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President defends military action Obama addresses the nation about U.S. intervention in Libya. By BEN FELLER AP White House Correspondent

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would have stained the world’s conscience and "been a betrayal of who we are." Yet he ruled out targeting Moammar Gadhafi, warning that trying to oust him militarily would be a costly mistake. Obama announced that NATO would take command over the entire Libya operation on Wednesday, keeping his pledge to get the U.S. out of the lead — but offering no esti-

WASHINGTON — Defending the first war launched on his watch, President Barack Obama declared Monday night that the United States intervened in Libya to prevent a slaughter of civilians that See OBAMA, Page 10A

Area’s lawmakers split By JONATHAN RISKIND jriskind@timesleader.com

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President Obama speaks about Libya in Washington on Monday.

WASHINGTON -- Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta was left with questions after President Obama’s speech Monday. Democratic Sen. Bob Casey said he supported Obama’s actions in Libya, with a few caveats about what might happen going forward. Barletta, R-Hazleton, said

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Dick Hughes is a candidate for county judge.

Hughes: Go beyond experience

By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

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New Eighth Street Bridge set to handle its first traffic, with predecessor to be closed.

WYOMING -- By this evening, the new Eighth Street Bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Wyoming and Jenkins Township should open to traffic. At the same time, just 12 feet upstream, the 111-year-old bridge it is replacing will support its final vehicle. “We know how anxious area motorists are to see the new Eighth Street Bridge open and we are happy that the day has come. We are pleased with the rate at which this project was delivered and certainly proud of the work,” said Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 4 spokeswoman Karen Dussinger. The $23 million project got under way in 2008 with work being done by Nyleve Bridge Corp. of Emmaus. Construction of the concrete Ibeam span is complete with just some last-minute touches being done today, including line painting, inspection, the activation of signals and other work. The new bridge will have two 12-foot traveling lanes and two 10-foot shoulders as well as a 6-foot sidewalk on the downstream side. Part of the project included improvements made to the intersec-

that he still has “the same questions I had” prior to the speech. “The president didn’t answer my questions at all,” he said. “On Sunday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said that our military action against Libya ‘was not a vital national interest to the United

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Candidate for judge for the second time urges voters to choose the most qualified.

Joan Opplinger, 74, of Luzerne, is upset at the news that a possible Social Security increase will be offset by a hike in Medicare.

Entitlement news irks area seniors

Expenses vs. benefits concerns aired By BILL O’BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – The news turned a quiet Monday morning at the Kingston Senior Center into a table-to-table discussion. The buzz was created by reports that the government is projecting a slight cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security benefits next year – the first increase since 2009 – but for most senior citizens, rising Medicare premiums are likely to exceed any increase in payments. According to The Associated Press, about 45 million people —1in 7 in the coun-

Palmentera and others said their income stays the same, but their expenses keep growing. They said food, gas and taxes continue to rise, but they are expected to pay their bills on their fixed income that hasn’t increased for three years. “Everything goes up, but we don’t get a raise,” Palmentera said. “It’s not fair. Take some off of those that can afford it. I think this is terrible.” Betty Lee Frusciante, 76, of Swoyersville, has had seven surgeries during the last seven years. She pays $100 per month for Medicare and another $165 per month for Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

try — receive Medicare and Social Security. By law, beneficiaries have their Medicare Part B premiums, which cover doctor visits, deducted from their Social Security payments each month. When Medicare premiums rise more than Social Security payments – as expected this year – millions living on fixed incomes don’t get raises, the AP said. “Why are they always picking on the senior citizens?” asked Anne Palmentera, 88, of Swoyersville. “We worked for what we are getting. What are the seniors supposed to live on?” See SENIORS , Page 12A

By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – For attorney Dick Hughes, experience is one important factor in the judicial race for one of six open seats on the Court of Common Pleas. He said voters must also consider the possibility that all 16 candidates could end up serving their elected 10-year term, and another 10 years if voters say yes to their retention. “I’m urging people to treat this as getting the most qualified people on the bench,” Hughes told The Times Leader’s endorsement board. See HUGHES, Page 12A

The Times Leader presents awards to outstanding local citizens under 40

Area accomplishments honored By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

SCRANTON – The Times Leader on Monday honored 40 outstanding Northeast Pennsylvanians who have achieved some impressive professional accomplishments and made significant contributions in their communities – all at relatively young ages. The newspaper presented the third annual 40 Under Forty awards during a dinner at the Hilton Scranton Hotel and Conference Center.

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WSCTC Area fire departments battle several fires reviews new goal for pupils Times Leader staff

Firefighters were busy throughout Luzerne County on Monday battling a smoke condition at a Back Mountain day care facility, a boiler explosion at a Wright Township house, a fire at a garage in Kingston, a large blaze in New Columbus and a house fire in Plymouth.

Philosophy will aim to prepare students to compete in the global economy. By EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent

PRINGLE -- West Side Career and Technical Center officials Monday night discussed a change in the school’s philosophy. Nancy Tkatch, soon-to-be administrative director, informed the joint operating committee that a new school phiW H AT ’ S losophy will NEXT raise the exThe next commitpectations tee meeting is of students scheduled for 6 prep.m. April 25 in the while paring them school’s library. to compete in a global economy. Tkatch, the current Northwest Area superintendent, will be replacing Besty Ellis as administrative director as of July 1. While a pamphlet from the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium was passed out, she added that teachers are already working to integrate the new philosophy into their curriculum. The former goal of vocational education was to train students with job specific skills. The new goal will prepare students for careers such as health care, biomedical, and renewable energy through core technical standards that have been developed by leaders in the industries. In other business, the committee approved allowing culinary arts teacher Heidi Miller to attend the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network annual conference, April 26 and 27, at a cost of $300. A request by teacher Nicole Kmetz to take 12 students attend the annual FBLA Leadership conference/Competition, April 3-6, at the Hershey Lodge at a cost of $6,647 was approved 11-3. The cost of the trip will be “offset through fundraising” the request stated. Committee members Russell Bigus and Gary Mathers, Dallas School District representatives, and Gerald Conger, Northwest Area representative, voted against the motion. Conger stated his vote against the motion was due to insufficient information on the percentage of funds raised through fundraising. Rick Solomon was appointed as a volunteer baseball coach for the 2011 season, and Roy VanWhy was added to the professional staff substitute list, both pending clearances. A motion passed to change Jim Gaydos’s title from DPS programmer and analyst to network administrator and technology director at a salary of $40,000, retroactive to Nov. 1, 2010 and that the compensation for the 20112013 per his current employee contract. Member Karen Kyle, Dallas School District representative, abstained from voting on a motion for teacher Gary Richards to use the auto body shop for a Paint Certification Program today. Kyle stated her reason was lack of information provided.

Daycare evacuated Lehman Fire Chief Bill Hagenbagh said the Precious Angels Learning Center on state Route 118 was evacuated when smoke filled the building just before noon. Five staff members and 17 children evacuated safely to a nearby hair salon. “They performed their evacuation procedures,” Hagenbaugh said. “Fortunately, no one was harmed.” Hagenbaugh said a fan in the HVAC system overheated. Parents picked up their children from the hair salon, Hagenbaugh said.

