in a semifinal against a really good Eastern team, and if we’re successful there we get to play at home for the championship.” Waiting for King’s in a potential championship matchup would be Misericordia. At 15-10, the Cougars would have to win

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Misericordia is 11-1 at the Anderson Center, with the only loss coming in a non-conference game against Albright in December. “Conference games, a couple overtime games – we’ve really proven we can win tough games,” Misericordia coach Trevor Woodruff said. “That’s what you have to do. … I think (the players) believe. They believe in each other.” One of the biggest factors in the Cougars’ breakout season has been the emergence of junior forward Steve Artzerounian, who joined the team last season. Artzerounian has given Misericordia some needed consistency in the paint. And his presence helps open things up for fellow forward Ethan Eichhorst, the team’s leading scorer. “He’s probably a little different than most (post) guys since I’ve been here, going back maybe to Corey Brown, who was pretty good down low,” Woodruff said of

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ure, even the most minor changes are bound to be noticed. “It’s not new to me,” O’Brien said. “We want players that are moving and play fast, that are in great condition and can play at a high tempo next year ... We want to move weight. That’s very important.” The high-energy Fitzgerald might be the perfect assistant to keep time. He’s a bundle of energy as he barks out instructions in the weight room. Fitzgerald praised the previous staff for molding disciplined players who are usually early for workouts or team events. In the old regime, the team had an unspoken rule of keeping “Paterno Time,” or regularly showing up early for appointments. Paterno’s offseason program, though, didn’t appear to put a pre-

both tournament games to qualify for NCAAs, but they have the distinction of being the only Freedom Conference team to beat King’s this season, winning 68-56 last week in Dallas. But first Misericordia will have to top DeSales (15-10), the fourtime defending league champion. The Cougars and Bulldogs split the regular-season series, with the home team winning both games. DeSales’ 2011-12 title also came at the expense of the Cougars in last year’s league finals. But that game was down in Center Valley. Tonight’s game will be at the Anderson Center, where Misericordia has not lost since interim coach Dave Martin took over. “Home court definitely does matter,” Martin said after the Cougars knocked off King’s to wrap up the No. 2 seed. “We’ve always played well here, and we’ve talked about defending our home court and the importance of that. “King’s is the best team in the league and I think the other three of us (in the tournament) are very, very close. So I think it matters where you play. To get the home game is a big deal.” That certainly holds true for the Lady Monarchs, who are a perfect 11-0 at Scandlon Gymnasium this season. They have not lost at home in over a year – Feb. 2, 2011. It was a two-point defeat and it came against tonight’s opponent, Eastern (17-8). “We have great leadership from our five seniors and I think they deserve everything that they have right now in front of them,” Donoghue said. “And the best part is still in front of them. “I think they realize that the best is still in front of them.” Artzerounian. “Really it frees up Ethan to play a little more on the perimeter. It allows Ethan to become not just a scorer, but a perimeter passer as well.” The Colonels are strong in the frontcourt thanks to senior center Kendall Hinze, who has developed into one of the conference’s top all-around players. And in a season where Wilkes has had trouble closing out games, Hinze has even helped out there, improving his foul shooting. In the regular season finale against King’s, Hinze was 8-for-8 from the line to add to an impressive 20-point, 14-rebound performance. Along with fellow captains Paul Huch and Matt Mullins, the Colonels have the senior leadership to give them a shot at the NCAA tournament. “I’m proud of the guys because they got the two seed and they got to play at home,” Rickrode said, “And I’m really overly happy for the seniors, much more than for myself or anybody else. They’ve just given everything for four years.” mium on preparing players for the NFL. The next level of football may not necessarily be a main focus of the new Penn State program, either, though O’Brien did just spend the last five seasons as an assistant for the New England Patriots. Most recently, he coordinated the potent offense while serving as the position coach for star quarterback Tom Brady in the Patriots’ run to the Super Bowl this month. New England lost to the New York Giants, 21-17. But that’s in the past. Now, O’Brien is more focused on his team perfecting power clean lifts, which involve lifting a weighted barbell off the floor while hunched over at the hip up to the shoulders while standing. It just sounds difficult. When asked about the importance of the technique, now a regular part of Penn State’s workout regime, Fitzgerald said it helped develop players’ explosiveness on the field.

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WRESTLING

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Outbreak of ignorance was what really spread

Money may change everything

A lot of bickering and complaining amongst fans, parents, coaches and the media thundered through this area over an off-the-mat health concern that tarnished a tradition rich wrestling program through the past week. The bottom line is that these kinds of health issues – in this case a skin outbreak – have been around the sport for years and will continue to be part of its fabric in the future. The unwanted publicity was not only an embarrassment to the team and tagged it with an unnecessary stigma, but now the school is getting some cruel and unwarranted treatment – as evidenced by chants a girls basketball game earlier in the week. Are skin infections a horrible issue? There’s no doubt about that. But it’s no worse than an athlete playing football, taking brutal hits and ending up with a concussion. Or playing baseball, where pitchers face the danger of taking taking a line drive off a bat and other players run the risk of getting spiked. A batter can sustain detrimental injuries after get drilled with a fastball. They may not be considered contagious, but there are risks participating in just about every sport. It’s just unfortunate that grappling took a black eye with the latest scenario. Other teams kept the problem in-house over recent years because it’s a common occurrence. But the most recent episode erupted into a volcano of overblown concern during the latest instance. And that only hurts the kids,

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There are risks with any sport it’s just unfortunate that grappling took a black eye with the latest scenario. Other teams kept the problem in-house over recent years because it’s a common occurrence. the school and the sport. LOOKING AHEAD There will be many storylines being presented over the 16-day period as the postseason gets into full gear this weekend with the District 2 individual tournaments at Hazleton Area (Class 3A) and Lake-Lehman (2A) before closing on March 10 at Hershey’s Giant Center. One of those postseason stories is Meyers’ Vito Pasone, who is a two-time state qualifier and placed seventh last year in Class 2A. The senior is looking to become just the 23rd member of the exclusive four-time District 2 champions club. He could join fellow Mohawk greats Jay Patterson, Brian Hilburt and Jason Schlingman in the club. Another is Hazleton Area’s Chad Hoffman, who placed eighth at the Class 3A PIAA Championships in 2011. He’s been on a tear this season with a record of 28-3 and has been ranked as high as third in the state in some publications. He’s a two-time third-place district

placewinner and is in search of his first district title. Don’t forget about another returning state qualifier, LakeLehman’s Austin Harry. As a freshman last year, he showed flashes of brilliance and competitiveness in advancing to the Northeast Regional finals. He’s defending his D2 2A title. Then there’s Wyoming Valley West’s Kyle Krasavage, who was a 3A state qualifier as a freshman. He missed out on states by one win last year and will be looking to get back to the PIAA event this season. The junior is a two-time district runner-up in search of his first championship. Another grappler to watch is Wyoming Area’s Andy Schutz. A junior, he’s a two-time District 2 Class 2A titlist with 90 career wins and just two losses this season. ONLY TWO LEFT The first matches of the season began more than two months ago with hundreds of athletes in the area having hopes of finishing unbeaten and winning gold medals. First-place aspirations are still alive for all of those wrestlers, but the goals of finishing this season undefeated can only be achieved by two in all of District 2. Coughlin 285-pound junior Brad Emerick enters the District 2 Class 3A Tournament with an unblemished mark of 33-0, while Lackawanna Trail’s Eric Laytos (220 pounds) – who won a PIAA Championship in 2010 – enters the 2A event with a mark of 29-0. Dave Rosengrant covers wrestling for The Times Leader. Reach at drosengrant@timesleader.com

Policy board to consider earlier start to season, and new ways to make the cut. By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

MARANA, Ariz. — No one is quick to embrace change until money is involved. That’s one reason the Players Advisory Council gave its blessing last week to the concept of the Nationwide Tour being the primary path to the big leagues, PGA Tour cards being awarded in a three-tournament series and a new season starting in October instead of January. It now goes to the policy board on March 27. The details — and there are many — remain very much under discussion. This is not just about making the developmental tour attractive to a new title sponsor. It’s about making the fall tournaments relevant, and the only way to do that is to include them in the FedEx Cup season. Otherwise, the likelihood is they would go away. That equates to as much as $24.3 million in prize money, not to mention the loss

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Ex-Fiesta Bowl top executive enters guilty plea over political donations PHOENIX — The Fiesta Bowl’s former top executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony charge stemming from a political donations scandal that nearly jeopardized the bowl’s role as a regular host of college football’s national championship game. John Junker entered the plea in Phoenix for his role in soliciting political contributions from Fiesta Bowl employees, a development that will likely help federal and state investigations into the scheme. A 276-page bowl investigation report found the “apparent scheme” to reimburse at least $46,539 for employees’ political contributions. It also reported lavish spending by Junker. The bowl organization later reimbursed employees for the donations, which were made over a nine-year period. The scandal led to the firing last year of Junker, the bowl’s longtime leader, and the resignation of Natalie Wisneski, the bowl’s chief operating officer. Wisneski was indicted in November on federal charges in the scandal. She has pleaded not guilty. The Fiesta Bowl organization was spared the worst sanctions — the loss of the championship game, which it hosts every four years, and its NCAA license. Two other bowl officials, Peggy Eyanson and Jay Fields, entered pleas Tuesday to misdemeanors in the case. As part of their deal with Arizona prosecutors, Junker, Eyanson and Fields will not face any further criminal charges or civil lawsuits from the state. They must also cooperate with the state’s continued investigation into the scandal. “There is an ongoing investigation, and it involves other potential targets,” Attorney General Tom Horne said at a news conference following the hearing. Horne said he couldn’t discuss the investigation or name any other target. Bowl lobbyist Gary Husk has also been the focus of federal and state criminal investigations. An independent investigation found that he participated in and coordinated the political donations reimbursement scheme. Husk hasn’t been charged with any crimes and has denied any wrongdoing. His lawyer, Rick Romley, released a statement Tuesday calling Junker’s plea “the same pattern of self-serving behavior he showed for years” as

the leader of the bowl. “The buck never stops with Junker,” Romley said. “As the CEO of a community-based, nonprofit organization, John created a culture of deceit that allowed him to misuse upwards of $4.5 million.” Junker pleaded guilty in Maricopa County Superior Court to a

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J&J chief stepping down Johnson & Johnson’s longtime CEO, Bill Weldon, is retiring this April, following an embarrassing string of product recalls that has stretched for more than 2 years, costing the health care giant hundreds of millions of dollars and consumer trust. The maker of Band-Aids and biotech drugs says Weldon will remain chairman of the board for the time being, while ceding the chief executive post to Alex Gorsky, head of the medical device and diagnostics business. Weldon, 63, became chief executive in 2002.

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usually begins in late February or early A variety of March. But those conditions arrived early pure maple TEMPLE, N.H. — A mild winter across in some areas, prompting producers like syrup conthe Northeast is injecting extra uncer- Ben Fisk, of Temple, to start collecting tainers are displayed at tainty into maple syrup season, but many and boiling sap Feb. 2, more than a month Ben’s Sugar producers say they’ll just go with the earlier than he did last year. In North Andover, Mass., Paul BoulanShack in flow, whenever it starts. Temple, N.H. Temperatures have been up and snow- ger of Turtle Lane Maple Farm, has decidfall totals have been down throughout the ed not to tap his trees at all this year beregion this winter, raising some concern cause he’s already seeing signs of leaf for the maple syrup crop. But syrup pro- buds on the trees. But in northern Vermont, Jacques Couducers say the weather during the sixture is optimistic. Couture, 61, has been week season when sap flows matters sugaring since he was a toddler and has more than the weather leading up to it. run his own operation for 40 years. Some “The mild winter, I’m sure has some ef- of his best crops have been after winters fect on the trees and the soil and the mi- just like this one, he said. croorganisms and so forth, but as long as It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make you get those freezes and thaws during one gallon of syrup. Last year, U.S. maple the actual sap flow season, those are what production hit an all-time high of 2.79 control how much sap you get,” said million gallons, led by Vermont with 1.14 Brian Stowe, sugaring operations manag- million gallons. Beyond good weather, er at the University of Vermont’s Proctor technology has played a role in the indusMaple Research Center. try’s growth, with vacuum tube systems Below-freezing nights followed by that pull the sap from trees and new taps Ben Fisk, of Temple, N.H., started colwarm days are necessary to start the sap with valves designed to prevent sap flow- lecting and boiling sap more than a month earlier than he did last year. flowing from maple trees, a period that ing back into the trees. By HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press

Dow crosses 13,000 mark The Dow Jones industrial average, powered higher all year by optimism that the economic recovery is finally for real, crossed 13,000 on Tuesday for the first time since May 2008. The milestone Tuesday came about two hours into the trading day. The Dow was above 13,000 for about 30 seconds, and for slightly longer at about noon and 1:30 p.m., but couldn’t hold its gains. It finished up 15.82 points at 12,965.69.

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ture to our business and our growth,” David Weintraub, an ADM spokeswoman, said Tuesday in an email. “As part of these efforts, we offered a voluntary early retirement incentive in the U.S., and began work to redesign processes, flatten our organizational structure, and prioritize and consolidate work. “With this work completed, we are beginning our work force reduction, meeting this week with colleagues whose positions have been eliminated,” Weintraub said. RUSSELL 2000 823.22

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The job reduction at the local facility closely matches the overall goal of 3 percent. When the plant was opened in 2008, it was expected to employ 200 at full capacity. While unable to say specifically what positions would be eliminated at the Hazle Township plant, Weintraub said overall the majority of cuts will come from the salaried workforce. “We are offering a fair and competitive severance package,” Weintraub said, as well as career and life-transition coun-

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seling and financial planning services. On Tuesday, ADM raised its estimate of job cuts to more than 1,200, including 335 at its Decatur, Ill. headquarters. About half of those were early retirements. The company also is closing a small ethanol plant in North Dakota and ending a bioplastics venture in Iowa. In January, ADM announced sharply lower earnings, primarily due to weakness in its grain processing and trading businesses.

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KINGSTON TWP. — A requested rate hike of up to18.7 percent for Aqua Pennsylvania water customers will be the subject of a series of public input hearings throughout eastern Pennsylvania, including one in Shavertown in March. Aqua Pennsylvania serves more than 404,000 customers in portions of 27 counties, including Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming. Under the company’s proposal, the average residential customer in the utility’s Main Division using 4,000 gallons per month would see a 9.6 percent monthly increase of $5.08, from $52.86 to $57.94. For a customer of the company’s White Haven Division, which is what local customers primarily fall under, the monthly rate would jump $8.72, or 18.7 percent, from $46.69 to $55.41. The state Public Utility Commission voted 5-0 on Jan. 12 to investigate the request from the company that if approved would bolster revenues a projected $38.6 million annually. The PUC has scheduled five hearings in March to receive public comment on the proposed rate changes by and administrative law judges Darlene D. Heep and Angela T. Jones. The final meeting will be held at 7 p.m., March 8, at the Kingston Township Municipal Building, 180 E. Center St., Shavertown. In addition, the commission will hold a telephonic hearing at 10 a.m., March 2. Persons wishing to testify must contact the Office of Consumer Advocate by Monday and provide a name, telephone number and the topic of testimony. The toll-free number is 1-800-684-6560. The PUC can opt to deny the request completely or more likely, approve it at a lower rate, as it did the last time Aqua requested a rate hike. In 2010, the commission approved a lower-than-requested 5.2 percent rate increase. That equaled about $2.52 per month for the average residential user and generated an additional $23.6 million for the company. Bryn Mawr-based Aqua had requested an increase of 11.4 percent. “The purpose of these hearings is to give the public a chance to voice their opinion on something that will affect them,” said Erika Dominick, a PUC spokeswoman. “It is important for customers to get their opinion on the record so that their testimony will be added to the hearing transcript and included as evidence in the case.” NATURAL GAS $2.63

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com

NATIONAL FORECAST Partly sunny, warmer

38° 30°

54° 43°

MONDAY Rain and snow possible

40° 22°

Syracuse 47/31

New York City 57/42 Reading 55/36

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Heating Degree Days*

Yesterday Month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

44/21 38/22 67 in 1953 0 in 1972 32 662 3636 4437 4349

*Index of fuel consumption, how far the day’s mean temperature was below 65 degrees.

Yesterday Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date

Sun and Moon

Sunrise 6:49a 6:48a Moonrise Today 6:46a Tomorrow 7:12a

Today Tomorrow

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 58-59. Lows: 39-40. Partly to mostly cloudy today. Mostly cloudy tonight.

Atlantic City 55/43

Precipitation

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 40-48. Lows: 27-32. Cloudy with a chance of showers today. A mix of rain and snow tonight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 59-63. Lows: 40-47. Partly to mostly cloudy today. Mostly cloudy tonight.

73/52

0.00” 0.34” 1.54” 2.24” 3.91” Sunset 5:46p 5:47p Moonset 6:52p 7:52p

Susquehanna Stage Chg. Fld. Stg Wilkes-Barre 3.15 -0.14 22.0 Towanda 1.95 -0.15 21.0 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 0.75 16.0 Delaware Port Jervis 3.16 -0.04 18.0 First

Full

Last

New

Weather Central, LP For more weather information go to:

www.timesleader.com National Weather Service

607-729-1597

68/53

75/54

69/43

77/63 80/67

81/68 38/28

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Yesterday

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City

Yesterday

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48/37/.00 63/36/.00 39/19/.00 37/32/.00 79/66/.00 55/48/.00 45/23/.00 70/63/.00 54/32/.00 54/43/.00

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ALMANAC Recorded at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday.

60/46

64/43

The Jersey Shore

Wilkes-Barre 49/35

57/42

62/33

27/11

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Temperatures

46/37 68/50

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Poughkeepsie 55/35

37/27 44/36

35° 25°

Highs: 54-58. Lows: 40-43. Partly to mostly cloudy today. Mostly cloudy tonight.

Pottsville 53/38

Harrisburg 56/40

59/29

The Poconos

Albany 49/34

Towanda 48/33

State College 50/36

50/36

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 44/32

Scranton 47/35

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40° 25°

REGIONAL FORECAST Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

Morning rain, clearing

46° 37°

SUNDAY Mostly sunny

SATURDAY Windy, snow squalls

FRIDAY

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Feb. 29 March 8 March 14 March 22

Find the car you want from home.

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Yesterday

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WORLD CITIES

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City

Yesterday

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77/50/.00 36/21/.00 25/18/.00 50/28/.00 95/75/.00 63/45/.00 59/43/.00 83/71/.01 50/36/.00 37/21/.00

Today Tomorrow 65/51/pc 66/50/t 74/62/t 64/48/pc 73/42/s 55/33/sh 80/62/c 78/50/s 51/37/sh 50/39/r 64/45/pc 56/34/sh 78/62/pc 74/54/s 66/46/s 50/36/r 76/65/c 74/42/s 60/46/c

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CHEF’S CORNER TOM SKUDALSKI VANDERLYN’S RESTAURANT

A bisque that beats winter blues

This fettuccini dish has a mix of cremini and dried porcini mushrooms. By SUSAN M. SELASKY

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ushrooms are high on a list of things to watch in the food and beverage world for 2012. An annual trend-spotting report by JWT, a worldwide marketing communications com-

pany, pegged mushrooms as a top functional food. “With more varieties now populating supermarket shelves,

we’ll see a growing awareness that this low-calorie but highly flavorful food packs a nutritional punch,” the report says. Mushrooms are nutritional allstars. They are fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie and low in sodium. And, according to the Mushroom Council, they’re the leading source of the essential antioxidant selenium in the produce aisle. I am a huge fan of almost all varieties. Some are inexpensive while others, like those prized morels, are not. The everyday mushroom I like is cremini, sometimes referred to as Italian mushrooms. These dark-brown beauties are widely available. Some sources say they are simply brown versions of white button mushrooms, but I think they have a heartier flavor. They also seem to be more uniform in size

and shape. Today’s recipe, which, by the way, is meatless, calls for a mix of cremini and dried porcini mushrooms. Dried mushrooms can usually be found in small packages near the fresh mushrooms in the market. To reconstitute dried mushrooms, soak them in hot water or a broth. And never get rid of that soaking liquid unless you absolutely must. It’s a great addition to sauces and stuffings. The soaking liquid goes into the creamy sauce for today’s recipe, which uses 3⁄4 pound of mushrooms. You can use more if you like because mushrooms shrink See MUSHROOM, Page 3C

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MUSHROOM AND MARSALA FETTUCCINI Serves: 4 (generously) Preparation time: 10 minutes Total time: 45 minutes 2 cups vegetable stock 1 ounce dried mushrooms, such as porcini Salt 3 ⁄4 to 1 pound fettuccini or pappardelle pasta 3 tablespoons butter 3 ⁄4 pound cremini or mini portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 small bunch Tuscan (lacinato) kale or Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced 4 shallots, peeled, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled, finely chopped Black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg 3 ⁄4 cup Marsala wine 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or a mix of heavy cream and or half-and-half) A few sprigs fresh sage, very thinly sliced Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (about 1⁄2 cup) In a small saucepan, place the stock and dried mushrooms. Bring to a low boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 15 minutes to reconstitute the mushrooms. Strain the mushrooms from the stock and chop. Reserve the stock. Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms darken, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the kale, shallots and garlic; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Cook for about 7 minutes longer, then stir in the wine. Add the chopped reconstituted mushrooms and all but 1⁄4 cup of the mushroom-infused stock. Stir in the cream and cook to reduce and thicken. Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding the reserved pasta cooking water if the sauce is too thick to coat the pasta nicely. Garnish with the sage and serve with the cheese on the side. Adapted from Rachael Ray magazine, February 2011 issue. Tested by Susan M. Selasky for the Free Press Test Kitchen. Analysis based on 3⁄4 pound pasta and using mix of heavy cream and half and half: 604 calories (34 percent from fat), 24 grams fat (13 grams sat. fat), 81 grams carbohydrates, 23 grams protein, 553 mg sodium, 66 mg cholesterol, 6 grams fiber.

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Feast your eyes on an array of Lenten specialties Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Christian season of fast and abstinence known as Lent. In other words, it’s a day for many to bid meat adieu, at least today and on Fridays until Easter arrives. As usual, churches and community organizations across the region have planned a host of community dinners and meatless-meal sales to encourage the observance. They include: ••• Potato Pancake Sale, Exeter Borough Hose Co.1,1405 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter. Sale starts today and continues every Friday through Good Friday. Pierogies, haluski and weekly specials. 4-8 p.m. (noon-8 p.m. Good Friday). 6020739. Fish and Shrimp Fry, Pierogie Sale,

noon-7 p.m. today and 3-7 p.m. every Lenten Friday. $8 haddock meal; $9 shrimp meal; $12 for Chief Feast (fish and shrimp). Meal includes fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert. Rentko’s pierogies $7/dozen and red clam chowder $3.50 small/$7 large. Goodwill Hose Company, 451 W. Main St., Plymouth. Walk in or delivery in Plymouth. 7799778. Ash Wednesday Fish Dinner, 4-6 p.m. today, St. Andre Bessette Parish, Father Zolcinski Hall, 666 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Takeouts available from 3:30 p.m. $8. Advance tickets are

sold out. For more information, call 823-4988. Proceeds will benefit the parish St. Vincent De Paul Social Concerns Committee. Lenten Food Sales, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. today. Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus hall, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. Potato pancakes, red clam chowder and vegetarian vegetable soup, seafood bisque, pierogies, haluski and pizza. Lenten Meals, 3-7 p.m. today and every Lenten Friday. Wyoming Masonic Lodge, 468 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Potato pancakes, haluski, pierogies and red and white clam chowder. Eat in or take out. 885-1441 or 693-2608. Fish Fry, 2-6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Good

Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. $7.50. Take out or eat in. 690-5411. ES Lenten Food Sales, 4-7 AG IM M O p.m. Fridays through April 6. .C IA OL Maltby Fire Company, 253 Owen T FO St., Swoyersville. Pierogies, haluski, potato pancakes, clam chowder and various fish dinners with fries and coleslaw. Eat in or take out. 288-6572 or 287-3889. All-You-Can-Eat Fish Dinner, 4-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent. Sylvania Lodge hall, Reyburn, Shickshinny. $9.50 adults; children under 12 eat free. Lenten Dinners, 4-6:30 p.m. every Lenten Friday. Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, Hanover section, Nanticoke. A different entrée each Friday. First dinner will be fish, fried or baked, with fries, coSee LENTEN, Page 3C

AS LENT BEGINS and the winter season is upon us, warmth and meatless are two operative words. A nice, warm bowl of soup is the perfect way to achieve both. From hearty stews and creamy chowders to chilled sweet soups and smooth bisques, soups are used to feed all kinds of hunger. They can be a starter to a full dinner, accompaniment to lunch or simply a main course. When I think of the cold weather, nothing sounds better than hot, smooth bisque, and that’s why I want to introduce you to my creation of Tomato Bleu Cheese Bisque. This soup is perfect for shaking off the cold chill and waking you up out of winter hibernation. It also serves as a great Lenten dish. I prepare the soup with only the freshest of tomatoes and oven-roast them to bring out their natural sweet flavor, which contrasts well with the tangy bleu cheese. The bleu cheese not only brings flavor but adds a creamy texture, which is enhanced with the heavy cream. So if you’re looking to escape the thought of winter and experience a culinary vacation or to simply and deliciously meet a Lenten obligation, you need to experience Tomato Bleu Cheese Bisque. If you would rather enjoy my creation without the work, Vanderlyn’s will offer Tomato Bleu Cheese Bisque today and Friday during lunch service. For reservations or additional features call Vanderlyn’s at 283-6260. Our website is www.vanderlyns.com. •••

TOMATO BLEU CHEESE BISQUE Yield: 2 quarts Ingredients 4 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and quartered 1 quart chicken stock 2 ounces olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 carrot, small dice 1 leek, sliced 4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled 6 ounces heavy cream 1 teaspoon sweet basil Salt and pepper, to taste Method of preparation 1. Core tomatoes and score the bottom of each by making a plus sign. Drop the tomatoes in boiling water a few at a time for 30-45 seconds and immediately put them in an ice bath. (Ice and water.) This will stop the blanching process and make peeling the tomato quick and easy. 2. Remove tomatoes from ice bath, quarter and seed the tomatoes, then place in a baking pan, season with salt, pepper and garlic. 3. Place the pan in pre-heated 400degree oven and roast for 45 minutes. 4. After tomatoes have roasted, heat oil in suitable sauce pan and sauté carrots and leeks 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and basil. 5. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. 6. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. 7. Add heavy cream and bleu-cheese crumbles, stirring occasionally. Let simmer for five minutes. 8. Using a blender or food processor, blend the soup to a creamy texture. 9. Adjust consistency by adding chicken stock as needed.

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ets may be purchased from any member or at the door. Pascha Rolls, St. John Byzantine Church, 526 Church St., WilkesBarre Township. Orders due Sunday or taken until goal of 2,000 rolls is reached. $8.50 per roll. Nut and poppyseed only. 824-1970. Lenten Food, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 2 and March 30. Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus hall, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. Red clam chowder, pierogies, haluski, pizza and a bake sale. Eat in or take out. Clam Night, 5:30 p.m. March 9, Elks Lodge109, 39 Evans St., Pringle. $5 a dozen, with fries, crackers and dessert. Potato Pancake Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10. St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. $2.50 for three. Eat in or take out. Lenten Food Sale, 2-6 p.m. March 30. St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Carverton. Clam chowder $7 per quart; haluski $6 per quart; freshbaked bread, $4/loaf. Orders due by Saturday. 696-2382 or 6751860.

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PITTSTON: James (Jim) R. Wills Jr. has been named Grand Marshal for the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 98th Annual Banquet to be held on March 17 at the Woodlands Inn and Resort, Route 315, Plains Wills Township. Banquet tickets are available 7:30-9:30 p.m. any Wednesday night at the Pittston Knights of Columbus, or by contacting any active member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. Cost is $65 for adults and $50 for guests under 21. This year’s banquet is a Saturday night so it is recommended that those wishing to attend purchase their tickets and tables soon.

Baylee E. Yedinak-Blendick Baylee Elizabeth Yedinak-Blendick, daughter of Gayle Yedinak and Christopher Blendick, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 22. Baylee is a granddaughter of Joann and Joseph Yedinak, Swoyersville, and Ruth Blendick, Kingston. She is a great-granddaughter of Joseph Yedinak, Plymouth.

IN BRIEF NANTICOKE: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 12 E. Kirmar Ave., will have Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 7 tonight. The Rev. John Leo is the celebrant. Public is welcome.

Alexa Kovaly Alexa Kovaly, daughter of John and Sandy Kovaly, Shavertown, is celebrating her 1 1th birthday today, Feb. 22. Alexa is a greatgranddaughter of Sophie Littleford, Nanticoke, and Lee Littleford, Shickshinny. She has a sister, Kaylee, 5, two brothers, Daymond, 9, and Carter, 8, two half-sisters, Danielle, 20, and Marisa, 19, and a half-brother, Tyler, 19.

MEETINGS Today WILKES-BARRE: NAACP executive committee, 7 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 105 Hill St.

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Michael John Mullisky, son of Heather Johnson-Mullisky and John Mullisky, Mountain Top, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, Feb. 22. Mikey is a grandson of Michael and Sharon Johnson, Lake Nuangola, and Paul and Judy Mullisky, Clarks Summit. He has two sisters, Caitrin Jin and Ruth Elizabeth, both 8. Editor’s note: Children’s birthdays (ages 1-16) will be published free of charge. Send to: Times Leader Birthdays, 15 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

The Joseph L. Wroblewski (J.L.W.) Mt. Laurel Lions Club recently hosted District Governor Mimi Tosh. A check was presented by the club to help support various Lions Club projects. Anyone interested in becoming a Lion member can call Joan Milligan at 823-6035 or any club member. At the check presentation from left are Charlene Poulos, president, J.L.W. Mt. Laurel Lions Club, and Tosh.

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THIS WEEK: Feb. 22 – Feb. 29 Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 46:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays. Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424 for more information. Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Elks Lodge banquet hall, 39 Evans St., Pringle. Sponsors are Joseph Brojakowski and Joseph Vonderhoff. $8 adults; $4 children 4-10; children under 4 free. Dinner includes salad, spaghetti, homemade meatballs, bread, butter and desserts. Take outs available. 714-2616. Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Applebee’s, Wilkes-Barre. Hosted by Youth with a Mission group of Nebo Baptist Church, Nanticoke. $7 per person; $4.50 children 10 and under. Proceeds benefit mission trips for the youth group. Tickets available at the door. 690-0092. Spaghetti Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, St. Faustina Kowalska’s Catholic Church (alternate site, St. Mary’s gym, lower level), 1030 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. $8, includes spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, dessert and drink. Eat in or take out. To purchase tickets call Mike Yalch at 417-3878 or the parish office at 735-4833. Soup Sale, noon-3 p.m. Monday, St. Luke’s Church, 196 Main St., Noxen. Soup by the quart and homemade potato rolls by the dozen. $4 each. Soups are pasta fazole, split pea and ham, chicken pot pie, potato, bacon and ham, white bean, sausage and spinach, New England clam chowder and Manhattan clam chowder. Order in advance, call Linda 298-2065. Dine-in available at $5 for soup, beverage and dessert.

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Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 5-7 p.m. March 10, Men’s Club of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas. Take outs available at 4 p.m. $8 adults; $4 children. Dinner includes homemade desserts and beverages. To order tickets in advance call the church office at 675-3131. Tickets also available at the door. International Buffet, 4-7 p.m. March 10, Valley Lodge No. 499 at Wyoming Lodge, 821 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Various ethnic dishes and desserts will be served. $7 adults; $3.50 children under 12. www.lodge499.com.

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Soup, Bake and Book Sale, 8 a.m-6 p.m. March 15, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. Take outs only. $7 a quart. Soup of the month is Manhattan clam chowder. Pre-orders appreciated. Call Judi at 825-6914 or Barry at 831-5593.

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Man’s ex-girlfriend would like to remain friends, but without benefits Dear Abby: I dated a guy named “Jake” for two years. He was my first love and he meant everything to me. Well, things happened and he broke my heart. After a year of not really talking, Jake is now texting and calling to convince me to be his “friend with benefits.” He tries to sweet-talk me by calling me pet names. Of course, I say no over and over each time he asks on the phone. But the minute we come face-to-face, I just give in. There will always be a soft spot for Jake in my heart. I want to stay friends because he’s important to me, but I don’t want to be his FWB. It brings back painful memories.

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ADVICE How do I say no? Am I overreacting? Should I go with the flow because it’s not a big deal? I feel like I’m in a script for a bad movie. — Wants to Move On in Houston

Dear Abby: My boyfriend of three years, “Patrick,” is smart, successful and wonderful in every way. He dresses extremely well with attention to detail. Many of his friends call him a “metrosexual.” Patrick never had braces as a child. Now, as an adult, his teeth have caved in and are very unattractive. It surprises me that he would let his teeth go or hasn’t noticed how crooked and deformed they are. I’m afraid to mention it in case it would hurt his feelings. As we are thinking about marriage, the prospect of having to look at Patrick’s bad teeth, that will likely worsen with age, is a deterrent.

