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Pittston man killed in I-380 crash crash around 11:30 p.m. Lamont Phillips was struck State police said the driver of by a bus on highway after his a 2007 Nissan Murano lost concar hit a Nissan Murano. trol of the vehicle and stopped in Times Leader Staff

the middle of the highway, where it was struck by Phillips’ 2002 Buick Century. After that crash, Phillips got put of his car and stood alongside the passenger side when he and his vehicle were struck by the bus, which had swerved to avoid hitting the Nissan, state police said. The bus then struck a guide rail and flipped onto its passenger side.

CLIFTON TWP. – A Pittston man was killed in a horrific crash involving a Martz Trailways Bus in the northbound lanes of Interstate 380 in Lackawanna County on Sunday night, state police at Dunmore said. The Lackawanna County Coroner’s Office identified the man as Lamont Phillips, 41. The highway was snow- and ice-covered at the time of the See FATAL, Page 10A

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The Martz bus struck a guardrail on I-380 Sunday night in Lackawanna County and then flipped onto its passenger side.

Snowpack may bring flood risk

Threat could return when another rain/snow storm arrives starting Wednesday. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

A change from rain to snow Sunday night prevented widespread flooding. Or did it? The latest winter storm left behind a massive snowpack, up to 2 feet in some places in the upper Susquehanna River Basin. With another storm in the forecast later this week, the threat of To see flooding from the additional Susquehanna Riv- photos, visit er in the Wyoming www.times leader.com Valley could return. “It’s already in the back of our minds,” Luzerne County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Bekanich said. “We may end up with another high river at the end of the week.” “It all depends on how much it rains and how warm it gets,” said Jim Brozena, executive director for the county flood protection authority. “It’s too early to tell, but as always, our eyes will be looking up north.” According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton,

At top, 3-yearold Flannery Rush sweeps the steps of her home on North Washington Street in WilkesBarre on a sunny Monday afternoon. At right, King’s College elementary education student Chelsea Tiso of Jackson, N.J., clears the windshield of her car Monday, also on North Washington Street.

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Two file harassment suits against prison Female employees allege they were subjected to unwanted advances. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

Lyon, allege they were repeatedly subjected to unwanted sexual advances by their supervisor, Robert Turner. The alleged sexual harassment is also mentioned in a lawsuit filed in April 2010 by Turner, who claims prison officials used the harassment allegation, which he denies, as an excuse to fire him. Turner’s suit claims the real reason he was terminated was because of his political affiliation with county Commissioner Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla.

SCRANTON – Two women have filed federal lawsuits against the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, alleging they were sexually harassed by a former lieutenant, who also has a suit pending against the prison. Leah Beckley of Johns Road, Benton, and Angela Sweet of East Main Street, Glen See PRISON, Page 10A

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HARRISBURG — Tests of water downriver from treatment plants that handle wastewater from natural gas drilling raised no red flags for radioactivity, the state Department of Environmental Protection said on Monday. All of the samples, taken in November through December, showed levels at or below normal, naturally occurring background levels of radioactivity, the agency said. All samples also showed levels below the federal drinking water standard for Radium 226 and 228, it said. Concentrations of naturally occurring radium are usually very low, although higher levels may exist in the rock and soil of some areas. Radium that is swallowed or breathed in can accumulate in a person’s bones. Long-term exposure increases the risk of developing several diseases, such as lymphoma, bone cancer, and diseases that affect the formation of blood, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The state DEP, which also released what it said are the actual test results on Monday, did not say what the tests showed on other gas-drilling related pollutants. A spokeswoman said the agency released the results as soon as they came back from the laboratory. The findings were analyzed by staffers in radiation protection and water management. DEP said it installed the sampling stations last fall to monitor the impact of Marcellus Shale gas drilling on water quality. The fast-growing industry in Pennsylvania produces vast amounts of chemically tainted and sometimes radioactive water that gushes from the ground when drillers use a technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. An analysis by the Associated Press earlier this year showed that some of that wastewater is

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36 file for county council; deadline today At least 24 Democrats and 12 from GOP will be on primary ballot for county body. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

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Vacant seat on W-B Area board explained Board leader said judge needs petition from district resident before naming a replacement. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board seat left vacant by Teresa McGuire’s resignation in December apparently hangs in limbo as the board waits for a district resident to petition the courts to name a replacement. The board voted to accept the resignation Jan. 14, and had 30 days to pick a replacement. At the February meeting, two can-

didates were nominated, former GAR Principal Dino Gallela and former board member James Susek, but the vote split 4-4. By state law, the decision now is up to a Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas judge. But Board President Joe Moran and Solicitor Ray Wendolowski both said at Monday’s work session that a district resident must file a petition with sufficient signatures asking the court appointment, and apparently no one has. The law states “upon the petition of 10 or more resident taxpayers, (the court) shall fill such vacancy by the appointment of a suitable person from the quali-

Police probing Pringle homicide PRINGLE – Police are investigating a homicide of an adult male, Kingston Police Chief Keith Keiper confirmed late Monday night. Keiper said Kingston police were dispatched at10:20 p.m. to

a location on Valleyview Drive in Pringle and subsequently initiated the investigation. No further information was available, as the investigation is ongoing, Keiper said. – Steve Mocarsky

Wrong taxes given in Bear Creek Twp. By JANINE UNGVARSKY Times Leader Correspondent

BEAR CREEK TWP. -- Residents of the township were cautioned Monday to look carefully at bills for per capita taxes before paying them. Supervisor Jim Smith said some residents have received per capita tax bills with Wilkes-Barre instead of Bear Creek Township, and they are coming from the wrong tax collector. A few residents have paid the incorrect bills, he said. Smith said residents should make sure their bills have a Bear Creek address and are from Berkheimer Associates before they pay them. Resident Dennis Turner said he and other residents have received letters from PPL notifying them that the power company is looking into acquiring right of way in the township for a power line. He asked if the township would have any input into what the electric company did or where it would put the line. Supervisors said they recently attended an informational meeting with PPL about the possibility, but few specifics were available be-

W H AT ’ S N E X T The next regular meeting of the supervisors is on April 4 at 7 p.m.

cause the power company hasn’t yet acquired any land or easements. The company is considering a new substation in Buck Township but hasn’t made any decisions, the supervisors said. They added it’s possible the line will bypass the township altogether, and public meetings would have to be held before PPL could put up any new lines. In other business, Supervisor Ruth Koval said a review of all township street addresses to provide correct atlas mapping for 911 emergency responders has identified some addresses that will need to be changed. She said some addresses are not in numerical sequence or have other problems that could delay police, fire or ambulance response. A number of addresses off of Bear Creek Boulevard and several in White Haven Township will have to be changed, she said.

Swoyersville listens to snow-plowing woes By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent

SWOYERSVILLE – Snow-plowing issues came up for discussion at Monday night’s council meeting. Diane Sabolchick expressed concernthatWhiteStreetwasnotbeing plowed by the borough, although it has been for the past four years. Solicitor Joseph Yeager indicated he would do courthouse research in regard to the borough’s responsibility to plow this street. Resident Florence Balog said snow was being plowed on to her property by contracted plowers. Council Chairman Ronald Alunni said he would communicate snow removal concerns to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, explaining that some of the streets are plowed by the borough while others come under the jurisdiction

W H AT ’ S N E X T Borough council will meet April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the borough building.

of the state. He noted PennDOT’s priority continues to be major highways and the Cross Valley Expressway, and local roads that are the state’s responsibility get done last. Inanothermatter,BoroughSecretary Gene Breznay said the Dana Street pump had failed and the cost for repair would be close to $40,000. He indicated insurance would cover this cost. Council is also considering an alarm system for all three pump stations. It was announced that the borough would be hiring as a part-time police officer John Sosnoski.

Jackson Twp. eyes health plan By EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent

JACKSON TWP. – Supervisors will be facing a vote on a new proposed health care ordinance next month. On Monday night, supervisors approved a motion to advertise a proposed Bennecon Healthcare ordinance to cover the township’s employees. Chairman John J. Wilkes Jr. said the health care program is “a type of Blue Cross plan, designed solely for municipalities.” Overall, within the first year, the plan is estimated to save the township 15 percent, Wilkes said. Other neighboring municipalities such as Kingston Township and Dallas Borough are looking at the Bennecon Healthcare plan as

W H AT ’ S N E X T Supervisors meeting 6 p.m. April 4 in municipal building.

well. The proposed ordinance will be advertised and discussed at the next supervisors meeting. In other business, supervisors approved a pension plan resolution for 2011, requiring employees to contribute six percent of the earned income. Wilkes said this was at the suggestion of the municipal employees. Solicitor Jeffery Malak notified the supervisors the meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed zoning ordinanceupdateswaspostponeduntil March 21, due to winter weather.

W H AT ’ S N E X T The regular meeting of the board will be Wednesday at 6 p.m.

fied electors of the district.” The board heard from representatives of Keystone Realty Advisors, a consulting firm the board is considering hiring to help fight high-ticket property tax appeals by commercial property owners. Wendolowski said he had sought requests for proposals and that Keystone was the only company to apply. Keystone owner Craig Bickel said the company is 3 years old and helps districts determine if it’s worth the expense to fight an

appeal, or to file a “reverse appeals” seeking to get a previously granted tax deduction reversed if conditions have changed for the property owner. Keystone would charge $185 per hour plus “out of pocket expenses.” Asked how much clients spent compared to how much they recouped using Keystone, Bickel said he didn’t have those numbers, but also noted the company has yet to lose a client. The board also heard an update on construction projects from Apollo Group Inc. Project Manager Gary Salijko, who said roof repairs at Meyers High School involved unexpected

work. Salijko asked the board to approve a change order totaling $4,020 to cover the cost. Salijko also said a leak in a water line at Meyers will likely require replacement of 500 feet of pipe, but didn’t have a cost estimate. And a large maple tree growing too close to Memorial Stadium needs to be removed, along with repairs to a brick wall, with an estimated cost of about $10,500. Bids for the removal of a greenhouse on the roof of GAR came in at $33,799, with another $7,600 for optional repair work to address some drainage issues. The board will likely vote on those issues Wednesday.

Home rule consultant mulled

County group to decide if it wants transition help, and if so, which consultant to use. By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – The Luzerne County Home Rule Transition Committee on Monday heard presentations from the heads of two consulting groups interested in helping the committee achieve its goals. The committee first heard from Dean Kaplan, managing director of The PFM Group, also known as Public Financial Management, with offices in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and throughout the country. In addition to having experience helping other counties transition to new forms of governments, most recently Tioga County, the company is familiar with many Luzerne County operations because it prepared the county’s long-term financial recovery plans in 2004 and 2009, Kaplan noted. “On the other hand, this is a tough job, it’s a pretty big job. You’re looking at a lot of changes and there are some areas where, as volunteers and part-timers, you’ll just want some expert experience … someone to do research which you are in many cases perfectly capable of doing but may not have the time or the specific background …,’’ he said.

Kaplan said Tioga County officials and citizens had a list of tasks similar to the tasks Luzerne County’s transition committee prepared. He noted Tioga County had a large citizen group of 100 to 200 volunteers that helped staff 12 committees, and for areas in which volunteers and staffers didn’t have expertise, PFM brought in its own experts. To help the Tioga County executive and new department heads “hit the ground running, we essentially took templates from other places we worked and put together a series of documents for each department to help them transition,” Kaplan said. Kaplan said PFM also came up with potential structures for senior staff and did research on procurement policy and human resources for Tioga County, which also was consolidating row offices into a larger government. Kenneth Mohr, president of Mohr Management Resources in Coopersburg, was the second presenter. Mohr said he attended three of the commission’s last four meetings and familiarized himself with the new county charter and what the committee was working on. He said he had indepth experience in the transition of Lehigh County’s government to home rule. “My job … will be to facilitate and help you come to the conclu-

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The Luzerne County Home Rule Transition Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the commissioners meeting room at the courthouse, 200 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, to decide whether to hire a consultant and, if so, choose the consultant.

sions you need by … making it easy for you to get from here to there by basically providing resources to you,” including documents such as “personnel code, administrative code, ethics code, job descriptions, salary scales … best practices in county government … and an independent high level of expertise in … home rule government that otherwise you may not have access to,” Mohr said. Mohr said he read the committee has $6,000 available for a consultant and $7,000 available for recruiting. “I don’t … believe that in today’s market you necessarily need a technical government recruiter,” Mohr said. Mohr said his fee would be $90 per hour; his sub-consultant’s fee would be $125 per hour and a clerical fee would be $35 per hour. Seven different rates for PFM ranged from $100 per hour for an associate to $275 per hour for Kaplan or another managing director. The services of interns were included at no charge.

Hanover Area School Board proposes tax hike By CAMILLE FIOTI Times Leader Correspondent

HANOVER TWP. -- Worried about how she’ll make ends meet if the Hanover Area School Board passes a proposed tax increase for the next school year, Dorothy Skipalis suggested other ways to cut costs at the board’s meeting Monday night. “How do you think us people that are on a fixed income will pay for this?” she asked. Her suggestions included layoffs and teachers paying for their own health insurance. “You have to do something,” she said. “I can’t afford my home.” The board developed a preliminary budget based on the estimates of anticipated revenue and expenses for the 2011-2012

school year. Several factors affect the budget such as an 18 percent increase in health insurance and a 3 percent increase in pension fund costs for district employees. The district’s debt service is taking a huge jump next year. Maintaining a balance between a quality education and fiscal responsibility is a challenge, board President John Pericci said, adding that the increases are beyond the district’s control. “We are looking at every expense,” he said. If the proposed tax increase is adopted, the current millage of 16.2283 will increase to 17.8283. The 1.6 increase equates to $160 for a property with an assessed value of $100,000. A mill is a $1 tax on every $1,000 of assessed

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The board will meet for its regular meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.

property value. Pericci said the tax increase calculation was incorrectly reported last month and that was probably what upset Skipalis of Hanover Township and several others who attended the meeting. Business Administrator Tom Cipriano said the district should receive approximately $550,000 in tax revenue once the Keystone Opportunity Zone properties are back on the books. The board stressed the tentative budget is just an estimate and the board will continue to look for ways to cut expenses and increase revenue.

Fairview Twp. planning seeks volunteers By JIM MORRISSEY Times Leader Correspondent

FAIRVIEW TWP. – Township Supervisor Chairman Russ Marhold is looking for volunteers for the Planning Commission, it was announced at Monday night’s supervisors meeting. Interested candidates with a background in subdivisions and land development can send their letters of interest to: Secretary/ Treasurer Barbara Wasiakowski, 65 Shady Tree Drive, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Candidates are asked not to call. Also, supervisors approved a $250 donation to the Crestwood PTSA for the senior lock-in. The event for senior students takes place in the gymnasium graduation night, June 10, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and provides an alcohol-

and drug-free experience for the seniors on their big night. Games, music, dancing and refreshments will be provided. In another matter, supervisors approved a resolution to accept a proposal from First Keystone Community Bank for a tax anticipation loan in the amount of $100,000. Also, it was announced the noparking ordinance on Gracedale Avenue, on the north side, from Chestnut to North Main, is in force. Wasiakowski was appointed as chief administrative officer for the Fairview police and nonuniformed employees’ pension plans. In other business, a motion to adopt a resolution to amend the township permit fee schedule

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was approved. Also, it was announced that Service Electric Cable TV and Communications will be acquiring the cable TV service in the township as of March 2012. Tim Himmelwright, communications and public affairs spokesperson, said service will be upgraded without a fee increase, plus he promised better service and many package options. There will be a zoning board hearing Wednesday to address a resident’s alleged parking violations of his truck/rig on his property and a non-working red commode on his front lawn.

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LOCAL Lack of funds will close VISION Catholic Social Services stepping in By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

VISION–theprogramthathasprovided emergency shelter for Luzerne County’s homeless men for the past 27 years – will soon close its doors and transfer the responsibility to another local charitable agency because of a lack of funding. Catholic Social Services will be taking over the program as of May 1, Vince Kabacinski, executive director of the VISION Emergency Shelter Program, said Monday. “If we go back a little bit to election time, the cry was clear from the general public that they wanted changes in the way gov-

ernmentwasoperating.Unfortunately,the government is scaling back social service programs … and that scaling back is going to have a devastating effect to the poor, the homeless and the elderly,” he said. Looking at an approximate cutback of 65 percent, Kabacinski said the board decided the best way to meet the needs of the homeless was to turn the shelter program over to an agency with more staffing and resources than VISION has. “We operated with eight or nine individuals for the entire county,” he said. Kabacinski said Catholic Social Services operates other housing programs efficientlyandwill“makesuretheneedsofthe

homeless men of LuzerneCountyaremetto the best of their ability.” After devoting 27 years of his life to the program, Kabacinski said the only thing that gives him some peace Kabacinski of mind is that the needsofthecounty’shomelessmenwillbe met.” He said he is “pretty certain” he will be involved in the program with Catholic Social Services, but he doesn’t know to what degree. Kabacinski said the only way VISION will be able to continue transporting homeless men from the office at Davis Place to shelters until May1is if donations

HOW TO HELP Donations may be mailed to VISION, 70 Davis Place, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.

from the public continue. Escalating gasoline prices are making the situation particularly painful, with the last van fill-up costing $88, he said. He said the program needs $25,000 in donations to continue operating through the end of April, and he is hopeful the public will step forward.. “This is a very close-knit community and they’ve always been there,” Kabacinski said. Steve Mocarsky, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 970-7311.

Governor’s new budget due today Local legislators weigh in on impact of Corbett’s expected package. By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

Gov. Tom Corbett will unveil his 2011-12 budget this morning, and the anticipation over what will be cut and how deep those cuts will be is rampant throughout Harrisburg and the entire state. The governor will reveal his budget at 11:30 a.m. today in the state House Chamber in Harris“It is likely burg. On Monday, state to bring Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Newport Townplenty of ship, said House Repain for publicans voted H.B. 915 out of the Appromiddlepriations Committee. class “It would reduce Pennsylva- the state appropriation to basic educanians.” Democratic tion funding by nearly Party press $400 million,” Mulrelease lery said. “I fear this is the tip of the iceberg. I’m concerned for our local school districts and the commonwealth as a whole.” Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, said the new administration has been tight-lipped about the details of the budget. “But we expect the governor to honor his pledge to not raise taxes and to achieve a balanced budget through across-the-board spending cuts,” Baker said. “In view of a projected $4 billion deficit, this budget will no doubt be a bare-bones spending plan. The taxpayers have spoken, and they want smaller, leaner, more efficient government, no new taxes, and no gimmicks to fuel added spending.” State Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township, is anxious to hear what Corbett has to say. “With budget shortfalls and a history of excessive spending catching up with us, many hard choices and tough cuts must be made,” Toohil said. “I am hopeful that programs assisting seniors and educating our children will be adequately funded. These are items of particular concern to my constituents as well as to the region.” The Democratic Party of Pennsylvania on Monday issued a press release that speculated on what Corbett might do to begin his journey of pulling the state out of a $4 billion deficit. According to the Democrats, it won’t be pretty. “It is likely to bring plenty of pain for middle-class Pennsylvanians,” the release stated. The Democratic organization said Corbett will “pass the buck” to local communities. “Experts anticipate that (the governor’s) budget will include cuts in state education aid and funding for important social services,” the Democratic Party release said. “Cuts in education aid will force local communities to either cut programs at their schools or raise property taxes, which will hurt seniors and middle-class Pennsylvanians the most.”

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Sandra Kase, president of Kingston Council, shakes the hand of Kevin Miller after she read a proclamation by Mayor Jim Haggerty praising Miller for coaxing two women off a porch roof during a fire Jan. 31.

Kingston honors man for heroics during fire Kevin Miller praised for rescuing two women off of neighbor’s roof. By B. GARRET ROGAN Times Leader Correspondent

KINGSTON – Monday was declared Kevin Miller day in Kingston as the Price Street resident was honored by council Monday night for his heroic actions during a fatal house fire on Price Street on Jan. 31. Miller, 29, was not only the first person to call 911when a fire broke out at a neighbor’s home, but he also rushed toward the burning building when he noticed two people on the front porch roof. Laura Adams and her daughter Angelica Rivera had gone out onto the roof to escape the flames. Miller was able to coax the two off and used his own body to break their fall, preventing serious injuries. Adams’ husband, Eric Adams, and two sons, William Saez and Angel Rivera, died

in the blaze at 120-122 Price St. Miller received official commendation from Council President Sandra Kase and was thanked repeatedly by the council members for his instinctive act of bravery that they said inspired in all of them a sense of community. In other business, Andrea Petrasek of the Kingston Citizens Advisory Committee presented council with the results of a survey conducted on 15 new businesses within the borough regarding how they viewed Kingston. Each of the businesses surveyed had been in operation within the municipality for roughly a year or less. Fourteen of the 15 confirmed they found Kingston to be a positive community to conduct business. Some of the compliments included the tendency of a Kingston address to “attract a more upscale clientele” and a stronger sense of security in comparison to neighboring municipalities. The one complaining business felt there was a lack of “police presence” in the

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community. Petrasek chose not to release the name of the businesses that were polled. She also said the surveys were part of a larger research project and additional results would be presented in the coming months. Also on Monday, Kingston landlord Jim Strong complained a new annual tenant registration fee of $25 was unfair and unjust. Strong said a fee to simply record the names of tenants and landlords was unnecessary because the practice of recording that information had already been in place for the past several years. Solicitor Henry Mattern said the measure was intended to penalize absentee landlords who showed no regard for the welfare of Kingston.

Judge won’t dismiss Strong’s homicide charges Prosecutors can’t use psychiatric report or psychiatrist as witness. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A Luzerne County judge on Monday said he will not dismiss homicide charges against James Strong or remove lawyers from the District Attorney’s Office from the case after they failed to provide a 5year-old psychiatric report to defense attorneys. Judge Thomas Burke did say, however, that prosecutors will not be allowed to use the report at Strong’s May 9 trial, nor will they be able to call the psychiatrist, John O’Brien, as a witness. The judge made the rulings after Strong’s attorneys, Shelley Centini, Brian Corcoran and William Watt, made the requests last month at a pretrial hearing. Strong, 57, is charged in the 1983 shooting death of John Strock near a rest stop on Interstate 81 in Dorrance

Township. Strock, of Glenside, had picked up Strong and his onetime codefendant, James Alexander, as the two men were hitchhiking. At last month’s hearing, Centini said prosecutors possessed a psychiatric report that it shouldn’t have because the report should have been sealed for use at Strong’s previously scheduled trial in 2006. Centini claimed prosecutors had the report for five years and didn’t disclose the information that they had it until recently. Centini asked that attorneys from the DA’s office be disqualified from prosecuting the case because they had knowledge of the report. Burke said Monday he doesn’t believe the prosecution was “purposeful” in its possession of the report, but that they did act “neglectful.” Burke said prosecutors are prohibited from using O’Brien’s report at the time of trial and from calling O’Brien as a witness to testify. The prosecutors are also precluded from obtaining any other psychiatric

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evaluation, Burke said. Burke said he didn’t feel a dismissal of charges or the attorneys’ removal from the case was appropriate or warranted. Burke also said Monday that a request regarding the admission of gunshot residue will be decided at the time of Strong’s trial, after defense attorneys said there is not enough evidence to prove Strong was the shooter. Centini said a yellow T-shirt Strong allegedly wore the day of the shooting has since seen 18 years of being in an evidence storage locker. He said it has passed through two different states, three law enforcement agencies, a courtroom and a jail, commingled with other evidence items, including a sawed-off shotgun and spent and unspent cartridge cases. Centini said Monday that the fact that a few gunshot residue particles may have been found on Strong’s shirt will prejudice and mislead a potential jury. Burke denied a request to hold a separate hearing on the gunshot residue evidence.

MARK GUYDISH OPINION

Judges’ reasons for not entering race revealing

ere’s praise to Luzerne County Judges Joseph Cosgrove and Joseph Van Jura for deciding not to run for a full term on the bench. They probably shouldn’t have contemplated the idea in the first place, but when push came to shove – and negative comments from state officials came to print – they backed off. It was a tad belated – they had been circulating nomination petitions – but it was the right thing to do. Both were appointed by former Gov. Ed Rendell to finish terms of judges who stepped down, and one of the criteria Rendell reportedly required from candidates was a promise not to run for election to the bench before their appointed term expired. So when they started circulating nominating petitions, it sure seemed like a violation of that promise. Van Jura said he made no such vow, Cosgrove said he had been asked by some senators – the same group that confirmed him – to run despite the proscription, and that he was considering the idea of just letting voters decide. The problem with Van Jura’s claim: Rendell and state Sen. Lisa Baker – who had submitted their names for confirmation – said the promise was part of the appointment process. The reasons the two men gave for deciding against a run differ, and I think those reasons give a glimpse into the type of people they are – and even the type of judges they are or will be if they decide to run in the future. A brush with promise-breaking Van Jura never conceded promising not to run. He’s not stepping back from the idea because he said he wouldn’t do it, he’s stepping back because, “It will affect my colleagues on the bench” and “the public’s view of the political and judicial system.” “I cannot and will not be a distraction to the conduct of this election for six judges,” Van Jura wrote, “perhaps one of the most important contests held in Luzerne County in many years.” There’s no “perhaps” about it. On the heels of one of the worst judicial scandals in the state, this election for six jurists is a watershed event in any effort to restore faith in a battered system. We’ve got 60 percent of the seats on the bench up for grabs, and 16 expected candidates so far (deadline for filing petitions is today). Nothing can help mend the damage by corrupt former judges more than wise choices by an informed electorate. Cosgrove, on the other hand, admitted that running would mean reneging on a promise. He argued the situation had changed from when he was appointed – there were three vacancies then, there are six to be filled in the election now. He said his experience and performance should be proof he’d be good at the job if elected. But, he concluded, “My pledge to serve only during this interim period trumps all other considerations.” As it should. Van Jura may truly not have made the promise, or at least may truly not recall making it. He could also be suffering selective amnesia or manipulative semantics. But Baker says both men were approved by the Senate with the understanding they would not run for office. I’ve dealt with Baker intermittently for six years. She always came across as thoughtful in her comments, and I’ve never known her to lie or even stretch the truth. I have no reason to doubt Van Jura, but I’m inclined to take Baker’s word on this. In the end, Cosgrove and Van Jura made the right decision, and gave sound reasons. But this brush with promisebreaking won’t be forgotten If they decide to run later, voters will decide if those decisions and reasons were soon enough and good enough.

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pacity" to work with her lawyers cide if prosecutors have enough July 29. Josephine Werkheiser had A preliminary hearing date and proceed with her case. evidence to charge Werkheiser been deemed incompetent for In March, Mundy ruled Werkhas not yet been scheduled, acwith homicide. trial in husband’s death. heiser was incompetent to stand Werkheiser had been charged cording to court documents. By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – A woman accused of killing her husband in July 2007 and previously deemed incompetent to stand trial will now face a preliminary hearing before a district judge. Luzerne County Judge William Amesbury said in court papers filed Monday that Josephine Werkheiser, 56, of Creekside Lane, Ross Township, will have her case sent back for a preliminary hearing before District Judge John Hasay, who will de-

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Repeal of home sprinkler mandate advances With state House vote, legislative process begins to toss controversial rule. By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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ly in these difficult economic deal with power outages. And, it gets more costly in rural areas times.” “Sprinklers in a home can help without public water supplies,” during a fire,” Mullery said. He wrote Peter Restaino, chairman of the Building Inadded that the decidustry Association sion, which could of Northeastern cost upwards of “We should not $10,000, should be in unnecessarily be Pennsylvania’s Legislative Committee, the hands of the adding to the in an Op-Ed that aphomeowner. peared in The Mullery was not in cost of home Times Leader on the House when the Saturday. provision was ap- construction, Mullery noted the proved. particularly in sprinkler requireRep. Eddie Day ment forces homePashinski, D-Wilkes- these difficult Barre, was. And he economic times.’’ owners in rural areas to install a storvoted to pass the Gerald Mullery age tank for the measure originally. Rep., D-Newport Twp. sprinklers and a On Monday, he method to keep the voted to repeal the water from freezing requirement, saying that hearing concerns from home- in winter. Pashinski called the original builders and homeowners has caused him to second guess his bill “a little bit ill conceived” and said it’s one of those cases where original vote. “The estimated sprinkler cost it sounds good when it came up for a 2,000-square-foot house is about $5,000, excluding system $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Bu ying Gold Jew elry design work and backup pumps to

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WILKES-BARRE – Prosecutors in the capital murder case of Elvis Riccardi filed court papers Monday asking a judge to throw out a defense attorney’s request to rule out the death penalty against his client if convicted based on mental health issues. Riccardi 32, and Michael Simonson, 33, allegedly killed Donald Skiff, 34, of Plymouth, on April 27, 2009. Skiff’s body was found with the help of Simonson in a wooded area off Suscon Road, Jenkins Township, on June 4, 2009. Investigators alleged Riccardi and Simonson kidnapped Skiff in Shickshinny. Simonson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison in Au-

gust. Riccardi’s attorney, Mark Bufalino, said in court papers filed last month that if his client were to receive the death penalty, it would be against his rights because Riccardi has history of “sub-average intellectual functioning, mental illness and/or intellectual disability.” Prosecutors said in court papers filed Monday that Riccardi’s request does not give a “factual basis” that would require an Atkins v. Virginia hearing, referring to a ruling in which the U.S. Supreme Court determined that imposition of the death penalty on the mentally retarded constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. A hearing for attorneys to argue the request was previously scheduled for March 16.

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Werkheiser’s attorneys, William Ruzzo and Cheryl SobeskiReedy, and Assistant District Attorneys Molly Hanlon Mirabito and Michelle Hardik, appeared last week at a hearing at which Werkheiser’s attorneys said they wished to withdraw a motion to determine their client’s competency, rendering Werkheiser able to assist her attorneys in a trial. In November, Senior Judge Hugh Mundy said he had received a report from the Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County that stated Werkheiser had reached a "ca-

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Gadhafi in control of skies Britain and France have begun drafting a U.N. resolution for no-fly zone. By PAUL SCHEMM and RYAN LUCAS Associated Press

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East Coast Rapist suspect arraigned

Aaron Thomas, dubbed the East Coast Rapist by law enforcement, leaves New Haven Superior Court on Monday after his arraignment in Connecticut. Thomas is suspected in the sexual assault of at least 17 women from Virginia to Rhode Island over 12 years. WASHINGTON

Gitmo trials to resume

Barack Obama approved P resident Monday the resumption of military

trials for detainees at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, ending a twoyear ban. It was the latest acknowledgement that the detention facility Obama had vowed to shut down within a year of taking office will remain open for some time to come. But even while announcing a resumption of military commission trials, Obama reaffirmed his support for trying terror suspects in U.S. federal courts — something that’s met vehement resistance on Capitol Hill. The White House also reiterated that the administration remains committed to eventually closing Guantanamo Bay, though Monday’s actions didn’t seem to bring that outcome any closer. LIMA, PERU

Insanity plea expected

Joran van der Sloot plans to plead guilty to killing a young Peruvian woman he met gambling but will argue temporary insanity in a bid to shorten his sentence, his defense lawyer said Monday. Van der Sloot, the key suspect in the 2005 disappearance of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway on the Caribbean island of Aruba, will use a “violent emotion” defense in the slaying of Stephany Flores, attorney Maximo Altez told The Associated Press. The 23-year-old Dutchman is accused of first-degree murder, which carries a 15- to 35-year sentence on conviction. LAS VEGAS

GOP senator not running GOP Sen. John Ensign of Nevada said Monday he won’t seek re-election. Ensign, who is under investigation by the Senate Ethics Committee, said he decided last week against seeking a third term because he was worried about the effect of a campaign on his family. He acknowledged in June 2009 that he had an extramarital affair with a former member of his campaign staff, and that he had helped her husband, a member of his congressional staff, obtain lobbying work with a Nevada company. In recent months, he had been adamant that he would seek re-election and that he did nothing to violate the law or Senate ethics rules. Ensign, 52, denied again that he broke the law or ethics rules. PARIS

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Former President Jacques Chirac’s long-awaited corruption trial began Monday in Paris, decades after he allegedly used Paris city coffers to fund illegal jobs that benefited his conservative party. In a surprise move, the opening session was quickly suspended over a technical legal issue that may go to France’s highest court for a decision. The courtroom was abuzz with whispers that Chirac may yet get a lastminute reprieve over two cases that have been merged into one in the first trial of a French former head of state since the World War II era. The trial centers on Chirac’s time as Paris mayor between 1977 and 1995 — before he was elected president — and accusations that he and his allies misused city funds.

RAS LANOUF, Libya — Repeated airstrikes by Libyan warplanes on Monday illustrated the edge Moammar Gadhafi holds in his fight against rebel forces marching toward the capital: He controls the air. After pleading from the uprising’s leaders, Britain and France began drafting “We do a U.N. resowant a no- lution for a no-fly zone fly zone. in Libya that We are all could balwaiting for ance the scales. one.” President Ali Suleiman Barack ObaRebel fighter at ma warned Ras Lanouf that the U.S. and its NATO allies are still considering military options to stop what he called “unacceptable” violence by Gadhafi’s regime. NATO decided to boost flights of AWACs surveillance planes over Libya from 10 to 24 hours a day, the U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder said. “I want to send a very clear message to those who are around Colonel Gadhafi. It is their choice to make how they operate moving forward. And they will be held accountable for whatever violence continues to take place,” Obama said during remarks in the Oval Office Monday. Libyan warplanes launched multiple airstrikes Monday on opposition fighters regrouping at the oil port of Ras Lanouf on the Mediterranean coast a day after they were driven back by a heavy government counteroffensive aimed at stopping the rebel drive toward Tripoli, Gadhafi’s stronghold. The rebels can take on “the rockets and the tanks, but not Gadhafi’s air force,” said Ali Suleiman, a rebel fighter at Ras Lanouf. “We don’t want a foreign military intervention (on the ground), but we do want a no-fly zone. We are all waiting for one.” Still, Western military inter-

America’s Afghan presence discussed

Officials will arrive next week to discuss U.S. role after its combat troops leave. By ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer

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An anti-Gadhafi rebel runs away Monday as smoke rises after an air strike by Libyan warplanes near a checkpoint in the oil town of Ras Lanouf, eastern Libya.

vention does not seem imminent — and the warnings may be an attempt to intimidate Gadhafi with words before deeds. British and French officials said the no-fly resolution was being drawn up as a contingency and it has not been decided whether to put it before the U.N. Security Council,

where Russia holds veto power and has rejected such a move. Western officials have said a no-fly zone does not require a U.N. mandate, but they would prefer to have one. In the battles over the weekend, Gahdafi’s forces unleashed their strongest use of

airpower yet in the nearly three-week-old uprising. A powerful assault by warplanes, helicopter gunships and heavy barrages of artillery, rockets and tank fire drove the opposition forces out of the town of Bin Jawwad, 375 miles east of the capital.

Wis. gov. refuses to meet with Democrats Angry exchange suggests any resolution to stalemate is far away. By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Democrats who fled the state nearly three weeks ago asked Monday for a meeting with Gov. Scott Walker to talk about changes to his plan to eliminate most public workers’ union rights, a request the governor dismissed as "ridiculous." Walker said he and his administration have been in communication with at least a couple of the AWOL Senate Democrats

about a deal that could bring them back, but the lawmaker who asked for the meeting, Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller, “is firmly standing in the way.” That accusation led to a flurry of angry responses from Democrats who said Walker was misrepresenting the talks. The sometimes-angry exchange suggested any resolution to the stalemate was farther away than ever. “Right now, I’m so damn mad at his misrepresentation of the truth and the public should be as well,” said Democratic Sen. Bob Jauch. The standoff has drawn national attention and placed Wisconsin at the center a

vigorous debate over the future of union rights. Walker’s proposal to balance the state budget remains in limbo because, without the 14 Democrats, the state Senate does not have enough members present for a quorum. The senators said pressure is mounting on Walker and the GOP to compromise after weeks of protests that have drawn tens of thousands of people to the Capitol. In addition, polls show substantial opposition to the governor and his plan, and recall efforts have been launched against Republican senators. Recall efforts have also begun against the Democrats.