Other blazes kept crews busy An elderly couple was burned in a reported furnace explosion at their home on Woodlawn Avenue in Wright Township around 12:30 p.m. Wright Township Fire Chief Dave Pettit could not be reached for comment on Monday. Meanwhile, firefighters in Kingston, Edwardsville and Forty Fort battled a blaze at a garage with a second floor apartment at 3 Lawrence St., Kingston, that erupted at 12:29 p.m. “There were no injuries, but it

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Plymouth firefighters were called at around 9 p.m. Monday to the scene of a house fire on Flat Road in Plymouth.

was a good working fire. It was an apartment building that was being renovated over a garage. The cause of the fire is still being investigated,” Kingston Fire Chief Frank Guido said Monday night. Also, firefighters in the Shickshinny area battled a large fire at a building on Academy Street in New Columbus around 12:30 p.m. Monday. Officials there could not be reached for comment. Later Monday at around 9 p.m. crews were called to a report of a working structure fire PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER on Flat Road in Plymouth. No further information was availa- Firefighters work on extinguishing a blaze Monday at a garage ble at press time. with a second floor apartment at 3 Lawrence St., Kingston.

Lutheran college attracts Jewish students Approximately 34 percent of Muhlenberg College’s students are Jewish. By KATHY MATHESON Associated Press

ALLENTOWN — One of the hottest college campuses in the U.S. for Jewish students is also one of the unlikeliest: a small Lutheran school erected around a soaring stone chapel with a cross on top. In what is being called a testament to word of mouth in the Jewish community, approximately 34 percent of Muhlenberg College’s 2,200 students are Jewish. And the biggest gains have come in the past five years or so. Perhaps equally noteworthy is how Muhlenberg has responded: offering a kosher menu at the student union, creating a partnership with the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, and expanding its Hillel House, a social hub for Jews. "What makes us stand out is that we actually enjoy our diversity," said Randy Helm, the college’s president, an Episcopalian. "Our close-knit community has embraced differences rather than pulling into its shell or fracturing along religious, ethnic or other lines." Many major universities — including some of the country’s most highly selective schools — have large proportions of Jewish students, far bigger than the 2 percent of the U.S. population that is Jewish. But how, one might ask, did this come to pass at Muhlenberg, a liberal arts school little known outside Pennsylvania? Muhlenberg graduate Ben David, now a rabbi on New York’s Long Island, said it is a question worthy of Malcolm Gladwell’s

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Myah Blazar, left, and Emma Taffet dance during a Purim Party at the Hillel House at Muhlenberg College in Allentown.

best-selling book "The Tipping Point," which analyzes how trends develop. "Jews are like nothing else in terms of word of mouth," said Patti Mittleman, director of Muhlenberg’s Hillel House. "There are so many Jews at Muhlenberg who are having a positive experience at Muhlenberg. That gets talked about in the synagogue and in youth group and in summer camp and in all of those ways that Jews meet each other and talk to each other." Muhlenberg’s Jewish students range from the secular to the Orthodox, and most come from the Northeast Corridor. Allentown is an hour from both Philadelphia and New York. Founded as a seminary in 1848, Muhlenberg (pronounced MYOOL-in-burg) was renamed nearly 20 years later for Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a founder of the U.S. Lutheran church. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, though it says it receives only minimal financial support from the denomination. The campus chapel is used to this day for both worship and an-

nual student convocations. But there are no required religion classes, and there is no mandatory church attendance. Muhlenberg’s Lutheran roots are not relevant in an era when universities’ religious ties are generally looser than they once were, said Jeff Rubin, a spokesman for the national Hillel organization for Jewish students. He noted strong campus Hillels at Roman Catholic schools like Boston College and Georgetown. And Emory University in Atlanta, which was founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church, is about 30 percent Jewish. "Any university that goes out of its way to create a Jewish community on its campus is going to enjoy an influx of Jewish students," Rubin said. While many Lutheran colleges have diverse campuses, Muhlenberg is unique in the size of its Jewish enrollment, said Bill Hamm, president of the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America, which represents 40 such institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Hamm was at a loss for an ex-

planation. But he said that perhaps the lesson to be learned from Muhlenberg is how "to be a welcoming community for others." David, the rabbi, said Muhlenberg’s welcoming attitude led him to attend the school in the mid-1990s. He half-joked that his choice may have unwittingly given the college the "official stamp of Judaic approval" in the region since his father is also a rabbi in the large Philadelphia suburb of Cherry Hill, N.J. "If a rabbi is willing to send his son to this place, then the Jewish experience there must be pretty strong," said David, 34. Still, many people give one main reason for Muhlenberg’s popularity: the sociable Mittleman, who has been at the college for 22 years. In "Tipping Point" terminology, she is the "connector," linking people of all faiths and backgrounds. A new dining hall at the $47,000-a-year college opened last fall with two kosher food stations, allowing observant Jews to eat with their friends in a common food court instead of in a separate cafeteria. In January, Muhlenberg announced a semester study program at the Jewish Theological Seminary. The school is also considering a major in Jewish studies, currently offered as a minor. And last month, hundreds attended the opening of an expanded Hillel that now can seat more than 300 for Shabbat dinners and bagel brunches, which students say are popular with Jews and non-Jews alike. Samantha Blum, a 22-year-old senior, grew up in a Conservative Jewish home in Villanova, Pa., hearing only Hebrew at her synagogue’s services. Now she enjoys the English services at Hillel, which also include music.

Hundreds of Pa. students rally at Capitol against planned cuts More than 30 Lock Haven University students run to Harrisburg in relay. The Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Hundreds of chanting, sign-waving students rallied Monday in Harrisburg to protest proposed cuts in higher education — and some of them

ran a 100-mile relay to get there. About three dozen Lock Haven University athletes said they ran in shifts for 13 hours or so beginning Sunday night from their central Pennsylvania campus, each running between 10 and 17 miles in sub-freezing temperatures, to reach the rally. They reached Harrisburg on Monday morning for the raucous rally on the steps of the Capitol, where educators

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at a legislative hearing inside pleaded for additional funding. Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed slashing spending by 50 percent for the 14 stateowned universities in the State System of Higher Education, as well as Pitt, Temple, Penn State

and Lincoln. State system officials have said that would result in steep increases in tuition or the loss of many jobs. The proposal, the largest cut proposed by any governor this year, has prompted many protests and rallies across the state. The students chanted, blew horns and banged on drums and tambourines and waved signs reading “Fine, I’ll Just Be A Strip-

per,” “Save Our System,” and “Raise Corporate Taxes, Not Class Sizes.” “I make $9 an hour and I’m getting stepped on by the people who represent me,” freshman Nicholas Imbesi of Kutztown University in Berks County said. Corbett said Monday he disliked cutting education, but spending cuts across state government were required.

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LOCAL Barletta against temporary bills Freshman congressman won’t support another short-term measure to keep gov’t running.

By JONATHAN RISKIND Times Leader Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON – Three times won’t be the charm – at least for yet another temporary spending measure to keep the federal government operating, says U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta. The freshman Republican, a former Hazleton mayor, announced Monday in a release that he will only back legislation that sets spending levels for the remaining months of the 2011 fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. Barletta thus far has supported the House-approved GOP bill setting spending levels through Sept. 30 that cut $61

billion during that period, a bill that passed along party lines. Barletta also has voted in favor of both temporary spending bills that have passed the House and Senate and Barletta been signed by President Obama, cutting a total of $10 billion over five weeks. But the second temporary measure expires April 8, and Barletta said he’s not supporting anything now but a final spending bill for 2011. A number of lawmakers, on both sides of the aisle, have indicated they are losing patience with passing temporary spending measures. Barletta has acknowledged he didn’t like all the cuts in the original House GOP bill.

Shickshinny hails new designation

PERSONNEL CHANGE U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, has a new communications director. Shawn M. Kelly, 37, will work out of Barletta’s district office in Hazleton, but said he will travel to Washington as needed. Kelly was Barletta’s election campaign communications director. He also has worked in public relations and marketing at a Hazleton agency and for a Hazleton newspaper. Megan Sweeney, who has served as Barletta’s spokeswoman during his first few months in office, remains in his Washington office and will assume a new role.

He tried, for instance, to restore money cut from a low-income heating assistance program and from the community development block grant program. But, he said Monday that, “the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania sent me to

Washington to stop the out-of-control government spending and rein in the growth of the federal government, and that’s exactly what I’m doing.” “While that’s a great first step, my constituents demand and deserve a financially responsible long-term resolution that takes us through the end of the fiscal year. “ Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township, "would prefer not to have another" temporary spending measure, but also wants to avoid a government shutdown, said his spokeswoman, Renita Fennick. "Ideally, he would like to pass a resolution that funds the government through the end of the fiscal year but only with deep spending cuts," Fennick said. However, Marino "does not want a government shutdown and would consider another (temporary measure) with big spending cuts as a last resort."

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Borough named a Susquehanna Greenways River Town. By MARK GUYDISH mguydish@timesleader.com

SHICKSHINNY – It may seem a bit self-evident and hardly requiring a sign, but Shickshinny will officially be designated a “River Town” today by the Susquehanna Greenways, an honor that’s been about six years in the making. “We are a small town and this really is a big deal,” Mayor Beverly Moore said. “We started with the “We are a Susquehanna Warsmall town rior Trail and now have plans to put and this in a boat launch, really is a playground, parking lot and campbig deal.” site.” The bike/hike Beverly Warrior Trail runs Moore along the west mayor bank of the Susquehanna from West Nanticoke to the PPL Riverlands Park near the PPL nuclear power plant in Salem Township. The proposed boat launch/campsite will be built near Canal Street with about $350,000 in state and federal grants, most of it already received from the state Fish and Boat Commission and the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Moore said. “It will be easier to access than the one at SCI Retreat,” Moore said, referring to a launch about four miles up river near a state prison. “We have the perfect spot for it. It’s patrolled, it’s safe, and there will be a playground adjacent to it.” Moore said the borough wanted to have all the money in place before building the boat launch and other facilities, hoping to begin construction this summer. But about $96,000 of the state money fell through. She is hoping to recoup that loss through a federal grant. The upshot: Construction probably won’t begin until next year. Using the money to better connect the town to the river fits the objectives of Susquehanna Greenways, a partnership of public and private organizations “dedicated to developing and sustaining the Susquehanna Greenway to connect communities and enrich lives through enhanced recreation, healthy living, economic prosperity and environmental stewardship,” according to their website. Shickshinny will receive a sign this afternoon noting it is a Susquehanna Greenways River Town, though Moore said no decision has been made as to the final placement of the sign. Moore, who said she has been mayor for 14 years, said the idea of pursuing the designation came after the success of hosting the Susquehanna Sojourn canoe trips. The trips explore a different section of the river and its west branch every year, typically lasting a week and covering about 100 miles of the waterway.

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PennDOT’s new maintenance facility in Hanover Township is set to open in June.

PennDOT is moving its HQ State agency will move from Bear Creek Twp. to facility in Hanover Twp. By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com

HANOVER TWP. – It looks like an ordinary maintenance garage from the outside. On the inside, the facility will be Luzerne County’s headquarters for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The $7.2 million facility is set to open in June. PennDOT’s District 4-0 spokeswoman Karen Dussinger said construction cost is $1.8 million under budget. “This will be our Luzerne County main office,” Dussinger said. “It has the big garage

bays where we will make repairs to vehicles and equipment.” Dussinger said PennDOT’s county office will relocate from its Bear Creek Township maintenance facility near the entrance/exit to the Pennsylvania Turnpike to its new location along Main Street in the Preston Section of Hanover Township. The new garage is being built in the shadows of the Huber Breaker on minescarred land that was reclaimed by Earth Conservancy. “The location was chosen because, as the PennDOT county office, it is centrally located within the county and provides easy access to Interstate 81,” Dussinger said. She said the Bear Creek facility, which was built in1937,

will remain open and used to keep supplies for road maintenance. Construction on the new maintenance garage began in January 2010. During the construction phase, there have been numerous thefts of tools, machines and supplies from the site, according to township police news releases. A Harveys Lake man was sentenced in January to one year probation for stealing 18 4-by-8 sheets of metal from the site in September. Two welding cables were stolen in early September, and in June, large quantifies of tools were stolen during burglaries of two construction trailers at the site. PennDOT District 4-0 maintains 3,600 miles of state

roads and 2,033 state bridges in six Northeastern Pennsylvania counties. Edward Lewis, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 829-7196.

Judge approves sale of Mercy hospitals to CHS Owner of Wyoming Valley Health Care Systems purchases Scranton hospital, affiliates for $150M. The Associated Press

SCRANTON -- A Lackawanna County judge on Monday approved the $150 million sale of Scranton’s Mercy Hospital and affiliated facilities to Community Health Services Inc. The decision is the last formal step in the sale of hospitals in Scranton, Nanticoke and Tunkhannock, along with some outpatient clinics, to the for-profit company.

Judge Carmen Minora said Monday that Mercy Health Partners “sold it in the most responsible way possible.” Before the ruling, Mercy Health president Kevin Cook said the hospital could not generate capital needed for improvements and staff recruitment. Community Health Services has promised to invest at least $68 million over the next five years. Cook said the sale price will offset the $214 million in liabilities that will be assumed by parent company Catholic Health Partners, according to The Associated Press. In the deal, the Tennessee-based company has purchased Mercy Hospital,

Scranton; Mercy Tyler Hospital, Tunkhannock; and Mercy Special Care Hospital, Nanticoke. Referring to the $68 million, Tomi Galin, vice president of corporate communications for Community Heath Systems, said in an e-mail on Monday that, “The capital investment will be used to improve facilities, and upgrade medical equipment and facilities. After the transaction is complete more specific plans will be developed in collaboration with a new hospital board, which will be made up of local community leaders and members of the hospital medical staffs.” See MERCY, Page 4A

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MARK GUYDISH OPINION

Judge’s abuses trump leniency in this decision

avorite phrase from last Friday’s federal court hearing regarding former Luzerne County Judge Michael Toole’s upcoming sentencing: “Crustaceans and kielbasa.” Toole’s attorney, Frank Nocito, coined the alliterative offering after attorney Harry Cardoni had testified that he annually gave lobster tail to Toole and other judges. He also slaked their search for spicy sausage with free kielbasa. Cardoni was on the stand because he’s the guy who ratted out Toole in order to save his own hide. For one week in each of three separate years, Cardoni gave Toole free use of a New Jersey beach house he owned and rented. Nocito was trying to prove the use of the house had a lower value than prosecutors claim. Under federal guidelines, Toole’s sentence drops if the value of the gifts he took slips below $10,000. Feds claim the free house use was repayment for help Toole offered from the bench. Cardoni needed a judge to pick a “neutral arbitrator” in an auto insurance dispute, and Toole had a staffer ask “Who do you want?” Then the judge appointed that person. It’s possible Toole simply didn’t understand the definition of “neutral.” Maybe he thought it meant the arbitrator wore a tan tie. It’s also possible that Toole might have been fixing a bet, not a court case. Nocito said his client had a gambling addiction that just kept getting worse. Perhaps he had started wagering on his own hearings. And it’s possible Toole was blotto and barely knew what he was doing. At the very least, odds are he had a hangover that would make a frat boy on spring break blush. Nocito described a man who began drinking in his teens and didn’t stop until his federal conviction, reaching the point where he could quaff 30 beers in a single night and somehow survive.

Toole doesn’t deserve a break You might think it odd all these serious character flaws were exposed during a hearing at which Nocito was arguing for leniency. I mean, if this were “Seinfeld,” attorney Jackie Chiles would be suavely insisting “Your Honor, my client was an alcohol-addled compulsive gambler chronically on the take at the time of the crime. But he’s better now!” In fairness to Nocito, he was a) just doing his job fulfilling a legal right all crooks have, and b) actually doing the job fairly well, considering how little he had to work with. And regardless of whether the judge decides on leniency when he finally sentences Toole, it’s important for the rest of us to remember we don’t have access to all the information he uses in making that decision. But to me, Nocito was shooting a lot of loud blanks. He suggested that Toole used the beach house only two nights a year, not a full week, so the value should be only $2,000 or so for the days used, not the $6,000-plus each week was worth. Try that one next time you rent a car. “But I only drove it two days out of the seven I had it!” And he argued Toole deserves some leniency because he rehabilitated himself since his conviction, drying up and staying dry despite tremendous difficulty landing even the most menial work. Good for Toole, and I mean it. But a year of pulling yourself out of a hole you dug for decades does not make a particularly compelling case here. Toole is where he is because he decided to sell public trust and his impartiality for free shore leave and some “crustaceans and kielbasa.” Leniency? Only if it had been crusts and kibble. And even then, maybe not. Call Mark Guydish at 829-7161 or e-mail mguydish@timesleader.com

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Woman testifies to rape at age 11 Tim McGinley runs for county council “… but he put his hand on my mouth.” The woman said Drury told her not to worry, that she would enjoy the experience. “He threw my pajamas at me and said, ‘Happy Birthday,’ ” she said. Drury, who is currently incarcerated, is facing charges of rape of a person under 13 years old, aggravated indecent assault, incest, indecent assault and corruption of minors. Testimony will continue this morning. Assistant District Attorney Jenny Roberts said in her opening statement that evidence will show Drury is guilty of all charges brought against him. “(The woman) is going to tell you things you’re not going to want to hear,” Roberts said. “And things she won’t want to tell you.” Roberts said the woman did not report what occurred in October 2002 because she “wanted to forget about it” until she began having vivid nightmares in September 2008.

Drury eventually fled to Florida, Roberts said, because he learned the charges were going to be filed against him, allegedly telling friends, “You’ll never find me.” Drury’s attorney, Thomas Cometa, said the girl’s story is fabricated, and that she is “pointing the finger” at Drury as her only evidence, since there is no physical or medical evidence the events occurred. Cometa also said his client had been planning a trip to Florida for some time with two of his friends and he wanted to begin a new life there. Nothing like the alleged incident happened again, Cometa said, and the girl never told anyone until almost six years after it allegedly happened. Drury will testify in his own defense in the coming days, Cometa said, adding that Drury never knew the charges were filed against him.

Forge, was charged with two counts each of simple assault and harassment, and one count each of disorderly conduct and HAZLETON – A man was arraigned Sunday on charges he public drunkenness. He was stole a cell phone during a home arraigned by District Judge Martin Kane in Wilkes-Barre and burglary. jailed at the Luzerne County Sayon Ocasio, 20, of North Correctional Facility for lack of Bennett Court, Hazleton, was charged with burglary, theft and $10,000 bail. Police allege Carey assaulted a criminal trespass. He was arraigned by District Judge Martin man and a security guard inside the Burger King after he uriKane in Wilkes-Barre and jailed nated in a restroom sink, accordat the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $30,000 ing to the criminal complaint. A preliminary hearing is bail. Hazleton police alleged Ocasio scheduled on April 6 before District Judge Fred Pierantoni in entered an occupied house on East Green Street and stole a cell Pittston. phone on March 15, according to KINGSTON – Police arrested the criminal complaint. a man they allege was caught A preliminary hearing is stealing items from a vehicle. scheduled on April 6 before John Edward Derr, 28, of East District Judge Joseph Zola in Thomas Street, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton. was arraigned Sunday by District Judge Martin Kane in PLAINS TWP. – A man was arraigned Sunday on charges he Wilkes-Barre on three counts of threatened a woman and resisted theft, and one count each of resisting arrest and possession of arrest. a controlled substance. He was Dino Ragugini, 52, of Rose jailed at the Luzerne County Avenue, Plains Township, was Correctional Facility for lack of charged with terroristic threats, $30,000 bail. simple assault, and resisting Police said Derr was seen arrest. He was arraigned by leaving the driveway of a house District Judge Martin Kane in on Second Avenue while they Wilkes-Barre and jailed at the were investigating reports of a Luzerne County Correctional suspicious person around 6:30 Facility for lack of $10,000 bail. Township police alleged Ragu- a.m. Sunday. Derr ran away and was captured after being tasered, gini threatened to harm a womaccording to the criminal coman and shoved an officer inplaint. vestigating the disturbance inPolice said in the complaint side his house early Sunday morning, according to the crimi- that Derr dropped two wallets and two prescription bottles nal complaint. during the pursuit. A preliminary hearing is A preliminary hearing is scheduled on April 5 before scheduled on Wednesday before District Judge Diana Malast in District Judge Paul Roberts in Plains Township. Kingston. PITTSTON – A man was arWILKES-BARRE – City poraigned Sunday on charges he initiated a fight inside the Burger lice reported the following: • Police said Dennis McGeevKing on Kennedy Boulevard. David Joseph Carey, 31, of Old er, 37, of Jones Street, was cited

with public drunkenness when he was allegedly found intoxicated in the area of 40 Jones St. at 11:58 p.m. Sunday. • Ann Spernoga, of East Chestnut Street, reported Monday someone smashed a window at her bar, Spernoga’s Hide Away, on East Chestnut Street, and stole several liquor bottles.

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WILKES-BARRE – A 19-yearold woman took the stand Monday afternoon and tearfully testified about the night Daniel John Drury Sr. allegedly raped her after her 11th birthday. “(He) came into my bedroom and raped me,” the woman, a sophomore in college, testified at the first day of Drury’s trial in Luzerne County Court. A jury of 13 men and one woman, including two alternates, was selected Monday morning. Luzerne County Senior Judge Joseph Augello is presiding.The woman testified she was sleeping in her bedroom a few days after her birthday, when Drury, 46, of Nanticoke, came into her bedroom, removed her pajama bottoms and raped her. “I tried to scream,” she testified,

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Democrat Tim McGinley, 64, of Kingston, has announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council. McGinley received a bachelor’s degree from Wilkes University, a master’s degree from the University of Scranton and has completed continuing graduate studies in chemistry and educational leadership at both of those universities in addition to Lehigh University, Penn State University and Temple University.

If elected, McGinley said he will bring more than 40 years experience as an educator, administrator McGinley and community leader to the council post, his release said. McGinley was employed for more than 30 years in the public school system as a high school chemistry teacher, athletic director, wrestling coach and school administrator. Currently, he works as director of administration for the Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) in Wilkes-Barre. In his position at CEO, McGinley works with local, county, state and federal government representatives and is involved in grant

writing, budget preparation and analysis and supervision of personnel, facilities and programs. Additionally, McGinley is a longtime scholastic and collegiate wrestling official and a past coach for Kingston Little League baseball and softball teams. McGinley said he will strive to bring fiscal responsibility to the county and will be committed to working to reduce the budget deficits through efficiencies and debt service reduction. “He is dedicated to meeting the needs of the community through responsible and committed county government,” the release said. McGinley and his wife, the former Mary Maloney, are the parents of two children, Michael and Erin.

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Democrats say Republicans won’t negotiate; Republicans say Democrats not serious. By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press AP PHOTO

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Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi reacts Monday as he leaves the tribunal in Milan, Italy, where he made an appearance at a court hearing for a tax fraud case. Berlusconi dismissed the case as groundless. Prosecutors allege fraud in the sale of film rights by his Mediaset company. RAMALLAH, WEST BANK

Abbas-Hamas unity sought President Mahmoud P alestinian Abbas is making a heavy push for

reconciliation with Hamas and is willing to give up hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. aid if that’s what it takes to forge a Palestinian unity deal, a top aide said Monday. The comments were the latest sign that Abbas is giving up on stalled peace talks with Israel and prefers to pursue unity with Gaza’s Hamas rulers as he makes a push toward independence. “Of course we need the American money. But if they use it as a way of pressuring us, we are ready to relinquish that aid,” said Azzam Ahmed, an Abbas aide. The U.S. and Israel consider Hamas a terrorist group. The U.S. administration, the largest single donor to the Palestinians, withheld funds when Hamas was a part of a short-lived unity Palestinian government. WOBURN, MASS.

Kerrigan on witness list Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan is expected to be a witness at her brother’s upcoming manslaughter trial in the death of their 70-year-old father, according to a witness list filed in court Monday. Kerrigan’s name appears on a joint witness list filed by prosecutors and defense attorneys for Mark Kerrigan. The list does not specify which side plans to call the famous skater as a witness, but she has joined her family in publicly defending her brother. Prosecutors say Daniel Kerrigan died in January 2010 following a fight with his son at the family’s Stoneham, Mass., home. The Kerrigan family insists Daniel Kerrigan died of a longstanding heart condition and that Mark Kerrigan is not responsible. NAIROBI, KENYA

Pirates hijack oil tanker Pirates in two skiffs fired rocketpropelled grenades and guns at an oil tanker off East Africa before boarding the vessel and hijacking it, naval officials said Monday. The United Arab Emirates-flagged Zirku was traveling from Sudan to Singapore when it was hijacked by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, the EU Naval Force said. The ship has a crew of 29. There was no information on their status. Previous oil tankers hijacked by pirates were carrying oil valued in the range of $150 million. MADISON, WIS.

No deals with unions urged The Wisconsin school board association on Monday urged districts that have not reached new deals with teachers’ unions to hold off given the uncertainty over whether a new law removing nearly all collective bargaining rights is in effect. Many school districts, counties and municipalities have been rushing to reach deals before the law that takes away all bargaining rights except over base salary kicks in. Republican lawmakers pushed through passage of the law earlier this month despite massive protests that drew up to 85,000 people to the state Capitol and a boycott by Democratic state senators. Opponents immediately filed a series of lawsuits, and a hearing on one was scheduled today.

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More radiation worries By SHINO YUASA Associated Press

TOKYO — Workers have discovered new pools of radioactive water leaking from Japan’s crippled nuclear complex that officials believe are behind soaring levels of radiation spreading to soil and seawater. Crews also detected plutonium — a key ingredient in nuclear weapons — in the soil outside the complex, though officials insisted Monday the finding posed no threat to public health. Plutonium is present in the fuel at the complex, which has been leaking radiation for more than two weeks, so experts had expected to find traces once crews began searching for evidence of it this week. The Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant was crippled March 11 when a tsunami spawned by a powerful earthquake slammed into Japan’s northeastern

coast. The huge wave destroyed the power systems needed to cool the nuclear fuel rods in the complex, 140 miles northeast of Tokyo. Since then, three of the complex’s six reactors are believed to have partially melted down, and emergency crews have struggled with everything from malfunctioning pumps to dangerous spikes in radiation that have forced temporary evacuations. Confusion at the plant has intensified fears that the nuclear crisis will continue for months or even years amid alarms over radiation making its way into produce, raw milk and even tap water as far away as Tokyo. The troubles have eclipsed Pennsylvania’s 1979 crisis at Three Mile Island, when a partial meltdown raised fears of widespread radiation release. But it is still well short of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, which killed at least 31 people with radiation sick-

“We are exploring all means.”

ness, raised long-term cancer rates and spewed radiation across much of the northern hemisphere. Hidehiko Tokyo Electric PowNishiyama er Co., which runs the Nuclear and Industrial Safety complex, said plutoniAgency um was found in soil at five locations at the nuclear plant, but that only two samples appeared to be plutonium from the leaking reactors. The rest came from years of nuclear tests that left trace amounts of plutonium in many places around the world. While parts of the Japanese plant have been reconnected to the power grid, the contaminated water — which has now been found in numerous places around the complex, including the basements of several buildings — must be pumped out before electricity can be restored to the cooling system.

Gas prices draining extra cash By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — Americans are earning and spending more, but a lot of the extra money is going down their gas tanks. Gas prices have drained more than half the extra cash Americans are getting this year from a cut in Social Security taxes. Unlike some other kinds of spending, paying more for gas doesn’t help the economy much. Most of the money goes overseas, and higher prices leave people with less money to buy appliances, computers, plane tickets and other things that can be postponed. “When food and gasoline prices are rising, it causes people to hunker down,” said Chris G. Christopher Jr., senior economist at IHS Global Insight.

Consumer spending jumped 0.7 percent last month, and personal incomes rose 0.3 percent, the Commerce Department said Monday. Both gains reflected the cut of two percentage points in the Social Security tax, raising take-home pay. They also illustrated how higher gas prices are stressing household budgets. After adjusting for inflation, spending rose just 0.3 percent. Aftertax incomes actually fell 0.1 percent. The Social Security tax cut will give most households an additional $1,000 to $2,000 this year. In December, when President Barack Obama signed it into law, economists predicted higher takehome pay would lead to more spendAP PHOTO ing and stronger economic growth. But gas prices have jumped more Larry Buckley leaves a Dollar Tree than 50 cents a gallon this year. store in Batavia, N.Y.

WASHINGTON — With the clock ticking toward a possible government shutdown, spending-cut talks between Senate Democrats and the Republicans controlling the House have "Repubbroken off in a whom-do-you- licans retrust battle fuse to over legislation to keep op- negotiate." erations runHarry Reid ning for anoth- Senate Majority Leader er six months. Democrats have readied a proposal to cut $20 billion more from this year’s budget, a party official said, but they haven’t yet sent it to House Republicans. That’s because they say it’s unclear whether the majority Republicans would accept a splitthe-difference bargain they’d earlier hinted at or will yield to demands of tea party-backed GOP freshmen for a tougher measure. The official spoke only on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. "Republicans refuse to negotiate," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared on Monday. "The infighting between the tea party and the rest of the Republican Party — including the Republican leadership in Congress — is keeping our negotiating partner from the negotiating table. And it’s pretty hard to negotiate without someone else on the other side of the table," the Nevada Democrat said. Republicans countered that it’s the Democrats who have yet to offer a serious plan to wrestle spending under control and that a Democratic offer from last week to cut $11 billion from the budget was laced with gimmickry. Time is running short. Stafflevel negotiations last week ran aground, and the principals are going to have to pick up the pace to have any chance of making an April 8 deadline to avoid a partial shutdown of the government. Right now it appears that the shutdown that both sides have sworn to avoid is possible — if not probable. The vehicle for the latest fighting is legislation to bankroll the day-to-day operating budgets of federal agencies — including military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan — through the Sept. 30 end of the budget year. Other major tests will soon follow, as House Republicans unveil a blueprint to attack the broader budget mess next week .

Syrian leader wavers between compromise, crackdown President Assad might announce end to 50-year state of emergency. By ZEINA KARAM Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian President Bashar Assad wavered between cracking down and compromising Monday in one of the Middle East’s most authoritarian and anti-Western nations as thousands of protesters in a southern city defied security forces who fired tear gas to disperse them. The unrest in Syria, a strategically important country of 23 million people, could have implications well beyond the country’s borders given its role as Iran’s top Arab ally and as a front line state against Israel. “Nobody has an interest in

Syria going aflame,” said Hilal Khashan, a political science professor at the American University of Beirut. “Syrian instability has the potential of destabilizing the entire region.” The southern city of Daraa — parched by drought, rural and impoverished — has become the flashpoint for 10 days of anti-government protests in a country that has a history of brutally crushing dissent. At least 61 people have been killed since March 18, according to Human Rights Watch. Touched off by the arrest of several teenagers who scrawled anti-government graffiti on a wall in Daraa, the protests exploded nationwide on Friday. Security forces launched a swift crackdown, opening fire in at least six locations around the country — including the capital, Damascus, and the

country’s main port of Latakia. Assad, 45, is now facing down the most serious threat to his family’s four decades of authoritarian rule in this predominantly Sunni country, which is ruled by minority Alawites. The government has tried to calm the situation with concessions. Assad is expected to address the nation as early as today to announce he is lifting a nearly 50-year state of emergency and moving to annul other harsh restrictions on civil liberties and political freedoms. But while Syrians await the rumored announcement, security forces are trying to crush the unrest. Troops fired tear gas on a crowd of some 4,000 people in Daraa. They also fired live ammunition in the air to disperse the crowd.

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Syrian workers carry pictures of President Bashar Assad on Monday in front of the Syrian embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

Elsewhere in Syria, armed groups appeared to be facing off and threatening an escalation in violence in the country’s main port city of Latakia. Resi-

dents were taking up weapons and manning their own checkpoints to guard against what they say are unknown gunmen roaming the streets.

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40 Under Forty offers art for a good cause we frame the paintings for them and sell them to raise SCRANTON – Guests at The funds for their own classroom. Times Leader’s 40 Under Forty It’s all their work and it goes to the Children’s Fund,” he said. 2011 awards dinner Monday Lukatch said the association night had an opportunity to hasn’t seen any state funding appreciate some artwork during a cocktail reception preced- cuts yet, but the association “struggles just as all the noning the dinner and help local profits do.” young children by purchasing And fortunately, the orgasome of the paintings. nization has actually seen an The Times Leader invited the Wyoming Valley Children’s increase in donations. “It’s more of a challenge to Association to display works get that increase. But we becreated by children in the prelieve in what we do, and that’s school and therapeutic center why I think we succeed in our and offer them for sale to fundraising efforts,” Lukatch awards dinner guests at the said. Hilton Scranton Hotel and Rae Decker, Times Leader Conference Center as a funmarketing associate, said the draiser for the association. “The artwork was all created 20 framed paintings, on sale for by 3- to 5-year-olds of the orga- $15 to $35, were available all nization who attend pre-school night for award recipients, their families and friends to there. Some of them have depurchase. velopmental disabilities,” said “It’s a great cause that we Craig Lukatch, director of hope everyone will support,” development for the associDecker said. ation. “They work on the projects, By STEVE MOCARSKY smocarsky@timesleader.com

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Sue Saville, left, and Mindy Gray, center, coax a smile from a little boy as Pam Fantaskey takes his photo at the 40 Under Forty event at the Hilton in Scranton, Monday.

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The Times Leader 40 Under Forty 2011 Awards are shown at Monday’s third annual ceremony.

was especially surprised to win an award because she doesn’t hold a full-time job. Jackie Soper is a 36-year-old stay-at-home mom … although she really doesn’t stay at home that much. In addition to studying the martial arts and teaching self-defense to women, she volunteers at a multitude of community and charitable organizations. While all of the award recipients interviewed said they were surprised to be nominated, none of their family members or friends who joined them on Monday night was surprised

that they won. Sam Sciandra, father of awardwinner Sal Sciandra, of Pittston, said he and his wife are proud of their son for all of his accomplishments throughout his adolescent and adult life. “He’s always been a quality person, always accomplished whatever he set out to do. I never had any doubts. He’s always been that good of a person,” Sam Sciandra said of his son. Sal Sciandra, the 32-year-old owner of his own company – SK Technology Group, said “It’s hard not to be successful … when you’re surrounded by a family as

“It’s particularly great for us to recognize people in both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties as we continue to broaden our audience reach. It’s a great group of people.” Richard L. Connor Times Leader Editor and Publisher

zerne and Lackawanna counties as we continue to broaden our audience reach. It’s a great group of people,” Connor said. Connor said a special tabloid section containing short biographies on all of the award winners will appear in The Times Leader and Go Lackawanna on Sunday. He noted that John Dawe, an award recipient in the first year the 40 Under Forty was presented, created a 40 Under Forty alumni group and Facebook page. “They use the group to network when they have a worthy cause in the area that needs a donation of time or legal advice. They’ll go through the group of 40 Under Forty alumni and pull them together and ask them to volunteer some time for good will and philanthropy in the community,” Connor said.

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Another broadcasting group was represented among the recipients, with Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht taking home an award. Hausknecht, 33, of Bear Creek, is program director and afternoon show host on WBHTFM and WBHD-FM with Citadel Broadcasting. Then there were others such as R. Clements Gover, a financial adviser with Wells Fargo Advisors. The 29-year-old Lehman Township resident recently served as co-chairman of the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball auction. He also served two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Army. Therese Maxfield, 26, of Kingston, was recognized for helping develop other young leaders in the region as a program assistant, communication and development coordinator with Leadership Wilkes-Barre. And recognized for his passion for teaching, West Pittston resident Jon William Pollard, a principal for 10th Street and JFK elementary schools in the Wyoming Area School District, is one of the youngest principals in the state at age 38. One award recipient said she

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loving and supportive and intelligent and driven as mine.” Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas President Judge Tom Mundy said he wasn’t at all surprised that his brother-in-law, Dr. Anthony D. Bruno II, a 38year-old plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, was a recipient. “I’m very proud of him and that’s why I’m here. … I said, ‘Tony, I promise you, I don’t care what I have that night, I will be at your event.’ That’s a great idea what you guys are doing with Forty Under 40. I have a lot of duties as judge, but I wouldn’t miss this,” Mundy said. Attorney Jaime Anzalone, a 40 Under Forty winner last year who performed with County Line during the cocktail reception before the dinner, said the award is “a great idea for the area. Maybe the recognition will help encourage people under the age of 40 to stay here, because that’s what we need, that’s what we’re struggling with.” Connor said honoring folks in the community with the 40 Under Forty and other awards “is the kind of thing that we get to do outside of covering news and selling advertising that help make our jobs more worthwhile.” “It’s particularly great for us to recognize people in both Lu-

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Craig Kowalick, left, and Jamie Anzalone of the group County Lines perform during the cocktail hour Monday evening.

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Adam Weitzenkorn, left, and award recipient Melanie Boisseau at the 40 Under Forty event in Scranton.

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Neil O’Donnell, left, and Charles Barber at the 40 Under Forty event at the Hilton on Monday.

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Pictured are many recipients of the 40 Under Forty awards at the Hilton in Scranton. Receiving awards on Monday night were: Melanie Boisseau, Jennifer Pugh-Deemer, Therese Maxfield, Chadwick "A.J." Hausknecht, Nicole Linskey-Ferentino, DC; Melanie Ferris, Joseph DeLucca, Anthony D. Bruno II, MD; Jackie Soper, Chris Kostelnik, Jason Sherrill, Salvatore L. Sciandra, Luke Matthews, Cynthia Charnetski, OD; Thomas Del Vecchio, Eric Manassy, Michael Trudnak, Mark Kishel, Erik O’Day, James McCabe, Brian M. Vinsko, Michael A. O’Donnell, Tony Bartocci, Robert Williams, Carmen Winters, Matt Rogers, Joseph Conway, Jon William Pollard, Scott Carey, R. Clements Gover, Lindo Sabatini, Mark Calore, Michael Finarelli, Alana M. Anzalone, Ann Bramblett Barr, Michael Barrouk, Karl Borton, Nicole Farber, Michael J. Karcutskie and Pat Rogan.

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From left, Maureen and Frank Keating talk with Tom O’Donnell at the 40 Under Forty event Monday night.

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Bobby Soper, left, talks with Dr. John Shumansky at Monday night’s event in Scranton.

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From left, Ann Fisher, with Hilda and Sam Sciandra, at the 40 Under Forty event at the Hilton in Scranton on Monday.

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Elly Miller, left, and Carol Sabatini check out the program at the 40 Under Forty event at the Hilton in Scranton.

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Award recipient Jon Pollard walks with his son, Sam, 1, at the 40 Under Forty event.

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CLARE ROSE BARBERIO, of Wilkes-Barre, died Monday afternoon, March 28, 2011, in the Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. ANGELO CONCERT, 73, of Lake Township, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, New York, N.Y. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home, corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek. CELESTINE F. PROSKI, 67, of Plymouth, died Monday, March 28, 2011, in Hospice Community Care Geisinger South Wilkes Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kielty-Moran Funeral Home Inc., 87 Washington Ave., Plymouth. DANIEL R. LEVY, 61, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke. ROSEMARIE K. MERANTE, 77, of Forty Fort, died Sunday morning, March 27, 2011, at her home. Rosemarie is a native of Yonkers, N.Y., where she was a member of the Parish of Mount Carmel. Rosemarie resided in Forty Fort for the past six years. Surviving are nine children; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; a brother, and two sisters. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by McLaughlin’s Family Funeral Service in Wilkes-Barre. HELEN A. MANSOR, of Nanticoke, died Monday morning, March 28, 2011, at Guardian Elder Care, Sheatown. Funeral arrangements are pending from Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 173 E. Green St., Nanticoke. HELEN PANETSKI, of Duryea, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Community Medical Center, Scranton. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea.

Frances Rose Selinsky March 26, 2011 Frances Rose Selinsky, 85, of Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of King of Prussia, and Emmaus, Pa., died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Chestnut Hill Hospital, of complications resulting from hip fracture. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Selinsky Jr. Frances was born in WilkesBarre on September 18, 1925, to the late Joseph and Antonia (Miceli) Miceli. She was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was formerly employed as a bookkeeper for the American Baptist Convention, and the Colonial Furniture Co. Frances was also a loving homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a former member of St. Ann’s Church, Emmaus, and also Mother of the Divine Providence Church, King of Prussia, where she was active in the women’s group. As an amateur artist, she was a member and past president of the Upper Merion Cultural Association. Frances enjoyed gardening and loved the opera. She was preceded in death by her dear brother, Captain Joseph Miceli, U.S. Navy, Ret. Frances is survived by three children, Nina Schneider, Philadelphia, Pa.; Robert John Selinsky, Del Ray Beach, Fla.; John Joseph Selinsky III, Wescoesville, Pa.; four grandchildren, Thomas, Christopher, Randi, and Lanni; two sisters, Josephine O’Melko and Rosemary Sheridan, both of Wilkes Barre; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday at SS. Cosmas and Damian Church, 209 W. 5th Ave., Conshohocken, Pa. The viewing will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, 516 Fayette St., Conshohocken, Pa. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Wescoesville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frances’ name to the Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118, www.upenn.edu/arboretum. More Obituaries, Page 9A

Jones, 77, of Plymouth, J oseph and formerly of Trucksville, died

Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Joe was born and raised in Wilkes-Barre. He was a graduate of GAR Memorial High School, where he played football and pursued other athletic interests. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Joe was employed by Wilson Foods for most of his adult life, and continued to work in the food industry until his retirement. He was an avid Penn State fan, as well as a Dallas High School football fan. His roots in GAR High School were always evident, as he greatly enjoyed high school, college and professional football. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Nagle Jones; and his daughter Shari Jones Amann, both of Trucksville. Joe will forever be remembered by his two daughters Patrice and Donna Jones, both of California; his stepchildren, Patricia Nagle Lorah and husband Robert, Trucksville; stepson Bruce W. Nagle, Plymouth; stepdaughter Maureen L. Nagle, Wyoming; and stepson George R. Nagle and wife Maria, Virginia; his

treasured grandchildren, Robert, Richard and Jonathan Lorah, Stephanie Amann, Bruce J. Nagle and sister Blake, Bruce and Bob Kugler, Joseph and Kevin Reese; and his 11 great-grandchildren; as well as countless other family and friends who were blessed to have known him. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service with military honors at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. His family asks that flowers be omitted, and respectfully requests that memorial gifts may be sent to the Simon S. Russin Funeral Home, 136 Maffett St., Plains Township, PA 18705.

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lorence Rosemary Mazur, 84, died Friday morning, March 25, 2011. She was born August 26, 1926, a daughter of the late John and Mary Martin, Larksville. Florence attended school in Larksville, where she met her husband, Peter. A striking couple, they married in 1943, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1993, and remained married for a total of 67 years, always devoted to their children and to each other. Family and friends knew Florence as a vibrant, spirited and unselfish woman, and were shocked by her sudden illness and passing. Before leaving for the hospital, Florence left the words ‘Think Spring’ on the kitchen slate, looking forward to her return home, and to the gardening season. An amateur astronomer, she made the backyard her observatory at night. Bird watching was an interest, and all who knew her thoroughly enjoyed her feats in the kitchen. For many years as a member of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Church, she enjoyed and donated much time making pierogies, and other foods for the church. Florence valued cheerful friends, and loved to laugh, long and hard. She is survived by her husband,

Peter; children, Suzan Mazur, Linda Mazur, Janet Boylan and husband Kevin, and Peter Mazur Jr. and wife Patricia. She has five grandchildren, Shannon Medico, Joseph Boylan, K. Clancy Boylan, Lauren Mazur, and Natalie Mazur; and three greatgrandchildren, KC Medico, Quinn Medico and Madeline Boylan. A memorial Mass will be held at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Church, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. Arrangements are by the Andrew Strish Funeral Home, 11 Wilson St., Larksville.

Helen Pazahanich Glomb Placido ‘Joseph’ Franchelli March 27, 2011 “Joseph” Franchelli, 92, of P lacido Plains Township, died Sunday

afternoon, March 27, 2011, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township. Born in the Keystone section of Plains, he was a son of the late Placido Franchella and Mary (Gross) Franchella Salvatore, and a stepson of the late Nick Salvatore. Joe attended Plains Township schools, and was a Merchant Marine veteran of the Korean War. He was employed in the construction industry as a labor foreman, retiring after 50 years of service, working for numerous contractors in the valley. Joe helped organize Labor Union 158, Dupont office. He was a member of the Perugia Beneficial Society, Keystone, Pa., and St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Faye Centini, on February 6, 1999; sister Anna Zalaffi; and stepbrother Paul Salvatore. Joe’s family would like to thank Dr. Charles Manganiello, and the staff at Wesley Village Nursing Home for their special care of Joe. Surviving are his son, Robert Frankelli, and his wife, Patricia, Bear Creek Township; grandsons, Adam Frankelli; Michael Frankelli and his wife, Jamie; Robert Frankelli; and Sam Frankelli and his wife, Tara; great-grandchildren, Mat-

thew, Antonio, Mitchell, and Gianna Frankelli; sister Jenny Stella, Hershey, Pa.; and step-brother Angelo Salvatore, Keystone, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St. Plains Township, with Monsignor Neil Van Loon, pastor of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin, officiating. Entombment will be held in Denison Cemetery, Swoyersville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to United Methodist Homes, Wesley Village Campus, 209 Roberts Road, Pittston, PA 18640, in Joe’s name. Online condolences may be made at www.corcoranfuneralhome.com.

Louis V. Cionzynski March 25, 2011 V. Cionzynski, 98, of NantiL ouis coke, died Friday evening,

March 25, 2011, at the Hospice Community Care Inpatient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. He was a resident of Smith Health Care, Mountain Top, for the past two years. Born on June 1, 1912, in Nanticoke, he was a son of the late Joseph and Victoria Sadowski Cionzynski. He attended the Nanticoke public schools, and resided in Nanticoke his entire life until entering the nursing home. After his marriage to Helen Ma- coke; grandchildren, Louis J. Conn karczyk in 1936, together they own- Jr. and his wife, Patricia, and Joseph ed and operated Cionzynski’s Econ- Conn, all of Orlando, Fla., and Tara omy Store, Ridge and Market Taffera and her husband, Cory, Stafstreets, Nanticoke, until 1959. They ford, Va.; great-granddaughters, Analso operated a bingo business in drea and Gabriela Conn, and IsabelBerwick and Nanticoke for many la, Sophia, and Gianna Taffera; years, and later the Nanticoke Taxi brother, Joseph Cionzynski; sister, Service. Theresa Lastowski, and her husMr. Cionzynski was later employ- band, Jerry; and sister-in-law, Mared as a butcher at Park Market, and garet Cionzynski, all of Nanticoke; last as deli manager at the former as well as several nieces and nephMr. Z’s Supermarket, Nanticoke, un- ews. til retiring in 1977. Funeral services will be held at He was a life-long member of Ho- 11a.m. Friday from Davis-Dinelli Fuly Trinity Church, now St. Faustina neral Home, 170 E. Broad St., NantiKowalska Parish, Nanticoke; mem- coke, with a concelebrated Mass of ber of Knights of Columbus council Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. no. 913, Nanticoke; fourth degree Faustina Kowalska Parish / Holy member of Knights of Columbus, Trinity Church, 520 S. Hanover St., Bishop Hafey Assembly, Wilkes- Nanticoke, with the Rev. James Barre; and a longtime member of Nash, his pastor, and the Rev. John the Nanticoke Lions Club. Earlier in Albosta as celebrants. Interment life he was an avid bowler and fly will follow in Holy Trinity Cemetefisherman. ry, Sheatown. Visitation will be He was preceded in death by his from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. wife of 74 years, Helen Makarczyk Thursday at the funeral home. A Cionzynski, on February 8, 2011; Christian Wake Service will be conbrothers, Charles Brown, Henry ducted Thursday evening by Fr. AlCionzynski, and John Brown; and a bosta, and the Bishop Hafey Assister, Helen Kwiatkowski. sembly, Knights of Columbus will Surviving is his son, Louis J. conduct a prayer service at 6:30 Conn, and his wife, Barbara, Nanti- p.m.

March 27, 2011 Helen (Pazahanich) Glomb, 87, a resident of Washington Square Apartments, previously of Thompson Street, N. Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2011, in Hospice of the Visiting Nurses Association at Heritage House, Wilkes-Barre, following an illness. Born March 23, 1924, in WilkesBarre, she was a daughter of the late George and Helen (Kuzma) Pazahanich. Educated in the city schools, she was a member of the 1942 graduating class of the James M. Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Glomb was a member of Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, North WilkesBarre, and held membership in the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Joseph Glomb, in 1983; daughter Karen, in 1999; granddaughter Paula Eckert; brothers Michael Pazuhanich, George Pazuhanich, Nicholas Pazuhanich, John Stalnik, and Peter Pazahanich. Surviving are her daughters Elaine Pekar, North Wilkes-Barre, Tina Glomb, Plains Township; five grandchildren, including Pamela Reichart, Patricia Gribble, Marla Biniek, and Richard and Amy Applegate; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother Andrew Stalnik, Lincoln Park, Mich.; and sister Mrs. Paul (Mary) Krupa, Ashley; as well as several

nieces and nephews. Funeral services with Panachida will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday from the John V. Morris Funeral Home, 625 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, followed by the Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Assumption of Saint Mary Byzantine Catholic Church with the Very Rev. James G. Hayer, pastor, officiating. Interment will be next to her husband, in the parish cemetery, Lake Street, Dallas. Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of floral tributes, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Glomb’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice. To send her daughters and family online words of comfort, please visit our website at www.JohnVMorrisFunealHomes.com.

Sister Susanne Stutz

Florence T. Pointek

March 27, 2011

Sister Susanne Stutz, a member of the Mid-Atlantic Community of the Sisters of Mercy, died at Mercy Center, Dallas, on Sunday, March 27, 2011. The former Anna May Augusta Stutz was born August 31, 1926, in New Philadelphia, Pa., a daughter of Vincent and Margaret McGowan Stutz. Sister Susanne graduated from Blythe Township High School, New Philadelphia, in 1943. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Misericordia University, then College Misericordia, and a master of arts degree from the University of Scranton. She was certified as a Chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Sister Susanne entered the Sisters of Mercy, Dallas, on February 2, 1944. She professed her vows on August 16, 1946. For 31 years, Sr. Susanne ministered in education, serving at schools in the Dioceses of Scranton, Brooklyn, and Rockville Center as a teacher, and a principal. Following her career in education, she began Project Remain, a program to serve the elderly in the Wilkes-Barre area. She served as a Pastoral Minister in parishes in the Scranton Diocese, and was a Hospice Chaplain, and a Bereavement Coordinator at Mercy Hospital, Scranton. She also ministered at the Catherine McAuley House, Plymouth. Sister Susanne is survived by her brother James, Florida; sister, Margaret Coleman, New Philadelphia; brothers Kenneth, Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Walter, Philadelphia, Pa.; and the Sisters of Mercy of the Mid-Atlantic Community. Transferal to Mercy Center will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday followed by viewing and wake service from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Mercy Center. Interment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Memorial contributions, in the name of Sister Susanne Stutz, may be made to Mercy Center, PO Box 370, Dallas, PA 18612.

Florence T. Pointek, 91, of Kingston, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, in The Laurels Health and Rehab Center, Kingston. She was born in Kingston, a daughter of the late Andrew and Susan Gruss Anderosky. Florence was a graduate of Kingston High School, and worked for Pomeroy’s Department Store for over 30 years. She was a member of St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. She loved working in her garden and took great pride in her roses. Florence was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pointek; brother, George Anderosky; sisters Mary Grace, Helen Leonard, and Sr. Simplicia SSCM. She is survived by her son, Ronald Pointek, and wife, Sally, Edwardsville; daughter, Marian Zawilski, and husband Thomas, Kingston; grandchildren, Ronald Pointek Jr. and wife Stephanie, Katie Richardson and husband Steve, Kevin Zawilski and wife Jane, Mark Zawilski and wife Randee, Scott Zawilski and wife Caroline; seven great-grandchildren; sister Irene Pacovsky and husband, Stanley, Kingston; as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Thursday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church. Interment will be in the SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Pringle. Friends may call from 6 to 8 Wednesday.

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FUNERALS BARTOLOMEI – Louis, funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the Victor M. Ferri Funeral Home, 522 Fallon St., Old Forge. