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Citizens group rejoices as giant retailer says it could not meet deadline for necessary permits, but others saddened by the news

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tributed its decision to “an inability to obtain all of the permits and approvals necessary to proceed in advance of a March 31, 2012 deadline contained in its agreement to purchase the properties.” “In particular,” said the statementsenttoTheTimesLeaderby Bill Wertz, Wal-Mart director of media relations, “the company

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No sale! Wal-Mart ends Exeter store plan Wal-Mart on Monday confirmed that it would discontinue efforts to develop a store on Wyoming Avenue in Exeter. An email from a company spokesman said the company at-

did not obtain a Highway Occupancy Permit, which was critical to moving forward with the project. The company remains committed to serving the Exeter community.” It remains unclear whether the Bentonville, Ark.-based mega retailer intends to pursue development of a store at another West

Side location. An attempt to reach Wertz for more information was unsuccessful. Wal-Mart had been eyeing construction on a 15.9-acre parcel along Wyoming Avenue, part of which was the site of a former mobile home park. But issues with zoning, traffic and concerns from competing businesses in Exeter

and surrounding communities had been raised over the past three years. “I’m very upset,” said Exeter Borough Council President Denise Adams. “It’s revenue for the school, it’s revenue for the borough, it’s jobs, it’s a place to shop (that’s been lost). It would have been a tre-

mendous asset to the community,” Adams said. Back in April 2010, Exeter’s council voted to approve an ordinance to amend the Exeter Borough Zoning Map to open the door for Wal-Mart to build in the borough. See WALMART, Page 2A

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Dallas resident Pam Nijmeh, holds her dog, Sugarbaby. Nijmeh wrote an email that convinced producers of the A&E show ‘Intervention’ to help her alcoholic sister. The family’s struggles were featured Monday on the show.

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entucky’s Anthony Davis (23) grabs a rebound during the NCAA tournament championship game against Kansas, Monday in New Orleans. Kentucky defeated Kansas, 67-59, to win the title. For the story, see Page 1B.

Pink slime smeared, Iowa governor says Republican Terry Branstad wants Congress to probe furor that’s hurting business. By MIKE GLOVER Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad called Monday for a congressional investigation into how what he called “a smear campaign” against the meat product commonly called “pink slime” got started. The company that makes the product, South Dakota-based Beef

Products Inc., announced last week that it would stop production at plants in Iowa, Kansas and Texas amid Branstad public outcry. There are no precise numbers on how prevalent the product known in the industry as lean, finely textured beef is, but past estimates have ranged as high as 70 percent; one industry official estimated it was in at least half of the ground meat and burgers in the

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Ground beef processor AFA Foods said Monday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and selling its assets after the public outcry over “pink slime” derailed its efforts to save its already struggling business. A spokesman said the controversy over the ammoniatreated filler has dramatically reduced demand for all ground beef.

United States. The phrase “pink slime” has appeared in the media at least since a critical 2009 New York Times report. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has railed against it. But Houston resident Bettina Siegelstarted an online petition asking Agriculture Secretary Tom

Vilsack to halt use of “pink slime” in school food. “We have a smear campaign going on against a product that is healthy and safe,” Branstad said at his weekly news conference. “If they get by with this, what other food products are they going to attack next?”

Saving a sister: a world watches A&E TV show helps a local family reclaim a loved one from a deadly addiction. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

ON THE WEB Visit www.aetv.com/intervention to view the episode of “Intervention” featuring Terry DeGroot.

er as she tried to convey the urgency of the situation in an email to producers. DeGroot’s story was featured in Monday’s season finale. She has been sober and undergoing treatment at the Shades of Hope Treatment Center in Texas since the intervention in November. Nijmeh, a 46-year-old mother of four, said she was thankful when the producers contacted her last fall because of the volume of applicants. The show receives an average 17,000 applications every six months, a representative said. “They said, ‘Do you know how

Local resident Terry DeGroot was in rehab nine times for her alcoholism but always relapsed shortly after her release. Last October, a doctor told her family she’d be lucky to live another six DeGroot months if she didn’t get sober. Her sister, Dallas resident Pam Nijmeh, acted on the advice of a friend and requested help from the A&E television show “Intervention,” sobbing at her comput- See ADDICTION, Page 10A

Lupas, wife facing another bank foreclosure Northwest Savings Bank of Warren files notice on a property in Buck Township. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Another bank is seeking to foreclose on property owned by a WilkesBarre attorney who was charged last week with mail fraud for allegedly bilking clients in an investment scheme. Northwest Savings Bank of Warren on Monday filed a notice of mortgage foreclosure against

attorney Anthony Lupas and his wife, Lillian, for a loan they held on a property located in Buck Township. Lupas According to the suit, the Lupases obtained a loan for $74,200 in 1988. They have failed to pay the monthly mortgage of $651.16 since July 2011 and now owe the bank $42,278 in principal, interest, late charges and other fees. The filing is the latest of several collection actions against Lu-

The filing is the latest of several collection actions against Lupas and his wife within the past year.

pas and his wife within the past year. Court documents filed Friday by attorney Ernest Preate Jr. allege two other banks claim defaults of $284,730 and $50,000. Lupas also is facing lawsuits filed by 20 persons who allege he scammed them out of money by falsely stating he had invested their money in a trust fund that would pay them 7 percent tax-

free interest. Preate, in the court filing on behalf of five plaintiffs, said Lupas enticed investors with claims that their money would back gas drilling operations on land in Bear Creek Township that Lupas said was owned by Dunmore businessman Louis DeNaples. Theta Land Corp., one of the DeNaples’ companies, once owned the property on Penobscot Mountain. The land was transferred to The Conservation Fund, a nonprofit corporation, See LUPAS, Page 10A

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Forty Fort chief Dallas board updated on plan named manager

The surprise appointment is an interim one. It attracts some opposition. By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent

FORTY FORT – In an unexpected move, borough council on a 4-3 vote Monday approved the appointment of Police Chief Fred Lahousky as interim borough manager. The six council members split their vote on the interim position and Mayor Boyd Hoat broke the tie by affirming Lahousky’s impromptu appointment. The motion to appoint an interim managerwasnotonthecouncil’s agenda, and an interim manager’s job description or salary parameters were not discussed before the vote. It was uncertain when Lahousky would assume his role of interim manager. “I serve at the pleasure of council,” Lahousky said when asked if he was open to the appointment. Lahousky said he hadnotdiscussedthepositionor his desire to fill the position with any council member before the vote. Monday’s council agenda contained motions to adopt the job

description for a permanent borough manager position and another to approve a proposal advertisingforthepermanentposition. “I have severe reservations about this proposal,” said Councilman Rick Camus, who voted no on the motion along with fellow councilmen Frank Michaels and Joe Chacke. “The chief hasn’t even had a thorough opportunity to get a handle our police department. I’m afraid we’re putting too much on this man’s plate.” Council unanimously praised Lahousky for his performance in his position as police chief. In other business, council voted to adopt a Resolution of Congratulations to resident Ryan Kozich for earning his Eagle Scout rank. Kozich is a senior at Wyoming Valley West High School and plans to attend Marywood University in the fall to pursue a degree in music appreciation. “I’ve been involved with scouting since first grade,” said Kozich. “Scouting has taught me life skills and how to deal with people in many different situations from school to the workplace. I feel well prepared to take these skills with me into my adult life.”

District’s crisis management plan is complete. It awaits review by EMA officials. By SARAH HITE shite@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – The Dallas School Board received an update Monday on the new crisis management plan, which was spurred by the natural gas industry’s presence in the area. Board member Fred Parry said the plan is complete and is awaiting review from local and county emergency management agencies. He said the comprehensive plan is still a work in progress, but it “covers most everything one could imagine.” Parents were most concerned about what plan of action the board would take in the event of a natural gas leak due to the presence of two current and one impending pipelines locate near the campus. Parry said that, depending on the situation, students may need to stay inside the buildings or be moved from one building to another during a natural gas emergency, but transportation by bus would be a “last-ditch effort.” He said ventilation would be closed off in the buildings to keep the natural gas outside. Superintendent Frank Galicki

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The next Dallas School Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. April 9 in the administration building.

said the arrangement also features plans that include Misericordia University, Lake-Lehman School District schools and Gate of Heaven Catholic Church as possible evacuation sites. He also said those agreements are reciprocal in case those facilities should need an emergency evacuation site in the Dallas campus. In another matter, two groups from Dallas High School that qualified to compete on the national level performed for the Dallas School Board on Monday night. Students from the district’s LifeSmarts team explained to the board a little about the group and the competition that awaits its members in Philadelphia at the end of the month. LifeSmarts is a program that was founded by the National Consumers League in which teens compete in academic contests in five subject areas – health and science, environment, personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities and technology. The five team members, Gates Palissery, Amber Habib, Sara Hudak, Samuel Reinert and team

captain Decklan Cerza, won the state competition held in March and found that they scored higher than three other states’ winning teams – California, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The team, which was formed by now-board president and retired teacher Catherine Wega, has been to states twice before. The board also enjoyed a performance from seniors Sarah Pomfret and Angelina Hoidra, members of the high school’s forensics team. The pair qualified for the national competition earlier this year for a performance of “The Miracle Worker.” They will compete in Baltimore, Md., at the end of May. In the dramatic duo category, students perform a dramatic work but cannot look at or touch each other. In other business, the board approved a calendar change to add June 13 and 14 to the academic year. Galicki said this was because of the campus usage as an evacuation site during last year’s flooding. The board also approved the purchase of computer equipment coming off lease for $39,800 per year for five years beginning July 1. The board hired Mike Zurek as assistant boys’ volleyball coach with a stipend of $664.

Culp Dewey of Beech Street, E lva Wilkes-Barre, passed away into

J. James, 68, of Harding, W illiam passed away on Sunday April

1, 2012 at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Larksville, he was the son of the late Gordon and Helen Fisher James. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding, Corpus Christi Parish, and a graduate of Kingston High School and Luzerne County Community College, where he earned a degree in engineering. Mr. James was a U.S. Vietnam veteran, serving with the Coast Guard. While living in Forty Fort, Bill was an active member of the Forty Fort Flyers Football Organization, serving as president for several years, and was also a member of the borough council. After moving to Harding, Bill served on the township zoning board. Throughout his life, Bill was an avid horseman, racing, breeding and retiring race horses to good homes. In addition, he belonged to the United States Trotting Association. Surviving are his wife, the former Kathleen Charney, and children, Billy James, Harding; Heather James and her husband, Ande Gonzalez, Harrisburg; Kelli James and her fiancé, John Jones, Exeter; Mollie and her husband, Michael Evans, Hughestown; Krissy James, Exeter; niece Amy Novak, Exeter; brothers, Charles James, Dallas; Joseph and his wife, Janie James, Harveys Lake; grandchildren, Nico James and Tyler James Sciandra, along with many

other nieces and nephews. Military funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Harding, (Corpus Christi Parish), with the Rev. James Alco as celebrant. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Cedar Street, Exeter. Relatives and friends may call today from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. To continue Bill’s work with and love of horses, in lieu of flowers please send donations to: Marley’s Mission, 188 Shaffer Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18459, a non-profit organization providing equine-based therapy to children who have experienced trauma. To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.

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HARRISBURG – No player matched all five winning numbers drawn in Monday’s “Pennsylvania Cash 5” game so the jackpot will be worth $475,000. Lottery officials said 132 players matched four numbers and won $174.50 each; 4,304 players matched three numbers and won $9 each; and 47,493 players matched two numbers and won $1 each. Thursday’s “Pennsylvania Match 6 Lotto” jackpot will be worth at least $1.7 million because no player holds a ticket with one row that matches all six winning numbers drawn in Monday’s game.

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Dave Voitek of Voitek TV & Appliances in Exeter says building a Walmart would have created severe traffic problems in the borough.

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The vote came after 15 months of meetings, hearings and media coverage of the proposal to rezone land along Wyoming Avenue from M-2 (light industrial) to B-3 (commercial) designation, for its intended development by Wal-Mart. Leading the charge against construction of a Walmart or any big-box store in the borough was the grassroots organization Exeter First. Major concerns were traffic congestion, hurting small businesses in the community and ruining the small-town atmosphere. “I’m obviously very pleased,” said Exeter First member Mary Pat Coleman. “But it was actually Wyoming that put a kibosh on it. Route 11 runs through Wyoming, Exeter, West Pittston … it wasn’t just an Exeter issue,” Coleman said. Wyoming borough Mayor Bob Boyer said officials there weren’t necessarily opposed to a Walmart in Exeter, but he and council did agree with traffic study recommendations that he believes proved too costly for Wal-Mart to swallow. “It wasn’t Wyoming borough that stopped them. But we were in agreement with traffic study recommendations,” Boyer said. A traffic study necessary to obtain a Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT recommended reconstruction of three intersections along Wyoming Avenue in Wyoming, he said.

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Lester Nothnagel exits the trailer park area where Wal-Mart proposed to locate a store in Exeter. The giant retailer has withdrawn its plans to build a store in Exeter. Nothnagel says price competition would be good for consumers.

The study recommended reconfiguring intersections at Eighth Street, Sixth Street and First Street. The major point of contention apparently was the Sixth Street intersection, where about two blocks of on-street parking would have had to be eliminated or cutting into the tree lawn would have been necessary to accommodate more lanes, Boyer said. Those two blocks are in the borough’s business district and business owners wouldn’t want to lose the parking. Residents opposed cutting into the tree lawn, Boyer said. Boyer estimated it would have cost Wal-Mart between $1.5 million and $2 million just to reconfigure all three intersections. Exeter businessman Dave Voitek called the overall outcome “a victory for the community.” “I think it would have caused a lot of traffic congestion in the area. We can’t even get on the street as it is now. I think our communi-

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the arms of the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2012 at St. Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. Born May 10, 1918, in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Brittain Culp. She was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1936. She formerly worked for Wilkes-Barre Area School District in its lunch program at Heights Elementary until her retirement. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church, WilkesBarre. son Raymond H. Dewey and sisters, She is survived by daughter Bar- Lillian Cole and Norma Berry. bara and her husband, Daniel MatFuneral will be held Thursday at tey, Swoyersville; sons Myles P. and 10:30 a.m. from Mamary-Durkin Fuhis wife, Linda Dewey, Liberty neral Service, 59 Parrish St., WilkesLake, Wash., and Kenneth Dewey, Barre, with Pastor Sandy Piccione Wilkes-Barre; eight grandchildren; officiating. Interment will be in Maand 20 great-grandchildren; several ple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Townnieces and nephews ship. Friends may call Wednesday She was preceded in death by from 4 to 7 p.m. husband, Myles P. Dewey, in 1994;

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ty is better preserved because of this,” said Voitek, owner of Voitek’s TV and Appliances, which is just a couple thousand feet from the proposed site. Voitek doubts his business would have lost many customers to a Walmart, but he thinks other businesses would have, especially locally owned supermarkets. But Exeter resident Lester Nothnagel said he thinks more competition would be good for the consumer. “Competition would have helped lower food prices. Maybe some of these grocery stores would have started dropping their prices,” said Nothnagel, who was just returning from the Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township. “Having to drive all the way to Wilkes-Barre or Pittston is a waste of gas. It would have helped out a lot if Walmart came here, and people without cars wouldn’t have to take a bus all the way out there,” Nothnagel said.

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Pictured at the check presentation are David Hawk, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates chairman of the board; Dolly Woody, Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northeastern Pennsylvania executive director; Dina Brooks, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates vice president of human resources; and Bill Aubrey, Gertrude Hawk Chocolates CEO and president. THROOP

Candy co. makes donation

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates presented a $10,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure on March 20. This donation was presented to Dolly Woody, executive director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Gertrude Hawk raised this donation through sales of their signature “Smidgens of Hope,” chocolates. One dollar from the proceeds of each package sold was donated to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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Luzerne County Council members agreed to remove a clause in the proposed ethics code that temporarily bans council members from voting if they violate the charter by interfering with day-to-day operations. Council members agreed during a work session Monday that the provision would be unfair to citizens who put

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elected officials in office to make decisions. The proposed code contained a 30-day voting suspension for the first offense, a 60day suspension for the second offense and a 120-day suspension

for the third. County Manager Robert Lawton said council members found in violation could abstain from voting on specific matters associated with their offense. The council also rejected a recommendation from the ethics commission to up the fine for violations from $1,000

W H AT ’ S N E X T County Council will hold a public work session at 6:30 tonight in the county’s Emergency Management Agency building, Water Street, Wilkes-Barre.

to $3,000. The fine is $100 for the first violation, $200 for the second and $300 for the third. Most council members said the existing amounts are a deterrent, noting the council members receive $8,000 per year. Council Chairman Jim Bobeck said See COUNCIL, Page 4A

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One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $350,000 from the March 30 drawing was sold at Pen Mart, 77 Allen St., Nanticoke. The ticket correctly matched all five balls, 01-06-19-31-37, to win a jackpot of $349,653.50, less 25 percent federal withholding. The retailer will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Lottery officials cannot confirm the identity of the winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. Cash 5 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. The lottery encourages the holder of the winning ticket to sign the back of the ticket, call the lottery at 717-7028146 and file a claim at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, or at any of Lottery’s seven area offices including the one in Wilkes-Barre. HANOVER TWP.

Flood support is topic

Lorri Vandermark, lead supervisor for Project Keystone, will address members of the Crime Clinic of Greater Wyoming Valley at their monthly luncheon meeting at noon April 10 in Wyoming Valley Country Club. Project Keystone offers emotional support and resources to individuals who are recovering from flood damage. Ms. Vandermark will describe the services offered by her agency. Members and guests who plan to attend the meeting are asked to contact Mary Wallace at 825-1664 to make reservations. WILKES-BARRE

Krancer won’t speak today

The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that today’sappearance of state Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Mike Krancer has been postponed. Krancer was scheduled to speak on Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed budget. Bethany Yamrick of the chamber said Krancer’s appearance has not been rescheduled. WILKES-BARRE

Counselors are needed

As a part of the “Food N’ Fun in the Park” program announced last week, Wilkes-Barre is accepting applications for eight senior counselor positions. Responsibilities include supervision of junior counselors assigned to their site, scheduling and facilitating physical activities, and administering lunch distribution as a part of the CEO healthy meals initiative. Applicants must be 18 years old or older and be city residents. Backgrounds in education or other youthoriented fields are preferred but not mandatory. Applications may be found at www.wilkes-barre.pa.us or at the Human Resources Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

council is keeping the punishment of censure, or a public reading of an offense at a council meeting. The ethics commission appointed by council decides whether violations have occurred and polices the entire code. Bobeck said the embarrassment of censure likely would be the most painful for violators. “In my opinion, that is far worse than any monetary punishment because it’s a public reprimand,” Bobeck said. Council members also agreed to add a clause to the code prohibiting county staff solicitors from privately represent-

Lawsuit says ATM didn’t note fee for use Two people launch the suit over a device located at Beer Super on Scott Street, Wilkes-Barre.

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Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis, state Rep. Tarah Toohill, R- Butler Twp., and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, listen to state Sen. John Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, talk about ‘Operation Gang Up’ at the Hazleton Area High School on Monday.

Public officials, experts outline problem By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis estimates there are 29 gangs in the county recruiting kids from high schools and elementary schools. Jim Marinello, adINSIDE: Lawjunct criminal justice makers put professor at King’s focus on gangs, College, said Monday Page 10A that if that’s true – and he has no reason to doubt the district attorney – these are dangerous times in Northeastern Pennsylvania. “Those kids who do not have the structure in their homes act in ways that get the ‘approval’ of their fellow gang members rather than their parents,” Salavantis said. “When children grow up without an understanding of right from wrong, and without the safety and security of the family structure,

REPORT GANG ACTIVITY

Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis urges everyone to report any suspicious gang-like activity to law enforcement officials or to the District Attorney’s Office at 825-1674.

office. She said data has come from the state police at Hazleton and the FBI. Hazleton city and Hanover Township have formed gang task forces and more are coming, she said. Salavantis said that in addition to increasing law enforcement, she has advocated the passage of tougher laws against gang participation and related crimes. But Salavantis said emphasis needs to be placed on ending the systemic devaluation of the family. “If we don’t, crime will continue to increase, gangs will continue to flourish and children will be raised without a strong moral compass pointing them in a positive direction,” she said. “As district attorney, I have seen firsthand the dangers that occur when the role of family is marginalized.” Marinello has been teaching at

it is very easy for them to lose their way.” Salavantis delivered her remarks at the Luzerne County Council of Republican Women 2012 “Women in Politics Breakfast” over the weekend at the Best Western Genetti Hotel & Conference Center. Salavantis said neglected children tend to look for structure outside the family. “Sadly, in our county they look to gangs rather than to mom or dad,” she said. The district attorney said she has made combating gangs a priority in her See GANGS, Page 10A

SCRANTON – Two people have filed a class-action lawsuit against a local beer distributor and an automatic teller machine operator, alleging the businesses violated federal law by failing to post a notice that a $2.50 fee would be charged to Shipula said withdraw money. he was frusAttorney Joseph Sucec, of Gardners, Pa., trated to filed the suit on behalf learn he’s of Gerald Riviello of being sued Peckville and Christina given that he Prukala, no address listed, relating to trans- does not own actions they made at a the ATM and Star Network ATM lo- does not cated at the Beer Super make any store on Scott Street in Wilkes-Barre. The money off of ATM machine is own- it. ed and operated by First Data Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. The lawsuit, filed in February, is among at least eight lawsuits raising similar claims that Riviello has filed against several banks since November 2010, according to a review of federal docket sheets filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. At least three of those lawsuits were resolved by settlements reached between Riviello and the banks. Two others were dismissed by agreement of the parties, but court documents do not indicate if the cases settled or were dismissed for other reasons. Two others remain pending. In the latest lawsuit, Riviello and Prukala allege the ATM located at the Beer Super did not have an external notice posted advising them they would be See FEE, Page 10A

Area will soon get more accurate severe weather forecasts Improvements are being made at the Binghamton, N.Y., station, with completion expected next week.

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Following record-smashing rainfall and a historic Susquehanna River flood level last September, upgrades to the National Weather Service radar system are expected to improve severe weather forecasting in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Doppler radar is being enhanced at the Binghamton, N.Y., station this week with dual polarization technology that will give forecasters better information about heavy rainfall in flooding events, hail detection in thunderstorms and even recognize precipitation as rain, snow or ice, according to a news release

from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In some situations, the technology can detect the presence of airborne tornado debris, giving forecasters confirmation of a tornado as it happens, instead of sending a meteorologist in the field to inspect damage and toppled trees days after. “This is the most significant upgrade to the nation’s weather radar network since Doppler radar was first installed in the early 1990s and is a significant step toward us becoming weather ready,” said Jack Hayes, director of the National Weather Service, in the news release. Installation of the dual polarization technology to the Binghamton’s Doppler radar system began Monday and is expected to be completed by early next week. Doppler radar provides forecasters

“This is the most significant upgrade to the nation’s weather radar network since Doppler radar was first installed in the early 1990s and is a significant step toward us becoming weather ready.” Jack Hayes Director of the National Weather Servicer

information on precipitation intensity, direction and speed. Dual polarization technology adds new information about the size and shape of airborne objects, which will improve estimates of how much rain is falling, improving flash flood detection and warnings. During winter weather, dual polarization radar can tell the difference between rain, snow and ice that will provide forecasters a much better idea of what type of precipitation to expect at

ground level, the news release says. Last year, the Binghamton weather station recorded 60 inches of rain at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, making 2011 the wettest year on record. Average rainfall is 38.26 inches. Tropical Storm Lee dumped 5 to 10 inches of rain across Luzerne County, causing the Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre to rise to 42.66 feet on Sept. 9, smashing the record of 40.9 feet on June 24, 1972.

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State holding churches’ hidden treasures Unclaimed items listed for Bishop O’Reilly school and Queen of Peace church.

By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – It sounds like peanuts, but when there are 74 peanuts (possibly 76), maybe it’s worth gathering them. The state Treasury regularly tries to reunite rightful owners

Cracks in bridge trouble Kingston

with a boatload of unclaimed property, and issued a press release Tuesday noting $1.3 million of that “belongs to places of worship and affiliated organizations.” Included on that list: Bishop O’Reilly High School in Kingston. Bishop O’Reilly was closed by the Diocese of Scranton in 2007 and reopened as Good Shepherd Academy, an elementary school. The Treasury’s searchable online database lists 74 Kmart gift certificates worth “under $100,”

that belong to “Bishop OReilly” at 316 Maple St., Kingston – the school’s address. Two more gift certificates are listed as owned by “Biship OReilly” and “Boshop OReilly” (none of the variations includes an apostrophe in O’Reilly). A separate listing for “Bishop OReilly High School” shows an unclaimed stock dividend from AT&T, also for “under $100.” To preserve some degree of privacy, the state lists amounts as “over or under,” Treasury spokes-

woman Elizabeth Foose said Monday. Foose said the Treasury runs the unclaimed property program under state law in an effort to get money and assets back into the hands of those who have rightful claim, but may simply not know the property exists. After the assets have been dormant for a certain amount of time – usually five years -- the holder of the property turns it over to the Treasury, which can turn it over

Authorities say pipe, wire and couplings were stolen, $190,000 in damage done. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

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A masked demonstrator sets fire to a Union Jack near the British embassy Monday in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The protest marks the 30th anniversary of the Argentine and British conflict over the remote South Atlantic archipelago, the Falkland Islands. In all, 649 Argentines, 255 British soldiers and three islanders were killed in the 74-day occupation ending when British troops routed Argentine forces.

Dorrance speeds building propane depot A spring cleanup for the township is scheduled for May at the recycling center.

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extended by another month the time Button has to submit a land development plan and James Schneider, solicitor, added Button must still get approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a highway occupancy permit. Schneider called the issuance of the permit by PennDOT, “a major issue” in establishing the depot. In another land-use matter, the supervisors voted to grant a deed revision, which was recommended by the planning commission, to allow Mallory Mylet to construct a house on a lot in her subdivsion. They also concurred with the state Department of Environmental Protection on the issue of a component 2 planning module. The supervisors approved a $250 donation to the lock-in program conducted by Crestwood High School on graduation night in June. They were informed by PennDOT that the township has been

DORRANCE TWP. – Button Oil Co. of Mountain Top received another favorable ruling in its attempt to develop a propane tank depot off I-81, this time from the township board of supervisors. The supervisors on Monday night approved a reverse subdivision proposal for the site, enabling Button to combine two lots into one 11.29-acre tract for the purposes of further developing the depot. The action, according to Alan Snelson, zoning officer, comes on the heels of a March ruling by District Judge Ron Swank of Mountain Top, in which Swank ruled against the township in its zoning fight. Snelson said Button has already moved storage tanks onto the site after Swank’s ruling.. The Planning Commission has also approved Button’s subdivision but there are still issues that remain. Snelson said he has

The next supervisors meeting is Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m.

allocated $91,686.25 in liquid fuels money for 2012. Also, the annual spring cleanup for township residents only has been scheduled on May 5, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the recycling building off Blue Ridge Trail. Items such as car tires, batteries, white appliances and other small appliances will be accepted. A fee schedule prevails for each car, truck or trailer load.

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ing individuals or companies that are suing the county. The council will hold another work session, probably on April 17, to finalize the wording of the ethics code. The proposed personnel code was also discussed Monday and is slated for adoption at the April 10 council meeting. Drafts of both documents may be viewed under the county council section of the county website, www.luzernecounty.org.

WILKES-BARRE – The daring theft of copper pipe and transmission lines from the WVIA broadcast tower on Penobscot Mountain and the damage that was left behind was estimated to be $190,000, WVIA Engineer Joe Glynn said Monday. Three people accused in the brazen theft last August were recently sentenced in Luzerne County Court. Judge Lisa Gelb sentenced Christopher Casazza, 22, of Mountain Top, Jessica Herrold, 27, of Wapwallopen, and Barry Seiwell, 21, of Nuangola, to oneyear probation each and ordered the trio to pay a percentage of $5,000 in restitution. Casazza, Herrold and Seiwell pleaded guilty to charges of theft, criminal mischief and defiant trespass before they were sentenced. Two other co-defendants, Donalda Loucks, 42, of Nuangola, who is Seiwell’s mother, and Matthew Meyers, 24, of Wapwallopen, are scheduled to appear in court next week. Police in Fairview and Hanover townships alleged Casazza, Herrold, Seiwell, Loucks and Meyers conspired to steal 400

feet of 6 1/8-inch diameter copper pipe, about 250 feet of 2 ¼-inch copper transmission line, 120 feet of 3 1/8-inch copper and brass couplings from WVIA’s programming tower between Aug. 4 and 18, according to the criminal complaints. Authorities said the insulation was stripped from the copper wire, and it and the brass couplings were sold at scrap yards in Hazleton and Hazle Township. Glynn said the copper pipe and transmission lines were installed in 2007 on the tower that stands about 800 feet tall. The pipe and lines were not damaged when fire ripped through the transmission building in 2010. “They had to climb the tower to steal the lines,” Glynn said. “About 130 feet up on the tower is what was stolen.” Glynn said each section of the copper pipe and transmission line connected by brass couplings weighs 130 pounds. Dropping the pipe and lines damaged the tower and transmission building for WVIA-FM radio programming, Glynn said. Glynn said WVIA-TV programming was not impacted, but the radio station was off the air for about an hour until repairs were made. “I’d say the total damage was about $190,000, between what had to be replaced and the damage by dropping the (FM radio) transmission line and tower.”

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ond largest” such vault – 65 feet by 75 feet -- made of about 400 tons of steel. The online database also lists one unclaimed item for Queen of Peace Church in Harveys Lake, described as “Stock – in lieu of” and worth “under $100.” Queen of Peace has also been closed for many years. “We were not aware of this, but certainly will look into it,” said Diocesan Spokesman Bill Genello on Monday.

3 sentenced for roles in WVIA tower thefts

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KINGSTON -- Council members expressed concern at Monday night’s meeting about the condition of the Pierce Street railroad bridge and the lack of response from the railroad that owns it. Councilman Jack Schumacher said there are 2- to 3-inch cracks in the concrete at the top of the bridge. “It’s a safety issue,” he said, and asked if W H A T ’ S N E X T the municipaliA regular work sesty’s engision will be April 16 at neering 7 p.m. company could look at the bridge and make an assessment of its safety. Other members expressed their concern about the bridge as well. Councilman Michael Jacobs felt that even if the bridge proves to be structurally sound, it still needs attention. “It’s an eyesore. The railroad track should be cosmetically fixed up,” he said. In other business, the council voted for a resolution awarding the lawn and turf maintenance for various municipal properties to Trugreen Chemlawn of WilkesBarre at a base cost of $3,339. The council also voted on an ordinance repealing the agreement between the Kingston and Edwardsville law enforcement agencies. Kingston Solicitor Harry Mattern said the old law gave overlapping jurisdiction to the police in the two areas. He also said the two agencies will continue to cooperate with each other and give aid in times of emergency. The council also voted to introduce two ordinances which make changes to the police and non-uniformed municipal employees’ pension plans. Those two ordinances will be voted on at the next council meeting.

to the rightful owner, if he or she claims it and can prove they are the rightful owner. The vast majority of unclaimed property is “intangible,” things like dividends, rebates or refunds from companies – or like the Bishop O’Reilly gift certificates, Foose said. A small part of the unclaimed property is physical property, which is stored in a 1930s-era vault in Harrisburg. Foose said it is believed to be “the world’s sec-

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7 killed in Calif. school shootings

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The suspect in Oakland deaths was taken into custody in the neighboring city of Alameda. By TERRY COLLINS Associated Press

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Two U.S. Navy Blue Angels jets, seen from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., execute a survey flight Monday over the Statue of Liberty. The two F/A-18s flew practice runs to familiarize and evaluate a potential flight course for the upcoming War of 1812 commemoration during this year’s Fleet Week celebration in May.

OAKLAND, Calif. — A 43-year-old former student of a small Christian university in California opened fire at the school, killing at least seven people and setting off an intense, chaotic manhunt that ended with his capture at a nearby shopping center, authorities said. Police Chief Howard Jordan said One L. Goh is in custody after he surrendered about an hour after the shooting at Oikos University, which also wounded three. Jordan said police have recovered the weapon they believe he used during the rampage.

“It’s going to take us a few days to put the pieces together,” Jordan said. “We do not have a motive.” Soon after the shooting, heavily armed officers swarmed the school in a large industrial park near the Oakland airport and, for at least an hour, believed the gunman could still be inside. Art Richards said he was driving by the university on his way to pick up a friend when he spotted a woman hiding in the bushes and pulled over. When he approached her, she said, “I’m shot” and showed him her arm. “She had a piece of her arm hanging out,” Richards said, noting that she was wounded near the elbow. As police arrived, Richards said he heard 10 gunshots coming from inside the building. The female victim told him that she saw the gunman shoot one person point-blank in the chest and one

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Oakland Police cover bodies near Oikos University in Oakland, Calif., on Monday. A gunman opened fire at the school, killing six people.

in the head. Tashi Wangchuk, whose wife attended the school and witnessed the shooting, said he was told by police that the gunman first shot a woman at the front desk, then continued shooting random-

ly in classrooms. Television footage showed bloodied victims on stretchers being loaded into ambulances. Several bodies covered in sheets were laid out on a patch of grass at the school.

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he record-breaking Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $656 million on T Monday, though no one holding one of

the three winning tickets has come forward yet to claim a share of the prize, officials said. Three tickets — one each in Kansas, Illinois and Maryland — will split the jackpot, which officials said Monday was higher than previously estimated. It is now at $656 million, after sales from the 44 state lotteries were totaled, up from the previously reported $640 million. That means each winner would receive roughly $218 million apiece before taxes. Winners in all three states have several months — in the case of Kansas, a year — to claim the prize. Both Maryland and Kansas allow winners to remain anonymous, though the winner in Illinois will be identified.

Romney faces tough question on Mormon faith at a campaign stop in Green Bay. The Associated Press

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Family wants federal probe

The parents of a black teenager who was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer asked federal officials Monday to expand their investigation to look at the prosecutor who recused himself in the case. Trayvon Martin’s parents allege in a letter sent to the U.S. Department of Justice that State Attorney Norm Wolfinger met with the Sanford police chief within hours of the teen’s death and that together they overruled a detective’s recommendation that the shooter, George Zimmerman, be charged with manslaughter. The letter claims a lead investigator filed an affidavit stating that he didn’t find Zimmerman’s story credible. WASHINGTON

Court OKs strip searches

Jailers may perform invasive strip searches on people arrested even for minor offenses, an ideologically divided Supreme Court ruled Monday, the conservative majority declaring that security trumps privacy in an often dangerous environment. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled against a New Jersey man who was strip searched in two county jails following his arrest on a warrant for an unpaid fine that he had, in reality, paid. The decision resolved a conflict among lower courts about how to balance security and privacy. Prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, lower courts generally prohibited routine strip searches for minor offenses. In recent years, however, courts have allowed jailers more discretion to maintain security, and the high court ruling ratified those decisions. MOSCOW

31 killed in jet crash

A plane that crashed Monday into a snowy field in Siberia, killing 31 people, appears to have been improperly de-iced, but there was no indication that negligence caused the crash, Russia’s civil aviation chief said. Investigators said evidence so far suggests a technical failure as the cause. The twin-engine turboprop belonging to UTair crashed shortly after takeoff from the snowy western Siberian city of Tyumen with 43 people aboard. Twelve people have been hospitalized in serious condition. The state news agency RIA-Novosti quoted Rosaviatsiya head Alexander Neradko as saying there was evidence “that the treatment of the plane with de-icing agents was not done at the necessary level.”

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Pakistani police officers on Monday secure the area outside the house where Osama bin Laden’s family are being detained in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Bin Laden’s relatives get short prison time With credit for time served, the women and children will leave Pakistan later this month. By ZARAR KHAN Associated Press

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court sentenced Osama bin Laden’s three widows and two of his daughters to 45 days in prison on Monday for illegally living in the country, ordering them deported when the sentence ends, their lawyer said. With credit for time served, the women and several of their other children will leave Pakistan later this month, said lawyer Mohammed Amir Khalil. They have been in detention since American com-

mandos killed bin Laden in a large house in the Pakistani town of Abbottabad on May 2, but they were formally charged with immigration offenses only last month. The Americans left the women and children behind in the house after they flew off with bin Laden’s corpse. The women may have information about how bin Laden managed to remain undetected for close to 10 years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S., despite being the subject of a massive international manhunt. The youngest, 30-yearold Yemeni wife Amal Ahmed Abdel-Fatah al-Sada, has told investigators bin Laden lived in five houses while on the run and fathered four children, two of whom were born in Pakistani government hospitals. Pakistani officials have said they had no

idea the al-Qaida chief was in Abbottabad, something many in Washington found hard to believe because his compound was located close to Pakistan’s equivalent of the West Point military academy. The U.S. has not found evidence indicating senior Pakistani officials knew of bin Laden’s whereabouts, but said he must have had some form of “support network.” Two of the widows are Saudi and one is Yemeni. Khalil said Yemen has consented to the return, but he is still in discussions with Saudi officials. Saudi Arabia stripped bin Laden of his citizenship in 1994 because of his verbal attacks against the Saudi royal family. Al-Sada was overjoyed to finally be heading home, said her brother, Zakaria al-Sada, who has been campaigning for her release.

Prosecutors don’t want bail for JetBlue captain JetBlue pilot Clayton Frederick Osbon, right, is escorted to a waiting vehicle by FBI agents Monday as he is released from The Pavilion at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo. Osbon was taken directly to the Federal Court Building in Amarillo.

By BETSY BLANEY Associated Press

AMARILLO, Texas — A JetBlue Airways captain charged with disrupting a Las Vegas-bound flight after he left the cockpit screaming about religion and terrorists should remain in federal custody without bond, prosecutors told a judge Monday. Clayton Osbon smiled at his wife and JetBlue employees who watched his first federal court appearance from the gallery, but did not speak other than to tell the judge he understood his rights and the charges against him. Osbon, 49, was not asked to enter a plea during the10-minute hearing. U.S. Magistrate Judge Clinton E. Averitte is expected to rule on the bond issue at a detention hearing scheduled for Thursday. Osbon has remained in Amarillo since the plane he was piloting last Tuesday was forced to make an emergency landing there following his bizarre unraveling on Flight 191. Passengers wrestled Osbon to the ground after witnesses said he ran

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through the cabin yelling about Jesus and al-Qaida, and then restrained him with seat belt extenders. He was taken to an Amarillo hospital for a medical evaluation and remained there for several days. It was not immediately clear where he was being held Monday. Osbon wore normal clothes in the courtroom, dressed in a green shirt and baggy

green pants. He was shackled at the feet. His attorney, Dean Roper, declined to comment after the hearing. Connye Osbon hurried to a waiting car outside the courthouse following her husband’s hearing. She released a statement through the airline Sunday saying the inflight outburst “wasn’t intentionally violent toward anyone” and asked the media to respect their family’s privacy.

APPLETON, Wis. — Rick Santorum says a fight at the GOP convention over the party’s presidential nominee would be “energizing” for the party. Campaigning in Wisconsin Monday, Santorum pressed his argument that front-runner Mitt Romney isn’t the strongest Republican to go up against President Barack Obama in the fall. The former Pennsylvania senator says a convention Santorum floor fight over which candidate should be Obama’s general election opponent would be a “fascinating display of open democracy” and would encourage more Republican voters to participate. Santorum is far behind Romney in the race for the convention delegates who will choose the nominee. He has acknowledged having little chance of winning the needed 1,144 delegates but notes Romney doesn’t have them yet either. Romney is favored to win Wisconsin’s GOP primary Tuesday. In Green Bay, Romney faced a tough question about his Mormon faith while campaigning. A Ron Paul supporter, 28-yearold Bret Hatch, asked Romney whether he agreed with a passage from the Book of Mormon that describes a cursing of people with a “skin of blackness.” Romney’s staff took away the microphone before the Green Bay man could read the passage. “I’m sorry, we’re just not going to have a discussion about religion in my view, but if you have a question I’ll be happy to answer your question,” Romney said Monday. Hatch then asked whether Romney thought it was a sin for interracial couples to have children. “No. Next question,” Romney responded curtly. Hatch was citing verses from Nephi in the Book of Mormon which describes a cursing of people with a “skin of blackness.” The verse is often cited by critics who accuse the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of racism and consider Mormon teachings heretical.

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THOMAS E. KREBS JR., 69, of Wilkes-Barre, died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Thomas E and Margaret Evelan Krebs. He was educated in Wilkes-Barre area schools and GAR High School. He was an avid football fan and loved the Eagles. He was employed as a chef at St Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen. Thomas will be greatly missed by family and friends. Surviving are daughters, Bettie Snyder, with whom he resided, and husband Jeffrey; Christine and Holley; sons, William, Robert; sisters, Anna Everhart, Margaret Bloom; 10 grandchildren. A Celebration of Thomas’ Life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. Friends may call 1 to 2 p.m.

LEE ANN MURPHY, 53, of Duryea, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. CHARLES G. SCHIFANO, 98, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, April1, 2012 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.

Kevin J. Munley April 1, 2012 Kevin John Munley, 54, of Mountain Top, was in the arms of his adoring wife and the presence of his children and family as he entered into eternal rest at his home on Sunday. Born September 13, 1957, in Sugar Notch, he was a son of Agnes Benish Munley and the late John T. Munley. An alumnus of Crestwood High School, Kevin earned his degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Luzerne County Community College. Before retiring in January 2011, Kevin was a food service instructor at the State Correctional Institute at Retreat for more than 23 years. He was a member of the Parish of Saint Jude in Mountain Top. Kevin was a sports enthusiast and his children’s biggest fan throughout their athletic careers. His other joys included family vacations at Hilton Head Island, trips to Notre Dame with his brothers, accompanying his mother on their morning excursions for donations to Mohegan Sun, and his annual

trip to Saratoga with his dearest friends. He was an amazing cook and always enjoyed preparing meals for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by his mother; his wife and high school sweetheart, the former Wendy Hess; children, Lissa, of Mountain Top, and Kevin and Jarad, at home; brothers, Jack and his wife, Phyllis Munley, of Kingston, and Patrick and his wife, Lisa Munley, of Honolulu, Hawaii; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Celebration of Kevin’s Life will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from McLaughlin’s - The Family Funeral Service, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre, with Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of Saint Jude. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in Hanover Township. Visitation will be held at McLaughlin’s today from 4 to 8 p.m.. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Medical Oncology Associates Prescription Assistance Fund, 382 Pierce Street, Kingston, PA 18704, or Saint Jude’s Building Fund, 420 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Kevin’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

Inez Marie Norderhaug March 26, 2012

nez Marie Norderhaug, formerly Inez Rogers Strunk, passed away on March 26, 2012, in Mesa, Arizona. Inez was born in West Nanticoke, on November 22, 1926 to Stephen and Erma (Payne) Rogers. Inez married Harland C. Norderhaug on December 21, 1978. Inez is survived by husband, Harland; children, Patricia Hines (Joseph) and Norman Strunk (Juanita); grandchildren, Kendra Rogers, Kelly Lopez and Kevin Strunk; great grandchildren, Alanna, Alex, Evangeline, Aldon, Amanda and Breanna; sisters, Margaret Strunk (Luth-

er) and Ardis Smith (Thomas). She was preceded in death by her first husband, Sheldon C. Strunk; her parents and brother, Carl Rogers. A funeral service for Inez will be today at 11 a.m. at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care Cemetery Chapel, 6747 East Broadway Road, Mesa, Ariz. Interment will follow at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Arrangements are entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona, www.MariposaGardens.com.

FUNERALS DAVIS – William, committal service 10 a.m. today in Sunnyside Cemetery, Tunkhannock. DESCHAK – Blanche, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church. Friends may call 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. DREABIT – Sophie, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home 136 Maffett St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today. ELIAS – Charlotte, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. FINO – Frances, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday in Mamary-Durkin Funeral Services, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. HUSSONG – Wayne, Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary of The Assumption Church, Wyalusing. Family and friends are requested to go directly to the church. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. LAYAOU – Alan, memorial service 4 p.m. April 14 in the Centermoreland United Methodist Church. MANCUSO – Olive, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. today in St. Lawrence O’Toole Church, Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Friends may call 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. MERITHEW – Lillian, funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. MIGLIONICO – Bronwen, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the

funeral home. MILLS – David Sr., memorial services 10 a.m. April 16 in St. Thomas More Church, 105 Gravity Road, Lake Ariel. MISKO – Rose, funeral 9 a.m. today in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Leo’s/ Holy Rosary Church, Ashley. MITCHNECK –Francis, Shiva, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. through Thursday at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, 541 Hamilton Ave., Kingston. RORICK – Betty, Memorial Liturgy 11 a.m. May 12 in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Rd., Dallas. SAPOL – Mary, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 240 Center St., Nanticoke. Those attending the funeral will meet at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. WOLFE – David, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today.

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April 2, 2012 at her home. Born on October 8, 1937 in Pittston, Ann was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Armitage) Walsh. Ann was raised in Pittston and was a graduate of the former Pittston Township High School, Class of 1955. Following high school, Ann went on to further her education at Misericordia University, Dallas, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1959. Ann taught at Gate of Heaven Grade School, Dallas; Saint Rocco’s Grade School, Pittston; and Saint Aloysius Grade School, WilkesBarre, from where she retired. After her retirement as a full-time educator, Ann worked as a part-time substitute teacher for Hanover Area School District. Ann was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Saint Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre, where she held membership with the parish’s Altar and Rosary Society. Additionally, Ann was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, WilkesBarre. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald R. Middleton; her infant daughter, Mary Rose Middleton; her sister, Mary Rose; two infant sisters; and her grandparents. Ann is survived by her children, Paul Middleton, of Wyoming; Matthew Middleton, of Connecticut; Molly Hoffman, of Wilkes-Barre; Raymond Middleton, of WilkesBarre; Charles Middleton, of Ha-

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nover Township; Donald Middleton, of Plymouth; her step-daughter, Linda Davison, of Wilkes-Barre; her children’s spouses; her brother, Ray Walsh, of Pittston; her 12 grandchildren; her one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews. The funeral will be conducted on Holy Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. from Jacobs Funeral Service, 47 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, followed by the Liturgy of the Word which will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, Saint Aloysius Church, 143 West Division Street, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. To send the family an online message of condolence, please visit www.jacobsfuneralservice.com. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions may be made in Ann’s memory to the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Thomas J. Riley April 1, 2012 homas Joseph Riley, of Kingston, passed away Sunday, April T 1, 2012, at his home.

Born January 15, 1956, in WilkesBarre, he was a son of Teresa Stone Riley of Wilkes-Barre, and the late Joseph Patrick Riley Sr. Tommy was a 1973 graduate of Coughlin High School, WilkesBarre, and self employed in the area as an electrician. He was a member of Holy Saviour Church, WilkesBarre. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are brothers, Richard, Largo, Fla.; Joseph and his wife, Trisha, Wilkes-Barre Township; Michael and his wife, Robin, Bunker Hill, Ind.; sisters, Maureen Longfoot and her husband, David, Kingston; Kathleen Riley, Ashley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 North

Meade Street, Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Saviour Church, Hilliard Street, East End Section of WilkesBarre. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends may call today from 5 to 8 p.m.

Ethel Peters April 2, 2012 rs. Ethel K. Peters, 91, formerly of Poplar Street, Wilkes-Barre, M died Monday, April 2, 2012, at the

Summit Golden Living Center, Wilkes-Barre, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Peters was born in WilkesBarre, daughter of the late Peter J. and Nora Kraus Keil and was a graduate of the Class of 1938, Elmer L. Meyers High School, Wilkes-Barre. She studied piano and organ at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, and had been a well-known church organist for many years. She had played at the former Trinity Swedish Lutheran Church, Wilkes-Barre; Calvary Episcopal Church and later, Holy Scout leader at the former First ReCross Episcopal Church, where she formed Church, Wilkes-Barre. She had been organist and choir director was also a member of the Wyoming for more than 47 years. She loved Valley Chapter, American Guild of her church and spent many hours Organists. She was preceded in death by a preparing for her performances at granddaughter, Doreen Martin, and the various services. Ethel had been employed by by sisters, Mildred M. Keil, Dorothy Keil and Margaret Rushton. Mushkin Steel Supply Co., WilkesSurviving are daughters, Karen Barre, for several years; also by Roth Peters, Hanover Township, and Novelty Co., Wilkes-Barre, retiring Brenda Martin and her husband, in 1989. In addition to being orgaDaniel, Bloomsburg; five grandchilnist and choir director for Holy dren; seven great-grandchildren; Cross Episcopal Church, she had sisters, Eleanor Zarenski, Wilkesbeen treasurer for Calvary and Holy Barre, and Kathryn Dyer and her Cross churches for 14 years; clerk of husband, Charles, Bloomsburg; sevthe vestry for 21years; teacher in the eral nieces and nephews. nursery school for many years; adFuneral will be held Thursday at viser to the Young People’s Fellow- 10 a.m. with Burial Office and Reqship (YPF); member, Calvary Wom- uiem Eucharist at Holy Cross Episen’s Club and the St. Margaret’s So- copal Church, 373 North Main ciety. She had also been a member Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. of the Girl’s Friendly Society, St. Ste- Timothy Alleman, rector; the Rev. phen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes- Daniel G. Jones, retired rector and Barre. the Rev. John Leo, former associate Mrs. Peters was very civic-mind- rector of Holy Cross Church, as celeed and had been a member and past brants. Interment will be in Oak president of the Women’s Auxiliary Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Townof the former Wyoming Valley Hos- ship. Friends may call at the H. Merpital and was a member and past ritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a president of the auxiliary of the for- Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 mer N.P.W. Hospital. Following the North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, on merger, she had been a member and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. Friends president of the auxiliary of Geisin- and relatives are asked to go directly ger Wyoming Valley Medical Cen- to the church prior to the service on ter, Plains Township, and had been Thursday. honored for her service when she reThe family requests that flowers tired. She was also a member and be omitted due to Holy Week obpast president of the Serve-Your- servances and that memorial donaCity Club, Wilkes-Barre; a member tions in Mrs. Peters’ name be made and past counselor of McKinley to Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Council 93, Daughters of America, 375 North Main Street, WilkesWilkes-Barre, and had been a Girl Barre, PA 18702.

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Creek, passed into Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born September 20, 1916, in Hunlock Township, a son of the late Archie and Loie Whitesell Cragle. Harry passed away April 2, 2012, at the Community Care Hospice in Wilkes-Barre, leaving four children, six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. He was a wonderful father and grandfather, always putting family first. The family moved to the state of Wyoming and returned to Hunlock Creek when Harry was six years old. He graduated from Harter High School in West Nanticoke. He then married the former B. Louise McMichael in March 1931. Harry was a veteran of World War II, where he was proud of being their cook and he could sure cook. He drove truck for M&G Convoy for 43 years and drove 4 million miles without an accident. He was “Driver of the Year,” never having an accident nationwide and received the Driver of the Year Award from his company. Harry was a member of the Irem Temple, Dallas, and Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg and also the Masonic Lodge 541 in Nanticoke for over 60 years. He was a Hunlock Township Supervisor for 18 years. He belonged to the Teamsters Union. Harry was a member of the Oakdale United Methodist Church, Oakdale, and also was a board member. He helped with painting and other projects at the church. He was a member of the Oakdale Cemetery and was a captain of the firing squad for 40 years on Memorial Day. He loved singing church hymns and playing his guitar. Harry and his son Delmar and son-in-law Jim spent many years going to Wyoming to hunt and Canada to fish. Harry will be missed by his family and friends, as he was a friend to everyone and loved by all. Preceding him in death were his wife, B. Louise McMichael Cragle, in 1986; son Delmar Cragle in 2009; sister Ruth Crosby; parents, Archie and Loie Cragle. Surviving are daughter Linda Archavage, with whom he lived and was his caretaker, and son-in-law Joseph Archavage; daughter Rebecca

Jane Thompson; son Lowell E. Cragle and fiancee Linda McGrath; grandchildren, Kent Thompson and friend Stacy; Edward Leck Jr., Tammy Bowen and husband Andy; Jill Hoyt and husband Chuck; Angela Shotto and husband Michael; Delmar Macosky; stepgrandson Patrick Herbert; great-grandchildren, Chris and Ryan Dunsmuir, Alex and Brandon Hoyt, Rebecca Elizabeth Thompson, Ashley Gribble, Julia Shotto; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends. Rest in peace, Dad, because you knew you were loved and you also loved each of us and also your Lord. Special thanks to caregivers Allied Home Health Nursing, son-in-law Joseph Archavage, Tammy Bowen, Jill Hoyt, Kent Thompson and Stacy and Ryan and Chris for spending time with him. Also for Ryan taking him hunting in the backyard in his wheelchair and helping when Pop needed help. God Bless you all. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, with Pastor Gail Kitchen officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. until the time of service. Masonic Services will be held on Wednesday evening. Military Services will be held graveside by the Shickshinny American Legion Post. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Hunlock Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oakdale United Methodist Church, c/o Vicki Benscoter, P.O. Box 101, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621; Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704; Allied Services Home Health, 150 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Elizabeth Holmes April 1, 2012

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1, 2012 in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. She was born October 29, 1939, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Burnside Collins. She attended Taylor schools. She was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the church choir and Sunday School teacher. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by the Greater Pittston garment industry for over 40 years. She was a homemaker, loved to cook and eat all of her home-cooked meals. Elizabeth was a connoisseur of movies and enjoyed watching television with her grandchildren, whom she adored. She was a caring, loving and compassionate to all her family and friends who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Holmes, in 2004, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by son Rick H. Holmes and his wife, Debbie, Mount Zion; brothers, Leonard Collins and his wife, Doreen, Harding;

Ken Collins and his wife, Isabel, Pittston Township; sisters, Martha Azarovich, Pittston; Isabel Landmesser, Pittston; two granddaughters, including Sherry Fairchild and her husband, Eric, West Pittston; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the HowellLussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. The Rev. Josh Masland will officiate. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 until service time at 6 p.m.

George L. Marstell April 1, 2012

G ing, passed away on Sunday, eorge L. Marstell, 60, of Wyom-

April 1, 2012 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of Ann Phillips Marstell and the late George Marstell. He was a graduate of Gate of Heaven elementary school and Dallas High School. George was the owner and operator of Marstell Oil Co., Wyoming. Surviving, in addition to his mother, Ann, are his wife, the former Jane Silvi, and children, Maria, George IV and Sean Marstell, all of Exeter; a brother, Gerald, and his wife, Linda Marstell, Wyoming, and a sister, Jane, and her husband, Frank Harvey, Tunkhannock; niece, Annmarie Harvey and nephews, Gerald and Jeffry Marstell.

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Jasiulewicz pleaded guilty to the charges in January and received 543 days credit for time already served in prison. Augello ordered Jasiulewicz to pay $778 in restitution. According to court papers, the crime spree began on Sept. 5, 2010, when Luzerne Borough police were called to the Fuel On store on Main Street for an armed robbery. Two store clerks said a man, later identified as Jasiulewicz, came into the store, approached the counter with a coffee, demanded money and displayed a handgun. Jasiulewicz fled with an undetermined amount of money. Four days later, police said, Jasiulewicz entered Gerrity’s Supermarket on Union Street in Pringle and put a $2.49 hoa-

WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge removed himself from the homicide trial of a man charged with killing another man during a game of poker in February 2011. Judge David Lupas, who had been presiding over the trial of Jaboar Stanley, of East Mine Street, Hazleton, recused himself from the case Monday. Lupas gave no reason for the recusal. Stanley is tentatively scheduled to stand trial on April 16. Lupas asked that another judge be assigned to the case. Stanley, 30, is charged with shooting 20-year-old Emmanuel J. Felix on Feb. 15 inside their apartment after fighting over a game of poker.

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WO WEEKS FROM today, on April 17, Uncle Sam definitively wants to know if you’re filing a federal tax return for last year’s income, and if not, why not. Plenty of help is available for Northeastern Pennsylvania residents still scrambling to provide an answer – and to properly complete those dreaded 1040 forms, with their requisite schedules, attachments and other ulcer-inducing addendums. In many instances, you can access federal tax preparation help for free. But act soon. The good news for procrastinators in 2012: The traditional filing deadline of April 15 has been pushed back by a couple of days. The switch was made to accommodate peculiarities of the calendar and of custom: April 15 falls on a Sunday and the following day is a holiday observed in the District of Columbia, Emancipation Day, dictating that the federal deadline be moved to Tuesday. More good news for procrastinators and others who simply won’t have all their paperwork in order in two weeks: You can apply for an extension of time (about six months) to file your tax return using Form 4868. The application, however, must be submitted by April 17 and, if you expect to owe money, you must pay it now – not later. Can’t pay immediately? There might be relief for you, too. Due to the nation’s lingering unemployment problem, the Internal Revenue Service will make allowances this year for eligible taxpayers who are having trouble paying their full tax bills on time. Ask about the “Fresh Start program” and

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Form 1127-A. For assistance with filing, consider some of these options. • Senior citizens and low-income individuals seeking help with simple income tax forms often can be linked with volunteer tax preparers. The free service typically is coordinated through the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, with appointment-only sessions conducted at sites such as the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind, area colleges, public libraries and senior centers. • If your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or below, take advantage of the IRS Free File Program. Visit www.irs.gov/ freefile. • Consult reputable websites for tax-filing strategies and tips. The Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch site, for instance, offers articles such as “Tax credits you don’t want to miss” and “Tax scam season is here.” Visit www.marketwatch.com/personal-finance/ guide_taxes. • Is there an app for that? When it comes to your questions about federal tax rules, yes. Users of iPads and iPhones, for example, can download the “Ask a CPA” app. It’s free, and so is the advice. (We can’t vouch for the accuracy of that advice, however.) Legitimate tax preparers – and, no doubt, some unsavory types – are working overtime this month to get your business. Be smart. Be honest. Be accurate. But don’t be late.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I think Gov. Romney’s a little out of touch.” Joe Biden The U.S. vice president in a pre-recorded interview that aired Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation” criticized Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney for seemingly failing to understand “what ordinary middle-class people are thinking about and are concerned about.”

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Enforce limits on antibiotics

IGHTY PERCENT of the antibiotics used in the United States aren’t taken by people. They are given to animals, often to promote growth rather than because the animals actually are sick. The Food and Drug Administration has known this for more than 30 years. It also has known for decades that antibiotics in animals, over time, decrease the effectiveness of penicillin and tetracycline in humans. It shouldn’t have taken a federal judge’s ruling in March to push the government to enforce a ban on agricultural uses of popular antibiotics. Nor should the Obama administration allow ranchers to skirt the EDITORIAL BOARD

issue, as widely expected, and keep giving antibiotics to their animals to “protect” their flocks and herds from potential health outbreaks. The agriculture industry has brought this problem on itself through the practice of packing chickens, cattle and pigs into tightly constrained spaces. These conditions increase the odds that diseases will occur and spread. Until now, the FDA has issued guidelines on antibiotic use and hoped ranchers would follow them. Now it’s time for regulation. San Jose Mercury News

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Care management cuts will hurt state’s elderly

am very concerned about the Corbett administration’s impending cuts to the state’s elder care funding. Department of Public Welfare Secretary Gary D. Alexander apparently is planning to eliminate aging care managers. Alexander was given authority to make cuts from the state budget without legislative oversight. I am very concerned about the negative impact the elimination of care management will make by discontinuing consistent nursing oversight and fragmenting services to seniors. Seniors and their families rely on the Area Agency on Aging as a one-stop resource for care management. The AAA should not be removed as waiver care managers. Participants in the aging waiver typically have multiple and complex medical problems and impairments that limit their ability to be independent. They also often have cognitive impairments, making them a much more vulnerable population than most of the adults with disabilities served in many of the other Medicaid waiver programs. Gov. Tom Corbett previously promised that he would make “protecting seniors a top priority” and that he “would do everything he could to make Pennsylvania more senior-friendly.” This proposed rule-making fails to live up to either promise. Aging care cuts should be excluded from the Act 22 expedited regulations. Jim Rabbas Olyphant

Reader believes writer needs a history lesson

egarding the letter to the editor from Paulette V. Monchak published March 19: Are you serious? This nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principles? You have every right to your beliefs, but go back to school. Obviously, you skipped too many third-grade history classes. Kevin O’Dwyer Kingston

Writer takes issue with use of word ‘Democrat’

am writing about a small matter, perhaps. (You decide.) In recent years Republicans took to calling the Democratic Party the “Democrat Party.” It was done, I believe, to gain some kind of political advantage. (You supply the motive.) It is, however, poor use of the language. The word “Democrat” is a noun, not an adjective. One doesn’t modify a noun (party) with a noun but with an adjective. It is, therefore, the Democratic Party. A person should want to be grammatical if only to

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appear intelligent. It is true that incorrect usage eventually can be granted acknowledgement in, say, a new edition of Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. “Democrat” might become an adjective in time through such a process. I would hope that editors would see through a cynical attempt to manipulate. Richard J. Yost South Abington Township

Transportation legislation has a long way to go

cross the United States, mayors, construction firms, commuters and transit workers are watching and hoping that the federal transportation bill finally will pass. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives had been scrambling to make changes to the current draft. Word is that they’ll reverse the unpopular decision ending the dedicated funding for public transportation begun under President Ronald Reagan. That’s a great start, but it doesn’t go far enough to address the serious flaws remaining in this bill. First and most serious, the House bill ignores the biggest need of America’s transportation system: holding states accountable for repairing and maintaining our road, bridge and transit system. The bill actually eliminates the bridge repair program and offloads responsibility for federal-aid bridges onto local taxpayers. Lacking a laser focus on repair gives departments of transportation a lot of leeway to build new highways that we can’t afford to maintain. HR7 also guts funding for walking and bicycling – transportation modes that are vital to the economic sustainability of our community and that make sound economic choices for local families. About 24 percent of households in Wilkes-Barre do not own automobiles, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Many of our residents are walkers, transit riders and bicyclists right now, not in some environmentalist’s dream of the future. Nine percent of Wilkes-Barre workers walk to work. More would if the choice was easier and safer, but the House bill also eliminates the tiny, but popular, Safe Routes to School program, helping kids walk to school safely. HR7 also takes a sledgehammer to local

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control, by taking away authority and funding sources that cities and towns have to address congestion, air pollution, safety and other issues. And the House language also drastically reduces the opportunities for local voices to raise concern about the impacts of projects on their properties, their health, their lives, their neighborhoods and treasured landscapes. That will allow governors to force projects on communities, even when the locals who have to live with the projects have rejected them. Finally, HR7 opens protected lands and coastal areas to oil and gas drilling, with the intention of diverting a share of leasing fees to the transportation program. In addition to environmental concerns, it raises serious practical questions. No one knows how much money this will produce, nor when it will materialize, putting the transportation program in an unstable position. No one expects the amount, however much it is, to be enough to actually fund the program. I urge everyone to contact their representative to push for amendments that fix these problems and give us a transportation bill that meets the needs we have now, rather than fulfilling a 1950s-like fantasy of highway expansion. Michele Schasberger Member Luzerne County Bikes & Walks

Far too many workers are retiring too early

etirement age is far too young. Improved technology in health care has made the average age of death increase over the years. Too many Americans are ending their careers far too early. With our economy being how it is, all the citizens need to get up and do their part in helping to fix it! Young people are paying for the older people who could be working. Not to mention, these younger people are just learning how to live on their own and paying off their college debts. Instead of falling apart as a country and being angry with one another, we need to pull together. Sixtyfive years old is too young to retire and depend on others for your wants and needs. Liz Jones Fairview Township

Basketball league a boost for Hanover Area youths

thank the Hanover Area Youth Basketball League for giving area youths a place to play and learn basketball. Mr. Jim Richmond runs this league with utmost class and with only the interests of the kids in mind. I am truly impressed.

Richard Miller Hanover Township

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THE TIMES LEADER U.S. Representative Lou Barletta speaks about the Operation Gang Up effort, as State Sen. John Yudichak, Hazleton Area School District Acting Superintendent Francis Antonelli and High School Principal Rocco Petrone listen.

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Increased gang awareness stressed Barletta and Yudichak cite attack on teen girl as they press for action on gangs.

venile gang-related incident. The beating stopped, Yudichak said Monday, when citizen heroes intervened. “The first step is to admit we have a gang problem,” Barletta, R-Hazleton, said. “Then, we can make NEPA the place we want it to be … where we can live without fear of gang activity.” The community forum to be held on May 3 at Luzerne County Community College, Barletta said, is a chance for the community to learn how they can be a part of the imitative to stop gang activity. That can be accomplished mostly, Barletta said, by preventing children from joining gangs by reaching out to parents, school officials and community leaders. Barletta and Yudichak said they are working with other lawmakers to put together a package to present to specific com-

HAZLETON – Two local legislators said Monday the gangrelated attack on a 13-year-old girl at a city playground is the most recent example of why more needs to be done to deter gang activity in the community. New legislation is in the works and a community forum is planned to help educate citizens. U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta and state Sen. John Yudichak announced Monday a forum to be held in May at which the community can come together to wage a war on gang activity. “This horrifying attack strengthens the need (to address gang

activity),” Yudichak, D-Plymouth Township, said during a press conference at the Hazleton Area High School. “We cannot and will not ignore gang violence that has been perpetuated in our community.” Yudichak and Barletta’s press conference Monday came as an update to the community on Operation Gang Up, a local, bipartisan initiative to combat gang activity in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Yudichak and Barletta spoke of the March 15 attack on a 13year-old Hazleton Elementary/ Middle School student as the most recent reason the community needs to act on gang violence. The girl was forced into a vehicle near Ninth Street and Manhattan Court, and was able to escape from the vehicle near the Altmiller Playground, where police say she was attacked in a ju-

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King’s since 1978. In the early 1990s he designed a three-credit course on street gangs. He has researched gangs in cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. Having rival gangs operating in the county will result in increased crime, Marinello said. Marinello said a lot of young people get involved with gangs

because it’s “cool.” He said teenagers looking for identity will start dressing like gangsters and hanging out with gang members. “Today it’s cool to be tough,” he said. Salavantis said many gang members come from homes

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mittees in an effort to add to current laws about gang violence. Hazleton Area Acting Superintendent Francis Antonelli said Monday he is thankful for the efforts of law enforcement and legislators for their work in deterring gang activity, and he is pursing grant money to help. Antonelli said he is seeking grant money to bring gang awareness training to school students, and working in conjunction with Serento Gardens, a Hazleton-based substance-abuse treatment and education center, to work on a drug education program. There are also efforts, Antonelli said, to work with the state police to increase their presences on Hazleton Area campuses. “Gang members never stop working,” Barletta said. “It’s time for the community to get involved.”

said. The district attorney said her office is implementing Stefanie Salavantis programs to deal with and asDistrict attorney sist children in the community who have found themselves in the criminal justice system. “But the fact remains that we where domestic violence ocare a reactive, not a proactive curs. “We need the victims of the system,” she said. “By the time violence, often women, to have we encounter the youth of our the strength to remove them- community, they have often alselves and their children, so ready lost their way. They have their children are not raised in already committed crimes and violent homes, thus helping to are entrenched in the criminal end the cycle of abuse,” she justice system.”

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charged a fee when they made withdrawals on Dec. 26, 2011 and Jan. 7, 2012. The Electronic Funds Transfer Act requires ATMs to contain an external notice posted in a conspicuous place, as well as a screen that advises the consumer of any fee. Kim Graber, a spokesperson for First Data, declined to comment on the lawsuit. Dave Shipula, owner of the Beer Super, said he was not aware the lawsuit had been filed until contacted by a reporter on Monday. After being notified, Shipula checked the ATM and said it did contain a notice posted on the outside corner of the machine. In addition, a screen pops up notifying the customer a $2.50 fee will be charged prior to the transaction going through, Shipula said. “I don’t feel there are any hidden fees. You can’t proceed unless you push a button to agree to the fee,” Shipula said. Shipula said he was frustrated to learn he’s being sued given that he does not own the ATM and does not make any money off of it. “I’ve never gotten a penny out of that machine,” he said. “It’s a convenience for my customers and nothing else.” The lawsuit seeks to certify the case as a class action that would include all persons who incurred a charge for utilizing the ATM without being advised of the fee by an external notice.

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uzerne County Judge Thomas Burke swears in 11 members of Luzerne County Youth Aid Panel at the courthouse on Monday. Members are: WVW Panel, Stephanie Durk, Carol Fahnestock, Gary Mack, Dotty Martin, Kathleen McCarthy and Shelia Lynn Saidman; W-B/Hanover/Nanticoke Panel, Kermit Douglas, Frank Handley, Holly Hicks and Christa Koter-Langdon; Wyoming Area Panel, Deborah Knecht.

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complaint: Police investigated a domestic dispute involving Gray and his girlfriend’s juvenile son just before 6 a.m. Sunday. LARKSVILLE – A man was The boy told police he was arraigned Sunday on charges awakened by an argument he assaulted a juvenile with a between Gray and his mother. knife. The boy said that when he Jerell Gray, 51, of East First walked into the kitchen Gray Street, Larksville, was charged threatened him. with two counts of simple asThe boy said he pushed Gray sault, and one count each of off a chair. Gray got up and reckless endangerment, terror- grabbed two knives that he istic threats and harassment. swung at the boy, striking the He was jailed at the Luzerne boy in the face causing a lacerCounty Correctional Facility for ation, the criminal complaint lack of $20,000 bail. says. According to the criminal Police said the boy was taken

to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on April 12 before District Judge David Barilla in Swoyersville. HAZLETON – State police at Hazleton said they arrested Jose Rivera, 42, of Hazleton, on evidence of drunken driving after he nearly struck a state police cruiser on Broad Street at 12:40 a.m. Monday. State police said Rivera displayed signs of intoxication and was taken to Hazleton General Hospital for a blood test.

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lucky you are?’ They said there are very few people who get this phone call,” she said. The show traces milestones in addicts’ lives and some of the painful events or unhealthy family dynamics in their past. Camera crews follow the subjects to show how their behavior has spiraled out of control, with the addicts led to believe they are part of a documentary about addiction. Each episode culminates with family members uniting to confront the addict to say they will no longer be enablers and to encourage the addict to participate in a rehabilitation program. Some accept treatment, while others walk away. Participating in DeGroot’s intervention were Nijmeh, Nijmeh’s husband of 25 years, Zahi; her parents, Kingston residents James J. and Mary Louise Heffers; her brother, James L. Heffers; and sister Roz, who did not want her last name printed. Allowing the family’s painful struggle to appear on national television was unnerving, Nijmeh said. “It was so emotional. There’s embarrassment, but this is to save Terry’s life. What is more important?” Problems began early A graduate of Bishop O’Reilly High School, the 45-year-old DeGroot battled an eating disorder in her youth and was taunted for being overweight in school, her sister said. DeGroot did some runway modeling and landed a job with the QVC shopping network. DeGroot’s husband of 20 years divorced her because he could no longer tolerate her addiction, Nijmeh said. Their 9-year-old son lives with his father out of the area. Eventually DeGroot returned to the area from Bucks County and lived first with Nijmeh and then with her parents as she completed stints at rehab. Her nickname was “Hollywood” in rehab because of her beauty, her sister said. The family tried to police and babysit her but couldn’t keep her away from alcohol. DeGroot landed in emergency rooms several times. Nijmeh recalled several memories of discovering her sister close to death. Her sister once dressed up before a binge because she thought she would be found dead, she said. “To her, she had nothing because her spirit was so damaged,” Nijmeh said. In September DeGroot was found slumped over her steering wheel after nearly crashing into a business in Luzerne, and her blood-alcohol level was seven times over the legal limit, Nijmeh said. The family had been searching for her for hours and received a call from the hospital. “They didn’t know how she was still breathing,” Nijmeh said. A few years ago, DeGroot announced she had something important to tell Nijmeh and her mother and disclosed she had been molested by a friend of her father’s when she was a child, Nijmeh said. Nijmeh said her mother was in denial, in part because the disclosure came after so many years and in the midst of DeGroot’s inebriated state. The idea remained in the back of their minds and wasn’t discussed again until the television crew started pressing Nijmeh. Nijmeh said the show’s workers interviewed her and her family for many hours and insisted she was hiding something. Nijmeh said she told them the alleged molestation was the only thing she hadn’t mentioned, still unsure about it herself. “I had blocked it out. Who wants to believe something like that?” Nijmeh said.

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and again transferred to Luzerne County in June 2004, the filing said. According to Preate’s filing, Lupas provided a trust agreement to investors stating they would be able to withdraw their $50,000 investment and receive

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The show’s producers suspected DeGroot was using alcohol in part to dull the pain of her secret. The alleged molester died several years ago. Addiction specialist Donna Chavous encouraged the family to make it clear to DeGroot during the intervention that they believed she was molested. The intervention was taped in November at a hotel in Scranton. Interventions require family members to stop allowing the addiction to continue by providing money and lodging. Mustering the courage to put a sick loved one out on the street is excruciating, Nijmeh said. Her father initially said he couldn’t do it. “I said it’s either that or you go visit her in the “It seemed cemetery, and then he realized like forev- it,” Nijmeh er. It could said. one, have been theOne byfamily members also over an told DeGroot hour, and they loved her we’re go- and reminded of her posiing out of her tive qualities. our DeGroot didn’t immediminds,” ately accept the Dallas resident treatment, sayPam Nijmeh ing she needed On intervention to go outside for her sister for a cigarette. Terry DeGroot “It seemed like forever. It could have been over an hour, and we’re going out of our minds,” Nijmeh said. DeGroot returned and agreed to accept treatment, saying she didn’t want to be sick anymore. “We just all broke down. I almost felt like a wind go by me with everybody exhaling, even the film crew,” Nijmeh said. Family is optimistic DeGroot resembled an 80-yearold woman when she entered Shades of Hope, which did not charge for the treatment, Nijmeh said. Her once flawless skin, featured on QVC broadcasts for face cream, was sagging from her face, Nijmeh said. The treatment appears to be working, said Nijmeh, who speaks to her sister about once a week. DeGroot has transferred to a halfway house on the Shades of Hope campus and is receiving mentoring and support from actress Ashley Judd, who volunteers to help for addicts, Nijmeh said. “She’s doing remarkable. She’s actually mentoring the new patients coming in,” Nijmeh said of her sister. Her mother visited DeGroot at the rehab and said she is upbeat and “looks like a teenager,” Nijmeh said. Nijmeh said her parents instilled a sense of faith in their children and did their best, and she fears the show paints them in a negative light. For example, her father was portrayed as uninvolved, but he was often busy working so her mother could stay home with their children, she said. The program also shows her mother tearfully telling DeGroot she was sorry she wasn’t there for her when she was molested. Nijmeh said her mother saw no evidence of the molestation and had unsuccessfully tried to figure out what was wrong by seeking counseling for her daughter as a youth. “My parents are in their 70s, and this took a toll on them,” she said. DeGroot’s future plans are uncertain, but she has scheduled a visit to see her son on his 10th birthday in May. Nijmeh said her sister would be in a cemetery without the show, and she hopes her family’s decision to go public will also inspire others to keep hope for addicted loved ones. “She was in a very dark place. We had a true miracle,” she said. 7 percent interest if gas or oil was discovered on the land by Dec. 10, 2010. Lupas, 77, of Plains Township, was charged on Thursday with one count of mail fraud by federal authorities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is expected to seek an indictment against him. He remains free on home confinement with electronic monitoring pending further proceedings in the case.

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Kentucky claims national title

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Kentucky’s Terrence Jones (3) dunks over Kansas’ Justin Wesley (4) in the first half of the NCAA Tournament finals at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jayhawks late rally comes up a little short The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — No matter where Anthony Davis and his buddies go to make their millions, their ol’ Kentucky home will long remember this championship season. The Wildcats hit the jackpot with their lottery picks Monday night, ignoring Davis’ bad shooting night and parlaying a roster full of NBA talent into a 67-59 victory over Kansas for the team’s eighth national title — and its first since 1998. The one-and-doners did it in a wire-towire victory — a little dicey at the end —

to cap a season in which anything less than bringing a title back to the Bluegrass State would have been a downer. They led coach John Calipari to his first title in four trips to the Final Four with three different schools. Doron Lamb, a sophomore with firstround-draft-pick possibilities, led the Wildcats (38-2) with 22 points, including back-to-back 3-pointers that put them up by 16 with 10 minutes left. The Jayhawks (32-7), kings of the comeback all season, fought to the finish and trimmed that deficit to five with 1:37

left. But Kentucky made five free throws down the stretch to seal the win Davis’ fellow lottery prospect, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, was another headliner, creating space for himself to score all11of his points in the first half. Davis, meanwhile, might have had the most dominating six-point night in the history of college basketball. He finished with 16 rebounds, six blocks, five assists and three steals — and made his only field goal with 5:13 left in the game. It was a See NCAA, Page 6B

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

Casem cleans up for Comets in a victory over Hazleton Area By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

Phillies are now the fast and fabulous

By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

Last month in the finals of the PIAA Class 2A Wrestling Championships, Vito Pasone was stopped short of the ultimate goal by a two-time state champion from West Virginia in Ryan Diehl. Over the weekend, the Meyers senior proved he could beat state titlists from other states. The 113-pounder not only defeated one former state champion, but dispatched three which earned a total of nine state championships among them en route to a gold medal at the National High School Coaches Association Pasone National Senior Wrestling Championships at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Even though he won a national championship, the Meyers standout, who has not committed to a college yet, took Monday off from practice but will be right back in the wrestling room and weight room this afternoon, working to get better for the next challenge. “It was great. Everything I worked for paid off,” Pasone said. “But just because I did one thing good doesn’t mean I have to take time off.” Pasone won five matches over the weekend and, at times, made things look easy. He started the event with a pin over North Carolina’s Sam Murph in 1:54. In the second round, he sent Conor Kirkegard, a three-time state champion from Connecticut, into the loser’s bracket with a 10-0 major decision. His quarterfinal bout was a 12-9 victory over Georgia’s Darshawn Sharp, who was a fourth- and a third-place finisher in four tries at his state’s event. Then came one of the toughest opponents Pasone may have ever seen in any tournament in Zachary Bridson, a four-time state champion from New Hampshire in the semis. Well, the Mohawk took care of business there with an 11-5 victory to get to the finals. For the championship, he went against Braun Marquez, a twotime state gold medal winner from Texas. Pasone, who bested Marquez in the quarters of last year’s Junior Nationals en route a runner-up finish, earned a 9-3 victory for the gold medal. “He came in very focused and

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Casem crushed a ball down the left-field CRESTWOOD line in the second inning to open the scoring, as her shot scooted past the reach of the HAZLETON Cougars’ Catherine LaAREA Buz. Danielle DeSpirito, who singled to center to open the inning, scored from second on Casem’s home run. “That kid has worked so hard during the offseason,” Bertoni said. “We had PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER her in the fourth hole last year, but we moved her down in the order so that she Hazleton Area’s Abby Sachse (26) avoids being tagged by Crestwood short-

WRIGHT TWP. – When Crestwood put its batting order together Monday, the clean up spot was seventh. Ashley Casem was in that spot, and she sure did clean up. Casem homered and drove in all four Comets runs in a 4-3 victory over Hazleton Area in Wyoming Valley Conference softball play. “We have a whiteboard and I wrote on it today, ‘Are you tough enough?’” Crestwood coach Bob Bertoni said. “Last season, we didn’t seem to be. Today, they were tough enough. We beat a very good team today.” See COMETS, Page 6B

stop Rachael Ritz at second base in Monday’s WVC high school softball game in Wright Township.

uddenly, the Philadelphia Phillies lineup doesn’t seem so imposing anymore. Not without Chase Utley. Not missing Ryan Howard. The third, fourth and fifth hitters for the Phillies to start Monday’s exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates were Jimmy Rollins, Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino. They don’t exactly conjure up comparisons to the power-packed pop the Phillies received from the middle of their batting order when they were whacking their way to two straight National League pennants. But times have changed. Jayson Werth left the lineup to sign a lucrative contract with the Washington Nationals after the Phillies lost the 2009 World Series to the New York Yankees. Utley’s been bothered by gimpy knees for two straight spring trainings, and will once again open the season on the disabled list. Howard will join him there, after his recovery’s been slow from the torn Achilles’ tendon he suffered while making the final out of last year’s playoff series loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. That’s a total of 112 homers, 333 RBI and 315 runs missing from the heart of a batting order that took the Phillies to a second straight World Series in 2009. The Phillies don’t have the legs to walk over everyone in the National League anymore. They are going to have to run if they plan to score runs. That became obvious when the Phillies started blazing around the bases during the start of an On Deck exhibition series against the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Speedy Juan Pierre, a neat offseason addition to the team, stole runs with his legs in the first and third innings. Victorino and Freddy Galvis -- the replacement at second base until Utley returns -- produced runs by stretching shots to the outfield into triples. And although Rollins was thrown out trying to do the same, he was praised for his hustle and aggression by Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. The message is clear. Homers hurt. But speed kills. And Pierre can bring a blast of that. “He makes thing happen,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said, the idea of a running club growing on him quickly. “When he’s getting base hits and spraying the ball around, he brings energy. He’s the kind of guy who ticks the other team off pesky.” He’s the kind of guy the Phillies need right now. Pierre has never stolen less than 27 bases in a season over his 12-year career, and that lifetime low came last year when he was playing in the non-running American League for the Chicago White Sox. Pierre has scored 980 runs and has 554 stolen bases to his big league credit, playing mostly for the Florida Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers. By comparison, Rollins -- a pretty good baserunner who has been the biggest threat to steal for the Phillies -- has 373 career stolen bases over the same 12 years Pierre has played in the big leagues. Put them together in the same lineup, and it could be a big headache for opposing pitchers. For example, Pierre led off the game by dumping a hit off the glove of Pittsburgh’s diving left fielder Alex Presley. But Pierre didn’t stop there, oh no. He darted to second base, turning a single into a double when the ball skidded off Presley’s glove. “A hustle double,” Pierre called it. Then Pierre tagged and moved to third base on a fly out to medium center field, then scored when Rollins drove a deep sacrifice fly to center. A little extra speed, a lot of hustle, and the Phillies manufactured a run. “That’s just my game,” Pierre said. “I’m not going to hit home runs. I’m going to play pepper with it, hit it where they ain’t, steal bases. That’s my goal every night, put pressure on the defense.” He did it again in the third inning, when Pierre was hit by a pitch and See SOKOLOSKI, Page 3B

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On the Mark

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By MARK DUDEK Times Leader Correspondent

UPCOMING EVENTS

5th Annual Susquehanna Warrior Trail 5K race / fun walk will be held Saturday, April 7 at 10:15 a.m. in Shickshinny. Registration will be from 9-10 a.m. at the playground pavilion, located at Oak and North Canal streets. Proceeds will benefit the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. For information, contact Max Furek at 542-7946 or jungle@epix.net. Applications can also be downloaded at www.susquehannawarriortrail.org. Holy Redeemer Baseball will host its Fifth Annual Friendship Night fundraiser on Friday, April 13 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Senunas’, 133 N. Main St., Wilkes Barre. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will benefit members of the Holy Redeemer baseball team. Electric City Baseball & Softball Academy will hold a hitter’s video clinic for boys and girls ages 8-18 at their facility at 733 Davis Street, Scranton, on April 14-15. Hitters receive instruction, drills and video analysis. Cost is $75. For more information, call 955-0471 or visit www.electriccitybaseball.com. A Soccer Referee Course (entry level grade 8), will be taking place April 20-22 in the Plymouth Borough building. The course involves 18 hours of classroom and field work. It will be held Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $100. Students must be at least 14 years old by the last day of class. The course is limited to the first 30 students. For more information, go to http:// www.epsarc.org, or contact Matthew Detwiler at 779-7785 or President@WSUSC.org. The Central Pennsylvania Conservancy and the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club will be hosting the Ironmaster’s Challenge, a 5K, 15K, 30K and 50K trail hike and run on Saturday, May 5. There will be four checkpoints providing snacks, water, energy beverages and first aid. Participants in the 50K and marathon may begin check-in at 5:30 a.m. by picking up packets at the Furnace Stack Pavilion at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Check in for the 15K and 5K is one hour before the race. All proceeds will benefit the Ironmaster’s Mansion. For more information, call 717-241-4368. The Modrovsky Park Charity Wiffle Ball Tournament will be held May 6 at noon at Modrovsky Park. The tournament follows a pool play format with all teams playing at least three games (12 teams and four fields). Cost is $5 per player. The tournament is benefiting the MS Society. To sign up, visit www.leaguelineup.com/modrovskypark and click “Team Sign-Up”. Jenkins Twp Little League will host its annual golf tournament Saturday, May 12. Registration is $75 per person and $300 per team. Registration fee includes green fee, cart fee, unlimited driving range, hog dog and refreshments at the turn, Italian buffet dinner menu and a hole-in-one prize on all par 3s. For more information, go to www.jenkinstwplittleleague.com. The Misericordia University Athletics Department is hosting the 22nd Annual Arnie Garinger Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, May 21, at Blue Ridge Golf Club in Mountain Top. Entry fee is $100 for the captain-and-crew event, and includes golf, dinner and prizes. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The field is limited to 120 players. Call 674-6374 for more information. The Seventh Annual Lititz Summer Showcase Soccer Tournament will be held in Lititz on July 28-29. Tournament is for boys and girls U10 through U19 teams, three game minimum, with a college showcase for older age groups. Visit lititzsummershowcase.org or contact Mike Logan at loganwhs@verizon.net.

West Pittston Little League will be hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. at the West Pittston Little League Fields. The Easter Egg Hunt is for children 10 years old and under. The event will be held rain or shine.

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MEETINGS The Jenkins Twp. Little League

It’s finally here, Opening Day 2012! Every year you get the butter- BY ROXY ROXBOROUGH Ladies Auxiliary will hold its opening meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. flies in your stomach as you hear the call to post for the first race of the at the field house. The agenda will live racing season, there’s nothing like that feeling. A solid fourteen CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Cavaliers - Spurs circle is for Clevebe: Reorganize the ladies auxiliary land guard Kyrie Irving (questionable); the Magic - Pistons circle is for Orlando race slate is on tap for today, with five divisions of the new late closer, forward Dwight Howard (probable); the Lakers - Nets circle is for Los Angeles board, introduce team moms, the Bobby Weiss Series, headlining the program. opening day kitchen preparations, center Andrew Bynum (questionable). donations for food stand, schedIn the Weiss Series I see a standout that towers over all others, and Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. uling ladies kitchen and fundraiser. that’s the Dylan Davis trained pacer Fearless Diablo. The late bloom- On the NHL board, the circle around the Bruins - Penguins game is for the possibilAll parents are urged to attend. ity that Boston will rest some players after clinching the Northeast Division. ing four-year old son of Art Major has just been super all winter at BOXING REPORT: In the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las The Wyoming Area Softball Parents Association will conduct a special Dover Downs, and even has paced well against some tough stock at Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$700 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$500; in the meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at WBA/IBF welterweight title fight on May 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amir Khan is the Meadowlands. His most recent effort was just sensational on the Wyoming Area Secondary -$500 vs. Lamont Peterson at +$400; in the WBO welterweight title fight on June 9 March 19. Leaving from post six, Fearless Diablo just floated out and Center, Room 164. Final plans for in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$400 vs. Timothy Bradley at +$300. the annual Ziti Dinner/Craft Fair didn’t make a move until the half, from there he was just a blur, pacing will be discussed. Parents of playBASEBALL NHL a back half in an eye-popping :54 to win going away, stopping the ers in grades 7-12 should attend. Odds Underdog Favorite Odds Underdog timer in a fast 1:51.1. No one in here can match his turn of foot and Favorite The Monday Night Golf League of National League FLYERS -$125/ Rangers the North End Slovak Citizens Club look for yet another romp in this evening’s fourth race. +$105 Wednesday will hold their team selection BEST BET: FEARLESS DIABLO (4TH) DEVILS -$200/ Islanders meeting at 7 p.m. April 9 in the MARLINS (7.0) Cards +$170 VALUE PLAY: BADBOY PAPARAZZI A (5TH) club’s meeting hall. All league NBA

POST TIME 6:30 p.m. All Races One Mile

First-$15,000 Bobby Weiss Series 6 Midas Blue Chip J.Morrill 2-6-8 2 Rego Park B.Simpson 1-9-2 1 Artillery Major M.Kakaley 3-6-5 3 Metronblissfull D.Ingraham 1-4-4 4 Ravenswood Reese T.Buter 8-4-6 5 Willie’s Dragon M.Simons 7-7-7 7 NF Drum Roll T.Schadel 5-1-1 Second-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,000 last 5 8 Sabana Hanover M.Simons 5-6-7 6 Lady’s Night G.Napolitano 5-8-3 3 Wingbat M.Kakaley 4-6-7 2 Katie’s Kiss B.Simpson 5-3-6 5 Grace N Charlie J.Morrill 4-3-4 4 SJ’s Leo M.Merton 4-1-8 9 Playa Tulum J.Taggart 2-2-7 1 Jewel Of Broadway M.Romano 8-6-7 7 Old Trafford M.Janos 5-5-5 Third-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 5 Crazy Speed J.Morrill 3-3-x 3 Chrome Cruiser R.Schnittker 4-1-7 2 Stallone Blue Chip B.Simpson 4-3-6 6 Yo Cheyenne Rocky D.Miller 4-7-5 4 Just Enough M.Kakaley 7-5-2 9 Just Blue Bayou M.Vanderkemp 4-4-x 1 Purple Mcrain Tn.Schadel 6-7-7 7 Newspeak G.Napolitano 6-8-6 8 Nate Breeze R.Hammer 6-8-6 Fourth-$15,000 Bobby Weiss Series 1 Fearless Diablo J.Morrill 1-1-2 6 Ideal Champ D.Miller 1-6-5 7 City Image D.Ingraham 1-3-6 2 Fine Fine Fine G.Napolitano 6-4-7 8 Woop D Do Bazzle M.Kakaley 2-3-6 3 Cityscape T.Buter 6-7-3 5 Roaring Rei M.Simons 6-7-7 4 What R U Doin R.Hammer 6-7-8 Fifth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,000 last 5 3 Badboy Paparazzi A M.Simons 4-4-8 6 Red Light J.Morrill 3-5-6 1 Aequitas D.Miller 4-5-2 7 Big Bucks T.Buter 6-6-6 9 Fuel Cell A.Napolitano 4-7-2 5 Ivanhoe Blue Chip A.McCarthy 2-8-3 2 Amour’s Brother G.Napolitano 5-4-5 4 M S Heather M J.Taggart 4-3-3 8 A Real Laser M.Kakaley 7-7-3 Sixth-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 6 BT’s Spice Of Life A.Napolitano 2-6-4 4 Universal Dream N G.Napolitano 2-1-2 5 See You Smile J.Morrill 5-3-7 7 Chase The Sun M.Simons x-5-1 3 Hot Cowboy A.McCarthy 10-4-3 2 Mister T-Rex B.Simpson 6-3-6 1 Happy Shark D.Chellis 6-7-5 8 Mcrum N Coke T.Buter 6-6-6 9 Artful Sky M.Kakaley 6-8-1 Seventh-$8,500 Clm.Trot;clm.price $10,000 5 Hustlin Hooray J.Morrill 2-1-1 8 Girls Willb Girls Tn.Schadel 2-1-3 2 Julius Secret A.Napolitano 6-2-4 1 Jobo Da’shabra M.Kakaley 1-1-3 9 Smashing Revue A.Napolitano 4-6-4 7 The Count E.Carlson 5-6-5 3 Red Victor J.Pavia 7-8-6 4 Sir Alex Z Tam G.Napolitano 9-5-5 6 Cross Island King J.Taggart 6-6-8 Eighth-$15,000 Bobby Weiss Series 6 Social Network D.Miller 1-9-1 2 Its Rock N Roll J.pavia 1-2-1 4 Whirl Monroe J.Morrill 3-2-1 1 Bettors Glass T.Buter 4-5-1 3 Rockabella R.Hammer 1-6-2 5 He’s Unbelievable A.McCarthy 5-4-3 7 Savvy Savannah G.Napolitano 6-6-5 8 Forty Four Magnum M.Kakaley 5-5-8 Ninth-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Trot;clm.price $12-15,000 6 Marian’s Man G.Napolitano 2-6-2 9 Zero Boundaries D.Ingraham 2-2-2 1 Showmeyourstuff D.Miller 4-3-3 5 Ready For Freddie J.Morrill 6-6-3 7 Xtreme Talent J.Taggart 4-5-2 3 Halfpipe M.Vanderkemp 5-2-5 2 Speculation A.Napolitano 7-5-9 4 Rushmore Hanover M.Simons 7-4-5 8 Peace Bridge Tn.Schadel 6-5-2 Tenth-$15,000 Bobby Weiss Series 3 Bet On The Law J.Pavia 1-1-2 4 Three Artist M.Kakaley 7-4-3 1 Weigh The Odds G.Napolitano 5-2-4 7 My Civil Dollar T.Buter 1-5-2 2 Valley Fever B.Simpson 8-3-5 5 Recent News M.Simons 2-x-5 6 Relentless G J.Morrill 6-3-3 8 Painted Black D.Miller 8-3-1 Eleventh-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 5 High Wire Kat M.Kakaley 4-4-6 3 Monet C C D.Ingraham 4-5-6 7 Wink And Nod J.Morrill 2-6-5 8 Town Treasure D.Miller 3-3-4 5 Night Call J.Taggart 1-2-7 4 Pull The Tab H.Parker 4-3-4 1 Tiza Mojo M.Simons 1-7-8 2 Buzzd On Sudzz M.Romano 4-7-7 9 Up Front Tim T G.Napolitano 8-8-7 Twelfth-$15,000 Bobby Weiss Series 7 Morality J.Morrill 5-5-1 3 Woodmere Ultimate M.Kakaley 3-1-3 5 Showdown At Sun Up B.Simpson 3-3-2 6 Art’s Delight A.Napolitano 1-2-2 1 All Summer Long G.Napolitano 1-8-1 8 Northern Ideal J.Pavia 4-8-1 2 Rocknroll Wannabe R.Hammer 2-4-6 4 Prince Sharka D.Miller 2-8-8 Thirteenth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 3 Classic Ambition G.Napolitano 2-5-1 8 Frankthebank J.Morrill 9-6-4 4 Booze Cruiser J.Pavia 1-6-1 5 Players Ball M.Kakaley 2-3-8 2 Dr Lon B.Irvine 7-10-4 6 I’m In Luck A.McCarthy 7-6-7 1 Eoos M.Simons 7-4-4 7 Chaco Hanover J.Taggart 7-8-2 9 Satire D.Miller 5-7-5 Fourteenth-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 4 Last Conquest G.Napolitano 1-1-4 2 Ar Ed A.Napolitano 2-6-4 3 Quality Sport E.Carlson 7-6-3 5 Caerleon Hanover M.Kakaley 3-8-7 9 Cheyenne Knight M.Simons 7-2-1 6 Aristide De Vie M.Johansson 2-4-8 1 Mountain Rocket M.Romano 5-5-3 7 Gotta Love Him A.McCarthy 8-10-6 8 Tyler’s Echo N T.Buter 6-3-8

Favorite

Points

Spurs

[9]

Underdog CAVALIERS

Morrill been on fire for a month Simpson really picked up game NY stakes colt Just broke his maiden Been empty at Yonkers One better than seventh Best work at the fairs

5-2 7-2 3-1 6-1 9-2 12-1 8-1

Fits well vs these Nap always a danger Sleeper if ready Vulnerable chalk Solid check getter Merton in for the drive Taggart has enjoyed Monti Left in the dust Stomped

4-1 9-2 6-1 3-1 7-2 6-1 15-1 10-1 20-1

Debuts a winner Ray has a lot of youngsters First timer Morrill opted off Best of the rest Another making initial go Winless in 34 career starts Offers little An also ran

7-2 5-2 5-1 4-1 6-1 15-1 12-1 8-1 20-1

Raging!! Race is on for place Just paced career mile Too little, too late Beaten chalk last out Gapper Off since Nov Doing little

5-2 3-1 10-1 9-2 4-1 6-1 12-1 15-1

7 p.m. CSN, MSG2 — N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia PLUS --- N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Pittsburgh at Boston ROOT --- Pittsburgh at Boston 10 p.m. NBCSN — Anaheim at Vancouver

Home track the difference A threat if ready to roll Nice to see Dave Miller in Meadows invader Raced well here in 2011 Speedy guy Ehrart a winless trainer Traffic woes Not the same trotter

9-2 3-1 4-1 8-1 7-2 6-1 10-1 15-1 20-1

7 a.m. ESPN2 — Women’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs. Brazil, at Chiba, Japan

ANap gets initial win Game pacer Pellegrino had nice Fla meet Empty since that Monti score Cold Been racing vs cheaper Drew with rare drive Off since Jan Lacks design

3-1 4-1 7-2 10-1 9-2 6-1 8-1 15-1 20-1

Versatile trotter Loves this strip Can sit a nice trip Winner of over $350k life First off the claim Carlson has some talent Yet to hit board in 6 tries in ‘12 Stops badly Trounced

4-1 9-2 7-2 3-1 6-1 15-1 8-1 10-1 20-1

Never in doubt May need a tightner Teague-Morrill solid duo Tries to keep close to leaders Pocket rocket against easier Lacks that needed rally Still a maiden Gunned down

4-1 9-2 5-2 3-1 6-1 10-1 15-1 12-1

Nap-Allard deadly duo Can blast off the wings Move inside a big aid In live hands Been racing on the big track A mystery Sits the pylons Stalls out …..next

3-1 7-2 4-1 6-1 8-1 9-2 15-1 20-1 10-1

Can be any kind of pacer From potent Burke barn Sets the tempo Loves to rally off cover Hung mile at YR Give him a start or two Lightly raced 4yr old Save your money

4-1 3-1 5-1 9-2 7-2 12-1 8-1 10-1

Finds a field he can beat Classy vet Morrill picks up catch drive Post the main knock Just 1 for last 23 Sealed up Yet to race in 2012 Dull Breaker

3-1 7-2 6-1 4-1 8-1 9-2 15-1 10-1 20-1

Won in 1:50.1 three back More strong Burke stock Been racing in Sagamore Jim M chose off Another Morrill opted off Void of early speed Rough spot for a maiden Don’t include in tickets

3-1 5-2 4-1 9-2 6-1 12-1 10-1 15-1

Fends them all off Raced well here in past Certain factor Use in super’s Irvine makes the steer Out of luck Needs to find more Tired pacer One more race to go

3-1 4-1 7-2 6-1 8-1 15-1 10-1 9-2 20-1

Completes late double Late on scene for place Fast early on Aged vet still strong Takes a while to wind up Marcus make the trip Needs a tightner No factor See you tomorrow

7-2 4-1 6-1 3-1 10-1 9-2 15-1 8-1 20-1

Knicks

RAPTORS

PACERS

9.5

Bobcats

Magic

[5]

PISTONS

HEAT

76ers

GRIZZLIES

8.5

Warriors

Suns

1.5

KINGS

LAKERS

[11]

Nets

College Basketball Favorite

Points

Underdog

NCAA Tournament Women's Championship Baylor

6 (137.5)

TODAY'S EVENTS H.S. BASEBALL GAR at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Northwest, 4:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER GAR at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Honesdale at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at North Pocono, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Coughlin at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. GAR at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Northwest, 4:15 p.m. MMI Prep at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS Crestwood at Berwick, 4 p.m. Hazleton Area at Jim Thorpe, 4 p.m. H.S TRACK AND FIELD Dallas at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Hanover Area at Wyoming Valley West H.S. GIRLS LACROSSE Dallas at Delaware Valley, 5:30 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL PSU Wilkes-Barre at Marywood, 3 p.m. Wilkes at Lebanon Valley, 3:30 p.m. New Jersey City at King’s, 4 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Baptist Bible at King’s, 3 p.m. Misericordia at Susquehanna, 3 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Misericordia at Immaculata, 4 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APR. 4 H.S. BASEBALL Berwick at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Crestwood at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Nanticoke, ppd.

Wyoming Valley West at Delaware Valley, 4:15 p.m. Crestwood at Berwick, 7 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Berwick at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Coughlin at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. Crestwood at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS Pittston Area at MMI Prep, 4 p.m. Tunkhannock at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Wyoming Area at Hazleton Area, 4 p.m. Coughlin at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. H.S TRACK AND FIELD Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman, 4:15 p.m. Meyers at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. Northwest Area at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Holy Redeemer (at Wyoming Area), 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Lake-Lehman at Dallas Nanticoke at Crestwood Tunkhannock at Berwick COLLEGE BASEBALL Wilkes at Misericordia, 3:30 p.m. Baptists Bible at King’s, 4 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Baptist Bible at Wilkes, 6 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Eastern at King’s, 3 p.m Misericordia at Wilkes MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Laroche at Misericordia, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Misericordia at FDU-Florham, 4 p.m.

W H A T ’ S

O N

T V

MLB BASEBALL 2 p.m. SNY, YES — Preseason, N.Y. Yankees at N.Y. Mets

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

6:30 p.m. SE2 — Preseason, Lehigh Valley at Reading

NBA BASKETBALL

7 p.m. MSG — New York at Indiana

-$240/ +$200

Maple Leafs

Penguins

[-$135/ +$115]

BRUINS

PANTHERS

-$155/ +$135

Jets

SENATORS

-$160/ +$140

Hurricanes

PREDATORS

-$240/ +$200

Wild

Sharks

-$110/$110

STARS

CANUCKS

-$210/ +$175

Ducks

COYOTES

-$240/ +$200

Blue Jackets

Notre Dame

10:30 p.m. YES — New Jersey at L.A. Lakers

NHL HOCKEY

SOCCER

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

8:30 p.m. ESPN — NCAA, Division I tournament, championship, Notre Dame vs. Baylor, at Denver

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Designated LHP Dana Eveland for assignment. CLEVELAND INDIANS—Designated RHP Rick VandenHurk for assignment. DETROIT TIGERS—Optioned LHP Duane Below, LHP Andy Oliver and RHP Brayan Villarreal to Toledo (IL). LOS ANGELES ANGELS—Optioned LHP Brad Mills and SS Andrew Romine to Salt Lake (PCL). OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Placed LHP Dallas Braden and RHP Joey Devine on the 15-day DL. SEATTLE MARINERS—Placed RHP Mike Carp, OF Franklin Gutierrez and C Adam Moore on the 15-day DL. Selected the contracts of RHP Kevin Millwood, RHP Erasmo Ramirez and INF Munenori Kawasaki from Tacoma (PCL). Optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Tacoma. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Optioned RHP Brandon Gomes to Durham (IL). National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Placed 3B Chipper Jones and RHP Arodys Vizcaino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26. Optioned RHP Cory Gearrin and RHP Julio Teheran to Gwinnett (IL), Reassigned C J.C. Boscan , C Jose Yepez, INF Andrelton Simmons, INF Drew Sutton, INF Josh Wilson, OF Luis Durango and OF Jordan Parraz to their minor league camp. CINCINNATI REDS—Optioned INF Paul Janish to Louisville (IL). COLORADO ROCKIES—Optioned RHP Alex White. MIAMI MARLINS—Selected the contract of OF Austin Kearns from New Orleans (OF). Optioned LHP Wade LeBlanc and RHP Bryan Peterson to New Orleans. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Optioned LHP Zach Braddock, OF Caleb Gindl, 3B Taylor Green, C Martin Maldonado and OF Logan Schafer to Nashville (PCL). Placed RHP Brandon Kinztler on the 15-day DL. NEW YORK METS—Optioned RHP Chris Schwinden to Buffalo (IL). PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Optioned LHP Jake Diekman to Lehigh Valley (IL). ST. LOUIS CARDINALS—Optioned C Bryan Anderson to Memphis (PCL). Placed RHP Chris Carpenter, OF Allen Craig and 2B Skip Schumaker on the 15-day DL. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Optioned 3B Conor Gillaspie to Fresno (PCL). Agreed to terms with RHP Matt Cain on a six-year contract.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS—Recalled C Joe Colborne from Toronto (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS—Recalled F Patrice Cormier from St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS—Released F Bryan Brutlag.

COLLEGE

AUBURN—Named Terri Williams-Flournoy women’s basketball coach. CANISIUS—Named Jim Baron men’s basketball coach and signed him to a five-year contract. LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE—Named Garry Brodhead women’s basketball coach. MINNESOTA STATE-MANKATO—Reassigned men’s hockey coach Troy Jutting to special assistant to the school president. TENNESSEE—Announced the resignation of women’s assistant basketball coach Mickie DeMoss to take a position with the Indiana of the WNBA. TEXAS—Announced junior G J’Covan Brown will enter the NBA draft.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League

L O C A L C A L E N D A R

SABRES

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-N.Y. Rangers........... 79 50 22 7 107 218 175 x-Pittsburgh ................ 79 48 25 6 102 268 214 x-Philadelphia............. 79 46 24 9 101 257 222 x-New Jersey.............. 79 45 28 6 96 219 205 N.Y. Islanders ............. 79 33 35 11 77 194 241 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Boston ...................... 79 47 28 4 98 259 193 x-Ottawa....................... 79 41 28 10 92 245 231 Buffalo.......................... 79 38 31 10 86 208 219 Toronto ........................ 79 34 36 9 77 222 252 Montreal....................... 79 29 35 15 73 202 221 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida .......................... 79 37 25 17 91 193 217 Washington ................. 79 40 31 8 88 212 223 Winnipeg...................... 79 36 34 9 81 213 233 Tampa Bay................... 78 36 35 7 79 223 268 Carolina ....................... 79 31 32 16 78 208 237 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-St. Louis ................... 79 48 21 10 106 204 156 x-Detroit....................... 79 47 27 5 99 242 196 x-Chicago.................... 80 44 26 10 98 244 234 x-Nashville .................. 79 45 26 8 98 227 208 Columbus.................... 79 27 45 7 61 190 255 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Vancouver................ 79 49 21 9 107 239 191 Colorado...................... 80 41 33 6 88 205 209 Calgary ........................ 80 35 29 16 86 194 222 Minnesota ................... 79 34 35 10 78 173 219 Edmonton.................... 79 32 38 9 73 210 231 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Los Angeles ................ 79 39 27 13 91 185 170 Phoenix........................ 79 39 27 13 91 206 202 San Jose ...................... 79 40 29 10 90 214 201 Dallas ........................... 79 42 32 5 89 207 212 Anaheim ...................... 79 33 35 11 77 195 219 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday's Games Detroit 2, Florida 1, SO Minnesota 5, Chicago 4, SO Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 4 Ottawa 5, N.Y. Islanders 1 Boston 2, N.Y. Rangers 1 Edmonton 2, Anaheim 1

Monday's Games Tampa Bay 4, Washington 2 Edmonton at Los Angeles, late Today's Games Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at Nashville, 8 p.m. San Jose at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Anaheim at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Columbus at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Tampa Bay at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Detroit at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA y-St. John’s ........... 69 40 21 5 3 88 221 192 Manchester ........... 71 36 31 1 3 76 191 195 Portland ................. 70 32 29 4 5 73 201 236 Providence............ 71 32 32 3 4 71 180 202 Worcester.............. 69 28 30 4 7 67 183 200 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA y-Norfolk ............... 70 49 18 1 2 101 252 172 x-Penguins .......... 70 41 22 2 5 89 221 203 x-Hershey ............. 70 38 21 4 7 87 233 203 Syracuse............... 70 33 27 5 5 76 224 221 Binghamton .......... 71 28 37 4 2 62 193 227 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Bridgeport ............. 70 37 24 3 6 83 216 206 Connecticut........... 70 34 24 7 5 80 201 195 Adirondack............ 70 34 32 2 2 72 187 198 Springfield ............. 71 33 32 3 3 72 199 218 Albany .................... 70 30 29 6 5 71 178 207 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Chicago ................. 69 38 25 3 3 82 191 175 Charlotte................ 68 35 24 3 6 79 190 186 Peoria .................... 71 37 30 2 2 78 206 190 Rockford................ 71 34 29 2 6 76 198 214 Milwaukee ............. 68 34 28 2 4 74 187 178 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto .................. 71 41 23 4 3 89 203 162 Lake Erie ............... 72 34 28 3 7 78 177 201 Rochester.............. 69 32 25 8 4 76 203 203 Grand Rapids........ 69 31 28 6 4 72 223 221 Hamilton ................ 70 32 31 2 5 71 172 208 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA y-Oklahoma City .. 70 42 19 4 5 93 202 166 Abbotsford ............ 70 36 26 3 5 80 174 191 San Antonio .......... 70 37 28 3 2 79 182 191 Houston ................. 70 32 23 5 10 79 187 192 Texas ..................... 70 30 36 2 2 64 209 231 x-Clinched Playoff Berth y-Clinched Divisional Title NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Providence 3, Connecticut 2, OT Bridgeport 3, Manchester 2, OT Springfield 3, Worcester 2 Toronto 4, Grand Rapids 2 Rockford 2, Milwaukee 1, SO Binghamton 6, Hershey 5, SO Peoria 1, San Antonio 0 Lake Erie 8, Texas 4 Monday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games Portland at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Penguins at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Hamilton at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Rochester at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Springfield at Bridgeport, 11 a.m. Portland at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Albany at Worcester, 7 p.m. Binghamton at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Texas at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m. Chicago at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Rochester at Abbotsford, 10 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct Boston........................... 30 22 .577 Philadelphia ................. 29 23 .558 New York ...................... 27 26 .509 New Jersey .................. 19 35 .352 Toronto ......................... 18 35 .340 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................. 37 14 .725 Orlando ......................... 32 21 .604 Atlanta ........................... 31 23 .574 Washington .................. 12 40 .231 Charlotte ....................... 7 43 .140 Central Division W L Pct x-Chicago....................... 42 12 .778 Indiana............................ 31 21 .596 Milwaukee ...................... 24 28 .462 Detroit ............................. 19 33 .365 Cleveland ....................... 17 33 .340 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 36 14 .720 Dallas ............................ 30 23 .566 Memphis ....................... 28 22 .560 Houston ........................ 28 25 .528 New Orleans ................ 13 40 .245 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City.......... 40 12 .769 Denver .......................... 29 24 .547 Utah............................... 27 26 .509 Portland......................... 25 28 .472 Minnesota..................... 25 29 .463 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers ................... 33 20 .623 L.A. Clippers................. 31 21 .596 Phoenix......................... 26 26 .500 Golden State ................ 20 31 .392 Sacramento.................. 18 34 .346 x-clinched playoff spot Sunday's Games Oklahoma City 92, Chicago 78 Boston 91, Miami 72 Toronto 99, Washington 92 Denver 104, Orlando 101 Indiana 104, Houston 102, OT Portland 119, Minnesota 106 Phoenix 92, New Orleans 75 L.A. Lakers 120, Golden State 112 Monday's Games Milwaukee 112, Washington 98 Houston 99, Chicago 93 Memphis 94, Oklahoma City 88 L.A. Clippers 94, Dallas 75 Minnesota at Sacramento, late Utah at Portland, late Today's Games San Antonio at Cleveland, 7 p.m. New York at Indiana, 7 p.m. Charlotte at Toronto, 7 p.m. Orlando at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m. New Jersey at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

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members are asked to attend. League play will begin on Monday, April 16 at 4 p.m. at the Hollenbach Country Club. Contact Rick at 570-817-3999 for more information.

REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Beginner to Intermediate Field Hockey Players may sign up for the upcoming season beginning April 15 to May 20. There will be a total of six training/game play sessions every Sunday from 3:305:30 p.m. Gear and sticks will be available for sale for those who have never played. To register, visit www.kapowfh.com and print/ complete/mail the Youth Spring Training Flier on the homepage. Mountain Legion Baseball will hold tryouts for the youth (age 14-15) team today from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, April 7, from 4-6 p.m. at Veterans Field. Prep (13) and senior team tryouts will be held Sunday, April 15, and Sunday, April 22, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Veterans Field. For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/mountainlegionbaseball. Bear Creek Youth Soccer Registration will be held on Wednesday, April 18, from 6-8:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bear Creek Community Charter School. Registration is open to anyone born between Aug. 1, 1994 and July 31, 2008. For more information, contact Billie Jo at bmondulick@gmail.com or John at jjkozerski@gmail.com. Next Level Baseball/Softball Training Facility, in Kingston, will hold a four-week hitting clinic every Sunday starting April 15 and ending May 6. Sessions will be one hour, with six players per session. Sessions will run from 5-9 p.m. Cost is $100. Call Jim at 704-6255 to schedule. Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center is currently accepting team registrations for its Summer Basketball Leagues. This year’s Summer Leagues will consist of 6 divisions, 5/6th Grade Boys and Girls, 7/8th Grade Boys, Freshman Boys, Varsity Boys, and Men’s League. Leagues will begin the week of June 4th and end the week of July 23rd, with an eight game schedule. All Leagues are based on grade level for the 20122013 school year. PIAA officials will be used for all leagues. The cost for the league is $350 per team, and the deadline for registration is Friday, May 25th, 2012. To Register please call Robert Sabola at 570823-6121 ext. 278 or stop by 36 South Washington Street, Wilkes Barre. Kingston Recreation Center will be holding signups for karate classes presented by the Wyoming Valley Goju Ryu Karate Academy. For more information, call the Recreation Center at 287-1106.

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

G O L F World Golf Ranking Through April 1 1. Luke Donald.................................... 2. Rory McIlroy.................................... 3. Lee Westwood................................ 4. Hunter Mahan ................................. 5. Steve Stricker ................................. 6. Martin Kaymer................................. 7. Tiger Woods.................................... 8. Charl Schwartzel ............................ 9. Justin Rose ..................................... 10. Webb Simpson ............................. 11. Jason Day ..................................... 12. Dustin Johnson ............................ 13. Adam Scott.................................... 14. Phil Mickelson .............................. 15. Graeme McDowell ....................... 16. Bubba Watson .............................. 17. Bill Haas ........................................ 18. Matt Kuchar ................................... 19. Keegan Bradley............................ 20. Nick Watney .................................. 21. Sergio Garcia................................ 22. Brandt Snedeker .......................... 23. K.J. Choi........................................ 24. Ian Poulter ..................................... 25. Peter Hanson................................ 26. Mark Wilson .................................. 27. Louis Oosthuizen ......................... 28. Bo Van Pelt ................................... 29. John Senden ................................ 30. Sang-Moon Bae............................ 31. Jason Dufner ................................ 32. Thomas Bjorn ............................... 33. Alvaro Quiros................................ 34. David Toms................................... 35. Martin Laird ................................... 36. Simon Dyson ................................ 37. Robert Karlsson ........................... 38. Paul Casey.................................... 39. Aaron Baddeley ............................ 40. Anders Hansen............................. 41. Rickie Fowler ................................ 42. K.T. Kim......................................... 43. Paul Lawrie.................................... 44. Zach Johnson ...............................

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45. Fredrik Jacobson ......................... 46. Francesco Molinari....................... 47. Kyle Stanley .................................. 48. Ben Crane ..................................... 49. Geoff Ogilvy .................................. 50. Jim Furyk....................................... 51. Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano ..... 52. Miguel Angel Jimenez ................. 53. Ryo Ishikawa................................. 54. Retief Goosen .............................. 55. Y.E. Yang ...................................... 56. Jonathan Byrd ............................... 57. Robert Rock.................................. 58. Ernie Els ........................................ 59. Darren Clarke ............................... 60. Gary Woodland ............................ 61. Johnson Wagner.......................... 62. Greg Chalmers ............................. 63. Matteo Manassero........................ 64. Kevin Na........................................ 65. Nicolas Colsaerts ......................... 66. Rafael Cabrera-Bello................... 67. Charles Howell III......................... 68. Carl Pettersson ............................ 69. Robert Allenby.............................. 70. Ryan Moore................................... 71. Robert Garrigus ........................... 72. George Coetzee........................... 73. Spencer Levin .............................. 74. Jeff Overton .................................. 75. Chez Reavie .................................

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B O X I N G Fight Schedule April 6 At Tokyo, Shinsuke Yamanaka vs. Vic Darchinyan, 12, for Yamanaka’s WBC bantamweight title; Takahiro Ao vs. Terdsak Jandaeng, 12, for Ao’s WBC super featherweight title; Hozumi Hasegawa vs. Felipe Carlos Felix, 10, featherweights. April 7 At TBA, Mexico, Juan Carlos Sanchez, Jr. vs. Juan Alberto Rosas, 12, for Sanchez’s IBF super flyweight title. April 13 At Oberhausen, Germany, Felix Sturm vs. Sebastian Zbik, 12, for Sturm’s WBA Super World middleweight title. At Las Vegas (ESPN2), Michael Katsidis vs. Albert Mensah, 10, junior welterweights. April 14 At Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas (HBO), Brandon Rios vs. Richard Abril, 12, for the vacant WBA World lightweight title. At Lima, Peru, Jose Alfredo Rodriguez vs. Alberto Rossel, 12, for the interim WBA light flyweight title. April 20 At Bell Centre, Montreal (ESPN2), Adonis Stevenson vs. Noe Gonzalez, 12, super middleweights. At Biloxi, Miss. (SHO), Jermain Taylor vs. Caleb Truax, 10, middleweights; Erislandy Lara vs. Ronald Hearns, 10, junior middleweights.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

One Jackson will be back on sidelines this fall By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

A Jackson will be back on the sidelines when the Dallas football team opens its season Sept.1. But he’ll be on the opposite side of the field, and wearing the burgundy and gold of Wyoming Valley West. Ted Jackson Jr., Dallas’ offensive coordinator for the last 11 seasons, has joined the coaching staff of the Spartans, who open their season against a team where his dad served as head coach for 27 seasons before being replaced in February.

“The irony, I guess,” Jackson Jr. said. “I knew if I ended up at Valley West I’d end up playing there against them at some point. It’s going to be odd, especially with it being the opener at Dallas.” Jackson Jr. was a receiver on Dallas’ 1993 Class 2A state championship team and then quarterbacked the Mountaineers as a junior and senior. After college, he joined his father, Ted Sr., on the sidelines in 2000. He was also Dallas’ head basketball coach for seven seasons before resigning prior to this past season. Jackson Jr. said Valley West

head coach Pat Keating contacted him shortly after the Dallas School Board opened Jackson Sr.’s position in December. “He offered me a job with the offense,” Jackson Jr. said. “At that time, I told him I wasn’t sure because, obviously, I was still hopeful my dad was going to get his job back. Then when it didn’t work out, I decided to accept his offer.” The Dallas school board decided to hire Bob Zaruta in February to replace Jackson Sr., who amassed a record of 231-76-3 in 27 seasons. Jackson Jr. said he was unsure

whether he’ll have the title offensive coordinator with the Spartans. He is respected in coaching circles for his offensive schemes. Dallas averaged 35.2 points during the Wyoming Valley Conference regular season while winning the Division 3A title. Right now, Jackson Jr. and Keating are deciding how the two offenses will mesh. Valley West ran a no-huddle offense extensively in 2011. Jackson Jr. said his dad hasn’t decided whether he’ll be coaching in any capacity this coming season.

Reunion set for Jackson, ex-Dallas players Former Dallas High School football coach Ted Jackson will be honored next month at a reunion of Mountaineer players during his tenure from 1985-2011. The event will take place from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, May 27, at Irem Temple. Cost is $45 per person for open bar and a buffet dinner. Those under 21 can attend for $20. Children 4 years old and under are free. Dinner includes soda, coffee, tea and dessert. Deadline is Friday, May 18. Payments can be made to Sandy Jackson, 41 Bedford St., Shavertown, Pa., 18708. For more information, contact Sandy Jackson at 574-0412 or Ted Jackson Jr. at 574-0409. Jackson won 16 Wyoming Valley Conference, four Eastern Conference and three District 2 championships during his coaching career. His team also won the 1993 PIAA Class 2A championship. He has a career record of 231-76-3, but had his position opened by the school board in December 2011 and was replaced in February.

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Warriors get three late runs to down Spartans

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Lake-Lehman’s Nikki Sutliff drives the ball away from the Delaware Valley defender Amy Ahlers.

Lehman posts key triumph over Del Val took a perfect crossing pass from Emily Sutton to score in the 77th minute.

By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

LEHMAN TWP. – If it wasn’t for that troublesome left post, Lake-Lehman wouldn’t have had to worry about sweating out the second half Monday afternoon. But with that metal pole serving like a second goalkeeper, the Black Knights couldn’t rest easy until the waning minutes when Shoshana Mahoney added some space between them and Delaware Valley. Mahoney’s second goal of the game with just under four minutes to play gave Lehman a 2-0 victory in a battle of top teams in Division 1-B of Wyoming Valley Conference girls soccer. The two teams tied for the divisional title last year, with Lehman winning a playoff game 3-2 to gain the championship. Monday’s game looked like it would be decided by one goal as well. Mahoney took a through ball from Hannah Stull in the 11th minute, and timed her break past DelVal defender Darian Walter. Then came two oh-so-close scoring opportunities rejected by the left post. The first came in the 20th minute when Kaylee Hillard launched a shot from the left side. It hit the left post, and her follow-up attempt just missed wide right. The second was in the 38th when Mahoney struck the left post from the right side of the field. “In the beginning, we were trying to push forward, play with the wind and put the ball on the ground,” Lehman coach Kelly Adamshick said. “We hit the post. We had five shots that should have been in the goal.” Instead, the Black Knights (2-0) had one and the wind in their faces for the second half. DelVal (2-1) took immediate advantage. Anna Chamberlin

Delaware Valley ......................................... 0 0 — 0 Lake-Lehman ............................................. 1 1 — 2 First half: 1. LL, Shoshana Mahoney (Hannah Stull), 11th min; Second half: 2. LL, Mahoney (Emily Sutton), 77th. Shots: DV 10, LL 22; Saves: DV 15 (Taryn Ficken), LL 10 (Denae Sutliff); Corners: DV 1, LL 3.

Dallas 6, Berwick 0 Ashley Dunbar figured in on all six goals for the Mountaineers, finishing with four goals and two assists in a big Dallas victory. Colleen McDonald added a goal and three helpers, while Amber Yang made 10 saves for the shutout.

Berwick........................................................ 0 0 — 0 Dallas........................................................... 5 1 — 6 First half: 1. DAL, Ashley Dunbar (Sabrina Zurek) 8th min; 2. DAL, Colleen McDonald (Dunbar) 8th; 3. DAL, Dunbar (McDonald) 20th; 4. DAL, Vanessa Parsons (Dunbar) 34th; 5. DAL, Dunbar (McDonald) 37th; Second half: 6. DAL, Dunbar (McDonald) 49th Shots: BER 13, DAL 20; Saves: BER 10 (Sarah Wilczynski), DAL 10 (Amber Yang); Corners: BER 1, DAL 4.

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Lake-Lehman’s Shoshana Mahoney, right, pushes ahead of Delaware Valley defender Kelly Cappello.

“We hit the post. We had five shots that should have been in the goal.” Kelly Adamshick Lake-Lehman coach

challenged Lehman keeper Danae Sutliff in the opening minute. Sutliff later came up with another save on a shot by Kyrsten Brockmann. And then a bit later, Chamberlin and Brockmann made a run on goal, but Chamberlin’s shot sailed over the crossbar. “At halftime, we talked about

what we were doing wrong,” DelVal coach Donnel LeivaVazquez said. “We weren’t possessing, we weren’t passing, we weren’t moving. We corrected the mistakes and gave ourselves a lot of opportunities, but we just didn’t put anything away.” Lehman did when Mahoney

Hazleton Area 5, Nanticoke 1 Krista Leitner recorded three goals and one assist as the Cougars defeated the Trojans. Cassie Yalch scored the only goal for Nanticoke, with an assist from Kloey Cimakasky.

Nanticoke ...................................................................... 1 0 — 1 Hazleton Area ............................................ 3 2 — 5 First half: 1. HAZ, Krista Leitner (Brielle Whitenair) 1st min; 2. HAZ, Francesca Matriccino (Leitner) 20th; 3. NAN, Cassie Yalch (Kloey Cimakasky) 26th; 4. HAZ, Minica Baranko (Mariah LaPorte) 36th; Second half: 5. HAZ, Leitner (Josie Zapatosky) 66th; 6. HAZ, Leitner 67th. Shots: NAN 12, HAZ 16; Saves: NAN 6 (Shelby Divers), HAZ 8 (Megan Baranko); Corners: NAN 1, HAZ 5.

Crestwood 6, Coughlin 1 The Comets defeated the Crusaders behind two goals and one assist from Gabby Termini. Hannah Coffin contributed with one goal and one assist. Coughlin’s only score came from Marissa Lercara.

Coughlin...................................................... 1 0 — 1 Crestwood .................................................. 2 4 — 6 First half: 1. CRE, Hannah Coffin (Gabby Termini) 22nd min; 2. COU, Marissa Lercara 38th; 3. CRE, Termini (Morgan Kile) 40th; Second half: 4. CRE, G.Termini (Olivia Termini) 55th; 5. CRE, Bethany Carpenter (Sarah Andrews), 68th; 6. CRE, G. Termini 78th; 7. CRE, Coffin, 80th. Shots: COU 7, CRE 20; Saves: COU 10 (Amanda Sax), CRE 3 (Megan White). Corners: COU 8, CRE 9

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out trying to go for three, but the idea was ideal. The Phillies aren’t slowing down this year. They don’t have time to wait on the power that’s disappeared from their batting order. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing for the Phillies. Just a fast change.

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Parcells as Saints coach? OK with NFL commish By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he won’t stand in the way if the New Orleans Saints ask Bill Parcells to take over as interim coach for suspended Sean Payton. “That’s their decision. They need to make those decisions and we’ll move forward,” Goodell said Monday at the opening of an NFL pop-up store featuring new team apparel. “Bill’s a great coach, and I’m sure (he) will add a lot of personality and intrigue. And he’s as competitive as they get so I’m sure he’ll do a good job.” Before the Saints pick someone

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to run the team this year, though, Goodell still has to rule on Payton’s appeal of his season-long suspension, along Parcells with the appeals of shorter suspensions to assistant coach Joe Vitt and general manager Mickey Loomis and penalties handed down to the team. Goodell expects to hear the appeals this week, and hopes to making a ruling shortly thereafter. “Part of it depends exactly when the appeal is going to be, and second of all what informa-

tion comes up in the appeal,” said Goodell, who has met with Payton twice before the appeal was filed. Meanwhile, league officials were meeting with NFL Players’ Association representatives Monday about penalties involving players who took part in the bounty program. The union has asked the NFL to provide it with all the information from the league’s investigation that revealed 22 to 27 defensive players were part of the Saints’ pay-for-pain bounty pool. The pool awarded thousands of dollars in cash bonuses from 2009-11 for vicious hits that knocked targeted opponents out of games.

One example, according to the league: Linebacker Jonathan Vilma offered $10,000 to any New Orleans player who sidelined Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre during the 2010 NFC championship game. “Our team will meet with the NFL today, ask hard questions and will expect to see all documents and direct evidence of a pay-to-injure scheme,” DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, told the website Pro Player Insiders on Monday. “That is what a fair process dictates. I will get a full briefing by our team and after that the next step will be to consult with players

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Hudson sharp in debut as Mets defeat Braves The Associated Press

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Bucks 112, Wizards 98 WASHINGTON — Brandon Jennings scored 17 of his 19 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled within two games of the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot with an unsightly win over the Washington Wizards. Monta Ellis and Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points apiece, Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Jennings added seven assists and six rebounds as Milwaukee tries to take advantage of a soft spot in the schedule in its pursuit of the eighth-place New York Knicks. Six players scored in double figures for the Bucks, who shot 52 percent and outrebounded the Wizards 48-35. Milwaukee now returns home for a fivegame homestand that starts with Cleveland, Charlotte and Portland — all teams with losing records. Jordan Crawford scored 23 points to lead the Wizards. Grizzlies 94, Thunder 88 OKLAHOMA CITY — O.J. Mayo scored 22 points, including a key 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies prevented Oklahoma City from tying for the NBA’s best record by beating the Thunder. Oklahoma City had pulled within a game of league-leading Chicago by blowing out the Bulls a day earlier, but the Grizzlies took the lead just after halftime and hung on to snap the Thunder’s six-game winning streak. Tony Allen added 15 points and Marc Gasol scored 13 for the Grizzlies, who were without starting point guard Mike Conley for a second straight game because of a sore right ankle.

protege is suspended. Parcells has said he would consider coaching the Saints if asked. Payton and Loomis played golf with the former NFL coach last week to talk to him about the team’s predicament. Parcells, who turns 71 in August, led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles, and also coached the New England Patriots, New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys. There has been criticism of Goodell for allowing Payton to participate in picking his successor, but the commissioner says the decision rests with Saints owner Tom Benson.

SPRING TRAINING

Houston rallies past Chicago CHICAGO — Goran Dragic scored 21 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets rallied to beat Chicago 99-93 Monday night, giving the Bulls back-toback losses for the first time this season. The Bulls had gone a franchise-record 86 regular-season games without dropping two in a row, second only to Utah’s 95game run in the late 1990s. But after getting mauled by Oklahoma City, they fell again for the second time in as many days, dropping a wild game that saw several major swings in momentum. The Rockets trailed by as much as 15 in the first half and were down 13 in the third, but they went on a 14-1 run to tie it at 62 late in the quarter, and then had a 17-2 burst in the final minute of the third to take an 84-72 lead. Chase Budinger chipped in with 13 points, hitting three big 3-pointers early in the fourth. Courtney Lee scored 13, and Marcus Camby had 12 points and 11 rebounds to help the Rockets bounce back from an overtime loss to Indiana on Sunday.

about what was learned. Only then will we confer with the NFL. “ Goodell said the league has given the NFLPA two confidential reports on the investigation. “I think we all need to move forward,” he said. “We’ve been open about what we’ve been able to find. We released it publicly.” The commissioner said he’s hopeful the NFLPA will have a recommendation soon after meeting with league officials. The results of the appeal could well affect whether Parcells comes out of retirement to take over as interim coach while his former offensive assistant and

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The Philadelphia Flyers’ Pavel Kubina (13) and Brayden Schenn (10) both tangle with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Aaron Asham, left, during a third-period fight as linesmen Brad Lazarowich (86) tries to separate them in the final minute Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Laviolette, Granato draw fines The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Flyers coach Peter Laviolette was fined $10,000 Monday after calling out counterpart Dan Bylsma for sending out his checking line late in Philadelphia’s 6-3 win at Pittsburgh on Sunday. Penguins assistant Tony Granato, who stepped on the top of the side boards and in between the two head coaches, was also fined $2,500. The incident occurred at 18:57 of the third period. Fine money will go to the NHL Foundation. Laviolette was upset that the Penguins’ fourth line took a

shift shortly after Jakub Voracek’s empty-net goal concluded the scoring. During the shift, Penguins forward Joe Vitale leveled Flyers center Daniel Briere shortly after the ensuing faceoff, starting a chain of events that included Laviolette smashing a stick over the glass. “Those guys hadn’t been out there in 12 minutes,” Laviolette said in his postgame press conference. “It’s a gutless move by their coach. It’s gutless.” Bylsma didn’t quite see it that way, claiming Vitale’s shot on Briere was clean, unlike the crosscheck Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby received from Bray-

den Schenn shortly after Steve Sullivan’s second goal of the game pulled the Penguins within 5-3 late in the third period. “It’s clearly a cheap shot,” Bylsma said. Crosby, who has missed all but 19 games this season due to concussion-like symptoms, agreed. “It’s pretty cheap,” Crosby said. “I don’t know. If that’s a sign of what’s to come it’s going to be a pretty tough playoff series.” One that won’t even start until the teams meet again in the regular-season finale next Saturday.

Stamkos has 2 goals to carry Lightning The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos scored two late goals, giving him a NHL-best 58 this season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning handed the playoff-hopeful Washington Capitals a damaging 4-2 loss on Monday night. Stamkos gave the Lightning a 3-2 lead with 1:03 left, just 2:14 after Jason Chimera tied it for Washington, when he put in a rebound after goalie Michal Neuvirth had stopped Brett Clark’s shot from the blue line. Stamkos then scored into an empty net at 19:58. Washington, which also got a goal from Alexander Semin, is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals have a two-point lead over the Buffalo Sabres with two games remaining. The Sabres have three games left. The Capitals are three points behind Southeast Divisionleading Florida. Teddy Purcell and Victor Hedman also scored for the Lightning, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Chimera tied it at 2 with his 20th goal of the season, coming from in-close with 3:17 left in the third. Purcell and Hedman had goals 25 seconds apart late in the second. After Purcell scored from the left circle during a power play with 2:40 to go, Hedman beat Neuvirth with a shot

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Tim Hudson made his first appearance of the spring, allowing an infield single over two innings for the Atlanta Braves in an 8-2 loss to the New York Mets. Ruben Tejada hit a three-run homer and Bobby Parnell allowed two hits over three innings for New York. Hudson went 16-10 with a 3.23 ERA last season, but had back surgery during the offseason and isn’t expected back until May. He said he felt fine after his two innings and could have gone further. The Mets scored four runs in the ninth, two on bases loaded walks to Rafael Fernandez and Richard Lucas. Rather than having a starter face an NL East rival, Parnell, who made 60 relief appearances year, started for the Mets. Freddie Freeman and Jordan Parraz homered for the Braves, while Brandon Beachy allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings. Mariners 7, Rockies 2 PEORIA, Ariz. — Ichiro Suzuki broke a scoreless tie with a run-scoring double in the third and Felix Hernandez pitched four shutout innings, leading the Seattle Mariners over the Colorado Rockies. Mariners catcher Jesus Montero was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Edgmer Escalona. An angry Montero had to be escorted off the field by manager Eric Wedge. On Sunday, Cleveland’s Ubaldo Jimenez hit former Colorado teammate Troy Tulowitzki. Jimenez was suspended five games and is appealing. Brewers 13, White Sox 7 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zack Greinke struggled in his final outing of spring training, allowing six runs over three innings in Milwaukee’s win over Chicago. Reds 2, Indians 1 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cleveland closer Chris Perez pitched a perfect inning but the Indians lost to Cincinnati in the Cactus League finale for Ohio’s two teams. Cubs 8, Diamondbacks 3 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Geovany Soto hit a two-run homer and Chicago roughed up young

Arizona left-hander Patrick Corbin in a rough ending to his impressive spring.

Red Sox 4, Nationals 2 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Aaron Cook pitched five solid innings and Adrian Gonzalez had two hits in Boston’s victory over Washington. Twins 6, Rays 6 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.— David Price struck out six over four shutout innings in his final spring tuneup and Tampa Bay tied Minnesota. Tigers 11, Blue Jays 8 LAKELAND, Fla. — Drew Smyly started fast and then faded in his first outing since winning a job in Detroit’s rotation, but the Tigers got home runs from Prince Fielder and Delmon Young to beat Toronto. Yankees 5, Marlins 2 MIAMI — Alex Rodriguez drove in three runs with a double and a sacrifice fly, and the New York Yankees completed a two-game exhibition sweep in the Miami Marlins’ new ballpark by winning. The game was the last of spring training for the Marlins, who open the season in the ballpark Wednesday night against the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals. Phillies 4, Pirates 3 PHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis hit a tiebreaking RBI triple in the seventh inning, Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in their first of two exhibition games back home. With Chase Utley and Ryan Howard out of the lineup, the Phillies have tried several different ways to try and replace their Nos. 3-4 hitters. Rollins, batting in the three-hole instead of leadoff, hit a sacrifice fly in the first inning and lined an RBI double in the third. New leadoff hitter Juan Pierre scored two runs. Andrew McCutchen hit a solo homer for the Pirates, who used seven different pitchers. Phillies starter Joe Blanton allowed two runs and three hits in 4 2-3 innings. Blanton retired the first 10 batters he faced. The teams will open the season at Pittsburgh on Thursday.

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The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin, left, is checked by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Brian Lee during the second period Monday in Tampa, Fla.

from the blue line that put the Lightning ahead 2-1 at 17:45. Semin gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead from the top of the right circle following a Tampa Bay turnover at 12:47 of the second. Tampa Bay’s Dwayne Rolo-

son stopped several good scoring chances in first, including shots from Alex Ovechkin and Mike Knuble. He made a second-period glove save on Mike Green, who whacked his stick on the glass in frustration.

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New York Mets catcher Josh Thole bats against the Atlanta Braves during a spring training game in Kissimmee, Fla., on Monday. The Mets won the game, 8-2.

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Third title in her sights

Hazleton Area grad has won the past two javelin titles in the Colonial Athletic Assoc.

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WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

A title game decided in the paint Notre Dame post players are anxious for a rematch with Baylor and star center Griner. By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer

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Hazleton Area grad Jillian Seamon is shown participating in the javelin at the Delaware Open track meet.

ON CAMPUS BILL ARSENAULT run average. He’s worked 10.1 innings and given up 13 hits and eight runs, six earned, with five walks and four strikeouts. “Matt is third on the team in hitting with some very key hits and RBI,” coach Gene Depew said. “And, on the mound, he’s pitched a number of quality innings.” Sophomore Corey Furman (Wyoming Area) is also on the squad. A former pitcher, he’s moved to the outfield this season and is hitting .190 (4-for-21) with a double, two runs and two RBI. “Corey has made the transition to the outfield in a smooth way,” Depew said. “He has been a late-inning defensive replacement and has also gotten a number of key hits in a limited number of at-bats. His success at the plate will mean his offensive role will increase during the second half of the season.” BRAND IMPRESSES COACH – Stephen Brand (Wyoming Valley West) is competing with the Rider men’s tennis team and coach Ed Torres has been impressed with his play. “Stephen is one of the best freshman players that I have coach in my 16 years at Rider,” Torres said. “He led the team in wins in the fall season (six) playing the No. 3 and 4 positions. He would do well playing higher but I wanted him to gradually accustom himself to the tough Division I schedule that Rider plays.” Torres expects Brand to move up in the lineup next season. “Stephen has tremendous enthusiasm for the game of tennis,” the coach said. “He loves to practice and will stay on the court for hours if I let him. He has a great attitude that rubs off on his teammates and it’s a pleasure having him on the team.” The coach also lauded Brand’s court manners and his forehand. “You can tell that Stephen was taught well as a young tennis player,” Torres said. “And he has a lethal forehand, which ranks near the top of any player that I have coached at Rider.” Brand kicked off the spring season 0-2 at No. 4 singles and 1-1 at No. 2 doubles, with the Broncs losing matches to Monmouth and Norfolk State. PAPI A CAVALIER – Freshman Mike Papi (Tunkhannock) is starting in right field and battling cleanup for the Virginia baseball team, which is 18-10-1 and 6-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference after losing two of three games against league foe North Carolina State last week-

end. Papi is hitting .290 (27for-93) with eight doubles, 15 RBI and 21 runs. He has five stolen bases in seven attempts. He had a single and run scored in the Cavaliers’ 5-2 victory over the Wolfpack on Saturday. In the field, the 6-foot-3, 195-pounder has made three errors on 40 chances (.925). NASTELLI TOUGH ON COURT – Freshman Megan Nastelli (Berwick) earned all-conference honors with the Marywood women’s tennis team last fall and is one of the squad’s top players this spring. Nastelli was 11-1 in singles (9-1 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference) and 12-1 in doubles (10-0 in conference play) in the fall. She earned All-CSAC first team in doubles and second team in singles. She’s 1-2 at No. 5 singles and 1-2 at No. 2 doubles this spring playing against three strong Division III teams (Walsh, Elizabethtown and Lebanon Valley). “Megan has maintained exemplary records both academically and on the court,” coach Dominique Lemire-Ross said. “I am confident that she will have a great season and will possibly move up in the lineup if she continues to perform at a high level. She is truly a team player who demonstrates great sportsmanship and cares about her teammates. It is a joy and honor to have her on my team.” KEARNEY LEARNING THE ROPES – Freshman Mike Kearney is seeing action as a pitcher with the Delaware Valley baseball team. Kearney (Coughlin) has a 1-1 record and a 5.59 earned run average. The right-hander has pitched in four games, with two starts and worked 9.2 innings, giving up 13 hits and seven runs, six earned. He’s walked eight and struck out eight. He picked up his first college victory when he worked five innings and gave up five hits with three walks and three strikeouts in a 16-0 triumph over Bethany. “We are still evaluating Mike,” coach Bob Altieri said. “He came out in the fall and impressed the coaches. He has the potential to be a pretty good pitcher if he continues to work hard and learn our system. We expect Mike to get better as the year goes on and hopefully by the end of the season or the beginning of next season, he will become one of our most reliable pitchers.” The Aggies are 9-11 overall and 2-7 in the Freedom Conference after beating King’s in a doubleheader (4-2 and 4-0) Sunday in Doylestown. Bill Arsenault covers local athletes competing at the collegiate level. Reach him at billarsenault70@msn.com.

DENVER — There’s probably never been a duo more eager to face Baylor superstar Brittney Griner than Notre Dame post players Devereaux Peters and Natalie Achonwa. The Fighting Irish (35-3) and Lady Bears (39-0) meet tonight in the national championship, a rematch Peters and Achonwa have been dreaming of for months after their first meeting in November was a mismatch. The teams squared off in the preseason WNIT final, with the Lady Bears winning in Waco 9481 behind Griner’s 32 points on 14-of-18 shooting, 14 rebounds and five blocked shots. Peters, plagued by foul trouble, and Achonwa, hobbled in her first game back from a torn meniscus, combined to make just 3 of 15 shots for 6 points. Griner, the AP’s Player of the Year, has Baylor on the cusp of history: no school in the NCAA has ever gone 40-0. The 6-foot-8 junior center who plays above the rim has changed the game. Irish coach Muffet McGraw takes the challenge in stride. “We’re kind of perimeter-oriented,” she said. “We like our guards to score a lot. I don’t think it changes a lot for us. We don’t jam the ball inside as much as some other teams do. So, I think we’ll be able to run the stuff we have and maybe have to make that extra pass, which we’ve been pretty good at all year long. “So, I think that’s going to be the theme for us, is just getting her engaged and then trying to make a few extra passes.” Still, the Irish know Griner will make an impact.

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Notre Dame’s Brittany Mallory, left, smiles as she listens to her coach, Muffet McGraw, right, during a press conference Monday in Denver. The Fighting Irish will face Baylor in the final tonight.

UP NEXT NCAA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Baylor vs. Notre Dame 8:30 p.m. today, ESPN

“She has a 7-foot-4 wingspan,” Peters said. “It’s inevitable.” This year, Griner’s added a sweet jump shot and massive amounts of mobility to her already ridiculous repertoire of skills and thrills as she dominates both ends of the court. “Standing next to her is not so bad, but then when she puts her arms up, it’s just a completely different world,” Peters said. “She’s just so long and athletic and she’s done such a great job of finishing this year, much better than last year in being able to move around defenses and spin off and become way more mobile than she was. She’s become a great athlete.” Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said there’s lots of room for growth in her game, but some say Griner is already the best female college hoopster ever. “A lot of people get scared just from her standing inside and altering shots,” Peters said. “Even

if you’re not driving, you’ll think twice about shooting and that can mess up your shot. She changes the game a lot and we have to stay aggressive and keep going at her regardless.” Defending a more well-rounded Griner only adds to Notre Dame’s daunting challenge as it tries to atone for last year’s 76-70 loss to Texas A&M in the national title game. The Aggies also knocked off Baylor last year, leaving both finalists with a sense of unfinished business. “I think it’s more than just her height,” Achonwa said. “I think she’s developed a lot more of her game. It’s not just getting deep in the paint, she’s got a little jumper now, shoot from the elbow, we definitely respect her game.” The Irish are counting on Griner being burdened by the weight of expectations. “I honestly believe that nobody in the country thinks we’re going to win this game,” Peters said. “So, that just lets us play. … With them being undefeated, it’s their game to lose. We’ve just got to go in and play our game and do what we do best.”

MASTERS

The bloom is off Augusta National By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Something is missing from the Masters this year, a tradition that ranks right up there with Amen Corner, endless roars on Sunday afternoon and the winner’s green jacket. Color. Red, pink and white azaleas that typically are ablaze for the opening round, have lost their bloom or were wilting fast. The beautiful contrast of white against the lush course comes from sand in the bunkers, not dogwoods. Spring arrived early in many parts of the country this year, and not even Augusta National was immune. “I saw them, but it was last week,” defending champion Charl Schwartzel said, referring to the signature shrubs. “I was here a week ago last Thursday, and they were beautiful. But the first thing I thought was, ‘They’re all going to be gone.’ I thought Augusta would be able to do something — get the fans on them or something. It’s weird” Indeed, the Masters has gone green. The 13th hole has an estimated 1,600 azalea bushes — that’s why it’s called “Azalea” — yet there are only a dozen or so bushes behind the green that still have blooms. Fans on the course Monday for a practice round posed for pictures in front of one azalea bush whose pink flowers rested

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on a bed of pine needles. Not to worry, golf fans. The tournament will manage to go on. The course is still as beautiful as ever, with sunlight filtering through the Georgia pines and not a blade of grass out of place. But it’s not the same. It’s like an actor without makeup. Wrigley Field without ivy. Ian Poulter dressed in white. “You’re kidding. No flowers?” said Poulter, who arrived Monday dressed head to toe in white. “I can’t believe that.” It’s not the first time this has happened, and if nothing else, it

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Jillian Seamon is going for a three-peat. The University of Delaware senior has captured the javelin at the Colonial Athletic Association Outdoor Track Championships the past two seasons and will be eyeing her third straight crown May 4-5 at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She finished second as a freshman. Seamon (Hazleton Area) will be prepping for the league meet the next four weeks, starting with the Colonial Relays this weekend in Williamsburg, Va. She set a school record in the javelin (146-11) at that meet as a sophomore. “Jillian plans to do something no one has ever done in her event at the conference level,” coach Wendy McFarlane said. “She wants to bring home the javelin title three consecutive years. She’s putting in the work and I think she has the discipline to bring home the title.” Winning for a third time will be tough for Seamon, according to her coach. “Jillian has a lot of responsibilities this season,” McFarlane said. “But despite senior projects, interviews, hours in the athletic training room, we speak often of her athletic goals and winning the javelin title again.” McFarlane is going to miss Seamon, who was an all-around performer for the track program in her four seasons. “This will be her last outdoor season at Delaware,” the coach said. “She is just one of those people you wish you could keep around for a very long time.” WILSON DOING HIS JOB – Senior Jon Wilson (Berwick) has been a steady performer for the Niagara baseball team this season. The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder is hitting .282 (22-for-78) with five doubles, two home runs, eight runs and 20 RBI. He had a single and three RBI in a 9-6 victory over Marist last Saturday. “As our shortstop, Jon is a key part of our defense,” coach Rob McCoy said. “Offensively, he’s a major cog as well. Batting in the middle of the order we rely on him to drive in some runs. Off the field, he’s a team captain and is just an all-around great kid.” The Purple Eagles are 9-13 overall and 2-2 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. NARGOSKI PITCHING IN – Freshman John Nargoski (Meyers) has a 2-2 record as a starting pitcher for the Iona baseball team. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound left-hander has made six starts for the Gaels and has a 6.58 earned run average. In 26 innings, he’s given up 31 hits and 21 runs, 19 earned, with 19 walks and 17 strikeouts. He picked up a victory in a 9-4 triumph over Temple of the Atlantic-10, working five innings and giving up five hits and two earned runs with three walks and four strikeouts. His other triumph, his first as a college pitcher, came in a 10-4 victory over Longwood. “So far, John has been great,” coach Patrick Carey said. “He is very polished both on and off the field for a freshman. We look forward to when he is stronger and more experienced.” Iona is 9-17 overall and 2-1 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. LAMORE’S VERSATILE – Senior Matt Lamore (Crestwood) is not only one of the top hitters on the Bucknell baseball team but is also serving as a relief pitcher for the Bison, who are 13-14 overall and 1-3 in the Patriot League. Lamore is hitting .333 (11for-33) with two doubles, six RBI and seven runs. On the mound, he’s worked in six games and has a 5.23 earned

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Thiessen gets boost from debut in Pittsburgh After a brief stint in the NHL in which he went 3-1, the WBS goalie is back for the playoffs. By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

Brad Thiessen was halfway into his first NHL game with the Pittsburgh Penguins when he received a huge welcome to the big league. It came in the second period when Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Rick Nash picked up a loose puck and skated in alone on Thiessen. In an instant, Nash lifted a shot over Thiessen’s shoulder for a shorthanded tally. Pittsburgh would go on to win the game and Thiessen would

earn a victory in his first NHL start. But allowing his first NHL goal to a sniper like Nash… well, Thiessen said it could’ve been worse. “I can’t say that I’m disappointed that the first goal I ever let in was to one of the best players in the league,” Thiessen said. “It happened so fast, but I knew it was him coming down.” Thiessen was in Pittsburgh for about a month for his first NHL call-up. He appeared in five games, starting four and going 3-1. When backup Brent Johnson regained his health, Thiessen was reassigned to Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton on March 29. He said his time with the big club was a huge confidence boost-

er. “You always wonder if you can play at that level, and to be able to go out there and contribute to a few wins was important,” Thiessen said. “It’s an opportunity I’ve been waiting for a long time, and to have some extended time there was a good experience.” Norfolk up next The Penguins have one last chance to notch a win against the Admirals tonight in Norfolk. The Penguins are 2-7 this season against the AHL’s top team, having dropped the last three meetings. Tonight, they face an Admirals team that is on a 22-game win streak, and the Penguins would

like nothing better than to be the team that ends the run. “It would be a big confidence booster to go in there and beat them on their home ice to end the streak,” said defenseman Alex Grant. “When there’s a streak going, everyone wants to be the team to end it. We have that chance tonight.” Thiessen said the chance to end Norfolk’s streak gives the game some extra meaning in the waning stages of the regular season. “There’s different moments when the season seems like it’s long and it’s the same old, same old,” he said. “When you get a chance to have a game against a team with a 22-game winning

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Lake-Lehman shut out Hazleton Area 3-0, winning their Wyoming Valley Conference high school boys volleyball games 25-16, 25-15, 25-18 on Monday. Kevin Masters (11 service points), Kyle Fine (14 kills), Mike Hartman (six digs), and Brent Oliver (31 assists) were the leading players for Lake-Lehman. Hazleton Area was led by Brett Barron (15 assists) and Steve Torres (14 digs).

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Wyoming Seminary defeated Coughlin in a 5-0 shutout on Monday with George Parkhurt defeating Greg Stankiewicz 6-0, 6-0. The Blue Knights won 60 of the 61 games played.

Dallas 3, Nanticoke 1

The Mountaineers defeated the Trojans 25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 25-23 behind Aaron Weir’s 32 kills.

SINGLES -- 1. George Parkhurst (WS) def. Greg Stankiewicz 6-0, 6-0; 2. Harry Parkhurst (WS) def. Josh Stankinas 6-0, 6-0; 3. Henry Cornell (WS) def. Ben Manrski 6-0, 6-0 DOUBLES -- 1. Christopher Kim/Willie Lu def. Troy Bankus/ Ben Manarski 6-0, 6-1; 2. Evan Botwin/William Xu (WS) def. John Skursky/Ben Lenkofsky 6-0, 6-0

SINGLES -- 1. L.J. Sidari (HAZ) def. Pat Loftus 6-2, 6-1; 2. Don Tedesco (HAZ) def. Pat Dockeray 2-6, 7-5, 6-2; 3. Dan McGraw (HR) def. Kurtis Miesowitz 6-3, 6-1 DOUBLES -- 1. Pat Duffy/ Cameron Pinto (HR) def. Mauro Notaro/Anthony Sidari 6-3, 3-6, 6-2; 2. Zack Janeviewicz/Tyler Ellias (HR) def. Jose Aries/Nick Franziano 6-0, 6-0

Berwick 3, Wyoming Valley West 2

The Bulldogs defeated the Spartans in close competition behind victories from Jeremy Moyer and Brandon Haydt in singles action. For Wyoming Valley West, Ryan Yusko won in singles action, and Chris Bloom and Pat Anall won in doubles.

SINGLES -- 1. Brandon Haydt (BER) def. Kevin Yozviak 6-3, 6-4; 2. Jeremy Moyer (BER) def. Andrew Crossin 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; 3. Ryan Yusko (WVW) def. Arlinson Reyes 6-2, 6-4 DOUBLES -1. Chris Bloom /Pat Antall (WVW) def. Alex Oliver/Dominic Parmenteri 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; 2. Jimmy Gaizick/Brandon Daugherty (BER) def. Brian Novitsky/Dan Miller 6-0, 7-5

Crestwood 4, Wyoming Area 1

The Comets defeated the Warriors behind singles wins from Ross Glady and Alex Machalick. Neil and Nihkil Patel, and Briley Marchetti and Steven Waskie were victors in doubles action. Billy Gray was the lone winner for Wyoming Area in singles competition.

SINGLES -- 1. Ross Gladey (CRE) def. Davide Fanelli 6-0, 6-0; 2. Alex Machalick (CRE) def. Trevor Alder 6-2, 6-1; 3. Billy Gray (WA) def. Brandon Hacken 7-6, (7-5), 6-4 DOUBLES -- 1. Neil Patel/Nihkil Patel (CRE) def. Nick Szewczyk/ Jon Scrobola 6-1, 6-3; 2. Briley Marchetti/Steven Waskie (CRE) def. TJ Wenner/Michael Macarevich 6-2, 6-0

Pittston Area 4, Meyers 1

The Patriots defeated the Mohawks behind victories in singles from Tyler Woodruff and Jeremy Homschek. Juraj Prushani and Tyler Briggs, along with Nick Fonzo and Frances Kwok, were victors in doubles. Matt James was the lone winner for Meyers in singles action.

SINGLES -- 1. Matt James (MEY) def. Trent Woodruff 7-9, 6-2, 6-4; 2. Tyler Woodruff (PIT) def. Branden Ott 6-2, 6-2; 3. Jeremy Homscheck (PIT) def. Mia Scocozzo 6-1, 6-3 DOUBLES -- 1. Juraj Purshani/Tyler Briggs (PIT) def. Nick Fonzo/Frances Kwok 6-1, 7-5; 2. Justin Coe/Taylor Roberts (PIT) def. Greg Adams/ Stephanie Witkowski 6-2, 6-1

Sneep out for season Hynes said defenseman Carl Sneep will have surgery for an upper body injury and is out for the season. Sneep hasn’t played since March 17. He appeared in 40 games this season, posting 10 assists and a plus-5 rating. Samuelsson sent down Defenseman Philip Samuelsson was reassigned to Wheeling on Monday. He will join the Nailers for the start of their playoff matchup against Kalamazoo today.

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Seminary sweeps its way past Crusaders

Down 2-0, Dan McGraw defeated Kurtis Miesowitz 6-3, 6-1 in singles to begin the Royals comeback. L.J. Sidari and Don Tedesco led the effort for Hazleton Area with their victories in singles competition.

win,” Hynes said. Still, Hynes did admit that Norfolk’s streak is hard to overlook. “It’s impressive,” he said.

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streak, it definitely adds a little extra to it.” But Grant cautioned that the Penguins aren’t solely focused on ending Norfolk’s streak. After winning the last two games on the road, Grant said the thing that matters most to the Penguins is making it three. On the season, the Penguins have the most road wins in the league with 26. Head coach John Hynes said tonight’s matchup isn’t a statement game, but rather a chance to see how his team stacks up against the AHL’s top squad. “It’s about our ability to play against the best team in the league and see if we can compete with them and come away with a

Corey Stiffler (14 kills), Matt Draco (15 digs) and Gage Dennis (eight kills) contributed to the win. Brian Bevan (28 digs, 15 kills) and Luke Casey (22 kills) led the effort for Nanticoke. N. Pocono 3, Tunkhannock 1

The Trojans defeated the Tigers 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, 25-12. North Pocono was led by Eric Kramer’s 10 service points while Russell Lang contributed with 12 service points, and Eric McLain had six kills. Tunkhannock’s effort was led by Cliff Kingston (14 kills), Ryan Potuck (6 kills) and Randy Howell (35 assists)

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Hazleton Area’s Lexi Wolk comes up short in trying to catch a pop up in the infield during Monday’s WVC high school girls softball game against Crestwood.

3-2 pitch off Cougars pitcher Shannon Salvaterra. The ball bounced toward the second base position, which had been vacated as the defense rotated. Continued from Page 1B Two runs scored on the single to put Crestwood up 4-3. might see better pitches. She “I thought she (Salvaterra, 10 had two big at-bats for us today. strikeouts) threw an outstandI’m so happy for her.” Hazleton Area manufactured ing game,” Trivelpiece said. a run in the third on two bunts “She was phenomenal. But they and a sacrifice fly. In the top of had that bloop to second base the fifth, the Cougars had their and a couple of balls off the most productive inning against pitcher’s glove. Then that last ball hits her glove and ricoCrestwood pitcher Alyssa Dachets away to an open area.” vies. LaBuz singled to right and Hazleton Area Crestwood ab r h bi ab r h bi scored on a two-out triple to Wolk 3b 3 1 1 1 Ritz ss 3 0 0 0 Sachse rf 2 0 2 2 Perry rf 4 0 0 0 center by Lexi Wolk – a towerTrvlpce 3b 3 0 1 0 Snyder 3b 3 1 2 0 Salvaterra p 3 0 0 0 Wthrspn lf 3 1 2 0 ing shot that went over the Demko 1b 3 0 0 0 DeSprto 1b 3 1 2 0 J. Rossi c 3 0 0 0 Coulter c 2 0 1 0 head of the Comets’ Corey C. Rossi dp 3 0 0 0 Casem 2b 3 1 3 4 Gasser 2b 1 0 0 0 Thmpsn dp 3 0 0 0 Gallagher. Abby Sachse folLaBuz lf 2 1 2 0 Gallagher cf 3 0 1 0 Kendall lf/cf 3 1 1 0 lowed with a single to center, Totals 26 3 7 3 Totals 27 411 4 her second hit and RBI of the Hazleton Area ....................... 001 020 0 — 3 day, to plate Wolk and put Crestwood ............................. 020 020 x — 4 3B – Wolk; HR – Casem. Hazleton Area ahead 3-2. IP H R ER BB SO Hazleton Area “Lexi Wolk hit the ball well. Salvaterra (L) ........... 6 11 4 4 1 10 Abby Sachse had that hit to put Crestwood Davies (W) ............... 7 7 3 3 0 3 us ahead,” Hazleton Area coach Vince Trivelpiece said. “We had Tunkhannock 5, a one-run lead. We just let it get Berwick 3 away.” Ashley Inman pitched a comCrestwood rallied in the plete game and hit a double, bottom of the inning to retake leading the Tigers to a victory. the lead for good. Mel Snyder Brittney Fisher led the effort sent a single to center for her for Berwick with a two-run second hit of the day. Juliet home run in the seventh inWotherspoon and DeSpirito ning. followed with singles back into Berwick................................... 000 001 2 — 3 Tunkhannock......................... 023 000 x — 5 the circle to load the bases. WP – Inman, 7 IP, 6H, 3R, 3ER, 0BB, 5K; LP – With two out, Casem lined a Bridge, 6 IP, 8H, 5R, 4ER, 1BB, 5K;

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surefire illustration of how the 6foot-10 freshman can exert his will on a game even on a rare night when the shot isn’t falling. Helps when you’ve got teammates like this. Davis is the likely first pick in the draft should he choose to come out, and KiddGilchrist won’t be far behind. Another first-round prospect, freshman Marquis Teague, had 14 points. And yet another, sophomore Terrence Jones, had nine points, seven rebounds and two of Kentucky’s 11 blocked shots. Kansas also has a lottery pick in AP All-American Thomas Robinson. But he was harassed all

night by Davis and Jones and finished with 18 points and 17 rebounds on a frustrating evening nonetheless. The Jayhawks won the “B” League this year, as Calipari avenged a final-game loss to Bill Self back in 2008 when Cal was coaching the Tigers. Not a bad season in Lawrence, though, considering where KU began. Kansas lost four of its top five scorers off last year’s roster. There were times early in the season when Self and his old buddy and mentor, Larry Brown, would stand around at practices and wonder if this was a team that could even make the tournament. It did. Won its eighth straight conference title, too. None of this, however, was for the faint of heart. The Jayhawks

2B— TUNK: Inman, J. Hampey. HR— .BER: Fisher. Top hitters – TUNK: Forba 2-3, RBI.

Wyoming Area 5, Wyoming Valley West 3 Serra Degnan drove in three runs on three hits and the host Warriors broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the seventh to pull out the win. Alex Holtz went the distance for the win, striking out five. Adrienne Pryzbyla went 2-for-4 with a double. Casey Dolan and Rachel Langan both knocked in a run for the Spartans.

Wyoming Valley West ......... 003 000 0 — 3 Wyoming Area ...................... 300 000 2 — 5 WP – Holtz, 7 IP, 5H, 3R, 0ER, 0BB, 5K; LP – Senchak, 7 IP, 10H, 5R, 3ER, 2BB, 2K; 2B— WA, Pryzbyla, Turner, Degnan. Top hitters – WVW, Dolan 1-4, RBI; Langan RBI. WA, Pryzbyla 2-4, Degnan 3-4, 3 RBI; Carey 1-2 RBI; Kross RBI.

Coughlin 12, Holy Redeemer 11 Jess Luton pitched eight innings, striking out nine batters, as the Crusaders defeated the Royals. Ann Sweeney and Cassy Vukovich both went 2-for-5 at the plate for Coughlin. Holy Redemer was led by Alexis Shemanski, who notched two triples for Holy Redeemer.

Coughlin ............................ 000 405 21 — 11 Holy Redeemer ................ 400 150 10 — 12 WP – Luton, 8 IP, 15H, 11R, 9ER, 2BB, 9K; LP Staskiel, 5 IP, 5H, 5R, 3ER, 2BB, 3K; 2B— RED, Kotch, 3B— RED, Shemanski (2), Miller Top hitters – COU, Sweeney 2-5, Masi 2-5, Cas. Vukovich 2-5; RED, Warga 4-5, Kotch 2-5, Miller 1-5.

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The Misericordia women’s lacrosse team lost to Alvernia 21-12 on Monday at Mangelsdorf Field. Melina Juliano scored five goals, and Brooke North and Emily Foley added three points each. Misericordia is now 4-6, and will open Freedom Conference play when it travels to FDUFlorham on Wednesday.

MEN’S COLLEGE GOLF King’s Loses at Tri-Meet

The King’s College golf team dropped both ends of a trimeet with Scranton and FDU-

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very confident and he wrestled a great five matches,” Meyers coach Ron Swingle said. “It was really a nice cap to a great career. He set some goals early in his career and made some sacrifices to complete those goals.” Pasone, who earned AllAmerican status all four years at nationals, didn’t have much time to rebound from the PIAA Championships. He got back to work almost immediately following that to get ready for a national title run. He has had performances in the past that were

Miller leads Hall of Fame class of 2012 NEW ORLEANS — Five-time All-Star Reggie Miller and longtime coach Don Nelson are among a dozen players, coaches and teams that will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The class of 2012 was announced Monday in New Orleans, the site of the Final Four. Also elected were two-time Olympic gold medalist Katrina McClain, three-time college player of the year Ralph Sampson, four-time NBA champion Jamaal Wilkes, longtime referee Hank Nichols, and the All-American Red Heads, the female version of the Harlem Globetrotters. Five members of the class had already been announced: Nike co-founder Phil Knight, ABA star Mel Daniels, seven-time NBA All-Star Chet Walker, Olympian Don Barksdale and Lydija Alexeeva, who led the Soviet Union to two Olympic gold medals. The class will be inducted Sept. 7 at the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

trailed by double digits in three of their five tournament games leading to the final and played every game down to the wire. They fell behind by 18 late in the first half of this one and this time,

there was no big comeback to be made; not against these guys. NOTES: A few hours before tipoff, the six-lane drag leading from the heart of downtown to the Superdome was teeming

Florham at Morris County Country Club in Madison, N.J. FDU won the meet with a 322 on the par-72 course. Scranton followed with a 336, while King’s rounded out the squads with a 342. Justin Eimers was the top King’s finisher with an 8-overpar 80. Eric Jesikiewicz was eighth with a 13-over 85. Tom McGrath finished ninth with an 86, while Kyle Newton came in 13th with a 91. Mike Toth trailed the field with a 115. King’s returns to action Thursday when the Monarchs compete in the Elizabethtown Invitational at the Hershey Country Club. similar to his gold medal run over the weekend when he couldn’t get over the hump. “That’s been my Achilles heel to get over that hump,” Pasone added. “It feels great to do that because it leads to bigger things in the future.” Pasone was joined at the senior national tournament by teammates Jeff Nealon and Darren Stucker. Nealon, a 132-pounder went 1-2 over the weekend, while Stucker at 145 finished 2-2. “All three of them wrestled very well. It’s a tough tournament. It’s grueling,” Swingle noted. “It sounds great because it’s at Virginia Beach but it’s a long few days down there and it’s tough.” with fans in blue, as was a public plaza where rock band Better Than Ezra was about to play. Suddenly, the sky turned dark gray and a heavy downpour ensued, accompanied by lightning. Fans were urged to leave the plaza known as Champions Square, which was filled with scaffolding, a metal stage and sound equipment. The pregame party and concert in the square ultimately was canceled after the NCAA consulted with police and city officials. “It was severe-weather related,” NCAA spokesman Erik Christianson said. “Safety of fans is the first priority,” Many got drenched as they scurried toward buildings with balconies or other types of overhangs.

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Local jobless rate falls .1%

The unemployment rate in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region fell slightly to 8.9 percent in February. That’s .1 percent lower than January and three-tenths below February 2011, but still highest among Pennsylvania’s 14 large markets. Philadelphia is second at 8.3 percent. The statewide unemployment rate in February was 7.6 percent; nationally it was 8.3 percent. Within the region, Wyoming County showed the largest decrease in unemployment rate, to 8.9 percent from 9.8 percent a year earlier. The rate in Lackawanna County fell to 8.5 percent from 9.3 percent. In Luzerne County, the rate edged down to 9 percent from 9.1 percent.

By SAMANTHA BOMKAMP AP Airlines Writer

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NEW YORK — Pinnacle Airlines Corp., a regional carrier that operates four weekday Delta flights between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airports, has filed for bankruptcy protection to deal with its mounting debt. The carrier also has three Sunday and two Saturday departures. The Memphis, Tenn.-based airline that flies under contract for Delta, United, Continental and US Airways said

When it comes to on-time performance, baggage handling, and fewer customer complaints and overbooked flights, U.S. airlines are performing at their highest level in at least 22 years, according to a

study released Monday. Discount carriers, such as AirTran, Hawaiian and JetBlue, led the industry on those basic measures, as they did the previous year. The latest Airline Quality Rating ranks major carriers such as United and Delta between 6th and 13th.

late Sunday its current business model isn’t sustainable. It had tried for months to blend its operating subsidiaries to save money and recover from lost business with major airlines due to flying cutbacks. It listed $1.42 billion in debt

and $1.54 billion in assets. It ended the third quarter — the most recent quarter for which financial results are available — with just $81.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. Pinnacle, which mostly flies between

major airports in the East, plans to wind down the United Express flights it operates for United Continental Holdings Inc. It will continue Delta Connection flights for Delta Air Lines Inc. It’s already in the process of winding down its service with US Airways. Barry Centini, airport director at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International, could not be reached for comment. Pinnacle lost $8.8 million in the first nine months of 2011 in contrast to a profit of $17 million in the same period a year earlier.

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Gerry O’Donnell is stepping away from day-to-day operations after 16 years as president and chief operating officer of the MotorWorld auto dealership in Plains Township. In a release sent Monday, MileOne Automotive, the Maryland-based owner of MotorWorld, announced that Rick Osick, a 26-year employee who has been vice president and chief financial officer, will replace O’Donnell. The region’s largest dealership, MotorWorld sells a dozen domestic and imported brands, including Acura, Cadillac, Honda and Toyota.

By TIFFANY HSU Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — The economic recovery is happening at a very slow and not especially steady pace, according to new indicators that include construction spending sliding to a 7month low and ever-so-slight improvement in the manufacturing sector. Construction spending in February fell 1.1 percent to an annual rate of $808.9 billion — the lowest amount since October, according to the Commerce Department. That is the second straight monthly decline after the 0.8 percent dip in January, even though February’s rate is up 5.8 percent compared with the same month in 2011. But last month, spending for private and government projects was down in 0.8 percent and 1.7 percent tumbles, respectively. Residential spending remained flat while nonresidential construction expenditures shrank 1.6 percent, including a 3.9 percent monthover-month plunge for amusement and recreation sites.

Avon rejects Coty bid

Struggling direct cosmetics seller Avon Products Inc. on Monday rejected a $10 billion buyout offer from Coty Inc., a smaller beauty products maker looking to capitalize on Avon’s business woes. It is the largest takeover offer by far from New York-based Coty Inc., which has snapped up smaller beauty brands like OPI nail polish and Philosophy Inc. skin care, in the past two years. Avon said the bid undervalues the company and quickly rejected it.

It’s no joke: Internet April Fool’s pranks live on indefinitely

Express Scripts Inc. on Monday completed its $29.1 billion acquisition of Medco Health Solutions Inc., creating the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the country by far. The deal creates a pharmacy benefits manager, or PBM, so large that it will handle the prescriptions of about 135 million people, or more than one in three Americans.

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newsstand displays the logos of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News in view of City Hall in Philadelphia. A group of powerful local business leaders that includes former New Jersey Nets owner Lewis Katz and cable TV mogul H.F. ‘Gerry’ Lenfest announced Monday they have purchased Philadelphia’s two largest newspapers from hedge funds for approximately $55 million, a fraction of the $515 million investors paid for them in 2006. In addition to the purchase price, the group pledged up to an additional $10 million to fund newspaper operations.

Pharmacy merger done

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into a huge conflagration of angst, even if it was intended to be seen only on April Fool’s Day. And that doesn’t just hold true for companies – it applies to people as well, at any time. Take any “private” conversation you have on Facebook, for example. You have no control over that information, and you don’t own it. Once it gets posted in the clear it can be seen by any party determined to get their hands on it. It’s probably best to keep that in mind before you get too clever with your jokes.

Seemingly innocuous or tongue-incheek items may be taken seriously. One article purported that a major corporation was donating a substantial NICK DELORENZO tax refund back to the government, Search” and a whole slew of other sites despite that “all of its tax havens were perfectly legal.” That story was picked followed suit, posting fake stories, up by wire services and treated as humorous reviews, or ridiculous prodserious news, despite gaping holes in ucts, those same humorless scrapers, archivers, spiders and aggregators were the story, the contact information and public disavowal by the company. toiling away, recording it all with the Companies like Google can usually same diligence they would for the more serious stories or pages they encounter. get away with this sort of thing – they When the hilarity is over and most of do control the world’s most popular search engine, so if they want somethe fake stories have been removed from their parent sites, their ghosts live thing buried, odds are they can do it. Others aren’t so lucky. on in countless databases, search enThe Internet is an environment gines and news aggregation sites. where a prank can quickly snowball And that’s when the trouble starts.

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6-MO T-BILLS .14%

52-WEEK HIGH LOW 98.01 72.26 34.67 25.39 48.46 36.76 23.28 19.28 37.28 23.69 386.00 266.25 13.88 4.92 30.77 17.10 15.60 2.23 45.88 31.30 52.95 38.79 74.39 63.34 30.41 19.19 29.29 21.67 41.09 14.61 42.74 29.57 61.29 39.50 11.97 4.61 21.02 10.25 8.97 3.81 18.16 13.37 12.22 7.00 55.00 48.17 62.38 53.77 39.06 31.35

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Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

www.timesleader.com

NATIONAL FORECAST Morning sunshine, afternoon clouds

FRIDAY

60° 30°

55° 32°

58° 37°

SATURDAY Sunny

Mostly sunny

THURSDAY Mostly sunny

WEDNESDAY Mostly cloudy

SUNDAY Partly cloudy

65° 35°

73° 37°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 54/37

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

Heating Degree Days*

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

53/36 53/33 80 in 1967 19 in 1911 20 41 4382 5639 5537

Reading 62/46

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

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

Sun and Moon

Sunrise 6:43a 6:41a Moonrise Today 4:10p Tomorrow 5:22p

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 63-65. Lows: 47-48. Mostly sunny. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 60-67. Lows: 46-53. Mostly sunny. Partly to mostly cloudy tonight.

trace 0.30” 0.21” 5.68” 7.16” Sunset 7:31p 7:32p Moonset 4:31a 5:03a

River Levels, from 12 p.m. yesterday. Susquehanna Stage Wilkes-Barre 3.16 Towanda 2.23 Lehigh Bethlehem 3.07 Delaware Port Jervis 3.17 Full

Last

Chg. Fld. Stg 0.11 22.0 0.25 21.0 0.75

0.08 New

16.0 18.0 First

67/52

70/56

Weather Central, LP For more weather information go to:

www.timesleader.com National Weather Service

607-729-1597

84/61

71/52

81/57 84/67

37/26

88/73

83/68 47/34

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

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Today Tomorrow 37/26/s 84/61/t 66/49/s 56/41/s 56/38/pc 76/59/pc 66/43/t 58/39/pc 81/57/t 47/37/rs 57/40/t 83/68/pc 84/67/t 79/51/pc 75/59/s 78/53/s 88/73/pc 52/38/sh 61/38/s

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Atlantic City 55/48

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Harrisburg 65/46

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Towanda 58/40

State College 63/44

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76/50/s 44/30/rs 37/29/c 55/36/sh 86/71/t 93/69/s 68/52/sh 84/73/sh 56/43/pc 41/30/sh

The sky is clear this morning and we expect a good deal of sunshine through the morning hours. Clouds will move in this afternoon as a weak cold front approaches and brings us some light rain this evening. The temperature should climb into the upper 50s and lower 60s this afternoon. Tonight will be mostly cloudy and cool with a few light rain showers. Once the cold front moves through, drier air will spread over Pennsylvania and begin a stretch of nice weather heading into the holiday weekend. - Kurt Aaron

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pressure or brittle bones years later. They do care about having clear skin, thick hair, a good body weight and more energy and brainpower. Calcium is key ... Teens need at least two daily servings of lowfat dairy such as milk, yogurt and cottage cheese to support bone growth. Other good sources are dark green vegetables,

nuts and fortified cereals. ... and so is iron. The mineral helps build lean body mass, increase red blood cell production and, for girls, replace iron lost during menstruation. Iron-rich foods include lean red meats, chicken, fish, beans, broccoli, spinach and fortified whole grains. Add in folic acid. This vitamin also helps build lean muscle, and girls need it to guard against birth defects in future pregnancies.

Dark green vegetables, citrus fruits and fortified breads and cereals are good choices. Boost fiber intake. Many teens aren’t great about eating fruits and vegetables. Keep encouraging those foods, along with whole-grain breads and cereals with at least three to five grams of fiber per serving. Help them not skip meals. Up to a quarter of teens don’t eat breakfast every day. For easy-to-grab options, fill a basket with fruit,

whole-grain granola bars or small bags of handmade trail mix (try Cheerios, cranberries, raisins and nuts). Be realistic about fast food. Instead of forbidding it, educate teens on healthy swaps such as grilled chicken sandwiches for fried, mustard for mayonnaise, apple slices for fries or baked chips for regular. — MCT Information Services

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Post-traumatic stress disorder to be discussed Post-traumatic stress disorder will be the next topic on “Call the Doctor” at 7 p.m. April 10 on WVIA-TV. The disorder is an emotional illness that was first formally diagnosed in soldiers and war veterans and is usually caused by terribly frightening, lifethreatening or otherwise highly unsafe experiences, but also can be caused by devastating life events such as unemployment or divorce. Symptoms include re-experiencing the trauma, avoidance and hyper arousal. More than 5 million people suffer from the illness in any one year. Joining moderator George Thomas will be Vince Carolan, of A Better Today Incorporated; Dr. Matthew Dooley, psychologist and expert on PTSD, mental/behavioral health at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Plains Township. The panelists will also be joined via video by Dr. Francine Shapiro, author of “Getting Past Your Past” and senior research fellow at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., director of the EMDR Institute and founder of the nonprofit EMDR-Humanitarian Assistance Programs. Viewers may call in questions during the live show at (800) 326-9842 or submit their questions online at wviatv.org/liveshow-comments.

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Free healthy-aging series A free healthy-aging program will be presented from 2 to 3 p.m. April 11 at the Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway Drive in Dallas. The program, titled “10 Myths of Aging and What We Can Do about Them,” will be presented by James Siberski, assistant professor of gerontology at Misericordia University, coordinator of gerontology education and director of the university’s Geriatric Care Management Program Center. Reservations must be made by April 10 by calling 675-1866. Healthy cooking demonstration Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation experts will host a healthy-cooking demonstration at 6 p.m. April 12 in the newly renovated cardiac rehab demonstration kitchen at the GWV outpatient specialty center, 675 Baltimore Drive, WilkesBarre. The experts will cook up heart-healthy meals that those in attendance will be able to enjoy for dinner. Cost for the demonstration is $20. Space is limited; to register, call (800) 275-6401 and say “CareLink”, or visit www.geisinger.org/events. See BRIEFS, Page 3C

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tions on the much-debated chemical, commonly known as BPA, though federal scientists continue to study the issue. The Natural Resources Defense Council’s petition was the latest move by public safety advocates to prod regulators into taking action against the chemical, which is found in everything from CDs to canned food to dental sealants.

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has rejected a petition from environmentalists that would have banned the plastic-hardening chemical bisphenol-A from all food and drink packaging, including plastic bottles and canned food. The agency said Friday that petitioners did not present compelling scientific evidence to justify new restric- See BPA, Page 2C

Spring clean your routine. cyclists can try a kickboxing Try one new cardiovascular class or swimming.” Also try workout each week for a running or riding your route month, said Mark Verste- in reverse or mixing up your gen,founderofAthletes’Per- workout playlist,” said Verformance and Core Perform- stegen. “Adding variety to ance, which specializes in your cardio routine is good athletic training, nutrition for your muscles and your and physical therapy. “If mind. It’ll help keep you enyou’reahard-corerunner,try gaged and motivated.” the Versaclimber for an intense cardio challenge. Avid See FITNESS, Page 3C

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Q: A friend of ours has a form of leukemia called “AML.” He’s currently receiving chemotherapy, but not doing well. Do you know of any hospitals where they may be doing research to find a cure for this cancer? — T.H., Philadelphia A: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, also referred to as “AML,” is a cancer of the blood in which immature, abnormal white blood cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably in the bone marrow and interfere with the bone marrow’s ability to produce red blood cells, healthy white blood cells and platelets. It’s a fairly rare cancer, with men affected more often than women. The average age of someone diagnosed with AML is 63 years of age. AML cell growth is very fast and aggressive, and it’s a fatal disease within weeks or months if not treated or diagnosed promptly. Because AML cell growth crowds out normal blood cells, it typically causes anemia and the associated symptoms of fatigue and shortness of breath from a reduction in oxygencarrying red blood cells; bruising or bleeding from a reduction in platelets (clot cells); and infection from a reduction in normal white blood cells. The key to survival in AML is early diagnosis, chemotherapy to try to induce remission and eventual stem cell transplantation. There are several subtypes of AML, and treatment and prognosis varies among the subtypes. Five-year survival rates vary from 15-70 percent, and relapse rates vary from 33-78 percent, depending upon the subtype. Exciting research from England’s Institute of Cancer Research may have found a novel treatment for AML using tranylcypromine (Parnate), an old and rarely-used antidepressant. All-Trans Retinoic Acid (a vitamin A derivative) has worked to treat one particular form of leukemia by directing cancer cells to mature, age and die naturally. AML seems to be resistant to All-Trans Retinoic Acid because the genes in the cancer cells that it normally targets are shut off. Researchers just discovered that if they block an enzyme using the antidepressant tranylcypromine, they can switch on the genes that make AML cancer cells vulnerable to All-Trans Retinoic Acid. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University and the Medical University of South Carolina are collaborating with researchers in England, Germany and Canada. 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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BLOOD DRIVES 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 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the 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 walk-ins are accepted. Platelet appointments can be made by calling 823-7164, ext. 2235. For a complete donation schedule, visit: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or call 1-800-REDCROSS (733-2767). Area blood donation sites include:

Today, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., WilkesBarre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley; 8:30-10:30 a.m., Wyoming Valley Motors, 126 Narrows Road, Larksville; 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Courthouse, North River Street, WilkesBarre. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Luzerne County Community College, Prospect and Middle Road, Nanticoke. Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Lake Noxen Elementary School, West Point Avenue, Harveys Lake. Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley. Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., WilkesBarre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley. Monday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., WilkesBarre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley; 1-6 p.m., St. Barbara Parish, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter. April 10, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., WilkesBarre Blood Donation Center, 29 New Commerce Blvd.; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Misericordia University Insalaco Center 301 Lake St., Dallas; 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Wilkes University Henry Student Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre.

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About 90 percent of Americans have traces of BPA in their bodies, mainly because it leaches out of food and beverage containers. Some scientists believe exposure to BPA can harm the reproductive and nervous systems, particularly in babies and small children, potentially leading to cancer and other diseases. They point to results from dozens of BPA studies in rodents and other animals. But FDA reiterated in its response that that those findings cannot be applied to humans. The agency said the studies cited by NRDC were often too small to be conclusive. In other cases they involved researchers injecting BPA into animals, whereas humans ingest the chemical through their diet over longer periods of time. The agency also said that humans metabolize and eliminate BPA much more quickly than rats and other lab animals. “While evidence from some

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studies have raised questions as to whether BPA may be associated with a variety of health effects, there remain serious questions about these studies, particularly as they relate to humans,” the agency said in its response. The Natural Resources Defense Council petitioned the FDA in 2008 to ban BPA as a food additive, including all uses in food or beverage packaging. Petitions on various safety issues are routinely filed by advocacy groups, companies and even individuals. When the FDA failed to respond within the required timeframe, the environmental group sued the agency. In December a federal judge ruled that the agency had to respond by the end of March. “The FDA is out-of-step with scientific and medical research,” said Dr. Sarah Janssen, NRDC’s senior scientist for public health. “This illustrates the need for a major overhaul of how the government protects us against dangerous chemicals.” FDA officials stressed that their assessment of BPA is ongoing, and they expect to issue another update later this year based on their most recent findings. The agency’s last official

statement was that there is “some concern” about BPA’s effects on infants and young children. The government is spending $30 million to conduct additional studies on the chemical’s impact on humans. Several federal studies published in the last two years suggest that even human embryos retain far less BPA than other animals. Many companies have already responded to consumer demand by removing BPA from their products. In 2008, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Toys “R” Us said they began phasing out bottles, sippy cups and other children’s items containing BPA. By the end of 2009, the six leading makers of baby bottles in the U.S. went BPA-free. Earlier this month Campbell’s Soup said it would begin removing BPA from its most popular soups, though it did not set a time frame. But the vast majority of canned goods in the U.S. are still sealed with resin that contains BPA to prevent contamination and spoiling. Canned food manufacturers have used the chemicals since the 1950s, and the

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HEALTH PEOPLE Meghan Tait, a certified physician assistant, recently joined Alliance Medical Group’s Family Practice office located at the Medical Office Complex, 668 N. Church St., Suite 203, in Hazleton. Tait received her master’s degree in Tait physician assistant studies from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, and is an experienced family care and psychiatric physician assistant. She was named as one of 2012’s Top Physician Assistants in Northeastern Pennsylvania by the International Association of Healthcare Providers and is a published author. Tait resides in Hazleton.

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Parents should tap into their funny bones

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Have you ever done something funny — put a sweater on backward, stepped in a wad of gum, spelled “happy” wrong on a birthday cake — then laughed about it? Good for you. Hope the kids were watching. For every time you laugh at some silly challenge, channel Goofy to get a giggle out of a little one or laugh at a fixable oops, you’re modeling the value of humor. Beyond the big belly laugh, humor can help ease life’s tiny bumps and serve as a teaching moment for children. “A parent who can be silly or enjoy doing things that are kind of fun and exaggerated, I think gives children some really good coping skills,” says Doris Bergen, a distinguished professor of educational psychology at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. “Life is going to have things that are not going to go the way you want them to, and it helps if you have an ability to see the funny side of things.” Parents, that may mean reframing a situation, perhaps making that extra “p” in “Happpy Birthday” into a frosting flower. “Exaggerate the trouble a little,” Bergen says. “By just making light of it that way, it doesn’t seem as dire.” Start early. “Very young children begin to see things that they think are funny at a very early age,” says Bergen, who has done extensive research into humor and play. “Even in the first year of life, there are some things that are just kind of nonsense or funny things that happen. “Toddlers are very tuned in to what might be funny,” she adds. “They make up lots of little jokes. If you want to encourage your children to have humor, you need to be

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Amp it up. “Increase your sets, reps or mileage,” said Amanda Visek, an assistant professor of exercise science at the George Washington University. “In order to continue to see fitness gains you have to continually challenge your body. Set a new goal: Sign up for a new event or work toward setting a personal record. It’s much more fun to work out when you’ve got something to work toward.

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CULTIVATING HUMOR Educational psychologist Doris Bergen offers these tips on helping very young children develop a sense of humor: Look for humor in books you read to kids: “(Help) them to understand the humor and why it’s funny.” Use peekaboo and surprises carefully: Kids interpret them as funny in comfortable, warm situations, but scary when they’re somewhere that’s unfamiliar.

responsive to that, and kind of join in the fun.” The goal is kids who not only appreciate jokes, but who know how to take and make a joke themselves. “Some children perhaps naturally are more likely to see the humor in things,” she says. “But I think it is also something parents encourage or don’t encourage in children.” However, once children get past 8

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or 9 years old, silly may not always work — particularly if the intent is to tease. Parents must be mindful of whether the intended humor might be hurtful, she says. “Teasing is something that parents can help children distinguish between what’s playful or not,” she says. “The key is that (all parties should be) enjoying it.” Which is why it’s important for parents to help children learn to use humor to cope with rough spots in their life. “You have to help them learn to ‘take a joke’ ... to learn to tease back, or you need to be able to take it and change it,” Bergen says. Or not pay attention to it, she adds, or say something back that conveys that it didn’t really bother you. “Humor is a very important coping mechanism,” Bergen says. “That’s a skill that’s important for children to learn.”

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Free health care seminar hosted by Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care Center Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care Center recently hosted a health care seminar. The free program, MERCY, provided information on Memory, Education, Resources, Care and Yourself. The event was open to the public. Some of the participants, from left, first row: Carri Hapeman, director, Genesis Therapy Services; Sister Jane O’Donnell, Mercy Consultation Center; and Annette Grella, director of social services, Area Agency on Aging. Second row: Shelia Heck, nursing director, Mercy Center; Lisa Perugino, clinical coordinator, Mercy Center; and Estella Killian, regional director, Alzheimer’s Association. Third row: Alex Hollock, speech therapist, Genesis Therapy Services; Dawn Evans, assistant professor of physical therapy, Misericordia University; John Dunn, senior consumer protection, Attorney General’s office; Joan George, dietician and admissions coordinator, Mercy Center; Pat Edgerton, director of social services, Mercy Center; Tamara Bortree, family services coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association; Mark Williams, marketing director, Mercy Center; Sister Sara Sweeney, administrator, Mercy Center; Sharon Moss, care management supervisor, Area Agency on Aging. Also participating was Jim Siberski, assistant professor of gerontology, Misericordia University.

Allied Services holds honorary luncheon for employees, volunteers Allied Services Integrated Health System recently held a luncheon to honor employees, managers and volunteers of the month. At the luncheon, from left: Kesh Belles, Behavioral Health; Joann Orlando, Heinz Rehab Hospital; Mary Mullane, Home Health; Michele MacDonald, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and Carol Rinaldi, mnager, Home Health. Second row: Bob Cole, vice president, Systems Improvement; Mary Geneczko, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Johnna Welch, Heinz Rehab Hospital; Dawn Rogan, Allied Rehab Hospital; Melissa Esken, manager, Allied Rehab Hospital; Matthew VanFleet, In-Home Services; Jane Novinger, Heinz Rehab Hospital; Albert Jumper, manager, Heinz Rehab Hospital; Andrea Geraghty, pharmacy; and MaryLou Knabel, vice president, Home Care Services.

PLAINS TWP.: Plains Senior Citizen’s Project Head will meet noon April 18 at SS. Peter and Paul school cafeteria, Hudson Road. Hostesses are Jean Trosky, Theresa Tempalski, Florence Warabak, Kathleen Wysocki, Josephine Angelella and Jean Bohac. New members welcome. Members enjoyed a ham and cabbage soup luncheon at the previous meeting in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Members are reminded that there will be no meeting on Wednesday in observance of Holy Week.

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Kanisha Rae Cheshire, daughter of Alicen and Reo Cheshire, Dallas, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, April 3. Kanisha is a granddaughter of Robert and Linda VanGorder, Loyalville; Barbara and Carl Straley, Dallas; and Robert and Lynn Cheshire, Statesville, N.C. She is a greatgranddaughter of the late Charles Schade and the late Charlotte Calkins. Kanisha has a sister, Annalise, 12.

Thomas John Stavitzski III, son of Crystal and Thomas Stavitzski Jr., Mountain Top, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, April 3. Thomas is a grandson of Thomas Stavitzski Sr., Hanover Township, and Patricia Mattioli and Frank and Virginia Knorek, all of Nanticoke. He has two brothers, Braylan Brooks Stavitzski, 9 months, and the late Brooks Bryant Stavitzski.

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Educational Workshop for Older Adults is April 19 The Elder Issues Coalition of Luzerne/Wyoming Counties is hosting the fourth annual Educational Workshop for Older Adults 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 19 at the Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes Barre. There will be a continental breakfast and a free boxed lunch. Speakers and coalition members will have booths with information and giveaways. Reservations can be made by calling 714-5996 by April 6. Major sponsors for the event are Allied Services Integrated Health System and B’nai B’rith Senior Residential Apartments. Some of the participants, from left: Susan Kahlau, Visiting Angels; Mary Ellen Roberts, Erwine Home Health; Kristen Makowski, B’nai B’rith Apartments; and Tina McCarthy and Karen Kearney, Allied Services Integrated Health System.

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MOUNTAIN TOP: Crestwood High School PTA, 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Details of the Senior Lock-In will be discussed. Parents and seniors are invited to attend. Membership is $8. Contact Michele Cronauer at 881-7981 with any questions.

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Employees of Riverside Rehabilitation participated in C.A.S.U.A.L. Day on March 29 to support colon cancer awareness. Riverside Rehabilitation was a sponsor of the event and employees also contributed. All proceeds of the fundraiser will support local colorectal cancer education and research. Some of the participating employees, from left, first row, are Heather Stiles, Melissa McLaughlin, Nancy Jones, Nancy Jeffery, Jenn Kelleher and Val Olszewski. Second row: Caroline Fernandez and Tim Kerestes.

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Dallas High School art students recently helped to bring spring to the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallas. Students painted spring scenes on windows and doors throughout the center. Residents, staff, friends and family loved watching the students paint and will enjoy the artwork for weeks. The project was under the direction of Dallas High School art teacher Claire Morris. Student artists, from left, first row, are Jennifer Walton, Karli Cimino, Jessica Conydon, Carly Manganello, Kaitlin Kean and Kirby Szalkowski. Second row: Erica Luzetski, Kassandra Michno, Taylor Davies and Kalie Lindbuchler.

PHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc. hosted its fourth annual St. Patrick’s Day Open House on March 7 at the outpatient physical therapy facility located in the Koral Building, 311 Market St., Kingston. The event featured live music by The Irish Balladeers, hors d’ oeuvres, beer sampling, a meet-and-greet with the PHOENIX staff and facility tours. Guests donated a new pair of socks to be entered into a grand prize giveaway in conjunction with Making a Difference Ministries’ New Sock Drive. At the event, from left: Michael Schlude, facility director, PHOENIX; and Stephen L. Perillo and Gail Perillo, co-directors, Making a Difference Ministries.

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ican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Retiree Chapter 13 is holding a re-organization of the Luzerne County Sub-Chapter 8702 at 1 p.m. on April 19 in a private meeting room at Norm’s Pizza and Eatery, 275 N. Sherman St. Officers from the State Chapter and the director of AFSCME District Council 87 will be present. All members, spouses and potential members are urged to attend. Anyone wishing to hold an office in the organization

WYOMING: The Wyoming, West Wyoming Seniors will meet 1:30 p.m. today at St. Monica meeting center with Frank Perfinski presiding. Servers are Angie Mastruzzo, Charmaine Potenza and Joe Kosloski. Refreshments will be served after the meeting and bingo will be played. New members welcome. The club will celebrate its 36th anniversary on May 1. More details will be provided at a later date. Winners of the 50-50 at the previous meeting were Mickey DeSalvo, Eva Casseri and Frank Perfinski. The jackpot winner was Paul Delaney.

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MEETINTG NOTICE The Luzerne County Council Clerk to Council Committee Will meet on Monday 4/9/2012 at 6:00 PM in the Meeting room of the Luzerne County Courthouse, 200 North River Street. The purpose of the meeting will be to begin formulating the criteria for the evaluation of the County Manager.

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LEGAL NOTICE The Joint Operating Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center solicits sealed proposals for the following Consortium supplies: duplicating paper, custodial paper, plastic waste can liners, office supplies, art supplies, data processing supplies, maintenance supplies, pool supplies, medical supplies, and maintenance paint supplies. Interested vendors may obtain copies of the bid specifications at the business office of the school located at 350 Jumper Rd, Plains Twp., WilkesBarre, PA 18705, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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LEGAL NOTICE Letters Testamentary were granted in the Estate of DANIEL W. DAILEY, deceased, late of West Wyoming Borough, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on February 9, 2012. Frank J. Aritz, Executor. 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 the same without delay to the Executor or Attorney.

Meetings for May and June to be held in the Luzerne County Emergency Management Building 185 Water Street Wilkes- Barre PA to conduct business Meetings begin promptly at 6:30 PM May 1 Work Session May 8 Regular Meeting May 15 Work Session May 22 Regular Meeting May 29 Work Session June 5 Regular Meeting June 12 Work Session June 19 Regular Meeting

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HONDA`09 REKON

TRX 250CC/Electric shift. Like New. REDUCED $3,650. (570) 814-2554

YAMAHA `07 RHINO 450.

GREEN, 6 ft. snow plow, winch, mud bottom mounts, moose utility push tube, windshield, hard top, gauges, side mirrors, doors, 80 hours run time. Like new. $6,999. 570-477-2342

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New Jersey to Bermuda Explorer of the Seas 09/09/12 New York to the Caribbean Carnival Miracle 10/13/2012 New York to the Caribbean NCL’s Gem 11/16/2012 Includes Transportation to Piers Book Early, limited availability! Call for details 300 Market St., Kingston, Pa 18704 570-288-TRIP (288-8747) ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS 4/15/12 ROUND TRIP $30/PP REBATE $25 + SNACKS 570-740-7020

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FORD ‘01 F150 XLT Pickup Triton V8,

auto, 4x4 Super Cab, all power, cruise control, sliding rear window $4,450.

CHEVY ‘04 MALIBU CLASSIC door, 4 cylinder,

auto. Very good condition. $1,650

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MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

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

CHEVROLET `90 CELEBRITY STATION WAGON

3.1 liter V6, auto, A/C. excellent interior, new tires. 66K $3,250. 570-288-7249

CHEVROLET `99 MONTE CARLO Z34, V6, white, all

power with power sunroof. CD player, cloth interior. High mileage. $1,100. 570-332-8909

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Autos under $5000

PLYMOUTH ‘92 ACCLAIM 4 door , 4 cylinder, 406

409

4 auto, good condition. 120k. $2,850.

MONTY SAYS

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AUDI ‘03 TT ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE BEAUTIFUL AUTO1.8. 4 cylinder

Loaded, silver black leather. 66,000 miles. Bose premium sound. 6 CD changer. New tires, inspection, timing belt. Garaged, no snow. $11,200. 570-592-2458

BEN’S AUTO SALES RT 309 W-B Twp. Near Wegman’s 570-822-7359

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08 ESCAPE 4X4 $12,495 09Journey SE $12,495 07Spectra EX $9,495 10 FUSION SEL $13,995 07 FOCUS SE $8,495 05Stratus SXT $6,995 Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers

Premium sound package, very clean, recently tuned, seat memory, silver. 26 mpg on trips, Low mileage for the age of the car 122,500 $6,100 570-704-7286

FORD `97 WINDSTAR

HONDA `96 ACCORD Sunroof, two new

tires, good condition, 4 door, white. $2,200 570-466-5079

MERCEDES BENZ ‘93

400 SEL. 190,000 mi, fully loaded, full power, sunroof, cruise, air, am/fm cassette w/6 CD auto changer. black w/tan leather interior, no rust, very good condition. $2,995. 817-5930

BMW `00 528I

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

CHEVY ‘95 ASTRO

MARK III CONVERSION VAN. Hightop. 93K. 7 passenger. TV/VCP/Stereo. Loaded. Great condition. $3,495 (570) 574-2199

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CADILLAC ‘00 DTS Tan, satellite

CROSSROAD MOTORS

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

570-814-2809

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 ‘07 IMPALA LS Only 40k miles $11,500

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

CHRYSLER `04 SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE

Low miles - 54,000. V6. FWD. Leather interior. Great shape. A/C. CD. All power. $6,900. Negotiable New inspection & tires. (570) 760-1005

CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $4900. 570-991-5558

CHRYSLER ‘07 SEBRING

Low miles, heated seats, moonroof, 1 owner. $11,900 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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FORD `12 ESCAPE

4 x 4, V6, all power, A/C, Sirius satellite, cloth interior, 3,000 miles. Great on gas. $23,000 570-822-3328

FORD `91 MUSTANG

GT Fastback. 5.0 Auto. Rebuilt drivetrain. New professional paint job. Good looking. Runs strong. $5,300 570-283-8235

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700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl. 14k, factory warranty. $21,999 ‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition $17,499 ‘10 Dodge Nitro SE 21k alloys, cruise, tint, factory warranty $18,599 ‘09 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,199 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 AutomatiC 24k Factory Warranty! $11,399 ‘08 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 6 cyl only 32k $12,999 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed AWD. Factory warranty. $12,499 ‘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 $7999 ‘02 DODGE CARAVAN 87k, 7 passenger $4499 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,599 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

FORD `93 MUSTANG

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HONDA `05 ACCORD LX COUPE Great condition. 4 cylinder (2.4 liters). 61,800 miles, 2 wheel drive, sun roof. $9,000 FIRM. Call 570-301-4854

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HONDA `07 ACCORD SPECIAL EDITION

HYUNDAI ‘07 SANTE FE

OLDSMOBILE `97 CUTLASS SUPREME Museum kept, never

VOLKSWAGEN ‘04 TOUREG

4 cylinder, low mileage, fully equipped, excellent condition. $13,250 570-654-8371

HONDA ‘01 CIVIC Sedan, gold exterior 5-speed great on gas comes with a 3month power train warranty $ 4,500.

SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313

HONDA ‘02 CIVIC EX

Auto, moonroof, 1 owner. $8,888 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

HONDA ‘03 ACCORD EX Leather, moonroof $9,977

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

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

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PONTIAC `02 FIREBIRD 42,000 miles,

JAGUAR `02 S-TYPE One owner, like new, well maintained & inspected. 77,000 miles. $6,500 570-313-9967

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KIA ‘11 SORENTO LX

garage kept 18’ chrome wheels, Raptor hood with a Ram Air package. $10,000, negotiable (570) 852-1242

1 owner, AWD, low miles. $22,880

Coupe. Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, performance chip, extra exhaust system, abs, a/c, power accessories, Radio/CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $5,750. (570) 817-1803

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MERCEDES ‘99 BENZ S320exterior, Silver loaded r-title. $6,999.99

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MERCURY `05 SABLE LS PREMIUM Moon roof, alloys, all power, 24 valve V6. Original owner, perfectly maintained, needs nothing 49,200 miles. $9,495 570-474-6205

NISSAN `05 SENTRA

SE/R 2.5L 4cylinder. Black. Moonroof. Remote Start. Runs excellent. 102K. Well maintained. $5,900. Negotiable. 570-457-5838

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VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON Runs good, air, automatic, fair shape. $1,400. 347-693-4156

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Excellent runner with constant servicing & necessary preventative maintenance. Repair invoices available. Approx 98,131 miles. Good condition, new inspection. $2,300. Call 570-282-2579

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TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

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

TOYOTA YARIS ‘10

Great Gas Saver $11,990

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

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LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION TO BID The Dallas Township Board of Supervisors is seeking road material bids at: 2919 SR 309 Highway, P.O. Box 518, Dallas, PA 18612, until 4:00P.M. Tuesday, April 17, 2012 for the following: ITEM #

QUANTITY

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All materials specified herein must meet the standards established by PennDOT. Bids must be on forms furnished by the Township. You may obtain copies by calling the office at (570)674-2007. All bids must accompany a bid bond or certified check in the amount of 10% of the bid and must be sealed and clearly marked, “Bid for Road Materials – 2012”. Bids will be opened during a Supervisors Meeting on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at approximately 7:30P.M. The Dallas Township Board of Supervisors reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or waive any informalities. Sincerely,

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED THAT ACCOUNTANTS IN THE FOLLOWING ESTATES HAVE FILED THEIR ACCOUNTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF WILLS AND CLERK OF THE ORPHANS’ COURT AND UNLESS OBJECTIONS ARE FILED, THERETO, SAID ACCOUNTS WILL BE AUDITED AND CONFIRMED BY THE ORPHANS COURT DIVISION OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LUZERNE COUNTY AT 9:30 A.M. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012, IN COURTROOM C, THIRD FLOOR, PENN PLACE, 20 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. NAME

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PORSCHE `85 944

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

HONDA ‘05 CIVIC

Sedan, red exterior, 102k, automatic, reliable & economical car comes with a 3-month power train warranty Clean title. $5,999.99

driven, last Cutlass off the GM line. Crimson red with black leather interior. Every available option including sunroof. Perfect condition. 300 original miles. $21,900 or best offer. Call 570-650-0278

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70,000 original miles. Leather interior. Excellent condition. $2,500. Call 570-282-4272 or 570-877-2385

CHEVY ’77 CORVETTE

Red & red, all original. Non hits, restoration. Rides and looks new. Exceptionally clean. A/c, pb, ps, pw, 51K $12,400 570-563-5056

Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker

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

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

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.

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

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

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

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Johnson, Bow mounted trolling motor, 2 fish finders, live well, bilge, lights, swivel seats and trailer. Garage kept. $5,900.

Call Chuck at 570-466-2819

SILVERCRAFT

Heavy duty 14’ aluminum boat with trailer, great shape. $1,500. 570-822-8704 or cell 570-498-5327

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

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

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GMC ‘98 SIERRA 3500 4WD Stake Side, 350 V8, Auto. 75,000 miles on current engine. 12' wood bed, body, tires, interior good. Excellent running condition. New generator, starter, battery. Just tuned and inspected. $6,900. Call 570-656-1080

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

BUICK ‘04 Rendezvous

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

CHEVROLET `04 COLORADO Z71

Boats & Marinas

MIRRORCRAFT ‘01 FISHING BOAT LOADED. 30 hp

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

Motorcycles

HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL

Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD `10 F150 BLACK KING RANCH

4X4 LARIAT 145” WB STYLESIDE 5.4L V8 engine

Electronic 6 speed automatic. Brown leather “King Ranch” interior. Heat/cool front seats. Power moonroof, rear view camera, 18” aluminum wheels, tow package, navigation system. 23,000 miles. Asking $33,000 Call Jeff @ 570-829-7172

High top conversion van, burgundy, very well maintained. Gently driven, nice condition. $2,200. 570-829-6417

FORD `95 F150

Regular cab with cap, only 90,000 miles. One owner, runs great. $3,000 570-735-2243

CHEVROLET ‘02 FORD XLT, ‘02 EXPLORER BLAZERexterior, Red, Original Maroon 4wd , looks & runs great, 58k r-title. $4,500.

SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313

CHEVROLET ‘05 TRAILBLAZER EXT LS

White exterior, entertainment package, front & rear heat & A/C 119k RTitle $8,999.99.

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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

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FORD ‘02 F150

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

CHEVY `99 SILVERADO

Auto. V6 Vortec. Standard cab. 8’ bed with liner. Dark Blue. 99K miles. $4,400 or best offer 570-823-8196

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

FORD ‘08 ESCAPE XLT

Leather, alloys & moonroof $16,995

price! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

CHRYSLER ‘02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new!