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412 Autos for Sale

AUDI `01 A6 QUATTRO

123,000 miles, 4.2 liter V8, 300hp, silver with black leather,heated steering wheel, new run flat tires, 17” rims, 22 mpg, German mechanic owned. $6,495. OBO. 570-822-6785

AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO 3.0 V6. Silver. New

tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544

AUDI `05 A4 1.8T Cabriolet Convert-

ible S-Line. 52K miles. Auto. All options. Silver. Leather interior. New tires. Must sell. $17,500 or best offer 570-954-6060

BEN’S AUTO SALES RT 309 W-B Twp.

412 Autos for Sale

BMW ‘98 740 IL

White with beige leather interior. New tires, sunroof, heated seats. 5 cd player 106,000 miles. Excellent condition. $5,300. OBO 570-451-3259 570-604-0053

CADILLAC `05 SRX All wheel drive,

traction control, 3.6 L V-6, power sunroof, autostick, leather interior, auto car starter, factory installed 6 CD disc changer, all power, memory seat. 39,000 miles. $21,000 570-453-2771

CADILLAC ‘00 DTS Tan, satellite

radio, leather, moon roof, loaded excellent condition. 136k miles. $4,995.

570-814-2809

Near Wegman’s 570-822-7359

CADILLAC ‘08 CTS EXTRA CLEAN &

09 ESCAPE XLT $11,495 10 Suzuki sx4 $11,995 09Journey SE $12,495 07 RANGER 4CYL $6,995 04 XL7 4X4 $8,995 10 FUSION SEL $13,995 Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers

SHARP! $20,900 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

BMW `01 X5

4.4i. Silver, fully loaded, tan leather interior. 1 owner. 103k miles. $8,999 or best offer. Call 570-814-3666

BMW `04 325i

Automatic. Dark blue with black interior. Showroom condition. 20,000 original miles. Garage kept. $14,900 (570) 814-8106

CHEVROLET `03 SILVERADOC E XTENDED

2500 Series. 4 x 4 pick up. 145K miles. $6,500, OBO. 570-406-5128

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630

black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $25,900 (570) 609-5282

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BMW `99 M3with Convertible

Legals/ Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be receive by: REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THE CITY OF PITTSTON

at: 35 BROAD STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640 until: 2:00 P.M., on MARCH 9, 2012, for the following: Project Name: CITY OF PITTSTON LOCAL SHARE ACCOUNT – LUZERNE COUNTY REBID CONTRACT NO. 2A - 7 SPRING STREET IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 2B - 34 SOUTH MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT NO. 2C - 34 SOUTH MAIN STREET VAC SYSTEM Project Location: 34 SOUTH MAIN STREET 7 SPRING STREET PITTSTON, PA 18640 The proposed work for these contracts will include: Contract No. 2A - Façade improvements and renovations to 7 Spring Street. Work includes new windows, doors, painting, roofing and related improvements. Contract No. 2B - Façade improvements and renovations to 34 South Main Street. Work includes new windows, painting, masonry repairs and related improvements. Contract No. 2C – VAC System at 34 South Main Street. Work includes replacement of existing VAC system and related work. Each Contract may be awarded to separate bidders. The Bidding Documents including Bidding Requirements, Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings indicate the extent of the work to be completed. The Bidding Documents may be reviewed at the Issuing Office, Reilly Associates, 49 South Main Street, Suite 200, Pittston, PA 18640, (570) 654-2473 during normal business hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies of the Bidding Documents must be obtained from Reilly Associates (Address Above) by providing a non-refundable deposit of $75 made payable to “Reilly Associates”. Addenda, if any, will be issued to only those persons whose names and addresses are on record with Reilly Associates as having obtained the Bidding Documents. All questions concerning the Bidding Documents shall be addressed to: The Project Engineer c/o Reilly Associates, 49 South Main Street, Suite 200, Pittston, PA 18640, phone (570) 654-2473. A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON in an amount of 10 percent of Bidder’s Total of All Bid Prices for each bid (not including bid alternates) and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond (on the form attached) issued by an acceptable surety. Attention is called to the following: The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, handicap, national origin, age or sex. The following wage rate requirements are applicable to this contract: PENNSYLVANIA PREVAILING WAGE RATES A pre-Bid conference [0 will] [X will not] be held for this project. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, handicap, national origin, age or sex. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSTON reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY THE CITY OF PITTSTON GERARD MULLARKEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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412 Autos for Sale

CHEVROLET `08 IMPALA Excellent condition,

412 Autos for Sale

CROSSROAD MOTORS

HONDA ‘05 CIVIC COUPE 4 cylinder, auto

570-825-7988

new tires, 4 door, all power, 34,000 miles. $13,500. 570-836-1673

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!!

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition. $17,599 ‘10 Dodge Nitro SE 21k alloys, cruise, tint, factory warranty $18,799 ‘10 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 32K. SilverBlack. Power slides. Factory warranty. $16,699 ‘09 J EEP L IBERY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,399 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $11,599 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $11,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed. AWD. Factory warranty. $12,699 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,199 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner. Just traded. 65K. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR Rear air, 62k $8099 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,599

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 5,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell REDUCED! $39,500 FIRM 570-299-9370

CHEVY ‘09 IMPALA

LTZ, Grey, leather, heated seats, sunroof. Bluetooth, AM/FM, CD, Bose speakers. 35,000 miles. 18 mo. warranty remaining. $17,000 OBO After 4pm call 570-430-3041

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE

Low miles - 54,000. V6. FWD. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. CD. All power. $7,200. Negotiable (570) 760-1005

CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $5500. 570-991-5558

TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

row seating. All power accessories. Lots of new parts. $800 or best offer.

CALL 570-763-0767

XLT. 56,800 miles. Grey metallic with grey cloth interior. 2WD. Auto. Power windows & locks. Dual air bags. A/C. Alloy Wheels. Excellent condition. $14,500 Trades Welcome 570-328-5497

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

EAGLE `95 TALON

Only 97,000 Miles. Full custom body kit, dark green metallic with gray interior. Dual exhaust, 4 coil over adjustable struts. All new brakes, air intake kit, strut brakes, custom seats, custom white gauges, 2 pillar gauges, new stereo, alarm, custom side view mirrors. 4 cylinder automatic, runs excellent. $8,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 (evenings)

top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833

Wanna make your car go fast? Place an ad in Classified! 570-829-7130.

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

good, new brakes. Good tires, all power. $1,700 570-714-5386

Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent lighting (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black interior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695

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FORD `95 TAURUS 99K, V-6, runs

HONDA ‘08 ACCORD

4 door, EXL with navigation system. 4 cyl, silver w/ black interior. Satellite radio, 6CD changer, heated leather seats, high, highway miles. Well maintained. Monthly service record available. Call Bob. 570-479-0195

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

FORD `08 ESCAPE

DODGE `90 CARAVAN Blue. 181k miles. 3rd

ESTATE

Gas $aver! $9,450 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

COLLECTIBLES

AUCTION

CHUCK’S AUCTION SERVICE 1144 Exeter Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643 Friday February 24, 2012 @ 5:00PM

4 piece mahogany bedroom set, carved mahogany tables, oak tables, sofas, chairs, and much more-all like new! Gas range-like new, washer, electric dryer. Fenton, Lenox, crystal, nice china. Toys, HH, collectibles, linens. Radial arm saw, lathe, and other power tools, also electrical supplies from an electrical contractor-wire, fittings, boxes, switches, pipe, 2 TroyBilt snow blowers-like new, and much more. Check web sites for detailed list and pictures. Information: 693-0372 chucksauction.com auctionzip.com #4156 Au001433

PUBLIC AUCTION!! Wayne Steele’s Steele’s Action Auctioneering! 570-241-3580 Saturday February 25 Auction Location: Mohegan Sun & Pocono Downs 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre Preview 9AM Starts 10 am

An Auction consisting of newer used restaurant, food service & catering stainless steel items, such as commercial; grade sinks, bars, servers, ovens, grilles, refrigeration, furniture, table & chair sets, desks, display cabinets from jewelry shop, work stations, soda dispensers, bar & bistro sets, office cubicles, metal & plastic chairs, 6 rolling bars. Approximate 10 bathroom stall units, 2-Nilfisk Advance 2067 gasoline engine self propelled street & parking lot sweepers with less than 400 hours usuage, both are in good condition & run well. 1-197578? Michigan-Clark front end bucket loader, model 45C GM that runs & operates well, needs cutter bar on bucket repair. Dish, glass & miscellaneous wares and box lots. Watch auctionzip.com for more items and photo updates. Buyers will have 5 days to pick up items. Loading assistance will be provided Auction Day! Auction will be held indoors at the New Pocono Downs Race Track State of the Art Paddock complex. Rest rooms & food on site! Cash and good check accepted. Sorry, no credit card service avauilable. 10% buyers premium. Questions call: Wayne Steele at 570-241-3580. Steve Traver, www.traversauctions.com will be auctioning with me Auction day selling at the same time! It is suggested to bring additional personnel to assist in purchasing items. If you know Steve and I, be ready for fun, fast, action packed, Auction Day! As Always Tell A Friend And Hope To See Ya There! See photos @auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID No. 2355

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

HYUNDAI ‘00 ACCENT 4 cylinder. 5 speed. Sharp economy car! $2,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

LEXUS `98 LS 400 Excellent condition,

garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

LINCOLN ‘05 TOWN CAR 39K miles. Looks & runs perfect! $13,500 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

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WANTED!

ACME AUTO SALES

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

MARZAK MOTORS

601 Green Ridge St, Scranton

9999999

FORD ‘04 EXPEDITION 4 door, black with tan leather, loaded with options, 144k miles. $7899 FORD ‘04 Taurus 4 door, white with gray interior, loaded, 145k miles $4500 DODGE ‘00 1500 V8 magnum, black, runs great $3995 LINCOLN ‘00 Towncar, 4 door, leather interior, 117k miles $3995 CADILLAC ‘99 50th Gold Anniversary Sedan Deville. Red with tan leather, loaded. $3995 MERCURY ‘96 GRAND MARQUIS 4 door, gold with tan cloth intertior, only 50k miles. Loaded. Must See! $4200

9999999

570-955-5792 MAZDA ‘02 626LX

Sedan, auto, power windows & locks, CD, 4 cylinder. 122,000 miles. Good on gas. $3,000. 570-472-2634

MERCEDES `92 500 SEL

White with gray leather interior, 17” custom chrome wheels, 4 new tires, new breaks front & rear. Full tune-up, oil change & filters done. Body and interior are perfect. Car has all the options. 133,850 miles. Original price: $140,000 new. This is the diplomat version. No rust or dings on this car Garage kept. Sell for $9,500. Call: 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 Evenings

PONTIAC `96 FIREBIRD 105,000 miles,

auto-matic,, black with grey interior, new inspection. $4,000, OBO. 570-706-6565

PORSCHE `01 BOXSTER S Biarritz white, con-

vertible,new $58,000, 3.2 liter, 6 cylinder, 250HP. Loaded with all the extra options. Less than 15,000 miles. $21,000 570-586-0401

SATURN ‘07 ION2

Newly inspected, good condition. Dealer price $7500. Asking $5500. 570-574-6880

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LEGAL NOTICE The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. concerning Xcell Towers’ application for a special use permit for the construction of a telecommunications facility at State Route 92; 17A10-00a-030-000, followed by a Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors to consider action on said application. The complete application, including a site plan, telecommunications report, engineering report, RF propagation maps and reports, and a redacted copy of the lease for the above property can be inspected at the Exeter Township Business Office located at 2305 State Route 92, Harding, PA 18643 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE PROPOSED ADVERTISEMENT FOR GROSS WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. NOTICE OF INTENTION to restrict the Gross Weight Limit on State Routes 4025, 4031. Notice is hereby, given pursuant to the provisions of Section 4902 of the “Vehicle Code”, Act of June 17, 1976, P.L. 162, as amended, that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Transportation, will place a ten (10) ton Gross Weight Limitation on State Routes 4025 & 4031 in Hunlock & Ross Townships, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, effective February 27, 2012. Any questions concerning the use of the above highway should be addressed to the Department of Transportation at 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA 18512. LEGAL NOTICE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM COUNSELORS Dallas Borough is now accepting applications for Summer Recreation Program Counselors. The program is expected to begin June 18,2012 and end August 17, 2012. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age and have experience working with children. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background clearance, child abuse history clearance and fingerprint clearance. Applications may be obtained at the Borough Office, 25 Main Street, Dallas, PA 18612 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 675-1389 with any questions.

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www.acmecarsales.net 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 07 CHRYSLER 300 LTD, AWD, silver, grey leather 06 VW PASSAT 3.6 silver, black leather, sunroof, 66k miles 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 06 DODGE STRATUS SXT, red 05 CHRYSLER 300C TOURING, black, gray, leather 05 DODGE NEON SXT, red, 4 cyl, auto 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS burgundy, tan leather, sunroof 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 05 CHEVY MALIBU MAXX, white, grey leather, sunroof 04 NISSAN ALTIMA SL, 3.5 white, black leather, sun roof 03 SAAB 9-3, silver, auto, sunroof 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 01 VW JETTA GLS, green, auto, 4 cyl 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 00 PLYMOUTH NEON purple, 4 door, auto 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green 98 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, black

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

08 KIA SPORTAGE black, 4 cylinder auto, 2WD 07 CHRYSLER PACIFICA LS blue (AWD) 07 Chrysler Aspen LTD, silver, 3rd seat, 4x4 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT, blue, 3rd seat 4x4 07 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, blue grey leather, 7 pax mini van 06 PONTIAC TURRANT black/black leather, sunroof, AWD 06 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR XLS, AWD, blue auto, V6 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 05 FORD F150 XLT, extra cab, truck, black, V8, 4x4 04 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, burgundy, auto (AWD) 04 FORD FREESTAR, blue, 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 03 DODGE DURANGO RT red, 2 tone leather imterior, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT, 4 door, green, tan, leather, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, Sage, sun roof, autop, 4x4 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 FORD RANGER XLT X-CAB, red, auto, V6, 4x4 01 FORD EXPLORER SPORT XLT, gold, sunroof, 2 door, 4x4 01 F150 SUPERCREW XLT, green, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 00 GMC SIERRA SLE, extra cab, pewter silver, V8, 4x4, truck 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT black & brown, brown leather 4x4 99 ISUZI VEHIACROSS black, auto, 2 door AWD 98 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO SE, silver, V6, 4x4 96 CHEVY BLAZER, black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK

SAAB 9.3 ‘99

5 speed convertible. 130,000 miles Runs excellent, everything works, 25 mpg. Like new, recently inspected, new tires. Dependable, fun & economical transportation. $3,250. 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

SAAB 900`98 Low mileage, 25

mpg, 5 speed convertible. Perfect shape, everything works. New stereo, recent inspection, good tires. Very dependable, no rust FUN IN THE SUN! $3,950 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095

412 Autos for Sale

SCION `06 XA

67,000 miles, power windows & locks, great gas mileage. $8,200/OBO 570-606-5634

SUBARU ‘10 IMPREZA OUTBACK SPORT 33,000 miles, new

inspection & tires. 5 speed wagon. Balance of 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty and tire and wheel insurance. $19,000 OBO 570-814-9400

TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,400 negotiable. 570-417-8353

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

VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible

GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message

VOLKSWAGEN `09 BEETLE Excellent condition,

20,000 miles, all power, sun roof, kayak and bike rack included. $14,900. 570-864-2300

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

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 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.

Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.

ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

HARLEY DAVIDSON `03

100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 CADILLAC `77 COUPE V-ROD VRSCA 70,000 original miles. Leather interior. Excellent condition. $2,500. Call 570-282-4272 or 570-877-2385

CHEVROLET `’57 BEL AIR 2 door, hardtop, im-

maculate, full restoration, white with red interior $48,500 570-237-0968

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 CYLINDER Very Good

Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631

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Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN

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

FORD SALEEN ‘04 281 SC Coupe

1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854

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

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

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 SCREAMING EAGLE V-ROD Orange & Black.

Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $13,500 or best offer. 570-876-4034

HARLEY DAVIDSON

‘08 FLHTCU. Ultra classic, mint condition. white & black pearls. 6,500 miles. Reduced to $17,500 Call Bill 570-262-7627

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

442 RVs & Campers

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 WINNEBAGO ‘02 ADVENTURER 35 Foot, double slides, V-10 Ford. Central air, full awnings, one owner, pet & smoke free. Excellent condition and low mileage. $68,000. Call 570-594-6496

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975

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Octagon Family Restaurant

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

570-779-2288

FEATURED FEATURED LENTEN MENU ITEMS

Potato & Cabbage Pagach Haluski Fresh & Fried Shrimp Fried Cod Homemade Pierogies

Condition! $5,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

Sedan. 440 Engine. Power Steering & brakes. 34,500 original miles. Always garaged. Reduced to $5995 Firm. 883-4443

439

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Wyoming Borough Council will consider at its meeting on March 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Borough Municipal Building, located at 277 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, Pa., an Ordinance adopting Rules and Regulations Governing the Borough’s sewer system; imposing user charges to be collected from the owner of each improved property connected to the sewer system and providing for the payment and collection of such user charges. More particularly, the Ordinance will impose an annual fee of $200.00 on all residential property owners to be billed quarterly and collected by the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority. Further, the Ordinance will bill commercial property owners for sewage use on a consumption basis through metering. Further, the Ordinance provides for the charging of a connection fee of $1,500.00 for any owner or person seeking to make a new connection or tapping into of the sewer system. The public can view the complete proposed Ordinance at the Wyoming Borough Municipal Building, located at 277 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, Pa. Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

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CHEVY `00 SILVERADO 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park 1500. 4x4. 8’ box. Auto. A/C. 121K miles. $5,995. 570-332-1121

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN Energy Technologies, Inc. is expanding and has an immediate opening for an experienced commercial service technician. Become part of the success of this Linc franchise where service is central to our business. Benefits include top pay, flexible health insurance plan, retirement plan, vacation, company truck, continuous training, bonus incentives, and a professional atmosphere. Stop in to fill out an application or send resume to: Mr. Chad Davis Service Manager ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 591 North Hunter Highway Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-3845 Ext. 23 www.energyt.com

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Legal

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542

Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVER NEEDED Independent Contractor

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LOOKING TO GROW DRIVERS WANTED! CDL Class A Regional and OTR Routes Home daily Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and dental coverage. Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience. Drivers paid by percentage. Applications can be filled out online at www.cds transportation.com or emailed to jmantik@cds transportation.com or you can apply in person at CDS Transportation Jerilyn Mantik One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738

NOW HIRING: CLASS A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Payincluding paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus$.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous yearround steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT (800)979-2022 EXT 1914, MAIL RESUME TO P.O. BOX 88, MCADOO, PA 18237 OR FAX TO 570-929-2260. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.VHGREEN HOUSES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS.

Lowboy Driver CDL Required

Opening for Lowboy Driver-CDL Required. Must have good driving record. We offer Top Wages and Benefits Package. Apply in person & ask for Paul or Mike. FALZONE TOWING SERVICE, INC. 271 N. SHERMAN ST., WILKES-BARRE, PA 18702 570-823-2100

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O/O'S & CO FLATBED DRIVERS SIGN ON BONUS Hazleton/ Scranton, PA

Growing dedicated account needs Drivers Now! SIGN ON BONUS: $1,000 after 3 months & $1,000 after 6 months for Owner Operators & company drivers. Driver Home Locations: Hazleton, PA, or surrounding Area. Miles per Week Target is 2,275. Runs will go into North east locations. $1.15 all dispatched miles plus fuel surcharge for ALL Dispatch/ Round Trip Miles at $1.50 Peg, paid at $.01 per $.06 increments. Truck must be able to pass a DOT inspection. Plate provided with weekly settlements and fuel card. Also needing up to 10 Company Drivers. Excellent Benefits! .45cents a mile, with tarp pay. Flatbed freight experience required. Class A CDL drivers with 2 years of experience. Feel free to contact Kevin McGrath 608-207-5006 or Jan Hunt 608-364-9716 visit our web site www.blackhawk transport.com GREAT PAY, REGULAR/SCHEDULED HOME TIME & A GREAT/ FRIENDLY/ PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO WORK WITH!

548 Medical/Health LITTLE FLOWER MANOR AND ST. LUKE’S VILLA have the following positions available. RN Supervisor – part time & per diem, 3-11P and 11P-7A Certified Nurse Aides – full, part time & per diem, 7A-3P and 11P-7A Dietary Aides/Porters – 6A-2P & 4-7P Resident Assistant (St. Therese Residence) – part time 5-9PM LPN - Personal Care (St. Luke’s Villa) part time 3-11P Activity Aides (Little Flower Manor) – part time 8A-4PM, 12-8PM, 38PM & every other weekend Apply: Little Flower Manor 200 S. Meade St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 pmelski@lfmstr.com fax: 570-408-9760 EOE

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VAN DRIVER Needed Monday thru Friday. 6-6.5 hours/day. No weekends, No holidays. Apply within

Keystone Garden Estates

100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville, PA 18651 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Production/ Operations

250 IMMEDIATE

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TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVERS Home 48 hours EVERY Week

Hiring company drivers and Owner-Operators to run out of Hazleton Pa. Home 48 hours weekly, run NY to NC. Pickup & delivery, drop & hook, and terminal-to-terminal runs. Full company benefit package. Company $1,250 gross weekly, Owner-operator $2,350+ after fuel take home weekly. HOUFF TRANSFER is well known for outstanding customer service, safety, and reliability. Requires 5+ years experience, Hazmat, safe driving record. OwnerOperator equipment less than 5 years old. Info Ed Miller @ 877-234-9233 or 540-234-9233. Apply www.houff.com

548 Medical/Health

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE Allied Services Heinz Rehab, Wilkes-Barre currently has opportunities for Full or Part-Time Certified Nurse Aides on the 11 pm - 7:30 am shift. Competitive pay rates commensurate with experience plus shift differential. Excellent benefits package. If interested, please apply online at www.allied services.org Bilingual individuals encouraged to apply. Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RURAL HEALTH CORPORATION OF NORTHEASTERN PA

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/ NURSE PRACTITIONER FULL TIME

A full time position is available at the Shickshinny Health Center, Shickshinny, PA. Please go to www.rhcnepa.com, click on: employment opportunities, then job openings. EOE M/F/V/H AA

production, Small parts assembly

Experience not necessary will train. Must have good eye-hand coordination, attention to detail, manual dexterity. Must keep work neat and clean will be in a factory environment ERG STAFFING SERVICE 570-483-4167 235 Main St. Dickson City, PA

KMS FAB LLC Has immediate openings for the positions listed below.

- Laser Operators - Turret Operators - Press Brake Operators - Punch Press Operators - General Machine Operators Please email your resume to: kbrunges@ kmspa.com or fill out an application at KMS, FAB, LLC. 100 Parry Street Luzerne, PA. 18709 E.O.E.

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

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Antiques & Collectibles

ROUTE SALES MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS & DRIVERS A leading baker & distributor of premium baked goods seeks dependable individuals for these highly visible positions in Central PA. Successful candidates must be selfmotivated, have clean driving history/record, strong communication, interpersonal & leadership skills and be computer literate. Previous experience preferred. Earning potential for $55-$60,000/year with excellent benefit package. Interested candidates can send resume to: HR DEPARTMENT PO Box 21, Baltimore MD 21236

569 Security/ Protective Services

SECURITY OFFICERS

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BEAUTY OR NAIL SALON/ BARBERSHOP

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566

LUZERNE COUNTY BAR / NIGHTCLUB For lease. Operating

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Furniture & Accessories

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Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544

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Appliances

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BUYING/ SELLING

COINS CURRENCY POSTCARDS STAMPS GOLD & SILVER We Give FREE Personal Appraisals

(No obligations, no pressure) Over 35 years as a respected local coin dealer.

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GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA

(570) 819-1966 MICROWAVE GE Profile over the range $70. Kenmore Elite dishwasher $60. Brass Tiffany Chandelier $50. Hunter Ceiling Fan $20. All very good condition. Manuals included. 570-814-5300 RANGE: Kenmore electric 30”36”x26”-black, 10 months old. $270. 570-579-489-2675 WASHER kenmore portable needs hose $100. 570-288-1281 WASHER Kenmore, white, $50. Side by side refrigerator with water ice dispenser, 28 cu ft. Beige color $100. Both very good condition. 262-6283

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Baby Items

SWING, Graco, Graco infant car seat with base, Recaro convertible car seat, entire neutral farm themed nursery set with lamp & accessories all $15 each. Fisher Price baby monitor, and changing table mattress $5 each All in great condition. 570-735-4876

726

Clothing

COAT

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

742

Furnaces & Heaters

HEATERS 2, 1 kerosene radiant 10 with manual & pump $75. 1 carbon fiber electric, new in box, never used, free standing or wall mountable $49. 570-636-3151

744

Furniture & Accessories

A BRAND NEW P-TOP QUEEN MATTRESS SET!! Still in plastic!! $150!! MUST SELL!! Call Steve @ 280-9628!!

BEDROOM SET

5 piece with King size bed complete. Excellent condition! Broyhill Attic Heirloms 5 piece bedroom set. Solid oak. Beautiful full dresser with mirror + additional dresser + 2 nights stands + king size oak bedframe & headboard + USA Olympic quality. Paid $7k+ for this beautiful integrated bedroom set. Moving to Philadelphia in small apartment or would bring with me! $1,200 for the entire set. 570.855.2751

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DVD PLAYER Insignia $20. (2) 8 mm movie projectors reg & super 8 GAF 138 $40. Ionic pro air purifier $25. 3 fluorescent fixtures & 30 watt bulb $24. 35 mm Cannon sure shot $15. Handyman Magazines .15 cents each. American Standard shower head $4. VHS tapes $3. VHS tapes T120 $5. 570-825-5564

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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. Pizza stone bakeware, 14 1/2”, from Home & Garden Party, never used $20. Lasagna stoneware, 8” x 12”, from House of Lloyd, excellent condition $10. 570-333-4325 POLAR-CARE 300cold-therapy-unit, new, (breg) $60. PREMIUM knife collection 10 boxed knives including clever, new $30. 570-489-2675 SEWING machine 1949, Kenmore in original desk type cabinet comes with original manual, has not been run for decades; needs check-up. Pics available via e-mail $49. 570-696-1410 TIRES 2 215/70R15 snowtires on rims from 2000 Chevy Venture $80. 570-474-0935 WHEELS Ford Escape 17” factory chrome wheels with tires p23565r17 $350. 696-2212

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FORD - LINCOLN

Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite APR Radio, Keyless Mos. FOR Entry, Message PLUS Center,

Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry with Keypad, Message Center,

FOR PLUS

APR

MPG

Mos.

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Air, Auto., PDL, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite APR Radio, Keyless Entry, Mos. OR F CD, PW, Rear Cargo PLUS Convenience Pkg.,

XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, APR Keyless Entry, Rear Mos. FOR Cargo Convenience PLUS Pkg.,CD,

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 2/29/12.

EcoBoost Engine, Pwr. Windows, Pwr. Door Locks, Air, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, Remote CD, Keyless Entry, MyFord

FOR

APR Mos.

Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry with Keypad, PDL, PW, 18” Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio, Leather Seats, Pwr. Moonroof

FOR PLUS

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Mos.

MPG

STX, 3.7 V6, ABS, 17” Alum. Wheels, Cloth Seat, 40/20/40 Split Seat, Decor Pkg., Cruise, Air, Pwr. Equipment Group, Auto.

FOR PLUS

APR

Mos.

CALL NOW 823-8888 1-800-817-FORD Overlooking Mohegan Sun 577 East Main St., Plains

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B *Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends FEBRUARY 29, 2012.

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 774

Restaurant Equipment

GRILL: 24” electric table top. 208 phase. Made by Anvil. $400. 570-542-7532

776 Sporting Goods COBRA S-9 irons, steel, reg 6-7-8-9W $100. firm. Vintage Yonex woods graphite head shafts 1-3-5 $60. Slazenger cart/bag slotted $25. 570-829-4016 PULL-CART for golf bag, good condition $15. 570-788-2388 after 5 pm.

778

Stereos/ Accessories

SUB WOOFER Powered car subwoofer. Very powerful, 2 power acoustic subwoofers, 2 Pyle 1800 watt amps. Custom cabinet with see through acrylic front. $250. or best offer. 328-6059.

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796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS,

Tools

SNOW THROWER Ariens 7hp electric start, tire chains, 24” cut just serviced, runs well $395. 570-636-3151

786 Toys & Games ICE SKATES ladie’s ice skates size 6 $5 TV Teddy with 6 interactive videos $20. 570-696-3368

794

Video Game Systems/Games

SONY PLAYSTATION 2 console. Everything included. Works 100%. Includes 4 games, all cables, & carrying case. Best offers accepted. $60. 570-905-2985.

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

ANTIQUES

1 item or entire contents of homes. 814-3371/328-4420

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All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only

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EQUIPMENT

PAWS

BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!!

TO CONSIDER....

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ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

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Call 829-7130

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Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed”

WILKESBARREGOLD

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

Highest Cash PayOuts Guaranteed Mon-Sat 10am -6pm Closed Sundays

1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorworld

We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry

London PM Gold Price

Feb. 21: $1,748.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

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

DACHSHUND PUPPIES!

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

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POMERANIAN PUPPIES Male. $500 570-250-9690

POMERANIANS

AKC, 9 weeks, 2 females. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $400. 570-864-2643

800 PETS & ANIMALS 805

SHIH TZU PUPPIES

Registered. Available 02/21. 570-714-2032 570-852-9617

One year old, very large cage included. Third shift owner doesn’t have enough time for him. $375. 570-854-9739

Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

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BACK MOUNTAIN

BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 333 Beaupland 10-1770

DALLAS

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.

Beautiful 5 bedroom, 2.2 baths & FANTASTIC “Great Room” with built in bar, private brick patio, hot tub & grills! 4 car garage with loft + attached 2 car garage. Situated on over 6 acres of privacy overlooking Francis Slocum with a great view of the lake! Lots of extras & the kitchen is out of this world! MLS#12-475 $599,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 BACK MOUNTAIN

ASHLEY

3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story in good location. Fenced yard with 2 car detached garage. Large attic for storage. Gas heat. $79,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411

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Between Dallas & Tunkhannock Updated well maintained 2 story house with 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens and 2 story addition. 1 car garage. On 2 lots. Can be furnished for rental income. Lots of possibilities. Only asking $153,000. ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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AVOCA

Available routes: Wilkes-Barre/North

$700 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 174 daily / 198 Sunday

Custer Street, N. Empire Street, Logan Street, New Market Street Hillside Street, E. Northampton Street

Hunlock Creek/Sweet Valley (MOTOR ROUTE)

$1200 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

165 daily papers / 216 Sunday papers Main Road, State Route 118, Trojan Road, Grassy Pond Road, Evergreen Est. Jackson Hill Road, Mooretown Road

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$800 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

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57 White Rock Terrace Spacious contemporary custom built home on 6.4 acres with 4-5 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Country living in town. 3 car garage, heated in-ground pool, living room features floor to ceiling windows, marble entryway with spiral staircase, spectacular lower level rec room with wet bar & gas fireplace. Great views from 61x9 deck! Home warranty included. All measurements approximate. MLS #11-3971 $ 438,000 Call Debra at 570-714-9251

DALLAS

30 Costello Circle Fine Line construction. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Colonial. Great floor plan, master bedroom, walk in closet. 2 car garage, fenced in yard. 2 driveways, above ground pool For additional info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3162 $248,500 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

BEAR CREEK 10+2ACRES with homes.

