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Main rivals already looking beyond today’s clashes in Michigan and Arizona; Gingrich, Paul pressing on

Romney, Santorum eyeing up Ohio

Finding ex-senator to their taste

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FLINT, Mich. — Regardless of the outcome of Republican presidential primaries today in Michigan and Arizona, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum appear headed for a showdown next week in Ohio. Both candidates plan to dash there later this week. The candidates and their allies already are spending heavily on advertising in the Buckeye State. It’s one of 10 that vote a week from today, with 419 delegates to the Republican National Convention at stake. “An awful lot of Ohioans are just tuning in to this,” said Terry Casey, a veteran Republican cam-

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paign strategist in that state. “It’s going to be a sprint.” Beyond Ohio, Romney was looking to contests in the West while Santorum focuses on the South. Rival Newt Gingrich, seeking to inject momentum into his struggling bid, was working to make his stand in his former

KINGSTON -- Jimmy Zambito is pulling for Rick Santorum. And Zambito doesn’t appear to be alone. “He has the least amount of baggage,” Zambito, the owner of Tony’s Restaurant said Monday while cooking up lunches for his regulars. “He’s what America is about, but seems to have forgotten. We have to get back to the basics.” Zambito pointed to a collage of pictures taken in his restaurant of the former Pennsylvania senator who is making a serious run for the Republican presidential nomination. But does Santorum, a far-right Republican

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Jimmy ‘Tony’ Zambito speaks with a reporter at his restaurant in Kingston.

Water rushes from a fire hydrant at the intersection of Church Street and Wyoming Avenue in Kingston after it was struck by a car Monday afternoon around noon. Emergency personnel attend to a woman involved in the crash in the upper left of the photo. Kingston police said the car struck the hydrant after it collided with a second vehicle at the intersection. There was a driver and a passenger in each vehicle, and one person from each vehicle was injured, but only the woman seen on the stretcher was transported to a hospital; the other injured person declined transport. Additional information was unavailable.

It’s still uncertain which county workers will be laid off Luzerne County government layoffs are supposed to take effect Thursday, but one union official said she’s still uncertain which employees will be affected. “I was given a tentative list of layoffs which I thought was official, only to find out it’s been changing on a daily basis,” said Paula Schnelly, of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, or AFSCME, union.

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Schnelly said she has been informed that some people on the list may not be laid off. Workers who may lose jobs because of union bumping rights also are unaware because the bumping process has not been completed “by no fault of the union,” she said. Employees in AFSCME’s court-related union have the right to claim the same position in certain other offices if that position is held by an employee with less seINSIDE: Public defender seeking assistant, Page 7A

niority. County Interim Manager Tom Pribula said he would not comment on layoffs until he briefs county council about the process before tonight’s council meeting. Pribula said he will soon publicly release a layoff summary. The county’s 2012 budget requires an estimated 56 layoffs in addition to the elimination of 23 jobs due to retirements, terminations and home rule’s See LAYOFFS, Page 7A

Area House hopefuls pull petitions Mailloux, McCabe drop out By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

Two potential candidates for the state House said Monday they will withdraw their nominating petitions and drop out of their respective races. 2012 A Wilkes-Barre ELECTION city employee challenged the petition filed by resident Pete Mailloux in state court, claiming that since the Fairview Township resident doesn’t live in the 121st Legislative District, he can’t run for the House seat represent-

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Ex-client of attorney Angela Stevens raised overbilling suspicions last year.

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Lau, of Wilkes-Barre, works in the city’s Information Technology department and challenged Mailloux’s petMailloux itions claiming that Mailloux lives outside the district. A state court determined that redistricting maps approved by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission were unconstitutional and a federal court denied an attempt to prevent the 2001 boundaries from being used this

ing its residents. And two West Side residents challenged signatures on the petition filed by Frank McCabe, who was planning to run against Phyllis Mundy in the Democratic primary for the 120th District seat. “It appears that the best thing for me to do would be to withdraw,” said Mailloux, who owns a medical equipment company in Mountain Top. He said the legal challenge, made by Louis Lau, had merit based on what’s happened with the state’s botched attempts at redistricting its 203 House and 50 Senate district boundaries. See CANDIDATES, Page 10A

WILKES-BARRE – A county official was advised in November that a former client of attorney Angela Stevens believed she had overbilled for work on his case, but no one checked her invoices to determine if there were any irregularities. Robert Mawson told The Times Leader on Stevens Monday that he contacted former county commissioner Stephen A. Urban about excessive hours he believed Stevens had charged for representing him in his fight against a petition that sought to terminate his rights to his two children. Urban said Monday he contacted county solicitor Vito DeLuca about the case, but never took his inquiry further because he believed DeLuca had handled the matter. DeLuca acknowledged he spoke to Urban about Mawson, but said the discussion focused on another issue with the case. He does not recall Urban mentioning any billing concerns, therefore he never sought to review Stevens’ invoices. Issues with Stevens’ bills did not come to light until last week, when The Times Leader See CLIENT, Page 10A

Stevens’ firm contracts out for own audit By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A Kingston attorney who admitted to double billing the county notified Luzerne County officials on Monday that her firm has hired an independent auditor to conduct a forensic audit of her billings. Angela Stevens of the Pyrah/Stevens law firm wrote to Interim County Manager Tom Pribula to advise him her firm, at its own expense, has contracted with Forensic Solutions Inc. to conduct the review. Stevens’ announcement came the same day that the county authorized a legal ad seeking request for proposals from auditing firms to audit the fund from which Stevens and 17 other attorneys were paid. County solicitor Vito DeLuca said Stevens is free to contract her own audit, but he does not believe that will impact the county’s decision to conduct its own review. See AUDIT, Page 10A

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DEP has problems with Nuangola sewage plan W H AT ’ S N E X T

By TOM HUNTINGTON Times Leader Correspondent

NUANGOLA – The borough’s proposed sewage facilities plan has hit another roadblock thrown up by the state Department of Environmental Protection that could force council into spending more money, officials indicated at Monday night’s meeting. Regina Plodwick, council president, said that in two certified letters received this month from DEP, the state agency has determined the borough’s revised Act 537 plan is “administratively incomplete.” Furthermore, according to Scott Novatnak, project manager for DEP’s clean water program, who signed the letters, the plan needs further revision before the Nuangola Sewer Authority can solicit contract bids for the proposed project, which was mandated by the DEP in 2005. The revised Act 537 plan was devised by Alfred Benesch Engineers, and during discussions, Plodwick said, Benesch wants to charge the borough an additional $4,700 to respond to a series of issues outlined by Novatnak. During a lengthy debate on Benesch’s request, council unanimously objected to paying “any more money” to Benesch. However, Councilwoman

Work session at 6:30 p.m. March 27 followed by the regular meeting.

Elaine Donahue did suggest a compromise: that council conduct discussions with Jacqueline Peleschak, project manager for Benesch, to “negotiate down” the proposed engineering fee. Her motion didn’t gain any support. Plodwick also said that since the borough is “cash strapped,” with a current general fund balance of approximately $20,000, it doesn’t have the money for any more engineering fees. Another aspect to the current scenario is that, according to David Pekar, chairman of the sewer authority, the authority is under a DEP moratorium to bid the project in March. He said that until the Act 537 plan is revised and is approved by DEP, bids cannot be sought. Earlier this month, Nuangola was granted a $25,000 loan by the Mountain Top Area Joint Sewer Authority to have Quad3 Engineers of Wilkes-Barre secure a series of permits in order to move forward. Councilman Ted Vancosky said $19,000 has been spent so far.

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Kingston Twp. awards creek bid Brdaric Excavating will stabilize a stretch of Toby Creek along Carverton Road. By SARAH HITE shite@timesleader.com

KINGSTON TWP. – Supervisors awarded a bid to Brdaric Excavating of Swoyersville to stabilize a stretch of Toby Creek along Carverton Road at a special meeting Monday. Township Manager Kathleen Sebastian said the streambed behind a building owned by the township on Carverton Road has eroded so much through the years that the walls are cracking and part of the creek flows underneath the building. She said the Luzerne County Conservation District offered the township a grant from leftover federal funds to complete the project. The bid was awarded to Brdaric Excavating in the amount of $61,424. Though the conserva-

W H AT ’ S N E X T The next township Board of Supervisors meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. March 14 in the municipal building.

tion district offered the township only $47,500, Sebastian announced at the meeting that the organization would provide the rest of the money for the project. The lowest monetary bidder was Napcon Inc. of Wilkes-Barre in the amount of $41,260, but Sebastian said Brdaric was the “lowest responsible bidder.” The board also voted to approve a cooperative agreement between the police department and Carfax Inc., a vehicular information company, to streamline vehicular accident reports. Tyrone Parker, a Carfax spokesperson, told supervisors Carfax would handle the reports through a website at no cost to the township, which would make them available to the public and insurance companies at any time

and would cut down on administrative work for police officers. Parker also said officers would have access to investigative tools through the website to learn more about stolen vehicles and other common vehicular crimes. He said the reason why Carfax wanted to work with law enforcement officers on the municipal level is because the company currently receives crash information only from the state, and the added reports would benefit the company’s vehicular history data. Police Chief James Balavage said he felt the removal of some administrative work in the department would increase the amount of time officers could be patrolling. It now costs $15 to obtain a police report. Parker said the police department would still coup $15 from each report purchased on the website, and Carfax would charge $5 per report as a convenience fee. Citizens would still have the option to purchase an accident report in person.

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Robert Vincent Semenza

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In January 2012, Old Forge Borough Council bestowed the honor of naming the softball field at Pagnotti Park as The Robert V. Semenza Softball Field. He accepted the honor with great humility and stated “This was one of the great moments in my life. I was completely humbled to think I was being honored for something that was just a part of my life.” Besides his passion for softball, he was an avid golfer and a huge New York Giants fan, as well as a fan of all sports. He loved all holidays spent with his family, especially the 4th of July. His dog Rudy meant the world to him. He and his wife enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach and many other places throughout the years. Also surviving are three children, Gina Sallavanti and husband Dr. Armando, Michelle Zaykowski, and Robert Semenza Jr. and wife Sunshine, all of Old Forge. He was the grandfather of Mia and Armando Sallavanti, Danny and Jeremy Zaykowski, Joseph Macciocco and Robert Semenza III. He was the brother of Mary Lou Febbo (David), Larry Semenza (MaryAnn), all of Old Forge, and Rosarie Marino (Louis), Scranton, and brother-in-law Paul Boccolini (Elizabeth), New Jersey, and many nieces and nephews, David Febbo Jr., Mary Lynn Bartoletti (godchild), Larry Semenza, Deirdre Sargent, George Semenza, Lisa Franklin, Bernadine Miller, Ejvind Boccolini, Linda Marino-Brooks, Luanne Marino (godchild) and Laura DiMauro. He was also the godfather of Joseph Dominick Jr. The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Christian Adonizio, Dr. William Heim, Dr. John Kutz, Dr. Jack Pryor, Dr. Terrence Lenehan, and a very personal thank-you to Robert’s son-in-law Dr. Armando Sallavanti, who gave endless, unconditional care. We would also like to thank the second floor, fourth floor, and ICU nursing staff at Moses Taylor Hospital for their compassion and excellent care. The funeral will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from Louis V. Cuiccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, with Mass at10 a.m. in Prince of Peace Parish / St. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence streets, Old Forge. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Robert V. Semenza for the research and cure of stomach cancer.

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Police investigate a stabbing at 604 N. Washington St., near the corner of Linden Street, on Monday afternoon in Wilkes-Barre. Police Lt. Steve Olshefski said the stabbing apparently occurred inside the home, but police found the male victim outside when they arrived at about 4 p.m. He was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, where he underwent surgery. The last police heard, the victim had been stabilized, but they were unable to interview him because of his medical condition. Olshefski said police had no one in custody and no suspects as of Monday night, and they continue to investigate the incident.

WSCTC tentative budget omits sports By JANINE UNGVARSKY Times Leader Correspondent

PRINGLE -- The West Side Career and Technology Center board passed a tentative 2012-13 budget Monday, but the biggest discussion wasn’t about what is in the budget, but what isn’t. This tentative version of the nearly $6.4 million budget doesn’t include any funds for sports, which were eliminated last year to save about $11,000. But at least 150 students want the board to find another way to meet the budget, and their names were on a petition presented to the board by Darren Lupole. Lupole, a 17-year-old junior, played basketball for the tech school Titans until the program was cut, along with girls basketball, baseball and softball. Reading a statement he said

COURT BRIEFS WILKES-BARRE – A city man sentenced in December to 11 to 22 years in state prison in the beating of a Plymouth man in November 2010 has appealed his sentence to the state Superior Court. Eric R. Hogan, 48, of Hill Street, appealed the sentence through his attorney, Thomas Cometa. Hogan was convicted of burglary, aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment after an October 2011 jury

was jointly written by a number of students, Lupole told the board the atmosphere at the tech school is different without sports and said that although students can play in their home districts, they are experiencing trouble getting out to practices on time. The statement asked that everyone work together to find a way to bring sports back, and added that students are willing to do “whatever is necessary,” including fundraisers. The issue of sports wasn’t on the agenda, but Lake-Lehman representative Mark Kornoski made a motion the board act to bring sports back. Dallas representative Karen Kyle moved to table Kornoski’s motion in favor of having the budget and finance committee review the budget and seek ways to cut costs first.

In discussion after the two motions, several board members noted they aren’t opposed to having sports at the school but need to consider a number of factors, including cost, any transportation issues getting students to their home districts for sports, and how it would affect students who want to play a sport that isn’t offered at the tech school. Kyle’s motion passed, but the board agreed to investigate the possibility of bringing sports back and directed Administrative Director Nancy Tkatch to look into any transportation problems and to meet with students about the sports programs. After the meeting, Lupole said he was happy the board discussed the issue and hopeful that it would be discussed at future meetings as promised.

trial. He was sentenced in December by Judge David Lupas. Prosecutors say Hogan assaulted Donald Skiff, of Plymouth, causing severe head injuries.

pleading no contest to charges of criminal conspiracy to commit indecent assault and indecent assault, respectively. Judge David Lupas ordered the two to have no contact with each other. In court papers filed Monday by Antonelli’s attorney, Thomas Marsilio, Antonelli said the two are “reconciling” and would like to have contact with each other. Lupas granted that request. According to court records, the teenager told state police troopers in June 2010 he was abused by Antonelli and Moore in April 2007.

WILKES-BARRE – A couple sentenced on Feb. 14 to 30 months probation each on charges they abused a teen boy will be allowed to have contact with each other, a county judge said. James Antonelli, 65, of Sugarloaf Township, and his wife, Jennie Marie Moore, 47, of Hazleton, were sentenced after

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February 26, 2012 obert Vincent Semenza, 65, of Old Forge, died peacefully Sunday afternoon while surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and entire family after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He was an inspiration to all. He and his wife, the former Marguerite Boccolini, celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on October 30, 2011. Their years together were built on unconditional love and they instilled this in their children. His family meant everything. Born November 1, 1946, he was the loving son of the late Lawrence V. and Mary Rosi Semenza. A graduate of Old Forge High School, class of 1964, he received an undergraduate degree from Valley Forge Military Academy Junior College in 1966 and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from King’s College in 1969. Following graduation, he began his career at St. Michael’s School for Boys as a counselor. In 1970, he was appointed to the position of Employment Interviewer at the CEP in Wilkes-Barre for the Department of Labor and Industry. He worked for the Department for 35 years, during which he received numerous awards and promotions. He received the Keystone Making a Difference Award in 2003. He was recognized in NEPA Business Weekly for People on the Move in November 2003. He retired in March of 2005 as the Site Administrator of CareerLink, formerly known as The Job Center, a job in which he oversaw more than 70 employees in various agencies, including Labor and Industry, higher education, training and vocational rehabilitation. He was also the proprietor of Main Street South Restaurant and Pep O’ Brien’s Night Club, both in Old Forge. Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great uncle, godfather and an amazing friend to all. He was extremely devoted to his family, especially his children and grandchildren of whom he was exceptionally proud. He had an outstanding sense of humor, always with a smile on his face and a song in his heart. Very respected in the community, he was an active member of numerous social and political organizations, always having in mind the best interests of the town and its residents. He was currently serving his second term on Old Forge Council as vice president. He was instrumental in many projects in the borough. His most recent accomplishment was developing the Park and Recreation Area on Marion Street that will benefit all age groups in the borough of Old Forge. He served on the Old Forge Recreation Board for many years. He has been the President of the Moosic Old Forge Men’s Softball League which began in 1980. He also managed and played on many teams where he was a very intense competitor. He has been a part of many championship teams. He devoted much of his time to developing the Pagnotti Park Complex in 1988, where he spent endless hours maintaining the softball field which he treated like his own.

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ichael Simonson, who is serving a life sentence in the 2009 beatM ing death of Plymouth resident Do-

nald Skiff, had 20 to 49 years added to that sentence Monday in Lackawanna County Court. Simonson, 35, of Plains Township, had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, having taken Simonson turns beating Skiff, then 34, with Elvis Aaron Riccardi, 34, of Wilkes-Barre, on April 27, 2009. Simonson’s attorney, Bernie Brown, said Simonson was sentenced to an additional 10 to 20 years for the attempted voluntary manslaughter of Nicholas Pinto, a prisoner he attacked in Lackawanna County Prison in 2010. Simonson also was sentenced to an additional three to seven years on escape charges and a combined six to 20 years on robbery, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment charges and another year for fleeing and eluding police.

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Charges against Yuknavich forwarded W-B Twp. fire chief accused of stealing $11,800 from department. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

PLAINS TWP. – Shoddy record keeping of revenue and expenditures does not make Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Chief John Paul Yuknavich a thief, his lawyer said. Attorney Barry Dyller said there is no evidence to suggest Yuknavich, 48, stole more than $11,800 from the fire department he oversees or used the fire department’s Sam’s Club charge card for personal use. After Assistant District Attorney Shannon Crake presented the prosecution’s arguments for more than two hours during Yuknavich’s preliminary hearing Monday, District Judge Diana Malast determined she established a case against the fire chief, sending two counts of theft, and

one count each of access device fraud and receiving stolen property to Luzerne County Court. Crake’s strongest evidence came from fraud investigator Edwin TylYuknavich er, with the state Auditor General’s Office, who relied upon records obtained from Wilkes-Barre City Employees Federal Credit Union and Sam’s Club. Yuknavich and the fire department have separate accounts at the credit union. Tyler testified credit union records show that on six dates Yuknavich withdrew money from the fire department’s account and made deposits into his personal account. Tyler added there were more than 100 transactions involving the fire department’s account and none for Yuknavich’s account with the exception

of the six deposits. “Any cash withdrawal tells me, based on my experience, that cash is being diverted,” said Tyler, who spent 27 years as an investigator with the Internal Revenue Service before joining the state Auditor General’s Office. Questioned by Dyller, Tyler said it was unusual that Yuknavich deposited money that included cents on the days he withdrew money from the fire department. John Brostoski, a regional supervisor with the auditor general, testified he was unable to conduct an audit of the fire department and the department’s Relief Association because no financial records had been kept. Brostoski said Yuknavich, when served with a subpoena, did not provide financial documents for the audit. Brostoski said many “red flags’ surfaced when bank records showed cash withdrawals and a $55,000 undocumented loan from the department’s Relief Association to the fire department. He said

state monetary aid to the fire department has been suspended due to failure to repay the Relief Association. Tyler and Brostoski said Yuknavich is the only name that appeared on cash withdrawal slips. Most of the argument at the hearing was spent on purchases at Sam’s Club stores in Wilkes-Barre Township, Harrisburg and two in New Jersey using the fire department’s charge card. Tyler said the card is in Yuknavich’s name. Dyller said feminine products and children’s clothing purchased at Sam’s Club are evidence that Yuknavich, who is not married, did not use the department’s card. State police allege Yuknavich used the Sam’s Club card to charge $3,700 for personal use. Yuknavich is scheduled to be formally arraigned in county court on May 4. He remains free on $15,000 bail.

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Abduction reports denied

Reports of attempted abductions of children in Mountain Top are greatly exaggerated, two police chiefs said. Township Police Chief Barry Franks said there was a report of an elderly man, driving a gray or silver vehicle with an elderly woman passenger, taking a picture in the Ice Lakes development at about the same time when children were in the area selling candy on Feb. 20, Presidents Day. There was no school on Feb. 20, Franks noted. Since the report, rumors have circulated in Mountain Top indicating that a man was taking pictures and approaching children at bus stops. “We haven’t had any attempted abductions,” Franks said. “There was one incident that wasn’t on a school day.” Wright Township Police Chief Joe Jacob said his department has been inundated with calls from parents and officials with Crestwood School District. Franks said to ease concerns he altered officers’ shifts to have additional patrols during the day. SCRANTON

Obama office to open

The Organizing for America Pennsylvania (OFA PA) staff and volunteers will hold a grand opening for their Scranton Field Office located at 216 Wyoming Ave. Wednesday night at 6:30. According to an emailed release from the group, the public is invited to attend the grand opening to “learn more about OFA PA’s efforts in the area to build the strongest grassroots organization possible to re-elect President Barack Obama and Democrats up and down the ballot in November.” The office will serve as the community hub for the organization’s activities in Scranton. SCRANTON

Guilty to ketamine import

According to U.S. Attorney Peter J. Smith, Erich Chiogna, 27, of Forty Fort, admitted Monday before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M. Kosik to importing the illegal drug ketamine into the country. He ordered the ketamine in early January from Lahore, Pakistan, and subsequently accepted delivery of the drug at a post office box in Pittston, where federal agents arrested him. Customs agents seized the approximately 800 grams of ketamine when it entered the country in Maryland. Chiogna paid $4,000 for the ketamine, valued at more than $60,000. The charge against Chiogna, contained in paperwork that was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, stemmed from an investigation by Special Agents of the Department of Homeland Security. The plea agreement recommends that he be sentenced to a prison sentence within the applicable sentencing guideline range. There was no date scheduled for the sentence.

Robert Lawton is ready to take over duties from interim manager starting Wednesday. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

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County deputy sheriffs on Monday escort Martin Beamer to Luzerne County Court, where he pleaded guilty to charges relating to the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Plymouth in May 2011.

Man pleads guilty in teen’s death Martin Joseph Beamer, 25, charged in death of Samantha Claudio, 17. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl pleaded guilty Monday to related charges. Martin Joseph Beamer, 25, of West Shawnee Avenue, entered the plea to one count each of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault in the May 1 shooting that left Samantha Claudio dead. County Judge David Lupas said Beamer will be sentenced April 9 on the charges. Beamer faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison, Assistant District Attorney Frank McCabe said. “We previously discussed a (no contest) plea, but (Beamer) wanted to accept re-

sponsibility,” Beamer’s attorney Thomas Cometa said. “He is very remorseful.” Cometa and attorney William Ruzzo represented Beamer. Members of Beamer’s and Claudio’s families were in court Monday. Several of Claudio’s friends and family wore shirts with her picture on the front. According to prosecutors, Beamer, who was scheduled to stand trial this week on related charges, was at his residence with his brother, John Bogdon, and Claudio on May 1. An argument between the siblings began when Beamer asked Bogdon to leave and placed a live round into a 9mm pistol to scare him, McCabe said. Court papers allege Beamer said he held the gun in one hand while grabbing Bogdon’s shirt with his other as Bogdon threw punches. The gun went off, police said, and Claudio screamed and ran into

the kitchen and collapsed. Beamer’s mother came up from a second-floor apartment, and he asked her to call 911. “I’m sorry; I accidentally pulled the trigger,” he told police when they asked where the shooter was. Beamer told police the gun was on a couch, where it was later found wrapped in a shirt stained with what appeared to be blood, court papers say. Beamer told police he found the gun two months earlier along a trail in the Plymouth Flats area of Plymouth Township. “(Beamer’s) recklessness and negligence led to the death of Samantha Claudio that evening,” McCabe said, who is prosecuting the case along with ADA Mamie Phillips. Two counts of reckless endangerment and one count of theft of property lost by mistake were withdrawn by prosecutors as a result of the guilty plea.

Army Corps’ levee report due in 2 weeks Project information report on damage to levee system from September flood will lead to needed repairs. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Baltimore office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has told U.S. Sen. Bob Casey the project information report on the Wyoming Valley levee system should be completed within two weeks. The report will then be sent to the Corps’ North Atlantic Division for review, according to Casey’s office. Approval of the report should come by

the end of March, according to the letter sent to Casey. Design and engineering will then commence, and the Corps indicated construction could begin this summer. At a Feb. 20 press conference, Casey challenged the Corps to “end delays” and complete a report so funding can be released to repair the flood-damaged levee system. The report will outline the repairs needed after September’s record flooding, when the Susquehanna River swelled to a depth of more than 42 feet. Casey said the project can’t go forward until the report is completed. Casey said he wasn’t asking the Corps to do “anything unreasonable.” The senator and Luzerne County Flood

Protection Authority Executive Director Jim Brozena said the system still is structurally sound, but the flooding in September took its toll on the levees, leaving them in need of repair. Brozena couldn’t estimate how much the work will cost, noting there were problem areas in Forty Fort, Kingston, Exeter, Wilkes-Barre, Hanover Township and Plymouth. Much of the greater Wyoming Valley was untouched by flood waters, but areas including West Pittston, Duryea, Jenkins Township, Plains Township, Plymouth Township and Shickshinny incurred millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses.