KABUL, Afghanistan — The United States is beginning to decide what its responsibilities will be in Afghanistan after U.S. combat troops leave, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday, but he ruled out permanent military bases in the strategically important country. President Hamid Karzai wants U.S. military support even as he heavily criticizes the current U.S.-led military campaign for being too quick on the trigger. Nine Afghan boys died in an acci- Gates dental air strike last week, reopening a raw issue. Gates said the U.S. is interested in keeping a military presence in this former al-Qaida haven beyond the planned end of combat in three years. At a news conference with Karzai, Gates said a team of U.S. officials would arrive here next week to begin negotiations over a new compact for U.S.-Afghan security relations after 2014, when all international combat forces are supposed to be gone. U.S. forces have been in Afghanistan since 2001, and President Barack Obama has repeatedly said the war is not open-ended. The Pentagon chief also said the U.S. and its allies will be “well positioned” to begin withdrawing forces in July this year, although he gave no specifics. The withdrawal would continue through 2014, with Afghan forces gradually taking over the fight against the insurgency. Gates’ promise to draft a post-2014 “strategic partnership” with this poor, unstable nation is meant to reassure the mercurial Karzai, who fears that he and the country’s fragile civilian government might be overthrown without U.S. military backing. It is not clear how far-reaching or binding the document would be. Vexing questions remain about whether Kabul will be ready to govern by 2015 and prevent a return to extremist Taliban rule. Gates opened his remarks by offering a personal apology for the children’s deaths last week, an incident that had prompted Karzai on Sunday to issue a statement calling the deaths unacceptable and reject an apology issued by U.S. Gen. David Petraeus, the top commander of American and NATO forces in the country. “This breaks our hearts,” Gates said of the deaths. He called it a setback, too, for U.S. ties to the Afghan people — a relationship that is central to Petraeus’ strategy for countering the Taliban insurgency by winning the loyalty of Afghans.

AP: Abusive priests are unmonitored Plaintiff’s attorneys in Calif. the time the abuse was reportwant to ask judge to release ed. Plaintiffs’ attorneys have all church files. worked with private investigaBy GILLIAN FLACCUS and JOHN MONE Associated Press

VENTURA, Calif. — Dozens of former and current priests and religious brothers accused of childhood sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles now live unmonitored by civil authorities in communities across the state and nation. For many, such as problem priest Carl Sutphin, accused of abuse by 18 people, the statute of limitations had expired by

tors since October to compile a list of the priests’ addresses, the most comprehensive accounting of the whereabouts of the 233 clergy accused of abuse in civil lawsuits in the Los Angeles archdiocese. They hope to use it Thursday to persuade a judge to recommend the release of all church files for every priest or religious brother ever accused of sexual abuse in the sweeping litigation. Those confidential files are at the center of a heated dispute between the church and plaintiffs’ lawyers since the na-

tion’s largest archdiocese reached a record-breaking $660 million settlement nearly four years ago. Plaintiffs want the files — which could include internal correspondence, previous complaints and therapy records — released, saying it’s a matter of public safety. The church is pushing for a more limited release of information. The list of addresses, obtained by The Associated Press, contains nearly 50 former priests who live unmonitored in California, and another 15 in cities and towns from Maryland to Texas to Montana. More than 80 more cannot be located. About 80 are dead. Lead plaintiff lawyer Ray-

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Retired priest Carl Sutphin, 78, talks during an interview in his Ventura, Calif., home about allegations that during his priestly career he sexually abused children.

mond Boucher says it’s the only time anyone has put together a list of priest addresses in any other diocese or archdiocese

nationwide. Lawyers hope to eventually make the information available to the public, similar to Megan’s Law.

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KRISTOPHER ADAMS, 21, of Moyallen Street, Wilkes-Barre, died from injuries he suffered in a car accident, Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Wyoming. Funeral arrangements are pending from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. ELEANOR CLARK, 94, of Warner Street, Plains Township, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Beatrice Degnan Brannigan; husband, Herman Clark; daughter Sherry Johnson; sisters, Isabel Leonardi, Margaret Kipp, and Marie Marivcci; and brothers, Thomas Brannigan and Joseph Brannigan. Surviving are daughters Ruth Clark and companion Joseph Insalaco, and Dorothy Pelak and husband Michael; grandchildren Michelle Conahan Kipris, Daniel Conahan, and Amanda Pelak; and two great-grandsons. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main Street, Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. JOHN (JACK) MCDONNELL, of Exeter, died Monday, March 7, 2011, at Highland Manor, Exeter, after an illness. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Paul F. Leonard Funeral Home, Pittston. HELEN M. ZIELINSKI, 92, formerly of Plains Township, died Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Riverstreet Manor. Arrangements are pending from McLaughlin’s Family Funeral Service.

Theresa H. Kulsicavage March 6, 2011

heresa H. Kulsicavage, 91, of Lopez, Pa., passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, in the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa. She was the wife of the late Albert Kulsicavage. Born February 11, 1920, in Lopez, she was one of eight children of the late Marko and Barbara Stavisky Sinovich. A lifelong resident of Lopez, Theresa attended the Sullivan County Public School System. Theresa worked a span of over 50 years, first at the Weldon Pajama Factory in Lopez, followed by a long-term employment with the Endicott- Johnson Shoe Co. in Mildred, where she retired in 1985. She was a lifelong and faithful member of St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church, Lopez. Theresa found great joy in spending time with her family. Some of her most memorable occasions were holiday celebrations with family and friends. Her most treasured moments were spending time with her grandchildren. Although a very quiet person, Theresa’s great strength and ability to face adversity were an inspiration to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten by all who loved her. In addition to her parents and husband Albert, she was preceded in death by her son Donald Kulsicavage; her granddaughter and great-grandson Bernadette and Nathan Weaver; her brothers Alexander, Daniel, and Andrew Sinovich; and her sisters, Anna Peterman, Mary Slafta, and Julia Andrewlavage. Surviving are her devoted sons Joseph Kulsicavage, Franconia, Pa.; Ronald Kulsicavage and wife Delores, Mildred; and Daniel Kulsicavage and wife Annamarie, Mount Pleasant S.C.; daughter-inlaw Frances Kulsicavage, Wofford Heights, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; her brother Michael Sinovich and wife Vera, Wilmington, Del.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Requiem Service will be held at10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Vladimir’s Russian Orthodox Church, 211 Main St., Lopez, with the Rev. Hieromonk Michael Their, her pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery, Lopez. Family and friends are invited to attend a church viewing Wednesday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m. The family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial gifts be made to her church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains.

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March 6, 2011

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ack C. Lawson, 49, of Chestnut Street, Warrior Run, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sugar Notch, on October 9, 1961, a son of the late Donald and Catherine Reilly Lawson. He was a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School, class of 1979, and attended Penn State University and was a graduate of College Misericordia. Jack served in the U.S. Navy and had been employed by the Pennsylvania American Water Company until his illness. He was a member of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch, where he was active with the church bazaar. Jack had a lifelong devotion to his career and his family and was a devoted father. He loved computers and many family vacations at the shore. He was a member of the Hunlock Creek Lions Club and a social member of the Sugar Notch Fire Department. He also served as a Little League coach and was active in several dart leagues. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Letinski, and by a nephew, Michael Geiser. Surviving are his wife of 21 years, Sheri M. Stogoski Lawson, daughter, Haley Rose Lawson, and a son, Mitchell John Lawson, all at home; brother, Kevin Lawson, and his wife,

Mary Ann, Hanover Township; and sisters Donna Lawson, Mountain Top, and Colleen Hand and her husband, Michael, Toms River, N.J. There are also nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews surviving. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Friday from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in Holy Family Church, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. Military honors will be conducted at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.natandgawlasfuneralhome.com.

Edith M. Cheresko March 6, 2011 M. Cheresko, 94, of KingE dith ston, died Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Hospice Care of VNA, Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre. She was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late William and Edith McDermott Bellas. She was a member of the Dorranceton United Methodist Church, Kingston. The family would like to thank the nurses and personnel of Hospice Care of the VNA for their compassionate care for Edith during her illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester; sister Gertrude McGettigan; and brothers, Howard and Jack Bellas. She is survived by her daughter, Judith Wallace, at home; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jason Lindgren; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Aura Lindgren; sister Shirley Yoh, Kingston; and nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with Pastor Nick Keeney officiating. Friends may call Thursday from 9 to11 a.m. Interment will be in the Hanover Cemetery, Hanover Green. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704.

Arlene (Novobilski) Russo March 6, 2011 rlene (Novobilski) Russo, of Pittston, passed away Sunday, A March 6, 2011, at the Hospice Unit

of Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre. Born February 6, 1935, in Dupont, she was a daughter of the late Gertrude (Kuligowski) Russo and Andrew Russo. She was the wife of the late Philip Russo. Arlene was a former member of The Christian Mothers of St. Rocco’s R.C. Church. She was preceded in death by infant brother Robert Novobilski and sister Phyllis Pierson. Surviving are children, Pamela and husband Ron Karalunas, Jenkins Township; Mary Ann Yatko, Jenkins Township; Philip and wife Victoria Russo, Chicago, Ill.; Patricia Purcell, Avoca, and Joseph and wife Kimberly Russo, Collegeville, Pa.; grandchildren, Douglas Yatko, Dana Anderson, Kaitlin Karalunas, Philip and Renee Russo, and Jenna Russo; and great-grandchildren, A.J.

FUNERALS COMINSKY – Joan, funeral 9 a.m. today from the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. DYMOND – Aileen, memorial service 11 a.m. March 26, at Friedman Farm Chapel (formerly East Dallas United Methodist Church), Lower Demunds Road, Dallas. FAUX – Wilmer, funeral 11 a.m. today from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St, Tunkhannock. GIBBONS – Mary, funeral 10 a.m. today from the John V. Morris Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church. Visitation today at 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. GRAY – Richard, celebration of life 10 a.m. today from McLaughlin’s Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Nicholas. LANE – Josephine, funeral 12:30 p.m. today from the Kopicki Funeral Home, Zerbey Avenue, Kingston. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. in St. Ignatius Church. LELLO – Mary, viewing 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Corcoran Funeral Home, 20 S. Main Street, Plains Township. Viewing also 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. MEYER – Rosalyn, funeral 11 a.m. today at the Rosenberg Funeral Chapel. Shiva Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7

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Wickizer Jr. and Jack Pearson. Funeral services will be handled by Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rocco’s R.C. Church at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (9 a.m. from funeral home). Interment services will follow at Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville

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ing a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth Sickler Egroff, and was a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. She had attended the Luzerne County Community College and, prior to her retirement in December 2010, she had been a school bus driver with Pace Transportation and, later, with Parrish Transportation, both of Pittston for many years. Ruth had resided in North End, Wilkes-Barre, as a young woman and had suffered the tragic loss of two of her young sons, David W. and Erik W. Lloyd, in a drowning accident at Lake Wallenpaupack in July 1981.

and wife Diane; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Margaret Plumblee and husband Robert; sister Helen Krubitzer; brothers John Kunec, Dr. Pete Kunec and wife Ingrid, Edward Kunec and wife Marie, and Thomas Kunec; brotherin-law Ray Borkowski; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at10 a.m. Friday, January 21, 2011, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta, Ga., with Father John Walsh officiating.

to 9 p.m. at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Irwin and Judith Gelb, 7 Fairfield Drive, Laflin. MODLESKY – Ann Marie, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday from the Bednarski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Exeter. Friends may call today 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. RITONDO – Josephine, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday from Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at St. Rocco’s R.C. Church. Viewing today 4 to 7 p.m. SMITH – Carlos, funeral 9 a.m. Thursday from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. WAJDA – Julia, funeral 9 a.m. today from the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, 21 N. Meade St., WilkesBarre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park Avenue, WilkesBarre. WALLACE – Leona, funeral 10:15 a.m. Wednesday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, Zerbey Avenue, Kingston. Friends may call today 5 to 8 p.m. YATSKO – Frances, funeral 9:30 a.m. today from the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston.

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Ruth J. Lloyd uth J. Lloyd, 64, a resident of Exeter Borough, died Sunday, R March 6, 2011, at her home, follow-

ary Kunec Morris, of Acworth, Ga., passed away Monday, January 17, 2011, at the age of 90. She was born and lived in Plains Township and was a daughter of Peter and Dora Kunec. She was raised by Peter and Victoria Kunec after her mother’s death. Mary attended Sacred Heart Slovak Elementary School and Plains Memorial High School. She worked at General Cigar factory. She moved to Atlanta, Ga., in 1944 when she married Rufus C. Morris, Jr. (now deceased). Mary was a homemaker and very devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved gardening and attending Mass. She was preceded in death by brothers Joseph and Robert Kunec, and sister Alberta Borkowski. Mary is survived by her daughters, Sandra Garrett and husband Buddy, and Barbara Camp and husband Chuck; son, Ronnie Morris,

Surviving are her surviving son Michael Lloyd and his companion, Sarah Masulis, Wilkes-Barre; brothers, James Lyons, Kingston; Richard Lyons and Robert Egroff, both of Wilkes-Barre; Harold Lyons, Florida; Clarence Egroff, Plains Township; and Donald Egroff, Wyoming; a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Pat) Santarelli, Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 211 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston, with private interment in Perrins Marsh Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to service time. The family requests that flowers be omitted and that memorial donations be made to the family at the funeral home or to the American Cancer Society.

LOS ANGELES — The largest genetic analysis of African populations to date suggests that modern humans originated in southern Africa about 60,000 years ago, not eastern Africa as is now commonly thought, researchers said Monday.

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A team found that Bushmen hunter-gatherers of the Kalahari Desert who speak one of the Khoisan languages characterized by the presence of clicking consonants have the greatest genetic diversity in their DNA of any people in the world. High genetic diversity is generally accepted as a mark of old age of a population, and Africans in general have the greatest genetic diversity of all peoples, indicating that the human race originated on that continent. The new information, reported online Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, goes even further, showing that the greatest diversity of all exists in the hunter-gatherer population and that they must therefore be the most direct descendants of our oldest ancestors. The new conclusion was possible because this was the first time it has been possible to compare data from many of the bushman tribes, said geneticist Brenna M. Henn of Stanford University, lead author of the paper.

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Satellite loss blow to climate study Rocket that crashed Friday was carrying satellite that was to help scientists learn how sun and aerosols affect climate.

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LOS ANGELES — The crash of a NASA rocket bearing a sophisticated observation satellite has dealt a major setback to scientific efforts aimed at understanding how humans are affecting Earth’s climate. A Taurus XL rocket carrying the agency’s Glory satellite was launched early Friday from Vandenburg Air Force base in California. But it crashed into the Pacific Ocean after the satellite’s protective casing failed to open. The satellite carried equipment to help scientists understand how the sun and particles of matter in the atmosphere called aerosols affect Earth’s climate. Scientists said the new instruments would have been able to distinguish more accurately than ever the difference between such natural particles as desert dust, and particles from human activities such as burning coal and using nitrate fertilizers. “The loss of the Glory satellite is a serious setback to our capacity to continue observations critical to understanding and predicting the earth’s climate,” said Greg Holland, direc-

tor of the Earth System Laboratory of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, based in Boulder, Colo. The failure of the $424 million mission comes at a time of heightened controversy over the accuracy of climate predictions, with the oil and coal industries attacking the integrity of scientific research and seeking to halt government efforts to limit the burning of fossil fuel. An assessment of thousands of climate-related research papers by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a group of more than 2,500 scientists brought together by the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations, concluded in 2007 that the warming of earth’s climate is “unequivocal.” The warming, they asserted with “more than 90 percent certainty,” is mostly due to the effect of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities. In the U.S., 45 percent of electrical power is generated by burning coal, the fuel with the highest toxic air pollution and the highest level of planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions. Republicans in Congress, along with coal-state Democrats, are seeking to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases. Four years ago, the National Science Foundation warned that budget cutting had put the nation’s ability to monitor severe weath-

NASA researcher says fossils journal have not responded to emails and phone messages from of bacteria found in two The Associated Press. meteorites from outer space. In a statement on the journal’s

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WASHINGTON — Elephants quickly learn to lend each other a helping hand — ah, make that a helping trunk. In a series of tests, the giant mammals learned to cooperate to solve a problem, researchers report in Monday’s edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Elephants are socially complex, explained lead researcher Joshua M. Plotnik. “They help others in distress," he said. "They seem in some ways emotionally attached to each other, so you would expect there would be some level of cooperation.” However, he added, “I was surprised how quickly they learned.” The elephants caught on as quickly as chimpanzees, elevat-

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ing themselves to such heady company as great apes, dolphins and crows, according to Plotnik, of the department of experimental psychology at England’s Cambridge University. The tests, conducted in Thailand, involved food rewards placed on a platform on the ground connected to a rope. The elephants were behind a fence. To get the food, the elephants had to pull the two ends of the rope at the same time to drag the platform under the fence. Pull only one end and all you get is rope. Six pairs of elephants were tested 40 times over two days and every pair figured it out, succeeding on at least eight of the last 10 trials. Then the scientists tried releasing the elephants into the test area separately, up to 45 seconds apart. The elephants quickly learned to wait for their partners, with a success rate of between 88 and 97 percent for various pairs

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web site, editor-in-chief Rudy Schild of Harvard University, By SETH BORENSTEIN called Hoover “a highly respectAP Science Writer ed scientist and astrobiologist WASHINGTON — NASA and with a prestigious record of acits top scientists are distancing complishment at NASA.” On Monday, NASA issued a themselves from a space agency researcher who concludes that statement by Paul Hertz, chief he found alien bacterial life in scientist in the science division, meteorites that were collected questioning the validity of claims that have not gone through peer many decades ago. Richard Hoover of NASA’s review. NASA said Hoover failed Marshall Space Flight Center in to advise the agency he had subHuntsville, Ala., claims he found mitted the paper to the Journal of fossils that look like the rem- Cosmology after it failed to get published in a more esnants of bacteria in at least two meteorites. “The sim- tablished peer-reviewed journal. His research paper, “NASA cannot stand published online Fri- plest exbehind or support a sciday in the Journal of planation entific claim unless it has Cosmology, concludes these must have come is that he’s been peer-reviewed or from outer space. measuring thoroughly examined by other qualified experts,” But his claim has microbes Hertz said in the statebeen roundly disputed from ment. “This paper was by other scientists. submitted in 2007 to the “There has been no Earth. International Journal of one in the scientific Astrobiology. However, community, certainly They’re the peer review process no one in the meteorite contamwas not completed for analysis community, that submission.” that has supported ination.” The Journal of Costhese conclusions,” Carl Pilcher mology bills itself as NASA Astrobiology InNASA peer-reviewed. In his stitute Director Carl note, Schild wrote that Pilcher told The Assohe has asked “100 exciated Press on Monday. “The simplest explanation perts” and “over 500 scientists for Mr. Hoover’s measurements from the scientific community” is that he’s measuring microbes to review the paper with their from Earth. They’re contamina- commentary to be posted online, after the paper was released. tion.” Typically, scientific journals In the paper, Hoover states chemical analysis makes it un- obtain peer review before decidlikely to be contamination. In- ing whether to publish new restead, he wrote they are “indige- search. The paper’s findings were first nous fossils” from outer space rather than something found on made public by Fox News. Pilcher said the cosmology Earth. Scientists inside and outside journal “has published papers in the space agency have criticized which the authors assert that life and even ridiculed Hoover’s could not possibly have started study, his credentials and the on Earth and must have started journal itself. They say that in interstellar space 10 billion Hoover works in solar physics years ago,” he said. That theory is not one held by and doesn’t have expertise in asa majority of mainstream scientrobiology. Hoover and the editor of the tists, he said.

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Congressional hearing outside Philadelphia probes reasons for recent explosions.

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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania utility executive said at a congressional hearing Monday that it’s possible a leak in a natural gas pipeline developed after an inspection a day before an explosion that killed five people in Allentown last month. At a hearing on pipeline safety in King of Prus"We pledge sia, outside Philadelphia, UGI to you that CEO John we’ll get to Walsh told a of conthe bottom panel gressional members that of what the investigahappened." tion into the Robert Feb. 9 exploPowelson sion will take Chairman of the six to eight state PUC more weeks before a final determination on the circumstances surrounding the blast. U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., who leads the House subcommittee on railroads, pipelines and hazardous material, held the hearing in the wake of the Allentown explosion, which killed a 4month-old boy, an elderly couple and two others, as well as a January blast that killed a Philadelphia Gas Works employee. U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, is a member of the subcommittee. The emerging natural gas industry in the Marcellus Shale formation in parts of Pennsylvania will only be making pipeline safety an even bigger issue in coming years, officials said at the hearing. Robert Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, said the state needs more funding to conduct inspections, but the agency is working hard to figure out just what happened in Allentown. Shuster, however, said officials may have to do more with less because it’s unlikely in the current economic climate that federal funding will be increased. "Our work is not done," Powelson said. "We pledge to you that we’ll get to the bottom of what happened." Investigators have said they suspect a piece of cracked pipe may be to blame for the explosion and fire, which burned for hours as crews worked to cut off the gas supply. Officials have also said the blast was not far from the site of a similar explosion in 1990. Last month’s explosion flattened a pair of row houses and set fire to a block of homes in an area where the underground gas main lacked shut-off valves.

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very dog, they say, has its day. For Dharma, a Husky mix belonging to Brian Saporito of Moosic, a bright and sunny Monday after yet another nasty winter storm was just the perfect day to play some fetch at the dog park at Hollenback Park in Wilkes-Barre.

Corbett education nominee approved By PETER JACKSON Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Hours before Gov. Tom Corbett was expected to advocate deep spending cuts throughout state government, the man he has nominated to be Pennsylvania’s education secretary reminded a Senate panel Monday that bigger isn’t always better. At his confirmation hearing before the Education Committee, Ronald Tomalis questioned the methodology of a legislatively mandated 2007 study that concluded the state’s share of public school funding was inadequate. Democratic former Gov. Ed Rendell, who left office in January, used those findings to help justify billions of dollars in increased education spending.

"I’m not one who believes in the idea that money equals quality," Tomalis told Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery, one of the committee members who peppered the nominee with wide-ranging questions during an hour-long hearing. "It seems that there is always a reason to spend more money on public education." The committee unanimously endorsed Tomalis, an education policy veteran with experience in state and federal government. Tomalis, who is serving as acting secretary pending Senate confirmation of his appointment, hinted the new Republican administration will seek to slow the implementation of Keystone Exams, the new high school graduation competency

tests. They are currently slated to be fully in place statewide by the 2016-17 school year. So far, the governor has revealed little about what he will propose in his first budget speech to the Legislature. The current budget totals $28 billion, but billions in federal stimulus funds and transfers of other state funds are not expected to be available in the fiscal year that starts July 1. Corbett, the former state attorney general, promised in his election campaign that he would not increase state taxes or fees. In addition to expected spending cuts, Corbett has sent out signals about other fiscal policies, including support for the privatization of the now state-controlled sale of wine and liquor.

LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen was fired Monday from “Two and a Half Men” by Warner Bros. Television after the actor’s bouts of wild partying, repeated hospitalizations and a bitter media campaign against his studio bosses. The action was taken after “careful consideration” and is effective immediately, the studio said in a statement. No decision has been made on the show’s future without its star, Warner spokesman Paul McGuire said. Sheen, 45, who has used TV, radio and social media to create a big megaphone for himself, was not silent for long. In a text to The Associated Press, he responded with the Fword and, “They lose,” followed by the word “Trolls.” Asked if he planned to sue, Sheen texted back, “Big.” As for his next move, Sheen texted, “A big one.” A call to his attorney, Marty Singer, seeking comment was not immediately returned Monday. CBS declined to comment. The firing capped a rare, raging public battle between a Hollywood star and those who employ him, with Sheen claiming the right to live as he pleased — including the acknowledged use of illegal drugs, although he has said he is currently clean — as long as he showed up sober and ready to work. “Two and a Half Men,” which debuted in 2003, starred Sheen as womanizing bachelor Charlie Harper, who creates an ad hoc family with his neurotic brother, the divorced Alan (Jon Cryer) and Alan’s son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). Warner and CBS had long faced a balancing act with Sheen as he underwent rehab and two ugly splits from wives No. 2 (Denise Richards) and No. 3 (Brooke Mueller Sheen). On one side was the wayward star, on the other was TV’s most successful and highly lucrative sitcom, anchoring Monday for CBS and making hundreds of millions of dollars for Warner. Last month, Warner canceled the remaining eight episodes of what was intended to be a 24-episode season of “Men,” citing Sheen’s public behavior and rants against executive producer Chuck Lorre. In a series of interviews, including with ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today” show, Sheen boasted about his “epic” partying, said he’s fueled by “violent hatred” of his bosses and claimed to have kicked drugs at home in his “Sober Valley Lodge.” He glorified himself as a “rock star from Mars” with “fire breathing fists” and “Adonis DNA” and talked about his home life with two women he nicknamed his

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Charlie Sheen in a scene from “Two and a Half Men." On Monday Warner Bros. Television officially fired Sheen.

“goddesses.” The actor, who was among TV’s highest-paid at a reported $1.8 million per episode for “Men,” brashly said at one point that he would ask for $3 million if he signed a new contract for future seasons. There was public fascination with the gloves-off battle. When Sheen added Twitter to the arsenal, he gained 1 million followers in an unprecedentedly brief 25 hours, leading Guinness World Records to establish a new category and crown him the champion. He now has well over 2 million followers. But Sheen’s professional conflict devolved into a custody battle over his 23-month-old twin sons with estranged wife Mueller Sheen. She used his public remarks, as well as conduct she claimed was threatening and violent, to seek a court order removing the children from his home last week. While Sheen’s text to AP suggested his next major role could be that of plaintiff in a lawsuit, the immediate question for Warner and CBS was whether to keep the show alive by bringing in a new cast member to join Cryer and Jones — the one-and-a-half men left. Shows have replaced stars before and lived to fight for ratings another day. When Valerie Harper left “Valerie” after the1986-87 season in a dispute with producers, the show was renamed “The Hogan Family,” Sandy Duncan was brought in to play a new character and the sitcom continued until 1991. “All you have to do is bring in someone you can plug into a Charlie Sheen-like character and deliver those kinds of lines,’’said Drew Carey, host of “The Price Is Right.” He was also star and co-creator of “The Drew Carey Show.’’

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OUR OPINION: CENTURY OF LIFE

From hard work came simple joys

OLLECTIVELY they screens offering hundreds via are seven people with cable or satellite. Yes, we have 700 years life experi- choice, but we traded someence, and we think that thing of high value these people makes their observations as val- know well: Cultural touchuable as vintage wine and their stones, common references we advice as reliable as an atomic shared as community. These centenarians talk of clock. And you will notice, as report- neighbors helping neighbors, of er Bill O’Boyle of The Times block parties, of front porch Leader pointed out in Sunday’s chats and mom-and-pop stores. They lacked the articles spotlighting convenience of 24area centenarians, These centenarthat despite living ians talk of neigh- hour marts, but they knew the perthrough two World bors helping son selling them Wars, the Great Depression, Prohibition, neighbors, of block penny candy or warm pretzels. the moon landing and parties, of front “People were the birth of the Inter- porch chats … more friendly back net, they typically do in my day,” Rose not speak of epic moments or monumental mile- Rossi said. “People don’t take that time today.” stones. Said Rose Lopresto: “EveryThey speak of neighborhoods and friendship, of hard work body helped everybody. We and simple pleasures. They went to school, we came home, speak, in short, of what really we did our chores. “We made America,” she addmatters in any life: The place you live and the importance of ed. Yes, they did, and it behooves making it worth living there. “People struggled for every- us to remember we have what thing back then,” Anna Made- we have because of their work line Moyer said. “But we were ethic and sacrifices. They tend not to romanticize happy. “We were always doing some- their pasts. They admit there thing,” she added, “and if I did were struggles and shortfalls; acknowledge much my work, I would get a nickel for they the movies. We had simple plea- changed for the better. But the basics that got them this far resures.” In the age of iPads, cell main as true today as they did phones and streaming video, 100 years ago, when stamps cost “simple pleasures” could be- 2 cents and bread cost a nickel, come an endangered species. when the life expectancy was 48 We shifted from the single the- for a man and 51 for a woman. In the end there is no more atre showing one movie everyone talked about to the mega- fundamental tenet than the simplex where each family member ple one put forth by Rose Rossi, can see a different flick. We clichéd but as true today as it moved from black-and-white was 100 years ago and will be TV sets that barely received 100 years from now. “Life is what you make it.” three channels to hi-def flat

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I remain honored to serve on the Court of Common Pleas and will do so to the best of my ability for the remainder of my term.” Judge Joseph Cosgrove The temporary appointee to the Luzerne County court announced Saturday that he has decided he will not run this year for a full, 10-year term. Separately, Judge Joseph Van Jura also issued a statement indicating he will not be a candidate in 2011 for one of the bench’s six open seats. Both men earlier had circulated nominating petitions, upsetting certain people who felt the men were betraying pledges taken when they accepted the short-term posts.

OTHER OPINION: BRAIN HEALTH

Cell phone impact needs more study

S LONG AS there have been cell phones, some people have asked whether holding the devices up to their heads might be a health risk. The answer has been that cell phones appear to have no impact on the brain. But a new study says that something might be happening. A study by the National Institutes of Health concludes that less than an hour of cell phone use raises activity in the part of the brain closest to the phone’s antenna by about 7 percent. Re-

searchers don’t know whether such electromagnetic stimulation is bad for the brain. Nora Volkov, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and leader of the cell-phone study, even raised the possibility that the radiation could be beneficial. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, opens a new avenue for research on the relationship between cell phone use and health. That’s a good thing. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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County council hopefuls should have fiscal plans

ecently, at a judicial campaign kickoff announcement, I was approached by several individuals seeking one of the new Luzerne County Council positions. Each asked me to sign a petition granting them eligibility in the upcoming election. I asked each prospective candidate what their plan was to fix Luzerne County’s financial mess. To my disappointment, each could only agree that the fiscal status of the county was in bad shape, but none could offer any semblance of a plan or even a reasonable idea! In fact, I believe the best way to describe their reaction to my question was one of disbelief and incredulity that a voter would even ask such a question when all they wanted was my signature. I chose not to sign any of their petitions and I ended the conversations by directing them that they had better improve their ability to answer my question if they were to become a serious candidate. This brings me to the point of my letter. Luzerne County residents, I encourage each of you to demand solid plans and explanations from every candidate who is seeking one of the new council positions. Specifically, have them tell you how they are going to cut the expenditures and balance the budget. Have them tell you how they are going to reduce taxes so that new businesses and residents will want to relocate here. And lastly, as they are telling you their answers, do your own gut check to ensure that the answers you are getting sound reasonable and feasible. John Moga Dallas

Celebrate with Red Cross by donating time, money

he American Red Cross has been carrying out its mission to provide disaster relief since its founding in 1881. The Wyoming Valley Chapter was established in 1916, and for the past 95 years it has mobilized countless volunteers to fulfill its mission of providing disaster relief and helping people prepare for and prevent emergencies. March is Red Cross Month. For nearly 100 years, U.S. presidents have called on people to support the American Red Cross and its humanitarian mission. Nationally, the Red Cross responds to an average of nearly 200 disasters every day. The organization provides a round-the-clock link between those in the military and their families, and supplies blood and blood products to approximately 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. In Northeastern Pennsylvania, Red Cross chapters respond to an average of one disaster every day, mostly due to

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house fires and weather-related events. This is done through a force of more than 2,000 volunteers, including more than 100 Disaster Action Team volunteers who are specially trained to respond to individuals and families in need. While emergency service workers are dealing with saving lives and property, Red Cross workers are dealing with the financial and emotional issues that face someone who might have lost their possessions and even loved ones. A disaster can happen to anyone. When it does, the Red Cross is there to help. Help is not only provided locally, but also many Wyoming Valley-based volunteers are trained for deployments to national disasters and even international disasters such as the Haiti earthquake in January 2010. The American Red Cross is about neighbor helping neighbor, one of the concepts on which this nation was founded. The American Red Cross, even though it is chartered by the U.S. Congress, accomplishes its core mission without the use of federal funding. At a time when the government is seeking programs to cut and services to limit, we are grateful that our funding comes directly from individuals like you who share a belief in our mission. The word that has the most meaning and impact during Red Cross month is “give.” We ask you to give of your time and to volunteer. We ask that you give your financial support so we can continue to deliver services to our communities. We ask that you give blood so we can provide this life-saving product to all who need it. In our 95 years, the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania always have answered the call to give, and for that we are most grateful. Another word that is important during Red Cross month is “join.” Join us and work with us to help your neighbors down the street, around the corner or around the world. The Red Cross was founded through a spirit of volunteerism, and that principle is what enables us to do our important work both near and far. Celebrate with us this month as we recognize the 130th anniversary of the American Red Cross.

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Money, not safety, drives red light camera push

am responding to the commentary from the AAA Mid-Atlantic government affairs manager on Feb. 28 about red light cameras. While attempting to be balanced, it expresses a lot of naiveté, since it assumes the government has your best interests in mind. It also relies upon statistics, but I took a course on such things, so I know you can make numbers say whatever you wish. It also fails to mention that many states and cities are scrapping these cameras. Convenient to leave out? This seems to be a classic example of creating a crisis where none exists, then telling the people there is an epidemic that only government can solve. Where are the daily pileups at intersections? Are drivers really running through signal lights five seconds after they change to red? What is not mentioned are rear-end collisions. When you approach a camera intersection, your reflex will be to slam on the brakes if you perceive a signal change, so the first hint of yellow will equate to a sudden stop. Who anticipates the vehicle ahead rapidly stopping? Seems less safe to me. Many red light camera-related tickets are for a non-complete stop before taking a legal right turn on a red. Hardly a catastrophic hazard. How will you know exactly where to stop anyway, as every intersection does not have a clear “stop” line painted? Do you stop behind a line, on it? Will the camera sensors be set up correctly? Realistically, money is likely a prime motivator here. Why not introduce the same bill, with the monetary fines replaced with a choice of a charitable contribution or community service? No one should profit from this. If this were truly about safety, why do camera tickets typically have no points? Because the goal is to get you to pay, not fight the ticket. I still do not see a mention of the lack of constitutionality of all this. I am not able to confront my accuser in court. I am notified of the supposed infraction weeks later. If I drove a rental car or company vehicle when ticketed, I have no option but to pay. They will simply bill me. The real issue here is the government not controlling its spending. These supposedly unsafe drivers are low-hanging fruit. Politicians can continue their reckless spending, not raise taxes and get re-elected. In the meantime, innocent citizens might get hurt or killed, but it’s all right, because safety comes first! Ban all camera enforcement in Pennsylvania. James Sikorski Jr. Wapwallopen

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Brominski allowed to file petition His nominating papers, those of Eileen Sorokas for County Council had been voided. By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com

Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas Burke ruled Monday that Edward Brominski will be permitted to file his nominating petition to have his name appear on the May 17 ballot for Luzerne County Council. County Election Bureau Director Leonard Piazza had voided the petitions of Brominski and another Democratic contender, Eileen Sorokas, because they did not write "Luzerne County" in the electoral district section of the petition. The law requires candidates to

fill in several blanks so the 2:20 identity of the candip.m. timesleader.com date and office he or she is seeking is clear to voters signing the petition, Piazza had argued. Burke said case law allowed candidates to amend their petitions in similar situations. Burke said he reviewed Brominski’s petition and has no reason to believe that petition signers were unclear about what office Brominski is seeking because Luzerne was written at the top of the petition and he wrote that he was a candidate for “home rule council member.” Burke’s ruling also allows Sorokas to amend her petition. Brominski, a former county First reported at

commissioner from Swoyersville, said he was “relieved.” His petition was accepted by Piazza’s office Monday afternoon. Brominski could have lost the opportunity to run if Burke had ruled against him because petitions are due by 4:30 p.m. today. Brominski said he did not have enough time to collect 250 new signatures to get on the ballot. County Election Board Solicitor Neil O’Donnell said the county Election Bureau will keep the judge’s ruling on file for guidance in future requests to amend petitions. Piazza said he’s confident the rejected petitions would have been challenged by other candidates by the March 15 objection deadline. “I’m sure we would’ve been in court on this matter one way or

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Former Luzerne County Commissioner Edward Brominski won his case to get on the ballot for county council.

another, and my preference is to handle it sooner rather than later,” Piazza said. “I’m happy we have a decision today.” Jennifer Learn-Andes, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 831-7333.

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N.Y., early indications suggest a mixed rain and snow event with significant precipitation possible beginning Wednesday through Friday. With temperatures expected to be in the mid-40s, the melting of the snow pack combined with rain could result in another flood scare. “Unfortunately, the next storm is too far out yet to make any strong predictions,” Bekanich said. “What prevented us in getting a high river this time when it got cold and changed over to snow, it could cause us some problems down the road. We’ll be watching and waiting.” The river in Wilkes-Barre crested at 21.6 feet at 1 p.m. Monday, 6 inches below the natural flood stage of 22 feet, according to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center in State College. Projections on Saturday had the river cresting at nearly 30 feet, which would have impacted lowlying municipalities along the river in the Wyoming Valley. “It does look like there will be significant rain, that means the potential for flooding,” said Evan

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A birch tree bends over from the weight of ice coating its branches on Monday along Airport Road in Hazle Township.