AVOCA

314 Packer St. Remodeled 3 bedroom with 2 baths, master bedroom and laundry on 1st floor. New siding and shingles. New kitchen. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3174 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances included. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

Other

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Eastern Industries, Inc., a local highway contractor, is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

Estimator/Project Manager

(No Collections)

Living room has awesome woodland views and you will enjoy the steam/ sauna. Lake and tennis rights available with Association optional membership. Minutes from the Pocono's and 2 hours to Philadelphia or New York. $259,000 Maria Huggler C LASSIC P ROPERTIES 570-587-7000

244 Overbrook Rd. Great starter home - move-in condition 3 bedroom. All appliances included. Rear Deck with Mountain View. MLS 12-234 $109,000 570-675-4400

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DALLAS

DALLAS TWP

Just minutes from 309 this Bi-level is ideally located near shopping, schools and major highways. Complete with an oak kitchen with dining area leading to deck, 3 bedrooms and bath on the main level plus L shaped family room, 4th bedroom, power room & storage/ laundry area it awaits its new owners. It offers a spacious rear yard, an enclosed patio and has dual access from 2 streets. $ 129,900. Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

Step out of your spacious lower level family room to your large fenced backyard with 2 tiered patio. This 3 bedroom country setting on over 1 acre of land also features 2 car detached garage with loft. $230,000 MLS 11-3657 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

Four bedroom Colonial with hardwood floors in formal dining and living room. Modern eat in kitchen, finished basement with 24” x 30” recreation room. Deck, hot tub and ceiling fans. MLS#11-4504 $229,900 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

DALLAS

COURTDALE

YOU CAN BUY LOVE

Birds

SUN CONURE

HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED GOLD! We Will Come to Your Location 1-800-822-6253 570-885-2766

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

DUMPTRUCKS

TV from 1950; beautiful pecan all wood cabinet with doors. $49. 570-696-1410

CIRCULAR SAW, 7 1/4” Craftsman $25. 570-825-5564

Cats

HEAVY

TV BRACKETS, wall mount, 1 holds large set $39. 1 for smaller set $29. 570-636-3151

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Televisions/ Accessories

TV Sony Trinitron 36” tube with flat front. HD ready. V. good condition. $30. 570-855-9221

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for Clifford, PA office

Distributor Truck Driver

CDL with “N” tank endorsement required

Office Clerk

These positions offer health, dental, vision, life, disability and 401K after 30 days. Applications/resumes may be submitted to Nicole Brewer, Eastern Industries, Inc., PO Box 280, Clifford, PA 18413 or nbrewer@eastern-ind.com Eastern Industries is an equal opportunity employer and encourages male/female/disadvantaged/veterans/minorities to apply.

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

Inspector Wanted The Dallas Area Municipal Authority (DAMA) is now accepting applications for an individual to perform residential inspections for illegal connections of sump pumps, roof drains, or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater into the DAMA public sewer collection system. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: schedule and conduct residential inspections for potential infiltration and inflow sources; complete an inspection report; advise homeowner and DAMA personnel when illegal connections are identified. Inspection program is to be coordinated with DAMA Executive Director and Sewer Division Supervisor. Applicants must have knowledge of building sewer plumbing and own a vehicle for transportation to and from inspections. The position offers a per diem rate of payment per inspection. Resume along with requested per diem rate to be charged DAMA per inspection may be submitted by regular mail, or in person Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the business office of DAMA, located at 530 South Memorial Highway, Shavertown, PA 18708. Applications must be received no later than March 2, 2012. DAMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis whatsoever.

143 Nevel Hollow Road Great country living in this 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath home with 1 car attached garage, large entertainment room lower level. Plus a 30'x30' detached garage with open 2nd floor ready to finish & mechanics pit in one stall. MLS 11-4124 $195,000 570-675-4400

3 bedroom brick Cape Cod, with 2 baths, on a corner lot near Dallas Schools, with easy access to shopping. MLS# 12-12 $125,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

DALLAS

51 LACKAWANNA AVE. Well maintained 3 bedroom home located on quiet street. Fenced yard with above ground pool, carport, hardwood floors & partially finished basement. See Zillow.com for photos. Asking $96,000 Call 570-239-3099 DALLAS

Charming 2 bedroom Cape Cod in Franklin Township. L-shaped living room with hardwood floors, eat in kitchen & private driveway. $119,900 MLS#11-3255 Call Joe moore 570-288-1401

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DALLAS

542

Logistics/ Transportation

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

DALLAS

20 Fox Hollow Drive Well maintained two story with fully finished lower level awaits its new family. 4-6 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 fireplaces. One year home warranty included. Wonderful neighborhood. $270,000 MLS #11-3504 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceiling, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bedroom with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,000 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422

“Fantastic” country home on 2.5 acres on a very private road with a 32’ x 48’ barn and 2 car & 1 car detached garages. Very charming home with a family room & fireplace, and a library or office. The barn was used for horses a few years ago and, with proper zoning, may be used as such again. MLS# 12-468 $289,000 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

542

Logistics/ Transportation

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DALLAS HUGE REDUCTION

570-288-6654

NEWBERRY ESTATE ORCHARD EAST Two bedroom condo, 2nd floor. Living/dining room combination. 1,200 square feet of easy living. Two balconies, one car garage nearby. Security system, cedar closet, use of in ground pool. $109,000 MLS#11-4031 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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100% Financing Wooded and private Bi-Level. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath & nice updates. plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. 100% USDA financing eligible. call for details. REDUCED PRICE $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

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548 Medical/Health

570-474-2340 Ext. 55

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DALLAS

248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement windows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $114,900 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE

www.cindykingre.com

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548 Medical/Health

Lush setting on almost 5 acres with magnificent stone walls and fish pond! This 4400SF home/ offices is in need of TLC & lots of work. Living room with oak walls & coffered oak ceiling, family room with large wood burning fireplace. Large master suite with master bath. Four bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths. Owners had offices & storage adjacent to house included in the 4400SF. Large two-car garage and separate out-building. MLS#11-1628 REDUCED TO $239,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

DRUMS

263 Trapper Springs Beautiful setting on a corner lot in Beech Mt resorts area. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has plenty of extra space in the finished basement which includes washer dryer hookup, fireplace, walk out patio. The 1st floor master bedroom has large master bath with jacuzzi tub. Breakfast nook with lots of windows, a partial wrap around deck and another deck off the dining room or family room, living room also has a fireplace. $179,900. 11-1243 Call Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521

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548 Medical/Health

DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT - EOE www.dallassd.com

PART TIME VAN AND MINI 30-PASSENGER BUS DRIVERS

Starting rate of $10.50 - $13.50 per hour, depending on experience. Driving records & background checks are required for all applicants. Possessing a valid PA School Bus Driver’s License and CDL a plus. Please submit a district application found on the employment page of the district website, letter of interest, resume, copies of driving record, driver’s license, current Act 34, 114 and 151 clearances, letters of recommendation and other supporting documentation to:

Mr. Grant Palfey, Business Manager, Dallas School District, PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612 by deadline of February 29, 2012

566 Sales/Business Development

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANTS Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven. (No experience necessary)

We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory

Residential Program Worker: Full and part time positions available working 2nd and 3rd shift with individuals with developmentally disabilities in a community setting. Resident Counselors: Part time positions available working with individuals in an adult MH recovery program in Luzerne county. Community Support Worker: Part Time position for a dynamic, outgoing person to support and couch individuals in competitive employment. Support Specialist: Part time position available supporting individuals with developmental disabilities living with families within the community.

Step By Step, Inc.

Cross Valley Commons - 744 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 For more information view our web site at www.stepbystepusa.com or contact Susan Kauffman by phone (570) 829-3477 Ext. 605 or email skauffman@stepbystepusa.com

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JOB FAIR

The Men’s Wearhouse Distribution Center located in the Center Point Industrial Park in Jenkins Twp, PA has the following SEASONAL positions available:

General Warehouse Dry Cleaning/Laundry 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available WHEN: Friday, February 24, 2012 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM WHERE: The Men’s Wearhouse 185 Centerpointe Boulevard Jenkins Township, Pa. 18640

Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager

You can also apply on-line at www.tmw.com

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre

TMW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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DRUMS

DURYEA

35 Sand Springs Dr Exceptional quality home with many upgrades on level lot with mature landscaping, covered stone patio, a shed/ playhouse & jungle gym. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, study on 1st floor, 2 story open foyer, kitchen with island & breakfast nook open to family room with fireplace, formal living room & dining room, all appliances stay including washer & dryer, laundry on 2nd floor. Lots of closet space. $269,000 Louise Gresh 570-233-8252 CENTURY 21 SELECT GROUP 570-455-8521

548 ADAMS ST. Charming, well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath home located on a quiet street near Blueberry Hills development. Features modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, family room with gas stove, hardwood floors in bedrooms, deck, fenced yard and shed. MLS#11-2947 $107,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

Practically new ranch home in beautiful St. John’s Estates. Just a few minutes from Rts. 80 & 81. This home features tile floors thruout the spacious living area. Green area behind the property and no building lots on one side makes for a beautiful country setting with the conveniences of public water & sewer. Spacious back yard with walk-in access to basement. 2 decks & a covered patio. MLS 12-162 $237,000 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

DURYEA REDUCED

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DURYEA

1107 Spring Street Superb two story with 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ baths. Hardwood floors, gas heat, vinyl siding, large yard with garage. Call Jim for details. Offered at $169,500 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 DURYEA

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EXETER 1021 Wyoming Ave

EXETER REDUCED

HANOVER TWP.

2 unit duplex, 2nd floor tenant occupied, 1st floor unoccupied, great rental potential. Separate entrances to units, one gas furnace, new electrical with separate meters for each unit. The 1st floor apartment when rented out generated $550 per month. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4247. $52,000 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

EXETER

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New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574

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DURYEA

DRUMS

548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mortgage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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44 Orchard St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single, modern kitchen with appliances, sunroom, hardwood floors on 1st and 2nd floor. Gas heat, large yard, OSP. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1866 $137,999 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

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EXETER

Nice size four bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $92,900 MLS# 11-1977 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $119,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

146-148 Regal St Newer kitchens Large baths Tenant occupied 3 bedroom each side. Call for appointment $74,900 MLS# 10-4598 Call Vieve Zaroda (570) 474-6307 Ext. 2772

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP.

FORTY-FORT

167 Slocum St Completely renovated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. New high efficiency gas warm air furnace with central a/c. All new plumbing & wiring. New siding, windows, doors, roof, insulation, carpeting, drywall & tile. New kitchen with stainless stove, fridge & dishwasher. New baths. 1st floor washer/dryer hookup. 50’x150’ lot. $139,900. Call 570-954-8825 gckar1@yahoo.com HANOVER TOWNSHIP

20 Dexter St., Nice starter home with shed M OVE -I N R EADY ! 3 bedroom. Fenced yard. Security system. Roof 2006. Hanover Area Schools. This home would be eligible for the LUZERNE COUNTY GROWING HOMEOWNERS INITIATIVE. Seller will help with closing cost expenses. MONTHLY PAYMENT $191 ON A 30 YEAR MORTGAGE- HOW CAN YOU BEAT THAT? MLS #11-3023 $39,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

171 Boland Avenue Motivated seller! Well kept starter home with nice size rooms, 2nd floor replacement windows and great yard with possible off street parking from alley access. MLS 11-3043 $59,900 570-675-4400

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP

DURYEA REDUCED!

125 McAlpine St Ideal starter is this appealing two bedroom 2 story with large lot and 1.5 car garage. Plenty of off street parking, in solid neighborhood. MLS 11-4313 $85,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195

38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $315,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

DURYEA 314 Edward St EDWARDSVILLE 192 Hillside Ave

Wonderful neighborhood, 4 bedroom, 10 year old home has it all!. Extra room on first floor, great for mother in law suite or rec room. Modern oak kitchen, living room, central air, in ground pool, fenced yard, attached 2 car garage. Great home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3732. $239,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

Nice income property conveniently located. Property has many upgrades including all new replacement windows, very well maintained. All units occupied, separate utilities. For more info and photos visit:www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3283. $89,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

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235 Pfouts Street Well cared for 1/2 double with gas heat, modern kitchen, 1st floor full bath & laundry area. Fenced yard, detached garage, front porch, back yard patio & newer roof. MLS 11-3436 REDUCED $42,000 Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP. 10 Lyndwood Ave

20 Knox Street Two homes, front & rear, on 1 lot. One car garage, patio. Front home has 3 bedrooms, huge kitchen, lots of storage and a workshop in the basement; Rear home features new kitchen, 2 bedrooms and good storage space. Call for appointment $78,900 MLS# 10-4597 Call Vieve Zaroda (570) 474-6307 Ext. 2772

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285 Lyndwood Ave. Brick 3 bedroom Ranch with full finished basement. Home features large modern kitchen, 3 nice size bedrooms, all with closets, hall coat closet, w/w, modern bath, ceiling fans, fenced yard. Private driveway, newer furnace. Assessed value and taxes recently reduced! MLS 12-222 $89,900 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494 HANOVER TWP.

3 Bedroom 1.5 bath ranch with new windows hardwood floors finished basement 2 car garage and a finished basement. MLS 11-3610 $139,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 HANOVER TWP.

128 JEAN ST. Nice bi-level home on quiet street. Updated exterior. Large family room, extra deep lot. 2 car garage, enclosed rear porch and covered patio. For more information and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-2850 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bedrooms or office/ playrooms. Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breezeway which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and “All Dri” system installed in basement. MLS #11626. $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

476 Wyoming St. Nice 3 bedroom single home. Gas heat. Convenient location. To settle estate. Reduced to $34,900 Call Jim for details

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2032 ROUTE 92 Great Ranch home surrounded by nature with view of the river and extra lot on the river. Large living room and kitchen remodeled and ready to move in. Full unfinished basement, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 $78,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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4 Widener Drive A must see home! You absolutely must see the interior of this home. Start by looking at the photos on line. Fantastic kitchen with hickory cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Fabulous master bathroom with champagne tub and glass shower, walk in closet. 4 car garage, upper garage is partially finished. The list goes on and on. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-210 $389,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

HANOVER TWP. KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

95 Pulaski St. Large home on nice sized lot. Newer windows, walk up attic. 3 bedrooms, nice room sizes, walk out basement. Great price you could move right in. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-4554 $39,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

HANOVER TWP.

362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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Double block with both sides having nice secluded yards and decks. Close to area schools. Wood floors just redone on owners side. Wonderful opportunity to live in one side and rent the other side to help pay your mortgage! MLS#11-4537 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-322-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

HANOVER TWP.

Enjoy nature in charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath raised ranch home in quiet setting on Pine Run Road, Laurel Run. Close to everything. Single car attached garage, 3 season sunroom, economical propane heat, central air, basement with fireplace. New carpeting and flooring, freshly painted, Hanover Area School District. Ready to move in! $125,000. Call 570-474-5540

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3 bedroom, 1.5 bath raised Ranch on 1 acre. Home boasts a gas fireplace in living room, traditional fireplace in finished basement. Central A/C, 2.5 car garage, covered deck, out of flood zone. $179,900. Call 570-388-4244 570-388-2773

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189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $99,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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1252 Main St.

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Finished Walk-Out Basement, Single Car Garage Nice corner lot

$59,500

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220 Wright Ave Modern 3 bedroom rancher. Woodburning fireplace in living room. Gas heat. Central air conditioning. Aluminum siding. Newer roof. Nice yard. Extras. (FHA financing: $3,322 down, $542 month, 4.25% interest, 30 years.) Seller willing to assist with buyer's closing costs, up to 6% of purchase price! MLS 11-4225 $94,900 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 Kingston

KINGSTON 68 Bennett St

Great duplex on nice street. Many upgrades including modern kitchens and baths, plus ceiling fans. Both units occupied,separate utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-3284. $74,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

KINGSTON

794 Woodland Drive Deceptively spacious. Very well kept. Quiet location. Move in condition. Attractive neighboring properties. Modest taxes. Newish furnace and roofing. Nicely fenced yard. $129,900. 11-4547 Call Dale Williams FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-256-3343 KINGSTON 799 Floralon Drive

New Listing Split level, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, partially finished family room, gas heat, air, enclosed rear porch, attached garage. Family neighborhood. 12-97 $120,000 Go To The Top... CALL JANE KOPP! JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Dining room with builtin china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard withinground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON

Call Vince 570-332-8792

5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $175,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

So close to so much, traditionally appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bath townhome with warm tones & wall to wall cleanliness. Modern kitchen with lots of cabinets & plenty of closet space thruout, enjoy the privacy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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3 bedroom bi-level with two modern, full baths & one 3/4 bath. Living room with fireplace and skylights, built in china cabinets in dining room. Lower level family room with fireplace and wet bar. Large foyer with fireplace. MLS#11-3064 $289,500 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

KINGSTON 2 W. Sunrise Drive PRICED TO SELL! This 4 bedroom has 2 car garage with extra driveway, central air, veranda over garage, recreation room with fireplace and wet bar. Sunroom For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-296 $199,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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38 W. Walnut St. Charming 4/5 bedroom with 1.5 baths. Beautifully appointed kitchen w/granite counter tops, cherry cabinets and hardwood floors. Gas fireplace in living room, leaded glass windows in living room and dining room. Nice back deck, 2 car garage and 4 season front porch. MLS 11-4103 $179,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

A Classy Move-in Ready 5 bedroom, with recent updates including flooring, bathroom, recessed lighting & many new widows. Woodburner on brick hearth, eat in kitchen, formal dining room. Good room sizes, fenced yard, patio, private driveway, walking distance to park, shopping, public transportation, restaurants, etc. MLS #11-4283 $132,900. Call Pat today @

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577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measurements approximate. MLS 10-4645. $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770

Very well maintained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, ductless air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced yard. This is a beauty! Make an appointment today! MLS#11-4433 $79,900 Karen Altavilla 570-283-09100 ext 28

4 Orchard St. 3 bedroom starter home with 1 bath on quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-254 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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431 Chestnut Ave. Charming 2 story single family home with upgrades, including new kitchen cabinets, furnace, hot water heater, 200 amp electric, 2 car detached garage. Walk up attic for additional storage space. MLS 11-4106 $129,900 Jay A. Crossin EXT 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

KINGSTON MOTIVATED SELLER

76 N. Dawes Ave. Use your income tax rebate for a downpayment on this great home with modern kitchen with granite counters, 2 large bedrooms, attached garage, full basement could be finished, sun porch overlooks great semi private yard. A great house in a great location! Come see it! . For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-41 $119,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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177 Third Ave. Neat as a pin! 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, end unit townhome with nice fenced yard. Bright Spacious kitchen, main level family room, deck w/ retractable awning. Gas heat/central air, pull down attic for storage and 1 car garage. Very affordable townhome in great central location! MLS 11-1282 $134,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath Brick “Cape Cod” with oversized 2 car garage with loft for storage. MLS#11-4162 $179,900 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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573 Carverton Rd Privacy & serenity! This 40 acre estate features living room with fireplace & hardwood floor; family room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace; 1st floor master bedroom & bath with jetted tub & stall shower; panelled den; dining room with stone floor & skylight; 3 additional bedrooms & 2 baths. Central Air, 3 outbuildings. $725,000. MLS 11-4056 Call Nancy Judd Joe Moore 570-288-1401

LAFLIN

CENTURY 21 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-287-1196 KINGSTON BUTLER ST.

Large double, great older home with all modern updates. Pantry, kitchen, living room, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Collect $1300 rent from other side. $195,000 570-288-4203

210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm system & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080

KINGSTON LAFLIN

KINGSTON 12 Spring St. Enjoy the nice yard in this 2 bedroom home in Newtown. Double lot with off street parking, 2 year old furnace, nicely maintained. Lots of possibilities. Great value for the price. MLS 11-4488 $39,900 Call Connie EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022

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Completely remodeled, spacious 4-5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with tons of original character. Desirable Kingston neighborhood. Hardwoods throughout, 2 zone central air, 2 gas fireplaces, finished basement, new vinyl fence. Crown molding, ample storage, many built-ins. A must see! $275,000 Call for appointment 570-417-6059

Lovely brick ranch home in great development. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. All hardwood floors, brand new roof. 2 family rooms suitable for mini apartment. 1st floor laundry, sunroom, central air, alarm system, 1 car garage. Very good condition. 11-2437 $200,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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Reduced to $149,900. Owner Says Sell! Very nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide on 2 acres with detached 2 car garage. Thermal windows, wood burning fireplace in TV room, walk-in closet, full basement, front and rear decks. Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 LARKSVILLE

906 Homes for Sale MOUNTAIN TOP 3071 Ablerdeen Rd OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2/26 1PM TO 3 PM

Immaculate 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre. Beautifully landscaped. Inground pool with solar heat. Custom Cherry cabinets. Hardwood floors. Family room with gas fireplace. 1 mile to golf course. MLS 11-1483 $210,000 Linda Cuono 570-715-7743

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 12 First St. Very well kept home in a nice neighborhood. New kitchen with Corian counter tops. Newly painted rooms. MLS 12-267 $85,000 Charles J. Prohaska EXT 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LUZERNE

MOUNTAIN TOP 33 Valley View Drive

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 2 car garage, new roof & hot water heater, above ground heated pool, finished basement. $210,000 Contact Melissa at 570-430-8263

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130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and dining room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conveniently located. MLS#12-165 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

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803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Private rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 $192,000 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOSCOW 331 Gudz Road MOUNTAIN TOP

Private country living, with easy access to interstate. Relax and enjoy this comfortable A-Frame home. Jacuzzi, large deck & gorgeous pond. Great for entertaining inside and out. For more photos and info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3285 $249,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

MOUNTAIN TOP

21 Forest Road Fairview Heights ranch featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, 1st floor laundry, floored attic with walk-in cedar closet, 2 car attached garage. Newer roof, furnace, water heater and more! Sellers are licensed real estate agents. MLS 11-3419 $169,000 Tony Desiderio 570-715-7734 Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

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Meticulously maintained ranch home in convenient Mountain Top location. Features include 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, charming foyer entrance, bright & beautiful living room, dining room opens to modern eat-in kitchen, new sun room addition, large family room, manicured lawn with beautiful hardscape in front. Large shed, large unfinished basement with half bath. MLS#11-3607 $159,900 Chris Jones 570-696-6558

MOUNTAINTOP

215 Patriot Circle Townhouse. Very good condition. 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath, living room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors. Kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, tile floor, laundry area, dining room with built in corner cabinets. MLS 12-238 $124,900 James Banos Realtor Associate COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883 Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

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10 Garfield St. Looking for a Ranch??? Check out this double wide with attached 2 car garage on a permanent foundation. Large master bedroom suite with large living room, family room with fireplace, 2 full baths, laundry room, formal dining room, vaulted ceilings throughout and MORE! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-2463 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment property. Needs work, but columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. MLS #12-133 $42,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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FAIRVIEW TOWNSHIP 4 bedroom ranch, hardwood floors, 1.5 bathrooms, formal dining & living rooms, finished basement family room with dry bar, exercise room, & workshop. Two car garage. MLS# 12-5 $161,200 Call Vieve

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31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bedroom with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $82,000 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

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1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, private setting only minutes from everything. Log cabin chalet with 3 bedrooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Spacious 1791 sq. ft. 1/2 double with wrap around porch, shed & garage. Semi modern kitchen & bath. 3 bedrooms with gas heat and plenty of storage. $24,900. Possible rent to own Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Luxury 1,950 sq ft end unit Townhome in sought after River Ridge. Gas heat, A/C, Hardwood & wall to wall. Marble tile master bath with jetted tub & separate shower. $189,500 Call 570-285-5119

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414 Grove Street E Remodeled 2 story with new oil furnace, windows, electric kitchen, bath, door, flooring, paint. OSP. Seller will pay 1st year property tax. MLS#11-2760 $85,500 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

Attractive Bi-level with 2 bedrooms and room for another. 2 full baths, gas forced air heat, ventless gas fireplace & sauna. Move in condition, $123,000 MLS 12-193 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

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459 Broad St. 3 bedroom 1 bath attractive home in great location, hardwood floors 100x144 lot asking $109,900 570.970.0650 jtdproperties.com

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Great 3 Bedroom 2 story with lots to offer. Large oak kitchen with Corian counters. Oversized 30’ x 30’ 2 car garage on a beautifully landscaped fenced lot with plenty of rear decking & above the ground pool for all of your outdoor entertaining. $117,900 MLS# 12-457 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

238 S. Main St. Ten room home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, great driveway, central air, large yard. A must see home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-477 $139,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

PITTSTON

Well maintained double block on quiet street, great neighborhood. Perfect home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage, or would make a good investment, with separate utilities & great rents. Vinyl replacement windows, vinyl aluminum siding, walk up large attic from one side, lower front & rear porches, with two rear upper enclosed porches. $119,900 Call Ronnie 570-262-4838

10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large driveway for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $164,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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63 Clarks Lane 3 story Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of storage with 2 car built in garage. Modern kitchen and baths, large room sizes and deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4567 $144,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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This 4 bedroom 2 story has a full bath on the 1st floor and rough in for bath on 2nd floor. An enclosed side patio from the kitchen dinette area & side drive are a big plus. MLS 12-553 Only $34,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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234 UNION ST Previously a double block converted into one very roomy, totally remodeled single family home. New carpeting & flooring throughout. 2 updated full baths, one in master suite. Nicely level fenced yard with very large deck & patio fort entertaining. Zoned commercial. $131,900 MLS 11-3575 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940

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Raised Ranch in good condition with 3 bedrooms, modern bath and gas heat. Large fenced yard, rear deck, 1 car garage and off street parking for 3 more cars. New roof, windows and bath. Basement is partially finished. MLS 12-130 $99,900 Call Patty Lunski 570-814-6671 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES 570-735-7494 NEWPORT TWP.

A lot of house for the money. Corner home with lots of space. 9 rooms, 2 1/2 baths, a bonus room of 42’ x 24’. This home is conveniently located near major highways, airport and shopping. Two car detached garage and nice yard. $75,500 MLS# 10-4350 Call Michael Nocera

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NEW LISTING 3 bedroom Townhouse in “Rivermist” with 2.5 bath, 1 car garage & all new carpeting & painted interior throughout! MLS #11-3153 $178,600 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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12 Windy Drive New construction in the exclusive Slocum Estates. Stucco exterior. All the finest appointments: office or 5th bedroom, hardwood floors, crown moldings, 9' ceilings 1st & 2nd floor. Buy now select cabinetry & flooring. MLS #11-1987 $499,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

Very nice Ranch home with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen, dining room & living room. Plus propane fireplace in living room, french doors in dining room and large deck with a view. $159,900 MLS 12-287 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 SWEET VALLEY

Recently remodeled single family home with 1st & 2nd floor baths, modern kitchen, large family room with hardwood floors. $70,000 MLS # 10-4618 Call Michael Nocera

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4 Oliver Road Located in the back part of Oliver Road in a very private part of North Lake in Sweet Valley. Yearning to be restored, lake front cape cod in a very tranquil setting was formerly used as a summer home. MLS 11-2113 $93,500 Jay Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23 SWEET VALLEY

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3 Lehigh St. N Nice neighborhood surrounds this MOVE-IN READY 3 bedroom 2 story. Wood floors. Builtin garage. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4470 $80,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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137 Post Office Rd Great home on 3 acres with additional 5 acres available. Mostly level - one third Wooded. Full Dry Basement ready for Finishing. Central Air & Vac, 2 1/2 Bath with Whirlpool in the First Floor Master. Generator Package for Emergency Power Supply. Lg 20 x 12 Shed. MLS 11-3369 $219,500 570-675-4400

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Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre with large family room on lower level. property has small pond an d joins state game lands. $141,900 MLS 11-4085 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 SWOYERSVILLE

120 Barber Street Nice ranch home! Great neighborhood. MLS#11-3365 $109,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770

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Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. MLS #11-4178 $163,700 Call Christrine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 SHAVERTOWN 2 Oak Drive Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain development. (1) one acre lot. Call for details. MLS 11-1488 $62,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565

5411 Main Road Commercial zoned property on busy corner. Country Colonial home with detached 2 car garage, with additional office space and entrance door. Perfect property for home based business. Eat in kitchen with brick gas fireplace, large dining room and living room with coal stove. Finished basement with 2 rooms & 1/2 bath. Old fashioned root cellar off the kitchen. Large paved parking area. MLS 11-2554 $188,000 570-675-4400

1195 Sutton Road Attractive, wellmaintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn PRICE REDUCED $425,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

60 Watkins St Home features 4 bedrooms, a master bedroom on 1st floor with large walk in closet, ceiling fans, screened porch, sunroom and workshop. New 200 amp service, interior paint & laundry area in basement. MLS#12-128 Reduced $99,500 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

Smith Hourigan Group

SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

570-714-6119 SWOYERSVILLE

SHAVERTOWN

A home starts with location and school district. Triple A neighborhood and Dallas School District. Deceiving looking from the exterior-make an appointment to see this 3600+/-SF home on three floors. Lots of oak on the first floor, kitchen, moldings, doors, floors. Second floor with 4 bedrooms & bonus room with skylights & separate computer area, storage space and walk-in closets. Very appealing! Finished lower level game room with ½ bath, three season room off kitchen and large adjacent deck for entertaining, separate office/den on first floor. Dual heating and air systems, public utilities. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

SHICKSHINNY

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log sided Ranch on almost 2 acres. Lower level is 3/4 finished. $210,000 MLS-11-4038 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

Nice country bi-level on 40 acres with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, family room, office & laundry room plus attached oversized 2 car garage with workshop, rear deck & 3 sheds. Borders state game lands. MLS 11-1094. $319,900 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

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66 Post Office Road Charming ranch on 1 acre lot. Modern kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, lower level finished, large deck with above ground pool, nicely landscaped. MLS#11-2627 $164,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

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SHICKSHINNY

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Price Reduced! 168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Oregon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $89,000. Call Stephen 570-814-4183

74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068

$34,900

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

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Five bedroom Contemporary has a vaulted ceiling in living room with fireplace. Hardwood floors in dining & living rooms. 1st floor master bedroom with walk in closet. Lower level family room. Deck, garage, separate laundry. $257,500 MLS#12-170 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of potential and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $59,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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PLAINS 95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remodeled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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NANTICOKE 29 Valley View Dr. MOTIVATED SELLER Raised ranch on corner lot. Spacious two car garage. Modern kitchen & bath, tile floors. Energy efficient Ceramic Heat. MLS#11-2500 $174,900 Call Julio Caprari: 570-592-3966

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MOUNTAIN TOP

459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bedroom, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom & laundry. Replacement windows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measurements approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Great new construction on 2 acres with 1 year builders warranty! 2 story home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master with whirlpool tub, living room with gas fireplace, dining room with tray ceiling, kitchen, breakfast room & laundry room. 2 car attached garage, open porch & rear deck. $275,000 MLS 11-2453 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

Nice country bi-level on 40 acres with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, family room, office & laundry room, plus attached oversized 2 car garage with workshop, rear deck & 3 sheds. $319,900. MLS-11-1094 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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78 Maltby Ave. Wonderful family home in a great neighborhood. A large master suite and family room addition make this home a must see! There is an inground pool and attached in-law suite. MLS 11-4572 $228,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

SWOYERSVILLE

“New Listing”! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home on double lot. One car garage, two 3 season porches, security system & attic just insulated. MLS #12-31 $90,000. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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52 Barber Street Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a modern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neighborhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner Call Bob at 570-654-1490

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BEAR CREEK Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490

WEST WYOMING

Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 MLS#11-2253 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

TUNKHANNOCK

Very nice rustic log home. Finished lower level with private entrance. Perfect for in-law apartment, second income, or small business with zoning approval. Beautiful stone fireplace with propane insert, full length front porch, new roof, and logs just stained & sealed this year. Fish Bowman’s Creek right from the rear of your own property! MLS#11-4220 $165,000 Call Christine Kutz Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WEST PITTSTON

116 Amber Lane Very nice Bi-level home with newer laminate floors, vaulted ceiling, 2 large bedrooms. Finished lower level with 1/2 bath and laundry room. Large family room built in garage, and wood pellet stove. No sign, alarm system. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3290 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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550 Johnson St. Nicely landscaped corner lot surrounds this brick front Colonial in desirable neighborhood. This home features a spacious eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including Master bedroom with master bath. 1st floor laundry and finished lower level. Enjoy entertaining under the covered patio with hot tub, rear deck for BBQ’s and an above ground pool. Economical gas heat only $1224 per yr. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-157 $254,860 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336

Why pay rent when you can own this 1/2 double? 3 bedrooms. Eat in kitchen. New roof installed 12/11. $49,900 MLS# 10-2780 Call Michael Nocera

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1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement windows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-towall carpeting entire 1st floor. $49,900. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 185 West River St

NEW PRICE $99,900 Spacious, quality home, brick two story with 6 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, 2 fireplaces, den, heated sunroom off living room, screened porch off formal dining room, modern eat-in kitchen, garage. Many extras. Sacrifice, owner relocating out of state MLS 11-2474 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

WEST WYOMING

WHY PAY RENT? Nice half double with eat in kitchen, nice yard, shed and off street parking. $49,900 MLS # 11-1910 Call Michael Nocera

2 Story, 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 bath single family. Large eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer furnace & water heater, 1 car garage. Off street parking. Quiet one way street. $49,900 MLS 11-4171 Call Jim Banos Coldwell Banker Rundle 570-991-1883

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

WEST PITTSTON

REDUCED

18 Atlantic Ave. Large 2 story home with 2 baths, attached garage. Being sold as-is. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4475 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St

Nice two bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & colleges. Affordable at $39,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths with textured ceilings, updated kitchen, all appliances including dishwasher, tiled bath with whirlpool tub, 2nd floor laundry room. Replacement windows. DRASTIC REDUCTION $60,000 MLS# 11-88 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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WILKES-BARRE

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot (5 lots). Many updates, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and off street parking for 9! Must See! MLS#11-2651 $110,000 Call Christine Kutz for details. Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

Smith Hourigan Group

285 Blackman St Great property. Priced to sell quickly and in move-in condition! Easy access to Interstate 81 & shopping! 11-3215 $36,500 570-675-4400

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Handyman Special Extra large duplex with 7 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, screened porch, full basement and 2 car garage on double lot in Wilkes-Barre City. $58,000. ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

262 Stucker Ave & Extra Lot (3rd street after baseball field) 7 room (3 bedrooms), 1 1/2 baths. Lower Level has family room and 1 car attached garage. To settle Estate. Drastically reduced. Original price $119,900, now reduced $69,900. 10-2472 Call Joe Bruno 570-824-4560 JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section

32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment WILKES-BARRE Pine Ridge Estates

WILKES-BARRE

527 S. Franklin St. If you’re looking for a large home with Victorian charm, come and see this 4 bedroom with many great features. Cedar closet in Master bedroom, enclosed 2nd floor sun porch, full bath and bedroom on 3rd floor. Beautiful woodwork, newer appliances and water heater. Additional fenced side yard offers may possibilities. MLS 11-2495 $125,000 Call Connie for a look EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022

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WEST PITTSTON

313 Race St. This home needs someone to rebuild the former finished basement and 1st floor. Being sold as is. 2nd floor is move in ready. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-255 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

35 Murray St. Large well kept 6 bedroom home in quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, good size back yard. Owner very motivated to sell. MLS 10-3668 $77,000 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Move right into this spacious 3 bedroom with 2 full baths. 4th & 5th bedrooms are possible in the finished attic. Hardwood floors under carpet. basement is partially finished. $37,500. MLS 12-494 Call Al Clemonts 570-371-9381

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191 Andover St. Lovely single family 3 bedroom home with lots of space. Finished 3rd floor, balcony porch off of 2nd floor bedroom, gas hot air heat, central air and much more. Must see! MLS 11-59 $66,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE PARSONS Reduced - $69,900

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Great 3 bedroom home in mint condition. Hardwood floors, fenced lot, garage. MLS#11-2834 $79,000. (570) 237-1032 (570) 288-1444

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220 Linden St. Large 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths. Detached garage, inground pool. Home needs work on the fi rst floor, 2nd is i n very good conditi on. Kitchen cabinets ready to be reinstalled. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-78 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

Great 4 bedroom home with new kitchen, furnace and bath. Laundry room off kitchen. Newer windows and roof. Hardwood on first floor. Off street parking. Older one car garage. Walk up attic. MLS 11-1478 $69,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 WILKES-BARRE

Former Blessed Sacrament Church, Rectory and paved parking lot. 4,372 square foot Church 1,332 square foot Rectory. Parking for 40 vehicles. Three adjacent lots for one price. $160,000 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183 WILKES-BARRE

Good starter home that has been family owned & maintained since the 1950’s. Large eat in kitchen, formal dining room, & 3 bedrooms. MLS #12-272 $49,500 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

Large well maintained gas heated multi-unit property. 2 apartments, air conditioned office suite, 3 car garage with office area. Close to General Hospital. 11-1268 Price reduced to $165,000 ROTHSTEIN REALTORS Call Bernie 888-244-2714

Nicely maintained in move-in condition! Hardwood floors in living room, dining room & family room. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Security system, central air, gas heat! Nice room sizes! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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Very nice 2 family, one side move in the other rented separate utilities, 6 rooms each side plus 1/2 bath upstairs each side. Wonderful neighborhood plus short walking distance to Wyoming Avenue. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com 11-4027. $124,900 Call Nancy Bohn 570-237-0752

WYOMING

768 Lewis Road Dallas school district - Lovely cedar sided ranch home on 2.7 acres with gorgeous setting overlooking pond. Heated in ground pool, 2 car garage, plus one car garage with workshop, central A/C, finished basement. Loft area overlooking 2 story living room, hot tub. $5,000.00 carpet allowance. 10-3570 $275,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

Well maintained 2 story home with a finished lower level and a gas fireplace. New carpets and a walk-up attic, great for storage. $65,000 MLS# 11-4529 Call Michael Nocera

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 WILKES-BARRE

12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-private location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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909 PINE RIDGE ESTATES 1007 Morgan Drive Beautiful two-story traditional home located high & dry in Pine Ridge Estates, one of WilkesBarre’s newest developments. Features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, master suite with walk-in closet, 9’ ceilings and hardwoods on 1st floor, family room with gas fireplace, two-car garage and deck. MLS#11-3479 $229,900 Karen Ryan 570-283-9100 x14

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Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. MLS#11-4464 $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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1702 W. Eighth St. 1 story Ranch with 100x200 lot, paved driveway, new energy star replacement windows. Excellent starter home. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-2912 NEW PRICE $84, 500 Fred Mecadon 570-817-5792

Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

PITTSTON

33 Market St. Commercial/residential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom, in good condition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

Rear 49 James St. Two 2 bedroom apartments, fully rented with separate utilities on a quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-219 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

LEASE SPACE

BACK MOUNTAIN/ HARVEYS LAKE

Kingston Wellness Center / professional offices. -Modern Decor and Loft Style Offices -Four Lane Street Frontage -100+ Parking -Established Professional & Wellness Businesses On-Site -Custom Leases Available -Triple Net Spaces Available: 600SF, 1400SF, 2610SF, and 4300SF. 4300SF Warehouse Space available Built to Suit. Call Cindy 570-690-2689

Restaurant/Bar for sale. 8,525sf. Turnkey with seating for 125, bar area seats 24, includes all equipment, fixtures, two walk-in coolers, furnishings, kitchen equipment, & liquor license. Two apartments with long term tenants, gas heat, handicap accessible, high traffic area. MLS#11-4332 $499,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

EDWARDSVILLE

89-91 Hillside Ave. Out of the flood plain this double has potential. Newer roof & some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. Square ft. approximate. MLS 11-3463 $67,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

JENKINS TWP.

1334 Main St. 1 story, 2,600 sq. ft. commePrcial building, masonry construction with offices and warehousing. Central air, alarm system and parking. Great for contractors or anyone with office/storage needs. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3156 $84,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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570-675-4400 LUZERNE Over 10,000SF of storage space in two buildings. Room to build another building, professional, car wash, restaurant, salon. Minutes from Cross Valley Expressway Exit 6. Survey, storm water/drainage control plan and soil and erosion sedimentation control plan completed if you choose to build a building on the property. Also a portion is available for rent. MLS#10-320 REDUCED TO $199,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

NANTICOKE

423 E. Church St. Great 2 family in move in condition on both sides, Separate utilities, 6 rooms each. 3 car detached garage in super neighborhood. Walking distance to college. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1608 $123,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings throughout 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. May require zoning approval. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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WYOMING 40 Fifth st

WILKES-BARRE

Large, stately brick home in Historic District. Large eat-in kitchen, dining room 2 fireplaces, 5 full baths & 2 half baths. Huge master with office. Large 3rd floor bedroom. 2 story attic. Custom woodwork & hardwood floors. Leaded glass, large closets with built-ins. Needs some updates. With large income apt. with separate entrance. Call for appointment. ASKING $300,000 Call 570-706-5917

2 story, 3 bedroom home with spacious room sizes on a very large lot in Wyoming. Oversized garage with loft & ample off street parking $128,500 MLS# 12-397 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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166 Vine St. Nice PPthree family home in good location, fully occupied. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-220 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

PITTSTON KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office building, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or purchase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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107-109 E. Carey St. High traffic, high potential location with enough space for 2 second floor apartments. A stones throw away from the casino. Large front windows for showroom display. Basement & sub - basement for additional storage or workspace. PRICE REDUCED $99,500 MLS# 10-1919 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340 PLYMOUTH

155 E Walnut St. Good investment property knocking on your door. Don't miss out, come and see for yourself. Also included in the sale of the property is the lot behind the home. Lot size is 25X75, known as 147 Cherry St. $82,000 MLS# 10-2666 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 SHAVERTOWN

“Great Business Location” $168,500 B-2 zoning, just off the Dallas Highway. 1st floor has 4 spacious rooms, stone fireplace & powder room & 2nd floor has 1 bedroom apartment with 1 & 3/4 baths. Ample paved parking area. Ideal for Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or professional office. Owners are PA licensed Realtors. MLS#11-4356 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950 WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

Many possibilities for this building. 40 + parking spaces, 5 offices, 3 baths and warehouse. $249,000 with option to lease Maria Huggler Classic Properties 570-587-7000

WILKES-BARRE For Lease:

Professional Office 1625 SF 2200 SF

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $85,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

Duplex. Aluminum siding, oil heat, semi - modern kitchens, long term tenant. On a spacious 50’ x 150’ lot. Motivated Seller. REDUCED. $37,900 Anne Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654

Very clean, landscaped, well managed multi-tenant professional office with excellent access to highway system. Attractive base rate. Just off Laird Street near Woodlands Inn. Contact Griff Keefer 570-574-0421

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Income & Commercial Properties

WYOMING 14 West Sixth St.

Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Storage area. Off street parking available. PRICE REDUCED! $65,000 Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 11-572

912 Lots & Acreage LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

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GROUNDHOG, SPRING IS ON ITS WAY! BUILD NOW! DIRECTIONS Rt 315 to laflin Rd; make left off Laflin Rd onto Pinewood Dr. Lot is on corner of Pinewood Dr. and Hickorywood Dr. MLS 11-3411 $34,900 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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WEST PITTSTON

House Wanted Need Owner finance. Flood house OK. Will repair. Please contact 570-212-8370

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24 ACRES

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101

Wyoming Co, NY Bennington Twp. Cotton Hill Rd. ASKING $32,000 1-814-392-6548 MOUNTAIN TOP Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $600 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $600 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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BEAR CREEK

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New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574 38 Wedgewood Dr. Laurelbrook Estates Lot featuring 3.22 acres with great privacy on cul-desac. Has been perc tested and has underground utilities. 4 miles to PA Turnpike entrance. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-114 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

SHAVERTOWN 1 Oak Dr. Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain development. Just over (4) four acres. Call for details. MLS 11-1486 $82,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565

74 W. Hartford St 2 bedroom. 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer included. Wall to wall carpet. No pets. Security, application fee + utilities. $550/month. 570-479-2559 ASHLEY Available Now 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

ASHLEY Available Now 2nd floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992

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AVOCA 2nd floor modern 2 bedroom, fridge, stove, w/d, heat and garbage incl. Off street parking. No pets $575/mo. lease and security. 570-479-1203

AVOCA Two 1 bedroom,

2nd floor apartments. Refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking, no pets. $475 & 450/per month. Water & sewer paid, security & references required. 570-457-5251

BACK MOUNTAIN

Cozy 1 bedroom. Heat & Appliances. $475/ month. 570-574-2588

DALLAS 2nd floor. 2 bedroom, living room & kitchen. Laundry room. Tenant pays utilities. First, last, & security. $570/mo. 570-956-7571

DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000’ roadfront on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS

TUNKHANNOCK

Approximately 4 acres. Perk Tested & Surveyed. Well above flood level. Mountain View. Clear land. $45,000. Bill 570-665-9054 WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: LOT #13 E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000. LOT #18 E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615. $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183

WYOMING FIRST ST.

Lot 2 Marlington Ct THINKING OF BUILDING? .76 acre beautiful building lot on a culde-sac in desirable neighborhood. Covenants apply. Public utilities. Dallas School District. MLS #11-4401 $ 64,900 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

4 building lots each measuring 68x102 with public utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-439 $39,900 EACH Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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1st. Quality Construction Co.

Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-299-7241 570-606-8438 ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Interior remodel & additions

HARVEYS LAKE SELLER SAYS SELL! Land with LakeView 90' x 125' Lot with View of the Lake. Sewer Permit Required. $19,000 MLS# 10-2523 Call Cindy 570-690-2689

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NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044

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The Home Show

March 2, 3 & 4th at the Kingston Armory call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com All types of residential remodeling. Kitchens & baths. Specializing in Windows & Vinyl Siding. Solar light tunnels. 30 years experience. BBB. PA025042 Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-287-1982 For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price! BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS, etc. 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates. (570) 855-2506

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Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067

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Alan & Linda’s Carpet and/or Chair Cleaning

915 Manufactured Homes HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

2 FOR $39

570-826-7035

ASHLEY

ASHLEY PARK Double wide home. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 3 season deck & carport, new appliances, many upgrades, near Rts 81, 309 & Hanover Industrial Park $54,500. Serious Calls Only. (570) 826-0887

PITTSTON TWP. 95 Redman

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2 bedroom. Vinyl siding, shingled roof. Clean. NEEDS NO WORK. Minutes from I81 & Turnpike. Excellent Condition. $19,900. 570-851-6128 or 610-767-9456

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Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer /dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment

BEAUTY EFFICIENT

DUPONT

FORTY FORT

288-1422

1 bedroom, offstreet parking, no pets. $450/month. Heat paid. 1 month security. Call 570-655-2306

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DUPONT

Totally renovated 5 room apartment located on 1st floor. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/ flooring & energy efficient windows. 1 bedroom with large closet, living room, laundry room, storage room, basement & large front porch. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking. $650 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265

DURYEA

Updated 1 bedroom apartment & den, neutral pottery barn colors, open-plan living, dining & kitchen area, all appliances, hardwood floors, parking. $655. 570-451-1982

EXETER

4 large rooms, 2nd floor. 1 block from the Avenue. Range, fridge, heat/hot water furnished. Very clean. Quiet neighborhood. W/w, w/d hookup, attic and rear porch $675/mo + security 570-574-1276 (C) 570-288-4860

1st floor, 2 bedroom, gas heat, nice kitchen & bath, new flooring, optional garage. Washer/ dryer included $685/month. Call after 6 p.m. 570-220-6533

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FORTY FORT

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, large living & dining room. Eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. Kitchen appliances included + AC units. Enclosed porch. Cable + internet also included. Off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $850 + security & utilities. Available March 1. Call 570-762-3031

FORTY FORT

51 Dana Street 2 bedroom, 1st floor. Heat & 1 car garage. $650/month, 1st & security required. Application & credit check 570-885-5146

FORTY FORT

Available March 1 2nd floor, spacious, well maintained, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, in convenient nice neighborhood. Large living/dining area, large eat in kitchen with w/d hookup. Front porch, screened back porch. Great closet/storage space,w/w carpeting, central air, off street parking. $900/month plus utilities. Call 570510-4778 from 9am-5pm for an appointment.

FORTY FORT

1 bedroom, fireplace, courtyard parking, appliances, professionally managed. LEASE/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION/ NO PETS/ SMOKING $465+ utilities

AMERICA REALTY

FORTY FORT

Wyoming Ave. Single level rear house (directly behind owners), approximately 1100 sq ft. 1 car off street parking, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, plenty of storage, quiet place, washer /dryer/fridge/stove, no pets or smoking, owner pays water, $600/mo + security deposit. 570-592-7921

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Great location, 1 bedroom apartment in residential area, all utilities included. $600/month + security. 908-482-0335 HANOVER TWP. 30 Garrahan St.

QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR UNIVERSITIES 2nd floor, 2 bed-

room, off street parking & quiet back yard. $650/month heat & water included. security & references required. Call Rich @ 570-542-7620

KINGSTON

109 N. Thomas Ave Efficiency with separate kitchen. Modern. Heat, garbage & hot water included. $475, lease, security. 570-474-5023

KINGSTON

2nd floor, 5 rooms, new stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Off-street parking. Clean, no pets. $575/month, plus utilities. 1 year lease & security required. Call 570- 574-2602

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KINGSTON 3rd floor, 1 bedE.Light, WALNUT ST. room. Stove, fridge, bright, 3rd electric heat. Tenant pays electric. No smoking. Single occupancy. No section 8. Background & credit check / references required. $425 / month + security. Call 570-283-1761 after 6:00 pm

KINGSTON

40 Pierce Street 1st floor. 2 bedroom. Heat, hot and cold water, trash included. $725/mo. Cats considered. Call (570) 474-5023

KINGSTON

705 Nandy Drive Modern, clean 2 bedroom, all appliances, central air, & off-street parking, No pets / NonSmoking $660/ month + utilities 570-696-3915

KINGSTON

72 E. W alnut St. 3rd floor, 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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CLEAN -FRESH PAINT

New carpet 1st & 2nd floor. Bathroom renovated, 3 bedrooms, spacious living room, nice kitchen, laundry room with washer/ dryer hook-up. $795 /month + utilities + security. No pets/ smoking. Credit & background check. 908.246.9434

floor, 2 bedrooms, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $715. 570-287-0900

KINGSTON

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM

2nd floor, w/w carpet, stove, refrigerator. Some off street parking. Utilities by tenant. No pets. $600 per month. 1 year lease & security. References. Call 570-288-4987 or 570-466-7639

KINGSTON

KINGSTON Near Kirby Park,

attractive 1st floor, 2 bedroom duplex. 1.5 baths, washer/ dryer, refrigerator, range, dishwasher. Basement, off street parking, large covered porch. No pets. References & credit check. Includes gas heat, sewer & water. $650 + electric. Call 570-474-5892

KINGSTON

Newly renovated. 3 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Screened in porch. Off street parking. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer included. Sewer, lawn maintenance & snow removal also included. $750 + utilities. Call (570) 807-7204 LEAVE MESSAGE

KINGSTON Penn St.