After a six-day, 2,800-mile drive from California, Robert Lawton is settling into a Kingston rental and preparing for his high-profile position as Luzerne County government’s first professional manager under home rule. “I’m looking forward to getting started on Wednesday,” the 49-year-old Lawton said. Lawton said he has been monitoring county developments from afar, but won’t take positions on any pending issues until he gathers and discusses information that will be available after he starts the $110,000 position. “I have not developed any particular opinions yet or made up my mind on anything,” he said. Under home rule, the manager oversees daily operations and many duties previously handled by three elected commissioners. Employees should expect a lot of interaction with the new chief. “I’m going to get out and meet with employees where they work,” he said. He praised Interim Manager Tom Pribula, who accepted the temporary leadership post when home rule was officially enacted Jan. 2. “He has done a great job. We have to keep that great start going,” Lawton said. Daily monitoring of the county budget is necessary, and Lawton said he will ensure the council and public are regularly updated on spending and revenue – both current and projected through the rest of the year. He also will report on steps taken to control costs. “Those are very fundamental duties we’ll embrace from the beginning,” he said. Lawton plans regular meetings with department heads and senior management to explain his own directives and hear their ideas. He said he’s open to all feasible suggestions to make county government more efficient. “There is no monopoly on good ideas,” he said. Lawton also wants to develop an open dialogue with union workers to discuss county finances and “what lies ahead.” “I practice open-book management. There’s nothing to hide financially here,” Lawton said.

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Shickshinny bank to be demolished Flood-damaged former Wells Fargo will be razed Thursday or Friday, official says. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

SHICKSHINNY – Despite protests from borough residents, the 100-year-old bank building at the corner of Route 11 and Union Street will be coming down by week’s end. Borough Secretary Melissa Weber said the former Wachovia

and Wells Fargo Bank building is being prepped for demolition. “Barricades are being set up,” Weber said. “Once our code enforcement officer inspects the area, the demolition will begin.” Weber said she expects the building to be taken down Thursday or Friday. Wells Fargo has retained ownership of the building and land and will place an ATM on the site. Weber said the bank will also create a “green area” to make the corner attractive. Jim Baum, Wells Fargo communications manager for Penn-

sylvania, said last month that independent engineers examined the building and found it unsafe because of significant structural deficiencies caused by several floods. Baum said the engineers found damage to foundation walls and to the building’s structural steel components. More damage to building fixtures, finishes and bank equipment was revealed when interior drywall, flooring and ceiling covers were removed. Wells Fargo announced in November that it planned to close

the branch and demolish the building. About 30 protesters stood in front of the building in January carrying signs in hopes of keeping the building intact. They said the building is a town landmark and should be preserved. Wells Fargo took over the bank through its acquisition of Wachovia Bank in 2008. First Keystone Community Bank announced earlier this month it would open a new branch on the site of the closed Hasay auto dealership.

Sentence upheld in case in which ‘entrapment’ alleged purchases in 2005 for the “sole pur- were denied by Muroski. Witherspoon claimed police A post-conviction relief act kept setting up drug buys so pose” of a judge giving him a leng(PCRA) petition was filed in April thy sentence. he would get longer sentence. Witherspoon, who is serving his 2007, and Muroski held a hearing By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – The state Superior Court has upheld the 5 ½to 11-year prison sentence of a city man who alleged he was a victim of “sentencing entrapment.” Johnnie Witherspoon, 26, of Grant Street, appealed his sentence on drug-related charges to the higher court, claiming prosecutors continued to set up drug

POLICE BLOTTER HANOVER TWP. – Township police are investigating an armed robbery on West Division Street early Monday morning. Michael Makenson told police he was approached from behind by two white men wearing dark clothing just before 3:30 a.m. Makenson claimed one of the suspects aimed a gun at his back and the other suspect punched him in the face. Makenson said his wallet was taken from him. The suspects were last seen running toward Waller Street in Wilkes-Barre.

sentence at the State Correctional Institution at Somerset, was originally charged in five different cases in 2005 in which prosecutors alleged he sold suspected cocaine to a police informant. Witherspoon pleaded guilty to related charges in June 2006 and was sentenced by now-Senior Judge Chester Muroski two months later. According to court papers, in December 2006, Witherspoon filed post-sentence motions that

on June 21, 2011, after a number of delays in appointing an attorney to Witherspoon. Witherspoon alleged at the hearing that his attorney at the time of his sentencing, Joseph Sklarosky Jr., failed to bring up the “sentencing entrapment” in his PCRA request. Witherspoon specifically alleged in his PCRA filing that the “Luzerne County Drug Task Force continued to set up drug purchases for the sole purpose of increas-

ing his exposure to a lengthier sentence” and that a judge would have given a lesser sentence if his attorney had brought up that information. Witherspoon asked the high court to vacate his sentence and send his case back to county court for resentencing. “(Witherspoon) is entitled to no relief,” a panel of three Superior Court judges wrote. The court said Witherspoon showed little evidence that prosecutors “engaged” in sentence entrapment, and that his claim that his attorney was ineffective is also meritless.

• Police said they arrested Todd Emerick of Wilkes-Barre on evidence of driving under the influence during a traffic stop at 3:10 a.m. Saturday.

Club Road early Sunday morning. Cited were: Melanie Ann Harris, 19, of Warrington; Carmon Hope, 19, of Dushore; Brianne Collins, 19, of Avoca; Mercedes Hill, 20, of Scranton; Jordan Wollenberg, 20, of Towanda; Danielle Hesler, 19, of Leonardo, N.J.; Jessica Raab, 18, of Pillsville, Md.; Jessica An-

derson, 18, of West Deptbord, N.J.; Kendall Keller, 20, of Vernon, N.J; Megan Scherer, 18, of Manahawkin, N.J.; Kara Worth, 19, of Floral Park, N.Y.; Kathryn McLoone, 19, of Floral Park, N.Y. and Celsi Illiano, 20, of Wilmington, Del. Police said the investigation is continuing and further arrests are expected.

DALLAS TWP. – Township police said they cited 13 people, who are students at Misericordia University, with underage drinking at a part at 72 Country

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Block grant funding for W-B down for 3rd consecutive year By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Community Development Block Grant funding has decreased the last three years and the city must do less work with less money. During a public meeting Monday that attracted no citizens, Kurt Sauer, the city’s director of community development, said the city’s allocation for 2012 is $1.5 million, down from $1.7 million in 2011 and $2 million in 2010. “We’re working on where we will make cuts,” Sauer said. “We will hold a public hearing soon to take comments.” The cut in funding will affect the number of streets to be paved and demolition of blighted properties, he said. In 2011, Mayor Tom Leighton said city donations to community groups such as the

Osterhout Free Library and the YMCA Summer Camp also would be affected. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is spent on a variety of projects. In 2011, Sauer said CDBG money was used to pave 11 streets, purchase an ambulance, offer crime counseling, demolish six blighted properties and donate to charities and non-profit agencies. “These cuts hurt everything,” he said. “It hurts public services, street paving, demolition and more.” Sauer said 26 residents received help in 2011 with items in their home, such as furnaces, under the CDBG program. “We want to minimize the effects of these cuts,” Sauer said. He said the program defines what percentage of the funding can be used for specific areas.

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BUTLER TWP. – State police said William Owens, 59, of Wilkes-Barre, was driving south on Interstate 81 near mile marker 122 when his vehicle left the roadway and traveled onto the west berm of the road, rolling twice before coming to a stop at 7:20 a.m. Saturday. State police said Owens suffered minor injuries in the crash.

WILKES-BARRE – City police reported the following: • Francis Spernoga reported Friday the rear door of his residence at 44 E. Chestnut St. was kicked in and his home was ransacked. • An employee of the RiteAid store at 156 Amber Lane reported Friday a male stole two cellphones and an alarm clock and fled on foot. • Edward Arnone, 63, of Wilkes-Barre, was charged with harassment Thursday after he allegedly punched Walter Housenick of 60 Monroe St. • Thomas McLaughlin reported numerous items were stolen from his residence at 146 Old River Road during a burglary Thursday. • Gary McHenry reported someone entered 150-152 Madison St. sometime between Dec. 25 and 10 a.m. Saturday and removed two water meters and copper pipes.

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FOSTER TWP. – State police said they arrested James Rose, 53, of White Haven, on evidence of driving under the influence after a traffic stop on Route 940 at 11:03 p.m. Friday. He was taken to the state police Hazleton barracks, where a breath test was taken.

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Afghan strategy a tricky situation

“I LOOKED UP and this kid was pointing a gun about 10 feet away from me to a group of four kids sitting at a table.”

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U.S. military is committed to mission despite recent violence and strong public disapproval. By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer AP PHOTO

Celebrating Bomb Day

F. Young Fong runs with a set of exploding firecrackers during Bomb Day, part of the 132nd annual Bok Kai Festival, in Marysville, Calif., on Sunday. The festival, named after the Chinese water god, Bok Eye, features a variety of floats and cultural performances in the Chinese community in the Northern California community. HARRISBURG

Sandusky seeks a delay

erry Sandusky’s lawyer on Monday asked the judge in his child sexJabuse case to delay the start of his

criminal trial until mid-July, saying he needed more time to prepare. Defense lawyer Joe Amendola said the additional two months would help him contact and interview witnesses, subpoena records and hire experts. Earlier this month, Judge John Cleland tentatively scheduled jury selection in the former Penn State assistant football coach’s trial to begin May 14, with jurors chosen from State College and the surrounding area. Sandusky, 68, faces 52 criminal charges he sexually abused 10 boys over a 15-year period, allegations he denies. WASHINGTON

Most voters nix health law

Nearly two years after President Barack Obama signed his landmark health care package into law, threequarters of registered voters believe the law’s requirement that every American carry health insurance is unconstitutional, according to a new survey. A USA Today/Gallup poll taken earlier this month and released Monday found that a majority of voters — those surveyed in battleground states and nationwide generally — agreed in their dislike of the Affordable Care Act. Voters in battleground states are more likely to want it repealed, the poll showed. Fifty-three percent of voters polled in battleground states — Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin — said they would favor repealing the law if a Republican is elected president in November. Nationwide, 40 percent said they would favor repeal. NAIROBI, KENYA

Cruise ship adrift after fire

An Italian cruise liner carrying more than 1,000 people was adrift without power in the pirate-infested Indian Ocean on Monday after a fire erupted in its generator room. The blaze was extinguished without causing any injuries, an official said. Monday’s fire on the Costa Allegra immediately raised fears, since it occurred only six weeks after one of its sister ships, the Costa Concordia, hit a reef and capsized off Italy, killing 25 people and leaving seven missing and presumed dead. Both ships are operated by Costa Crociere SpA, which is owned by the Florida-based Carnival Corp. However, company officials rushed to play down concerns.

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A distraught Ava Polaski, a sophomore, leaves school grounds with her mother, Misty Polaski, after a shooting in Chardon, Ohio, on Monday. A teen described as an outcast at Chardon High School opened fire in the cafeteria, authorities said.

1 shot dead at school Four more hurt, 2 critically. Student suspect caught nearby, authorities say. By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press

CHARDON, Ohio — A teenager described as an outcast at a suburban Cleveland high school opened fire in the cafeteria Monday, killing one student and wounding four others before being apprehended a short distance away, authorities said. A student who saw the attack close-up said it appeared that the gunman targeted a group of students sitting at a cafeteria table and that the one who was killed was trying to duck under the table. Panicked students screamed and ran through the halls after gunfire broke out at the start of the school day at 1,100-student Chardon High, about 30 miles from Cleveland. Teachers locked down their classrooms as they had

been trained to do during drills, and students took cover as they waited for the all-clear. One teacher was said to have dragged a wounded student into his classroom for protection. And distressed parents thronged the streets around the school as they heard from students via text message and cellphone long before official word came. Two of the wounded were listed in critical condition, and another was in serious condition. The suspect, whose name was not released because he is a juvenile, was arrested near his car a half-mile away, the FBI said. He was not immediately charged. FBI officials would not comment on a motive. And Police Chief Tim McKenna said authorities “have a lot of homework to do yet” in their investigation. But Danny Komertz, 15, who witnessed the shooting, said the gunman was known as an outcast who had apparently been bullied. “I looked up and this kid was

pointing a gun about 10 feet away from me to a group of four kids sitting at a table,” Komertz said. He said the gunman fired two shots quickly, and students scrambled for

safety. One of them was “trying to get underneath the table, trying to hide, protecting his face.” The slain student was identified as Daniel Parmertor.

Casualties across Syria at 135, activist group says Sixty-four died while trying to flee shelling by government, group says. By BEN HUBBARD Associated Press

BEIRUT — A Syrian activist group said Monday that 135 people have been killed across the country, including 64 who died while fleeing an embattled area in the central city of Homs. The group did not say whether all 135 died on Monday or were killed over the past several days. Central Homs has been under siege for nearly four weeks, making it difficult for rescue workers to get to the wound-

ed and for families to bring their injured and dead to the hospital or aid stations. The high casualty figures reported by the Local Coordination Committees, one of the main Syrian activist groups, demonstrated the increasingly bloody toll the conflict is taking on Syria, where President Bashar Assad is trying to suppress an uprising of Syrians demanding he step down. The group said 64 of those who died were trying to flee shelling in the Homs neighborhood of Baba Amr when they were killed at a security checkpoint in the city’s Abil area. The dead included three women, three children and four soldiers, the

group said. It did not specify whether the soldiers had defected to the opposition. It said 47 of the bodies were found between the villages of al-Ghajar and alTanouna, and that 17 others were found north of the village of Sid al-Shindakhiyeh. All of those villages are located in central Syria, near Homs, which has taken a central role in the Syrian uprising. A second activist group, the Britainbased Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said 68 bodies had been brought to the hospital in Homs and that they were found between the villages of Ram al-Anz and al-Ajriyeh.

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Muslim probes defended

The New York Police Department’s top official reiterated his defense Monday of the department’s aggressive intelligence-gathering operations, saying there’s no need to apologize for keeping tabs on some Muslims if that’s what it takes to protect the city. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said “our primary mission, our primary goal, is to keep this city safe, to save lives. That’s what we’re engaged in doing.” Kelly’s comments to reporters Monday were the latest in a recent string of public statements in response to reports by The Associated Press about the NYPD’s surveillance on some Muslims across the Northeast following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Doug Gasper, a ninth-grader at Chardon High School, is hugged by his mother, Sandy, as they head home Monday.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is fully committed to its mission in Afghanistan and has no plans to change its strategy despite the recent deadly violence that has shaken already fragile relations between Americans and “The No. 1 their Afghan partners, the priority … Pentagon said is to … Monday. Officials con- ultimately ceded, however, defeat Althat after the Qaida.” killings of two Jay Carney U.S. officers inWhite House side the Afghan press secretary interior ministry on Saturday, the U.S. is not ready to allow its advisers to return to work at the Afghan offices. NATO, France, Britain and the U.S. pulled their advisers from the ministries after the shootings, which remains unsolved. Navy Capt. John Kirby, a military spokesman in Kabul, acknowledged that tensions are high, but said the situation may be calming a bit — at least in terms of protests. He said there have been fewer protests in the last two days, and less violence. Two U.S. military officers were gunned down Saturday in their Interior Ministry office, and nine Afghans were killed Monday when a suicide bomber rammed his car into the gates of a NATO base in eastern Afghanistan. The remains of the two officers will be flown to Dover Air Force Base, Del., officials said Monday. They identified the two officers as Army Maj. Robert J. Marchanti II, of Baltimore, and Air Force Lt. Col. John D. Loftis, of Paducah, Ky. White House press secretary Jay Carney said the violence will not speed up the timeline for troop withdrawal. He answered questions about whether the war is worthwhile, given its unpopularity both in the United States and in Afghanistan, by pointing to President Barack Obama’s rationale for expanding the war early in his presidency. “The No. 1 priority, the reason why U.S. troops are in Afghanistan in the first place, is to disrupt, dismantle and ultimately, ultimately defeat Al Qaida,” Carney said. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland praised Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s efforts to calm the situation. “This is a relationship that is very important to both of us,” Nuland told reporters. About 40 people have been killed in protests and related attacks, including four U.S. soldiers, after NATO troops inadvertently burned several Qurans in a trash fire last week. U.S. officials have apologized for the burning of the books.

Long Beach police were expected to Ten-year-old died after a fight with hospital staff revived her three times before she went into surgery for the blood release a statement later Monday. The an 11-year-old near California school. By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

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A photo of Joanna Ramos, 10, with a note, is left at a memorial outside Willard Elementary school in Long Beach, Calif. on Monday.

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A 10-year-old girl who died following an after-school fight with an 11-year-old female student suffered head trauma in the case the coroner’s office said Monday was a homicide. Joanna Ramos, who would have turned 11 on March 12, underwent emergency surgery for a blood clot on her brain late Friday after she began vomiting and complained of a headache, said her older sister, 17-year-old Vanessa Urbina. Joanna was unconscious by the time she arrived at the emergency room, but

clot, Urbina told The Associated Press. “They did surgery on her brain because she had a blood clot, and after surgery the doctor said she was still alive, and then a few minutes later he comes back and tells us that her heart stopped and they couldn’t bring her back,” Urbina said, crying as she sat on the steps of Willard Elementary School near a memorial of flowers and balloons. In the hospital, “She was covered up, you could only see her face,” Urbina said. Coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral said Ramos died of blunt force trauma to the head, but he didn’t immediately have further details about the injuries sustained by Ramos.

Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has not received the case, said Jane Robison, district attorney spokeswoman. Joanna was pronounced dead at 9 p.m. Friday, about six hours after she and an 11-year-old girl had the fight in an alley near the school. There were seven witnesses to the fight, which lasted less than a minute, police have said. It didn’t involve any weapons and no one was knocked to the ground. Detectives have interviewed family and friends of both girls, but there is no indication that Joanna was bullied, police said.

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SHERI LYNN BURKHART, 42, of Baltimore, Md., passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at her home. She was born in Scranton on February 3, 1970. She was the daughter of Jay Burkhart and the late Joyce Berry Burkhart. She was a graduate of Riverside High School, class of 1988. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Burkhart, and her infant sister, Julianne Burkhart. Surviving is her father, Jay Burkhart, and his wife, Marlene; brothers, Robert Burkhart and his wife, Lisa; Jay Burkhart and his wife, Emily; stepsister, Jennifer Williams, and her husband, Thomas; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville. Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Luzerne County SPCA. Local arrangements are by the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, Larksville. MRS. VIVIAN J. DETWILER, 83, of 3rd Avenue, Kingston, died on Monday morning, February 27, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. CARL G. ECKENRODE, 90, formerly of South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at St. Therese Residence, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. WAYNE KEARNEY, 51, of Dillon Street, Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains. MICHAEL P. DANIEL, 24, of Farmington, Conn., and a native of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. Arrangements are pending from McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service. Full obituary information will be published in Wednesday’s edition of this newspaper and later today at www.celebratehislife.com. RICHARD BULFORD, 52, Exeter, died Monday, February 27, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and will be announced by the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 211 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.

Anna Marie Macking February 25, 2012 Marie Macking, a resident A nna of Wilkes-Barre, passed away

peacefully at the age of 55 on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, New Jersey. She was surrounded with love from her sister, Martha Brown, and her nieces and nephews. Born in Wilkes-Barre, on August 25, 1956, Anna was raised by her parents, Harold Macking and Laura E. (German) Macking. Anna attended United Cerebral Palsy on Simpson Street, WilkesBarre. She lived at Pringle Street Group Home, Kingston, and also the Krajewski Group Home for two years. Anna was a loving woman who was full of life. She loved listening to music, watching her Christmas choo-choo, and she especially loved her pizza. She loved her family and they will miss her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents, Harold and Laura Macking; her brother, Harold J. Macking; her niece, Lucille Macking; her brother-in-law, James (Big Jim) Brown. Anna is survived by her sister, Martha Brown, Toms River, New Jersey; her brother, John Macking, Nanticoke; her four nieces, three nephews and three great-nieces. The funeral will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 9 a.m. from Jacobs Funeral Service, 47 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre. A Blessing Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Reverend John J. Victoria, assistant pastor of Saint Nicholas Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Shavertown. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home. To send the family an online message of condolence, you may visit www.jacobsfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Anna Marie’s memory to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation by visiting www.UCP.org. More Obituaries, Page 2A

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oretta A. Kamarunas, age 72, of Beaumont, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 surrounded by her family at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Loretta was the daughter of the late Denton and Ann Updyke. She was a graduate of Dallas Area High School, Class of 1957. Loretta was employed for 27 years as a bookkeeper for L.L. Richardson Dodge, Dallas. Loretta enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She loved to cook, clean and spend time with her family and friends, especially Wendy and Tyler. Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were husband, Anthony Kamarunas; sister Charlotte Jones; best friend and former husband, John S. Monka Sr. Surviving are daughter, Cindy Jerzak and husband, Chris, Dallas; son, John S. Monka Jr., Trucksville; stepdaughter, Andrea Nunn and husband, Gary, Columbus, Ohio; stepson, Anthony Kamarunas Jr., Swoyersville; grandchildren, Greg Jerzak, Colin Stonerook, Julia Stonerook, Johnathon Nunn, Theresa Kamarunas, Amanda Kamarunas; three great-grandchildren; sister Catherine Trudgen and husband, George; brother, Dan Updyke, and wife, Lori; brother-in-law, Larry Jones; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funer-

al Home, Inc., 140 N. Main Street, Shavertown. Interment will be made in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call at the funeral home, Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Loretta’s family wishes to thank Dr. Patrick Kilduff, the staff of Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, especially the third floor nurses and aides, and the staff of the Hospice of the Sacred Heart for the exceptional care and compassion they all provided. Also, a special thanks to longtime friend, Ruth Federici, for always being there. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd, Dallas, PA 18612 or to the Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Alice Mae (Dow) Groblewski February 26, 2012 lice Mae (Dow) Groblewski, 83, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away A Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Hos-

pice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Riverdale, New Jersey, on September 29, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Nellie (Turk) Dow. Prior to retiring, she was employed at the former Spinning Wheel, Wilkes-Barre. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joseph Paul Groblewski, who passed away April 21, 1999; infant son, Joseph; brothers Donald “Sonny” Dow and Jack Sheffield; and a sister, Virginia Montgomery. Surviving are her daughters, Alice C. Basile, Shavertown; Doreen G. Osmulski and her husband, Ed, Dallas; Myra A. Ditzel, Peoria, Ill.; Joann C. Reed and her husband, Jeff, Wyoming; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Joan Jasulevitz, Eynon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 465 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Private interment will be held at the

convenience of the family in Wyoming Cemetery, Wyoming. Friends may call Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. To send Alice’s family online words of comfort and friendship, please visit www.BestLifeTributes.com. The Bible in 1st Corinthians teaches, “If I have not love, I am nothing,” and “The greatest gift is love.” That is what we daughters saw in our precious mother -- the gift of love. She taught us by example, always reaching out her love to other people; touching many lives and receiving much love in return.

Otto C. Keil, Jr. Otto Charles Keil, Jr. was born in Washington, D.C. on July 23, 1918. He was the son of Otto C. and Florence Pickett Keil, raised in Decatur, IL, the oldest of four siblings, two brothers and a sister. An Eagle Scout, he was active in church and community activities from an early age. He graduated from Purdue University in 1941 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In World War II, he designed radar equipment for the Navy in Boston at the MIT Radiation Laboratory. He was inducted into the army, but his war work was considered so vital he was given an exemption from serving in the armed forces by President Roosevelt. In 1941, Mr. Keil married Harriet Elizabeth Robertson from Wichita, Kansas. They had two daughters, Sandra Keil Brown and Cheryl Lynn Keil. After a divorce, he later married Mildred Kunzig. Mr. Keil worked for Philco Corporation in Philadelphia, where as Chief Engineer; he oversaw the design and development of television, radio and stereo products. He was the Head Designer of Philco televisions. In 1960, Ford Motor Company purchased Philco, and Mr. Keil continued there as Chief Engineer: Auto Radio with global responsibility for all Ford vehicle radio and stereo design. Mr. Keil supervised 155 engineers at Ford. Mr. Keil frequently traveled to Detroit to report project progress to Henry Ford and Lee Iaccoca, and knew both of them quite well. He traveled widely throughout the world to supervise the manufacture of electronic parts. In 1977, Mr. Keil took early retirement from Ford and moved to his beloved farm in Douglas Hollow in Mehoopany. Previously, the farm had been a deer hunting venue for Mr. Keil, and over time he rebuilt the house and added a large shop outbuilding. He became an active farmer, raising steers and chickens, which he balanced with his work in the community. An accomplished cook, his pumpkin pies, German potato sal-

ad, bread and butter pickles, and homemade bread were sought for community pot luck suppers, holiday feasts and guests. His buckwheat blueberry pancakes were renowned, and he personally picked the blueberries. He taught adult Sunday school at the Methodist church, traced his family ancestry in Germany, loved ballet, and was an accomplished ballroom dancer who loved to waltz, played the guitar on the radio in his high school years in Decatur, and was drum major with the marching band there. He loved hiking the hills of Douglas Hollow. Rotary was an essential and enormous aspect of Mr. Keil’s life in Wyoming County. He was committed to helping others, and fervently embraced Rotary’s mission. He served as a District Governor in1986-87, and was an influential leader and generous contributor for all his years in the Tunkhannock region. He took pride in his regular attendance, and worked hard to achieve Rotary goals, locally and globally. Many, many other organizations benefited from his dedication, ideas and energy. Tyler Hospital, Regional Girl Scouts, Planned Parenthood, the Historical Society, and United Way to name just a few of the many. He was often a hard-working board member of these organizations, as well as a financial contributor. Mr. Keil is survived by his second wife, Mildred Kunzig Keil; his daughters, Sandra Brown and Sherry Robertson; his grandson, Jonathan Brown; Jonathan’s wife, Alison; two great-grandsons, Hudson and Griffin, as well as his stepchildren, Robin Stewart, Leslie Wibel and Bruce Wright, and their children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Tunkhannock United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home, Inc. 73 West Tioga St. Tunkhannock. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome.com.

nthony G. Ricciardi, age 77, of Luzerne, (formerly of Trumbull, Connecticut) went home to be with our Lord Monday, February 27, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Anthony was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of the late Antonio and Carmella (Melita) Ricciardi. He graduated from Harding High School and Bullard Havens Tech. Anthony retired from Remington Arms in 1989 after 37 years. He was an avid softball player and participated in several leagues, including the Senior Olympics in Orlando, Florida. He was predeceased by siblings, Sarah (Ricciardi) Pulieri, Catherine (Ricciardi) Strich and John Ricciardi. Anthony is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 52 years, Josephine (Disano) Ricciardi, son, James Ricciardi, and his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Nina Ricciardi. Also left to cherish his memory, mother-in-law, Florence Disano; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Disano and Jeanne Ricciardi; along with many loving nieces and nephews, and his

best friend, Harry. Viewing will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, 2012 with a service following at 4 p.m. at Recupero Funeral Home, 402 Susquehanna Avenue, West Pittston, officiated by Reverend Louis Falcone. Private interment will take place at Long Hill Burial Ground, Trumbull, Connecticut, at the convenience of the family. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Celtic Hospice, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA. 18704.