$4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

FORD ‘04 RANGER

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HONDA ‘09 CRV LX AWD. 1 owner. $15,900

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

JEEP `00 CHEROKEE CLASSIC 4.0 6 cylinder, auto

all power, new tires, recent inspection, 121,000 miles, R title, nice shape. $4,500. 570-735-9989 or 570-262-1046

JEEP `08 LIBERTY SPORT 45,000 miles, good condition, automatic. $13,500 570-675-2620

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

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Red & silver, One owner, garage kept, well maintained. Loaded with too many options to list! 68,000 miles. Asking $9,000. 570-239-8389

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

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

SUZUKI `03 XL-7

85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,000. 570-762-8034 570-696-5444

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

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

TOYOTA ‘08 4 RUNNER

4WD, Leather, Moonroof $12,724

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

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1 Owner, moonroof & alloys. $22,500 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA ‘08 4 RUNNER

KIA ‘08 SPORTAGE EX 4WD, Low Miles. $14,800

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

MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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KIA ‘07 SPORTAGE EX

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

FORD ‘06 ESCAPE XLT

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

DODGE `01 RAM

4 x 4 off road & tow package, after market ram air functional hood. Headers, advanced performance chip. Oil always changed with synthetic Royal Purple. Satellite radio with two 1,000 watt amps. 10” Memphis bass speakers. Clarion Speakers throughout. Almost 200,000 miles, runs good, some rust. $2,300 570-499-5431

FORD `94 F150

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

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1 Owner, moonroof & alloys. $22,500 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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HARLEY ‘04 EXPLORER FORD `06 F150 XLT FORDClean 2V6. Clean, 124,000 miles, SUV! DAVIDSON ‘01 automatic, A/C, air $5995 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

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

SUZUKI 2001 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. 570-410-1026

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

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

bags, all power. Silver, excellent condition. $10,000 (570) 840-3971

WD. Extra cab. Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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Accounting/ Finance

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STAFF ACCOUNTANT First Keystone Community Bank has an immediate opening for a full-time Accountant. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have a desire to excel in a dynamic and customer-driven environment. Successful candidate should have five years of accounting experience preferably with a banking or finance related institution. Position requires a strong knowledge of GAAP, proficiency in Excel and overall computer skills, and a proven history of teamwork, organizational and time management skills. Responsibilities include preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements; account reconciliations; analyzing financial statements for trends; compliance with regulatory requirements, GAAP and internal policies and procedures; and managing and completing assigned projects to support department and Bank goals. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. Please send résumé and cover letter with salary requirements to: First Keystone Community Bank Human Resource Department 111 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603 EO/AA Employer

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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING

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First Keystone Community Bank is recruiting a manager to direct and organize the sales and service functions of their Kingston Office located at 299 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships and providing customers with direct service relating to all bank products in order to meet growth, sales, and profit objectives. Previous experience in related bank operations and/or management positions required. Must be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We offer a competitive compensation rate and an excellent benefit package. Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements or submit application to: First Keystone Community Bank Human Resource Department 111 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603 EO/AA Employer

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Beauty/ Cosmetology

BARBERS Looking for experi-

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570-956-8937

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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTER Experienced Full-time position Please fax resume to 570-718-0661 or e-mail to employment@ ruckno.com

Experienced Carpenters

Must have valid drivers license. Local work. Call (570) 287-5313 or apply within at 197 Courtdale Ave. Courtdale, PA 18704

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BARTENDERS/COOKS/ SERVERS NEEDED

Competitive Wages. Guaranteed Hours. Apply in Person. No Phone Calls. TIPSY TURTLE 245 Owen Street Swoyersville

COOKS

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP is currently hiring 2 cooks. Apply in person Monday-Friday 9am -4pm at Highland Manor, 750 Schooley Ave Exeter, PA

FOX HILL COUNTRY CLUB Seeking

Experienced Sautee Chef & Servers Part-Time Positions Apply in Person Tunkhannock Ave. Exeter

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For Keeley’s Ale House & Grille and Overbrook Pub & Grille. Sous Chef, Line Cooks, and Dishwashers. Apply in person at 259 Overbrook Rd. Dallas, PA Call 570-675-2727 or 570-760-2436

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO BODY TECH

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Erosion Control Laborers Will operate hydro-

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

LANDSCAPE PERSONNEL Hydroseed and

soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid drivers license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime. Apply in person. 8am-4pm. Monday-Friday 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Varsity Inc. No Calls Please E.O.E. LAWN DOCTOR

Fertilizer Technician Full time position

applying fertilizer and weed control, licensed applicator for categories 6 and or 7 preferred but not required. Must be able to work out side and have a valid and clean drivers license. Pay rate based on experience. Send resume to group805@lawn doctor.com

Machine / Equipment Operators Will operate various

machines and small equipment like tractors and sock fillers on gas site. Driver’s license a must. Top wages paid plus overtime. APPLY IN PERSON 8AM-4PM MONDAY-FRIDAY. 1204 MAIN STREET SWOYERSVILLE VARSITY, INC. NO CALLS PLEASE.

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Class A, B, C Technicians Ford Certificated Diesel Technician Parts Counter Personnel

We are expending our facility & need experienced applicants. Excellent pay and benefits are offered. Please apply to:

Rudy Podest Parts & Service Director Coccia Ford Lincoln 570-823-8888 rpodest@ cocciacars.com All Applicants are Confidential

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Logistics/ Transportation

CDL CLASS A TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED Local trucking

company looking for motivated class A CDL drivers to join our team. Van and Flatbed work available. Lease to own options. Call 877-295-0849, ext 304 or 301 for more info.

COURIER

Mountain Top, PA company seeks a part/full time courier to perform pickups of samples for a specified schedule and route in the tristate area. Candidates must have previous driving route experience and a valid/clean drivers license and record. No CDL required. Please fax letter of interest to 1-800-265-9794.

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TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVERS Home 48 hours EVERY Week

Houff is hiring company drivers and Owner-Operators to work out of Hazleton Pa. Work 5 days and off 48 hours weekly. Service area from PA to NC doing pickup & delivery, drop & hook, and terminal-to-terminal runs. Full company benefit package. Company driver average $1250 weekly & OwnerOperator average $4000 gross weekly. HOUFF TRANSFER is well known for outstanding customer service, safety, and reliability. Requires 5+ years experience, safe driving record, and Hazmat within 60 days. Lease equipment ideally should be 5 yrs old or newer. Info Ed Miller @ 877-234-9233 or 540-234-9233. Apply www.houff.com

Transport Assistant Route driving.

Full time, dayshift. Some evening and weekend. Excellent driving record and computer skills. USAGAIN 486 SOUTH EMPIRE ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA TEL. 570-270-2670

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O/O'S & CO FLATBED DRIVERS

SIGN ON BONUS Hazleton/ Scranton, PA

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

548 Medical/Health

DIRECT CARE WORKER Allied Services

In-Home Services division has parttime weekend night shift hours available in Luzerne County. Minimum of one (1) year home care experience and valid driver’s license required. If interested, please apply online at: www.alliedservices.org or call Trish Tully at (570) 348-2237. BILINGUAL INDIVIDUALS

TRUCK DRIVER

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

All qualified individuals are asked to forward their resumes to: Medico Industries, Inc., Attn: Human Resources 1500 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. EOE.

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BIOMEDICAL

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Check In-Out Representative

We need a courteous professional who will be conscientious in registering and helping patients begin and complete their visit. If you consistently strive to do high quality work while providing friendly service, we want you to become part of our team. APPLY ONLINE: www.icare specialists.com SUBMIT RESUME: HR Dept. 703 Rutter Ave. Kingston, PA 18704 Fax: 570-287-2434

Due to a recent expansion, one of the area’s largest & fastest growing Dealerships is now seeking

SALES PEOPLE Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan.

week for male Alzheimer’s patient. Patient is 170 pound male who needs 24/7 supervision and care with most day to day activities. Responsibilities include assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, toileting, medicine reminders & some light house keeping. Lifting required. Candidate must be caring, patient and dependable. It is critical that we have someone who understands this disease and who is very reliable. Schedule Week 1: Friday 10am-Sunday 10am. Schedule Week 2: Sunday 10am-Tuesday 10am. If interested please call Brenda @ 570-655-7892. MD Office seeking

LPN/RN for part time work,

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RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: •Must have valid CDL license •Drives tractor with capacity of more than 3 tons to transport and deliver cargo •Maintains contact with base to receive dispatch instructions •Maintains truck log according to state and federal regulations •Keeps record of products transported and obtains customer signature or collects payment for goods delivered and delivery charges •Secures cargo for transport and operates equipment on vehicle to load, unload, or disperse cargo •Loads and unloads truck manually •Cleans vehicle •Reports any problems or repairs that need to be addressed

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COCCIA FORD

AUTOMOTIVE SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

16-20 per week. OB experience preferred but not required. Email resume to: ccharney@epix.net

TRUCK DRIVER

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. ALLIED SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

GREAT PAY, REGULAR/SCHEDULED HOME TIME & A GREAT, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO WORK WITH!

Sign on bonus for experienced drivers working in the gas & oil industry

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MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT Medical office expe-

rience necessary. 20 hours per week. Resume with references to: c/o Times Leader Box 3060 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

PITTSTON HEAVENLY MANOR

Needs experienced Med Techs and Aides. Apply 9am-2pm. 51 Main Street, Pittston.

RNS AND LPNS needed for private

duty case in the Dallas area for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Call Jessica at 451-3050 for immediate interview.

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required, ability to lift and climb ladders and work on roofs. 570-288-6794

Part-time hours for full-time income and benefits. $12.00/hour

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Warehouse

Warehouse Supervisor Processing of used

clothes. Loading and unloading trucks, painting & maintenance. Full time, dayshift. Some evening and weekend. USAGAIN 486 SOUTH EMPIRE ST. WILKES-BARRE, PA TEL. 570-270-2670

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Business Opportunities

Production/ Operations

DISTRIBUTION CLERKS WILKES-BARRE Are you a night owl looking for part-time work? Position is TEMP-HIRE $9.75 Per Hour! Thursday-Saturday 3pm1:30am REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: -PROFESSIONAL RESUME with Solid Work History -Submit to a Background & Drug Screen -HS Diploma/GED - Stand on Feet All Day - Basic Computer Skills

Apply Today At www. adeccousa.com Or Call 570.451.3726

MANUFACTURING POSITIONS

A well-established local manufacturer is looking for full time experienced Loom Fixer for 2nd shift. A comprehensive benefit package, which includes 401K. Applications can be obtained at: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

MANUFACTURING POSITIONS Looking for a full

time Weaver for 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM). Will train the right individual. Benefit package available. Must have valid driver’s license. Applications can be obtained at: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUES 3 piece Mahogany stack bookcase with drawer, 6ft x 20” hand carved Hitler made of pine, Dersuhrer carved on bottom signed by carver Gallagher. Needs some repair. Tiffany style lamps with stained glass shades, caramel in color. 1912 Gustave Stickley rocking chair with new rush seat, tag on bottom. Jewelry armoire, (4) 1912 chairs, original paint with newly rushed seats. 12 OldPA metal hunting licenses, 1927 & up. Two Oak bow china closets, one very ornate. Lots of smalls. 134 Route 11 Larksville, PA 570-283-3987 570-328-3428

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TURN KEY OPERATION

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

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Baby Items

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Building Materials

BATHROOM matching sink set Gerber white porcelain with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183 COMPOSITE Decking planks 16’ planks, new color is walnut $45. obo per plank (retails $70) Warranty is provided by manufacturer. Robert @ 709-7593

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Clothing

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING: Boys - Newborn to 7, Girls Newborn to 7-8. Very good condition, call for details 570-466-6499

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 COINS/Foreign over 40 nations 108 total, dated ‘85-’79 $25. 570-235-5216 COMICS 75 different $35. Baseball cards Philadelphia Phillies 120 cards $10. NY yankees 140 cards $10. NY Mets 110 cards $10. Football cards Dallas Cowboys 110 cards $10. 570-313-5214 FIGURINES Boston Red Sox McFarlane figurines Drew, Papelbon, Rameriez $30. ‘76 Topps Walter Payton Rookie Card $200. 570-709-3011 NEWSPAPER STRIP Spider-Man ‘84 to ‘07, value $4,000 sell for $200. 570-654-8081

Don't need that Guitar? Sell it in the Classified Section! 570-829-7130 NORTH POLE, Christmas in the City, New England, and Dickens Department 56 collectible buildings and accessories for sale, prices run from $10 to $60, call 570-868-5886.

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Appliances

Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DISHWASHER Stainless Steel SAMSUNG (Samsung DMT800RHS) BRAND NEW! Still in box! Asking $450. or best offer 570-239-4783

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 REFRIGERATOR, Whirlpool, 21 cu. ft. CapacTop freezer with ice maker. Almond, very good condition. All shelving & glass also well kept with no cracks or no missing pieces. $150. 570-956-6787

STOVE - MAYTAG 30” white,

electric, coil top, 2 years old, like new $250. obo. DISHWASHER 24” white, 2 years old $150. obo. RANGE HOOD Braun, white $50. obo. 570-574-3899 STOVE gas Amana black$100. 570-283-3962 WASHER Maytag, heavy duty oversized load, 15 cycle $75. 570-235-5216 WASHER Super Capacity plus $100. 570-510-1599

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Furniture & Accessories

END TABLES 2 Broyhill & 1 Broyhill sofa table, cherry finish excellent condition asking $125. for all three. Call 570-696-3245. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER light oak with leaded glass door on left with 4 shelves. 55”w x 48” h. Drawer on bottom. Excellent condition. $200. 570-283-0416 ENTERTAINMENT center solid oak, leaded glass door, 3 shelves, 2 bottom drawers, solid brass handles 26” opening for TV, like new $75. 570-592-4858

FURNISH FOR LESS

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

COAT

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

No Cold Calling! Write your own Paycheck!!

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WINDOW CLEANERS PA Driver’s license 554

Apply to:

Greg Martin 577 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 570-823-8888 email:

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PACK N PLAY Graco beautiful brown & pink full size with detachable changing table $50. Simplicity Winnie The Pooh bassinette $50.converts to a by-the-bed sleeper, changing table, and cradle $50. Call 570-822-7576

DANCE SHOES Zumba, size 9, black with pink trim, assorted laces, good condition $30. 570-288-1281 FOX fur 1 black, medium worn once $60. 1 real fur small $40. 570-822-2641 PROM GOWNS for sale. White size 7-8, Royal blue size 5-6, Olive green size 56, Teal size 7-8, turquoise size 4, hot pink size 4, royal blue size 6. Petite length for person around 5’2. Brand name gowns. $700. 570-430-0175

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Exercise Equipment

EXERCISE BIKE adjustable seat & resistance, excellent condition $20. 570-825-9744 WORKOUT SYSTEM SM 3000 IMPEX Powerhouse Smith machine includes 275 lbs. weights with holder, bar bell, set of dumb bells, excellent condition $375. 417-8390

740 Floorcoverings PATIO CHAIRS 3 aluminum with brown & green stripe pads, good condition $25. each ort all 3 for $80. 570-824-0999

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Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 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 ROOM DIVIDERS, rattan (2) exc cond. $100. each. Oak cabinet for kitchen or bathroom $35. Duraflame heater fireplace type with remote $90. Rug 6x8 approximate $20. End table (2) oak $50. pair. Pittsburgh Penguin stain glass table lamp $60. 570-288-4451 SOFA 3 piece sectional, light burgundy with a pattern. $75. 570-287-5045 SOFA large country floral pattern by Benchcraft asking $150. obo. 570-542-7588

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WOODBURNER Excellent condition. H 31 W 20 D 30. $200. 233-3062

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Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET: 6 piece, black lacquer with gray trim. Must see. Includes, dresser, mirror, armoire, 2 night stands & mirrored spread headboard good for full, queen or king size. $399 570-814-5477 BEDROOM SUITE. Beautiful 3 piece birch queen size. Unusual modern design boasts headboard with two large cabinets, integrated night stands with pull out shelves, large mirror & large 8 drawer dresser with mirror. A must see at $700. 570-814-4835 COUCH & Loveseat with pillows, country blue plaid, 2 end tables, 2 lamps. 1 matching entertainment center & 32” zenith color TV. Looking to sell entire room, but will consider selling pieces separately. All pieces match & excellent condition. $600. 233-3062. Will email picture upon request. COUCH with matching loveseat, blue floral tapestry, excellent condition $450. 762-1646 DESKS (3) The Plymouth Historical Society is selling desks. $10. each. 2 are steel, 1 is beige wood l-shaped. All very good condition. You must pick up. We cannot deliver. 570-779-1850 DINING TABLE cherry, 4 upholstered chairs, oval with leaf, protective glass top $400. Futon with mattress light wood $100. 570-287-1029 DISHWASHER May tag, white, 7 years old, good condition $100. 592-4858 DRESSER, 3 drawer, 40”wx17”lx34”tall $25. TV stand 40”wx23”lx25’tall , 2 large windowed cabinets with adjustable shelves $25. 570-235-5216 DRESSERS (3) $60. each. Dining room set, 5 chairs, table with leaf $225. 1 wood trim mirror $30. 1 rocker recliner $30. 1 antique style rocker $100. 1 antique table 2 tier, pie crust $350. 570-822-2641

white metal $35. Boys red “Cars” toddler bed $35. Thomas the tank table trains tracks & accessories. $125. All excellent condition. 570-417-2555

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

WILKES-BARRE

758 Miscellaneous WANTED ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES

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Basket with handles 4”hx16” round, $25. LCorelle Impressions China setting for 4, Herbal pattern, 20 pieces $20. All 3 items never used. 570-826-0830 CAMERAs Minolta underwater takes 110 film, Kalimar 3D, Minolta 38 mm. $15. each. 570-235-5216 COLORING BOOKS. Large 17” x 22”. “The Triumph of Christ”, 26 for $3.25 each, or $50 or best offer for all. 570-693-1918

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SALVATION ARMY INDOOR FLEA MARKET 17 S. Penna. Ave APRIL 14TH 8AM TO 2PM

Over 40 Vendor Tables Food Concessions, Bake Sale, & Silent Auction. 570-824-8741

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Jewelry

BULOVA Accutron 1969 vintage$300 570-655-9472

JACK IS PAYING TOP DOLLAR !!!!! for gold and silver, diamonds, platinum, watches. Also buying scrap jewelry. Cash on the spot!!!!! We make house calls. 328-3428, 855-7197 or visit us 134 Route 11 Larksville, Pa

WATCH Bradley Davy Crocket square watch, does not work $40. Pocket watch Hanipeen Watch Co. Keystone Co JB Boss 14kt 25 yars old working $175. 574-0271

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Medical Equipment

LIFT CHAIR by Pride, beautiful brown fabric, like new $400. 570-824-0999

Pride Mobility

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Musical Instruments

SAXOPHONE in case, very good condition Armstrong $165. 570-574-0271

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Pools & Spas

LADDER plastic pool ladder for 24’ round pool $10.655-9472 POOL: 21’ round with Hayward filter, automatic cleaner, & solar cover. Asking $975. OBO. Great pool, only used 3 seasons. 570-592-7723

776 Sporting Goods BIKE RACK: Thule & Yakima Bike racks 1 for SUV or car, 1 fits tow hitch, holds 4 bikes $ 50. each 570-655-9472 CANNON Uni-Troll Downriggers (2) &nbsp; like new condition, used 2 seasons & nbsp; 8 lb balls included. No bases $275. 570-262-0716 FISHING lures”-3tackle boxes, 1 lake Ontario lures, plugs, spoons, flashers etc., full box plus 2 other tackle boxesflatfish, rapalas, spinners, flies all $175. 570-489-2675 POWER RIDER exercise equipment, nearly new $25. 3 lb hand weights. Hiking shoes women’s size 7 $5. Excellent condition.675-0920

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TONKA metal yellow dump truck, sturdy built in excellent condition $10. 570-735-6638

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Stereo/TV/ Electronics

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ANTIQUE TOYS WANTED Lead soldiers, tin

WANTED JEWELRY

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1215 South St. Spacious 4 bedroom home with in law suite with separate entrance. Large lot, large room sizes. Split system A/C in family room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-963 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

901 Main St. Stately 4 bedroom home with beautiful woodwork, extra large rooms with gas heat and nice yard. MLS 12-884 $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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

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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

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

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Pre-employment drug screening and background check required. Remodeled 2 or 3 bedroom home. Large yard. Nice porch. Low traffic. Not in flood area. Asking $82,000. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

BACK MOUNTAIN

133 Frangorma Dr Bright & open floor plan. 6 year old 2 story. 9' ceiling 1st floor. Custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Family Room with 14' ceiling & fireplace. Convenient Back Mt. location. MLS# 12-127 $344,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

Immaculate 4 bedroom 3 bath brick front home in Northwoods. Many amenities include hardwood floors in the living room & dining room, cherry kitchen with breakfast area that opens to deck overlooking a large yard and gazebo. Family room with gas fireplace, moldings, gas heat, central air & attached 2 car garage. MLS#111193 $369,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

BACK MOUNTAIN

850 Homestead Dr. Bank owned end unit townhome in beautiful condition. Finished walk-out lower level. Private setting. Not your typical foreclosure! $297,000 MLS #12-851 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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Newberry Estate Three story freshly painted unit at Hillside. 2 bedrooms & loft, 3 bath, modern kitchen, fireplace in living room, central air & gas heat. Convenience of living at Newberry Enjoy golf, tennis & swimming. MLS#11-4435 $132,900 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

529 SR 292 E Directions: from Centermoreland 3 miles west on 292. From Rte 29 3 miles east on 292 Watch For Signs 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. Negotiable For appointment, call: 570-310-1552

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Part Time and Full Time on First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday) We are seeking energetic individuals with distribution experience and a great work ethic for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer benefits and a competitive starting wage with potential for rapid increase based on performance. Interested individuals should apply in person at:

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566 Sales/Business Development

• High school diploma or GED. • Vocational/technical degree or equivalent experience. • Front-line supervision experience plus technical and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of all Pressroom procedures. • Courses in printing and college degree in Printing and Management a plus • Knowledge of general maintenance work instructions. • Ability to develop new techniques for handling work. • Ability to anticipate problems and prevent them from happening

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DALLAS

DALLAS 148 E Center Hill Rd

DURYEA

5 HEMLOCK ST. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,350 sq. ft. on quiet street. Built in 2008 with hardwood floors, granite countertops, fireplace, fenced yard & more. $309,000 Call 570-466-5968

Conveniently located, roomy and comfortable 2 story awaits your family. 3 bedrooms 1.5 bath, hardwood floors, new deck and pool, new windows. MLS#11-3815 New price $144,900 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

Dakota Woods Enjoy maintenance free living at Dakota Woods Development in the Back Mountain. This 3+ bedroom condo features an open floor plan, first floor master suite, hardwood floors, stunning granite kitchen, gas fireplace & 2 car garages. Large loft area provides multiuse space. MLS# 11-3212 $299,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

BEAR CREEK

6650 Bear Creek Blvd Well maintained custom built 2 story nestled on 2 private acres with circular driveway - Large kitchen with center island, master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, family room with fireplace, custom built wine cellar. A MUST SEE! MLS#11-4136 $299,900 Call Geri 570-696-0888

BEAR CREEK TWP.

3 bedroom Ranch. A/C, oil heat, hardwood floors. Finished basement. Near golf course & Charter School. $199,900. 472-3710

BEAR CREEK TWP. 3 bedroom Tri-level. Electric heat, hardwood floors, finished basement near golf course. $189,900 570-472-3710

CENTERMORELAND Wyoming County Home with 30 Acres

DALLAS HUGE REDUCTION

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. $ 123,900. Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

570-288-6654 DALLAS OAK HILL This country estate features 30 acres of prime land with a pretty home, ultra modern kitchen, 2 full modern baths, bright family room, den, living room & 3 good sized bedrooms. Property has open fields & wooded land, stream, several fieldstone walls & lots of road frontage. Equipment and rights included. $489,000. Coldwell Banker Gerald L. Busch Real Estate 570-288-2514

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3 bedroom ranch. Remodeled kitchen. Added family room. Master bedroom with 1/2 bath. Beautiful oak floor. 3 season room. Deck & shed. Garage. 114476. 100x150 lot. $154,900. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

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JOB FAIR

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DALLAS Newberry Estates

Condos with architect designed interior on 3 floors. Large, well equipped tiled kitchen with separate breakfast room, den with fireplace-brick & granite hearth. Open floor plan in living/dining area. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Lower level has den or 4th bedroom with family room & bath. Recently sided; attached 2-car garage, walk-out lower level, decks on 1st & 2nd floor; pets accepted (must be approved by condo association). Country Club amenities included & private pool for Meadows residents. MLS 12-203 $269,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

DUPONT

P E N D I N G

140 Bear Creek Boulevard Beautiful family home on over 1/2 acre with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and finished lower level. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-918 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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DURYEA

Successful candidates must be 18 years of age, pass a pre-employment drug test, health assessment and criminal background check.

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Summit Per Diem and Part Time Dietary Aide. All Shifts. Apply in person or contact Bill Glycenfer @ 825-3488 EOE M/F/D/V

621 Donnelly St. Great starter home, already furnished, newer roof and vinyl windows. Move right into this 2 bedroom, 1/2 double home. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 12-1042 $34,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

DURYEA REDUCED

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EXETER

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 $117,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 EXETER

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Spacious 4 bedroom, 1 3/4 bath home. Gas Heat. Deck. Fenced yard. One car garage. MLS 12-832 $71,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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HANOVER TWP.

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JENKINS TWP.

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

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

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

P E N D I N G

HANOVER TWP.

HARVEY’S LAKE

GLEN LYON 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

DURYEA

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

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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 $309,860 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

EDWARDSVILLE

274 Hillside Ave. PRICED TO SELL. THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE. Great starter home in move in condition. Newer 1/2 bath off kitchen & replacement windows installed. MLS11-560. $52,000 Roger Nenni EXT. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 EXETER

125 McAlpine St Ideal starter is this appealing two bedroom 2 story with large lot and 1.5 car garage. Plenty of off street parking, in solid neighborhood. MLS 11-4313 PRICE REDUCED $79,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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530 Cherry Drive Spacious 2 bedroom townhome with hardwood floor, gas heat, central air, end unit with one garage. All appliances, move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-712 $169,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

EXETER REDUCED

P INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY E Double side by side. New roof, N replacement windows, D many updates, detachedI 3 car garage. Priced to N sell!! $72,000 MLS# 12-685 G Call Geri 570-696-0888

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement, screened patio, new paint & carpet. Move in condition. $139,900. Call 570-301-9590 HANOVER TWP 1 Grandview Ave

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.co m MLS 11-2850 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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 EXETER TWP.

NEW PRICE $699,000 311 Lockville Rd Stately brick 2 story, with in-ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace, wood stove, 3 car attached garage, 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS#11-1242 Call Joe or Donna, 613-9080

Hanover Twp. Discover the values in this welcoming 3 bedroom home. Some of the delights of this very special home are hardwood floors, deck, fully fenced yard & screened porch. A captivating charmer that handles all your needs! $97,500 MLS 11-3625 Michael Slacktish 570-760-4961

Extraordinary Quality Built 4000+ Square Foot Home – the rear yard with stone patio backs up to the 8th Fairway of the Wyoming Valley Country Club! There’s a custom cherry eat-in kitchen with island, formal living and dining rooms with hardwood floors, 1st Floor Family Room with Vermont Stone fireplace and wet bar, 1st floor Master Suite with His & Her Dressing and Powder Rooms opening to a tiled master bath with jetted tub and separate tiled shower; Second floor has 3 additional Bedrooms with walk in closets, 2 full baths and large attic for storage; Gigantic Lower Level Family Room has a stone fireplace, seated bar area with sink & mirrored backsplash, workout area, & powder room. Stunning landscaping surrounds this beautiful home with an indoor and outdoor speaker system, oversized 2 car garage & underground sprinkler system. MLS #11-994 $385,000. Call Pat today @

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1626 Halowich Rd. Country living at its finest! This 3 bedroom, 2 and 3/4 bath home features a spacious floor plan. Great room features a fireplace enclosed in PA Cultured Blue Stone w/waterfall on side. Red oak flooring and beams & a panoramic view of the mountainside. Kitchen has granite countertops and hickory cabinets, Satillio terra cotta flooring and sky windows. Much more. MLS 12-471 $270,000 Call Jay Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

JENKINS TWP.

41 Chestnut Street 7 years old, 4 bedroom plus den, 3 full bath rooms plus one unfinished one, large kitchen, dining room. $155,000 (570)704-6194 JENKINS TWP.

Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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Lovely home with many upgrades, new roof, windows, flooring and plumbing. Above ground pool with fenced yard, home features gas, hot water, baseboard heating, modern kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, large foyer, master bedroom with walk in closet, 2 car detached garage with private driveway. MLS# 12-467 $100,000 Call Lynda at 570-262-1196

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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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: $3,045 down, $505/ month, 4.25% interest, 30 years.) MLS 11-4225 $87,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 KINGSTON

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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 Reduced $35,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

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 $86,000 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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297 Susquehannock Drive Traditional 4 bedroom home with 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, private yard with above ground pool. Large deck with retractable awning. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-945 $254,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TWP.

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

29 Landon Ave N Striking curb appeal! Beautiful interior including a gas fireplace, hardwood floors, modern kitchen, all new carpeting on the second floor, extra large recently remodeled main bath, serene back patio and spacious yard. MLS#11-3075 $144,900 Call Mary Price 570-696-5418 570-472-1395

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

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Large charmer had been extensively renovated in the last few years. Tons of closets, walk-up attic & a lower level bonus recreation room. Great location, just a short walk to Kirby Park. MLS 11-3386 $129,000 Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1196 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127 KINGSTON

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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Freshly painted Cozy Cape Cod in the heart of Kingston. Walking distance to parks, schools & shopping. Features 2 full baths, formal dining room, 3-4 bedrooms and an oversized garage. Plenty of room for all. $179,900. MLS# 11-4162 Please Call Deb Roccograndi at 570-696-6671

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Located within 1 block of elementary school & neighborhood park this spacious 4 bedrooms offers 1450 sq. ft of living space with 1.75 baths, walk up attic, and partially finished basement. Extras include gas fireplace, an inground pool with fenced yard, new gas furnace & more. 11-823

$105,900

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4 Fordham Road 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 LUZERNE

Nestled on just under an acre just minutes from 81S this colonial offers 2194 sq. ft. of living area plus a finished basement. Enjoy summer your evenings on the wrap around porch or take a quick dip in the above ground pool with tier deck. The covered pavilion is ideal for picnics or gatherings And when the winter winds blow cuddle in front of the gas fireplace and enjoy a quiet night. MLS 11-2260 Priced to Sell, $179,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

Totally Remodeled 3 Bedroom home on large lot on a wellkept street in movein condition! Home Includes 1 1/2 Modern Baths w/ stone countertops, tile floors, spacious kitchen with all new appliances & plenty of countertop space! New carpet throughout! MLS 11-3473 $57,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468

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

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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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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.

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MLS 11-4056 Call Nancy Judd Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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Wonderful starter home in a convenient neighborhood. Home features many updates including new windows, roof, kitchen & carpets. Offstreet parking with large yard. Located near schools and shopping. Low taxes & priced to sell! MLS#12-515 $109,900 Everett Davis 696-2600 417-8733

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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 LUZERNE

Large, spacious home, ultra modern kitchen, new windows, carpet & bath. Off-street parking, gas heat & hardwood floors. Large open floor plan. Must See! MLS #12-958 $105,000 Call Lynda Rowinski

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Lovely, nearly completed, renovated Victorian farmhouse sits high on 7.81 acres featuring panoramic pastoral views, high ceilings, original woodwork, gutted, rewired, insulated & sheetrocked, newer roof, vinyl siding, kitchen and baths. Gas rights negotiable. Lots of potential with TLC. Elk Lake $119,900 MLS# 11-525 Call 570-696-2468

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MOUNTAINTOP

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

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

VACANT LAND 333 OAKMONT LANE 1.15 acre, level lot, #254, on cul-de-sac, in Laurel Lakes. Underground electric, phone & cable. Ready for your new home in 2012! MLS# 11-4465 $39,900 Call Christina Kane 570-714-9235

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1/2 DOUBLE Great starter home in nice area. Close to schools and recreation. Large 3 season porch with cabinetry, great for entertaining. New plumbing, lots of light & huge walk up attic for storage or rec room. $38,500 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

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Lovely cedar shingle sided home on large corner lot in a great development. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, 1st floor family room, finished lower level. Hardwood floors throughout, huge living room & family room. 1st floor laundry room & office, gas heat, nice deck, above ground pool, 2 car garage. 11-3497 $295,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

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130 West Green St 4-5 bedroom, 2 bath home features new windows & entry doors, 1st floor laundry, hardwood floors & ceiling fans. Outdoor features include vinyl siding, large front porch & rear deck, fenced & level rear and side yards with swing set, off street parking. Dry walkout basement includes coal stoker stove, workshop and storage area. New 200 amp service. 12-22 James Banos Realtor Associate COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883

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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 NEW PRICE $182,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

Beautiful woodwork highlights the Victorian influenced 3 bedroom home featuring hardwood floors, pocket & transoms doors, shuttered windows, crown molding & large bay window. Plus a 2+ bedroom unit with newer kitchen to help pay mortgage. MLS 12-674 $89,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169

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

Get ready for your outdoor entertaining!! Fenced & beautifully landscaped lot with huge rear Trex decks and newer above ground pool. Plenty of off-street parking & detached 2-car oversized garage. 2 Story has 3 bedrooms, formal dining room & modern kitchen with corian counters & oak cabinets. MLS# 12-457 $117,900 Call Deb Roccograndi at 570-696-6671

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New Listing. Totally remodeled 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath. Spectacular kitchen w/tile radiant heat floor, center island, appliances. Beautiful cabinets and counters. 1st floor mudroom/laundry. Master bedroom w/double lighted closets, modern bath w/jacuzzi tub and shower. 4 zone gas heat + AC/heat pump. New roof, siding, windows, flooring, fencing. Walk up attic, full partially finished basement. Off street parking. MLS 12-333 $94,500 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES 570-735-7494 Patricia Lunski, X304 (C) 570-814-6671 PITTSON

Johnson St. Great home, move in ready, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large yard with lots of outdoor living space. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, modern eat in kitchen. New gas furnace, roof and windows. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-328 $139,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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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 $79,000 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716

PITTSTON REDUCED 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms & bath, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, new windows, gas heat. MLS # 11-4369 $74,500 Call Donna 570-613-9080

PITTSTON

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

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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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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Birchwood hills, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story family room with fireplace, finished basement, built in pool, $399,900 (570)824-2471

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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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A steal at this price! 4 year young 3 bedroom, (1st floor master bedroom and bath), 3 baths, 1-car garage townhome in Rivermist Development. New carpeting and freshly painted. Rear 10 x 12 deck. Ready to move into. Call for your appointment today! #12-611 $178,000 Karen Altavilla 283-9100 x28

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Wonderful home in convenient location features spacious formal rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, & grand stone fireplaces. Kitchen opens to bright sunroom/ breakfast area. 4 large bedrooms, office & 2 baths on 2nd floor. Charming wrap around porch offers views of large property with mature oak and pines. MLS#11-528 $499,000 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

SHAVERTOWN

Move right in to this comfortable, well maintained home. Newer roof and beautiful wood floor. Make this home yours in the New Year! MLS# 11-4538 $165,000 Jolyn Bartoli

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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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PLYMOUTH

If you’re looking for country living with peace and quiet and beautiful mountain views, this is the home for you! Only minutes from town, featuring large eatin kitchen, formal dining room & living room, all with hardwood floors. There are three bedrooms and a laundry in addition to two full baths. Master bath skylight. Gas heat. Central Air. $300 lot rent/month and that includes water, sewer and garbage removal. MLS#10-4421 $65,000 EVERETT DAVIS 417-8733

SHICKSHINNY

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

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

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 SUGARLOAF

61 Acer Lane Great value, great location on a fabulous lot. From your hot tub you can enjoy the view of the almost full acre lot. Year round sun room, plus you have a Lower Level that adds more space to this great home. Don’t miss out on this incredible buy!! Schedule your showing today. MLS 12-808 $139,900 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090 SUGARLOAF

Beautiful setting in a fabulous location. Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a full beautiful acre of land. 3 car garage with a breezeway, first floor master bedroom suite and a great porch to sit and relax on all while enjoying your new serene surroundings. This is a MUST SEE! 12-392 $225,000 Call Tony Wasco 570-855-2424 Trademark Realtor Group 570-613-9090

If you crave privacy, consider this stunning, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story traditional cradled on a 2 acre lot. Ultra modern kitchen with breakfast area, great room with cathedral ceiling & fireplace, formal dining room & bonus room over 2 car garage. Only $299,000. MLS# 12-679 Call Barbara Metcalf 570-696-0883 LEWITH & FREEMAN 570-696-3801

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NEW LISTING! Great price! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, only 3 years old. Located in Sand Springs Golf community. Master bath & second floor laundry. Kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Basement can be easily finished with walkout sliding doors. Why pay new construction prices? Save thousands! Home is cleaned & ready for occupancy! MLS#12-775 $218,500 Paul Pukatch 696-6559

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53 Noyes Ave. Single family, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home situated on a double lot with finished family room in basement./ MLS 12-641 $119,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWOYERSVILLE

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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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REDUCED!!! 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 $210,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

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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. Bordering state game lands. $319,900. MLS-11-1094 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 SWEET VALLEY REDUCED!