1/2 Double. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Gas heat. Fully carpeted. 4 closets. Yard. Parking. Washer/ dryer hookup. No Section 8. No pets. $725 + utilities. 570-714-1530

Wyoming Avenue 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $410 + electric. Security & references. 570-696-1600

LARKSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725, with discount. All new hardwood floors and tile. New cabinets/bathroom. Dishwasher, garbage disposal. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off street parking. Facebook us at BOVO Rentals 570-328-9984

LARKSVILLE

Very nice, clean, 2 bedroom. Hardwood floors, w/d hookup, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Off street parking. $600 + security & utilities. No pets. 570-954-5903

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LUZERNE

1 bedroom, wall to wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/ month + security & lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

KINGSTON

PRIME LOCATION 1st floor, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 porches. Range, fridge, w/d, basement, yard, off street parking. $650/mo plus utilities, lease & security. Garage & extra parking $40. 570-417-7659

KINGSTON

SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES 3 bedrooms, back yard. Separate utilities. No pets. Background & security. $750/month. 570-242-8380

LUZERNE

Clean and spacious 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, off street parking, w/d hookup. Plenty of storage. Incl. stove, fridge, sewer and garbage. $650/mo plus security and references. No pets 570-466-4176 570-388-6468

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DALLAS

$135,000 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. MLS # 11-2550. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Four Star McCabe Realty 570-674-9950

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SHICKSHINNY

Level *7.5 acres* building lot with a mountain view. Great for horses or organic farming. MLS 12-306 $59,000 570-675-4400

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NEED A NEW KITCHEN OR BATH???? HUGHES Construction

Roofing, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149 PA040387

Chimney Service

A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now!

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COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

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Concrete & Masonry

C&C Masonry and Concrete. Absolutely free estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foundations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-766-1114 570-346-4103 PA084504

Williams & Franks Inc Masonry contractors. Chimney, stucco & concrete. Cleanouts and hauling service. 570-466-2916

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Electrical

SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 868-4469

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Handyman Services

All Your Home Repair Needs Call now and save 10%. Licensed & Insured. Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Plumbing, Tile & more. 570-406-3339

BOB’S RADIATOR COVERS Are you tired

of looking at those ugly radiators? Call for a free estimate. 570-709-1496

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318

Mark’s Handyman Service

1057Construction & Building

Give us a call

GARAGE DOOR Sales, service,

570-578-8599

installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-606-7489 570-735-8551

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Dry Wall

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL

Hanging & finishing, design ceilings and painting. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 328-1230

MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

We do it all! Licensed &Insured

The Handier Man

We fix everything! Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry. Retired Mr. Fix It. Emergencies 23/7

299-9142

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

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HEATING, A/C & REFRIGERATION REPAIR Services. Commer-

cial / Residential. Licensed & Insured. 24-7 Free Estimates. Call 646-201-1765 mycohvac.com

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ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL REMOVAL DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395

Heating & Cooling

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

Long Term Care Insurance products/life insurance/estate planning. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT www nepalong termcare.com

1162 Landscaping/ Garden TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Hazard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Stone/ Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

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Movers

BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BestDarnMovers.com 570-852-9243

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AULING

PAINTING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

M. PARALIS PAINTING

Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733

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Paving & Excavating

EDWARD’S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING

Modified stone, laid & compacted. Hot tar and chips, dust and erosion control. Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

FREE SCRAP METAL REMOVAL Services include:

general hauling, attics, basements, garages, and estate clean out. Call Ray’s Recycling 570-735-2399

Mike’s $5-Up

Removal of Wood, Trash and Debris. Same Day Service.

570-826-1883

VERY CHEAP JUNK REMOVAL! Licensed, Insured & Bonded. Will beat any price, guaranteed! Free Estimates. Over 10,000 served.

570-693-3932

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Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

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New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards accepted. FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES

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All phases. Complete int/ext paint & renovations Since 1990 Free Estimates Licensed-Insured 570-283-5714

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GIVENS CONSTRUCTION New roofs and

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570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates *24 Hour Emergency Calls*

WINTER ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846

Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Commercial

Industrial

Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275

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Tax Preparation

TAX PREPARATION by Law School

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Roofing & Siding

570-288-6709

Painting & Wallpaper

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ZOMERFELD TREE SERVICE, INC. Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding. Hauling & excavating. 570-574-5018

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NUANGOLA

LUZERNEground Modern,

floor, one bedroom apt. Includes heat, & hot water.$660. 570-817-8169

MOUNTAIN TOP

1 Bedroom apartments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer.

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MOUNTAIN TOP

1 bedroom with full kitchen. Remodeled recently, first floor, ample parking. Hot water, sewer & garbage included. On Rt 309 - close to all amenities! No pets. Non smoking. $560/month + security & references. 570-239-3827

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, new carpet/paint, washer dryer hookup, no pets. $450/month + security & utilities. Please call 570-822-7657

NANTICOKE 2nd floor, 1 bed-

room, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $450/month, heat, water, & hot water incl. 570-855-3958 leave message.

NANTICOKES 603 H ANOVER

2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. 570-542-5330

Adorable year round lake cabin available for 1 year lease. 854 sq.ft. with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Also features 10x25 screened porch, off street parking & appliances. Lake access. Security deposit required. $700/month + utilities. Call Pam Mcgovern 570-474-6307 or 570-715-7749

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

PITTSTON

2nd floor. 1 bedroom, private entrance, newly painted, w/w carpeting, washer/ dryer hookup, off street parking. Water & sewer included. No Pets No Smoking! $425 + security. 570-883-9384

PITTSTON

3 room, wall to wall carpet, appliances washer/dryer hookup, includes all utilities except electric. No pets $500/month + security Call 570-655-1606

PITTSTON APARTMENT

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, refrigerator & stove provided, off-street parking, no pets/ smoke free. $500/month+ utilities, security and lease required. 570-237-0190 PLAINS 1st floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. washer/dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLYMOUTH 1st floor, 2 bedroom NANTICOKE

LARGE EFFICIENCY. New carpeting, clean. $380/ month, + utilities, security & references. Call 570-815-2265

NANTICOKE

Nice clean 1 bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125

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efficiency. Large bath, living room, galley kitchen, Closets, washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. $365/month Call 570-954-0505

PLYMOUTH

2 bedroom apt. Heat, water, stove & fridge included. Near bus stop. $600/month No smoking or pets. Credit and background check, security & references required. Call (570) 592-2902

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PLYMOUTH 2 bedrooms, 1 bath-

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Center Avenue Efficiency. 1st floor, heat, hot water, refrigerator & range included. $395/ month + security & references. No pets 570-779-2257 PLYMOUTH Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly painted. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge & range. $500 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom. 2nd floor. $500 plus utilities 570-299-5471

WEST PITTSTON

Spacious, updated 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Recently renovated. Sewer & appliances included. Off street parking. Security. No pets. $475 + utilities. 570-586-0417 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WEST WYOMING 2nd floor, 1 bed-

room apartment. All appliances. Washer/ dryer. Off street parking. No pets. $525 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-954-2972

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WILKES-BARRE 72 W. River St.

Spacious 1st floor, 1 bedroom in an Historic Colonial house. Next to Barre Hall on Wilkes Campus. Hardwood floors. Washer & dryer. Off street parking. $675 + security. 570-991-1619

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2 ment, heat & hot/ cold water included, off-street parking. Clean spacious private entrance. Security deposit required, $600. Background check done for an appointment. 570-814-3138

WILKES-BARRE

Clean, 2 bedroom, duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444 WILKES-BARRE

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113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944

WILKES-BARRE

Modern, 1st floor apartment. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, offstreet parking. No pets, no smokers. Security & credit/ background check required. $550/ month + utilities. 570-881-4078 WILKES-BARRE Short Term OK! Studio near Wilkes. Furniture available. Lease till June or August. $450. All utilities included. 570-826-1934 WILKES-BARRE Â&#x160;1 bedroom water included Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included Â&#x160;2 bedroom single family Â&#x160;6 bedroom large half double HANOVER Â&#x160;2 bedroom NANTICOKE Â&#x160;2 bedroom large, water included PITTSTON Â&#x160;Large 1 bedroom water included KINGSTON Â&#x160;3 Bedroom Half Double LUZERNE Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included OLD FORGE Â&#x160;2 bedroom water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

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WILKES-BARRE/NORTH

Quiet neighborhood. Apartment near Mohegan Sun, Mall & Arena. 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen & bath. Recently remodeled. New Stove, washer, dryer & fridge. included. Heat, hot water, sewer & recycling fees included. Off street parking. $600 /mo. + security. References, credit & background checks required. Call 570-861-2264

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WYOMING WAREHOUSE/LIGHT 1 bedroom 2nd floor at $625/month. Off MANUFACTURING street parking. Non smoking. No pets. Bonus walk up attic OFFICE SPACE with tons of storage. Heat, water, garbage, sewer PITTSTON included. 1 month Main St. security, credit check & references. 1 year lease. Please call Donna 570-613-9080

WYOMING 2nd floor 2 bedroom, recently remodeled, washer & dryer hookup, off street parking. $525 month, water & sewer included. call 714-7272

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12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

WYOMING

72â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 200â&#x20AC;&#x2122; VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT 233 Wyoming Ave, Rt. 11 (1/4 mile from proposed Walmart) For Sale or lease. $96,000. 570-388-6669

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DURYEA

BLANDINA APARTMENTS Deluxe 1 & 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Some utilities by tenant. No pets. Non-smoking. Elderly community. Quiet, safe. Off street parking. Call 570-693-2850

109 Chittenden St. Two - 2 bedroom, 1 bath totally remodeled homes. Off street parking, $450 per unit plus security. Utilities by tenant. Call Brian 570-299-0298

WYOMING Large 2 bedroom,

FORTY FORT 26 Oak Street

1st floor, lease, security, section 8 accepted. Handicap accessible, $695 + electric. All other utilities included. 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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BUILDING FOR RENT Located in

Kingston. Small & efficient - can be shop, office or storage. Central Air & Electric. $350/mo. 570 287-3985 Center City WB

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internet? Our new leases include a FREE high speed connection! Affordable modern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577 Commercial Lease Courtdale location Ideal for: Veterinarian Office Manufacturing / Industrial Space Storage Space

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, all appliances provided, washer/ dryer hookup, garage parking, fenced yard, pets OK, $795/month, plus utilities. Call 570-415-5555

HANOVER TWP.

$650/month, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living dining room & eat in kitchen. Appliances, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. Water, sewer & recyclables included. Security, references & credit check. No pets. 570-824-3223

HANOVER TWP. $650/month, 2 bed-

room, 1 bath, living dining room & eat in kitchen. Appliances, washer/dryer hook up. Off street parking. Water, sewer & recyclables included. Security, references & credit check. No pets. 570-824-3223

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LARKSVILLE

3 bedrooms, all appliances, gas heat. Includes sewer & garbage. Offstreet parking, no pets. $625/month + utilities, 1st, last & security. NO SECTION 8 570-762-7650

1207 Prospect St 3 bedrooms. Hardwood floors. Eat-in kitchen with appliances, including dishwasher. 1.5 bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Basement & front porch. Sewer & garbage included. No pets. No smoking. $625 + utilities & security. 570-814-1356

570-675-4400

GARAGES 1200 sq. ft. garage zoned for commercial $400 per month. ALSO 1200 SQ.FT. WITH LIFT $700 MONTH (570) 814-8876

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!

RETAIL BUILDING

WILKES-BARRE TWP 12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719

315 PLAZA 1750 sf former Physician Office. OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

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OLD FORGE 22 Connell St

2 bedroom, 1 bath. New rugs, fridge stove dishwasher. Very large fenced yard with utility shed. $650/mo + security Utilities by tenant Call Brian 570-299-0298

PLAINS

NEW LUXURY DUPLEX This beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom luxury apartment could be yours! All new high end amenities include: hardwood floors, gorgeous maple kitchen cabinets with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Spacious great room with gas fireplace. Stacked washer/dryer. All new tile bath. Large screened-in porch. Many large, convenient closets. Central Air. New gas heating system. Huge attic for storage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Must See!â&#x20AC;? $850 + utilities, lease & security. NO PETS. Call for appointment. 570-793-6294

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NANTICOKE

PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. New paint, carpet & windows. $700 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Off street parking . Call 570-760-6410

SCRANTON/NORTH

3/4 bedrooms. porch, yard. $750 monthly. available march 1st. (516) 507-9403 or 516-582-9719

WYOMING Newly remodeled 3

bedrooms, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, w/w carpeting, $800/ month, plus utilities, & $1,000 security deposit. Call 570-693-2804

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BACK MOUNTAIN

JACKSON TWP. 3 bedroom home on Hillside Road. $695/mo + utilities. Lake Lehman School District. No pets. Call American Asphalt Paving Co., at 570-696-1181, ext. 243 between 7:00AM and 3PM Monday -Friday

DALLAS/BACK MTN

2 bedroom completely renovated house. 1 new bath. New kitchen with appliances, adjacent to Friedmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm secluded rural setting. 750 monthly + utilities. 570-822-2992

DRUMS

SAND SPRINGS Golf Community Townhouse. Modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 stall garage. 3 minutes to interstates 81 & 80. $1350 + utilities. Call 570-582-4575

FORTY FORT

277 River Street 1 bedroom, modern. $500/month. Heat, electricity & water included. Security. 570-690-2721 HANOVER TWP Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $725 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, off-street parking, no pets, total gas, includes cable & garbage. All appliances included. $700 + utilities & $700 security. Call 570-709-9765

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PITTSTON

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, gas heat, stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets fenced yard. $825/ month, plus utilities & security. Call 570-430-7901

PITTSTON

Completely renovated 3 bedrooms, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Background check. $695/month, + utilities, security required. Call 570-479-0302

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PITTSTON TWP. Single family ranch

home. 3 bedrooms. Quiet area, large deck, private driveway. $750/month + security & utilities. 570-883-7220

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SWOYERSVILLE 124 Perrin St

2 bedroom single. Gas heat. New appliances including washer & dryer. Shed. No pets. $675 + utilities, security, lease, references & background check. Call 570-406-1353 SWOYERSVILLE Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722

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WILKES-BARRE Large 1 family

house, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living & dining rooms, extra room, eat-in-kitchen, finished attic. Backyard & driveway. Washer/dryer hookup. $750/ month + utilities, + 1 month security. Call 609-356-8416

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KINGSTON

ONE MONTH FREE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer/dryer on premises, front & rear porches, full basement & attic. Offstreet parking, no pets, totally remodeled. $1,000/month, + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598

NANTICOKE

1000 SF - 5000 SF Space Available. 5000 SF Warehouse Space with loading docks, office, heat, and plumbing. $3.60 - $12 sf/yr + NNN, lease negotiable. Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

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HARVEYS LAKE

2 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appliances, hardwood floors, washer/dryer on premises, single car attached garage. No pets. $925/month + security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Call 570-855-2687

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Available Immediately. 3 bedroom. $1,500/ month, plus utilities, & 1 month security. Call 570-639-7270

HARVEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAKE Live on the lake this summer in a 2 bedroom lake house! Living room with wood fireplace and dining room overlooking lake. No smokers. References, credit check 1 year lease. $1200 month. 570-696-5417

HUNLOCK CREEK

One 4 bedroom $750 One 3 Bedroom $625 One 2 bedroom $580 Plus all utilities References & security. No pets. 570-766-1881

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

Great neighborhood, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen & bath. Wall to wall carpet. $625 + security & utilities. Call 570-856-3700

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WILKES-BARRE TWP TOWNHOUSE. 3

bedroom, 1.5 bath, behind VA hospital in Summit Place. Kitchen appliances, parking. $800/mo + utilities. Call Annie 570-497-6060

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KINGSTON HOUSE Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

3 bedroom, 2 bath on 1 acre. New carpet & paint. Full basement. Detached 1.5 car garage. Front porch and spacious rear deck. Water, sewer included. $850/ month + 1st & last. 570-332-8922

Furnished room for rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288

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