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Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins and St. John’s IceCaps, Simon Despres inadvertently hit his goaltender, Brad Thiessen, in the face with his stick. Two OT periods later, Despres hit the back of the St. John’s net. 1B

By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

A forensic audit of invoices submittedbyattorneyAngelaStevensreveals she overbilled the county nearly $60,000 for legal work, but she does not owe Luzerne County any money because the overcharges have already been repaid. The audit, performed by Howard Silverstone of Forensic Resolutions Inc. of New Jersey, determined Ste-

vens is actually owed about $20,000 because of certain credits she is due. Her attorney,MarkRaspanti, told county officials she will not seek to Stevens collect the money. Theaudit,whichwaspaidforbyStevens, confirmed findings of a Times LeaderinvestigationthatrevealedSte-

vens duplicated charges in bills she submitted for representing parents in Children and Youth cases from June 2010 to February 2012. Silverstone concluded errors were made, but he found no evidence to indicate Stevens attempted to “intentionally conceal” information from the county.Heblamedpartoftheproblem on the manner in which bills were processed in her office, but explanations for other billing issues he identi-

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Aldona Smith, 94, of Wilkes-Barre, beams Tuesday as she gets a round of applause from a large group of nursing home workers who gathered in Harrisburg to ask legislators to restore a 4 percent cut in Medicaid funding.

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SCRANTON – A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a Holy Redeemer football coach charged with producing child pornography to remain incarcerated pending a hearing Thursday to determine whether he will be entitled to bail. Joseph Ostrowski, 28, was arrested Monday by agents with the FBI. A criminal complaint says Ostrowski enticed a minor to perform sexually explicit con-

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Complaint: Ostrowski enticed minor, transmitted threat ify what type of device – such as a computer or cellphone – Ostrowski allegedly used to transmit the image or images or his hometown. It also does not identify the person whom Ostrowski allegedly enticed or the person whom he allegedly threatened. An affidavit in support of the complaint, which contains more detail, remained sealed Tuesday. Ostrowski was arraigned on the charges Tuesday before U.S. District Judge Thomas Blewitt, who ordered him held pending a detention hearing set for 3 p.m. Thursday. A preliminary hearing

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that gathered at the Rotunda in the capitol Harrisburg to ask legislators to restore the 4 percent Medicaid cut in the proposed state budget.

duct, which he then transmitted via some sort of electronic device. He also is charged with using an elecOstrowski tronic device to transmit a threat to ruin a person’s reputation with the intent of extorting money or things of other value from them, according to the complaint. The complaint, which initially was filed under seal, was released Tuesday. It does not spec-

is set 9:30 a.m. May 23. Ostrowski’s attorneys, Frank Nocito and Philip Gelso, declined to comment on the case. Ostrowski has been suspended from his post at Holy Redeemer, where he was the head coach of the varsity football team. Scranton Diocese Spokesman Bill Genello said in an email that Ostrowski’s only job at the high school was football coach. He also said “per diocesan policy, a background check was conducted. Mr. Ostrowski had the

ARRISBURG – Aldona Smith stood in the center of the state Capitol building rotunda and delivered a message that reverberated loud and clear. “Do not meddle with Medicaid!” the 94-year-old INWilkes-Barre resident SIDE: Budget plan pleaded. While she may have would been preaching to the restore “choir” of about 500 nurs- millions, ing home employees and 6A. advocates surrounding herandapplauding,herremarksweredirected at legislators and Gov. Tom CorDON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER bett, whose 2012-13 budget proposal includes a 4 percent cut to Medicaid 94 year old Aldona Smith speaks to a large group of nursing home workers

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The greater Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton region has experienced a 39 percent decline in manufacturing jobs over the past decade, but the industry is still a larger part of the employment market here than in all but 15 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas nationwide. And while the sector still employs one out of every 10 workers locally, well ahead of the national rate, manufacturing wages are among the lowest in the nation, a status explained by the type of manufacturing done here. The report finds more than one-third of manufacturing workers nationally engaged in “moderately high tech” or “very high-tech” work, with its accompanying high salaries. In this area only about 16 percent of jobs fit those definitions. The details are included in a report released today by the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program that compares the state of manufacturing in the nation’s top 100 metro areas by population. Penny Cannella, president of the region’s economic development conduit Penn’s Northeast, said the report’s findings do not surprise her but noted while manufacturing jobs have fallen over the past few years, the industry is by no means losing its grip on the region. Walter Niziolek, senior vice president of global manufacturing for Exeter-based electric scooter maker Pride Mobility, said manufacturing is still strong but technology and the economy have played roles in limiting

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fied are less clear. Stevens contracted with Silverstone’s firm to conduct a forensic audit to determine if the findings of a Times Leader investigation reported in February were accurate. The newspaper cited evidence that showed Stevens repeatedly charged the county travel time for each individual fee petition she delivered to the

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courthouse, even though the petitions were delivered in a single trip. The newspaper also questioned excessive charges for certain days, including instances in which Stevens claimed to have worked more than 24 hours in a single day. Stevenspreviouslyadmittedshemade mistakes, but maintained the errors were caused by an oversight. Stevens was among18 attorneys who were paid $55 per hour by the county to represent parents whose children are in the custody of Children and Youth Services. The audit, which reviewed only Stevens’ bills, confirmed she overcharged the county for time she spent on cases, as well as time spent preparing and delivering her bills. According to Silverstone, Stevens charged a total of $212,629 for work she performed over the 21month period. Silverstone determined that amount included duplicatebillsthattotaled1,073.5hours, or $59,042.50 The most significant overbilling involved the preparation and delivery of fee petitions. Silverstone identified 1,619 billing entries that included duplicate charges totaling just less than 1,001 hours, or $55,049.50. Silverstone also identified 126 bills in which Stevens overcharged for the number of hours of casework, which includes such things as meeting with clients and attending court hearings. That equaled 72.6 hours, or $3,993. Silverstone concluded Stevens does not have to pay any money to the county, however, because of credits she is due for checks she received, but never cashed, and for work she performed for which she has not been paid. Silverstone determined Stevens was due a credit of $59,576, which included $28,255 for work for

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which she was not paid, and $31,321fortwochecksshereceived from the county, but never cashed. Those checks have since been voided. His analysis determined Stevens was owed $153,586.77 (the $212,629.27 billed less overcharges of$59,042.50).Thetotalamountof county money Stevens actually received and deposited into her firm’s account was $132,953.22, leaving a balance of $20,633.55 that is owed to her. In a letter to county officials, Raspanti said she will not seek payment of that money. He also noted she has also spent about $37,000 for the Silverstone audit. The audit concluded that, although there were duplicate charg-

Mary J. Alba May 5, 2012 J. Alba, 90, of West Pittston, M ary passed away Saturday, May 5,

2012, at her daughter’s home in Dale City, Va., where she resided for the past year. Born in Pittston on November 18, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Sam and Rosalie (Capizi) Ferrara. She attended Pittston City Schools and was employed in the garment industry with Josephine Fashions in Pittston, until her retirement in 1986. She was a lifelong member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in West Pittston. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and four brothers. Surviving her is only daughter, Charlotte, and her husband Craig Mosser, Dale City, Va. Also surviving are grandchildren, John Martin and his wife, Heather, Ashburn, Va., Susan Lee Tantau and her husband Blake, Bristow, Va., Jason Mosser and Chris Mosser, Woodbridge, Va., Amanda Mosser Seay and her husband Thomas, Dale City, Va. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Jordan Mikols Martin, John Wilson Martin, Jake Martin Tantau, and William Blake Tantau. Funeral services are entrusted to Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Viewing hours will

be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Friday at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from Corpus Christi Parish (Immaculate Conception Church) West Pittston, at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Interment services will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s name to Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, Va. This hospice service cared lovingly for Mary and her family the past two weeks. You may submit online condolences as well as find directions to the funeral home by visiting www.grazianofuneralhome.com.

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es, the invoices appear to correctly portray the services Stevens performed and there was no evidence that Stevens or her staff “intentionally concealed” information from the county. As to what caused the billing errors, Silverstone pointed to an accounting issue that may have contributed to some of the billing issues. Regarding cases that included excessive casework hours, Silverstone noted he found several instances in which Stevens billed for 11 hours or more on a single day, and 44 instances in which more than 11 hours were charged for bill preparation and delivery. He said that was partly because employees in Stevens’ office

ichele Ann Mittner, 36, of Greenwich Township, Berks County, died May 5, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Erie, she was the daughter of Gretchen M. (Besler); wife of Rodney D. Barrell, Kutztown, and the late Edward W. Mittner. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Church, Kutztown. Michele was a 1994 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and earned a Bachelor of Social Work from College Misericordia, Dallas, in 2004. She was employed by Signature Family Services, Blandon, for the past six months, last working April13, 2012. Prior to that, she was an Aftercare Counselor for the Caron Foundation, Wernersville, for four years and an Adolescent Counselor for Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Michele always found time to play with her son, Ryan, anything from baseball and basketball to building Lego projects, and just simply going for walks together. She worked hard to be a kind and thoughtful person who would help anyone in need. Survivors are her mother and stepfather; son, Ryan M. Tarreto II, at home; sister, Lindsay G. (Straub), wife of Micah J. George, and nephew Dexter J. George, all of Mohrsville; half-brother, Michael Mittner, Erie; maternal grandmother, Dolores (Wedzik), wife of Thomas Finch, Harborcreek, Erie Co.; paternal grandmother, Clara (Milina) Mittner, Erie; step-grandmother, Helen M. (Ketner) Barrell, Kutztown, and stepbrothers, Kyle S., husband of Kelley (Zaffuto) Barrell, Kutztown, and Michael D., husband of Karissa (Kutz) Barrell, Lansdale, Montgomery County. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. from the Ludwick Funeral Home, 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, with the Rev. John W. Davies officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Thursday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. The family requests contributions be made to the Michele A. Mittner Memorial Fund for Son Ryan M. Tarreto II, c/o Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., P.O. Box 292, Kutztown, PA 19530-0292. Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com.

May 6, 2012 Shambe of Dupont passed L oretta away Sunday, May 6, 2012, in

Wesley Village, Jenkins Township. Born on December 1, 1915, in Dupont, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Barbara Juszczyk. Loretta is survived by daughter, Rosalie Shambe, Wilkes-Barre; grandson Anthony Conyers; granddaughter, Lisa Borick, and her husband, Chris; great-grandsons, Samuel and John Borick. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Shambe; daughter, Carol Surma; grandson Samuel John Blaze Surma; three sisters and five brothers. The funeral will be at the conve-

nience of the family from the Mamary-Durkin Funeral Service, 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre.

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worked on the cases, in addition to her. When the information was entered into the billing system, it was entered under her name only, which indicated she performed all the work when in fact it was done

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ugene J. (Geno) Valentine, 91, a E native of Glen Lyon, and formerly of Redford and Detroit, Mich.,

passed away Saturday morning, May 5, 2012, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Morganville, N.J. Born on April 9, 1921, in Glen Lyon, he was a son of the late Achille and Agnes Berrardi Valentine. He attended the Newport Township schools. He and his late wife, the former Delia L. Pavia, a native of Plains Township, resided in Detroit from 1954 to 1975 and later Redford, Mich., until moving to live with their son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Maggie Valentine, in December 2008. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II, stationed at Fort Knox, Ky. Mr. Valentine had been employed by the Ford Motor Company as a quality-control inspector at the Wixom, Mich., assembly plant, retiring in 1991 after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary’s of Redford Church, Detroit, Mich., for many years; and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. He was an avid sports fan and especially liked watching football, baseball and basketball. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Delia L. Pavia Valentine, on June 7, 2009; brothers, Londo and Greno (Chick) Valentine; and sister Florence Pavia. Surviving are sons, Eugene Valentine, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; Leonard Valentine and his wife, Maggie, with whom he resided in Mor-

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ganville, N.J.; grandchildren, Anthony Valentine (Katie), Christina Johnson (Nick), Julianne Valentine, Jane Valentine, Gina Crouch (Matt), Jaclyn Denton (Blake), Leo and Steven Valentine; great-granddaughter, Hannah Jane Valentine; great-grandsons, Christian Denton, Phineas Crouch and Bradley Denton; sister Ida Valentine, Nanticoke; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Parish/St. Mary’s Church, 1030 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. James Nash as celebrant. Interment will follow in Italian Independent Cemetery, Glen Lyon. Visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association., 613 Baltimore Drive, Suite 3, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

Patricia Francik May 7, 2012 atricia (Chutch) McCarthy Francik, 75, of Plains, passed P away peacefully May 7, 2012, sur-

rounded by her loving family at home. Born in Wilkes-Barre on March 21, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor Kelly McCarthy. She attended Wilkes-Barre Area Schools. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Francik, who died June 9, 2009; brothers, Jackie, Frances, Eugene Jr., Edward, Joseph, and Thomas; sisters, Dolores, Eleanor Castellino. Family always came first to Patricia throughout her life. She will forever be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. She also enjoyed camping with family and friends. Surviving are daughter, Colleen Williams and husband, John, Dupont; grandchildren, Jeffrey Williams and fiancée Amie, John Michael Williams, Lisa Krantz and husband David; great grandchildren, David and Alexis Krantz; sister, Elizabeth Monk, Naples, Fla.; Helena Chalker, Plains; Catherine Burns, Swoyersville; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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She was an active member of American Legion, Pittston, where she was a 10-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Polish Club, Plains; Lithuanian Club, Inkerman; and Italian Citizens Club, Hudson. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hospice Community Care in Patricia’s name or charity of donor’s choice. Patricia’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the nurses and staff of Hospice Community Care for the kind and compassionate care they bestowed upon Patricia during her time of illness.

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continued prayers, support and comfort to Julie and her family. Surviving are three sons, Gary Jr., his wife Nicole, Doylestown; Scott and his companion, Megan, Perkasie; and Christopher and his wife, Cherry, Dickson City. Also surviving are her sisters, Janet Thomas and husband John, Benton; Jackie Conforti and husband Angelo, Old Forge; granddaughter, Brynn Vosburg, who she adored; nieces and nephews, Michael Wozniak, Tiffany Gray, Tara and Jerry Walsh; godchildren, Angelo Jr. and Gianna Conforti who she loved dearly and thought of as her own; her best friend, Linda Polt; aunts, an uncle, cousins, many friends and her dog, Bella. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea, with Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Mother of Sorrows PNNC, 212 Wyoming Ave., Dupont. Interment will be at Holy Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 10th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The family requests memorial donations be made in memory of Julie to Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC. Online condolences may be made to www.kiesingerfuneralservices.com.

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May 5, 2012 homas Richard Arnold, Ph.D., 78, of Wilkes-Barre, died SaturT day, May 5, 2012, in the Hospice Care of the VNA. Born August 5, 1933 in WilkesBarre, he was a son of the late Harry M. and Margaret C. Mellet Arnold. A graduate of E.L. Meyers High School, he attended Ithaca College before studying for his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from King’s College. He earned his Masters of Art in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and Ph.D. in Economics from the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Tom worked in Washington, D.C., for a few years as an economist for the Eastern Conference of Teamsters before returning to WilkesBarre. In 1960, he began a 40-year career teaching economics at King’s College, taking brief hiatuses to complete his doctorate and postdoctoral studies at the University of Chicago. At King’s, he served as department chair, was named the Herve A. LeBlanc Distinguished Service Professor for three years and earned the Christi Regis Award for 20 years of service to the college. Tom had a life-long love for music, which led to his founding of The Troubadours while in high school.

He was a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, King’s College Chapter, and the Pennsylvania Economic Association, which he served as President in 1995 to 1996. His sister, Peggy Ann, preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Justine Pendel; sisters-in-law, Mary Pendel and Louise and her husband, Daniel Shea, of Arlington, Va.; six nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and greatnephews; and friends. A celebration of Tom’s Life will be held Monday with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 S. Washington St., in Wilkes-Barre. Tom’s family expresses their thanks and appreciation to the nursing staff at Hospice Care of the VNA for the care, concern and treatment they administered. Memorial donations are preferred and may be made to Hospice Care of the VNA, 486 Northampton Street, Edwardsville, 18704-4599. Arrangements are by McLaughlin’s – The Family Funeral Service. Permanent messages and memories can be shared with Tom’s family at www.celebratehislife.com.

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May 7, 2012 Julie Vosburg, 53, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous 4½year battle with metastatic breast cancer. A lifelong resident of Moosic, Julie was a daughter of Julius and Rose Marie Janesko. She was a member of Holy Mother of Sorrows PNCC in Dupont and a graduate of Riverside High School. Julie was a beautiful, loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, who she was devoted to and loved dearly. Always courageous, she was an inspiration to everyone who met her, and put everyone’s needs above her own. She lived life to the fullest and refused to let her disease define her life. Julie enjoyed volunteering with Living Beyond Breast Cancer at their conferences and never missed one since her illness. She will be greatly missed by all the lives she has touched. Julie’s family would like to thank Fox Chase Cancer Center, Dr. Patel and Dr. Goldstein for their compassionate care of Julie throughout her illness. The family would also like to thank Father Zbigniew Dawid for his

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Medical expert for Musto

A federal judge on Tuesday appointed a medical expert to determine whether retired state Sen. Raphael Musto is medically fit to stand trial on corruption charges. Federal prosecuMusto tors in April asked that a medical expert be appointed to examine Musto based on a report by a physician submitted by Musto’s attorneys that says he is so ill with liver disease that the rigors of a trial could kill him. Judge A. Richard Caputo on Tuesday appointed Dr. K. Rajender Reddy, a gastroenterologist at the University of Pennsylvania’s medical school, to review Musto’s medical records and examine Musto if necessary to determine whether his liver disease has impeded his ability to prepare for his defense or withstand the rigors of trial. Reddy will charge $500 per hour for the review. Musto was indicted by a grand jury in November 2010 on charges of honest services fraud, corrupt receipt of a reward for official action and false statements. Prosecutors allege Musto accepted money and gifts from a local businessman -- identified by Musto’s attorneys as real estate developer Robert Mericle -- for using his influence as a senator to assist Mericle’s projects. He was originally scheduled to stand trial in November 2011, but the trial was twice continued due to health reasons.

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W-B security system bills again decried Group’s representatives demand reimbursement By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Two city taxpayers’ association members again brought up two contentious issues – security systems at officials’ homes and public access to spending records. Frank Sorick, president of the association, and Linda Urban, parliamentarian, grilled council on difficulties in getting documents from the city and on the security systems installed in the homes of Mayor Tom Leighton and former administrator J.J. Murphy. Urban said taxpayers “demand full payment” from Leighton and Murphy for the systems – $14,789.05.

“The taxpayers of Wilkes-Barre do not reside in either of (their) homes. Therefore, we are not liable for the cost of the purchases, nor do we benefit from said purchases,” Urban said. She said residents/taxpayers shouldn’t “unknowingly be forced to finance” the purchases. City Administrator Marie McCormick said the issue was brought up in the past and an independent investigation by law enforcement found the purchases were allowable and legal. Council members Tony George and Maureen Lavelle said after the meeting that they asked about the expenses and were told the same thing – that they

were properly done and allowed by the city charter. Sorick expressed frustration over delays he and other taxpayers have encountered when trying to get documents from the city clerk’s office. Sorick asked council to explain the city’s policy on credit card usage and the need to submit receipts. Council Chairman Mike Merritt said after the meeting that council always tries to get answers to public concerns. “Sometimes we have to rely on the administration for answers,” he said. “Sometimes the answers are immediately available. But we ask the administration to get the answers as soon as pos-

sible.” George asked if council obtained bills and receipts from LAG Towing, the city’s towing contractor. Tim Henry, city attorney, said the request was made, but Leo A. Glodzik, owner of the company, has not produced the receipts. “He will comply,” Henry said. “He said he is compiling them and will turn them over to the city soon.” One topic that did not come up was the city’s plan to lease its parking assets. Murray Ufberg, authority solicitor, said that Desman Associates, a parking consulting firm based in Chicago, has been retained for $5,000 to prepare the Request for Qualifications. Ufberg said the RFQs will go out next week – the authority board meets Tuesday at noon.

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“American Idol Live” returns this summer for another tour to showcase this season’s talented top 10 finalists. The tour stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The tour will give fans the opportunity to be up close and personal with “Idol” finalists Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika Van Pelt, Heejun Han, Hollie Cavanagh, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Skylar Laine. “The American Idol” season finale will air on FOX May 23, but the fan favorites will continue on with the 2012 live tour. Past tours have featured stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery and others. Tickets are $29.50, $45 and $65, and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via the Pennstar Box Office at Mohegan Sun Arena, online at www.AmericanIdol.com, www.ticketmaster.com and www.aeglive.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

County detective contract rejected

Council’s vote means pay and benefits package will go to binding arbitration.

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Wilkes University has received a $548,000 grant from the state Department of Education to prepare teachers to become qualified to teach middle school science, mathematics, social studies or English/language arts/reading. Four courses, or 12 graduate credits, will be offered tuition-free to eligible Pennsylvania teachers starting this summer. Coursework is conducted completely online. Beginning in fall 2013, Pennsylvania will require all middle level teachers to be certified in grades four through eight. Educators must complete a program of study and pass the corresponding test to obtain the certification to teach middle school. Testing alone will not satisfy the certification requirement. The Wilkes program is planning to meet this new requirement and prepare teachers for the Praxis II tests for certification in these content areas. This is the second supplemental grant Wilkes has been awarded through the PDE Eligible Partnerships Postsecondary Grant Program. Previous awards, totaling more than $4 million, have benefited more than 350 teachers. Classes start June 4. For an eligibility application, contact Kelly Clisham at Kelly.clisham@wilkes.edu, call 800-WILKES-U, ext. 4241, or contact program director Mary Kropiewnicki at mary.kropiewnicki@wilkes.edu.

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Alex Cuddy extracts the iron from Total Cereal using a magnet after heating and boiling it as part of Wyoming Seminary Lower School’s Science Research Night on Tuesday.

Science fair 2.0

By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

FORTY FORT – Elementary science has come a long way since the days of the baking soda-and-vinegar volcano. Students at Wyoming Seminary Lower School’s Science Research Night on Tuesday showed their parents and classmates how to track a city’s carbon footprint using Apple iPads, program battery-powered robots and engineer a better Gameboy. Call it science fair 2.0. The event gave the elementary school’s students the opportunity to show off what they’d learned hands-on through group science projects, and the 13 members of the schools eighth-grade Science Research Group a chance to exhibit what they’d learned through individual experiments. “It’s a presentation-portfolio way, which for a science curriculum is an important way, to collaborate in groups and demonstrate mastery of material through teaching,” said Jill Carrick, chair of the school’s science department. Many displays and experiments made use of the latest technology to enhance learning.

Seventh-graders Liam Gilroy and Julien Simons, both of Kingston, explained how they plotted forested zones in urban areas on iPads using Google maps technology and cross-referenced that information against known pollution levels. “We learned that cities with a lot of trees have cleaner air, and also that most major cities have extremely polluted air,” Liam said. Josiah Cottle of Center Moreland, Avery Conyngham of Shavertown and two of their seventh-grade classmates built and programmed a Lego NXT Mindstorms robot they named Clyde, who replies to sound input by moving. “I had no idea what I was doing from the beginning, but I learned a lot about sensors,” Avery said. “Hands-on experience is like the best way to learn.” Others showed an interest in bringing old-school technology up to date. Morgan Ravenscroft, an eighth-grade Science Research Group member, studied the sound output method and hardware of the original Nintendo Gameboy and thought he could improve the device’s audio quality. He soldered a 1/8-inch headphone jack

into one device and an RCA jack into another, and found he was able to do just that. “I had always liked taking things apart,” he said. “And I hadn’t with a Gameboy, and I thought I could make the sound jack better.” Eighth-grader Satyasaran Sreeharikesan of Wilkes-Barre earned a perfect score to take home the top prize at the regional Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science’s regional conference for an experiment he designed and conducted to determine the effect of color on memory loss. He showed his classmates black and white images projected on four different color backgrounds in a controlled setting and tested their recall. He learned something he hadn’t expected – that students recalled images with a blue background more readily than others – but trial and error is what science is all about. Satyasaran said he later learned the color blue light has a stimulating effect on the brain that works even through closed eyelids. “I learned it after,” he said. “Because I wanted to research my conclusion and find out why.”

Inmate shares cautionary tale about drugs at GNA By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

“It’s not worth it,” Shannon, 31, said about her lifetime struggle with drugs that landed her in jail. “As soon as I took that first pill, it was all over.” The presentation by the inmate, identified only as Shannon, was part of the StraightUp Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program sponsored by the Greater Nanticoke Area Rotary Club and its Interact Club at the school. O’Malia, district governor of BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER the Rotary Clubs, and founder of Straight Up, told students LCCF inmate Shannon, left, is seen with Irene Carey, GNA

NANTICOKE – When Rotarian Paul O’Malia asked Greater Nanticoke Area High School students if they know someone who does drugs or where to get them, nearly every hand in the auditorium went up Tuesday. The teens’ familiarity with drug abuse is why a Luzerne County Correctional Facility inmate was brought to school to explain how drugs derailed her life. She told the students she hoped they would learn from her mistakes by making better decisions. See DRUGS, Page 9A

Rotary Club president; GNA Interact Club VP Tyler Fisher; club President Jake Bevan; and Principal John Gorham.

A majority of Luzerne County Council rejected a controversial proposed detective contract Tuesday, which means the pay and benefits package will be decided through binding arbitration. County Manager Robert Lawton recommended passage of the proposed contract. Council members Rick Morelli, Stephen A. Urban, Stephen J. Urban, Edward Brominski, Harry Haas and Rick Williams voted against the proposal. Minority approval votes were cast by Jim Bobeck, Tim McGinley, Elaine Maddon Curry, Linda McClosky Houck and Eugene Kelleher. Council members who supported the proposal said they feared the county would end up paying more through arbitration. Several also said they respected the professional county manager’s opinion. Some of the opposing council members said they appreciate Lawton’s work, but believe the proposal doesn’t provide enough concessions. Detectives would give up pay raises this year and receive 2 percent hikes the remaining four years of the contract. Length-of-service bonuses and other perks would be reduced for detectives hired in the future, but not existing ones. The expired contract’s mix of raises, bonuses, overtime and other benefits allowed three of the 10 detectives to each be paid more than $105,000 last year. Lawton said the proposal could save $250,000 to $617,000 a year if detectives could be enticed to leave through the offering of added health care extensions and expanded unused leave buy-back options. However, council members who oppose the plan pointed out savings hinge on detectives leaving, and there’s no guarantee any will go. Several citizens urged council to vote no. Haas said he came to the meeting expecting to vote yes but decided the proposal didn’t provide enough savings. He said he wrestled with the decision because the outcome of arbitration is unknown. Binding arbitration is an option for unions unable to strike. The arbitration board consists See DETECTIVE, Page 4A

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Lugar loses; N.C. passes gay nuptials ban By KASIE HUNT and TOM LoBIANCO Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Six-term Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was routed by the right flank of his own Republican Party on Tuesday night, and North Carolina voters decided overwhelmingly to strengthen their state’s gay marriage ban — a conservative show of enthusiasm and strength six months before the nation chooses between Democratic President Barack Obama and GOP foe Mitt Romney. Romney swept three Republican primaries, moving ever closer to sealing his nomination. “I have no regrets about running for re-election, even if doing so can be a very daunting task,” the 80-year-old Lugar said as he conceded to the tea partybacked GOP opponent who ended his nearly four-decade career in the Senate. Lugar’s foe, state Treasurer Richard Mourdock, had painted the Republican sen-

ator as too moderate for the conservative state. North Carolinians voted to amend their state constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman, effectively outlawing gay unions. Also Tuesday, Democrats were picking a nominee to challenge Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in a June recall election. The contests overshadowed Romney’s continued progress toward the GOP presidential

nomination. He won the GOP presidential primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia, drawing close to the 1,144 delegates he needs to clinch the nomination. He was likely to win 100 or so delegates of the 288 he still needed. Even Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, was essentially ignoring the primaries. He spent the day campaigning in Michigan, where he castigated Obama as an “old-school liberal” whose policies would take the

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Rea Inu Bake, from the Indian tribe Hunikui, takes part in a protest Tuesday against slave labor in Brasilia, Brazil. The nation’s lower house is expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would punish landholders found to be using slave labor. The bill would allow the government to confiscate all property of those found to be using slave labor, among other penalties.

WASHINGTON — The CIA had alQaida fooled from the beginning. Last month, U.S. intelligence learned that al-Qaida’s Yemen branch hoped to launch a spectacular attack using a new, nearly undetectable bomb aboard an airliner bound for America, officials say. But the man the terrorists were counting on to carry out the attack was actually working for the CIA and Saudi intelligence, U.S. and Yemeni officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The dramatic sting operation thwarted the attack before it had a chance to

succeed. It was the latest misfire for al-Qaida, which has repeatedly come close to detonating a bomb aboard an airliner. For the United State, it was a victoBrennan ry that delivered the bomb intact to U.S. intelligence. The officials spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity. The cooperation of the would-be bomber was first reported Tuesday by The Los Angeles Times. The FBI is still analyzing the explosive, which was intended to be con-

cealed in a passenger’s underwear. Officials said it was an upgrade over the bomb that failed to detonate on board an airplane over Detroit on Christmas 2009. This new bomb contained no metal and used a chemical — lead azide — that was to be a detonator in a nearly successful 2010 plot to attack cargo planes, officials said. Security procedures at U.S. airports remained unchanged Tuesday, a reflection of both the U.S. confidence in its security systems and a recognition that the government can’t realistically expect travelers to endure much more. Increased costs and delays to airlines and

shipping companies could have a global economic impact, too. John Brennan, President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism adviser, said Tuesday the discovery shows al-Qaida remains a threat to U.S. security a year after bin Laden’s assassination. And he attributed the breakthrough to “very close cooperation with our international partners.” “We’re continuing to investigate who might have been associated with the construction of it as well as plans to carry out an attack,” he said. “And so we’re confident that this device and any individual that might have been designed to use it are no longer a threat to the American people.”

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Zimmerman gets more time eorge Zimmerman has waived his right to a speedy trial, arguing to a G Florida court Tuesday that he needs

more time to prepare. The move means it could be October at the earliest — and likely much later — before the start of his second-degree murder trial. Zimmerman turned himself in to authorities on April 11, charged in the killing of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager who was walking in Zimmerman’s neighborhood, and whom Zimmerman considered to be suspicious. Zimmerman, 28, was released from jail after posting $150,000 bond. He admits he shot Martin, 17, but claims he did so in self-defense. He has pleaded not guilty in court documents, making his appearance unnecessary at a Tuesday arraignment hearing.

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Report: Schools key to fat

Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas. But schools should be a national focus because that’s where children spend most of their day, eat a lot of their daily calories — and should be better taught how to eat healthy and stay fit, the influential Institute of Medicine said Tuesday. Among the most controversial of the recommendations: Communities could consider a tax on sugary sodas and offering price breaks for healthier beverage choices. That prompted outrage from the American Beverage Association. The new report offers a roadmap of the most promising strategies to fight obesity — and argues that the solutions can’t be implemented piecemeal. DAMASCUS, SYRIA

Annan warns of civil war

International envoy Kofi Annan gave a bleak assessment of the crisis in Syria on Tuesday, saying violence remains at “unacceptable levels” and warning that his peace plan is the country’s last chance to avert a disastrous civil war. Annan insisted there is still hope and said the presence of U.N. observers has had a calming effect on the crisis, in which at least 9,000 people have been killed since March 2011. “There is a profound concern that the country could otherwise descend into full civil war and the implications of that are frightening,” Annan told reporters in Geneva after briefing a closed-door session of the U.N. Security Council in New York by videoconference. The observation mission, he said, “is the only remaining chance to stabilize the country.” CARLISLE, PA.

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Somebody is a few thousand limes away from one big party. Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a missing beer trailer loaded with about 1,800 cases of Corona. Carlisle police said the trailer was stolen from a distributor sometime between Friday and Monday. Corona is a popular Mexican beer, and Saturday marked Cinco de Mayo. Anyone with information on the trailer’s whereabouts is asked to call the Carlisle police. The missing trailer is registered to Metcalf Trucking and has Maine tags.

Sandusky defense exploring accusers Lawyer seeking school, medical records, Internet, cellphone, Twitter info.

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Children’s book author Maurice Sendak is interviewed in September 2011 at his home in Ridgefield, Conn. He died Tuesday.

A different view By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer

NEW YORK — Maurice Sendak didn’t think of himself as a children’s author, but as an author who told the truth about childhood. “I like interesting people and kids are really interesting people,” he explained to The Associated Press last fall. “And if you didn’t paint them in little blue, pink and yellow, it’s even more interesting.” Sendak, who died early Tuesday in Danbury, Conn., at age 83, four days after suffering a stroke, revolutionized children’s books and how we think about childhood simply by leaving in what so many writers before had excluded. Dick and Jane were no match for his naughty Max. Monstrous creatures were devised from his studio, but no more frightening than the grownups in his stories or the cloud of the Holocaust that darkened his every page. “From their earliest years children live on familiar terms with disrupting emotions — fear and anxiety are an intrinsic part of their everyday lives, they continually cope with frustrations as best they can,” he said upon receiving the Caldecott Medal in 1964 for “Where the Wild Things Are,” his signature book. “And it is through fantasy that children achieve

Sendak checks proofs of art for a major advertising campaign in 1988.

catharsis. It is the best means they have for taming wild things.” He received the Hans Christian Anderson award in 1970 and a Laura Ingalls Wilder medal in1983. President Bill Clinton awarded Sendak a National Medal of the Arts in 1996 and in 2009 President

Obama read “Where the Wild Things Are” for the Easter Egg Roll. Communities attempted to ban him, but his books sold millions of copies and his most curmudgeonly persona became as much a part of his legend as “Where the Wild Things Are,” a hit movie in 2009. His stories were less about the kids he knew — never had them, he was happy to say — than the kid he used to be. The son of Polish immigrants, he was born in 1928 in a Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn. He was an outsider at birth, as Christians nearby would remind him, throwing dirt and rocks as he left Hebrew school. The kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh’s baby son terrified him for years.

GOP blocks proposal to keep student loan rates low By LISA MASCARO Tribune Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — The political battle over President Barack Obama’s plan to keep student loan interest rates from skyrocketing escalated as Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal to tax wealthier earners to pay for it. Republicans stopped the effort with a filibuster, even as some in the GOP view this as a politically risky move at a

time when middle-class families continue to struggle to afford college. Rates for 7 million new undergraduate student loans are set to double to 6.8 percent on July 1 if Congress fails to act. The vote was 52-45, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome the GOP filibuster. All Republicans voting opposed the effort, except Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine, who voted present. Democrats voted to

advance the proposal. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the Republican leader, said the standoff could be resolved easily if Obama would negotiate an alternative plan. Republicans back a House-passed proposal that would gut a public health and prevention fund in Obama’s health care law to pay the costs of keeping government-backed student loan rates low — a non-starter for Senate Democrats.

Democrats have tapped the public health fund in the past but oppose the GOP plan to eliminate it entirely to pay the $6 billion costs of extending low loan rates for another year. The GOP proposal was only narrowly approved in the House as dozens of Republicans voted against it, many because they do not believe the federal government should be in the loan business.