Roswitha (Rose) Carr February 26, 2012 (Rose) W. Carr, beR oswitha loved Wife, Mother, Grand-

mother and friend, of Plains Township, died Sunday evening at her home. Born in Fulda, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Elsa (Nimmerichter) Polzer. Rose was educated in Germany and was the wife of Jeffrey Carr, and together they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2011. Rose was preceded in death by her daughter Jaclyn in 1988. Surviving, in addition to her husband, Jeffrey, are her daughter Christina Rodzinak and her husband, Robert, Wilkes-Barre; granddaughters, Alyssa, Shawna and Kayla Rodzinak; sisters, Brigette Friedrich and Erika Revay, both of Germany.

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ary 27, 2012, in Engelwood Hospital, Englewood, N.J., with his family by his side. Born in Lithuania, he was the son of the late Hyman and Rachel Pikarsky Kranson and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1936. Harry served in the United States Army during World War II and was coowner of Kranson Clothes, prior to his retirement. Mr. Kranson was a member of Congregation Ohav Zedek, the Jewish Community Center, both of Wilkes-Barre; the American War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans and the Jewish War Veterans, and other civic and religious organizations. Harry was preceded by his loving wife, Lucille Weingarten Kranson; and siblings Paul Kranson, Sarah Vilensky, Doris Suss and Villian Kranson. Mr. Kranson is survived by sons, Stuart and his wife, Shelli, Bensalem, Pa.; Jerry and his wife, Annette, Fair Lawn, N.J.; six grandchildren, Adam, David, Rachel, Donny, Karen and Lauren; six great-grandchildren, Madison, Audrey, Sasha, Ezra, Lily and Aiden; brother Sol Kranson and his wife, Jackie, Wilkes-Barre; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at noon at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, 348 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, with Rabbi Raphael Nemetsky officiating. Interment will follow in Ohav Zedek Cemetery, Hanover Township. Shiva will be observed in Fairlawn, N.J. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent, by visiting Harry’s obituary at www.rosenbergfuneralchapel.com.

A private family memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., Plains. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

derick, Oscar, Joseph, Herman, Ambrose and Edward Werner also preceded her in death. Rose will be missed by her loving son Leonard J. Schwab Jr. and his wife Margaret of Bethlehem; daughter Rosemary T. Schwab of WilkesBarre, and daughter-in-law Maria Schwab of Boston; grandchildren, Susan Schwab Powell and her husband Brian of Bethlehem; Jack Schwab and his wife Deborah of Bethlehem; Roseann T. Kebles and her husband George of Dallas; Kathryn L. Dale of Wilkes-Barre; Nicholas Schwab and his wife Kate of Vermont, and Joseph Schwab of Colorado; great-grandchildren, Thomas L. Dale, Cassandra Powell, Jason Schwab, Kyle Schwab, and Cole Kebles; a great-great-granddaughter, Sophia Dale, who was a joy to her in her final year of life; and many nieces and nephews. Celebration of Rose’s Life will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre, with Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of Saint Nicholas. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin’s today from 6 to 8 p.m.

iane Gold (nee Blitzer), formerly of South Fallsburg, N.Y., passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Sky View Health Center in Crotonon-Hudson, N.Y. Born in Brooklyn N.Y., on July 28, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Morris & Jean Blitzer. Diane was a resident of South Fallsburg from1948 until 2001, when she moved to Boca Raton, Florida. Diane and the love of her life, Victor, were the owners of Mayfair Trading Corp. in South Fallsburg. Diane was a member of the South Fallsburg Hebrew Association Sisterhood and Hadassah. Diane was predeceased by her husband, Victor, daughter Candy and sister, Anna Mae Pares. She is survived by sons, Hal and his wife, Robin, of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Morris and his wife, Mary, of Wyoming, and daughter Susan Blumenfeld and her husband, Robert, of Chappaqua, N.Y. Diane is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Danielle and her husband, Sammy, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Noah and his wife, Gena, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Kate and her fiancé, Adam, of New York City; Vail, of New York City; Ryan, of Amherst Mass.; Harris, of Oswego N.Y.; Austin and Victoria, of Chappaqua, N.Y. Also surviving are brother Max and his wife, Linda, of Boca Raton, Fla. The funeral service was held 11 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home at 388 Broadway, Monticello, N.Y. Interment was in the Workman’s Circle Cemetery in Glen Wild, N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the Candy Gold-Bolton Scholarship Fund c/o Fallsburg Central School, PO Box 124, and 115 Brickman Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733

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ANKUDOVICH – Eleanor, celebration of life 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Dallas American Legion, Memorial Highway, Route 415, Dallas. CAIN – Marguerite, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday in the Maher-Collins Funeral Home, 360 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Kingston. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. CIOLEK – Walter, Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. today in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends are invited to go directly to church this morning. JOSEPH – Richard, funeral 8:30 a.m. today in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St, Pittston. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. KAMARUNAS – Loretta, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of service. MULVANEY – Susan, memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in

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Rose T. Schwab Rose T. Schwab, 102, of WilkesBarre, passed into eternal life on Sunday evening, February 26, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre. Born March 23, 1909, in Scranton, she was the youngest of 11 children of the late Frederick and Theressia Oswald Werner. A communicant at Saint Mary of the Assumption in Scranton, Rose was educated in the parish school and married her beloved husband, Leonard J. Schwab, on July 6, 1929. Upon her marriage, she moved to her husband’s hometown of Wilkes-Barre, and had been a resident of this city for 83 years. Rose’s faith in Jesus Christ sustained her throughout her lifetime. She was the oldest living member of the Parish of Saint Therese at the time of its closure. Her husband, Leonard J. Schwab, died in 1981 and a son, Harry A. Schwab, died in 2008. Sisters, Margaret Werner, Katherine Meyers Raebel, Theresa Byrne and Caroline Oddo, and brothers, Fre-

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Gate of Heaven Church, 40 Machell Ave., Dallas. Family and friends are asked to meet at the church on Wednesday for the service. MUNDENAR – Virginia, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge. Mass 10 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence streets, Old Forge. REMENSNYDER – Richard Jr., funeral 10 a.m. today in the Mayo Funeral Home Inc., 110 Chestnut St., Berwick. VANDORICK – Robert Sr., celebration of life Mass 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary of the Lake Church, Lake Winola. Friends may call at the church 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. WATERS – Ellen, celebration of life 11 a.m. today with Funeral Mass in the Church of Holy Name-St. Mary, 283 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville. Friends may call beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church.

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Amid layoffs in other Luzerne County government offices, Chief Public Defender Al Flora is publicly advertising for a new assistant. County Interim Manager Tom Pribula said Flora requested the advertisement because it takes time to receive and process applications, though he did not give him permis-

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abolishment of several elected row officer posts. Nineteen AFSCME employees are facing layoff now and one mapping worker will be furloughed at the end of August, according to information from two sources. The tentative breakdown of AFSCME layoffs by department is: assessors, four; security, three; register of wills, two; building and grounds, two; and one in the mailroom, clerk of courts, prothonotary, 911, purchasing, treasurer, controller and road and

sion to hire. That decision will be left to incoming County Manager Robert Lawton, Pribula said. The 11-member county counFlora cil had agreed withPribula’srecommendationfora hiring freeze to continue scaling back staff through attrition. A council majority approved a 2012 budget that raises taxes 2 percent,requiresanestimated56layoffs and taps $1.4 million in past borrowed funds to help repay debt.

Council members warned further cuts will be necessary in 2013 because the $1.4 million won’t be available again and another tax increase is unlikely. Flora said he is soliciting help because he lost two assistant public defenders this year and another position has been vacant since 2009. He said he will proceed with interviews hoping the administration will agree to fill one or all three positions. County Controller Walter Griffith said he complained about the job advertisement to county officials and will publicly object if Flora is permitted to fill vacant positions when oth-

er departments are losing workers. Griffith said he has two layoffs in his office, which will slow up the completion of audits. The helpwanted ad goes against the county’s mandate of a hiring freeze, he said. “This year I think it’s critical the publicdefenderdoesmorewithless. Hisofficeisnodifferentthantheothers,” Griffith said. Flora’sofficewasprojectedtohave two layoffs, but Flora avoided them by shifting money from another part of his budget – primarily funding for specialexaminationsandexpertwitnesses, he said. Flora said his budget now allows

$72,000 for examinations and witnesses, compared to the $138,366 spent last year. Overall, the Public Defender’s Office spent $2.68 million in 2011 and will receive $2.5 million this year – a 6.7 percent reduction. The public defender said he will try to contain spending on evaluations and witnesses but will have to come back to the county for additionalfundingifthereducedfunding runs out. Pribula has made it clear departments can’t expect more funding if they shortchanged on expense to save jobs.

“The public defender will have to continue to manage his budget,” Pribula said. Flora said layoffs would have forced him to close a model juvenile unit. He did not pursue litigation against the county over budget cuts but said he submitted written statementsarguinghisofficedoesn’thave funding to meet constitutional mandates. “It’s a mess. I was put between a rock and hard place,” Flora said. Theadvertisementsaystheassistant public defender position will pay $40,000 plus benefits. Resumes are due March 9.

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cers. Fifteen prison union workers also have been identified for layoff, and county council has not decided whether to accept a union pay freeze that will reduce that number to five newer prison guards on probationary status. John Ulichney, one of the probationary prison workers, said he and the other four were laid off on Feb. 24, a day before the end of their 90-day probationary status. Ulichney said the five had been told they would work until Feb. 29, which would have allowed them to complete probation and fully qualify for union rights, in-

cluding a three-year recall if vacancies arise. They also will lose health insurance coverage March 1, instead of the April 1 extension afforded to other furloughed county employees, he said. Roughly 15 nonunion workers also are on the layoff list, according to multiple sources.

Sheriff John Gilligan confirmed he is among them. The 15 includes one assessor’s department manager, three 911 workers, a former commissioner executive assistant, the controller’s office deputy and three prison managers. County District Attorney Ste-

fanie Salavantis said she chose not to fill five vacant positions to prevent layoffs. “We are working hard within the office to make sure every case has enough support staff. It’s been stressful around here, but everybody’s picking up the slack,” she said.

The Luzerne County Council will meet at 6:01 tonight in the county’s Emergency Management Agency building, Water Street, Wilkes-Barre.

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OUR OPINION: U.S. ECONOMY

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NAP OUT OF it, sourpusses. The economic situation across the nation, and in Northeastern Pennsylvania, continues to improve, and the sooner you recognize it, the faster you probably can advance your own lot in life while also giving a helpful prod to the community. That’s not a statement made for political purposes, so don’t accuse us of pro-President Obama cheerleading. Nor is it an echo of Clint Eastwood’s “It’s Halftime in America” monologue on the Motor City’s, and the country’s, resilience. No, this message – based on our reading of the data and, admittedly, a dash of innate optimism – is consistent with The Times Leader’s editorials during and immediately after the horrible 2007-09 recession. Fear not. The sky, though cloud-covered, is not falling. For the latest round of evidence, look no further than Monday’s business news: ••• WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January to the highest level in nearly two years, supporting the view that the housing market is gradually coming back. ••• DETROIT (AP) — Auto sales are growing so fast that Detroit can barely keep up. Three years after the U.S. auto industry nearly collapsed, sales of cars and trucks are surging. Sales could exceed 14 million this year, above last

year’s 12.8 million. ••• OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said Monday that stocks remain relatively cheap compared to other investments as the economy continues to improve. ••• NEW YORK (AP) — Lowe’s Cos. said Monday its fiscal fourth-quarter net income rose 13 percent, better than analysts expected, as homeowners took on more home-improvement projects during mild winter months. The results are the latest sign that the housing sector may slowly be improving. ••• Oil prices and international turmoil – as well as political squabbles within the United States – still threaten to derail this turtle-paced recovery. And millions of people stung by the brutal downturn, including the long-term jobless and those who lost their homes, deserve continued support from our charitable groups and, where practical, government. Yet the more significant stumbling blocks to a fullblown American revival now might be psychological: to succumb to self-pity or fear, to make decisions based on doubt, to fail to act. Don’t fall into those traps. Don’t worry about what was. Certain pockets of the Greater Wyoming Valley’s population typically have been prone to wallow in bygone days rather than to look ahead. That would be a mistake today. Prepare for the future – presumably, a better one.

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Exemptions foul workplace air

T’S BEEN THREE and a half years since Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act went into effect, and it’s time to update the rules so more workplaces can become smoke-free. It took 15 years for the law to win passage, and although it was a hard-fought victory, the measure was not perfect. It has too many exemptions – for private clubs, casinos, bars that don’t serve meals or that have separate restaurants, and other businesses. If you think these categories don’t amount to much, consider this from the American Lung Association: Statewide, there are 2,800 workplaces that allow indoor smoking under the EDITORIAL BOARD

law. (Of that total, 195 are in Luzerne County.) Most of the exempt facilities are bars that get 20 percent or less of their business from the sale of food. Sen. Stewart Greenleaf, the Montgomery County Republican who led the campaign for the current smoking law, is trying to eliminate most of the exemptions with Senate Bill 35. The 2008 law protects many of its residents from secondhand smoke in the workplace, but removing most of its exemptions would create a meaningful ban. It shouldn’t take another 15 years for the Legislature to pass it. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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County council, judges responsible for oversight

oor attorney Angela Stevens. What is her punishment going to be? Probably not much. Her law partner stated the office is “going to undertake a comprehensive review of all these records … We want to get this right.” I am not a learned person, such as the distinguished judges or the elected Luzerne County Council members, but I have some advice for President Judge Thomas Burke and county council. A wise man told me in my youth that “an organization only does well in those things that the boss checks.” You are the boss. If you don’t want to check on the areas that you supervise, then don’t be the boss. I am sure that someone else is waiting to take your place. Second, you can delegate your authority, but you cannot delegate your responsibility. Although President Judge Burke gave Judge Tina Polachek Gartley the authority to oversee the fund, he could not relieve himself of the responsibility of the proper disbursement of the fund. The same holds true for the new county council; you can appoint a county manager and give him all the authority you want to manage the affairs of the county, but you cannot give him your responsibility for ensuring that what he does in your name is in accordance with the county’s new charter. Remember that. Frank Sherman Swoyersville

Prison union’s proposal contained no ‘concession’

f the latest proposal from Mr. Tony Seiwell and the LIUNA Public Service Employees’ Union Local 1310 is to be perceived by the residents of Luzerne County as a concession by the prison union members, I shudder to think of what a contractual disagreement looks like. Looking beyond the fact that this union and all of the county unions seemingly refused to consider any changes to their contracts while the budget was open, we now have the prison union stating that in lieu of their raises for this year, the county can lay off only the five probationary employees and has to guarantee there will be no further furloughs, layoffs or staff reductions for budgetary reasons through the end of their contract in December 2013. Additionally, if the county wants to recall any of the furloughed employees, it must first recall the probationary employees before they recall the soon-to-be-fur-

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loughed management employees. Please note this “concession” does not even take into account the reality that there probably will be further cuts to the workforce next year due to the inclusion of one-time fixes in the budget for this year; so that means the other unions that are not as magnanimous as the prison union will have to shoulder a disproportionate amount of layoffs and/or the residents will have to suffer through another tax increase. This sham proposal is a slap in the face to the hardworking residents of this county who are shouldering a tax increase this year, and many of whom will not get a pay raise to offset the increase in taxes. I have a counteroffer to Mr. Seiwell, and it is to put on the table a rollback of the out-of-touch benefits (sick days, vacation, holiday, medical) many of your union members enjoy. Now that would be a concession worth discussing. I strongly implore Mr. Tom Pribula, Mr. Robert Lawton and the county council members to reject this lame attempt and send a strong message that real compromise involves give and take from both sides, not just take from the union and give from the county. David Pekala Rice Township

Lawyer who double-billed should be held accountable

hen will all this stop? Apparently another case of an individual, in this instance attorney Angela Stevens, over-billing Luzerne County and, hence, taxpayers. Ms. Stevens indicated it was a billing error. I’m having trouble with the facts, as The Times Leader reported of her billing 26, 35 and 46 hours in one day. Do you believe that she was not aware of such an oversight? For starters, she immediately should return $92,192, which is the difference between her fees and the next highest attorney fees submitted, and then determine if the remaining $52,362 needs to be

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rectified. Friday’s article (“Double trouble: Attorney billing probed”) also includes lax oversight as an issue. Yes, this too needs to be improved, because there are people who will try to sneak things by our government. But the one who is most accountable is Ms. Stevens. She probably should be reprimanded for this and accept accountability for what she reportedly did. Who knows how long it would have gone on had The Times Leader not investigated? John Peters Benton

Become better informed about political candidates

olitical consultant James Carville’s famous assessment maintains that in Pennsylvania you have Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and, in between, Alabama. I don’t know about that, but certainly middle Pennsylvania is more conservative politically – more Republican. It can even claim a “Bible Belt.” I moved to Scranton 15 and a half years ago from Harrisburg. I love my adopted home as much as my hometown. There are thoughtful people in both South-central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. The choices of political candidates elected in both regions are, however, sometimes befuddling. The fact that our three congressmen (Tom Marino in the 10th District, Lou Barletta in the 11th and Tim Holden in the 17th) can be described as two “tea partiers” and a “blue dog” is particularly vexing. We aren’t a bunch of yahoos up here and don’t want to be thought of that way. So what do we do? We become better informed about the voting records of our elected officials: local, state and national. And we need to look for alternatives. Many of us are readers who need to read a bit outside our preferred genres into the sphere of politics. Especially in this election season! A remarkable thing happened in Scranton at the Borders’ liquidation sale late last year. (Borders is now BAM, Books a Million.) People swamped the place in search of books at bargain prices. In fact, Northeastern Pennsylvania so represented itself that other Borders far away sent books here to be sold because liquidation wasn’t occurring as speedily there. Northeastern Pennsylvania loves books – all kinds of books. Sophistication reigns here! We aren’t Alabama! Richard J. Yost South Abington Township

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reported the results of an investigation that showed Stevens had repeatedly double billed the county for travel to the courthouse in 2011. Stevens, of Kingston, has admitted she made errors regarding the travel charges. The county is in the process of obtaining proposals from outside accounting firms to conduct a forensic audit of the account from which Stevens and other attorneys were paid. Mawson, 40, of Pittston, said he thought county officials looked into the matter when he first reported his suspicions. County records show Stevens submitted two bills for work she performed on Mawson’s case in March and April, one for $3,360.50 for 61.1 hours of work, and a second for $605 for 11 hours. She was paid $55 per hour. Mawson said he questioned how Stevens could have charged so much for his case, given that she withdrew from representing him before the termination hearing was even held. He said he learned about the charges after Stevens mentioned the amount at the hearing before a judge who had to decide whether to let Stevens withdraw. “She charged the county ... and didn’t even represent me,” Mawson said. “I could see if she went the duration, but she withdrew as counsel.” A review of Stevens’ billings for April show Mawson had cause to question the charges.

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“There’s a little bit of a conflict there to have a person accused of billing errors have their own forensic audit. That’s ridiculous,” DeLuca said. “I have no problem with her paying the bill for it, but it’s something that should be handled independently by the county and the courts.”

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year. Under the 2001 maps, which likely will be used again this year, Fairview Township is in the119th District, now represented by Rep. Gerry Mullery, D-Newport Township. Mailloux, a Republican, chose not to solicit petitions in the 119th because another Republi-

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Based on Mawson’s claims, a reporter reviewed all charges Stevens submitted for eight dates in April on which she claimed to have worked on Mawson’s case. The invoices show on April 18 Stevens charged the county for 23.8 hours of work on six cases, of which 16.1 hours were for Mawson. On April 21, Stevens charged for a total of 22.9 hours for nine cases, of which 8.7 hours were for Mawson. The other six dates also show long hours, ranging from 12 hours on April19 to17.4 hours on April 28. All work was directly related to the cases, such as preparation of documents, meeting with clients and telephone calls. Stevens did not immediately respond to an email sent Monday evening to her law partner, James Pyrah, that sought an explanation for the April charges. Urban, now a county councilman, said he met with Mawson after he contacted him to complain about Stevens’ representation. Part of the conversation focused on her billing, Urban said. “He said she didn’t spend as much time on the case that she billed for,” Urban said. Urban said he contacted DeLuca and asked him to look into the matter. “I asked him to look at the bills because this guy was complaining. He didn’t believe he received the appropriate level of service,” Urban said DeLuca said his recollection is that Urban focused on a separate concern Mawson raised – which turned out to be unfounded – regarding the attorney who was representing Mawson’s ex-wife. He does not recall Urban saying

anything about billing irregularities. “There was no allegation of any type of billing issue,” DeLuca said. “That is something I absolutely would follow up on.” Stevens was among 18 attorneys the county retained last year to represent parents who face having their rights to their children terminated. The attorneys were paid from a special fund, which was established in 2011, held by the Public Defender’s Office. Stevens was paid more than $144,000 from the fund, of which at least $38,000 came from travel time she charged to deliver her invoices to the court for payment. The Times Leader’s investigation showed she charged a

separate travel fee for each petition she delivered, even though they appear to have been delivered in one trip. County and court officials have struggled to explain why no one caught the issues with Stevens’ billings. Judge Tina Polachek Gartley, who approved the payments, acknowledged she never checked invoices for accuracy. Controller Walter Griffith said he did not review them because he thought the courts had done so. DeLuca said there’s a lot of “finger pointing” going on since the story broke. He said he believed he handled the situation appropriately, given the information he had at the time. “I had no involvement with the payment process. Whether or not it should have been caught sooner, I believe everyone involved agrees it should have been. It should have never happened to begin with, but it did,” DeLuca said. DeLuca said, at Urban’s request, he obtained a report on the total amount that was paid to Stevens as of November, which at the time was around $98,000. DeLuca said he thought the amount was high, but he was not suspicious because he felt that was largely due to the fact Stevens handled many more cases than other 17 other attorneys. DeLuca said he also knew the bills had been approved by a county judge, and had also been reviewed by Chief Public Defender Al Flora and Griffith. “I had no reason to believe any investigation I would have done at the time would turn up anything. It had already gone through the courts and the controller,” DeLuca said.

The county is seeking the audit based on the findings of a Times Leader investigation that showed Stevens, who was appointed to represent parents in danger of losing their parental rights, repeatedly double billed the county for travel time to deliver invoices for work she performed to the courthouse in 2011. In her letter, Stevens said she had forwarded all billing records relating to the county from June 2010 through December 2011 to

Forensic Solutions. “Our office has no prior relationship with this company. We also intentionally selected a firm outside of the county. In this manner, the county can be assured that the process shall be objective,” Stevens said. The letter does not indicate where the firm is located. An Internet search for Forensic Solutions revealed a firm by that name in West Fargo, N.D. It could not be confirmed Monday wheth-

er that is the firm Stevens has hired. Stevens said the law firm will share the conclusions of the audit with the county once it is completed “in the hope that we can promptly rectify any errors they should identify.” “We remain committed to working with you to resolve this matter and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this issue has caused the county and the court,” Stevens said.

can, Rick Arnold, of Rice Township, was already declared. Arnold narrowly lost to Mullery two years ago. “It would have been counterproductive to run against Rick Arnold,” Mailloux said. McCabe, an assistant Luzerne County district attorney from Kingston, faced challenges to his petition filed by Charles Jackson of West Wyoming and Anthony Perzia of Luzerne. With only 325 signatures, the challengers argued that fewer

than the 300 required by law would survive validation. McCabe agreed, saying he did not want to incur legal fees and take the time it would take proving the validity of every signature. “It’s disappointing, but it’s the democratic process and I have to deal with it,” he said. He blamed a late decision to enter the race as the reason he failed to collect a challenge-proof number of signatures. With McCabe out of the pic-

ture, Mundy’s only challenger is Republican Aaron Kaufer of Kingston. With Mailloux dropping his bid, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, DWilkes-Barre, will have no Republican challenger on the ballot this fall, though a third party or write-in candidate is possible. That Legislative Reapportionment Commission was slated to meet today in Harrisburg, but on Monday the commission announced its meeting has been postponed until Friday at 1 p.m.