Myers of accuweather.com. “Especially in all those places that got dumped with 1 to 2 feet of snow Sunday night into Monday. Bring warmer rains on top of that, there is that potential as we get into Wednesday night and Thursday.” The latest storm left behind 3 to 6 inches of snow on top of an ice layer from the sleet that had fallen

in the local area, resulting in several road closures in Fairmount and Lake townships for downed trees and electrical wires. Walter Bilger and his 9-year-old daughter, Tisha, were busy digging his car out from a parking spot in front of their apartment on North Main Street in WilkesBarre on Monday morning.

“All this was a shocking surprise,” Bilger said. “I thought I put my snow shovel away for good.” Nearly 2 inches of rain fell before it changed to snow, the NWS reported. Since Jan.1, more than 7 inches of rain has fallen, 2 inches above normal for this time of year.

introduced to have the wastewater designated as hazardous waste under the state vehicle code was defeated. Kathryn Klaber, president and executive director of the Marcellus Shale Coalition, said in a prepared statement that DEP’s test results are encouraging and “underscore how closely and aggressively state regulators monitor water use and management” associated with natural gas drilling. Klaber said the findings also “address a host of recently raised claims in a series of intellectually dishonest news reports.” U.S. Sen. Robert Casey, DScranton, said in a prepared statement on Monday that it’s important for testing to continue and for the results to be disclosed to the public in a timely manner. Responding to a Feb. 27 New York Times story that questioned the safety of disposal methods for wastewater produced by natural gas drilling, Casey last week sent letters to the DEP and EPA calling for increased inspections for

radioactive material that may be released into Pennsylvania water as a result of hydraulic fracturing. “High river levels that are causing flooding now are also very different from drought levels where there would be less dilution. In addition to drinking water concerns, testing is required as more Pennsylvanians use rivers and streams for recreational activities,” Casey said. Dr. Tom Jiunta, president of the locally based Gas Drilling Awareness Coalition, said it would be premature to comment on the DEP’s test results until he knows when the tests were conducted relative to wastewater discharges at the plants. River testing is continuing, DEP spokeswoman Katy Gresh said Monday. John Hanger, who ran the DEP last year when it installed the water monitors, said the agency’s radiation protection staff studied the issue carefully and concluded that the radioactivity was not a public threat. The initial test re-

sults confirm that the water is safe from radiation, and tests by drinking water utilities will be conclusive, Hanger said. Times Leader staff writer Steve Mocarsky contributed to this story.

passengers on the bus, which was traveling to Scranton from New York City, according to a Martz Trailways spokesperson. Continued from Page 1A Passengers got out of the bus Phillips was pronounced dead after the windshield was removed at the scene, state police said. by firefighters from Gouldsboro There were approximately 30 and Covington fire departments.

Several passengers suffered minor injuries and were taken to Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg and Community Medical Center in Scranton. State police did not release the names of the drivers of the Nissan and the bus.

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trucked to sewage treatment plants and industrial treatment plants that discharge into rivers that also supply drinking water for many Pennsylvanians. In addition to radium, which exists naturally in Pennsylvania rock, the frack water contains salty dissolved solids, barium, strontium, benzene and fracking chemicals. The state’s treatment plants are not equipped to remove all of the pollutants from the frack water and the state allows the flushing of the partially treated wastewater into the rivers. Under pressure from the state and environmentalists, energy companies have begun recycling some of the frack water and reusing it, rather than hauling it for treatment and river discharge. State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, DKingston, on Monday announced that a proposed amendment she

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The Beckley and Sweet lawsuits, which were filed in federal court on Feb. 15 and Feb. 18, respectively, each accuse Turner of inappropriately touching them. Both lawsuits allege Turner would relieve the women, who were employed as guards, so that he could attempt to engage in sexual behavior with female inmates. Turner is not named as a defendant in either lawsuit, which seeks damages against the prison only. In her suit, Beckley, who remains employed at the prison, said Turner repeatedly placed his hands on her shoulders and back and once touched her inner thigh, despite her protests. In around May 2007, Turner stood behind her as she was seated and made a thrusting motion with his pelvis in an attempt to simulate a sex act.

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collect the 995 signatures and run. Home rule transition committee member Christopher Kersey said he is pleased that more than 30 have signed up to run for council to date. Though only 22 will survive the primary, he expects additional Independent and third-party candidates to be in the race in November. Republicans and Democrats may choose only candidates from their own political party in the primary, but they are free to choose candidates of any political registration in November. Kersey said he and other home rule charter drafters decided to make a larger county council, in part, because they expected a lot of people would be interested in serving. “It’s an exciting time for the county, and the people who are running will have a chance to shape the county in a way that no future council members will,” Kersey said. “This election, in my mind, is the most important we’re going to have for the county.” Kersey said he will base his selection on the candidates’ backgrounds and character. He is particularly interested in what qualities the candidates would look for in the new appointed county manager and how candidates plan to tackle the county’s struggling finances. “A lot are saying they’re going to reduce the budget without raising taxes. I’ll be curious about their specific plans to do that,” Kersey said. Home rule charter drafter Veronica Ciaruffoli, who also serves on the transition committee, said she’s not surprised by the number of contenders. “I’m hoping voters look at their backgrounds and not just their endorsements. What matters is what they’re bringing to the table, and we need a lot,” Ciaruffoli said. Area unions and at least one citizen taxpayer group have endorsed slates, and endorsements are expected from elected tax collectors and possibly other organizations. Ciaruffoli said she will hand pick candidates who are knowledgeable about county government and have fresh ideas. “It’s an awesome, awesome responsibility they’re headed into,” Ciaruffoli said. “HopefulSweet, who was fired from the prison in November 2010, also alleges Turner placed his hands on her shoulders. Around May 2008, Sweet alleges, Turner asked her to participate in a sexual orgy with himself and another woman. When she declined, he asked to “just think about it.” Both lawsuits, which were filed by attorney Sidney Gold of Philadelphia, say the women told prison officials about the harassment, but no one took action to address the issue. Instead they were subjected to retaliation by other guards, who made “snitching” noises as they passed by. Turner, of Pittston, was fired by the prison in July 2008. The Beckley and Sweet suits do not mention the employment action taken against Turner. Turner’s lawsuit, filed by attorney Kim Borland of WilkesBarre, alleges he was terminated because he had supported Petrilla, who formerly served as a member of the prison board

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WHO HAS FILED To date, the following people have filed the necessary paperwork to run, listed in the order that they have filed: Democrats: John Adonizio, Hughestown; Wil Toole, Dupont; Mario J. Fiorucci Jr., Sugar Notch; Michael McGlynn, Duryea; Stanley Knick Jr., Dupont; Thomas Rovinski, Dallas; Jim Bobeck, Kingston; Elaine Maddon Curry, Butler Township; Salvatore Licata, Pittston; Linda McClosky Houck, Kingston; Joseph M. Padavan, Bear Creek Township; Thomas Mark Rome, Dupont; John T. Nadolny, Nanticoke; Jane Walsh-Waitkus, Dorrance Township; Michael G. Collins, Ashley; Brian K. Overman, Plymouth; Frank Sorokach, Ashley; M. Theresa Morcavage, Plymouth; Michelle Bednar, Conyngham Township; Michael A. Chrobak, Dallas; John Livingston, WilkesBarre; Edward A. Brominski, Swoyersville; Bruce J. Simpson, Wilkes-Barre; and Casey Evans, Lehman Township Republicans: Rick Morelli, Sugarloaf Township; Edward Warkevicz, Lehman Township; Gina Nevenglosky, Dorrance Township; Moderno “Butch” Rossi, Lehman Township; William McIntosh, Dallas Township; William “Bill” James, Exeter Township; Kathleen M. Dobash, Hazleton; Michael Cabell, Butler Township; John Ruckno, Dallas; Harry Haas, Wilkes-Barre; Stephen J. Urban, Wilkes-Barre; and Linda J. Urban, Wilkes-Barre.

ly, there are some strong people in there.” Council members will be paid $8,000 per year and be responsible for choosing the new county manager, making appointments to boards and authorities and approving the county budget, tax rate, union contracts and policies. Richard Heffron, also a charter drafter and home rule transition member, said he won’t be looking for candidates who have been politically active in the past. “I’m looking for candidates who are smart, who have integrity and who will do the right thing,” Heffron said. Council candidates will have to focus on big-picture decisions about county budgets and long-term plans and must leave day-to-day governing up to the appointed county manager, he said. “I think some of them will be in for a rude awakening. They’d better start learning the numbers and start thinking about bringing down the county deficit,” Heffron said. Jennifer Learn-Andes, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 831-7333.

along with Commissioner Stephen Urban, former Commissioner Greg Skrepenak and lay members Wister Yuhas and Robert Payne. The suit, which remains pending, claims former warden Gene Fischi and former deputy warden Sam Hyder held a personal animus toward Turner because he had supported Petrilla, whom they opposed politically. He claims the allegations of sexual harassment were raised solely to cover up the political motivations of Fischi and Hyder, who recommended the prison board fire Turner. Contacted Monday, Borland declined to comment on the allegations made against Turner in the Beckley and Sweet lawsuits. County Solicitor Vito DeLuca also declined to comment because the suits are pending. Beckley and Sweet are each seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages for sexual harassment and retaliation.

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More talks, but what does it mean? Negotiations are ongoing, but progress is hard to judge with the latest deadline set for Friday. By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer

WASHINGTON — The NFL and the players’ union negotiated for four hours Monday before calling it a day. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith and members of the two negotiating teams are expected to reconvene before a federal mediator on Tuesday

morning. The current collective bargaining agreement was set to expire last Thursday, but two extensions have now pushed the cutoff to the end of Friday. The sides have made progress during 11 days at the offices of mediator George Cohen, but they still remain apart on key economic issues. What will happen this week is still anyone’s guess. A deal could be reached at any time. Talks could break off. The sides could agree to yet another extension. By buying extra time, the league and union made it clear neither was quite

ready to make the drastic move of shutting down a league that rakes in $9 billion a year and is more popular than ever. The past two Super Bowls rank No. 1 and No. 2 among most-watched TV programs in U.S. history. The NFL has not lost games to a work stoppage since 1987. The current CBA was agreed to in 2006. Owners exercised an opt-out clause in 2008. Money, not surprisingly, is at the center of the standoff. One person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press last week that the NFLPA has not

agreed to any major economic concessions — and that the NFL has not agreed to the union’s long-held demand that the league completely open its books and share all financial information. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because Cohen asked everyone involved not to comment on the substance of the talks. The key issues all along have been: • How to divide revenues, including what cut team owners should get up front to help cover costs such as stadiSee TALKS, Page 6B

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Troubled Heat still optimistic Miami is going through rough stretch and has tough schedule ahead.

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

MIAMI — Having LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together was supposed to be the Miami Heat formula for many championships. And it might. Someday. Right now, it isn’t. With the playoffs a little more than a month away, time is running out. So maybe it was fitting that Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had his back to the wall of Miami’s practice court Monday when trying his best to clear up “Crygate.” Here was his clarification: He saw glossy eyes, but heard no whimpering. Ultimately, little of that matters. A day after Spoelstra said there was “a couple guys crying in the locker room” in the moments that followed Sunday’s 87-86 loss to the Chicago Bulls — the latest entry in a growing list of last-second chances gone awry — whether tears were falling or not is irrelevant. Shots aren’t falling. That’s the bigger issue for the Heat, who have lost four straight and are early in their toughest See HEAT, Page 6B

AUTO RACING

NASCAR hotheads learn to cool down Two outspoken drivers, Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart, have been notably calmer in 2011.

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

LAS VEGAS — Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart are known for their racing success and explosive tempers. Most every problem on the track is followed by a profanitylaced rant, a tantrum and, in Busch’s case, a meltdown right in the car that has at times prevented him from making a strong finish. Then came the sulking and scowling. If they even bothered to give interBusch views, the answers were usually short and snippy. It was boorish behavior, but tolerated. Nothing was going to change NASCAR’s two biggest bad boys. Until, that is, they changed themselves. Busch and Stewart seem to have mellowed this season. That was never more apparent than Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Both had a chance to win, and neither did. See NASCAR, Page 6B

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Wyoming Valley West’s Brett Good goes over the Scranton defense during Saturday’s Class 4A game at Marywood University in Scranton. The Spartans take on Penn Wood today.

Spartans take on talented squad

By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

Two numbers to keep in mind as Wyoming Valley West plays at Penn Wood in a PIAA Class 4A state qualifier at 7 p.m. today in Lansdowne, which is west of Philadelphia. Eleven and nine. Eleven is the seeding Penn Wood (19-8) had in the District 1 tournament. Nine is where the Patriots finished in the tournament. Neither is indicative to how strong Penn Wood is. Penn Wood comes from a district where boys basketball is played at a different level. District 1 has won five of the last six PIAA Class 4A championships. Nine of 12 Class 4A state finalists during that span have come from District 1. And that includes Penn Wood winning the state title in 200809 and finishing the runner-up last season. So it’s easy to see a low seeding and finish in District 1

If you’re going ... What: Wyoming Valley West at Penn Wood in a PIAA Class 4A state qualifier When: 7 p.m. today Where: Lansdowne Directions: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) south to the exit 9 for Route 3 East. Turn left and proceed 2 ½ miles on Route 3/Chester Pike. Make a slight right onto Darby Road to Lansdowne Avenue. Go about two miles and turn left onto East Plumstead Avenue. Go a short distance and turn right onto Green Avenue.

Guard Aaron Brown is Penn Wood’s go-to player. The 6foot-5 senior has committed to West Virginia and is averaging 20 points and 7.3 rebounds. The Patriots also have another Division I recruit, albeit for football. Shawn Oakman, a 6-9, 250pounder, signed to play football with Penn State last month. Oakman, who was selected to play in the Big 33 Game, averages 7.9 points, but does most of his work on the board where he has 146 rebounds. If Oakman wasn’t enough for the undersized Spartans to worry about, Penn Wood also has 6-8 senior Darian Barnes. Like Brown, Barnes is a Division I recruit although he hasn’t signed yet. He averages close to a double-double, 10.8 points and 8.0 rebounds. Junior point guard Malcolm Richardson, who also scores in double figures, runs the show, while 6-5 senior Akil Anderson

doesn’t mean a whole lot. “You look at this Penn Wood team, they played a tremendous schedule out of state,” Valley West coach George Reimiller said. “They were like an independent school. They played Chester and lost both games by a total of four points in each game. Chester is favored to win this year.” See SPARTANS, Page 6B

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION

Making waves through some rough waters

he first District 2 gold medalist in Crestwood High School’s brief swimming history was going backwards to earn his landmark victory. But as Joseph Grzech captured the boys 100 yard backstroke at districts, it only emphasized how far the Comets program is pushing forward. This is no longer a sport in its infancy at Crestwood. Thanks to the hard work of head coach Paul Lamore along with his wife and faithful swimming assistant Lynn, Crestwood is beginning to make a big splash in Northeastern Pennsylvania pools. More traditional Class 2A area swimming powers – such as Holy Redeemer, Dallas and Scranton Prep – may have garnered more medals and more glory from this weekend’s district competition at the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center. Nobody gained more satisfaction than Crestwood. The Comets attracted only a handful of competitors when they started their swimming program six years ago, and grew their program to 14 girls and six boys this season. But one of those boys was Grzech, a freshman who not only chopped more than three seconds from his seed time, he upended the event favorite to win the 100 back and bring Crestwood its first district gold. “It means a lot,” Grzech said. “I didn’t expect to win my freshman year. It was good for me.” It was better for the program. His gold medal run was the highlight of a weekend where the Comets walked out of Wilkes-Barre with their biggest district medal catch. Brittany Blass snatched up two, closing her career with a bronze medal in the girls 100 butterfly and a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke. Her fellow senior Lindsay Brown – who wasn’t one of the favorites to medal – collected a couple of sixth-place finishes in the 200 IM and 100 fly. Grzech grabbed a fifth-place medal in the 50 freestyle and another for fourth in the 100 fly to go along with his backstroke gold. And Crestwood’s girls and boys 200 freestyle relay teams just missed medals when both finished seventh. “It’s really gratifying to see how far the program’s come,” Paul Lamore said. “Most of it is due to the hard work of the kids and their parents. There is a little bit of hardship involved.” That hardship revolves around swimming a whole season on the road and going the extra miles just to practice. Because Crestwood doesn’t have a pool in or near its school, the Comets must travel to Nanticoke Area and work through scheduling conflicts to compete through the season. They do it because they’re determined to not just participate in a sport they love, but improve their performance in it. What better reward than to stand on a district medal stand? “It feels really good to accomplish that this year,” said Blass, a pure athlete who’s also a standout in field hockey and soccer. “Swimming is a lot of fun for me. It definitely makes it worth it to show even though we don’t have a pool, we can still have a good program.” It’s a program that promises to keep growing through the years. And winning. “They have a lot to look forward to,” Blass predicted. If that’s true, it’s because a group of true pioneers forged ahead with their search for success and never looked back. Paul Sokoloski is a Times Leader sports columnist. You may reach him at 970-7109 or email him at psokoloski@timesleader.com.

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Report: Tressel knew about gear sale in April The Associated Press

Yahoo! Sports is reporting Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was informed that some of his players had sold memorabilia to the owner of a tattoo parlor more than eight months before the school said it was made aware of improper transactions. The website, citing an unidentified source, reports Tressel received information as early as

L O C A L C A L E N D A R Today BOYS BASKETBALL PIAA State Class 4A Playoffs Valley West at Pennwood High School, 7 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL King’s vs. Mount Aloysius College in Orland, Fl. COLLEGE WOMEN'S LACROSSE Misericordia vs. Mt. Saint Joseph, 2 p.m., Hilton Head, S.C.

Wednesday

COLLEGE BASEBALL Misericordia vs. Elizabethtown in Central Florida Invitational, 11:30 a.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Misericordia vs. Ave Maria in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 9 a.m. Misericordia vs. Waynesburg in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 1 p.m. COLLEGE MEN'S LACROSSE Susquehanna at King’s, 4 p.m. Misericorida vs. Alfred in Myrtle Beach, S.C. COLLEGE MEN'S TENNIS Wilkes vs. Trine in Hilton Head, S.C., 11:30 a.m. Misericordia vs. Coe COLLEGE WOMEN'S TENNIS Wilkes vs. Trine in Hilton Head, S.C., 11:30 a.m. Wilkes vs. Clarion in Hilton Head, S.C., 6 p.m. Misericordia vs. Coe

Thursday

COLLEGE BASEBALL Misericordia vs. PSU Behrend in Central Florida Invitational, 4 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Misericordia vs. Thomas More in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 9 a.m. Misericordia vs. Bridgewater in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 11 a.m. H.S. WRESTLING PIAA Championships at Giant Center, Hershey COLLEGE WOMEN'S LACROSSE Wilkes at Hollins, V.A., 4 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Misericordia vs. Bethel

Friday

H.S. WRESTLING PIAA Championships at Giant Center, Hershey BOYS BASKETBALL PIAA Class 3A State Playoffs Holy Redeemer vs. Danville at Pittston Area High School, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL PIAA Class 2A State Playoffs Lake-Lehman vs. Springfield Montco at Wissahickon High School, 6 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL King’s vs. Juniata College in Orland, Fl. Misericordia vs. Lebanon Valley in Central Florida Invitational, 8:45 a.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Misericordia vs. Mt. Saint Joseph in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 1 p.m. Misericordia vs. Mitchell in Rebel Spring Games, Kissimmee, FL. 3 p.m. COLLEGE MEN'S TENNIS Wilkes vs. Regis in Hilton Head, S.C., 8 a.m. Wilkes vs. Sheperd in Hilton Head, S.C., 3 p.m. Misericordia vs. Berry COLLEGE WOMEN'S TENNIS Wilkes vs. Sheperd in Hilton Head, S.C., 11:30 a.m. Misericordia vs. Berry COLLEGE WOMEN'S LACROSSE Wilkes at Messiah, 1 p.m.

Saturday

H.S. WRESTLING PIAA Championships at Giant Center, Hershey BOYS BASKETBALL PIAA Class 2A State Playoffs Meyers vs. Central Columbia at Wyoming Area High School, 3 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL PIAA Class 3A State Playoffs Holy Redeemer vs. Gettysburg at South Western High School, 6 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL King’s vs. Keystone College in Orland, Fl. Wilkes at Immaculata, 12 p.m. COLLEGE MEN'S LACROSSE King’s at Randolph-Macon College, 1 p.m. COLLEGE WOMEN'S LACROSSE FDU-Florham at Misericordia, 1 p.m.

Sunday

COLLEGE BASEBALL Marywood at Wilkes, 12 p.m. COLLEGE MEN'S LACROSSE Misericordia at Mt. Saint Vincent, 1 p.m.

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CYCLING 4 p.m. VERSUS — Paris-Nice, stage 3, Cosne-Cours-surLoire to Nuits-Saint-Georges, France (same-day tape) MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon ESPN2 — Big East Conference, first round, Connecticut vs. DePaul, at New York 2 p.m. ESPN2 — Big East Conference, first round, Seton Hall vs. Rutgers, at New York 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Sun Belt Conference, championship game, Western Kentucky-North Texas winner vs. Middle Tennessee-Arkansas-Little Rock winner, at Hot Springs, Ark. 9 p.m. ESPN — Horizon League, championship game, Butler vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Milwaukee ESPN2 — Summit League, championship game, Oakland, Mich.-South Dakota State winner vs. Oral Roberts-IUPUI winner, at Sioux Falls, S.D. NHL HOCKEY 8 p.m. VERSUS — Colorado at Minnesota SOCCER 2:30 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Roma at Shakhtar Donetsk 8 p.m. FSN — UEFA Champions League, Arsenal at Barcelona (same-day tape) WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — Big East Conference, championship game, Rutgers-Connecticut winner vs. DePaulNotre Dame winner, at Hartford, Conn.

TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB—Fired vice president of umpiring Mike Port, vice president of operations and administration Ed Burns and senior specialist of on-field operations Darryl Hamilton. American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with INF Nick Johnson on a minor league contract and with OF Michael Brantley, C Lou Marson, RHP Carlos Carrasco, RHP Frank Herrmann, RHP Josh Judy, RHP Corey Kluber, RHP Justin Masterson, RHP Zach McAllister, RHP Vinnie Pestano, RHP Hector Rondon, RHP Mitch Talbot, RHP Jess Todd, LHP Kelvin De La Cruz, LHP Nick Hagadone, LHP David Huff LHP Tony Sipp, INF Jason Donald, INF Jared Goedert, INF Matt LaPorta, INF Jayson Nix, INF Luis Valbuena, OF Ezequiel Carrera, OF Trevor Crowe, OF Shelley Duncan and OF Nick Weglarz on one-year contracts. National League SAN DIEGO PADRES—Announced the retirement of C Gregg Zaun. Reassigned RHP Brad Brach, RHP Alexis Lara, RHP Craig Italiano, RHP Matt Lollis and LHP Juan Oramas to their minor league camp. American Association AMARILLO SOX—Signed RHP Ryan Mitchell. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Signed C Tom Pennino, RHP Joselo Diaz and OF Lew Ford. Frontier League JOLIET SLAMMERS—Signed 2B Hector Pellot. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MINERS—Released OF Lenell McGee. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS—Signed G Garrett Temple to a 10-day contract. NBA Developmen League RIO GRANDE VALLEY VIPERS—Signed F forward Marquis Gilstrap. Waived G-F Matt Janning. FOOTBALL

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knew about the possible NCAA violations and did not inform Smith or the compliance office, the coach and the program could face more sanctions. Tailback Dan “Boom” Herron, wide receiver DeVier Posey and left tackle Mike Adams, along with Sugar Bowl star Solomon Thomas, a backup defensive end who had the game-clinching interception were also suspended.

April 2010 that players were selling items to Edward Rife, who owns Fine Line Ink Tattoos in Columbus Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith has said the local U.S. Attorney’s office on Dec. 7 alerted the school that some of its players were selling items such as jerseys and championship rings to Rife. Soon after, the school opened

an investigation and informed the NCAA of the possible rules violations. On Dec. 23, quarterback Terrelle Pryor was among five players suspended by the NCAA for the first five games of the 2011 season. All the players were allowed to play in Ohio State’s 3126 victory against Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. If it is proven that Tressel

National Football League PITTSBURGH STEELERS—Named Carnell Lake defensive backs coach. HOCKEY National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS—Loaned LW Andrew Kozek from Chicago (AHL) to Hershey (AHL). ST. LOUIS BLUES—Recalled F T.J. Hensick from Peoria (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Signed C Tyler Johnson to a three-year contract. VANCOUVER CANUCKS—Called up RW Victor Oreskovich from Manitoba (AHL). American Hockey League CHICAGO WOLVES—Announced D Josh Godfrey was loaned to the team by Washington (NHL). PEORIA RIVERMEN—Announced F Akim Aliu was reassigned to tjhe team from Gwinnett (ECHL). Central Hockey League ARIZONA SUNDOGS—Placed F Samuel Grenache. SOCCER Major League Soccer FC DALLAS—Acquired F Fabian Castillo from Deportivo Cali. PORTLAND TIMBERS—Signed F Jorge Perlaza. COLLEGE BROWN—Named Jill Reeve women’s field hockey coach. EASTERN WASHINGTON—Fired men’s basketball coach Kirk Earlywine. TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI—Fried men’s basketball coach Perry Clark. TEXAS STATE—Promoted Laurie Hindson assistant athletic director for academic services and director of the athletic academic center. TEXAS TECH—Fired men’s basketball coach Pat Knight. TOWSON—Announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Pat Kennedy.

AMERICA’S LINE By ROXY ROXBOROUGH BOXING REPORT: In the WBA junior middlewight title fight on March 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Miguel Cotto is -$1000 vs. Ricardo Mayorga at +$650; in the WBO welterweight title fight on May 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$750 vs. at Shane Mosley +$550. Dayton

NBA Favorite

Points

O/U

Underdog

At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Manchester ........... 65 38 20 2 5 83 213 177 Portland ................. 60 36 17 5 2 79 214 175 Connecticut........... 63 31 24 2 6 70 172 173 Worcester.............. 63 28 23 4 8 68 169 192 Springfield ............. 63 30 28 2 3 65 193 200 Providence............ 62 27 30 3 2 59 153 203 Bridgeport ............. 61 21 33 3 4 49 164 208 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton ................ 61 44 17 0 0 88 199 140 Hershey ................. 63 39 20 1 3 82 207 163 Charlotte................ 65 35 22 2 6 78 216 200 Norfolk ................... 62 31 18 8 5 75 204 167 Binghamton........... 61 32 22 3 4 71 200 170 Albany .................... 62 24 34 1 3 52 161 216 Adirondack............ 62 21 32 3 6 51 145 206 Syracuse ............... 61 21 33 3 4 49 150 196 WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Hamilton ................ 62 34 22 1 5 74 179 156 Manitoba................ 62 34 22 1 5 74 173 156 Toronto .................. 66 32 25 1 8 73 189 182 Lake Erie ............... 65 32 25 3 5 72 176 173 Abbotsford ............ 64 30 25 4 5 69 153 173 Grand Rapids........ 63 29 25 1 8 67 185 195 Rochester.............. 64 29 29 3 3 64 173 202 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Milwaukee ............. 63 35 17 4 7 81 181 156 Houston ................. 66 37 24 1 4 79 186 170 Texas ..................... 64 34 21 4 5 77 178 176 Peoria .................... 64 35 23 2 4 76 182 174 San Antonio .......... 62 35 24 3 0 73 191 182 Oklahoma City...... 62 33 22 2 5 73 188 177 Chicago ................. 65 32 25 3 5 72 213 215 Rockford................ 62 25 29 4 4 58 161 195 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Hamilton 3, Toronto 2, OT Adirondack 4, Albany 3 Charlotte 3, Manchester 2 Connecticut 7, Worcester 2 Manitoba at Chicago, 4 p.m. Springfield at Portland, 4 p.m. Bridgeport at Providence, 4:05 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Hershey, 5 p.m. Norfolk at Binghamton, 5:05 p.m. Abbotsford at Houston, 6:05 p.m. Monday's Games Syracuse at Texas, 12 p.m. Tuesday's Games Hershey at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Rockford at Toronto, 7 p.m. Binghamton at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m. Manitoba at Oklahoma City, 8:05 p.m. Grand Rapids at Peoria, 8:05 p.m.

N AT I O N A L H O C K E Y L E A G U E At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Philadelphia ................ 65 40 19 6 86 208 174 Pittsburgh .................... 67 38 21 8 84 193 166 N.Y. Rangers............... 68 35 29 4 74 193 164 New Jersey ................. 65 30 31 4 64 139 168 N.Y. Islanders.............. 67 25 32 10 60 184 213 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 65 38 19 8 84 199 152 Montreal....................... 66 36 23 7 79 176 167 Buffalo.......................... 65 32 25 8 72 189 187 Toronto ........................ 66 29 28 9 67 173 202 Ottawa .......................... 65 22 34 9 53 147 206 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington ................. 67 37 20 10 84 178 167 Tampa Bay................... 66 37 21 8 82 196 200 Carolina ....................... 66 31 26 9 71 191 201 Atlanta .......................... 66 27 28 11 65 184 214 Florida .......................... 66 26 31 9 61 165 184 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 66 39 19 8 86 219 193 Chicago........................ 66 37 23 6 80 218 182 Nashville ...................... 66 33 24 9 75 167 156 Columbus .................... 64 31 26 7 69 176 191 St. Louis....................... 65 28 28 9 65 177 194 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 67 42 16 9 93 216 155 Calgary ........................ 68 35 24 9 79 207 193 Minnesota.................... 66 34 25 7 75 171 174 Colorado ...................... 65 26 31 8 60 185 224 Edmonton .................... 66 23 35 8 54 169 215 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 66 38 22 6 82 185 167 Phoenix........................ 67 34 23 10 78 191 194 Dallas ........................... 65 35 23 7 77 180 183 Los Angeles ................ 65 36 25 4 76 180 159 Anaheim ...................... 66 35 26 5 75 182 193 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Sunday's Games New Jersey 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO N.Y. Rangers 7, Philadelphia 0 Washington 3, Florida 2, OT Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2, OT Calgary 3, Nashville 2 Vancouver 3, Anaheim 0 Monday's Games Washington 2, Tampa Bay 1, SO Columbus at St. Louis, 9 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games Ottawa at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Toronto at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Edmonton at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Florida, 7:30 p.m. Colorado at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Nashville at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games Edmonton at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Carolina, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Columbus, 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Dallas, 9 p.m. N.Y. Rangers at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.

MASSACHUSETTS

WIZARDS

(187.5)

Bucks

BOWLING GREEN

7.5

No Illinois

PACERS

(205.5)

76ers

AKRON

E Michigan

13.5

C Michigan

Warriors

3.5

(216.5)

CAVALIERS

Lakers

4.5

(185.5)

HAWKS

HEAT

8.5

(189.5)

Blazers

(216.5)

Rockets

SUNS

College Basketball Favorite

Points

Princeton

Underdog PENN

Big East Conference Tournament (Madison Square Garden)

BUFFALO OHIO U

Butler

Favorite

Odds -$270/+$230

Oilers

PENGUINS

-$110/-$110

Sabres

-$260/+$220

DePaul

DEVILS

3.5

Rutgers

Maple Leafs

9.5

S Florida

7.5

Providence

WISCONSIN-MILW

FLYERS

15.5

Marquette

Toledo

NHL

Seton Hall Villanova

Horizon Conference Tournament (Milwaukee, WI)

Connecticut

-$120/even

Underdog

Senators ISLANDERS

CANADIENS

-$110/-$110

Bruins

Blackhawks

-$210/+$175

PANTHERS

WILD

-$180/+$160

Avalanche

ST. BONA

5.5

LaSalle

Canucks

-$125/+$105

COYOTES

GEORGE WASH

7.5

St. Joseph’s

SHARKS

-$185/+$165

Predators

RHODE ISLAND

Saint Louis

Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament

A H L

1.5

Mid-American Conference Tournament

N B A At A Glance All Times EST EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct x-Boston ....................... 46 15 .754 New York ...................... 33 29 .532 Philadelphia ................. 32 30 .516 New Jersey .................. 19 43 .306 Toronto ......................... 17 46 .270 Southeast Division W L Pct Miami............................. 43 20 .683 Orlando ......................... 40 24 .625 Atlanta ........................... 37 26 .587 Charlotte ....................... 26 37 .413 Washington .................. 16 46 .258 Central Division W L Pct Chicago......................... 44 18 .710 Indiana .......................... 27 35 .435 Milwaukee..................... 23 38 .377 Detroit ........................... 23 41 .359 Cleveland...................... 12 50 .194 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio.................. 51 12 .810 Dallas ............................ 46 17 .730 New Orleans ................ 37 29 .561 Memphis ....................... 36 29 .554 Houston ........................ 32 32 .500 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City ............. 39 23 .629 Denver .......................... 37 27 .578 Portland......................... 36 27 .571 Utah............................... 33 31 .516 Minnesota..................... 15 50 .231 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Lakers ................... 45 19 .703 Phoenix......................... 32 29 .525 Golden State ................ 27 35 .435 L.A. Clippers................. 24 40 .375 Sacramento.................. 15 45 .250 x-clinched playoff spot Sunday's Games Chicago 87, Miami 86 L.A. Lakers 99, San Antonio 83 Detroit 113, Washington 102 Philadelphia 125, Golden State 117, OT New York 92, Atlanta 79 New Orleans 96, Cleveland 81 Oklahoma City 122, Phoenix 118, OT Memphis 104, Dallas 103 Boston 89, Milwaukee 83 Monday's Games L.A. Clippers 92, Charlotte 87 Portland 89, Orlando 85 New York 131, Utah 109 Chicago 85, New Orleans 77 Memphis 107, Oklahoma City 101 Dallas 108, Minnesota 105 Houston at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Tuesday's Games L.A. Lakers at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Golden State at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Indiana, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Washington, 7 p.m. Portland at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Wednesday's Games Chicago at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Golden State at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Oklahoma City at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Utah at Toronto, 7 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Boston, 7:30 p.m. New York at Memphis, 8 p.m. Cleveland at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Indiana at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Dallas at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Detroit at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. Orlando at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

GB — 131⁄2 141⁄2 271⁄2 30 GB — 31⁄2 6 17 261⁄2 GB — 17 201⁄2 22 32 GB — 5 151⁄2 16 191⁄2 GB — 3 31⁄2 7 251⁄2 GB — 111⁄2 17 21 28

C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L The Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 6, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: ..........................................................Record PtsPvs 1. Ohio St. (52) ............................... 29-21,612 1 2. Kansas (13) ................................ 29-21,569 2 3. Pittsburgh ................................... 27-41,493 4 4. Notre Dame ................................ 25-51,416 8 5. Duke ............................................ 27-41,265 4 6. North Carolina............................ 24-61,209 13 7. San Diego St. ............................. 29-21,197 9 8. BYU ............................................. 28-31,187 3 9. Purdue......................................... 25-61,108 6 10. Texas ........................................ 25-61,081 7 11. Syracuse................................... 25-6 984 12 12. Florida ....................................... 24-6 931 14 13. Wisconsin ................................. 23-7 870 10 14. Louisville................................... 23-8 794 11 15. Kentucky................................... 22-8 639 20 16. Arizona...................................... 25-6 562 18 17. St. John’s.................................. 20-10 462 15 18. Xavier ........................................ 24-6 437 23 19. Kansas St. ................................ 22-9 345 — 20. West Virginia............................ 20-10 294 — 21. Connecticut .............................. 21-9 281 16 22. Georgetown ............................. 21-9 244 17 23. Utah St. ..................................... 28-3 234 25 24. Temple ...................................... 24-6 209 — 25. Cincinnati .................................. 24-7 202 — Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 177, Vanderbilt 101, Villanova 64, UCLA 40, UNLV 29, Missouri 22, George Mason 12, Old Dominion 11, Alabama 10, Belmont 9, Butler 9, Gonzaga 6, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 4, Va. Commonwealth 3, UAB 2, Harvard 1. Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/cfbse4

Monday's College Basketball Scores EAST No scores reported from the EAST. MORE MIDWEST No scores reported from the MIDWEST. MORE SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST.