HARRISBURG — The alleged victims of the Penn State child sexual abuse scandal are finding there isn’t much in their pasts that the defense isn’t trying to find out. Jerry Sandusky’s defense team wants to know their IQs, how well they did in school and even their medical histories. In a series of discovery requests made to Sandusky the Attorney General’s Office in recent months, Sandusky lawyer Joe Amendola has sought school transcripts, medical records going back to birth, Internet search histories, Facebook account details, employment-related documents and cellphone and Twitter records. Prosecutors have turned over some records, don’t have others and argued that many requests are not proper under state law — a determination that will ultimately be up to the presiding judge, John Cleland. Lawyers for Sandusky’s alleged victims are critical of Amendola’s tactics, with one accusing him of “a despicable act of cowardice.” The question of how much information the defense is entitled to will be the subject of a pretrial hearing today. Credibility of witnesses and the reliability of their recall will likely be pivotal issues in Sandusky’s upcoming criminal trial, with allegations that go back in some cases well over a decade. On Monday, prosecutors said they had misdated by a year one of the alleged crimes, an encounter in which an assistant coach said he saw Sandusky attack a naked boy in the shower. That disclosure prompted lawyers in a parallel criminal case — that of two Penn State administrators accused of not reporting suspected abuse — to say the charge should be dismissed because the statute of limitations has expired. Meanwhile, for Penn State football assistant Mike McQueary filed a notice of a lawsuit based on whistleblower protections Tuesday in Centre County. The filing was first reported by the Centre Daily Times. McQueary was a graduate assistant a decade ago, when he reported witnessing the alleged shower incident incident to Joe Paterno.

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Senate GOP plan would restore millions for schools, colleges and social services. By MARC LEVY Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s state-supported universities, struggling public schools, equine industry, hospitals, nursing homes and people who depend on county-run social services all would benefit from a state Senate Republican budget plan that divvies up about $900 million in newly anticipated tax revenue. The $27.7 billion spending proposal, which would avoid many of the cuts proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett, won unanimous approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, the first such bipartisan vote in recent memory. It was scheduled for a vote today by the full Senate. Meanwhile, lawmakers say they’ve secured commitments from the presidents of 18 statesupported universities, including Penn State, Temple and Pitt, to keep 2012-13 tuition increases at or below the rate of inflation if lawmakers wipe out Corbett’s proposal to cut 20 percent — $230 million combined — from their annual share of taxpayer aid. Overall, the Senate’s proposal for the 2012-13 fiscal year is almost 2 percent above the $27.2 billion in Corbett’s February proposal, as well as the amount approved for spending this year. Still, with federal stimulus money expired and the state still recovering from recession, it would spend less than the three previous fiscal years. It would maintain Corbett’s proposal to provide a $275 million business tax cut, eliminate a $150 million temporary cash assistance program for poor adults and leave intact the lion’s share of cuts in public school aid that Republicans

approved in the current budget. Democrats, who tried unsuccessfully in the Appropriations Committee to insert another nearly $250 million to undo cuts to child care, social services and the cash assistance program, nevertheless voted for the bill. “There’s still significant numbers of people who still need the state to help them and we’re still going to advocate for them,” said Philadelphia Sen. Vincent Hughes, the committee’s ranking Democrat. “Clearly, there’s a whole category of folks who are suffering in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania because of their issues, because of the recession we’re having, and we’ve got to figure out how to respond to it.” The Corbett administration, which issued a much more conservative proposal in February, was cool to the Senate’s proposal, suggesting that it would set a reckless spending course given the expected growth of costs for public employee pensions, debt payments and other mandated expenses. The bill also will need approval from the Republicancontrolled House of Representatives, where lawmakers are just beginning to scrutinize the Senate’s product. A spokesman for the House Republican leadership said they shared the same priorities of first restoring money to education and social services. With Democrats outvoted in both chambers, the end appears near for the cash assistance program, which advocates say is the sole income source for 68,000 people struggling to get back on their feet from disability, domestic violence or addiction. “Eliminating General Assistance will immediately increase homelessness and the need for other, more costly services,” warned Michael Froeh-

lich, a staff lawyer for Community Legal Services in Philadelphia. Joan L. Benso, president and CEO of the Harrisburg-based Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the Senate’s budget bill makes some important improvement in aid for early childhood education, but she also pointed out that millions of dollars in cuts senators are proposing would gut a program that helps child-care operators provide high-quality education programs. The Republican bill would restore $84 million for countyrun human services — leaving intact a 10 percent cut of $84 million — and it would restore $100 million for public schools, half of it for a block grant program that aids fullday kindergarten and half for a yet-to-be-determined group of “distressed” public schools. Tens of millions would go to undo proposed cuts by Corbett to hospitals and nursing homes for the cost of caring for Medicaid enrollees, although hospitals and nursing homes would still have to absorb a 2 percent cut in Medicaid reimbursements. But Ivonne Bucher, Pennsylvania state director of the AARP, complained that the Senate hadn’t added any money to help seniors get the kind of long-term care that would help them stay in their homes or community homes at a lower price than it costs to move into a nursing home. The Senate’s budget plan also would scuttle a plan by Corbett to transfer $72 million to other programs — including agricultural fairs and the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school — from a pot of casino gambling money that is divvied up by the horse racing industry, and it would undo Corbett’s attempt to cap the amount of sales-tax money that retailers are allowed to keep if they turn over the revenue to the state on time.

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Gun-rights rally in Pa. attracts small turnout HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania House panel stamped its approval Tuesday on proposed mandatory prison terms for felons who possess firearms, while an annual gun-rights rally at the Capitol drew a smaller-than-usual crowd. The House Judiciary Committee voted 21-3 to send to the House floor a bill to set a minimum five-year prison term for felons caught possessing firearms and to impose minimums of up to 25 years for repeat violent offenders under the state’s “three strikes” law. There is currently no mandatory minimum sentence. The bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Todd Stephens, shrugged off one panelist’s concerns about minimum sentences exacerbating the problem of prison crowding. He said the people covered by the bill are repeat offenders. “These are the guys that we build prisons for,” said Stephens. Stephens admitted some offenders could avoid the minimum sentence through plea bargains if they cooperate with prosecutors, but said the threat alone is extra leverage for prosecutors. The legislation is supported by the gun-violence prevention group CeaseFirePA, which calls it “a step in the right direction,” as well as Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, one of the Legislature’s most outspoken gun-rights advocates. “If a criminal uses a gun, they ought to have the hammer of justice brought down on their head pretty severely,” said Metcalfe, RButler, who helped organize Tuesday’s Capitol rally. Only about 150 people attended the relatively low-key event. They applauded lawmakers who took turns criticizing the state’s instant-check system for prospective gun buyers and other requirements they view as obstructions to their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

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COURT BRIEF HANOVER TWP. – A man accused of driving a stolen all-terrain vehicle with an exotic animal in March waived his right to a preliminary hearing before District Judge Joseph Halesey on Tuesday. Jeffrey Arnott Jr., 24, of Preston Street, Ashley, waived charges of receiving stolen property and flight to avoid apprehension to Luzerne County Court. Ashley police withdrew three counts of disorderly conduct, two counts of resisting arrest and one count each of harassment and public drunkenness against Arnott Jr. Police allege Arnott was driving a stolen ATV with a Java Macaque monkey named Tyler on the back in the Carey’s Patch section of the borough on March 19. Arnott abandoned the ATV and ran into woods near the Huber Breaker. The monkey ran off in another direction and was captured by its owner, Jeffrey Arnott Sr. Arnott Sr. was cited by the Pennsylvania Game Commission with possessing an exotic animal without a permit. A summary trial is scheduled on May 22. The monkey was taken to an animal sanctuary in Snyder County.

By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

WEST PITTSTON – Accustomed to helping others, the Salvation Army on Luzerne Avenue found itself in need in September after 8 feet of Susquehanna River water ruined cartons of food, clothing and Christmas toys purchased for children in need. With its mission of helping individuals and families for the holiday season jeopardized, Maj. Sheryl Hershey said two of her most loyal supporters once again offered help. Michael and Sandy Insalaco, brothers who made their marks in the business world, donated space in a building on Main Street in Pittston for the Salvation Army to use. “They are always there when we need them,” Hershey said of the Insalaco brothers. “Because of them, we were able to get ready for the holidays and service our families.” The Salvation Army will honor Michael and Sandy Insalaco at a dinner Thursday – “100 Years of Doing the Most Good” – at St.

Anthony Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter. Hershey said the brothers were chosen for the award “for all their work within the community as well as their work with The Salvation Army.” “Michael Insalaco is the Advisory Council chair and is constantly doing and providing all he can to The Salvation Army

and the programs we offer,” Hershey said. “Sandy Insalaco also is constantly providing and doing all he can for The Salvation Army. He has given of his time by arranging for a number of donations for The Salvation Army, like the use of the building during the flood of 2011.” Hershey said the recognition

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LEON GAINES, 87, of WilkesBarre, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Paul and Katherine Gottlieb and had attended Coughlin High School. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. Leon lived in New York City for several years where he worked as a model and actor. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Surviving are brothers, Julian Gottlieb, Elmira, N.Y., and Walter Gottlieb, Wilkes-Barre; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Friday 9 a.m. until the time of service. ALAN D. RUZ, 52, of Stanton Street, Wilkes-Barre, passed into Eternal Life Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Commonwealth Hospice at Saint Luke’s Villa, Wilkes-Barre. He was born May 23, 1959 in Newark, N.J., to the late Albert J. and Ana D. Ruz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn A. Ruz, Cranford, N.J.; aunt, Rosa Rodriguez of Madrid, Spain; and numerous cousins. Alan was well loved by his neighbors on Stanton Street, and is remembered for his generosity and warm heart. Memorial Funeral Mass will be conducted Friday at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre with the Rev. John S. Terry, pastor, officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in New Jersey. MARY RUDUSKI, formerly of Hanover Section of Nanticoke, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, Pa. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke. FLORENCE T. MATTA, 84, formerly of Frederick Street, WilkesBarre, died Monday, May 7, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main Street, Ashley. JOSEPH J. KOZNETSKI, 79, of Pensacola, Fla., and Bethlehem, Pa., passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, in his home in Bethlehem. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley.

Willard D. Bethel May 5, 2012 D. Bethel, of Flushing, W illard Ohio, passed away Saturday,

May 5, 2012, at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center in Hudson, Fla. Born May 30, 1926, he was a son of Durward and Rebecca (Huff) Bethel, Flushing, Ohio. He graduated from Flushing High School and served in the U.S. Army during War World II, where he was awarded five Bronze Stars for valor. Willard retired from Ohio Machinery Company as Regional Manager in 1991. Loving husband, caring father and friend, he loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing any time he got the chance to go. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Bethel; son, Ronald Bethel and wife, Ella-Marie Bethel; daughter, Donna Sue Mahr and husband, Kenny Mahr; and grandson, Clay Bethel. Willard was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Allen and Wade; and sister, Ruth. He was cremated at Prevatt Funeral Home, Hudson, Fla., and his remains will be interred in Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing Township, Belmont Co., Ohio. No memorial services will be held.

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2012, at Willow Ridge Center of Hatboro, surrounded by his family. Floyd was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Boice) Hoover for 63 years. Born in Idetown, he was a son of the late Elmer and Mable (Ide) Hoover. Before his retirement, Floyd was a fork-lift operator for the American Store Warehouse, Forty Fort, for 38 years. He was a member of the Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Union Local 401. Floyd enjoyed spending time working in his garage. He was known in the community as the “goto guy” to fix lawn mowers. Floyd was a sports fan. He spent many Sundays watching NASCAR. For many years he enjoyed riding his 1949 Harley-Davidson. Floyd was a member of the Black Diamond Motorcycle Club. He was especially proud of the restoration of his 1936 REO “Flying Cloud” fourdoor sedan. Floyd is survived by his daughter, Patsy Long; son-in-law, Dean Long; three granddaughters, Tricia Long and her friend, Bob Shaw; Trayci Parish and her husband, Michael; Terianne Taggart and her husband, Michael; three great-grandchildren, Joshua Long, Logan Parish and Ella Rose Parish. He also is survived by his brother, Lester Hoover, and his wife, Virginia, Idetown; sister, Roxie

Haines, and her husband, the Rev. David Haines, Quakertown. Floyd will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him at Willow Ridge Center, particularly his roommate, Arnold Frank. Mr. Hoover’s funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek, with the Rev. David Haines officiating. Relatives and friends will be received by the family on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to the time of the service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the resident activity fund at the Willow Ridge Center, 3485 Davisville Road, Hatboro, PA 19040-4220. Online condolences may be placed at clswansonfuneralhome.com.

eternal rest Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at his residence, after succumbing to the end stages of metastatic colon cancer. Born on November 15, 1951, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of Irmgard Bush and the late Herbert Schuette. Douglas was raised in Morris County, N.J. He proudly volunteered with the Portland Hook and Ladder Fire Company, Portland, Pa., for 20 years. Doug was a well known Mr. Fix-It and was talented at getting even the oldest machines to run. He worked for many years with Garabed Plumbing in Hackettstown, N.J., and then used his MacGyver like talents for Bergen Machine. He was a member of the NRA and of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mountain Top. Douglas was a devoted father, spouse, and friend. He was dedicated to always being there for friends and community and would take the shirt off his back for you. Douglas was preceded in death, in addition to his father, by his wife Mary B. Schuette, whom he was happily married to for 38 years; and his sister, Carol. He is survived by his mother, Irmgard; sister, Donna, Powell, Wyo.; son Robert and his wife, Erica, Ban-

oseph A. DiRisio, 88, of Hanover section of Nanticoke, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 7, 2012, in the emergency room in Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on March 25,1924 in Girardville, Schuylkill County, he was a son of the late Donato and Josephine DiRisio. After his father’s death in 1927, Joe was raised in an orphanage in Sunbury sponsored by the International Order of Odd Fellows. He graduated from Sunbury High School in 1942. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Navy from 1943 until his honorable discharge in November 1945. After his training in diesel engineering maintenance, he was assigned to the ship L.S.T. 28 (Landing Ship Tank) which he served on for the remainder of the war. On June 6, 1944 (D-Day), Joe’s ship landed troops on Omaha Beach in the first wave after the invasion of France. He attained the rank of Motor Machinist’s Mate third class. Joe was employed by the Jewel Tea Company, based in Barrington, Ill., for 35 years, retiring in 1986 as a promotional salesman to hire and train new employees. He was a devoted Christian and very much enjoyed attending church. He was an active member of the First Primitive Methodist Church, first in Girardville, later in Wilkes-Barre, from 1961 until its closing in 2007, and last at First Primitive Methodist Church, Nanticoke, for the past five years. He held many positions within the church including Sunday School teacher for more than 25 years, president of the Board of Trustees and Sunday School Superintendent. In 2007, he received an award for 42 years perfect attendance; he was a member of American Legion Post 350, Nanticoke; and was president of the Alumni Association of the orphanage, where he was raised and kept in touch with many of his class-

mates to this day. He was preceded in death by twin brothers; three sisters; and sister-inlaw, Harriett Tarr. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, the former Edna Jones, native of Girardville; sons, Joseph P. DiRisio, Plains Township; David DiRisio and his wife, Colleen, Exeter; daughter, Elaine Halesey, and her husband, Peter, Hanover Township; grandchildren, Peter J. Halesey, who will graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law this Friday; Christopher Halesey, who will be a senior at the University of Pittsburgh; and Anna Katerina (Katie) Anderson-DiRisio, finishing eighth grade this year; sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Jones, Hanover Township; close family friend Mary Oliveri, Hanover Township; 12 nieces and nephews, most in California. Funeral services will be held Thursday 9 a.m. from DavisDinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke, with the Rev. Kyle Gildner, his pastor, officiating. Private interment will be in Christ Church Cemetery, Fountain Springs, near Ashland. Visitation will be this evening from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. If desired, the family would appreciate contributions in Mr. DiRisio’s memory be made to First Primitive Methodist Church, 101 E. Church St., Nanticoke, PA 18634.

David B. Forster May 6, 2012 avid B. Forster, 74, of Harveys D Lake, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, in the Veterans Administration

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gor, Pa.; daughter, Patricia, and her husband, Christopher Ryan; grandsons, Alan and Ian, Levittown; son Sean and his wife, Amy Kinsley; and granddaughter, Ariel, Levittown. The funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, with the Rev. Michele Kaufman officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., and again on Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m., at McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. View obituaries online at mccunefuneralserviceinc.com.

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arlene Coyle (Marie), of Mary M Street, Ashley, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Little Flower Manor,

May 7, 2012 we knew you could not live “ Paul, without your best friend, Dodger.

It’s only one month since Dodger passed and we knew in our hearts that he was calling you home. He missed you and you missed him. Now you both are together for eternity.” “Do not shed tears of pain or sorrow. Shed tears of joy and laughter because now I’m reunited with my best pal, Dodger.” Paul Puscavage Sr., 46, of Dupont, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, in his home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of Jacob Puscavage of Edwardsville, and the late Beverly Owen Puscavage. He was a graduate of Wyoming Area, class of 1986. Paul served in the 109th National Guard, West Pittston. For many years he was employed at the Commission on Economic Opportunity and System Source. He was a member of the VFW Post 4909, Dupont, and the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont. Preceding him in death was his best friend and companion, his dog, Dodger. “They were friends til the end.” Surviving are his son, Paul Pus-

cavage Jr., Forty-Fort; grandchildren, Marisa Puscavage, Trevor Winslow and Skyler Jesso; sisters, Beverly Daniels, Jenkins; Lisa Cerase, Inkerman; brothers, Jacob Puscavage III, Wilkes-Barre; Keith Puscavage, Edwardsville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held this evening at 8 p.m. in the Metcalfe and Shaver Funeral home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, with the Rev. Jeffery Klansek of the First Baptist Church of Wyoming officiating. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call this evening from 5 to 8 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre, after succumbing to Ovarian Cancer. Born in 1933, Marlene was a lifelong resident of Ashley and maintained the family homestead during the past two decades. A graduate of St. Leo High School, class of 1951, Marlene was employed, immediately after her graduation, by Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania. Her career spanned 41 years and all of the transitions in the communication industry including the acquisitions of Bell Telephone by AT&T and Verizon. Upon retirement in 1992, Marlene volunteered at Mercy Hospital and Geisinger South as a receptionist, a position she valued and enjoyed for many years. She was a familiar and friendly face to patients and visitors alike. Her other volunteer activities included Board member of the Friends of Osterhout Library and receptionist at Volunteers in Medicine. As a devout Roman Catholic and an active member of St. Leo’s Parish, Marlene served as Eucharistic Minister, choir member, and on the committee for the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, John B. Coyle and Catherine Caffrey Coyle; two brothers-inlaw, John E. Smith and John A. Moore. Marlene is survived by her beloved sisters and one brother-in-law, Jane Smith of Dallas; Mary Ann Moore of Gulf Shores, Ala.; and Kathleen C. Achorn and her husband, Peter J. Achorn, of Doylestown. Also surviving are Coyle Smith and Mary Lawler, James Smith, Michael Smith, all of Dallas; Sean A. Moore and his wife, Patti, Buford, Ga.; Eileen Moore Francis and her husband, Terry, Kennesaw, Ga.; Michael J. Moore and his wife, Tammy, Alpharetta, Ga. Marlene’s love and devotion to her niece and nephews brought great joy to each of them and to her. She is also survived by two grandnieces, four grandnephews, two great-nephews: Seana Francis, Ryan Moore, Patrick Moore, Caffrey Francis, Will Hammond, Adam Moore, Connor Robinson and Sean Michael Moore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Leo the Great Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, with the Rev. Joseph Kearney and the Rev. Thomas O’Malley officiating. Interment will be private. Family will greet friends Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass in the vestibule of the church. The Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements. The family homestead will be closed according to Marlene’s wishes in honor of all the Coyle family members who have lived and died there since the early 1900s. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Leo’s Church, Osterhout Library and St. Vincent de Paul will be appreciated. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.

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4:30 p.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Friends may call 3 p.m. until time of service today. STANZIALE – William, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Luke Lutheran Church, Bloomsburg. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Dean W. Kriner Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg. STINE – Ann, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday in Grace Church, Kingston. STRUCKE – Ann Marie, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. TANSLEY – Judith, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in St. Ann’s Basilica, St. Ann’s St., West Scranton. Relatives and friends may pay respects 9:30 to 10 a.m. today in the church. WHITMAN – Diane, funeral 9:15 a.m. today in Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, Wilkes-Barre.

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accounting firm do conduct a forensic audit. The county had received four proposals for an audit, ranging in price from $22,000 to $46,500. It decided to hold off pending receipt of Stevensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; audit. Griffith stressed that, even though the audit showed Stevens does not owe any money, it does not mean she is being left â&#x20AC;&#x153;off the hookâ&#x20AC;? for the overbillings because she has already repaid the money through the offsets sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entitled to receive. The county is actually ahead, he said, because Stevens is not seeking payment for the $20,633 the audit shows she is due. The county initially declined to release the audit on Monday, citing asectionofthestateRighttoKnow Law that allows a government body to deny access to a record that is part of an investigation. Assistant County Solicitor Vito DeLuca agreed to release the document Tuesday after Raspanti, at the request of a Times Leader reporter and Griffith, contacted Stevens, who gave the county permission to release the report. when she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop,â&#x20AC;? Shannon said. Feeling trapped, hopeless and powerless, she resorted to taking blank checks from her mother to get money to support her habit. That landed her in jail on forgery charges. She violated the terms of her work release by not returning to the county prison, resulting in a two-year prison term in 2010. She has spent the past three months in prison on other charges, and hopes to be released in July. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to stay clean,â&#x20AC;? Shannon told the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found one thing that is going to help keep me clean â&#x20AC;&#x201C; God.â&#x20AC;? She has been clean since January, is on work release and hopes to return as a productive member of society.

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OUR OPINION: W-B DRIVING

Don’t blow stack over stopped traffic

HILE PINNED IN another of the Wyoming Valley’s contorted, construction-related traffic patterns and reflecting on the predicament, we twisted a phrase once reserved for Rome: “All roadblocks lead to Wilkes-Barre.” Almost every bridge and major point of entry into the county seat poses a challenge for drivers this spring, and the situation likely will continue for much of the year. Lane closures. Concrete barriers. Merging traffic. Vexing signs prohibiting left turns, or is it right ones? Vehicle standstills. Whether approaching by way of the Market Street Bridge, the more northerly Veterans Memorial Bridge or the Coal Street corridor, the view through the windshield seems strikingly familiar: orange cones and red taillights. Maddening? Perhaps if you are the mayor (who probably fields the most complaints), a storekeeper or restaurant owner (whose bottom line might temporarily sag) or a college president (concerned about a downtown campus’ image as out-of-towners arrive for May’s

commencement activities). For the vast majority of us, however, these tie-ups amount to nothing more than this: a blip amid the day’s happenings, something that shouldn’t raise the blood pressure an iota, a minor inconvenience. You can help to ensure that neither tempers nor fenders get bent out of shape during these timeconsuming improvement projects by keeping perspective and practicing patience. You are not, most likely, a NASCAR driver. Don’t act like one by trying to shoot ahead of fellow motorists who are squeezing into a single lane. You are not, most likely, the driver of an ambulance; getting to your destination without delay is desirable but not a matter of life and death. You are not invincible – and neither are the men and women who toil in roadway construction zones. Give them a break by liberally using your brakes. The city’s transportation upgrades ultimately will make it more pleasant and easier to get where you want to go within Wilkes-Barre. Until then, remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

QUOTE OF THE DAY “If we’re going to reduce the more than 50,000 new HIV infections in this country each year, we need to increase the available options for people.” Ronald Johnson The vice president of AIDS United, an advocacy organization striving to end the AIDS epidemic, spoke in favor of a range of preventive measures, including the possibility of a daily pill such as Truvada for healthy people. The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday will discuss whether the medication will become the first drug approved to prevent HIV infection in high-risk individuals.

OTHER OPINION: ECONOMIES

Austerity takes a hit in Europe

OLITICAL upheaval in Europe reached a new apex over the weekend when French voters threw out their incumbent president and Greeks gave the heaveho to the ruling parliamentary coalition. The results suggest that a new consensus is emerging in Europe in favor of more economic stimulus, but they also call into question the continent’s ability to agree on a plan to keep its fiscal problems from spreading uncontrollably. European leaders had agreed to a series of pacts that would rescue Greece and other defaulting countries in exchange for steep reductions in their red ink, while also requiring every country that relies on the euro to shrink their debts and curb deficit spending. Over the weekend, EDITORIAL BOARD

however, voters in Greece gave such large minorities in parliament to candidates from farright and far-left parties who opposed the required spending cuts that the ruling coalition cannot continue to govern. And French voters dumped President Nicolas Sarkozy, who’d been a key negotiator in the European rescue plans, in favor of Francois Hollande of the Socialist Party, who declared that “austerity can no longer be the only option.” It might be a good idea to mitigate harsh spending cuts with stronger economic growth; we’ve long argued that faster growth is crucial to solving the U.S. budget problems. But Europe can’t afford to raise doubts about its determination to solve its fiscal problems. Los Angeles Times

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Deciding ‘right thing’ sometimes debatable, always doable EVERY TIME I watch the news, read a newspaper or magazine, or listen to the conversations at the local diner, I find there is an ethical, controversial or legal issue generating interest. So, why is there so much to talk about that is controversial, unethical or illegal? Wouldn’t it just make sense to do the right thing all the time? Sure it would, but who decides what “the right thing” is? That’s the beauty of ethics. They are adaptable to the individual or the culture. What might be ethical to you might not be ethical to me. It depends on an endless list of variables that make us unique. Still, there are a couple characteristics that most of us share. As humans we have a desire to be successful and to be liked by others. This makes us vulnerable to giving in to personal gain, whether it’s financial or some other form of reward, and to making decisions based on what would make us more popular with those about whom we care. Well, there is a very simple process to go through when making a decision that you always can defend as being ethical. When faced with a decision ask yourself the following questions: • Is there an ethical decision to be made? If yes, then … • Are there any laws, rules or policies that apply? If so, apply them. • What are my options? Consider the

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ROBERT H. SMITH possible consequences very carefully. • Which option is best? This often can be determined by asking yourself who will be affected by your choice. How many will be affected by your decision? Which option results in the greatest good or causes the least harm? Then reflect on your decision by asking yourself these five questions: 1. Does it pass the legal test – is it against the law? If it’s illegal, don’t do it! 2. How do I physically feel – this is gut check time. Are you having a physical reaction to your decision that is telling you something doesn’t feel right? If you are, then you should revisit your decision. 3. How would I feel if my decision were on the front page of the newspaper? Would I be embarrassed or feel shame, or would I be proud and feel confidence in my actions? 4. Would I be able to tell my mom about my decision? Would I be able to tell those I respect about my decision? If not, you should reconsider. 5. Am I upholding the standards I set for myself? Consider the type of person you want to be and maintain that standard. Sounds simple enough, but there are times when doing the right thing can be the most difficult decision to make because other fac-

Robert H. Smith is director of the Center for Ethics and Religious Affairs at The Pennsylvania State University. For information, visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/spiritual/facilities.shtml

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tors come into play. When this happens you need to remember that making an ethical decision is not about emotions, assumptions or popularity. It is not based on what is easiest or the most popular. And ethical decisions are not based on onesided knowledge. There are times when family, friends and coworkers talk to me about the events of the day, and I often ask questions. I do this in order to gain a better understanding of the situation and to help them consider another perspective. However, this can sometimes be perceived as though I am taking the other side. I’m not; I simply believe if we truly want to help ourselves and others, we need to know as much as possible. If you follow my suggestions, you might not be the most popular person all the time, but you should feel good about your decisions. Eventually others will think of you as someone who is thoughtful and fair, and likely to do the right thing. The more you engage in the practices suggested above, the more natural and easier it becomes to make an ethical decision. Soon you won’t even have to think about the questions to ask yourself because it will be an automatic process that you won’t even be aware is happening. Just remember that first you need to practice, practice, practice.

wo national observances are being held this week to recognize the important contributions of health care professionals to the health and well-being of patients: National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week. National Nurses Week is celebrated annually in honor of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession, and the millions of people who have followed in her footsteps. Strength, commitment and compassion are hallmarks of the national theme for Nurses Week in 2012 – “Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring” – focusing on nurses’ dedication to saving lives and maintaining the health of millions of people across the United States. Nurses make the commitment every day to building an even more meaningful nursing profession, addressing the complexities of patient care, reshaping the work environment and influencing broader health policies to benefit patients. “Nurses: Advocating, Leading, Caring” is exemplified by Geisinger nurses throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger nurses provide extraordinary care to thousands of patients each day –

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whether it’s the nurse who devotes time and energy teaching others to live healthier lives or the nurse who holds a patient’s hand, making sure that compassion and dignity are an integral part of the medical treatment of every patient. National Hospital Week provides an opportunity to commemorate the importance of the men and women who work in our hospitals. “Making Miracles Happen” is the theme of this year’s celebration, calling attention to the many facets of the professional and the compassionate care our employees provide to our patients and their families and loved ones. People in this region can enjoy the advantage of having Geisinger in their community, where extraordinary medical professionals and world-class facilities deliver healing treatment and compassionate care

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around the clock. As we celebrate National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week, Geisinger salutes our nurses and hospital staff members for their talents, professional accomplishments and dedication to your health and peace of mind. Please take time to thank a nurse and a hospital employee for their wonderful work. Margaret Hennelley Bergin Chief nursing officer Geisinger Northeast

Couple believes hospital unnecessarily treated pet

e careful where you have your pet cared for. We took our pet, Maggi, to an animal hospital in November, knowing she had a disk problem. This problem turned into an unnecessary back operation. This hospital seemingly is all about money. For $4,000, we received a box of ashes. There will be much more on this subject. This only scratches the surface. Jack Gallagher and Patti Gallagher Shavertown

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Drill mud seeps out near creek

DEP investigating to find out what was released, whether any regulations violated. By MATT HUGHES mhughes@timesleader.com

DALLAS TWP. – Drilling mud broke through the ground near Leonard Creek during drilling for Chief Gathering LLC’s new Wyoming County pipeline last week, according to the company and the state Department of Environmental Protection. Chief spokeswoman Kristie Gittins said the company took action on Friday to contain and remove the drilling mud seeping from the ground, and the only substance released was “dirt and water… nothing else, no chemicals, no additives.” DEP was notified immediately, she added. DEP, meanwhile, said the agency is conducting a followup investigation, and neighbors and township officials are watching the situation closely. Gittins said the incident occurred while a drilling subcontractor was drilling horizontally near the Kunkle Fire Station in the Kunkle section of Dallas Township. The company is preparing to run pipe beneath the creek and a nearby wetland as part of its Wyoming County Pipeline project, that will connect to the Transco Interstate Pipeline in Dallas Township. Water and mud pumped through the drill bit, which normally carries drill cuttings back out through the well head, burst

through the ground during drilling, Gittins said. DEP was notified about the incident, but Chief is handling the containment and cleanup, she added, using hay bales to contain the mud and vacuum trucks to suck it up and away. “When the breakout occurred we called DEP, they came out immediately, and they inspected the process for our containment and cleanup,” Gittins said, adding the mud was contained very quickly and DEP approved the company’s remediation method. Gittins said mud breakouts are not uncommon during drilling for any sort of pipeline, not only oil and gas lines, and said the company has procedures in place to deal with them when they occur. “They are something that we are always anticipating as part of our plan,” Gittins said. “Anytime you’re drilling under a stream you can have naturally occurring mud breakouts.” DEP spokeswoman Colleen Connolly said the department is investigating the incident to determine what was released and whether any environmental regulations were violated. Connolly said the environmental impact of the incident would likely be minimal if only mud was spilled – “there’s mud at the bottom of creeks,” she observed – but that part of DEP’s follow-up investigation will involve determining whether any additives were used in drilling. “It all depends on what’s in this mud,” she said. “We don’t know. That will be determined

through our investigation and on-site inspections.” Gittins reiterated no additives were used. “Chief did not use any other type process to bore under the creek that hadn’t been used many times before with other industries,” Gittins said. “We do not use or add in any chemicals or additives in the mud for the boring process.” That assurance didn’t rest easy with some area residents and township officials. George Turner, a professional geologist from Tunkhannock who does pre-drilling groundwater testing, said he was contracted to investigate the spill by a concerned nearby resident and observed the site on Friday evening. Turner characterized the incident as “very minor” but added that he understood the concerns of those living nearby. “You have a pipeline coming in next to your property and all of a sudden you have vacuum trucks and all of these people running down in orange vests,” he said. Turner said he observed mud flowing from the ground in two places, one about 10 feet from the creek. Workers had surrounded the mud with hay bales and were using vacuum trucks to remove it. The operation appeared to be working as designed, Turner said. He added, though, that could change with if the rain that fell all day Tuesday brings the creek level higher. “If we get a lot of rain and that creek floods, it’s going to be un-

der water, then whatever’s coming out of that hole is not going to go in that vacuum truck, it’s going to go straight into Bowman’s Creek,” he said, referring to the larger creek into which Leonard Creek drains. Scott Cannon of the Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition, a group that opposed the construction of Chief’s and other gas lines in Dallas Township, said the incident reflects an “acceptable risk” associated with drilling that he does not find acceptable. “The damage coal mining did to our region was a lesson learned, and a lesson forgotten,” Cannon said. “I just hope the rain doesn’t wash too much of this drilling mud into Leonard Creek, and I hope it won’t affect the local residents’ water wells.” Liz Martin, a Dallas Township supervisor, said she is following the situation closely and has asked the township engineer to determine through DEP how much fluid was lost and a breakdown of the fluid’s contents. There are three artesian wells in the area, she said, including one belonging to the Kunkle Fire Company. “My concern is that it would get into that water and I don’t want people to consume it if there’s anything that shouldn’t be in there,” she said. Martin said DEP replied that approximately 200 gallons of fluid had migrated and the active ingredient is bentonite, a kind of clay used in drilling, especially near wetlands. Connolly could not confirm that report Tuesday.

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appropriate clearances.” Asked if the diocese was taking any action with students, Genello said an announcement was read to all students Tuesday to ensure they were aware of the situation and to let them know that they could contact school officials if they felt a need to talk. School officials also met withthe football team to offer support and the opportunity to talk about the situation and to assure the team the program will continue, Genello said. A meeting of the football team parent club had been scheduled for Tuesday evening before the arrest, but Genello said the club canceled it. He did not know where else Ostrowski may have worked. Red Rock Job Corps Director Kelly King confirmed Ostrowski had worked at the center until about a year ago, but he would not say what his job or title was. The Job Corps are federal facilities that provide career technical and academic training at no cost to low-income people ages 16 through 24. Ostrowski had previously coached at GAR High School in Wilkes-Barre and Lake-Lehman High School in Lehman Township. Lake-Lehman athletic director Tom Rokita said Ostrowski was with the football program about five years ago, and left after less then a year to take the GAR post. “I was shocked when I read this in the paper,” Rokita said. “When he was applying for the Holy Redeemer job he called me and asked for a reference, and I had no reason to believe he wasn’t a good asset at the time.” GAR Athletic Director Simon Peter said Ostrowski joined the coaching staff around 2007 and worked there four years with no problems. “His tenure here was what I would refer to as plain vanilla. “I was very much surprised” at the arrest, Peter said. Rokita and Peter said Ostrowski had been cleared through state-mandated checks before being hired. Wilkes-Barre Area Meyers Athletic Director Michael Namey coached Ostrowski when he was on the Mohawk football team. Namey said there were no problems or incidents with Ostrowski back then. “He was just your average high school student,” Namey said. “Joe was on the offensive line, he was a very good high school football player.” Outside Holy Redeemer on Tuesday afternoon, a student who said he was a freshman on the team last fall said Ostrowski had never had done anything questionable and that he “liked” the coach, adding that he was surprised at the arrest. School administrators and teachers were quick to ask media to leave when students were approached.

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funding for nursing homes. Such a cut would be devastating to nursing homes, advocates say, and caregivers from across Pennsylvania converged on the Capitol building on Tuesday to visit with legislators and make their case to restore the approximately $102 million funding reduction. Smith, a volunteer at Golden Living Center – Summit, in Wilkes-Barre, and others from the center, met with state Sen. John Yudichak, DPlymouth Township, in his Capitol building office and then headed to the rotunda for a rally. Smith explained to those at the rally that she has been a volunteer at Summit since not long after her daughter Marie Elena Smith, who had been a patient there, died in 2006. She had always been impressed with the level of care her daughter received, and she got to know the staff and other residents when she visited her daughter there every day. She was glad she heeded a suggestion to volunteer there that came from her other daughter, Barbara Deitrick, who accompanied Smith on Tuesday. “The staff and residents have become like a second family to me. I came down to Harrisburg today because I hear they want to cut Medicaid. They cannot cut Medicaid. We need it so badly here,” Smith said. She said Medicaid pays for staff and activities, neither of which should be reduced. “The nurses already are so

Dr. Stuart Shapiro, president and CEO of PA Health Care Association.

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esis HealthCare, which owns River Street Manor and Riverview Ridge in Wilkes-Barre among other facilities, said advocates will continue pushing for full restoration of funding and have suggestions for legislators on how to accomplish it. Dr. Stuart Shapiro, president and chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association, host of the rally, said the federal government stripped $846 million from Medicare in the last year, and state cuts will put nursing facilities “at substantial risk” because the state already under-reimburses them by nearly $20 per day per resident. Shapiro said that as of 4:30 p.m. Monday, 12,137 people had signed a petition asking state legislators to restore Medicaid funding. A copy was distributed to each legislator on Tuesday. Joe Barrick, administrator at Manor Care in Camp Hill, said funding cuts make it more difficult to maintain competent, dedicated staff. Because of recent cuts to his facility, merit raises were delayed, employee contributions to health insurance premiums increased, an assistant business administrator was not replaced and two licensed practical nurse positions were eliminated, Barrick said. The $130,000 reduction his facility would see with Corbett’s budget proposal would amount to the cost of 2.5 fulltime LPNs, he said. “We certainly want to avoid getting to the point where we have to tell patients who need care but whose care is going to be funded by Medical Assistance, ‘We’re sorry, we just can’t afford to admit you,’ ” Barrick said.

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busy,” she said. And activities “improve the quality of life for residents. It keeps their minds and bodies active.” And then she delivered some cautionary advice to legislators: “Do not meddle with Medicaid! Remember, your parents may be residents someday, and so might you,” Smith said, her words eliciting laughter and applause. Yudichak said he admired Smith’s energy and passion, and they had “a good chat” about the budget that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier Tuesday with half the funding for nursing homes restored. Yudichak said he believes it was the efforts of Smith and countless others who advocated for restoration of funding to Medicaid as well as social services and education that convinced legislators to make a bipartisan effort to restore $500 million to the budget. He expects the amended budget to come to a vote on the Senate floor today. Louise Bekisz, administrator at Guardian Elder Care in Nanticoke, said she and three other employees visited state Rep. Gerry Mullery, D-Newport Township, to advocate for funding restoration, and he agreed to vote against any cuts just as he did last year. “It’s really hard to provide the type of care we want to the residents. The facility is their home, and it’s hard to make it feel like their home when we don’t have the resources,” she said. Michael Wylie, vice president of development for Gen-

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Low-tech jobs reason for lagging area wages By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

Manufacturing jobs are a bigger part of the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton area economy than in most regions, but the wages paid here substantially lag national averages. According to data published today in a report by the Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program, the local average manufacturing salary of $44,958 ranks 96th among the nation’s 100 largest metropolitan areas. The gap is comparable to that for wages in all jobs. At $36,709, the average local wage also ranks 96th. But those pay rates must be squared with the kinds of work available. The report states Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre scores “poorly in terms of raw wages but fares better when rankings are adjusted for industry composition, indicating that these metropolitan areas are home to low-wage industries but pay at least average wages for those industries.” Larry Newman, the vice president of Planning, Policy and Development for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Growth Partnership, said the wage deficit comes down to the type of manufacturing done locally.

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workforces. “The economy softening plus efficiency gains are driving that number,” he said. Cannella said technology has allowed manufacturers to do more with less, so while jobs are down, the number of local manufacturers is actually on the rise. “It’s the smaller ones,” Cannella noted. “We’ll see maybe they’re not looking to set up huge operations; instead, they’re looking to do smaller, niche manufacturing.” Jim Cummings, who worked at Penn’s Northeast before taking a position at Mericle Commercial Real Estate, said manufacturing ruled the local employment landscape a decade ago, and he doesn’t think it’s fallen from its perch, even though manufacturing jobs have left the area at a higher rate than most of the nation’s large metro regions. At nearly 28,000, the number of local manufacturing jobs ranks 68th nationally, but that total is a 39 percent drop from a decade ago. That decrease is greater than the national average drop of 33.2 percent. Over the past two years, the decline is 4.9 percent, one of the steepest losses in the top 100 markets, ranking the region 96th. The national average is a loss of just 2.7 percent of manufacturing jobs over that same time span. “Nothing in the Brookings Report about Scranton/WilkesBarre surprised me,” Cummings said. “(It) looks like manufacturing, though gradually declining here over the years, still has a greater than average impact, compared to the nation as a whole, on our local economy.” He said about one-third of inquiries Mericle receives from companies looking for a location in Northeastern Pennsylvania are in the manufacturing industry. Location matters Cannella and Cummings said the words often used in real estate come into play in this case, too. “My guess is our access to suppliers and customers, strong utilities, rail availability, competitive

The percentage of manufacturing jobs in this region classified as either very high tech or moderately high tech, with their accompanying high pay, ranks 66th and 93rd respectively, according to the Brookings report. Newman said a deeper look at why those high-tech jobs aren’t here circles back to “our ongoing issue with low educational attainment levels.” Without a high number of college graduates or at least those with training in technically skilled fields, companies won’t locate here, he said. Instead, the region makes due with a large number of manufacturers that deal with lower-value products. “We like to punch and twist metal,” Newman said with a laugh. And make food. According to Brookings 13.4 percent of manufacturing jobs in the market are in the food industry. But those employers are not high-wage payers like the automobile, airplane or computer industries. “We have industries that generally pay low wages,” Newman said, noting that wages here are on par with national averages when the types of manufacturers are taken into account.

operating costs, and availability of a labor force with manufacturing skills are the primary reasons manufacturing continues to survive here,” Cummings said. With five interstates crisscrossing the region, industrial and business parks dotting the landscape in Jenkins, Pittston, Hazle and Hanover townships and Mountain Top in Luzerne County, plus a dozen more throughout neighboring counties, Northeastern Pennsylvania has established trade parks, an available workforce and all important access to the population centers of the Northeastern United States plus the South, Midwest and West, thanks to the interstates. “You can’t beat the 80/81 corridor,” Niziolek said. The report indicates why manufacturers seem to prefer metro areas. “The fact that U.S. manufacturing is largely located in metro areas reflects the significant advantages of density,” the report states. “Firms are clustered with other companies in the same or related industries, making sharing of ideas easier; employers have access to a broad pool of skilled workers with needed skills; there is better access to suppliers and customers; and there is easier access to educational, financial, legal, management, and consulting services.” Larry Newman, the vice president of Planning, Policy, and Development for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Growth Partnership, said the report did not open his eyes to anything he didn’t know, but it serves as a reminder of the importance of manufacturing to a region. He said one thing the region does that has both positives and negatives is that it’s diversified not only its overall employment mix, but also the manufacturer products, too. According to the report, the top three manufacturing industries locally are: fabricated metals, with 15.6 percent of all manufacturing jobs; food, with 13.4 percent; and plastics and rubber at 12.3 percent. “None of those is huge enough to connect our region to any one industry,” Newman said. But if one sector were to see an economic downturn, the region’s economy wouldn’t collapse because of the diversity.

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PSU’s O’Brien visits Hazleton “A quarterback will line up for us,” O’Brien said. “Whether he’s under center or in the shotgun will be up to me.” That would have to do for now. Tuesday marked the first time Penn State’s head football coach made an extended stop in Luzerne County in more than a decade, and O’Brien was looking to talk about more than just one spot on his team. “People ask me all the time – and I’m starting to get a little annoyed with the question – ‘Why did you take this job?’” O’Brien said. “And after being here for four months,

By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

Coach addresses many topics, except QB battle, as his tour makes a stop at local campus.

HAZLETON — He had heard enough questions during the first week of this tour to know what was coming. After giving his speech to a crowd of 216 registered fans and alumni at Penn State Hazleton’s Cacesse Gymnasium, Bill O’Brien girded himself for the Q&A portion of the luncheon. “We’ll try to discourage certain questions,” O’Brien deadpanned. “Quarterback questions are off limits.” Laughter. Yeah, he’s been asked that one once or twice before. See O’BRIEN, Page 5B

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Penn State coach Bill O’Brien answers a question during a press conference at Penn State Hazleton Tuesday morning.

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New Jersey Devils’ Martin Brodeur, Travis Zajac and Andy Greene, from left, celebrate the Devils’ win in Game 5 Tuesday.

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New Jersey eliminates Flyers in five games to move to Eastern Conference Finals for first time since 2003.

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PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Salvador, David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk scored goals to lift New Jersey to a 3-1 Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, sending the Devils into the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2003. Martin Brodeur was strong in goal and has the Devils back in position to win their fourth Stanley Cup. The Devils await the winner of the New See DEVILS, Page 5B

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goalie Brad Thiessen focuses on the puck in the second period of Tuesday night’s Calder Cup playoff game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township.

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Hamilton ties record with four home runs By DAVID GINSBURG AP Sports Writer

BALTIMORE — Josh Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, launching a quartet of two-run drives against three different pitchers in a historymaking performance that carried the Texas Rangers to a10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday Hamilton homered off Jake Arrieta in the first and third innings, added another off Zach Phillips in the seventh and topped it off with a one-for-the-books shot against Darren O’Day in the eighth. During the last at-bat, Hamilton took a mighty hack and missed, lined a foul into right-field seats and then sent an 0-2 pitch See RECORD, Page 5B

Josh Hamilton tied a record Tuesday with four HRs in a game.

WBS Penguins head north after OT win SERIES GLANCE May 1: St. John’s 3, Penguins 1 May 2: Penguins 3, St. John’s 1 May 5: St. John’s 2, Penguins 1, OT Sunday: St. John’s 3, Penguins 2, OT Tuesday: Penguins 3, St. John’s 2, 2OT Friday: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m. x-Saturday: Penguins at St. John’s, 6 p.m.

By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – In the third period of Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and St. John’s IceCaps, Simon Despres inadvertently hit his goaltender, Brad Thiessen, in the face with his stick. Two overtime periods later, Despres hit the back of the St. John’s net. With his goal at 12:08 of the second overtime, Despres gave the Penguins a 3-2 win to force a Game 6 in Canada on Friday. “It was a great relief. On the brink of elimination … the biggest goal of my career,” Despres said after the game. It was the third straight game that the two teams settled things in overtime. The Penguins lost the last two and came into the game down 3-1 in the series. It was the fourth time in franchise history that the Penguins played in multiple overtimes. The longest was a three-overtime marathon on April 25, 2005 – a 3-2 win over Binghamton. The others were See PENGUINS, Page 5B

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Geoff Walker (17) consoles goalie Brad Thiessen after St. John’s IceCaps score first Tuesday.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012

THE TIMES LEADER

BULLETIN BOARD

On the Mark

AMERICA’S LINE

By Mark Dudek Times Leader Correspondent

MEETINGS

Large 16-race program on the slate for the Mohegan Sun at Pocono BY ROXY ROXBOROUGH Downs for this evening. Most every race has full nine horse fields and as usual plenty of potential for prices in a lot of different races, good BOXING REPORT: 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 welterluck to all! weight title fight on June 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$400 vs. BEST BET: NIGHTIME FLASH (13TH) Timothy Bradley at +$300. Follow Eckstein on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vegasvigorish. VALUE PLAY: DINAH ROSS (10TH)

POST TIME 6:30 p.m. All Races One Mile First-$14,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 4 pm races life 6 Blue Muscles M.Kakaley 1-1-5 Stakes filly dominates 2 Transgressive M.Simons 1-2-5 Bumps up off the win 5 City Kid T.Buter 4-7-6 Note the driver change 8 Devilicious J.Pavia 3-3-3 Lacks little something late 9 Map Of Hawaii J.Morrill 8-4-3 Try another region 3 Somolli Crown D.Ingraham 8-6-5 Raced better at Chester 1 Wind Neath My Feet T.Jackson 6-8-1 Sailing south 4 State Fair G.Napolitano 5-9-5 Not fair season yet 7 Western Credit A.Spano 1-7-8 Bounced Second-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life 6 It’s Rock N Roll J.Pavia 3-3-4 Time for a beat down 9 American Pilot B.Simpson 2-5-6 Live pacer 5 Powerful Pilot G.Napolitano 5-5-5 Behind the other pilot 7 Hurrikane Mitchell J.Morrill 8-1-7 Hung mile in most recent 4 Chester Hanover M.Romano 3-2-7 Just 1 for 38 lifetime 1 Savvy Savannah T.Jackson 9-9-1 Little since that upset 2 I’m Not Telling C.Ryder 8-1-3 No one is listening 3 He’s Unbelievable A.McCarthy 5-5-7 Dull 8 Kanjo M.Kakaley x-8-8 Again in the rear Third-$11,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $6,500 last 5 2 Master Begonia G.Napolitano 8-5-6 Easy level for him 1 Rushmore Hanover T.Jackson 6-9-3 Pole can’t hurt 3 B Contemporary H.Parker 9-9-1 Best of the remainders 4 Wingbat M.Simons 3-3-6 Not the best of groups 5 M S Heather M J.Taggart 2-7-3 Maybe use in super’s 6 Donnegal G.Wasiluk 6-6-7 Done indeed 7 Celebrity Legacy D.Ingraham 5-5-5 Ingraham not doing much 8 Victor’s Future M.Kakaley 7-5-1 Swallowed up 9 Lady’s Night B.Simpson 5-9-5 Mare overmatched Fourth-$9,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $4,000 last 5 1 Algebra J.Bongiorno 6-7-1 Remember this kid’s name 8 Dorm Roomie J.Morrill 4-5-4 Future meets the present 7 TE’s Cammie J.Pavia 8-3-3 Invades from Philly 3 Hot List C.Ryder 2-8-5 Ryder again in bike 4 How Sweet Thou Art M.Simons 7-2-5 Yet to win in 2012 5 Real Joy E.Carlson 6-3-10 Too unpredictable 6 Livinwell Hanover J.Taggart 1-1-7 Monti import 2 Upland Hanover M.Kakaley 4-7-5 Rolling downhill 9 Real Espresso G.Napolitano 6-9-6 Yet to wake up Fifth-$11,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 2 pm races life 8 Bold Fresh J.Morrill 2-1-5 Back to winner’s circle 9 American Saint C.Norris 4-4-8 Plenty talented 6 Marion Mon Ami M.Kakaley 5-3-4 Kakaley due to heat up 2 Cruisin Susan M.Romano 5-5-6 Matt catch drives 3 Missy Goldfire M.Simons 4-2-3 Plenty of early foot 4 Perfect Chance T.Jackson 5-3-6 Tom’s choice over #2 5 Bullvillcomeonjohn G.Napolitano 7-7-5 Struggled all season 1 Chapter Eleven H.Parker 8-5-8 Time to file 7 Bloomfieldcantifly B.Simpson 6-8-5 Grounded quickly Sixth-$14,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $15-20,000 5 Five Star Gazer L.Stalbaum 5-1-4 Worth following 8 Blue Monster J.Bongiorno 2-1-7 Fits well with these 2 Woes Jet Filly A.Napolitano 3-1-1 Again draws inside main foes 9 G G Roulette J.Morrill 1-8-1 Can she go another big one 4 Highly Thought Of M.Kakaley 4-2-1 From the Burke barn 6 Doinit Dragonstyle G.Napolitano 7-2-2 Dragon returns from NY 3 Peeeeyouuuuuuuu E.Carlson 9-6-4 Living up to name 1 Miss Behave A.McCarthy 6-3-7 A long shot for sure 7 For All We Know A.Rucker 3-9-9 Reason Adam is here Seventh-$14,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 4 pm races life 8 Aunt Mel J.Morrill 2-1-2 Look for big things from her 6 P L Eureka M.Johansson 5-5-1 Certainly there in #8 struggles 3 Opinion Hanover M.Simons 1-1-3 Never better 9 Vacation Credit T.Buter 2-3-2 Picking up his game 5 Martino G.Napolitano 3-3-2 Doesn’t like to win 7 Overandovervictory M.Romano 8-2-5 Simons chose #3 instead 4 Bob N Tony M.Kakaley 4-2-3 Bring on the Celtics 2 Armed Dangerously A.McCarthy 3-1-2 Off since Oct 1 Celebrity Lovin J.Pavia 4-7-7 Bad habits Eighth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $6,500 last 5 4 Pictonian Pride M.Kakaley 2-4-5 Time for a picture 2 Modern Valentine J.Morrill 7-3-3 Worthy contender 1 Armbro Billow E.Carlson 3-2-5 Winner of over $530k life 5 Bill Onthehill A T.Buter 2-7-4 Won’t get same great trip 8 Cheyenne Knight M.Simons 2-3-4 Tough luck animal 6 Charliesandjimmys G.Napolitano 4-4-3 Waiting on Jimmy 7 Majority Rules J.Pavia 7-4-5 Lacks killer instinct 3 Monet C C D.Ingraham 4-5-5 Cash in your chips 9 Finn Man A.McCarthy 4-3-7 Swimming upstream Ninth-$13,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $9,000 last 5 2 Shibboleth Hanover M.Simons 1-1-4 Found another gear 1 Swan Image M.Romano 1-7-6 Knew he’d strike one night 3 Great Emancipator D.Ackerman 8-8-1 Moves in and draws lesser 8 Shining Ember J.Morrill 2-3-4 Cash burner 7 Habanero T.Buter 3-7-1 Goes for team Buter 5 I’m Fabulous G.Napolitano 3-7-8 Looking for flat mile 4 Dream Lake A.Napolitano 7-5-2 Rides the rails 6 Hoboken Sonny H.Parker 2-8-5 Tries out the hopples 9 Biscuits N Gravy D.Ingraham 5-6-1 Little since that score Tenth-$14,000 Clm.Hndcp Pace;clm.price $15-20,000 8 Dinah Ross J.Pavia 2-5-7 Belts out winning note 1 Cosmo Madness T.Buter 8-4-6 Dangerous shipper 3 Picked By An Angel G.Napolitano 2-3-6 Went down at 3-5 odds 5 Sarastar M.Simons 4-3-8 Sherman cooling down 2 Trieste Seelster J.Morrill 6-5-1 New to the Taylor barn 4 Touch The Clouds M.Kakaley 4-4-3 Keep reaching 6 Medoland Santorini A.McCarthy 7-2-4 In with toughies 7 Caramel Chinno T.Jackson 1-3-5 First try for a tag Eleventh-$9,500 Cond.Pace;n/w 1 pm race life 3 Beach Girl Terror G.Napolitano 6-4-4 Allard been red hot in Jersey 1 Margarita Monday A.McCarthy 2-6-4 Mixes in for a place 2 Shelikesitherway T.Buter 5-5-4 Don’t they all 4 S And M Terror M.Simons 5-5-2 Never hit the board 7 Sammy’s Magic Day M.Kakaley 2-7-9 Winless in 30 prior 6 Colbert Blue Chip M.Romano 4-4-7 Dragon Again filly 5 Cindy’s Girl J.Morrill 6-6-2 Lightly raced gal 8 Day Traker A.Kavoleff 4-3-8 Alex again reins 9 They Call Me Moon D.Ingraham 6-2-4 Not happening Twelfth-$8,500 Clm.Pace;clm.price $10,000 1 PW Ivory Grin J.Morrill 1-5-2 Wins right off the claim 9 Bigdreamsnhihopes G.Napolitano 2-2-3 Been a hot commodity 3 Firiel Hanover T.Buter 1-5-3 Nice off the pace victory 2 Natural Woman N M.Kakaley 4-4-3 Had no answers from pocket 4 Cruisinthecoast M.Simons 8-4-1 Lacks forward momentum 7 Riverdancer M.Romano 3-4-4 A notch below these 5 Southwest J.Pavia 7-8-4 I’ll take a pass 6 Party At Joyces J.Kakaley 5-6-3 The party is over 8 Wishfullartist A.McCarthy 4-5-3 Keep dreaming Thirteenth-$11,000 Cond.Trot;n/w $6,500 last 5 3 Nightime Flash C.Norris 1-4-4 Sharp as a tack 5 Whanblazes T.Buter 6-2-2 Race is for the place 2 Tober D.Ingraham 3-7-2 Raced good last season 6 Miss Wapwallopen M.Simons 1-3-6 Moves up ladder of easy win 4 Martoddi T.Jackson 4-3-2 Jackson owns-trains-reins 1 Florida Mac Attack A.Napolitano 9-8-2 Much better post 7 Di Manggio H.Parker 6-4-7 Yet to find his stride 8 Pembrook Street J.Pavia 7-9-5 Go another route 9 King’s Cavalier J.Taggart 8-2-7 Career best just 2:00 Fourteenth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w $6,500 last 5 3 Miss Annie J J.Pantaleano 1-6-8 Comes right back 1 Markella G.Napolitano 2-5-6 Looks for pocket ride 2 Gordyyy’s Pet J.Morrill 2-7-7 It’s a battle to complete exacta 4 Discoverer E.Carlson 5-2-5 Rucker still struggling at PD 8 B J’s Skye A.Napolitano 1-3-4 Class jumper 9 Sandy Absolut J.Taggart 3-5-6 Again gets a poor post 6 Hannah Isabel M.Kakaley 5-6-8 Riding a losing streak 5 Crazyboutdadrummer T.Buter 5-8-5 Staggers home 7 Tammibest D.Ingraham 9-8-2 The worst in here Fifteenth-$11,000 Cond.Trot;n/w 2 pm races life 6 End Of Innocence J.Morrill 1-9-1 Chalk parade rolls on 5 Order By Me B.Simpson 3-3-1 Hoping for a miscue 1 Say What H.Parker 4-2-3 Rounds out the tri 4 Magical Affair M.Kakaley 1-1-4 Looking to go 2-for-2 7 Act Out Hanover J.Marohn Jr 8-3-4 Reason Jim is here 8 Mohegan Hanover G.Napolitano 1-5-5 Nap the new pilot 2 Four Starz Clyde A.Napolitano 2-5-9 Lacks late rally 3 Petite Polly A.McCarthy 5-5-3 ….next 9 Womanizer Hanover J.Pavia 7-7-8 One more race to go Sixteenth-$11,000 Cond.Pace;n/w 2 pm races life 4 El Bravo J.Morrill 1-6-7 Morrill caps late double 5 Intervention M.Kakaley 1-1-6 From potent Miller stable 1 My Civil Dollar T.Buter 3-6-1 Merits a small look 3 Ugdragons Rocket G.Napolitano 2-1-3 Does retain Nap 6 Seek The Dragon A.McCarthy 8-2-1 Looks for another check 7 Rockabella T.Jackson 2-6-5 Good n/w of 2 group 8 Chrome Cruiser M.Simons 7-4-2 Weak Schnittker trainee 2 Nip Pan Tuck J.Pavia 5-4-3 That show is over 9 Dial A Win D.Ingraham 1-5-2 See you on Fri

BASEBALL 3-1 9-2 7-2 4-1 8-1 20-1 6-1 15-1 10-1 3-1 8-1 4-1 7-2 9-2 6-1 15-1 10-1 20-1 5-2 7-2 8-1 4-1 6-1 15-1 10-1 5-1 20-1 7-2 15-1 3-1 4-1 9-2 10-1 8-1 6-1 20-1 3-1 6-1 7-2 8-1 9-2 4-1 10-1 15-1 20-1 5-2 6-1 5-1 3-1 4-1 10-1 12-1 15-1 20-1 5-2 4-1 3-1 10-1 5-1 12-1 6-1 15-1 20-1 3-1 7-2 9-2 4-1 6-1 20-1 15-1 8-1 10-1 7-2 15-1 6-1 9-2 4-1 8-1 3-1 10-1 20-1 4-1 12-1 5-2 7-2 5-1 6-1 15-1 8-1 7-2 3-1 4-1 9-2 8-1 6-1 15-1 10-1 20-1 5-2 5-1 3-1 4-1 6-1 10-1 15-1 12-1 20-1 5-2 7-2 5-1 4-1 12-1 6-1 8-1 15-1 20-1 5-2 4-1 7-2 6-1 5-1 8-1 12-1 15-1 20-1 5-2 6-1 7-2 4-1 8-1 12-1 5-1 15-1 20-1 5-2 7-2 5-1 4-1 6-1 8-1 20-1 15-1 12-1

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Odds

Underdog

American League Blue Jays

7.0

A’S

White Sox

7.5

INDIANS

Rangers

9.0

ORIOLES

YANKEES

9.5

Rays

Angels

8.5

TWINS

Red Sox

8.5

ROYALS

Tigers

7.0

MARINERS

7.0

Reds

s NL

CUBS

National League BREWERS Brave PADRES

7.0

Rockies

Nationals

7.0

PIRATES

PHILLIES

7.0

Mets

Marlins

8.0

ASTROS

9:30 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 5, L.A. Clippers at Memphis

TODAY'S EVENTS H.S. BASEBALL Hanover Area at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Berwick at Tunkhannock, 4:15 p.m. Crestwood at Hazleton Area, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. Meyers at Northwest, 4:15 p.m. MMI Prep at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER GAR at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. Hanover Area at North Pocono, 4:15 p.m. Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. Pittston Area at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. Berwick at Crestwood, 7 p.m. Coughlin at Holy Redeemer, 7 p.m. Wilkes University Delaware Valley at Wyoming Valley West, 7 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Berwick at Tunkhannock, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Hanover Area at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, 4:15 p.m. MMI Prep at GAR, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. H.S TRACK AND FIELD GAR at Hanover Area, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Area, 4:15 p.m. Northwest at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. Berwick at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Dallas at Wyoming Valley West, 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Tunkhannock, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Coughlin at Crestwood Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West North Pocono at Hanover Area H.S. GIRLS LACROSSE Dallas at Bellefonte, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 10 H.S. BASEBALL Coughlin at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. Hazleton Area at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Hazleton Area at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Lake-Lehman at Meyers, 4:15 p.m. Pittston Area at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Berwick, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Meyers at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. Wyoming Area at Tunkhannock, 7 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS District 2 singles tournament first three rounds H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Delaware Valley at Hanover Area Nanticoke at Tunkhannock COLLEGE SOFTBALL Rowan vs. Misericordia, 2 p.m.

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 7 p.m. YES — Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees CSN, SNY – N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia ROOT – Washington at Pittsburgh

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

11:30 a.m. SE2 — Trenton at Reading

NBA BASKETBALL

7 p.m. TNT — Playoffs, first round, game 5, New York at Miami

9.0

D’BACKS

DODGERS

6.5

Giants

NOTE: There will be no over/under run total (which would be the overnight total) for all the Chicago Cubs home games due to the constantly changing weather reports at Wrigley Field. Please check with www.americasline.com for the latest Cubs run total on the day of the game. NBA Favorite

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Clippers

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CAPITALS

-$110/$110

Rangers

-$110/$110

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Sunday Kings

B A S E B A L L

NHL HOCKEY

Minor League Baseball

7:30 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 6, N.Y. Rangers at Washington 10 p.m. NBCSN — Playoffs, conference semifinals, game 6, Phoenix at Nashville (if necessary)

International League North Division W L Pct. GB Pawtucket (Red Sox) .............. 20 12 .625 — Buffalo (Mets)........................... 18 13 .581 11⁄2 Lehigh Valley (Phillies) ........... 17 13 .567 2 Yankees ................................... 14 14 .500 4 Rochester (Twins) ................... 13 17 .433 6 Syracuse (Nationals)............... 10 20 .333 9 South Division W L Pct. GB Gwinnett (Braves) ................... 19 11 .633 — Charlotte (White Sox) ............. 15 16 .484 41⁄2 Norfolk (Orioles) ...................... 13 17 .433 6 Durham (Rays)......................... 11 20 .355 81⁄2 West Division W L Pct. GB Toledo (Tigers) ........................ 19 11 .633 — Indianapolis (Pirates)............... 17 13 .567 2 Columbus (Indians) ................. 16 13 .552 21⁄2 Louisville (Reds) ...................... 10 22 .313 10 Monday's Games Pawtucket 4, Rochester 0 Norfolk 4, Louisville 2 Durham at Syracuse, ppd., rain Buffalo 4, Gwinnett 3 Indianapolis 4, Lehigh Valley 0 Columbus at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, ppd., rain Toledo 6, Charlotte 1 Tuesday's Games Syracuse 4, Durham 2, 1st game Columbus 1, Yankee 0, 1st game Rochester 3, Pawtucket 1 Norfolk 11, Louisville 4 Indianapolis 7, Lehigh Valley 2 Buffalo 3, Gwinnett 0 Yankees 4, Columbus 3, 2nd game Durham 2, Syracuse 1, 2nd game Toledo 4, Charlotte 4, susp. 8 innings Today's Games Norfolk at Louisville, 11:05 a.m. Lehigh Valley at Indianapolis, 1:05 p.m. Rochester at Pawtucket, 6:15 p.m. Durham at Syracuse, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Columbus at Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Toledo at Charlotte, 7:15 p.m.

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned RHP Zach McAllister to Columbus (IL). KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Recalled RHP Vin Mazzaro from Omaha (PCL). Optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Omaha. National League COLORADO ROCKIES—Recalled RHP Alex White from Colorado Springs (PCL). Optioned RHP Edgmer Escalona to Colorado Springs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Signed president of baseball operations-general manager Doug Melvin and manager Ron Roenicke to contract extensions. Melvin’s contract includes a promotion from executive vice president and general manager. WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Activated 3B Ryan Zimmerman from the 15-Day DL. Placed OF Jayson Werth on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to May 7. Agreed to terms with LHP Michael Gonzalez on a minor-league contract.

FOOTBALL

National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS—Released FB Ovie Mughelli. CAROLINA PANTHERS—Signed P Nick Harris to a one-year contract. CHICAGO BEARS—Agree to terms With TE Evan Rodriguez on a four-year contract. CINCINNATI BENGALS—Claimed G Chris Riley off waivers from Tampa Bay and DT Vaughan Meatoga off waivers from Washington. HOUSTON TEXANS—Signed K Shayne Graham. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Signed C Colin Miller. PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Agreed to terms with WR Toney Clemons.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer PORTLAND TIMBERS—Announced F Bright Dike will join the L.A. Blues of USL PRO on a seasonlong loan.

COLLEGE

BARTON—Named Jeff Lennox men’s and women’s volleyball coach. BUFFALO—Named Danny White athletic director. GEORGETOWN—Promoted Kenya Kirkland to women’s assistant basketball coach. ILLINOIS STATE—Named Dan Muller men’s basketball coach. LA SALLE—Announced the resignation of softball coach Brianne Brown. MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR—Named Austin Klumpe women’s assistant basketball coach. MONTANA—Named Kerry Rupp men’s assistant basketball coach. MCMURRY—Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach J.D. Isler. NYU—Named Trevor Miele men’s and women’s swimming and diving coach. Announced the resignation of women’s basketball coach Stefano Trompeo. TEXAS A&M—Announced the retirement of athletic director Bill Byrne and will become a special adviser to A&M President R. Bowen Loftin.

H O C K E Y National Hockey League CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Friday, April 27 Phoenix 4, Nashville 3, OT Saturday, April 28 NY Rangers 3, Washington 1 Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 1 Sunday, April 29 Philadelphia 4, New Jersey 3, OT Phoenix 5, Nashville 3 Monday, April 30 Washington 3, NY Rangers 2 Los Angeles 5, St. Louis 2 Tuesday, May 1 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 1 Wednesday, May 2 NY Rangers 2, Washington 1, 3OT Nashville 2, Phoenix 0 Thursday, May 3 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 3, OT Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 2 Friday, May 4 Phoenix 1, Nashville 0 Saturday, May 5 Washington 3, NY Rangers 2 Sunday, May 6 Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 1, Los Angeles wins series 4-0 New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 2, New Jersey leads series 3-1 Monday, May 7 NY Rangers 3, Washington 2, OT, NY Rangers lead series 3-2 Phoenix 2, Nashville 1, Phoenix wins series 4-1 Tuesday, May 8 New Jersey 3, Philadelphia 1, Devils win series 4-1 Today's Games NY Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 x-Washington at NY Rangers, TBD

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Playoff Glance All Times EDT (x-if necessary) CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS BEST OF 7 EASTERN CONFERENCE Norfolk 2, Connecticut 2 Wednesday, May 2: Connecticut 3, Norfolk 2, OT Friday, May 4: Norfolk 4, Connecticut 1 Sunday, May 6: Norfolk 4, Connecticut 3 Monday, May 7: Connecticut 4, Norfolk 1 Wednesday, May 9: Norfolk at Connecticut, 7 p.m. Friday, May 11: Connecticut at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. x-Sunday, May 13: Connecticut at Norfolk, 5 p.m. St. John's 3, Penguins 2 Tuesday, May 1: St. John’s 3, Penguins 1 Wednesday, May 2: Penguins 3, St. John’s 1 Saturday, May 5: St. John’s 2, Penguins 1, OT Sunday, May 6: St. John’s 3, Penguins 2, OT Tuesday, May 8: Penguins 3, St. John’s 2, 2 OT 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 2, Abbotsford 1 Tuesday, May 1: Abbotsford 3, Toronto 1 Thursday, May 3: Toronto 5, Abbotsford 1 Saturday, May 5: Toronto 4, Abbotsford 1 Tuesday, May 8: Toronto at Abbotsford, late 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 2, San Antonio 1 Thursday, May 3: San Antonio 6, Oklahoma City 4 Saturday, May 5: Oklahoma City 5, San Antonio 4, OT Monday, May 7: Oklahoma City 2, San Antonio 1, OT Thursday, May 10: Oklahoma City at San Antonio, 8 p.m. 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.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association Playoff Glance (x-if necessary) FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Thursday, May 3 Miami 87, New York 70 Oklahoma City 95, Dallas 79 Friday, May 4 Boston 90, Atlanta 84, OT Philadelphia 79, Chicago 74 Denver 99, L.A. Lakers 84 Saturday, May 5 Indiana 101, Orlando 99, OT, Indiana leads series 3-1 L.A. Clippers 87, Memphis 86 Oklahoma City 103, Dallas 97, Oklahoma City wins series 4-0 San Antonio 102, Utah 90 Sunday, May 6 Philadelphia 89, Chicago 82, Philadelphia leads series 3-1 New York 89, Miami 87, Miami leads series 3-1 Boston 101, Atlanta 79, Boston leads series 3-1 L.A. Lakers 92, Denver 88, L.A. Lakers lead series 3-1 Monday, May 7 San Antonio 87, Utah 81, San Antonio wins series 4-0 L.A. Clippers 101, Memphis 97, OT, L.A. Clippers leads series 3-1 Tuesday, May 8 Indiana 105, Orlando 87 Boston 87, Atlanta 86, Boston leads series 3-21 Philadelphia at Chicago, late Denver at L.A. Lakers, late Today's Games New York at Miami, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 x-Chicago at Philadelphia, TBD x-Atlanta at Boston, 6 or 8 p.m. x-L.A. Lakers at Denver, 9 or 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 x-Indiana at Orlando, 7 p.m. x-Miami at New York, 8 or 8:30 p.m. x-Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 9 or 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 x-Philadelphia at Chicago, TBD x-Boston at Atlanta, TBD x-Denver at L.A. Lakers, TBD Sunday, May 13 x-New York at Miami, TBD x-Orlando at Indiana, TBD x-L.A. Clippers at Memphis, TBD

H A R N E S S R A C I N G Pocono Downs Results First - $8,500 Trot 1:57.0 4-Ashcroft (Mi Simons) 10.40 4.00 3.20 3-Queen Creek (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.60 2.20 8-Universal Star (Do Irvine Jr) 8.00 EXACTA (4-3) $26.40 TRIFECTA (4-3-8) $256.60 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $64.15 SUPERFECTA (4-3-8-7) $1,853.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $92.69 Second - $4,500 Pace 1:53.3 6-Chase The Sun (Br Simpson) 13.20 4.00 2.80 1-Kel’s Return (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.60 2.10 7-Pegasus Osborne (Ho Parker) 2.80 EXACTA (6-1) $27.40 TRIFECTA (6-1-7) $103.40 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $25.85 SUPERFECTA (6-1-7-2) $384.60 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $19.23 DAILY DOUBLE (4-6) $57.60 Scratched: Brother Ray Third - $9,500 Trot 1:59.3 1-Armor Hanover (Th Jackson) 3.60 2.80 2.20 7-Andover Again (Ma Kakaley) 7.20 3.80 5-Ballagio Hanover (To Schadel) 2.20 EXACTA (1-7) $29.20 TRIFECTA (1-7-5) $102.00 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $25.50 SUPERFECTA (1-7-5-9) $456.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $22.84 Fourth - $9,000 Pace 1:53.4 4-San Antony-O (Ty Buter) 4.40 3.00 2.60 7-Mcmarvel (Ge Napolitano Jr) 6.20 4.00 5-Thomas J (Ma Romano) 4.40 EXACTA (4-7) $29.60 TRIFECTA (4-7-5) $170.80 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $42.70 SUPERFECTA (4-7-5-6) $1,289.40 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $64.47 Fifth - $9,000 Trot 1:58.1 8-Sephora De Vie (Ja Morrill Jr) 5.60 3.20 2.60 2-A Fortune’s Legacy (Th Jackson) 3.00 2.40 4-Orphan Victor (Mi Simons) 2.80 EXACTA (8-2) $18.60 TRIFECTA (8-2-4) $44.20 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $11.05 SUPERFECTA (8-2-4-5) $155.00 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $7.75 PICK 3 (1-4-8) $46.20 Sixth - $6,000 Pace 1:55.1 6-Gladiare Grande (Ja Morrill Jr) 6.60 5.00 3.40 7-Mountain Air (Th Jackson) 13.00 4.80 4-Timewell (An Napolitano) 3.20 EXACTA (6-7) $79.40 TRIFECTA (6-7-4) $244.60 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $61.15

Nanticoke Area Basketball Booster Club will meet today at 6:00 p.m. at the Alden Manor in Nanticoke. Plans for summer leagues and camps will be discussed. All parents of both boys and girls basketball players are invited and encouraged to attend. GAR Soccer Booster Club will be meeting today at 7 p.m. at Mag’s Halftime Pub, Moyallen St. W-B. Finalizing plans for end of year activities. Pittston Area Soccer Boosters will hold their monthly meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m., at Tony’s Pizza and Wine Cellar. Plans for the Patriot Cup will be discussed. Parents of all players should attend. Hanover Township Open Golf Tournament Committee will have a meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Wyoming Valley Country Club. Plains Yankees Football & Cheerleading Organization will hold it’s next monthly meeting on Monday at 7:00pm at the PAV in Hudson. All are welcome to attend. Swoyersville Little League will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at the borough building. All managers and coaches need to attend. Wyoming Valley American Legion Baseball will hold its annual dinner meeting on Saturday, May 19, 6:00 p.m. at Nanticoke Post 350, 23 West Broad St, Nanticoke. Team rosters will be available. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Greater Nanticoke Area Youth Soccer will be holding sign-ups Saturday at the Nanticoke High School Cafeteria from 10am-2pm. BWBL Charity Wiffleball Classic will be held May 19 at Coal Street Park. Teams of 3-5 players are guaranteed at least two games. Fee is $10 per player ages 13 and up, with all proceeds benefiting local cancer charities. All materials (bats, balls, etc.) provided. Call 704-8344 to register. Deadline is May 16. Medium pitch format with baserunning, see full rules at www.bwbl.net, or by e-mailing kevin@bwbl.net. Hanover Area Quarterback Club will be holding a meeting today at 7 p.m., at Bar 11 Restaurant in Hanover Township. Election of board members will be held, along with discussion of the upcoming season. All parents of players should attend. Plains Yankees Football & Cheerleading Organization will hold registration on Wednesday, May16th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Plains American Legion, 101 E. Carey Street, Plains. Cost is $60.00 for one child or $75.00 per family. The Jim Atherton Men’s Adult Basketball League has applications available for the upcoming season, which begins May 29. All games will be played at the Miner Park basketball courts. There will be two leagues: one on Monday nights and another on Tuesday nights. Teams interested in playing can call John Leighton at 4308437. The Pace Setter Athletic Club offers summer basketball leagues at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore for seventh and eighth grade boys and girls, as well as leagues for varsity girls and boys. Interested parties can contact Pace Setter Athletic Club at 347-7018 or 5750941, or e-mail to pacesetterbasketball@verizon.net. Wilkes-Barre Cosmos Soccer Club will have registration for the fall season today and Thursday at Coal Street Park in Wilkes-Barre from 5-7 p.m. Players must be 4 years old by Aug. 1. For more information, call Tom at 332-9141 or email wilkesbarrecosmos@gmail.com. UPCOMING EVENTS The Coughlin Football Booster Club is holding its sixth annual golf tournament at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, May

SUPERFECTA (6-7-4-8) $3,025.00 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $151.25 Scratched: Joey Hackett Seventh - $8,500 Trot 1:57.4 7-Bayside Volo (Mi Simons) 5.60 4.60 4.20 2-Red Victor (Da Ingraham) 13.40 8.60 3-Lotsa Speed Nz (An McCarthy) 4.60 EXACTA (7-2) $112.60 TRIFECTA (7-2-3) $495.20 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $123.80 SUPERFECTA (7-2-3-8) $6,085.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $304.29 Scratched: Zero Boundaries Eighth - $9,000 Pace 1:52.4 6-Hacienda (Ma Kakaley) 30.80 9.00 3.40 3-Thunderfist (Jo Pavia Jr) 6.00 4.60 1-Glass Pack (Ge Napolitano Jr) 4.00 EXACTA (6-3) $187.20 TRIFECTA (6-3-1) $415.80 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $103.95 SUPERFECTA (6-3-1-2) $841.00 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $42.05 Ninth - $12,000 Trot 1:57.3 1-Tameka Seelster (Ho Parker) 7.60 3.20 3.80 7-Stretch Limo (Ty Buter) 5.00 3.40 2-Taya’s Photo (Ja Morrill Jr) 3.20 EXACTA (1-7) $43.40 50 CENT TRIFECTA (1-7-2) $445.60 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $111.40 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (1-7-2-3) $1,915.20 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $95.76 PICK 4 (6-7-6-1 (4 Out of 4)) $2,989.40 Tenth - $25,000 Pace 1:52.1 3-Billmar Scooter (Ty Buter) 4.60 3.20 2.20 4-Southwind Jazmin (Ja Morrill Jr) 5.40 2.10 1-Forever Ivy (Ch Norris) 2.40 EXACTA (3-4) $30.00 TRIFECTA (3-4-1) $69.80 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $17.45 SUPERFECTA (3-4-1-7) $337.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $16.89 Eleventh - $6,000 Trot 1:58.2 8-He’s Mine Stratto (An McCarthy) 6.20 3.20 2.80 4-Black Watch (Ja Morrill Jr) 2.40 2.10 7-Streetwise Hall (Er Carlson) 3.40 EXACTA (8-4) $22.60 TRIFECTA (8-4-7) $224.00 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $56.00 SUPERFECTA (8-4-7-2) $567.20 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $28.36 Twelfth - $18,000 Pace 1:52.1 1-Red Star Hottie (Ma Kakaley) 6.40 3.20 2.60 3-Freedom Crossing (Ja Morrill Jr) 3.80 3.00 2-Runaway Tray (An Napolitano) 2.80 EXACTA (1-3) $19.60 TRIFECTA (1-3-2) $69.00 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $17.25 SUPERFECTA (1-3-2-4) $253.40 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $12.67 PICK 3 (3-8-1) $89.80

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19. A captain and crew format will be used, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Food and refreshments will follow at the Plains Lions Pavilion in Birchwood Hills. Golfers and hole sponsors are still needed. Cost is $80 per golfer, $320 per foursome and $100 per hole sponsor. Call Coach Cinti at 332-3335 to register. Dallas football reunion for former players of Ted Jackson will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, at Irem Country Club in Dallas. Cost of $45 per person includes open bar and buffet dinner. Tickets for those under age 21 are $20 per person. Children age 4 and under will be admitted free. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Ted Jackson Jr. at 574-0409 or Sandy Jackson at 574-0412. Reservations must be made by Friday, May. 18. Hanover Township Fire District Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 19 at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course in Drums. Entry fee is $80 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information, call Joe Nealon at 592-8126 or Ron Prietsman Jr. at 762-7015. Jenkins Township Little League annual golf tournament is May 12. Registration is $75 per person and $300 per team. Registration fee includes greens fee, cart fee, unlimited driving range, hog dog and refreshments at the turn, Italian buffet dinner and a hole-inone prize on all par-3s. For more information, visit www.jenkinstwplittleleague.com. The Penn State Hazleton annual golf tournament will be held at Sand Springs Country Club on Friday, May 18. Cost is $65 for Hazleton Alumni Chapter members and $70 for non-chapter members. Cost includes greens fee, cart fee, lunch during the tournament and a buffet dinner. Prizes to be awarded include a football autographed by Joe Paterno. All proceeds benefit the academic awards at Penn State Hazleton. For more information, call Blair Bell at 956-8549. The Relay for Life Bowling Tournament will be held Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd. Cost is $20 per person with teams of five. This includes two hours of bowling, shoe rental, one large plain pizza and one pitcher of soda. This year will be played in honor of Barbara Struckus. For details, to register or for sponsorship options, call Sara Edwards at 760-4083, Leigh Robinson at 814-1056 or Danielle Shanaberger at 574-9820. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Sand Springs Country Club and Tuskes Homes will host the 11th annual Four-Man Scramble on Tuesday, May 22. The tournament features a cookout lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Cost is $75 per person and includes lunch, golf, beverages and a buffet dinner. Registration and payment are due May 14. For more information, call 788-5845, ext. 1. The Wyoming Valley Jewish Community Center’s physical education department has organized a walk and run for Sunday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. The course will run through South Wilkes-Barre with the start and finish line on River Street. The race is 3 miles, and the course is flat and fast. Registration fee is $17. Race day registration will be held at the JCC beginning at 9 a.m. Registration closes 10 minutes prior to the race start. Make checks payable to: Jewish Community Center. Mail pre-entry fee and official entry form to: JCC, Attn. Bill Buzza, 60 S. River St. WilkesBarre, 18702. For more information, call 824-4646.

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Thirteenth - $9,000 Trot 1:57.1 7-Litany Of Lindy (Ja Morrill Jr) 17.20 12.00 9.80 3-Soapy Sap (Ji Taggart Jr) 5.00 5.00 8-Toocloseforcomfort (Ty Buter) 16.60 EXACTA (7-3) $101.00 TRIFECTA (7-3-8) $3,273.60 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $818.40 SUPERFECTA (7-3-8-1) $12,047.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $602.39 Fourteenth - $6,000 Pace 1:55.0 3-Ludi Christy (Ma Romano) 9.20 2.80 2.40 1-Bugatti Hanover (Ge Napolitano Jr) 2.20 2.10 6-Live Blue (Da Ingraham) 12.80 EXACTA (3-1) $27.00 TRIFECTA (3-1-6) $383.60 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $95.90 SUPERFECTA (3-1-6-9) $1,554.40 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $77.72 Scratched: Night Call Fifteenth - $9,500 Pace 1:54.1 2-Quik Jolt (Mi Simons) 2.60 2.10 2.10 8-Mr Govianni Fra (Er Carlson) 4.80 3.40 7-One More Miracle (Ty Buter) 10.40 EXACTA (2-8) $7.40 TRIFECTA (2-8-7) $27.80 50 CENT TRIFECTA (50 Cent) $6.95 SUPERFECTA (2-8-7-3) $290.80 10 CENT SUPERFECTA (10 Cent) $14.54 LATE DOUBLE (3-2) $13.80 Scratched: Purple Mcrain Total Handle-$557,319

B O X I N G Fight Schedule May 11 At Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel , Las Vegas (SHO), Yudel Jhonson vs. Willie Nelson, 10, junior middleweights. May 12 At Pasig City, Philippines, Brian Viloria vs. Omar Nino, 12, for Viloria’s WBO flyweight title. May 18 At The Times Union Center, Albany, N.Y. (ESPN), Karim Mayfield vs. Raymond Serrano, 10, for Mayfield’s NABO light welterweight title. At Dover (Del.) Downs Hotel & Casino, Mike Mollo vs. Franklin Lawrence, 10, for the vacant NABA heavyweight title; Mike Stewart vs. Christopher Fernandez, 10, for the WBU welterweight title. May 19 At Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas (HBO), Lamont Peterson vs. Amir Khan, 10, for Peterson’s WBA Super World and IBF super lightweight title. May 24 At Boston House of Blues, Danny O’Connor vs. Daniel Sostre, 10, junior welterweights. May 25 At the Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Ind., Fres Oquendo vs. Joey Abell, 10, for the WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title.

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Robertson closes out Yanks win The Associated Press

NEW YORK — David Robertson struck out Carlos Pena with the bases loaded to end a rocky ninth inning in his first save chance since Mariano Rivera’s season-ending knee injury, helping the New York Yankees end a seven-game skid against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night. Raul Ibanez homered twice, Curtis Granderson also connected and the Yankees handed James Shields (5-1) his first loss in seven starts this season. Ivan Nova (4-1) rebounded nicely after snapping his 15game winning streak, pitching seven sharp innings, the last three in a steady rain. He gave up six hits and struck out eight. His effort comes on the day New York learned Andy Pettitte will be activated Sunday to make his first start since retiring after the 2010 season — meaning one pitcher will lose a spot in the rotation. The Yankees began the season with three straight losses to Tampa Bay in Florida and last beat the AL East-leading Rays on Sept. 21. It was their longest losing streak all-time against the Rays. Rafael Soriano moved up to the eighth-inning spot in the Yankees’ reorganized bullpen and immediately gave up a triple to Ben Zobrist. Zobrist scored on a wild pitch to make it 4-3 but Soriano struck out the side. Mark Teixeira had an RBI double in the eighth to give Robertson a two-run cushion. Twins 5, Angels 0

MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Diamond pitched a career-best seven scoreless innings in his season debut and Ryan Doumit hit a two-run homer, lifting Minnesota over Los Angeles. Diamond (1-0) struck out

six, the most in any of his eight major league starts, and allowed only four hits. He’s the first Twins starter to pitch this year without allowing a run. Diamond got 12 groundball outs, seven to shortstop Brian Dozier, and walked only one. Dan Haren (1-3) didn’t even finish the fourth, the shortest of his seven starts this season after pitching into the seventh inning in each of his last four appearances. He gave up eight hits and five runs with two walks over 3 2-3 innings. Royals 6, Red Sox 4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler hit a mammoth threerun homer in the eighth inning to lead Kansas City past Boston. Chris Getz and Humberto Quintero also drove in runs for the Royals, who overcame another lousy performance by their starting pitcher to pick up a confidence-boosting win. Daniel Bard (2-4) walked Jarrod Dyson and Alex Gordon to start the eighth before giving way to reliever Matt Albers, whose third pitch to Butler landed beyond the left-field wall. White Sox 5, Indians 3, 10 Innings

CLEVELAND — Alex Rios tripled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to lead Chicago over Cleveland. Cleveland closer Chris Perez (0-1) yielded a leadoff single to Paul Konerko, who was replaced by pinch-runner Brent Lillibridge. After A.J. Pierzynski fouled out, Rios lined a ball over the head of second baseman Jason Kipnis that rolled all the way to the wall. Rios scored on a fielder’s choice, beating the throw home from Kipnis, who fielded a ground ball hit by Alexei Ramirez.

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Mets rallt to beat Phils all the Duda day The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Lucas Duda had a tiebreaking, twoout RBI single in the seventh and the New York Mets took advantage of Philadelphia’s defensive blunder. Duda and David Wright had two hits and two RBIs each to help the Mets win their fourth straight. Hunter Pence homered for the Phillies, who have lost four of five. The Mets took the lead in the seventh with four two-out runs on four hits, including Duda’s single to right off lefthander Antonio Bastardo (1-2) that drove in Wright with the go-ahead run. Pirates 5, Nationals 4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rod Barajas hit a two-run homer off Washington closer Henry Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory on Tuesday night. The veteran catcher, mired in a season-long slump, drilled a shot down the left field line that sailed a few rows into the seats for his first home run and RBIs of the year. The Nationals went ahead 4-3 after Adam LaRoche’s tworun blast in the top of the ninth off Pittsburgh closer Joel Hanrahan. Astros 3, Marlins 2

HOUSTON (AP) — Pinchhitter Brian Bogusevic hit an eighth-inning RBI double and Houston ended Miami’s season-long seven-game winning streak. The game was tied at 2-2 when Travis Buck singled with two outs before Bogusevic’s hit

off Ryan Webb (1-1) to the corner of left field, which a leaping Logan Morrison just missed, sent Buck home. The Astros had tied the game when two errors on one play by Omar Infante allowed two runs to score in the sixth inning. Infante had a solo homer in the fourth and Buck added one in the fifth to give Miami the 2-0 lead, but they managed just two hits the rest of the way. Braves 3, Cubs 1

CHICAGO — Dan Uggla hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 Tuesday night. Michael Bourn reached on a leadoff single and Kerry Wood issued two walks before Uggla drove a 1-1 pitch back up the middle for his third hit of the game. Freddie Freeman helped set up the big inning by hustling down the line to prevent a potential double play. Wood (0-2) has struggled since he was sidelined for three weeks with right shoulder fatigue, yielding two runs in each of his two outings since he was activated from the disabled list on Thursday. Brewers 8, Reds 3

MILWAUKEE — Aramis Ramirez hit a three-run triple, helping the Milwaukee Brewers shake off their recent offensive struggles in an 8-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Yovani Gallardo (2-3) gave up two runs in six innings and tied a season high with eight strikeouts for the Brewers, who had lost eight of their previous 11 games.

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STANDINGS/STATS S TA N D I N G S Baltimore........................................ Tampa Bay..................................... New York ....................................... Toronto........................................... Boston ............................................

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Cleveland....................................... Detroit............................................. Chicago.......................................... Kansas City ................................... Minnesota ......................................

W 17 14 14 10 8

Texas ............................................. Oakland.......................................... Seattle ............................................ Los Angeles ..................................

W 20 15 14 13

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

W 18 19 17 15 14

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

W 18 15 14 13 13 12

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

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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 11 .633 — — 11 .633 — — 21⁄2 13 .552 21⁄2 13 .552 21⁄2 21⁄2 17 .414 61⁄2 61⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 12 .586 — — 14 .500 21⁄2 4 17 .452 4 51⁄2 19 .345 7 81⁄2 21 .276 9 101⁄2 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 10 .667 — — 14 .517 41⁄2 31⁄2 17 .452 61⁄2 51⁄2 18 .419 71⁄2 61⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 11 .621 — — 12 .613 — — 13 .567 11⁄2 — 15 .500 31⁄2 2 17 .452 5 31⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 11 .621 — — 14 .517 3 11⁄2 16 .467 41⁄2 3 16 .448 5 31⁄2 17 .433 51⁄2 4 18 .400 61⁄2 5 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 10 .655 — — 15 .483 5 21⁄2 16 .467 51⁄2 3 1 16 .429 6 ⁄2 4 20 .333 91⁄2 7

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Away 8-8 6-8 8-8 4-6 2-7

AMERICAN LEAGUE Monday's Games Cleveland 8, Chicago White Sox 6, 1st game Cleveland 3, Chicago White Sox 2, 2nd game Texas 14, Baltimore 3 Boston 11, Kansas City 5 L.A. Angels 8, Minnesota 3 Seattle 3, Detroit 2 Tuesday's Games Chicago White Sox 5, Cleveland 3, 10 innings N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 3 Texas 10, Baltimore 3 Kansas City 6, Boston 4 Minnesota 5, L.A. Angels 0 Toronto at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Detroit at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Toronto (Morrow 3-1) at Oakland (McCarthy 2-3), 3:35 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 3-1) at Cleveland (J.Gomez 2-1), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Niemann 2-3) at N.Y. Yankees (Phelps 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Lewis 3-1) at Baltimore (W.Chen 2-0), 7:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 1-2) at Kansas City (B.Chen 0-4), 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (E.Santana 0-6) at Minnesota (Pavano 2-2), 8:10 p.m. Detroit (Smyly 1-0) at Seattle (Vargas 3-2), 10:10 p.m. Thursday's Games Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m. Texas at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 7:10 p.m. Toronto at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Detroit at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Monday's Games N.Y. Mets 5, Philadelphia 2 Chicago Cubs 5, Atlanta 1 Miami 4, Houston 0 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 1 St. Louis 9, Arizona 6 San Diego 3, Colorado 2 L.A. Dodgers 9, San Francisco 1 Tuesday's Games N.Y. Mets 7, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 5, Washington 4 Atlanta 3, Chicago Cubs 1 Houston 3, Miami 2 Milwaukee 8, Cincinnati 3 St. Louis at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:05 p.m. San Francisco at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Cincinnati (Cueto 4-0) at Milwaukee (Greinke 3-1), 1:10 p.m. Atlanta (T.Hudson 1-0) at Chicago Cubs (Maholm 3-2), 2:20 p.m. Colorado (Friedrich 0-0) at San Diego (Bass 1-3), 3:35 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Gee 2-2) at Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 0-1), 7:05 p.m. Washington (Detwiler 3-1) at Pittsburgh (Bedard 2-4), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Jo.Johnson 0-3) at Houston (Harrell 2-2), 8:05 p.m. St. Louis (Lohse 4-1) at Arizona (Miley 3-0), 9:40 p.m. San Francisco (Lincecum 2-2) at L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 2-2), 10:10 p.m. Thursday's Games Washington at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.

A M E R I C A N L E A G U E

Bard L,2-4 ................ 7 6 5 5 4 1 Albers BS,1-1.......... 2⁄3 1 1 1 0 0 A.Miller ..................... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Kansas City Duffy ......................... 41⁄3 7 4 3 5 1 K.Herrera ................. 12⁄3 0 0 0 0 2 Mijares W,2-1 .......... 2 2 0 0 0 3 Broxton S,6-7 .......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 Bard pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. WP—Bard. Balk—Bard 2. Umpires—Home, Chris Guccione;First, Jeff Nelson;Second, Bill Welke;Third, Tim Tschida. T—2:52. A—20,524 (37,903).

Rangers 10, Orioles 3 Texas

Baltimore ab r h bi EnChvz lf 5 1 1 0 Hardy ss 4 1 2 1 Flahrty ss 1 0 0 0 Markks rf 5 1 3 2 AdJons cf 3 0 0 0 Wieters c 3 0 1 0 Exposit c 0 0 0 0 C.Davis 1b 4 0 1 0 Betemt 3b 4 0 0 0 MrRynl dh 4 0 1 0 Andino 2b 4 0 2 0 Totals 42101510 Totals 37 311 3 Texas ............................... 203 000 320 — 10 Baltimore.......................... 000 001 020 — 3 E—Wieters (4). DP—Texas 1, Baltimore 1. LOB— Texas 8, Baltimore 9. 2B—Hamilton (4), N.Cruz (8), En.Chavez (2), Hardy (7). HR—Hamilton 4 (14), Beltre (6), Hardy (7), Markakis (4). IP H R ER BB SO Texas Feliz W,2-1 .............. 6 4 1 1 2 8 Uehara ..................... 1 1 0 0 0 0 R.Ross ..................... 1 4 2 2 0 0 Feldman ................... 1 2 0 0 0 0 Baltimore Arrieta L,2-3............. 61⁄3 9 6 6 1 3 Z.Phillips .................. 2⁄3 3 2 2 2 0 O’Day........................ 1 2 2 2 0 1 Patton ....................... 1 1 0 0 0 2 Umpires—Home, Paul Emmel;First, Scott Barry;Second, Jerry Meals;Third, Gary Darling. T—2:51. A—11,263 (45,971). ab 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 5

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Yankees 5, Rays 3 Tampa Bay

New York ab r h bi ab r h bi Zobrist rf 3 1 2 0 Jeter ss 4 0 1 0 C.Pena 1b 5 0 0 0 Grndrs cf 4 1 1 1 BUpton cf 4 0 0 0 AlRdrg 3b 3 1 1 0 Joyce lf 3 0 0 0 Cano 2b 3 0 1 0 Scott dh 4 1 1 1 Teixeir 1b 3 0 1 1 Kppngr 3b 3 0 1 0 Swisher rf 4 1 0 0 Rhyms 2b 3 0 2 0 Ibanez dh 4 2 2 3 SRdrgz ss 4 0 1 0 Martin c 3 0 0 0 JMolin c 3 1 1 1 ENunez lf 3 0 1 0 Allen ph 1 0 0 0 Wise lf 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 8 2 Totals 31 5 8 5 Tampa Bay......................... 000 001 110 — 3 New York ........................... 000 210 11x — 5 E—B.Upton (1). DP—Tampa Bay 1, New York 2. LOB—Tampa Bay 8, New York 5. 2B—Rhymes (1), Cano (9), Teixeira (6). 3B—Zobrist (3). HR—Scott (7), J.Molina (2), Granderson (10), Ibanez 2 (5). CS—Zobrist (2). IP H R ER BB SO Tampa Bay Shields L,5-1 ........... 6 4 3 3 3 4 Badenhop................. 2⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 McGee...................... 2⁄3 1 1 1 0 1 Jo.Peralta................. 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 New York Nova W,4-1.............. 7 6 2 2 2 8 R.Soriano H,3.......... 1 1 1 1 1 3 Robertson S,1-1 ..... 1 1 0 0 2 2 WP—Shields, Jo.Peralta, R.Soriano. Umpires—Home, Jim Joyce;First, Jim Reynolds;Second, Mike Estabrook;Third, James Hoye. T—3:08. A—37,086 (50,291).

White Sox 5, Indians 3, 10 innings Chicago Cleveland ab r h bi ab r h bi De Aza cf 5 1 2 0 Damon lf 5 1 1 0 Bckhm 2b 4 1 1 0 Kipnis 2b 5 0 0 1 A.Dunn dh 2 1 1 0 ACarer ss 4 0 0 0 Konerk 1b 5 0 2 1 CSantn c 3 0 2 2 Lillirdg pr-1b 0 1 0 0 Duncan dh 3 0 0 0 Przyns c 5 0 1 2 Hafner ph 1 0 0 0 Rios rf 4 1 3 1 Choo rf 4 0 1 0 AlRmrz ss 5 0 0 1 Brantly cf 4 0 0 0 Viciedo lf 3 0 0 0 Ktchm 1b 4 1 2 0 Fukdm ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Hannhn 3b 4 1 2 0 Morel 3b 5 0 0 0 Totals 39 510 5 Totals 37 3 8 3 Chicago ........................ 200 000 100 2 — 5 Cleveland ..................... 000 000 030 0 — 3 E—Al.Ramirez (3). DP—Chicago 1, Cleveland 2. LOB—Chicago 10, Cleveland 8. 2B—A.Dunn (8), C.Santana (5), Kotchman (3). 3B—Rios (2). SB— Rios (4), Al.Ramirez (2). CS—C.Santana (1). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Danks ....................... 7 5 2 2 3 1 Sale BS,1-1 ............. 1 1 1 0 1 1 H.Santiago W,1-1 ... 1 2 0 0 0 1 Reed S,2-2 .............. 1 0 0 0 0 2 Cleveland Masterson ................ 6 6 2 2 5 3 Wheeler.................... 2 2 1 1 1 0 Hagadone ................ 1 0 0 0 0 3 C.Perez L,0-1 .......... 1 2 2 2 0 1 Danks pitched to 2 batters in the 8th. WP—Danks. Umpires—Home, Todd Tichenor;First, Larry Vanover;Second, Brian Gorman;Third, Tony Randazzo. T—3:03. A—11,304 (43,429).

Royals 6, Red Sox 4 Boston

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Kansas City

ab r h bi Dyson cf 3 1 0 0 AGordn lf 3 1 0 0 Butler dh 4 1 2 3 Hosmer 1b 4 1 1 0 Francr rf 3 0 1 0 Mostks 3b 4 1 1 0 Getz 2b 1 1 1 1 AEscor ss 3 0 0 0 Quinter c 2 0 1 1 B.Pena Byrd cf 4 1 2 0 ph-c 1 0 0 0 Shppch c 4 0 1 1 Totals 34 4 9 3 Totals 28 6 7 5 Boston ................................ 020 110 000 — 4 Kansas City ....................... 030 000 03x — 6 E—Getz (1). DP—Boston 1, Kansas City 1. LOB— Boston 8, Kansas City 3. 2B—Aviles (9), Ortiz (13), Ad.Gonzalez (7), Middlebrooks (4). HR—Butler (6). CS—Byrd (1), Quintero (1). S—Getz. IP H R ER BB SO Boston Aviles ss Pedroia 2b Ortiz dh C.Ross rf-lf AdGnzl 1b Mdlrks 3b Punto 3b DMcDn lf Sweeny ph-rf

Twins 5, Angels 0 Los Angeles

Minnesota ab r h bi ab r h bi Trout cf 3 0 1 0 Komats cf 4 0 0 1 Callasp 3b 4 0 0 0 Dozier ss 4 1 2 1 Pujols 1b 4 0 0 0 Mauer 1b 4 0 2 0 TrHntr rf 4 0 0 0 Wlngh lf 3 1 2 1 Trumo dh 3 0 1 0 Doumit dh 3 1 1 2 HKndrc 2b 3 0 1 0 Valenci 3b 4 0 0 0 V.Wells lf 3 0 1 0 Plouffe rf 4 1 2 0 Aybar ss 3 0 0 0 Butera c 4 1 1 0 Iannett c 2 0 0 0 JCarrll 2b 3 0 2 0 MIzturs ph 1 0 0 0 BoWlsn c 0 0 0 0 Totals 30 0 4 0 Totals 33 512 5 Los Angeles....................... 000 000 000 — 0 Minnesota .......................... 300 200 00x — 5 DP—Los Angeles 1, Minnesota 1. LOB—Los Angeles 4, Minnesota 10. 2B—Trumbo (5), Mauer (5), Willingham (8), J.Carroll (5). HR—Doumit (4). SB— J.Carroll (3). S—J.Carroll. SF—Komatsu. IP H R ER BB SO Los Angeles Haren L,1-3.............. 32⁄3 8 5 5 2 0 Pauley....................... 4 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 Takahashi ................ 1⁄3 Minnesota Diamond W,1-0 ....... 7 4 0 0 1 6 Burton....................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 Capps ....................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 PB—Butera. Umpires—Home, Cory Blaser;First, Sam Holbrook;Second, Andy Fletcher;Third, Rob Drake. T—2:37. A—30,776 (39,500).

N A T I O N A L L E A G U E Mets 7, Phillies 4 New York

Philadelphia ab r h bi ATorrs cf Rollins ss 4 0 0 0 Niwnhs lf Pierre lf 5 1 2 0 DWrght 3b Victorn cf 4 0 1 1 Duda rf Pence rf 5 1 1 2 Rauch p Ruiz c 4 0 1 0 DnMrp 2b Polanc 3b 4 0 1 0 I.Davis 1b Mayrry 1b 4 1 2 0 Vldspn ss Orr 2b 4 1 2 1 Nickes c Galvis 2b 0 0 0 0 Batista p Blanton p 2 0 0 0 Acosta p Qualls p 0 0 0 0 Hairstn ph Bastrd p 0 0 0 0 RRmrz p Contrrs p 0 0 0 0 Byrdak p L.Nix ph 0 0 0 0 Baxter ph-rf Wggntn ph 1 0 0 0 Schwm p 0 0 0 0 Savery p 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 7 9 6 Totals 37 410 4 New York ........................... 000 100 402 — 7 Philadelphia....................... 220 000 000 — 4 E—Batista (1), Valdespin (1), Orr 2 (3). DP—New York 1. LOB—New York 7, Philadelphia 9. 2B—Nieuwenhuis (5), D.Wright (6), Victorino (4), Ruiz (7), Orr (3). HR—Pence (7). SB—Pierre (5), Orr (1). CS—I.Davis (1). S—Batista. SF—Nieuwenhuis. IP H R ER BB SO New York Batista ....................... 51⁄3 8 4 2 2 1 Acosta W,1-2........... 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 R.Ramirez H,1......... 12⁄3 1 0 0 1 2 Byrdak H,7 ............... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Rauch S,1-3............. 1 1 0 0 0 0 Philadelphia Blanton ..................... 62⁄3 5 4 4 3 7 Qualls L,1-1 BS,3-3 0 1 1 0 0 0 Bastardo ................... 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Contreras ................. 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Schwimer ................. 2⁄3 1 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 Savery ...................... 1⁄3 Qualls pitched to 1 batter in the 7th. HBP—by Blanton (Nickeas). WP—R.Ramirez 2. Umpires—Home, Alan Porter;First, Ron Kulpa;Second, Jim Wolf;Third, Derryl Cousins. T—3:18. A—43,821 (43,651). ab 5 3 5 4 0 5 4 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 0

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Pirates 5, Nationals 4 Washington

ab r h bi Tabata lf-rf 4 0 0 0 Walker 2b 3 0 1 1 McCtch cf 2 1 1 1 PAlvrz 3b 4 0 0 0 McGeh 1b 4 0 0 0 GJones rf 3 1 1 1 Hanrhn p 0 0 0 0 Watson p 0 0 0 0 Presley ph 1 1 1 0 Barmes ss 3 0 0 0 Navarr ph 1 0 0 0 Barajs c 4 1 1 2 AJBrnt p 2 0 0 0 McLoth ph-lf 0 1 0 0 Totals 34 4 9 4 Totals 31 5 5 5 Washington ....................... 001 100 002 — 4 Pittsburgh .......................... 000 200 012 — 5 Two outs when winning run scored. E—Desmond (4). DP—Pittsburgh 2. LOB—Washington 4, Pittsburgh 4. 2B—Harper (6), Walker (3). HR—LaRoche (5), W.Ramos (2), McCutchen (1), G.Jones (4), Barajas (1). SF—Walker. IP H R ER BB SO Washington E.Jackson ................ 7 3 2 2 1 5 Clippard.................... 1 0 1 0 2 1 H.Rodriguez L,1-2 BS,2-8 ...................... 2⁄3 2 2 2 0 1 Pittsburgh A.J.Burnett............... 8 6 2 2 1 10 Hanrahan BS,1-6 .... 2⁄3 2 2 2 0 1 Watson W,2-0.......... 1⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 WP—H.Rodriguez 2. Umpires—Home, Vic Carapazza;First, Gerry DaDsmnd ss Harper rf Zmrmn 3b LaRoch 1b Espinos 2b Ankiel cf WRams c Berndn lf EJcksn p Lmrdzz ph Clipprd p HRdrgz p

ab 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 2 1 0 0

r 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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Pittsburgh

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Yankees catcher Russell Martin has the ball in his glove as Rays DH Luke Scott strikes out in the eighth inning Tuesday. vis;Second, Phil Cuzzi;Third, Greg Gibson. T—2:35. A—10,323 (38,362).