• Police said they cited Elio Lucero, last residing on Waller Street, with public drunkenness while investigating a disturbance on Henry Street at 12:54 a.m. Monday. Police said Lucero was jailed at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility on a detainer by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. • Allison Schenk, of South River Street, reported Sunday an iPod, iPod Classic and a Nook reader were stolen during a burglary at her residence.

HANOVER TWP. – Township police reported the following: • Olivia Herrera, of Boland Avenue, reported Monday her burgundy 1998 Volkswagen Passat, Pennsylvania license HNA-5202, was stolen from the area of Vine Street sometime from January to Monday. • Arainia Brewer, of Mark Drive, reported a .40-caliber Smith and Wesson handgun was stolen from her residence. The firearm was last seen on Saturday.

• David Griffith of East Elm Street was charged with public drunkenness Saturday after he was involved in a domestic WILKES-BARRE – City dispute with his roommate police reported the following: • William Wilk of Jesse Road, around 6:25 p.m., police said. He was taken into custody and Kingston Township, was transported to police headcharged with public drunkenness while he was intoxicated quarters. • Mathew Morgan, of North on Public Square, where, police Main Street, reported Sunday a said, he was yelling and at.35-caliber rifle, a .22-caliber tempting to fight other people rifle and money were stolen around 1:50 a.m. Sunday. Wilk during a burglary at his resiwas arrested, taken to police headquarters and later released. dence.

A LAWYER’S LONG DAYS Invoices submitted by attorney Angela Stevens to Luzerne County for legal work - excluding travel time delivering bills had high total hours. April 18, a work day in the life:

Client 1 2 3 4 5 6 TOTAL

Hours 16.1 1.3 3.3 0.2 0.6 2.3 23.8

Other high-hour days: Date Cases Hours April 19 6 12.4 April 20 5 12 April 21 9 22.9 April 22 6 13.8 April 25 7 15.2 April 26 9 15.3 April 28 5 17.4 Mark Guydish/The Times Leader

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home state of Georgia and nearby Southern states that also vote on the mega-contest day of March 6. The former House speaker told reporters Sunday: “We hope to win in Georgia, we hope to do well in Oklahoma and Tennessee. We may surprise people in Idaho. We think we have a real fighting chance in Ohio.” Ron Paul also planned events in upcoming states, showing no willingness to abandon his quest to rack up enough delegates to ensure his followers have a voice at the late-summer convention and that the Republican Party that once spurned him welcomes him back into the fold. All of the divergent strategies suggest the race could go deep into March — if not beyond — without giving any of the candidates a significant edge. It’s a scenario that all the candidates are anticipating. “Look, this is going to be a long race, and there’s going to be some ups and downs,” Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator, said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” On “Fox News Sunday,” Romney, a former Massachusetts governor, chimed in with: “How long the process goes on, I think it’s hard to predict.” Gingrich argued that a drawnout campaign would give states like California, which holds its primary June 5, a large role in the nominating contest. Heading into Tuesday’s contests, Romney leads in the race to amass the most delegates with 123. Santorum has 72, while Gingrich and Paul have 32 and 19, respectively. The totals include endorsements from Republican Na-

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who stands strong on social and family issues, really have a chance to win the White House? “I truly believe the independents out there will vote Obama out,” Zambito said. “A lot of people have the country at heart. Morality is what this country stands for – old school – that’s America.” Tom Tobin of Franklin Township pulled up a seat at the counter and joined the conversation. He’s supporting Santorum “as of right now.” “I think half the country is waiting for that guy from New Jersey to jump in the game, and he might,” Tobin said, referring to Gov. Chris Christie. Tobin said he likes everything Santorum is saying. “There’s no doubletalk,” he said. “He’s got to stick to his plan.” And he doesn’t like Mitt Romney, the guy Santorum is trying to wrest the GOP nomination from as the campaign settled in Michigan today for a crucial primary vote. “He has too much money,” Tobin said of Romney. “He’s not one of us.” Zambito shot back, “I have money and I’m one of us. But really, anybody but Obama.” Tobin said Romney looks like he’s worried, not a good image to

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tional Committee members who will automatically attend the party’s national convention and can support any candidate they choose. A candidate needs 1,144 delegates to secure the nomination. Arizona and Michigan each lost half their delegates for holding contests before March 6. Whoever wins Arizona, where polls show Romney with a lead, will get all 29 of the state’s delegates. But Michigan will divide its 30 delegates by giving 2 to the winner of each of the 14 congressional districts in the state. The final 2 delegates are awarded in proportion to the statewide vote, probably to the top two candidates, if both get more than 25 percent of the vote. Washington’s caucuses are Saturday, when 40 delegates are at stake, followed by Super Tuesday contests in Alaska (24), Georgia (76), Idaho (32), Massachusetts (38), North Dakota (28), Oklahoma (40), Ohio (63), Tennessee (55), Vermont (17) and Virginia (46). Also, Wyoming Republicans will hold county conventions from March 6 through March 10, with 12 delegates up for grabs. After Tuesday, Delaware is the only state that awards all of its delegates to the one candidate who wins the popular vote, giving every candidate a chance to add to their totals. With Gingrich the home-state favorite in Georgia, the state offering the most delegates on Super Tuesday, Romney and Santorum were turning to Ohio, the state with the second-biggest Super Tuesday cache. Romney was expected to head straight there from Michigan on Wednesday. Santorum wasn’t even waiting until the votes were counted and planned to go to nearby Toledo today. project. He said Santorum, on the other hand, looks like a man on his way to the top. Ted Wampole of Wilkes-Barre supports Santorum, but he doesn’t agree with all of his convictions. “A lot of what he says resonates with the mood of the country,” Wampole said. “He doesn’t believe in the absolute separation of church and state, and I agree with that. He believes in less government intrusions and he believes it takes a family to raise a child, not a village.” Wampole believes Santorum has a chance to win the GOP nomination. “Right now, everybody has a chance,” he said of Romney, Santorum and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. “I like Santorum, but he has a tough road ahead and not as much money as Romney.” Wampole finds Santorum likeable, but acknowledges the candidate has detractors. “You either like him, or hate him,” he said. “He is a polarizing candidate who represents the far right, and I don’t think that’s a bad thing.” Wampole also wants to see Pennsylvania voters have a voice in the election process. The Pennsylvania primary is scheduled for April 24, but a partisan battle over redistricting could see the primary moved.

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LOCAL COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Three local teams land in NCAAs Monarchs women join Miseri men, women in the Division III tourney.

By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

The celebrations were well-earned. But for three local college teams, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get back to work. For those three teams, the season continues. Joining both Misericordia basketball teams in the NCAA Division III tournament is the Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad,

which earned an at-large invitation on Monday afternoon. Misericordia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both the men and the women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had clinched automatic berths by each winning the Freedom Conference title on Saturday. Both Cougars teams will be on the road in the first round as the men play at NYU at 7 p.m. Thursday and the women travel to Massachusetts to face Tufts on Friday. The Lady Monarchs, meanwhile, will host a four-team pod in the first two rounds of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tourna-

ment, starting with an opener against SUNY Oneonta on Friday at Scandlon Gymnasium. Times for the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games are expected to be announced today. It is the first trip to the NCAAs for the two Cougars squads. The Lady Monarchs last qualified in 2003. Monday afternoon began very differently for the two schools. Much of the Misericordia menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roster gathered in the Hall of Fame room at the Anderson Center to watch the online selection show on the NCAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was some definite excitement,â&#x20AC;? Cougars coach Trevor Woodruff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At first you almost donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even notice who you play. They put the bracket up and all the teams are there. You see yours and you celebrate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then you take a deep breath and look back at who youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re playing what and what the next game might be.â&#x20AC;? For the Misericordia men, the issue wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t so much who they were playing See TOURNEY , Page 4B

A wild, weird night

Five from WVC earn top seeds

Two in Class 3A and three in Class 2A will be seeded No. 1 at regional tourneys. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Hazleton Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chad Hoffman and Coughlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brad Emerick were two of the most dominant wrestlers during the District 2 Class 3A Championships last weekend both winning all of their matches by pin. The duo was awarded with top seeds for this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class 3A Northeast Regional Tournament at Freedom High School Up Next in BethleWhat: hem. The top Northeast three placeRegional winners from tournaments the event adWhen: Friday vance to the and Saturday PIAA ChamWhere: Class pionships at 2A at Williamsport Giant Center H.S.; Class 3A in Hershey at Freedom March 8-10. H.S., Hoffman, a Bethlehem 195-pound At stake: The senior, and top three placewinners in Emerick a juboth events nior at 285, advance to the were the only PIAA two from the Championships Wyoming March 8-10 at Valley ConGiant Center, Hershey ference to notch No. 1 seeds for the 3A event. Only two others from the 3A district competition earned the top spot in their respective brackets with Scrantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark Granahan (160) and Delaware Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marc Wagner (170). Emerick, who sports a mark of 36-0, is the only unbeaten grappler from the WVC entering this round. In the Class 2A Northeast Regional at Williamsport High School, the WVC fared better picking up a trio of No. 1 seeds in Meyersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vito Pasone (113) and Darren Stucker (145) and LakeLehmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Austin Harry (126). The top three from 2A also move to next weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state tournament in Hershey. Six WVC Class 2A regional qualifiers earned No. 2 seeds in Lake-Lehmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Winters (138), Bryan Carter (152) and Nick Shelley (160); Dallasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dominic Degraba (106), Wyoming Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Andy Schutz (132) and Hanover Areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steve Radzwilla at 182. Degraba has the praise of entering the event with the most See WRESTLING, Page 2B

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Fuel in a jet dryer burns after Juan Pablo Montoyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car slided sideways and struck it during a caution period in the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., Monday.

Fiery caution lap crash causes lengthy delay By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; First came the rain. Then came the fire. Everything that could go wrong with this Daytona 500 did go wrong, and the first Daytona 500 race in primetime television will be remembered for everything but the eventual winner. Journeyman driver Dave Blaney was

EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE: At press time, the Daytona 500 was still in progress. For complete results, go to www.timesleader.com.

car slid into the grass, and he gingerly climbed from it as fire trucks rushed to the scene. The inferno raged on, and NASCAR red-flagged the race with 40 laps remaining. leading when a problem with Juan Pablo NASCAR officials were examining the Montoyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s car sent him spinning into a track surface to determine whether the safety truck. race could continue. The truck, which holds 200 gallons of jet kerosene, burst into flames. Montoyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s See DAYTONA, Page 4B

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL

Wallenpaupack defense smothers Valley West

By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

trict final Friday. Valley WALLENWest has its PAUPACK season end at 19-6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was the most fire WYOMING VALLEY WEST Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen my team play with ever,â&#x20AC;? Buckhorns coach Robin Scartelli said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the first time Wallenpaupack has played at the district level in seven years.â&#x20AC;? Valley West struggled from the onset, trailing for all but five minutes of the first half. Free throws by Tara Zdancewicz and Kate Smicherko lifted the Spartans to their only lead of the night in the waning minutes of the first quarter.

EXETER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be said Wyoming Valley West was looking ahead. The Spartans were too busy being mobbed by purple-clad Wallenpaupack players to see all the way to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district final. The Buckhorns smothering defense forced 22 turnovers and limited Valley West to 22 percent shooting as Wallenpaupack defeated the WVC Division I champions 42-33 in the District 2 Class 4A girls basketball semifinals Monday at Wyoming Area. The win sends Wallenpaupack (15-8) to the state tournament next week after first facing either Abington Heights or Hazleton Area in the dis- See WVW, Page 4B

OPINION

Penguins new arch enemy hails from Va.

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Wyoming Valley Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kate Smicherko shoots the ball during Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s District 2 Class 4A game.

h oh! The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have a problem. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the Norfolk Admirals. Although they played admirably in spurts Sunday, the Penguins lost a game to Norfolk they felt they needed to win. Again. Remember how the Admirals ended Wilkes-Barreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Scrantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winningest season way too early with a three-goal flurry that floored the Penguins in the second round of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoffs? Then Norfolk came back and pushed the Penguins around on their home ice this season, winning all five games the two played at Mohegan Sun Arena. And in a game the Penguins felt they needed to win Sunday, not only to save face but to move into first place, it was Norfolk finding a way to win it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to win that one bad,â&#x20AC;? Penguins defenseman Alexandre Picard said. That seems like a bad omen for WilkesBarre/Scranton. Because even if the Penguins rally from four points back to take the East Division from Norfolk over the final stretch of the season, the Admirals will most certainly be waiting for them somewhere in the postseason. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love it,â&#x20AC;? WBS Penguins coach John Hynes shot back. Brave words or false bravado? Hey, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as if the Penguins will pack it in at the mere sight of blue and orange Norfolk jerseys. They grabbed, pulled and tugged at Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East Division lead throughout Sunday, starting with Joey Morminaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hammering hit that knocked Eric Neilson into the boards and knocked the Norfolk wingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helmet off. Hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off to the Admirals, though. They got the game-winner they needed when Carter Ashton rolled a goal off the back of Penguins netminder Patrick Killeen with 2:04 left. Killeen was playing well in his first AHL start. Ashton was playing his last game for Norfolk, since he was traded to Toronto hours later. But once again, the Penguins appeared to be playing with fire when they got burned by Norfolk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they saw our best game all year, though,â&#x20AC;? Penguins center Ben Street said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played well for a period. Take 10 minutes off, and they score. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got to be a 60-minute effort.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the difference between the Penguins and Norfolk. The Admirals can get by with less than their best and still win. Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope we play them in the playoffs,â&#x20AC;? Picard said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won here. But weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve won there, too. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like they have our number.â&#x20AC;? Numbers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deceive anyone. The Penguins have played Norfolk eight games this season and won just two of them, and not one of those victories came in Wilkes-Barre/Scrantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home building. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a trend unlikely to change. The Penguins will eventually have Brad Thiessen back in goal, after he was promoted to Pittsburgh as a backup last week and earned his first NHL victory Sunday. But not much else is likely to change for the Penguins, who made no moves before Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trade deadline passed. It appears what you see is what you are going to get when these teams match up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This seems to be one of the rivalries thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really picked up,â&#x20AC;? Street said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is one of the better rivalries we have.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not really a rivalry when one team makes it so one-sided.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012

H.S. WRESTLING

Stucker been there before

Meyers senior enters Class 2A Regional as a District 2 champion once again. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Darren Stucker is in a familiar position. For the second consecutive year, the Meyers senior is entering this weekend’s Class 2A Northeast Regional as the District 2 champion. Last weekend, the 145-pounder pinned Western Wayne’s Manny Miraih in 3:46 for the district’s gold medal and earned the No. 1 seed in his bracket for regionals. Last year at 135, he defeated HanovStucker er Area’s John Elick via major decision to claim his first district championship. This season, he’s accomplished the feats with a 21-4 record. “That’s a good start,” Stucker said about his two district titles. “But what I’m really trying to do is get to the state tournament.” His record may be misleading because he missed time with an injury, and two of those losses weren’t his fault -- losing once due to injury and once because of a questionable call leading to a default. In January, he won the gold medal at the Wyoming Valley Conference Tournament. One of the tournaments he missed because of one his several injuries this season was at the Bethlehem Christmas Tournament, where he would have wrestled competition he will see this weekend. “It’s been hectic for sure,” Stucker said about his season. But there are some positives only wrestling in 25 matches, compared to an average of 38 bouts for the seven other participants in his bracket this weekend. “Most people are tired around districts, just kind of waiting for the season to end and I have some more weeks to go,” said the senior, who has 84 career wins. In the 2011 regional event, Stucker went 2-2 and was a win away from advancing to the PIAA Championships. Actually, he was less than a minute away from moving on. He held a one-point advantage over Line Mountain’s Adam Kritzer with 52 seconds remaining in the third-place bout, a state qualifying round. That’s when Kritzer – who could face Stucker in this weekend’s semifinals – pulled out a reversal and pinned the Mohawk with just 43 seconds remaining. Stucker said he used the defeat as motivation this season by practicing in the morning, running extra sprints and trying to finish ahead of teammates when racing. He knows this weekend won’t be easy, but as the bracket’s top seed, he has as good a chance as anyone of advancing to the PIAA Championships, March 8-10 at Giant Center in Hershey. “It’s going to be bloody. It’s not like it is around here,” he said. “Every match is going to be overtime every time.”

L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 3A Semifinals Crestwood vs. Abington Heights, 7:45 p.m. at Pittston Area H.S. Scranton Prep vs. Dallas, 7 p.m. at Marywood University CLASS A Semifinals Susquehanna vs. MMI Prep, 7:30 p.m. at North Pocono H.S. Forest City vs. Old Forge, 6 p.m. at North Pocono H.S. DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Semifinals Wyoming Valley West vs. Wallenpaupack, 7 p.m. at Wyoming Area H.S. CLASS 2A Semifinals Dunmore vs. Mid Valley, 6 p.m. at Lackawanna College Montrose vs. Riverside, 7:45 p.m. at Lackawanna College

WEDNESDAY

DISTRICT 2 BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 4A Semifinals Williamsport vs. Scranton, 7 p.m. at Dallas H.S. Hazleton Area vs. Delaware Valley, 6 p.m. at Pittston Area H.S. CLASS 2A Semifinals Holy Cross vs. Riverside, 7 p.m. at Carbondale Lakeland vs. Meyers, 7:45 p.m. at Pittston Area H.S. DISTRICT 2 GIRLS BASKETBALL CLASS 3A Semifinals Dallas vs. Honesdale, 7 p.m. at Valley View H.S. Nanticoke vs. Scranton Prep, 7 p.m. at Wyoming Area H.S. CLASS A Semifinals Northwest vs. Old Forge, 6 p.m. at Scranton H.S. Forest City vs. MMI Prep, 7:30 p.m. at Scranton H.S. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Drew at King’s, 4 p.m.

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MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Michigan St. at Indiana ESPN2 — Kansas St. at Texas A&M 9 p.m. ESPN — Florida at Vanderbilt NHL 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Los Angeles at Minnesota 10:30 p.m. NBCSN — Philadelphia at San Jose

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Agreed to terms with RHP Vin Mazzaro on a one-year contract and C Salvador Perez on a five year contract. NEW YORK YANKEES—Agreed to terms with 3B Eric Chavez on a one-year contract. Placed RHP David Aardsma on the 60-day DL. TEXAS RANGERS—Agreed to terms with OF Engel Beltre, OF Julio Borbon, RHP Jacob Brigham, LHP Miguel De Los Santos, RHP Neftali Feliz, RHP Wilmer Font, RHP Mark Hamburger, LHP Derek Holland, LHP Michael Kirkman, RHP Roman Mendez, RHP Justin Miller, RHP Alexi Ogando and LHP Martin Perez on one-year contracts. National League CINCINNATI REDS—Agreed to terms with LHP Sean Marshall on a four-year contract. HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with INF Marwin Gonzalez on a one-year contract. American Association KANSAS CITY T-BONES—Signed LHP Ben Baker and OF Gus Milner. SIOUX FALLS PHEASANTS—Released RHP Dan McDaniel, RHP Aaron Cotter and RHP Matt Litzinger. Signed RHP Bo Schultz. ST. PAUL SAINTS—Signed RHP Reid Mahon. Traded OF Sean M. Smith to Bridgeport (Atlantic) for a player to be named. WICHITA WINGNUTS—Traded LHP Logan Hoch to Kansas City for future considerations. WINNIPEG GOLDEYES—Signed LHP Barrett Phillips, RHP Chris Kaminski, INF Danny Barbero and RHP Craig James. Can-Am League ROCKLAND BOULDERS—Signed INF Ryan Mollica. WORCESTER TORNADOES—Signed RHP Bryan Leigh. Frontier League ROCKFORD RIVERHAWKS—Signed LHP Kevin Patterson and RHP Brett Scarpetta to contract extensions. Signed RHP Cody Hallahan. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NEW JERSEY NETS—Signed F Gerald Green to a 10-day contract. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS—Signed C Joel Przybilla. Waived G Armon Johnson. Women's National Basketball Association SEATTLE STORM—Signed F Tina Thompson. FOOTBALL National Football League CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed LB D’Qwell Jackson to a multiyear contract extension. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Re-signed C Will Montgomery and DE Darrion Scott. Canadian Football League WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS—Released RB Fred Reid. HOCKEY National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Acquired D Sebastian Erixon from Vancouver for RW Andrew Gordon. Traded D Mark Fraser to Toronto for RW Dale Mitchell. BOSTON BRUINS—Acquired F Brian Rolston and D Mike Mottau from the New York Islanders for F Yannick Riendeau and D Marc Cantin. Acquired D Greg Zanon from Minnesota for D Steven Kampfer. Assigned F Carter Camper, D Andrew Bodnarchuk and F Max Sauve to Providence (AHL). BUFFALO SABRES—Acquired C Cody Hodgson and D Alexander Sulzer from Vancouver for F Zack Kassian and D Marc-Andre Gragnani. CALGARY FLAMES—Signed RW Tim Jackman to a two-year contract. CAROLINA HURRICANES—Recalled F Zach Boychuk from Charlotte (AHL).

THE TIMES LEADER

AMERICA’S LINE By ROXY ROXBOROUGH Duke

NBA Favorite

Points

Underdog

Celtics

3.5

CAVALIERS

PACERS

5.5

Warriors

76ers

ROCKETS

PISTONS

9.5

Raptors

BULLS

Hornets

BUCKS

7.5

Wizards

MAVERICKS

10.5

Nets

Jazz

KINGS CLIPPERS

6.5

T’Wolves

College Basketball Favorite Michigan St

Points 2

Underdog INDIANA

Kansas St

3.5

TEXAS A&M

Connecticut

3.5

PROVIDENCE

W VIRGINIA

DePaul

ARKANSAS

4.5

Mississippi

WISCONSIN

10.5

Minnesota

VANDERBILT

Florida

SAINT LOUIS

Xavier

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Traded D-F John Scott to the New York Rangers for a 2012 fifth-round draft pick. Recalled F Andrew Shaw from Rockford (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS—Traded D Mike Commodore to Tampa Bay for a conditional 2013 seventhround draft pick. Recalled D Brendan Smith from Grand Rapids (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS—Acquired D Nick Schultz from Minnesota for D Tom Gilbert. MONTREAL CANADIENS—Traded F Andrei Kostitsyn to Nashville for a 2013 second-round draft pick and a conditional 2013 fifth-round draft pick. Claimed F Brad Staubitz off waivers from Minnesota. Recalled F Blake Geoffrion from Hamilton (AHL). Reassigned C Louis Leblanc to Hamilton. NASHVILLE PREDATORS—Acquired C Paul Gaustad and a 2013 fourth-round draft pick from Buffalo for a 2012 first- and a 2013 fourth-round draft pick. NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Activated D Mark Katic from injured reserve and loaned him to Bridgeport (AHL). OTTAWA SEANTORS—Acquired D Matt Gilroy from Tampa Bay for D Brian Lee. Assigned G Ben Bishop to Binghamton (AHL). SAN JOSE SHARKS—Acquired F Daniel Winnik, F T.J. Galiardi and a 2013 seventh-round draft pick from Colorado for F Jamie McGinn, F Mike Connelly and F Michael Sgarbossa. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Acquired D Keith Aulie from Toronto for F Carter Ashton. Recalled F Brandon Segal from Norfolk (AHL). Reassigned F Mike Angelidis, F Trevor Smith and D Evan Oberg to Norfolk. VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Acquired F Sammy Pahlsson from Columbus for D Taylor Ellington and two 2012 fourth-round draft picks. WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Placed C Nicklas Backstrom on the long-term injured list, retroactive to Jan. 4. WINNIPEG JETS—Claimed D Grant Clitsome off waivers from Columbus. Traded D Johnny Oduya to Chicago for a 2013 second- and third-round draft pick. American Hockey League GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS—Announced G Jordan Pearce was reassigned to the team from Toledo (ECHL) and G Tom McCollum to reassigned to Toledo. Released G Dustin Carlson. HAMILTON BULLDOGS—Reassigned D Olivier Malka to Wheeling (ECHL). ECHL ECHL—Suspended Colorado coach Chris Stewart one game and fined him an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Feb. 24 game against Ontario. Suspended Toledo coach Nick Vitucci one game and fined him an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Feb. 25 game against Wheeling. Fined Toledo’s Todd Griffith and Cincinnati’s Michael Pelech undisclosed amounts as a result of their actions in Feb. 26 game. Fined Chicago’s Devin DiDiomete an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Feb. 26 game against Florida. Fined Kalamazoo’s Riley Gill an undisclosed amount as a result of his actions in a Feb. 26 game against Wheeling. READING ROYALS—Announced G Jussi Rynnas has been assigned to Toronto (AHL). Released F Justin Kemmerer. Central Hockey League DAYTON GEMS—Suspended D Nick Duff. MISSOURI MAVERICKS—Suspended G Levente Szuper. TEXAS BRAHMAS—Announced F Ryan Hand was activated from league suspension. SOCCER Major League Soccer DC UNITED—Signed G Andrew Dykstra. MONTREAL IMPACT—Waived MF Ian Westlake. COLLEGE EASTERN ILLINOIS—Fired men’s basketball coach Mike Miller. IOWA—Named Greg Davis offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 26, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking: ..........................................................Record PtsPrv 1. Kentucky (63).............................. 28-11,623 1 2. Syracuse (2)................................ 29-11,562 2 3. Kansas ......................................... 24-51,459 4 4. Duke............................................. 25-41,409 5 5. Michigan St. ................................ 24-51,372 6 6. North Carolina ............................ 25-41,314 7 7. Missouri ....................................... 25-41,253 3 8. Marquette .................................... 24-51,150 10 9. Baylor ........................................... 24-51,055 13 10. Ohio St....................................... 23-61,036 8