MORE SOUTHWEST No scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. MORE FAR WEST No scores reported from the FAR WEST. MORE TOURNAMENT Colonial Athletic Association Championship Old Dominion 70, Va. Commonwealth 65 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship St. Peter’s 62, Iona 57 Summit League Semifinals Oakland, Mich. 110, S. Dakota St. 90 Sun Belt Conference Semifinals North Texas 81, W. Kentucky 62

NCAA Automatic Bids Belmont, Atlantic Sun Conference Indiana State, Missouri Valley Conference Morehead State, Ohio Valley Conference Old Dominion, Colonial Athletic Association Saint Peter’s, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference UNC Asheville, Big South Conference

The Women's Top Twenty Five The top 25 teams in the The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through March 6, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: .............................................................Record PtsPvs 1. Connecticut (37)............................ 30-1973 1 2. Stanford (2) .................................... 27-2929 2 3. Baylor .............................................. 28-2887 3 4. Tennessee ..................................... 31-2875 4 5. Xavier ............................................. 27-2809 6 6. Duke ............................................... 29-3774 8 7. UCLA .............................................. 26-3716 9 8. Texas A&M .................................... 26-4715 5 9. DePaul ............................................ 27-5651 12 10. Notre Dame ................................. 25-6644 7 11. Miami ............................................ 27-4552 10 12. Michigan St. ................................. 26-5503 11 13. Wis.-Green Bay ........................... 29-1465 15 14. North Carolina ............................. 25-8449 19 15. Florida St. .................................... 23-7412 14 16. Maryland ...................................... 23-6390 13 17. Kentucky ...................................... 24-8335 16 18. Ohio St. ........................................ 22-9262 — 19. Marist............................................ 28-2250 21 20. Gonzaga ...................................... 27-4197 22 21. Oklahoma .................................... 20-10154 18 22. Houston........................................ 25-4128 25 23. Georgetown................................. 22-10114 17 24. Georgia Tech .............................. 23-10102 — 25. Marquette..................................... 23-8 78 20 Others receiving votes: Iowa 53, Louisiana Tech 41, Iowa St. 40, Penn St. 40, West Virginia 33, Texas Tech 31, BYU 13, Kansas St. 13, Rutgers 11, Georgia 10, Temple 7, Tulane 7, N. Iowa 4, Princeton 4, Bowling Green 3, Louisville 1. Ballots Online: http://tinyurl.com/ykagzmr

Monday's Women's Basketball Major Scores EAST No major team scores reported from the EAST. SOUTH Charleston Southern 70, Winthrop 55 Liberty 49, Presbyterian 40 MIDWEST No major team scores reported from the MIDWEST. SOUTHWEST No major team scores reported from the SOUTHWEST. FAR WEST No major team scores reported from the FAR WEST. TOURNAMENT Atlantic 10 Conference Championship Xavier 67, Dayton 60 Big East Conference Semifinals Connecticut 75, Rutgers 51 Notre Dame 71, DePaul 67 Horizon League First Round Detroit 57, Valparaiso 50 Loyola of Chicago 49, Youngstown St. 47 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championship Marist 63, Loyola, Md. 45 Southern Conference Championship Samford 57, Appalachian St. 54 Summit League Semifinals Oakland, Mich. 96, Oral Roberts 62 S. Dakota St. 70, IPFW 67 Sun Belt Conference Semifinals Ark.-Little Rock 47, Fla. International 37 W. Kentucky 55, Arkansas St. 47 West Coast Conference Championship Gonzaga 72, Saint Mary’s, Calif. 46 Women's NCAA Automatic Bids Duke, Atlantic Coast Conference Gonzaga, West Coast Conference Marist, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Ohio State, Big Ten Princeton, Ivy League Stetson, Atlantic Sun Conference Tennessee, Southeastern Conference Tennessee-Martin, Ohio Valley Conference

G O L F World Golf Ranking Through March 6 1. Martin Kaymer................................. 2. Lee Westwood................................ 3. Luke Donald.................................... 4. Graeme McDowell ......................... 5. Tiger Woods.................................... 6. Phil Mickelson................................. 7. Paul Casey ......................................

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Each player was also made to repay to charity the value of what he gained by swapping their memorabilia for cash and tattoos. Ohio State is appealing to the NCAA to get the suspensions reduced, although the NCAA’s decision to allow the players to participate in the Sugar Bowl drew a wide range of criticism and questions. 8. Rory McIlroy.................................... 9. Steve Stricker ................................. 10. Matt Kuchar ................................... 11. Jim Furyk....................................... 12. Ernie Els ........................................ 13. Ian Poulter ..................................... 14. Dustin Johnson ............................ 15. Bubba Watson .............................. 16. Retief Goosen .............................. 17. Francesco Molinari....................... 18. Robert Karlsson ........................... 19. Hunter Mahan ............................... 20. Miguel Angel Jimenez ................. 21. Alvaro Quiros................................ 22. Tim Clark ....................................... 23. Louis Oosthuizen ......................... 24. Charl Schwartzel.......................... 25. Edoardo Molinari.......................... 26. Robert Allenby.............................. 27. Geoff Ogilvy .................................. 28. Justin Rose ................................... 29. Y.E. Yang ...................................... 30. Adam Scott.................................... 31. Nick Watney .................................. 32. Rickie Fowler ................................ 33. Kyung-Tae Kim ............................ 34. Zach Johnson ............................... 35. Peter Hanson................................ 36. Anthony Kim ................................. 37. Padraig Harrington ...................... 38. Ben Crane ..................................... 39. Jason Day ..................................... 40. Ryan Moore................................... 41. Ross Fisher................................... 42. Ryo Ishikawa................................. 43. Martin Laird ................................... 44. Bill Haas ........................................ 45. K.J. Choi........................................ 46. Yuta Ikeda ..................................... 47. Camilo Villegas............................. 48. Bo Van Pelt ................................... 49. Hiroyuki Fujita............................... 50. Mark Wilson .................................. 51. Vijay Singh .................................... 52. Rory Sabbatini .............................. 53. Jeff Overton .................................. 54. Matteo Manassero........................ 55. Anders Hansen............................. 56. J.B. Holmes .................................. 57. Sean O’Hair................................... 58. Ryan Palmer ................................. 59. Stewart Cink ................................. 60. Kevin Na........................................ 61. Charley Hoffman .......................... 62. Jonathan Byrd ............................... 63. Richard Green .............................. 64. Thomas Bjorn ............................... 65. Seung-yul Noh.............................. 66. Brendan Jones ............................. 67. Stuart Appleby.............................. 68. Heath Slocum ............................... 69. Toru Taniguchi.............................. 70. Henrik Stenson............................. 71. Stephen Gallacher ....................... 72. Ricky Barnes................................. 73. Jason Dufner ................................ 74. Aaron Baddeley ............................ 75. Jhonattan Vegas...........................

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PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders Through March 6 Rank Player .......................Points YTDMoney 1. Mark Wilson .................. 1,055$2,206,115 2. Jhonattan Vegas........... 752$1,410,010 3. Rory Sabbatini .............. 724$1,412,194 4. Bubba Watson .............. 724$1,633,134 5. D.A. Points .................... 713$1,482,707 6. Aaron Baddeley ............ 658$1,435,716 7. Luke Donald.................. 618$1,536,800 8. Jonathan Byrd ............... 589$1,219,666 9. Matt Kuchar ................... 567$1,272,473 10. Vijay Singh .................. 564$1,179,492 11. Hunter Mahan............. 556$1,128,394 12. Bill Haas ...................... 519 $967,600 13. Y.E. Yang .................... 500$1,068,396 14. Phil Mickelson ............ 489 $951,031 15. Spencer Levin ............ 487 $996,432 16. Gary Woodland .......... 445 $860,064 17. Jason Dufner .............. 407 $751,041 18. Jimmy Walker............. 405 $762,857 19. Steve Marino .............. 404 $800,248 20. Nick Watney................ 352 $768,000 21. Graeme McDowell ..... 347 $736,538 22. Matt Bettencourt......... 347 $558,136 23. Kevin Na...................... 343 $689,357 24. Jerry Kelly ................... 326 $620,011 25. J.B. Holmes ................ 323 $743,787 26. Robert Garrigus ......... 319 $650,503 27. Dustin Johnson .......... 313 $594,772 28. Tim Clark..................... 299 $571,000 29. Stuart Appleby............ 290 $512,190 30. Ryan Palmer ............... 288 $483,898 31. Justin Rose ................. 282 $543,041 32. Martin Laird................. 278 $502,638 33. Brian Gay..................... 272 $500,807 34. Tommy Gainey........... 268 $482,485 35. Steve Stricker ............. 257 $515,829 36. Johnson Wagner........ 250 $666,000 37. Tom Gillis .................... 245 $527,722 38. Marc Leishman........... 243 $360,441 39. J.J. Henry.................... 232 $379,070 40. Chris Couch................ 228 $375,986 41. Ben Crane ................... 225 $397,750 42. Jeff Overton ................ 223 $337,555 43. Anthony Kim ............... 221 $409,086 44. Ryan Moore ................ 217 $550,440 45. Chris Kirk .................... 212 $259,879 46. Charles Howell III....... 211 $410,972 47. Zack Miller .................. 211 $300,160 48. Rickie Fowler.............. 205 $344,910 49. Bill Lunde .................... 200 $294,877 50. K.J. Choi...................... 199 $361,749 51. Webb Simpson........... 198 $308,158 52. Robert Allenby ........... 193 $390,378 53. Jason Day ................... 191 $359,357 54. Cameron Beckman .... 184 $320,477 55. Fredrik Jacobson ....... 184 $184,972 56. David Duval ................ 183 $327,380 57. Keegan Bradley.......... 182 $304,925 58. Brendon de Jonge ..... 178 $193,548 59. Geoff Ogilvy................ 173 $321,220 60. Carl Pettersson .......... 169 $338,695 61. Vaughn Taylor ............ 164 $166,092 62. Alex Prugh .................. 154 $201,656 63. Kyle Stanley................ 151 $185,769 64. Ian Poulter................... 151 $273,347 65. Brandt Snedeker ........ 148 $315,500 66. Alex Cejka................... 144 $184,803 67. Daniel Summerhays .. 144 $193,226 68. Hunter Haas ............... 139 $179,914 69. Davis Love III.............. 138 $206,242 70. Roland Thatcher ......... 137 $241,215 71. Ricky Barnes............... 136 $286,275 72. William McGirt ............ 136 $150,529 73. Justin Leonard............ 136 $197,171 74. Bryce Molder .............. 132 $248,699 75. Jarrod Lyle .................. 132 $212,576 76. John Senden .............. 130 $154,404 77. Jim Furyk .................... 129 $235,698 78. Ernie Els...................... 129 $213,086 79. Richard S. Johnson ... 123 $128,979 80. Charley Hoffman ........ 119 $158,694 81. Zach Johnson............. 119 $165,209 82. Chad Campbell .......... 115 $142,315 83. Chris Riley .................. 115 $180,000 84. Fred Couples.............. 114 $230,396 85. Boo Weekley .............. 114 $138,725 86. Matt Jones................... 112 $157,622 87. Pat Perez..................... 110 $141,874 88. Michael Connell ......... 110 $115,467 88. Brandt Jobe ................ 110 $93,612 90. Steven Bowditch ........ 110 $209,159 91. Colt Knost ................... 106 $96,894 92. Sean O’Hair ................ 105 $139,950 93. Stewart Cink ............... 103 $150,117 94. Arjun Atwal.................. 103 $180,120 95. Charl Schwartzel........ 103 $197,600 96. Kevin Sutherland........ 103 $137,060 97. Paul Casey.................. 102 $207,667 98. Brian Davis.................. 100 $125,961 99. Bo Van Pelt ................. 98 $177,350 100. Paul Goydos ............. 97 $124,319 101. Jason Bohn .............. 97 $137,676 102. Joe Ogilvie................ 96 $150,206 103. John Cook ................ 95 $251,600 104. Ben Curtis ................. 95 $148,129 105. Derek Lamely ........... 93 $135,556 106. Greg Chalmers ........ 93 $148,899 107. Ryuji Imada .............. 91 $146,193 108. Kent Jones................ 89 $151,690 109. Chris DiMarco .......... 88 $100,445 109. Shigeki Maruyama... 88 $177,375 111. Billy Mayfair .............. 86 $143,470 112. Troy Matteson .......... 85 $164,342 112. Dean Wilson ............. 85 $86,965

MEETINGS Checkerboard Inn Golf League will hold its final meeting prior to the start of the season at 7 p.m. on March 21 at the Checkerboard Inn in Trucksville. All returning members must attend the meeting or call Frank in order to secure league membership. Dues must be paid in full. League play begins April 12 at Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course. Anyone who cannot attend please call Frank at 675-7532. GAR Soccer Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mag’s Halftime Pub, Moyallen Street, Wilkes-Barre. Hanover Area Boys Basketball Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Major League Sports Bar in Sugar Notch. Kingston/Forty Fort Little League will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Kingston Recreation Center. Interested members are encouraged to attend. Luzerne County Federation of Sportsmen will meet 7:30 p.m. Monday at the American Legion, Post 609 Corner of Lee Park Avenue and St. Mary’s Road, Wilkes-Barre. Club delegates are urged to attend and interested sportsmen are cordially invited. Nanticoke Little League managers and coaches will meet at 7 p.m. on March 17. Each team T-ball through majors need to be represented. Please note change in date. Plymouth/West Side fast-pitch softball will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Plymouth Borough Building. All coaches/parents are asked to attend. For more information, call Shawn at 4062385 or Chris at 406-3181. Swoyersville Little League will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rec Room on Hughes Street. All members are urged to attend. Wyoming Valley Babe Ruth League will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Riverside Cafe, Old River Road in Wilkes-Barre. Team representatives from last year’s summer and fall wooden bat leagues, as well as any players or teams who are interested are invited to attend. There is a 13-15 and 16-18 age division. Final date for team entry is March 31. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Mayflower Baseball will hold final registrations from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Stanton Lanes in Wilkes-Barre. All children between the ages of 4 and 12 from Mayflower, Heights, Wilkes-Barre Township, Iron Triangle and Rolling Mill Hill Areas are invited. Cost is $40 per child and $50 per family. A $40 ticket deposit is due at time of signup. All new players must provide a birth certificate/proof of residence. Please call 954-5829 for more information. Moosic Raiders Junior Football/ Cheerleading Association will hold registrations for boys and girls from 5 to 14 from noon to 2 p.m. on March 26, April 2, April 16 and April 30. A wallet-size photo of each child is required along with your child’s original birth certificate and a photocopy are required if this is the first year. The birth certificate documents must be submitted no later than Aug. 1 to be eligible to participate. You do not have to live in Moosic to participate with our program. All children from the surrounding areas are welcomed. For more information visit www.MoosicRaiders.com. Plains Soccer Association will hold registrations for our upcoming fall soccer season from 6-8 p.m. on March 27, April 6 and April 10 at the Plains American Legion, Carey Street, Plains, on the following dates. Age groups from U6 through U18 will be accepted. Eligible players must be 4 years of age by Aug. 1, 2011. New players must show proof of age. Forms can be printed in advance at our Web address www.plainssoccer.com. Any question please contact me at 822-3818 or 237-1727. UPCOMING EVENTS Anthracite Curling Club will host an Open House from 4-7 p.m. on March 19 at the Ice Rink at Coal Street Park in Wilkes-Barre. This event is open to the public and appropriate for ages 10 and up. The cost is $15 per person. No skating experience necessary. Wear warm, comfortable clothing and sneakers with reasonable grip. Equipment will be provided. For more information, visit www.anthracitecurling.com. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, e-mailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at The Times Leader or mailed to The Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

114. Blake Adams ............ 115. John Merrick............. 116. David Toms .............. 117. Chris Stroud ............. 118. Retief Goosen .......... 119. Kevin Stadler............ 120. D.J. Brigman............. 120. Charlie Wi ................. 122. Cameron Tringale.... 123. Brendan Steele ........ 124. Lucas Glover ............ 125. Scott Gutschewski... 126. Adam Scott ............... 127. Kris Blanks................ 128. Nate Smith ................ 129. Heath Slocum........... 130. Scott McCarron........ 131. Tom Lehman ............ 132. Stephen Ames.......... 133. Tag Ridings .............. 134. James Driscoll.......... 135. Nathan Green ........... 136. Paul Stankowski....... 137. Tim Herron................ 138. Shaun Micheel ......... 139. Robert Karlsson....... 140. Justin Hicks ..............

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New mechanics benefit Chamberlain

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After some film study, the Yankees reliever has tweaked his delivery to try and regain his 2007 form. By HOWIE RUMBERG AP Sports Writer

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A sought-after souvenir

Benjamin Cross, 10, of Anchorage, Alaska, celebrates after capturing a home run ball, in the center field fan area, that was hit by Arizona Diamondbacks’ Juan Miranda in the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., Monday. PADRES

Catcher Zaun is retiring

PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres catcher Gregg Zaun is retiring after 16 major league seasons. The 39-year-old, at spring training with a minor league contract, caught his first game Sunday since a June 15 operation to repair the labrum in his throwing shoulder. After Sunday’s game Zaun said he was pleased with his physical progress but was concerned about his shoulder’s stamina and wasn’t sure when he would be ready to play. General manager Jed Hoyer confirmed his retirement Monday. Zaun hit .265 with two homers and 14 RBIs in 28 games with the Milwaukee Brewers last season. He made his big league debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 1995 and played for nine teams. Zaun had a .252 career average with 88 homers and won a World Series title with the Florida Marlins in 1997.

TAMPA, Fla. — Joba Chamberlain learned this offseason that his fate was in his hands. No, the fist-pumping, primal-screaming Yankees reliever didn’t take a selfhelp course. He just realized he needed to start his delivery from the stretch with his hands at his waist instead of his chest. After becoming an afterthought in the bullpen late last season, he spent a lot of time studying video of himself. He looked at his breakout 2007 season, when the Joba Rules were a New York obsession and the only thing able to stop him was a swarm of midges in Cleveland. And what did Chamberlain discov-

er? That he needed to change his delivery to help his fastball release point. It’s made all the difference. “My delivery’s better, there’s less going on and less is more for me,” he said Thursday. “The less I have to think about — in order to repeat my delivery to be successful that’s a big key, and I think I do a better job of it now minimizing my hand movement.” After losing the competition for the No. 5 starter spot to Phil Hughes last spring, Chamberlain — finally free of the Rules meant to protect his development — struggled in his first full season as a reliever, going 3-4 with a 4.40 ERA in 73 games. Manager Joe Girardi lost confidence in Chamberlain, to the point where he was hardly used in the playoffs. “The fact is I didn’t minimize damage. I didn’t do a good job of slowing the game down — you know, minimize the runs to one or two instead of three or four or five,” Chamberlain said. “It comes with growing; it comes

with learning. It was my first full year in the bullpen so I had to take my bumps and learn from them and try not to let it happen this year.” His first impression this year wasn’t a good one. He arrived at spring camp overweight. Chamberlain shrugged off the complaints. He knew he worked harder this offseason than he had since just before he signed his first big league contract in 2006. He started playing catch earlier and more often and threw extra bullpen sessions with his new delivery to work up his arm strength. The results have paid off. Chamberlain has thrown harder this early in spring training than he ever has: He’s consistently reaching 93-94 mph and topping out at 95. And Girardi has noticed the difference on and off the field. “He’s able to recognize when he needs to make adjustments when things aren’t quite the same as they used to be and why,” Girardi said. “To

Athletics’ move still in doubt

Yankees top Phillies

Oakland has been investigating a relocation south to San Jose, but nothing has been settled with MLB. By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer

RANGERS

Moreland can slow down

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Mitch Moreland got on quite a fast track for the Texas Rangers. In three months last season, Moreland went from the minors to his major league debut to being the Rangers’ best hitter in their first-ever World Series. Moreland’s quick rise began after Texas acquired Cliff Lee in the middle of last season. The ace left-handed pitcher is gone, but the first baseman is still starting — and finally getting a chance to really adjust to the majors this spring. Texas manager Ron Washington says the Rangers now have “an opportunity to improve” Moreland and that he’s improving. The Rangers sent first baseman Justin Smoak, another top prospect who was already in the majors, to Seattle to get Lee. INDIANS

Johnson signs contract

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cleveland Indians have signed off-injured Nick Johnson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. The Indians announced the move with the first baseman-designated hitter on Monday. The 32-year-old Johnson played in only 24 games last year for the New York Yankees before injuring his right wrist and going on the disabled list for the eighth time. Johnson had surgery in February at the Cleveland Clinic. He will continue his rehabilitation work at the Indians’ complex and no timetable has been given as to when he’ll be able to play again. Johnson has a career on-base percentage of .401 with the Yankees, Washington and Florida since making his major league debut in 2001. He’s reached 150 plate appearances just once in the last four seasons. METS

Beltran not in lineup

PORT ST. LUCIE — Carlos Beltran is not in the New York Mets’ lineup against the Tigers, a day after he made his first start of spring training. The All-Star outfielder arrived at the ballpark Monday after the lineup card was posted, saying his right knee felt a little sore. He insisted it was sore in a “good way.” Beltran hopes to play Tuesday. Beltran tested his knee Sunday as the designated hitter against Boston. He singled and later scored from second with a slide home. After the game, manager Terry Collins said he’d see how Beltran felt before deciding whether he played against Detroit. Beltran took batting practice with the nonstarters on a back field Monday without issue.

me that’s a sign of maturity, taking ownership of your own career.” Even though the Yankees signed AL saves leader Rafael Soriano to be Mariano Rivera’s setup man, Girardi has said he wants Chamberlain to be a back-end-of-the-bullpen pitcher. It’s often overlooked that Chamberlain is just 25 years old. He burst onto the baseball scene in 2007 with a 15 1-3 inning scoreless streak to start his career, and expectations have been high ever since. But he never looked comfortable as a starter. His velocity dropped off after a shoulder injury in 2008. And he’s had off-field issues to deal with, including his mom’s arrest for selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer. He feels the past few years have made him more prepared to handle life in one of the most scrutinized markets. “As you get older you get more mature and you realize what’s important,” Chamberlain said.

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The Detroit Tigers’ Don Kelly (32) steals second base as New York Mets second baseman Luis Castillo waits the throw during a spring training game against the New York Mets on Monday in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The Tigers won, 2-1.

Burnett throws 3 perfect innings The Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. — A.J. Burnett threw three perfect innings in his second spring training start and a New York Yankees split-squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Monday. Last year was marked by a lack of control on and off the field for Burnett. The right-hander cut both hands smacking a clubhouse door out of frustration, came to work with a mysterious black eye and went 10-15 with a 5.26 ERA. Burnett allowed two hits over two scoreless innings last Wednesday against Houston. On Monday, he had one strikeout — Ryan Howard swinging in the second — during a 45-pitch outing that included 30 strikes. Eduardo Nunez hit a three-run homer and Curtis Granderson also connected against Phillies right-hander Roy Oswalt, who yielded five runs in 2 2-3 innings.

first full season with the Orioles, guided the team. He also planned to run the night game against the New York Yankees at the Orioles’ complex in Sarasota, about a 90-minute drive away. Lackey threw 39 pitches, 29 for strikes. He then threw 16 more in the bullpen.

and drove in five runs as the Cleveland Indians and a Chicago White Sox split squad played to a tie.

Brewers 15, Reds 2 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Brandon Boggs homered off Reds starter Homer Bailey and drove in four runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a win over Cincinnati.

Rays 4, Pirates 2 BRADENTON, Fla. — David Price pitched four innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Pittsburgh Pirates. Price allowed one run and three hits in Tampa Bay’s first victory since beating the Pirates in its spring opener on Feb. 26. Matt Bush, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft and a converted shortstop, worked the ninth for the save. B.J. Upton drove in a run and scored for the Rays, and designated hitter Manny Ramirez went 1 for 3.

Diamondbacks (ss) 8, Royals (ss) 6 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Arizona reliever J.J. Putz pitched a perfect inning and the Diamondbacks outhomered the Kansas City Royals.

Cardinals 10, Twins 4 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Cardinals third baseman David Freese played the field and ran the bases in a game for the first time since undergoing two ankle surgeries last summer. Freese also had two hits and three RBIs in St. Louis’ victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Cubs 14, Angels 13 MESA, Ariz. — Carlos Silva got hit hard in his first game since a dugout altercation with teammate Aramis Ramirez, but the Chicago Cubs rallied for a victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Silva gave up eight runs and 10 hits in 2 1-3 innings.

Tigers 2, Mets 1 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Victor Marlins 4, Braves 3 Martinez had two run-scoring groundouts off R.A. Dickey and Brad Penny JUPITER, Fla. — Josh Johnson allowed one run in 3 2-3 innings Mon- pitched into the fourth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a victory over day, and the Florida Marlins beat the the New York Mets. Atlanta Braves in 10 innings. Dickey gave up four hits in four Johnson gave up five runs in his only previous spring training start and innings in his second start for New surrendered a run to the Braves in the York. He threw 47 pitches, then headed to the bullpen down the third base first inning. He pitched better after that, giving up three hits and walking line for a simulated inning to raise his count to 75. Afterward he ran along one while throwing 67 pitches. he warning track in the outfield to Tim Hudson started for the Braves and allowed one run in three innings. complete his workout. Penny is coming back from an inHe gave up four hits and walked two. jury to the back of his shoulder that Red Sox 6, Orioles (ss) 5 limited him to nine starts for St. Louis FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Lackey last year. limited Baltimore to one hit in four scoreless innings and the Boston Red Indians 16, White Sox (ss) 16 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alex Rios and Sox beat an Orioles split squad. Luis Valbuena each homered twice Manager Buck Showalter, in his

Dodgers 7, Rockies 1 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ubaldo Jimenez showed no ill effects from an infected thumb that pushed back his start a few days, pitching three scoreless innings Monday in the Colorado Rockies’ loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nationals 14, Astros 9 VIERA, Fla. — Bryce Harper doubled twice and drove in two runs, Rick Ankiel hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Houston Astros. Houston pitcher Bud Norris cut short his outing because of a mildly strained right hamstring. He said he did not believe the injury was serious.

Mariners 6, Athletics 3 PHOENIX — Felix Hernandez shook off a line drive that just missed hitting him in the head, striking out three in 2 2-3 innings of his spring debut as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics.

Yankees (ss) 0, Orioles (ss) 0 SARASOTA, Fla. — Sergio Mitre pitched three innings in his first start of the spring as the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles played to a scoreless tie. The game was called after nine innings. Mitre, competing for one of the Yankees’ two final rotation spots, allowed three hits and struck out three. The right-hander has tossed five scoreless innings in three appearances this spring, giving up five hits and striking out four.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics owner Lew Wolff has the spot for a new ballpark all picked out. Funding is in place and the San Jose mayor is on board with Wolff’s plan to relocate his club some 40 miles south. Wolff has been waiting two years for his old fraternity brother, commissioner Bud Selig, to tell him whether he can go ahead with his proposal to move the A’s from Oakland into Santa Clara County even though the San Francisco Giants hold the territorial rights in technologyrich Silicon Valley. Selig appointed a committee in March 2009 to evaluate the issue facing the Bay Area teams, yet he has provided no timetable for when he might announce a decision. Thus far it appears Selig doesn’t want to make a decision that would anger the A’s or Giants. “I think the Giants have a position they believe in and we have a position we think would be great for us,” Wolff said. “Those positions are well known to the commissioner, and he has to decide.” Understandably, Wolff is getting anxious. He is determined to move the smallmarket A’s as soon as possible and begin breaking ground on an intimate, privately funded new ballpark, but San Francisco’s ownership has no plans to hand over Santa Clara County — which includes many of the club’s big sponsors. The Giants are coming off the franchise’s first World Series title since moving West in 1958 and first overall since ’54 in New York. “The South Bay is the single-most compelling part of our fan base,” Giants President Larry Baer said. “It’s densely populated with the strongest representation of our sponsors, the strongest representation of our ticket buyers and the strongest representation of our television viewership and radio listeners.” Selig — who has repeatedly said the A’s can’t survive financially playing in the run-down Oakland Coliseum they share with the NFL’s Raiders — has indicated in the past he considers territorial rights to be sacred. The A’s and Giants play about17 miles apart, separated by picturesque San Francisco Bay. Selig formed the task force to analyze the situation and report back to him, and Wolff believes that process is done. “The committee is working and I do not know when their work will be complete,” said Pat Courtney, Selig’s spokesman. In the A’s view, how could the Giants be upset about them moving 40 miles farther away? The Giants don’t consider it that simple when their South Bay fan base is taken into account. They declined to provide exact numbers of their ticket sales in the South Bay, but acknowledge having contributed financially to the group “Stand for San Jose” — which is supported by San Francisco’s Class-A San Jose club and opposes the A’s moving to town. “We solidified a fan base and the core is the city of San Francisco and straight directly south those 50 miles,” Baer said. “This is our focus.”

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Michigan school wins 1st game after star player dies By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer

HOLLAND, Mich. — A west Michigan high school basketball team mourning the death of a star player returned to the court Monday, winning a state tournament game that turned into a tribute for the 16-year-old who collapsed after scoring a winning basket last week. Fennville High was playing its first game just four days after star guard Wes Leonard died from a heart ailment. Unbeaten Fennville, one of the state’s highestrated Class C teams, beat Lawrence High 65-54 in a district opener. The Blackhawks move to Wednesday’s second round with a 21-0 record. Fennville teammates hugged and cried after the final buzzer

sounded and the crowd of 3,500 erupted in a standing ovation. “Wes would have wanted to win,” said Adam Siegel, a teammate of Leonard’s. “I wanted to win.” Leonard’s absence overshadowed the game. In tribute to their fallen teammate, Fennville sent just four players onto the court before the opening tip. The fifth player took the court after a dramatic pause to wild cheering from the crowd. Fennville’s last game was Thursday, when Leonard made the game-winning basket in overtime on his home court against Bridgman to cap an undefeated regular season at 20-0. Teams shook hands after the game and Leonard was lifted off the floor in celebration, a wide grin on his

face. Seconds later, he fell to the court, stunning a crowd estimated at more than 1,400. Leonard was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy by the Ottawa County medical examiner showed Leonard died of cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart. Fennville’s decision to play Monday came after school officials talked to Leonard’s family. The game was supposed to be played at Lawrence but was moved to Hope College in Holland to handle a larger crowd. While some fans and school officials had talked before the game about how it wouldn’t really matter who won, Fennville players didn’t seem to have that attitude. The Blackhawks rallied from be-

hind, with some players flashing Leonard’s jersey number, “35” — holding up three fingers on one hand and five on the other — after certain baskets. “I’m just proud of the way we handled things; I’m proud of the way Lawrence handled things,” Fennville coach Ryan Klingler said. “The effort by both teams tonight is how it should be. I think Wes would be proud of us all. ... I think he was watching down on us. This is a game he’d have liked.” Even before the game started, it had turned into a tribute to the 6foot-2, 215-pound Leonard. Players from Lawrence and Fennville wore black T-shirts honoring him during pregame warm-ups. Leonard’s name and number were on the back; the phrase “Never Forgotten” was on the front. Teams

also wore black wristbands with Leonard’s initials on them. Thefirststandingovationcame as Fennville players stoically walked onto the court for pregame warm-ups, joined by Leonard’s younger brother, Mitchell. The crowd again came to its feet and clapped as more members of the Leonard family, including his parents, entered DeVos Fieldhouse and settled into seats high above the Fennville bench. A moment of silence was held for Leonard, who also was the quarterback on the school’s football team. The late player’s uncle, Jim Leonard, said the family is overwhelmed at the support it’s received. Fennville schools superintendent Dirk Weeldreyer told the

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NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling, beating the Utah Jazz 131-109 on Monday night. Anthony and Stoudemire combined to make 24 of 31 shots, then were on the bench for the entire final period. Stoudemire departed long before the third even ended, shooting 12-of-15 in just 24 minutes, and Anthony soon joined him after his first 30point game with the Knicks. Trail Blazers 89, Magic 85 ORLANDO, Fla. — LaMarcus Aldridge scored 24 points, Andre Miller added 15 and the Portland Trail Blazers held on to beat the Orlando Magic, who were without the suspended Dwight Howard. Portland won its third straight, and 10th in 13 games. The Blazers also swept the two-game season series with Orlando. Clippers 92, Bobcats 87 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Blake Griffin had 17 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers had more offensive options than Charlotte in a victory over the Bobcats that matched teams missing their leading scorers. With Eric Gordon sidelined again with more wrist problems, the Clippers got 17 points from Mo Williams and 16 points and 10 rebounds off the bench from Chris Kaman in their third straight victory. Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105 MINNEAPOLIS — Dirk Nowitzki overcame foul trouble to score 25 points in 27 minutes, helping the Dallas Mavericks outlast the Minnesota Timberwolves in a victory. Bulls 85, Hornets 77 CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat New Orleans with Hornets star Chris Paul sidelined by a concussion. The four-time All-Star watched from the sideline after colliding with Cleveland’s Ramon Sessions in Sunday’s win and remains day to day. Without him, the Hornets put up a fight against the Central division leaders but were shut out over the final 3:15. NHL Capitals 2, Lightning 1 TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Ovechkin assisted on Washington’s only goal in regulation, then scored in the opening round of the shootout to give the firstplace Capitals a 2-1 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

crowd the community had gone from the “highest of highs to the lowest of lows” in the span of a few minutes last Thursday. “Since that time our community has been on a journey through shock, grief and sorrow,” he said. “But this gathering tonight, we hope, is one more step in the healing process. Tonight, we seek to honor Wes’ memory by participating in a game he loved.” Fennville is a town of about 1,400, but the school district covers a broader area in southwest Michigan near Lake Michigan. Most fans wore the Blackhawks team colors, black and orange, for the game in Holland. “I don’t think there’s anybody left in town,” said Lisa Wells, 39, of Fennville. “I think everybody’s here.”

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St. Peter’s Nick Leon, right, and Brandon Hall, center, run from the pack as they celebrate St. Peter’s 62-57 victory over Iona in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament championship game Monday in Bridgeport, Conn.

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Jeron Belin scored 17 points and St. Peter’s beat Iona 62-57 to secure the school’s first NCAA tournament berth in 16 years and win the MAAC championship Monday. Nick Leon added 15 points for the fourth-seeded Peacocks (20-13), who upset top seed Fairfield 62-48 Sunday. Michael Glover had 23 points for Iona, which came in averaging almost 80 points per game. Scott Machado added 15 and Rashon Dwight added 10. The Gaels trailed by as many as 12 in the second half before mounting a furious late comeback that fell short. Iona’s 57 points were a season low, two below the 59 they had in a two-point loss to Rider in January. This was St.’ Peter’s seventh appearance in the MAAC championship game, but its first since 2006. The school last won the tournament in 1995. Old Dominion 70, Virginia Commonwealth 65 RICHMOND, Va. — Frank Hassell scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Old Dominion withstood a furious second-half rally by Virginia Commonwealth and defended its Colonial Athletic Association tournament title with a victory. Kent Bazemore added 14 points as the Monarchs (27-6) won their ninth straight — and the league’s automatic NCAA tournament berth, likely depriving the CAA of its first three-team contingent in the field of 68. Regular season champion George Mason is expected to receive an at-large invitation. The Rams (23-11) trailed by 18 in the second half, but got within 55-54 with 4:26 left before the Monarchs scored on consecutive possessions, re-

Pat Kennedy resigns as Towson coach TOWSON, Md. — Pat Kennedy has resigned as Towson’s basketball coach after a 4-26 season that ended with 19 straight losses. Kennedy, a 1975 graduate of King’s College, failed to guide Towson to a winning record during his seven seasons at the school, going 71-144 after arriving in 2004. He previously had successful stints at Iona, Florida State and DePaul, along with a two-year run at Montana. Kennedy recruited two of the most successful Wyoming Valley Conference players during his career. While at Florida State, Kennedy lured Bob Sura to the school. Sura would go on to star for Kennedy’s Seminoles. Sura was eventually taken by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 17th pick in the 1995 NBA Draft and played for over 10 years in the league. At Towson, Kennedy recruited Bishop O’Reilly star Tim Crossin to go to the school. In announcing Kennedy’s resignation Monday, Towson athletic director Mike Waddell said, “It is unfortunate the past seven seasons have not met our mutual expectations.” Kennedy has spent 31 seasons as a Division I head coach. He has 488 career wins and has taken teams to eight NCAA tournaments and five NITs. Waddell says the search for a new coach will begin immediately.

finals of the Big East tournament. UConn (31-1) has won 19 straight games since losing to Stanford on Dec. 30 to snap the Huskies’ record 90-game North Texas 81, winning streak. It will be the W. Kentucky 62 21st time in the past 23 seasons that they are in the chamHOT SPRINGS, Ark. — pionship game. Tristan Thompson scored 28 Coming off one of the worst points to lead North Texas to an win over Western Kentucky offensive games of her career, Moore took only four minutes in the Sun Belt tournament to eclipse the season-low six semifinals. The Mean Green (22-10) will points she had against Georgetown. play either Middle Tennessee Rutgers (19-12) had no anor Arkansas-Little Rock in Tuesday night’s championship swer for the three-time AllAmerican. She helped break game and are one win away from a return trip to the NCAA open a tight game, hitting two tournament. North Texas won 3-pointers during an 11-0 run. the conference tournament last Xavier 67, Dayton 60 year before losing to Kansas LOWELL, Mass. — Ta’Shia State in the NCAAs. Phillips scored 26 points, inJuan Pattillo led the Hilltoppers (16-16) with 20 points, cluding the go-ahead basket with 1:31 to play. 10 rebounds and five blocks. Xavier, which won the A10 Thompson hit his first four tourney title for the fourth WOMEN time in five years, earned an Connecticut 75, Rutgers 51. automatic bid to the NCAA HARTFORD, Conn. — Maya tourney, the Musketeers’ fourth straight trip. Moore scored 22 points and Special Jennings had 17 Kelly Faris added 19 to lead points and Amber Harris overtop-ranked Connecticut to a came a rough shooting day to win over Rutgers in the semibuilding the lead to five, and hung on. Bradford Burgess led VCU with 19 points and Jamie Skeen had 18.

score 12 for Xavier (28-2). Justine Raterman led the Flyers (21-11) with 19 points and Kristin Daugherty had 12. After Raterman’s jumper tied it 60 with 2 minutes left, Phillips, who went 11 of 19 from the floor, scored in the lane. Harris then hit the first of two free throws before the Musketeers got the rebound on the miss. No. 10 Notre Dame 71, DePaul 67 HARTFORD, Conn. — Skylar Diggins scored 19 points to put the Fighting Irish in the Big East tournament title game. The Irish will face top-seeded Connecticut on Tuesday night for the championship in a rematch of the famous 2001 final in which Sue Bird hit a jumper at the buzzer for the Huskies. Notre Dame (26-6) hasn’t been back to the title game since. Trailing 65-64 with 1:43 left, Diggins hit a lay-in to give the Irish a one-point lead. After Sam Quigley missed a lay-in, Diggins found Natalie Achonwa for a basket to make it 68-65. Keisha Hampton got DePaul (27-6) within one with 27.6 left. Gonzaga 72, St. Mary’s 46 LAS VEGAS — Courtney Vandersloot showed that she was worthy of the Naismith Award with 18 points, 16 assists and even a blocked shot. The Bulldogs (28-4) now turn their attention to the NCAA tournament, where they advanced to the Sweet 16 a year ago. Saint Mary’s (19-12) likely is headed to the women’s National Invitation Tournament. Vandersloot early Monday was chosen winner of the Naismith Award as the top female collegian 5-foot-8 and under.

Ohio State and Kansas are 1-2 in The Associated Press college basketball poll for a second straight week. The Big Ten champion Buckeyes are No. 1 for a fifth week overall and haven’t been ranked lower than second since December. They received 52 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday. Kansas was No. 1 on the other ballots. Pittsburgh moved up one spot to third and was followed by Notre Dame, Duke, North Carolina, San Diego State, BYU, Purdue and Texas. The No. 4 ranking is Notre Dame’s highest since being fourth in December 1980. West Virginia and Cincinnati are among four newcomers this week and are part of a record nine Big East teams in the Top 25. The Big East had nine teams in for one week in January 2009 and for one week this January.

No surprise: Huskies still hold top spot Ohio State returns to Top 25 after winning Big Ten tournament championship. W O M E N ’ S T O P 2 5 The Associated Press

Connecticut remains No. 1 in women’s college basketball, and Ohio State is back in the Top 25 rankings by The Associated Press. UConn received 37 of 39 firstplaces votes Monday, with Stanford drawing the other two. The Huskies play Rutgers on Monday night in the Big East semifinals. Baylor, Tennessee and Xavier complete the first five. The Musketeers face Dayton on Monday night in the Atlantic 10 championship. Ohio State rejoins the poll at No. 18 after sweeping through the Big Ten tournament with wins over Iowa, Michigan State and Penn State. They fell from the poll Jan. 31 after being ranked 130 straight weeks. Georgia Tech also rejoined the Top 25 at No. 24. Iowa State and Iowa dropped out. One voter was unable to vote this week.

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Seniors A.J. Albee and Steve Galella are hoping for big senior seasons with the Rider University baseball team. Albee (Hanover Area) is the team’s second baseman and bats third in the lineup. The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder is hitting just .222 (6-for-27) thus far this season but hit .360 with nine home runs and 60 RBI last year. He also scored 63 runs. Galella (GAR) is hitting .320 (8-for-25) in the early going with three doubles, a home run and eight RBI. Last season, he hit .348 with two home runs and 30 RBI. He plays first base and backs up Albee at second but he’ll be used primarily as a designated hitter. “A.J. and Steve have had solid careers so far,” coach Barry Davis said. “They have both worked hard in the off season and they look to be focused and ready to have great seasons.” Sophomore Adam Wayman (GAR) is also a key performer for the Broncs. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder hit .294 with 40 RBI as a freshman. “I believe that Adam is ready to have a breakout season,” Davis said. The trio will be out to improve on last year’s 36-33 record, including a 15-9 mark in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. “All three should be big contributors to our season,” Davis said. “It’s a long year and many things can happen but as it stands now, all three should be factors in either a successful or unsuccessful season.” The Broncs will get a good indication of how they’ll do when they play a four-game series against West Virginia of the Big East this weekend in Morgantown, WV. Duo pitches in for Huskies Senior Matt Kline and freshman Gino D’Amato figure to be key pitchers for the Blooms-

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For as good of a showing as Lindsey Vonn had over the weekend, she realizes that winning a fourth straight World Cup overall title remains a long shot. The optimistic side of Vonn thinks the crown is still possible after making up a staggering 100 points on leader and good friend Maria Riesch of Germany. But the pragmatic part of her admitted in a teleconference Monday that it’s “not likely.” Vonn trails Riesch by 96 points heading into the final six races, four of which involve the giant slalom and slalom — hardly Vonn’s best events. “Don’t get me wrong, there’s still a chance. But it’s not a big one,” Vonn said. “The odds are not on my side. It’s still Maria’s title to lose. I’m going to still keep fighting until the very last race.” Vonn had quite a performance last weekend to make things a little more interesting down the stretch. She clinched discipline titles in the super-combined, downhill and super-G during the races in Tarvisio, Italy. While the Olympic downhill champion has closed the gap, Riesch is far from fretting, especially since the upcoming events favor her style. “I knew that the gap would be a little bit narrower at this point, but now come the technical events and I hope that the margin will be bigger again after the upcoming weekend,” Riesch said as the women’s circuit travels to Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic, for giant slalom and slalom races next weekend, before finishing up with the World Cup finals in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, March 16-20. “I am not going to let myself be bothered. I knew that it would be a hard fight until the end.”

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Swaback shows versatility University of Scranton junior Matt Swaback of Kingston (Wyoming Seminary) is a 6foot-8 junior forward but he can play the game away from the rim as well as inside. Swaback averaged 9.3 points a game and the average included 37 of 100 from 3-point range, which is 37 percent. And, he had 65 assists and 12 steals. But Swaback also does the job inside. He averaged 4.7 rebounds a game and had a team-high 33 blocks. The Royals posted a 20-6 record including an 11-3 mark in the Landmark Conference. The team captured the league tournament and earned a berth in the NCAA Division III Tournament where they were beaten 80-73 by 24-4 Becker College in the first round. Swaback had 13 points and seven rebounds in that game. He hit four of five from 3-point range.

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After holding the Hershey Bears to a meager 16 shots on Sunday night during a 4-1 win, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hope to apply their formula of strong defensive play to tonight’s matchup against the Connecticut Whale. They really don’t have a choice. The last time the two teams faced each other (Jan. 16), the

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Whale knocked Brad Thiessen from the game with four first period goals en route to a 6-3 win. Tonight, when the Penguins face Connecticut at home in the second and final regular season meeting between the two teams, they have a good idea of what to expect. “They have a lot of skilled, fast forwards and a good young goaltender,” said Zach Sill. “We respect their skill level and talent, so we need to make sure we have

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stretch of the season. Portland, hardly a slouch from the suddenly surging Western Conference, visits tonight. Kobe Bryant and the two-time defending champion Lakers, who just happened to roll a San Antonio team that embarrassed the Heat last week, stop by Thursday. The Spurs visit next Monday. Even with that, the Heat confidence remains. “We’re a team that no one wants to see in the first round,” Wade said. “We lose every game from here on out, somebody’s got to see us in the first round. And the Miami Heat isn’t really a team you want to see in the first round. “We’re fine.” That’s debatable. Despite the “Big Three” averaging a combined 69.9 points, 22.4 rebounds and 13.3 assists, the Heat have clear issues, including consistency at point guard and center along with the bench. In the public eye, every loss seems almost cataclysmic. There’s often speculation over Spoelstra’s security with the Heat, especially with a Hall of Famer in Pat Riley still looming over the franchise. They’re 43-20, the league’s sixth-best record — not the pace James grew accustomed to when he was the lone true superstar with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who had been among the league’s very best. They’ve had their moments, like a big Christmas win against the Lakers, a late-game rally to win at Oklahoma City, a run of 21 victories in 22 games from Nov. 29 through Jan. 9. That run started after James bumped Spoelstra on the way to a huddle in Dallas and speculation started raining that the Heat were already finished. Take that stretch away, though, and the Heat are 22-19. Not the stuff from which titles are made. “At the end of the day, we’re in a good position right now, in the Eastern Conference and in the whole league,” James said. “We get a win, we’ll be all right.” James was saying the other day that he’d rather get blown out in a game than lose at the buzzer, and at this point, it’s easy to see why he thinks that way. The Heat have lost 11 games already this season in which they had a chance to take the lead or tie the score in the final 12 seconds of regulation or overtime. The team is shooting 1 for 19 in those situations, and the one make — a dunk by James against Memphis way back in November to tie the game — came in a game the Heat lost on a Rudy Gay jumper as time expired. James is 1 for 8 in those situations. Wade is 0 for 3, as is Mike Miller. Eddie House and Mario Chalmers are 0 for 2. Bosh is 0 for 1. “Growing pains,” Wade said. That wasn’t a case of selfloathing from Wade when he sarcastically said Sunday that “the world is better now that the Heat is losing.” This team has known from the very beginning that opponents would get up for them and they would be booed in every road arena in which they play.

a game plan to stop them.” The plan the Penguins implemented against Hershey on Sunday would be a good choice. In that game, the Bears were limited to 16 shots while the Penguins found success by putting big bodies such as Ryan Craig and Geoff Walker around the net to poke in a couple goals. Head coach John Hynes said his team’s defense-first mindset is one that has worked all season and its something they will continue to employ. “The way we played (against Hershey) is how we want to play,” Hynes said. “More often than not we’ve been able to do it.” The Whale aren’t too shabby in

the defensive end of things either, led by rookie goaltender Cameron Talbot, who has nine wins in 14 starts to go with his 2.39 GAA and .920 save percentage. Talbot stopped 27 of 30 shots the last time the Penguins faced the Whale, but he has only made one start since then – against Worcester on March 6. In that game Talbot stopped 32 of 34 shots as Connecticut’s offense powered to a 7-2 win. If Talbot doesn’t get the start tonight, the Whale will turn to Dov Grumet-Morris, whose numbers are equally impressive. In 12 games with Connecticut, Grumet-Morris posted a 2.02 GAA and a .921 save percentage.

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Two-year-old champ won all three of his races by a combined 23 1/4 lengths Sam F. Davis winner worked 5 furlongs in 1:01.20 Sunday at Palm Meadows Has three wins and four seconds in seven career starts Worked 4 furlongs in 48.50 Sunday at Gulfstream Baffert calls the speedy colt a “runaway train” Won Gotham by 3 1/4 lengths to move into Top 10 for the first time San Vicente winner looking like best of Baffert’s 20 Triple Crown nominees Norfolk winner worked 5 furlongs in 59.80 Sunday at Santa Anita Delta Jackpot winner was solid runner-up in Fountain of Youth Won Remsen and Nashua as a 2-year-old

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Double-barreled Derby threat Stablemates Uncle Mo and Stay Thirsty give owner Mike Repole a powerful hand.

By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP Sports Writer

Mike Repole raised a glass of champagne and toasted his latest Kentucky Derby contender, Stay Thirsty. “To have one horse for the Derby is unimaginable, to have two is unimaginable, a miracle,” the colt’s owner said to a party of 40 friends and family members after Stay Thirsty’s victory in the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct over the weekend. “This doesn’t come along very often, so let’s all enjoy the ride.” Repole has been doing just that for weeks with unbeaten Uncle Mo, who remains No. 1 in the AP’s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 Derby list. Stay Thirsty, who has been running in his stablemate’s shadow, moves in for the first time at No. 6. Both colts are trained by Todd Pletcher, who also trains No. 2 Brethren.

Uncle Mo gets his chance to prove himself worthy as the early favorite for the May 7 Derby when he makes his 3-year-old debut Saturday in the Timely Writer Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Stay Thirsty, who ran fifth behind Uncle Mo in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile in November, will have his final Derby prep in either the Florida Derby on April 3 or the Arkansas Derby on April 16. “I couldn’t be any happier for this horse,” Repole said. “I keep hearing about ’Mo’s shadow,’ ’stablemate.’ This is one of the top six 3-year-olds in the country. He is a really special horse.” Meanwhile, Dialed In dropped out of the Top 10 from No. 5 after finishing second to 4-year-old stablemate Equestrio in an allowance race at Gulfstream Park on Sunday. Three-year-olds don’t usually run against older horses so early in the year, but trainer Nick Zito was looking for a race around two turns to get his colt ready for the Florida Derby as a final prep before the Kentucky Derby.

Still, Zito is keeping the Florida Derby under consideration for Dialed In, who came into the race off a win in the Holy Bull. “I liked the way they went the final eighth (mile) and the way he galloped out,” Zito said of Dialed In. Trainer Bob Baffert decided that one of his top Derby prospects, The Factor (up two spots to No. 5 this week), will run next in the Rebel Stakes on March 19 at Oaklawn Park. Baffert won the Rebel last year with Lookin At Lucky, who went on to win the Preakness Stakes. “We want to see what he can do around two turns against top company and this looks like a good spot for him” Baffert said of the 1 1-16th-mile Rebel. “Right now, this horse is a runaway train, and if it doesn’t work out we’ll go on to something else.” In other Derby preps Saturday, there’s the San Felipe at Santa Anita and the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs, both 1 1-16 miles. No. 8 Jaycito is set for his 3-year-old debut in the San Felipe; No. 2 Brethren is set for the Tampa Bay Derby.

A little foaling around: Rachel is pregnant The Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rachel Alexandra is going to be a mom. The 2009 Horse of the Year is in foal with an expected due date of Feb. 1, 2012. Stonestreet Farm announced the pregnancy Monday, two weeks after the 2009 Preakness winner was bred to two-time Horse of the Year winner and stablemate Curlin. The two horses mated in a breeding shed at Lane’s End Farm, near Versailles, Ky., on Feb. 21. The gestation period takes almost a year, with the earliest chance to find out the sex coming at around the twomonth mark. Owner Jess Jackson was not available for comment, but he’s been anticipating getting two of racing’s biggest names together since he purchased Rachel Alexandra days after her record run in the 2009 Kentucky Oaks. He has said that any future offspring from the two stars could produce a “super horse.” His wife, Barbara Banke, called it a “privilege” to bring the two greats together. Rachel Alexandra captured

NOTES • After tonight’s home game, the Penguins will be on the road for the next week-and-a-half for a trek through western Canada, where they’ll play two games each against Abbotsford and Ma-

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Hynes said Connecticut’s goaltending will be one focal point for his team. The other, he said, will be Connecticut’s talented offense, led by Kris Newbury (45 points), Jeremy Williams (25 goals) and Chad Kolarik, who scored twice the last time the Whale faced the Penguins. “They are a really skilled team and pretty loaded right now,” Hynes said.

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Rachel Alexandra, above, is pregnant after having been bred with Curlin.

2009 Horse of the Year honors in spectacular fashion, becoming the first filly in over 80 years to beat the boys in the Preakness then backing it up with wins in the Haskell and the Woodward. It was all part of an 8-0 campaign that ranks among the greatest ever. She struggled regaining her form in 2010, winning just two of five races. Jackson retired

her last September, saying it was time to “reward her with a less stressful life.” By then she’d become a crossover star. Off the track, Jackson used her success to help raise money for various charitable causes, including cancer research by auctioning off items related to Rachel. There was little doubt her first chance at becoming a broodmare would be with Curlin. The 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year, a Preakness winner in his own right, stands for $40,000 at Lane’s End following a brilliant career in which he set a North American record by winning over $10.5 million in purses. He was retired at the end of the 2008 season following a fourth-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, the only time he finished out of the money. “Rachel Alexandra and Curlin are true champions,” Banke said last month. “Both horses embody that intangible equine ideal that separate mere horse from legend. Both Jess and I are so pleased that these powerful bloodlines will pass to future generations.”

Busch was done in first by a flat tire, then a blown engine. He was running second when he got his flat, had to stop for a new tire and disagreed with his crew’s decision to change only two and not all four. That’s where Busch would typically unload on crew chief Dave Rogers, working himself into a hysteria that could have derailed his race. Instead, Busch simply scolded Rogers. He then calmly offered advice when a caution moments later gave them a chance to salvage the setback. A blown engine 10 laps later, however, ended his day at his home track, where wins mean the most to him. As Busch climbed from his disabled car, the race streaming around him, viewers braced for his reaction. If he didn’t stomp away from the cameras, his interview would likely be a bitter one. Then, for the second time in two days, he was a total pro. “I’ve been blowing tires, mowing grass, knocking walls down and setting balls of fire down the backstretch in both races this weekend,” he said. “It might be good just to get out of here and come back and try again next year.” Then came Stewart, who led a race-high 163 laps and had the field covered at one of only two active tracks where the twotime champion has never won a Sprint Cup race. After falling

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adds more size inside. As daunting as it seems, District 2 runner-up Valley West (18-6) is ready for the long bus ride and challenge. “We’re ready to go and the kids are looking forward to it,” Reimiller said. “You have to realize that we haven’t been in this situation in about five years now. It’s not like Valley West is down there every year playing in the states.” The Spartans’ last trip to the state tournament came in the 2005-06 season when they lost 73-56 in the first round to D11 champion Allentown Allen. A similar performance like in Saturday’s 97-66 loss to Scranton in the D2 championship game will mean another quick exit. Aside from juniors Eugene

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um construction and improvement. Under the old deal, owners received about $1 billion off the top. They entered these negotiations seeking to add another $1 billion to that. • A rookie wage scale, and where money saved by teams under that system would go. • Benefits for retired players. • The owners’ push to expand the regular season from 16 games to 18 while reducing the preseason by two games. For the players to agree to a longer regular season, they would want substantial reduc-

nitoba. The trip will be a homecoming of sorts for Craig, who hails from Abbotsford but never played a professional game in his hometown. “The trip is going to be great for myself personally. There’s going to be lots of family and friends there,” he said. “But I’m going to worry about Tuesday’s game first, and then we’ll try to get some big wins in some good Canadian cities.” • Defensman Carl Sneep didn’t practice on Monday. Hynes didn’t have an update on his status after practice. Sneep left Sunday’s game briefly after being crushed into the boards by Hershey’s Maxime Lacroix, who was whistled for boarding. short in the Daytona 500, then losing because of a late caution a week earlier in Phoenix, he finally seemed headed to Victory Lane. Then a rare mistake on pit road — he pulled the air hose tangled in his fender out of his stall as he sped off — brought a damaging penalty. He went from the lead to 24th place. He drove his way back to 16th and needed a two-tire decision by crew chief Darian Grubb on the next caution to reclaim the lead. But there was one more pit stop, and that tire strategy meant he’d have to change all four the next time. Only the entire field had watched him pull away with just the two tires, and most every crew chief now planned to copy that strategy. That final four-tire stop was a long one. But because so many others took two, Stewart found himself behind Carl Edwards and Juan Pablo Montoya on the final run. Stewart could only catch Montoya and settled for second. He was, as expected, hot on his team radio, and warned of an immediate discussion how they’d just given away a race for a second straight week. But he bottled that anger when he climbed from his car, and all the public saw was a disappointed driver dealing with his third loss in three weeks. “It kills me to throw a race away like that,” he said. “When the emotion dies down, we’ll look back and say it was a great weekend, but man, it does not sit good right now.” Lewis and James McCann, Valley West struggled mightily against Scranton. Lewis, who could be Oakman’s teammate at Penn State if he goes there for football, scored 30 points. McCann had 17. Plus, only 6-7 junior Jonathan Gimble matches up size-wise with Penn Wood. “The game we played with Scranton, we had a lot of trouble with the pressure, the double teams,” Reimiller said. “I don’t expect Penn Wood to do anything different. That’s the kind of ball they play in the Philadelphia area.” The teams have a common opponent in Williamsport. Valley West defeated the Millionaires 65-54 on Dec. 17. Penn Wood topped Williamsport 8250 on Feb. 12. Tonight’s winner plays District 3 champion York (27-2) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dallastown High School. tions in offseason workouts, minicamps and training camp. Should they get that, and if Smith can coax, say, five extra roster spots per team (160 more jobs), perhaps the league and union could find common ground on that issue. “There are so many moving parts, so much that goes on,” New Orleans Saints union representative Jon Stinchcomb said. “When you have these CBA negotiations, what we establish now will affect how we do business for years to come. It’s more than just how to slash the pie. It’s how you go to work, what your offseason will look like, benefits for former players, how protected are we when injuries come along.”

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Local firms and students honored at ADDY Awards Several Luzerne County firms and students were recognized when The American Advertising Federation Northeast Pennsylvania held its annual ADDY Awards. Halibut Blue LLC in Forty Fort and Ideaworks Food Marketing in Plymouth, both won a Silver ADDY. Katherine Moore, a King’s College student who also serves as a producer for WILK radio, won a Silver ADDY in the student category. Christa Vinciguerra, a Marywood University student from Avoca, won both Gold and Silver ADDY awards in the student category and earned the Judges Choice award in the student category. Vinciguerra’s professional company, Vinciguerra Creative LLC, also earned a Silver ADDY. The Best of Show award for professionals went to idGroup Inc. of Scranton, while Adams Outdoor Advertising, of Atlanta, received the Judges Choice award. For the first time in 20 years, the organization handed out a Silver Medal award. It went to Tom Donohue of Lamar Advertising. The awards were held at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple in Scranton Friday night.

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It’s unclear how long Libya will be off line or what happens next.

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NEW YORK — Oil prices continued to set new post-recession highs Monday as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi pounded rebels near a key oil port in Libya. It’s unclear how long the country’s oil exports will be cut off, and traders

prepared for a worst-case scenario in which world supplies would be under pressure for months. Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery gained 52 cents at $104.95 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The price almost hit $107 per barrel earlier in electronic trading, the highest since Sept. 26, 2008. In London, Brent crude added 32 cents at $116.29 per barrel. The rise in oil is driving U.S. gaso-

line prices to levels that weren’t expected for at least another month. Pump prices have jumped an average of 39 cents per gallon since the Libyan uprising began in mid-February, forcing motorists to pay an additional $146 million per day for using the same amount of fuel. The national average hit $3.509 per gallon on Monday, according to AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. Libya, which sits on the largest oil

reserves in Africa, has been engulfed in a four-week rebellion as militants try to oust Gadhafi after 41 years in power. Officials in the country say oil fields continue to operate, but daily exports of 1.5 million barrels could be cut off for some time. Saudi Arabia has increased production to make up for the loss of Libyan crude, which goes mainly to Europe. The Obama administration was also considering tapping the U.S. strategic oil reserves of 727 million barrels.

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Salmonella in peanut butter The company that makes Skippy peanut butter is recalling two of its spreads that may be contaminated with salmonella. No illnesses have been linked to the recall of the Skippy reduced-fat creamy and reduced-fat chunky brands. Unilever United States Inc. did not specify how many jars have been recalled. They are packaged in 16.3 oz. plastic jars with used-by dates of May 16-21, 2012. Unilever detected possible salmonella through its own testing. The recalled jars were distributed to retail outlets in 16 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems.

Carnival stops resort trips Carnival has become the latest cruise operator to suspend stops in the Mexican resort city of Mazatlan due to violence. A statement from Carnival Cruise Lines calls the decision a precautionary measure, noting that “there have been no incidents involving cruise passengers.” It says the Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit ships will replace Mazatlan with additional calls in Cabo San Lucas and Manzanillo. Disney Wonder and Holland American have canceled Mazatlan stops.

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Jeff Metz of Metz & Associates announces a name change and a new logo Monday during a company meeting.

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SUGARLOAF TWP. – After 17 years as Metz & Associates, the president of the Dallas Township-based company announced a name change Monday that he said more clearly states just what it is the dining management business does. The law firm-like name has been discarded in favor of Metz Culinary Management. “Our new logo and brand name will help give us better visibility,” said Jeffrey Metz, whose father John founded the company in 1994. With his father looking on, Jeffrey Metz told a gathering of nearly 150 company managers and vice presidents that the name change and new logo are just part of the ambitious goal to double sales figures by 2020. With $88 million in sales last year – a 10 percent jump over 2009’s figure – Jeffrey

Metz said the lofty goal is “feasible.” With 80 percent of its 130 clients located in Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Metz said growth will likely come from other geographic areas – mostly along the east coast, where Metz has a presence in 10 states as far west as Ohio. But, he added, there is still plenty of room to grow in the Keystone State, too. The company provides dining management for hospitals, colleges, school districts, corporations and health care facilities. It employs 5,000. Larger clients locally include Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania, Sallie Mae, Frontier Communications and the Dallas School District. Its first local client was College Misericordia, a neighbor in Dallas Township. The school, which like Metz, has also undergone a name change -- to Misericordia University -- is still a client today.

Just last April, the school renamed the dining hall in honor of John and Mary Metz. Michael A. MacDowell, the university’s president, said it’s more than just good food when it comes to Metz. “Just as important, they also listen carefully to our students and adjust their efforts accordingly.” John Metz said when he never envisioned the company growing to its current size when he started it on May 12, 1994, but he believes the growth has been done the right way, not just for the sake of getting bigger. “It’s not about how big we can make it, but how successful,” John Metz said. The company’s managers gathered for their annual managers’ conference and sat inside the Thomas M. Caccese Gymnasium on the Penn State Hazleton campus as Jeffrey Metz made the announcement and gave a motivational

state of the company speech. “In the food world, being stagnant is never an option,” said Ryan McNulty, the company’s director of culinary development. Jeffrey Metz and other company officials see innovation as the key to growth and success. They want to transform the idea of a cafeteria as a sterile space where you slide your tray along a metal rail drably going from mashed potatoes to meatloaf to chocolate pudding. Jeffrey Metz views the dining experience at a Metz operated facility “like you’re in a fine restaurant even if you’re in a hospital or school café.” He said he wants people who aren’t patients or their guests at a hospital or students or staff at a college to consider eating at the dining hall because the food is exceptional and the staff members friendly.

CHICAGO — The public library has long attracted avid readers with an unrivaled pitch: Check out a best-selling book for free and renew it multiple times. But as more people ditch printed books in favor of ebooks that can be downloaded directly to a computer, the rules are changing. As of Monday, HarperCollins, publisher of authors such as Anne Rice, Sarah Palin and Michael Crichton, does not allow its e-books to be checked out from a library more than 26 times. After that, the license on the e-book will expire, and libraries will have to decide whether to buy a new one. For library users, that could mean longer waits for popular titles, tighter limits on how many times an e-book can be renewed and the possibility that e-books that are not repurchased would be available at the library for only about a year. Librarians across the country are outraged and fear other publishers could adopt a similar model. Some have organized a boycott of books published by HarperCollins. They argue the restrictions place an additional burden on financially strapped public libraries, some of which have reduced their inventories because of budget constraints. The added expenditures on e-books, they said, will make it more difficult to compete in an industry that is quickly becoming dominated by electronic readers such as the iPad, the Nook and the Kindle.

New Apple iPad promises to be thinner, more magical

It seems like it’s only been a few days since Steve Jobs strutted around on stage, cradling his new iPad tablet, looking for all the world like Charlton Heston on the mountain in “The Ten Commandments.” Of course, it’s actually been a while since Steve received his missive from God about tablet computing, and the world is a much different place. Back then Apple had a commanding

NICK DELORENZO

TECH TALK lead in the mobile segment and pundits were predicting the demise of Flash, which has since gone the way of fossil fuel ... which is to say, it’s still with us. The original iPad entered a market with no serious competition. Granted, there were other tablets, but none had the array of apps that the iPad had, and none could match the sheer “slickness” of the

iPad. The new I pad arrives in a much more hostile world then its predecessor. Android now commands the mobile market, and the iPad 2 faces stiff competition right out of the box. The device I’m writing this column on, for example, is a Motorola Xoom. Dual Core processors, dual cameras, a higher resolution screen than the iPad, and 4g capabilities all make it a serious competitor. But as usual, Apple has some tricks up its sleeve. The new iPad does feature dual cameras, face time for face-to-face conversa-

tions, and a dual core processor to keep up with the other next-generation device. And, as usual, Apple is all about style. The iPad 2 is thinner, lighter, and sleeker than the original, and comes in white or black. Even better, the price point hasn’t moved from that of the original iPad. The base model cashes in at $499, while the top-of-the-line model will cost you $829. Nick DeLorenzo is director of Interactive and New Media for The Times Leader. Write him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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Big investors were right. A historic bull market began March 10, 2009, mainly because big investors decided the worst was over. It has taken a while to see whether they were correct. But here’s the proof: The unemployment rate is falling after reaching 10.1 percent in late 2009. Manufacturing has been growing for more than a year and a half. Consumers are spending again. Retail sales rose for the seventh straight month in January. Another big reason for the rally: Companies keep making more money. Standard & Poor’s analysts expect companies in the S&P 500 to report a combined $22.06 per share in operating earnings for this quarter, which ends March 31. That’s more than double the $10.11 in the first quarter of 2009. Many S&P 500 companies have done well because of profits made overseas. The economies of emerging market countries have grown at a much faster pace than the

Unemployment quit rising...

U.S. economy. Big investors base investment decisions on how they expect the economy to be doing in six to nine months. So they haven’t focused on unemployment being high. Stock prices rose after past recessions even as unemployment rose. Unemployment kept rising for 15 months after the 199091recession and didn’t peak until June 1992, when it reached 7.8 percent. The S&P 500 rose 8.8 percent over that time. It rose 12.4 percent over the next 15 months. Investors have made peace with a delayed recovery in housing. Home prices doubled from January 2000 through December 2006 as sales boomed, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller index. That helped send stocks higher. Disappointing housing reports then sent stocks falling during the bear market from October 2007 through March 2009. Now, investors are buying although home prices are still falling in many parts of the country.

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10-YR T-NOTE 3.49%

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Close: 2,745.63 Change: -39.04 (-1.4%)

2,680

10 DAYS

2,760

1,360

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95.00 64.13 28.29 19.41 51.50 35.00 23.79 16.52 38.02 24.22 276.00 166.72 19.86 10.91 32.65 23.78 18.63 6.08 44.03 29.12 37.82 26.84 65.88 49.47 25.91 16.30 28.95 21.33 42.30 25.63 37.19 25.61 16.00 4.97 19.80 7.71 9.84 6.96 18.71 13.22 15.84 9.60 50.77 40.00 53.33 40.85 32.67 27.49 28.54 19.35

GOLD $1,434.10

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EURO $1.3968

+5.90

CRUDE OIL $105.44

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Stocks of Local Interest

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TKR

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TKR

96.15 80.94 25.96 7.56 70.45 29.30 15.43 17.35 68.11 63.95 66.95 67.52 15.31 54.00 29.24 17.89 51.11 33.34 37.70 57.90 41.30 34.25

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72.03 64.23 19.27 3.64 49.43 23.75 10.42 10.03 60.32 42.94 39.37 48.56 9.85 32.41 20.00 7.06 39.56 24.30 25.79 47.77 32.56 23.02

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Combined Stocks Name

Last Chg %YTD

ABB Ltd 23.97 -.48 +6.8 AEP Ind 28.06 -1.09 +8.1 AES Corp 12.97 -.12 +6.5 AFLAC 56.76 -.66 +.6 AGL Res 38.78 +.07 +8.2 AK Steel 15.04 -.48 -8.1 AMR 6.21 +.07 -20.3 ASM Intl 38.84 -1.72 +10.9 AT&T Inc 27.90 -.02 -5.0 AbtLab 48.50 -.19 +1.2 AcadiaRlt 18.94 -.11 +3.8 Accuray 9.00 -1.01 +33.3 ActionSemi 2.52 -.03 +17.2 ActivsBliz 10.91 -.36 -12.3 AdamsEx 11.38 -.11 +6.0 AdobeSy 34.72 -.55 +12.8 AMD 8.84 -.39 +8.1 Aegon 7.70 -.05 +25.6 Aetna 37.64 -.70 +23.4 Agilent 45.87 -.88 +10.7 AkamaiT 36.54 -.83 -22.3 AlcatelLuc 5.55 -.11 +87.5 Alcoa 16.25 -.33 +5.6 Alcon 165.43 -.60 +1.2 AlignTech 21.51 -.17 +10.1 Allergan 71.85 -.35 +4.6 AlliBInco 7.70 ... -2.9 AlliantEgy 39.70 +.17 +8.0 Allstate 31.43 -.28 -1.4 AlphaNRs 55.47 -1.30 -7.6 AlteraCp lf 43.28 -1.13 +21.6 Altria 25.38 +.06 +3.1 Amazon 169.08 -2.59 -6.1 Ameren 27.42 -.08 -2.7 AMovilA 55.75 -.24 -2.5 AmCapLtd 9.09 -.08 +20.2 AEagleOut 15.37 -.04 +5.1 AEP 35.61 +.28 -1.0 AmExp 43.71 -.01 +1.8 AmIntlGrp 37.10 -.29 -23.1 AmSupr 26.08 -.67 -8.8 AmTower 53.08 +.01 +2.8 AmWtrWks 27.65 -.04 +9.3 Ameriprise 62.69 -.58 +8.9 Ametek s 41.97 -.50 +6.9 Amgen 51.74 -.58 -5.8 Amylin 11.45 +.38 -22.2 Anadarko 79.95 -.98 +5.0 AnalogDev 39.62 -1.01 +5.2 AnnTaylr 23.73 -.62 -13.4 Annaly 17.90 +.02 -.1 Apache 120.97 -1.65 +1.5 Apple Inc 355.36 -4.64 +10.2 ApldMatl 15.96 -.77 +13.6 Arbitron 40.12 +.63 -3.4 ArcelorMit 35.77 -.78 -6.2 ArchCoal 35.13 -.86 +.2 ArmHld 28.79 -.45 +38.7 ArubaNet 32.38 +.11 +55.1 AssuredG 14.31 +.49 -19.2 AstraZen 48.29 -.53 +4.5 Atheros 44.72 -.01 +24.5 AtlasEngy 17.67 +1.02 +17.8 Atmel 13.12 -1.03 +6.5 ATMOS 34.83 +.08 +11.6 Autodesk 40.11 -.60 +5.0 AutoData 50.07 -.26 +8.2 AvalRare n 7.66 +.32 +22.8 AvanirPhm 3.43 -.09 -15.9 AveryD 41.21 -.29 -2.7 Avon 27.27 -.08 -6.2 BB&T Cp 26.35 -.02 +.2 BHP BillLt 94.47 -1.29 +1.7 BJs Whls 49.04 -.40 +2.4 BMB Munai 1.18 +.15 +37.2 BP PLC 48.15 -.41 +9.0 BP Pru 114.52 -1.22 -9.5 Baidu s 120.18 -2.16 +24.5 BakrHu 69.46 -.27 +21.5 BallardPw 2.08 -.10 +38.7 BallyTech 35.74 -2.54 -15.3 BcoBrades 19.40 -.49 -4.4 BcoSantand11.50 -.14 +8.0 BcoSBrasil 12.02 -.09 -11.6 BkHawaii 47.31 -.40 +.2 BkIrelnd 2.06 -.06 -22.3 BkAtl A h 1.00 ... -13.0 BarcGSOil 28.05 +.02 +9.5 Bar iPVix rs 32.49 +.83 -13.6 BarnesNob 11.79 -.41 -16.7 BarrickG 52.99 +.16 -.4 Baxter 53.11 -.69 +4.9 BerkHa A 127630 -570 +6.0 BerkH B 85.04 -.46 +6.2 BestBuy 31.81 -.88 -7.2 BigLots 41.09 +.09 +34.9 BioRadA 115.94 -.44 +11.6 BioFuelEn 1.00 +.05 -42.5 Blackstone 17.59 -.59 +24.3 BlockHR 14.62 +.15 +22.8 Boeing 70.88 -.92 +8.6 BostonSci 7.47 -.06 -1.3 BoydGm 9.66 -.47 -8.9 Brinker 24.85 +1.03 +19.0 BrMySq 26.31 -.12 -.6 Broadcom 40.74 -1.30 -6.5 BrcdeCm 6.17 -.28 +16.6 BrkfldPrp 17.45 -.05 -.5 Buckeye 65.40 +.09 -2.1 CA Inc 23.72 -.26 -2.9 CB REllis 24.71 -.36 +20.7 CBS B 23.62 -.34 +24.0 CF Inds 128.90 -5.41 -4.6 CH Engy 48.94 -.37 +.1 CMS Eng 19.16 -.01 +3.0 CSS Inds 16.98 -.89 -17.6 CSX 74.23 -.73 +14.9 Cadence 9.44 -.43 +14.3 CalaStrTR 9.64 -.04 +4.1 Cameco g 38.88 -1.75 -3.7 Cameron 61.95 -.03 +22.1 CampSp 33.41 -.14 -3.9 CdnNRs gs 49.48 -1.64 +11.4 CanoPet .82 +.20+115.2 CapOne 48.30 -.23 +13.5 CapitlSrce 7.39 -.08 +4.1 CapsteadM 12.98 -.18 +3.1 CpstnTrb h 1.75 +.09 +82.3 Carnival 39.93 -.43 -13.4 Caterpillar 102.13 -.91 +9.0 CedarF 19.74 -.11 +30.2 CelSci .61 -.01 -25.7 Celgene 53.70 -.56 -9.2 CellTher rsh .23 -.02 -35.9 Cemex 8.74 -.15 -18.4 CenterPnt 15.82 -.06 +.6 CentEuro 12.66 -.13 -44.7 CVtPS 22.20 -.24 +1.6 CntryLink 40.09 -.31 -13.2 Checkpnt 21.02 -.12 +2.3 Cheesecake28.75 -.22 -6.2 ChesEng 33.45 -.12 +29.1 Chevron 103.01 -.74 +12.9 Chicos 13.43 -.23 +11.6 Chimera 4.29 +.05 +4.4 ChurchDwt 76.68 +.30 +11.1