Astros 3, Marlins 2 Miami

Houston ab r h bi Schafer cf 3 0 0 0 Altuve 2b 4 1 1 0 Lowrie ss 4 0 0 0 Ca.Lee 1b 3 0 0 0 T.Buck rf 4 1 1 0 Myers p 0 0 0 0 JDMrtn lf 3 0 0 0 Lyon p 0 0 0 0 WLopez p 0 0 0 0 Bogsvc ASnchz p 1 0 0 0 ph-rf 1 0 1 1 Dobbs ph 1 0 1 0 CJhnsn 3b 4 0 1 0 Choate p 0 0 0 0 JCastro c 3 0 0 0 Webb p 0 0 0 0 AnRdrg p 1 0 1 0 MGnzlz ph 1 1 1 0 Maxwll lf 1 0 1 0 Totals 29 2 4 2 Totals 32 3 7 1 Miami .................................. 000 110 000 — 2 Houston.............................. 000 002 01x — 3 E—Infante 2 (3). DP—Houston 1. LOB—Miami 3, Houston 7. 2B—Bogusevic (4). HR—Infante (6), J.Buck (3). SB—Bonifacio (15). S—A.Sanchez. IP H R ER BB SO Miami A.Sanchez................ 7 5 2 0 2 8 Choate ...................... 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Webb L,1-1 .............. 2⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 Houston An.Rodriguez .......... 6 2 2 2 2 6 Lyon .......................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 W.Lopez W,3-0 ....... 1 1 0 0 0 0 Myers S,8-8 ............. 1 1 0 0 0 0 Umpires—Home, Marty Foster;First, Tim Timmons;Second, Jeff Kellogg;Third, Eric Cooper. T—2:22. A—14,801 (40,981). Reyes ss Bonifac cf HRmrz 3b Morrsn lf DMrph pr Infante 2b Stanton rf GSnchz 1b J.Buck c

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r 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

h bi 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1

Braves 3, Cubs 1 Atlanta

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 5 1 1 0 DeJess rf 3 0 2 0 Prado lf 3 0 2 0 Campn cf 4 1 1 0 Fremn 1b 4 1 0 0 SCastro ss 4 0 1 0 McCnn c 2 0 0 0 LaHair 1b 3 0 0 0 Uggla 2b 4 0 3 2 ASorin lf 3 0 1 1 C.Jones 3b 4 0 0 0 IStewrt 3b 4 0 0 0 Heywrd rf 4 1 1 0 Soto c 4 0 0 0 Pstrnck ss 2 0 0 1 Cardns 2b 3 0 0 0 JWilson ss 1 0 1 0 Dmpstr p 2 0 0 0 Delgad p 2 0 1 0 RJhnsn ph 1 0 0 0 OFlhrt p 0 0 0 0 K.Wood p 0 0 0 0 JFrncs ph 1 0 0 0 Camp p 0 0 0 0 Medlen p 0 0 0 0 Venters p 0 0 0 0 Hinske ph 1 0 0 0 Kimrel p 0 0 0 0 Totals 33 3 9 3 Totals 31 1 5 1 Atlanta ................................ 000 010 020 — 3 Chicago.............................. 000 001 000 — 1 E—C.Jones (4). DP—Atlanta 1, Chicago 1. LOB— Atlanta 7, Chicago 6. 2B—DeJesus (6), A.Soriano (5). 3B—Heyward (3). SB—Prado (3). CS—Uggla (1), DeJesus (2). SF—Pastornicky. IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Delgado.................... 52⁄3 3 1 1 3 5 O’Flaherty ................ 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Medlen W,1-0.......... 1 0 0 0 0 0 Venters H,6.............. 1 2 0 0 0 0 Kimbrel S,10-11 ...... 1 0 0 0 0 2 Chicago Dempster ................. 7 6 1 1 1 7 K.Wood L,0-2 .......... 1 2 2 2 2 0 Camp ........................ 1 1 0 0 0 1 Umpires—Home, Dan Bellino;First, Jerry Layne;Second, Bob Davidson;Third, Chris Conroy. T—2:47. A—38,523 (41,009).

Brewers 8, Reds 3 Cincinnati Cozart ss Stubbs cf Votto 1b BPhllps 2b Bruce rf Rolen 3b Ludwck lf Simon p Mesorc c HBaily p Hoover p

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h bi 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Milwaukee

Morgan cf RWeks 2b Braun lf Dillard p ArRmr 3b Aoki lf Hart rf Lucroy c Ishikaw 1b CIzturs 1 0 0 0 ss-3b 0 0 0 0 Gallard p

ab 4 4 4 0 3 0 3 4 4

r 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0

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Cairo ph 1 0 0 0 Loe p 0 0 0 0 LeCure p 0 0 0 0 Green ph 1 0 0 0 Frazier ph 1 0 1 0 Veras p 0 0 0 0 Arrdnd p 0 0 0 0 Maysnt ss 0 0 0 0 Heisey lf 1 0 0 0 Totals 36 3 9 3 Totals 34 811 8 Cincinnati ........................... 000 002 010 — 3 Milwaukee.......................... 210 310 10x — 8 E—Ar.Ramirez (3). DP—Cincinnati 1, Milwaukee 1. LOB—Cincinnati 8, Milwaukee 7. 2B—Cozart (9), Votto (14), B.Phillips (3), Rolen (6), Braun (6), Lucroy (3). 3B—Ar.Ramirez (2). HR—Bruce (10), C.Izturis (1). IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati H.Bailey L,1-3 .......... 32⁄3 6 6 6 3 4 Hoover...................... 1⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 LeCure ..................... 2 3 1 1 0 4 Arredondo ................ 1 1 1 1 0 1 Simon ....................... 1 0 0 0 0 1 Milwaukee Gallardo W,2-3........ 6 4 2 2 2 8 Loe ............................ 1 1 0 0 0 1 Veras ........................ 1 3 1 1 0 0 Dillard ....................... 1 1 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Simon (Morgan), by H.Bailey (Ar.Ramirez). WP—LeCure. Umpires—Home, Dale Scott;First, CB Bucknor;Second, Bill Miller;Third, Dan Iassogna. T—3:04. A—28,108 (41,900).

M A J O R L E A G U E L E A D E R S NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—Kemp, Los Angeles, .406; Jay, St. Louis, .381; DWright, New York, .375; LaHair, Chicago, .373; Altuve, Houston, .348; SCastro, Chicago, .347; Furcal, St. Louis, .342. RUNS—Kemp, Los Angeles, 29; Freeman, Atlanta, 22; Furcal, St. Louis, 22; CGonzalez, Colorado, 22; Beltran, St. Louis, 21; Bourn, Atlanta, 21; MEllis, Los Angeles, 21; Uggla, Atlanta, 21; JUpton, Arizona, 21. RBI—Ethier, Los Angeles, 30; Kemp, Los Angeles, 27; Freeman, Atlanta, 26; Freese, St. Louis, 26; CGonzalez, Colorado, 26; Bruce, Cincinnati, 23; Pence, Philadelphia, 22. HOME RUNS—Kemp, Los Angeles, 12; Bruce, Cincinnati, 10; Braun, Milwaukee, 9; Beltran, St. Louis, 8; LaHair, Chicago, 8; PAlvarez, Pittsburgh, 7; Freese, St. Louis, 7; CGonzalez, Colorado, 7; Pence, Philadelphia, 7. PITCHING—Lynn, St. Louis, 6-0; Bumgarner, San Francisco, 5-1; 9 tied at 4. STRIKEOUTS—ASanchez, Miami, 46; Hamels, Philadelphia, 44; GGonzalez, Washington, 41; MCain, San Francisco, 40; Gallardo, Milwaukee, 39; Samardzija, Chicago, 39; Strasburg, Washington, 38; Volquez, San Diego, 38. SAVES—Kimbrel, Atlanta, 10; Papelbon, Philadelphia, 9; Guerra, Los Angeles, 8; Myers, Houston, 8; FFrancisco, New York, 8; HRodriguez, Washington, 6; Putz, Arizona, 6; RBetancourt, Colorado, 6; Axford, Milwaukee, 6.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

BATTING—Hamilton, Texas, .406; Jeter, New York, .392; Ortiz, Boston, .372; Sweeney, Boston, .360; Konerko, Chicago, .345; ACabrera, Cleveland, .340; Longoria, Tampa Bay, .329. RUNS—Kinsler, Texas, 29; Hamilton, Texas, 25; De Aza, Chicago, 24; AdJones, Baltimore, 23; Jeter, New York, 22; Aviles, Boston, 21; Granderson, New York, 21; Ortiz, Boston, 21. RBI—Hamilton, Texas, 36; Encarnacion, Toronto, 25; Swisher, New York, 24; Butler, Kansas City, 23; ADunn, Chicago, 23; Ortiz, Boston, 23; MiCabrera, Detroit, 22; Scott, Tampa Bay, 22. HOME RUNS—Hamilton, Texas, 14; Granderson, New York, 10; ADunn, Chicago, 9; Encarnacion, Toronto, 9; AdJones, Baltimore, 8; 7 tied at 7. STOLEN BASES—DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 8; AEscobar, Kansas City, 7; Lillibridge, Chicago, 7; MIzturis, Los Angeles, 6; Kipnis, Cleveland, 6; 8 tied at 5. PITCHING—Weaver, Los Angeles, 5-0; Shields, Tampa Bay, 5-1; Price, Tampa Bay, 5-1; 10 tied at 4. STRIKEOUTS—FHernandez, Seattle, 51; Weaver, Los Angeles, 47; Darvish, Texas, 44; Shields, Tampa Bay, 43; Sabathia, New York, 43; Verlander, Detroit, 42; Peavy, Chicago, 39; CWilson, Los Angeles, 39.

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M O N D AY ’ S L A T E B O X E S Cardinals 9, Diamondbacks 6 St. Louis

ab r h bi GParra cf 5 0 2 1 J.Upton rf 3 0 0 0 Zagrsk p 0 0 0 0 Gldsch ph 1 0 0 0 Shaw p 0 0 0 0 DHrndz p 0 0 0 0 JMcDnl ph 1 0 0 0 Breslw p 0 0 0 0 Kubel lf 4 0 1 0 MMntr c 4 1 2 1 Ransm Lynn p 2 1 0 0 3b-ss 5 1 2 2 Roinsn ph 1 0 0 0 Overay 1b 3 1 0 0 JRomr p 0 0 0 0 A.Hill 2b 5 1 1 0 Salas p 0 0 0 0 Blmqst ss 2 0 1 0 Schmkr ph 1 0 0 0 RRorts 3b 2 1 1 2 VMarte p 0 0 0 0 JSndrs p 0 0 0 0 MCrpnt 1b 0 0 0 0 Ziegler p 0 0 0 0 Pollock ph-rf 3 1 2 0 Totals 39 913 9 Totals 38 612 6 St. Louis ............................. 302 200 200 — 9 Arizona ............................... 000 006 000 — 6 E—M.Montero (4), R.Roberts (3). DP—Arizona 3. LOB—St. Louis 8, Arizona 10. 2B—Freese (5), Y.Molina (11), R.Roberts (4). 3B—G.Parra (1). HR—Furcal (2), Beltran (8), Holliday (6), Craig (2), Freese (7), Ransom (4). SB—Furcal (6), Kubel (1). IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Lynn W,6-0 .............. 5 3 0 0 4 7 J.Romero ................. 0 4 5 5 1 0 Salas H,1 ................. 1 3 1 1 0 3 V.Marte H,3 ............. 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Rzepczynski H,3 ..... 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Motte S,5-6 .............. 1 2 0 0 0 2 Arizona J.Saunders L,2-2 .... 31⁄3 9 7 6 1 2 Ziegler ...................... 12⁄3 1 0 0 1 0 Zagurski ................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 Shaw ......................... 1 2 2 2 1 0 D.Hernandez ........... 1 1 0 0 1 0 Breslow .................... 1 0 0 0 0 0 J.Romero pitched to 5 batters in the 6th. HBP—by D.Hernandez (Beltran). Umpires—Home, Paul Schrieber;First, Tim Welke;Second, Laz Diaz;Third, Mike Everitt. T—3:24. A—26,447 (48,633). Furcal ss Beltran rf Hollidy lf Craig 1b Rzpczy p Motte p Freese 3b YMolin c Jay cf Greene 2b

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Arizona

Padres 3, Rockies 2 Colorado

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San Diego

ab r h bi Denorfi rf-lf 3 0 0 0 Maybin cf 4 1 1 0 Headly 3b 3 1 1 0 Guzmn lf 2 0 1 0 Grgrsn p 0 0 0 0 Thayer p 0 0 0 0 Alonso 1b 3 0 2 2 Hundly c 4 0 1 0 OHudsn 2b 3 1 1 0 Brach p 0 0 0 0 Venale rf 1 0 0 0 Bartlett ss 4 0 0 0 Volquez p 2 0 0 0 Thtchr p 0 0 0 0 Parrino 2b 1 0 0 0 Totals 29 2 5 2 Totals 30 3 7 2 Colorado ............................ 001 001 000 — 2 San Diego .......................... 111 000 00x — 3 DP—San Diego 1. LOB—Colorado 4, San Diego 8. 2B—Maybin (4). HR—D.Pomeranz (1). CS—Cuddyer (1), Headley (1). IP H R ER BB SO Colorado D.Pomeranz L,0-2 .. 3 5 3 3 3 2 Roenicke .................. 3 2 0 0 2 2 Belisle....................... 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Brothers ................... 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 San Diego Volquez W,1-2 ........ 51⁄3 5 2 2 4 5 Thatcher H,1 ............ 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 Brach H,1 ................. 11⁄3 0 0 0 0 3 Gregerson H,3 ........ 1 0 0 0 0 1 Thayer S,1-1............ 1 0 0 0 0 0 WP—D.Pomeranz. PB—W.Rosario. Scutaro 2b Pachec 3b CGnzlz lf Tlwtzk ss Helton 1b Cuddyr rf WRosr c Fowler cf DPmrn p Roenck p Colvin ph Belisle p Brothrs p

Umpires—Home, Brian O’Nora;First, Chad Fairchild;Second, Tom Hallion;Third, Alfonso Marquez. T—2:58. A—15,895 (42,691).

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Seattle ab r h bi Ackley 2b 4 0 1 0 Ryan ss 3 1 0 0 ISuzuki rf 3 1 1 0 JMontr c 4 0 1 1 Kawsk pr 0 1 0 0 Seager 3b 3 0 0 0 Jaso dh 3 0 1 1 Smoak 1b 3 0 0 0 Carp lf 2 0 0 0 C.Wells Raburn 2b-rf 4 0 0 0 ph-lf 1 0 0 0 MSndrs cf 3 0 1 0 Totals 35 2 9 2 Totals 29 3 5 2 Detroit................................. 100 100 000 — 2 Seattle ................................ 000 000 003 — 3 Two outs when winning run scored. DP—Seattle 1. LOB—Detroit 7, Seattle 4. 2B—Dirks (4), Fielder (3), I.Suzuki (7), J.Montero (5), Jaso (4). SB—A.Jackson (5). S—Seager. SF— Jaso. IP H R ER BB SO Detroit Fister......................... 7 4 0 0 0 3 Coke H,5 .................. 1 0 0 0 0 2 Dotel L,1-1 BS,1-1 .. 0 1 3 3 2 0 Below........................ 2⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Seattle Beavan ..................... 3 4 1 1 0 1 Iwakuma................... 3 3 1 1 0 5 Kelley........................ 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 Furbush .................... 11⁄3 Delabar W,1-0 ......... 1 0 0 0 0 2 Dotel pitched to 3 batters in the 9th. WP—Dotel. PB—Avila. Umpires—Home, Wally Bell;First, Brian Knight;Second, Mike Winters;Third, Mike Muchlinski. AJcksn cf Dirks lf MiCarr 3b Fielder 1b DYong dh Avila c JhPerlt ss Boesch rf RSantg 2b

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Pettitte set to return to Yankees Gardner stars

The 39-year-old lefty, who retired after the 2010 season, will start Sunday. By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte will be back on the mound in the Bronx on Sunday, and the New York Yankees are hoping he can again be a reliable presence in their rotation. Pettitte is set to start against the Seattle Mariners in his first major league outing since retiring after the 2010 postseason. “I think it will be a great day at the Stadium,” manager Joe Girardi said. The lefty, who turns 40 next month, returned to the team in spring training and has made four minor league starts. Even though Pettitte was shaky over five innings in a Triple-A start Sunday, general manager Brian Cashman says the time is right. “I think everybody’s in agreement that he’s not going to really

benefit from any more time down there,” Cashman said. One thing the Yankees management does agree on is the rotation needs help. Expected to be a strong part of the team after the addition of Hiroki Kuroda and Michael Pineda in the offseason, the Yankees’ rotation has struggled this to a 5.54 ERA and a .292 opponents’ batting average — only Minnesota and Colorado have worse averages against. Pineda is out for season following shoulder surgery and Freddy Garcia was demoted to the bullpen. Rookie David Phelps is scheduled to make his second start against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, then is a likely candidate to return to the bullpen. But Girardi would not say whose spot Pettitte will take. Pettitte is 240-138 in 13 years with the Yankees and three with Houston. He was a steady force in the Yankees’ rotation for five World Series championships and is a fan favorite as one of the Core Four with Derek Jeter, Mar-

as SWB splits

New York Yankees left fielder says first game of rehab assignment went well. By JEFF DiVERONICA For the Times Leader

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Andy Pettitte has made four minor league starts this season after coming out of retirement.

iano Rivera and Jorge Posada. Cashman, though, is trying to be realistic in his expectations for Pettitte, who will be making his first big league start in 573 days, since Game 3 of the AL championship series against

Texas on Oct. 18, 2010. “There’s still the unknown,” Cashman said. “There’s a gap between what the old Andy Pettitte is and what we’re going to get? I just don’t know yet.”

D I ST R I CT 2 B OYS T E N N I S

Knights crowned champions Seminary wins third consecutive team title by defeating Scranton Prep. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

CLARKS SUMMIT – Wyoming Seminary is a team on a mission. That couldn’t have been more evident on Tuesday at the Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Center during the District 2 Class 2A Team Tennis Tournament. After losing just once last year – in the state semifinals to eventual PIAA champion Holy Ghost Prep – and with most of the players back from that team, the task is just beginning in 2012 and the Blue Knights are going full steam ahead. The team defeated Scranton Prep 3-0 on Tuesday for their third straight team championship. The previous two seasons when Seminary won the district title over their rival from up north, Prep won at least one match. But not this time as Seminary took care of business in just over an hour. The three-time district champion advances to the first round of the PIAA Championships on Tuesday against the District 11 champion, with the location slated for Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The previous two years, the Knights faced Moravian Academy in that round. Moravian is the top seed in this year’s D-11 tournament. If the Blue Knights win next week, they will advance to the PIAA Team Championships on May 18-19 at the Hershey Racquet Club. “The returning players as a whole felt that we had some unfinished business because we lost to the eventual state champion,” Blue Knights coach Mike Balutanski said. “You don’t feel great about that, but you can’t feel badly that you lost to one team the whole season that happened to be playing well and won the whole state tournament.” While all three individual

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Crestwood’s Nikhil Patel, right, readies for the return of the serve of doubles teammate Neil Patel in their District 2 Class 3A quarterfinal match Tuesday against Scranton.

wins were impressive straightset victories for the Blue Knights, the most striking came at No. 2 doubles. The team of Evan Botwin and Matt Cartwright won the first set 6-3 before falling behind in the second set 4-1. But the duo, which has been working together for just about three weeks and hasn’t dropped a set this season, rebounded and didn’t drop anymore games to win 6-4 and clinch the championship plaque for their team. “To overcome a deficit like that against a good team like Prep has to be a shot in the arm to them,” Balutanski noted about his No. 2 doubles pair. “When you’re winning all the time, that’s easy. When you’re down and somebody’s punching you in the side of the neck, to fight back and hold your ground and then overcome that obstacle, mentally that’s just invaluable.” Harry Parkhurst helped Semi-

nary open a 1-0 lead when his match at No. 2 singles against Walker Temperton was the first to end in straight sets. Parkhurst trailed 1-0 in the first set before winning 6-2. He was never behind in the second set, pulling out a 6-1 victory. Just a few minutes later, Henry Cornell (No. 3 singles) came from behind in the second set to knock off Keller McGurrin for a 2-0 Seminary lead. Cornell, who didn’t fall behind at all in the first set after opening a 3-0 lead before winning 6-2, was down in the second 1-0 before taking leads of 2-1 and 3-2. He finished off McGurrin in three of the last four games for a 6-3 win. In Class 3A, Crestwood’s run at a District 2 title ended with a 3-0 loss to Scranton in the quarterfinals at the Kingston Indoor Tennis Club. The Knights nearly pulled off an upset in the semis, taking Williamsport to a decisive third set at No. 3 singles, but

fell short and lost the match 3-2. The results were unavailable. Delaware Valley did manage to work an upset in 3A semifinals, defeating top-seeded Abington Heights, 3-2. District 2 Class 2A Team Tennis Tournament (at Birchwood Tennis and Fitness Center) Semifinals Wyoming Seminary 4, Valley View 0 Singles: 1. George Parkhurst (WS) d. Jordan Furdock 6-0, 6-0; 2. Harry Parkhurst (WS) d. Tony Jadus 6-0, 6-1; 3. Henry Cornell (WS) d. Travis Troiani 6-0, 6-1 Doubles: 1. Chris Kim/Willie Lu (WS) d. John Harrison/Dalton Leonard 6-1, 6-3; 2. Evan Botwin/ Matt Cartwright (WS) vs. Nick Chesko/Dave Lesnefsky 6-1, 4-5 (halted) Scranton Prep 4, Holy Cross 0 Singles: 1. Will Cognetti (SP) vs. Robby Azzarelli 6-1, 0-1 (halted); 2. Walker Temperton (SP) d. T.J. Thomas 6-1, 6-2; 3. Keller McGurrin (SP) d. Jonathan Kelly 6-1, 6-1 Doubles: 1. Jay Patel/Alex Thomas (SP) d. Casey Gaughan/Mike Bauman 6-0, 6-0; 2. Matt Hanahue/Connor Fitzsimmons (SP) d. Chris Gasper/ Joe Baurys 6-1, 6-0 Finals Wyoming Seminary 3, Scranton Prep 0 Singles: 1. George Parkhurst (WS) vs. Will Cognetti 6-2, 4-3 (halted); 2. Harry Parkhurst (WS) d. Walker Temperton 6-2, 6-1; 3. Henry Cornell (WS) d. Keller McGurrin 6-2, 6-2 Doubles: 1. Chris Kim/Willie Lu (WS) vs. Jay Patel/Alex Thomas 6-4, 3-5 (halted); 2. Evan Botwin/Matt Cartwright (WS) d. Matt Hanahue/Connor Fitzsimmons 6-3, 6-4

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Man who helped land major league franchise in Colorado dies The Associated Press

DENVER — Jerry McMorris, one of the instrumental figures in bringing the Colorado Rockies to town, has died, the team said in a statement. The team said that McMorris died Tuesday in Denver of cancer. He was 71. McMorris was part of a group that purchased a controlling interest in the club in 1992, a year

before the team started play. He served as chairman, president and CEO of the team until 2001. He was part of the team’s ownership group until 2005. “I believe it is fair to say without the efforts of Jerry, there may have never been Major League Baseball in Denver,” Rockies owner and CEO Dick Monfort said. McMorris was a limited part-

ner when the original ownership group was formed. He stepped up when members of the original group in the deal for the expansion team ran into financial and legal trouble. McMorris assisted in making up a $20 million shortfall on the $95 million expansion fee. He also garnered other support for the team, bringing on board Charles Monfort and the late Oren Benton.

Major league owners approved Denver and South Florida as two new members on July 5, 1991. The Rockies played their first home game on April 9, 1993, when a crowd of 80,227 packed into old Mile High for an11-4 win over Montreal. McMorris is survived by his wife, Mary, two children and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It didn’t take long for Brett Gardner to declare himself ready for the New York Yankees. One game and three at-bats — two of which were hits – into a rehabilitation assignment with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the speedy left fielder said he’s ready to return to the Bronx. He’s been on the disabled list the past three weeks with a bruised right elbow and strained arm muscle. “I felt good. My whole body feels good – my arm, my legs, running around the bases and in the outfield,” the 28-year-old said after the Triple-A Yankees lost 1-0 in Game 1 to the Columbus Clippers at Frontier Field. “I felt better than I thought I would. We’ll see if I’m still here tomorrow or if I leave tomorrow.” Added manager Dave Miley: “He looked fine. He got in his work, no problems.” Gardner didn’t play in Game 2, when Scranton/Wilkes-Barre snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 win. Right fielder Ronnier Mustelier’s two-run home run in the third inning was the difference. Hazelton High School graduate Russ Canzler, the 26-year-old Columbus left fielder who was last year’s International League MVP for Durham, went 0-for-3 in the first game and 1-for-4 with a double in the nightcap. He struck out with the tying run at third and one out in the final inning of Game 2. Canzler, who is hitting .257, was traded to the Indians in January after spending last year in the Tampa Bay organization. Left-hander Manny Banuelos (0-2), one of the Yankees’ top prospects, was the Game 1 toughluck loser. He scattered four hits in five innings, struck out three and didn’t walk a batter. Fortynine of his 75 pitches were strikes. Columbus pushed across its only run on a lead-off single by Beau Mills and Andy LaRoche’s fifth-inning double. Batting lead-off for Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre, Gardner lined a sharp single to left field in his first at-bat on what he called “a good fastball away,” from left-hander David Huff (1-1). He singled again on a 2-and-0 pitch in the third inning before grounding out in the fifth. He hurt his arm diving to try to make a catch on April 18 against the Minnesota Twins. In Game 2, the Clippers took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first on RBI doubles from Chad Huffman and Matt LaPorta. Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre cut its deficit in half

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in the bottom of the inning on Jack Cust’s single, then tied it in the second on Kevin Russo’s double. The second baseman was 4for-6 on the night. Mustelier’s HR in the third inning put the Yankees ahead 4-2 and came off former Twins righty Kevin Slowey. It was Mustelier’s first homer this season. The Clippers made it 4-3 on Cord Phelps’ single in the fourth. On that play, left fielder Yankees Ray Kruml threw out Matt Pagnozzi at home trying to score from second base. They threatened again in the fifth, but reliever Juan Cedeno (2-0) ended the inning on a groundout with runners on second and third. Columbus also put runners on first and third with one out in the seventh, but Kevin Whelan struck out Canzler and got Mills to fly out for his seventh save. “Even in the losses we had some opportunities, but just hadn’t come up with the big hit,” Miley said. “Tonight Mustelier came up with the big home run and (we got) big outs by Cedeno and a good job by Whelan in the seventh.” Notes: The paid crowd was announced at 1,361, but only a few hundred fans were there. … Before the game, the Yankees put catcher Craig Tatum on the disabled list and activated Gustavo Molina, who played in Game 2. GAME ONE COLUMBUS 1, SWB YANKEES 0 Yankees Columbus ab r h bi ab r h bi Gardner lf 3 0 2 0 Phelps 2b 3 0 1 0 Russo 2b 3 0 1 0 Huffman rf 3 0 0 0 Pearce 1b 3 0 0 0 Lopez 3b 3 0 0 0 Cust dh 2 0 0 0 LaPorta 1b 3 0 1 0 Mustelier rf 3 0 0 0 Canzler lf 3 0 0 0 Laird 3b 3 0 0 0 Mills dh 3 1 1 0 Cervelli c 3 0 0 0 LaRoche ss 3 0 1 1 Garner cf 3 0 0 0 Carlin c 2 0 0 0 Mujica ss 2 0 1 0 Copeland cf 3 0 0 0 Totals 25 0 3 0 Totals 26 1 3 1 Yankees ................................... 000 000 0 — 0 Columbus................................. 000 010 0 — 1 2B – LaRoche, Mujica 3B – HR – LaRoche IP H R ER BB SO Yankees Banuelos (L, 0-2) ..... 5 4 1 1 0 3 Whitley....................... 2 1 0 0 1 3 Columbus Huff (W, 1-1)............. 7 4 0 0 1 5 GAME TWO SWB YANKEES 4, COLUMBUS 3 Yankees Columbus ab r h bi ab r h bi Russo 2b 3 1 3 1 Phelps 2b 4 1 2 1 Curtis cf 3 0 0 0 Huffman rf 4 1 1 1 Pearce 1b 3 0 1 0 Lopez 3b 4 0 3 0 Cust dh 3 1 2 1 LaPorta dh 4 0 1 1 Mustelier rf 3 1 1 2 Canzler lf 4 0 1 0 Laird 3b 3 0 0 0 Mills 1b 4 0 0 0 Mujica ss 3 0 0 0 LaRoche ss 3 1 3 0 Molina c 3 0 0 0 Pagnozzi c 3 0 1 0 Kruml lf 3 1 1 0 Copeland cf 3 0 2 0 Totals 27 4 7 4 Totals 33 3 14 3 Yankees ................................... 112 000 0 — 4 Columbus................................. 200 100 0 — 3 2B – Huffman, LaPorta, Canzler, Russo, Cust 3B – HR – Huffman, LaPorta, Phelps, Mustelier IP H R ER BB SO Yankees Warren....................... 4.2 11 3 3 0 4 Cedeno (W, 2-0) ...... 1 2 0 0 0 0 Whelan (S, 7) ........... 1.1 1 0 0 0 2 Columbus Slowey (L, 2-3)......... 4.2 11 3 3 0 4 Barnes ....................... 1 0 0 0 0 3

H.S. ROUNDUP

Redeemer shuts out Berwick for many sports. Here is a list of the new dates. Baseball: Wyoming Area at Wyoming Valley West, LakeLehman at Wyoming Seminary and MMI Prep at GAR are rescheduled for 4:15 p.m. today. Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer and Hanover Area at Meyers will be made up on May 17. Softball: Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Seminary, MMI Prep at Tunkhannock 3, Dallas 0 GAR and Wyoming Area at James Hawk had 12 kills to Wyoming Valley West are reschelead the Tigers shut out win over duled for 4:15 p.m. today. the Mountaineers 25-12, 25-15, Nanticoke at Holy Redeemer 25-19. will be played May 17. Ryan Potuck (11 kills), Randy Girls Soccer: Meyers at Pittston Howell (38 assists) and Cliff Kingston (eight kills) contributed. Area will be played 4:15 p.m. Dallas was led by Corey Schref- Thursday. Track: Berwick at Coughlin, fler (10 kills) and Bryce Mattson Dallas at Wyoming Valley West, (20 assists). Hazleton Area at Crestwood and POSTPONEMENTS Pittston Area at Tunkhannock will be 4:15 p.m. today. Rain wiped out the schedule The Times Leader staff

BERWICK – Rob Wingert had 14 kills to lead Holy Redeemer to a 3-0 victory over Berwick in Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball on Tuesday. The Royals won by scores of 25-13, 25-19, 25-13. Mike Prociak (11 kills), Mike Vamos (seven kills), and Brendan Lehigh (four kills) all contributed.

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ATLANTA — Al Horford scored 19 points in his first start since January, and the Atlanta Hawks held on for an 87-86 victory over the Boston Celtics in a thrilling Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday night. The Celtics lead the series 3-2 heading back to Boston for Game 6 on Thursday. If the Hawks can steal one on the road, the deciding game would be Saturday in Atlanta. Boston had a chance to clinch the series when Rajon Rondo stole Josh Smith’s inbounds pass with 10 seconds remaining and raced down the court, looking for the winner. But he got hemmed in along the sideline and Smith knocked away a desperation pass, the ball rolling away as time ran out. A relieved Smith collapsed on the scorer’s table. Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 16 points apiece. Rondo had 13 points and 12 assists, and the last of his five assists gave Boston a chance to end the series early and get some much-needed rest. But there’s still work to do. The Hawks kept their season going, getting a huge contribution from a player who wasn’t there for much of it. Horford went down in January with a torn pectoral muscle, missing the rest of the regular season and the first three games of the playoffs. But he made a surprise return in Game 4, one of the few bright spots in an embarrassing 101-79 loss that gave the Celtics command of the series. Boston headed to Atlanta intent on wrapping things up, but Horford clearly wanted to play a little longer after missing so much time. He led fast breaks and dived on the court for loose balls, not the least bit worried about reinjuring himself. In addition to leading the Hawks in scoring, he grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out three assists, came up with three steals and blocked three shots.

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York Rangers-Washington Capitals series. The Devils rebounded this season under coach Peter DeBoer after missing the playoffs for the first time since 1996 last season. The sixth-seeded Devils scored twice in the first period and became the first East team to win four straight games in these playoffs. “It was just sticking with the game plan and doing what it takes to be successful,” DeBoer said. “Marty made some saves when he needed to, and we held on.” Max Talbot scored for the Flyers, but Philadelphia was eliminated in the conference semifinals for the second straight season. The Flyers finished the season without suspended All-Star forward Claude

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being around our players, meeting the coaches in this athletic department, coming on this caravan and seeing all of the people … Look at this! Why wouldn’t you take this job?” Joined by women’s basketball coach Coquese Washington and men’s golf coach Greg Nye on this latest stop of Penn State’s coaches caravan, O’Brien again tried to steer discussion away from the program’s darkest hours. That won’t be easy. Updates from the Jerry Sandusky scandal that rocked the university are increasing in frequency as a trial date approaches. Spring ball is now over and the new season is still four months away. “I don’t see dark clouds,” O’Brien said. “I don’t believe in dark clouds. I wasn’t here in the fall.” So he spent much of Tuesday discussing the future, first at a small press conference and then speaking in front of the crowd

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) is covered by Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) and Jeff Teague (0) during the first half of Game 5 on Tuesday.

Pacers 105, Magic 87 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 25 points to help the Indiana Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their

first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1. It was Indiana’s first series win since 2005 and its first clincher on its home court since the first round of the 2000 playoffs. The Pacers will play Miami or New York in the second round. Darren Collison scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and George Hill added 15 points for the Pacers, who trailed by two at the end of the third quarter but outscored the Magic 36-16 in the final 12 minutes. Jameer Nelson led Orlando with 27 points and made 5 of 8 3-pointers. Glen Davis, a thorn

in Indiana’s side throughout the series, scored 15 but made just 6 of 17 shots. The Magic made just 5 of 16 shots in the fourth quarter. Collison made a layup and hit a 3-pointer to give the Pacers a 78-73 lead with 9:33 to play. After Nelson drained another 3, Collison came back with a layup, then Leandro Barbosa’s steal and layup pushed Indiana’s lead to 87-80 with 6:49 to play and forced an Orlando timeout. A few minutes later, Indiana’s Paul George stole an inbounds pass and found Granger under the hoop for a layup and a 91-80 lead. The Pacers dominated from there.

Giroux because of his illegal check to the head on New Jersey center Dainius Zubrus in Game 4. The Flyers underwent a facelift last summer that saw them trade team captain Mike Richards to the Los Angeles Kings and acquire goalie Ilya Bryzgalov from the Phoenix Coyotes. The Kings and Coyotes will play in the West finals while the Flyers watch from home. The Flyers again failed in the postseason to hold a quick lead after Talbot scored in the first. The Devils also survived a rugged series of hits unleashed by a frustrated Flyers team that failed to build anything off their firstround victory over Pittsburgh. Anton Volchenkov, Marek Zidlicky and Zubrus all suffered punishing hits that knocked them down on the ice in Game 5. Bryzgalov had a disheartening end to an erratic first season in Philadelphia. He allowed two YouTube-worthy goals like only

he can. Salvador unleashed a shot from outside the circle that skipped along the ice as if he threw a rock across a pond and sailed high over Bryzgalov for the tying goal. In a season loaded with headscratching tallies allowed, Bryzgalov saved the weirdest for the finale. Clarkson’s shot on Bryzgalov was deflected off the goalie stick straight back at the forechecking forward. Bryzgalov only looked him behind in disbelief after Clarkson knocked it right into the net. The Devils could credit Bryzgalov with the assist on that goal. Kovalchuk fired a liner from the high slot after the Devils won the faceoff to make it 3-1 in the third to seal the win. From there, New Jersey’s depth took over and stuffed any hope of a home team rally. “The fact that we have four lines and roll six defensemen really helps,” DeBoer said. “It’s a

team game. We play that way, and guys really believe in what we’re doing. But that’s a good team we just beat over there, and we have a long way to go.” All the inspirational “Rocky” clips on their highlight reel couldn’t inspire the Flyers. Even Giroux’s presence may not have even mattered in Game 5. Without their leading scorer, the Flyers tried to knock around the Devils with a series of both clean and questionable hits. Zac Rinaldo stayed on his skates when he charged full speed with his right shoulder and crushed Volchenkov against the boards. Volchenkov was down on his knees for several minutes before he gingerly walked to the bench. “That’s my bread and butter right there,” Rinaldo said. “That’s what I feed off of and that’s what gets the boys going. We got a goal off it so we just have to keep it going and keep positive.”

Smith clearly looked hobbled by a sore knee, but still managed 13 points and 16 rebounds. Jeff Teague had 16 points, while Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams had 15 apiece, giving Atlanta double-figure scoring from all five of its starters in a revamped lineup. In a back-and-forth game, the Celtics tied it at 83 on Ray Allen’s 3-pointer from the corner, capping a quick 7-0 run.

who came in for the luncheon. O’Brien had said at an earlier stop on the bus tour – which spans 18 cities over three weeks – that he was interested in restarting the old rivalry with Pitt down the road. On Tuesday he expanded on that, saying he would like to see the Nittany Lions work out marquee matchups to open the season. “For instance, we could open the season maybe at a neutral site or maybe at Beaver Stadium – that’s not set yet,” O’Brien said. “That would be against, obviously, a major college power. Like an Alabama, like a Southern Cal, like a Stanford. “That would give our guys something to shoot for in the summer, and that’s something our fans would like.” Non-conference scheduling in major college football is often worked out years in advance, meaning that 2015 looks to be the first season that the Lions have some flexibility to fit in such a game. O’Brien used the New York Giants’ and Jets’ MetLife Stadium as a hypothetical venue. As for this coming season,

O’Brien said that the team came out of the spring with perhaps “three or four” players apiece on offense and defense who are locks to start in September. Off the top of his head he threw out the names of Jordan Hill, Gerald Hodges and Stephon Morris on defense and mentioned linemen John Urschel and Matt Stankiewitch on offense before declining to list any more. Asked by both reporters and a fan in the crowd about the status of wide receiver Devon Smith, O’Brien reiterated that the senior – who faces a pair of misdemeanor drug charges – will remain on the team. It was the coach’s most vocal public defense of his player since charges were filed in late April.

“There’s two sides to every story,” O’Brien said. “Again, I believe in Devon. Devon’s not perfect. He’s made mistakes along the way and he’d be the first one to tell you that. He’s a good kid. He’s a kid that I’ve formed a bond with and I believe in him. “We’re going to run a very disciplined program, that’s for sure. And the punishment will be between Devon and I. But he’s a kid I definitely have faith in.”

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over the center-field wall. He also doubled in the fifth inning. His 18 total bases is a new single-game American League record, and his eight RBIs are a career high. The last player to hit four home runs in a game was Carlos Delgado on Sept. 25, 2003, for Toronto against Tampa Bay. Two of the 16 players to hit four homers in a game did it before 1900. Hamilton is the sixth AL slugger to perform the feat. The last player to hit four homers in a game against the Orioles was Rocky Colavito in 1959, at old Memorial Stadium. Hamilton, who is in the final year of his contract and could become a free agent after this season, leads the AL with 14 homers and 36 RBIs, and his 5for-5 effort raised his batting av-

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Brandon DeFazio left both teams with four skaters. With the play in the St. John’s end, Cal O’Reilly forced the puck out to the low slot, where Paul Thompson picked it up fired to the wide side of Pasquale to make it 1-1. It was Thompson’s first goal of the playoffs and the first postseason tally of his career. The Penguins kept up the pressure for the rest of the period, outshooting the IceCaps 14-3 but were unable to beat Pasquale again. Alex Grant connected less than three minutes into the third period when he snuck into the slot, collected a pass from Jason Williams and fired a shot into the top of the net to make it 2-1. The lead was short-lived as the IceCaps evened things up with a power-play goal from Paul Postma less than two minutes later for a 2-2 tie. The Penguins attacked the net relentlessly in the second half of the period, producing several quality scoring chances. Alex Grant fired a slapshot from the point, Thompson a wrister in front and Ben Street on a breakaway. But Pasquale saved them all to keep the game tied and eventually force overtime. St. John’s............................................... 1 0 1 0 0 — 2 Penguins................................................ 0 1 1 0 1 — 3 First Period: Scoring – 1. STJ, Jason King 2 unassisted 5:21. Penalties – STJ, Trotter (hooking) 1:37; WBS, Grant (interference) 15:13; STJ, Ramsey (high-sticking) 19:02. Second Period: Scoring – 2. WBS, Paul Thompson 1 (O’Reilly, Picard) 8:12. Penalties – STJ, Postma (tripping) 3:17; STJ, Pasquale (roughing) 7:37; WBS, DeFazio (goaltender interference) 7:37; WBS, Tangradi (slashing) 13:45. Third Period: Scoring – 3. WBS, Alex Grant 2 (Williams, Street) 2:18. 4. STJ, Postma 1 (Machecek, Trotter) power play 4:00. Penalties – WBS, Walker (holding) 2:29. Overtime: Scoring – None. Penalties – None. Second Overtime: Scoring – 5. WBS, Simon Despres 1 (Street, Tangradi) 12:08. Penalties – None. Shots on goal: St. John’s – 7-3-8-9-2-29; Penguins – 4-14—12-10-5-45 Power-play Opportunities: St. John’s – 1 of 3; Penguins – 0 of 3 Goaltenders: St. John’s – Eddie Pasquale – 7-3 (42 saves - 45 shots) Penguins – Brad Thiessen – 5-6 (26-28); Scott Munroe – 13:09 of the third period (1-1); Thiessen – 17:34 of the third period (1-1) Starters: St. John’s – G Eddie Pasquale, D Brett Festerling, D Paul Postma, LW Maxime Macenauer, C Patrice Cormier, RW Spencer Machecek Penguins – G Brad Thiessen, D Joey Mormina, D Simon Despres, LW Brandon DeFazio, C Zach Sill, RW Ryan Craig Three Stars: 1. WBS, Simon Despres (gamewinning goal) 2. WBS, Paul Thompson (goal) 3. WBS, Alex Grant (goal) Referee – Marcus Vinnerborg, Geno Binda. Linesmen – Bob Goodman, Jud Ritter Attendance – 3,506

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Tiger not worried about what his critics are saying Woods has been down this In the absence of trophies, Woods brushes off opinions of there is no shortage of opinions. road, though not with so many various golf analysts as he Peter Alliss, the player-turned- detours. prepares for TPC Sawgrass. “Guys, I’ve done this before,” broadcaster, said before his in-

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods is about the only person not in a panic about his game. These remain curious times for the guy trying to show he can still dominate golf as he once did. In his last four tournaments, Woods walked off the course in the middle of the final round at Doral with tightness in his left Achilles tendon, won by five shots at Bay Hill for his first PGA Tour title in 30 months, was an also-ran at the Masters with his worst performance as a pro and missed the cut at Quail Hollow for only the eighth time in his career.

duction into the World Golf Hall of Fame that Woods is “gone at the moment.” Nick Faldo, a sixtime major champion who works for CBS Sports and Golf Channel, said Woods no longer has the selfbelief that made him No. 1 for all those years. Brandel Chamblee, a journeyman on the PGA Tour and now an analyst for Golf Channel, said Woods should fire Sean Foley and call his old coach, Butch Harmon. “And I know he’ll never do that because he’s letting his ego get in the way of common sense,” Chamblee said on a conference call for The Players Championship, which starts Thursday. “He wants to prove to people he’s right. He would rather prove to people he’s right than be right.”

Woods said. “I’ve been through this. Actually, a lot of you guys lived it with me, went through those periods where I wasn’t quite where I wanted to be. I had some pretty good runs after that, and this is no different. It takes a little bit of a time, and I keep building and things eventually come around to where they feel natural and efficient. “I think that’s probably the most important word, is that you get out there and you feel efficient in what you’re doing.” Woods shot back with subtlety at the TV analysts. “I can understand that everyone has an opinion, and he’s entitled to his. But he’s no longer playing anymore, so, so be it,” Woods said of Chamblee, who won once

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in 380 starts in his PGA Tour career. As for Faldo’s comments on his self-belief? “I always find it interesting

since they’re not in my head,” Woods said. “They must have some kind of superpower I don’t know about.” If he is looking for good vibes

to turn his fortunes, the TPC Sawgrass might not be the best place. No other course on his regular schedule has given him more fits. Sure, Woods won in 2001 with that “better than most” 60-foot birdie putt on the island-green 17th in the third round, and he was runner-up to Hal Sutton’s “Be the right club today!” moment in 2000. But he has had only two other finishes in the top 10 at The Players Championship, and the last two years were particularly troubling. In 2010, returning to the scene where he made his first public appearance since the scandal in his personal life, he withdrew halfway through the final round with what turned out to be a minor neck injury. Last year, he withdrew after nine holes and a 42 on his card with injuries to his left leg.

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Institute’s research shows a seasons from 1959 through 1988, was and is a major priority. The latest study found that lower death rate compared to and were observed by NIOSH players had a much lower rate of through 2007. the general public. The study is a follow-up to a cancer-related deaths, with 85

Longtime NASCAR owner might have found the right driver in Brad Keselowski.

The Associated Press By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was just a year ago that Penske Racing, or at least its NASCAR branch, appeared to be in total turmoil. Kurt Busch used a meltdown over his team radio at Richmond to assail all the shortcomings he saw at Penske. It certainly got the attention of team management, and behind-the-scene changes began almost immediately. The performance began to improve, too, especially for Brad Keselowski. Spurred in part by Busch’s claim that it had been years since he’d had a competitive teammate, Keselowski went on to win three races and earn a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Now, a year removed from that low point for the proud Penske organization, things couldn’t be better. Keselowski’s win on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway — the first for team owner Roger Penske — was his second of the season and cemented him as a strong contender to give Penske his first Cup championship. And, oh, by the way, Penske’s IndyCar team is pretty good, too. His drivers have combined to win all four races and all four poles so far this season, and begin Saturday preparing for the Indianapolis 500 — a race the organization has won 15 times. “I’m not king of the world, I’ll tell you that for sure,” Penske said. “I think we made some changes last year after Richmond. We had a plan. I think everybody stuck together. Kurt was a big help there, obviously as we got going with getting in the Chase. I think you’ve seen this year this year we’ve been very competitive.

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“On the IndyCar side, when you win the first four races, can’t do much better than that. Overall, I think we’ve got a great season going. It’s a credit really to our people.” It was Keselowski who gave Penske his only NASCAR title, in 2010 in the second-tier Nationwide Series. Otherwise, the most decorated team owner in motorsports has been shutout. Penske first joined in NASCAR in 1972, but was out of the series from 1981 through 1990. The opportunity to take Penske to the head table at the season-ending awards ceremony is why Keselowski chose the organization over everybody else in NASCAR when he got out of his developmental deal with Hendrick Motorsports after the 2009 season. “I want to be that first guy. I feel like (Penske’s) dedicated to making that happen,” Keselowski said. “I look as some of the other elite car owners in the sport, and I don’t want this to be offensive, but to win another Cup championship for Hendrick or Richard Childress is not the same as winning the first for Roger Penske. That’s a whole different accomplishment. “I think he’s certainly paid his dues in this sport, has that repu-

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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he broke into a Montana home and illegally possessed painkillers, part of a deal with prosecutors that recommends he spend nine months in a secure drug treatment facility. The former San Diego Chargers quarterback and Washington State standout was shackled hand and foot and wore a blackand-white prison stripes as he told Cascade County District Judge Kenneth Neill that he needed treatment.

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Political uncertainty in debt-hobbled Europe spread to financial markets Tuesday and pushed stocks lower on both sides of the Atlantic. The Dow Jones industrial average was down almost 200 points at its low point for the day before recovering most of its loss. It was the average’s fifth straight decline. Prices plummeted for commodities that depend on the health of the world economy. U.S. crude lost 93 cents to $97.01 per barrel in New York, after briefly dipping below $96 around midday. Gold dipped below $1,600 per ounce for the first time since early January.

By ANDREW DUNN McClatchy Newspapers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 200,000 letters from Bank of America will begin landing in homeowners’ mailboxes this week, the bank said Tuesday, offering principal reduction as part of the $25 billion mortgage settlement announced in February. It’s one of the bank’s first steps in the blockbuster agreement between state attorneys general, federal agencies and the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers. Bank of America says the average savings will be about 30 perBank of Amercent of the ica says the homeowner’s monthly pay- average savment. ings will be The bank announced the out- about 30 line of this pro- percent of the gram in March, homeowner’s and its guidemonthly paylines are spelled out in the con- ment. sent order approved by a federal judge last month. Bank of America will reduce principal to as low as the current value of the property, and will lower the interest rate and extend the duration of the loan as needed to get to the target monthly payment. Homeowners must make three payments under the terms of the loan modification before it becomes permanent. Eligible homeowners: • Owe more than the property is worth, • Were at least 60 days behind on payments as of Jan. 31, • Make a monthly payment of at least 25 percent of gross household income, • Have a loan owned and serviced by Bank of America, or serviced by Bank of America and owned by an investor who has given the bank permission to reduce principal. Governmentbacked housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have not given permission; nor have the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Bank of America will also spend money to provide refinancing for underwater homeowners current on payments and to provide other types of foreclosure avoidance.

Ford to build more vehicles

Rising car and truck sales have prompted Ford Motor Co. to add a week of production at 13 North American factories so the company can make another 40,000 vehicles this year. Ford said Tuesday that it would cut in half the normal two-week summer shutdown at six assembly plants and seven engine and parts plants. Auto plants normally close for two weeks around the July 4 holiday as they switch over to make vehicles for the next model year.

A Lowes store advertises job openings and gas grills Tuesday in Pembroke, Mass. The Labor Department said Tuesday that U.S. companies in March posted the highest number of job openings in nearly four years.

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Australia will rein in defense spending and scale back increases in foreign aid as it tries to become the first major developed economy to balance its books after the global economic crisis. The budget deficit for the current year has almost doubled from the forecast a year ago, to reach $44.4 billion — about 3 percent of the nation’s economy. The cuts would not affect Australia’s overseas military deployments, including 1,550 troops in Afghanistan, according to government documents.

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

ASHINGTON — U.S. companies in March posted the highest number of job openings in nearly four years, a sign that hiring could strengthen in the coming months after slowing this spring. The Labor Department said Tuesday that employers advertised 3.74 million job openings in March. That’s up from a revised 3.57 million in February and the most since July 2008, just before the financial crisis erupted. The increase in U.S. job openings suggests that weaker hiring gains in March and April could be temporary. It usually takes one to three months for employers to fill openings.

Mass. casino plan on hold

Plans to bring a $1 billion resort-style casino proposed by Las Vegas casino developer Steve Wynn to the New England Patriots’ hometown have been suspended. Tuesday’s announcement from The Kraft Group and Wynn Resorts came after Foxborough, Mass. voters elected two selectmen who opposed negotiations with Wynn. He had planned to build the resort on land leased from Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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Openings and Labor Turnover survey, or JOLTs, showed that more people quit their jobs in March. More quits are a good sign because most people quit in order to move to a new job. Rising quits suggest workers are finding more opportunities in the job market. The increase in openings reflected gains in two sectors vital to the economy’s health: manufacturing and construction. In March, factories advertised 55,000 more openings, while construction firms posted 23,000 more openings. However, government job openings decreased by 26,000. The majority of the decline was at the state and local level, where governments continue to face budgetary pressures.

Even with the increase, roughly 12.7 million people were unemployed in March. That means an average of 3.4 people competed for each open job. While that’s far better than the nearly 7-to-1 ratio when the recession ended, in a healthy job market, the ratio is usually around 2 to 1. Last week the government said employers added just 115,000 jobs in April and 154,000 in March. That was a sharp decline from December through February, when the economy added an average of 252,000 jobs per month. Jared Franz, an economist at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, said that increase in job openings was evidence that “steady labor market healing continues.” Tuesday’s report, known as the Job

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Customers of Time Warner Cable Inc., Bright House Networks and Verizon FiOS also have access to WatchESPN. Its app, available on iPads and iPhones, has been downloaded about 8 million times. For now, the online and mobile versions come with few or no ads as the Disney subsidiary experiments with interactive advertising. During TV commercials, the online version often puts up a message that says “Commercial break. We’ll be right back.” Users must prove they are subscribers to use the website or the mobile apps.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market to Xfinity TV customers. The new offering results from a 10year deal between Comcast Corp. and The Walt Disney Co. that was announced in January. It doubles the number of customers able to access WatchESPN to about 40 million. WatchESPN offers live feeds of four pay TV networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNU. It also offers on-thego access to feeds of ESPN Goal Line when college football is underway or ESPN Buzzer Beater during college basketball season.

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NATIONAL FORECAST Partial clearing, shower

73° 42°

Mostly sunny

67° 42°

62° 52°

SUNDAY Partly sunny, a shower

SATURDAY Sunny

FRIDAY

THURSDAY Breezy, much cooler

MONDAY Partly sunny, a shower

73° 45°

70° 50°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 70/44

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

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Atlantic City 65/55

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Brandywine Valley

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Highs: 60-72. Lows: 42-44. Cloudy skies with showers likely today. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

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Now that we’ve had rain on 7 of the past 8 days, our lawns, gardens and our weeds are growing very nicely. This was not expected to be an unusually wet month, but it sure is starting out that way. Another cold front is approaching today, so we can expect another round of showers later this afternoon into tonight. Northerly winds tonight will usher in colder temperatures for Thursday, but we do not expect frost at night. Saturday is still looking nice and dry, but perhaps not as nice on Sunday. - Tom Clark

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CHEF’S CORNER CATHY MARCZAK FIRE AND ICE ON TOBY CREEK

Harriet Koukoltsios, left, pulls a tray of Greek lasagna from the convection oven and places it on the counter as Marina Calimeres looks on.

Pastitsio is a Greek-style lasagna, one of many foods prepared by parishioners of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

Harriet Koukoltsios places a tray of pastitsio into a convection oven to bake as Georgia Calimeres looks on.

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Marina Calimeres (left), Harriet Koukoltsios and Georgia Calimeres work on the pastitsio, a type of Greek lasagna, one of many traditional foods to be sold at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Food Festival today through Saturday.

Going Greek Annunciation Greek Orthodox’s annual food festival starts today IF YOU GO

By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

f you’ve been watching “Dancing With the Stars” on ABC this season, you’ve likely heard contestant Maria Menounos shout

“I’m Greek! I’m Greek!” to explain how she can

dance despite broken bones in her feet. Could there be some mysterious component in Greek food that helps you play through pain? “She’s young. Youth is always part of the process,” Theresa Karambelas of Kingston said with a laugh as she helped a group of cooks prepare fragrant trays of pastitsio in the kitchen at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church on East Ross Street in Wilkes-Barre.

What: Greek Food Festival Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 32 E. Ross St., Wilkes-Barre (across the street from Wilkes-Barre Post Office) When: 1 1 a.m. to 8 p.m. today through Saturday To pre-order: Call 823-4805 or visit greekfoodfestival.webs.com

Pastitsio, a type of Greek-style lasagna, is just one of many dishes the volunteers have been preparing for a Greek Food Festival that runs from 11 a.m. to 8 pm. today through Saturday. Spanakopita (spinach pie), dolmadakia (stuffed grapevine leaves); souvlaki (shish kebab) and baklava and melomakarona pastries also are available for eat-in or take-out, and Dina Banas of Harding said, the $15 trays of Greek cookies make great Mother’s Day gifts. For weeks the cooks, mostly women but some men, have been getting together just about every Thursday and

Saturday to prepare, then freeze, the festival food. Saturday sessions allow members of the younger generation who are in the work force a chance to practice the recipes of their ancestors on their day off, Harriet Koukoltsios of Wyoming said. Karambelas, who married into the culture, said the Greek community is close-knit, to the point where friends from a Scranton church help out at the Wilkes-Barre festival, and the WilkesBarre church volunteers reciprocate. This week at Annunciation Church, volunteers expect to sell pounds and pounds of food. You can eat in or take out and you’re welcome but not required to pre-order at 823-4805 or through greekfoodfestival.webs.com. Delivery is available for orders of $30 or more within two miles of the church. If you’d like to try making pastitsio at home, here is a recipe that should fit a 12x18-inch pan. See GREEK, Page 5C

Building better burgers that you’ll flip over JOE BONWICH St. Louis Post-Dispatch

We’d have liked to provide some burger-making tips to coincide with the start of grilling season, but as everyone knows, this year that ship sailed with La Nina. And even when we do get a normal transition from winter into spring, many of you have been firing up the grill year-round. Nonetheless, we’ve been flipping up a storm at the backyard grill, making burgers from a variety of meats (and in one case, a vegetable). Our first suggestion: Use high-quality, relatively low-fat beef but add some fat, working from the inside out. Putting a pat of herb butter inside the uncooked patty makes the interior moist while adding flavor. Our second suggestion: Skip the beef and go with bison for a full, meaty flavor. Bison has about a third less fat than 90 percent lean beef, however,

so it, too, can benefit greatly from added ingredients. We recommend adding one egg for every pound of ground bison — and flavoring it with just a touch of shallot and Worcestershire. Other flavorings would work equally well, so experiment with your favorites. Our third suggestion involves moving beyond red meat. Turkey burgers are generally lower in fat than beef burgers, but be careful: Not all ground turkey is created equal. Look for a label that specifies lean ground turkey breast, with no dark meat or skin added. And finally, for our fourth and fifth suggestions, consider dropping the meat altogether. Make a burger out of fish — a tuna burger, for example — or take advantage of the fact that a portobello mushroom cap cooked on the grill looks a lot like burger patty.

Beyond basic rice pudding WITH SUMMER slowly approaching, here is a slight twist on a traditional dessert that has been around for generations: Creamy Caribbean Coconut Rice

Pudding. Rice pudding is often neglected and sometimes considered a “boring” dessert. As a matter of fact, it actually can be a simple, yet decadent dessert to make with many variations. For example, I took a basic rice pudding recipe and chose to add pineapple, mango and coconut milk to it. The flavors are incredible when all paired together. If Caribbean fruits or flavors are not your style, you may add different extracts and fruits as you wish. Just take my rice-pudding recipe as listed below, and instead of the 2 cups of coconut milk just substitute 2 more cups of milk. You will have your basic rice pudding recipe with whatever you decide to add to it. When preparing this dessert, be mindful not to continuously stir the rice pudding because it may become frail. Occasionally stir the rice pudding while cooking to ensure a nice creamy rice texture as your end product. This dessert will be featured this weekend as well as on our famous Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet with various other choices at Fire and Ice on Toby Creek Restaurant in Trucksville. Enjoy the recipe. •••

CREAMY CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE PUDDING 3 cups water ⁄4 teaspoon salt ••• 1 1⁄2 cups white rice 2 cups 2 percent milk 2 cups coconut milk 2 cups half & half 1 1⁄2 cups sugar ••• 2 whole eggs 4 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt ••• 1 ⁄2 cup ripe mangos (small diced) 1 ⁄2 cup ripe pineapple (small diced) ••• 1 cup toasted coconut ••• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (for toasting the coconut). Bring 3 cups water and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt to boil in a 4-quart pot, stir in 1 1⁄2 cups rice. Cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups milk, 2 cups half and half, 1 1⁄2 cups sugar and heat up until steamy (stirring continuously) then reduce to low heat, cover, until mixture looks thick soup, about 1 hour. Whisk 2 eggs, 4 egg whites, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1⁄4 teaspoon salt in separate bowl, then add to rice mixture. Do not let boil; stir about 1-2 minutes on low heat so temperature reaches 160-170 degrees. Remove from heat and add your mangos and pineapple Cover surface with plastic wrap so the rice pudding will not develop a skin as it is cooling down. Cool for about an hour. While your rice pudding is cooling, begin to toast the coconut. Place the coconut in a baking pan and toast until slightly golden brown. (This should take about 5-10 minutes. Toss the coconut while baking to ensure equal browning) This recipe makes 3 quarts. Serve chilled. Top rice pudding with toasted coconut as desired. 1

BISON BURGERS Yield: 4 servings 1 egg 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced shallot Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound ground bison 4 hamburger buns Directions: 1. Preheat a grill for direct heat. 2. Combine egg and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; beat with a fork until well combined. Stir in shallot and salt and pepper to taste. Add bison; with your hands, mix gently but well. Form into four patties. Season again with salt and pepper. 3. Brush oil on the grill grate. Cook burgers over direct heat 4 to 6 minutes per side. If desired, rotate the burgers 90 degrees halfway through cooking each side for an attractive crosshatch of grill marks. Cook until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 125 degrees for rare, 135 degrees for medium-rare or 145 degrees for medium. Cooking beyond medi-

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Try a bison burger for an alternative to beef. Bison is leaner and can use a little extra fat, say from eggs. um is not recommended as bison can dry out easily. 4. Place each patty on a bun, garnish as desired and serve.

••• See BURGERS, Page 5C

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Executive pastry chef Cathy Marczak made this rice-pudding dessert at Fire & Ice on Toby Creek just in time for Mother’s Day. Editor’s note: If you are a chef who would like to contribute to Chef’s Corner, contact mbiebel@timesleader.com or 829-7283.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Benjamin S. Polomchak Benjamin S. Polomchak, son of Tom and Chrissie Polomchak, Plymouth, is celebrating his seventh birthday today, May 9. Benjamin is a grandson of William and Margaret Sharksnas, Wilkes-Barre, and the late Joseph and Lorraine Polomchak. He is a great-grandson of James and Mary Pahler and Mary Sharksnas and the late William Sharksnas, all of Wilkes-Barre. Benjamin has two sisters, Nadia, 17 months, and Zoe, 12.

Kendall T. Petrosky Kendall Theresa Petrosky, daughter of Stan and Kim Petrosky, Mountain Top, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, May 9. Kendall is a granddaughter of William and Theresa Maguire, Mountain Top, and Dorothy Petrosky and the late Stanley Petrosky, Plymouth. She is a great-granddaughter of Lottie Katra, Nanticoke. Kendall has two brothers, Matthew and Ryan.

MEETINGS Thursday PLYMOUTH: The Shawnee Senior Citizens, 1 p.m., First Welsh Baptist Church, West Shawnee and Girard avenues. Sharon Harry, executive director of Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, will present a program. The Rev. Anita J. Ambrose will preside. The board will meet at noon. Attendees should bring a sandwich.

IN BRIEF HANOVER TWP.: AMVETS Post 59, Hanover Township, will be placing flags on veterans’ graves at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Saturday. Any person or orga-

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WILKES-BARRE: Accountant Andrea Caladie will receive the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award at Leadership WilkesBarre’s annual dinner and graduation June 7 at the Woodlands Inn & Resort, Plains Caladie Township. The dinner celebrates Leadership WilkesBarre’s graduating class of 2012 and welcomes the Class of 2013. Davis Caladie, governmental compliance director, ParenteBeard LLC, is a 1999 graduate of Leadership WilkesBarre’s Core program. With more than 22 years of accounting experience working with nonprofits, colleges and universities, commercial and government entities, she lends her expertise to community organizations such as the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, where she serves as a board member and treasurer, and Candy’s Place. She also serves as treasurer of Circle 200 and on the Leadership Wilkes-Barre board of director’s executive committee. Prior to joining the executive committee, she served as chair of the alumni council and board treasurer. At ParenteBeard LLC, Caladie acts as a mentor and coach to younger team members. She is a graduate of the company’s internal leadership program. She received the Leadership Excellence Award in June 2009. Justin Davis, chief operations officer, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, will serve as chairperson for the dinner and graduation. He is a 2010 graduate of Executive Leadership Wilkes-Barre and serves on the board of directors. Individuals interested in attending the cocktail hour and dinner on June 7, may contact the Leadership Wilkes-Barre office at 823-2101 ext. 135. Cost is $55.

nization interested in helping is asked to meet at 9 a.m. at the post home, 578 Fellows Avenue. The post places more than 8,000 flags at the cemetery and all assistance is appreciated. If possible, call the post at 825-8197 to confirm participation.

Editor’s note: Please send news for this space by noon Friday to people@timesleader.com or by mail to Good Eats, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, PA 18711. To ensure accuracy, information must be typed or computer generated. The complete list of events can be viewed at www.timesleader.com by clicking Community News under the People tab.

THIS WEEK: May 9 to May 15 Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays. Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424 for more information.

Corpus Christi Parish plans ‘In the Kitchen with Cheryl’ Corpus Christi Parish, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, is sponsoring a fundraising event, In the Kitchen with Cheryl, 6-8 p.m. May 25 in the parish hall. Cheryl Sempa Radkiewicz, a local version of a Food Network star, will provide cooking instruction and tips and a delicious meal with take-home treats. Basket raffle tickets will also be available for purchase. Cost is $25. Meal and instruction includes preparation of bourbon-glazed pork tenderloin, creamy mashed potatoes, honey-buttered carrots and two desserts. For reservations call Jacqueline at 760-7082 or Teresa at 357-3985. Planning committee members, from left, first row, are Barbe Sempa, Peggy Balberchak, Margaret Rogo and Kathie Mantione. Second row: Denise Bartoletti, Beverly Williams, Dorothy DeBella, Joyce Cecconi, Carmen DeBella, Cheryl Radkiewicz, Monsignor John Sempa, Santa Maria Niedzwiecki, JuelAnne Klepadlo, Darlene Medico and Joan Murphy. Church. $8 adults; $3.50 children. Takeouts available. Call ahead and leave a message at 477-3521 with name, phone number, number of dinners and pick-up time. Call for directions. Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, sponsored by I.O.O.F. Odd Fellows Oneida Lodge 371 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. $6. Monies raised will support arthritis research and a local student attending a United Nations trip. Contact Clarence J. Michael at 675-0488.

Pierogi Sale, 1 1 a.m.-1 p.m. today, St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, Social Hall, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Potato $6 per dozen and cabbage $7 per dozen. Walk in or call 829-9288. Spring Greek Food Festival, 1 1 a.m.-8 p.m. today to Saturday, hosted by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 32 E. Ross St., Wilkes-Barre (near the Wilkes-Barre Post Office). Assorted Greek food and pastries, including gyros, stuffed grape vine leaves, spinach pies, baklava, galaktoboureko and more. Eat in or take out. Orders of more than $30 can be delivered free within a 2 mile radius from the church. Baklava and assorted Greek pastry baskets will be sold for Mother’s Day. Ethnic products will also be sold, including a Greek-themed raffle. Customers are welcome but not required to pre-order by calling 823-4805 during festival hours, or by ordering online at greekfoodfestival.webs.com. Call 417-4465 or visit the website listed above for the menu and festival details.

Barbecue, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Glad Tidings Assembly of God, 220 Middle Road, Nanticoke, in appreciation of the Nanticoke police and firefighters. All are welcome for food, music, games and fun. Call Douglas Marsh at 717-658-5113 to become a part of the event or for details. Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffett, 8-1 1 a.m. Sunday, St. Martha’s Church, 260 Bonnieville Road, Fairmount Springs. $7 adults; $3 children; free for children six and younger. Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, St. Patrick’s Church Parish Center, 411 Allegheny St., White Haven. Menu includes carving station with roast beef and turkey; omelet station; sweets station with cakes, doughnuts and pastries; drink station with coffee, tea, milk and juices; bread station with bagels, muffins and breads;

Chicken and Biscuit Dinner/Bake Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Loyalville United Methodist

and brunch table with bacon, sausage, home fries, vegetables, French toast, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders and fruit cocktail. $10 adults; $5 moms; $5 children 6-10; and free for children 5 and younger. Entertainment by George Rittenhouse. Free gift for all mothers. Door prizes. Sponsored by the youth group and events committee of St. Patrick’s Church. Mother’s Day Brunch, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Andrew Lawrence American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville. Menu includes eggs, sausage, ham, SOS, home fries, toast, roast beef, pork chops, scalloped potatoes, baked ziti, salad, desserts, coffee, tea and orange juice. $10 adults; $5 children 10 and younger. For more information or to purchase tickets call Cindy at 7065963.

FUTURE: Chicken Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. May 19, Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave. $9 adults; $5 children 12 and younger. Dine in or take out. Tickets available at the door or by calling 693-2821. Chicken Croquette Dinner and Bake Sale, 4-8 p.m. May 19, the Idetown Fire Hall, Memorial Highway, Dallas, sponsored by Dallas Junior Football. $10 per

dinner. Eat in or take out. To order meal ticket, call Kelly at 313-3926 or emailkjcuba@epix.net. Welsh Cookie Bake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, Bennett-Derr United Methodist Church, Chapel and New Grant streets, East End. Cookies are $3.50 per dozen and can be pre-ordered by calling 823-1469 by May 16 or email Amy35mm@yahoo.com. Halupki Sale, 1 1 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Church Hall, Church and Winter streets, Old Forge. Takeouts only. $1 per halupki. Place orders by May 14. Call Dorothy at 5621434 or Sandra at 457-9280, or leave a message at the church at 457-2875. Meatloaf Dinner, 4-7 p.m. May 19, Alderson United Methodist Church, Pole 108 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake. Meatloaf, baked potato, green bean casserole, cole slaw, rolls, butter, beverage and pie. $8 adults; $4 children younger than 12. Takeouts available. For information call 6395688 or 333-4218. Chicken Barbeque, 4-6 p.m. May 19, Larksville United Methodist Church, 147 Wilson St., Larksville. Takeouts only. Dinner includes chicken, barbequed in a secret recipe; baked potato; vegetable; applesauce; pepper hash; roll; and homemade dessert. Tickets are $8 and available from any church member of by calling 287-5805.

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HAMBURGERS WITH HERB BUTTER Yield: 4 servings 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh herbs (any combination of parsley, chives, basil, oregano and tarragon) 1 ⁄2 clove garlic, minced Freshly ground black pepper 1 ⁄4 cup (1⁄2 stick) salted butter, at room temperature 1 1⁄2 pounds ground sirloin, round or chuck Coarse salt 4 slices pancetta, optional 4 slices white Cheddar cheese, optional 4 hamburger buns 2 tablespoons melted butter Directions: 1. Place herbs, garlic, 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper and softened butter in a small mixing bowl; stir or beat to combine thoroughly. Place on a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper, roll into a cylinder and twist the ends to compact the mixture. Refrigerate or freeze until firm. 2. Cut the herbed butter into 4 slices. Wet your hands with cold water and divide the ground beef into 4 portions. Pat each portion of beef into a thick patty. Press an indentation into the center of the patty, filling it with a slice of herbed butter. Mold the beef to enclose the butter completely. Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Set up a grill for direct heat and preheat to high. When ready to cook, brush oil on the grill grate. Grill the pancetta, if using, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per

side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. 4. Place the burgers on the hot grate and season again with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium. If desired, rotate the burgers 90 degrees halfway through cooking each side for an attractive crosshatch of grill marks. 5. Brush the buns with the melted butter and toast on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Adapted from “How to Grill,” by Steven Raichlen (Workman, 2001)

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’BELLO BURGER Yield: 4 servings 1 ⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 ⁄4 cup soy sauce 1 ⁄4 cup plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 portobello mushroom caps

(about 5 inches in diameter) ⁄2 medium roasted red bell pepper, stemmed, skinned and seeded 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 pinch ground red (cayenne) pepper 4 thin slices mozzarella cheese, optional 4 large, crusty rolls, such as kaiser rolls 4 lettuce leaves 4 slices ripe tomato Directions: 1. At least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before you plan to grill, prepare a marinade by combining the balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, 1⁄4 cup olive oil and garlic in a medium bowl. Place the mushrooms in a plastic bag, pour the marinade into the bag, shake to coat and let sit at room temperature. Turn the bag occasionally to saturate the surface of the mushrooms with the marinade. 2. Cut roasted red pepper into 1

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several chunks and place in a food processor or blender. Add mayonnaise, the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and cayenne pepper. Process until pureed. Refrigerate until serving time. 3. Prepare grill for direct heat at medium temperature. Drain mushroom caps, discarding marinade. Place mushrooms, gill-side down, on the grill. Grill uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the mushrooms twice. Top each with a cheese slice, if using, after the second turn. Meanwhile, toast the rolls at the grill’s edge. 4. Place the mushrooms on the bottoms of the toasted rolls and top with lettuce, tomato and dollops of the mayonnaise. Close the sandwiches with the top of the buns. Serve hot. Adapted from “Born to Grill,” by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison (Harvard Common Press, 1998)

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THE AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LUZERNE/WYOMING COUNTIES ANNOUNCES THE DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE OF THE FARMERS MARKET NUTRITION VOUCHERS PROVIDED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

To be eligible for program you must:

• Be a resident of Luzerne or Wyoming County – Proof Required • Be at least 60 years of age by December 31, 2012 – Proof Required • Meet 2012 Income Eligibility Guidelines – Total Household Income: (Self-Declaration of income) 1 Person in Household - $20,665 4 People in Household - $42,643

2 People in Household - $27,991 5 People in Household - $49,969

3 People in Household - $35,317

If a senior is unable to pickup the vouchers, he/she can send someone in their place as long as they have a signed and completed proxy form with them when picking up the vouchers. The proxy forms are now available at the centers or the proxy form in this ad can be used, A limit of two (2) proxy forms is allowed per person. A spouse must have the official proxy form if picking up vouchers for his/her spouse. A person having Power of Attorney is required to provide a proxy form.

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HAZLETON SENIOR CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:00 p.m.) 24 East Broad Street Hazleton, PA 18201 459-1441 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012 - 9:00-3:00 p.m.

2012 ELIGIBILITY & PROXY FORM RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES I have been advised of my rights and obligations under SFMNP. I certify that the information I have provided for my eligibility determination is correct, to the best of my knowledge. This certification form in being submitted in connection with the receipt of Federal assistance. Program officials may verify information on this form. I understand that intentionally making a false or misleading statement or intentionally misrepresenting, concealing, or withholding facts may result in paying the State agency, in cash, the value of the food benefits improperly issued to me and may subject me to civil or criminal prosecution under State and Federal law. Standards for eligibility and participation in the SFMNP are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. I understand that I may appeal any decision made by the local agency regarding my eligibility for the SFMNP. Participant Name:

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PLAINS SENIOR CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00-2:00) 50 Second Street Plains, PA 18705 824-5542 Voucher Distribution Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 - 10:00-2:00 p.m.

SHICKSHINNY SENIOR CTR (Regular Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-2 p.m.) Main & Vine Streets Shickshinny, PA 542-4308 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2012 - 10:00-12:00 noon

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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 10:00-4:00 p.m.) 60 South River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 824-4646 Voucher Distribution Date: MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012 - 10:30-12:30 p.m.

FREELAND SENIOR CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 8:30-1:30) 701 Chestnut Street Freeland, PA 18222 636-3080 Voucher Distribution Date: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012 - 10:00-2:00 p.m.

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LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Nanticoke Community) 1333 S. Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 Voucher Distribution Date: MONDAY, JUNE 11, 2012 - 9:00-3:00 p.m. Any questions, please call the Rose Tucker @ Mercy Senior Center @ 735-1670.

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LEE PARK SENIOR CENTER (Regular Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-2 p.m.) Lee Park Towers, 140 Lee Park Avenue, Hanover Twp. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 825-9883 Voucher Distribution Date: MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012 - 10:00-2:00 p.m. BUTLER TWP SENIOR CENTER (Regular Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 9-1 p.m.) 411 West Butler Drive Drums, PA 18222 788-4881 Voucher Distribution Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 - 9:00-11:00 a.m. MOUNTAINTOP SENIOR CTR (Regular Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-2 p.m.) Wright Manor Apts., 460 South Main Road Mountaintop, PA 18707 868-8517 Voucher Distribution Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2012 - 12:00-2:00 p.m. EDWARDSVILLE SENIOR CTR (Regular Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-2 p.m.) 57 Russell Street Edwardsville, PA 18704 287-3381 Voucher Distribution Date: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2012 - 10:00-2:00 p.m. FALLS SENIOR CENTER (Regular Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 9-2 p.m.) 2813 Sullivan’ Trail Falls, PA 18615 388-2623 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012 - 9:00-11:00 a.m. LAKE WINOLA SENIOR CTR (Regular Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 10-2 p.m.) 100 View Lane Factoryville, PA 18419 For more info, call 822-1159 Ext. 3319 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012 - 12:00-2:00 p.m.

PITTSTON SENIOR CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-4 p.m.) 441 N. Main Street Pittston, PA 18640 655-5561 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 - 9:00-3:00 p.m.

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY - Back Mountain Community Anderson Sports Center Bldg., 220 Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612 For more info, call 822-1159 Ext. 3319 Voucher Distribution Date: MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012 - 10:00-12:00 p.m.

KINGSTON SENIOR CENTER (Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-4 p.m.) 680 Wyoming Avenue Kingston, PA 18704 287-1102 Voucher Distribution Date: MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012 - 9:00-3:00 p.m.

PLYMOUTH SENIOR CENTER (Regular Center Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-4pm) Dan Flood Apts., Community Room, 160 E. Main Street Plymouth, PA 18657 779-9664 Voucher Distribution Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012 - 10:00-12:00 noon

CHARLES T. ADAMS SENIOR CENTER (Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-4 p.m.) 5 East Market Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 825-3484 Voucher Distribution Date: TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2012 - 9:00-3:00 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST - Sweet Valley Community 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA For more info, please call AAA 822-1159 Ext. 3337 Voucher Distribution Date: WED., JUNE 27, 2012 - 10:00-12:00 noon

WYOMING COUNTY SENIOR CENTER (Ctr Hours Mon.-Fri. 8-4 p.m.) 101 Dymond Terrace Tunkhannock, PA 18657 836-2324 Voucher Distribution Date: THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 - 9:00-1:00 p.m.

DETWEILER FARMS - White Haven Community 165 Tunnel Road, White Haven, PA For more info, please call AAA 822-1159 Ext. 3337 Voucher Distribution Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2012 - 10:00-12:00 noon

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Attention all chocolate lovers: Prepare to swoon over brownie recipe Dear Abby: I have heard that your dessert recipes are fabulous and I’d like to have them. I saw a column in which you mentioned your cookbooklets. I hope I’m correct about this, because I’d be interested in getting them. I have your booklet of poems and essays, which I have read and enjoyed many times. Would you print your personal favorite dessert recipe and let me know how to get your cookbooklets? Warmest wishes to you, Abby, and thank you for all your columns. — Anita B. in New Jersey Dear Anita: You are welcome. It’s

DEAR ABBY ADVICE hard for me to choose just one recipe because I have a notorious sweet tooth, and my cookbooklets contain more than a few that I have enjoyed many times. However, because you asked for my personal favorite, it would be one that not only I have enjoyed, but also one I have made for friends as gifts — Regency Brownies With Chocolate Frosting. (Because the recipe yields 4 1/2 dozen, I confess I usually keep the “extra” six to munch on myself.) BROWNIES 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate

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INVITATION FOR BID BUS STOP SIGNAGE The County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS), the public transportation provider in Scranton and Lackawanna County, in accordance with directives from the U. S. Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, is seeking bid quotations for the production of its bus stop signage. The installation of these signs will be procured through a separate solicitation. All bids and related documents will be subject to the financial assistance contract between the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and COLTS. COLTS will not discriminate against any bidder because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any firm or person who enters into a contract with COLTS must agree to comply with any and all FTA and Commonwealth of PA laws regarding the prohibition of discrimination. All bidders, by submitting a bid, shall accept the affirmative duty to ascertain and comply with such laws. Copies of the IFB package can be requested by e-mail at jhonick@coltsbus.com or obtained from our website, www.coltsbus.com. All questions regarding the IFB are to be directed to Jennifer Honick, Director of Finance and Administration. Five (5) copies of the bid must be submitted in the format outlined and marked “Signage Production”. Completed bid packages are due at the offices of COLTS no later than noon (12:00 P.M. EST) on June 8, 2012. Bids should be addressed to: Jennifer Honick County of Lackawanna Transit System 800 North South Road Scranton, PA 18504 Bids received later than noon (12:00 P.M. EST) on June 8, 2012 shall be rejected. The County of Lackawanna Transit System reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

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PONTIAC ‘06 G6 GTP door, red with

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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 ‘09 CAMRY 18,000 Miles,

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

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TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

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

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. $1,500. Call 570-282-2579

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FORD ‘65 GALAXIE Convertible, white with red leather interior. 64,000 original miles. Beautiful car. Asking. $10,500 570-371-2151

MAZDA `88 RX-7

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

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

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR

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

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

421

Boats & Marinas

ABANDONED 12 foot lowe rowboat. PA fishboat# 584 3AW. 570-871-5652

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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

FREIGHTLINER ‘96 FL70 5.9L CUMMINS,

6 speed, 24’ box with tail gate. 26000 lb. $6995.00 or BO 570-655-2804

439

Motorcycles

HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816

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

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON

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

250 General Auction

Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

421

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

CHUCK’S AUCTION SERVICE

1144 Exeter Avenue, Exeter,PA 18643 Friday May 11th, 2012 @ 5:30pm Jewelry: 125+ lots over 400 pieces antique to modern. 14k rings-amethyst, CZ, Topaz. 10k garnet, 10k blue Topaz ring, and more. Nice selection of Sterling rings, necklaces, pins, bracelets, etc. Lots of costume including designer: Weiss, Coro, Trifari, BSK, etc. Also silent auction tables available for viewing during the week.. Linens: nice chenille bedspreads, tablecloths, fancy sheets & pillowcases, lots of embroidery and crochet. Hats, purses, clothing, hankies-including new old store stock, fabric, and much more. Check website for detailed list and pictures. Terms: Cash, MC, Visa, 13% buyer’s premium w/ 3% discount for cash or check Information: 693-0372, chucksauction.com, auctionzip.com #4156 Au001443

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

MATTIE AUTOMOTIVE 220 Bennett Street, Luzerne Motorcycle State Inspection, Tire Sales & Maintenance 570-283-1098

LAW DIRECTORY

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

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, 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

Attorney Services

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FREE CONSULT

Guaranteed Low Fees Payment Plan! Colleen Metroka 570-592-4796

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310

Attorney Services

Free Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

DODGE ‘05 CARAVAN

SXT Special Edition. Stow and go, beautiful van. Leather heated seats with sunroof, tinted windows, luggage rack. Brandy color, 85K miles. $11,875 negotiable 570-301-4929

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

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

FORD ‘02 F150 Extra Cab. 6

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

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

FORD ‘06 ESCAPE XLT

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

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

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT

eXTRA cLEAN! 4X4. $3,995. 570-696-4377

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

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

NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition.

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

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.

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

VITO’S & GINO’S

Wanted:

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!!

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

FORD ‘04 RANGER Super Cab

One Owner, 4x4, 5 Speed, Highway miles. Sharp Truck! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

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

CHEVY ‘05 SILVERADO X CAB

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

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

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Auto Parts

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Also, Like New, Used Tires & Batteries for $20 & up!

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574-1275

Expires 6/30/12

To Place Your Ad, Call 829-7130

CARPENTERS NEEDED 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.

518 Customer Support/Client Care

Automotive Claims Assistant/ Customer Service

Applicants must have a good work ethic, should be well organized and have excellent phone skills. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively on the phone and in person. The applicant should have basic typing skills, and some data entry experience is preferred. Knowledge of Spanish is a plus. This position is a full time position. Benefit package available. PLEASE E-MAIL RESUMES TO joann.Lombardo@ pennwarrantycorp. com

522

Education/ Training

FREE PICKUP

288-8995

EMT/PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTORS DoH Instructor

Clean SUV! 4WD $5995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

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

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

Call 570-654-5775

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

FORDV6.‘04Clean, EXPLORER

MOTORHOME COACHMAN 2005 ENCORE 380DS 15,500 miles Cat engine, Allison Auto trans, New Tires, New Aluminum Wheels, new Brakes Satellite antenna. Has R-TITLE repaired in 2008. perfect condition.$74,500. Any Questions call 570-655-2804

509

MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER

lights, fans, sink, sleeps 6. $3,500 570-443-7202

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

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JEWELRY & LINENS

AUCTION

Boats & Marinas

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

451

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER

451

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged

Motorcycles

‘03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘09 V-ROD MUSCLE

• All original

439

Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539

TOYOTA `10 CAMRY

Black with grey interior. 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

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

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506 Administrative/ Clerical

Church Administrative Assistant 3 hours/day.

3 days/week. Experience as a secretary with MS Office, social media and website maintenance required. Reply by 5/18/2012. office@ firwoodumc.org or call 570-823-7721 Leave message.

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CARPENTER/HELPER Full time. Residential

required for Lectures, also need skill Instructors for new Paramedic Program starting up. Send resume and letter of intent to Barbara.Reese@ mccann.edu by May 30, 2012

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

STAFF WANTED

Must be professional, energetic, hardworking, with the ability to multitask. Cooking experience required. Daytime hours available. Call for details at 570-674-4395, or stop by 566 Memorial Highway, Dallas to apply.

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO SALES PEOPLE NEEDED NOW.

remodeling. Experience helpful. Must have valid PA Driver’s license and reliable transportation. $12/hour to start. Holidays and one week paid vacation after one year. Call Monday through Friday 68pm. 570-696-2494

Expanding Staff - 3 Positions Available. Some experience helpful but will train. Good Pay - Great Benefits. Call Jason Kerr GSM or email jkerr@ tomhesser.com 570-588-2000 ext 11

412 Autos for Sale

Tom Hesser Nissan Scranton

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412 Autos for Sale

2008 DODGE RAM 3500 REG CAB DUALLY 4X4

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012 PAGE 3D

412 Autos for Sale

USED CARS 2003 CHEVY CORVETTE Only 5K Miles, 6-Speed, As-New Condition

Only 54K Miles, Auto, Diesel Engine

26,995

2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB 4X4

Low Miles, Local New Car Trade

“Rock Warrior Edition”, TRD Pkg, Only 13K Miles

28,995

2002 CADILLAC DEVILLE

30,995

2003 FORD F-150 SUPER CREW

2009 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS

2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT

FX4 Pkg, Local New Car Trade

Ultimate Pkg, Only 52K Miles

Just 21K Pampered One Owner Miles

8,995

AS TRADED

8,995

13,995

2010 HYUNDAI TUCSON GLS

2007 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

2011 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL

2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SE

2011 GMC ACADIA SLT

2011 BUICK LUCERNE CXL

Just 18K Miles, Local One Owner

Just Traded, Navigation, Rear Entertainment

All Wheel Drive, 19K Miles, 7- Passenger

Choose From 2, Miles As Low As 15K

Leather Seating, 18K Miles, 7-Passenger

Leather Seating, Choose From 2

17,995

22,995

2011 KIA RIO LX

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT

Auto, Air, Balance of Factory Warranty

FROM

Power Galore, Balance of Factory Warranty

11,200

FROM

2011 MAZDA CX-7

33,300

FROM

15,200

FROM

15,800

21,300

FROM

2011 CHEVY CAMARO LT CPE

19,900

FROM

32,300

FROM

2011 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X4’S

Power Galore, Extra Sharp!

All Wheel Drive, Silver Beauty, 12K Miles

Auto, Power Group, Alloy Wheels

22,800

2011 NISSAN ROGUE SV

2011 VW JETTA SE

All Wheel Drive, Black Beauty, 17K Miles

FROM

22,500

FROM

All Wheel Drive, 18K Miles, Tons of Warranty

20,500

FROM

11,600

2011 CHRYSLER 200 LX

2012 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ

2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS SDN’S

All Wheel Drive, Power Throughout, 16K Miles

New Body Style, Preferred Equipment

Leather, Moonroof, From 13K Miles

Choose From 5, Nice Colors

19,900

FROM

15,100

22,000

FROM

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA S

2010 VW BEETLE COUPE

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN

Choose From 3, Miles As Low As 12K

Choose From 2, Balance Of Factory Warranty

Preferred Equipment Pkg, Extra Sharp!

Black Beauty, 35K Miles, Power Equipped

Limited, Touring, Tons of Factory Warranty

20,600

FROM

18,600

2010 & 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT

2011 FORD FUSION SE

All Wheel Drive, Low Miles

V6 Engine, Choose From 2

FROM

25,600

FROM

15,900

FROM

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT One Owner, Balance of Warranty

16,600

11,900

FROM

2011 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS

2011 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

2011 CHEVY HHR WAGON’S LS & LT Pkg, Choose From 5

2012 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

FROM

23,500

FROM

Choose From 4, Low Miles

21,400

15,995

2011 GMC TERRAIN SLE-2

2011 CHEVY AVEO LT SDN’S

Big Horn Edition, Miles As Low As 14K

412 Autos for Sale

FROM

14,500

2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ

14,900

FROM

Power Galore, Balance of Warranty

13,700

2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT

One Owner, Balance of Warranty

17,800

Choose From 2, Tons of Warranty

14,700

14,200

FROM

2011 NISSAN SENTRA S

White Beauty, Power Galore

2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT

FROM

11,995

FROM

13,995

FROM

1-888-307-7077

*In stock vehicles only. Prices plus tax & tags. All rebates applied. See Salesperson for Details. Financing must be approve thru ally bank. See dealer for details.

HOURS: Monday Thru Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm

of Scranton - NEPA

2012 Cadillac SRX

2012 Cadillac CTS

MSRP $43,085 39 MONTHS

MSRP $40,360 39 MONTHS

Luxury Edition

LEASE IT!

429

SECURITY DEPOSIT

Per Month + Tax*

All Wheel Drive

LEASE IT!

279

SECURITY DEPOSIT

Per Month + Tax*

Lease price based on a 2012 CTS Sdn with All Wheel Drive $40,360 MSRP. $279 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $306 per month. 39 Month lease 10,000 miles per year. 39 Monthly payments total $11,934 $.25/mile penalty over 32,500 miles. $2000 down payment plus $279 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $2539 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LEASE. Leasee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 5/31/2012. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details. Example payment per thousand 16.67 per month. Example down payment 29%.

Lease price based on a 2012 SRX AWD Luxury Edition $43,085 MSRP. $429 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $467 per month. 39 Month lease 10,000 miles per year. 39 Monthly payments total $18,213 $.25/mile penalty over 32,500 miles. $2000 down payment plus $429 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $2650 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LEASE. Leasee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 5/31/2012. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details. Example payment per thousand 16.67 per month. Example down payment 29%.

2012 Cadillac SRX Front Wheel Drive MSRP $36,075

LEASE IT!

24 MONTHS

329

SECURITY DEPOSIT

Per Month + Tax*

Lease price based on a 2012 SRX FWD Luxury Edition $36,075 MSRP. $329 per month plus 9% PA sales tax total $358 per month. 24 Month lease 10,000 miles per year. 24 Monthly payments total $8,616 $.25/mile penalty over 20,000 miles. $2000 down payment plus $329 first payment plus tax and tags due at delivery. Total due at delivery $2550 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LEASE. Leasee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 5/31/2012. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details. Example payment per thousand 16.67 per month. Example down payment 29%.

Premium Select Pre-Owned Cars Sunroof, All Wheel Drive, 5,952 Miles

#12505, SilverTitanium, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Memory Pkg, Only 16,713 Miles

31,991

28,998

2008 Cadillac DTS Premium White Diamond/Cashmere Leather, Navigation, Heated/Cooled Seats, 18” Performance Wheels, Sunroof

28,998

2011 Cadillac SRX AWD

2006 Cadillac DTS

Ultra View Sunroof, All Wheel Drive, Heated & Memory Seats

Memory Settings, Chrome Wheels, Only 26,940 Miles

36,991

18,996

2010 Cadillac Escalade

#12533, Black/Black Leather, Navigation, 22” Chromes, Sunroof, Rear Entertainment, Only 22,506 Miles

R.J. BURNE 1205-1209 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton

(570) 342-0107 • 1-888-880-6537 www.rjburne.com Mon-Thurs 9-8 • Sat 9-4

51,990

2008 Cadillac STS AWD

#12531, Radiant Bronze/Cashmere, Sunroof, Chromes, XM, Onstar, Memory Package, Only 31,472 Miles

24,998

1205 Wyoming Ave. RJ Burne Cadillac

WYOMING AVE.

From Wilkes-Barre to Scranton Expressway 8 Blocks on Wyoming Avenue *TAX & TAGS EXTRA NC + Non-Certified

2008 Cadillac CTS AWD

EXPWAY

2011 Cadillac CTS AWD

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012

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US NAVY

US MARINES

Greg Martin General Manager 22 Yrs. at Coccia

Joe “Bobo” Nocera Terry Joyce Used Car Manager Sales Manager 26 Yrs. at Coccia 35 Yrs. at Coccia

US AIR FORCE

Ginny Kutzer Salesperson 21 Yrs. at Coccia

Jim Bufalino Salesperson 19 Yrs. at Coccia

Toni Grasso Salesperson 9 Yrs. at Coccia

Tom Washington Sales Manager 15 Yrs. with Ford

Abdul Alsaigh Sales Manager 5 Yrs. at Coccia

Rudy Podest Parts & Service Director 28 Yrs. at Coccia

George Geiges Service Manager 25 Yrs. with Ford

Steve Mizenko Service Manager 16 Yrs. at Coccia

Victor DeAnthony Salesperson 5 Yrs. at Coccia

Marcus Ossowski Salesperson 2 Yr. at Coccia

Kevin Uren Salesperson 2 Yrs. at Coccia

Jason Kilduff Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Mike Hallock Salesperson 1 Yr. at Coccia

Auto., AC, Pwr. Mirrors, Advanced Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, ,

Pat McGinty Lenny Santarsiero Parts Manager Body Shop Manage 21 Yrs. at Coccia 1 Yr. at Coccia

Frank Vieira Salesperson 2 Yrs. at Coccia

Jim Williams Salesperson

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.

PLUS

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

M O S.

PLUS

24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.

PLUS

M O S.

Patrick Yearing Internet Specialist

XL Plus Pkg., Cruise Control, MyKey System, Pwr. Equipment Group, CD, Pwr. Mirrors, 40/20/40 Cloth Seat, XL Decor Group

APR

MPG

APR

Mark Walsh Salesperson

24 Mos.

M O S.

Len Gierszal Finance Manager 1 Yr. at Coccia

Auto., CD, Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, AC, 16” Alloy Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Fog Lamps, Convenience Pkg., Cruise Control, MyKey, Perimeter Alarm, MyFord, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio,

Cruise Control, 15” Alum. Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad

APR

Barry Williams Finance Manager 25 Yrs. at Coccia

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

PLUS

M O S.

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

24 Mos.

APR PLUS

M O S.

24 Mos.

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

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

24 Mos.

Pwr. Windows, Convenience Group, Advance Trac with Roll Stability Control, PDL, Air, Reverse Sensing Sys., Remote, Keyless Entry with Keypad, MyFord, CD, Auto Headlamps

3.5L Engine, MyFord Display, CD, Auto. Climate Control,17” Steel Wheels, Keyless Entry, MyKey, Cruise Control, PW, PM,

24 Mos.

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

24 Mos.

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

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

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CLASS A CDL DRIVER O/O: Company 845-616-1461

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130

LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN LOOKING FOR CAREER CHANGE? WE

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

536

IT/Software Development

Landscape Laborers Valid PA License. Send resume to frankay@ frontiernet.net

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

HOUSEKEEPING Full time. Morning,

Afternoon and Evening Shifts. Apply in person: Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre

OFFICE & WAREHOUSE CLEANING All shifts. Pittston

Location. Experienced Floor Person Needed, Also. 570-771-6173

539

Legal

COMMUNICATION/ ENGLISH MAJOR Law office needs

NOW HIRING: CLASS A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Payincluding paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus$.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous yearround steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT (800)979-2022 EXT 1914, MAIL RESUME TO P.O. BOX 88, MCADOO, PA 18237 OR FAX TO 570-929-2260. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.VHGREEN HOUSES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS. Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Home Nightly Hazleton, PA Dedicated Run. CDL-A, 1 year experience required. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642

above graduate with at least 3 years proven writing and research skills. Email resume to essexfells@ hotmail.com

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West Side, semi retired & home makers welcome, will train. 570-288-8035

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O/O'S & CO FLATBED DRIVERS

SIGN ON BONUS Hazleton/ Scranton, PA

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

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Call 570-690-8393

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CAREGIVERS

Looking for mature & compassionate people to work with elderly in their homes. Personal care & transportation required. All Shifts available. Call: 570-338-2681

Part Time Clinic Coordinator (N -N ON

URSING

POSITION) For one physician medical practice in Plains, PA. Office and home work combination. Experience in front office medical practice necessary.

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HEALTHCARE A Leader in the Receivables Management Industry has multiple positions available: • Data Entry • Cash Application • A/R Representatives • Professional Coding Medical office experience preferred. Ability to work independently a PLUS. Fax resume to 570-208-5556.

LPNs/ Resident Care Aides Looking for caring,

and compassionate people for Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. We are currently hiring Part Time LPNs (3rd shift). Resident Care Aides, all shifts. Must be a high school graduate, experience preferred. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Apply within. 100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville, PA 18651

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DELIVERY SETUP PERSON

Part Time. 20-30 hours. Must have PA driver’s license. Must be available Friday-Monday. Call 570-283-3800

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WHEN: May 11, 2012 WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites 876 Schechter Dr. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 TIME: 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Turner Bros. is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

NCCCO Operators - Conventional & Hydraulic, Riggers, Wind Turbine Techs, QA/QC Inspectors with wind industry experience, Mechanic, Forklift Operators, Tower Washers and General Laborers. Experience helpful.

Bring your resume and meet our Leadership Team. Turner Bros. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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REGISTERED DIETITIAN Kingston Commons, a Long Term Care Facility located in Kingston, PA, is looking for a Registered Dietician. Candidates for this full-time position must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, have clinical experience in healthcare setting, have a current PA licensure and registration with ADA.

Apply In Person:

Kingston Commons

615 Wyoming Ave. • Kingston, PA 18704 Fax: 570-288-8335, or email resume to: administrator@kingstoncommons.com Drug Free Work Place • E.O.E.

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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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*Guaranteed Clients * Steady Income *Insurance & Bonding * Training & Ongoing Support * Low Start Up Costs *Veterans Financing Program * Accounts available through 0ut Wilkes-Barre & Scranton

is accepting applications for the position of Operations Coordinator. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field (Master’s Degree Preferred) or at least eight years of municipal management experience. Qualified candidate will have working knowledge of zoning/land use planning, codes enforcement, public works operations, and proven administrative skills in budgeting and purchasing. Send cover letter with resume no later than May 11, 2012 to: City Clerk, City of Pittston, 35 Broad Street, Pittston PA 18640.

560 Quality Assurance/Safety

CDL TRUCK DRIVERS/QUARRYMEN: Experienced per-

sons needed for busy Quarry in N.E. PA. Experience with Quarry operations and plant maintenance preferred. Truck drivers must have valid CDL and medical card. Competitive salary and health benefits. Please fax resume to: 570-643-0903

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Sales Inside/Outside for LInsurance Office S / OW ALARY HIGH COMMISSION GO GETTERS ONLY EMAIL RESUMES STREMEL2@ NATIONWIDE.COM

Sales Representative

Full or part time. Focus is primarily on growing the commercial and residential customer base through faceto-face solicitation of targeted commercial prospects within a defined area. Base income in addition to residual commission with car allowance. Health benefits and 401(k). Send resume to Tulpehocken Spring Water, P.O. Box 1474, Scranton, PA 18501, fax to 570-424-2349 or email: tulp1@ptd.net

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Antiques & Collectibles

SEWING MACHINE, Antique Singer pedal factory sewing machine with original table converted to electric. Works great! Model # 31-15. Serial #AA-90760. New belt, plus extra bobbins and needles. Asking $175 OBO Call 570-947-6531.

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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

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

570-824-5774

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

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR The City of Pittston

MACHINE OPERATORS Local company

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Fabri-Kal Corporation ATTN: Human Resources 150 Lions Drive Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX (570) 501-0817; EMAIL: HRPA@Fabri-Kal.com www.fabri-kal.com

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We are looking for Supervisors for our Night and Weekend Shift. This highly motivated Operations Supervisor is accountable for supervising a high performing team between 10-20 responsible for handling product safely, efﬁciently and effectively as it moves through the facility. The Operations Supervisor must possess demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience; and the ability to successfully manages multiple tasks simultaneously. A College degree is preferred.

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Workers Full time week on week off position (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) working with individuals with developmental disabilities in the WilkesBarre Area! Valid Drivers License is required. Experience is helpful paid training is provided. Starting salary is $22,048 plus Benefits for full time include health insurance for employee, vacation and holiday pay, 401K, Life Insurance. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS/ Keystone Human Services. at 8293671. Drug Free Workplace EOE

Call 570-814-0657

Lowe’s Distribution Center in Pittston, PA is holding a Career Fair on Saturday, May 12 9AM-Noon

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Community Home

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

(570) 819-1966

700 MERCHANDISE 702

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

LG&AIRHeat CONDITIONER Pump

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

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Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies

Victorian picture $35.00 Large botanical garden picture $40.00. 3 pottery vases $35.00 498-0977

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE TOYS WANTED

Larry - Mt. Top 474-9202 COINS. Fine - Ex Fine 56-P, 58-P, 60D, 61-D, 63-P $75. 570-287-4135 MADAME ALEXANDER DOLLS 4 $10. each in boxes. 570-457-2496 PIANO. Luis Casali Spanish Street Piano made about 1900. 48” wide x 23” deep, x 49” tall. Front turn crank, a large barrel with tin mechanism, 55 piano notes, 5 bells, good condition. Asking $2000. Call 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. 570-333-4199 RECORD COLLECTION, 207 records 78RPM and 70 records 45RPM, various artists, all for $10. Call 570-735-6638 YEARBOOKS, Kings College ‘70, ‘90, ‘94, ‘95, ‘96. Wilkes University ‘88, ‘89. $5 each. 706-1548

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Accounting/ Finance

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ASSOCIATE McCarthy Tire Service is seeking a full time Accounts Payable Associate for our corporate operations in Wilkes-Barre. Qualified candidate must be proficient in AP entry and processing, must be able to work in a fast paced environment and be detailed oriented. Candidates must also be proficient in Excel and have a working knowledge of Microsoft office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. We offer a competitive pay rate and benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(K) program with company match, vacation and personal holiday time off. Interested applicants may send resume with salary requirements to tschooley@mccarthytire.com or to Human Resources Department, McCarthy Tire Service, 340 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703.

DRYER G.E. electric, works great $30. 570-824-8334 DRYER white, electric Bosch vented, Axxis model WTA 3510, several years old & perfect operating condition. $125. 570-825-2961 RANGE & HOOD 30” GE Electric glass top range & hood. (Bisque) Excellent condition. $275. 570-735-3519 RANGE: Kenmore countertop electric, stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill. Good condition. $125.570-675-0248 WASHER & DRYER Whirlpool $40 each or $75 for both. Older models but working order. 570-696-3368

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Baby Items

BABY ITEMS, Graco infant car seat with base $20, Kidsline farmyard themed nursery set with lamp and many accessories $20, Shermag glider and ottoman combo, oak wood with tan upholstery $50. All originally purchased at Babies’R’Us and in excellent condition. 570-902-9822 STROLLER. New 3 wheel jogger still in box, never used. Paid $249, asking $125 & a new cradle baby swing with canopy. Paid $160, asking $100, or $225 for all items. Call 570-771-6081

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Bridal Items

WEDDING GOWN, New, beautiful, size 10, tags on, ivory strapless, beaded with veil & slip. A must see. Paid $600. asking $100. 570-287-3505

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Building Materials

BATHROOM matching sink set. Gerber white porcelain with mirror & medicine cabinet $80. 570-331-8183 TILE, approximately 300 available, can by smaller quantities. $2.00 per tile. 570-288-3947

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Clothing

BRIDESMAID DRESS size 16, wine color with shoes $20. Taupe color mother of the groom dress size 16 with shoes $20. 570-972-4371

COAT

KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COAT ladies black leather fully lined, size large, knee length wrap style, excellent condition f$80. Ladies size 10 tan suede calf hi boots with beige fur trim, never worn $15. 484-632-8072

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Computer Equipment & Software

COMPUTER. Complete set up includes office size desk & chair. Emachines CPU with XP Home. Craig flat screen monitor, Lexmark color printer. Excellent. All $300 570-489-2675

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Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTOPS Dell/Gateway/hp/ibm:cdrwdvdrw,wifi,new bags, windows7, office 10, antivirus+more!$50-200 Desktops & towers> Dell/Acer/Hp/IBM: c d r w + d v d r w, windows7, office 10, antivirus + more. keyboard + mouse included $100-$175. LCD 17” monitors + all cords $25-$45. All warrantied + free delivery! 862-2236

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TV armoire with 27 inch Zeneth television,$200.00 High bedroom dresser $50.00, triple dresser with mirror 50.00 Total Price For All Items: $500.00 570-606-1624

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

Exercise Equipment

COURTDALE

Fitness Stepper, Wagen Tech. An effective cardiovascular workout. Fits in 12”x16” floor space. AAA battery, only $35. 287-8498 TREADMILL. Voit 505MS manual operation with digital readout. Good condition. $25. 570-696-4487

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Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET: Girl’s 5 piece bedroom set. Includes headboard, dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and more. $350. Call 570-868-6254

Furniture & Accessories

Courtdale United Methodist Church 225 Courtdale Ave., Thursday, Friday & Saturday May 10, 11 & 12 Thursday & Friday 9 am to 8 pm Saturday 9 am-1 pm Saturday is bag day

KINGSTON

Clock, Grandfatherruns perfect $350. Fireplace, oak with log heater $150. 570-740-7446 COFFEE TABLE solid oak, oval, $125. Excellent condition. 570-256-7208 COMPUTER DESK: Very good condition. Black with slide keyboard shelf. $45. 570-740-1412 or 570-498-0439

16 S. Thomas Ave. Sat., May 12th, 8-Noon. Fiberglass insulation, golf, NASCAR, tools, miter saw, drills, bar stools, glasses, coasters, etc.

DINING ROOM SET 4 chairs, 2 captain chairs & hutch $250 2 wood end tables $50 Wood roll top desk $80. Computer desk with hutch $20. 32” TV $30. 570-709-6664

PLYMOUTH

Entertainment center with glass stereo cabinet. Very good condition. Asking $75. 570-239-6011

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 FURNITURE: assorted. 87” sofa, 62” loveseat, light green, $200; 3 oak tables, coffee table, 2 end tables all for $350.570-814-0633 HUTCH & BUFFET Solid cherry, 3 drawers, 4 doors. Hutch has 2 doors. $250. Chromcraft kitchen table, 1 leaf & 4 upholstered chairs. $75. 570-655-5598 HUTCH, Lighted Oak Dining Room. 2 pieces, bottom is combination of doors & drawers. 570-313-9763 LAMPS (2) parlor stand up, grey metal & black. $20 each. 570-740-1246

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

MATTRESS SALE

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Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 RECLINER burgundy leather FREE. 570-287-2517 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 SOFA & loveseat matching set in blue pattern with solid blue slipcovers and Lane solid blue rocker. All in good condition. $200. 570-262-8790 SOFA & MATCHING CHAIR by Clayton Marcus A la-z boy co. Beige with flowered print, used 6 months new $1800 asking $500. 570-287-0005 SOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIR. Brown. Fair condition. FREE 570-3882388 TABLES efficiency size drop leaf table with 2 chairs, dark wood $75. Antique Hitchcock small drop leaf table, 2 chairs, fair condition $100. 287-3505 Wicker-glass table $25.00 570-498-0977

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269 E. Main Street May 10th, 9-4pm, May 11th, 9-4 & May 12th 9-12pm. A Variety of household items, books, clothing, Christmas & much more!

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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 CHAINS 5 sterling silver chains 925 Italy $60. 1 silver Italy bracelet $20. Rhinestone necklace, earrings, bracelet $30. 570-574-0271

752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWN MOWER: Front wheel propelled Craftsman mower, 6.25. 22” cut with catcher. $100. Also, B&D 16” electric steel hedge clippers. $25. Call 570-457-3541 LAWN TRACTOR Craftsman VT3000; 22HP; Mulch Kit; used 1 Season; Excellent $995. 570-472-3888 TRIMMER Black & decker, electric in box $30. 574-0271

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Machinery & Equipment

FARM EQUIPMENT

Hay baler/ cut/ ditoner. Hay Wagon. Corn Picker. Dirt bucket. Disk, sprayer. ATV. Call 570-427-4298 GENERATOR: Robot. 3,300 Watts. 110 volt / 12 volt. Brand new. Used 2 hours. $275 or best offer. Call 570-283-9452

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Medical Equipment

Lift chair, mauve, battery back up, very good condition $300 OBO. 570-287-6967 leave message. WALKERS (1) $10. Folding walker $15. Folding walker with front wheels $18. Toilet assistance $20. Canes $12., $15., $18., & 20. 4 prong cane adjustable $40. 570-825-2494

758 Miscellaneous AFGANS & Crocheted Doilies Must see. $150.824-8810 Car Rims. Honda, 4 pair 15” will fit any model Accord, Civic, and Del-Sol cars. Brand new. asking $175 570-239-6011. CD collection, all country $2. ea. ICE CHEST very large 100 quart + capacity $30. 570-655-9472

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570-574-1275 BASKETBALL HOOP, new never opened $100. POPCORN MACHINE, new never opened $50. HIGH CHAIR $60. & BOUNCER $50. both extremely good condition. BLACK SWIVEL TV STAND $10. LARGE GREEN BIRD CAGE with stand $40. DORA DOLLHOUSE never opened $25. 570-972-4371 BEDLINER: ‘89 Chevy S10 truck bedliner, standard 6’ cab $15. Gong Show movie DVD $10 or $13 shipped. 5 storm windows $10. each. V6 HEI distributor cap from ‘80 Monte Carlo, very good $10. (2) white letter BFGoodrich tires. P235/70/15. $80 both,firm. 570-740-1246 COOKIE JAR Antique House Cottage, Good condition. $50. 570-675-0248 DINNERWARE: Pfaltzgraff Heritage pattern, white, service for 8 + butter dish $40. Stainless steel flatware service for 8 $5. 570-678-7421 GAZEBO: Very nice 10 x 10 metal frame needs canvas top, two metal pool lounge chairs $80. 570-407-0008

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. HEATER Quartz infrared 1200W, 20”. Great for workshop/garage, like new, $30. 696-1267 HO TRAIN SET Sante Fe $30. 570-574-0271

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LADDER 24’ aluminum $100. 2 Chef dorm refrigerator 1.7 cu $75. Boxwood stove brand new never used firebox size 29”x15” $200. Mantis 9 inch tiller w/ attachments $200 570-735-2236 LEFTOVER GARAGE SALE ITEMS: 165 Soy Candles $895, Futon - black $85, Heavy Duty Wheel Barrel - $65, Motorized racing set $115, 40’ Aluminum extension ladder $350, Sofa Love Seat $65, 40 five gallon buckets of dirt $110. Call 570-288-1077

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758 Miscellaneous MIXER Sunbeam Mixmaster HD model 2347 dual motor 450W 12 speed with beaters, wire whip & dough hooks, works fine $150. Singer sewing machine HD school model 9410, 10 built in stitches, 3 buttonholes works great $150. Walker with basket/seat teal color $130. 570-714-4477 Trees, potted dwarf, red maple $5.00 and up. 655-4815

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Tools

786 Toys & Games

POOL: Intex 12’w x 36” deep metal frame pool, easy set up with pump filter, ladder & debris cover with extras solar cover, 2 new filters & pool chemicals. Used 2 summers very good condition $125. 570-609-5012

FISHING ROD & REEL combos, Ugly sticks, Fenwicks, Okuma $25 $50. Calloway FTI driver $70. White Ice mallet putter (new) $90. Calloway X#4 hybrid $50. Srixon wedge $15. Golf balls 5 gallon pail $30. 570-655-9472

Tent- Hillary Camping, sleeps 6. $45 Camping Cots, 2 metal framed, both $20. Metal Hammock Frame $12.00. BikeMurray 18 speed, 20 inches, Herculite micro alloy. $45. 824-0591

RADIAL SAW Craftsman 10”, 5 hp, many attachments $85. Heavy duty 1/2 drill $15. Drill bit sharpener $45. Sears scroll saw $75. Glasco glass grinder $25. Extension aluminum ladder $50. 696-9005

POOL 24’ round filter, solar & winter covers, all accessories, with 24 x 16 pressure treated deck, all for $75. 570-868-5322.

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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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LIGHT, Neon, CocaCola. $50, firm. 570-313-9763

Musical Instruments

LUDWIG DRUMSET, Almost new, very little signs of usage! Includes bass drum (23”), snare, hi-hats (14”), Avanti crash symbol (18”) with additional stand, two toms (12, 14”), floor tom (16”), & foot petal. Burgundy color finish. Only missing throne. $350 firm. A STEAL in this condition! Call or text 570-855-3382

766

Restaurant Equipment

776 Sporting Goods

POOL TABLE. Bar room size. Slate. Very good felt. Includes 6-sticks, bridge, rack & balls. $500. 570-8249166 ask for Jack. SPOTTING SCOPE 20-60x60mm with tripod adjust from 13” to 42”, new in box $45. 288-9260

Golf carts $40. Practice golf balls 5.00 dozen. Bmw tan mates $35.00. Exterra mates $35.00. 498-0977

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

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Personal Electronics

Computer monitor $35. Call 498-0977

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770

Photo Equipment

Sewing machine, Singer. Heavy duty head with formica table. $100. 570-740-7446

551

(No Collections)

Available routes:

Wilkes-Barre South

$950 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 242 daily / 271 Sunday

W. Academy Street, Amherst Avenue, Catlin Avenue, Crescent Avenue, Dagobert Street, Maffett Street

Nanticoke

Radio, boombox with CD & cassette tape asking $5.00 call Robert 9039524 SPEAKERS Wharfedale Vintage 1970 Large floor model $75. 570-655-9472

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TV and stand, Philips Magnavox, good condition, plays good. $25 Call Robert at 903-9524

RETROFIT LASER GUIDE for most 10” miter saws, works great! $8. 696-1267 Saw, Craftsmen Radial 10” 5 HP, many attachments $85. Drill bit sharpener, $45. Scroll Saw, Sears $80. Glass Grinder Glasco Star 2, $25. Ladder, Aluminum extension $50. And many miscellaneous tools. 696-9005

786 Toys & Games

TV. 60” HD Projection TV. Good condition. $200, OBO. 570-313-9763

TRAX. Girl’s, kid’s, 18 months + up. New in box, battery & charger included. Asking $50. 570-328-4927

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Proud of What We Do!

Maintenance Technicians Job Fair Cargill Case Ready in Hazleton, PA is HIRING for Day and Night Maintenance Techs!

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

Sewing Machine $50.00 Digital picture frame $30.00. 570-498-0977

792

When: Saturday May 12, 2012 What Time: From 10:00am to 2:00 pm Where: Cargill Plant. At 65 Green Mountain Rd. Hazleton, PA 570-384-8460 “On site applications and interviews” (We are located on the last entrance of the Humboldt Industrial Park in Hazleton, PA, immediately pass Eagle Rock)

**Vocational Training or Industrial Mechanical experience REQUIRED! Cargill is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a drug free place.

Applications will only be accepted for Maintenance Tech 518 Customer Support/Client Care

518 Customer Support/Client Care

CAMCORDER Magnavox VHS older style but works perfectly. Comes with sturdy black leather case, adaptors & battery included. Will provide heavy duty tripod if purchased for “hands free” movie making. $75. 484-632-8072

Video Game Systems/Games

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

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

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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

518 Customer Support/Client Care

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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212 daily / 235 Sunday

Coal Street, Custer Street, North Empire Street, North Grant Street, North Hancock Street, McFarland Street, Hillside Street

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West Pittston

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CAT: grey striped 9 months, mellow, friendly urgently needs home. Free to good home. 570-256-3660

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CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

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800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

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824-4172, 9-9 only KITTENS, FREE - 3 male and 2 female, black, gray and mixed, very healthy and cute. (Duryea) (570) 457-3983

able, health certified. $700 to $1,500.

HAVANESE PUPPIES All colors and both genders available. $700 to $1,300 www.willowspring cavaliers.com 215-538-2179

CHIHUAHUA FOX TERRIER

9 weeks old, 2 males $225. Very playful 371-3441

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ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Call 570-379-3729

BRAZILIAN MASTIFF PUPPIES 3 males, 1 female,

German Shepard Purebred puppies. $550 less cash discount. Please call 570-836-8044

815

Dogs

AKC & UKC registered. Try-lemon and white. Excellent hunters and great pets. (570) 490-1464

$600 males $650 females. Dewormed. Ready to go. Great mothers day present! 570-328-2569

522

Education/ Training

AKC DOBERMAN PUP

Male.Ready May 20. Champion line. Call 570-788-2963

522

Education/ Training

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Agostina Drive, East Broad Street, East Church Street, East Green Street, East Main Street

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Dogs

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Weekend Customer Service Specialist

Wilkes-Barre North

Wanted:

KITTENS- FREE Includes food, litter, litter box & scoop, chow & toys. 570-270-0124 leave message Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544

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VITO’S & GINO’S

GAME CONSOLE REPAIR I offer the lowest

$820 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips 190 daily / 228 Sunday

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

Video Equipment

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GOLF CLUBS: 1 very nice set of deep red irons. a deal at $60. 570-655-3512

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Office Equipment

GRANDFATHER CLOCK, Howard & Miller, oak, $795. 570-472-4744

Other

Pools & Spas

Yard sale leftovers, household items, decorations, wooden shelf, etc.Asking $200 for everything, call 570-239-6011

CAMERA Argus 35mm with flash attachment & tripod, collector’s item from 1950’s. $50. 570-288-9260

Other

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Duties include, but are not limited to: • Answer incoming calls from customers • Make outgoing calls to current customers • Some data entry

High School Guidance Counselor The position is available August-April during the 2012-2013 School Year. If a complete application packet is on file, please submit a letter of interest only. All others submit a complete application packet. For details visit the Employment page of the district web site, www.dallassd.com All application packets must be received by Deadline: May 21, 2012

566 Sales/Business Development

AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self starters, team oriented and driven. (No Experience Necessary)

• Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401K Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory

BE PART OF THE BEST SALES TEAM IN THE VALLEY! Apply in person to:

Media Sales Consultants We need sales professionals with a strong desire to succeed. Must be able to develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients, understand and deliver clients’ media needs through all aspects of the job to differentiate us from the competition. This requires excellent customer service skills, strong organizational skills, self-motivation and high energy. We have phone sales and outside territory sales positions available. We offer base salary plus commissions and benefits.

Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager

VALLEY CHEVROLET

601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre

518 Customer Support/Client Care

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Local manufacturing company is seeking a fulltime Customer Service Representative to join our team. This position serves as the point of contact for customers and proactively works to resolve any customer issues, responsible for monitoring all incoming customer orders and entering orders through web-based software. Must demonstrate strong, effective communication and problem solving skills, promptly communicate with appropriate staff and management and customers to ensure timely and quality delivery of orders, have excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. People skills are essential in this position, and the ideal candidate should be friendly, pleasant, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times. Candidate should have at least 4 years Customer Service experience. Even though not required for the position, applicants with a College Degree and Supervisory experience are strongly encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Qualified applicants should apply by mailing a resume to: c/o The Times Leader

Box 4010 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 815

Dogs

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Pure-Bred. Black & Brown. $500. Call 570-840-4243

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AKC, 9 weeks, 1 female, & 1 male. Chocolate & White. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643 Poms, Yorkies, Maltese, Husky, Rotties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877

820

Equestrian

PINE SHAVINGS

Great for Bedding Large Steady Supply Available Call for Pricing and Delivery Rates

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

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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

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AVOCA

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

P E N D I N G

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

BEECH MOUNTAIN LAKES

LAKE VIEW custom built Chalet with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & 2,600 sq. ft. Features hardwood floors thruout 1st & 2nd floors & bamboo flooring in the finished lower level. 2 fireplaces & central air. Motivated Seller. Take a virtual tour at www.PaHouseHunt ers.com or TEXT 2308 to 85377 for additional info & pictures. MLS #12-564 $249,900 Cindy Perlick

Smith Hourigan Group Mountain Top 570-715-7753 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

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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

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BACK MOUNTAIN

AVOCA

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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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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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

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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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4 bedroom Colonial with hardwood floors in formal dining & living room. Modern eat in kitchen, finished basement with 24” x 30” recreation room. Deck, hot tub and ceiling fans. MLS#11-4504 $199,000 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

DALLAS Huge Reduction

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

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211 Hillside One "Newberry Estate" OPEN HOUSE MAY 6TH 1PM-2:30PM 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

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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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DALLAS Newberry Estates

NEWBERRY ESTATE ORCHARD EAST Two bedroom condo, 2nd floor. Living/dining room combination. 1,200 square feet of easy living. Tiled bath, new vinyl exterior, Two balconies,new roof, 2005. New electrical system. one car garage nearby. Security system, cedar closet, use of in-ground pool. $109,000 MLS#11-4031 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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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

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

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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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$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

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DURYEA

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

906 Homes for Sale EXETER

908 Primrose Court Move right into this newer 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Townhome with many upgrades including hardwood floors throughout and tiled bathrooms. Lovely oak cabinets in the kitchen, central air, fenced in yard, nice quiet neighborhood. MLS 11-2446 $117,900 Call Don Crossin 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 EXETER

906 Homes for Sale FORTY FORT

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

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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

906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP.

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

HANOVER DURYEA NEW PRICE!!!!!

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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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 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

EXETER REDUCED

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

DURYEA REDUCED!

38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island, lighted deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $309,860 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

EXETER

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

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Great multi-family home. Fully rented double block offers large updated rooms, 3 bedrooms each side. Nice location. MLS 114390 $129,900 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

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

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EXETER REDUCED

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

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

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

HANOVER TWP

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

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

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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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HANOVER TWP. 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

HANOVER TWP.

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

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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

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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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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

HANOVER TWP.

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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4 bedroom Cape Cod, 3 car garage, pool, with 64 feet. of lakefront.MLS# 12-1636 $599,900. call Stephen @ 814-4183 JJ Mantione Appraisal & Realty Group Inc.

HARVEYS LAKE

Dallas School District. Wooded and private Bi-Level. This home features 1 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 3/4 bath & nice updates. plenty of room on your private 2 acre lot. Call for details. $166,000 Call Cindy King 570-690-2689

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JENKINS TWP.

KINGSTON 171 Third Ave

LAFLIN

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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JENKINS TWP.

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

LARKSVILLE

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

JENKINS TWP.

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

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

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Modern 2 story home on 1+ acre. Duplex. Excellent starter home, retirement home, or investment property public sewer,deep well. asking $109,900 570-287-5775 or 570-332-1048

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HARVEYS LAKE

HANOVER

Multi-family. large 3 unit building, beautifully updated apartments. Two 3 bedroom apartments & one efficiency apartment. Great location also offers street parking. This is a must see. $139,900. MLS 114389. Call/text for Details Donna Cain 570-947-3824

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

KINGSTON

Nice country home with almost a full acre of land. 1 mile from Harveys Lake. Home offers some new windows, new copper piping and updated electric circuits. Come relax in the nice screen porch. MLS 12-476 $148,000 Call Tony 570-855-2424

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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

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

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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

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ATTENTION CAR BUFFS! 4-car garage and house. Garage has updated roof, house has beautiful woodwork, spacious room sizes, 3 bedrooms, possible 4th on third floor. Windows are leaded and stained glass. Pay your mortgage with garage rental or store your collectibles. #11-4133 $75,000 Maribeth Jones 696-6565 Prudential: 696-2600

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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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1252 Main St.

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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. REDUCED $695,000 MLS 11-4056 Call Nancy Judd Joe Moore 570-288-1401

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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 MOUNTAINTOP

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

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

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

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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29 Valley View Dr. MOTIVATED SELLER Modern kitchen and bath. Tile floors. Corner lot with deck overlooking spacious yard. Great neighborhood. Conveniently located. Easy to show. Call for an appointment today MLS#11-2500 $174,900 Julio Caprari: 570-592-3966

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Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 3/4 bath, with hardwood floors under carpet & 2nd kitchen in lower level for entertaining. screened porch, landscaped yard, heated workshop & much more! $179,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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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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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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! Beautiful home in Alberdeen Acres, hole 7 of Blue Ridge Golf Course. 1.84 acres of serenity. Large 4 bedroom home with great deck to relax on and enjoy your surroundings. Come make this your private retreat today. $259,900. MLS 121627. For more information or to schedule a showing call or text Donna 570-947-3824 or Tony 570-855-2424

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NANITCOKE

NANTICOKE

PITTSTON

3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment property. Needs work, but columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. Reduced $40,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

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

415 Jones Street 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

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

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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 NANTICOKE

1/2 DOUBLE Great starter home in nice area. Close to schools and recreation. Large 3 season porch with cabinetry, great for entertaining. New plumbing, lots of light & huge walk up attic for storage or rec room. $35,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832

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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

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

NANTICOKE

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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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

NEWPORT TWP.

5 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

NORTH LAKE

Inviting home with 90’ of lakefront & 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

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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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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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PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED

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 $154,900 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.co m MLS 11-3403 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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

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SHICKSHINNY

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

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

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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

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

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PLYMOUTH

Fixer upper on a deep large lot, close to everything. Home offers off street parking, 4 bedrooms, laundry room and 1 full bath. Brand new furnace installed last year. Great investment opportunity here don't pass it by this house has lots of potential. Seller says bring all offers. MLS 12-367 $30,000 Contact Tony, 570-855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing.

57 Sara Drive Bright & open floor plan. This 7 year old home offers premium finishes throughout, beautiful kitchen with granite tops, walkout lower level finished with 3/4 bath - french doors out to private 1.16 acre lot. MLS# 12-1617 $432,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888

SHAVERTOWN

PLYMOUTH

Roomy 2 bedroom single with eat-in kitchen, tile bath, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. Priced to sell at $33,000 MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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PITTSON

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

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

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

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PLYMOUTH SHAVERTOWN 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

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

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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

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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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

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SHICKSHINNY

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

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SWOYERSVILLE

TAYLOR

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

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

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“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

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

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

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

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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

3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with large deck & koi pond! Reduced $75,000. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832

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

SWOYERSVILLE

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

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

WEST PITTSTON

REDUCED!!! 78 Maltby Ave. Wonderful family home in a great neighborhood. A large master suite and family room addition make this home a must see! There is an inground pool and attached in-law suite. MLS 11-4572 $210,000 Call Kelly Connolly-Cuba EXT. 37 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

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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

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SWEET VALLEY

SHICKSHINNY

119 West Union Street Out of flood zone! Large, 2 story frame with 2, three bedroom apartments. Off street parking, Large, dry basement, oil heat, large front porch and yard, also 4 room “rented” cottage, with garage in the rear of the same property. $85,000. Great home and/or rental. Call 570-542-4489

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

SHICKSHINNY

SWEET VALLEY

3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log sided Ranch on almost 2 acres. Lower level is 3/4 finished. Reduced! $195,000 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. Reduced! $129,900 Could be FHA financed. MLS# 11-4085 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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

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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906 Homes for Sale WEST WYOMING

906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE 168 Blackman St

438 Tripp St

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

Nice maintained large double on a corner lot. Seller willing to pay $2500 toward closing cost, and $500 toward paint. Great investment opportunity live on one side and rent the other. Extra room in the attic on both sides. Taxes are being reassessed. $79,900 MLS# 12-675 Call Pat Doty 570-696-2468

906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE

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

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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. WILKES-BARRE

906 Homes for Sale 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

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WEST WYOMING

WEST PITTSTON

Nice double block, not in the flood area! 3 vehicle detached garage, off-street parking for 4 vehicles, front & rear porches, patio, fenced yard, nice & private. Home also has central air, #410 is updated & in very good condition, modern kitchen & bath. Kitchen has oak cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, center aisle, half bath on 1st floor & 4th bedroom on 3rd floor. Both sides have hardwood floors on 2nd floor. MLS#12-737 $175,000 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20

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WILKES-BARRE

Come invest your time for a great return. Fixer Upper in a nice location, nice neighborhood out of the flood zone. Offers 4 bedrooms and a beautiful large lot. Don’t miss out Call for your showing today. MLS 12-432 $29,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824

WILKES-BARRE

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

Income & Commercial Properties

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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Income & Commercial Properties

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

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

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 WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

35 Hillard St. Hardwood floors, fenced in yard, large deck. Off street parking. 3 bedroom home with 1st floor laundry. Move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1655 $76,500 Colleen Turant 570-237-0415

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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

Just on the market this 2 story offers a modern kitchen, formal dining room, 1st floor laundry plus 2/3 bedrooms On 2nd floor. Affordably priced at $ 27,900 MLS 12-50 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769

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527 Dennison St. 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

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WYOMING

WILKES-BARRE

DOUBLE BLOCK

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

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 74 Frederick St WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED

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 WILKES-BARRE

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 WILKES-BARRE NOW REDUCED!

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

WILKES-BARRE

89 Conwell Street Well maintained 2 story home with a finished lower level and a gas fireplace. New carpets and a walk-up attic, great for storage. $60,000 MLS# 11-4529 Call Michael Nocera

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

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

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

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

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DUPONT

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

909

Income & Commercial Properties

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

EDWARDSVILLE

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

MOUNTAINTOP 110 North

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

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

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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

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

P E N D I N G

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

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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

$35,000 WOODED LAND. Call Cindy 570-690-2689

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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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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

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

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TUNKHANNOCK

Approximately 4 acres. Perk Tested & Surveyed. Well above flood level. Mountain View. Clear land. $45,000. Bill 570-665-9054

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

915 Manufactured Homes

EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono

Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890

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

MOUNTAIN TOP 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

Apartments/ Furnished

WILKES-BARRE

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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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

Newport Township

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DALLAS AREA

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

SHICKSHINNY

Apartments/ Unfurnished

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

NANTICOKE

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

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WILKES-BARRE

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

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MOOSIC

FORTY FORT

AVOCA

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

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

LEASE SPACE

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

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WYOMING

BEAR CREEK

KINGSTON

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

Income & Commercial Properties

WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

HUGHESTOWN

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

909

LAFLIN

WILKES-BARRE WILKES-BARRE

REDUCED 550 Johnson St. Nicely landscaped corner lot surrounds this brick front Colonial in desirable neighborhood. This home features a spacious eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including Master bedroom with master bath. 1st floor laundry and finished lower level. Enjoy entertaining under the covered patio with hot tub, rear deck for BBQ’s and an above ground pool. Economical gas heat only $1224 per yr. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-157 $249,900 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336

909

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

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210’ frontage x 158’ deep. All underground utilities, natural gas. GREAT VIEW!! $37,500 2 LOTS AVAILABLE 100’ frontage x 228’ deep. Modular home with basement accepted. Each lot $17,500. Call 570-714-1296

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 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

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PITTSTON

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.

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

1 bedroom, 1st floor 1 bedroom. $650/month all inclusive. W/w carpeting. Security, No Pets. 570-690-1591 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 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

DUPONT

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

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

EXETER

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hook-up, no pets, no smokers. $575/month, plus utilities, security & background check. Call 570-655-3809

FORTY FORT 1B A EDROOM

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

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

KINGSTON Beautiful, over-

sized 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

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 Modern 2 bedroom 1 bath. Second floor. $600 + utilities. Call Darren 570-825-2468 KINGSTON Modern, spacious, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking. Gas heat, A/C laundry in unit, no pets, no smoking. Screened porch $750 + utilities Call 570-714-9234

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 TWP. bedrooms, 1.5

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

KINGSTON Floor, recently

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

KINGSTON

2 bedroom. $675/ month. Includes gas heat. Security & references required No pets. Call 570-288-4200 KINGSTON

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON

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

KINGSTON 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

KINGSTON/PRINGLE

Totally remodeled, clean, 1 ½ bedroom half double (apartment size). All new stainless appliances. Backyard, large driveway. No pets. $625 + utilities & security. Call Fadwa, 570-574-1818

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

LUZERNE

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

LUZERNE bedroom. Quiet,

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

KINGSTON

399 -401 Elm Ave. Newly remodeled apartments. 1st floor, 3 bedroom, $850 + utilities. 2nd floor, (2) 2 bedroom $600 + utilities. NO PETS, No section 8 housing. References and security required. 570-301-2785

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

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.

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

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NANTICOKE

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

LUZERNE

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. $500/mo. includes heat and water. 570-288-9843

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 MINERS MILLS 2 bedroom apartment. First floor. Includes water, sewer & trash. $500 + security. Call Bernie 888-244-2714

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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

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

NANTICOKE

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

30+ DAY

BEING REMODELED

NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR 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!

America Realty 288-1422

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PITTSTON

144 Carol St. 2nd floor, 4 rooms, stove, washer dryer hook up. $425/month, tenant pays utilities, 570-498-2665

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

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

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

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

Line up a place to live in classified!

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SUGAR NOTCH

PITTSTON

2 bedrooms, 1st floor. Stove, fridge, w/d hookup provided. $550/mo., includes sewer & refuse. Utilities by tenant. NO PETS Call Charlie 570-829-1578

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PITTSTON

3 rooms, 1 large bedroom, completely renovated, corian counters, off street parking. $550/per month. Utilities by tenant. Call 570-654-5387

Line up a place to live in classified!

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

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

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

SWOYERSVILLE

Newly remodeled 1 bedroom studio apartment with large living room, kitchen & bath. Wall to wall carpet. Off street parking. All utilities paid except electric. $595 + security. Call 570-287-3646

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

Large 2 bedroom, 2nd floor . Hardwood floors, balcony, heat & hot water included. $775/month + security. No smoking. 570-947-9340

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

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

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply*

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KINGSTON

LARKSVILLE

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

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

Nice area. Modern, clean, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Recently painted. Refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hook up, off-street parking, no dogs. $550/ month & security, includes heat, water & sewer. 570-545-6057

FORTY FORT PETS ALLOWED! Nice, quiet neigh-

borhood. 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

Apartments/ Unfurnished

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

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Professional Services Directory

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A/C & Refrigeration Services

STRISH A/C Ductless / Central

Air Conditioning Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 570-332-0715

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Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

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

Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320

ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Porches, decks & steps 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

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 I H 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?

Call the Building Industry Association for a list of qualified members

call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com

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

Chimney Service

1057Construction & Building

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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570-606-8438

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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

B.P. Home Repairs 570-825-4268 Brick, Block, Concrete, Sidewalks, Chimneys, Stucco. New Installation & Repairs

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

1057Construction & Building H-D Contracting Flooring, siding, decks & more. Any size job. Call Salvatore 570-881-2191

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Fencing & Decks

DECK BUILDERS

FATHER & SON CONSTRUCTION Interior & Exterior Remodeling Jobs of All Sizes 570-814-4578 570-709-8826

FS CONSTRUCTION

Specializing in all types of home improvements, complete remodeling from start to finish, additions, roofing, siding, electrical and plumbing, all types of excavation & demolition, sidewalks and concrete work, new home construction, with new model on display. Free estimates, licensed, insured. Call Frank at 570-479-1203

GARAGE DOOR

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

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

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Dry Wall

MIRRA DRYWALL

Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

570-675-3378

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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

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

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

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Hauling & Trucking

AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299

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

Let the Community Know! Place your Classified Ad TODAY! 570-829-7130

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL SPRING CLEAN UP!

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

DO IT ALL HANDYMAN

Painting, 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

The Handier Man

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

299-9142

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AFFORDABLE

Hauling & Trucking

AA CLEANING

A1 Always hauling, cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302

Mike’s $5-Up

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

826-1883 793-8057

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 S & S HAULING & GARBAGE REMOVAL

Free estimates. Clean out attics, basements, estates & more. 570-472-2392

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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

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

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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

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Painting & Wallpaper

AMERICA PAINTING

Interior/Exterior. 20 years experience. Insured. Senior Discount 570-855-0387 JACOBOSKY PAINTING Interior, & Exterior Painting, $50.00 off with this ad. Call 570-328-5083

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

GRASS CUTTING

YARD CLEAN UP Attics & Basements Complete clean ups Garden tilling Call for quotes 570-954-7699 or 570-926-9029

Masonry

CONCRET E & MASONRY Brick, block, walks, drives, stucco, stone, chimneys and repairs.

570-283-5254

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Paving & Excavating

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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Pressure Washing

PRESSURE WASHING

Decks, siding, roof / gutter cleaning & patios. Serving the Lackawanna & Luzerne County areas. Call 570-883-1495

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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

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

570-288-6709

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

LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

SPRING ROOFING McManus

Lawn Care

Affordable, reliable, meticulous. Rates as low as $20. Emerald Green 570-825-4963

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1189 Miscellaneous Service

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

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520

Keystone Paving & Seal Coating Services Free Quotes. Residential / Commercial. Parking lots / driveways•drainage •landscaping •hot tar • asphalt paving • seal coating. 10% off for spring! 570-906-5239

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

Tree Removal & DAVID WAYNE PAINTING Interior/Exterior QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE 570-762-6889

To Place Your Professional Services Ad, Please Call 829-7130

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WILKES-BARRE

LAFAYETTE GARDENS ! S AVE MONEY THIS YEAR

WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, and

also a 3 bedroom apartment for rent, newly remodeled, with stove, fridge, washer & dryer hookup. $425 and $625 plus utilities and security. Call 570-301-8200

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

WILKES-BARRE

1 bedroom. Heat & hot water included. $550 month + security required 973-879-4730

WILKES-BARRE

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

WILKES-BARRE

1st floor 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Off street parking. First / Last & security required. Leave message. Call 570-817-0601

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

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 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY 2 bedrooms, modern, well insulated, Stove, fridge, washer, dryer, parking, deck. No dogs Near Cross Valley. $485 + utilities. 570-417-5441

WILKES-BARRE

King’s College Campus 3 Large Bedrooms, living room, wall to wall, large kitchen & bath with tile floors. Stove, fridge, heat, water & off street parking included. Shared yard. $900 + security. That’s only $300 per person. 570-823-0589

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Wilkeswood Apartments 1 & 2 BR Apts

2 & 3 BR Townhomes

570-822-2711

www.liveatwilkeswood.com KINGSTON

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

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 bedroom apart-

1 ment, 2nd floor. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. Attic Storage. Carpeted. No pets. Nice, safe area. Call 570-823-7587 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

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

Wilkes-University Campus Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom. Starting at $400. All utilities included. No pets. 570-826-1934

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

WYOMING

1st floor, 2 bedroom, stove, fridge, washer/dryer included. Secure, lighted, ample parking, small pet ok. $550 + utilities. 570-357-1138

WYOMING Available

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

WYOMING Updated 1 bedroom.

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

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

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Commercial Properties

BUILDING FOR RENT Located in

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

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

Regions Best Address

• 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.

• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.

822-4444

288-6300

www.EastMountainApt.com

Commercial Properties

Commercial Lease Courtdale location Ideal for: Veterinarian Office Manufacturing / Industrial Space Storage Space

www.GatewayManorApt.com

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE

MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

• Affordable Senior Apartments • Income Eligibility Required • Utilities Included! • Low cable rates; • New appliances; • Laundry on site; • Activities! •Curbside Public Transportation

Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984

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Half Doubles

KINGSTON

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

570-675-4400

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Available immedi-

www.cindykingre.com

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

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

RETAIL BUILDING

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

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified!

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

WEST PITTSTON

OFFICE SPACE

Containing Six separate offices, 1 large meeting room. Segregated bathrooms. Kitchenette. Total recent renovation. Great location. Lot parking in rear. $3,500 monthly. 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)

DALLAS

298 Upper Demunds Road AVAILABLE NOW! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. W/d hookup, yard maintenance trash, water, sewer included. Off street parking, No pets. $800/mo + 1 month. security 991-0051

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

HANOVER TWP.

221 Boland Ave. 1 bedroom. $325+ utilities Call Mark at (570) 899-2835 (917) 345-9060

953 Houses for Rent

KINGSTON

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

WILKES-BARRE TWP

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

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

FREE

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KINGSTON

ately. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, backyard, front porch, large kitchen, $570 per month, Call 570-357-0712 Kingston, 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath in Kingston; $500/month; gas heat; being shown Saturday, 5/12 from 10am to 2pm; applications available at that time; bring credit report, current pay stub; security deposit $500; ready for occupancy after 5/13; 949-3227780 for further info; small pets considered. NANTICOKE Large 1/2 Double, 3 bedrooms, large kitchen, fenced in yard. $550 per month + utilities. Garbage & maintenance fees included. No Pets, 1 month security deposit. References. Available May 1st. 477-1415

PITTSTON

119 Lambert St. Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, cherry kitchen, lots of closets, basement, yard. References + 2 months security. $700 month + utilities. 570-947-7887

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

WILKES-BARRE

1/2 double. 3 bedrooms. Wall to wall carpeting, washer / dryer hookup. Fenced in yard. $475 plus utilities and security. Call 570-472-2392

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

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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

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

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

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

HUNLOCK CREEK

2,000 square foot home,In walking distance to Moonlake park. Home has 3 Bedrooms, fireplace recreation room, utility room, furnace room. 2 car garage. Nice, Quiet neighborhood, large lot. $1200 per month. Sewage and water included. Call 570-675-4313 570-301-3322

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

956 Miscellaneous HARVEYS LAKE Seasonal Rental. 1/1, full kitchen, enclosed boat slip with Deck on Lake. $1250 per month, utilities included. Call Stephen @ 570-814-4183

962

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

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

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971 Vacation & Resort Properties BRANT BEACH, LBI, NEW JERSEY 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 10. 1 block to the beach 1/2 block to the bay. Front porch, rear deck, all the conveniences of home. Many weeks still available. $1,000 to $1,950. Call Darren Snyder 570-696-2010

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