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Rebirth for baseball in area? At groundbreaking for stadium overhaul, leaders vow a salute to region’s baseball history. By TOM ROBINSON Special to the Times Leader

MOOSIC – Mandalay Baseball Properties Chief Executive Officer Art Matin promised that the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will try to connect with Northeastern Pennsylvania’s baseball

history while starting a new era at PNC Field in Moosic. Monday’s groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the 23year-old stadium was hailed as a new beginning by local politicians as well as the New York Yankees and Mandalay, the two parties that purchased the baseball franchise from Lackawanna County last week. “Today we celebrate Northeastern Pennsylvania’s rich baseball legacy and begin to add a

new chapter,” Lackawanna County Commissioner Corey O’Brien said, referencing earlier minor league O’Brien teams and six baseball Hall of Famers from the region. Mandalay joined the New York Yankees in forming SWB Yankees LLC, which bought the fran-

chise from Lackawanna County, producing some of the funds needed for the renovation and in turn committing to a 30-year lease and future payments for maintenance and improvements to the stadium. As the company brought in to manage the Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees, Mandalay has been criticized for its role in declining attendance and a failure See STADIUM, Page 10A

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irefighters check for hot spots at Cuz’s Susquehanna Bar & Grille in Exeter after dousing a fire that ravaged the building on Monday afternoon. The owners of the popular Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and watering hole plan to rebuild the establishment, known to many locals as ‘The Suskee.’ Read the story on Page 3A.

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End of this week: Start of major demolition work June 1: Beginning of foundation work Aug. 15: Erect steel at stadium Dec. 31: Building enclosed March 24, 2013: Scranton/WilkesBarre Yankees move back in April 4, 2013: International League season opens

The number of jobs in the area increases well beyond the state level.

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By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER and SHEENA DELAZIO tmorgan@timesleader.com sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis has appealed a county judge’s refusal to recuse herself from two criminal trials involving police officers who had previously been sued by her husband. Within the past week, Judge Lesa Gelb has twice refused a prosecutor’s request to step

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down from criminal trials in which the arresting officers had been sued by Gelb’s husband, attorney Barry Dyller of

Wilkes-Barre. Salavantis said Monday she believes Gelb should not preside over the trials, both of which involve defendants charged with drunken driving,

because Dyller had previously secured monetary settlements in two federal civil rights lawsuits he had filed against the officers involved in the arrests. The issue has the potential to create more conflicts because Dyller’s practice has focused on civil rights violations, including numerous lawsuits filed against various police departments. In an opinion issued April 23, Gelb denied a recusal motion that was filed in the criminal case of Cecelia Moore of Nanticoke. On Monday, Assistant District Attorney Alexis Falvello requested Gelb step down from

the trial of Joseph Polisky of Edwardsville. The request elicited an angry response from Gelb, who accused Falvello of being disrespectful and of failing to uphold her duty as an officer of the court. Salavantis said Monday she was surprised by Gelb’s reaction. “There is a standard we are to uphold,” Salavantis said. “It’s our duty to ask for recusal.” Under the canons of judicial ethics, a judge should recuse himself or herself if the judge feels he or she cannot fairly preside over a trial or if circum-

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More W-B road lane closures set By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – With a key section of Wilkes-Barre Boulevard being reduced to two lanes this week, getting to the downtown will become more challenging. On Monday, the city and the state Department of Transportation announced Wilkes-Barre Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction through Thursday evening from Scott Street to Market Street as part of a milling/paving project. And as part of the Brookside repair project, North Washington Street between Wilkes-Barre Boulevard and Brookside Street will be closed for approximately two weeks starting Wednesday. In addition, traffic already is slowed by work on other major arteries into the city: • Coal Street is undergoing a $12 million major renovation/expansion. • The Pierce Street Bridge has been re-

calming project aimed at slowing the traffic on the riverside roadway to improve safety and access to the River Common park. With traffic problems come complaints from motorists and business people. Mayor Tom Leighton is aware of the inconveniences. “No mayor wants to see traffic disrupted moving in and around his city,” Leighton said. “Every mayor wants to see construction and improvements being made AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER within his city’s borders that improve the Delays should be expected when traveling overall community. Sometimes those on Wilkes-Barre Boulevard near the Coal mayoral desires conflict with one another Street project as the area is being reduced as a small measure of temporary inconveto two lanes while work is being done. nience is necessary for the greater good.” Leighton said he has received comduced to one lane each way. • The detour around the Sterling Hotel plaints on the conditions of Coal Street, on North River and West Market streets Wilkes-Barre Boulevard and the surface remains, with no end in sight. • River Street will undergo a traffic- See BOULEVARD, Page 10A

All signs for job seekers in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region point upward in an employment report issued today by the state Department of Labor and Industry’s Center for Workforce Information & Analysis. The unemployment rate fell in March by three-tenths of a percentage point to the lowest level since July 2009. Jobs in the area that includes Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties increased by 5,400 over the year, up 2 percent, outpacing a 0.8 percent statewide gain. More people were working and fewer were unemployed, even as the labor force grew by 4,900. March’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the threecounty region stood at 8.7 percent. That’s the lowest rate since it was 8.6 percent 32 months ago. Anthony Liuzzo, director of the master of business administration program at Wilkes University, said the “direction is positive” and while he’s not popping any champagne corks, he said the data has plenty to celebrate. “It’s a little better than I expected,” Steven Zellers, an industry and business analyst with the state agency, said of the report that contained almost across the board positive news for the state and each of its14 metropolitan statistical areas. Still, even with the local rate dip, at 8.7 percent, the local unemployment level remains the highest in the state. The region’s positive job gains and unemployment dips outperformed state and national averages. “This report is promising and indicates we are gaining strength,” said Dana M. Harris, assistant professor of business at Keystone College. “Also, of great importance is that our unemployment rate dropped .3 percent while our labor force added … jobs. This indicates an increase in consumer confidence and employer confidence.” There were 261,600 people working in the Scranton/WilkesBarre MSA this March, up 3,400 from February and 5,900 over the year. That was the third largest gain in jobs of any metro region since February and when compared to March 2011. March was the first month this year all three counties in the region had unemployment rates beSee JOBLESS, Page 10A

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Dragon boats to roar again as river fest nears Two promotional groups have merged as the June 22-24 event draws near. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

Volunteers are lining up entertainment and activities for the River Common’s fourth season, including the addition of a dragon boat racing festival in September. The Riverfront Parks Committee is now handling all event programming and fundraising at the park along the Susquehanna River in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Rivercommon.org, a group cre-

ated to handle those tasks, has merged with the nonprofit committee and no longer employs a River Common programming and outreach director. Vincent Cotrone, the committee’s volunteer director, said the two groups shared similar missions and believed a single entity would be more effective obtaining funding. Fundraising is a challenge in the struggling economy, and some potential sponsors were confused about the purpose of each group, he said. “It’s a shame we don’t have a paid programming person anymore, but we’re trying to do as much as we can with the limited support we have,” Cotrone said,

crediting loyal volunteers. Luzerne County relies heavily on volunteers because it doesn’t have staff or funding dedicated to River Common programming. County officials also believe people and businesses would be more willing to donate to a nongovernment organization. The $23 million park includes a 750-seat amphitheater and river landing/fishing pier that seats thousands. The committee was formed in 1991 to focus on rehabilitation of Nesbitt Park and the Kirby Park Natural Area on the river’s west side. County Flood Protection Authority Executive Director Jim

Brozena said the committee has a “long track record” organizing the popular Wyoming Valley RiverFest celebration and Earth Day activities. This year’s RiverFest, held June 22-24, again will include dragon boat racing for major event sponsors, Cotrone said. Inquiries about dragon boats prompted the committee to schedule another racing festival Sept. 8 and 9 that will be open to any individuals and businesses, he said. Interested groups must round up 21 people and $2,000 per boat, he said. “We’re hoping to grow it into a full-blown dragon boat racing

competition and festival,” said Cotrone, an urban forester with the Penn State Cooperative Extension. The preliminary park schedule also includes an environmental education program, HydroMania, on July 21, an interactive heavy equipment display geared for children called “Big Boy Toys” on Aug. 25 and Chalkfest on Oct. 6. Concerts, yoga and a fishing tournament also are planned. Area residents interested in information on volunteering or events may email the committee at rivercommon@gmail.com or visit http://riverfrontparks.org.

Jury chosen in Westbrooks homicide trial

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Man charged with premeditated murder in shooting death of Alicia Weaver in November of 2010. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Benjamin Tyrell Westbrooks committed a premeditated murder in November 2010, prosecutors charged Monday. He drove 20-year-old Alicia Weaver of Hazleton to what prosecutors say was supposed to be a prostitution job because she owed him money. They ended up in a wooded area near Eckley Miners Village, Foster Township, where Assistant District Attorney William Westbrooks Finnegan said Westbrooks, 22, West Hazleton, shot Weaver four times. “He’s guilty of first-degree murder,” Finnegansaidinhisopeningstatementin the first day of Westbrooks’ trial on homicide charges in Weaver’s death. A Luzerne County jury of eight women and six men, including two alternates, was chosen Monday morning to hear the case. Finnegan, who is prosecuting the case with fellow ADA Shannon Crake, presented his opening argument, followed bydefenseattorneyJohnPike,whoisrepresenting Westbrooks, along with attorney Allyson Kacmarski. Prosecutors will present testimony today, Judge Tina Polachek Gartley said. Several of those witnesses will testify, Finnegan said, that Westbrooks and Weaver had a heated argument earlier in the day and Westbrooks said Weaver “owed him money.” Finnegan said Westbrooks decided that Weaver, who worked as a prostitute for Westbrooks, would do a prostitution job in order to pay back that debt. Those witnesses will also testify this weekthattheysawWestbrookswithsomething in his jacket when Westbrooks and Weaver walked down a dirt road, and then Westbrooks returned alone, Finnegan said. Westbrooks later told three different stories to investigators about his interactionwithWeaver,includingthathewasin Harrisburg during the alleged crime, Finnegan said. Others included that he hadn’t seen Weaver for a number of weeks, but then said he saw her the day before she died, Finnegan said. The third story, Finnegan said, alleges Westbrooks was there, but didn’t commit the killing. And that’s a theory, Pike said, jurors should consider. Pike said three people were with Weaver the night she was killed, including Westbrooks and his two friends. “All three of them came back except (Weaver),” Pike said. “There are two sides to every story.” Pike said forensically, any of the three men could have committed the murder, andthereis“verylittle”directevidenceto link Westbrooks. “Whatisbelievable?”Pikeaskedjurors. The defense attorneys also told jurors not to let their emotions become involved with the issue of race and gender, being that Weaver is a white female and Westbrooks a black male. “You are judging an event,” Pike said. “(AneventWestbrooks)isnotguiltyof...”

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The former Hazleton High School, now Hazleton Elementary-Middle School, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The 86-year-old structure is known locally as ‘The Castle on the Hill’ because of its fortresslike structure.

‘The Castle’ now historic Once close to demolition, the old Hazleton High School is placed on the National Register. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

HAZLETON – A building that a community rallied to save from demolition has been awarded a designation on the National Register of Historic Places. “It’s something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time,” said Tom Gabos, president of the nonprofit Castle Fund board of directors and one of two “castle keepers” who kept the roof of the former Hazleton High School patched and the interior dry while it was vacant for six years. “When we first started out to save the building from demolition, it’s one of the things (the late Hazleton Historical Society president) Jean Gormley really wanted to have done,” Gabos said of the designation. “But just being busy trying to save it from demolition, that was put aside for a while. We had to save the building first.”

Constructed in 1926, Hazleton High School was the first million-dollar school to be built in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, boasting oak doors, marble floors and skylights. Known locally as “The Castle on the Hill,” because of its gothic style and fortress-like appearance, the building had fallen into disrepair. The school board deemed it beyond repair and unsafe for students. Plans were made for demolition, but the school board was met with loud community opposition. Gabos worked with the late Bobby Tombasco for six years to protect the building from weather damage, but he said former Hazleton mayor Michael Marsicano “played one of the biggest parts” by refusing to issue a demolition permit. After enrollment began to grow again, the school board hired architect Vern McKissick in 2003 to design the renovation of the school and it reopened in January 2007 as Hazleton Elementary-Middle School. But the district had run out of

funding for the auditorium restoration. Then school directors Elaine Maddon Curry, Steve Hahn and Carmella Yenkevich spearheaded a movement to turn the unfinished auditorium into a community arts center. The Castle Fund was established, the community came through with donations and the refurbished auditorium opened in 2011. Curry, Castle Fund vice president, said the board hired Gina Douty, a historical preservation specialist, to apply for historic designation with the state Historical and Museum Commission in May 2010. A few days ago, Douty learned it was approved by the commission and the National Parks Service. The building is now eligible for federal and state funding, said commission preservation specialist Keith T. Heinrich. Karen Arnold, a commission grant manager, said available funding is now limited to brick-and-mortar work to help keep historic buildings in repair and maintain their historical integrity.

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7 school children injured

Seven children were transported to a hospital after a school bus and a van collided at North Main and East Union streets Monday morning. City police said the Williams Bus Line school bus, operated by Donald Compton, of Wilkes-Barre, and a 1997 Ford, driven by Juan Pagniagua, of Shenandoah, collided at about 7 a.m. There were 12 children on the bus in which four girls and three boys were transported to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for minor injuries that included lacerations and pain. SCRANTON

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Ethics board finalizes complaint form

Commission wants filers to sign complaints before notary public ensuring they are not frivolous. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

The Luzerne County Ethics Commission finalized a complaint form Monday that must be used to report alleged violations of the new county ethics code. The commission agreed to require filers to sign complaints before a notary public to help ensure they are not frivolous.

Filers must provide contact information, the name of the accused and the section of the code allegedly violated. The form also requests specific information about the basis of the complaint, including dates and the names and contact information of potential witnesses. Complaint forms will be available in the county manager’s office in the courthouse basement or on the commission section of the county website, www.luzernecounty.org. Anonymous complaints won’t be accepted because the home rule charter and ethics code require filers to be identified, though commission mem-

bers stressed the names of filers and the accused will remain confidential. The complaint form also stresses direct contact with commission members is prohibited because it could compromise complaint processing or force the recusal of a commission member. Complaints will be accepted when the code takes effect May 24. The code won’t retroactively cover alleged violations before that date. Commission members agreed to identify independent designees who will hear complaints if they have a conflict of interest. Designees must agree to be on

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standby for one year and can’t be employed by their appointing commission member. The commission agreed to identify designees ahead of time so it wouldn’t appear they were shopping around for a more favorable representative when faced with an accusation. County District Attorney Stefanie See ETHICS, Page 10A

The guilty plea hearing for former state senator Robert Mellow has been scheduled for May 9. Mellow was scheduled to plead guilty on April 27, but the hearing was continued by U.S. District Judge Robert Slomsky due to a scheduling conflict with the judge. Mellow Mellow is scheduled to appear before Slomsky at 9 a.m. at the federal courthouse in Scranton to plead guilty to charges related to his use of senate staff to conduct campaign work on state time.

Powers of ADAs are at issue A district judge wants to know if a plea deal by an assistant can be overuled.

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Cleanup volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for Jenni Sunshine Foundation and Pennsylvania Beautification Program Highway Garden Clean-up scheduled for Saturday. The Garden is located at the bottom of Exit 168, on Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. The group will meet at the garden from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., in front of Mizu Sushi, by the Walmart. Some bending, light lifting, weed pulling and trimming may be required. Water, trash bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided. Groups are welcome, though those coming should wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 270-3280 for more information. HANOVER TWP.

Woman escapes abduction

A 19-year-old woman told township police she escaped an attempted abduction by a man driving a red minivan on West Division Street on Sunday. Police said the woman was walking when she was approached by a black male driving the vehicle at about 2:15 p.m. She said she ignored the man’s attempt to start a conversation. The man got out of the vehicle, approached the woman and grabbed her hair, dragging her to his vehicle, police said. The woman broke free and ran away. The man got into the vehicle and drove away. Police described the man as being in his 30s, about 6 feet 2 inches tall, medium build, brown eyes, facial hair, and wore a red hooded sweatshirt and a black bandanna over the lower half of his face. The vehicle is an early 2000s model with tinted windows and no side moldings. Anyone with information is asked to call Hanover Township police at 825-1254. WILKES-BARRE

Wilkes to hold voters rally

Wilkes University’s “Controlling Spin” class will host a Young Voters Rally to encourage students and the public, particularly those between the ages 18-24, to vote in the upcoming presidential election, The Young Voters Rally is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members to gain enthusiasm for the upcoming presidential election and get motivated to cast their vote. Voter registration forms will be available courtesy of the League of Women Voters. The event will be today at noon on Wilkes University’s Greenway near the John Wilkes Statue. Students in the Controlling Spin class have been following the GOP debates and campaigns while analyzing the political spin of media content throughout the spring semester. The class has conducted various focus groups and gathered data on the political concerns of other students while measuring just how much their own generation knows about politics.

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Alex Spettazza of Wilkes University talks to Jessica Brzenchek from Coughlin High School at the College Fair held Monday at the Woodlands Inn & Resort.

Picking a College 101 By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

PLAINS TWP. – It had the look and feel of agigantic“speeddating”session,exceptthe goal was to hook up high school students with colleges. Monday’s Northeast College Fair at the WoodlandsInn&Resortprovidedhundreds of students from 19 high schools a quick chance to herd through the ballroom, find the college they might be interested in and getsomeinformation.Theystreamedinand outbythebusload,anewyellowvehiclepulling up every half hour. Amid the crush of bodies and din of endless chatter, some students mulled options while others simply confirmed earlier decisions. Oneissuethatdidn’tseemtobeonthetop of the list for students interviewed – despite the recent brouhaha in Washington, D.C. – was a looming increase in interest rates paid by students on federal subsidized Stafford Loans, issued to low and moderate income college students. “I don’t really know about it,” Patrick Malone as he paced quickly past the long line of

“It’s close enough to home, and far enough.” Kellsie Peck Honesdale student, on why she likes Wilkes

tables with vendors and college reps on the other side. A student at Wilkes-Barre Area School District’s Coughlin High School, Malone said he doesn’t expect to borrow money while earning a degree in history, most likely at East Stroudsburg University. “That’s probably why I’m not up on it,” he said of the Stafford interest debate. In2007,Congresscuttheinterestratesgradually from 6.8 percent to 3.4 percent, but the rate will jump back to 6.8 percent if no action is takenbyJune30.Supportforextendingthelow rates is bipartisan, but funding the move – at a costof$6billion–isnot.RepublicansandDemocrats have been quarreling over the finances. Students seemed far more focused on finding the right school than on figuring out funding. Kellsie Peck of Honesdale, who isn’t sure of her major, was considering Wilkes be-

cause “it’s close enough to home, and far enough,” she said with a laugh. Jessica Brzenchek, of Coughlin High School said she likes Wilkes because it has a highly rated nursing program, the field she intends to enter. Neither believed the Stafford loan issue would impact them. Studentswerecomingandgoingsoquickly at the King’s College table that Associate Director of Admissions Tom Landon said more than 250 had stopped by in the first 90 minutes of a three-hour morning session. At the Wilkes University booth, Associate DirectorofAdmissionsMichaelFoxpointed torapidlyshrinkingpilesofbrochuresonthe table and quipped, “I’m running out!” He waspreparedfortheloomingshortage,however–stacksofhandoutswerehiddenunder the table.

‘All gone:’ Beloved Steelers bar is in ruins By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

EXETER – When a dejected Francesco Stuppino emerged from the charred remains of his sports bar after a walkthrough with the fire chief Monday afternoon, he had a towel over his shoulder. But he’s refusing to throw it in. Just as his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers came from behind in the final quarter of the Super Bowl a few years ago to best the Arizona Cardinals, Stuppino and his family are determined that Cuz’s Susquehanna Avenue Bar & Grille will come back to again be a place of camaraderie for area Steelers fans to twirl their Terrible Towels as they cheer touchdowns and tackles on the TVs. Exeter Fire Chief Richard McNeil said his company was dispatched to the bar at 12:10 p.m. and found the kitchen side of the bar fully involved. The fire was under control within 15 minutes of dispatch, but the kitchen side of the bar sustained extensive fire damage and there was heavy heat and smoke damage to the rest of it. No one was in the building when the fire started and it appears accidental; a state police fire marshal is investigating, said McNeil, who was a loyal customer.

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“They have great food. I’ve known the owner for 20 years. That makes it even harder. He’s devastated,” McNeil said. “I’m a Steelers fan and it’s been a Steelers bar and we lost it all. I lost everything that I had, all my autographs. It’s irreplaceable,” Stuppino said, his voice cracking with emotion. “I don’t know if you’ve ever been here, but it was a shrine to the Steelers. How do you replace it? I could rebuild, definitely, but how do you replace it?” Stuppino said.

Francesco Stuppino, coowner of Cuz’s Susquehanna Bar & Grille, is flanked by his daughter, Francesca Butcofski, and son, Joe, outside the Exeter establishment, which sustained heavy damage in a fire on Monday. Their substantial Pittsburgh Steelers memorabilia destroyed, the family is devastated. But they say they plan to rebuild with support from loyal patrons/Pittsburgh Steelers fans.

Stuppino rattled off the names of athletes whose autographed photos and jerseys hung on the walls. Former Steelers Jerome Bettis, Jack Ham and Rod Woodson, Pittsburgh native/former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, the late Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente, the “Steel Curtain” defensive line of “Mean” Joe Greene, L.C. Greenwood, Ernie Holmes and Dwight White. All gone. See BAR, Page 10A

WILKES-BARRE — Do Luzerne County assistant district attorneys have authority to enter agreements at preliminary hearings only to have the agreement altered by the district attorney or first assistant district attorney? That is a question Judge William Amesbury Police allege wants to Kozloski fired know before a round that he rules on passed into a the case involving Miprivate resichael Kozlosdence used as ki. the municipal Kozloski, 28, was tax office. charged by Pittston Township police on Jan. 6 after he was allegedly found partially nude and carrying a hunting rifle on East Oak Street. Police allege Kozloski fired a round that passed into a private residence used as the municipal tax office. The round struck a medicine cabinet in a bathroom and became lodged in a wall with a person in an adjacent room, according to the criminal complaint. At a preliminary hearing on Jan. 20 before District Judge Diana Malast in Plains Township, Assistant District Attorney Mark Makowski and Kozloski’s attorney Jonathan Ursiak reached an agreement that involved the withdrawal of four firearm offenses. Kozloski, in turn, waived charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment and possession instruments of crime to Luzerne County Court. The firearm offenses would have played a role in sentencing, if convicted, due to Kozloski’s criminal convictions of unrelated cases. Shortly after the agreement was reached at the preliminary hearing, the District Attorney’s Office withdrew the case and refiled the criminal complaint to include the firearm offenses against Kozloski. Ursiak and attorney Joseph Yeager immediately filed a motion requesting a judge to compel the District Attorney’s Office to abide by the agreement. Makowski told Amesbury on Monday that he did enter an agreement to withdraw the firearm offenses against Kozloski. Makowski no longer works in the District Attorney’s Office. Assistant District Attorney See ASSISTANT, Page 7A

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Occupy movement returns to W-B The planned local turnout is to coincide with International Worker Day today.

By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Today is “Global Occupy” day, a hopedfor resurgence of last year’s efforts to call attention to economic disparity. And while calls have gone out for mass demonstrations in cities as far flung as Torontoand Sydney, the Occupy WilkesBarre movement will be in-

volved as well. “We’re going to meet on Public Square from 6:30 to 9 p.m.,” Karin Spak said. Spak “We’re trying to accommodate all the working people and students.” Organizers picked today as Global Occupy day because May 1 is traditionally considered International Worker Day. According to news reports, many activists are calling for or planning disruption of busi-

ness, banking and other daily routines, though plans for the local event will be more subdued. “Occupy is not organized, as you know,” Spak said. “We don’t have any leaders, so they can’t come after our leaders, and we don’t have any agendas.” The group will have an “education box” that people can use to share pamphlets, and some food and drink. The Occupy movement started on Wall Street in New York City as an attempt to draw attention to the high amount of wealth held by the top 1 percent

of the nation’s population, but spread to numerous cities in the United States and then to more than 90 cities worldwide. “It’s not just our country where politicians cater to the wealthy,” Spak said. Unlike Wall Street and many other large city efforts that became full-blown, 24/7 occupations of public space, Occupy Wilkes-Barre did have a regular presence until the weather turned too cold, Spak said. “We were waiting for spring, and we’re hoping there will be many people involved,” she said.

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Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas M. Leighton talks about the repairs that have been done and will continue to be done on the levee in the Brookside section of the city Monday afternoon.

W-B flood recovery projects are beginning Mayor visits heavily damaged Brookside neighborhood to announce construction work. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

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inda Haddle, mother-law to Spc. Jeremy Brinzo, loads a box full of cookies made by staff, volunteers and residents of the Meadows nursing home in Dallas. Jeremy, a member of the 515th Transportation Company, will transport the cookies with him to the troops in Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.

COURT BRIEF WILKES-BARRE – A Hazleton man was sentenced Monday to six to 12 years in state prison on

several drug-related charges. Roberto Alvarez-Marquez, 24, with a last-known address of East Diamond Avenue, was sentenced on six related charges stemming from four

incidents in February 2011. He previously pleaded guilty to the charges. Judge Tina Polachek Gartley said Alvarez-Marquez will receive over 400 days credit for time

already served. According to court papers, on February 4, 7,10 and 12, AlvarezMarquez sold suspected cocaine and heroin to a police informant.

Investigators seek cell and text messages in Winstead shooting By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Investigators want cell phone and text message records from a woman who formerly lived in a Hill Street house closely linked to a teen’s shooting death on April 5. A search warrant was signed Monday by Luzerne County President Judge Thomas F. Burke Jr. for Sprint/Nextel Communications, Inc., seeking all transmissions for a cell phone belonging to Angelina DeAbreu. DeAbreu lived at 117 Hill St. with her son, Elijah Yusiff, who claimed to hear the shooting of Tyler Winstead, 14, on April 5. Yusiff told reporters the night Tyler was shot that he heard a gunshot and saw a man driving away in a red vehicle. Tyler was found in the road near the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his chest. He died at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township. Tyler was said to be walking home from the Catholic Youth Center on South Washington

Street with Yusiff. Tyler lived with his grandparents, Willie and Carol Golden, his legal guardians, at 121 Hill St. Since the shooting, investigators searched 117 Hill St. on April 10 and April 13. A computer tower and bleach were carried from the house by investigators during the second search. Yusiff has not been seen since the shooting and the family apparently moved out shortly afterward. Suspicions were raised when three men, a woman and two chil-

dren removed furniture, mirrors, District Attorney Stefanie clothing and mattresses from 117 Salavantis did not immediateHill St. last Wednesday. ly return a message for comNeighbors said DeAbreu was ment Monday afternoon. at the house helping to load a box truck. The search warrant issued Monday seeks phone calls, text messages, instant messages, pictures, videos, emails and recordings to DeAbreu’s cell phone from April 5 through the present. It is the fifth search warrant investigators have obtained. No charges have been filed in Tyler’s death.

WILKES-BARRE – On Brookside Street, a telephone pole shows seven high-water markings left by flooding as far back as 1936. The higher marks came before the city built a levee along the nearby creek. That levee was severely damaged during September’s Tropical Storm Lee. Sewer lines backed up and added to rising creek waters that flowed over the levee wall. Mayor Tom Leighton visited the heavily damaged neighborhood Monday to announce that flood recovery construction projects have commenced. “Almost nine months ago, we stood here in the Brookside section of Wilkes-Barre to deliver needed relief to the residents in terms of food, cleanup and other flooding assistance in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee,” Leighton said. “In September, we came to offer our recovery help. Today, we come to offer protection.” Repairs will take place in two parts – an overhaul of the existing Weir Street pump station system and excavation and replacement of damaged sections of the Brookside Levee itself. The project was well-received by residents of the Brookside section. John Baranas said the water reached his first floor. He said the levee, built after flooding in 1972 and 1975, offered residents needed protection. “I hope it’s repaired,” said

Mike Chudoba of Brookside Street. “I was 6 years old when the 1936 flood hit. We need that levee for protection.” The finished basements in homes owned by Chudoba and his nephew, Michael, each incurred severe damage. Mike Chudoba said his damage was in excess of $25,000. He said he had four sump pumps working, but they couldn’t keep up with the water flowing into his basement. As a part of the Brookside repair project, North Washington Street between WilkesBarre Boulevard and Brookside Street will be closed for approximately two weeks starting Wednesday. The closure is necessary to allow construction crews proper access to complete repairs. Future announcements on flood repair work are expected in the city as contracts are bid and awarded. Leighton said the pump station project was awarded to Kriger Construction as the lowest responsible bidder at $96,850. The levee project was awarded to Brdaric Excavating, low bidder, at $149,981.74. Both projects are fully reimbursable and pre-approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Leighton said. Leighton said the total cost of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to the city is $4 million in maintenance, manpower, recovery and repair costs. He said all of the recovery work has been authorized and approved by FEMA and PEMA for reimbursement and it will not cost the city any general fund money. The mayor said nearly $1.2 million in flood recovery work has been approved.

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Pa. budget to be finalized soon

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State’s tax collections in April, which were above projected totals, could lessen budget cuts. By MARC LEVY Associated Press

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Ironworkers Adam Cross, left, and Steven Cross connect a steel beam between two columns at the top of One World Trade Center to make it New York City’s tallest skyscraper, Monday. NEW YORK

It’s official for Trade Center

HARRISBURG — State lawmakers on Monday returned to Harrisburg, where they will spend the coming weeks finalizing a budget and weighing how to lessen Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed spending cuts with money left over from improving tax collections. Top Republican lawmakers were planning to attend a budget meeting at the governor’s official residence on Monday evening as they kicked off the final two months of the spring legislative session and the state’s fiscal year after three weeks away for primary elections. The good news was the state’s tax col-

lections in April were above the amount projected by Corbett and could help state government exceed the deficit projection in his overall budget plan by several hundred million dollars, legislative staff said. But there is a long line of advocates working against proposed program cuts who are vying for lawmakers’ attention. For instance, advocates for the poor are protesting cuts that the state expects to tally about $320 million by eliminating about $200 a month in cash for temporarily unemployed and disabled adults and by requiring them to work 100 hours a month to maintain a state-paid medical benefit. Michael Froehlich, a staff lawyer for Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, said eliminating the temporary cash assistance for about 68,000 people will ensure that some of them end up in homeless shelters, which are also slated to get a big cut in state aid. It also makes

little sense to require these same disabled people to work 100 hours a month to maintain their medical benefit, he said. “Hopefully we can educate legislators about this so they can see you can’t just overnight eliminate (the only source of income for) somebody who is unable to work ... and expect that you won’t see them turning to more expensive social services,” Froehlich said. Schools, social services and nursing homes are also in line for cuts under Corbett’s proposed budget. Counties, which administer a wide range of social services from care for the mentally ill to the homeless to neglected and abused children, would have to do so with 20 percent, or $168 million, less. Public schools would lose a $100 million grant program, while Penn State, Temple, Pitt and Pennsylvania’s 14 State

System of Higher Education universities would lose 25 percent, or $230 million. Nursing homes that treat the poor are fighting a cut of 4 percent, or $46 million, which actually would reach $102 million when the loss of federal Medicaid matching funds is included, an industry lobbying association said. There are lots of smaller proposed cuts that are getting attention, too. One is Corbett’s proposed elimination of the $3.3 million school nutrition incentive program that a nonprofit group of retired military members named Mission: Readiness wants restored to encourage higher nutritional standards in schools and combat rising youth obesity rates. In February, Corbett proposed a holdthe-line budget of $27.1 billion for the fiscal year beginning July 1 and projected a $719 million shortfall expected in the current fiscal year.

Workers have raised a steel column to the top of the building that’s been called the Freedom Tower to make it New York City’s tallest skyscraper. One World Trade Center is being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks. It reached just over 1,250 feet on Monday. That’s just taller than the observation deck on the Empire State Building. And floors are still being added.

Decision in Texas favors Planned Parenthood

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District against subpoena

A central Pennsylvania school district on Monday asked the judge overseeing Jerry Sandusky’s child sex-abuse case to throw out a defense subpoena seeking information that pertains to an alleged victim of the former Penn State assistant football coach. The motion by Lock Haven-based Keystone Central School District argued that the subpoena was not lawful and asked Judge John Cleland to either invalidate it or issue a protective order. The dispute concerns the young man described as “Victim 1” in court records. A grand jury report issued in November said Victim 1 had testified that he was molested repeatedly, allegations Sandusky has denied. Sandusky’s lawyers sent a subpoena to the district superintendent seeking numerous school records about the man, including IQ test results, discipline records, grade reports, attendance records and certain investigative records, among other things. On Friday, the state attorney general’s office said in a court filing that the defense team was improperly issuing subpoenas and using them for a fishing expedition. Prosecutors also objected to the defense including the names of alleged victims on the subpoenas. Earlier Monday, Cleland issued an order giving Sandusky’s lawyers until Thursday morning to respond. The judge said he would either rule based on the record or schedule oral argument in the matter. NEW YORK

Speeding cause of accident

A speeding driver clipped a highway divider and damaged a tire before her SUV plunged off a highway and into a ravine on the grounds of the Bronx Zoo, killing three generations of a family, including three children, police said Monday. Maria Gonzalez was believed to have been driving 68 mph in a 50 mph zone when she bumped the concrete barrier between the two directions of the highway and the left front tire went off kilter. Police said she was likely going with the flow of traffic on the Bronx River Parkway, which is often faster. The medical examiner’s office on Monday ruled the deaths accidental. Autopsies showed all seven died from blunt force trauma. Police have said all the occupants were wearing seatbelts. HAMPTON, VA.

Leader: Pilots avoid F-22s

An Air Force leader says some F-22 Raptor pilots are asking to be moved into other jobs because of a series of oxygen-deficit problems aboard the stealth fighter. The nation’s F-22 fighter jets were grounded for four months last year after pilots complained about experiencing a lack of oxygen that can cause dizziness and blackouts. Air Force officials say they have taken steps to mitigate the problem, but they still haven’t pinpointed what’s causing the hypoxia-like symptoms. Hypoxia is when the body doesn’t receive enough oxygen. Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of the Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Va., said a small number of pilots have asked not to fly the jets or to be reassigned.

Texas looks to keep group from getting state funds through Women’s Health Program. By CHRIS TOMLINSON Associated Press

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In a photo from May 2, 2011, a man in Cleveland walks past a newspaper box with the headline ‘Bin Laden Dead.’

Obama: It’s not time to celebrate

President says anniversary of death of Osama bin Laden should be time of reflection, but takes jab at Romney. The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama gave a steely defense of his handling of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and his use of it to burnish his re-election credentials a year later, saying Monday that it is appropriate to mark an anniversary that Republicans charge is being turned into a campaign bumper sticker. He then jumped at the chance to portray presumed Republican presidential challenger Mitt Romney as unprepared to make the kind of hard call required to send U.S. forces on that highly risky mission. Without mentioning Romney by name, Obama recommended looking at people’s previous statements on the manhunt for the 9/11 mastermind. Obama’s re-election team has seized on

a quote from Romney in 2007, when he said it was not worth moving heaven and earth to go after one person. On Monday, Romney said he “of course” would have ordered bin Laden killed, but his campaign criticized Obama for turning the successful death raid to political gain. “I assume that people meant what they said when they said it,” Obama said at a White House news conference. “That’s been at least my practice. I said that I’d go after bin Laden if we had a clear shot at him, and I did. If there are others who have said one thing and now suggest they’d do something else, then I’d go ahead and let them explain it.” Obama is using the May 2 anniversary to help maximize a political narrative that portrays him as bold and decisive. Romney has sought to cast Obama as weak and too quick to compromise on other foreign policy matters, including Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Obama and his national security team will be featured in an NBC prime-time special Wednesday night that recon-

structs the operation from inside the White House Situation Room. Romney and his advisers suggested Monday that the decision to order the raid was an easy one. “Even Jimmy Carter would have given that order,” Romney said Monday following a campaign appearance in New Hampshire. Romney probably meant that as a jab at the Democratic record on foreign policy generally, but invoking Carter may actually cloud Romney’s message. Carter demonstrated how dangerous and politically perilous such decisions can be when he ordered an attempt to rescue American hostages held in Iran. The 1980 mission ended with the death of eight servicemen and the loss of several American helicopters. The hostage crisis lasted more than a year and helped deny Carter a second term. A spokeswoman for Carter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

New attacks target Syrian power symbols Anti-Syrian regime mourners carry the body of activist Nour al-Zahraa, 23, who was shot by Syrian security forces on Sunday, during his funeral procession, in the Kfar Suseh area, in Damascus, Syria.

By ZEINA KARAM Associated Press

BEIRUT — In fresh attacks on symbols of state power, twin suicide bombs exploded Monday near a government security compound in northern Syria and rockets struck the central bank in Damascus, killing nine people and wounding 100. The regime and the opposition traded blame, accusing each other of dooming a United Nations plan to calm violence that has largely failed so far. The head of the U.N. observer mission acknowledged that his force cannot solve the country’s crisis alone and urged both sides to stop fighting. The attacks are the latest in a series of suicide bombings that started in December and have mostly targeted Syrian military and intelligence positions. The regime routinely blames the opposition, which denies having a role or the capability to carry out such attacks. After other similar bombings, U.S. officials suggested al-Qaida militants may be joining the fray, and an al-Qaida-inspired Islamist group has claimed responsibility for previous attacks in Syria. The powerful blasts, which blew two craters in the ground and ripped the fa-

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cade off a multistory building, came a day after Maj. Gen. Robert Mood, the head of the observer mission, took up his post in Damascus. “Ten, 30, 300 or 1,000 observers will not solve all problems,” he told reporters Monday. “So everyone has to help us achieve this mission.” More than 9,000 people have been killed in the 13-month crisis, according to the U.N. An April 12 cease-fire agreement has helped reduce violence, but fighting persists, and U.N. officials have singled out the Syrian regime as the main aggressor. An advance team of16 U.N. observers is

on the ground to try to salvage the truce, which is part of a broader plan by special envoy Kofi Annan to launch talks between President Bashar Assad and his opponents. By mid-May, the team is to grow to 100, but U.N. officials have not said when a full 300-member contingent is to be deployed. Monday’s bombs went off in the northern city of Idlib, an opposition stronghold that government troops recaptured in a military offensive earlier this year. TV footage of the aftermath from the blasts showed torn flesh, burned-out cars, twisted debris and pavement stained with blood.

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge on Monday stopped Texas from preventing Planned Parenthood from getting state funds through the Women’s Health Program, but the state immediately appealed. U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin ruled there is sufficient evidence that a law banning Planned Parenthood from the program is unconstitutional. He imposed an injunction against enforcing it until he can hear full arguments. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott appealed Yeakel’s decision to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, asking that it remove the injunction. The law passed last year by the Republican-controlled Legislature forbids state agencies from providing funds to an organization affiliated with abortion providers. Texas law already required that groups receiving federal or state funding be legally and financially separate from clinics that perform abortions. Eight Planned Parenthood clinics that do not provide abortions sued over the new law. The clinics say it unconstitutionally restricts their freedom of speech and association to qualify to take part in state health programs. The judge accepted Planned Parenthood’s argument that banning the organization from the program would leave women without access to clinics for basic health services and check-ups. “The court is particularly influenced by the potential for immediate loss of access to necessary medical services by several thousand Texas women,” Yeakel wrote in his ruling. “The record before the court at this juncture reflects uncertainty as to the continued viability of the Texas Women’s Health Program.” Texas officials have said that if the state is forced to include Planned Parenthood, they will likely shut down the program that serves basic health care and contraception to 130,000 poor women. Yeakel acknowledged that was a risk. “The court observes that if the federal funds are phased out, Texas does not provide another source of funds, and the Women’s Health Program terminates, the controversy now before the court may be of no consequence,” he wrote. The Women’s Health Program was established to provide care for poor women who would not otherwise qualify for Medicaid. It supplies cancer screenings, annual exams, and access to birth control.

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MRS. MARGARET (PEGGY) BRIGGS, of Duryea, passed away Monday at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. LUCY C. ORKWIS, 79, of Pittston Township, passed away Monday, April 30, 2012 in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William Street, Pittston. WILLIAM J. BINIEK, of Plains Township, passed away Monday morning at his residence. A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition of the newspaper. Arrangements are by the Michael J. Mikelski Funeral Home, 293 South River Street, Plains.

Charles J. “Charlie” Coolidge, Sr. April 25, 2012 Charles J. “Charlie” Coolidge, Sr., born July 21, 1926, passed away April 25, 2012. He was born in West Pittston. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waltrip Funeral Home, 1415 Campbell Road, Houston, Texas. Funeral service will take place Thursday, May 3, at 9:45 a.m. at Houston National Cemetery. Please visit www.waltripfuneraldirectors.com, where you may view service information and written tributes may be left to the family.

FUNERALS ADAMS – Kathy, funeral services 11 a.m. today in the Wyalusing United Methodist Church, Church Street, Wyalusing. BARNA – Sophia, funeral services 9 a.m. Friday in the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains. Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Parastas Service at 3 p.m. BONANNI – Susie, graveside 10 a.m. Thursday in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. There will be no calling hours. BOYANOSKI – Eleanor, funeral services 10:30 a.m. today in the Lokuta-Zawacki Funeral Home, 200 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.. in Sacred Heart Church, Dupont. BURKO – Walter Sr., funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. Friends may call 8:30 a.m. to time of services. FEDEROWICZ – Matilda, Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in All Saints Parish, Plymouth. HELLER – Martin, memorial service 6 p.m. today and Shiva 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in Temple B’nai B’rith, Kingston. KUZYNSKI – Helen, funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home, Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. LIEB – Ann, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. today in Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. Friends may call 9 a.m. to time of services at the church. MARCHAKITUS – Lorraine, celebration of life 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. MATTEI – Frank, funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday in Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, 13 Hudson Road, Plains. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Graziano Funeral Home, Inc., 700 Township Blvd., Pittston Township. MATUSHEK – Francis, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, Swoyersville. Friends may call 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. MCGEEVER – James, celebration of life 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13, in the grove at McGeever’s Pond. NEWCOMB – Vivian, funeral services 10 a.m. today in the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. REILLY – Margaret, funeral service 9 a.m. today in the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc., 403 Berwick Street, White Haven. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, White Haven. TUSCHER – James, funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until services begin.

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rancis G. (Frank) Matushek, 93, a resident of Swoyersville, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, April 29, 2012 at the Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes-Barre, where he was a guest for the past four years. His loving wife is Mary (Gula) Matushek. Together, Frank and Mary would have celebrated their 72st wedding anniversary on May 14, 2012. Born on April 23, 1919 in Swoyersville, Frank was the son of the late Rudolph and Mary (Krakosky) Matushek. A United States Army Veteran, Frank honorably served his country dren, John Jescavage Jr., of Swoyersduring World War II. During his ville; Janine Jescavage, of Hudson, time of service, he was decorated Massachusetts; Janet Bellows and with the American Service Medal, her husband Scott, of Howell, New the World War II Victory Medal and Jersey; Joyce Eichhorn and her husthe Good Conduct Medal. Upon his band James, of Plains; his greathonorable discharge on March 26, grandchildren, Connor Bellows, 1946, Frank had attained the rank of Madison Bellows, Abigail Bellows and Matthew DeBiase; and his stepStaff Sergeant. Prior to his retirement, Frank was great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are reemployed for many years as meat spectfully invited to attend cutter for Acme Markets. A man of faith, Frank was a life- the funeral which will be conducted long member of Holy Trinity Ro- on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10 man Catholic Church, Swoyersville. a.m. from the Wroblewski Funeral Additionally, he was a life member Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, of the American Legion, Andrew Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at Lawrence Post 644, Swoyersville. Family was the center of Frank’s 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, life and he cherished each moment with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisahe had with his loved ones. He will neschi, his Pastor, officiating. forever be remembered for his smile Interment with the Rite of Comand for being a devoted husband, fa- mittal will follow in Holy Trinity ther, grandfather and great-grandfa- Cemetery, Swoyersville, where Milther. itary Honors will be accorded by the In addition to his parents, Ru- United States Army. dolph and Mary Matushek, Frank Family and friends are invited to was preceded in death by his daugh- call on Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. ter, Ruth J. Jescavage, who passed at the funeral home. away in 2010; his son, Thomas F. For additional information or to Matushek, who passed away in send the Matushek family an online 1973; his brothers and sisters. message of condolence, you may In addition to his wife, Mary, visit the funeral home website Frank is survived by his grandchil- www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com.

Sophia J. Barna April 29, 2012 ophia J. Barna, of Dallas, passed away peacefully at the Meadows S Nursing Center, Dallas, on Sunday,

April 29, 2012. It was her 90th birthday. Born in Wilkes-Barre on April 29, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes Dural Janick of Wilkes-Barre. She was a graduate of the James M. Coughlin High School. Sophia served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Seaman First Class during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. She received a certificate from the Fine Arts School of Sewing in Wilkes-Barre. She also received a diploma from the Wyoming Valley School of Garment Manufacturing Inc. in 1952. She completed 1,260 hours in the course of Power Sewing Machine Operations. She then pursued a career as a seamstress and also was a nurse’s aide for many years until her retirement. Sophia was a faithful and devout member of The Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, North Main Street, WilkesBarre. She was involved with St. Nicholas Apostolate Rosary, and the Ladies First Catholic Slovak Association. She was a member of the Plains American Legion Post 558, the Joseph E. Colon Post. Sophia loved spending time with her many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. They brought her much joy and pride. She also enjoyed crocheting and making blankets and scarves for her friends and family. She kept her mind sharp for many years by doing her daily crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph Barna, of 29 years;

her sisters, Julia and Johanna Bilski; her brothers, Joseph, Anthony, Paul, Frank and Stanley Janick; her beloved grandson, Robert A. Barna. Surviving are her sons, Joseph G. and his wife, Elizabeth, Wapwallopen; Robert J. and his wife Diane, Dallas; James J.and his wife Ruth Ann, Harveys Lake; grandchildren, Brenda, Laurie, Joseph, Jacqueline, Christopher, James, and Christina; great-grandchildren, Emily, Jacob, Justin and Andrew. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains, with the Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, North Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, with the Very Rev. James G. Hayer, pastor, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Lake Street, Dallas. Family and friends may call Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A Parastas Service will be held at 3 p.m.with the Very Rev. James G. Hayer as celebrant.

Mary Soska April 29, 2012 ary Soska, 84, of Pittston, passed away Sunday morning, M April 29, 2012 in Highland Manor,

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at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for their wonderful care of Susie. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Italian Independent Cemetery, West Wyoming. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements by the Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South Main Street, Plains. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517 or the charity of one’s choice in Susie’s memory. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

HANOVER TWP. – Township police reported the following: • Township police said they cited Sinclair Saunders, 18, of Mary Street, John Fahey, 19, of Sively Street, Eugene Suda, 18, of Lee Park Avenue, and two 17-year-old males with underage drinking after a traffic stop on Friday. The citations were filed Monday with District Judge Joseph Halesey in Hanover Township. • Police said they investigated gunfire in the 600 block of Hanover Village apartments at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Shell casings were found on the ground.

Lots of fame, no fortune: Octomom is bankrupt By LOU PONSI and DOUG IRVING The Orange County Register

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Nadya Suleman — known as “Octomom” — filed bankruptcy papers on Monday here in federal court. Suleman’s debt could be as much as $1 million — 20 times more than her net worth, according to court documents. The mother of 14 has up to $50,000 in assets. “I have had to make some very difficult decisions this year, and filing Chapter 7 was one of them,” Suleman, 36, said through an email sent by her manager, Gina Rodriguez. “But I have to do what is best for my children, and I

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Exeter. Born in Pittston, on April 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Bessy (Picone’) Marcino. She attended Pittston City schools, and was employed in the area garment factories. She was a member of the I..L.G.W.U. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank C. Soska in 2007; infant son Thomas in 1955, sister Adriana; brothers, Angelo and Liborio. A Mass of Christian Burial will Surviving are her son Frank A. Soska and his wife Judy, and her be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in daughter Adrianne Perks and her St. John the Evangelist Church, Wilhusband Larry, all of Pittston. Also liam Street, Pittston. Interment will surviving are her six grandchildren, be held in St. John the Baptist CemFrank Soska, U.S. Air Force, and his etery, Exeter. There will be no callwife Scarlett, California; Matthew ing hours. Arrangements are by the CorcoSoska and his wife Heather, Kingston; Robert A. Simonson, N.C. Na- ran Funeral Home, Inc., 20 South tional Guard, Lenoir, N.C.; Danielle Main Street, Plains. Memorial donations may be M. Simonson, Wilkes-Barre; Rebecca Perks, Phoenix, Ariz., and Brian made to St. Ann’s Basilica 1250 Saint Ann Street, Scranton, PA Perks and his wife Jenn, Pittston 18504. Township; two great-granddaughtOnline condolences may be made ers, Lillianna Marie and Aurora El- at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com. izabetta Soska, daughters of Frank and Scarlett; sister Carmella Rinaldoni and her husband Leo, Moscow, Pa.

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rank Mattei, age 80, of Plains, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2012. The only child of the late Marino and Celeste Mattei, Frank was born in Pergola, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1947. After graduation from Plains High School, Frank served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. Upon return from the U.S. Army, Frank initiated his life-long career in retail and proudly owned and operated Penn-Lee Footwear from 1981 through 2003. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Frank and his wife of 54 years, Anna, were residents of Plains, and Graziano Funeral Home, Inc., 700 members of Ss. Peter & Paul Cathol- Township Boulevard, Pittston ic church. Frank was always an ac- Township. Funeral Mass is Thurstive individual and proudly support- day, May 3, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, 13 Hudson Road, ed the Rotary club charities over the Plains. Interment Services will folyears, including the Rotary Interna- low at Memorial Shrine Park of tional student exchange program. Northeastern PA. Frank and Anna enjoyed traveling In lieu of flowers, contributions back to Italy during their vacations may be made in Frank’s name to the to reconnect with family and friends Food Pantry of Ss. Peter and Paul,13 Hudson Road, Plains, PA, 18705 or in center Italy. Frank is survived by his wife, An- the Rotary Club of Plains (c/o Ben na (Biscontini); daughter, Maria Berrini) 9 Birch Avenue, Plains, PA 18705. (husband Patrick Flynn); son, Frank To submit online condolences or (wife Susan) and three grandchil- for directions, please visit Grazianodren, Violeta, Daniella and Julianna. FuneralHome.com.

morning at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Amelia (Cocchini) Marzocchi. She was employed as a seamstress for Joan Dress of Plains Township. She was a member of the I.L.G.W.U. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Bonanni; her son Paul (Piey) Bonanni; great-granddaughter Cassidy Thomas, sister Celia Shandra, and her brother Dino Mazarki. Surviving are her daughters, Emily Butch and her husband Thomas, Plains; Joan Barba and her husband Joseph, Pittston; daughter-inlaw Marie Bonanni, Dushore; her grandchildren, Susan Schintz, Thomas Butch, Jr., Rochelle Meek, Sue Ann Shamnoski, Joseph Barba, Marie Bonanni, Paula Robinson, and Damoni Pedro; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. James Bruno and his staff for the excellent care of Susie over the years, and the staff of the 6th Floor

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need a fresh start.” Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a court-appointed trustee will go through and liquidate whatever assets Suleman has that can be used to pay off her creditors. Debtors like Suleman typically receive a discharge from most of their debts in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, according to the federal courts website.

The court will go through Suleman’s finances — including her debts and her current income — to make sure she is not abusing the protections of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Suleman gave birth to eight babies in January 2009 after already having six. All of the children were conceived through fertility treatments.

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Insider says U.S. hiding attacks

All the times Afghan soldiers, police open fire on U.S., other foreign troops not reported.

By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer

WASHINGTON — The military is under-reporting the number of times that Afghan soldiers and police open fire on American and other foreign troops. The U.S.-led coalition routinely reports each time an American or foreign solider is killed by an Afghan in uniform. But The Associated Press has learned it does not report insider attacks in which the Afghan wounds — or misses — his U.S. or allied target. It also doesn’t report the wounding of troops who were attacked alongside those who were killed. Such attacks reveal a level of mistrust and ill will between the U.S.-led coalition and its Afghan counterparts in an increasingly unpopular war. The U.S. and its military partners are working more closely with Afghan troops in preparation for handing off security responsibility to them by the end of 2014. In recent weeks an Afghan soldier opened fire on a group of American soldiers but missed the group entirely. The Americans quickly shot him to death. Not a word about this was reported by the International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, as the coalition is formally known. It was disclosed to the AP by a U.S. official who was granted anonymity in order to give a fuller picture of the “insider” problem. ISAF also said nothing about last week’s attack in which two Afghan policemen in Kandahar province fired on U.S. soldiers, wounding two. Reporters learned of it from Afghan officials and from U.S. officials in Washington. The two Afghan policemen were shot to death by the Americans present. Just last Wednesday, an attack that killed a U.S. Army special forces soldier, Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Brittonmihalo, 25, of Simi Valley, Calif., also wounded three other American soldiers. The death was reported by ISAF as an insider attack, but it made no mention of the wounded — or that an Afghan civilian also was killed. The attacker was an Afghan special forces soldier who

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A wounded member of the Afghan police reaction force waits for treatment in Alingar, Laghman province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday. A bomb exploded next to the opium poppy fields during a poppy eradication campaign in Alingar, wounding two Afghan police reaction forces, police officials said. Afghanistan supplies most of the world’s opium.

opened fire with a machine gun at a base in Kandahar province. He was killed by return fire. That attack apparently was the first by a member of the Afghan special forces, who are more closely vetted than conventional Afghan forces and are often described by American officials as the most effective and reliable in the Afghan military. Coalition officials do not dispute that such non-fatal attacks happen, but they have not provided a full accounting. The insider threat has existed for years but has grown more deadly. Last year there were 21 fatal attacks that killed 35 coalition service members, according to ISAF figures. That compares with 11 fatal attacks and 20 deaths the previous year. In 2007 and 2008 there were a combined total of four attacks and four deaths. ISAF has released brief descriptions of each of the fatal attacks for 2012 but says similar information for fatal attacks in 2011 is considered classified and therefore cannot be released. Mark Jacobson, an international affairs expert at the German Marshall Fund in Washington and a former deputy NATO senior civilian representative in Afghanistan, said attacks of all types are cause for worry.

“You have to build up trust when working with partners, and years of trust can be destroyed in just a minute,” Jacobson said. No matter what the motivation of the Afghan attacker, “it threatens the partnership.” Until now there has been little public notice of non-fatal insider attacks, even though they would appear to reflect the same deadly intent as that of Afghans who manage to succeed in killing their foreign partners. Jamie Graybeal, an ISAF spokesman in Kabul, disclosed Monday in response to repeated AP requests that in addition to 10 fatal insider attacks so far this year, there have been two others that resulted in no deaths or injuries, plus one attack that resulted in wounded, for a total of 13 attacks. The three non-fatal attacks had not previously been reported. Graybeal also disclosed that in most of the 10 fatal attacks a number of other ISAF troops were wounded. By policy, the fact that the attacks resulted in wounded as well as a fatality is not reported, he said. Asked to explain why non-fatal insider attacks are not reported, Graybeal said the coalition does not disclose them because it does not have consent from all coali-

tion governments to do so. “All releases must be consistent with the national policies of troop contributing nations,” Graybeal said. Graybeal said a new review of this year’s data showed that the 10 fatal attacks resulted in the deaths of 19 ISAF service members. His office had previously said the death total was 18. Most of those killed this year have been Americans but France, Britain and other coalition member countries also have suffered fatalities. Graybeal said each attack in 2012 and 2011 was “an isolated incident and has its own underlying circumstances and motives.” Just last May, however, an unclassified internal ISAF study, called “A Crisis of Trust and Cultural Incompatibility,” concluded, “Such fratricide-murder incidents are no longer isolated; they reflect a growing systemic threat.” It said many attacks stemmed from Afghan grievances related to cultural and other conflicts with U.S. troops. Gen. Mohammad Zahir Azimi, spokesman for the Afghan Defense Ministry, said the army has tightened its monitoring of soldiers’ activities recently and, in some cases, taken action to stop insider attacks.

by District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis and/or First Assistant District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce. “A deal can be vetoed by the district attorney,” McCabe said. “I’ve never seen an agreement reached at that level (preliminary hearing) and subsequent

change in review,” said Amesbury, who was a magisterial district judge for 10 years before being elected to the Court of Common Pleas in 2009. “I see problems here.” “If an assistant district attorney doesn’t have the authority, why enter an agreement?” Yeag-

er asked. Amesbury is scheduled to meet with Salavantis or Sanguedolce today before he renders a decision about Kozloski’s charges. Salavantis did not return a message for comment on Monday.

NANTICOKE – A man terrorized his former girlfriend and her three children by holding them captive in their apartment with a box cutter and a machete, according to charges filed. Yajaria DeJesus claimed Benjamin Artache, 22, entered her Apollo Circle apartment Friday morning and assaulted her in front of her three children. She alleged Artache ripped her clothing from her body and punched her in the head several times and told her not to pursue prior assault charges against him. Police said Artache was arrested just after 11 a.m. Saturday when he attempted to escape the apartment. Artache was arraigned Sunday by District Judge Donald Whittaker on five counts each of reckless endangerment and unlawful restraint, four counts of kidnapping, two counts each of simple assault and terroristic threats, and one count each of burglary, criminal trespass, intimidation of a witness or victim, resisting arrest, stalking and criminal mischief. He remained jailed Monday at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $150,000 bail. Police charged Artache with

simple assault and trespassing charges when he allegedly assaulted DeJesus at her apartment on April 23. He was ordered to stay out of the apartment complex. According to the latest criminal complaint: DeJesus claimed Artache locked her and her children in a bedroom on Friday, yelling at her not to testify or pursue the assault charges against him. She alleged Artache pointed the machete at her saying, “Someone was going to die tonight.” DeJesus said Artache spat in her face, punched her several times and smashed a soda can against her head, the criminal complaint says. Policewerenotifiedofadomestic dispute at the apartment by a neighbor just after 11 a.m. Saturday. Police said a person in the apartmentgave“non-verbalcues” signaling they were in distress. Artache attempted to escape by jumping out a second-floor window. He was arrested when he walked down the interior stairs, police said. Police allege in the criminal complaint Artache struggled with officers and damaged a door on the cruiser. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on May 9 before Whittaker.

PFA issued against attorney Michael Pendolphi ran unsuccessfully for Luzerne County judge in 2009. Times Leader staff

WILKES-BARRE –A temporary protection-from-abuse order was issued Monday against a Forty Fort attorney who previously ran for Luzerne County judge. Judge Michael Vough issued the order against attorney Michael Pendolphi of Shavertown based on allegations made against him by his wife, Sharon. Pendolphi was one of 17 attorneys who ran for a seat on the Luzerne County bench in the May 2009 primary. He did not secure a nomination for the general election because he did not garner enough votes on either the Republican or Democratic ballots. The PFA petition filed by Sharon Pendolphi claims Michael Pendolphi has been verbally and physically abusive toward her for years. Most recently, Sharon Pendolphi claims her husband accosted her at a local bar on April 20, call-

ing her names and threatening her and friends who were with her. She also claims he has physically asPendolphi saulted and threatened her in the past, telling her that “no one in Luzerne County will touch me.” Contacted Monday, Michael Pendolphi denied the allegations. He noted the order signed by Vough was a temporary order based solely on his wife’s word. “I adamantly deny all the allegations against me. I look forward to my day in court to exonerate myself and my name,” Pendolphi said. Pendolphi noted he also filed a protection from abuse petition against his wife. A copy of that petition had not been scanned into the Prothonotary office’s online database as of Monday evening and could not be obtained. Vough scheduled a hearing on Sharon Pendolphi’s petition for May10 at 9 a.m. A judge then will decide whether a permanent order should be issued.

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Editorial

OUR OPINION: STATE SPENDING

No horse sense in Harrisburg

ET THE executives at ship stable owner Steve Salerno the glue factory on the invested heavily. He devoted about a half-million dollars to phone. With Gov. Tom Cor- his horse farm, according to a bett at the reins, it won’t be long February news article. Right out of the gates, howevbefore Pennsylvania’s horse racing industry goes belly up, acer, the Race Horse Developcording to critics of his latest ment Fund seemed ripe for raidbudget proposal. They say the ing. First, the state redirected governor’s plan to strip $72 mil- $47 million per year to its generlion in state support to the al fund. Now, the governor equine sport in the next fiscal wants to skim an additional $72 year, on top of prior cuts, will re- million to support agricultural verse huge strides to reinvigor- research and programs, includate the Keystone State’s horse ing county fairs. The situation raises plenty of tracks in recent years using revquestions, not the enue from casinos’ least of which is slots machines. Right out of the Horse breeders and gates … the Race why Pennsylvania propped up a tradiothers perturbed by tionally rich perthe development are Horse Developexpected to testify ment Fund seemed son’s sport to the tune of $250 milWednesday before a ripe for raiding. lion or more a year. Senate Democratic The folly of that Policy Committee in decision became all the more Harrisburg. Regardless of whether you’ve clear after the Great Recession, ever wagered on a pony or which has left state and municiworked at a track, this issue pal bodies scrambling to pay for should draw your interest be- essentials such as keeping cause it exemplifies our state schools operating. And if tossing around money lawmakers’ apparent inability to craft a strategy and then stick for sport, why wouldn’t the with it. (Or in other words, state throw support to, say, boxthey’re prone to switching ing, or a real up-and-comer such as jai alai? (No, wait; that last horses in mid-race.) Around 2004, to advance tidbit was taken from an epitheir push for the legalization of sode of “Mad Men.”) The point casinos in Pennsylvania, certain is, if our state government prolegislators dangled this carrot: nounces a plan to buoy an entire About 12 percent of gross tax industry, then steers hundreds revenues from the gaming in- of millions of dollars to it, dustry, which was expected to shouldn’t someone in governsiphon gamblers from the ment at least explain why the state’s racetracks, would go to- endeavor seemingly has ended? After all, lawmakers wouldn’t ward keeping those tracks in business via incentives for spend millions of taxpayer dolbreeders such as increased purs- lars promoting part of the state to outdoor lovers as the “Pennes. It apparently worked; the sylvania Wilds,” then fill those Keystone State witnessed a re- same woods with heavy trucks surgence. Prizes grew (to the and drilling rigs, right? (Oops.) No wonder, as state taxdelight of owners, trainers and jockeys), jobs flourished and payers, we always feel the odds people such as Lehman Town- are against us.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s wishful thinking to say al-Qaida is on the brink of defeat.” Seth Jones The Rand analyst and adviser to U.S. special operations forces, speaking prior to the first anniversary of the May 2 killing of Osama bin Laden, described the terrorist group’s continued capacity to expand control in certain nations and to strike targets.

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s parents, we are to make sure our kids go to school, and if they don’t, we get fined or go to jail – even if we didn’t allow them to miss those days. If our children get community service, it is our job to make sure they make it there or, again, we go to jail. But if our child gets in a vehicle accident – harming another person – we can play stupid and say we didn’t give him or her permission. We get away with being an irresponsible parent, the child is allowed the privilege of getting a license and the charge that the child gets is a tap on the wrist. Well, from my experience, this will not sit well. I think if a young driver gets involved in any type of accident, minor or major, while driving with or without a permit, that child’s privileges automatically should be flagged just as an adult driver and the matter handled in the court system, whether district or county court. The system gets “worked,” and those who suffer are the ones who lie in hospitals without being able to say a word and whose lives have been lost. I’m not exactly sure where I am headed with this, but I know it is the start of something and I will need the support of my friends in order for a change. Paula Pardini Ashley

Kingston writer questions demolition of park wall

It’s mixed reviews I for voter ID trial

HE Pennsylvania primary was generally a quiet affair with a disappointing turnout. But the few who trekked to the polls got a dry run of the compulsory voter ID law that will come into play in November. Voters were allowed to vote last week without ID, but poll workers were supposed to ask for it anyway to get people used to the idea. Everybody must show ID from now on. This is the underlying absurdity of the new law, a Republican-engineered fix to no

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reacted with complete dismay when I learned that Kingston borough apparently demolished the cinderblock and concrete wall that used to stand in James S. Keiper Memorial Park. The park, more commonly known as Hamilton Park, is a safe and quiet residential gathering place that offers a playground, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts and a swimming pool. To many people, however, the main appeal the park had to offer was that wall. By my estimation the structure was approximately 20 feet wide and 20 feet high. The white lines on the ground indicate that its designed purpose was for tennis practice. Park goers also used it for a variety of activities, including as a backstop for Wiffle ball games and, most commonly, for handball. Since this solid structure was safe and did not present an eyesore, one must wonder why the borough would destroy such a popular attraction. Unfortunately, xenophobia is the only logical reason that I can deduce. You see, the vast majority of people to enjoy this structure were of Hispanic descent.

There were times when dozens of Hispanics would use the park to grill food, play catch and shoot baskets. But the centerpiece that brought them to the park was that wall and the handball games that they would play for hours at a time. Nearly every summer day they would be there from late afternoon until the park’s close, even longer on weekends. During these times, I never noticed any vandalism, violence or any other form of inappropriate behavior. Only their ethnicity made them stand out. Bill Reznak Kingston

Education about, access to healthier lunches needed

n response to the article “Pricier lunches could be on area schools’ September menu” (April 21): Working in a school, I was shocked by the school lunches that hardly resembled food, even in an affluent town in Northern California. For the many children who participate in free or reduced lunch programs, school lunch might be their best opportunity to eat a complete meal and to learn about nutritious food; any measure to improve that opportunity should be welcomed. As a former teacher and current nursing student, I can attest to the benefit of adequate nourishment for children. I taught many students who came to school hungry, getting sugar cereal from the school or snacks paid for out of teachers’ own pockets, and who would go home to eat fastfood or packaged snacks for dinner. As parents know, it is certainly hard for kids to focus while experiencing swinging blood sugar levels, and I witnessed these children having a harder time performing academically, athletically and socially. In addition, the long-term individual and societal health care costs of poor nutrition outweigh a slight increase in lunch prices. If waste of good food is a concern, isn’t that just an indicator we need to improve knowledge about affordable, healthy food in tandem with improving access? Arielle Bivas School of Nursing The University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, Calif.