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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

2-3 bedroom. New bath with laundry 1st floor. Large living room. Finished lower level. Full walk up attic. Air conditioning. Nice yard, 1 car garage. Low taxes. Gas heat. A must see. $95,000 Call 570-760-1281 for appointment

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Well maintained aluminum sided double block, gas heat, & an additional lot. Tenant pays all utilities. $92,900 MLS 12-347 Call Florence 570-715-7737

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PLYMOUTH 22-24 BRADLEY ST 408 Cragle Hill Rd. This is a very well kept Ranch home on 6 acres, central air, rear patio and 1 car garage. This is a 3 parcel listing. MLS 11-4273 $157,900 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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30 E. Charles St. 3 story home has 2 bedrooms with possibly a third bedroom in the walk up attic. Some replacement windows, gas heat and hotwater. Hardwood floors in the upstairs. An adjacent parcel of land is included in this price. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-776 $39,900 Call Angie 570-885-4896 or Terry 570-885-3041

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Line up a place to live in classified! 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

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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 $159,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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

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

Wonderful home in great neighborhood. Relax in the pool after a hard day of work. Property offers the opportunity to have your own Beauty Shop (equipment negotiable), or expand your living space. Buyer responsible for confirming zoning for business. All measurements approximate. MLS# 12-833 $219,000 Jolyn Bartoli

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906 Homes for Sale

W. PITTSTON New Listing. Opportunity knocking. Stately 2 story, river front home located on Susquehanna Ave. New heat, new electrical, 1st floor studded, 2nd floor good condition. $149,900 Call Donna Mantione 570-613-9080

WEST WYOMING

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WEST PITTSTON

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

WEST WYOMING

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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

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

Beautifully maintained double block on large landscaped lot. Newer roof and windows, hardwood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and ample off street parking. Live in one side and let rent from other side help pay your mortgage. Must see! $108,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for details 570-332-8832

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Clean, nice double block at very attractive price. 750 square feet each side. 2 bedrooms per side. Separate utilities. Quick show. One side vacant. Only $34,900, but owner anxious to sell and is listening for reasonable offers. May be best 2 unit for the price around. Call today. 570-674-3120 day or night Marilyn K. Snyder Real Estate

WILKES-BARRE

40 Solomon Street 4 bedroom, 1 bath, aluminum siding with awnings, driveway with carport, corner lot in quiet neighborhood, low taxes. $55,000. 570-824-7123 WILKES-BARRE

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Nice home, great price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, wood floors, off street parking, Approx 1312sq ft. Currently rented out for $550 monthly, no lease. Keep it as an investment or make this your new home. MLS 11-3207 $46,000 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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44 Hillard St. Lovely 3 bedroom in move in condition. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, crown molding and lots of character and charm. Large closets and lots of storage space. New vinyl fence around back yard. New front porch. One stall garage has a new roof and is accessed via alley behind property. Water heater is new. MLS 12-510 $74,000 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 46 Bradford Street

WEST PITTSTON

Great Investment. Quiet street close to everything. Nice size rooms. Both sides currently rented. Off street parking in back with a 1 car garage. $89,900. MLS 114207. Call Donna for more information or to schedule a showing. 570-947-3824

Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5425 WEST WYOMING

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WILKES-BARRE 495-497 S. Grant St

Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. MLS11-580.$53,500 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468 WILKES-BARRE

115 Noble Lane 3 bedroom, 2 bath end unit townhome with finished lower level. Natural gas fireplace, 3 tiered deck, newer roof, cul de sac. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1006 $68,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716

WILKES-BARRE REDUCED 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 $249,900 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336

OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Single, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Newer roof, windows & vinyl siding. Gas heat, off street parking with extra lot. One way street. A Must See! $69,900 Call 570-417-4884

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

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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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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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

P E N D I N G

KINGSTON 314 Horton Street Wonderful home, 6 rooms. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, twostory, living room with built-in bookcase, formal dining room with entrance to delightful porch. Eat-in kitchen. Private lot, detached garage. A must see home. MLS 11-2721 New Price $56,900 GO TO THE TOP... CALL

WYOMING

DOUBLE BLOCK

Easily converts to single home. New roof, electric, windows & 2 car garage. Remodeled. 66 x 100 feet, fenced lot, $130,000. 570-693-2408

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

WYOMING

DUPONT

Fall in love with this gorgeous brick home just a few minutes from town. spacious rooms, a view of the countryside, a fenced inground pool, gazebo with electric, spacious recreation room with wet bar, curved oak staircase, beautiful French doors and a fireplace in the kitchen are just some of the features that make this home easy to love. MLS# 12-443 $600,000 Jolyn Bartoli

100 Lincoln St. MULTI FAMILY 3 bedroom home with attached apartment and beauty shop. Apartment is rented. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-941 $82,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

EDWARDSVILLE

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 WILKES-BARRE

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

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

WYOMING

Move in condition. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Corner lot. $132,900 MLS 12-428 Call Stephen 570-613-9080

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77 Schuler St. Newly renovated with new windows, door flooring, etc. “Goose Island” gem. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in porch overlooking fenced in yard, driveway, laminate floors throughout. Fresh paint, move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-845 $99,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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263 Lawrence St Pride of ownership shows in this nicely updated & well maintained home with possible in-law suite/apt. Enjoy off street parking, spacious yard & large deck with beautiful views of the valley. 1st floor has large separate eat-in kitcher, living room, bed & bath. 2nd floor has large eatin kitchen, living/ dining combo, 3 bed, 1 bath & 2nd floor laundry. Many possibilities to fit your needs! Must see! MLS #12-518 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235

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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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1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Property is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buyers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

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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 $149,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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

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155 Sharpe St. Nice duplex with separate electric and water. Off street parking in rear. Also listed as residential. See list #12-609 for additional photos. MLS 12-605 $79,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON

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WILKES-BARRE

57 Carey Ave. Good investment property. 4 apartments needing a little TLC. Two 1 bedroom apartments. One 2 bedroom and one 3 bedroom. Separate water and electric. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1026 $79,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

WILKES-BARRE 98-100 Lockhart St

NANTICOKE

4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 unit apartment buildings. Fully occupied. City license and occupancy permits issued. Very well maintained. Some have new windows, roofs, coinop washer/dryer. 570-736-3125

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

Great Investment Opportunity. Separate utilities. Motivated seller! MLS 11-4330 $80,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

PLYMOUTH

341 Wyoming Ave. 3 story Victorian located in a high exposure area. Has all the lovely signature woodwork of a grand Victorian of yesteryear! Can be restored for use as a residential home or a landlord investment. Currently subdivided into multiple office spaces and 2 apartments. MLS 12-617 $190,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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Unique investment opportunity. Vacant storefront which can be used for office, retail, etc. with a 3-room, 1 bedroom apartment above. Other side of the building is a 6room, 3 bedroom home. Perfect for owner occupied business with additional rental income from apartment. Newer roof & furnace, hardwood floors, off-street parking, corner lot. MLS#12-780 $44,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

KINGSTON

64-66 Dorrance St. 3 units, off street parking with some updated Carpets and paint. $1500/ month income from long time tenants. W/d hookups on site. MLS 11-3517 $99,900 Call Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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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134 Ann St. Nice duplex in a great neighborhood. Low maintenance. Investors: Money maker right from the start. Unit 2 is owner occupied, rent is projected. MLS 12-575 $119,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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906 Homes for Sale

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

WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

KINGSTON 7 Hoyt St

Nice duplex zoned commercial, can be used for offices as well as residential. All separate utilities. Keep apt. space or convert to commercial office space. Adjacent lot for sale by same owner. MLS 11-2176 $79,900 Jay A. Crossin CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 ext. 23

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

PITTSTON

FORTY FORT ONLY $89,900 Old World Charm abounds in this Move In Ready updated 6 Bedroom Victorian with new plumbing, new furnace, new water heater; original hardwood floors, stunning restored lighting fixtures, wonderful window treatments, new berber carpet on stairs & second floor bedrooms; one Bedroom on the 2nd floor could be a grand office with built in desk & bookcases, 3rd floor rooms need a little TLC - super-sized L shaped lot, one car garage – priced under market for a quick sale….. MLS #12-744 Call Pat today @

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PLAINS

Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5425

WILKES-BARRE Wonderful, cozy home on a corner lot with in-ground pool, yard and carport. Home is across from Fox hill Country Club. $120,000 MLS# 12-755 Jolyn Bartoli

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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

60 Kulp St. 3-4 bedroom, 2 story home with well kept hardwood floors throughout. Private driveway with parking for 2 cards and nearly all replacement windows. MLS 11-2897 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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

Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 Vinyl resided, new shingles in 2008, quiet location with level open ground. Replacement windows, new well pump. Property being sold “as is”. MLS 12-760 $69,900. Call Dean 570-256-3343 Five Mountain Realty

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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

269 S. Washington Zoned C-1. 3 floors with 10 units; 8 apartments and 2 office spaces. Huge potential for student housing, offices or social group. MLS 12-615 $175,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

906 Homes for Sale

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 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

906 Homes for Sale

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Almost an acre of cleared level land with well, septic and utilities. Property currently has a mobile home in need of some TLC but not on permanent foundation. A beautiful country location only minutes from town. 12-1178 $39,900 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14

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

HUGHESTOWN Cleared lot in Stauffer Heights. Ready for your dream home just in time for Spring! MLS 12-549 $32,500 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

New Homes From $275,000$595,000 570-474-5574 VACANT LAND Corner of Drake St. & Catherine, Moosic. 80x100 building lot with sewer & water available, in great area with newer homes. Corner lot with additional lot measuring 11x80. For more details visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #12-1148. Call Charlie

WYOMING 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

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915 Manufactured Homes

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MOUNTAIN TOP Beautiful 2.66 Acre building lot/lake view. Public sewer & natural gas. Use any builder! Call Jim for private showing. $126,500.00 570-715-9323.

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

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Apartments/ Furnished

WILKES-BARRE

FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Private Tenant Parking $500 includes all utilities. No pets. 570-822-9697

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

ASHLEY 3 bedrooms,

2 & reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $650 & $700 rent includes heat/ water/sewer & trash. Application, references, background check, smoke free, pet free, lease + security. Call Terry 570-824-1022

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EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

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

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EXETER

1 BEDROOM. $450. Newly remodeled, off street parking. 570-602-0758

EXETER First floor,

1 bedroom. Freshly painted, washer/dryer hook-up. $425/ month + utilities. Security required. NO PETS. 570-477-6018 leave message.

TOWNHOUSE Wildflower Village Like New! 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, living room, large dining/kitchen area, patio. $690/mo + utilities. No Pets 570-696-4393

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1ST FLOOR EFFICIENCY 1 bedroom, offstreet parking, no pets, $500/month, plus utilities. 570-696-5602

EXETER

938 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

New 3 room apartment. All utilities included except electric. No smoking & no pets. $650 + security and references. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 570-954-1200

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP

2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. No pets. $475 + security & utilities Call 570-822-7657 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

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HANOVER TWP. Beautiful 2 bed-

room second floor apartment with modern kitchen, refinished hardwood floors throughout, gas heat, 1 car garage. $575/month + security. All utilities by tenant. Call Lynda 570-262-1196

HARDING

Renovated 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. New carpeting and paint. Fridge & stove. Water Included. $600 + security & utilities. Call 570-240-6620 or 570-388-6503

KINGSTON 2 bedroom. $685/

month. Includes gas heat. Security & references required No pets. Call 570-288-4200

KINGSTON

2 bedroom. Newly renovated. Oak floors. Gas stove. Refrigerator. Washer/dryer hookup. Bath with shower. 3 paddle fans. $575 plus gas, electric & water. No Pets. References required. Call 570-407-3991

KINGSTON

2nd Floor. 2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, balcony off newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator & stove, Pergo floors, central air, newly painted, offstreet parking, no pets. $600 per month plus utilities, & 1 month security deposit. 570-239-1010

KINGSTON 3RD AVE

Second floor spacious two bedroom apartment – dining room, parlor, updated kitchen appliances, and laundry room. $650/month, security, (pets additional $50/month). Call 570.262.7300

KINGSTON E. W alnut St.

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON DUPLEX Beautiful 1st floor. 2

bedroom, 1.5 bath, 5 rooms. Convenient residential location. Hardwood floors, natural wood -work, French doors, laundry with washer & dryer included. Refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, oak cabinets, off street parking, fenced in back yard, storage. Available May 1. $695 + utilities & security. 570-690-0633

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Conditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $765 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900

KINGSTON PARK PLACE

Beautiful area. 2nd floor 4 room. Kitchen with washer/dryer, stove, and refrigerator. Heat, water, and electric included. $760 a month. Call Jim: 570-288-3375

KINGSTON

SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES 3 bedrooms, back yard. Separate utilities. No pets. Background & security. $700/month. 570-242-8380

KINGSTON Wyoming Avenue

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, appliances, laundry room. $465 + electric. Security & references. 570-696-1600

LARKSVILLE 1 bedroom, appli-

ances.Washer/dryer hook-up, wall to wall carpet, deck, off street parking. Trash & sewer included. No smoking, no pets. $440 + Security & lease Call 570-693-2586

LARKSVILLE 2 bedroom, 1 bath.

All New Off Street Parking Dining Room or Office Brand New Hardwood Floors & Tile Floors Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hookup $725. + utilities Double Security

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LARKSVILLE

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Cute and clean 2 bedroom, off street parking, w/d hookup, eat in kitchen. Immaculate. $435 + utilities. 1 mo. security. NO DOGS 845-386-1011

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 Ultra clean, safe and

private. 1.5 bedrooms, 2nd floor. All appliances. Wall to wall. No pets. Non smoking. $465 + utilities, lease & security. Call 570-288-9735

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

NANTICOKE 1st floor. 1 bed-

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

NANTICOKE

2 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, offstreet parking, $495 per month+ utilities, security, lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

NANTICOKE

Spacious 1 bedroom 1st floor. New carpeting, gas range and fridge included. Garage parking, no dogs. References and security required. $450/mo. Water, sewer, garbage fee incl. Tenant pays gas and electric 570-696-3596

30+ DAY

BEING REMODELED

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

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PARSONS SECTION 46 Govier St. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, W/D hookup, fridge & stove. Off street parking water included. freshly painted $525/mo + utilities, lease & security No pets. 570-328-1875 PITTSTON 2 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor. Includes heat, water, sewer, trash, fridge, range & washer/dryer hookup. $575 month plus $575 month security deposit. Call Bernie 888-244-2714 Rothstein Realtors 570-288-7594

PITTSTON

MOUNTAIN TOP

MOUNTAIN TOP 1 bedroom with full

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

NANTICOKE

1st floor 1 bedroom apartment with detached garage in a great location. Hardwood floors. Appliances included. Shared washer / dryer. Large yard. Landlord pays heat, water, WVSA & Garbage. Tenants responsible for electric, cable & phone. $800 + security & references. 570-371-3271

Apartments/ Unfurnished

SHAVERTOWN 2nd floor, 1 bed-

room, 1.5 baths, refrigerator, stove & microwave. washer/dryer, off-street parking, no pets, $750/month, utilities and wi-fi included. No smoking. Available May 1st. 570-905-6865

WEST PITTSTON

Newly renovated, charming & spacious 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Off street parking. $760. Heat /hot water included. 570-881-0546 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

WEST WYOMING

425 West 8th Street New 1st floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/dryer hook up, stove. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

WEST WYOMING

425 West 8th Street New 1st floor 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, stove included. No pets. $550/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458

WEST WYOMING

Spacious 2nd floor, 6 room, 2 bedroom apartment, heat, water & sewer furnished, 1 bath, off-street parking, no pets, $600/ month + security & references Call 570-288-9831 after 5 pm.

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

2 bedrooms. All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $700 + security & references. Call 570-969-9268

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PITTSTON

Certain Restrictions Apply*

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

PITTSTON

3 bedroom. Living room, kitchen, 1 bath. Off street parking, on site laundry, enclosed porch, fenced yard. $695/mo + utilities. Security required. Call (570) 881-1747

PITTSTON

Completely remodeled, modern 1 bedroom apt. Lots of closet space, with new tile floor & carpets. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Oil heat, nice yard & neighborhood. No pets. $575/month includes water & sewer. 570-479-6722

PITTSTON

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

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Modern 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Kitchen with all appliances, new deck. Gas Heat. No smoking, no pets. $500 + utilities & security. Call 570-714-9234 PLAINS

MODERN 1ST FLOOR

2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Convenient location. Washer/dryer hookup. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-9234

PLAINS Modern 1st floor.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, remodeled Kitchen with appliances. All new carpeting, Convenient location. Washer hook-up. No smoking. No pets. $550 plus utilities. 714-9234

SCRANTON

Green Ridge Area Modern, nice, clean. Fresh paint, new carpet. 3 bedrooms (1 small) living room, kitchen, bath, & laundry room. $575, includes sewer. No pets. 570-344-3608 or 973-541-0686

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!!

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Newly remodeled. $700/month + security. 215-932-5690

WILKES-BARRE

Cozy 1 bedroom, with living room, kitchen and private porch in the East End. Refrigerator, stove & water provided. Great closet space, no pets, 1 month security & references required. $450 + electric. 570 301-7723

WILKES-BARRE

HUGE, modern efficiency, includes all new appliances & all utilities. $725/month + security. Call 570-574-3065 WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS

SAVE 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

Mayflower Section 1 bedroom apartment available. Nice Area. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. Storage. No pets. Call 570-823-7587

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WILKES-BARRE

Wilkes-University Campus Studio, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom. Starting at $425. All utilities included. Call 570-826-1934

WILKES-BARRE TWP

3 bedroom. Includes heat, all appliances, washer / dryer, off street parking, back yard. $725 + security. 570-704-8134

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

WYOMING 1 bedroom 2nd floor

at $625/month. Off street parking. Non smoking. No pets. Bonus walk up attic with tons of storage. Heat, water, garbage, sewer included. 1 month security, credit check & references. 1 year lease. Please call Donna 570-613-9080

WYOMING

AVAILABLE MAY 1 2nd floor. Bright & cheery. One bedroom. Single occupancy. Quiet building & neighborhood. Includes stove, refrigerator, heat, water, sewer & trash. No smoking. No pets. Security, references & credit check. $595/month Call (570) 609-5133

WYOMING

Updated 1 bedroom. New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727

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Commercial Properties

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 1,000 & 3,800 Sq. Ft. WILL DIVIDE OFFICE / RETAIL Call 570-829-1206

RETAIL SHOPPES 30-60 day availability FORTY FORT WYOMING AVE

“America Realty” Rentals Lease one or more “divided/ small shoppes”. Starting @ $550 2 years, 500/600 approximate sq. ft. Inquiries apply:

570-288-1422

KINGSTON

OFFICE SPACE 2nd floor. Up to

1,000 sq. ft. open space. Call 570-696-1600

OFFICE SPACE PLAINS

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Commercial Properties

WILKES-BARRE

GREAT LOCATION!

Close to all Major Highways Commercial space for lease. 21,600 sq. ft. Distribution/ Warehouse/Retail /Offices, etc + large 80,000 sq. ft. parking lot fenced in with automatic dusk to dawn lighting system. Will divide. 570-822-2021. Ask for Betty or Dave

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Garages

COMMERCIAL GARAGE SPACE

Kingston. 1,250 sf. Excellent for mechanic or shipping & receiving. Separate over head and entrance doors. Gas Heat. Easy Access. $450 + security & references. 570-706-5628

WEST PITTSTON

1 locking garage/ storage unit for rent. 13’x15’. $55/month. No electric. Call 570-357-1138 WILKES-BARRE

GARAGE FOR43x63 RENT Large

garage with high overhead door. Contractors, delivery truck routes, etc. who need good size garage. Also for storage / vehicles. Located near W.B. General on Chestnut St. Electrical. $650 per month. Call night or day. 570-674-3120

950

Half Doubles

HANOVER TOWNSHIP 2 bedroom. $490 /month + utilities & security. Back yard & off street parking. No pets. 570-262-1021

HANOVERTOWNSHIP

Lyndwood Section. 3 bedroom 1/2 double. Newly renovated, gas heat. Laundry hookup. All utilities by tenant. No Pets, No smoking. $650. Lease & security required. Call after 6PM.570-829-5304

HANOVER TOWNSHIP Nice 3 bedroom. Off

950

Half Doubles

LUZERNE

2 bedrooms, off street parking, stove & refrigerator, washer / dryer. No pets. Non smoking. $450 + utilities, security & references. Call Mark 570-262-2896 NANTICOKE Large 1/2 Double, 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, fenced in yard. $550 per month + utilities. Garbage & maintenance fees included. No Pets, 1 month security deposit. References. Available May 1st. 477-1415

NANTICOKE

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

PLAINS

2 bedroom, modern quiet, w/w, w/d hookup, gas heat. $500. No pets. Security & lease. 570-332-1216 570-592-1328

PLAINS

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

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PLYMOUTH

122 Willow St.

street parking. Nice area. $575/month Call (570)825-4198 Total space 30,000 sf. Build to suit. Perfect for Doctors suite, day care, etc. High visibility. Lots of parking. Rent starting $10/sf. MLS 11-4200 Call Nancy or Holly JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444

PITTSTON

5,000 sq. ft. No loading dock. Off street parking. $550 mo. + utilities 570-540-0746

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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RETAIL BUILDING

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

315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206

WILKES-BARRE

518 N. Main St. Approximately 1000 sq. ft. Large glass storefront, formerly used as floral shop. Priced right at $350/mo., water incl. Tenant pays gas & electric 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

KINGSTON

Beautiful half double in great neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, newly remodeled. W/D hookup, new kitchen with stove, dishwasher, microwave and fridge included. Hardwood floors and new carpet. Detached garage and gas heat. $750/mo + utilities and security deposit. Call Scott 714-2431 - Ext 137

KINGSTON

Large 1/2 double with 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room (with red carpet throughout) eat-in kitchen with additional pantry area. 1 bath. Large fenced yard. Gas/ hot water baseboard heat. All utilities by tenant. No smokers, no pets. $650 + security. Call Stephen 570-561-5245 KINGSTON

PRISTINE & SPACIOUS

3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, brand new w/w carpeting thruout, full eat-in kitchen, Private yard with rear deck, attic & basement storage. Close to Jr. High. $700 mo + utilities, security, lease. No pets. 570-793-6294

KINGSTON

Sprague Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor duplex, New w/w carpeting & hardwood floors. Convenient to Wyoming Ave. Washer/dryer hookup, basement storage. Reduced! $540/month + utilities, security, lease & NO PETS. 570-793-6294

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Available immedi-

ately. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, backyard, front porch, large kitchen, $570 per month, Call 570-332-5723

Very clean and comfortable ½ double for rent. Large, level fenced yard. Quiet neighborhood. Rental application, verification of employment / income & credit check required. Tenant is responsible for all utilities except sewer. Call today for your private showing MLS 12-426 $550/ month plus security deposit Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 Walter Belchick 606-2600 ext. 301

WEST WYOMING

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hookup. Nice yard. $500/month + utilities by tenant. Security & references 570-693-7535 WILKES-BARRE SOUTH Nice, spacious 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath half double. Close to schools, Wilkes U & downtown WilkesBarre. Eat in kitchen. Rear handicap ramp. 2nd floor laundry hook-up. Full basement. Off street parking. $850 + utilities. Call 570-793-9449

WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH

Nice 3 bedroom with eat in kitchen & walk up attic. Walking distance to school & parks. $700/month + utilities & 1 month security. (570) 793-9449

WYOMING

Newly remodeled 3 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove provided, no pets, wall to wall carpeting, $800/month, + utilities, & $1,000 security deposit. Call 570-693-2804

953 Houses for Rent

ALDEN

Large single family home. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, huge family room & fenced yard, off street parking, pets OK on approval. $1000 + security. Tenant pays utilities. Call

570-592-7918

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bedrooms, 1 full tile bath. Large kitchen with beautiful oak cabinets. Brand new stove, carpeting, flooring, draperies & windows. Washer/dryer hook up on 1st floor. Single car detached garage. Large yard. Gas heat. Pets OK, no smoking. $900/ month, + utilities & security. Close to airport, I81 & casino. 570-762-8265

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Newly remodeled ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Handicap accessible. Corner lot with nice yard. $1100. monthly plus own utilities (570) 283-0587

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2 small bedrooms, All appliances including washer / dryer. Security & 1st month’s rent. NO PETS. 570-762-6792

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2.5 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appliances, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, washer/dryer on premises, single car attached garage. No pets. $975/month + security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Call 570-855-2687

LARKSVILLE

Conveniently located. Spacious 4 bedroom single. Gas heat. Off street parking. Lease, no pets. $650 + utilities & Security. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

953 Houses for Rent

SWOYERSVILLE

3 bedroom, 1 bath, traditional 2 story home, for rent or sale. Beautiful, quiet residential area. $650 - month to month, + utilities, or offer to purchase. 570-287-3122

Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130 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

WILKES-BARRE 15 Grove St.

2 bedrooms, 1st floor, hook-ups, new furnace, offstreet parking (2 cars), New storm windows, $600/ month + 1 month security. Call 570-885-8496

WILKES-BARRE 3-4 bedroom

house, yard. Section 8 welcomed. $650 + utilities & security. 570-735-2285

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

NEEDED: Strong Female willing to care for disabled woman in exchange for Room / Board and $200 monthly spending money. Call 570-822-2051

965

Roommate Wanted

MOUNTAIN TOP Male homeowner

NANTICOKE 2 Males looking for

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3 1.5 baths. Gas heat. Carpeted. Off street parking. $800 + utilities & security. Call 570-430-7901

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

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Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now! COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873

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$700 One 3 Bedroom $625 One 2 bedroom $585 Plus all utilities References & security. No pets. 570-766-1881

NANTICOKE Desirable

Newly remodeled single family Ranch home. Excellent condition with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, central air, garage, driveway, full basement. No pets or smoking. Garbage & maintenance included. Utilities not included. $1200/mo. Contact Pat 570-237-0425

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B.P. Home Repairs 570-825-4268 Brick, Block, Concrete, Sidewalks, Chimneys, Stucco. New Installation & Repairs 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 COVERT & SONS CONCRETE CO. All types of concrete & foundation work. Specials & discounts for Veterans & Sr . Citizens. Give us a call we will beat any written estimate by 10% or more. 570-696-3488 or 570-239-2780

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Williams & Franks Inc

Masonry ContracContractors. tors Chimney, stucco, concrete, and stonework. Clean outs and hauling service. 570-466-2916 WYOMING VALLEY MASONRY Concrete, stucco, foundations,pavers, retaining wall systems, dryvit, flagstone, brick work. Senior Citizen Discount.570-287-4144 or 570-760-0551

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

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

1078

Dry Wall

MIRRA DRYWALL

Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

1135

Hauling & Trucking

A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582 AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & everything. Attic to basement. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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

1093

Excavating

All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work. Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497 WYOMING VALLEY PROPERTY MGT. Mini-Excavating /Hauling Stone, mulch, topsoil, etc. Lawn care. Reasonable rates. 570-466-4176

1105 Floor Covering Installation

ETERNITY FLOORING

*Hardwood *Laminate *Ceramic *Porcelain Installations 570-820-0233 Free Estimates PA 089377

1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING

Window Cleaning Pressure washing Insured 570-288-6794

1132

Handyman Services

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

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

Mark’s Handyman Service

Give us a call

We do it all! Licensed &Insured

570-578-8599 NEPA HANDYMAN 30 Years Experience Remodeling Homes Pittston & Surrounding Areas Dave 570-479-8076

1135

Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299

HAUL ALL& H

AULING PAINTING SERVICES.

Free Estimates. 570-332-5946

AFFORDABLE Junk removal cleanups, cleanouts, Large or small jobs. Fast free estimates. (570) 814-4631 ALWAYS READY HAULING Moving, Deliveries, Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! Free Metal Removal Free Estimates 570-301-3754

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395

Mike’s $5-Up

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

826-1883 793-8057

SPRING CLEANUP! 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

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Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY

1162 Landscaping/ Garden BITTO LANDSCAPING & LAWN SERVICE 26 years experience, landscape designs, retaining walls, pavers, patios, decks, walkways, ponds, lighting, seeding, mulch, etc Free Estimates. 570-288-5177

Brizzy’s

Arbor Care & Landscaping Tree trimming, pruning & removal. Stump grinding, Cabling. Shrub and hedge sculpting and trimming. Spring cleanup, retaining walls and repair. Free Estimates Fully Insured 570-542-7265

GARDEN TILLING call Stan at

570-574-3050

JAY’S LAWN SERVICE Spring clean-ups,

mowing, mulching and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406 NORWAY SPRUCE 8’ - 9’ for $99.00 Plants dug fresh Delivery & Planting available. Other types & sizes helenandedstreefarm.com 570-498-6209 Ed

RESIDENTIAL LAWN SERVICE Grass cutting, trimming, leaf clean-up. Free Est. 574-5800 Tough brush, mowing, edging, mulching, trimming shrubs, hedges, trees, lawn care, leaf removal, Spring clean up. Accepting new customers & applications this season. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. Free Estimates 570-829-3261 TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Hazard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Stone/ Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862

1165

Lawn Care

B & R LAWN SERVICE Grass & Shrub Cutting Reasonable Rates Senior Discount Free Estimates Call Butch at 570-954-6009 or Ron at 570-640-3458

Country Gentleman Total Yard Care Lawns - Shrubs Tilling - Mulch Senior Discount Westside Specials Family Owned 570-287-3852 DC LAWNCARE

Long Term/Short Term Care Products Life Insurance Tax Deferred Annuities Medicare Supplement Plans Dental/Vision Estate Planning Ideas 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT

Cleanups, mowing, mulching, shrub & tree trimming. Residential & Commercial Accounts Wanted Call Doug at 570-574-4367

www nepalong termcare.com

Specializing in grass cutting rates start at $20 Free Estimates 570-706-5035

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

LOW COST LAWN CARE SERVICE

Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130

1165

Lawn Care

PORTANOVA’S LAWN CARE Weekly & BiWeekly Lawn Cutting, Landscaping. Reasonable rates. Now accepting new customers. Email DanPortanova@ gmail.com or call 570-650-3985

SPIKE & GORILLA’S LAWNCARE

Silly Name, Serious Results! Residential & Commercial Services Available.

570-702-2497 YARD CLEAN UP Attics & Basements Complete clean ups Garden tilling Call for quotes 570-953-7699 or 570-926-9029

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Masonry

H O S CONSTRUCTION

Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsmanship Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices Free Estimates 570-574-4618 or 570-709-3577 JAMES ATHERTON MASONRY Free Estimates All phases of masonry, foundations, brick, concrete, chimneys & roofs 570-417-7688

1189 Miscellaneous Service

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted:

WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT 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

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

AMERICA PAINTING

Interior/Exterior. 20 years experience. Insured. Senior Discount 570-855-0387

David Wayne PAINTING CALL ABOUT OUR EXTERIOR SPECIALS 570-762-6889

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

Purebred Animals? Sell them here with a classified ad! 570-829-7130

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Painting & Wallpaper

Serra Painting Book Now For Spring & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Can’t Lose! 570-822-3943

1213

Paving & Excavating

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ROADWAYS HOT TAR & CHIPS SEALCOATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

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Roofing & Siding

EVERHART CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, gutters, chimney repairs & more. Free Estimates, Lowest Prices 570-855-5738

J.R.V. ROOFING

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

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 Commercial

Industrial

Residential DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS SALTING

VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275

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Tree Care

GASHI AND SONS TREE SERVICE AND STUMP REMOVAL. Fully Insured. 570-693-1875

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