13.5

WAKE FOREST

MEMPHIS

C Florida

WYOMING

7.5

Tcu

Horizon League Conference Tournament DETROIT YOUNGSTOWN ST BUTLER WISCONSIN-MILW

13.5

Loyola-Chicago

Wisc-Green Bay

10.5

Wright St

Illinois-Chi

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

MAPLE LEAFS

-$140/+$120

Panthers

CAPITALS

-$165/+$145

Islanders

BRUINS

-$200/+$170

Senators

Red Wings

-$200/+$170 BLUE JACKETS

Predators

-$130/+$110

Kings

HURRICANES

-$120/even

WILD

LIGHTNING

-$120/even

Canadiens

Canucks

-$120/even

COYOTES

SHARKS

-$135/+$115

Flyers

11. Georgetown .............................. 21-6 906 9 12. Murray St................................... 28-1 885 14 13. Michigan .................................... 21-8 766 11 14. Wisconsin.................................. 21-8 764 16 15. Wichita St. ................................. 26-4 754 19 16. Florida........................................ 22-7 638 12 17. UNLV ......................................... 24-6 531 21 18. Indiana ....................................... 22-7 444 23 19. Louisville ................................... 22-7 426 17 20. Notre Dame............................... 20-9 357 20 21. San Diego St............................. 22-6 304 24 22. Florida St................................... 19-9 252 15 23. Temple....................................... 22-6 158 22 24. Virginia....................................... 21-7 142 25 25. Creighton................................... 25-5 140 — Others receiving votes: Gonzaga 115, Iowa St. 80, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 62, New Mexico 60, Drexel 41, Vanderbilt 23, VCU 9, Long Beach St. 8, BYU 6, Harvard 5, Memphis 5, California 3, Purdue 3, Kansas St. 2, Southern Miss. 2, Alabama 1. Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/43u6jr6

Monday's Scores EAST Georgetown 59, Notre Dame 41 MIDWEST North Dakota 86, Texas-Pan American 60 MORE SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. MORE SOUTH Bethune-Cookman 74, Hampton 64 Coppin St. 64, Md.-Eastern Shore 60 High Point 68, Gardner-Webb 58 MVSU 78, Jackson St. 69 Morgan St. 73, Delaware St. 72 NC Central 71, SC State 57 Norfolk St. 79, Florida A&M 70 Savannah St. 62, NC A&T 50 VMI 55, Radford 53 FAR WEST No scores reported from the FAR WEST. TOURNAMENT KIAC Tournament Semifinals Indiana-Southeast 98, Cincinnati Christian 63

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Wyoming Area Catholic claims O’Brien tourney

At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 61 40 15 6 86 169 124 Pittsburgh .................... 62 36 21 5 77 198 163 Philadelphia ................ 61 34 20 7 75 203 187 New Jersey ................. 62 35 23 4 74 172 170 N.Y. Islanders.............. 62 26 28 8 60 146 184 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 60 37 20 3 77 200 139 Ottawa .......................... 64 33 23 8 74 198 192 Toronto ........................ 62 29 26 7 65 184 190 Buffalo.......................... 62 27 27 8 62 154 180 Montreal....................... 63 24 29 10 58 163 175 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 61 29 20 12 70 153 169 Winnipeg...................... 64 30 26 8 68 163 181 Washington ................. 62 31 26 5 67 169 176 Tampa Bay................... 62 28 28 6 62 174 212 Carolina ....................... 62 23 26 13 59 162 187 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 63 41 19 3 85 197 149 St. Louis....................... 62 38 17 7 83 158 125 Nashville ...................... 62 36 19 7 79 176 160 Chicago........................ 64 33 24 7 73 193 189 Columbus .................... 62 18 37 7 43 144 207 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 63 40 16 7 87 203 154 Colorado ...................... 63 32 27 4 68 164 172 Calgary ........................ 62 28 23 11 67 150 170 Minnesota.................... 62 28 25 9 65 139 163 Edmonton .................... 61 24 31 6 54 162 181 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Phoenix........................ 62 32 21 9 73 164 155 San Jose ...................... 61 32 22 7 71 177 159 Dallas ........................... 63 33 26 4 70 165 171 Los Angeles ................ 62 28 22 12 68 133 135 Anaheim ...................... 62 27 25 10 64 160 174 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday's Games Tampa Bay 4, New Jersey 3 Pittsburgh 4, Columbus 2 Dallas 3, Vancouver 2, OT Ottawa 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Florida 4, Montreal 2 Minnesota 4, San Jose 3 Anaheim 3, Chicago 1 Monday's Games N.Y. Rangers 2, New Jersey 0 Los Angeles at Nashville, 8 p.m. Edmonton at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Colorado, 9 p.m. St. Louis at Calgary, 9 p.m. Tuesday's Games Ottawa at Boston, 7 p.m. Florida at Toronto, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Nashville at Carolina, 7 p.m. Detroit at Columbus, 7 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Los Angeles at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Philadelphia at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games Pittsburgh at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Chicago, 8 p.m. St. Louis at Edmonton, 10 p.m. Buffalo at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

F I G H T S C H E D U L E 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. 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.

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wins of any conference participant with a 39-8 mark. Harry’s 34-1 record is the second-most wins from the 27 WVC participants in 2A. In 3A, three other WVC wrestlers claimed No. 2 seeds – and like 2A – all are district champions. Pittston Area’s Jamie Scarantino is seeded second at 106 and Crestwood’s Kyle Hankinson and Matt Hammerstone grabbed seeds at the bottom of the bracket at 145 and 152, respectively. Following Emerick, the two conference grapplers of the 28 participating with the most wins entering 3A regionals is Berwick’s Kevin Laubach (33-5) at 132 and Tunkhannock’s Charlie Generotti (33-2) at 170; both were district runners-up.

A H L At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 53 33 13 5 2 73 176 150 Manchester ........... 59 29 27 0 3 61 153 171 Providence............ 57 26 25 3 3 58 142 160 Worcester.............. 53 24 20 4 5 57 140 144 Portland ................. 56 25 25 3 3 56 157 188 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Norfolk ................... 57 36 18 1 2 75 202 155 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 57 32 18 2 5 71 183 172 Hershey ................. 56 29 18 4 5 67 191 169 Syracuse ............... 55 22 25 4 4 52 172 180 Binghamton........... 55 21 30 2 2 46 148 178 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Bridgeport ............. 54 30 18 3 3 66 164 148 Connecticut........... 55 27 18 5 5 64 165 154 Albany .................... 55 26 21 5 3 60 142 158 Springfield ............. 56 27 25 2 2 58 162 169 Adirondack............ 55 26 26 2 1 55 150 159 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Charlotte................ 56 31 19 2 4 68 160 150 Chicago ................. 55 30 20 2 3 65 156 140 Peoria .................... 57 30 24 2 1 63 170 158 Milwaukee ............. 54 28 22 2 2 60 152 142 Rockford................ 56 24 26 2 4 54 157 182 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 56 31 19 4 2 68 167 136 Rochester.............. 56 26 21 6 3 61 164 168 Lake Erie ............... 57 27 25 2 3 59 141 164 Grand Rapids........ 53 23 21 5 4 55 171 170 Hamilton ................ 55 25 25 1 4 55 141 168 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 55 35 15 2 3 75 161 121 Houston ................. 55 26 17 3 9 64 150 149 Abbotsford ............ 55 29 21 3 2 63 133 140 San Antonio .......... 56 30 23 2 1 63 142 153 Texas ..................... 55 24 27 2 2 52 163 179 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Bridgeport 3, Albany 2 Adirondack 4, Syracuse 3 Manchester 4, Providence 3 Norfolk 3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 Springfield 6, Portland 2 Milwaukee 3, San Antonio 1 Toronto 6, Hamilton 1 Peoria 4, Abbotsford 3, SO Rockford 1, Chicago 0, OT Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games Worcester at Connecticut, 11 a.m. St. John’s at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m.

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N B A At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Philadelphia ................. 20 14 .588 New York ...................... 17 18 .486 Boston........................... 15 17 .469 Toronto ......................... 10 23 .303 New Jersey .................. 10 25 .286 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................. 27 7 .794 Orlando ......................... 22 13 .629 Atlanta ........................... 20 14 .588 Washington .................. 7 26 .212 Charlotte ....................... 4 28 .125 Central Division W L Pct Chicago .......................... 27 8 .771 Indiana............................ 21 12 .636 Cleveland ....................... 13 18 .419 Milwaukee ...................... 13 20 .394 Detroit ............................. 11 24 .314 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 24 10 .706 Dallas ............................ 21 13 .618 Houston ........................ 20 14 .588 Memphis ....................... 19 15 .559 New Orleans ................ 8 25 .242 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City............... 27 7 .794 Portland .......................... 18 16 .529 Denver............................ 18 17 .514 Minnesota ...................... 17 17 .500 Utah ................................ 15 17 .469 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers .................. 20 11 .645 L.A. Lakers..................... 20 14 .588 Golden State .................. 13 17 .433 Phoenix .......................... 14 20 .412 Sacramento ................... 11 22 .333 Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games Boston at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Golden State at Indiana, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. New Orleans at Chicago, 8 p.m.

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

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BULLETIN BOARD MEETINGS GAR Football Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesdayin the Choral at the high school.New members welcome. Lake Lehman Baseball Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. on on Thursday at the Harvey’s Lake Grotto. The agenda will focus on upcoming and ongoing fundraisers and the 2012 season. Nanticoke Area Little League will hold its monthly meetingat 7:30 p.m. on March 7 at Nanticoke High School. Board Members are to meet at 7 p.m. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Greater Pittston Stoners Youth Soccer will hold registrations for spring soccer on Wednesday 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. Cost is $25 if you do not need a uniform and $40 with a uniform. For more information, go to http://stonersoccer.org. Dupont Softball/Teeball will hold signups Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Dupont field house on 200 Elm St., Dupont. Open to all, no boundary restrictions. T-ball for boys and girls ages 4-7; softball for girls ages 7-17. Call Bob at 881-8744 for info or visit http://dupontsoftball.clubspaces.com. Hughestown 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. Plains Yankees Football and Cheerleading Organization will hold it’s first registration for the 2012 season from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Plains American Legion, 101 E. Carey St., Plains. WB Girls Softball League will hold registration from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Rodano’s on Public. The fastpitch league takes girls born between July 1, 1994, and Dec. 31, 2007, for its four divisions of play. There is no residency requirement.For info call 822-3991 or log onto www.wbgsl.com. UPCOMING EVENTS Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be hosting a regional basketball tournament in the Hazleton area March 24-25. There will be seven age groups for both boys and girls: U10, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18. 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 866-9062323 or e-mail jbieber@afbe.org. 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 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 Atlantic City, N.J., Mariusz Wach vs. Tye Fields, 12, for Wach’s WBC International heavyweight title; David Price vs. Josue Blocus, 12, heavyweights. At Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Victor Cayo vs. Nate Campbell, 10, junior welterweights. At Reliant Arena, Houston (HBO), Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia, 12, for Morales’s WBC junior welterweight title; James Kirkland Vs. Carlos Molina, 12, junior middleweights. At Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, Hernan Marquez vs. Rodel Mayol, 12, for marquez’s WBA World flyweight title. March 27 At Tokyo, Suriyan Sor Rungvisai vs. Yota Sato, 12, for Sor Rungvisai’s WBC super flyweight title. March 30 At Mahsantucket, Conn. (ESPN2), Hanky Lundy vs Dannie Williams, 10, lightweights; Elvin Ayala vs. Hector Camacho Jr., 10, middleweights.

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The Wyoming Area Catholic eighth grade girls basketball team recently captured the O’Brien Tournament championship by beating perennial regional power St. Clare/St. Paul, 50-45. Sara Flannelly led Wyoming Area Catholic with 12 points while Rebecca Prociak scored 10 points and Alyson Manley added eight points for the victors. Prociak averaged 13 points for the tournament and was named tournament MVP. Alyssa Alfawo and Abby Schroth scored 10 points each for St. Clare/St. Paul. Meghan Corridoni sealed the victory for Wyoming Area Catholic by making two free throws with 5 seconds remaining in the game. The O’Brien Tournament is held at St. Clare/St. Paul School in memory of Monsignor John J. O’Brien. Pictured (from left): kneeling, Emily Kolojejchick, Alyson Manley, Alexa Blandina, Abigail Bradigan. Standing: Abigail Burge, Meghan Corridoni, coach Mike Prociak, Rebecca Prociak, coach Frank Trainor, Sara Flannelly, Giana Tondora, Alexia Mazzarella.

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PORT ST LUCIE, Fla. — New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon says he plans on owning the team for a long time despite financial troubles caused by the collapse of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. Wilpon said Monday he is optimistic in a favorable outcome in the lawsuit brought by the trustee against the Mets owners to recover money for victims of the scheme. He expressed optimism that the Mets will host the 2013 All-Star game and said the decision on whether to sign third baseman David Wright to a long-term contract is in the hands of general manager Sandy Alderson. In regards to the payroll drop the Mets have taken, Wilpon says spending could increase during the season.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is in Baltimore to have his surgically repaired left Achilles examined. Scott Sheridan, the Phillies head athletic trainer, said Monday the visit wasn’t a sign of a setback on Howard’s rehabilitation. Weekend reports indicated that Howard was wearing a bandage on his left ankle because of a seroma, an open wound at the surgical point. Howard will visit with Dr. Mark Myerson, who performed the surgery, before returning to Clearwater Wednesday. “We wanted Ryan to go back and see Mark, so this is a scheduled appointment. It just so happens that there’s a nice little adjunct to it, that he’s going to

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have something else to look at,” Sheridan said. “The Achilles tendon is notorious for not healing well, the skin over top of it. The Achilles area doesn’t have a great success rate as far as the skin. It sometimes has breakdowns and it becomes challenging. “That’s not uncommon from the repair. But when things like this happen, that’s why you send him back to who did the surgery and let him evaluate him.” Howard suffered a torn left Achilles in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against St. Louis in October. He is expected to begin the 2012 season on the disabled list. But during the first week of spring training, Howard participated in baseball activities, including batting practice, infield work and light

jogging. On Saturday, the day before he left camp, Howard took part in a regular batting practice drill with teammates Jim Thome, Juan Pierre and Domonic Brown. Howard launched more than a couple of balls over the fence during the session. “Ryan’s been doing great,” Sheridan said. “He’s been on the field and doing the things we expected of him at this point. We’re just hoping to keep it in the right direction.” Howard will likely miss at least the first month of the season while he continues his rehabilitate from the Oct. 12 surgery. But the Phillies are accustomed to playing without the services of an AllStar infielder.

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TAMPA, Fla. — Eric Chavez and the New York Yankees have finalized a $900,000, one-year contract that allows the backup infielder to earn $3.05 million in performance bonuses based on plate appearances. The 34-year-old, a six-time Gold Glove winner, hit .263 with two homers and 26 RBIs last year, starting 33 games at third and playing a bit at first. He broke a bone in his left foot on May 5 after just 17 games and didn’t return until July 26. Chavez would make $50,000 for 75 plate appearances, $100,000 each for 100 and 150, $200,000 apiece for 200 and 250, $300,000 each for 300 and 350, $400,000 apiece for 400 and 450 and $500,000 each for 500 and 550. New York also placed right-hander David Aardsma on the 60-day disabled list Monday.

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Report: Varitek to retire FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Boston Globe is reporting that Boston Red Sox catcher and captain Jason Varitek has decided to retire. The newspaper cited anonymous sources in reporting that Varitek will announce his retirement at a press conference on Thursday. Varitek spent all 15 of his big league seasons with the Red Sox. But GM Ben Cherington signed Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Kelly Shoppach to one-year deals this winter to do the catching. Cherington offered Varitek an invitation to camp, but the Red Sox had been practicing for more than a week without him. Varitek caught four no-hitters and is just the third captain the Red Sox have had since 1923. He was a three-time All-Star and helped the Sox win two World Series titles. GOLF

USGA: Expect US Open to be tougher at Olympic SAN FRANCISCO — If USGA executive director Mike Davis has his way, the record low scores at last year’s U.S. Open at Congressional are unlikely to travel to the West Coast. Davis said Monday at San Francisco’s majestic Olympic Club that the course will be “the hardest start in a U.S. Open” when players tee off June 14. The unleveled Lake Course in the serene setting just across the street from the Pacific Ocean will play at 7,170 yards — 373 yards longer than the last time the tournament hosted the national championship in 1998 — including the 670-yard 16th that could be the longest Par 5 in Open history. Windy conditions and the threat of the city’s famous fog also could make the hilly course even tougher. NBA

Sixers’ Hawes to miss at least two more weeks PHILADELPHIA — Center Spencer Hawes will miss at least the next two weeks because of a strained left Achilles that has forced him to sit out the Philadelphia 76ers’ last nine games. Hawes was examined by Dr. Richard Ferkel of the Southern California Orthopedic Institute during the All-Star break, the team said in a statement released Monday. He will no longer wear a protective boot on his left foot, but it’s uncertain when he’ll play again. The Atlantic Division-leading Sixers have lost five straight games. They are 12-2 with Hawes in the lineup, 8-12 without him. The 7-footer is averaging 10.5 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game. -- The Associated Press

Second baseman Chase Utley was sidelined throughout spring training with right knee tendinitis a year ago, and missed the first seven weeks of the 2011 regular season. Both third baseman Placido Polanco and shortstop Jimmy Rollins have also missed significant time with injuries in the last two seasons, as well. The Phillies, in the offseason, added three veterans — Thome, Ty Wigginton and Laynce Nix — who, along with John Mayberry Jr., figure to see time at first base while Howard is sidelined. “Obviously, the goal is to want to get out there as soon as possible,” Howard said last week. “But at the same time, with this, I’m just listening to my body and it will let me know when it’s ready.”

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New Jersey Devils left wing Eric Boulton connects to the head of New York Rangers right wing Brandon Prust (8) as the pair fought in the second period of an NHL game at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday.

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NEW YORK — Carl Hagelin scored late in the first period and Henrik Lundqvist made the goal stand up as the New York Rangers snapped the New Jersey Devils’ seven-game road winning streak with a 2-0 victory on Monday night. After a relatively quiet NHL trade deadline day for both teams, the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers stretched their advantage to nine points over Boston and Pittsburgh. Hagelin gave the Rangers a 1-0 edge with 3:01 left in the first period. Ryan Callahan added an emptynetter with 1:06 left, his career-best 25th goal — with an assist from Hagelin — to make it 2-0. Lundqvist, who entered with the league’s lowest goals-against average in February, dropped it even further by making 13 saves for his NHLbest eighth shutout of the season and the 43rd of his career. Lundqvist made a lunging glove snare

with 2:26 left to rob Ilya Kovalchuk and secure his 30th win of the season. It was the fewest shots allowed by the Rangers this season. Martin Brodeur wasn’t tested much, either, in a game played with an edge on both sides. He finished with 13 saves for New Jersey, which lost on the road for the first time since Jan. 10 at Calgary. The Devils’ road run was the longest in the NHL this season, but they have dropped three in a row overall following a four-game winning streak. New Jersey had won two of the three previous meetings this season, including a 1-0 victory in New York on Feb. 7. Agitating Devils forward David Clarkson spent most of the night in the penalty box, serving 19 minutes — including a misconduct and a fighting major. Despite being held to only four shots in the first period and none

until more than seven minutes had elapsed, the Rangers grabbed the lead on rookie Hagelin’s 11th goal. After the Devils failed to get the puck out of their zone, New York defenseman Dan Girardi sent it behind the net. Callahan shoveled a quick, short pass in front to Hagelin, who slammed a shot in at the left post. Predators 2, Kings 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pekka Rinne made 30 saves in leading the Nashville Predators to a victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Roman Josi and Patric Hornqvist scored for Nashville, which has won four of its last five. Dustin Brown had the lone goal for Los Angeles. The sliding Kings have lost five of six. They had defeated Nashville in their last three trips to Music City. Rinne’s 35 wins this season are a career high and lead the NHL.

Predators, Canucks add pieces; Nash stays put By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks added some reinforcements for a playoff run, while Rick Nash’s wish for a deal didn’t come to fruition Monday as the NHL trade deadline passed without any blockbuster moves. Having won a playoff series for the first time in franchise history a year ago, the Predators are looking to take the next step — and beyond — by beefing up the offense with left wing Andrei Kostitsyn and two-way forward Paul Gaustad. Nashville also acquired defenseman Hal Gill earlier this month and sits in fifth place in the Western Conference. “I think with these trades we’ve certainly given us a chance to play with the big boys this year when we get in the playoffs,” Predators general manager David Poile said. The Canucks, sitting atop the NHL standings with 19 games left in the regular season, fine-tuned their roster with three deals that added four players: checking-line center Samuel Pahlsson, rookie forward Zack Kassian, defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani and forward Andrew Gordon.

But the player expected to be the big catch of the day went nowhere. Nash, captain of the league-worst Columbus Blue Jackets, requested a trade last month, according to general manager Scott Howson. Howson said there were “significant discussions,” but no deal was struck. “The price was high,” Howson said. “And I don’t apologize for that.” Nash’s non-trade was emblematic of a relative tranquil deadline day. There were 16 deals, but nothing that came close to altering the fabric of the NHL universe. The fact that the postseason remains within reach for so many teams — all but five were within six points of a playoff spot when the 3 p.m. deadline passed — created a one-sided market. “The theme of this year’s deadline was that everybody wanted to add, and there was no one selling,” said Washington Capitals general manager George McPhee, who stood pat even though his team is underperforming and in need of a center because of Nicklas Backstrom’s concussion. The Predators spent the future for the present with their moves, sending a 2012 first-round draft pick and to

the Buffalo Sabres for Gaustad and a 2013 fourth-round selection. Kostitsyn, who will be reunited him with his brother Sergei in Nashville, came from Montreal for a second-round and conditional fifth-round pick in 2013. “Everybody pays their prices at different times,” Poile said. “Most clubs pay big money at July 1st. We haven’t been too notorious in doing that. I feel real good about paying a little bit more if that’s the case on Feb. 27 when you have 20 games left in the season to challenge for the playoffs and to challenge for the Stanley Cup.” While Nash stays in Columbus, the Blue Jackets did make one move, sending Pahlsson to the Canucks for minor-league defenseman Taylor Ellington and two 2012 fourth-round draft picks. The Canucks also shipped rookie center Cody Hodgson to Buffalo for Kassian in an exchange of former first-round draft choices. Rarely used defenseman Alexander Sulzer also went to the Sabres for Gragnani as part of the deal. Vancouver’s third trade sent defenseman Sebastien Erixon to the Anaheim Ducks for Gordon.

WASHINGTON — Playing at home for the last time, Jason Clark and Henry Sims combined for 25 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on “Senior Day,” helping No. 11 Georgetown beat No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41 on Monday night in a key game for Big East tournament seeding. Clark finished with 13 points and six rebounds, while Sims had 12 points and five assists. While they have led the way all season for Georgetown (22-6, 12-5) on a roster with 10 freshmen and sophomores, there was plenty of help from the youngsters, as usual. Greg Whittington contributed 15 points on 5-for-6 shooting, including 3 of 3 on 3-pointers, and another freshman, Otto Porter, had 10 rebounds. Notre Dame (20-10, 12-5) lost its second straight following a school-record, nine-game Big East winning streak. It made 3 of 17 3-point attempts, after going 4 for 31 in a loss at St. John’s on Saturday. The Irish shot only 33 percent from the field overall, and no one scored more than the nine points from Eric Atkins and Scott Martin. Georgetown led by 10 points at halftime and kept pulling away. Wittington’s 3 with about 81⁄2 minutes left capped a 9-0 run that made it 48-29 and pretty much sealed the victory. Clark and Sims left to a standing ovation with 1:43 remaining and Georgetown leading 59-36. Both the Hoyas and Fighting Irish are in the running for a top-four seeding and a double-bye into the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. Georgetown finishes its pre-tournament schedule by playing at No. 8 Marquette on Saturday, while Notre Dame closes at home against Providence on Friday. After the traditional pregame ceremony to honor Georgetown’s departing players, Clark and Sims, they led the way, helping the Hoyas snap a three-game losing streak to the Irish. After a decent start, both teams had plenty of trouble at the offensive end during the first half, a result not so much of tremendous defense but rather lackluster offense. Air balls, dropped passes and sloppy dribbling all led to wasted possessions. Georgetown and Notre Dame combined to make 8 of their first 12 shots — a 67 percent clip. And then they went and made 3 of their next 16 shots — only 19 percent.

Kentucky, ’Cuse still 1-2 Kentucky and Syracuse are the top two teams in The Associated Press’ Top 25 for a fifth straight week, while Kansas moves up to a season-high No. 3. Kentucky received 63 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday with Syracuse getting the other two. Kansas, Duke, Michigan State and North Carolina all moved up one place to be third through sixth. Missouri, which lost twice last week, dropped four spots to seventh and was followed by Marquette, Baylor and Ohio State. Creighton is the week’s lone newcomer, returning to the rankings at No. 25 after two weeks out of the poll. The Bluejays, winners of four straight, replace New Mexico, which moved in last week for the first time this season at No. 18, then fell out after losing two games.

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Jet fuel poured down the surface of Turn 3 at Daytona International Speedway, creating a fiery lasting image of NASCAR’s biggest race of the year. It was par for the course for this Daytona 500, which was postponed for the first time in NASCAR’s 54-year history because of steady rain all day Sunday at the track. NASCAR initially planned to restart the race at noon Monday, but persistent rain forced series officials to make an early decision to hold off until 7 p.m. Fox stayed with its plans to broadcast the 500, making it the first ever NASCAR race shown in primetime and an opportunity to feature the elite Sprint Cup Series. Carl Edwards, who fell just short of winning the title last season, started from the pole with champion Tony Stewart, seeking to snap an 0-for-13 losing streak in the Daytona 500, right behind him. Danica Patrick, making the full-time move to NASCAR from IndyCar, was making her Daytona 500 debut. Those storylines, however,

were quickly forgotten in this bizarre 55th running of NASCAR’s version of the Super Bowl. It took several minutes for safety workers to put out the fire, and then came the task of removing the truck from the track and cleaning up all that spilled fuel. Towing the truck from the steep banking presented a challenge, as NASCAR was nervous any movement would dig into the track surface. The drivers were allowed to exit their cars after about10 minutes under the red flag. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had been complaining he had to go to the bathroom, and Brad Keselowski was posting to his Twitter account from inside his car. Blaney did not get out of his car, and Jamie McMurray, who outlasted nearly two hours of delays to fix a pesky pothole during his 2010 victory, stopped at Blaney’s window to speak to the driver leading the biggest race of his career. The racing was aggressive at the drop of the green flag, and the first accident occurred on just the second lap, when Elliott Sadler ran into the back of Jimmie Johnson as they drafted around the track. The contact sent Johnson into the wall, and as the five-time NASCAR champion slid back

down across the track, he was hit hard in the door by David Ragan. The accident collected six cars total, including defending Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne and Patrick. “I’m just really, really bummed to start the season this way,” Johnson said. “To work as hard as everyone did at Hendrick Motorsports to get this Lowe’s Chevrolet and to have it barely complete two-and-a-half miles of green flag racing is pretty sad. We’ll just go on and go to Phoenix and set our marks on winning that race.” He may go to Phoenix without any points: NASCAR is expected to penalize crew chief Chad Knaus this week for failing the first inspection of SpeedWeeks. Knaus could be facing both a suspension and a loss of a points. It took about an hour for Patrick’s Stewart-Haas Racing crew to get her back on the track, and she returned 62 laps behind the leader. The race settled down after that, and the push for the $200,000 leader bonus at the halfway mark didn’t spark too much excitement. Two-time NASCAR champion Terry Labonte had been running second and presumably in position to make a move for the cash, but he was spun by Marcos Ambrose.

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While the Spartans connected on 11 of their first 15 free throws (73 percent), they made just 6 of their first 27 shots from the floor – including 16 percent (3 of 19) in the second quarter. They missed all 11 three-point shots they attempted. “Probably North Pocono at Christmas. That’s probably the last time we shot that poorly,” Valley West coach Curt Lloyd said, referring to a 37-35 loss on Dec. 26. “It was like it was helter skelter all four quarters with their halfcourt trap and that defense was pretty suffocating.” Trailing 10-6 after one quarter, Wallenpaupack scored 15 unanswered points to start the second, taking the lead for good 74 seconds in. Kaelyn Ragonese, Nickole Mann and Ruth Casadevall hit three-pointers on consecutive trips to spark the outburst. “They are starting to believe in themselves,” Scartelli said. “They are moving the ball quickly and taking open shots. They used to panic if we couldn’t get the ball into (Roman). They weren’t panicked tonight.” The supporting cast made up for an off night by junior Alexix Roman. The center, who averages 16.5 points, had just nine for Wallenpaupack. She also had 11 rebounds. “When you look at every box, Roman has 18 or 20,” Lloyd said. “We tried to take that beast of a player away from them, but their

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but when. The Cougars will be one of just four Division III teams in the nation to open on Thursday instead of Friday. That’s because the men’s field holds only 62 teams, with two of the top squads in the country getting a first-round bye. Misericordia ended up in that corner of the bracket, as the winner of the game against NYU will have

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Wyoming Valley West’s Cheyenne Reese passes the ball after a Wallenpaupack turnover Monday night.

other shooters stepped up.” Valley West cut a 21-10 Wallenpaupack lead to five on two occasions before halftime and clawed back into the game in the third quarter on a putback by Zdancewicz and a layup by Taylor Reilly in the final minute, trailing 35-31. “I was a little worried. Then I saw the composure in their faces,” Scartelli said of her team. “They didn’t have that deer-inthe-headlights look. And the lock was on for Valley West.” When Cheyenne Reese made a layup for the first basket of the fourth quarter, Valley West suddenly had the Buckhorns in a one-possession game. But the Spartans did not score again, missing seven shots and turning the ball over eight times in the final 7:21. “Maybe we just ran out of gas, using just six girls (most of the night),” Lloyd said. “I don’t want to face Amherst, the No. 2 ranked team in the country, on Saturday in the second round. Misericordia initially planned the schedule for the week to play on Friday, but the odds did not cooperate. “My first thought was that we were in a three-team (pod), which presents its own challenges,” Woodruff said. “The turnaround time is just so (pronounced). We just have to pick up the pace and get to work.” With the women’s tournament at a full 64 teams, things

to make excuses, though. You have to give Wallenpaupack credit. They are a very good team.” Mann, a sophomore, led the Buckhorns with 11 points, and 5foot-5 freshman Bridgette Mann had 10 and seven rebounds. Zdancewicz had 17 points and nine rebounds, as the Spartans won the boards battle 45-33. Olivia Hoffman led Valley West with 10 rebounds and four blocks. Smicherko had nine rebounds and four steals. Reese had six rebounds and six steals. Wallenpaupack 42, Wyoming Valley West 33

WALLENPAUPACK (42): Pabst 0 0-0 0, Ragonese 1 0-0 3, Palazzi 0 0-0 0, Casadevall 2 0-0 5, N. Mann 2 6-10 11, Roman 4 1-3 9, Hiller 2 0-0 4, B. Mann 4 0-2 10. Totals 15 7-15 42. WYOMING VALLEY WEST (33): Judge 0 0-0 0, C. Smicherko 0 0-0 0, Reese 1 0-0 2, Reilly 2 2-2 6, K. Smicherko 0 6-8 6, Zdancewicz 7 3-4 17, Hoffman 1 0-0 2. Totals 11 11-18 33. Wallenpaupack ............................ 6 20 9 7 — 42 Valley West .................................. 10 9 12 2 — 33 3-Point Field Goals — WAL 5 (B. Mann 2, Ragonese, N. Mann, Cashdewall); WVW 0.

were more straightforward for the Misericordia women, who had clinched a spot in the field. Things were trickier for King’s. The Lady Monarchs did not have anything formal set up for the selection show, with a small group watching the selection video online in the coach’s office at 2:30 p.m. Fortunately for King’s, the tension did not last long, as the school appeared early in the bracket reveal. More than that, the team learned it would get to

Mansfield’s Brenae Edwards has some goals this season and the first one was accomplished last weekend in the PSAC Women’s Indoor Track Championships. Edwards (Hazleton Area) captured the 5,000 meter run for the second straight season. She was the first Mansfield runner to capture a conference title and she is the first repeat winner in school history. But now, she’s ready to reach for her next challenge – the NCAA Division II Championships. She finished third in the 5,000 two years ago and was seventh last year. Both efforts earned her All-American honors. “Brenae is one of those ladies that has that ‘it’ factor,” head coach Nadine Parker said. “She sets her goals and goes after them. She and Mike Rohl (Edwards’ distance coach) went through their race plan and strategy and she executed just as planned.” Her time this year was 16:44.89 and she beat the runner-up by more than 25 seconds. Neither of her two NCAA efforts matched that effort. “We are so proud of her and only hope she’ll come out on top competing at her last indoor championship,” Parker said. “We’ll be cheering for her.” This year’s NCAA meet will be held March 9-10 in Mankato, Minn. Last year, it was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Edwards had problems with the thin air in the mile-high city. She qualified with a time of 16:36.21 but posted a 17:02.25 in the finals. Thin air won’t be a problem in Mankato. COLLEY HELPS PRIDE – The Widener men’s indoor track team captured its third straight Middle Atlantic Conference title last weekend and freshman Gavin Colley had a big hand in the outcome of the meet. Colley (Tunkhannock) finished second in the 60 meter dash (6.99) and third in the 200 meter dash (23.02). He also ran the leadoff leg on the winning 4x200 relay (1:33.07). Sophomore Michael Calkins (Dallas) also helped out. He ran a leg on the winning 4x800 relay (8:00.01). The Pride totaled 130 points and finished 20 points ahead of runner-up Messiah. POINTS FOR SNEE – Sophomore Katie Snee (Coughlin) helped the La Salle women’s swim team finish third in the Atlantic-10 Conference Championships last weekend in Buffalo, N.Y. The Explorers totaled 476 points and Snee chipped in with 65. She finished second in the 100 freestyle (51.11) and fifth in the 50 free (23.36). She also helped the 200 free relay finish second (1:33.75), the 400 medley relay finish third (3:48.94) and the 200 medley relay finish fourth (1:43.83). HONOR FOR RAVA – Baptist Bible sophomore Kacee Rava (Coughlin) was recently named the Colonial States Athletic Conference Women’s Player of the Year. Rava, a 6-foot-2 center, led the Lady Defenders in scoring (16.7), rebounding (12.2) and blocked shots (38). She hit 155 of 291 shots from the field

stay in Wilkes-Barre for the first two rounds with a win in the opener. “Yeah, the phones and texts all started going off,” coach Brian Donoghue said. “It came up so fast, in the second group of teams announced. That we made it in was not a surprise, but that we were hosting was a bit of a surprise.” King’s had won an impressive 21 games in the region but had lost twice to Misericordia in the last two weeks, including Saturday’s conference title game.

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(.533) and finished the season with 12 straight double-doubles. Baptist Bible came up short in its bid to earn a NCAA Division III Tournament berth when it was beaten 68-49 to GwyneddMercy in the CSAC championship game last Sunday. Rava had 15 points and 15 rebounds in that game and had 12 points and 17 rebounds in a 66-58 semifinal victory over Immaculata. Rava, the CSAC Rookie of the Year last season, scored 36 points in a game against Cedar Crest and had 25 points and 20 rebounds in a game against Keystone, both victories. The Lady Defenders finished 18-8 on the season. NCAAS FOR REILLY – King’s senior Mike Reilly (Crestwood) came up short in his bid to capture the 184-pound title at the Metropolitan Conference Championships last weekend in Elizabethtown but he still earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships March 10-11 in La Crosse, WI. Competing in the toughest weight class in the event with three returning All-Americans, Reilly advanced to the finals where he was beaten 8-2 by College of New Jersey All-American and No. 1 seed Mike Denver. Reilly, now 28-3, was seeded third and received a first-round bye. He posted a 12-0 major decision over Alan Djovic of Hunter to reach the semifinals and then earned a 3-1 victory over second-seed and defending champion Alex Martocello of York to gain the finals. Martocello also earned an at-large bid. Reilly was a three-time Met champion at 174 pounds and last year earned All-American honors in that weight class when he finished sixth in the NCAAs. He lost in the semifinals and suffered a rib injury that caused him to default his final matches. CHERICO LEADING THE WAY – The Hampton women’s bowling team is competing against some of the top teams in the country and sophomore Amy Cherico (Hazleton Area) is the top performer for the Lady Pirates. In the recent Morgan State Invitational, the 5-foot-5 lefthander had a team-high 971 total. She had a season high 215 game against Sacred Heart and

had a team-high 194.2 pins per match as Hampton posted a 4-8 record for the weekend and will take a 42-64 record into the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference North Meet #3 this weekend in Dover, DE. The MEAC Championships are set for March 16-18 in Greensboro, NC. MICHAELS NAMED – King’s junior Kaitlin Michaels (Berwick Area) was named to the Freedom Conference first team in women’s basketball. Michaels, a 5-foot-7 guard, averaged 9.9 points and 5.0 rebounds and led the Monarchs with 136 assists and 70 steals. Michaels had a season-high 18 points in a 55-53 victory over Eastern in the Freedom tourney semifinals. The Monarchs (22-6) lost the title game to Misericordia 64-54, but still earned an NCAA Division III berth and will face Oneonta in a first-round game. BELL IN NATIONALS – Chris Bell and his No. 17-ranked George Washington men’s squash team will compete in the Individual Nationals starting Friday in Amherst, MA. Bell, a sophomore from Wyoming (Choate Rosemary Hall Prep), is 11-13 overall with a 9-10 mark at No. 7 for the Colonials who are 14-9 on the season after defeating No. 23 Colby 5-4 to capture the Summers Cup at the College Squash Division Team Nationals in Princeton, N.J. Bell was 1-2 in the three-match series. O’HARA HELPS XAVIER – The Xavier men’s swim team finished third in the Atlantic-10 Championships and junior Jake O’Hara (Wyoming Valley West) chipped in with a solid effort for the Musketeers. O’Hara finished fifth in the 100 backstroke (50.78) and seventh in the 200 backstroke (1:50.72). He also swam a leg on the 400 free relay which finished first with a time of 3:19.55. KRAMER EARNS ECAC BID – Junior Brianna Kramer (MMI Prep) helped the Ursinus women’s track team finish third in the Centennial Conference Indoor Championships last weekend. Kramer was a member of the Distance Medley Relay which finished third (12:51.19) and the 4x800 relay which finished sixth (10:04.08). Both relay times bettered the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference standard, the ECAC Division III meet set for Friday and Saturday at The Armory in New York City. GUGLIOTTI COMES UP SHORT – York junior Chris Gugliotti (Pittston Area) had to settle for a fifth-place finish in last weekend’s Metropolitan Conference Wrestling Championships. Gugliotti, the third seed at 149 pounds, easily captured his first two matches (18-2 and 17-2) but was beaten by No. 2 seed Anthony Dattolo of Wilkes 4-1 in the semifinals. He won his first consolation match before losing 7-5 to Jordan Moser of Elizabethtown to finish fifth. Gugliotti finished with a 30-13 record. Bill Arsenault covers local athletes competing on the college level for The Times Leader. Reach him at billarsenault70@msn.com.

of the NCAA tournament themselves, losing to Misericordia in the finals on Saturday. But the Colonels will march on after earning an invite to the eightteam ECAC South Region Championship Tournament. Seeded fifth, Wilkes will head on the road to face No. 4 seed Alvernia in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at a time to be announced. The semifinals and finals will be held Saturday and Sunday Wilkes continues season and will be hosted by the highThe Wilkes men fell just short est remaining seed.

The Lady Monarchs also narrowly escaped Eastern in the semifinals. But the overall resume was impressive enough to land the at-large berth. “Obviously we’re pleased to get the home weekend,” Donoghue said. “We were deserving. Our guys deserved it. “They’ve had a great year, and now they have something tangible to take from it. And that’s exciting.”

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The Dow Jones industrial average narrowly missed 13,000. Again. A burst of selling at the closing bell drove the Dow lower after it hovered around the milestone for most of the afternoon. The average finished the day about 19 points shy of the mark. It was close enough that 9 cents added to the price of each of the 30 stocks in the Dow would have made the difference. And it almost did: American Express lost 14 cents in the last three minutes of trading. Boeing lost a dime in the last two minutes.

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer

DETROIT — Auto sales are growing so fast Detroit can barely keep up. Three years after the U.S. auto industry nearly collapsed, sales of cars and trucks are surging. Sales could exceed 14 million this year, above last year’s 12.8 million. The result: Carmakers are adding shifts and hiring thousands of workers around the country. Carmakers and parts companies added more than 38,000 jobs last year, reaching a total of 717,000. And automakers have announced plans to add another 13,000 this year, mostly on night shifts. But there’s a downside. The newfound success is straining the factory network of the Detroit automakers, as well as the companies that make the thousands of parts that go into each vehicle. This could lead to shortages that drive up prices. And it has auto executives in a quandary. They got into trouble in the first place largely because their costs were too high. Now, they fear adding too many workers. Ford, for instance, is “squeezing every last component, transmission, engine out of the existing brick and mortar,” says Jim Tetreault, vice president of North America manufacturing. The hiring is good news for communities around the country that saw hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs disappear. as

Buffett bullish on stocks

Billionaire Warren Buffett said Monday that stocks remain relatively cheap compared to other investments as the economy continues to improve. He also said that the company he heads is prepared to replace him whenever the need arises. Buffett said even though stocks aren’t as cheap as they were during the depths of the recession in 2008, they’re still a more attractive long-term option than bonds, gold, cash or anything else. Houses are another attractive investment at current prices, Buffett said.

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FBI touts fraud crackdown

ARCELONA, Spain — Struggling cell phone maker Nokia kicked off the world’s largest mobile phone trade show Monday by unveiling a new low-cost Windows smartphone that operators could give away free to customers, and another aimed at snap-happy consumers demanding better photo quality. Chief executive Stephen Elop told reporters at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that the new phones — a low-price ($254) smartphone that runs on Windows soft-

The FBI said Monday that its probes of financial crime last year led to more than 3,000 convictions and over $12 billion in court-ordered restitution as agents attacked insider trading, Ponzi schemes and Medicare fraud in highdollar scams that victimized thousands of investors and the government. In a press briefing that amounted to a warning to the business community generally and to Wall Street, the bureau released video and wiretaps from a few of its undercover operations targeting complex financial crime.

Home contracts on rise

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ware and a handset with a high-resolution 41 megapixel camera — demonstrate “the actions necessary to improve the fortunes of Nokia.” “With great products for consumers, I think the rest will fall into place,” Elop said. In many countries, cell phone companies subsidize the sale of smartphones to customers who sign contracts. The low price of the new phone means their out-of-pocket costs would be low, even if they give the handset away. But shares of Nokia Corp. closed down more than 6 percent at (euro) 4.06 ($5.44) on the Helsinki Stock

Ion Wireless Air Mouse offers new option in computer control

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The problem with unique products such as this seems to be that unless they work really well, they tend to go away quickly – a process that usually helps cull bad products from the market, but can also result in the demise of ideas that were only slightly ahead of their time. The Ion is available from the manufacturer’s website for $79.95, which is quite a bit more than an average mouse, to be sure, but less than several other “high- performance” mice I’ve seen. The Ion uses a standard USB connection. For more information or to buy the Ion Mouse, go to: http://tlgets.me/ ionmouse or scan the QR Code for a video demonstrating the device.

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hand, and relatively delicate tasks like scrolling and clicking small links could be performed with ease while standing several feet away from the monitor. Bellco notes on its website that the Ion would be good for giving interactive presentations, in situations where a conventional mouse could be impractical. People who have issues using conventional mice may also find the Ion Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive more comfortable and functional, and and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail possibly easier to use than a trackball. him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com. 10-YR T-NOTE 1.93%

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NATIONAL FORECAST Dry through tonight

FRIDAY

42° 28°

47° 30°

43° 36°

38° 28°

SATURDAY Rain

Partly sunny

THURSDAY Cloudy, a shower

WEDNESDAY Snow, then rain

SUNDAY Partly sunny

50° 38°

40° 30°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 35/27

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

New York City 48/34 Reading 49/32

Atlantic City 51/33

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

Heating Degree Days*

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

55/25 40/23 70 in 1997 -2 in 1963 25 819 3793 4664 4555

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

Precipitation

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

Sun and Moon

Sunrise 6:40a 6:39a Moonrise Today 9:42a Tomorrow 10:23a Today Tomorrow

The Finger Lakes

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 48-49. Lows: 33-34. Mostly sunny. Cloudy with a slight chance of showers tonight.

Philadelphia 50/34

Temperatures

44/28

58/46

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 48-50. Lows: 32-38. Mostly sunny. Becoming mostly cloudy tonight.

73/65

0.00” 0.81” 1.96” 2.71” 4.33” Sunset 5:53p 5:54p Moonset none 12:44a

Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 3.56 Towanda 2.19 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 3.06 First

Full

Chg. Fld. Stg 0.03 22.0 -0.17 21.0 0.75

16.0

-0.11

18.0

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83/71

81/69 37/24

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Yesterday

Anchorage Atlanta Baltimore Boston Buffalo Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Las Vegas Los Angeles Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis

30/25/.12 61/47/trace 64/25/.00 50/26/.00 45/27/.00 55/38/.01 41/30/.00 52/39/.00 69/53/.00 47/19/.00 47/31/.00 78/70/.00 71/59/.00 52/38/.00 60/44/.00 56/53/.00 84/73/.00 38/29/.00 30/22/.00

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Yesterday

Amsterdam Baghdad Beijing Berlin Buenos Aires Dublin Frankfurt Hong Kong Jerusalem London

46/37/.00 73/52/.00 43/18/.00 43/23/.00 86/61/.00 52/48/.00 48/30/.00 54/50/.00 59/39/.00 52/43/.00

Today Tomorrow 19/8/c 71/56/c 50/35/s 44/27/s 33/29/c 66/49/pc 42/40/c 38/35/pc 76/52/t 44/28/rs 36/30/pc 81/69/s 73/65/c 53/50/pc 58/44/pc 58/46/s 83/71/pc 38/35/c 34/28/sn

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

71/56

76/52

65/43

The Jersey Shore

Highs: 29-39. Lows: 19-29. Becoming mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow tonight.

51/38

58/38

53/48

19/8

Wilkes-Barre 41/28

48/34

42/40

Highs: 37-44. Lows: 24-28. Mostly sunny. Cloudy tonight.

Poughkeepsie 43/26

34/28 36/30

40° 25°

Highs: 45-51. Lows: 33-36. Mostly sunny. Becoming mostly cloudy tonight.

Pottsville 47/30

Harrisburg 49/32

31/15

The Poconos

Albany 39/24

Towanda 41/27

State College 44/31

47/36

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 38/27

Scranton 40/28

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Yesterday

Myrtle Beach Nashville New Orleans Norfolk Oklahoma City Omaha Orlando Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, Ore. St. Louis Salt Lake City San Antonio San Diego San Francisco Seattle Tampa Tucson Washington, DC

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WORLD CITIES

Today Tomorrow 52/48/c 73/53/pc 42/25/pc 49/43/sh 76/66/t 54/42/c 49/46/c 68/64/sh 63/45/pc 55/47/c

54/47/c 68/44/s 46/24/pc 54/50/c 78/65/t 54/45/c 52/48/c 70/65/sh 52/40/sh 61/46/pc

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Yesterday

Mexico City Montreal Moscow Paris Rio de Janeiro Riyadh Rome San Juan Tokyo Warsaw

77/50/.00 23/14/.00 28/25/.00 55/36/.00 90/79/.00 70/41/.00 57/39/.00 84/76/.01 48/36/.00 34/23/.00

Today Tomorrow 64/52/pc 65/59/t 75/63/c 51/37/s 68/39/t 45/32/r 82/63/pc 64/41/pc 44/34/pc 41/37/sh 55/48/t 42/30/sn 77/61/c 57/48/s 53/45/pc 47/36/sh 83/65/pc 59/34/s 51/38/s

70/59/c 74/42/t 78/64/c 60/54/sh 67/40/s 38/26/c 85/65/pc 72/44/s 56/40/sh 44/34/r 61/35/s 48/32/c 74/55/pc 60/51/pc 55/42/sh 45/36/r 81/66/pc 66/42/s 50/46/sh

Today Tomorrow 75/46/pc 25/7/pc 22/15/c 53/48/c 91/74/s 81/53/s 55/38/c 83/72/sh 44/38/sh 37/32/sf

77/48/pc 23/19/c 26/19/sn 61/45/pc 93/73/s 84/55/s 65/48/pc 82/72/sh 49/45/sh 45/37/pc

The geese are heading north this week and the crocus are blooming ... already! My calendar says it's still February. But I guess it's no surprise considering we've had a few days recently above 50 degrees with a feeling by many that spring may, indeed, come early this year. The forecast for the ﬁrst eight days of March is for us to have above normal temperatures, and my gut is telling me that next month will make seven straight months in a row with above normal temperatures around here. But March always makes me nervous with its reputation for nasty storms. Stay tuned. The road ahead could get bumpy. - Tom Clark

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If you’re trying to lose weight, focus on how much you eat all day, not when you eat. Don’t worry if you’ve eaten healthfully before and need to have dinner after 7. If you’ve eaten a lot already, however, have a smaller dinner or snack so you don’t blow your calorie budget for the day. Pigging out on fatty, salty or sugary foods isn’t good any time

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dramatically in the past few years, and the amount prescribed per patient increased 401 percent from 1997 to 2007. Are we, as a nation, 400 percent more in pain now than we were 10 years ago? The problem with this escalating pattern of prescribing and usage is that as prescription narcotics are becoming more mainstream, so is their abuse potential. The increasing availability of prescription pain meds and the misperceptions about safety and addictive potential of

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Expert: Dr. Fredric Brandt Tip: Exfoliate regularly. Dr. Frederic Brandt (www. drfredricbrandt.com/) has been at the forefront of cosmetic dermatology for more than 20 years. He is considered a leader in the field of innovative injectables, including Restylane and Botox. In addition to being a practicing physician in Florida and New York City, Brandt lectures all over the world on the topic of skin

Imagine what you would learn about your skin if you were a fly on the wall of a bustling dermatologist’s office. Well, it’s your lucky day. I was fortunate enough to pick the brains of several of today’s most influential derms, and they each shared a top skin tip. See GLOW, Page 2C Here’s what I learned.

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Coumadin treats an irregular heart rhythm Q: My doctor recently had me get an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart). Now, my doctor is having me take the blood thinner Coumadin. I’m black and blue from it! When I asked why I need to take it, he said it’s to keep my tubes from clogging up. I have no problems with my health. Does this make any sense to you? —C.E., Mocanaqua, Pa. A: It sounds like your doctor did not adequately communicate what’s going on with your health and explain the necessity of the blood thinner Coumadin. If I had to guess as to what’s going on, I would say that you’ve unknowingly developed the irregular heart rhythm known as “atrial fibrillation.” Sometimes when folks develop it, the rapid heart rate causes symptoms of a racing heart, dizziness or fatigue. Other times, it’s picked up as an incidental finding on an electrocardiogram (EKG). In atrial fibrillation, the upper heart chamber (atrium) is fibrillating like a bag of worms and not pumping blood into the left ventricle (main pumping chamber). The danger is that stagnating blood could cause a clot to form and get sent out the heart to cause a stroke. Coumadin or aspirin are necessary in this situation, and unpleasant bruising is still preferable to having a stroke. I would recommend that you discuss all this with your doctor, and make sure that you’re not receiving too high a dose of Coumadin. Q: I recently had my enlarged thyroid removed. The pathology report showed no cancer. I’m now on Synthroid100 micrograms daily. My endocrinologist states that Synthroid is better than generic. What’s your opinion on this? —L.S., Elida, Ohio A: Thyroid drugs like Synthroid have a very narrow window within which they’ll work as intended. Their dose must be precise and accurate from pill to pill, bottle to bottle. Thyroid medication is adjusted in fine increments (1microgram1one-thousandth of a gram). To gain FDA approval, each pill must differ from one another in its said dose and effects by plus or minus 5 percent. Generic drugs must meet the same FDA pill-to-pill standards as brand name drugs. But where the FDA has gone terribly wrong is in what it calls “bioequivalence” (sameness). Assume that100 percent represents your100 microgram daily dose of Synthroid. The FDA considers a generic drug (or comparable brand drug) to be bioequivalent if it resembles the reference drug in question within the range of 80 and125 percent. That means that a purported100 micrograms of generic thyroid medication may have as little as 80 micrograms or as much as125 micrograms and still be called “equivalent.” If you always received the same generic dose and brand from the same manufacturer each and every time, a generic could theoretically replace a brand name drug like Synthroid once the drug’s dose was re-adjusted to reflect a switch from one brand to the next. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing in internal medicine. Send questions to him at: “Ask Dr. H,” P.O. Box 767787, Atlanta, GA 30076. Due to the large volume of mail received, personal replies are not possible.

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health. He recommends exfoliating one to two times per week. This “removes dead skin cells, increases radiance and stimulates collagen production in the lower levels of skin.” His favorite athome exfoliating product is the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Face Cream ($75). Brandt designed this creamy formula to “mimic the transformative, brightening, smoothing effects” of his in-office microdermabrasion treatment. The exfoliator will leave your skin feeling baby-soft and looking refreshed. Expert: Dr. Ahmet Altiner Tip: The eyes deserve special treatment. Board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Ahmet Altiner (www.uwsdermatology.com/) practices in New York City. He specializes in laser surgery and injectables, such as Botox, Juvederm and Dysport and has a specific interest in hair and nail disorders. “The upper and lower eyelids and the skin immediately surrounding the eyes are the thinnest skin on our bodies,” Altiner says. “As a result, these areas are most prone to showing signs of?aging.” He suggests using topical antioxidants and a powerful sunblock as a preventive measure against wrinkles and dark circles. Altiner’s product Neuderm Radiant Eyes ($39.99) combines light-diffusing minerals to reduce further sun damage and also includes antioxidants like grape seed oil. Expert: Dr. Richard G. Fried Tip: Cleanse skin effectively. Pennsylvania-based dermatologist and clinical psychologist Dr. Richard G. Fried is an internationally known author, practitioner, researcher and teacher. His latest book, “Healing Adult Acne” (www.barnesandnoble.com/) ($15.92), can be purchased at Barnes & Noble. “Unwashed or over-washed skin can interfere with the effectiveness of moisturizers or medicinal skin care products,” Fried says. “Yet oil and debris left on the skin can interfere with absorption of therapeutic products.” Fried recommends cleansing with an effective but gentle product like CeraVe’s Foaming Facial Cleanser (www.walmart.com/) ($11.97) from Walmart. “The cleanser provides good general cleansing and removes makeup and oil while simultaneously being gentle enough to maintain a very essential skin barrier,” Fried says. Expert: Dr. Laura Skellchock Tip: Intensively treat dry hands. Dr. Laura Skellchock (www. drskellchock.com) is a practicing cosmetic dermatologist located in Boca Raton, Fla. She specializes in anti-aging, skin cancer prevention and achieving a youthful and “rested” look for her clients. Skellchock recommends treating dry hands intensively to prevent premature aging and discomfort. She suggests applying a rich cream like Collfix’s Collagen Night Cream (www.collfix.com/) ($96.33) before bed and donning cotton gloves to leave on overnight. “The heat from the gloves will help the cream to penetrate the skin, resulting in smooth and nourished hands in the morning,” Skellchock says.

LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 1 10 pounds and are in relatively good health or 16 years old and have a parental permission form completed, may give blood every 56 days. To learn more about how to donate blood or platelets or to schedule a blood donation, call 1-800REDCROSS (733-2767). In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the

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these can lead to abuse. Also, many times, the pain meds can be taken for the wrong reasons, such as to get high, to counter anxiety or depression, to improve cognition or for sleep problems. In 2009,16 million Americans age12 and older had taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative for nonmedical purposes at least once in the year. Furthermore, many high school children report getting their pain medications from a friend or a relative, not the Internet. The more ubiquitous the supply of pain medications, the more the potential for their abuse. Are there holistic solutions to pain? Certainly there are many complementary options to assist with the control of chronic pain. These can range from acupuncture, chiropractic manipulation to guided imagery and meditation. Other holistic modalities include the following: Curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric) has long been shown to decrease inflammation in chronic conditions such as arthritis, and now is being shown to be helpful in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. SAM-e reduces inflamma-

American Red Cross Regional Blood Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Estates, Ashley: Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-noon. Appointments are suggested but walkins are accepted. Platelet appointments can be made by calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. Blood drives also take place from 9 a.m.-noon on the first and third Monday of each month at the Hazleton Chapter of the American Red Cross, 165 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton. For a complete donation schedule, visit: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-

tion, and can help increase the dopamine and serotonin levels, the so-called “happy” chemical in the brain. This is available in capsule form in many health food stores. Auqamin is a red seaweed supplement that is rich in calcium and magnesium and may be beneficial in reducing joint inflammation The homeopathic medicine arnica has been shown to assist in acute pain such as bruises or strained muscles. Fish oils contain prostaglandins that can reduce inflammation. And finally, don’t forget the anti-inflammatory effect of heat and ice, use these as a part of your daily regimen for your painful musculoskeletal conditions. The treatment of pain is complicated, and has many pitfalls. To increase efficacy of pain treatment and avoid abuse, partnering in a close relationship with your doctor and furthermore, having a pain specialist coordinate your care is a good idea, in the case of refractory chronic pain. Drs. Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden are medical directors of Sutter Downtown Integrative Medicine program. Have a question related to alternative medicine? E-mail adrenalinesacbee.com.

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Fight For Air Climb The American Lung Association will conduct its 2012 Fight For Air Climb March 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township. Registration begins at noon with the climb at 1 p.m. Participants will climb one entire floor of the Mohegan Sun Arena, both up and down flights of stairs from east to west for a total of 1,224 steps. Each participant is timed and earns a T-shirt. Funds raised help to raise awareness and support research and education about lung disease. To register, visit www.lunginfo.org/arenaclimb.

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Riverview Ridge crowns Valentine’s Day King and Queen

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Anne Doliva and John Guresh were selected as this year’s Valentine’s Day King and Queen at Riverview Ridge Senior Living Community in Wilkes-Barre. The couple was selected at the annual Valentine’s Day party held on Feb. 14. From left are Doliva and Guresh.

Collin A. Brown Payton M. Ashton Payton Mae Ashton, daughter of Gina Caffrey and Scott Ashton, Hanover Township, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Feb. 28. Payton is a granddaughter of Dorothy Ashton and Rose Ann Caffrey, both of Wilkes-Barre; Robert Ashton, Exeter; and Thomas and Carol Caffrey, Plains Township. She is a great-granddaughter of Anthony Zlobik, Florida. Payton has three brothers and four sisters.

Collin Albert Brown, son of Allen and Nicole Brown, Nanticoke, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, Feb. 28. Collin is a grandson of Albert and Lynn Brown, Nanticoke, and Frank and Susanne Czapla, Alden. He is a great-grandson of Albert and Myrtle Paige, Nanticoke; Bernard Cywinski, Sheatown; the late Arvilla Cywinski; the late Albert and Viola Brown; and the late Frank and Eleanor Czapla. Collin has a brother, Owen, 8, and two sisters, Allison, 5, and Emersyn, 2.

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Justin McCune, son of James and Gayle McCune, Mountain Top, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, Feb. 28. Justin is a grandson of James and Linda McCune, Pittsburgh, and LaVerne Victor and the late Gene Victor, Nanticoke. He is a greatgrandson of Helen McCune; the late Clyde McCune; the late Robert and Henrietta Hawn; the late Stanley and Irene Victor; and the late Chester and Elizabeth Adamczyk. Justin has a brother, Jared, 1 1, and a sister, Marissa, 8.

C.A.S.U.A.L. Day will help raise awareness of colon cancer The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute will host the ninth annual C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day on March 29 in memory of Helen Phillips, a courageous woman who fought a battle against colon cancer and died in the summer of 2002. Colon and rectal cancers are one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in areas of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Individuals and businesses interested in participating can do so by selecting a team captain who will order and distribute the C.A.S.U.A.L. T-shirts for $15 and pins for $5. All proceeds from C.A.S.U.A.L. Day support the ongoing efforts by the Cancer Institute to raise awareness about colorectal cancer risk factors and the importance of screening. For more information, or to register to be a C.A.S.U.A.L. Day team captain, call 1-800-424-6724 or visit www.cancernepa.org. Members of the 2012 CASUAL Day planning committee wearing this year’s gold awareness shirts, from left, first row: Barbara Barrett, CASUAL Day 2012 spokesperson; Mary Densevich, event co-chair; Marie Santilli; Karen Saunders; Donna Molinaro; and Pete Danchak, event co-chair. Second row: Jessika Haynos, Cancer Institute staff; Jane Oswald, Cancer Institute staff; and Kate O’Malley.

Mercy Center residents celebrate Valentine’s Day Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care residents recently celebrated Valentine’s Day. The residents enjoyed a festive atmosphere, entertainment, greetings from Misericordia University students and greeting cards from St. Therese’s confirmation class and students from Adventures in Learning. Some of the participants, from left, first row, are Adelle Luke, Rachael Jones and Marie Lauck, who also celebrated her birthday. Second row: Sister Joan Broderick; Deborah Dragon, personal care activity coordinator; Al Deno, entertainer; Dedra Deno, entertainer; and Ann Marie Morgan, activity director.

Samantha G. Thorpe Samantha Grace Thorpe, daughter of Joseph and Michelle Thorpe, Mountain Top, celebrated her 10th birthday Feb. 24. Samantha is a granddaughter of Richard and Sharon Blatz, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; Joanne and Gene Cutrone, Garden City Park, N.Y.; John and Helen Thorpe, Stanfordville, N.Y.; and the late Jaunita Thorpe. She is a greatgranddaughter of Josephine DeLuca, New Hyde Park, N.Y. Samantha has a sister, Stephanie, 13.

Eva L. Waligorski Eva Lily Waligorski, daughter of Nicholas and Emily Waligorski, Salisbury, Md., is celebrating her third birthday today, Feb 28. Eva is a granddaughter of Dave and Janis Waligorski, Dallas, and Willie and Dollie Lampa, Dover, Del.

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KINGSTON: The Kingston Senior Center, 680 Wyoming Ave., is holding a light aerobics EXETER: The Cosmopolitan class at 10:45 a.m. today and the Senior Support Group will meet Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. March 6 in St. Anthony’s Center. at 11 a.m. Zumba Gold classes take Vic Malinowski will preside. place at 10 a.m. on Thursdays. Dues will be collected. Hosts and hostesses are Olga Costello, Cost is $2 per class. Friday is Joke Day. Share Dailey, Sophie Hudock, The center is sponsoring the Marion Kratzer and Ann Mattei. “Item of the Month” for the Anyone 50 years or older is welcome to come and be a guest Homebound Program. Each at one of the meetings. The club month an item will be selected for members to donate. The is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation or place of item for March is toothpaste. All donations are appreciated. residence. Travel coordinator Johanna is MOUNTAIN TOP: The Mounaccepting reservations for a trip tain Top Social Club will meet on March 15 to Mount Airy at 3:15 p.m. today at St. Jude Casino and a trip on May 1 to Church, Father Nolan Hall day Woodloch Pines Resort. Pick ups in Exeter and Pittston. Non- room. New members are welmembers welcome on trips. For come. Hosts are Joe Furcon, details call Johanna at 655-2720. Tina Auferio and Jane Concan-

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Allied Services Heinz Rehab and Spanish American Leaders Serving All (SALSA), in conjunction with El Rincon Bar and Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre, recently held a Celebrity Bartender Happy Hour and calendar-signing that raised more than $1,250 for the pediatric programs of Allied Rehab and Heinz Rehab. Each page on the calendar is composed of a scenic photograph of northeastern Pennsylvania taken by Heinz pulmonologist Dr. Henry Smith and a portrait photograph of a pediatric patient of Allied Rehab or Heinz Rehab. At the event, from left, first row, are Sebastian Ruiz. Second row: Angel L. Jirau, SALSA; Donna L. Diltz, community liaison, Allied Services/Heinz Rehab; Paola Mendez, El Rincon; and Jerry Ruiz, El Rincon. Linda Kohut, SALSA, also participated.

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Mother isn’t happy with the bad example her boyfriend’s children set Dear Abby: My boyfriend has proposed. I love him very much, but I’m worried about my kids. I look at his children — his son is 23 and barely made it out of high school. He got a girl pregnant at 17, has been in jail a few times and is an alcoholic. His 15-yearold daughter is immature for her age and constantly getting into trouble at school. Their mother is an alcoholic and a drug user. Are my concerns for my children valid? — Worried in West Virginia Dear Worried: Yes, they are, because your children will be exposed to all of the negative influences that his

DEAR ABBY ADVICE children will bring with them into your blended family. Your first concern must be for your children’s wellbeing. Dear Abby: I read your answer to “Thrilled in San Jose” (Dec. 28), the couple who want to celebrate paying off their mortgage, on the same day I read an article about how middleclass Americans have sabotaged themselves by abandoning thrifty habits like saving and ... paying off their mortgages! I disagree with your answer that the couple should celebrate privately.

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Letters of Administration were granted in the Estate of Marion Sperrazza, deceased, late of Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on January 4, 2012. Sylvia Sperrazza and Lillian Boise, Co-Administratrices, Frank J. Aritz, Esquire, 23 West Walnut Street, Kingston, PA 18704, Attorney. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims and demands to present same without delay to the Administratrices or Attorney.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING HEARING BOARD HAS RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING VARIANCES FROM THE LUZERNE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE. 1. Michael Pacyna, 202 Whitetail Lane, Clarks Summit, PA, representing his brother-in-law, Mark Smirne, property owner, requests the following variances: Front Yard – required 30 ft., requested 22 ft., Left Side Yard – required 13 ft., requested 11.5 ft., to build a residential addition with a ramp for handicap accessibility, at 726 Grove St., Avoca Borough located in a Single Family Residence District. 2. Kenneth Nowakowski, 80 Foote Ave., Duryea, PA, requests a Use Variance to remove a culm bank from properties off York Ave., Avoca Borough,, located in a Light Industrial District. The County of Luzerne does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or familial status in employment or the provision of services. A Public Hearing will be held by the Board on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 7:00 P. M. in the County Meeting Room of the County Courthouse, Wilkes-Barre, PA, to hear these appeals.

The files on these cases may be examined at the Luzerne County Planning Commission, Room 208, Penn Place Building, East Market Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA, between the hours of 9:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M. PUBLIC NOTICE THE COUNTY OF LUZERNE INVITES QUALIFIED AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING: PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE LUZERNE COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES LEGAL FUND/SPECIAL COURT APPOINTED SERVICE EXPENDITURES AND PAYMENTS

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ESTATE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the ESTATE OF ELLIS FREDERICK VILLIARD late of Dallas, Luzerne County, Pa., deceased, have been granted to the undersigned and the undersigned requests all persons having claims against said estate to make known the same to the undersigned or the attorney and all persons indebted to said decedent to make payment to the estate without delay. Frederick L. Villiard, Jr. 161 McKinley Drive Broadway, VA 22815 Personal Representative William S. Dick, Esquire Dick, Stein, Schemel, Wine & Frey, LLP 13 West Main Street, Suite 210 Waynesboro, PA 17268

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DODGE `02 NEON

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AUDI `01 A6 QUATTRO

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AUDI `05 A4 1.8T Cabriolet Convert-

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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

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09 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 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 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 DODGE STRATUS SE Red 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 99 CHEVY CONCORDE Gold 98 MAZDA MILLENIA green

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grey, 6 cyl., 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 BUICK RANIER CXL burgundy & grey, leather, sunroof, AWD 06 PONTIAC TURRANT black/black leather, sunroof, AWD 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Silver V6, 4x4 05 HYUNDAI SANTAFE silver, V6, AWD 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT blue, 3rd seat, 4x4 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD

4X4 Black/black leather, sunroof 04 FORD FREESTAR, blue, 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, black, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 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 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS white, auto 4x4 02 FORD F150 XLT Reg. Cab Truck, red, 6 cyl. auto, 4x4 02 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, Sage, sun roof, autop, 4x4 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 CHEVY BLAZER black, 4 door 01 FORD RANGER XLT X-CAB, red, auto,V6, 4x4 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

BMW `99 M3

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

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

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 ‘08 CTS EXTRA CLEAN & SHARP! $20,900 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

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

CHEVROLET `08 IMPALA Excellent condition, new tires, 4 door, all power, 34,000 miles. $13,500. 570-836-1673

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

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 ‘04 IMPALA

Power everything, air, am/fm cd, excellent condition. $6000 570-654-4901

CHEVY ‘07 IMPALA LS Only 40k miles $12,880

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CHEVY ‘08 IMPALA LT Alloys, CD player power seat $9900

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700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl., 14k, factory warranty. $22,200 ‘11 NISSAN ROGUE S 4WD, 18k Factory Warranty. $19,599 ‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition. $17,499 ‘10 Dodge Nitro SE 21k alloys, cruise, tint, factory warranty $18,699 ‘10 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 32K. SilverBlack. Power slides. Factory warranty. $16,599 ‘09 J EEP L IBERY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,299 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $11,499 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS Only 18K! One Owner - Estate Sale. Factory Warranty. $11,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed. AWD. Factory warranty. $12,599 ‘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 ‘00 CHEVY MALIBU LS leather, 98k $3,7990 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

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)

FORD `08 ESCAPE

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 `95 TAURUS 99K, V-6, runs

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

CHEVY ‘09 COBALT LS 1 Owner, Cd & Cruise, PW, PL $10,590

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

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

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

HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S

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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

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

HONDA ‘03 ACCORD EX Leather, moonroof $10,750

CHRYSLER ‘04

DODGE ‘07 CALIBER

AWD, Alloys, PW & PL, 1 Owner $12,950

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HONDA ‘05 CIVIC COUPE 4 cylinder, auto

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

LEXUS `01 ES 300

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Keyless entry. Hatchback. $10,999

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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

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HYUNDAI ‘11 SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, only 11k miles $18,800

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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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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

CADILLAC ‘00 DTS Tan, satellite

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

570-825-7988

80,000 miles, excellent condition, all options. Recently serviced. New tires. $9,300. 570-388-6669

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

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MAZDA ‘02 626LX

SUBARU `05 FORESTER

VOLKSWAGEN `04

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

MAZDA 3 ‘08 Extra clean. 5

speed. 41K miles $13,999

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MERCEDESwith `92 500gray SEL White

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

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NISSAN ‘07 SENTRA SE One Owner Bluetooth - Smart Key $10,900

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

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

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

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

SATURN ‘07 ION2

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

Excellent condition. Priced to sell! $6,195. 570-594-3975

VOLKSWAGEN `09 SUBARU ‘10 IMPREZA BEETLE OUTBACK SPORT Excellent condition, 33,000 miles, new 20,000 miles, all inspection & tires. 5 speed wagon. Balance of 6 year, 100,000 mile warranty and tire and wheel insurance. $19,000 OBO 570-814-9400

owner, garage kept, excellent condition. $15,500. 570-474-9076

TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new

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

TOYOTA ‘02 CAMRY SE 1 Owner, only 38k miles $10,920

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

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

TOYOTA 09 COROLLA LE

Keyless entry, well equipped including alloy wheels $12,999

KELLY 875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243

TOYOTA ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $12,880

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

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

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

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4VeryCYLINDER Good Condition! $5,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee

Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

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

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

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CADILLAC `77original COUPE TOYOTA `07 AVALON 70,000 48,000 miles, one

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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

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

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Motorcycles

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 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 ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON

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

HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles,

excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713

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

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BMW 2010 K1300S

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

$15,000 FIRM.

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CHEVROLET `04 COLORADO Z71

Full 4 door, all wheel drive, 5 cylinder, automatic, A/C, all power. 1 owner, well maintained, 122K miles. $11,750. 570-466-2771

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO

4 Door Crew Cab LTZ. 4 wheel drive. Excellent condition, low mileage. $35,500. Call 570-655-2689

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

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO

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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 Buick `06 Rainier CXL BURGUNDY & GREY, LEATHER SUNROOF, AWD

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

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

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

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CHEVY ‘05 SILVERADO

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875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243

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FORD ‘06 ESCAPE XLT

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BUICK ‘05

Heritage Edition, leather, sunroof, 3rd seat 1 Owner, local trade $7495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

FORD ‘08 ESCAPE XLT

Leather, alloys & moonroof $17,800 PW & PL $17,490

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

Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $17,900

CHEVY’ 99 ASTRO AWD. 98,000

miles, rear heat and air, loaded. Michelin tires, garage kept, excellent condition. $5000 OBO 570-822-4580 570-332-4643

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

JEEP ‘97 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4.0-ATM, 4WD, 128,000 miles, full power, minor body & mechanical work needed for state inspection. Recent radiator & battery. $2,500. OBO. 570-239-8376

JEEP 03 WRANGLER X

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343-1959

1009 Penn Ave Scranton 18509 Across from Scranton Prep

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4x4. Auto. 6 cylinder. $8,995 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

Cadillac `07 Escalade, pearl white, black leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 (570) 343-1959

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

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CHRYSLER ‘02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

1500. 4x4. 8’ box. Auto. A/C. 121K miles. $5,995. 570-332-1121

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LEXUS 08 RX350

Navigation. Back up camera. 45K miles. 4 WD.

KELLY

875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243

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CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DRIVERS Seeking applications to fill CDL Class A & B driver positions. Valid PA license and clean driving record required. Work with us in the highway construction and Marcellus Shale industries.

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875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243

AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $8,995. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton

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MAINTENANCE Light industrial, all phases, day shift. Must possess strong mechanical abilities. Electrical knowledge & ability to read electrical prints to troubleshoot equipment required. PLC knowledge helpful. Please send resumes to: MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS CERTECH, Attn: Jim Kanor, 500 Stewart Rd., Hanover Township, PA 18706. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE

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NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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KIA ‘10 SOUL

6 cylinder. Auto. 4x4. $10,999

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FORD 04 F150

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FORD ‘02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original

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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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FORD ‘02 ESCAPE

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

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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

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

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.

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TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 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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Full time for busy surgical practice. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Send resume & salary requirements to: P.O. Box 1615 Kingston, PA 18704

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551

Other

ORGANIST/ MUSIC DIRECTOR

for vibrant Protestant Church in Kingston. Must be proficient on 3 Manual Pipe Organ & Choral Direction. Part time, no benefits. Salary $20,000 + based on education & experience. Job description at www.cocu4u.org or call 287-2522. Send resume to: SEARCH COMMITTEE, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704 or email to personnel@ cocu4u.org EOE

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551

Other

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cleaning, routine maintenance, repairs, lawn care, snow removal. 570-287-8440

554

Production/ Operations

PRODUCTION WORKERS Local window man-

ufacturing company is seeking experienced line operators. Starting rate depends on experience. Attendance and Productivity Bonus are potential. Health, Dental, Vision & 401K Plan available upon full time status. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to join a great team! Apply in person to: INTERSTATE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. Attn: Director of HR 322 Laurel St. Pittston 18640

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566

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE:

WNEP-TV has a rare opportunity for an experienced Account Executive. Candidate must have excellent organization, presentation, and negotiation skills. New business is a must. Minimum 3 yrs. media sales required. See details on our website: www.wnep.com/ business Garden Center Work with plants & garden supplies. Must have knowledge of Annuals, Perennials and Fertilizers. Hours will vary seasonally. Retail Must have cash, register and sales experience. Excellent communication skills needed. Apply in person, no phone calls please. Dundee Gardens 2407 San Souci Pkwy Hanover Twp, PA. Hours: 9:30am-5pm

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HARROLD’S PHARMACY, A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! Part time (22 hours/ week), front end customer service, experience required. Send resume to: Harrold’s Pharmacy 179 Old River Road Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Or Fax: 570-824-8730

an experienced parts person to join our team. Responsibility’s include: parts ordering, inventory, data entry, clerical Day shift, great working environment: Apply in person ONLY. EOE Calex 58 Pittston Ave Pittston, PA

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Full-Time Maintenance Mechanic needed in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to troubleshoot and maintain a large range of automated manufacturing equipment including compressors, vacuum pumps, boilers, hydraulic systems and PLC controlled equipment. Responsible for diagnosing, installing, adjusting, repair and maintaining equipment. Requires 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment (printing plant experience preferred) Electrical/Mechanical/ PLC experience a plus. High School graduate or GED recipient necessary Excellent starting rate and shift differential. Benefits package including health care, vacation, 401-k and pension. Apply in person or forward resume to: Offset Paperback Mfrs, Inc. 2211 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612 E/O/E

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Antiques & Collectibles

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Physician’s Relations Manager

Looking for experienced medical sales representative in Wilkes-Barre Area. Competitive Salary & benefits. Send resume to: c/o The Times Leader Box 3015 15 North Main Street WIlkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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

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Appliances

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sale. Luzerne Co. By appointment only 570-824-3223 LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE. Luzerne County. $23,000. 570-574-7363

LUZERNE COUNTY BAR / NIGHTCLUB For lease. Operating daily. Full kitchen. A-1 location. Owner has other interests. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-357-0926

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

700 MERCHANDISE 708

Antiques & Collectibles

RETIRED DEPARTMENT 56 Season’s Bay Village 9 buildings, 28 accessories. Purchased price $1261. 70% sale price $890. 570-868-5886

551

Other

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DRYERGE gas dryer, works well. Needs light cleaning on outside, few scratches. $50.00 570-706-1819

Clothing

Exercise Equipment

EXERCISE BIKE 2 years old $100. firm 570-824-6887 WORKOUT SYSTEM SM 3000 IMPEX Powerhouse Smith machine includes 275 lbs. weights with holder, bar bell, set of dumb bells, excellent condition $475. 570-417-8390

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED - NEW PLUSH set, still in original plastic Must sell. $150. Can Deliver. 280-9628 BED, twin complete, solid wood mission style bed. All in excellent condition. $200. 299-9628.

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 STOVE, gas Magic Chef $65. 570-824-2695

712

Baby Items

GLIDER ROCKING CHAIR, honey colored wood with tan cushions, $100. Graco highchair, Windsor pattern. $45. Graco Car Seat $45. Infant 5 piece bedding, light green, yellow,& ivor, comforter never used $50.654-8042

716

Building Materials

BATHROOM BASE oak with sink $25. Bathroom light $10. Kitchen light, stainless steel $25. Dining room chandelier $60. Counter height kitchen table & 4 chairs, off white /light cherry $115. 2 children’s bikes $10 each. 570-693-0141 BATHROOM CABINETS wood, 2 double doors, 2 long single doors $40. 570-287-6172 BATHROOM matching sink set Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183 LUMBER popular wood boards, 21”x13”wx8’0”l 1-1”x12 1/2”wx8’0”l. 1-11”x11 1/2”wx8’/0”l $15 each or all 4 for $50. 570-288-9260

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

Antique white distressed finish, felt lined drawers, 2 night stands, dresser with mirror, lingerie chest. gently used. $1000. Yatesville 570-654-1616 LAMPS 2 never used, Rembrandt, marble bases. $50. 570-822-9697

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Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 MIRRORS wood, for dresser, maple & mahogany $30 for all. 570-287-6172 ROCKER RECLINER Lazyboy, gray, perfect condition $150. 570-675-3328

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, chair, ottoman, 3 tables, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, chair, ottoman, 3 tables, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

Clothing

COAT

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

551

Other

Estimator/Project Manager 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.

548 Medical/Health

Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc. is currently looking for:

BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANTS Must have Master’s Degree in a Clinical field.

FULL-TIME THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT WORKERS Bachelor’s Degree/Associate Degree in Human Services. Provide 1:1 interventions & support to children. (Experience working with male adolescents beneficial)

Full-time benefits include: competitive pay, health insurance, paid holidays & vacation days.

EOE Please send, fax or e-mail your resume & letter of interest to: Children's Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Attn: Susan Hurd 104 Woodward Hill Road, Edwardsville PA 18704 Email shurd@cbhsinc.com or Fax to 714-7231

756

Medical Equipment

WALKERS (2) 1 black & 1 green. Go Anywhere Walkers push down brakes, handy seat, folds easily, basket holds up to 300 lbs. new $139 asking #$50 each. 654-6329

758 Miscellaneous WANTED ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!!! FREE REMOVAL Call Vito & Ginos Anytime 288-8995

DESK & STORAGE CABINET $50. 570-824-2695

GIRL’S BEDROOM SET

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

548 Medical/Health

726

HANDBAG authentic top designer, soft glove leather with cloth dust bag, new with retail tag of $295. sell $130. OBO. 288-2949.

BUYING/ SELLING All Us & Foreign Coins

HERITAGE GALLERIES

DISHES: Phaltzcraft Yorktown Pattern, service for 16 + creamer & sugar, butter dish & salt and pepper. May be split. $75.00 for all. 570-868-3866

FREE AD POLICY

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. GENERATOR. Husky portable, 5,000 watt. Like new, used once. $450. Harveys Lake 570-639-3178 GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 MAGS & TIRES, 4 alloys 17”, taken from ‘12 Hyundai Veloster, chose to upgrade, size 245/ 17, worth $1250. Tires stored at dealership & certified new, sell $500. 570- 766-0370

762

Musical Instruments

AMP Crate 25 watt bass amp, excellent condition $80. Washburn guitar, needs work $30. or buy both for $100. 570-477-3692 ORGAN Conn Prelude found at estate. Nice condition. Model 312 Type 022 Style 003. Serial # 3228.91. Sell for $150. 693-3932

STEIGERMAN BABY GRAND matching PIANO with

bench, Polished Ebony Finish, 10 years old, Excellent condition, Built in Environmental Control System, Tuned Regularly. Call 570-693-7538

776 Sporting Goods BOW: Hoyt ultra sport bow. New strings & cables lighted sights drop away rest. excellent shape. $200. 570-336-2944 BOWLING BALL Brunswick 16 lbs, like new & case $20. 570-696-3794 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 EXERCISE WEIGHTS hand held 2-3-4 lb. New. $15. 287-6172 POOL TABLE 4X6 in excellent condition. Includes Sticks, balls & all accessories. Will deliver locally. $250. Foozball table, like new. Will deliver locally & works great. $100.. 570-693-3932

778

Stereos/ Accessories

or by appointment

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.

674-2646

784

52 Carr Ave. DALLAS, PA Across from Dallas Agway on Rt. 415

TUES. - SAT. 10-6

786 Toys & Games CHRISTMAS DOLL on 3 wheel bicycle, blonde hair, blue eyes, 18” H $25. DISNEY HIGH SCHOOL musical items, lunch box, lunch tote bag all $10. 570-696-1927

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

TV 32” Toshiba flatscreen with remote. Excellent picture and condition $50 obo. 570-262-6627

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

ANTIQUES

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

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

815

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 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” 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.

TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

WANTED JEWELRY

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

906 Homes for Sale

AVOCA

COURTDALE

REDUCED 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 $94,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

BACK MOUNTAIN

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

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. ASHLEY

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

(570)48GOLD8 (570)484-6538

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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

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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP

AVOCA

Feb. 27: $1,772.00 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

214 Gedding St. Cozy Cape Cod home with 2 bedrooms, 1st floor laundry, nice yard with deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-668 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

AVOCA

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only

815

Dogs

CHOW PUPPIES

Sweet, affectionate, loving puppies. Second shots & papers. $300/each. 570-466-2252 570-954-1231

POMERANIAN PUPPIES

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

8 week Male. $500. Shi-tzu Mix - $375 570-250-9690 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

WE BUY HOMES 570-956-2385

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

Any Situation

570-735-1487

WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH

BUYING 11am to 6pm

39 Prospect St • Nanticoke

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

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

DALLAS

BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland

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

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

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

WILKESBARREGOLD

Tools

SAW compound mitre saw 10”, Very good. $70. 570-824-8874

906 Homes for Sale

DALLAS

BEAR CREEK 10+2ACRES with homes.

Good for primary home, vacation or investment. Property includes: 10.2 acres (3 separate parcels) bordering state game lands House with master bedroom suite, large kitchen, oversized living room, family room, guest bathroom, oversized deck (24 x 32). Private Guest House with living room/kitchen combo, large bedroom, bathroom. Outbuilding for storage & covered pavilion. email: csmith7433@ aol.com 570-472-3152 BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 333 Beaupland 10-1770

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 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

DALLAS

“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

It's that time again! Rent out your apartment with the Classifieds 570-829-7130 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

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

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Automatic, Air, Pwr. Mirrors, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Door Locks, CD, Remote Keyless Entry, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains

FORD FIESTA SE

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24 Mos.

FORD REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......70 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......76

FORD REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500

*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.

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FORD REBATE..................500 FORD BONUS REBATE.......500 FMCC REBATE.................500 OFF LEASE REBATE...........500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.....891

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

FORD REBATE.............1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE.......500 FMCC REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.....445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.......871

FORD REBATE.............1,000 FORD BONUS REBATE.....500 FMCC REBATE..............500 OFF LEASE REBATE........500 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .486

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

FORD REBATE..............1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE.......500 FMCC REBATE................500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP...1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . . .1,186

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, Auto., PW, PDL, CD, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.,

FORD REBATE.............2,000 FORD BONUS REBATE.......500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,250 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......195 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .786

*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

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

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DRUMS

DURYEA REDUCED

EXETER

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

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

DALLAS HUGE REDUCTION

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

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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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 DALLAS

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

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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

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DALLAS

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

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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 DRUMS

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

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REDUCED 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 $154,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

DURYEA REDUCED!

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

EDWARDSVILLE

263 Lawrence St Recently updated, this 4 bedroom home offers modern kitchen with Oak cabinets, 2 baths, deck with a beautiful view of the Valley, fenced in yard and finished lower level. All appliances included. A must see. MLS#11-4434 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235

EXETER

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

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

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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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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

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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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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

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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.

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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

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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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

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

HANOVER TWP.

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

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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

HANOVER TWP. 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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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

HANOVER TWP. REDUCED

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

Towne & Country Real Estate Co.

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

JENKINS TWP.

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

To place your ad call...829-7130 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

HUGHESTOWN REDUCED

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

KINGSTON

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

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 Price! Split level, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, partially finished family room, gas heat, air, enclosed rear porch, attached garage. Family neighborhood. 12-97 $115,000 Go To The Top... CALL JANE KOPP! JANE KOPP REAL ESTATE 570-288-7481

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 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

HANOVER TWP.

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

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

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

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Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! 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

1252 Main St.

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

$59,500

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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 TWP

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

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KINGSTON 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

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KINGSTON

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JENKINS TWP

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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HANOVER TOWNSHIP

HANOVER TWP.

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

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JENKINS TWP.

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

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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

LAFLIN

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

LAFLIN

KINGSTON

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 @

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 LARKSVILLE

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

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

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LUZERNE

MOUNTAIN TOP 3071 Ablerdeen Rd OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2/26 1PM TO 3 PM

MOUNTAINTOP

NANTICOKE

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

203 W. SOUTH ST Well kept 6 room brick fRont ranch, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, separate dining room, 1.5 modern baths, large fenced level lot with prIvate drive. all appliances. MLS 12-331 $115,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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

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

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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

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 $76,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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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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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

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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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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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MOUNTAINTOP NANITCOKE 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

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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

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

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

175 Oak Street NEW FURNANCE 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $89,000 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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MOUNTAIN TOP 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

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SHAVERTOWN

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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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

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SWOYERSVILLE

WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road

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WILKES-BARRE 185 West River St

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

SHAVERTOWN

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

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

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PLYMOUTH

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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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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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 SHICKSHINNY

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

SWEET VALLEY 570 Grassy Pond Rd

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

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

WEST PITTSTON “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

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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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4 bedroom home features a great yard with over 2 acres of property. Situated across from a playground. Needs some TLC but come take a look, you wouldn’t want to miss out. There is a pond at the far end of the property that is used by all surrounding neighbors. This is an estate and is being sold as is. No sellers property disclosure. Will entertain offers in order to settle estate. MLS 11-962 $64,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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

WEST WYOMING

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

P E N D I N G

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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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

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 Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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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

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together. Each has its own utilities on 2.5 + acres. 3 car garage with 3 large attached rooms. For Sale By Owner. $239,900 Call (570) 788-5913

SWEET VALLEY

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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WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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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

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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

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 TRUCKSVILLE

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

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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

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

This very nice 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a large eat in kitchen for family gatherings. A great walk up attic for storage and the home is in move-in condition. MLS 11-1612 $63,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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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

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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

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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 HALF DOUBLE

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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 WILKES-BARRE

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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

WILKES-BARRE

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

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

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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

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WILKES-BARRE

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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

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 241 Dana Street

WEST PITTSTON

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

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

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

WILKES-BARRE 60 Saint Clair St

WEST PITTSTON

SWEET VALLEY 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

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

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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

WILKES-BARRE

Nicely remodeled fully rented Duplex, near schools, hospital, parks & bus route. Separate utilities and off street parking. MLS 12599 $96,500. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

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 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

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

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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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WILKES-BARRE For Lease:

Professional Office 1625 SF 2200 SF 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

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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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

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

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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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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BEAR CREEK

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

BACK MOUNTAIN/ HARVEYS LAKE

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

263 Lawrence St Recently updated, 2 unit with off street parking. 1st floor unit has nicely maintained living room & eat-in-kitchen. One bedroom & bath. 2nd floor unit has modern eat-in-kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living/dining room combination. Security system. Deck with a beautiful view of the Valley, fenced in yard & finished lower level. All appliances included. A must see! MLS #12-518 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235

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 EDWARDSVILLE

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Lawrence St. Nice 3 unit property. Lots of off street parking and bonus 2 car garage. All units are rented. Great income with low maintenance. $139,900 MLS# 10-2675 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 HUGHESTOWN

115 New St. Office building with over 2600 sq. ft. can be divided for up to 3 tenants with own central air and utilities and entrances. New roof. 20-25 parking spots in excellent condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-607 $249,900 Call Tom

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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LAFLIN

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

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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P E N D I N G

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

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PITTSTON

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

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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

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

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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

PLAINS

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

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

Earth Conservancy Land For Sale 61 +/- Acres Nuangola - $99,000 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $79,000 Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/- Acres 11 +/- Acres Wilkes-Barre Twp. 32 +/- Acres Zoned R-3 See additional land for sale at: www.earth conservancy.org 570-823-3445 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

LAFLIN Lot#9 Pinewood Dr

156FORGET X 110 X 150 X 45 THE

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 $32,000 atlas realtyinc.com Call Keri Best 570-885-5082

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

LARKSVILLE

View this view! You no longer have to go into the city to watch the 4th of July fireworks! Enjoy home ownership. Architecturally built split level, living room with beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace, large dining room with hardwood flooring, tiled office with glass views, two bedrooms, two baths, family room, hobby room, green house, fish pond, raised gardens, grape vines, fruit trees, 1+/- acres of property, 2-car detached garage. MLS#11-1079 REDUCED TO $229,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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

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 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

Duplex, can convert to single. Steel siding, new roof, new furnace, garage large lot. Reduced $59,900 Castrignano Realty 570-824-9991

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

DALLAS

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

SHICKSHINNY $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

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 AREA

3 lots. 70 x 125. City water and sewer, gas available. $36,500 per lot. 570-675-5873

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DALLAS

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

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

FIRST ST. 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

915 Manufactured Homes

DALLAS Valley View Park

403 South Drive 1984 single wide 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. End lot. Large deck. New roof, windows & doors. All appliances included. $12,500 or best offer. Call 570-675-2012

PITTSTON TWP. 95 Redman

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

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DALLAS

1 bedroom, refrigerator & stove provided, off-street parking, no pets, $700/ month, utilities paid, Call 570-675-0860

HUDSON

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $625/month, water & sewer paid, security. 570-829-5378

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

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ASHLEY

74 W. Hartford St 2 bedroom. 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer included. Wall to wall carpet. No pets. Security, application fee. $550/month + utilities. 570-472-9494 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

ASHLEY We Care about the

place you call home, & we want you to care about it too!! 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $650 & 725 rent includes heat/ water/sewer & trash. Application, references, background check, smoke free, pet free, lease + security. Call Terry 570-824-1022

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

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

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DUPONT

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

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

FORTY FORT

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

FORTY FORT

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

FORTY FORT

277 River Street 1 bedroom, modern. $500/month. Heat, electricity & water included. Security. 570-690-2721

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

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

VERY NICE

2 bedroom 2nd floor, ½ mile from Cross Valley. Gas heat, washer-dryer, dishwasher, garbage disposal, large deck, off street parking, carpeting, ceiling fans, attic storage, tile bath. $650/ month + utilities. Available April 1. Security deposit & references required. Call 570-578-1728.

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

KINGSTON 1 bedroom. Available now. $425 + security & electric. Call 570-829-0847

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KINGSTON

3rd floor, 1 bedroom. Stove, fridge, 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

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

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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 KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON Division St. Spacious 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, living room, dining room, large eat-in kitchen, porch & yard. Gas heat. Convenient to bus & stores. No Pets. Security & lease. $650+ utilities. Call (570) 814-8800.

KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 3rd

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 NUANGOLA

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

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Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts

2 & 3 BR Townhomes

570-822-2711

www.liveatwilkeswood.com KINGSTON

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

Kingston “A Place To Call Home” Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts 3 Bedroom Townhomes Gas heat included

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24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019

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 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

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PLYMOUTH

1st floor, 2 bedroom efficiency. Large bath, living room, galley kitchen, Closets, washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. $365/month Call 570-954-0505

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EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS The good life... close at hand

Regions Best Address

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• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

822-4444

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288-6300

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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

Efficiencies available @30% of income

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 • Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

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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 PLYMOUTH Large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly painted. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge & range. $500 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

RENTALS

AMERICA REALTY Forty Fort W-B - Other!

Professionally Managed/ Serviced Units! Check for time of availability! All modern designed, appliances parking, tenant pays all utilities. 2 YEAR LEASE/RENT EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION, APPLICATION MUST. NO PETS-SMOKING.

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WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiencies, 1 & 2

bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847

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

WILKES-BARRE

288-1422

2 bedroom apartment, heat & hot/ cold water included, off-street parking. Clean spacious private entrance. $535 /month. Security deposit of $600 required. Background check done for an appointment. 570-814-3138

WEST PITTSTON

WILKES-BARRE 5 rooms & bath,

1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Stove & refrigerator included. Newly remodeled. $425 + utilities. Call (570) 357-1138

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

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available

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second floor, newly remodeled. Off street parking. No pets. Security, lease & references. $600 + gas & water. Electric included. Call for appointment 8 am to 5 pm 570-822-8158

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WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom,

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

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

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

Motorcycle forsale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

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

WYOMING 1st floor 2 bedroom

apartment. Heat, hot water, water, sewer, garbage & snow removal included. $850 + security & references. Call 570-371-8300

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! WYOMING 2nd floor 2 bedroom, recently remodeled, washer & dryer hookup, off street parking. $525 month, water & sewer included. call 714-7272

WYOMING

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

WYOMING

Large 2 bedroom, 1st floor, lease, security, section 8 accepted. Handicap accessible, $695 + electric. All other utilities included. 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

WYOMING

TOWNHOUSE Carpet, tile bath,

appliances, washer / dryer hookup, sewer, parking by front door. $600 + Utilities, Security & Lease. No smoking, no pets. 570-693-0695

Apartments/ Unfurnished

For seniors age 62+ or disabled according to social security guidelines

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Commercial Properties

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Commercial Properties

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Commercial Properties

Center City WB

FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! Why pay extra for

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

FORTY FORT

Fully built-out & furnished Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. Approximately 2,000 square feet. Available in April. Contact Colleen 570-283-0524

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

PITTSTON

OFFICE SPACE Attractive modern

office space. 2 suites available. Suite A-4 offices, plus restroom and storage includes utilities, 700 sq. ft. $650/month Suite B-2, large offices, 2 average size offices, plus restroom and storage plus utilities, 1,160 sq. ft. $1000/month Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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Commercial Properties

950

Half Doubles

RETAIL-BBUILDING W T ILKES

ARRE

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

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

WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St.

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

Garages

NANTICOKE

Available heated storage space. Great for boat or car storage. $65 / month. Call 570-650-3358

Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 950

Half Doubles

DURYEA

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

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Commercial Properties

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

FORTY FORT

For Rental Information Call:

1-570-287-1161

LARKSVILLE

To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649

NANTICOKE

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

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

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

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

KINGSTON

New bath, kitchen, living room, dining, 2 Â˝ bedroom. Water, sewer & recycling included. New Gas fireplace. New flooring & ceiling fans. Washer/dryer hookup. $740 + security & lease. Call after 6pm 570-479-0131

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

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

950

Half Doubles

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

953 Houses for Rent

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

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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 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

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

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HUNLOCK CREEK 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

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $936 + electric only

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

NANTICOKE

Renovated 3 bedroom single home with new carpeting, fresh paint, deck, off street parking, washer / dryer hookup. No pets, No Smoking. $650 + utilities. 570-466-6334

PITTSTON 3 bedrooms, 1 bath,

WEST PITTSTON 1/2 double, 7 rooms

& bath, hardwood floors, natural wood work, garage. Great neighborhood. Non smokers, No pets. Call 570-655-2195

953 Houses for Rent

(570) 288-6654

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

953 Houses for Rent

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KINGSTON HOUSE

PITTSTON TWP.

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

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

WEST PITTSTON

617 LUZERNE AVENUE 2 bedrooms, completely renovated, 1.5 baths washer/ dryer hookup, offstreet parking, no pets, $600/month, plus utilities, & security deposit. Call 570-655-9543

WILKES-BARRE

One 4 bedroom $750 One 3 Bedroom $625 One 2 bedroom $580 Plus all utilities References & security. No pets. 570-766-1881

Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

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WILKES-BARRE

Furnished room for rent. Close to downtown. $90/week + security. Everything included. Call 570-704-8288

965

Roommate Wanted

SEEKING PROFESSIONAL FEMALE TO LIVE WITH SAME. Private bedroom, share bathroom and kitchen. Quiet neighborhood. $400 a month.No pets or kids. References required. Call 570-362-2572.

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

HARVEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAKE

BOAT SLIPS for rent at Pole 155. Call 570-639-5041

HARVEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAKE

959 Mobile Homes

LAKEFRONT fully furnished. Wifi, cable. Weekly, monthly. Season 2012 starting June 570-639-5041

MOBILE HOME LOTS

For rent in the quiet country setting of Hunlock Creek. $290/month. Water, sewer & trash included. Call Bud 570-477-2845

Rooms

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

CALL AN EXPERT Professional Services Directory

Building & Remodeling

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 Masonry, stucco, & concrete

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Building & Remodeling

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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1030

Carpet Cleaning

Carpet and/or Chair Cleaning

2 FOR $39

570-826-7035

1039

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!

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

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

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

Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067 Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130

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GARAGE DOOR Sales, service,

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Professional OfďŹ ce Rentals

Half Doubles

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

HANOVER TWP. $650/month, 2 bed-

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Full Service Leases â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Design â&#x20AC;˘ Renovations â&#x20AC;˘ Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial â&#x20AC;˘ Utilities â&#x20AC;˘ Parking â&#x20AC;˘ Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

950

26 Oak Street 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

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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

1042

Cleaning & Maintainence

BACK MOUNTAIN COMMERCIAL Cleaning Services For your free estimate dial 570-675-2317

1054

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

Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130

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

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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

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

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582

1189 Miscellaneous Service

AAA Bob & Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

(570) 675-3378 1084

Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY

EQUIPMENT

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC 570-829-4077

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

Handyman Services

All Your Home Repair Needs No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured Free Estimates RUSSELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 570-406-3339

BOBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Service

Give us a call

We do it all! Licensed &Insured

570-578-8599

The Handier Man

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

299-9142

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VITOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & GINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

Electrical

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

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1162 Landscaping/ Garden

Hauling & Trucking

HAUL ALL& H AULING

PAINTING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

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 FREE SCRAP METAL REMOVAL

Services include: general hauling, attics, basements, garages, and estate clean out. Call Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recycling 570-735-2399

1141

Heating & Cooling

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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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

DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995 1195

Movers

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

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Painting & Wallpaper

â&#x20AC;&#x153;AA+ C LASSICALâ&#x20AC;?

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

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

1213

Paving & Excavating

EDWARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

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Roofing & Siding

GIVENS CONSTRUCTION

New roofs and repairs. Shingles, rubber, slate, metal roofs, terracotta, and many others. Licensed and Ins. Free estimates 570-239-8534 PA 010925

J.R.V. ROOFING

570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured Â&#x160;FREE EstimatesÂ&#x160; *24 Hour Emergency Calls*

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

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

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

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Snow Removal

SNOW

PLOWING Â&#x160;Commercial

Â&#x160;Industrial Â&#x160;Residential Â&#x160;DRIVEWAYS Â&#x160;SIDEWALKS

Â&#x160;SALTING

VITO & GINOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Serra Painting Book Now For Spring & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Lose! 570-822-3943

Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

570-574-1275

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Tax Preparation

TAX PREPARATION by Law School

Graduate with Tax Certificate Reasonable Call 570-793-6210

1297

Tree Care

ZOMERFELD TREE SERVICE, INC.

Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding. Demolition Hauling & excavating. 570-574-5018