DOONESBURY

Council should respect views of meeting speakers

epeated issues come up during Luzerne County Council meetings and, in time, seemingly become boring to some council members. But when a child or young adult expresses an opinion, all respect should be shown for their interest in communal endeavors. At the April 10 council meeting, body language and rolling eyes by a few members denoted disinterest when a 16-yearold boy and his mother had the courage to speak about saving the Hotel Sterling in Wilkes-Barre. This young man, with family members and a support group, have dedicated much time in the past two years, protesting to save something in which they believe: our historical sites. My interest is in getting answers to questions such as these: Who was the beneficiary from the sale or auction of antique fixtures from the hotel? For what, and by whom, was the $6 million in taxpayer funds spent by the “faceless” members of CityVest, who never show up at public meetings? Who is going to take responsibility for why this historical building was left to decay, when a roof would have preserved the interior? Why? Elaine Givens Plymouth

Reader hopes to help nightmare sufferers

ne of the major symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder is nightmares. Dreaming is an inherent quality of the mind. We all are susceptible to nightmares to a certain degree. What amazes me is that certain medications they use to treat post-traumatic stress disorder cause nightmares. I suffered from nightmares for many years, and it took me more than 50 to find that there were many things that triggered them, such as sugar, alcohol, prescription medications, fermented foods, canned foods (probably the preservatives), certain fruits, certain spices, odors and anything that was burned such as toast, pretzels, fried meat, etc. I kept a record of what I ate and drank. I then avoided anything I found that triggered these nightmares. I recently have suggested to many research centers that the things I found concerning nightmares could be applied to research on post-traumatic stress disorder. And it would seem to me that people who are having nightmares associated with post-traumatic stress disorder would greatly benefit. Jacob Corney Edwardsville

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time overturning Gelb’s decision. John Burkoff, a law professor at the University of Pittsburgh, said, based on the information provided by a reporter, it does not appear the potential conflict cited by prosecutors rises to the level that would require Gelb to recuse herself. “Judges have discretion to decide whether to recuse themselves. The only way an appellate court reviews a judge’s decision is if he or she abused his or her discretion,” Burkoff said. “My guess is this judge thinks the connection between her and this officer is too tenuous so she decided to go ahead.” Robert Davis, former chief counsel for the Disciplinary Board of the State Supreme Court, said he also thinks prosecutors face an uphill battle. “There are certain direct disqualifications. This is more indirect and vague,” Davis said.

and help us rebuild this place. We appreciate the outpour of thoughts and prayers.” Stuppino said he has been receiving calls and text messages “from all over the country. I just got two awards – from the Pittsburgh Steelers personally and from the NFL for (having) the best Steelers’ fans.” Stuppino also was quick to thanks those who did their best to save his bar. “These guys here, our emergency services, our ambulance service, our Exeter Fire Department, Exeter police, all the other fire departments in the area that helped out, I want them guys getting credit for what they did. They’re the best,” Stuppino said. McNeil said fire departments from Exeter Township, Wyoming, Pittston, West Pittston and Hughestown assisted. And while he’s not a Steelers fan, McNeil is glad his longtime friend is determined to rebuild and reopen. “How about we make it a Redskins bar?” McNeil joked, trying to coax a chuckle from his friend before leaving the fire scene. “I’ll give you a corner, alright?” Stuppino quipped, managing a smile.

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stances of the case are such that their impartiality “may be reasonably questioned.” Salavantis said she believes these cases fit that standard because Gelb, through Dyller, realized a financial gain through lawsuits he filed years ago against Newport Township police officer Robert Evans, the arresting officer in the Moore case, and Kingston Police officer Jonathan Karasinski, the arresting officer in the Polisky case. Federal court records show Dyller represented a woman who sued Evans and others in 2008, alleging she was falsely arrested. The case settled in September 2009. Dyller also represented a man

who, in 2002, sued Karasinski, who then worked for the West Wyoming Police Department, and six other officers, alleging they used excessive force in arresting him. That case settled in August 2004. Karasinski was voluntarily dismissed from the suit before the settlement was reached with the other officers, however. In the April 23 opinion involving the Moore case, Gelb said she never spoke to Dyller about the civil case against Evans. “This judge was not aware of the suit nor is she familiar with what settlement, if any, may have been reached,” Gelb wrote. “The case before this court is a criminal case, unrelated to the federal case that was settled long ago.” Salavantis said she has appealed Gelb’s rulings to the state Superior Court. Two legal experts said they believe Salavantis will have a tough

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“Mark Bruener’s helmet is burnt, melted. … I had every high school in our Wyoming Valley area – they donated their helmets to us, you know?” Stuppino said. “I just got a picture autographed personally by Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. They brought it last week, I had it on the wall; it disintegrated.” Stuppino, the chef and manager, said his daughter, Francesca Butcofski, his son, Joe, and bar owner Maureen Noone made the place successful with the help of loyal patrons and Pittsburgh Steelers fans. “We poured our blood, sweat and tears into this place,” said Butcofski. “Our patrons are like our family. Hopefully we can build it bigger and better. If there’s any football team that has a commodity like a family, it’s the Steelers and I know they’ll come through

STADIUM

those on the Triple-A level – here as they have since 2007. After record attendance in the team’s debut here, the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees remained successful on the field with three more division titles in a row, but ticket sales diminished and the stadium needed an influx of capital for repairs. “Right from the beginning, we had said, along with the Yankees that we want to be here for the long haul,” Matin said. “We just signed a 30-year lease with significant financial commitments on a year-by-year basis.”

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to connect with local fans. Matin insisted those days are gone and, in a commitment that was not part of last week’s public meetings about the stadium, said the rebuilt stadium will honor the history of which O’Brien spoke. “We look at it and see this as a great marketing opportunity,” Matin said. “There’s such a great baseball history. “We’re actually in the new ballpark going to build a heritage wall that reflects all the way back to the various teams that have played here, highlighting some of the players and some of the special events,” he said. All-time low attendance Attendance reached its low point in the 22-year history of International League baseball in the region during 2011, and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees are spending the entire 2012 season on the road while borrowing temporary home stadiums in six other cities. The view of the 2013 season, however, involved nothing but promise Monday. “This is a great day for Lackawanna County because it marks the beginning of the rebirth of baseball in Northeastern Pennsylvania along with a continued partnership with Mandalay Baseball and the New York Yankees,” Lackawanna County Commissioner Jim Wansacz said. Matin and New York Yankees chief operating officer Lonn

WHAT THEY SAID

Comments at and about Monday’s groundbreaking for

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Officials from Lackawanna County, the Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority, the New York Yankees and Mandalay Baseball Properties host a ground-breaking ceremony for the reconstruction project on PNC Field in Moosic. From left: Anthony Zaleski, stadium authority member; Greg Butz, construction manager; Larry West, regional director for state Senator John P. Blake; Harry Forbes, northeast representative for Gov. Tom Corbett; Gary Mayse, Mandalay executive vice president of baseball operations; Jim Wansacz, Lackawanna County commissioner; Lonn Trost, New York Yankees chief operating officer; Art Matin, Mandalay chief executive officer; Corey O’Brien, Lackawanna County commissioner; Patrick O’Malley II, son of Lackawanna County commissioner; Patrick O’Malley, Lackawanna County commissioner; James Timlin, stadium authority president; Joe DeAntona, stadium authority member; and Eugene Prusinski, Moosic councilman.

Trost were among those who joined local officials for the event. The parties worked through lengthy negotiations to revise the sales agreement for the team to “Today is the first day of a brand-new beginning for baseball in Northeastern Pennsylvania.” — James Timlin, Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority president

the reconstruction of PNC Field in Moosic, from public statements and press release:

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“The stadium will impact our local economy and pay great dividends as we move forward to attract new opportunities, businesses and other ventures in the area.” —Corey O’Brien, Lackawanna County commissioner

Sterling were rented from Protection Services of Harrisburg with an office in Dunmore. McLaughlin said the monthly rental fee for the barriers is $4,000 to $5,000 per month. “The Hotel Sterling detour remains a constant concern, but the detour is necessary to protect the general welfare of the public,” Leighton said. “The city, the county, and all of our community partners recognize the immediate hazard that the building poses and the ripple effects that the continued detour imposes on the local economy.” Leighton said the city is pursuing a resolution to the problem and he hopes to restore normal traffic patterns in the River Street corridor and downtown business district as soon as possible. May said PennDOT is aware that having multiple work areas in the same general area may cause additional delays. “But we do our best to avoid this scenario if at all possible,” he said.

deck of the Pierce Street Bridge. Within a matter of months, through the work of city, state, and federal officials, the mayor said conditions on all three roadways will be significantly improved. “These are signs of progress in the community for businesses and homeowners,” he said. “I ask for everyone’s patience and consideration as these roadway projects are completed.” James May, spokesman for the state Department of Transportation, said PennDOT has always cooperated with the city to get several projects done. “Right now, the city is working on Coal Street as well as Wilkes-Barre Boulevard,” May said. “The city also informed us of the need to place a detour around the Hotel Sterling, due to safety concerns.” According to Drew McLaughlin, the barriers used Bill O’Boyle, a Times Leader staff to redirect traffic around the writer, may be reached at 829-7218.

make it work as well as possible for all parties involved. Trost said this was done because it is “something that is important to the citizens, it’s important to the econo-

my and it’s important for the players that we are going to bring through our system. “We don’t just want a place for them to be and a place for them to

play. We want them to be comfortable in an area.” The stadium lease commits the New York Yankees to send their top minor league players –

“It’s an exciting time for you when you see a building transformed into a magnificent structure.”

“We have been at this a long time. I want to commend the commissioners and stadium authority for their persistence and their commitment to getting this done.”

— Lonn Trost, New York Yankees chief operating officer

— Art Matin, Mandalay Baseball Properties chief executive officer

“The negotiations were long and thought out, but they were vital for the proper evaluation of this project.” — Patrick O’Malley, Lackawanna County commissioner

“We believe that this venue will be among the finest field of dreams in professional minor league baseball and an important jewel in Mandalay’s professional sports assets and experiences.” — Peter Guber, Mandalay Baseball Properties chairman

“We are delighted to have completed our agreement with Lackawanna County and we are excited about having our Triple-A team in northeastern Pennsylvania for a long time to come.” — Hal Steinbrenner, New York Yankees managing general partner

JOBLESS low 9 percent. Lackawanna was 8.5 percent; Wyoming was at 8.7 percent; and Luzerne was 8.8. “It’s really good news on a couple of fronts,” Liuzzo said. “Maybe even more important are the number of people in the workforce and the number of people getting jobs have both gone up.” Pennsylvania’sseasonallyadjust-

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Salavantis told the group she will name attorney Joseph Giovannini, who had worked in the district attorney’s office in the past. County Controller Walter Griffith selected West Wyoming resident Ray Gustave. County Manager Robert Lawton said he has not yet made a selection. Hughestown resident Vito Forlenza was sworn in Monday, filling a commission seat vacat-

“We are excited about the stadium’s modifications as it will be the final stop before the Bronx, and it’s important to us that the facilities are top notch. Being only a couple of hours from the Bronx is the optimal location for our team and I look forward to a great longterm relationship.” — Brian Cashman, New York Yankees general manager

“This report is promising and indicates we are gaining strength.” Dana M. Harris Keystone College

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ed unemployment rate dropped one-tenth to 7.5 percent in March, while the United States’ rate, also down a tenth of a point, was at 8.2 percent. Locally, the unemployment rate has dropped half of a percentage point since March 2011, while the Pennsylvania and U.S. ed by the resignation of Bruce Simpson. The commission elected Forlenza vice chair. Margaret Monahan Hogan, the other citizen board member, serves as chair. The code requires employees and officials in county government and its outside boards and authorities to refrain from specific prohibited activity, such as accepting gifts from contracted vendors and misusing government equipment. The commission must address all complaints and impose punishment for violations.

Public input sought Trost said the Yankees will seek public input to see if the team should keep the name Yankees. If the public wants a change, he said the public would be polled a second time for suggested names. Matin said the search for the next team president and general manager is under way. He is handling those responsibilities in the interim, in place of Kristen Rose, who has taken a new position within Mandalay. “Conversations are going to be about the experience at the ballpark, how the team is doing, what activities are we doing out in the community to help kids?” Matin said. “It’s a different conversation than, ‘how does the deal stand? Are you staying or are you going?’” Demolition work has begun and Matin said the commitment is in place for the construction crews to complete work by the April 4, 2013 season opening without any need to ask the International League for schedule adjustments.

rates were down four-tenths and seven-tenths, respectively. One thing Zellers noted as a big positive is that the jobs data for the local region weren’t buoyed by just one or two employment sectors. “It’s pretty well every sector,” Zellers said.

Only three sectors saw jobs decline month-to-month: hospital jobs dipped 200; health care and social assistance and local government excluding educational services were both down100 jobs. According to the data, from FebruarytoMarch,11ofPennsylvania’s metro regions saw unemployment rates decline, while two – Altoona and Johnstown -- remained unchanged. Only one, Williamsport, saw unemployment rates tick up anditwasonlyone-tenthofonepercentage point. Luzerne County Judge Michael Vough, at left, administers the oath of office Monday to Hughestown resident Vito A. Forlenza, who was recently appointed to the county ethics commission.

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C A L D E R C U P P L AYO F F S

Pens have tough test in semis St. John’s series promises to be a close one By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

UP NEXT GAME 1 Penguins at St. John’s IceCaps 6:30 p.m. today Radio: 102.3-FM

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton forward Geoff Walker knows a lot about playing hockey in Newfoundland. A fellow Maritimer himself from Prince Edward Island, Walker played at The Rock when he was a kid and later in juniors. “I love that place. It feels like home,” he said. “I know that place is going to be crazy.” And the way Walker sees it, that should help the Penguins as much as it does the hometown IceCaps. “It’s going to be loud. I heard it’s a

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“They’re not going to beat themselves, and neither are we. Both of us are well-structured teams.”

Cal O’Reilly Penguins center

white out, standing room only,” he said. “They’re the home team, but for us Maritime guys and everyone in our room, it’s not only going to give (the Icecaps) energy, it’s going to give us energy as well.” The Penguins won both regular season games they played in St. John’s, while the Ice Caps took

215. On paper both teams are pretty similar, which could mean a series of tight-checking games with limited mistakes. “They’re not going to beat themselves, and neither are we,” said Penguins center Cal O’Reilly. “Both of us are well-structured teams.” Here’s how both teams stack up for the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup:

both games in Wilkes-Barre for a series split. The IceCaps led the Atlantic Division with 94 points, while the Penguins finished second in the East with 95. St. John’s scored 240 goals in the regular season, compared to 235 for the Penguins. They allowed 216 goals against while the Penguins gave up See PENGUINS, Page 5B

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

A telling triumph

Football coach Bill O’Brien will make 18 appearances throughout Pennsylvania.

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PHILADELPHIA — Dressed in a navy blue suit with a dark tie and a Penn State button pinned near his heart, new Nittany Lions football coach Bill O’Brien kicked off the first leg of a nine-day, 18stop bus tour in Philadelphia on Monday. Joined Monday by head men’s basketball coach Pat Chambers and field hockey coach Char Morett, O’Brien received an enthusiastic welcome from O’Brien about 250 alumni, former players and supporters who attended the luncheon at the Doubletree Hotel. The self-titled Coaches Caravan will make two trips to NEPA next week, appearing at Penn State Hazleton at 11:30 a.m. on May 8, and at Genetti’s in Dickson City at 6:30 p.m. on May 10. O’Brien will be joined by fellow coaches Coquese Washington (women’s basketball), Bob Warming (men’s soccer) and Greg Nye (men’s golf) in Hazleton, and then Warming and Nye in Dickson City. Those wishing to attend can register online at alumni.psu.edu/events/coachescaravan. “I know it’s a very special place,” O’Brien said. “What I try to do every single day is go in there with our staff and our players, and work extremely hard to make sure that we carry on the tradition of winning football games and graduating players.” It’s quite a task. After all, O’Brien replaced Joe Paterno, who died in January at age 85. And he was hired two months after the child sexual abuse scandal that erupted following the arrest of Jerry Sandusky. A retired defensive coordinator, Sandusky has proclaimed his innocence while awaiting trial, which is scheduled to start in June. But O’Brien is ready to move the Lions forward in this ultracompetitive landscape that is college football, while at the same time, embrace Penn State’s ageold tradition. It’s a difficult recipe to master, but he’s intent on trying. “I want them to know,” O’Brien said, “that I’m in charge of a footSee STATE, Page 5B

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Sammy Gow slides into home to score for Nanticoke in the first inning as Ange Hillan waits to bat Monday in Newport Township. Berwick pitcher Margaret Bridge, right, covers home plate.

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By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

NEWPORT TWP. – With the tying run on third base for a second consecutive inning, Berwick pitcher Margaret Bridge had to face the one Nanticoke batter who had hit the ball the farthest Monday. Kate Kowalski had homered to center in the fourth inning and hit the next pitch she saw from Bridge for a single leading off the sixth. But in the bottom of the seventh, with runners on second and third, Bridge threw two quick strikes to Kowalski before fielding a one-hopper -- which she threw to first baseman Cassondra Dia-

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nese for the final out of Berwick’s 4-3 victory over the Trojanettes. “Nanticoke is always a really good team,” Bridge said. “Hopefully this shows we can beat anybody we play,

the fence. “I was so close to it but I couldn’t get it. Then I heard the clang, and I was just happy it wasn’t over the fence.” Sammy Gow followed with her second hit of the day, which Bridge knocked down to keep the ball on the infield and Schinski at third base. But Ange Hillan popped out to catcher Sara Berlin for the second out, bringing Kowalski to the plate. Nanticoke (9-1) also had its first two batters reach on singles in the sixth inning, only to see Bridge work out of trou-

though.” Bridge opened the seventh with her fourth strikeout of the day before Kayley Schinski crushed a ball to the right-center field fence for a triple. “I was so mad,” said Berwick (5-3) center fielder Chelsea Pruitt, who made a leaping stab for the towering shot near See BULLDOGS, Page 4B

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER

Warriors erupt early, keep playoffs in sight By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

day night. Wyoming ArWYOMING ea (8-1) kept its AREA edge on Tunkhannock (7-2-1) in the race for the divisional tiGAR tle and the division’s only District 2 playoff berth that goes with it. GAR (6-4 Div. 2-B) saw its chances to return to the district tournament for the first time since 2009 dealt a severe setback. That late-March game saw GAR take a three-goal lead into halftime, only to end up losing

WEST PITTSTON – Even though the roles were reversed this time around at halftime, thoughts still drifted back to that March 27 matchup. “That was in the back of my mind all game,” Wyoming Area coach Mike Sokolas said. “I told the girls at halftime to remember what happened last game. Just because you’re up now, it doesn’t mean anything.” The Warriors took the advice to move closer to the postseason with a 5-2 victory over GAR in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 2-B girls soccer game Mon- See WARRIORS, Page 4B

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Wyoming Area goalkeeper Jordan Chiavacci and teammate Samantha Acacio celebrate their third goal against GAR on Monday night in West Pittston.

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION

Concourse has Yankees open to new ideas

he president and CEO of Mandalay Baseball Properties envisions the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/ Yankees playing in a sold-out stadium. He sees kids running around wearing caps given away that night on an open concourse bubbling with baseball enthusiasm. Anyone want to help him build that dream? Because if this rebuilding project is going to work at PNC Field, it has to start with the fans of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Art Matin knows that. “Now we have a truly shared vision of what we want to do with this franchise,” said Matin, who along with serving as Mandalay’s president is also currently the acting president and general manager of Scranton/WilkesBarre’s Triple-A baseball franchise. “We want to be on the very short list of top clubs in minor league baseball.” To get there, you need fans in the stands. And Matin said he’s willing to listen to them to attract them. He said he’ll poll the public, and let Scranton/Wilkes-Barre fans decide not only if the Yankees nickname should remain, but what name the team will be named if it doesn’t. He talked about giveaways and promotions and fireworks, to the point that even casual fans will have something to excite them at the ballpark every night. “It’s going to be a more fan-friendly experience,” Lackawanna County commissioner Jim Wansacz promised. And Matin indicated prices for admission would be comparable to what fans at Lehigh Valley’s highly-successful Coca-Cola Park pay. Matin said all of this during a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to celebrate the renovation of PNC Field that is already underway. Could it be a new way to thinking at PNC Field? Let’s hope so. Because fans have seen enough of the other way, where their pleas for promotions and giveaway items have gone ignored for years by the partnership between the New York Yankees and Manadalay. “People who come out to see the Dayton Dragons have an amazingly good time,” Matin said, “whether they get a free key chain or not.” This isn’t Dayton, Ohio. And what worked there turned out to be a dud here. Mandalay finally realizes that. While the company’s Single-A team was setting a minor league attendance record with more than 13 seasons of consecutive sellouts in Dayton, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s attendance sagged toward the bottom of the International League the last two years under the same operating procedure. “This is this market. We need to adjust the model,” Matin said. “If there was one regret, it’s that we didn’t react quick enough to some of the feedback we were getting. “We’ve been listening to our fans.” What took him so long? Well, there’s an underlying feeling that Mandalay wasn’t about to drop a dime into making PNC Field succeed until it was rebuilt -- or built brand new. But Matin suggested the real reason Mandalay didn’t do a whole lot to add fan flavor is because the company couldn’t. “We were always a little frustrated we couldn’t do the things we wanted to do because you didn’t have the (open) concourse,” Matin said. They will when Scranton/WilkesBarre’s Triple-A team returns to what promises to be an amazingly refurbished PNC Field next year. It’ll only be filled when the fans start feeling fulfilled.

Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

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ON THE MARK

Today is the first day of May, meaning just four more days until the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. This year’s field is just like most, a wide-open, well balanced twenty horse field heading to the post. It’s tabbed as the most exciting two minutes in sports for a reason, and we shouldn’t expect anything less this coming Saturday from Churchill Downs. Don’t forget a special double header of live racing at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs begins with an 11:00 a.m. post time, with ten races to kick off the day. Then fourteen more races will be conducted immediately following the Run For The Roses. It indeed should be a great day of horse racing excitement. BEST BET: KISSNMAKUP HANOVER (5TH) VALUE PLAY: TACTICAL CAVIAR (13TH)

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS—Agreed to terms with 3B Brandon Inge on a one-year contract. Designated INF Luke Hughes for assignment. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Agreed to terms with OF Hideki Matsui on a minor league contract. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Selected the contract of LHP Patrick Corbin from Mobile (AL). Optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Reno (PCL). Transferred INF Geoff Blum from the 15-day to the 60-day DL. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Reinstated RHP Todd Coffey from the 15-day DL. PHOENIX COYOTES—Signed D Mark Louis to a one-year contract.

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National Basketball Association NBA—Suspended Boston G Rajon Rondo one game for bumping referee Marc Davis in an April 29 game. CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Announced coach Paul Silas will not return next season.

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National Football League CAROLINA PANTHERS—Agreed to terms with WR Brenton Bersin, G Will Blackwell, DT Nate Chandler, WR Jared Green, WR Wes Kemp, TE Tarren Lloyd, RB Princeton McCarty, RB Tauren Poole, OT Matt Reynolds, RB Lyndon Rowells, DE Ryan Van Bergen and WR Rico Wallace. DALLAS COWBOYS—Signed G Ronald Leary, RB Lance Dunbar, OT Levy Adcock, OT Taylor Dever.

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DETROIT LIONS—Signed QB Kellen Moore. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Signed DE Kendrick Adams, RB Joe Banyard, OT Lee Barbiasz, CB Antwon Blake, WR Jarrett Boykin, C Mike Brewster, DE Ryan Davis, CB Antonio Dennard, WR Kevin Elliott, G D.J. Hall Jr., CB Dontrel Johnson, DT Drew Nowak, WR Nelson Rosario, LB J.K. Schaffer, LB Julian Stanford, DE Frank Trotter and TE Matt Veldman. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS—Agreed to terms with WR Josh Bellamy, TE Tim Biere, OL Justin Cheadle, RB Nate Eachus, DB Jean Fanor, DB Chandler Fenner, FB Taylor Gentry, DB Tysyn Hartman, LB Dexter Heyman, OL Cam Holland, DE Ethan Johnson, WR Brandon Kinnie, DB Terrance Parks, K Matt Szymanski and DB Neiko Thorpe. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Signed WR Luther Ambrose, LB Ryan Baker, QB Zach Collaros, C Chaz Hine, FB Cody Johnson, CB Leonard Johnson, DT Donte’e Nicholls, WR Tyler Shoemaker, OT Bradley Sowell, S Tramain Thomas, TE Tyler Urban, G Michael VanDerMeulen, CB Quenton Washington and OT T Desmond Wynn. WASHINGTON REDSKINS—Signed LB Jonathan Goff and K Neil Rackers.

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CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Celtics - Hawks circle is for Boston guard Rajon Rondo (out suspension) and guard Ray Allen (doubtful). Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. BOXING REPORT: In the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$700 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$500; in the WBA/IBF welterweight title fight on May 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amir Khan is -$500 vs. Lamont Peterson at +$400; in the WBO welterweight title fight on June 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$400 vs. Timothy Bradley at +$300. BASEBALL Odds

Underdog

American League Rangers

9.0

BLUE JAYS

YANKEES

10.5

Orioles

TIGERS

9.0

Royals

RED SOX

9.0

A’s

RAYS

8.0

Mariners

WHITE SOX

7.5

Indians

ANGELS

8.5

Twins

National League NATIONALS

6.5

REDS

8.0

Cubs

BRAVES

6.5

Phillies

Mets

8.0

ASTROS

CARDS

7.5

Pirates

ROCKIES

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Dodgers

Brewers

6.5

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GIANTS

6.0

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Marlins

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THE TIMES LEADER T V

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

By ROXY ROXBOROUGH

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W H AT ’ S

AMERICA’S LINE

By Mark Dudek Times Leader Correspondent

POST TIME 6:30 p.m. All Races One Mile First-$6,000 Clm.Trot;clm.price $7,500 5 Judith A.Napolitano 2-3-8 Won’t be caught 2 He’s Mine Stratto H.Taylor 4-1-2 Newcomer from Adams 6 Act One B.Simpson 3-7-6 Should get better 4 Powerlifter Tn.Schadel 3-7-3 Sent by team Schadel 1 Wildfire Bo M.Kakaley 6-4-8 Rail certainly helps 3 Bona Fide Man H.Parker 3-3-8 Drops in for a tag 9 Captain Brady C.Norris 4-6-3 Norris trains and drives 8 O-Georgie A.McCarthy 4-5-6 Winless in last 20 tries 7 Andiron Springs T.Jackson 8-3-3 Struggling trotter Second-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 2 El Bravo J.Morrill 6-7-2 Bred for better 5 Quik Jolt M.Simons 2-4-1 Raced good in debut 7 Mr Dennis L.Miller 2-1-3 3yr old making 1st career effort 8 Hawaii And Sun T.Jackson 4-8-x TJ owns-trains-reins 3 Just Enough M.Kakaley 9-3-5 Popfinger training at .108 1 Mr Hollywood Starz G.Napolitano 4-4-x Does retain Napolitano 4 Mister Fra E.Carlson 9-7-4 Gapped in morning session 6 Crazy Speed H.Parker 8-4-8 Stopped badly last wk 9 Real Lush D.Ingraham 6-2-6 Little to offer from here Third-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,000 last 5 6 Miss Wapwallopen M.Simons 3-6-8 Takes weak group 1 Spectator K T.Buter 2-6-10 Likely favorite 3 Intimidator A.McCarthy 4-8-8 Showing improvement 9 Baileys Photo E.Mollor 9-5-8 Scoots past the rest 8 Sephora De Vie J.Morrill 8-7-8 This is a bad field 4 Mr Hobbs G.Napolitano 6-6-6 It’s a foul ball 2 Dreamnwillie J.Pavia 5-6-7 Wishful thinking 5 Crystal Sizzler T.Jackson 4-9-7 Burned 7 Marion Merlot G.Wasiluk 8-8-9 Last yet again Fourth-$4,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $5,000 9 Arts Day J.Morrill 2-2-8 Pellegrino doing well still 5 Chase The Sun B.Simpson 3-1-x First start off the claim 4 Universal Dream N G.Napolitano 1-3-2 Remains consistent 3 Happy Shark A.McCarthy 4-6-6 Flashed good speed last wk 8 Pull The Tab M.Romano 9-7-9 Still feeling out the track 1 Artful Sky A.Napolitano 6-7-6 Not very pretty 2 Sharkylee M.Kakaley 8-4-8 Matt’s choice over #1 & #5 6 Dr Lon B.Irvine 7-5-7 Drops, but off form 7 Mcmelody H.Parker 6-7-6 Off tune Fifth-$9,500 Cond.Trot;n/w 1 pm race life 8 Kissnmakup Hanover A.McCarthy 7-3-7 Donato Hanover filly is ready 5 End Of Innocence J.Morrill 9-1-8 Andy chose off this one 3 After Midnight T.Jackson 9-7-4 Looking to stay on gait 7 Chocolate Cookie T.Buter 3-3-3 Fast early on 9 Missy Goldfire M.Kakaley 2-3-2 Did race some here last yr 6 Yes Master T.Schadel 9-5-7 No one is listening 1 Tomboy W.Mullin 5-6-3 First time lasix user 2 CR Chip’s Lady B.Simpson 3-4-3 Swallowed up 4 Mamie’s Jailbird M.Romano 7-4-7 Locked down Sixth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 5 Pegasus Osborne H.Parker 2-3-4 Down the road 4 Mattdultery J.Morrill 8-4-1 Sherman-Morrill solid team 1 Timewell A.Napolitano 3-4-5 ANap good longshot driver 2 Bugatti Hanover G.Napolitano 3-7-6 Much better in 2011 3 Buzzd On Sudzz M.Romano 1-8-7 Just beat similar at 20-1 8 Mountain Air T.Jackson 7-6-3 Tired in most recent 6 Mcrum N Coke T.Buter 8-7-2 Has to attempt a move 9 I Am So Glad J.Taggart 3-6-7 Unhappy 7 Live Blue D.Ingraham 10-9-7 Go green Seventh-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $12-15,000 6 Emily Do A.McCarthy 1-1-4 Makes it three in a row 7 Idle Time T.Buter 2-6-2 Newcomer from Chester 2 Tameka Seelster M.Simons 1-1-5 Become a hot commodity 5 Stretch Limo J.Morrill 1-6-5 Nice to see Benetos get W 3 Martoddi T.Jackson 3-2-3 Hit board 5 in a row 4 A Real Laser M.Kakaley 1-2-4 Back in for a price 1 Marian’s Man A.Napolitano 6-2-9 Salerno remains warm 9 Speculation E.Carlson 3-x-5 Keep guessing 8 Peggy’s Laughter G.Napolitano 8-3-4 Joke’s on her Eighth-$18,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $18,000 last 5 2 Ideal Newton A.McCarthy 2-2-2 The one to catch 3 Billie Bluechip J.pavia 5-1-2 Gets much better draw 4 N Y Yankees M.Kakaley 2-2-1 Fan favorite 6 Rub Thing M.Simons 1-6-x Yonkers invader 1 Love This Place J.Morrill 3-5-4 Needs just a little more 8 Reilly’s Daughter T.Buter 1-4-8 Loves to rally 5 Crown Lady G.Napolitano 2-4-5 Nap catch drives 7 Mememe T.Jackson 6-3-3 Again in with tough Ninth-$12,000 Clm.Hndcp Trot;clm.price $12-15,000 2 Apollo Blue Chip A.McCarthy 9-1-1 Andy in for a good night 3 Ready For Freddie J.Morrill 4-4-7 Just claimed by Sherman 4 Master Begonia M.Kakaley 5-6-9 First away from wings 8 Woody Marvel G.Napolitano 2-3-5 How fan can he go? 9 Hogue’s Rockie A.Napolitano 1-3-2 Morrill opted off 7 Home Towne Jeff H.Parker 2-1-2 Chester import 1 Wingbat J.Pavia 3-6-4 Not a 12 claimer 5 Civic Duty T.Jackson 4-7-2 Often a long price 6 Muscles To Spare D.Chellis 8-5-7 Weak Tenth-$25,000 F&M Open Pace 4 Forever Ivy C.Norris 5-1-1 Ready now 2 Mud Pie Hanover G.Napolitano 2-1-2 A gamer 6 Odds On Aventure T.Buter 1-1-1 On fire 7 Ticket To Rock A.McCarthy 3-3-1 Close to $1 million life 1 Red Star Hottie M.Kakaley 1-7-2 Another strong Burke trainee 5 Queen Of Royalty B.Simpson 6-1-5 Raced w/strong foes at Yonkers 8 Radar Contact J.Rattray 1-6-1 Hard gal to figure 3 Omen Hanover J.Pantaleano 6-3-1 Pants in for the mount Eleventh-$8,500 Clm.Trot;clm.price $10,000 7 Queen Creek G.Napolitano 3-4-1 Too fast for these 2 Upfront Cashtrike J.Morrill 1-2-7 Steps up off the score 3 Red Victor J.Pavia 3-3-7 Too little, too late 4 Tampico T.Jackson 8-3-5 Broke last start at PD 1 Peace Bridge Tn.Schadel 5-8-2 Can’t sustain bid 8 Lotsa Speed NZ A.McCarthy 2-9-9 Post knocks 5 Ashcroft M.Simons 5-5-3 A notch below these 6 Quilz B.Simpson 7-6-5 Off stride 9 Move It Move It M.Kakaley 8-8-4 Gone Twelfth-$6,000 Clm.Pace;clm.price $7,500 3 Young And Foolish G.Napolitano 3-6-6 Dover shipper notches the win 2 Tatoo Hall J.Morrill 1-3-5 No slouch 5 Ludi Christy M.Romano 5-7-1 Use in exotics 4 Mikes Hope H.Parker 2-6-9 Just missed at 36-1 odds 6 It’sabouttime J.Kakaley 2-6-7 John with rare steer 7 Joey Hackett Tn.Schadel 7-6-8 Wait for better post 8 Logan M A.Napolitano 6-6-6 One worse than sixth 9 Players Ball M.Kakaley 9-5-9 Run over 1 Air Mcnair A.McCarthy 8-8-6 Beaten by 40 lengths last 3 Thirteenth-$9,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $4,000 last 5 5 Tactical Caviar H.Parker 5-3-4 Sticking with Raymer barn 3 Ginger Tree Lexie D.Ingraham 3-7-7 Cook good with trotters 2 Toocloseforcomfort T.Buter 7-4-2 Raced poorly as the chalk 6 Ivanhoe Blue Chip G.Napolitano 4-4-7 Tends to give it up late 9 Nightime Flash C.Norris 4-4-6 Used up early on 4 Grace N Charlie J.Morrill 3-6-3 Needs a bit more rally 1 Triple T Dawn Tn.Schadel 6-5-5 Continues the long skid 7 Paula’s Brady M.Kakaley 8-6-3 Weak Burke trainee 8 My Love Bi T.Jackson 7-7-5 ….next Fourteenth-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 5 Gladiare Grande J.Morrill 1-2-4 Returns a winner 1 Indelible Hanover B.Simpson 2-6-8 In the photo 7 Cheyenne Knight M.Simons 3-4-4 Coming at the end 2 Itsallaboutmike H.Parker 2-8-3 Versatile pacer 8 Waylon Hanover M.Kakaley 3-2-5 Beaten favorite last two starts 3 Mountain Rocket M.Romano 6-7-7 Not cashed a check in 2012 6 Mcmarvel G.Napolitano 6-6-3 I’ll pass on 4 Bungleinthejungle A.McCarthy 5-8-8 A tosser 9 Erichs Best J.Pavia 6-9-7 One more race to go Fifteenth-$9,500 Cond.Trot;n/w 1 pm race life 7 Beer Summit J.Rattray 2-1-5 Reason Rattray is here 4 Armor Hanover T.Jackson 2-2-6 Race is for place 2 Clete Hanover M.Simons 5-3-4 In this class a long time 3 Andover Again J.Morrill 4-3-5 Andover Hall colt 8 Hi Po Mon Roe M.Romano 1-x-x First timer 5 Andover Commander H.Parker 7-6-3 Off since Sept 9 The Big Thea Thea F.Grant 2-4-6 Grant hops in bike 1 Order By Magic D.Ingraham 6-x-x Slow in the lone prep 6 Pilatus T.Buter 9-3-8 See you tomorrow

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L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY'S EVENTS H.S. BASEBALL GAR at Northwest, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Berwick at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Delaware Valley, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at North Pocono, 4:15 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL GAR at Northwest, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. H.S TRACK AND FIELD Crestwood at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Hanover Area at Tunkhannock Lake-Lehman at North Pocono Nanticoke at Berwick H.S. BOYS LACROSSE Dallas at Tunkhannock 4:30 p.m. H.S. GIRLS LACROSSE Tunkhannock at Dallas, 6 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Misericordia at Cortland State, 4 p.m. Wilkes at Scranton, 4 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE MAC Tournament WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE MAC Tournament

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Pittston Area at Honesdale, 4:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at North Pocono, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL North Schuylkill at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. H.S TRACK AND FIELD Holy Redeemer at Northwest Area, 4:15 p.m. Meyers at Lake-Lehman, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Delaware Valley at Wyoming Valley West Hanover Area at Crestwood COLLEGE TENNIS Freedom Conference Team Tournament

THURSDAY, MAY 3 H.S. BASEBALL Crestwood at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Coughlin at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Delaware Valley at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Crestwood, 7 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Crestwood at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Berwick at Lake-Lehman Hazleton Area at Tunkhannock North Pocono at Holy Redeemer H.S. BOYS LACROSSE Lake-Lehman at Dallas, 5 p.m. H.S. GIRLS LACROSSE Lake-Lehman at Dallas COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD MAC Championships MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE MAC Tournament

FRIDAY, MAY 4 H.S. BASEBALL Hanover Area at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Northwest at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Delaware Valley at North Pocono, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Meyers, 7 p.m. Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium H.S. SOFTBALL Coughlin at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. Hanover Area at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Northwest at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS District 2 team tournament quarterfinals H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Coughlin at Delaware Valley COLLEGE BASEBALL Freedom Conference Tournament at Quakertown COLLEGE SOFTBALL Freedom Conference Tournament COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD MAC Championships

SATURDAY, MAY 5 H.S. BASEBALL Hazleton Area at West Scranton, 1 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Meyers at Berwick, 11 a.m. Northwest at Tunkhannock, 11 a.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Freedom Conference Tournament at Quakertown COLLEGE SOFTBALL Freedom Conference Tournament COLLEGE TENNIS MAC Team Tournament COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD MAC Championships, TBA MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE MAC Tournament WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE MAC Tournament

7 p.m. MLB — Oakland at Boston CSN -- Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia ROOT -- Pittsburgh at Atlanta YES -- Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees 8 p.m. SNY -- N.Y. Mets at Houston

NBA BASKETBALL

8 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 2, Philadelphia at Chicago 10:30 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 2, Denver at L.A. Lakers

NHL HOCKEY

7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 2, New Jersey at Philadelphia

SOCCER

2:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Premier League, Fulham at Liverpool

B A S K E T B A L L NBA Playoff Glance All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (x-if necessary) (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Chicago 1, Philadelphia 0 Saturday, April 28: Chicago 103, Philadelphia 91 Tuesday, May 1: Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 p.m. Friday, May 4: Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: Chicago at Philadelphia, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD Miami 2, New York 0 Saturday, April 28: Miami 100, New York 67 Monday, April 30: Miami 104, New York 94 Thursday, May 3: Miami at New York, 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: New York at Miami, TBD x-Friday, May 11: Miami at New York, TBD x-Sunday, May 13: New York at Miami, TBD Orlando 1, Indiana 1 Saturday, April 28: Orlando 81, Indiana 77 Monday, April 30: Indiana 93, Orlando 78 Wednesday, May 2: Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Indiana at Orlando, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8: Orlando at Indiana, TBD x-Friday, May 11: Indiana at Orlando, TBD x-Sunday, May 13: Orlando at Indiana, TBD Atlanta 1, Boston 0 Sunday, April 29: Atlanta 83, Boston 74 Tuesday, May 1: Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4: Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Atlanta at Boston, 7 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: Boston at Atlanta, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: Atlanta at Boston, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Boston at Atlanta, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 1, Utah 0 Sunday, April 29: San Antonio 106, Utah 91 Wednesday, May 2: Utah at San Antonio, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5: San Antonio at Utah, 10 p.m. Monday, May 7: San Antonio at Utah, 8 or 9 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: Utah at San Antonio, TBD x-Friday, May 11: San Antonio at Utah, TBD x-Sunday, May 13: Utah at San Antonio, TBD Oklahoma City 1, Dallas 0 Saturday, April 28: Oklahoma City 99, Dallas 98 Monday, April 30: Dallas at Oklahoma City, late Thursday, May 3: Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 7: Dallas at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. x-Thursday, May 10: Oklahoma City at Dallas, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Dallas at Oklahoma City, TBD L.A. Lakers 1, Denver 0 Sunday, April 29: L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 88 Tuesday, May 1: Denver at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 4: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6: L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: L.A. Lakers at Denver, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD L.A. Clippers 1, Memphis 0 Sunday, April 29: L.A. Clippers 99, Memphis 98 Wednesday, May 2: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 7: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:03 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD x-Friday, May 11: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, TBD x-Sunday, May 13: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD

B A S E B A L L International League At A Glance All Times EDT North Division W L Pct. GB Pawtucket (Red Sox) .............. 16 9 .640 — Buffalo (Mets)........................... 14 10 .583 11⁄2 Yankees ................................... 12 10 .545 21⁄2 Lehigh Valley (Phillies) ........... 13 11 .542 21⁄2 Rochester (Twins) ................... 9 14 .391 6 Syracuse (Nationals)............... 9 15 .375 61⁄2 South Division W L Pct. GB Gwinnett (Braves) .................. 17 7 .708 — Charlotte (White Sox)............ 13 12 .520 41⁄2 Norfolk (Orioles)..................... 9 14 .391 71⁄2 Durham (Rays) ....................... 7 18 .280 101⁄2 West Division W L Pct. GB Toledo (Tigers) ........................ 14 9 .609 — Columbus (Indians) ................. 13 11 .542 11⁄2 Indianapolis (Pirates)............... 12 11 .522 2 Louisville (Reds) ...................... 9 16 .360 6 Monday's Games Norfolk 6, Louisville 5, 12 innings Durham 1, Indianapolis 0 Syracuse 12, Charlotte 4 Pawtucket 6, Columbus 4 Rochester at Buffalo, ppd., rain Gwinnett at Toledo, ppd., rain Today's Games Syracuse at Buffalo, 6:05 p.m. Pawtucket at Toledo, 6:30 p.m. Gwinnett at Columbus, 6:35 p.m. Louisville at Durham, 7:05 p.m. Charlotte at Lehigh Valley, 7:05 p.m. Rochester vs. Yankees at Rochester, 7:05 p.m. Indianapolis at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.

H O C K E Y NHL Playoff Glance All Times EDT FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary) EASTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Rangers 4, Ottawa 3 Thursday, April 12: NY Rangers 4, Ottawa 2 Saturday, April 14: Ottawa 3, NY Rangers 2, OT Monday, April 16: NY Rangers 1, Ottawa 0 Wednesday, April 18: Ottawa 3, NY Rangers 2, OT Saturday, April 21: Ottawa 2, NY Rangers 0 Monday, April 23: NY Rangers 3, Ottawa 2 Thursday, April 26: N.Y. Rangers 2, Ottawa 1 Washington 4, Boston 3 Thursday, April 12: Boston 1, Washington 0, OT Saturday, April 14: Washington 2, Boston 1, 2OT Monday, April 16: Boston 4, Washington 3 Thursday, April 19: Washington 2, Boston 1 Saturday, April 21: Washington 4, Boston 3 Sunday, April 22: Boston 4, Washington 3, OT Wednesday, April 25: Washington 2, Boston 1, OT New Jersey 4, Florida 3 Friday, April 13: New Jersey 3, Florida 2 Sunday, April 15: Florida 4, New Jersey 2 Tuesday, April 17: Florida 4, New Jersey 3 Thursday, April 19: New Jersey 4, Florida 0 Saturday, April 21: Florida 3, New Jersey 0 Tuesday, April 24: New Jersey 3, Florida 2, OT Thursday, April 26: New Jersey 3, Florida 2, 2OT Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 2 Wednesday, April 11: Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3, OT Friday, April 13: Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 5 Sunday, April 15: Philadelphia 8, Pittsburgh 4 Wednesday, April 18: Pittsburgh 10, Philadelphia 3 Friday, April 20: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2 Sunday, April 22: Philadelphia 5, Pittsburgh 1 WESTERN CONFERENCE Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 1 Wednesday, April 11: Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 2 Friday, April 13: Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 2 Sunday, April 15: Los Angeles 1, Vancouver 0 Wednesday, April 18: Vancouver 3, Los Angeles 1 Sunday, April 22: Los Angeles 2, Vancouver 1, OT St. Louis 4, San Jose 1 Thursday, April 12: San Jose 3, St. Louis 2, 2OT Saturday, April 14: St. Louis 3, San Jose 0 Monday, April 16: St. Louis 4, San Jose 3 Thursday, April 19: St. Louis 2, San Jose 1 Saturday, April 21: St. Louis 3, San Jose 1 Phoenix 4, Chicago 2 Thursday, April 12: Phoenix 3, Chicago 2, OT Saturday, April 14: Chicago 4, Phoenix 3, OT Tuesday, April 17: Phoenix 3, Chicago 2, OT Thursday, April 19: Phoenix 3, Chicago 2, OT Saturday, April 21: Chicago 2, Phoenix 1, OT Monday, April 23: Phoenix 4, Chicago 0 Nashville 4, Detroit 1 Wednesday, April 11: Nashville 3, Detroit 2 Friday, April 13: Detroit 3, Nashville 2 Sunday, April 15: Nashville 3, Detroit 2 Tuesday, April 17: Nashville 3, Detroit 1 Friday, April 20: Nashville 2, Detroit 1 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS EASTERN CONFERENCE N.Y. Rangers 1, Washington 1 Saturday, April 28: NY Rangers 3, Washington 1 Monday, April 30: Washington 3, NY Rangers 2 Wednesday, May 2: NY Rangers at Washington,

7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5: NY Rangers at Washington, 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 7: Washington at NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: NY Rangers at Washington, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Washington at NY Rangers, TBD Philadelphia 1, New Jersey 0 Sunday, April 29: Philadelphia 4, New Jersey 3, OT Tuesday, May 1: New Jersey at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: New Jersey at Philadelphia, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: Philadelphia at New Jersey, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: New Jersey at Philadelphia, TBD WESTERN CONFERENCE Phoenix 2, Nashville 0 Friday, April 27: Phoenix 4, Nashville 3, OT Sunday, April 29: Phoenix 5, Nashville 3 Wednesday, May 2: Phoenix at Nashville, 9 p.m. Friday, May 4: Phoenix at Nashville, 7:30 p.m. x-Monday, May 7: Nashville at Phoenix, 10 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: Phoenix at Nashville, TBD x-Friday, May 11: Nashville at Phoenix, TBD Los Angeles 1, St. Louis 0 Saturday, April 28: Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 1 Monday, April 30: Los Angeles at St. Louis, late Thursday, May 3: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10 p.m. Sunday, May 6: St. Louis at Los Angeles, 3 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBD x-Thursday, May 10: St. Louis at Los Angeles, TBD x-Saturday, May 12: Los Angeles at St. Louis, TBD

AHL Playoff Glance All Times EDT (x-if necessary) FIRST ROUND BEST OF 7 EASTERN CONFERENCE Connecticut 3, Bridgeport 0 Thursday, April 19: Connecticut 3, Bridgeport 0 Saturday, April 21: Connecticut 3, Bridgeport 0 Sunday, April 22: Connecticut 4, Bridgeport 3, OT Norfolk 3, Manchester 1 Friday, April 20: Norfolk 3, Manchester 2 Saturday, April 21: Manchester 5, Norfolk 2 Wednesday, April 25: Norfolk 5, Manchester 2 Friday, April 27: Norfolk 4, Manchester 3, OT Penguins 3, Hershey 2 Friday, April 20: Penguins 3, Hershey 1 Saturday, April 21: Penguins 7, Hershey 2 Wednesday, April 25: Hershey 4, Penguins 3, OT Friday, April 27: Hershey 4, Penguins 1 Saturday, April 28: Penguins 2, Hershey 1 St. John's 3, Syracuse 1 Friday, April 20: St. John’s 3, Syracuse 2 Saturday, April 21: Syracuse 4, St. John’s 3 Wednesday, April 25: St. John’s 5, Syracuse 1 Friday, April 27: St. John’s 4, Syracuse 3, OT WESTERN CONFERENCE San Antonio 3, Chicago 2 Thursday, April 19: San Antonio 5, Chicago 4, OT Saturday, April 21: San Antonio 4, Chicago 3 Tuesday, April 24: Chicago 3, San Antonio 2 Wednesday, April 25: Chicago 3, San Antonio 1 Friday, April 27: San Antonio 3, Chicago 2, 2OT Oklahoma City 3, Houston 1 Thursday, April 19: Oklahoma City 5, Houston 0 Friday, April 20: Oklahoma City 4, Houston 1 Sunday, April 22: Houston 1, Oklahoma City 0 Tuesday, April 24: Oklahoma City 5, Houston 2 Toronto 3, Rochester 0 Thursday, April 19: Toronto 4, Rochester 3 Saturday, April 21: Toronto 4, Rochester 3 Monday, April 23: Toronto 3, Rochester 0 Abbotsford 3, Milwaukee 0 Friday, April 20: Abbotsford 6, Milwaukee 2 Sunday, April 22: Abbotsford 4, Milwaukee 2 Wednesday, April 25: Abbotsford 4, Milwaukee 2 DIVISION FINALS BEST OF 7 EASTERN CONFERENCE Norfolk vs. Connecticut Wednesday, May 2: Connecticut at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. Friday, May 4: Connecticut at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Norfolk at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Monday, May 7: Norfolk at Connecticut, 7 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: Norfolk at Connecticut, 7 p.m. x-Friday, May 11: Connecticut at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 13: Connecticut at Norfolk, 5 p.m. St. John's vs. Penguins Tuesday, May 1: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 2: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m. Saturday, May 5: St. John’s at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. Sunday, May 6: St. John’s at Penguins, 4:05 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 8: St. John’s at Penguins, 7:05 p.m. x-Friday, May 11: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m. x-Saturday, May 12: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m. WESTERN CONFERENCE Toronto vs. Abbotsford Tuesday, May 1: Abbotsford at Toronto, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3: Abbotsford at Toronto, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Toronto at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 8: Toronto at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. x-Wednesday, May 9: Toronto at Abbotsford, 10 p.m. x-Saturday, May 12: Abbotsford at Toronto, 3 p.m. x-Sunday, May 13: Abbotsford at Toronto, 3 p.m. Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio Thursday, May 3: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Monday, May 7: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. x-Friday, May 11: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. x-Sunday, May 13: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. x-Tuesday, May 15: San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

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New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin watches starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, left, tag out Baltimore Orioles’ Nick Markakis (21) at home plate trying to score on a wild pitch in the seventh inning Monday at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Yankees block off Markakis, Orioles NEW YORK — Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven neat innings and teamed with catcher Russell Martin to nab Nick Markakis at the plate in the key play of the game, lifting the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Monday night. Eric Chavez hit an early two-run homer as the Yankees beat Baltimore once again. They are 4-0 against the Orioles this year, 43-15 over the O’s since 2009 and have not lost any of the last 14 season series to them. The loss denied Buck Showalter his 1,000th win as a big league manager — his first victory came in 1992 next door at the old Yankee Stadium. Baltimore lost for the second time in eight games. Rangers 4, Blue Jays 1

as won for the 17th time in April, matching the 1989 team for the second-most victories in the season’s opening month. The Rangers won a record 18 April games in 1998. Red Sox 11, Athletics 6

BOSTON — David Ortiz finished the best April of his career with a pair of solo homers, Mike Aviles hit a three-run shot and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics. Darnell McDonald had a two-run homer and Marlon Byrd drove in a pair of runs to support a decent start by Clay Buchholz, who held Oakland to one run until he gave up five in his last inning. Ortiz hit .405 in April with six homers and 20 RBIs. He hit .543 in Fenway Park (19 for 35). It was Boston’s seventh win in eight games, coming off a 6-1 road trip. Former Red Sox outfielder Josh Reddick hit a three-run homer for Oakland, which dropped its third straight.

TORONTO — Yu Darvish won his third straight start, Mitch Moreland and Craig Gentry homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays. Rays 3, Mariners 2 Darvish (4-0) allowed his first home run but remained ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — unbeaten in five major league Elliot Johnson hit an RBI single starts. He gave up one run and with one out in the 12th inning, four hits in seven innings, walk- giving the Tampa Bay Rays a ed two and struck out nine. comeback victory. In winning his past three Playing before a crowd of just starts, Darvish has allowed just 9,458 — smallest at Tropicana two earned runs over 212⁄3 inField since September 2007 — nings against Detroit, the New the Rays twice rallied from York Yankees and Toronto. His one-run deficits before winning it against Brandon League season ERA is 2.18. (0-2), who failed to hold a 2-1 Mike Adams worked the eighth and Joe Nathan finished lead the Mariners took on Jesus Montero’s homer in the for his sixth save in seven chances. AL West-leading Tex- 11th.

DETROIT — Delmon Young was suspended by Major League Baseball on Monday for seven days without pay following his arrest on a hate crime harassment charge last week in New York. The commissioner’s office said the suspension is retroactive to Friday, when Young was arrested after a late-night tussle at his hotel during which police say he yelled anti-Semitic epithets. “Those associated with our game should meet the responsibilities and standards that stem from our game’s stature as a social institution,” Commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement. “An incident like this cannot and will not be tolerated. I understand that Mr.

Polanco’s 2-run double leads Phils over Cubs PHILADELPHIA — Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Bryan LaHair hit a tying, two-run homer off Chad Qualls (1-0) in the eighth after Vance Worley threw seven impressive innings for Philadelphia. But the Phillies answered in the bottom half. Scott Maine (0-1) hit pinch-hitter Juan Pierre with a one-out pitch and Jimmy Rollins singled off Rafael Dolis with two outs. Polanco, who had just two RBIs in his first 71 at-bats, drove in two with a hard liner to the wall in left. Jonathan Papelbon pitched the ninth for his eighth save in as many tries.

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up 7-0 by the fifth inning. Cody Ransom and Justin Upton hit two-run homers, and Willie Bloomquist had a tworun double. Pirates 9, Braves 3

ATLANTA — Pedro Alvarez and Yamaico Navarro each hit two-run homers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed a longawaited offensive breakthrough as they beat the Atlanta Braves. The Pirates, last in the major leagues with 58 runs in 22 games, almost doubled their previous season high of five runs. Neil Walker had three hits and drove in a run. Astros 4, Mets 3

HOUSTON — Matt Downs hit a two-run homer and Jed Lowrie had the go-ahead single in the eighth inning to propel the Houston Astros to a Diamondbacks 9, Marlins 5 win over the New York Mets. The game was tied 3-all MIAMI — Left-hander Pawhen Jordan Schafer reached trick Corbin pitched 52⁄3 inon an infield single to start the nings to win his major league eighth. He stole second with debut Monday, and the Arizoone out and scored on the hit na Diamondbacks beat the by Lowrie, which reliever slumping Miami Marlins. The 22-year-old Corbin, who Manny Acosta (0-2) deflected into the outfield. was called up from Double-A Schafer finished with two Mobile, struck out six and hits and scored two runs. allowed three runs. One day after jumping ahead Downs’ homer came in Houston’s three-run sixth. 8-0, the Diamondbacks were

Young is regretful, and it is my expectation that he will learn from this unfortunate episode.” The statement from the Young commissioner’s office also said that Young would be required to participate in a treatment program. Young is eligible for reinstatement from the restricted list May 4. The suspension will cost Young approximately $257,240 of his $6,725,000 salary. Speaking before the Tigers game against the Kansas City Royals was postponed by rain, Detroit

general manager Dave Dombrowski said Young will not appeal the ruling and that he will not face additional discipline by the team when he comes off the restricted list Friday. “Under the (collective bargaining agreement), there’s no dual discipline,” he said. “He’ll be activated and ready to play on Friday. If he’s not in the lineup, that will be the manager’s decision. He’s been working out over the weekend, and took batting practice today, so he’ll be physically ready on Friday.” Around 2:30 a.m. Friday, Young was standing outside the team hotel in New York. Nearby, a group of about four Chicago tourists staying at the hotel were approached

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Washington ................................... Atlanta ............................................ New York ....................................... Philadelphia................................... Miami..............................................

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St. Louis ......................................... Cincinnati ....................................... Milwaukee...................................... Pittsburgh ...................................... Houston ......................................... Chicago..........................................

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Los Angeles .................................. San Francisco ............................... Arizona........................................... Colorado ........................................ San Diego ......................................

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All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 8 .636 — — 1 ⁄2 — 9 .609 1 9 .591 1 ⁄2 2 11 .522 21⁄2 11 .500 3 21⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 9 .550 — — 11 .500 1 21⁄2 11 .500 1 21⁄2 15 .286 51⁄2 7 15 .286 51⁄2 7 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 6 .739 — — 12 .478 6 3 13 .458 61⁄2 31⁄2 15 .318 91⁄2 61⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 8 .636 — — 1 9 .609 ⁄2 — 1 9 .591 1 ⁄2 12 .478 31⁄2 3 14 .364 6 51⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 8 .636 — — 11 .500 3 21⁄2 12 .455 4 31⁄2 12 .455 4 31⁄2 14 .364 6 51⁄2 15 .348 61⁄2 6 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 6 .727 — — 10 .545 4 11⁄2 11 .522 41⁄2 2 1 3 11 .476 5 ⁄2 16 .304 91⁄2 7

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Sunday's Games N.Y. Yankees 6, Detroit 2 Cleveland 4, L.A. Angels 0 Toronto 7, Seattle 2 Baltimore 5, Oakland 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Boston 1 Minnesota 7, Kansas City 4 Tampa Bay 5, Texas 2 Monday's Games N.Y. Yankees 2, Baltimore 1 Kansas City at Detroit, ppd., rain Texas 4, Toronto 1 Boston 11, Oakland 6 Seattle at Tampa Bay, (n) Minnesota at L.A. Angels, (n) Tuesday's Games Baltimore (Matusz 0-3) at N.Y. Yankees (P.Hughes 1-3), 7:05 p.m. Kansas City (Hochevar 2-1) at Detroit (Porcello 1-2), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Feliz 1-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 7:07 p.m. Oakland (Parker 0-0) at Boston (Doubront 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Seattle (Noesi 1-2) at Tampa Bay (M.Moore 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Cleveland (Jimenez 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 2-1), 8:10 p.m. Minnesota (Liriano 0-3) at L.A. Angels (Williams 1-1), 10:05 p.m. Wednesday's Games Texas at Toronto, 12:37 p.m. Kansas City at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Oakland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Sunday's Games Arizona 8, Miami 4 Cincinnati 6, Houston 5 Chicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia 1 Atlanta 4, Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 3, St. Louis 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Colorado 5, 11 innings San Francisco 4, San Diego 1 L.A. Dodgers 2, Washington 0 Monday's Games Arizona 9, Miami 5 Philadelphia 6, Chicago Cubs 4 Pittsburgh 9, Atlanta 3 N.Y. Mets at Houston, (n) L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, (n) Milwaukee at San Diego, (n) Tuesday's Games Arizona (Cahill 1-2) at Washington (Zimmermann 1-1), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Samardzija 2-1) at Cincinnati (Arroyo 1-0), 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 3-1) at Atlanta (Beachy 2-1), 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Niese 2-0) at Houston (Happ 1-1), 8:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 1-1) at St. Louis (Wainwright 0-3), 8:15 p.m. L.A. Dodgers (Lilly 2-0) at Colorado (Chacin 0-2), 8:40 p.m. Milwaukee (Marcum 1-1) at San Diego (Volquez 0-2), 10:05 p.m. Miami (Nolasco 2-0) at San Francisco (M.Cain 1-1), 10:15 p.m. Wednesday's Games N.Y. Mets at Houston, 2:05 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Colorado, 3:10 p.m. Milwaukee at San Diego, 6:35 p.m. Arizona at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Miami at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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Yankees 2, Orioles 1 Baltimore

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Red Sox 11, Athletics 6 Oakland

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Phillies 6, Cubs 4 Chicago

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by a panhandler wearing a yarmulke and a Star of David around his neck, according to police. Afterward, as the group walked up to the hotel doors, Young started yelling anti-Semitic epithets, police said. It was not clear whom Young was yelling at, but he got into a scuffle with the Chicago group, and a 32-year-old man was tackled and sustained scratches to his elbows, according to police and the criminal complaint. Both Young and the group went inside the hotel, and at some point, police were called, and Young was arrested, police said. Young was first taken to a hospital because he was believed to be intoxicated, police said.

Clemens has lawyer attack 2008 hearing By JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer

WASHINGTON — A federal court jury saw snippets of Roger Clemens denying steroid use at a now-famous 2008 congressional hearing, then listened Monday as Clemens’ lawyer tried in fits and starts to declare that proceeding to be “nothing more than a show trial” that shouldn’t have taken place. As the perjury retrial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winning pitcher entered its third week, yet another day was bogged down by constant objections. And the behindthe-scenes sniping was again nastier than anything the jurors have yet to hear in court. Clemens’ lawyers used a written response Monday, to a government motion filed with the court, to aim their latest broadside at the government’s key witness. They claimed that Clemens’ former strength coach Brian McNamee has a past that “contains more dirt than a pitcher’s mound.” If nothing else, prosecutors cleared a psychological hurdle when they managed to get through the day without getting into trouble with U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton. It was during the first trial last July that they played an excerpt from the 2008 hearing that had been ruled inadmissible — prompting Walton to declare an embarrassing mistrial in an already costly case. The retrial, resuming after a five-day break and expected to last several more weeks, still seems light years away from addressing the principle question that could matter most to the jurors when they decide whether Clemens lied to Congress: Did he use steroids and human growth hormone during his remarkable 24-year career? As it was, the court spent Monday hearing a second day of testimony from the trial’s first witness, Phil Barnett, who was majority staff director for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee when that committee held the 2008 hearing. Prosecutors used Barnett to try to establish that Congress was within its bounds when it called the hearing, which took place two months after Clemens was named in the Mitchell Report on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. The government has maintained that the validity of the Mitchell Report was important, in part because of overall concerns over steroids and HGH as a public health issue. With Barnett on the stand, the government played portions of Clemens’ televised testimony at the February 2008 hearing as well as an audio tape of the deposition that preceded it. “Let me be clear: I have never used steroids or HGH,” Clemens said confidently in the videotape of the hearing. Taking his turn to question Barnett, Clemens’ lawyer Rusty Hardin tried in several ways to raise doubts about the validity of the hearing.

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Comets rebound for road victory

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PLYMOUTH -- Crestwood overcame some early points from Wyoming Valley West to post a 3-1 Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball win on the road. The Comets rattled off three straight sets by the scores of 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Wyoming Valley West took the first game, 25-18. Nick Banos tallied 42 assists for the Comets, along the way earning his 1,000th career assist. Jake Prohaska posted 21 kills and 11 service points, and Pat Henry chipped in with nine kills and seven service points. Dylan Saneholtz totaled 34 assists for the Spartans, while Mark Burridge added 10 digs and nine kills, and Kyle Spellman added seven blocks and seven service points.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Holy Redeemer 3, Coughlin 0

Holy Redeemer earned a win on the road by sweeping Coughlin 25-12, 25-16, 25-12. Rob Winger paced the Royals with 14 kills, 12 assists and nine service points. Jeremy Myslowski added 15 assists, 10 kills and eight service points, Mike Vamos tallied 13 service points and six kills, and Mike Morrison notched nine kills and six blocks.

H.S. TENNIS

Tunkhannock 5, Dallas 0

Tunkhannock earned a win at home by sweeping Dallas in both singles and doubles play.

SINGLES -- 1. Jordan Herbert (T) def. Blake Donovan 6-4, 6-0; 2.Josh Herbert (T) def. Francois Ross 6-0, 6-2; 3.Rob Hug (T) def. Tyler Tuck 6-1, 7-6 DOUBLES -- 1. Brent Christy/Cory Dulsky (T) def. Zach Downs/Aleksey Gitelson 6-2, 6-0; 2. Matt Stroney/Colby Rome (T) def. Chris Hood/Steve Wempa 6-1, 6-4.

GIRLS LACROSSE

Coughlin 14, Tunkhannock 9

Caitlin Wood scored four times and added an assist to help the Crusaders earn the program’s first victory in its inaugural season. Kaitlyn Lukashewski and Kelsey Gabriele both finished with three goals and an assist. Haley Waslasky (two goals, assist), Kyra Castano (two goals), Alex Bukevich (assist) and Kourtney Kukowski (assist) also made the scoresheet for Coughlin. Kathy Cowher scored eight goals for the Tigers and Harley McCain added one.

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GAR’s Bri Majikes battles her way past Myiah Custer of Wyoming Area during their game Monday in West Pittston.

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7-6 in the highest-scoring game decided by one goal this season. Monday’s rematch also had a three-goal halftime lead, but with Wyoming Area having the advantage. Wyoming Area pounced on the Grenadiers early, with senior Jenna Skirnak scoring twice before 11 minutes had expired. Jenn Bone added two more, giving the Warriors a 4-0 cushion late in the first half. GAR, though, cut the deficit to 4-1 with 43 seconds left until the break. Brea Seabrook, the divisional scoring leader, beat two defenders in the left side of the box and fired a shot that from a distance appeared to clearly go in. However, a few Warriors thought otherwise, believing the ball actually went through a hole on the side of the net midway up the post. Either way, GAR gained some much-needed momentum. It didn’t last long as the Warriors scored seven minutes into the second half. Wyoming Area’s Danielle Stillarty settled the ball in the middle of the penalty area and, despite having a defender on either side third on a single from Pruitt, who scored on a double by Kylene Welsh, and an RBI-single by Bridge. After the Trojanettes regained the lead, the Bulldogs put up two runs in the sixth on a single by Abbey Remley, a double by Dianese and a game-winning single to right-center by Pruitt. “She really knows how to move the ball around and has good speed,” Pruitt said of Nanticoke pitcher Brooke Chapin. “But that pitch was right there. I knew I had to take it and do something with it.”

of her, paused for a few seconds before scoring. Seabrook scored again in the 63rd minute, leaving little time to rally. “We were on the other end of it last time, up 5-1 or 5-2 at halftime and lost,” GAR coach Stephanie Frank said. “We had the opportunity to give it back to them, but we didn’t finish.”

GAR............................................................... 1 1 — 2 Wyoming Area............................................. 4 1 — 5 First half: 1. WA, Jenna Skirnak, 9th min; 2. WA, Skirnak, 11th min; 3. WA, Jenn Bone, 18th; 4. WA, Bone, 37th; 5. GAR, Brea Seabrook, 40th; Second half: 6. WA, Danielle Stillarty, 47th; 7. GAR, Seabrook, 63rd. Shots: GAR 21, WA 14; Saves: GAR 9 (Julianna Leco), WA 12 (Jordan Chiavacci); Corners: GAR 0, WA 0.

14th min, 2. TUN, Janel Kalmanowicz 34th. Second half: 3. TUN, Kalmanowicz 49th; 4. MEY, Leanne McManus (Ingrid Ritchie) 73rd. Shots: MEY 9, TUN 14; Saves: MEY 11 (Weidler), TUN 8 (Sickler). Corners: n/a.

Dallas 9, Nanticoke 0 Ashley Dunbar racked up five goals in a road win over Nanticoke. Vanessa Parsons and Sabrina Zurek each notched two assists and a goal for the Mountaineers.