Name

Last Chg %YTD

CIBER 5.59 CienaCorp 25.98 CinnFin 33.01 Cirrus 23.12 Cisco 18.20 Citigrp 4.52 CitzRepB h .96 Clearwire 5.17 CliffsNRs 95.77 Clorox 67.91 CocaCE 25.96 Coeur 34.03 ColgPal 77.54 Comc spcl 24.02 CmtyHlt 40.47 Compuwre 11.25 ConAgra 23.05 Conexant 2.37 ConnWtrSv 24.26 ConocPhil 79.20 ConEd 49.84 ConsolWtr 10.81 CooperTire 22.88 CorinthC 4.73 CornPdts 47.20 Corning 22.59 Costco 72.19 Covidien 53.06 Cree Inc 49.29 CrownHold 38.87 CybrOpt 8.96 CypSemi 20.40 DCT Indl 5.22 DNP Selct 9.53 DR Horton 11.33 DTE 48.09 Darden 46.36 DeanFds 9.84 Deere 90.37 DejourE g .46 DelMnte 19.00 Dell Inc 15.39 DeltaAir 10.09 DeltaPtr h 1.13 DenburyR 23.82 Dndreon 31.85 DenisnM g 3.64 DeutschBk 61.99 DevelDiv 13.96 DevonE 90.53 Diageo 77.53 Diebold 35.58 DirecTV A 45.84 DrSCBr rs 40.18 DirFnBr rs 41.26 DrxFBull s 30.13 DirxSCBull 78.94 Discover 21.54 Disney 43.02 DomRescs 45.42 Dover 63.82 DowChm 37.26 DryShips 4.90 DuPont 53.26 DukeEngy 18.14 Dycom 15.88 Dynegy rs 5.80 ETrade rs 15.45 eBay 31.50 EMC Cp 26.79 ENI 49.22 Eastgrp 43.41 EKodak 3.15 Eaton s 53.03 EdisonInt 37.59 ElPasoCp 18.11 EldorGld g 16.26 ElectArts 18.45 Emcore lf 3.10 EmersonEl 59.08 EnbrEPtrs 66.29 EnCana g 32.12 EndvSilv g 10.20 Energen 60.48 Energizer 66.48 EngyConv 3.38 EngyTsfr 54.12 Entergy 72.94 EntPrPt 42.87 EntropCom 8.98 EnzoBio 4.02 EricsnTel 12.85 Exelixis 11.34 Exelon 41.82 Expedia 21.00 ExpScrip s 54.67 ExxonMbl 84.72 F5 Netwks108.70 Fastenal 61.26 FedExCp 88.26 FifthThird 13.60 Finisar 40.72 FstNiagara 14.16 FirstEngy 37.27 Flextrn 7.83 Fonar 2.01 FootLockr 19.75 FordM 14.01 FordM wt 5.64 Fortress 5.90 FortuneBr 61.23 FMCG s 50.14 FDelMnt 25.50 FrontierCm 7.94 FrontierOil 26.16 FuelCell 1.68 FultonFncl 11.00 GMX Rs 5.52 GSI Cmmrc 18.62 GT Solar 10.40 GabDvInc 16.30 GabelliET 6.17 GameStop 19.71 Gannett 16.05 Gap 21.26 GenElec 20.38 GenGrPr n 14.98 GenMills s 36.79 GenMot n 31.70 GenOn En 3.76 Gentex 28.58 Genworth 12.75 Genzyme 75.87 GeoMet 1.69 Gerdau 13.57 GileadSci 41.06 GlaxoSKln 38.23 GlimchRt 9.07 GluMobile 3.90 GoldFLtd 17.49 Goldcrp g 49.99 GoldStr g 2.84 GoldmanS 159.15 Goodyear 13.34 Google 591.66 GrafTech 20.51

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Name

Last Chg %YTD

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PAGE 10 SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2011 412 Autos for Sale

NISSAN `08 ALTIMA

Low mileage, 18000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, GPS/navigation system, AM/FM radio, CD changer, Mp3 player, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, new floor mats, Winter Frost pearl paint, heated seats, side mirror defroster, backup camera, auto rear view mirror dimmer, Bluetooth, phone, nav., & radio controls on steering wheel, 4.5 years remaining on 7 year 100,000 miles Nissan bumper to bumper Premium Warranty included, EXCELLENT CONDITION Altima HYBRID 35city/33 highway mpg. $18,900. 570-371-9001 Call after 5:00 p.m.

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

PONTIAC ‘69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $24,600. 570-335-3127

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S

Great convertible, black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

SALEEN `02 SE 281 Convertible, silver

412 Autos for Sale

SCION ‘08 TC

Low mileage, 42,000 miles, 4 speed, front wheel drive, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, Mp3 player, keyless entry, sun/moon roof, rear defroster, tinted windows. $14,200. (570) 443-7522 Call before 9:30 p.m.

Do you need more space? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way to clean out your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

SUNDAY DISPATCH

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

BUICK `55 SPECIAL Red & white, 2 door Nice car. Must see to appreciate. $10,000 or best offer. 570-332-1350

CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114

CHEVY `66 BEL AIR

2 door post car, in good condition for age. Serious inquiries only, call for details. $8,500 or best offer. Call Steve at 570-407-0531

WANTED SUBARU ‘05 IMPREZA CORVETTES 1953-1972 Any Condition! Courteous, Fast WRX Professional Buyer. 2.0 Turbo, Blue

exterior. Black cloth interior. 48,000 miles, 18” Black O.Z Rally Wheels. 3” RSR Turbo Back Exhaust. ACT 2 Clutch, cold air intake, RA Gearsets. $13,999 (570) 852-9231

SUZUKI ‘04 AERIO AWD

White sedan, 6-CD changer, 62K miles, $6200 or best offer. 570-592-2556

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.

$6,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

TOYOTA `94 CAMRY LE. 4 cylinder.

White, 4 door, automatic. 1 owner. 76,000 original miles. Excellent condition. Rare automobile. $4,700. Village Auto Sales of Tompkinsville 570-499-8853

on black, garage kept, Production #351. 14,500 miles. Asking $23,500, Serious inquiries only! 570-477-3600

Volkswagen ‘03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed,

548 Medical/Health

loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149

Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656

FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE

STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517

FORD `66

Mustang Coupe. Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768

LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original

miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $8,900. Call 570-237-5119

548 Medical/Health

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY

REDUCED!! This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows. Serious inquiries only, $7,500. 570-690-0727

PONTIAC ‘84 TRANS AM

15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION. 1 of 600 made, all available options, 63K miles, V8, auto. T-roof, $7,995. Call 570-817-2577

STUDEBAKER ‘31

Rumble seat, coupe Good condition. Call for details (570) 881-7545

TANK ‘07 VISION

2007 Tank Motor Sports Vision Motorcycle. 250 cc, Brand new. 0 miles. $2,400. For more information call Tom at 570-825-2114

421

Boats & Marinas

CUSTOM CREST 15’

Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”

PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE

570-417-3940

SEA NYMPH ‘94

421

Boats & Marinas

SALT CREEK SKIF 14’ fiberglass fish-

ing boat, tri-hull (very stable), 25 HP Tahatsu outboard, Full Galvanized Trailer. Perfect Condition. Built in fuel tank. All new in ‘01. $2,500 570-256-7311

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVROLET ‘89

C70. 24’ box. Lift gate, many new parts. $1,900. (570)675-7546

FORD ‘99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed

boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

436

Mopeds

MOTOR SCOOTER Tank, 150cc, silver, 51 original miles. Seats two. Radio/cassette player, includes helmet and charger. $1300 Call NAPW 570-822-WASH

439

Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic,

new rr tire & brakes, many extras $11,500 (570) 592-4982

HARLEY DAVIDSON `01

Road King 19,000 miles, new tires, lots of extra chrome. Like New. $12,900. Call 570-639-1989 or 570-760-1023

HONDA ‘04 SHADOW SABRE 1100

19’, 4.0 Outboard motor, good condition. $6,000 or best offer. Call 570-722-4077

black, 13,500 miles. Windshield, saddle bag. Excellent condition. $4,500. Call (570) 852-9455

548 Medical/Health

439

Motorcycles

442 RVs & Campers

HONDA

2004 CRF 100. Excellent condition. $1500 or best offer. 570-498-7702

KAWASAKI ‘06

Vulcan Classic 1500 Black and chrome. Fuel injected. 21” windshield. Passenger backrest. Floor boards. Remainder of warranty. Expires Feb., 2012. Kept in heated garage! Never damaged. 7,000 miles. Great condition! $6,800 570-574-9217

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

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,500 (570) 430-0357

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR 1100 Custom. 5800

miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $5,995. Call 570-301-3433

YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO

750cc. 8,000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition. Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4. 570-823-9376

YAMAHA` 08 R1 BEAUTIFUL BIKE Perfect condition.

3700 miles, new rear tire, undertail kit, cover. Price negotiable $7,900 570-852-9072

YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR 650 CLASSIC Like New.

Less than 1000 miles. White and chrome. Garage kept. $6,300 (570) 817-8127

548 Medical/Health

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

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, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

FORD ‘96 CLASS C Gulf Stream Con-

quest Motor Home. 31’, 460 V8, all options. 37K miles. Excellent condition. $17,000. Call 570-868-5385

To place your ad call...829-7130

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS Travel Trailer. 29’,

mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras. Reduced. $15,500. Call 570-842-6735

SUNLITE CAMPER

22 ft. 3 rear bunks, center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845

442 RVs & Campers

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft

Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,

loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder. New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975

CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS

CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.

$18,900

570-674-3901

CHEVROLET ‘91 PANEL TRUCK White, wiith gutter

machine, $6,000, very good condition leave message 570-779-1909

CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. PRICE REDUCED $14,000 or best offer. For info, call (570) 825-7251

CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extend-

“A Camper’s Best Friend” Rt. 11 BloomsburgDanville Highway

ed cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic. Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

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451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVROLET `07 TRAILBLAZER LS Perfect condition, 17,000 miles. Asking $20,000 570-332-3681

CHEVROLET `95

GMC 21 1/2 foot bus. 7,000 miles. Diesel, AC, auto wheelchair lift. $4,100 (570)889-4288

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CHEVY ’06 TRAILBLAZER

Light blue/ silver. 11,000 miles. Moon roof, cloth running board, owner extras such as remote start & tinted windows - $25,000 or best offer. Call 570-905-4230

CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles. All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats. Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept, $14,750. (570) 362-1910

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles.

Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $19,995 (570) 690-2806

DODGE `94

Dakota with cap. 1 owner, garage kept, very good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat. 29 MPG gas. (570) 868-0944

FORD `01 LARIAT 250 Super Duty

with slide-in camper new tires, 4 door, 8’ bed. Soft and hardtop for bed covers., Good condition. Sold together or separately $10,900 (570) 639-5478

FORD `03 F150 LARIAT Contractor ready

with ladder rack & tool box, 4x4 diesel, under 97K. Great condition, $17,000 or best offer. 570-925-2845

FORD `90 TRUCK

17’ box. Excellent running condition. Very Clean. $5,000. Call 570-287-1246

FORD `97 EXPLORER

Sport - 4WD, 2 door, black, new tires and alternator, 117K miles, fully loaded, 6 CD changer, power windows, power locks, runs perfect. $2500. Call 570-814-8536

FORD `99 E250

Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods. Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500. 570-237-6375

FORD 2008 EDGE SEL

All Wheel Drive. Red, low miles, fully loaded, leather, 6 CD changer, perfect condition. $23,000 or best offer. Call

570-814-8536

HONDA `03 ODYSSEY High mileage,

140000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, $5,990 (570) 606-4198

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

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HUMMER ‘05 H2

Yellow with black leather interior. Front & rear heated seats. Many chrome accessories. $28,500 or best offer. Call (570) 788-9826 or (570) 956-8547 Leave Message

INTERNATIONAL ‘95 DUMP TRUCK

Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496

JEEP ’02 LIBERTY SPORT 4x4

70k miles, Power options. Excellent condition. $8,000 negotiable. Call 570-239-4568 Leave message.

JEEP ‘07 LIBERTY 4X4

White, 23k miles, 3.7, 6 cylinder, automatic, power locks, doors and windows. Car still under warranty. Like new. Sacrifice $14,500. 570-256-7311

JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft

top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner. AC, CD player, cruise control. Tow package with cargo carrier. Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680

KIA `02 SEDONA

EX, Van, Sunroof. 61,000 miles. Loaded. Good condition. $5000 or best offer. 570-606-7654

LEXUS `04 GX 470 Black with dark

gray leather interior. DVD player. Fully loaded. 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. $19,000 (570) 675-4424

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MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD 177,102 miles, auto-

matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD changer, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new Passed inspection, new battery. $2,500 (570) 868-1100 Call after 2:00 p.m.

NISSAN `08 ROGUE

SL. AWD, 1 owner, no accidents. 4 door hatchback, 6 cylinder, roof rails, dark gray, black interior. Premium wheels, new tires, brakes extra set of snows. Premium sound/Bose/bluetooth, XM radio. Intelligent key entry. Newly inspected 36,900 miles $19,500 (570) 371-7227

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,500 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.

SUZUKI `09 GRAND4x4. VITARA166 Luxury

horsepower 4 cylinder, 4 mode full time 4 wheel drive. 1,269 miles. 4 wheel anti lock disc brakes. Leather, heated seats. Power seats, mirrors, locks & sunroof. 6 cd changer with 8 speakers. Cruise & tilt. Smart pass keyless entry start. $19,000. Call 570-401-3714

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. ‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.

Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 950 Miles. Brand New. Asking $36,000 (570) 328-0850

2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790

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Most with Pwr. Leather Seats, CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Tilt, Side Airbags, Cruise, Privacy Glass, PDL, PM, PW

Most with Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, 6 Disc CD, ABS, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Parking Sensors, Satellite Radio, Electronic Trunk, Heated Mirrors, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Side Airbags, Tilt, Cruise, Memory Seat, Climate Control, Digital Info, Homelink Sys.

FREE STATE INSPECTION AS LONG AS YOU OWN 2008 CHRYSLER 300 C HEMI AWD

2002 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM

AU1290- ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Child Proof Door Locks, PW, Driver & Passenger Airbags, CD

2005 TAURUS SE

AU9795- Cruise, Tilt, PW, PL, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, AM/FM/CD, Child Proof Door Locks, Driver & Passenger Air Bags, Air Conditioning

05-07 CHEVY MALIBU

Most with CD, ABS, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Cruise, Tilt, Pwr. Adjust Pedals

2009 LINCOLN MKZ AWD

STARTING AT

TO CHOOSE FROM

2006 CHEVY IMPALA AU929- Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, ABS, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, CD, Rear Spoiler, Side Airbags, Pwr. Driver’s Seat

60 MOS.

TO CHOOSE FROM

2007-2009 FORD FOCUS SES/SE

TO CHOOSE FROM

Most with 6 Disc CD, Cruise, Tilt, Fog Lights, ABS, AC, Driver & Passenger Air Bags, Rear Wipers, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Heated STARTING AT Mirrors, Rear Spoiler, Digital Info Center

2008 FOCUS SES

72 MOS.

AU1324- AM/FM/CD, ABS, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry, Tilt, Satellite Radio, PDL, PW, PM, MP3

2008 FUSION SE

AU1038- 6 Disc CD, Fog Lights, ABS, Rear Defogger, Tilt, Side Airbags, Traction Cont., Pwr. Leather Heated & Cooled Seats, Moonroof, Cruise, Memory Seat, Homelink Sys., Dual Zone Climate Cont., Premium Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Chrome Exhaust Tips, Parking Sensors, Digital Info, Satellite Radio, Heated Mirrors

2009 LINCOLN MKS AWD

2008 MERCURY MILAN

72 MOS.

AU1105- CD, ABS, Side Airbags, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Tilt, Cruise, Digital Info, Pwr. Seat, Heated Mirrors

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS SPYDER CONVERTIBLE

AU9911-Digital Info, Satellite Radio, Separate Tweeters, Subwoofers, Rear Spoiler, Remote Trunk Lid, Rear Defogger, ABS, Keyless Entry, Tilt, Cruise, Fog Lights, CD

72 MOS.

08-09 MILAN PREMIER All Wheel Drive, 6 Disc CD, AWD Fog Lights, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Side Airbags, Digital Info, Climate Control, Satellite Radio, Tilt, Heated Mirrors, Cruise, Some with Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Seat

TO CHOOSE FROM

2006 BUICK LACROSSE CX AU1341 - CD, Traction Control, Rear Defogger, ABS, Tilt, Cruise, Digital Info, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Dual Zone Climate Control

63 MOS.

60 MOS.

2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

72 MOS.

AU9677- Cruise Control, Tilt, Wheel, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry, ABS, AM/FM/CD, PW, PL

2008 SUZUKI XL-7 LUXURY AWD

AU1272- AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Fog Lights, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Steering Wheel Controls, Pwr. Leather Seats, Moonroof, Privacy Glass, Digital Info Center, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Climate Control, MP3

72 MOS.

2007 CHEVY EQUINOX LS 4X4

AU1301 - AM/FM/CD, PL, PW, PM, Traction Control, ABS, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Tilt, Rear Wipers

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X4

AU9705- CD, ABS, Side Airbags, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Cruise, Tilt, Roof Rack, Rear Wipers

72 MOS.

AU1229- AM/FM/6 Disc CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Roof Rack, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Leather Heated Seats, Moonroof, PDL, PW, PM, Rear Wipers

STARTING AT TO CHOOSE FROM

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV AWD AU9762- 3rd Row Seat, Remote Start, Premium Wheels,Tow Pkg., ABS, Front/Rear AC Seats, Rear Wipers, Running Boards, Pwr. Adjustable Pedals, Parking Sensors, Heated Mirrors, Bluetooth, DVD Player, Satellite Radio, 6 Disc CD, Traction Control, Side Airbags, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Fog Lights, Moonroof, Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, Digital Info, Climate Control, Memory Seat

AU1060- AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, Cruise, Tilt, Roof Rack, Rear AC, Homelink Sys., Digital Info Center, Privacy Glass, Fog Lights, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Rear Wipers, 3rd Row Seat

AU9744- Navigation Sys., Reverse Camera, Separate Tweeters, Subwoofers, Remote Trunk Lid, CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Cruise, Tilt, Digital Info Center, Climate Control, Homelink Sys., Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, Wood Trim, Steering Wheel Controls, Bluetooth, Daytime Running Lights

AU1183 - Cruise, Tilt, PL, PW, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Roof Rack, CD, ABS

LIMITED 4X4

2008 NISSAN XTERRA X 4X4 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Tilt Wheel, PL, PW, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning

72 MOS.

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4

2007 ACURA RDX 4X4

2007 LINCOLN MKX 4X4

Pwr. Adjust Pedals, Hard Tonneau

Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Homelink Sys., Parking Cover, Electronic Trunk Closer, Sensors, Rear Wipers, Keyless Entry with Keypad, ABS, Carpeted Floor Mats, Bedliner Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Dual Zone Climate STARTING AT Control, Cruise, Tilt, Heated Mirrors Most with Air, AM/FM/CD,

2010 E-350 XLTs

TO CHOOSE FROM Cruise Control, Privacy Glass, ABS, Rear Defogger, Keyless STARTING AT AU9907- Climate Control, 6 Disc CD, Heated Mirrors, Remote Trunk Entry, PM, PL, PW, Running Lid, Rear Wipers, Premium Wheels, Parking Sensors, Pwr. Liftgate, Boards, Traction Control Electronic Truck Closer, Chrome Exhaust Tips, Rear Defogger, Fog

2008 EDGE LIMITED 4X4

TO CHOOSE FROM

2007 CADILLAC SRX4 AWD 2009 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ 2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN AU1042CD, Satellite Radio, Separate Tweeters, Premium Sound, ABS,

AU1317 - Leather Seats, AM/FM/CD, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Moonroof, PL, PW, PM, Child Proof Door Locks

Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, AM/FM/CD, Bedliner, PL, PW

AU1165- TRD Off-Road Pkg., SR5, VR-6, Pwr. Windows, PDL, Pwr. Mirrors, AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Fog Lamps., Keyless Entry, Tow Pkg., ABS, Cruise Control, Tilt AU1172- Technology Pkg., Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, 6 Disc CD, Wheel, Bedliner, Navigation Sys., Reverse Camera, Tilt, Cruise, Moonroof, Roof Sliding Rear Window Rack, Digital Info Center, ABS, 47K MILES! Fog Lights, Side Airbags, Rear 2002 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD SUPER CREW CAB Defogger, Traction Control, AU9850- Anti-Theft Sys., 6 Disc CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Keyless Entry, Rear Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Moonroof, Rear AC, Tow Pkg., Traction Control, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Memory Wipers, Premium Wheels Seats, Digital Info, Climate Control, 39K MILES! Remote Trunk Lid, Navigation Sys.,

Moonroof, Tilt, Cruise, Digital Info Center, Homelink Sys.

Moonroof, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, ABS, CD, Roof Rack

2005 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB LS 4X4

AU1329- AM/FM/CD, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Door Locks, Pwr. Mirrors, Pwr. Windows, Cruise Control, ABS

2007 DODGE DAKOTA SLT SUPER CAB 4X4 2009 ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4 AU9511 - Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel,

AU1327- Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, 6 Disc CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Traction Control, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Digital 23K MILES! Info Center, Moonroof, Rear Wipers, Satellite Radio, Heated Mirrors, Parking Sensors

Lights, Keyless Entry with Keypad, Traction Control, ABS, Memory STARTING AT 2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT/LMTD 4X4 Seat, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Tilt Wheel, PL, PW, Cruise Control,

2006 INFINITI M35X AWD

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ELITE AWD

2007 HONDA CR-V EX-L AWD

Most with SYNC, CD, Fog TO CHOOSE FROM Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Side Air Bags, Tilt, STARTING AT 2005 ESCAPE 4X4 Cruise, ABS, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, AU1104- Cruise Control, Tilt, Moonroof, Digital Info Center, Wheel, Rear Defogger, Keyless Compass & Temp. Display Entry, ABS, AM/FM/CD 72 MOS.

2008 MARINERS & ESCAPES

Most with ABS, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, TO CHOOSE FROM PL, PW, PM, Rear Defogger, Side Air Bags, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. STARTING AT Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Seats, Pwr. Heated Mirrors, CD

2007 HUMMER H3 AWD

AU1035- AM/FM/CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Roof Rack, Moonroof, Pwr. Seat, Cruise, Tilt Wheel, Rear Wipers

AU1322- CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Tilt, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Privacy Glass, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Cruise,

CAR!

Most with 6 Disc CD, ABS, Dynamic Stability Fog Lights, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Security Sys., Side Airbags, Traction Control, Tow Pkg., Tilt, Cruise, Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Heat/ Cool Front Seats, Digital Info Center, Memory Seat, Homelink Sys., Roof Rack, Rear AC, Video Sys., Touch Screen, 3rd Seat, Rear Wipers, Reverse Running Boards, Navigation Sys., Parking 2005 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4 Camera, Sensors, Luxury Seats, Custom Bumper, DVD CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Traction Control, Rear Defogger, Tow Pkg., Roof Player, Electronic Trunk Closer, Chrome Exhaust Rack, Rear A/C, Pwr. Seat, Heated Tips, Premium Wheels, Pwr. Liftgate, Premim Mirrors, Running Boards, Rear Wipers Sound, Body Side Moldings, Carpeted Floor Mats, Pwr. Adjustable Pedals, Heated Mirrors

All Wheel Drive, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Digital Info Center, Adaptive Cruise Control, Tilt, Moonroof, ABS, Climate Control, TO Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Touch Screen, Reverse CHOOSE Camera, Navigation Sys., Memory Seat, Traction FROM Control, Side Air Bags, Heated Mirrors, AU1221- Pwr. Leather Seats, Rear Defogger, Custom Bumper, Premium Wheels, ABS, Moonroof, Tilt Wheel, PL, PW, PM, Keyless Entry with Keypad AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Cruise Control

2006 ESCAPE XLT 4X4

2008 HONDA ACCORD LX-P

07-08 EDGE SE/SEL AWD

AU1095- Pwr. Leather Heated Front & Rear Seats, ABS, Fog Most with Cruise, Tilt, Privacy Glass, Keyless Entry, Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, CD, Navigation Sys., Traction Control, Rear Defogger, Rear Wipers, CD, Remote Start, Premium Wheels, Satellite Radio, Parking ABS,Side Airbags, Some with Parking Sensors, Heated Sensors, Daytime Running Lights, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Mirrors, 6 Disc CD, Moonroof, Heated Seats, Memory Seat Moonroof, Memory Seat, STARTING AT TO Homelink Sys., Digital Info CHOOSE Center, Body Side Moldings FROM

THE

Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Tow Pkg., Roof Rack, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Memory Seat, PWr. Leather Heated Seats, Moonroof, Homelink Sys., Digital Info Center, Cruise, Tilt, Navigation Sys., DVD Player, 3rd Row Seat, Rear Wipers, OnStar, Dual Zone Climate Control, Premium Wheels, Touch Screen, Pwr. Liftgate, Pwr. Adjust Pedals, Electronic Trunk Closer

2006 F-150 CREW CAB XLT 4X4 AU1022- AM/FM/CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Tow Package, Privacy Glass, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Sliding Rear Window, Bedliner, Running 21K MILES! Boards, Split Front Bench, Tow Hooks, Child Proof Door Locks

08 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 Most with CD, ABS, Tilt, Keyless Entry w/ Keypad, Cruise, Tow Pkg., Fog Lights, Driver & Passenger Air Bags, PL, PW, Pwr. Steering

TO CHOOSE FROM

2007 EXPEDITION LIMITED 4X4 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW LT Z71 4X4

AU1114- CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Tow Pkg., Roof Rack, Rear AC, Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Heated/Cooled Seats, Memory Seat, Homelink Sys., Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Navigation Sys., Pwr. Liftgate, Rear Wipers, Running Boards, 3rd Row Seat, Touch Screen, Pwr. Adjustable Pedals, Heated Mirrors, Electronic Trunk Closer, Parking Sensors

AU1277 - AM/FM/CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Traction Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, MILES! Digital Info Center, Tilt Wheel, Privacy Glass, Cruise Control, Sliding Rear Window, Bedliner

14K

Tax and tags extra. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month (*66, 63, 60, 48, and 36 months for selected vehicles) with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details.

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

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Must have reliable transport.

• Asphalt Plant Operator • Aggregate Blacktop Lab Tech • Blacktop Lab Technician – Necept certification helpful •Tri-Axle Dump

506 Administrative/ Clerical

Varsity Landscaping & Garden Center in Swoyersville is seeking an office assistant with proficiency in AR/ AP and MS office. 7:30am5 and 40-50 hours/ week. No health insurance available.

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Positive Results Marketing, Inc. located at 510 S. Main St. Old Forge, PA 18518 is looking for a part-time data entry clerk. Qualified individual must be able to type 80WPM and must have basic computer skills, be proficient in Microsoft Excel and must be available during normal business hours. Interview will included a typing test. Please contact Nora at (570) 457-7020 to set-up an interview or e-mail your resume to prminc14@aol.com.

506 Administrative/ Clerical

Assistant Office Manger Immediate full-time position with electrical contractor located in the Greater Pittston Area. Experience in construction industry and with PennDOT ECMS network is preferred but not required. Work responsibility will include billing, cash receipts, job cost entries, end of month/year reports, A/R closing & financial statement preparation, contract administration, insurance administration, material certification compliance, answering phones and other duties as required. Candidates must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office software, and have strong communication skills. Salary is dependent on experience and training is provided. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume to:

Human Resources Department PO Box 1042 Pittston, PA 18640

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

CRANE MECHANIC

Local, well established Crane Company in need of an experienced Hydraulic Crane Mechanic to work on crane fleet in the Williamsport Pa area. Top Pay in the business. Excellent Benefits. Service Truck Provided. Class B Required. Will assist in relocation. Must have own tools, Minimum 5 years experience and willing to work over time and weekends when needed. Experience with Link Belt, Liebheer and Grove Cranes a plus! Email: careeropportunity17701@gmail.com

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Production/ Operations

CRANE OPERATORS Locally owned, large crane company working in oil field, road construction & general construction looking for Crane Operators. CCO Certification & Class A/B License required (2) Years experience. Over time and weekends required. Permanent work based out of Williamsport, Pa and through out the Northern Tier. Top Pay in Industry. Excellent Benefits. State of the Art Equipment. Will assist in relocation. Email: careeropportunity17701@gmail.com

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

Can you put together a display ad from scratch in one hour? Have you done commercial work for an existing business? Does your portfolio have any work besides school projects? Do you own a computer with CS4 or CS5? Are you an expert in indesign? Can you work in a studio environment? If you said yes to ALL of these questions then please call: Rachel Antosh at (570) 457-7020 to set-up a time to showcase your skills. Art Director, Rachel Antosh of PRM, Inc. is looking for part and full-time graphic designers to work in her Old Forge Studio. Part time work would take place between 9am-5pm M-F. No freelance work is available. If you said NO to any of the questions above then you would qualify for these particular positions. E-mail your resume to: prminc14@aol.com

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TEACHERS / ASSISTANTS

Full time/Part time positions in child care center. 2year/4 year degree in Early Childhood required for teacher. Excellent benefits. Apply Child Development Council, 9 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre or email: karenbcdc3@ aol.com. E.O.E.

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Isabella Restaurant

1140 Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

PIZZA & SHORT ORDER CHEFS

Experienced. Night & Weekend Shifts. Apply in person at The Woodlands 1073 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre

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AUTO MECHANIC

No weekends. Paid holidays & vacation. Must have PA inspection & Emissions license. Must have own tools. Salary commensurate with experience. Call Jerry 570-388-2570 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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HVAC Co. Must be a team player, hard working, and have reliable transportation. Candidate will work four, ten hour days. Prevailing wage pay. Please forward resumes to: Master Mechanical Corp. 3 Banks Ave. McAdoo, PA. 18237

LABORERS

Landscaping & Gas Field work available now. Physically demanding. $9/hour. 5-6am daily start. 40-60 hours per week. Apply erosion control matting on gas site. Also landscaping duties like operating mowers, whackers, rake, shovel & Bobcat. No health insurance available. Must have reliable transport, clean driving record, and pass drug test. Apply in person. 8am-3pm, ONLY and bring ID. Varsity Inc. 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Q’s call Brian 542-5330 E.O.E.

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Logistics/ Transportation

HOUSEKEEPER Mother’s Helper

needed in Dallas. Monday-Friday 7-11am. Non Smoker & Detail Oriented. $10-12/hour. housekeeper18612@ gmail.com

542

Logistics/ Transportation

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Great for retirees or stay at home parents. Please contact 570-587-2683

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Full time driver/

warehouse person needed for local well-established organization. No overnights/ evenings. Competitive wages and benefits. Must have a clean drivers license. CDL not required. Apply in person at Master Chemical Products 201 Carey Avenue Wilkes-Barre 570-825-3465 Drivers: Top Pay + Benefits/Bonuses! No-Touch. 85-95% D&H. CDL-A. 866-460-8464 or Apply gomartini.com CDL A DriversExcellent Opportunity! Ryder Dedicated Account. HOME DAILY! Monday-Friday schedule. Great Pay, Top Benefits, Class A Driver, Flatbed experience. Prefer experience with steel. CALL 800-793-3754 EOE. Drug Test required for employment. Drivers: Excellent Pay, benefits, bonuses & home weekly dedicated account openings with premier truckload carrier. Werner Enterprises 1-800-397-2645

OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED Dedicated service.

Good pay. Steady year round work. Regional work. Home weekends. Call 570-996-7662

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SAFETY DIRECTOR

Local Trucking Company looking for an experienced Safety Director, if you have knowledge of FMCSA regulations, driver recruitment and retention, OSHA regulations, H/R, accident Investigation, workers compensation and excellent people skills then we want to talk to you. Send resume and salary requirements to hr@ calexlogistics.com or apply in person: Calex 58 Pittston Ave, Pittston, Pa. EOE

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Marketing/ Product

MARKETING SPECIALIST

The P&G Mehoopany Employees Federal Credit Union has an immediate opening for a Marketing Specialist. Benefits include 95% paid healthcare, paid holidays and much more. Must have excellent communication and demonstration skills; able to handle many assignments simultaneously; exhibits creativity and resourcefulness; expert in market research and problem solving; forward thinking, ability to listen to details attentively; self- confident and outgoing. A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or communications is preferred. Must have at least 3 years experience in related field. Email resume with cover letter to Kathy Stanziale at kathypgcu@ptd.net or mail to P&G Mehoopany Employees FCU, PO Box 210, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, attention Kathy Stanziale.

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DENTAL ASSISTANT

HELPMATES, INC. HOME CARE AGENCY

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

Energetic person for busy dental/orthodontic office. 4 day work week. Must be X-ray certified. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2450 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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

FIREFIGHTER/ EMT

Full & Part Time positions. Successful candidates must have EVO & EMT certificates. Competitive salary & benefits. Please mail resume to: Dallas Fire & Ambulance Inc. P.O. BOX 336 Dallas, PA 18612 EOE

HEALTH CARE

Seeking LPN to provide excellent personal care in our home. Pittston area. Alternate Weekends. Experience & references required. Call 239-4589.

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Logistics/ Transportation

Helpmates, Inc., Leading home care provider in PA since 1987. We are now hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant for our Luzerne/ Wyoming County office, located in Wilkes-Barre. We are also seeking an RN Consultant. You will be responsible for Patient initial assessments, quarterly visits, as well as aide verification of competencies & aide supervisory visits. RN certification & liability insurance is required. We are always accepting applications for Personal Care Aides, immediate need in Hazleton, Nicholson, and Wilkes-Barre. Interested candidates should call to 570-829-2037 for more information. EOE

Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

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Part time for Wilkes-Barre Physicians Office. Monday-Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm. Immediate opening. Salary based on experience. Send resume to c/o Times Leader Box 2455 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

MEDICAL SALES

Lincare of Scranton, PA, a leading national respiratory company is seeking a results driven Sales Representative. Create working relationships with MD’s, nurses, social workers and articulate our excellent patient care with attentive listening skills. Competitive Base + un-capped commission. For a confidential interview please email to Mbrady@lincare.com Drug-free workplace EOE

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Logistics/ Transportation

XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced forklift operators & Inexperienced candidates with great employment history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location. The following skills are Every Thursday necessary for these positions: • High School Diploma/GED In March • Computer Skills EXCEPT NO FAIR • Valid Driver’s License • Criminal Background Check March 17th • Pass Pre-employment Drug Screen & Physical 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Part-time position for experienced Tunkhannock driver only. All full-time positions come with the Library following benefits: medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid vacation. Pay increase based on skill development. 273001

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Auto Parts

570-301-3602

CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR

BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602

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

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!! FREE Pick Ups Call Anytime 288-8995

490 Truck/SUV/ Van Accessories TRUCK CAP. Red for 6’ Chevy box $200. Call Dave at 570-760-9074

AR/ AP OFFICE ASSISTANT

Must have reliable transport.

• Asphalt Plant Operator • Aggregate Blacktop Lab Tech • Blacktop Lab Technician – Necept certification helpful •Tri-Axle Dump

506 Administrative/ Clerical

Varsity Landscaping & Garden Center in Swoyersville is seeking an office assistant with proficiency in AR/ AP and MS office. 7:30am5 and 40-50 hours/ week. No health insurance available.

Call Harvis interview service at 542-5330 or send resume: varsity.harvis@gmail .com No Walk-Ins Please EOE

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!

DATA ENTRY

506 Administrative/ Clerical

Human Resources Department PO Box 1042 Pittston, PA 18640

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CRANE MECHANIC

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Auto Parts

Truck Driver

•Quarry Laborer •Hauler Driver •Millwright Are you up for the challenge of joining our team? You may apply online at www.oldcastle midatlantic.com EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

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Auto Parts

BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in. NOBODY Pays More

570-760-2035

Monday thru Saturday 6 am-9 pm Sunday 2 pm-8 pm

of Times Leader readers read the Classiﬁed section. *2008 Pulse Research

What Do You Have To Sell Today?

515 Creative/Design

GRAPHIC DESIGN

522

Education/ Training

TEACHERS / ASSISTANTS

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

Call 829-7130 to place your ad.

COOKS & CHEFS Apply in person:

ONLY ONL NL ONE NLY N LE LEA L LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com

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Isabella Restaurant

1140 Route 315 Wilkes-Barre, PA

551

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

PIZZA & SHORT ORDER CHEFS

Experienced. Night & Weekend Shifts. Apply in person at The Woodlands 1073 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTO MECHANIC

No weekends. Paid holidays & vacation. Must have PA inspection & Emissions license. Must have own tools. Salary commensurate with experience. Call Jerry 570-388-2570 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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

EXPERIENCED PIPEFITTERS WANTED For Expanding

LABORERS

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542

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HOUSEKEEPER Mother’s Helper

needed in Dallas. Monday-Friday 7-11am. Non Smoker & Detail Oriented. $10-12/hour. housekeeper18612@ gmail.com

542

Logistics/ Transportation

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED Great for retirees or stay at home parents. Please contact 570-587-2683

DRIVER/WAREHOUSE Full time driver/

OWNER OPERATORS NEEDED Dedicated service.

Good pay. Steady year round work. Regional work. Home weekends. Call 570-996-7662

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TRUCKING

SAFETY DIRECTOR

545

Marketing/ Product

MARKETING SPECIALIST

551

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548 Medical/Health

DENTAL ASSISTANT

HELPMATES, INC. HOME CARE AGENCY

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST

Energetic person for busy dental/orthodontic office. 4 day work week. Must be X-ray certified. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2450 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

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

FIREFIGHTER/ EMT

HEALTH CARE

Seeking LPN to provide excellent personal care in our home. Pittston area. Alternate Weekends. Experience & references required. Call 239-4589.

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Logistics/ Transportation

Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

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LITTLE FLOWER MANOR is accepting

TOOL MAKER/ MACHINIST Experience

applications for the following positions: CNA’s – full and part time 3-11 and 11-7 LPN’s – per diem Dietary Aides – per diem 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.

necessary. Please send cover letter & resume to: r.delvalle@ usmaero.net

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Prep Cook – Per diem 6 a.m – 2 p.m. Director of Food Service – plans, directs and coordinates the activities of the Food Service Department to provide dietetic services to residents, employees, guests, special events, etc., must have 3-5 years of experience in culinary and nutiritonal services, plus management and long term care experience. CDM preferred. Assistant Director of Food Service – must have cooking and management experience, knowledge of purchasing, inventory control and long term care regulations. Environmental Aides full and part time Resident Assistants (Saint Therese Residence) Full And Part Time 3-11 And 11-7 Candidates are required to be available weekends and holidays. APPLY: HUMAN RESOURCES LITTLE FLOWER MANOR & ST. THERESE RESIDENCE 200 S. Meade St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 pmelski@ lfmstr.com fax: 570-408-9760 EOE

NORTHEAST VETERINARY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

A state-of-the-art veterinary referral and emergency hospital, located near Wilkes-Barre, seeks qualified individuals available to work nights, weekends and holidays in the following positions: • Veterinary Technicians • Client Service Team Members Technicians must have experience, and/or education. Client Service TMs must have customer service experience and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Please apply in person or send resume to:

NVRH

242 S. River St. Suite 200 Plains, PA 18705 EOE

RN / LPN / MA

Part Time For Physician’s office. Send resume to: Dallas Family Practice Attn: Office Manager 16 Church St. Dallas, PA. 18612

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SALES

Looking for a new career opportunity and not just a job? Fast-paced insurance agency looking for an ambitious, persuasive selfstarter with excellent selling skills — an individual seeking an opportunity to earn what they are worth. Individual with a desire to learn & willingness to do ‘whatever-ittakes.’ Willing to train, if you have initiative and talent. Requirements include entrepreneurial drive & an “A Plus” Personality. Background in insurance, real estate or financial services helpful, but not required. Competitive compensation. Please email resume to: troye3@ nationwide.com

SALES

Position available for the right person who will sell locations for our recycling units. You must be personable, outgoing, able to make cold calls, have a reliable vehicle and believe in saving the environment through recycling. Sales area covers a 100 miles radius from our Wilkes Barre location. Salary $25,000.00 plus commission plus mileage. U’SAgain Recycling 486 S Empire St. Wilkes-Barre 570-270-2670

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Production/ Operations

ASSEMBLY / METAL SHOP

Full-time/Part-Time Monday-Friday Apply in Person Barhill Mfg. Corp 396 S. Township Blvd., Pittston, PA

CNC OPERATOR

Experience necessary. Please send cover letter & resume to: r.delvalle@ usmaero.net

H.C.S.C. INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY

708

Antiques & Collectibles

BASEBALL CARDS: Certified Duke Snyder autographed COA from Nabisco & MLBBPA $45. Barry Sanders graded 89 score rookie card. (N.Mint 8) by CSA $40. 655-5009 COMIC BOOKS Gen 13-1, X-files #1 & 2, Spiderman & many others, $2 each. 570-829-2411 LP’S (1000!) 78’S, 45’S From 40’S, 50’S, 60’S & 70’S $1 each. 829-2411 MEMORABILIA Michael Jackson. Posters, $10 each. Key chains, $5 each. Stickers, $3 per pack. Bottle openers, $5 each. 570-829-2411 NEON SIGN - Electric, Camel sign, 30 years old, $300. 570-829-2411

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of Times Leader readers read the Classiﬁed section. *2008 Pulse Research

What Do You Have To Sell Today? Call 829-7130 to place your ad. ONLY ONL NL ONE NLY N LE LEA L LEADER. E DER D . timesleader.com

548 Medical/Health

EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED Visiting Angels is looking for experienced compassionate and reliable caregivers to work in the homes of the elderly. We offer competitive wages, training, friendly and supportive staff. Come Join Our Growing Team! Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, valid driver’s license. Immediate Openings in the Dallas area.

Why a career with Visiting Angels? Because we care about our caregivers!

Call 570-270-6700 today!

708

Antiques & Collectibles

YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1937, 1940, 1961, 1963, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949. G.A.R. H.S. 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006. Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1959, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1949. Plymouth H.S. 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1944, 1959, 1960. Hanover H.S. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960. Edwardsville H.S. 1965, 1966. West Pittston H.S. Annual 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959. Luzerne H.S. 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959. Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969 ,1970. Lehman H.S. 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980. Nanticoke H.S. 1957. Nanticoke Area H.S. 1976, 2008. Dallas H.S. 1966, 1967, 1968. Bishop Hoban H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. West Side Central Catholic H.S. 19651975, 1980, 1981. Benton H.S. 1977. Dallas Twp. H.S. Kingston Twp. H.S. 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951. Dallastowian H.S. 1949, 1950, 1951. DallasKingston H.S. 1952. 570-825-4721

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Appliances

DRYER: HotPoint 3 cycle, large capacity, good condition $150. G.E. 6 cycle washer heavy duty large capacity good condition $150. Hot point fridge, good condition $150. Maytag washer, 2 speed. heavy dutygood condition $150. Whirlpool dryer Supreme 6 cycle, 4 temperature heavy duty super capacity $150. For more details! 212-0183 MICROWAVE $15. TOASTER OVEN $15. 2 DRIP COFFEE MACHINES $10. or 2 for $15. All good condition. 740-1392 REFRIGERATOR Kenmore, almond, 21.6 cu. ft. with ice maker & filtered water $350. 570-868-6018 REFRIGERATOR. 16 CU. FT $150, FREEZER, chest, $100. MICROWAVE, new! $100. Moving Sale. 570-852-1039

566 Sales/Business Development

710

Appliances

710

Appliances

STOVE: Kenmore, brand new gas stove, white, inside never used, $300. 570-905-2364

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

(570) 819-1966 REFRIGERATOR. Frigidaire Gallery Series. Brand new NEVER USED. 26 cu ft, side by side. Water and ice maker, stainless front. Sells for $1400 Asking $800. 570-262-2845

STOVE: White electric, black glass top. Great condition $275. or best offer. Allison 570-6316635 9:00-5:30 or 570-283-5958 after 5:30.

Line up a place to live in classified! WASHER & DRYER Maytag washer Frigidaire dryer. Both work well. $175.00 for both. Call after 5:30 pm. (570) 451-0529

712

Baby Items

554

Production/ Operations

554

Production/ Operations

Baby Items

PACK N PLAY. Graco, clean, excellent condition. $30. BOUNCER, hanging for 6 month old. $5. 570-735-0821

716

Building Materials

GLASS DOOR. 3 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 WELL TANK. GOULDS V60 19.9 gallon tank. New in box. Great Deal on pricey item! $225. 570-239-8149 WOOD. Rough cut and finished. Varying lengths/widths. Oak, pine, hemlock. $400. 239-8149

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STOVE, electric, almond color. $225. 570-956-1961

566 Sales/Business Development

726

Cemetery Plots/Lots

CEMETERY PLOTS

Plymouth National Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666

Clothing

JACKET: boys genuine Italian stone leather jacket, size 14. $25. 868-6018 JACKET: Dallas Cowboys all leather superbowl jacket. All superbowls listed $250. 954-4219 PURSES (2)Vera Bradley capri blue with wallet, reversible burgundy $20 each. 570-693-2612 PURSES: American Eagle Outfitters wool design purse great condition $3.00 Victoria Secret black/pink slipper boots, medium great condition $3. Liz Claiborne small butterfly print leather purse $4. Misses/junior Old Navy & American Eagle tops, XS to Medium $1. Old Navy Size 6 flare jeans $2. Pants/ khaki’s sizes 4, 6, 8, 10 $2. each. Lilu small purse with cute buttons from Pac Sun $3. Black slip-on waitress shoes size 6-1/2 rarely worn $1.50 Asics track cleats silver/light green size 7 good condition $3. 696-3528

Appliances

OVEN: Big George oven $100. 570-457-2109

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BOTTLE DRYING RACK, formula mixer, auto mirror, born free baby bottles 3 small, 3large $20. Evenflo Baby Exersaucer, farm theme, for 4 months to walking, excellent condition $25. 570-288-7905

Equal Opportunity Employer

Production/ Operations

Please submit resume to Gary.Swanson.GXMY@Statefarm.com or fax us at 570-821-7535

Hiring Assemblers & Parts Shippers E Seeking Assemblers & Parts Shippers for Duryea Manufacturing Facility. Generous benefits include affordable healthcare with minimal co-pays.

401 York Ave, Duryea, PA 18642 Apply online at www.pridemobility.com/careers EOE/MF/DV/AA

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726

Clothing

SPORT COAT, navy blue, excellent condition, size large/ extra large. $5. 570-823-4941

728

Commercial/ Industrial Equipment

SNOWPLOW: Meyers 84” full size snow plow with frame only, no truck mounting. manual swivel adjustment, but has hydraulic mounts for conversion. Excellent condition, garage kept $350. 926-5075

730

Computer Equipment & Software

COMPUTER: Dell dimension 8100 tower. newly installed windows xp. 80gb hard drive. cdrw $80. HP PAVILION CORE2 duo tower, windows xp, 80gb harddrive. dvdrw, 1gb ddr2 ram. Very fast, new mainboard. $135 570-905-2985 DELL 531S & dual proc. 3.50 GB ram, 2 300gb HD Dell 18” flat screen, DVD + RW CDRom, sound sub woof. Excellent condition. $325. 570-542-5622

732

Exercise Equipment

PILATES Performer exercise machine, great condition. $50. 570-362-2772 if interested. TREAD MILL, excellent condition, $75. 570-825-4261.

738

Floor Care Equipment

VACUUM PARTS. New for Shark Navigator. Front brush roller, $50. Dog pet hair tool, $20. 570-693-2612

742

Furnaces & Heaters

EDENPURE HEATER Gen 3 Model 1000 Like New!! Paid $400. Sell for $200 570-328-1165 HEATER. Propane gas, with 30’ copper tubing. $100 or best offer. 570-287-9946

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Business Opportunities

INTERSTATE PRODUCTS is a Private Label Chemical Manufacturer. We offer a partnership program for sales minded people. This Opportunity will give you the chance to develop your own business with our help. We will design a complete program just for you with your co name and private label program. Your sales ability is your ticket to financial freedom. Call (570) 288-1226 PUC Limousine License for Sale. For more details, contact 570-574-2111

2 LOCAL MILLIONAIRES looking for 10

FOSTER FAMILIES

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

Sales/Retail/ Business Development

Major local snack food distributor has an opening for Route Salesperson. Training program, excellent benefits and compensation. Email replies to: snackroute94@ yahoo.com

Other

wanted. Complete training, support and reimbursement provided. If you like young people and enjoy being a parent, call FCCY 1-800-747-3807. Fccy.org EOE

Production/ Operations

SUNDAY DISPATCH

Motivated individuals to train for serious income in a recession-proof business. Call 1-800-292-0618

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

2nd Shift Positions Available

H.C.S.C. Laundry (Beside the Armory) Rear 310 Market St. Kingston, PA 18704 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!! E.O.E.

MECHANICAL ASSEMBLERS Experience

necessary. Please send cover letter & resume to: r.delvalle@ usmaero.net

700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER $40 570-740-1246 AIR CONDITIONERS (2). New window units. 7,000 BTU. $75 each. Moving sale. 570-852-1039

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE WRENCHES. 15 total. Varying sizes. Early 1900’s. Great deal for collectors! $75. 570-239-8149

272619

1 year, 18 months & 2 year increases. Production Hours: 4:30p.m.-12:30a.m. Overtime Required. Excellent Benefit Package. $50.00 Monthly Attendance Bonus. Pre-placement drug screen required.

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Furnaces & Heaters

FURNACE Clayton 1600 hot blast, wood-coal, 3 speed blower, forced air draft motor, 24”w, 36”l, 49”h takes wood up to 30”, green, nice shape. Sells for $1900 will sell for $950. Call before 8pm 570-477-2604 HEATER. Eden Pure Gen3. Quartz infrared Portable, 1500W. Works excellent. $100 570-457-7854

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Furniture & Accessories

BARSTOOLS (2), white wood with wicker seats. Great condition. $35 each. Call 760-1005 BED FRAME: full/ queen size. $150 TV stand, dark cherry. 5wx2h, 4 glass doors with shelves. nice $125. 2 lamps basket weave cherry with sage shades both $10. 570-283-0636 BENCH: pine country high back with cutout hearts. 30” x26”x11” $20. Wood Sofa Table with decorative hardware, light colored finish 48X 28” X16” $50. PLANTERS: 3 decorative olive green metal 24” planters for over a railing. $20. for all. LAMP 32” tall gold metal table lamp with white shade, $10. 570-868-5275 BOOKCASES 2 antique oak $200. each. 1 Barrister bookcase $200. 1 small mahogany bookcase with doors $100. 570-675-0920 COFFEE TABLE Solid oak, 53 1/4” X 24” with 3 glass top inserts. Excellent condition, $50. 570-288-3723 COMPUTER DESK 2 tier 48x30 glass /metal and matching 4 shelf bookcase 29x70, elegant industrial modern design, excellent condition $175. LOVESEAT 68x39 hunter green, cloth upholstery removable back cushions excellent condition $110.570-690-2837 COMPUTER DESK, larger corner, light oak color & gray. $80. 570-868-6018 COUCH. Rebuilt. Good. Sacrifice $20 570-540-0175 DESK & chair, 7 drawer 40l-29H117W $35. 570-823-0881 DINING ROOM SET, traditional Cherry wood, 2 piece china closet, server on wheels, table with 6 padded chairs. Excellent condition. $1,700 or best offer. Call (570) 271-2835 DRESSER with mirror. 4 small drawers across top, 6 drawers beneath $45. Chest of 5 drawers $50. Chest of drawers $50. 570-288-8689 LAMP - Parlor stand up lamp. Very good condition. Grey metal color. $25. 570-740-1246 LIVING ROOM SET by Raymour Flanigan. Includes gold striped damask sofa with coordinating chair. French country design. Never used. Settling estate. Paid $1450 Sell for $650. Call 570-472-3038 LIVING ROOM SET, 2 piece, peach, rust, green & light gold. Couch,chair and a half, very pretty & comfortable! Asking $150. good condition. KITCHEN SET. table, 6 chairs, rectangular.cream. 60” plus 18” leaf!! Nice heavy set for any size family. asking $125. ROCKER/RECLINER. burgundy leather! Large & comfortable! Originally paid $650. asking $85. great shape. CHAIR nice side chair, claw feet. dark green with small gold diamond pattern throughout. asking $40. COFFEE TABLE. rectangular. solid cherry, has a lower open shelf. decorative legs with claw feet. 50”x30”. great shape. asking $50. Call between 8:00am & 9pm. 570-474-2756 LIVING ROOM SET: previously owned 6 piece French Provincial includes: high back sofa, 2 end tables, coffee table, high back reclining rocking chair & a high back reclining chair $300. Previously owned 4 piece FRENCH PROVINCIAL BEDROOM SET INCLUDES: full bed with headboard, night stand, 6 drawer mirrored dresser & 5 drawer bureau $175. 570-287-2078 LOVESEAT & OTTOMAN solid sand colored cushioned, excellent shape $200. SOFA: 100% Italian black leather sofa & loveseat, very good condition $600. 570/824-7807 or 570-545-7006 RECLINER Leather, new, excellent condition $125. 570-740-1392

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TABLE: 36” Round Oak Veneer. Sturdy. Good condition. $20. 570-822-7903

HARMONICA Hohner with button. $50, or best offer 570-287-9946

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FOUNTAIN Little girl & boy fountain, & pump. 38” high. Excellent condition, $90. 570-477-2604

BLACKBERRY STORM 9530 Smartphone for Verizon. Great global phone with camera, internet access, email, text, bluetooth. Includes car charger, AC charger, all manuals, CD. Excellent condition. $75. 570-479-1463

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Machinery & Equipment

AIR COMPRESSOR. Titan Industrial commercial dual tank. Sells for $1,250, asking $700. or best offer 570-829-2411

756

Medical Equipment

DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Box of 50, 3 boxes available. $10. 570-239-0057 JAZZY POWER CHAIR model 1120 dual batteries, adjustable arms, built in charger $350. Electric mobility trunk liftnylon strap $250. 570-298-2291 MASTECTOMY PROSTHESIS, $20. each. CPAP Breathing Machine, $75. 570-823-6829 WALKERS with wheels $20 & 425. CANES $10. to $25. 570-825-2494

Personal Electronics

TRANSCEIVER Vintage 1975, 40 channel, JCPenney, model, 6218, 12 volt, CB transceiver with LED, TX-RX indicator, ANL, NB, PA, controls, microphone, like new $125. or best offer. 570-287-2901

770

Photo Equipment

CANON ultrasonic EF, 28-200mm, AfMF, F/3.5-5.6 USM, Macro-zoom lens in box $199. 287-2901 MANFROTTO Mono -Pod model 681B. Excellent Condition. $50. or best offer. 570-788-2388 after 5 pm.

774

Restaurant Equipment

WHEELCHAIR Quickie, LXI custom, lightweight. Candy apple red. Purchased 7-19-10. Have all paperwork with dimensions & weight specifications. Paid $1,200 selling for $950. 570-333-1014

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. 2 available. $1,500 each or all 2 for $2,400 Call for more info 570-498-3616.

758 Miscellaneous

Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. 2 available. $1,500 each or all 2 for $2,400 Call for more info 570-498-3616.

BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10, standard cab $30. 2000 Chevy Cavalier LS rear trunk spoiler, black 410. 250’ of 6 gauge bare copper wire $100. Two Haynes 198-0 thru 1994 Subaru repair manuals, free. SUITCASES 3 in excellent shape, $40. 570-740-1246 BOOK Bon Sail $15. VHS tapes (2) daniel O’Donnell $15. 570-825-2494 BOOKS: College book, Writing a Research Paper, 5th edition, ISBN: 1877653-66-7, good condition $2. Life As We Know It, A collection of Personal Essays by Foote Sweeney, great condition ISBN: 0-7434-76867 $5. 696-3528 CANISTER SET 4 piece, burgundy, $8. Hamilton Beach can opener, used less than 1 year $8. Electrolux canister 4 ply bags Style C generic 10 count $10. Electrolux upright 4 ply, style U 9 count $10., style U generic upright 10 count $10., upright 4 ply bags style u generic 10 count. $10. 570-868-6018 CAR RAMPS, 1 pair, all steel. $20. Call 570-814-9845. DEEP CLEANER Bissell “Big Green” power brush deep cleaner (hot water extraction system. $60. 570-288-3723 DRAFT GUARD. New in package. $3 570-735-0821 after 1PM FUEL CONTAINER 5 gallon, plastic, diesel with spout, $5. 570-868 5275 PAINTING, of one time Newcomb Bros Coal & Ice silos and office building circa 1950’s 16x20 Newcombs Bros was at the bottom of Tompkins St. across from the former Medico Machine Shop by a well known Pittston artist $40. Various sizes of glass plates Ideal for picture frames. mostly 18x24 and 16x22. 30 pieces. All for $10. Call Jim 570-655-9474 PICTURE, Waterfall with light & sounds. $10. LAMP, cornerfloor, 5 brass lights which extend $25.Swag, $10. 570-693-2612 RELIGIOUS ITEMS Handmade Rosaries $5. MEMORABILIAMichael Jackson posters, $10 each. Key chains, $5 each. Stickers, $3 per pack. Bottle openers, $5 each. 570-829-2411 TIRES & RIMS (2) lexington mud & snow tires on rims, 5hole, 75% tread 195/70-14 $60. 4 Timberline tires on rims, center caps, 90% tread, 5 hole, white letters 205/75 -15 $300. 570-823-0881 WEATHER TECH MATS for Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon will fit all newer models, front and back, good condition. tan $50. 570-881-4771 YARN, 2 big boxes, .50 cents a skein. Call 570-823-4941

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT, Bakers Pride Oven, Model KOS-1, 115 volt, single deck oven. $350; SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500. ASTRO BLENDER with foot pedal, model AM2, $50. For more information, call

570-498-3616

776 Sporting Goods

CASH 4 GUNS

BUY - SELL TRADE Also Buying Ammo; War / Military Items; Bayonets; Gold & Silver; Coins 570-735-1487 Daily 10am 7pm 570-855-2613

784

Tools

SAW 10” Delta Contractor saw, top 27”x 49” with extensions, includes blade & rip fence, 1hp single phase motor mounted on 8 drawer storage bench, dust bin $275. Call before 8pm 570-477-2604

786 Toys & Games ARCADE BALL with electronic scoring and mini pool table combination. $25. 570-472-3641 BOARD GAMES Vintage 1982 Parker Brothers, William Fuld, Ouija in box $25. Vintage 1975 Selchow & Righter Co., Parcheesi, in box $25. Best offer. 570-287-2901 DOLLS Ken & Jenny $10. 570-825-2494 GAME TABLE 10 IN 1 approximate 3 X 5 $50. 868-6018 KITCHEN – Step 2 Lifestyle Party Time Kitchen Set with accessories. Great condition. $70. Call 570-868-5048

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Video Equipment

794

Video Game Systems/Games

GUITAR ONLY for Guitar Hero III X-Box 360 & Playstation 2, used almost new $20. 570-868-6018 PLAYSTATION2 Two steering wheels and foot pedals for racing games. $20. each or 2 for $30. New, never opened, Nintendo Gamecube Bomberman Jetters, rated E. $10. New, never opened. Nintendo Gamecub A series of Unfortunate Events, rated E. $7. 570-696-3528

Too many baby toys? Pass them on, sell them with an ad! 570-829-7130

800 PETS & ANIMALS 815

Dogs

TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE

CROSS BOW LEGEND exercise machine, very good condition, sacrifice $200.570-788-2388

SKIS USA Super S Volart 72IN Skis with Salomion 900S aluim bindings $199. 570-287-2901 TURKEY CALLS. Quaker Boys, Preston Pittmans, Rohm Bros., Boyer Calls, Guluas Calls. $4 each. Various Frictions. Collectors $50 each. 570-287-2073 UNICYCLE – Sun unicycle with 24” tire. New/excellent condition. $65. Call 570-868-5048.

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Stereos/ Accessories

780

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

DACHSHUND PUPPIES

AKC registered puppies for sale. Call for information, 570-864-2207

POM PUPPIES Purebread. 1 female black & tan $450. 1 Male, red & tan $400. Parents small Call 570-379-2225

POMERANIAN PUPPIES 8 weeks, 2 females, 1 male, $350. No papers. 570-443-8315

TELEVISION: GE. Works good. 28”. $100. 570-740-1246 TV 13” Panasonic HD antenna and converter $25. call Bill 570-825-8256 TV- 20 inch flat tube tv. $40. 570-283-0636

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Parents on premises Shots Current. $550 & up 570-401-1838

SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES, ACA,

Parents on premises. Vet checked. Very loving. Family raised. $500. Call (570) 945-7068

906 Homes for Sale

INKERMAN JENKINS TWP. 45 Main St.

SWOYERSVILLE

Large 3 bedroom home, freshly painted with some new carpeting, new vanity and new flooring in bath. Good sized rear yard, off street parking. Perfect for your growing family. Price reduced for a quick sale. MLS#09-2449 $64,900 Call Charles

LARKSVILLE BIRCHWOOD ESTATES 3 SONDRA DRIVE

DUPONT EXCEPTIONAL & LARGE 3 bedroom, 2.5

Single family home for sale in quiet neighborhoodBeautiful 2400 Sq. Ft. 6 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2 story home, fully air conditioned, oil & gas heat, renovated kitchen, full unfinished basement, 2 enclosed porches, 15 x 20 deck with power awning cover – generous size lot, off street parking, first floor washer/dryer. All appliances included. Offering price $180,000 Call 570-421-0587 or Rodite@enter.net use “Dupont Home” in E-mail subject line.

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bath home. Living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, central air PLUS finished lower level family room, storage room & laundry room (unfinished), 2 car garage, deck, fenced yard on corner lot. $249,000. For sale by owner, realtors welcome. 570-706-1077

Immaculate 2 story, stone & vinyl. Large lot on cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Detached oversized 2 car garage with loft. Tile, hardwood, granite, central air. laundry/pantry & large family room with built in bar & fireplace on 1st floor. $284,900. 570-288-3256

WEST PITTSTON OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12-1:30 pm

FORTY FORT

104 Butler Street Great starter home in nice neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Large yard, attached garage. Asking $65,900. Call (570) 693-1678

Ledge View Development 132 Clear Spring Ct. Ranch style townhome, with 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 modern baths, modern kitchen with stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, fridge. Separate laundry room, 1 car garage, like new condition. MLS 11-366 $162,500 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St

PITTSTON

HARVEYS LAKE

Lakefront property for sale. 1 acre of land. 50’ of developed lakefront. Respond to: For Sale by Owner P.O. Box 286 Harveys Lake, PA 18618

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

DUPONT

Totally renovated 6 room apartment. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting / flooring & energy efficient furnace & windows. 2 bedroom + large attic loft bedroom with spacious walk-in closet, full tiled bath on 1st floor, Easy access to I-81, airport & casino, off street parking. No smoking, No pets. $750 + utilities & security. 570-762-8265

FORTY FORT

1633 Wyoming Ave. 2 bedrooms, no pets, newer carpet & paint, air conditioning. $650/per month, plus utilities. Call (570) 287-3059

1st floor, spacious 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, stove & fridge included, washer & dryer hookup, off street parking for 1 car. $580+ utilities. Sewer & recycling included. Security, lease, references & background check. Call 570-287-3484

KINGSTON

1st Ave. 1 bedroom, single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references, $420 + utilities. Call 570-654-1171

KINGSTON

1st floor, 2 bedroom, all appliances included, coin-op washer / dryer in basement with extra storage, offstreet parking, No pets. $600 + utilities Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936 (after 5:00)

KINGSTON

16 Defoe St. Lovely 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath home that features open floor plan with cathedral ceiling family room. Pristine hardwood floors. 3 season sun room leads to patio, in ground pool and manicured vinyl fenced yard. $169,000 MLS 11-141 Call Terry 570-885-3041 or Angie 570-885-4896

SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM 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 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490

WEST WYOMING 993 Sunrise Drive Horizon Estates Stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end Townhome with 2 car garage. 1st floor master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and luxurious bath, ultra kitchen, fireplace, loft. 12x16 trex deck and large fence-able yard. Beautiful hardwood and tile. Convenient location in a great neighborhood and very low HOA fee. MLS 10-4677 NEW PRICE $289,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-855-4896

TOY TOWN SECTION

49 S. WELLES AVE. 1 bedroom, no pets, 3rd floor, heat furnished, $475/per month, Call (570)288-9434 KINGSTON 595 MARKET ST

BRAND NEW

MINT CONDITION MUST SEE! $74,000

Charming 750 sq. ft. corner lot home. All hardwood floors, new hot water boiler, gas heat, immaculate with full basement. 2 car garage. 570-446-3254

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Income & Commercial Properties

JENKINS TOWNSHIP May Street

PLAINS

Former Parrish Center Hall with kitchen & parking MLS#08-2954 $179,900 Call Charlie

264 Burke Street No maintenance fees. Many upgrades. Move in condition. 2,000 sq. ft. Berber, ceramic tile & hardwood. 2 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Walk in closet. No units in front of or behind. 1 car garage. Very private. Near all interstates. REDUCED PRICE Call 570-829-3162

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2 houses. Must sell together. Each has its own utilities on 2.57 acres. 3 car garage with 3 large attached rooms. For Sale By Owner. $249,900 Call (570) 788-5913

Apartments/ Unfurnished

AVOCA

3 rooms, wall to wall carpeting, appliances, coin-op washer/dryer, off street parking, $410+ security. No pets. 570-655-1606

DURYEA/PITTSTON 2 bedrooms, gas

heat, washer & dryer hookup, tile kitchen & bath. Large yard. $525 + utilities, security and references. Call 570-840-4534

PITTSTON

3rd floor, 1 bedroom, eat in kitchen, stove & fridge. Living room, 1 bath, coin-op washer/dryer. Heat, water, sewer included. $495/ month + security and references Call 570-822-8671

CLEAN & SPACIOUS 4 rooms, 2nd floor, wall to wall carpet, off street parking. Water, sewer & garbage included. Non smokers & no pets. $550/month. 570-655-2567

available immediately, No pets. Rents based on income start at $395 & $430. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

NANTICOKE 2nd floor, 1 bed-

room, includes all appliances & washer/dryer, heat & hot water included. No pets. $550 + security. (570) 735-2573

PITTSTON bedroom.

2 All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $750 + security & references 570-969-9268

WYOMING

4 room apartment. Heat & hot water included. No pets. References. Security. $600. Call 570-693-2254 or 570-287-0939

481 Monument Ave. 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, very clean. All appliances, w/d, off street parking, great location. $535/mo+ utilities No Pets. Security and references. Available April 1 570-954-2972

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Commercial Properties

WEST WYOMING

AVAILABLE NOW!! 2nd floor 1 bedroom, nice kitchen with appliances, $450 month plus utilities and security deposit. No Dogs. 570-693-1000

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

KINGSTON DUPLEX

floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $840. 570-287-0900

WYOMING

301 Wyoming Ave. 1st floor, 1 bedroom, newly remodeled, all appliances, w/d hardwood floors. Security & references, no pets. $495/mo+ utilities. Available April 1 570-954-2972

WYOMING

3 bedroom, 1 1/2 double, 1.5 bath, gas heat, off-street parking, fenced in yard, excellent condition. $595/ month + utilities, references & security. No pets. Call 570-881-4078

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st

Apartments/ Unfurnished

PITTSTON

Certain Restrictions Apply*

Beautiful 1st floor, 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, 5 rooms, convenient residential location, hardwood floors, natural woodwork, french doors, ceiling fan, laundry with washer/dryer included, refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, oak cabinets, off street parking, fenced-in back yard, storage. Available April 1. $695 + utilities. Call 570-690-0633

941

PITTSTON

1 bedroom, 2nd floor, tv room, kitchen & full bath, new carpeting. Partially furnished. No pets & no smoking. Security & references required. $525/month. All utilities included except phone & cable. For info, call (570) 474-9613 Leave Message

KINGSTON

90 Sharpe Street 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. $615/month. Heat, water, stove & refrigerator included. References & security required. Section 8 Welcome. Call Ed. 570-287-9661 extension 229

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom,

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

www.mayflower crossing.com

KINGSTON

Absolute Must See River Ridge Townhouse!

941

1 bedroom apartment. $550 + utilities. No pets / No smoking. Off street parking, air, new appliances & microwave, laundry. Security, references & Background check required. 570-288-4508

148 Stites Street

HANOVER TWP.

Single Family Home! 3 Bedrooms, nice neighborhood, large yard, gas baseboard hot water heat, near schools & public transportation. Low taxes. To Settle Estate. REDUCED PRICE $72,500 No Realtors. Call 570-262-6480 for appointment.

941

FORTY FORT

PITTSTON TWP. Wildflower Village 1101 Chicory Court This immaculate end unit townhome, 5 years young, is ready and waiting for its new owner to move right in! Bright 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, new carpeting and flooring throughout, crown moulding. Gas furnace and air conditioning. Back yard features patio, vinyl fence and storage $116,000 MLS 11-144 Call Terry 570-885-3041 or Angie 570-885-4896

Australian Shepherd puppies - AKC reg., outgoing, smart, CH parents, health clearances. 570-788-1044

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION. Big Screen. 52” Moving Sale $125. 570-852-1039

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

PAWS

Place your pet ad and provide us your email address

POOL TABLE regulation size, excellent condition, all accessories, $100. 570-825-4261.

900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

EXETER

Call 829-7130

GOLF CLUBS. Putter wedge $6. 570-825-2494

Pet Supplies

DVD - X Files Season 7 DVDs in very good condition. $25. Rick 283-2552

(24 hours)

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BIRD CAGES: small $10. Large $20. 570-288-4852

Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!!

WILKES-BARRE

72 W. River St.

Newly refurbished, large & very charming 3 bedroom dwelling in Historic Mansion in a beautiful neighborhood. Off-street parking, Hardwood floors, new kitchen & appliances, Central Air & Heat. Hot water included. $1,350 + security. 570-466-2227

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Laundry facility. Off street parking available. Starting at $440. 570-332-5723

WILKES-BARRE

South Welles St. 2 Bedrooms, 2nd floor. New bath. Washer/dryer hookup. Heat & hot water, sewer & garbage included. $595 + security, pets negotiable. Call 570-589-9767

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Apartments/ Unfurnished

315 PLAZA

1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206 DURYEA

RETAIL STOREFRONT

Main St. High traffic area. Parking in rear. Lots of light. 3,100 sq ft. Great Opportunity. $975 / negotiable Call 570-451-1978 KINGSTON

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT 620 Market St.

Newly Renovated Prime Space. 1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office. Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427

PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP

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

PLAINS TWP 7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Available. Reasonable. 570-760-1513

WEST PITTSTON

$1.00 PER SQ. FT. Great assembly space. Second level. 18,000 & 9,000 sq. ft. 508 Delaware Ave.; former Pride Scooter & Aureus Sportsware. Air conditioned & gas heat; separate electric & gas meters. Owner 908-852-4410 WILKES-BARRE

TIRED OF HIGH RENTS? Are you paying too

much for your current office? Call us! We have modern office space available in Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Access parking at the new intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers Protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 822-8577

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Half Doubles

DUPONT

2 bedroom, 1 bath. $600 + utilities & security. Call 570-947-4226

941

Apartments/ Unfurnished

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

Immediate Occupancy!!