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin’s power-play goal with 7:27 remaining snapped a tie and gave the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that squared the Eastern Conference semifinal series 1-1 on Monday night. Just under 6 minutes after Ryan Callahan got the Rangers even with a power-play goal, Ovechkin put the Capitals ahead for good after they squandered a 2-0 lead. Mike Knuble and Jason Chimera scored first-period goals for the Capitals, who will host the next two games of the series. Washington is trying to repeat its first-round feat when it lost the series opener but rallied to beat Boston in seven games. The Capitals have earned four of their five wins in this postseason on the road. Brad Richards had a goal and assist, and defenseman Michael Del Zotto had two assists for the top-seeded Rangers, who got forward Brian Boyle back from a three-game injury absence but couldn’t turn it into a commanding lead in the series. New York rebounded from a 14-shot performance in its series-opening win and fired 28 shots on goalie Braden Holtby. But the increase in numbers produced fewer results. Henrik Lundqvist, who allowed two goals or fewer in six of the previous eight games and four straight, made 22 saves for the Rangers. New York had won three straight games, dating to the first round against Ottawa when Boyle sustained a

concussion. New York killed a penalty against Boyle moments after Callahan’s tying goal at 6:58, but Ovechkin struck off a clean faceoff win by Nicklas Backstrom during another power play. With Richards in the penalty box for holding, Ovechkin fired a shot from inside the blue line past Lundqvist to make it 3-2. The Rangers’ much-maligned power play got New York into a 2-2 tie 56 seconds after Knuble was sent off for high-sticking. New York worked the puck around the Washington zone several times for drives by Del Zotto. The defenseman dropped down from the blue line to the right circle and let go a shot that worked its way through. After a close-to-the-vest opener, the offenses busted out in the first period — nearly matching the goal and shot totals from the Rangers’ Game 1 victory. The teams combined for four goals and 32 shots, only 14 by New York, in the Rangers’ 3-1 victory. The Capitals took their first lead of the series 12:20 in when Washington took advantage of a Rangers turnover in the offensive zone. Stu Bickel’s pass was intercepted by Joel Ward at the blue line and he raced with the puck up ice. He sent a pass to the middle of the New York zone to Keith Aucoin, who quickly returned it to Ward. Without any hesitation, Ward moved the puck to his right to Knuble, who scored his second of the playoffs into the right side of the net.

Dallas ............................................................... 5 4 — 9 Nanticoke ........................................................ 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. DAL, Ashley Dunbar 1st min; 2. DAL, Dunbar (Vanessa Parsons) 7th; 3. DAL, Dunbar 23rd; 4. DAL, Ashley Strazdus (Elaina Tomaselli) 29th; 5. DAL, Dunbar 29th; Second half: 6. DAL, Dunbar (Parsons) 53rd; 7. DAL, Parsons (Sabrina Zurek) 58th; 8. DAL Talia Szatkowski (Zurek) 65th, 9. DAL, Zurek 75th. Shots: DAL 34, NAN 6; Saves: DAL 6 (Sydney Emershaw, Allison Rismondo), NAN 25 (Cassie Yalch); Corners: DAL 2, NAN 0.

Pittston Area 3, Hanover Area 1 Honesdale 4, Seminary 0 Allie Barber’s hat trick proHaylee Goodenough’s first-half pelled Pittston Area to a win at goal proved to be the game-winhome over Hanover Area. ner for Honesdale on the road. .................................................... 1 3 — 4 Gabby Murphy scored for the Honesdale Wyoming Seminary .................................... 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. HON, Haylee Goodenough, 32nd min; Hawkeyes. Second half: 2. HON, Skye Marte, 51st; 3. HON,

Hanover Area ................................................. 0 1 — 1 Pittston Area ................................................... 2 1 — 3 First half: 1. PA Barber (Pugliese) 30th min, 2. PA Barber (Fereck) 31st. Second half: 3. PA Barber 65th, 2. HA Murphy 67th. Shots: HA 11, PA 17; Saves: HA 7 (Ginsel), PA 11 (Cumbo); Corners: HA 6, PA 7.

Tunkhannock 3, Meyers 1 Janel Kalmanowicz scored twice for Tunkhannock in a defeat of Meyers at home. Cheyenne Brown scored a goal in the first half for the Tigers off of a pass from Katie Proulx. Leanna McManus scored for the Mohawks.

Meyers............................................................. 0 1 — 1 Tunkhannock .................................................. 2 1 — 3 First half: 1. TUN, Cheyenne Brown (Katie Proulx)

Alexis Burkavage, 64th; 4. HON, Jackie Sanchez, 72nd. Shots: HON 11, WS 18; Saves: HON 12 (not available), WS 9 (Rebecca Czajkowski); Corners: HON 3, WS 7.

Hazleton Area 2, Valley West 0 Hazleton Area broke open a tied game late in the second half for a win on the road. Brielle Whitenar and Josie Zapatosky found the back of the net for the Cougars.

Hazleton Area................................................. 0 2 — 2 Wyoming Valley West................................... 0 0 — 0 Second half: 1. HA, Brielle Whitenar 62nd min; 2. HA, Josie Zapatosky 71st. Shots: HA 11, WVW 2; Saves: HA 10 (Megan Baranko), WVW 9 (Margaret D’Angelo); Corners: HA 2, WVW 4.

ble again with the tying run on third base. “It was so nerve wracking,” Bridge said. “But I knew my team would back me up.” Gow manufactured a run in the first with a leadoff single, then taking two bases on a sacrifice bunt by Hillan. She scored on a wild pitch. The Trojanettes added a run behind Kowalski’s homer in the fourth on a double by Maggie Gola and a single by Berwick 4, Nanticoke 3 Berwick Nanticoke Katie Wolfe. ab r h bi ab r h bi Pruitt cf 4 1 2 1 Gow ss 4 1 2 0 “We couldn’t capitalize,” Nan- Welsh 2b 4 1 3 1 Hillan cf 3 0 0 0 Lynn 3b 4 0 1 0 Kowalski lf 4 1 2 1 ticoke assistant caoch Bernie Bridge p 3 0 2 1 Roberts 1b 3 0 1 0 Fisher pr 0 0 0 0 Gola 3b 3 1 1 0 Dalmas said. “They’ve got a good Remley ss 4 1 2 0 Benjamin rf 3 0 0 0 Mensinger lf 3 0 0 0 Wolfe c 3 0 1 1 fielding team and they made Dianese 1b 3 1 2 1 Chapin p 2 0 1 0 Favata pr 0 0 0 0 Rubasky p 0 0 0 0 plays. That first baseman (DiaBerlin c 2 0 0 0 Mtlwski ph 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 Schinski 2b 3 0 2 0 nese) made a major league play Samsel dp Wharton rf 1 0 0 0 (snagging a line drive and racing Totals 30 412 4 Totals 29 310 2 Berwick..................................... 002 002 0 — 4 to first for a double play in the Nanticoke ................................. 100 200 0 — 3 fifth). 2B – BER, Welsh, Dianese; NAN, Gola. 3B – NAN, “I told the team it’s only one Schinski. HR – NAN, Kowalski. loss and they have to put it in perIP H R ER BB SO Berwick spective.” Bridge (W)................. 7 10 3 3 0 4 The Bulldogs’ quality fielders AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Nanticoke’s Kayley Schinski reaches to tag Berwick baserunner were also exceptional batters, as Nanticoke Chapin (L) ................. 6 10 4 4 1 3 Rubasky .................... 1 2 0 0 0 2 Brittany Fisher while shortstop Sammy Gow waits at second they teamed for 12 hits. base. Berwick took the lead 2-1in the

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Hazleton Area slips past Valley West on sac fly The Times Leader staff

HAZLETON -- Justine Rossi’s sacrifice fly to center field drove in the only run of the game in Hazleton Area’s 1-0 win at home over Wyoming Valley West in Wyoming Valley Conference softball Monday. Becky Demko pitched all seven innings for the shutout win, striking out five and giving up just five hits. Kelcie Senchak pitched six innings for the Spartans and also struck out five, taking the loss.

Wyoming Valley West ........ 000 000 0 — 0 Hazleton Area ...................... 010 000 0 — 1 WP -- Demko, 7 IP, 5H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 5K; LP -Senchak, 6 IP, 5H, 1R, 0ER, 2BB, 5K; 3B— HAZ Salvaterra. Top hitters ± HAZ Salvaterra 2-for-3, Wolk 2-for 3.

Tunkhannock 10, Crestwood 0 (6 inn.) Tunkhannock received a three-run home run from Emily Forba and a two-run blast from Ashleigh Nafus in a win over Crestwood on the road. Jamie Hampsey added a double and a triple for the Tigers, while Ashley Inman struck out eight for the shutout win in the circle. Danielle DeSpirito picked up two hits for Crestwood.

Tunkhannock........................ 002 134 — 10 Crestwood ............................ 000 000 — 0 WP – Ashley Inman, 6 IP, 2H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 8K; LP -- Davies, 5 IP, 8H, 6R, 0ER, 1BB, 3K; Bourne, 1IP 2B— TUN Hampsey 3B— TUN Hampsey HR— TUN Forba, Nafus Top hitters – TUN

Forba 3-for-4, Hampsey 2-for-2, Nafus 1-for-3; CR DeSpirito 2-for-2.

Dallas 12, Pittston Area 2 Taylor Baker struck out 11 over seven innings and racked up a double, a triple and two RBI in a defeat of Pittston Area. Taylor Kelly smacked two home runs for Dallas. Marissa Nardone was 3-for-3 for Pittston Area, including a triple.

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Wyoming Area 9, Coughlin 5 Wyoming Area kept Coughlin’s comeback bid short and held on for a win on the road. Alex Holtz struck out seven to earn in the win in the circle for the Warriors. Lauren Maloney added two hits, including a double. Cassy Vukovich collected a double and a triple for the Crusaders.

Wyoming Area ..................... 003 051 0 — 9 Coughlin................................ 002 000 3 — 7 WP – Holtz, 7 IP, 10H, 5R, 5ER, 0BB, 7K; LP – Luton, 7 IP, 10H, 9R, 5ER, 3BB, 5K; 2B — WA Bednarski, Maloney; COU Ellsworth, Vukovich. 3B— COU Vukovich. Top hitters – WA Carrey 2-for-4, Maloney 2-for-4, Campbell 2-for-4. COU: Cara Answini 3-for-4, Luton 2-for-4, Ellsworth 2-for-4, Vukovich 2-for-3.

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Wyoming Area caps rally in 9th inning Adam Romanowski pitches a major league complete game, striking out nine Crusaders.

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PLAINS TWP. — Adam Romanowski gave up just one run over nine full innings as Wyoming Area rallied for a 2-1 win in extra innings against Coughlin on Monday in a WVC Division I baseball game. Mike Carey’s RBI single in the top of the ninth brought home Matt Klus (2-for-3) for the winning run. Romanowski came back out for the bottom of the ninth to finish off the complete-game victory, striking out nine and walking just one. Wyoming Area (7-3) won its fourth straight game and is tied with Berwick for the top record among Class 3A teams in the WVC. Dave Marriggi struck out nine in seven innings of work for Coughlin (6-4). Dylan Concini put the Crusaders up 1-0 with an RBI double in the fifth before the Warriors tied the game in the seventh on an unearned run. Wyoming Area ab Klimas lf 5 Carey 2b 4 Maloney rf 2 Mapes rf 2 Grove c 4 Chupka 1b 4

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Dan Curtin (triple) and Anthony Melito each drove in a runs for the Bulldogs (7-3) in a road victory. Clay DeNoia his way to the win over five innings of work, giving up just one run and allowing only four hits. Berwick got two hits apiece from Melito, T.J. Lashock and Kyle Miller. Anthony Ioanna homered for the Trojans (2-8) while taking the loss on the mound, scattering five hits and only allowing one earned run. Berwick Nanticoke ab r h bi ab r h bi Morales cf 2 1 0 0 Yudichk 2b 4 0 1 0 Melito 2b 4 1 2 1 Jezewski cf 3 0 2 0 Lashock 3b 3 0 2 0 Briggs 2b 3 0 0 0 Miller ss 4 1 2 0 Ioanna p 2 1 1 1 JStout dh 3 1 0 0 Maul rf 0 0 0 0 Berkes ph 1 0 0 0 Decker rf-p 3 0 1 0 Kuchka 3b 0 0 0 0 Higgs ss 3 0 0 0 May lf 4 1 0 0 Ivan 1b 3 0 0 0 Favata rf 3 0 0 0 Myers 3b 0 0 0 0 McAvoy rf 1 0 0 0 Boyle dh 2 0 0 0 DeNoia p 3 0 1 0 Malshfski lf 3 0 0 0 Curtin c 3 0 1 1 Totals 31 5 8 2 Totals 26 1 5 1 Berwick..................................... 012 002 0 — 5 Nanticoke ................................. 000 001 0 — 1 3B – Curtin, Decker; HR – Ioanna IP H R ER BB SO Berwick DeNoia (W, 2-2)..... 5.0 4 1 1 2 3 Fenstermacher ........ 2.0 1 0 0 1 1 Nanticoke Ioanna (L, 2-4)........ 6.0 5 5 1 2 1 Decker ....................... 1.0 0 0 0 0 1

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WVC STANDINGS Division I East Team W L Coughlin 6 4 Pittston Area 5 4 Hazleton Area 5 5 Crestwood 3 7 Holy Redeemer 3 7 Nanticoke 2 8 Division I West Team W L Wyoming Valley West 9 1 Berwick 7 3 Wyoming Area 7 3 Tunkhannock 6 4 Dallas 1 8 Division II Team W L Hanover Area 6 0 Lake-Lehman 6 1 Meyers 4 3 Wyoming Seminary 4 3 Northwest 3 4 MMI Prep 1 6 GAR 0 7 SCHEDULE All times 4:15 p.m. Today's games Dallas at Pittston Area Wyoming Seminary at MMI Prep GAR at Northwest Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area Thursday's games Dallas at Wyoming Valley West Tunkhannock at Wyoming Area Crestwood at Coughlin Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer Hazleton Area at Pittston Area Lake-Lehman at Meyers Friday's games Northwest at Wyoming Seminary Hanover Area at GAR

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LEAGUE LEADERS ATTENTION: All stats are compiled through box scores submitted each game by the home team and may not necessarily match each school’s official stats. Coaches are encouraged to submit stats at their convenience to help with accuracy. DIVISION I Batting Player AB R H AVG Mike Leonard, WVW ............ 29 6 13 .448 Josh Razvillas, PA................ 34 6 15 .441 Kyle Lupas, COU.................. 33 2 14 .424 Anthony Schwab, PA ........... 29 7 12 .414 Wes Custer, TUN ................. 29 4 12 .414 Brian Stepniak, DAL............. 27 7 11 .407 Bart Chupka, WA .................. 34 8 13 .382 Joe Parsnik, COU................. 35 13 13 .371 Tyler Loftus, PA .................... 30 9 11 .367 Dominick Policare, HR......... 33 10 12 .364 Joe Yudichak, NAN .............. 33 5 12 .364 RBI – B. Chupka 13, A. Schwab 11, Lupas 10, Matt Zielen (WVW) 9, Stephen Dosiak (WVW) 8, Custer 8, Nick Hogan (WVW) 8, Eric Ringsdorf (HR) 8, Patrick McGinty (PA) 7, Matt Barletta (HAZ) 7, Stepniak 7, Jake Granteed (WA) 7, T.J. Lashock (BER) 7, Cody Tsevdos (HR) 7, Anthony Melito (BER) 7, Razvillas 7 2B – Stepniak 5, Joe Pechulis (WVW) 5, B. Chupka 5, Dosiak 4, Leonard 4, Lashock 4, Lupas 4, Domenic Oliveri (DAL) 3, Granteed 3, A. Schwab 3, Ringsdorf 3, Zielen 3, J. Parsnik 3 3B – Policare 4, Carl Cara (HAZ) 3, Paul Narcum (DAL) 2, Tsevdos 2, Jeff Jezewski (NAN) 2, Ringsdorf 2, Zielen 2, 19 tied with 1 HR – Anthony Ioanna (NAN) 2, Christian Choman (HR) 2, B. Chupka 2, Tony Craig (HAZ) 1, Elliot Snyder (CRE) 1, Rich Condeelis (TUN) 1, Jesse Quintiliani (CRE) 1, Narcum 1, Dylan Concini (COU) 1, Hogan 1, Zielen 1, J. Parsnik 1 Pitching Player IP W L ERA Zach Saylor, TUN ................. 18.1 1 0 0.38 Jared Smigelski, CRE.......... 16.0 1 1 0.44 Tommy Alexander, WVW .... 34.2 6 0 0.81 Josh McClain, TUN .............. 26.0 3 1 0.81 Adam Romanowski, WA ...... 30.2 3 0 1.14 Michael Schwab, PA ............ 18.1 1 0 1.15 Josh Featherman, COU ....... 27.0 3 0 1.56 Dave Marriggi, COU............. 22.1 1 2 1.57 Erik Johnson, HAZ................ 26.0 1 2 1.88 Clay DeNoia, BER ................ 17.1 2 2 2.02 Strikeouts – Alexander 60, Anthony Zaloga (HAZ) 41, Featherman 38, Shane Casey (CRE) 35, Brian Stepniak (DAL) 34, Kyle Miller (BER) 32, Dylan Maloney (WA) 31, Pat Condo (HR) 27, Romanowski 27, Chuck Bressler (PA) 23 DIVISION II Batting Player AB R H AVG Skyler DiPasquale, NW ....... 19 10 12 .632 Zach Kollar, HAN.................. 15 10 9 .600 Craig Skudalski, WS ............ 20 5 11 .550 John Zionce, MEY ................ 23 5 12 .522 Curt Barbacci, LL .................. 20 8 10 .500 Mickey Ferrence, HAN......... 14 6 7 .500 Mackey Power, WS.............. 21 10 10 .476 Tyler McGovern, LL.............. 28 9 13 .464 Cole Barbacci, LL.................. 24 11 11 .458 Jeff Carter, LL ....................... 20 4 9 .450 RBI – Zionce 12, McGovern 12, Bobby Polachek (WS) 11, DiPasquale 10, Skudalski 10, Scott Bean (LL) 9, Troy Shurites (LL) 8, Mike Blazaskie (HAN) 7, Nick Deno (HAN) 7, Pete Feno (NW) 7, Matt DeMarco (MEY) 7, Pete Borum (LL) 7, Matt Seyer (WS) 7 2B – DiPasquale 4, Skudalski 4, Borum 4, Cole Barbacci 4, Blazaskie 3, Dan Conrad (MEY) 3, Matt Kocher (HAN) 3, Bean 3, Devon Mazonkey (NW) 3, Zionce 3, Seyer 3, McGovern 3 3B – DiPasquale 2, Charlie Karchner (MMI) 2, Shurites 2, Blazaskie 1, Ferrence 1, M. DeMarco 1, Power 1, Zionce 1, Robert Reilly (MEY) 1, Cole Barbacci 1 HR – DiPasquale 2, Ferrence 1, Skudalski 1, Borum 1, Polachek 1 Pitching Player IP W L ERA Pat Cook, HAN ...................... 12.0 2 0 0.58 Tyler McGovern, LL.............. 11.0 0 0 0.64 Pete Borum, LL..................... 14.0 3 0 1.00 Mickey Ferrence, HAN......... 26.0 4 0 1.35 Tony Morrash, MEY ............. 24.0 2 1 1.50 Joe Yamulla, MMI................. 11.0 0 2 1.91 Bobby Polachek, WS ........... 17.0 1 2 2.06 Craig Skudalski, WS ............ 21.0 3 1 3.33 Aaron Kollar, MMI................. 12.0 1 1 3.50 Corey Dubil, MEY................. 19.0 2 1 4.79 Strikeouts – Ferrence 30, Scott Bean (LL) 28, Skudalski 23, Borum 20, Polachek 20, McGovern 19, Cook 17, Dubil 17, Skyler DiPasquale (NW) 15, A. Kollar 14

doubled and drove in three runs to fuel a fifth-inning comeback for the Spartans (9-1), who won their eighth straight game. Tommy Alexander struck out nine in six innings for the win and Matt Zielen (RBI) came on in the seventh for the save. Anthony Zaloga went the distance in the loss, striking out nine. Nick Thrash finished with a double and an RBI for the Cougars (5-5). Wyoming Valley ab 3 4 3 3 2 3 2 2 3

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The Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade dunks in front of New York Knicks’ Landry Fields and Tyson Chandler in the first half Monday in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs in Miami. Miami defeated New York 104-94.

Wade’s 25 carries Heat past Knicks

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MIAMI — As the Miami Heat expected, the New York Knicks were much improved in Game 2. Better, yes — but not good enough. Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, Chris Bosh added 21 and the Heat beat New York 104-94 on Monday night, sending the Knicks to an NBA-record-tying 12th straight postseason loss. LeBron James finished with 19 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for the Heat, who lead the Eastern Conference first-round series 2-0. Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points on 12-for-26 shooting for New York, which got 18 points from Amare Stoudemire and 13 apiece from Tyson Chandler and J.R. Smith. The only other team to lose 12 straight playoff games is the Memphis Grizzlies, who dropped their first dozen postseason contests from 2004 through 2006. New York’s last postseason win came April 29, 2001. The Knicks get another chance to snap the drought Thursday when they host Game 3. Mario Chalmers scored 13 points and Mike Miller and Shane Battier each shot 3 for 5 from 3-point range on their way to 11-point games for the defending East champion Heat, who shot 52 percent. Baron Davis, who sat most of the first half and has been battling back issues, finished with 12 points for the Knicks. Along with the Grizzlies, the Knicks were one of four teams in NBA history with 11-game postseason losing streaks, according to STATS LLC, joining Denver (198894) and the Baltimore Bullets (1965-70).

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Judge won’t nix lawsuit against Jets, Favre

NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Favre will have to testify in court about sexually suggestive text messages. A Manhattan Supreme Court judge in early April refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the New York Jets and Favre by two massage therapists. Christina Scavo and Shannon O’Toole contend they were subjected to sexual harassment and job discrimination. They say they lost their part-time jobs with the Jets after complaining about sexually suggestive text messages from the veteran quarterback while he was with the team in 2008.

Celtics G Rondo suspended for Game 2

ATLANTA — Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for Game 2 of the opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA announced its decision Monday, less than 24 hours after Rondo stuck out his chest to bump referee Marc Davis while complaining about a call in the final minute of Boston’s 83-74 loss in Game 1. Rondo won’t be able to play Tuesday night in Atlanta when the Celtics try to even the series. The NBA’s assist leader scored 20 points and dished out 11 assists in the opener, leaving Boston with a huge hole in its lineup. The Celtics already have been playing without shooting guard Ray Allen, who’s hobbling on a sore right ankle. Avery Bradley will likely move over to take Rondo’s place at the point.

Pacers 93, Magic 78 INDIANAPOLIS — David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93 and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Danny Granger and George Hill each added 18 points and Paul George had 17 points and eight rebounds for Indiana. Glen Davis led the Magic with 18 points and 10 rebounds, but he shot 5 for 16 from the field. J.J. Redick scored 13 points and Jameer Nelson added 12 for Orlando. The Pacers were heavy favorites in the series because Dwight Howard, Orlando’s All-Star center, is out with a back injury.

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ball program that is part of a great athletic program that is a part of a very special university.” Now, it’s his time to talk with former players and alumni who may or may not support the program as much as in years past. So, he’s hit the road to meet and greet. Former player Adam Taliaferro, whose recovery from a paralyzing spinal cord injury gained national media attention, thought the event represented a good chance for the fans to have some quality face time with the new leader. “I’ve had the opportunity to speak to Coach O’Brien a couple times,” Taliaferro said. “He’s a great guy, and I think he’s going to be a great asset to Penn State University. It was great that everyone got to see him, got to know him as a person.” Taliaferro added that the Penn

FORWARDS Penguins – Heading into the second round, Jason Williams is tied for second in the AHL with eight points in the postseason. His seven assists also place him second overall. Colin McDonald is tied for second in the league with four goals and Cal O’Reilly leads the AHL with three powerplay tallies. Overall, the Penguins scored more goals (16) than any other team in the postseason so far with 14 registered by forwards. And that doesn’t even include Bryan Lerg, who led the team with three goals against St. John’s during the regular season. He has yet to find the back of the net in the playoffs and is due to break out soon. IceCaps – RW Spencer Machacek led St. John’s with 50 points in the regular season and winger Jason King was tops with 22 goals. They will be without Jason Jaffray, who finished the season with 38 points in 47 games, but have others who have stepped up for the playoffs. Brock Trotter played in only two regular season games after coming to the IceCaps late, but in the playoffs he has four points in four games. Center Aaron Gagnon has three goals and five points to lead the IceCaps in the postseason. Edge – Penguins. Size up front, players who can skate and several who can create gives them a more versatile forward group. DEFENSEMEN Penguins – Alex Grant (four points) and Alexandre Picard (three points) led the way for the Penguins blueliners in the first round. The return of Brian Strait and Simon Despres from Pittsburgh provided stability along with Robert Bortuzzo, and Joey Mormina proved his value by getting under Hershey’s skin during the first round. Cody Wild and Philip Samuelsson give the Penguins invaluable depth. IceCaps – In the regular season, two of St. John’s top five scorers were defensemen (Paul Postma, 44 points and Jason DeSantis, 43 points). In the playoffs, another blueliner emerged at the top in Derek Meech, who has three goals and five points in four games. As a group, the IceCaps defense corps moves the puck better than any other group of blueliners. With so many offensive defensemen, the IceCaps present a unique challenge. Edge – St. John’s. Postma, DeSantis and Meech give the IceCaps a dangerous offensive presence from the blueline.

SERIES SCHEDULE Game 1: Tonight at St. John’s, 6:30 Game 2: Wednesday at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. Game 3: Saturday: at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m. Game 4: Sunday: at Mohegan Sun Arena, 4:05 p.m. *Game 5: May 8: at Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:05 p.m. *Game 6: May 11: at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. *Game 7: May 12: at St. John’s, 6:30 p.m. * - (if necessary)

stellar in three starts against the Penguins, going 2-1 with a 1.98 GAA and a .935 save percentage. In the postseason, Pasquale has allowed 10 goals in four games and has a save percentage of .932. Edge – Tied. If Thiessen continues to improve and revert back to the form he displayed in last year’s playoffs, then the Penguins get the edge. Pasquale is an highly-athletic goaltender who is playing true to his regular season form. SPECIAL TEAMS Penguins – Hynes said the difference in the four games that the two teams played against each other in the regular season was special teams. In the Penguins two wins, the Penguins were 2-for-8 on the power play and the penalty kill was 10-for-11, including a couple of shorthanded tallies. Aside from a 0-for-9 effort in one game against Hershey, the Penguins power play has clicked in the playoffs at 24.1 percent. IceCaps – St. John’s is 4-for-19 on the power play in the playoffs, but during the regular season they were third-best in the league with a success rate of 20.6. In their two regular season wins against Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, the IceCaps penalty kill was a perfect 9-for-9 and connected for two shorthanded goals.

PIVOTAL PLAYER Penguins – Cal O’Reilly. He didn’t score a goal in 21 regular season games with the Penguins, but has three in five playoff games, and they all have come on the power play. O’Reilly admits he’s shooting the puck more and he looks more comfortable on the ice. He’s always been able to set guys up, but O’Reilly looks like he’ll continue to find the back of the net as well. IceCaps – Brock Trotter. He bounced between Hamilton and Portland before landing with St. John’s for two games this season. With Portland, Trotter scored 31 points in 35 games and he already has four points in four playoff games. The last time he was in the AHL playoffs in 2010, Trotter registered eight goals and 19 points in 19 games with Hamilton. He knows how to proGOALTENDERS Penguins – Brad Thiessen reduce when the pressure’s on. bounded nicely from a pair of losses in Hershey where he gave PREDICTION Flip a coin. Hynes said both up seven goals to limit the Bears to one goal in Game 5. His GAA teams are similar and that’s an is a tidy 2.19 while his save per- understatement. The goals for centage has improved to .889. and against are very close, and Thiessen got the win in his only during the regular season the regular season game against the Penguins had 44 wins while the IceCaps, but allowed four goals. IceCaps had 43. One could make Backup Scott Munroe allowed the case that the IceCaps bounty eight goals in three starts of offensive defensemen sets them apart, but the Penguins are against St. John’s, going 1-2. IceCaps – All-Rookie team no slouch on the blueline either goaltender Eddie Pasquale was with Picard, Grant and Despres. The winner will take it in seven.

State community shouldn’t be upset that O’Brien didn’t graduate from the school. “When they first hired Coach O’Brien, I told him that all of us become Penn Staters at one point in our lives,” Taliaferro said. “None of us were born Penn Staters. I’m of the mindset that he’s our coach now. Let’s give him all the support we can.” Smith in limbo An early challenge for O’Brien will be how he handles discipline with his new squad. It remains to be seen how things will play out with senior receiver Devon Smith, who was charged Saturday with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. O’Brien would not go into details Monday, but the early indication is that Smith will remain with the Lions. “Anything I do about Devon Smith will be between me and Devon Smith,” O’Brien said. “He’s a good kid and I believe in him.”

Earlier this offseason, O’Brien dismissed defensive end Shawn Oakman from the team. Oakman has since been charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and retail theft. More seniors latch on Running back Stephfon Green announced Monday on his Twitter account that he has signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent. Green will join a former teammate in OL Quinn Barham, who signed with Detroit on Sunday. Other undrafted Penn State seniors to sign with teams are DE Eric Latimore (Vikings), DB D’Anton Lynn (Jets), WR Derek Moye (Dolphins), DB Chaz Powell (Raiders), DB Nick Sukay (Bills) and TE Andrew Szczerba (Cowboys). Two others – OL DeOn’tae Pannell and RB Joe Suhey – were not signed but received invitations to rookie camp by the Saints and Jets, respectively.

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Geffert will leave as one of S. Connecticut’s best Ryan Geffert is wrapping up a great career playing baseball for Southern Connecticut University, and the statistics and awards back up that statement. Geffert (Wyoming Valley West) is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound first baseman for the Owls. He’s hitting .293 (46-for-157) with eight doubles, a team-high 11 home runs, 30 RBI and 38 runs. In the field, he’s made just seven errors on 438 chances (.984). This is Geffert’s fourth season starting for the team and he ranks first all-time in the Owls’ record book in career home runs (30) and RBI (193). He also leads in walks and putouts. He set a one-season record with 14 home runs as a sophomore. Geffert is heading toward his fourth straight Northeast-10 Conference first-team selection. He was an All-Region pick his first three seasons as well and earned All-ECAC honors as a freshman and sophomore. He’s been a Tino Martinez Award nominee (top Division II-III player) twice, was the 2009 NE-10 All-Rookie pick and twice was a New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association AllStar (2009-2010). And, last season, Geffert helped the Owls post a 45-9-1 record and earn a berth in the Division II College World Series. “Ryan has already broken numerous SCSU record and will end his career as one of the best players in school history,” coach Tim Shea said. The Owls, ranked 21st in NCAA Division II, are 29-14 overall and 11-6 in the tough NE-10. They have five league games remaining before the league championship begins next Wednesday. They are aiming for a three-peat in the league tourney. “Ryan has come on really strong over the past two weeks and I’m confident he will continue to swing a hot bat throughout the remainder of the season,” Shea said. PARDINI IN THE HUNT – The Northeast Conference Outdoor Track Championships will be held Saturday and Sunday in Emmetsburg, Md., and Robert Morris sophomore Nikki Pardini

petes in the 400 and 800, and with the relay teams for the Bears. She was a member of the 1,600 relay which finished fifth BILL ARSENAULT (4:03.02) in the Centennialwill be in the mix in the triple MAC race at last week’s Penn jump. Relays in Philadelphia. Pardini (Wyoming Area) “Brianna is doing great,” finished second in the triple coach Chris Bayless said. “She jump at the James Madison has struggled periodically, but I University Invitational with a have changed her training and career-best 37-7¼. Earlier, she she is more mentally stronger won the event at the Bennie than ever before and more foBenson Memorial meet in Moon cused. She is a very versatile Township with a 36-4 effort. athlete and we are fine-tuning “Nikki went through some her be a conference champion in adjustments with us,” coach her senior season.” Michael Smith said. “She had WIDENER DUO READY TO been exposed to some pretty GO – The Widener men’s track good coaching in high school so team will be competing in the she had a leg up on many of the Middle Atlantic Conference incoming freshmen.” Championships this weekend in Pardini’s problem as a freshElizabethtown and sophomore man was that Robert Morris had Michael Calkins (Dallas) and eight experienced triple jumpfreshman Gavin Colley (Tunkers. hannock) figure to score points “Nikki had never really lifted for the Pride. like collegiate athletes do,” Calkins will be competing in Smith said. “She had been exthe 800 and with the 3,200 relay. posed to some basic lifting but “Even though Mike has been Olympic lifts were completely battling a lower leg injury, he new to her and her volume of recently ran his personal best training was significantly higher for 800 and 1,500 meters,” coach PHOTO PROVIDED than what she had experienced Vince Touey said. Wyoming Valley West product Ryan Geffert will graduate as in high school. She really had to Those times are 1:59.31 in the Southern Connectiicut’s all-time leader in home runs and RBI. get comfortable running her 800, and 4:12.95 in the 1,500. approaches and dealing with the Colley will compete in the 100 163 to help the Pride finish sixth pitching staff. running necessary to handle all in the team standings. It was his and 200, and will anchor the The 6-foot, 165-pound rightof the training.” 400 relay. He led the Pride to a final match with the Pride. hander has worked in seven DEREMER TEED IT UP – second-place finish in the 400 Breslin, who was a standout games and started two for the Freshman Donny DeRemer relay (42.43) at West Chester placekicker with the Widener Bearcats. He has a 1-0 record (Holy Redeemer) was a member with a 2.65 earned run average. football team, earned medalist and he won the 100 (11.39) at a of the Susquehanna men’s golf meet in Haverford. His best In 17 innings, he has given up 19 honors in a recent Widener team. times are 11.10 in the 100, and hits and eight runs, five earned. Tri-Match at the Springhaven DeRemer saw action in three 22.76 in the 200. Club in Wallingford. He’s walked six and struck out spring matches. He finished tied nine. “Gavin missed some time “Matt improved over last for fifth with a college-best early in the season due to injury season,” coach Brian Sheehan Grillini picked up his first round of 79 at the SU Spring college victory in a 10-4 triumph said. “His ball striking was more thus is a little behind,” Touey Opener at Susquehanna Valley said. “We believe he will be fully consistent and he expected to over Bucknell. He started and Country Club. He shot 79-80— prepared for the championshoot near par every time he worked five innings, giving up 159 at the McDaniel Invitational five hits and two runs, both ships.” stepped out on the course.” and 82-87—169 at the Glenmau- earned, while striking out two LADY COLONELS WRAP IT KRAMER’S FINE-TUNING – ra National Intercollegiate in UP – The Wilkes women’s laJunior Brianna Kramer will be and walking two. Moosic. crosse team saw its season competing with the Ursinus In his most recent effort, “Donny has been really up come to an end with a 22-10 loss women’s track team at this Grillini worked a scoreless inand down as a freshman,” coach ning in relief in a 9-5 loss to to Manhattanville last Saturday weekend’s Centennial ConferDon Harnum said. “But I can ence Championships in College- in Purchase, N.Y. The Lady Cornell. He gave up a hit and say that he showed more prom- had a strikeout. Colonels finished 7-6 overall and ville. ise than any of the four freshKramer (MMI Prep) comBinghamton is 18-18 overall 0-6 in the Freedom Conference. men on the team. He has a great and 9-3 in the America East attitude and works at his game Conference. and I expect him to be in our BRESLIN ENDS CAREER – lineup as a sophomore.” Senior Matt Breslin (Hazleton GRILLINI PITCHING IN – Area) finished 12th in last weekFreshman Anthony Grillini end’s Commonwealth Confer(Coughlin) is a member of the ence Men’s Golf Championships in Hershey. He had an 82-81— Binghamton baseball team’s

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Tiger trades news conference for questions on Facebook By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The only questions Tiger Woods fielded before his next tournament came from his fans. Instead of a news conference before this week’s Wells Fargo Championship, Woods answered 19 questions Monday in a 15minute video posted on his website. The questions were submitted through Facebook and Twitter. The timing of the decision was peculiar. Woods is coming off his worst performance ever at the Masters, a tie for 40th in which he finished 15 shots behind and was roundly criticized for kicking his 9-iron in disgust after a poor tee shot on the par-3 16th hole in the second round. Woods typically speaks to the media before every tournament. This time, he will not speak to reporters until his first round Thursday at Quail Hollow. His agent, Mark Steinberg, did not immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press. He earlier told The Charlotte Observer that Woods’ trading the traditional media for social media was not in response to the criticism he received at the Masters. “The media will continue to have access to him,” Steinberg said. “This isn’t anything more than a couple of times a year to interact with the fans. They deserve that. This isn’t intended to make a statement. This is intended to be more inclusive.

This isn’t a statement whatsoever. Some in the media might interpret it that way, but that’s not the Woods intent.” Among the questions he took for the video: • Do you have a good chance of winning? • Have you ever made an albatross? • What was the difference between Bay Hill (where he won) and the Masters? Fans were told that he would answer questions about his next two tournaments — Quail Hollow and The Players Championship — although Woods took the question about how his performance changed from Bay Hill and Augusta. Another question was what he had been working on with swing coach Sean Foley since the Masters. “At the Masters, I was kind of struggling with my ball-striking a little bit,” he said. “Sean and I fixed it. It had to do with posture. My setup wasn’t quite right, as well as my takeaway. I just needed to do hundreds of reps. I’m getting dialed in.” Woods, the biggest star in golf with 72 tour wins and 14 majors, has operated under a different set of rules than most other players. In a deal made years ago with the PGA Tour, he only comes to the media center for his pre-tournament news conference when

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S. Union’s parent firm buys Sunoco

The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending increased just 0.3 percent last month after a 0.9 percent gain in February. Income grew 0.4 percent following a 0.3 percent gain in February. But aftertax income when adjusted for inflation increased just 0.2 percent in March. The gain followed two months of declines. Some economists worry consumers can’t keep spending as freely as they did in the first three months of this year without bigger pay raises. Aftertax income rose just 0.6 percent in the first three months compared with a year earlier. That was the smallest pay increase in two years.

By CHRIS KAHN AP Energy Writer

NEW YORK — Energy Transfer Partners is buying Sunoco in a $5.3 billion deal that creates one of the more diverse pipeline companies in the country. The acquisition includes nearly 8,000 miles of pipeline, as well as 4,900 gas stations in 24 eastern states. Those stations will keep the Sunoco brand name and its diamond-and-arrow logo. The deal also brings a refinery business that Sunoco is trying to get out of. Energy Transfer is primarily a natural gas pipeline company. Sunoco’s pipeline network will allow the Dallas company to expand into moving crude oil and refined petroleum products from the Great Lakes and Northeast to America’s refining center along the Gulf Coast. Sunoco’s pipelines have been in high demand recently thanks to a boom in drilling for gas and oil in U.S. shale rock formations. The acquisition continues a run of deal-making for Energy Transfer. Energy Transfer Equity, which owns Energy Transfer Partners’ general partner, bought Southern Union for more than $5 billion in March. Southern Union was briefly headquartered in Wilkes-Barre after it bought Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. for $500 million in 1999. In 2006 Southern Union sold its PG Energy distribution division to UGI Corp. for $580 million. Energy Transfer Chairman and CEO Kelcy Warren said the company has been looking to diversify into oil pipelines in response to an expected slowdown in the natural gas pipeline business.

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The Barnes & Noble bookstore on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre. Microsoft is investing $300 million into the company’s e-book and college textbook divisions.

Books and bits unite By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer

Delta Air Lines said on Monday that it will buy a refinery near Philadelphia in the hope of slicing $300 million a year from its jet fuel bill. Delta said a subsidiary will buy the Trainer, Pa. refinery from Phillips 66, a refining company being spun off from ConocoPhillips. Delta is paying $150 million, including $30 million in jobcreation assistance it expects to get from the state of Pennsylvania.

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BLINDNESS, whether congenital or from injury or disease, has long challenged medical researchers. It’s extremely difficult to repair many types of eye damage, and treatments designed to improve eyesight can backfire. For those who have conditions such as macular degeneration, there’s often little that doctors can do to restore sight once it has begun to degrade. But hope may be within reach. Researchers around the world have been working on “visual prosthetic” devices – more popularly known as a “bionic eye,” and a team in Australia called BionicVision plans to begin human testing next year.

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fall. The app is likely to get a favored position on Windows 8 screens. Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch said Nook software will still be available on devices like the iPhone that compete with Windows Phone. The store on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre serves as the college bookstore for Wilkes University and King’s College. In 2009, Barnes & Noble Inc. bought the college bookstore unit from Chairman Leonard Riggio in a deal worth $596 million. The deal ended up costing Barnes & Noble $460 million after accounting for the unit’s cash on hand at the closing date.

BionicVision’s implants on front lines of battle to address blindness

Sales of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs are so strong that their factory will stay open through the normal two-week summer shutdown. Automakers typically close plants around the July 4 holiday to update cars and trucks for the new model year and maintain the machinery. Chrysler sold nearly 38,000 Grand Cherokees from January through March, up 44 percent from a year ago. Durango sales were up 33 percent.

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EW YORK — Microsoft on Monday provided an infusion of money to help Barnes & Noble compete with top electronic bookseller Amazon. In exchange, Microsoft gets a longdesired foothold in the business of ebooks and college textbooks. Microsoft Corp.’s $300 million investment sent Barnes & Noble Inc.’s stock zooming up $7.07, or 52 percent. The two companies are teaming up to create a subsidiary for Barnes & Noble’s e-book and college textbook businesses, with Microsoft taking a 17.6 percent stake. The deal gives Barnes & Noble am-

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The implants don’t restore normal eyesight – rather, they stimulate the retina to generate phosphenes – spots of light within a visual field. Patients’ brains interpret them and put together a mental map of what they’re looking at. While still in its infancy, and clearly limited, the technology is amazing. For the first time, we may be able to stimulate the sense of sight in a meaningful way. The technology mirrors early experiments with television – so it’s reasonable to assume that within 20 years, we may have the ability to return sight to those who have lost it. It’s no Star Trek “Visor,” but it’s a start.

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NATIONAL FORECAST A shower, some clearing

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY Partly sunny

Very warm

80° 60°

75° 57°

75° 47°

SATURDAY Partly sunny

SUNDAY Mostly sunny

75° 57°

MONDAY Mostly sunny

70° 50°

Syracuse 66/45

Pottsville 72/52

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 60-70. Lows: 42-47. Isolated showers possible early. Partly cloudy tonight.

New York City 64/54

Brandywine Valley

Reading 74/53

Harrisburg 75/56

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Philadelphia 74/55

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

Highs: 74-79. Lows: 56-62. Chance of thunderstorms. Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms tonight.

0.00” 2.53” 3.33” 7.91” 10.28” Sunset 8:01p 8:02p Moonset 3:00a 3:30a

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79/63

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64/54

83/65

86/70

92/67

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68/56

63/55

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76/48

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78/62

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66/38

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such as grapes and melon balls, grate firm foods such as apples and don’t give anything hard (candy, nuts, popcorn) or sticky (marshmallows, gummy candy). Introduce the healthiest versions. Start off with wholewheat bread and fiber-rich bran cereals before kids know about “popular” kid foods such as white bread or Froot Loops. Go orange and yellow. Fruits and

vegetables of these colors, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, winter squash and cantaloupe, are rich in fiber and vitamin A for eye, bone and immune system strength. Include meats for iron. Most “adult-style” meat is too chewy, but you can soften it through stewing or in a slow cooker, or grind it into sauces for first pastas and pizzas. Or make healthier chicken nuggets by baking — not frying — with just a

little breading. Don’t forget vitamin C. The vitamin helps with iron absorption, growth and immune power. Try citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes and steamed broccoli. ... and D. Fortified cereals, eggs and fish contain this vitamin, which, along with calcium, builds bones. Note: canned light tuna and wild-caught Alaskan or Pacific salmon are lower in mercury than other types of those fish.

Offer non-meat proteins. Beans, eggs and cheese are good options, especially if kids balk at meat. Don’t fear fat. For healthy brain development, include unsaturated fats (avocados or very thin spreads of nut butters, if approved by your pediatrician) and some saturated fats (full-fat cheeses are best before age 2). But avoid trans fats in processed goods. — MCT Information Services

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Allergy season is upon us and is expected to last for longer stretches. By ERIK LACITIS The Seattle Times

New location announced for breast-feeding group The Greater Pittston La Leche League is now meeting at a new location. The group is meeting in the community room at the Laflin Borough Building, Laflin Road. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. May 8. All women interested in learning more about breast-feeding are invited to attend. A lending library is also available that offers titles on childbirth, nutrition and breastfeeding. Nursing babies and their siblings are always welcome. For more information or help with a breast-feeding concern, contact Deborah Nelson, Wyoming; Vicki Prekel, Tunkhannock; Karen Shaw, Falls; Micki Jerome, WilkesBarre. Their phone numbers are available from the HELP Line at 1-888-829-1341. Answers to commonly asked questions and information about La Leche League is available online at www.lllofeasternpa.org. Geisinger experts to host free cosmetics seminar Experts from Geisinger’s Center for Aesthetics and Cosmetic Surgery will host a free seminar about cosmetic surgery and cosmetic dermatology procedures at 5:30 p.m. May 9 at Geisinger Specialty Services, 675 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre. Geisinger plastic surgeons Drs. Anthony Bruno and Ashish Mahajan as well as cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Christine Cabell will discuss the aesthetic benefits of cosmetic surgery and treatments. Attendees will have the chance to win a gift certificate to be used toward a cosmetic procedure. Seating is limited. To register, visit www.geisinger.org/events or call (800) 275-6401 and say “CareLink” at the first prompt. See BRIEFS, Page 4C

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nosed because it’s allergy season. It is that time of the year again, as nature sends out millions of grains of pollen, seemingly mostly into your eyeballs and nostrils. Are you part of that select club of 3 to 5 percent of the population who experts say are severely affected by airborne allergens? How severe? Oh, maybe like this: As James Thurber, the celebrated humorist, is said to have complained, “I used to wake up at 4 a.m. and start sneezing, sometimes for five hours. I tried to find out what sort of allergy I had but finally came to the conclusion that it must be an allergy to consciousness.” And guess what, pollen sufferers? It’s only going to get worse. The allergy season is expected to last for longer stretches, because of — what else? — global See POLLEN, Page 2C

Good night’s sleep contributes to healthy eating, study says By ELLEN WARREN Chicago Tribune

Here’s a new spin on the saying, “If you snooze you lose.” What if the “lose” part applied to your weight? No, it’s not as simple as going to sleep and waking up slimmer. Alas. But a recent Harvard study does suggest that people who get a good night’s rest find it easier to resist overeating — especially when it comes to

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A: Triglycerides are a part of the total cholesterol in your blood. For years, we weren’t quite sure whether or not treating triglycerides made a difference in preventing heart disease. High levels over 400 usually got treated, while numbers between 200 and 400 were treated at the doctor’s discretion. It turns out that high triglycerides do need to be addressed, and they do play a role in the development of heart disease. The current choles- When the triglycerides are terol guidelines consider a level elevated, it above 150 to be too tends to shift high. the population When the triglyof LDL “bad” cerides are elevatcholesterol to a ed, it tends to shift small, denser the population of LDL “bad” cholesand more daterol to a small, maging variety. denser and more damaging variety. For example, an LDL of 130 with a triglyceride level of below 150 is less damaging than an LDL of 130 with a triglyceride level like yours of 419. The LDL number is the same, but “pound for pound,” the LDL is nastier when the triglycerides are elevated. What’s more, we also notice a drop in the level of HDL “good” cholesterol when the triglycerides are elevated. So lowering the triglycerides may modestly improve the HDL level. What elevates triglycerides? The four major factors are fats, alcohol, sugar and a genetic predisposition to have elevated triglycerides. Here’s some food for thought: A study published in the April 2, 2002 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that a single high fat meal given to healthy men (average age, 29 years) without heart disease not only transiently raised their triglyceride levels from 100 to 250 after 5 hours, but caused coronary artery blood flow reserve to the heart to decrease by about 18 percent. The implication is that a high fat meal which raises triglycerides may cause chest pain or cause a heart attack after meals. 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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Western Washington: The tree season is March and April, first with alder, and then birch. Then those peter out, and we come into the grass season — May, June, July,” says Karr. Then what affects pollen allergies is the day-to-day weather, he says. “A drizzle cleans the air and reduces the pollen count, just as it rids smog,” says Karr. “Much worse is several nice days like we’ve had.” Although a minority of people will have serious discomfort from airborne allergies, says Karr, around 14 to 20 percent will suffer “minor symptoms.” They will be suffering a relatively modern ailment, only described in medical literature starting in the 19th century. You also will be suffering an ailment that started with a bit of snobbery. It was mostly attributed to the upper echelons of society, described as “rather a disease of the brain-working than of the muscle-working classes.” Hay fever was an affliction that by the 1880s, “had become the pride of America’s leisure class,” Gregg Mitman wrote in the Bulletin of the History of Medicine, in a paper titled, “Hay Fever Holiday: Health, Leisure, and Place in Gilded-Age America.” He wrote about how in the summers, thousands of sufferers trekked to special hay-fever resorts in the mountains, by lakes or on plateaus. One memorable illustration used in the paper is an 1873 drawing of a “Mr. A. Wiper Weeps” traveling on a train, his head completely covered with a piece of cloth to keep out pollens, as his fellow passengers stare. But that’s how they dealt with allergies in those olden days. We’re all modern, now. By 2005, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, we spent $11.2 billion for medications (more than half were prescriptions) to treat airborne allergies. That was nearly double what Americans spent on such drugs in 2000. That, as they say, truly is nothing to sneeze at.

This is National Immunization Week. According to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most parents are vaccinating their kids, with less than 1 percent of children not receiving any vaccines by age 19 to 35 months. Vaccines protect the child and the community, yet a significant number of parents decide not to vaccinate their children, placing them at risk of dangerous diseases and potentially exposing other unvaccinated children to those diseases. “While at first the vaccination process may seem daunting, initially developing a plan with your doctor will make it much more manageable,” says Dr. Sherman Alter, director of infectious disease. “To best protect infants or toddlers from a number of infectious diseases, parents and families should talk to their child’s doctor about the recommended vaccines,” Alter said. Alter offers these key points to keep in mind: • Every person aged 6 months and older should receive the influenza vaccine annually. This includes individuals in close con-

tact with children younger than 5 years old (such as parents, grandparents or caregivers). • Children at 12 to 23 months should be vaccinated with hepatitis A virus vaccine. • All infants should receive oral rotavirus vaccine to protect against diarrhea caused by this virus. • Children should receive two doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine — the first between 12 to 15 months and a second between 4 to 6 years to protect from this contagious disease. • Adults who have or expect to have close contact with an infant aged less than 12 months (parents, grandparents) should receive a single dose of Tdap (Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis) vaccine. This will prevent potential transmission of infection, particularly pertussis (whooping cough), from an infected adult to a young infant. • Infants and young children should receive the pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) that affords protection against serious infections, such as pneumonia and meningitis. A complete series consists of four immunizations through 18 months of age. Children who might have received an older pneumococcal vaccine

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tion: You’re drowsy during the day, get hungry and head to the snacks aisle or a vending machine for junk food or a candy bar. “Daytime sleepiness was positively related to greater hunger and elevated preference for high-calorie foods,” concluded the study, led by researcher William Killgore, an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School. MRIs of study volunteers showed why. Sleepier people had less activity in the self-control part of the brain — the prefrontal cortex. That’s the area “that puts the brakes on and slows you down from doing

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Golden Living Center - East Mountain in Wilkes-Barre is among 40 nursing homes that will be recognized for their participation in the Pennsylvania Depression Management Collaborative, a study aimed at helping seniors combat depression, at the State Capitol Building on Wednesday. Sponsored by the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Life in Horsham Township, Montgomery County, Pa., and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Association of Healthcare Quality, the eight-month collaborative provided participants with new tools for combating depression in their elderly residents. State Representative Todd Stephens (151st district) is hosting the recognition event, which will include a presentation on the collaborative findings.

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Free stroke screening The Gunderson Rehabilitation Center at Hazleton General Hospital will host a free community stroke screening from 1 to 3 p.m. May 11 at the Gunderson Rehab Center, located on the sixth floor of Hazleton General Hospital. Participants will have their blood pressure and pulse taken and the staff will review medical and family health history to assess the risk of stroke. A carotid doppler will also be performed. The screening is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Call 501-4632 to register or for additional information. Pharmaceutical assistance The Hope Center, in conjunction with the Wilkes University School of Pharmacy, is expanding its Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance to include all nongeneric equivalent medicine. Call 696-5233 for details, qualifications and appointment. Health briefs are limited to nonprofit entities and support groups. To have your health-oriented announcement included, send information to Health, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18711-0250; by fax: 8295537; or email health@timesleader.com. Information must be received at least two weeks in advance.

NEWS FOR SENIORS EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. today in St. Anthony’s Center. Hosts and hostesses are Maureen Gosart, Kay Haddock, Johanna Malinowski, Victor Malinowski and Marge Zinkavich. Travel coordinator Johanna is accepting reservations for a casino trip on May 9 and a trip to Woodloch Pines Resort on May 20. This trip includes a seafood buffet, along with American and Italian cuisine, and entertainment, bingo and a boat ride, weather permitting. Pick ups in Exeter and Pittston. Non-members welcome on trips. For details call Johanna at 6552720. FALLS: The Falls Senior Center, State Route 92, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties, invites anyone 60 years and older to the following activities: Wednesday: 9 a.m. walking/ hiking group; 11 a.m. garden club meeting. Friday: special taco salad bar to commemorate Cinco De Mayo day. Come with sombreros. May 8: noon, special Mother’s Day luncheon; 1 p.m., a vocal presentation of oldies by Debbie Switzer. PLAINS TWP.: Senior Citizens Project Head will meet Wednesday at SS. Peter and Paul School cafeteria, Hudson. Hostesses are Emily Strinkoski, Bernardine Polak, Mike and Pat Bonchek, Carolyn Byrne and See SENIORS, Page 5C

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Brianna J. Smith Brianna Joy Smith, daughter of Cathanne Williams and William Smith Jr., Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, May 1. Brianna is a granddaughter of Marie Williams, Laurel Run; the late David Warman, WilkesBarre; William Smith Sr., Plains Township; and the late Mary Frances Smith. Brianna is a great-granddaughter of Catherine Williams, Wilkes-Barre; David Williams Sr., Trucksville; and the late Lorainne Smith and the late George Holloway. Brianna has two brothers, Izeyah and Jeramiah.

Jeremy P. Harper Jeremy Paul Harper, son of Paul and Michaline Harper, Mountain Top, is celebrating his 12th birthday today, May 1. Jeremy is a grandson of Michaline Grzymski, Mocanaqua; the late Sylvester Grzymski; Rita Harper, Wyoming; and the late Francis Harper. He has a sister, Victoria, 8.

Madyson Hornack Madyson Hornack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hornack, Hazleton, is celebrating her 10th birthday today, May 1. Madyson is a granddaughter of Dolores Hornack and the late John Hornack Jr., Hazleton, and Elaine and Paul Glowatch, West Hazleton.

Audrey Stambaugh Audrey Stambaugh, daughter of Robert and Melissa Stambaugh, Shavertown, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, May 1. Audrey is a granddaughter of Pam and Jack Lenz, Mercer, and Robert and Cathy Stambaugh, Weedville. Audrey is a greatgranddaughter of Janice Gabriel and the late Stanley Gabriel, Dupont. Audrey has a sister, Madison, 14, and two brothers, Logan, 9, and Jacob, 6.

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PSEA-Retired to host spring luncheon May 10 The Luzerne County Chapter Northeastern Region of PSEARetired will hold its annual spring luncheon May 10 at the East Mountain Inn, Plains Township. Registration will open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. Luncheon choices include fish or chicken and the cost is $18. Principal speaker will be Sue Jones, president of PSEA-Retired. She will speak on the results of the recently held PSEA-Retired House of Delegates and information concerning events and happenings of PSEA in Pennsylvania. Shirley Judge will be honored as she ends her term as president of the Luzerne County Chapter. Elections will also be held for region and county offices. Reservations are due by Thursday and can be made to Shirley Judge, 3 Bond Ave., Swoyersville, PA 18704. Checks can be made payable to NE Region PSEA-Retired or call 693-3864. Preparing for the luncheon, from left, are Shirley Judge; Meg Geffken, bulletin editor; and Mary Moran, region president.

Braden S. Morrison Braden Skye Morrison, son of India and Damon Morrison, Baltimore, Md., is celebrating his ninth birthday today, May 1. Braden is a grandson of Klaus and Kathryn Lietz, Wilkes-Barre; Jean and John Lewis, Westminster, Md.; and Ken and Darlene Morrison, Baltimore, Md. Braden has a sister, Emma, 16.

Luke Sullivan Luke Sullivan, son of Bob and Maria Sullivan, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, May 1. Luke is a grandson of Catal and Mary Ann Butera, Wilkes-Barre, and Joe and Catherine Sullivan, Collingdale. Luke has two sisters, Marikate, 20, and Maggie, 18, and a brother, Ben, 15.

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Upper Valley Eye Bank meets Thursday An Upper Valley Eye Bank meeting, hosted by the JLW Mt. Laurel Lions Club, was recently held at the East Mountain Apartments Community Room, Plains Township. Eye glasses were collected and a report on the cornea transplant program was given. Guest speaker Deanna Del Conte spoke on the subject of stress. Plans are being made for the upcoming Eye Bank banquet to be held 6 p.m. June 7 at Holy Resurrection Church Hall, South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $15. For information call Nancy Baiera at. 655-0345.The next meeting will be hosted by the Wilkes-Barre Township Lions Club on Thursday at Norm’s Pizza and Eatery, North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre. All Lions are welcome. For information call Marina at 709-0907 or Nancy at 655-0345. At the meeting, from left, first row, are Upper Valley Eye Bank officers, Nancy Baiera, vice president; Marina Martin, president; and Betty Dantone, acting secretary. Second row: JLW Mt. Laurel Lions Club members, Terry Milligan, Darlene Walkowiak, Charlotte McAdarra, President Charlene Poulos, Alice Jendrejeski, IPDG Eileen Yurish, PDG. Joan Milligan.

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May 2 MOUNTAIN TOP: Crestwood High School PTA, 6 p.m., in the school library. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend. Members are reminded that the Senior LockIn is approaching. Questions or concerns call Karen at 401-1313.

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SUZUKI ‘06 SWIFT RENO 4 cylinder. Automatic. 4 door. $4,800 (570) 709-5677 (570) 819-3140

412 Autos for Sale

BMW `00 528I Premium sound

package, very clean, recently tuned, seat memory, silver. 26 mpg on trips, Low mileage for the age of the car 122,500 $5,875. 570-704-7286

150 Special Notices

Octagon Family Restaurant

375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651

570-779-2288 WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY SPECIAL

35¢ Wings

THURSDAY THURSDAY SPECIAL

Large Pie for $6.95

In House Only; Cannot be combined with other offers; Wing Special requires minimum purchase of a dozen.

Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza 250 General Auction

CXL top of the line. AWD, 50K original miles. 1 owner. Cocoa brown metallic. Dual sunroofs, power memory cooled and heated seats. 3rd row seating. DVD rear screen, navigation system, balance of factory warranty. Bought new over $50,000. Asking $25,900. Trade ins welcome 570-466-2771

250 General Auction

7 passenger. TV/VCP/Stereo. Loaded. Great condition. $3,495 (570) 574-2199

CROSSROAD MOTORS

570-825-7988 700 Sans Souci Highway

WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl. 14k, Factory Warranty. $21,599 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $20,699 ‘11 Nissan Rogue AWD, 17k, Factory Warranty. $19,599 ‘08 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 6 cyl. 32k $12,899 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed, Factory warranty. $12,099 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX 4x4 65k, a title. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7999 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,199 ‘11 Toyota Rav 4 4x4 AT only 8,000 miles, new condition $23,299 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

DODGE `00 DURANGO SPORT

4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd row seat, runs good, needs body work $1900. 570-902-5623

FORD `93 MUSTANG Convertible. 5.0. 5

FORD `93 MUSTANG

Convertible. 5.0. 5 speed. New top. Professional paint job. Show car. $6,500. Call 570-283-8235

FORD `94 MUSTANG GT Convertible, 5.0 auto, very nice car, (R Title). $4,600. 570-283-8235

213 EAST LUZERNE AVE., LARKSVILLE

Furniture, Toys, Tools, Jewelry, Too Much To List! Auctioneer: Marva Myslak AU-3247L For Information: 570-822-8249 WWW.AUCTIONZIP.COM ID #3473

10% Buyers Premium. We accept all Credit Cards. “Consignments Always Welcome”

HONDA ‘04 CRV

All wheel drive, cruise, CD player, low miles. $11,575

FORD MUSTANG ‘07 GT

PREMIUM CONVERTIBLE V8 standard engine, leather 60,0000+ miles $15,000. 570-690-2408

412 Autos for Sale

JEEP LIBERTY ‘06

SUBARU FORESTER’S

One owner, 4WD, Alloys.

$14,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles,

excellent condition, all options. Recently serviced. New tires. $8,800. 570-388-6669

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

HONDA ‘06 RIDGELINE RTS

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

starting at $11,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

SUBARU

IMPREZA’S

570-301-3602

Automatic, 4WD, power seats. $16,995 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

HONDA ‘08 ACCORD 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto $16,995 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

HONDA ‘08 ACCORD 4 door, EXL with

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

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

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

HONDA ‘10 CIVIC

4 door, 4 cylinder, auto. Low Miles! $15,495 WARRANTY MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

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MAZDA 3 ‘05 4 door hatchback

sport, 5 speed manual, grey exterior, black/red cloth interior. Clean, one owner, excellent condition. 17K. $11,000 570-586-6055

MERCEDES-BENZ `91 350 SD Grey metallic with

beige leather interior. Turbo diesel. Auto. All power options. Cruise. Sunroof. New inspection, oil change, front brakes, water pump, injector & clutch fan. 4 new tires. Runs excellent & great MPG’s. Florida car. No rust. Excellent condition. $8,900. Trade welcome. Call 570-817-6000

MERCURY `05 SABLE LS PREMIUM

49,500 miles Moon roof, alloys, all power, 24 valve V6. Original owner, perfectly maintained, needs nothing. Trade-in’s welcome. Financing available. $8,995 570-474-6205

NISSAN ‘09 ALTIMA SL

Leather moonroof, smartkey, 1 owner

$19,995 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

Selling your Camper? Place an ad and find a new owner. 570-829-7130

SATURN ‘03 VUE

Low miles, leather & alloys. $8,800

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

HYUNDAI `06 SONATA V 6 , all power, sun/moon roof, alloys. 74K. CD/stereo $6,950 (570)245-7351

HYUNDAI ‘07

SANTE FE AWD, auto, alloys $13,900

SUBARU ‘11 IMPREZA PREMIUM. AWD,

3,000 miles. Like new, metallic silver, satellite radio, 4 door, 170 hp. $17,500 OBO 570-696-3447 570-574-2799

TOYOTA `10 CAMRY Black with grey inte-

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

HYUNDAI ‘08 AZZURA

Leather moonroof & much more

$15,570 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

JAGUAR `00 S TYPE

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

TOYOTA ‘09 CAMRY 18,000 Miles,

1 owner, 4 cylinder. $16,900 MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

rior. Auto. A/C. 1 owner. All power options. Still under factory warranty. No accidents and hasn’t been smoked in. Remote starter. 47K miles. Trades Welcome. $17,500. 570-817-6000

to choose From

starting at $12,400 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

TOYOTA ‘07 FJ CRUISER 6 speed manual

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

VOLKSWAGEN `98 VANAGON Runs good, needs head gasket. Will take offer. (347)693-4156

VOLVO 850 ‘95 WAGON Runs good,

needs some work. Will take offer. 347-693-4156

VW `87 GOLF

Excellent runner with constant servicing & necessary preventative maintenance. Repair invoices available. Approx 98,131 miles. Good condition, new inspection. $1,700. Call 570-282-2579

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

FORD ‘65 GALAXIE

Convertible, white with red leather interior. 64,000 original miles. Beautiful car. Asking. $10,500 570-371-2151

Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130

MAZDA `88 RX-7

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272

BANKRUPTCY

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

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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Attorney Services

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006 *Unemployment Hearing? *Sued by Credit Card Company? *Charged with DUI? *Sued for Custody or Child Support? Call the Law office of Michael P. Kelly 570-417-5561

Boats & Marinas

BASSTRACKER `04

PT-175. 50HP Mercury outboard engine, live well, trolling motor, fish finder & trailer included. 1 owner. Call 570-822-9601

GRUMMAN ‘95 DEEPV 16’ 48hp Evinrude 50 lb thrust electric motor. All tackle and life vests included. Live well, fish finder. $4,000 570-579-3975

SILVERCRAFT

Heavy duty 14’ aluminum boat with trailer, great shape. $1,250. 570-822-8704 or cell 570-498-5327 ABANDONED 12 foot lowe rowboat. PA fishboat# 584 3AW. 570-871-5652

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

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

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

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON `07

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘09 V-ROD MUSCLE

VRSCF. 1250 cc. Brilliant silver, 7,988 miles. Excellent condition. ABS, Brembo triple disc brakes, factory security, + extras. Original owner, garage kept. $12,500. 570-762-6893

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

KAWASAKI ‘09 KLR

650. 940 original miles. Kept indoors, very clean, water cooled, new tires. Blue and black. 2.5 liter, street/trail. Paid $5500 Asking $3800. 570-760-8527

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Motorcycles

HARLEY ‘07 SCREAMING EAGLE DYNA Assembled by

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

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SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

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HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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

LAW DIRECTORY

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415 Autos-Antique & Classic

to choose From

WANTED!

speed. New top. Professional paint job. Show car. $6,500. Call 570-283-8235

AUCTIONS BY MARVA Wednesday, May 2nd at 4:30pm

70,000 original miles. Black with black leather interior. California car, 5 speed, T-tops, Posi rear end, traction bars, power windows, rear defroster, cruise, tilt wheel, all factory. New carburetor and Flow Master. Great Car! $5000, Or best offer. 570-468-2609

412 Autos for Sale

Auto Parts

472

Auto Services

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TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 439

Motorcycles

YAHAMA ‘06 VSTAR 650 CC CRUISER Only 1,107 miles,

bike was bought 6 years ago for my wife but because of an accident where her friend was killed on a bike she lost interest in riding. The bike sat in our shed for years... thus the low, low miles. Perfect running & body condition. Silver & blue. Back rest for a passenger, free helmet, title is free & clear. $3,599 Call John or Wendy. 570-6740735 You won’t be disappointed, practically brand new.

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

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

442 RVs & Campers

COLEMAN ‘02 POP UP Like new. Stove,

lights, fans, sink, sleeps 6. $3,700 570-443-7202

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

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `02 AVALANCHE 4 x 4, black, V8,

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

LEXUS `05 RX 330

All wheel drive, Savannah metallic, navigation, backup camera, lift gate, ivory leather with memory, auto, 3.3 liter V6, regular gas, garaged, nonsmoker, exceptional condition, all service records. 6 disc CD. Private seller with transferable one year warranty, 96K. $16,900 570-563-5056

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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

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

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

auto, heated leather seats, dual exhaust, moon roof, absolutely loaded. 98,000 miles, $9,000, OBO 570-262-2204 or 570-288-2722

Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $10,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824

CHEVY ‘03 IMPALA

4WD, alloys, 5 speed. $6,880

One owner, only 42k miles. $8,880

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

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER Red, XLT, Original

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

FORD ‘08 ESCAPE XLT

Leather, alloys & moonroof $16,995

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

FORD ‘09 ESCAPE LTD Only 14k miles, leather moonroof, 1 owner $21,880

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

GMC `01 JIMMY

Less than 5,000 miles on engine. 4WD. Power accessories. Inspected. Runs great. $4,500 or best offer. Call 570-696-9518 or 570-690-3709

HYANDAI ‘11 SANTA FE

1 owner, only 7k miles. $22,900 560 Pierce Street

NISSAN ‘97 PICKUP XE

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

1 Owner, moonroof & alloys. $21,800 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

VITO’S & GINO’S

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KIA ‘08 SPORTAGE EX 4WD, Low Miles. $14,450

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

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Part Time/Full Time for busy Insurance office. CALL LISA 570-208-5640 OR EMAIL STREMEL2@ NATIONWIDE.COM

509

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Experienced general office. Car dealership experience preferred. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 4000 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Entry Level Construction Laborer

Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fastpaced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per with family health, dental and 401k. APPLY AT R.K. HYDRO-VAC, INC., 1075 OAK ST PITTSTON, PA 18640 E-MAIL RESUME TO TCHARNEY@ RKHYDROVACPA.COM OR CALL 800-2377474 MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:30 TO 4:30 E.O.E. AND MANDATORY DRUG TESTING.

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

COOPER’S SEAFOOD WATERFRONT Hiring Experi-

enced COOK for 2nd Shift. Clean, modern kitchen, Good starting wages. Paid vacations. BC/BS. Apply in person 304 Kennedy Blvd. Pittston

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Service Technician

We’ll teach the right person to serve our territory and install electronic fencing to keep dogs safe. Full time. Must be drug free, have a clean driving record and be good withing with homeowners.

Call of email Brian at Harvis Interview Service for application or questions: 542-5330 or ifnepa.jobs@ gmail.com

INSPECTOR

Full or part time. No licenses needed. Call 570-310-1394

518 Customer Support/Client Care

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER F L L OR

OCAL

OR FAX TO

570-655-7702

Education/ Training

TEACHING POSITION Two openings,

adjunct days. One for MASSAGE THERAPY INSTRUCTOR and one for HEALTH INFORMATION instructor. Qualified applicants must have minimum 3 years work experience in related field. Teaching experience a plus but not required. Fax resume to: 570-287-7936 Or send to Director of Education Fortis Institute 166 Slocum Street Forty Fort PA 18704

524

LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN

EADING

GARAGE DOOR COMPANY. Immediate opening for a results-oriented, analytical, friendly and helpful candidate. Must be customer focused and a good communicator. This position is in daily contact with customers, creates and follows up with quotes and needs to be able to quickly solve problems. Assist in managing servicemen, represent the company at business functions. Prior experience in the construction trades is preferred, with garage door experience a big plus. Promotional opportunity to Assistant General Manager for good performer. Benefits available. SEND RESUME TO SALES@ROWEDOOR.COM

522 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924

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Engineering

Contract Engineer

Cornell Iron Works, a leading and growing manufacturer of Security Closure Products, is seeking a qualified Contract Engineer at our manufacturing facility in Mountaintop. Duties will include preparing shop drawings and shop work orders for our Production Facility. The ideal candidate will possess a 2 year degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar field, proficiency in AutoCAD 2006 or later, knowledge of fabrication processes and a mechanical background. Must be able to read architectural blueprints, have knowledge of MS Office, and have strong analytical and problem solving skills. Cornell Iron Works offers a great work environment with a competitive benefit program including health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and most of all, opportunity for advancement and great work environment. Interested candidates should apply in person, email their resume and salary history to janiney@ cornelliron.com, or mail to: Cornell Iron Works Crestwood Industrial Park 24 Elmwood Ave. Mountaintop, PA 18707 www. cornelliron.com. (NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LOOKING

FOR CAREER CHANGE?

PROVIDE INITIAL & ONGOING TRAINING. OUR TECHNICIANS APPLY FERTILIZER, LIME & WEED PREVENTATIVES AS WELL AS INSECT CONTROL & TURF AERATION SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS.

FULL TIME WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM – 5 PM

MUST

HAVE GOOD MATH SKILLS, CLEAN DRIVING RECORD & PASS PHYSICAL & DRUG TEST.

APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.GRASSHOPPER LAWNS.COM OR STOP IN FOR APPLICATION AT: 470 E. STATE STREET LARKSVILLE, PA 18651 QUESTIONS? EMAIL BRIAN PHILLIPS AT: GRASSHOPPER.JOBS @GMAIL.COM

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PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS

Penn State Mechanical Contractors has openings for energetic, motivated, experienced plumbers and pipefitters. Experienced foremen are also encouraged to apply. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package based on experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Send resume with work history to: Penn State Mechanical Contractors, Inc. PO Box 1027 Wilkes Barre, PA 18703 Fax: 570-823-0736 Kimberly@pennstate mechanical.com

TECHNICIAN We are looking for solid hard working individuals to become Professional Technicians. Work for “America’s Finest” Pest Control company according to PCT magazine and find out why JC Ehrlich was voted one of the best placed to work in PA. This position offers the satisfaction of offering great customer service without being tied to a desk. No experience is necessary as we include a fully paid comprehensive training program. Your skills development will include company supported career advancement and state licensing. Qualified candidates must be self organized; have good communication and computer skills; excellent observation and documentation skills; and be able to work cooperatively with customers at all levels including top management. REQUIREMENTS Pre-employment drug screening is required. Overtime potential. Must be 21 years or older. High School Graduate or GED. We offer excellent pay, 401K, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans. We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply in person JC Erlich 149 W. Cemetery Street Ashley, PA www.jcehrlich.com

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Logistics/ Transportation

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL-A DRIVER SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS Gas field/landscape Must have clean

drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE

criminal history and be able to pass a physical exam. 3, 4 or 5 hours per day. Please call Rick for appointment.

CLASS A CDL DRIVER

ART IME IEM LL HIFTS 245 OLD LAKE RD DALLAS PA, 18612

O/O: Company 845-616-1461

DRIVERS

CLASS A CDL DRIVERS We are growing and we are looking for Class A CDL Route Delivery Drivers. Core-Mark is accepting applications for FULL TIME 3 OR 4 DAY WORK WEEK - Mon thru Fri - weekends off!

This is ideal for drivers who want to be able to be home with their families. We are a national convenience store distribution company seeking full time CLASS A CDL DRIVERS. Generous benefit package to include Medical/ Dental/Vision/STD/ LTD and 401k. $1,500 sign on bonus as well as Attendance/Safety and Performance Bonus programs available. Annual and merit increases. Designed Route Deliveries. Company provided uniform and work boots Guaranteed 40 hours/week. WILL CONSIDER RECENT DRIVING SCHOOL GRADS! Apply @

PARTNeeded TIME MECHANIC also.

852-1457 RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

548 Medical/Health

LAKESIDE NURSING CENTER

HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS

RN: LPN: P T 7 -3 /3 - 8 CNA: P T / P D ,A S

7AM-3PM EVERY OTHER WEEKEND AM

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

Thursday (5/3) 12 pm until 2 pm We are a National Convenience Store Distribution Company. Seeking 3RD SHIFT WAREHOUSE WORKERS. Full time and Part time Positions available. We are also looking for a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC responsible for maintenance of conveyor, facility, machinery and power equipment. Previous experience a must. Generous benefit Package for FT employees, and various bonus programs! Apply @

100 West End Rd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE SHOW UP AND BE INTERVIEWED!! All applicants subject to pre-employment drug and background check. EOE

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

KINGSTON AREA For elderly female. Must have current drivers license. Duties include personal care, bathing, cooking, admin of meds, light housekeeping. First Aid or background in healthcare required. 5 days per week. Must complete background check and have references. Please respond to majones33@ verizon.net

SCRANTON/FORTY FORT PHYSICIAN OFFICES

LPN OR RN

ONE FULL TIME LPN OR RN NEEDED TO WORK AT BOTH OUR SCRANTON AND FORTY FORT OFFICE LOCATIONS. GYN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. EMAIL RESUMES TO: hr@ihgltd.com OR FAX TO (570) 283-6924

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GENERAL LABORERS/ PACKERS Needed immediately for 1st & 2nd shift in the Pittston Area. Apply at www.select staffing.com or Call 570-344-4252

Production/ Operations

DISTRIBUTION CLERKS WILKES-BARRE

570-823-6865

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Warehouse

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All applicants subject to pre-employment drug and background check. E.O.E

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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

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MANUFACTURING

Accepting applications for Shift Production Work. Excellent wages & benefits. Frequent lifting & standing. WARP PROCESSING 95 STEVENS LANE EXETER, PA.

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

QC TECHNICIAN

600 FINANCIAL 610

Business Opportunities

COFFEE SHOP

Turn key operation in a wonderful area. A must see! Deli & ice cream. Will train, excellent opportunity. $25,000. 570-262-1497

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Janpro.com LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE. Luzerne County. $20,000. 570-574-7363

TURNLocated KEY OPERATION at

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

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Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER large room ductless, remote, 11,500BTU, model# LSU122CE. Outdoor & indoor units, clean & very good condition. $500. 570-388-6348 AIR CONDITIONERS Ready for HOT weather, 2 window units, GE 8K BTU $75, Fedders 5K BTU $50, excellent condition. 696-1267

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE TOYS WANTED Larry - Mt. Top 474-9202

ANTIQUES: China Cabinet $500. Desk $150. Sewing machine $50. 570-578-0728 DEPARTMENT 56 buildings & accessories from $7 to $25 for each piece. We’re unable to take the over 50 buildings etc. with us when we move. call 570-868-5886

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VACUUM TUBES from radios from 1940-1950, total of 103, plus misc. tube shields & sockets all for $20. 735 6638

RETAIL SALES

Experienced sales person. Year round position. Apply in person: Ye Olde Clock & Gift Shoppe Dallas Shopping Center

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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 RANGE: Kenmore countertop electric, stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. Good condition. $125.570-675-0248 REFRIGERATOR older model, runs excellent $100. 570-970-0564 STOVE: Maytag 30” black electric, $150. Black range hood $50. Maytag 24” wall mounted oven, $150. Older model Panosonic microwave, $25. 570-868-5091 WASHER & DRYER White Whirlpool duet front loading automatic washer & electronic electric dryer with pedestals. $200. each both for $350. 570-788-4090

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Baby Items

CRIB Bassett 3 piece crib, chest of drawers, & dresser, solid wood very good condition. $300. 570-237-5119 PLAY YARD L.A. baby’s commercial play yard, blue. width: 30 1/2”W X 43LX 1/2”H 30 1/2” Like new condition. $50. 570-285-5152 STROLLER Evenflo with basket $45. Potty’n step stool $15. 570-822-5974 STROLLER Kolcraft Contour well constructed double stroller in good condition $75. 570-735-6638 STROLLER Peg Perego Model Pliko P3, girls, $150. MacLaren Volo baby stroller, girls, $75. Britax Decathlon convertible car seat, $150. F. P. Starlight cradle swing, $75. PegPerego Prima Pappa high chair, girls, $75. Peg Perego Primo Viaggio car seat, girls, $125. MacLaren baby rocker, girls, $50. 570-430-4054

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BATHROOM matching sink set. Gerber white porcelain with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183

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Clothing

BOYS CLOTHING sizes 6 months - 7 years. Blazers, coats, jean jackets, suits $5. Overalls, tops, pants, shorts, shoes/sneakers $2, Toys range very small items .25 cents to $5 larger items action figures, stuffed animals to pin ball machines. Toy boxes $20. Fisher Price, another large one in primary colors great for taller items. 570-696-9010 TUXEDOS: 9 very good condition sizes 38 to 60; modern & classic styles. $40 each. 655-2180.

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Exercise Equipment

TONY LITTLE AB LOUNGE EXTREME, Paid 4160. sell for $75. 570-288-9889 TREADMILL. Proform 300. Very good condition. $50 OBO You haul. 417-6066

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Firewood

FIREWOOD

Cut-Split-Delivered Large Steady Supply Available R&K Wettlaufer Logging, Inc. 570-924-3611

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Furniture & Accessories

Production/ Operations

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COFFEE TABLE for sectional with lifting top for food or beverages for $100. Plush gray computer chair $25. 570-592-7723 COMPUTER DESK: Very good condition. Black with slide keyboard shelf. $45. 570-740-1412 or 570-498-0439 DESK wooden with hutch & built-in light, 3 side drawers with roll out keyboard tray, + desk chair on wheels. $175. 570-510-0010.

Furniture & Accessories

TABLE LAMP Oriental Chinese woman 1960’s ceramic, pink -white-gold. $35. Collector spoons 17 different, must take all $35. 696-1927

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

BED mechanical hospital bed, twin size, $120. Antique hutch breakfront china cabinet, traditional oak finish $120. Both good condition.430-4054

WILKES-BARRE

22 Maffett St. Tues through Thurs 5/1, 5/2, 5/3 10am - 7pm, 70 years worth of antiques & newer items. Clothing, sports equipment, toys,m books, furniture, records, china silver. VERY CHEAP!

WILKES-BARRE

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DINING ROOM SET

Solid Oak. Table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, buffet, protective table pads included. $800 570-299-5046 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER dark oak 15 1/2” d, 5’ h & 4’ wide $50. Kenmore Powermate 12 amp canister vacuum with attachments $60. 570-288-3723

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 GLIDER wicker & metal 2 seater $25. 570-574-2924 Green Sofa and Oversized chair for Sale. Excellent condition. $350 call 570-696-4813 HEADBOARD twin $5. Lamp with wall set 4 spindle coat/ hat holder & memo board $4. 696-9010 KITCHEN SET solid maple wood includes oval table with removable center leaf & 3 chairs. Small hand painted flower accents on top of chairs. $50. 570-675-3006

CONDUCTED BY: The Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Pro Cathedral 35 S. Franklin St. MAY 2ND 10AM-4PM MAY 3RD 10AM-3PM THURSDAY IS BAG DAY. Mini boutique, Wednesday & Thursday Light lunch available. Also Baked goods.

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Jewelry

CAROL IS BUYING PAYING TOP

DOLLAR for your gold, silver, co ins, scrap jewelry, rings, diamonds, necklaces,bracelets, old antique costume jewelry. Guaranteed to be paid top dollar. WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS! 570-855 7197 570-328-3428

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWN TRACTOR Craftsman VT3000; 22HP; Mulch Kit; used 1 Season; Excellent $995. 570-472-3888 LAWNMOWER MTD NEW $90. 570-825-3371

Building Materials

TOILET. Kohler. Excellent condition. Like new. No Stains. Was replaced for Medical reasons. $60 OBO. 287-4723

PENNDOT certified Aggregate Technician for busy N.E. PA Quarry. Experience performing all quality control tests and valid certification required. Competitive salary and health benefits. Please fax resume to: 570-643-0903

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

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Mattress Queen Plush-Top Set New in Plastic Must Sell ASAP $150 Call Steve @ 570-280-9628

MATTRESS SALE

RIDING MOWER Murray 38702A 12 HP Briggs & Stratton. 38” Good condition. Needs electrical repair. $375 570-696-2688 ROTOTILLER Craftsman heavy duty 17” 5hp. Utility trailer, all sides built up 14” wheels $800. 570-675-9365

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We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Machinery & Equipment

Mattress Guy

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 SECTIONAL, beautiful 5 piece beige leather. In perfect condition. Includes hide-a-bed and two recliners. New $3,700, now $1,500. Call 570-474-5643 SOFA & loveseat matching set in blue pattern with solid blue slipcovers and Lane solid blue rocker. All in good condition. $200. 570-262-8790

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Production/ Operations

FARM EQUIPMENT

Hay baler/ cut/ ditoner. Hay Wagon. Corn Picker. Dirt bucket. Disk, sprayer. ATV. Call 570-427-4298

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Medical Equipment

PERFITIncontinence Underwear Size XL 14 per package $5 570-288-9940

758 Miscellaneous BEER MISER 1/2 keg with air tank. $100. 570-814-5477 COMFORTER twin size, tailored dust ruffle, sham, matching decorative pillow, $50. 675-7599 COOKIE JAR Antique House Cottage, Good condition. $50. 570-675-0248

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Production/ Operations

FORKLIFT OPERATORS (Material Handler)

YEARBOOKS autographed Plymouth ‘44, ‘45, ‘46 & ‘47 Bloomsburg University ‘50, 52, Hanover ‘49. $10. each. 570-779-3841 YEARBOOKS, Kings College ‘70, ‘90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96. Wilkes University ‘88, ‘89. $5 each. 706-1548

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Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162

FABRI-KAL Corporation, a major plastics company is seeking full time MATERIAL HANDLERS for our Hazle Township and Mountaintop locations. One year forklift experience within the past five years and High school diploma/equivalent required. Current forklift certification preferred. Background Checks and Drug Screening are conditions of employment. 12 hour shifts. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package (health/ dental/vision/life insurance; disability; 401k, Tuition Reimbursement; dependent tuition assistance).

FABRI-KAL

Corporation, Human Resources Dept. Valmont Industrial Park, 150 Lions Drive Hazle Twp., PA 18202 Email: HRPA@Fabri-Kal.com Fax: 570-501-0817 EOE

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All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H

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FREE AD POLICY

The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls.

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MAILBOX, Step 2, heavy duty plastic, hunter green. Mounts over 4” x 4” post, includes reflective numbers. Good condition, $30. (sells new for $60). 570-814-9574

LADDER/extension 32’Fiberglass with 3 cases, coiled roofing gun nails $250. for all Firm! 570-760-8527

MOVIE POSTERS: authentic 13 @ $15. each. 5 drawer side to side $300. 570-280-2472 PING PONG TABLE. fits over pool table or can be fitted to stand alone, net & paddles included. $50. 570-704-6588 RIM & TIRE 18” P235/60 R18 for Hyundia Santa Fe. Both in good condition. Must See. $150. 654-3209 RIMS; Honda car rims 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic, DelSol cars, brand new. $175. Yard sale leftovers, household items, decorations, wooden shelf, etc. asking $200 for everything, Floor lamp 5 head multicolor $20. 570-239-6011 SCOOTER brand new 2012 AX 50cc scooter type A1 handle bar tightening & front break fix never rode it, has the following: engine air-cooled single cylinder fourstroke, displacement 49.65cc 3.5hp /7000rpm, torque, 3.1n.m/6000 rpm, electric starter & more. $989. For more details call 570-735-2171 VACUUM CLEANER, upright, Sears Kenmore, uses bags. $20. Commode, bedside or sits over toilet $20.814-9845

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Musical Instruments

PIANO Baldwin, just tuned, $500. delivered. 570-474-6362

GAZEBO: Very nice 10 x 10 metal frame needs canvas top, two metal pool lounge chairs $80. 570-407-0008

PUMP ORGAN 1889 Story & Clark. Can be restored or used as great conversation piece $900. 570-817-6330

HEATER Quartz infrared 1200W, 20”. Great for workshop/garage, like new, $30. 696-1267

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KENNEL large plastic with metal door 28”H,36”L,25”W $50. Child’s Mud Shark Rhino bike 12” wheels tires like new $20. Tricycleheavy duty all terrain with pneumatic tires 13’ front tire10” rear adjustable frame ages 5-7 $30. 570-574-4888 LADDER 24’ aluminum $100. 24’ fiberglass ladder werner $185. Chef dorm refrigerator 1.7 cu $75. Boxwood wood stove brand new never used firebox size 29”x15” $200. 8 burner propane grill on wheels new never used $285. Pioneer dvd 5 disc player & manual $25. 570-735-2236

POOL 24’ round filter, solar & winter covers, all accessories, with 24 x 16 pressure treated deck, all for $75. 570-868-5322. POOL: 21’ round with filter, solar cover & automatic cleaner $999. Great pool, only used 3 seasons. 570-592-7723

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Restaurant Equipment

DISH MACHINE Commercial EVA 2000 slide-thru, comes complete with stainless steel sink & tables, low temp rinse, works great! $995. OBO. 570-831-5728

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776 Sporting Goods

TOOL BOXES: 2 pickup truck tool boxes 8’ long with heavy duty ladder rack $500. 570-587-4819

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VITO’S & GINO’S

Wanted:

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

786 Toys & Games HAND PUPPET New $10. each. RODNEY & FRIENDS $30. each. 570-779-3841 SWING SET: Rainbow Play Systems wooden swing set in good to excellent condition. Approx 14’W x 33.5’L. Contains 3 swings, 1 tire swing, 1 rope swing, trapeze / rings combo, slide, Jacob’s rope ladder and monkey bars. Also has a clubhouse with penthouse. Asking $999 or best offer. Call 570-868-5582 between 6pm &8pm

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Video Game Systems/Games

GAME CONSOLE REPAIR

I offer the lowest prices locally. Broken Xbox 360’s, PS3’s, Wii’s, disc read errors, etc. Call Chris or visit the Video Game Store 28 S. Main St, W-B 570-814-0824

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

WE PAY MORE

FOR YOUR GOLD, SILVER JEWELRY, COINS SCRAP JEWELRY, Bring it on down for a great price. Anything old in good condition, trains, toys etc. 570-328-3428 570-855-7197

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Other

PAWS TO CONSIDER....

Call for Pricing and

Cats

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP

$125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN!

NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!

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Other

DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT - EOE

Immediate Openings: Groundskeeper– Part Time: $12.33/hour Substitute Custodians and Housekeepers: $8.50/hour For clearance information and to download a district application, refer to the district web site, www.dallassd.com, Employment page. Please submit a letter of interest, district application, references, Act 34, 151 and 114 clearances and any other supporting materials to:

Mr. Mark Kraynack, Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, Dallas School District, PO Box 2000, Dallas, PA 18612 DEADLINE: May 14, 2012

LHASA-POO & SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Shots current.

$400 570-250-9690

POMERANIAN

AKC, 8 weeks, 2 females & 2 males. Chocolate & party colors Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643

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

824-4172, 9-9 only

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GOLF CLUBS: Callaway Hawkeye graphite golf clubs 3-sw. $250. 570-735-8520 PAINTBALL GUN, CO2 canisters, belt, cleaning kit, 3,000 paintballs. $100. 570-430-9231

Large Steady

Brown. $500. Call 570-840-4243

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Equestrian

PINE SHAVINGS

PUPPIES Pure-Bred. Black

800 PETS & ANIMALS

820

Great for Bedding

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Other

RETROFIT LASER GUIDE for most 10” miter saws, works great! $8. 696-1267

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

BASKETBALL HOOP Portable. Adjustable height. Rim slightly bent, otherwise good condition. $40. 570-881-6160

TENNIS RACQUETS (3),Prince Longbody Thunder 820 (2) &Cayman Strike X 95. All 3 $65. 570-639-1242

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Tools

Pools & Spas

LADDER 24’ aluminum $100. 24’ fiberglass ladder werner $185. Chef dorm refrigerator 1.7 cu $75. Boxwood wood stove brand new never used firebox size 29”x15” $200. 8 burner propane grill on wheels new never used $285. Pioneer dvd 5 disc player & manual $25. 570-735-2236

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A regional multimedia company headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, we provide news, information and entertainment across multiple media platforms. Our flagship publication, The Times Leader, and several weekly and specialized publication serve the readers and advertisers of northeastern Pennsylvania well. We provide commercial and other services in the region and surrounding states. Building on our solid print foundation, we offer various multimedia products: website development; social media marketing; search engine optimization and marketing; QR code marketing and tracking; and many other services. We currently offer this employment opportunity

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906 Homes for Sale

ASHLEY Exclusive Listing REDUCED TO $28,500

BACK MOUNTAIN

DALLAS

DURYEA

EXETER

EXETER TWP.

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

20 Fox Hollow Drive OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 29TH 12 NOON-1:30PM If you have seen it before, TAKE ANOTHER LOOK! Freshly painted, new tile. Open floor plan & so much room!Well maintained home on wooded lot in desirable neighborhood. 4-6 Bedrooms, 3.5 baths, tile kitchen, hardwoods in family room, new carpet. Finished walk-out lower level with two additional bedrooms and 3/4 bath. Two fireplaces. ONE YEAR HOME TRUST WARRANTY included. $270,000 MLS #11-3504 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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

$159,900 Good visibility commercial location. Room for up to 3 businesses! Also has 2 apartments., off-street parking for 8 w/ possibility. of much more in rear. Great for Beauty/Nail Salon, Fitness Studio, Shop, and Garage type businesses. Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for more information. 570-332-8832

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

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

EXETER

FORTY FORT

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

CHEAPER THAN RENT! 38 Oak Street. Spacious 1/2 double block. Living room / dining room combo. 3 bedrooms on second floor, 3 on the third. 1 1/2 baths. lst floor laundry. 3 porches. Large yard with loads of parking. Aluminum siding. Concrete driveway. Many extras! MLS # 12-711. Conventional financing. ($2,995 down, $325, month. 4 1/4% interest, 30 years. $59,900. Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126

127 DONATO DRIVE Large mobile home, excellent condition on double lot, located in Ashley Park. Carport, above ground pool with deck, 2 sheds, fenced in yard, modern kitchen, dining room, family room with wood burning fireplace, 2 bedrooms, master bedroom has whirlpool tub, laundry room with appliances, foyer, large en-closed heated porch. New hardwood floors thruout, vinyl siding, central air, skylights, private driveway, appliances. Listed exclusively by Capitol Real Estate Shown by appointment Qualified buyers only! Call John Today 570-823-4290 570-735-1810

CAPITOL REAL ESTATE

www.capitol-realestate.com for additional photos ASHLEY

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

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

AVOCA

P E N D I N G

1215 South St. SpaPcious 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

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AVOCA

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

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

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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

$214,900 Motivated Seller. Very spacious home with great floor plan features hardwood floors & pocket doors on main level. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, rear screened patio, attached garage, as well as a 2-car detached garage, all located on a 1 acre country size lot with beautiful views. Please Call Deb Roccograndi at 570-696-6671 MLS#12-691.

BACK MOUNTAIN DALLAS

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

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211 Hillside One "Newberry Estate" Enjoy comforts and amenities of living in a beautifully maintained townhouse. 3000 square feet., 4 bedrooms, 3 l/2 baths, hardwood floors, Bright & Airy kitchen, Tennis,golf and swimming are yours to enjoy. PRICE REDUCED! $179,000 MLS# 11-2608 Call Geri 570-696-0888

DALLAS

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

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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

DALLAS 148 E Center Hill Rd

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

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 $250,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565

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97 Chittenden St. Flood damaged home with new furnace, electric box, water heater, outlets and switches. 1st floor gutted but already insulated and ready for sheetrock. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and bath with double sinks. Large yard. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1225 $69,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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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 $29,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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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

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REDUCED 619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stainless appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially finished lower level. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $154,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

EXETER

Nice size 4 bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with breakfast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $89,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

FREELAND

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

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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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Very well maintained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, ductless air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced in yard with a shed. This home is in move-in condition just waiting for you to move into. Make an appointment today! #11-4433 $79,900 Karen Altavilla 283-9100 x28 Prudential: 696-2600

HANOVER TWP. 10 Lyndwood Ave

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

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

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78 Luzerne St. Not a drive-by. Move right into this sparkling clean, bright and cheery 1/2 double. All new floor coverings and freshly painted interior. 2 zone gas hot water baseboard heat. W/d hookups in basement which has a concrete floor. All measurements are approximate. MLS 12-1129 $45,000 Call Michelle T. Boice 570-639-5393 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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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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19 Lee Park Ave. Well kept 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath single with eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry area, w/w, ceiling fans, full concrete basement. Gas heat. Home sits on large lot with 2 car detached garage and off street parking. MLS 12-541 $79,900 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 570-735-7494 Ext 304 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671

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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

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

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NEW LISTING Two-story brick home originally built in the 1860’s…warm and fuzzy is the feeling as you enter this gracious home…The living room is now a “pool room”. Den with Pergo flooring and stunning fireplace with built-in bookshelves. Dining room with hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms, gas heat, large fenced yard. #12-1426 $197,600 Maribeth Jones 696-6565 Prudential: 696-2600

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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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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. $ 121,900. Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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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

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285 Lyndwood Ave. Brick 3 bedroom Ranch with full finished basement. Home features large modern kitchen, 3 nice size bedrooms, all with closets, hall coat closet, w/w, modern bath, ceiling fans, fenced yard. Private driveway, newer furnace. Assessed value and taxes recently reduced! MLS 12-222 $86,000 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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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

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

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 $115,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

HARDING

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

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

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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

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125 W. Luzerne Ave. 3 bedrooms with first floor bath and family room. Roof, vinyl siding, heating system, second floor windows and insulation all installed in 2005. 40 x 109 lot. Private driveway. MLS # 121437. Only $49,900. Ask for Bob Kopec, Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126

Beautiful and great condition, spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath traditional 2 story home situated on a large level nicely landscaped lot. Newer kitchen. Crestwood Schools. Features large cedar walled 3 season room with skylight and doors to large deck, Family room with fireplace, formal dining and living rooms, 1st floor laundry, & gas HWBB heat. MLS# 12-1065 $238,000. Call Pat. Direct line 715-9337. Lewith & Freeman Real Estate 570-474-9801

143 W. Broad St. Nice 2 story home with 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, fenced yard, newer furnace with 3 zones and newer 200 amp electrical service. This home has an attached Mother in Law suite with a separate entrance. This can easily be converted to a 1st floor master bedroom with a master bath. MOS 12-1401 $69,900 John W. Polifka Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 570-704-6846

Motivated seller! Affordable 3 bedroom 2 story home. Features a study on 1st floor, or could be a 4th bedroom. Semi modern kitchen, includes appliances "as is", gas heat, full basement. MLS#12-1107 Asking $52,000. Call Pat at 715-9337. Lewith & Freeman Real Estate 570-474-9801

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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

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.

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

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

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13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, builtin grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an oversized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. Laflin Road to Fordham Road, on right. $399,700 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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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 $174,900 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323

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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 $35,500 Call Christina Kane 570-714-9235

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

Condo with architect designed interior on three floors. Large well equipped kitchen with breakfast room, den with fireplace with brick and granite hearth. Open floor plan in living room/dining room. Attached 2 car garage, walkout basement with family room, den & bath, could be 4th bedroom. Pets accepted, must be approved by Meadows Association. Gas heat, abundant closet space. $269,000 MLS-12-1203 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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

Greystone Manor. Ten year old home with attached apartment. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Kitchen, living room, dining room & den. Apartment has 1 bedroom, bath, living room, dining room, private entrance. 3 car garage, front porch, large decks. Total 2,840 square feet. On cul-de-sac. Call BOB RUNDLE for appointment.

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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

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214 West Ridge St Great 2 story home, freshly painted and carpeted, large rooms. Don't miss out on this great buy and to own a home of your own. 12-1302 $69,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 NANTICOKE 294-296 EAST STATE ST

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

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Inviting home with 90 feet of lake front & wonderful enclosed dock. The huge great room features a vaulted ceiling, hard wood floors, handsome stone fireplace, built-in cabinets & long window seat with offering lake view. Modern kitchen with large pantry for entertaining, Master suite opens to 3 season room, also lakefront. 2nd floor guest rooms are oversized. MLS# 11-2954 $328,500 Call Rhea 570-696-6677

9 Anne Street Modern bi-level, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, tile kitchen and bath floor. New appliances, new gas hot water furnace and architectural roof. Family room, 3-season room and deck. 2 car garage, large yard. Move-in condition. Convenient location. Reduced to $199,900 OBO 570-823-4282 or 570-823-7540

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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

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238 S. Main St. Ten room home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, great driveway, central air, large yard. A must see home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-477 $129,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

136 East Ridge St. A great home features 3 bedrooms, plenty of closet space, modern eat in kitchen with great appliances, living room with wood pellet stove, large family room, 1 1/2 modern bathrooms, washer/ dryer hook-up, second floor has all new replacement windows, exterior has aluminum siding, stain glass window on new front porch, new above ground pool, fenced in level yard, Plenty of off street parking, A+ today. Never worry about parking, its always there. Great location, best price home in today's market, Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. Call John Vacendak CAPITOL REAL ESTATE 570-735-1810 www.capitolrealestate.com for additional photos

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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

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

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175 Oak Street New furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $84,900 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC

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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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 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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117 Mara Lane Beautiful townhome in EXCELLENT condition with many upgrades including hardwood floors, huge deck, upgraded light fixtures & appliances. MLS# 12-1336 $204,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

PLAINS

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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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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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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NANTICOKE

Adorable home with charm & character. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, family room with gas fireplace. 3 season room, fenced in yard with rear deck & shed. $119,000 MLS#12-498 Michael Nocera 570-357-4300

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LAFLIN 24 Fordham Road

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182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and available for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708

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

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MOUNTAINTOP

NANTICOKE $49,900

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

NANTICOKE

LUZERNE

HUDSON

Archaic 2 floor, 5.5 room homestead, new washer, dryer, sump pump, roof 3.5 years old. Lot over 4,000 sq. ft. 50 East Stanton St. $50,000. Call 9am7pm 570-239-5672 or 570-822-1940

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

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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

MOUNTAINTOP

NEWPORT TWP.

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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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5 West Bergh St. FOR SALE BY OWNER MUST SEE! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 6 car garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, large living room, utility room, gas fireplace, oil/steam heat, finished basement, fully fenced, screened deck. See Zillow.com for photos & more information. $144,900. 570-606-6850

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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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86 St. Mary’s St. Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath Single in Plains with large modern kitchen, master bedroom with double closets, beautiful woodwork, w/w, ceiling fans, attic, porches, shed, gas heat. MLS 10-3939 $68,000 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES, INC. 570-735-7494 Ext. 304 Patricia Lunski 570-814-6671

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PLYMOUTH

SHAVERTOWN

SWEET VALLEY

SWOYERSVILLE

WAPWALLOPEN

WEST WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

This 4 bedroom 2 story has a full bath on the 1st floor and rough in for bath on 2nd floor. An enclosed side patio from the kitchen dinette area & side drive are a big plus. MLS 12-553 Only $27,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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

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

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

16 Sullivan St. Large 5 bedroom home with a newer roof, new gas furnace, modern kitchen and baths. Close to Central City. MLS 12-1171 $60,000 Charles J. Prohaska Ext. 35 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

210 Academy St. Large grand home. Open concept downstairs, 1 st floor laundry, lots of closet space, fenced in back yard, extra large driveway. Garage with floor pit, auto garage door opener. 60 amp subpanel, walk up attic. Loads of potential. MLS 12-1268 $115,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

570-288-6654 PLYMOUTH 22-24 BRADLEY ST

SHAVERTOWN

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 SAND SPRINGS

Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom / laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. $155,000 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

SHICKSHINNY

696-2600

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

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105 Summit Street Fire damaged home. Sold as is. 60’ x 235’ lot. Public sewer, water & gas. $34,500 negotiable Call 570-675-0446, evenings.

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

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. $138,000 MLS 11-4085 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

SHICKSHINNY

SWOYERSVILLE

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 SHICKSHINNY

129 Townsend St. 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 $200,000 Jolyn Bartoli

SHAVERTOWN

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

SHAVERTOWN 122 Manor

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

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

SWOYERSVILLE

SWEET VALLEY

SWEET VALLEY 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 $209,900 Paul Pukatch 696-6559

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

Spacious 4 bedroom colonial on 40 x 150 lot with private drive, gas heat, modern kitchen and 1.5 baths. French doors between living room and formal dining room plus an entrance foyer with wood stair case and Hardwood floors. MLS 12-1304 $44,270 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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WEST PITTSTON

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

570-288-6654 TAYLOR

Featured on WNEP’s Home & Backyard. Move right into this 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home with custom maple eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, Jacuzzi tub, 2 fireplaces, abundance of storage leading outside to a private sanctuary with deck/pergola & Koi pond. Off street parking. MUST SEE. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-733 $189,900 Call Keri 570-885-5082

DOUBLE BLOCK OUT OF FLOOD ZONE 3 bedrooms each side, modern kitchens with birch cabinets, lower level recreation room on one side. 3 season porches overlooking semi-private yard. New roof in 2011. $145,000 570-654-3755 WEST PITTSTON

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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WILKES-BARRE

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

46 Bradford St. Pride of ownership everywhere. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard, off street parking. Ready to go! MLS 12-1508 $69,900 Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

WILKES-BARRE

19 Lawrence St. Very well kept 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story with family room, enclosed back porch and fenced in back yard. Nice layout with lots of closet space. Modern kitchen, laundry 1st floor. Replacement windows and much more! MLS 12-1325 $77,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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484 Madison St. Well kept home with finished basement. Move in condition with plenty of rooms, new Pergo floors on 2nd floor and fenced in yard. Newer roof and furnace approximately 10 years old. MLS 12-1291 $84,900 Donald Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

WILKES-BARRE

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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WILKES-BARRE 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

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

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

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

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

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Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5425 WEST WYOMING

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Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $89,900. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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2006 CHEVY EQUINOX LS

YOMING VALLEY

SPORT UTILITY

ONE OWNER

AUTO SALES INC.

197 West End Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

825-7577

438 Tripp St

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm

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

548 Medical/Health

GAS SAVER SPECIALS

3.4L V6, Automatic, All Wheel Drive Mileage: 42,500

SELLING PRICE $13,995

WE BEAT ANYBODY’S DEALS

Large Selection Family Owned & Operated for 31 Years SERVICED, INSPECTED, & WARRANTIED FINANCING AVAILABLE

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FREE GAS when you ﬁnance a vehicle up to 36 months

$13,495

WYOMING VALLEY

We Service What We Sell After The Sale!!!

415 Kidder Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

570.822.8870 steve@yourcarbank.com www.wyomingvalleyautomart.com

697 S. Mountain Blvd Mountain Top, PA 18707

570-578-7608

MOTORS

Auto Sales

Cars in Color (See sales representative for details)

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Leo’s

2003 FORD TAURUS SE

2006 Subaru Forester

3.0L V6, Automatic FWD Mileage: 56,500

SELLING PRICE

$7,895

We Service What We Sell After The Sale!!!

L.L. Bean Edition, 38,000 Miles

92 Butler St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253 548 Medical/Health

REGISTERED NURSE (Wound Care)

Must have a minimum five (5) years current wound/ostomy care required. WOCN required. Must be a graduate of a school of Professional Nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and hold a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice Nursing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer paid, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, copy of Nursing Degree, and License Verification. BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment. Applications must be received by May 11, 2012.

FRED L. PARRY

BEN’S

MOTORS

375 Bennett St., Luzerne 287-0275

Auto Sales

2004 Toyota Camry LX 697 S. Mountain Blvd Mountain Top, PA 18707

Oil Changes, State Inspections, Specializing in Jeep Repairs, Tire Rotations, Fair Pricing...

89 YEARS IN BUSINESS Since 1973 Family Owned & Operated

JAMES AUTO SERVICE 570-82-JAMES (570-825-2637) 251 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre • State Inspections • Towing • Emission Insp. • Shocks • Brakes • Struts • Tune-Ups • Alignments • Oil Changes • Fleet Maintenance • Tires • Fuel Injection Tune-Ups

548 Medical/Health

Near Wegman’s

10 Nitro SE .......... $14,995 09 Journey SXT .. $14,995 10 Fusion SEL ..... $13,995 10 Impala LT ........ $13,995 07 Focus SE ............ $8,495 08 Escape 4x4 ... $12,995 • Full Notary Service • Tax & Title Transfers

CHURNETSKI TRANSPORTATION INC.

• 83 Years in Automotive Repair • Complete Alignment Service • State Inspections • Computerized Engine Diagnosis • Air Conditioning & Heat Services

570-824-0832 570-829-4196

146 Hillside Sugar Notch

570-578-7608

548 Medical/Health

570-822-7359

RT 309, W-B Township

SEDAN 4DOOR

375 Bennett St., Luzerne 287-0275

& Service

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for full-time Nurse II, Registered Nurse (Wound Care). The Wound/Ostomy Nurse serves as a role model for the skin integrity program, educates staff in pressure ulcer prevention, wound care and related topics. Must be flexible and adaptive to change. BSN or Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and bachelors degree in a related field Required. 5411 Main Road Commercial zoned property on busy corner. Country Colonial home with detached 2 car garage, with additional office space and entrance door. Perfect property for home based business. Eat in kitchen with brick gas fireplace, large dining room and living room with coal stove. Finished basement with 2 rooms & 1/2 bath. Old fashioned root cellar off the kitchen. Large paved parking area. MLS 11-2554 $188,000 570-675-4400

WILKES-BARRE

WEST PITTSTON

SWOYERSVILLE

548 Medical/Health

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WILKES-BARRE

570-696-5425

“New Listing”! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home on double lot. One car garage, two 3 season porches, security system & attic just insulated. $90,000. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

Vinyl resided, new shingles in 2008, quiet location with level, open ground. Replacement windows, new well pump. MLS #12-760 $64,900 Call Dale 570-256-3343 Five Mountain Realty

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548 Medical/Health

NURSE MANAGER

(Emergency Department) Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Nurse Manager in the ED. The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of quality care. Must be flexible and adaptive to change. Looking for a Nurse III, that requires a Master’s degree in nursing or related field, with BSN or bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must have a minimum five (5) years current supervisory experience working in an Emergency Department, and minimum of five (5) years current clinical experience in emergency services. Experience should include providing oversight for nursing care needs to patients as it relates to a variety of medical, surgical and psychiatric diagnoses. CEN preferred. Must be a graduate of a school of Professional Nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and hold a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice Nursing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer paid, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, copy of Nursing Degree, and License Verification. ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment. Applications must be received by May 11, 2012.

Forms are available at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/job-search For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, EXTENSION 7209. Please mail your complete application package to: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Medical Center (05) 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 VA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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WILKES-BARRE

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

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WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED

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

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Charming brick Tudor home in wonderful neighborhood. Hardwood floors, cherry cabinets, solid wood doors only begin to describe this delightful home. Motivated Seller! MLS#12-1227 $225,000 Jolyn Bartoli

Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5425

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DOUBLE BLOCK

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 $59,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

WILKES-BARRE To Settle Estate $56,900 REDUCED! Offer Needed!

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

Easily converts to single home. New roof, electric, windows & 2 car garage. Remodeled. 66 x 100 feet, fenced lot, $120,000. 570-693-2408 WYOMING

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

SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412

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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

Park Ofﬁce Building 400 Third Ave.

Ofﬁcenter–220 220 Pierce Street

Professional Ofﬁce Rentals Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available

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LAFLIN

33 Market St. Commercial/residential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom, in good condition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $149,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

MOUNTAINTOP 110 N.

MOUNTAIN BLVD. OFFICE OR RETAIL SPACE Great Location! Total 3,000 square feet on two levels. High visibility, plenty of parking, garage in rear. $295,000. 570-474-2993 NANTICOKE

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

Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5425

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 HUGHESTOWN

YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED

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

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Income & Commercial Properties

AVOCA

New Bridge Center 480 Pierce Street

Ofﬁcenter–270 270 Pierce Street

Income & Commercial Properties

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

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

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912 Lots & Acreage

JACKSON TWP 1 acre with well, septic and driveway in place. Asking $39,900. Make reasonable offer. DEREMER REALTY 570-477-1149

SHICKSHINNY

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

BUILDING LOT Corner of Drake St. & Catherine, Moosic. 80x111 building lot with sewer & water available, in great area with newer homes. Corner lot. For more details visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #12-1148. Call Charlie

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.

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

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

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298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appliances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-8850900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $75,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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

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366 Pierce Street (corner lot). 1,300 sq. ft. concrete block commercial building on a 90 x 145 lot. Central air conditioning. Paved parking for 25 cars. Presently a pizza business, but land can be used for multiple uses (bank building, offices, etc.). MLS 12-1279. $350,000 Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 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

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REDUCED 414 Front St. Move right into this modern office building featuring 4 offices, receptionist office, large conference room, modern kitchen, storage room, full basement, central air, handicap access. 2 car garage and 5 additional off street parking spaces. This property is also available for lease. Lease price is $675/mo + $675 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities. Sells for $85,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 5 Mountains Realty 42 N. Main St. Shickshinny, PA 570-542-2141 INCOME/ COMMERCIAL PROPERTY NANTICOKE

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

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BEAR CREEK

39 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

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171 Susquehanna Avenue Well kept home on beautiful street in a desirable neighborhood. Very large rooms, hardwood floors, fenced yard, 1 car garage. All measurements approximate. MLS# 12-1079 $65,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

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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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

DALLAS

$129,900 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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

MOUNTAINTOP LAND Level building lot.

1/2 acre, 100 ft frontage, all utilities including gas. $39,900 Call 570-417-4177 Ready for construction.

NEWPORT TOWNSHIP 1 mile south of DALLAS AREA

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

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DURYEA

196 Foote Avenue Corner lot, bordering Foote Ave and McAlpine St. Commercial zoning. $10,000 or best offer. Please Call 610-675-9132 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

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Prime Location on Route 315 – Great visibility, 1.25 acres with 300’ of road frontage. LAND LEASE Call for details MLS 113571 Rhea Simms 570-696-6677

PITTSTON TWP.

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

Beautiful lot in Pocono Ridge Estate. 1.14 acres with a view! MLS 12-1313 $48,500 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706

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SHAVERTOWN LAND Harford Ave. 4 buildable residential lots for sale individually or take all 4! Buyer to confirm water and sewer with zoning officer. Directions: R. on E. Franklin, R. on Lawn to L. on Harford. $22,500 per lot Mark Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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ASHLEY

74 W. Hartford St 1 bedroom + computer room. 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer included. Wall to wall carpet. No pets. Security, lease, application fee. $525/month plus utilities. 570-472-9494

AVOCA

Modern & spacious 1st floor, wall to wall carpet. Appliances, washer & dryer hookup. Off street parking. Security, no pets. $450 month. 570-655-1606

DALLAS

EFFICIENCY APARTMENT Off street parking. $425 + utilities & security. No smoking. No pets. Available May 1. 570-675-0655 570-417-4731

DALLAS

For Lease. 3 level luxurious townhouse next to pool. Call (570)592-7190 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 DUPONT

219 Main Street Very nice 1st floor, 1 bedroom with new bathroom, modern kitchen, hardwood floors, fresh paint, off street parking. Call Darren 570-825-2468

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Furnished 1 bedroom executive apartment. All brand new. Spacious eat in kitchen. 2 TV’s provided, leather sofas. Too many amenities to list. $700. Call 570-899-3123

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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

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.

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

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DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722

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Totally renovated 5 room apartment located on 1st floor. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/ flooring & energy efficient windows. 1 bedroom with large closet, living room, laundry room, storage room, basement & large front porch. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265

EDWARDSVILLE

Small 2 bedroom, water included $500/mo.+ security.

PITTSON

Small 1 bedroom, all included, no electric $500/mo. + security. 570-406-1061

EXETER

1st floor. 3 rooms + bath. Appliances included & some utilities. $520 + electric, security & references. No pets, no smoking. 570-574-9561 or 570-696-3523

FORTY FORT

149 River Street. Modern 2 bedroom. 1 bathroom, 1st floor, off street parking, laundry, $650 per month + security. Utilities included. Available now. NO PETS Call 570-472-1414

FORTY FORT

2nd floor, 4 rooms, wall to wall carpet, heat, public water, sewer & recycling fees included. Tile bathroom with shower. Attic & yard. Stove & fridge furnished. Washer / dryer hookup. Good location, off street parking, No pets. 1 year lease & security, $650. Call 570-655-0530 FORTY FORT Lovely 2 bedroom, 2nd floor on River St. Living room, dining room, kitchen and bath. W/d hookup in basement. Garage. $550/mo + utilities No Pets 570-288-0770

FORTY FORT

Nice, quiet neighborhood. First floor, spacious living room with working fireplace, bedroom with 2 closets. New kitchen with stove, fridge & lazy Susan. Laundry room off kitchen with washer / dryer, bath / shower. Off street, lighted parking. Lease, security, references. Gas heat & all utilities by tenant. Absolutely no pets. $600. Call 570-714-5588

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FORTY FORT

Ransom Street, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, dining room, oak hardwood floors, central air, range & fridge included. Off street parking. $585/month utilities by tenant. Security, references, lease, pets maybe? Handicapped accessible 570-287-5775 or 570-332-1048.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

1st floor, 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, private deck, washer/dryer hookup. Heat, garbage & sewer included. $650/month 570-842-1264

HANOVER TWP

Brand new, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2nd floor, Washer, dryer, stove & refrigerator. Off street parking. Water, garbage & sewer included. $700 plus electric. Deposit, security and references. MUST SEE! Call 570-417-5977

HANOVER TWP.

3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, no pets. $725 + utilities, 1st months security deposit. Call 570-417-3427

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

1st Floor, recently renovated, 2 bedrooms, with washer & dryer hook-up, $650 per month, plus utilities, water and sewer included. Off street parking. Call 570-443-0770

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2 bedroom 1 bath. $575/month, separate utilities. Private backyard. Laundry hookups. Stove and refrigerator included. Sorry, no pets. Scott Zoepke Trademark Realty 570-814-0875 KINGSTON

3 bedroom 1 bath. $700/month. Separate utilities, laundry hookups, stove and refrigerator included. Small pets negotiable. Call Scott Zoepke Trademark Realty 570-814-0875

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393 Warren Street 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, large eat-in kitchen, 2nd floor, hardwood floors, Sunroom/study room, Large attic & storage, appliances included. No Pets. $625 per month + utilities. A must see! Call 570-407-0874

KINGSTON

795 Rutter Ave Screened porch, kitchen downstairs with appliances, washer & dryer, upstairs living room, bedroom & bathroom. $510/month + utilities. No pets. 570-417-6729

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Beautiful 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, modern kitchen with appliances, large dining & living rooms, central air, decks, ample parking. No pets. $595 per month.

570-696-1866

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KINGSTON

Beautiful, oversized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,200 monthly plus utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110

KINGSTON CLEAN 2 bedroom,

2nd floor apartment Available in MAY. All appliances included, $550/month + utilities. (NOT water & sewer) NO pets, smoking or section 8. Lease, security+ last months rent. Background check. Call 570-852-0252

Freshly painted, 2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer & water provided, off-street parking, no pets, $525/month + heat, electric & security deposit. Call (570)417-2919

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 Modern 2 bedroom 1 bath. Second floor. $600 + utilities. Call Darren 570-825-2468

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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

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KINGSTON

PETS ALLOWED!

Modern 1 bedroom on the park between Market & Pierce Bridges. $555/mo + electric washer/dryer in apt. Air, Dishwasher, Free Internet, Parking, Storage. Call Jeff at 570-822-8577

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Recently renovated 2 bedroom. Living room & dining room. Convenient off street parking. All new appliances. Water & sewer included. $560 + utilities, security & references. No pets, no smoking. Call 570-239-7770

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KINGSTON Two 1 bedroom & two 2 bedroom apartments available in a renovated building with OSP. Great location within walking distance to shopping & restaurants. 1 year lease, 1st month rent, credit check & security required. No pets. Utilities by tenant. 1 bedroom $550/month, 2 bedroom $650/month. Call Nicole 570-474-6307 or 570-715-7757

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LUZERNE

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

LUZERNE

1 bedroom. Quiet, nice neighborhood. Off street parking. Heat included. $525 Call 570-441-4101

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Very clean, large 1 bedroom apartment, discounted rent for tenant with excellent credit. Only $400 + utilities, no smoking, no pets, no section 8. Call 570-287-4047

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

378 Miller St. Recently remodeled, 1st floor. 1 bedroom, living room, large modern kitchen with stove. New bath, clean basement, laundry hookups. Enclosed porch, parking. No pets/smoking. $475/mo. includes heat and water. 570-288-9843

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LUZERNE

4 room apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, carpeting off-street parking, no pets. $500/ month, plus utilities, 1 month security 570-406-2789

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MINERS MILLS

Cozy 1 bedroom, 3rd floor apartment. Heat, hot water, stove & fridge included. $430 / month. Call 570-472-3681

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

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

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

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NANTICOKE

314 Prospect St. Convenient 1st floor, 1 bedroom, nonsmoker, large closets. Freshly painted & new carpeting. New ceiling fans, new modern kitchen & tile bath. New windows. Heat & hot water included. Washer/dryer hook up, stove & refrigerator provided. No pets. $595. 570-287-4700

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

NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR Spacious 1 bedroom with aesthetic fireplaces, new kitchens, wallto-wall, built in appliances & MORE. APPLICATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFICATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $625+ UTILITIES. MANAGED!

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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

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PITTSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hookup, no pets. $475/month, + gas heat, water, garbage & electric, 1st month & security. 1 year lease. 570-655-0290 or 570-313-0181

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PLAINS

Newly remodeled, 2 bedroom. Living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, stove w/d hookup. Heat, water, sewer included. No smoking or pets. $625/month, security and references. 570-905-0186

PITTSTON

2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, living room, eat in kitchen. Stove fridge, washer & dryer included. Carpeted & newly painted. Off street parking for 1 car. No smoking. No pets. $575 + utilities, security & 1st month 570-696-1485 Leave Message

PLAINS

Available June 1st. 3 room apartment, 1st floor, off street parking, no pets, no smoking. $550/ month includes heat & water. Security & 1 year lease. 570-820-3906 570-899-6710

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SUGAR NOTCH

Spacious, completely remodeled, 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Large kitchen, appliances included. Tenant is responsible for own utilities. $475/month 570-235-4718

SWOYERSVILLE

All new, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. stove, dishwasher microwave, washer/dryer hookup. Off-street parking, no pets. $560/ month, + utilities, references, lease & security. (570) 301-7723

WEST PITTSTON

203 Delaware Ave. 1st floor. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 570-655-9711

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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

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Spacious 1st floor, 1 bedroom in an Historic Colonial house. Next to Barre Hall on Wilkes Campus. Hardwood floors. Washer & dryer inside unit. $650 plus security. 570-991-1619

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1 bedroom, some appliances included, all utilities included except electric, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600. 570-969-9268

WILKES-BARRE 2 bedrooms,

includes heat and hot water, tenant pay electric. A/C unit. 1 year lease, $700/per month, Security deposit. Call Jean 570-825-3360 646-391-4638

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425 S. FRANKLIN ST. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio & 1 bedroom apartments. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence and all doors electronically locked. Studio - $450. 1 bedroom - $550. Water & sewer paid. One month security de-posit. Call 570-793-6377 or 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment. Or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com wilkesliving.com WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE LODGE Formerly The Travel Lodge 497 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre Rooms Starting at: Daily $44.99 + tax Weekly $189.99 + tax Microwave, Refrigerator, WiFi, HBO 570-823-8881 www.Wilkes BarreLodge.com

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WILKES-BARRE Nice, 3 bedroom, 1st floor apartment. Close to Wilkes-University and downtown Wilkes-Barre. Modern eat in kitchen, basement laundry + large storage area. $725 + gas and electric. Call 570-793-9449

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WILKES-BARRE NORTH

NEAR GENERAL HOSP. 518 N. Main St. 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor, all wood floors. Stove, fridge included. Washer / dryer hookup. Eat in kitchen. Off street parking, 1 car. Tenant pays gas & electric. Water included. $525+ security, Call 570-814-1356

WILKES-BARRE NORTH, 777 N.

Washington St. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor. Offstreet parking. Garbage removal included. $450 /month, + utilities. Call 570-288-3438

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

Nice neighborhood. 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Off street parking. Washer/dryer. $575 + 1 month security, references & credit check. No pets. (570) 574-2249

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom

apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-357-0712

WILKES-BARRE

SOUTH WELLES ST. Available Now. 2 bedrooms, 1st floor. New paint & carpet, heat, hot water, sewer & garbage included. $635 + security. Pets OK with approval. Section 8 Welcome. 570-589-9767

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

WILKES-BARRE VICTORIAN CHARM

34 W. Ross St. 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Most utilities included. Historic building is non smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/mo. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com. 570-762-1453

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Commercial Properties

RETAIL-BBUILDING W T ILKES

ARRE

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

WEST PITTSTON

OFFICE SPACE Containing Six sepa-

rate offices, 1 large meeting room. Segregated bathrooms. Kitchenette. Total recent renovation. Great location. Lot parking in rear. $3,500 monthly. Call 570-299-5471

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Half Doubles

ALDEN

Available Now!!! 1st floor includes living room, dining room, kitchen, bath and sunroom. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms. Large fenced yard, with 25’x25’ paved patio. Off street parking, front and side porches. All appliances; stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave above stove, w/d. Gas heat. Included is garbage, sewage and basic cable. $700 /mo + utilities. 1 month security and references 570-735-2989 570-510-2023(C)

HARVEYS LAKE

3 bedroom, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking. $700 + utilities.

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KINGSTON 3 bedroom, 1 bath,

1st floor laundry, new carpeting and paint. $590 + utilities 570-814-3838

KINGSTON Penn St.

1/2 Double, 2 bedroom. Newly remodeled. Gas Heat. Washer & dryer hookup, yard, parking. Section 8 Not Approved. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-1530

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Available immedi-

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

NANTICOKE HALF DOUBLE bedrooms, Gas

WYOMING 1 bedroom, 2nd

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

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

PITTSTON

Remodeled 3 bedroom double block. Fenced yard. Pool. $700. Includes garbage, sewer & heat. First / last month’s rent + security. No pets. References. Available May 7. Call 570-954-0655

PITTSTON TWP.

MAINTENANCE FREE!

2 Large Bedrooms. Off-Street Parking No Smoking. $600 + utilities, security, last month. 570-885-4206

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

WEST PITTSTON

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

BACK MOUNTAIN

JACKSON TWP. 3 bedroom home on Hillside Road. $650/mo + utilities. Lake Lehman School District. No pets. Call American Asphalt Paving Co., at 570-696-1181, ext. 243 between 7:00AM and 3PM Monday -Friday

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3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, natural woodwork, garage. Walking distance to churches and schools. Non smoking, no pets. Call 570-655-2195

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedrooms, gas heat, no pets, $475/per month, + utilities and security Call 570-696-2543

WILKES-BARRE

Parsons Section 3 bedroom. Off street parking. Pets welcome. $550/mo. Credit / Criminal check required. Call 570-266-5336

953 Houses for Rent

DALLAS

KINGSTON

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

DALLAS

FOR SALE OR RENT Single home in gated retirement village. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, appliances included. Quiet 55 plus community. No Pets. One year lease. $1675/mo + utilities & security. Monthly maintenance fee included. 570-592-3023

3 bedrooms, tiled bath & kitchen, carpeting throughout, finished basement room, refrigerator & stove, off-street parking, no pets, Fenced yard & shed. $800/month, + utilities, last & security. 570-256-0984

NANTICOKE

Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $900 + electric only

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195

HARDING Mt. Zion Road

6 rooms and bath, stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, no pets or smoking. $650/ month, plus utilities, & security deposit. Call 570-388-2675 or 570-388-6860

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

953 Houses for Rent WILKES-BARRE Duplex RENTAL first & second floor for rent. Kitchen, bedroom, living room & bath in each apartment. Included is refrigerator & stove in each apartment. First floor tenant has use of washer & dryer. Off-street parking. Heat, water & sewer included in the rent. Tenant responsible for electric only. Applicant to provide proof of income and responsible for cost of credit check. 1st floor rent is $600 per month, 2nd floor is $575 per month. Louise Laine 283-9100 x20 Prudential: 696-2600

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WILKES-BARRE 118 Sambourne St.

3 bedroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, basement $500/month + utilities, references & security. No pets. Call 570-824-4899 or 570-239-4340

953 Houses for Rent

WILKES-BARRE Safe

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

WYOMING

Two Story single home,2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, washer & dryer hook-up. $675 per month plus utilities. References and background/credit check. Call 570540-3632 Leave message.

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Rooms

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

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Rooms

ROOM WANTED 55+ male, Pittston area. Would be there 11am Monday through 1am on Friday. 732-803-8786

971 Vacation & Resort Properties

HARVEYS LAKE

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Furnished Summer Home. Weekly and/ or Monthly. Starting June to end of August. Washer & dryer. Free boat slips. Call for more details. 570-639-5041

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Roommate Wanted

MOUNTAIN TOP

Male homeowner looking for responsible male roommate to share house. Minutes away from Industrial Park. Off street parking. Plenty of storage. Furnished room. Large basement with billiards and air hockey. All utilities included. $425. Call Doug 570-817-2990

WILKES-BARRE

To share 3 bedroom apartment. All utilities included. $300/month 570-212-8332

974 Wanted to Rent Real Estate

HARVEYS LAKE

BOATHOUSE with bathroom facility wanted to rent June, July & August Call 609-613-0981

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EDWARDSVILLE

3 minutes to Crossvalley Expressway & shopping. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, dining, living rooms & basement. Washer/dryer hook-up. Newly remodeled, 1,200 sq. ft. No smoking or pets. $600/month, + utilities, 1st month & security. Call 570-603-7338

3 heat. Sewer & garbage included $575 month, + utilities, Call 570-740-7016

floor, off-street parking. Stove, fridge, washer, dryer included. Utilities by tenant. $425 + Lease andsecurity. Non smoking. No pets. Call 570-693-1582 9am - 8pm

953 Houses for Rent

1006

A/C & Refrigeration Services

STRISH A/C

Ductless / Central Air Conditioning Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 570-332-0715

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

570-606-8438 ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Kitchen & Baths DAVE JOHNSON Expert Bathroom & Room Remodeling, Carpentry & Whole House Renovations. Licensed &Insured

570-819-0681

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044 NORTHEAST CONTRACTING GROUP Decks, Sunrooms, Additions, Windows, Kitchens & Baths. Concrete Driveways, Walkways & Patios 570-338-2269

ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS

For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price 25 Yrs. Experience Ref. Ins. Free Est. 570-332-7023 Or 570-855-2506

Shedlarski Construction H I OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

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

SPRING BUILDING/ REMODELING?

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Chimney Service

CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.

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

COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY

ALL CHIMNEY REPAIR 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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Cleaning & Maintainence

HOUSE CLEANING We would love to

clean your home. We clean around your schedule. We clean weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. We also do one time cleaning. Call Eddie 570-677-0344 or online at www. empresacleaning. com

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Concrete & Masonry

DEMPSKI MASONRY & CONCRETE

All Phases Licensed & Insured No job too small. Free Estimates.

570-824-0130

DempskiMasonry.com

C&C MASONRY & 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. Give us a call, we’ll beat them all by 10%. 570-696-3488 or 570-239-2780

Williams & Franks Inc

Masonry - Concrete Brick-Stonework. Chimneys-Stucco” “NO JOB TOO SMALL” “Damage repair specialist” 570-466-2916

Call the Building Industry Association for a list of qualified members

WYOMING VALLEY MASONRY Concrete, stucco, foundations,pavers, retaining wall systems, dryvit, flagstone, brick work. Senior Citizen Discount.570-287-4144 or 570-760-0551

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1057Construction & Building

call 287-3331 or go to

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Chimney Service

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

CAVUTO CHIMNEY SERVICE

& Gutter Cleaning Free Estimates Insured 570-709-2479 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

GARAGE DOOR

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Dry Wall

MIRRA DRYWALL

Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

570-675-3378

1084

Electrical

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC

Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

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

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Excavating

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

EXCAVATING/MODULAR HOMES

Custom excavating, foundations, land clearing, driveways, storm drainage, blacktop repair, etc. 570-332-0077 Skidster/Backhoe With Operator I can help make your spring projects a little easier. Fully Insured. Reasonably Priced. Free Estimates. Stan 570-328-4110

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Fencing & Decks

ACTION FENCE SPRING SALE: Discounts on wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum and more! Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE! 1-888-FENCE-80

Russ Keener Construction Windows, doors, siding, porches, decks, kitchen, baths, garages, & more. All home maintenance. Free estimates, Fully Insured PA079549 570-336-6958

Handyman Services

All Your Home Repair Needs No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Russell’s Property Maintenance 570-406-3339

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

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Hauling & Trucking

AA1AAlways C L E Ahauling, NING

cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582

Of Northeast Contracting Group. we build any type, size and design, staining & powerwashing. If the deck of your choice is not completed within 5 days, your deck is free! 570-338-2269

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

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Handyman Services

#1 FOR ALL YOUR CONSTRUCTION NEEDS Interior & exterior painting. All types of remodeling. Front and back porches repaired & replaced Call 570-991-5301

1156

Insurance

NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term/Short Term Care Products Life Insurance Tax Deferred Annuities Medicare Supplement Plans Dental/Vision Estate Planning Ideas 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT

www nepalong termcare.com 1162 Landscaping/ Garden ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING RAKED? Specializing In Trimming and Shaping of Bushes, Shrubs, Trees. Also, Bed Cleanup, Edging, Mulch and Stone. Call Joe. 570-823-8465 Meticulous and Affordable. F ree E stimates 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

DECK BUILDERS

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

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AFFORDABLE Junk removal cleanups, cleanouts, Large or small jobs. Fast free estimates. (570) 814-4631

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL SPRING CLEAN UP!

TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL REMOVAL DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484 ALWAYS READY HAULING Moving, Deliveries, Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! SAME DAY SERVICE Free Estimates 570-301-3754

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395

Mike’s $5-Up

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 826-1883 570-829-7130

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

793-8057

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

CO$T U LE$$ LANDSCAPING

Specializing in Grass Cutting, Trimming of Shrubs & Hedges, & Mulching Call for estimates 570-239-4011

JAY’S LAWN SERVICE Spring clean-ups,

mowing, mulching and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406 O’NEIL’S Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance,Cleanups, shrub trimming, 20 years experience. Fully Insured 570-885-1918

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

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Painting & Wallpaper

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

Lawn Care

GRASS CUTTING

Affordable, reliable, meticulous. Rates as low as $20. Emerald Green 570-825-4963 RAINERI’S LAWN CARE & SHRUBS Lawns Trimmed & Edged, Hedges Cut, Mulch & More Free Estimates 570-825-2779 570-954-2302 YARD CLEAN UP Attics & Basements Complete clean ups Garden tilling Call for quotes 570-954-7699 or 570-926-9029

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Masonry

CONCRET E & MASONRY

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

WITKOSKY PAINTING Interior

Exterior, Free estimates, 30 yrs experience 570-826-1719, 570-288-4311 & 570-704-8530

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Paving & Excavating

Brick, block, walks, drives, stucco, stone, chimneys and repairs.

570-283-5254

H O S CONSTRUCTION

Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsmanship Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices Senior Citizen Discounts Free Estimates 570-574-4618 or 570-709-3577

1189 Miscellaneous Service

VITO’S & GINO’S

Wanted:

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS 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

PATRICK & DEB’S LANDSCAPING Landscaping, basic handy man, house cleaning,painting, moving & free salvage pick up. AVAILABLE FOR SPRING CLEAN UPS! Call 570-793-4773

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

TOUGH BRUSH, mowing, edging, mulching, shrubs, and hedge trimming, tree pruning, garden tilling, Spring clean up. Accepting new customers this season. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. Free Estimates 570-829-3261

David Wayne

AMERICA PAINTING

Interior/Exterior. 20 years experience. Insured. Senior Discount 570-855-0387

PAINTING Interior/Exterior QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE 570-762-6889

JACOBOSKY PAINTING Interior, & Exterior Painting, $50.00 off with this ad. Call 570-328-5083

Motorcycle for sale? Purebred Animals? Let them see it here Sell them here with a classified ad! in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 570-829-7130

DRIVEWAYS PARKING LOTS ROADWAYS HOT TAR & CHIPS SEALCOATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520 Mountain Top

PAVING & SEAL COATING Patching, Sealing, Residential/Comm Licensed & Insured PA013253 570-868-8375

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Plumbing & Heating

CARL KRASAVAGE & SON

Heating, Plumbing, & Air Conditioning. No job too big or small. Let our experience & knowledge work for you. Free Estimates. Call 570-288-8149

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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

SPRING ROOFING McManus

Construction Licensed, Insured. Everyday Low Prices. 3,000 satisfied customers. 570-735-0846

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Tree Care

GASHI AND SONS TREE SERVICE AND STUMP REMOVAL. Fully Insured. 570-693-1875