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! • Curb side Public Transportation

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

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BEAUTICIAN SERVICES

HAIR AT HOME

If you are someone who is not able to get to a Salon to have your hair cut, colored, or permed. Call 570-655-8639

Shirley Berti Hair Designs

WEST PITTSTON Remodeled,

3 bedroom home. Ultra new kitchen with island, 1.5 baths, dining room, office or playroom, tile & hardwood floors, off street parking, large yard, front & back porches. New furnace, gas. $875 plus utilities, lease & 1 month security. No pets & no smoking. Call 570-696-3289

LOCAL PROS SNOW REMOVAL

CONSTRUCTION

Village Landscapin n e d r g Ga

CHRIS LATONA

959 Mobile Homes

HUNLOCK CREEK

Very nice 1 bedroom. $400 / month. Water, sewer & trash included. Call 570-477-2845

General Contractor

Ceramic Tile Work - Kitchens - Bathrooms - Garages - Replacement Windows - New Homes - Additions - Doors Complete Remodeling FREE Estimates - Insured

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Homes available in Birchwood Village Estates. Estates 2 and 3 bedrooms. Rentto-own available. CALL TODAY! 570-613-0719

• Sidewalks • Driveways • Small Business Parking Lots • Emergency Snow Removal From Roofs FREE ESTIMATES

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Half Doubles

LARKSVILLE bedroom, 1 bath

3 half double, Freshly cleaned & painted. Tenant pays all utilities including sewer. $550 plus security. Call (570) 332-5723

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264001

Al Lispi: 570-814-3137 or 570-823-9578

953 Houses for Rent

AMERICA

REALTY CO. RENTALS

FORTY FORT

Call for current availability. Over 30 years managed service provided. NO PETS/SMOKING /2 YEAR SAME RENT/LEASE AND EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION/APPLICATION REQUIRED. Details call 570-288-1422

KINGSTON PITTSTON NEWLY REMODELED HOME 25 Webster Street

For lease, available immediately, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath room, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, Hardwood Floors, Tiled Kitchen Floors, New Kitchen Upgrades, New Carpet, Just Painted, Very Clean Premises, $675/per month, plus utilities, $500 /security deposit. 570-237-0425

PITTSTON

Nicely refinished, 2 bedrooms with modern eat-in kitchen, off street parking, convenient location. $550 + utilities. Call 570-793-9449 or 973-896-0136

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953 Houses for Rent

DALLAS

Home for rent at the Village at Greenbriar a gated retirement community. Our home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, & a 2 car garage. $1,575 / month + utilities. Monthly maintenance fee included in rent. References & security. 1 year lease. Call 570-592-3023

DUPONT TOWNHOUSE STYLE 2 bedrooms. includes heat & sewer. No pets. $750/month,. 570-479-6722

EXETER

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Complementary room, transportation & baggage handling. Food, Beverages & Snacks served on bus. $25 per person.

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SCARBORO AVE Completely remodeled 1/2 double, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, mint/excellent condition, gas heat, new tile & hardwood, new kitchen & baths, all new appliances, nice yard & neighborhood. $795. No Pets 570-479-6722

Building & Remodeling

Hauling & Trucking

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Painting & Wallpaper

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Painting & Wallpaper

J & S PAINTING

46 Zerby Ave Sunday 1pm-3pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month. WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490

LAKESCENIC HARMONY

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY

Furnished 2 bedroom, 1 loft with bunk beds, A-frame home, recreation room, $975. (302) 275-6260

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Family owned for 7 years. Free estimates. Painting, drywall, pressure washing, wall repairs, gutter cleaning, minor foundation repair. Exterior & Interior painting and much more. Schedule now for 25% spring discount on exterior painting! Senior Discount 15% off interior 30% off exterior Licensed & Insured Owner on every job We’re not happy till the customer’s satisfied! Call 570-793-4468

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Production/ Operations

rooms, large kitchen and living room, washer dryer hookup, porch & large lawn. Quiet neighborhood. $525 + utilities, security, lease. References required. Call 570-472-9907

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K NUTRITION QUIZ Folate and hearing This just in: Folate, that enriching B vitamin, can help slow agerelated hearing loss. Eh, what’s that? FOLATE CAN HELP ... you get the idea. Take our quiz about folate and its benefits. 1. According to a study in the Journal of Nutrition, subjects older than 50 who had low folate levels were how much more

likely to experience hearing loss? a) 39 percent b) 29 percent c) 19 percent 2. Researchers have theorized that elevated levels of homocysteine, which folate has been shown to lower in the body, cause the hearing loss. What is homocysteine?

a) A peptide hormone released by the stomach that, among other things, activates hunger. b) An amino acid in the blood that can cause vascular disease. c) A mineral absorbed by the tissues that nourishes muscle mitochondria. 3. What is the daily value for folate?

a) 400 micrograms b) 4,000 micrograms c) 2 grams 4. Which food, at 45 percent of the daily value, is among the highest in folate? a) asparagus, four spears b) black-eyed peas, half a cup c) beef liver, 3 ounces 5. Why is folate important for

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Help needed for AIDS quilt The Northeast Regional HIV Planning Coalition is constructing a 12-foot-by-12-foot block for the Aids Memorial Quilt. The block is intended to memorialize individuals from Northeastern Pennsylvania who have lost their battle with AIDS. The coalition is asking for loved ones to submit the names of local individuals for inclusion on the quilt. The AIDS Memorial Quilt, started in 1987, is the largest ongoing community arts project in the world. More than 40,000 colorful panels now memorialize the life of a person lost to AIDS. The local coalition, in conjunction with Luzerne County Community College, will host a three-day display of the quilt in December on the LCCC campus. To have the name of a loved one included in the local quilt project, contact Melissa Davis at 829-6711, Paul Baloga at 8262062 or Cynthia Zaleppa at 826-2062. Free colon cancer seminar In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Geisinger Health System will offer a free seminar about the disease at 5:30 p.m. March 23 at the Hazleton YMCA, 75 S. Church St., Hazleton. Presenters are Dr. Paul Roda, oncologist with the Geisinger Hazleton Cancer Center; Beverly Teneholz, genetic counselor from Geisinger Medical Center, Danville; and Dr. Manish Gupta, transplant surgeon with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Discussions will include risk factors, prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment options. Seating is limited and registration is required. To register, call 1-800-275-6401 and say “CareLink,” or register online at www.geisinger.org/events.

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Healthy eating tours offered In honor of National Nutrition Month in March, Geisinger dietitians will offer grocerystore tours at 6:30 tonight and 6:30 p.m. March 15 at Weis Market, Route 415, Dallas. Geisinger dietitians will provide tours of the store to participants and point out healthy food options in each aisle. A special focus will be on designing meals around color. Free reusable shopping bags will be given to all attendees. Tour slots are limited, and registration is required. To register, call 1-800-275-6401 and say “CareLink,” or register online at www.geisinger.org/events. Concussions are topic WVIA-TV, Channel 44, will present a live Call the Doctor program on concussions at 7 tonight. The program will focus on the symptoms of and how concussions temporarily interfere with the way the brain works. Viewers may call in questions at 1-800-326-9842 or submit questions online at www.wvia.org/live-show-comments.

pregnant women? a) It helps grow cells during rapid cell division b) It’s a nutrient needed to prevent anemia c) Both a and b.

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Seniors stretch during their ’balance’ exercise class at the Jewish Community Center in Wilkes-Barre, which is one of many places where you can go to avoid being a couch potato.

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fter a hard day’s work, plenty of people would rather hit the couch than the gym. Once on the couch, on comes the television. And if not the television, then the computer. Facebook, anyone? A study published in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology presents strong evidence that spending too much time watching television or on the computer significantly increases the risk of heart disease and premature death. Fortunately, Dr. Michael Rupp, chief cardiologist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, said it only takes half an hour each day to maintain a healthy heart.

Study finds zinc effective against the common cold By SHARI ROAN Los Angeles Times

zinc for preventing or treating colds. Some found zinc supplements were modestly helpful; others failed to turn up any benefits. One analysis of 14 studies, published in 2007, concluded that many of the studies were too flawed to draw any conclusions. In the latest report, published in The Cochrane Library, an inter-

LOS ANGELES — People who begin using zinc lozenges, tablets or syrup at the first signs of a cold are more likely to get well faster, researchers have reported. But the new findings probably won’t be the last word on the issue, which has been the subject of back-and-forth debate since the idea was first proposed in 1984. Since that time, 18 studies have examined See ZINC, Page 3C

“No question. At least 30 minutes every day of aerobic activity is best,” Rupp said. He explained that a sustained half hour in which the heart beats quickly but talking is still comfortable supports a healthy metabolism. Walking, running, cycling and swimming are good examples of aerobic activity. Still, “I can never find the time” is a typical reason people do not exercise regularly. “Make time … sketch it into your daily planner,” advised Debbie DeFeo, a personal trainer and fitness specialist at Northeast Sports and Fitness in Mountain Top. See CARDIO, Page 3C

Q: I have been diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus. My doctor says that I should not be overly concerned. Should I be worried? — W.L., Acworth, Ga. A: Chronic heartburn is not a trivial thing. The sensation of heartburn means that caustic hydrochloric acid is refluxing upwards from the stomach, burning the lining of the esophagus. If this chronic irritation continues, it can, over time, cause changes in the cells that line the esophagus. When flat “squamous” cells undergo a transformation into rectangular “columnar” cells, we call that “Barrett’s esophagus.” Columnar cells are the same kind of cells that line the stomach. Why is this change a bad thing? Even though it serves as a protective mechanism against chronic acid irritation, it’s also pre-cancerous change. Folks with Barrett’s esophagus are 25-30 times more likely to develop aggressive and deadly esophageal cancer. Upper endoscopy with biopsy is the only way to confirm it. Only 1 in 20 folks who have Barrett’s know they have it. The risk can be reduced with aroundthe-clock acid suppression and surveillance by upper endoscopy with biopsies yearly (may be extended to every 2-3 years with repeatedly negative biopsies). Q: I drink between three and four Diet Cokes each day, and have enjoyed that for many years. But last week, a study came out that says drinking diet soda increases the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Do you think there’s really anything to that? — R.M., Warminster, Pa. A: The study to which you refer is junk science whose conclusion got a lot of national attention. Researchers at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine enrolled 2,564 adults over the age of 40 from north Manhattan by phone between 1993 and 2001. Half were Hispanic and one-fourth were AfricanAmerican. These are two groups who are known to have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke than the general population. Although they state that factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity and eating behaviors were taken into consideration, they failed to control for other important factors like a family history of heart disease/stroke, body mass index (i.e., obesity incidence), LDL cholesterol, triglyceride level and diabetes. Diet sodas are sweetened by Equal, Splenda or saccharin. They’re all chemically different and therefore cannot pose the same effect. While this study received national attention, it proved absolutely nothing. Dr. Mitchell Hecht is a physician specializing in internal medicine. Send questions to him at: "Ask Dr. H," P.O. Box 767787, Atlanta, GA 30076. Due to the large volume of mail received, personal replies are not possible.

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OLIVIA NOTICED HER cat Lembert had been drinking more water and filling up his litter box with urine at an alarming rate. He seemed to be eating normally and otherwise appeared to be in good health. Olivia thought Lembert might have diabetes, so she brought him to his veterinarian. Blood testing was performed and it was found that Lembert did not have diabetes. Instead, he had renal disease. Renal (kidney) disease is common in cats, especially older ones. Lembert, at 12, would fall into that older category. Renal disease is separated into broad categories: acute and chronic. The prognosis for each is different depending on the cause and the therapy. Olivia wants to know what would be best for Lembert. In answering her, we have to know if Lembert has chronic renal failure or acute. Lambert’s lab work indicates his condition is likely chronic. In older cats, chronic renal disease is far more common than acute process failure. Think of chronic renal disease as a sort of a wearing out of the kidneys. Kidneys are organs designed to filter out substances from the blood that are not needed by the body or are harmful. They also conserve water and produce urine, which is sent to the bladder and out of the body. When they begin to wear out, they become less capable of performing. At some point during this process, the cat will begin to show symptoms. An early symptom includes an increase in water intake because of the reduced ability of the kidneys to concentrate the urine. This increases urine production and forces the cat to drink more to compensate. As chronic renal failure progresses, the patient cannot keep up with water needs and the kidneys are then not able to filter well enough to keep harmful substances from building up in the bloodstream and ultimately leading to death. Lembert should be put on fluid therapy, perhaps starting with a stint in the hospital to allow fluids to be given intravenously. This increased fluid volume is pumped by the heart through the kidneys and can "kick them into gear," so to speak. After this therapy, a blood panel can be taken to assess improvement from the therapy. Then Olivia would have to give Lembert fluids via injection under his skin on a regular basis. This treatment, which can seem daunting at first, becomes routine; cats benefit tremendously from the therapy. Lembert should also be put on a special diet tailored to address the failing kidneys. With proper care, chronic renal failure, especially when recognized early, can be treated to successfully allow these cats to live good lives for extended periods of time.

If the Internet buzz about a pain-free, radiation-free alternative to mammography sounds too good to be true, there’s a reason for that. Breast thermography — recently touted as the “best breast test” by Oprah favorite Dr. Christiane Northrup, writing in the Huffington Post — has never been proven effective for routine breast cancer screening in a large-scale, randomized study, experts say. The FDA has never approved it for that purpose and in 2009 issued a warning letter accusing an Idaho health care provider of marketing thermography as a mammogram replacement. That same year, the Oregon attorney general shut down a troubled health clinic, accusing it, in part, of misrepresenting thermography as superior to mammography for breast cancer screening. “The bottom line is that the proven technology for screening for breast cancer is X-ray or digital mammography. And

HEALTH CALENDAR TODAY ADDICTION HELP: support group for adult children of addiction and other dysfunctional families, 8-9 p.m., Clearbrook, Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. AL-ANON: noon, Triangle 24 Hour Club, Memorial Highway, Dallas; 7 p.m., Christ United Presbyterian Church, 105 Lee Park Ave., Hanover Township. AL-ANON PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: 7:15 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (ER entrance). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650. ARTHRITIS LAND EXERCISE: 10:30-1 1:30 a.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., WilkesBarre Township. Call 826-3738. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: 7-8:30 p.m., Hospice St. John, 123 N. Vine St., Hazleton. Call (877) 438-351 1; 6-7 p.m., Hospice for the Sacred Heart, Center for Education, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic. Call 706-2400. BI-POLAR/DEPRESSION SUPPORT: for those with bi-polar disorder or fighting chronic depression, 6:30 p.m., Community Counseling Services board room, 1 10 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Call 954-9184. BREAST-FEEDING INFORMATION: Greater Pittston La Leche League, 10 a.m., St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Call (800) 4328007. CANCER SUPPORT: for cancer patients and loved ones, 6:30-8 p.m., Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Call 348-7940. CANCER SUPPORT: for those caring for a family member or friend diagnosed with cancer, 2-3:30 p.m., first floor conference room at The Henry Cancer Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Call Caroline Vanstory, M.S.W., at 819-5479 or to RSVP, contact Mary Ann at 820-6186. GASTRIC BYPASS SUPPORT: 5-8 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 8643289. GENTLE YOGA CLASS FOR CANCER PATIENTS & OTHERS: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s

“The bottom line is that the proven technology for screening for breast cancer is X-ray or digital mammography. And that is the only proven technology.” Robert Smith Director of cancer screening for the American Cancer Society over claims breast thermography is superior for detecting breast cancer early

that is the only proven technology,” says Robert Smith, director of cancer screening for the American Cancer Society. Northrup, who wrote in the Huffington Post article that “many (doctors) believe that a mammogram is the best test for detecting breast cancer early ... but it’s not,” responded to a request for comment with an e-mail saying, in part, “Thermography has been shown to pick up abnormalities in the heat in the breast many years before

FREE MEDICAL CLINICS BACK MOUNTAIN FREE MEDICAL CLINIC: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, 65 Davis St., Shavertown. Volunteers, services and supplies needed. For more information, call 696-1 144. BMW FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC: 6-8 p.m., second Thursday, New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, rear entrance, 780 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Free basic care for people without health insurance and the underserved. Call 822-9605. CARE AND CONCERN FREE HEALTH CLINIC: Registration 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, former Seton Catholic High School, 37 William St., Pittston. Basic health care and information provided. Call 954-0645. The Care and Concern Pediatric Health Clinic for infants through age 1 1. Registrations accepted from 4:30-5:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 654-9923. THE HOPE CENTER: Free basic medical care

Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Free to cancer patients (doctor’s note required for all patients); $5 per class or $30 per month for all others. Call 714-8800. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: noon, basement of St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke; 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, 21 1 E. Main St., WilkesBarre; 8-9 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call (866) 935-4762. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7-8 p.m., Town Hill Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny. Call Barbara at 256-7735 or visit www.oa.org. PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: support group open to the community, 7 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., WilkesBarre Township. Call Patricia Reid at 823-8320 or e-mail preid161771@aol.com. SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550.

a lesion would likely show up in a mammogram. The ideal is to use both technologies when appropriate.” Breast thermography uses infrared cameras to detect subtle heat elevation associated with tumors, which tend to have more blood flow and higher metabolic rates than normal tissue. Thermography was considered a promising screening technology in the 1960s, but it fell out of favor with doctors in the 1970s when a large study found that it detected only 39 percent of breast cancers, while mammography picked up 78 percent. Thermography advocates argue that the technology has improved vastly since then, and they may have a point. A small study of thermography as a supplement to mammography, published in the American Journal of Surgery in 2008, found that thermography has an impressive 97 percent sensitivity rate, meaning that it correctly identified 97 percent of the women who had cancer. Unfortunately, its specificity rate, the proportion of women correctly identified by the test as

not having cancer, was a disappointing 44 percent. (Modern mammography has a sensitivity rate ranging from 77 percent to 95 percent and a specificity rate from 94 percent to 97 percent.) The American Journal of Surgery study focused on a special population — women who already had suspicious mammograms or ultrasounds — and its authors speculated that that was the reason for the unimpressive specificity rate. In a 2009 commentary in the journal Minnesota Medicine, Gregory Plotnikoff and Carolyn Torkelson wrote that thermography holds promise as a supplement to mammography — it’s FDA approved for that purpose — and called for more study. But they also raised concerns that some consumers were being led to think of it as a mammogram replacement, a “misconception” that “could raise publicsafety issues.” Thermography is a fragmented industry with no widely accepted professional standards, according to Plotnikoff and Torkelson.

and preventative health care information for the uninsured or underinsured, legal advice and pastoral counseling, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Mondays; free Chiropractic evaluations and vision care, including free replacement glasses, for the uninsured or underinsured, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays; Back Mountain Harvest Assembly, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call 6965523. VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 190 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Primary and preventive health care for the working uninsured and underinsured in Luzerne County with incomes less than two times below federal poverty guidelines. For appointments, call 970-2864. WILKES-BARRE FREE CLINIC: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Appointments are necessary. Call 793-4361. Physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, RNs, LPNs and social workers are needed as well as receptionists and interpreters. To volunteer assistance leave a message for Pat at 793-4361.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC: for WilkesBarre residents only, 1-4 p.m., Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Call 2084268. TRAUMA SUPPORT: day program for female trauma victims, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Nanticoke. Call Linda O’Boyle at 735-7590. WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-6:15 p.m., meeting to follow, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Hanover Township. Contact Tess at 825-6312.

GROUP: 7 p.m., Wesley Village, 209 Roberts Road, Jenkins Township. Call 655-2891, ext. 402. AQUATIC EXERCISE AND AEROBICS: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., WilkesBarre Township. Call 826-3738. ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAM: 2:30-3:15 p.m., Greater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St., Pittston. Call 655-2255.

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BARIATRIC SUPPORT: 6 p.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Father Streit Enrichment Center, Church Street, Wilkes-Barre. Call 826-3266.

ABUSE SUPPORT: a community support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence in the Wilkes-Barre area. Childcare is provided. Call 1-800-4245600. Services are free and confidential.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT: “In Loving Memory” support group for parents who have lost a child, 7 p.m., at the home of Norm and Peg Ball, Tunkhannock. For information or address, call 836-3324.

AL-ANON: 10:15 a.m., Holy Name/ St. Mary’s, 301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville; 7 p.m., Geisinger Hospital Medical Arts Building, 100 E. Mountain Blvd., Plains Township; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, emergency room entrance, second floor meeting room, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: to provide education and support to those caring for patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, noon-1 p.m., Center for Education, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic.

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CROHN’S SUPPORT: for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients, 7-9 p.m., Scarano Conference Room, Level 0,

Valley Medical Building, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 East Mountain Blvd., Plains Township. CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Edwardsville Apartment Complex community room, 9 Beverly Drive, Edwardsville. Call Nancy, 3310235. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT: 6 p.m., Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call 558-2008. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 p.m., 333 Broad St., Hazleton. Call Help Line, 829-1341. HIV TESTING: free testing sponsored by the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department, 5-7 p.m. at the Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic, St. Stephen’s Church, 35 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. For information, call the WilkesBarre City Health Department at 208-4268. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: 1-4 p.m., Kirby Health Center, 71 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Free for children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Must have a current immunization record and call 208-4268 for an appointment. MEDITATION & DEEP RELAXATION CLASSES: for people of all physical levels, learn ancient breathing techniques to enhance all the vital systems in the body and experience a sense of peace and deep relaxation; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Cost is $5 per class or $30 per month. The first class is free for everyone. Call 714-8800. NAR-ANON: support group for families affected by the disease of drug addiction; 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. Call 2623793. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: noon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 7 p.m., basement of St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke; 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building auditorium, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call (866) 935-4762. OSTOMY SUPPORT: 7 p.m., Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, Medical Arts Building basement, Church Street, Wilkes-Barre. Call See CALENDAR, Page 4C

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“In our studies, we only included patients who had (begun) symptoms within 24 hours. If you don’t take zinc within 24 hours, it does not have much effect.”

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national network of experts who conduct systematic reviews of research, researchers in India evaluated 15 studies, including four papers that were performed since 2000. The 15 studies, two of which focused on zinc to prevent colds and the rest on zinc to shorten duration of colds, involved a total of 1,360 participants ranging in age from 1 to 65. All the participants had good overall health. Pooling the data, researchers found that people who took zinc within 24 hours of the start of symptoms were over their colds about one day sooner than people who took placebos. The analysis also found that the severity of cold symptoms was somewhat milder among people who took zinc. Whether these results will be considered meaningful depends on whom you ask, said Dr. Kay Dickersin, a professor of epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and director of the U.S. Cochrane Center, one of the 12 centers around the world that facilitate the work of the Cochrane reviews. Dickersin was not involved in the research. “I might say ‘A day less of symptoms is good, I’ll do it’ — but you might say, ‘A day is nothing, it’s not worth driving to the drugstore,’ ” she said. Moreover, because the study designs varied widely,

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DeFeo follows the exercise guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine, which suggest 30 to 60 minutes of cardio activity five to seven days per week. A treadmill, indoor or outdoor biking, pickup games of volleyball or basketball are some ideas DeFeo suggests to incorporate movement. Multi-tasking and time-management skills also can be gained by using the treadmill or a stationary bicycle while viewing television. And an interactive videogame console such as Wii can help a busy family combine fun with fitness. If a structured activity is more appealing, many local fitness centers, including the YMCA and Jewish Community Center, offer group settings for socializing while exercising. “We have a lot of opportunities

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it’s impossible to make recommendations on what doses are optimal, what formulations are best and how long to use the products, said the authors of the analysis, Meenu Singh and Rashmi R. Das of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India. “I think there is a need for more research so we can get a sense of how well zinc works or if it even does work,” Dickersin said. Zinc lozenges and zinc syrup, commonly available in drugstores, are typically taken every two to three hours during waking hours for at least five days. Most products recommend a standard daily dose for cold treatment of about 30 milligrams of syrup per day or about 60 mg in lozenges. When a zinc acetate formulation is taken in a high enough dose and started early in the onset of a cold, it’s likely to be effective, said Dr. Ananda Prasad, an expert on zinc at Wayne State University who

conducted two studies, both of which showed a positive effect. “In our studies, we only included patients who had (begun) symptoms within 24 hours,” he said. “If you don’t take zinc within 24 hours, it does not have much effect.” But an examination of just the most scientifically rigorous of the zinc studies shows it probably doesn’t shorten colds, said Dr. Terence M. Davidson, the director of the University of California, San Diego, Nasal Dysfunction Clinic. “The more rigorously scientific studies — where you took a group of people and gave half of them zinc and half a placebo and inoculated their nose with a cold virus — found there were no differences,” Davidson said. “I think enough research has been done to show if there is some benefit, it’s not going to be very significant.” There also may be risks from some of these products, said Davidson, who was the

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first to identify harmful side effects from zinc nasal spray. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration warned consumers to stop using three zinc-containing Zicam nasal products after receiving 130 reports about the loss of smell associated with the products. The Cochrane Library analysis did not investigate zinc nasal sprays. Researchers don’t know why zinc may affect the common cold. It could be that zinc prevents rhinoviruses from attacking to nasal cells, slows the replication of the virus or prevents histamine release (which causes sneezing, runny nose and rash). In the United States, colds contribute to 75 to 100 million visits to doctors each year at a cost of about $7.7 billion. Colds are among the most common reasons for absenteeism from work and school. “Any medication that is only partially effective in the treatment and prevention of the common cold could markedly reduce morbidity and economic losses due to this illness,” Singh and Das wrote.

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BLOOD DRIVES LUZERNE COUNTY: The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts community blood drives throughout the month. Donors who are 16 years of age or older, weigh at least 1 10 pounds and are in relatively good health may give blood every 56 days. To learn how to donate or to schedule a blood donation, call (800) GIVE-LIFE. In addition to those listed below, blood drives are conducted at the Red Cross regional blood center, 29 New Commerce Blvd., Hanover Industrial Park, Mondays noon-6 p.m.; Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Collections also take place every Monday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hazleton Chapter House, 165 Susquehanna Blvd., Hazleton. For a complete donation schedule, visit nepagivelife.org or call (800) GIVE-LIFE, ext. 2150. Area

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696-2344. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: beginners’ meeting, 7:30 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call Diane, 822-6239 or visit www.oa.org.

blood donation sites include: Thursday, 12:30-5:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran church, 813 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Jude’s Church, 420 S. Main Blvd., Mountain Top. Monday, noon-5:30 p.m., Wyoming Valley Chapter House-Red Cross, 256 N. Sherman St., WilkesBarre. March 15, noon-6 p.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville; 12:30-6 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. March 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1 1 1 1 E. End Blvd., Plains Township. March 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Aloysius Church Hall, 143 W. Division St., Wilkes-Barre; 1 1 a.m.-4 p.m., Black Diamond American Legion, 386 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. March 21, noon-6 p.m., American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville.

The health calendar is limited to nonprofit entities and support groups. To have your health-oriented event listed here, send information to Health, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1-0250; by fax: 829-5537; or e-mail health@timesleader.com. Information must be received at least two weeks in advance. To see the complete list of events visit www.timesleader.com under Features/Health.

HEALTH PEOPLE Dr. Mark Diehl was named director of the Health Care Informatics Program at Misericordia University. Diehl is a licensed dentist who has more than 30 years experience speDiehl cializing in HCI. He is a nationally recognized leader in the health informatics standards community and is an author and speaker at professional conferences. He holds a bachelor’s degree in education and chemistry from Kutztown University, a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Temple University, a master’s degree in health services management and computer data management from Webster University and a master’s degree in public health from Uniformed Services University of the

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Frank Anthony Colonna, son of Frank and Debby Colonna, Forty Fort, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 8. Frankie is a grandson of Edward and Linda George, Wilkes-Barre, and Frank and Marilyn Colonna, Forty Fort. He is a great-grandson of Nancy Bender, Laurel Run. Frankie has a sister, Sarah, 9.

Jason Andrew Tebbe, son of Debbie and Clay Tebbe, Gambrills, Md., is celebrating his fourth birthday today, March 8. Jason is a grandson of Helen Pojunis, Lyndwood; the late Joseph J. Pojunis; and Shirley and Bob Tebbe, Breese, Ill. He has a sister, Erin, 7, and a brother, Scott, 5.

The Shawnee Fort Chapter DAR junior membership will conduct a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. March 24 at Friendly’s restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. A portion of all sales will benefit the Swetland Homestead, one of the oldest surviving examples of Connecticut architecture in Wyoming Valley. Sara Dwojewski, junior membership chairwoman for the chapter, is a direct descendant of Luke Swetland. A Junior is a DAR member age 18 through 35 years of age, until her 36th birthday. Contact Regent Kathleen Smith for more information at smithkdar@yahoo.com or 704-9809. From left are Dwojewski, Christina Zinskie, Jessica Zinskie, Barrett Zimmerman, and Erin Kovach.

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Name: Boyd Sex: male Age: 1 year old Breed/type: Beagle mix About this dog: tri color

How to adopt: Call or visit the Hazleton Animal Shelter, 101 North Poplar St. (corner of Hemlock) in Hazleton. Phone 454-0640. Hours for adoptions are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 1

a.m. to 1 p.m. Business hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wish List: donations of cat food, cleaning supplies, paper products, and blankets are in need.

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Zoey O. Dates, daughter of Anthony and Rebecca Dates, Midway, Ga., is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 8. Zoe is a granddaughter of Tracey Curry, Mocanaqua, and Thomas Worthy, Wilkes-Barre. She is a great-granddaughter of Thomas Lambert, Mocanaqua. Zoey has a sister, Tatayana, 4, and two brothers, Julian, 2, and Gabriel, 5 months.

Anjelisa Gonzalez, daughter of Lazaro and Lynda Gonzalez, Wilkes-Barre, is celebrating her fifth birthday today, March 8. Anjelisa is a granddaughter of Elisa Caraballo and Lazaro Gonzalez, both of Wilkes-Barre; Francis Sembler, Long Island, N.Y.; and Yael Gonzalez, Homestead, Fla. She is a great-granddaughter of Benjiman Caraballo, Weatherly, and Caesar Diaz, Homestead, Fla.

Cameron M. Gruden Cameron Michael Gruden, son of Frank and Tracey Gruden, WilkesBarre, is celebrating his fifth birthday today, March 8. Cameron is a grandson of Teresa and Joe Kyle, Wilkes-Barre; the late Joseph T. Ziegler Sr.; and Frank and Catherine Gruden, Scranton. He has two brothers, Gavin, 6, and Benjamin, 2, and a halfbrother, Andrew.

Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold a ‘Welcome Spring’ breakfast 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 20 at the Marymount Parish Center, South Hancock Street, Wilkes-Barre. The breakfast will include scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, french toast, home fries, pastry, orange juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children 12 to 16 years of age; and children under 12 are free. For more information, call 824-7832. Planning the breakfast, from left, are Barbara Jacobs, Jean Noss, Pat Kinsman, the Rev. John Terry, Josephine Angellela and Ann Shinko. Second row: Ed Klosowski, Theresa Talacka, Tillie Weigand, Andrea Grella, Carmen Nardone, Ken Chmielewski, Dorothy Kashula and David Jacobs.

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Cameron C. Kohut Cameron Charles Kohut, son of Robert and Lisa Kohut, Jenkins Township, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, March 8. Cameron is a grandson of Walter and Doris Pega, Exeter, and the late Wanda and Jack Kohut, Taylor. He has a brother, Marius, 12.

Kelly E. Grevera Kelly Eden Grevera, daughter of Frank and Lynne Grevera, Wanamie, is celebrating her sixth birthday today, March 8. Kelly is a granddaughter of Sheldon and Helen Stry, both of Nanticoke, and the late Frank and Helen Grevera. She has two brothers, Chris and Stephen.

Swoyersville Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Holy Trinity Church Hall with Liz Zdzncewicz, president, presidKINGSTON: Kingston Senior Citizen Center, 680 Wyoming ing. Clara Belle Reggie will EXETER: Winners of the recite “Best Poems In The 50/50 drawing at the meeting of Ave., will celebrate Mardi Gras with a special lunch today. NaWorld.” The annual summer the Exeter Senior Citizens are tional Nutrition Day will be outing on July 21 will be disMary Dirhan, Ron Gosart, Eva noted Wednesday with a salad cussed and dues for 2011 will be Naples, Joanne Naples and accepted. Bernie Serbin. Marie Cheskiew- bar menu. Make reservations by PLAINS TWP.: The Tequila calling 287-1102. Winners of the 50-50 fundraisicz won the bingo jackpot and Blood pressure checks will be Rose chapter of the Red Hat er are Howard Stibgen, Marge the special game was shared by Society will meet at 1 p.m. today Savoca and Sue Kawalkewicz. done by Manor Care Thursday. Connie Lahart and Regina Laat Momma B’s. Reservations The book sale continues this vin. and payments are due for Naweek. Paperbacks are three for WILKES-BARRE: “Brain tional Red Day. $1 and hardcover books are $1 Games” with Toni Mathis will FALLS: The Falls Senior each. Donations for the SPCA be played at 11:30 a.m. today at Center on Route 92 is celewill be accepted throughout PLYMOUTH: The Senior the Charles T. Adams Senior brating National Nutrition March. Citizen’s Friendship Club of St. Center, 5 E. Market St. A Mardi Month by offering healthy Mary’s in Plymouth will attend Gras Lunch and 50/50 begins at snacks every day in March. the annual fish dinner sponNANTICOKE: The Rose noon followed by a crochet class There will be a “Tip For The Tucker Center, 128 W. Washing- sored by the Knights of Columwith Angel Mathis at 2 p.m. Day” on good nutrition and a ton St., will offer a special Mardi bus on Ash Wednesday at the A guest speaker will discuss quiz at the end of the week with Gras lunch and celebration Holy Child School starting at 4 nutrition at 11 a.m. Wednesday prizes given to participants with today. p.m. the highest scores. The next meeting is at 1 p.m. and a super salad bar will be On Wednesday, National served at noon. For more inA Mardi Gras party with speNutrition Day will be celebrated Monday at Holy Child School, formation, call 825-3484 cial snacks and food begins at Willow Street. Serving will be with a super salad bar. Call 10:30 a.m. today. Music and Ann Janusewski, Ann Koprow735-1670 for reservations. Wii WILKES-BARRE: The Minsinging will be led by Ron Jack- Sports begins at 10 a.m. and ski, Helen Karpovich, Josephine son. ers Mills Community Club will Medura and Rosalie Meurer. Marion Horn will perform on For more information, call meet at 1 p.m. March 15 at St. The St. Patrick’s Day celepiano for a sing-along at 11 a.m. 388-2623. Francis Church Hall, Miners bration on March 17 and trip to Mercy Dietary Services will Mills. The guest speaker will be Williamsburg and Jamestown, present “National Diets” at 11 Pat Lawless of the American JENKINS TWP.: The Jenkins a.m. Thursday. Va., June 20-23 will be disCancer Society. Township Senior Citizens will cussed. For more information, Dr. Robert Shmokler will St. Patrick’s Day will be celemeet at 6:30 tonight at the Jencall Ann at 779-3203. Recent present “Foot Care” at 11 a.m. brated. John Magda is the chair50-50 winners were Rosalie Monday. kins Township Hose Company. Meurer and Ann Koprowski. man. Hosts will be Helen Duda, President Jean Mudlock will Jeanne Gross, Elizabeth Gurka, preside. PITTSTON: The Pittston and Mary Gurka. SWOYERSVILLE: The Senior Center, 441 N. Main St., Hosts are Wanda Ross, Bernice Podrasky and Eileen Burns. Dues will be collected.

will offer a Zumba Gold class. A trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City is planned on March 28. Cost is $15 with a $5 rebate for slots. Non-members are invited. Call Connie Andrews at 6555561 for more information regarding these events.

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CLICK: GIRL SCOUTS 99TH ANNIVERSARY

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The Rinehimer family, from left, Mike of Mt. Pocono; Laura and Floyd of Hanover Township.

Pam McGovern of Mountain Top and her daughter Megan, 7.

Sisters Tatiana Taborn, Michaiah and Tirzah Johnson, Mountain Top.

Barbara and Megan McLaughlin, Mountain Top.

Mike Pugh of Hanover Township and his daughter Emily, 3.

Samantha and Karen Olszyk, Mountain Top.

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Michelle and Madison Smith, Mountain Top.

umpers braved cold temperatures to take part in Saturday’s polar plunge. The event raised money to benefit three Mountain Top families in need.

G Joelle Brozoski, left, 15, of Nuangola and Breanna Brozoski, 15, of Gouldsboro.

irl scouts gathered in Mountain Top to celebrate the 99th anniversary of girl scouting and to pledge the Girl Scout Law.

Jennifer and Emily Woss, Mountain Top.

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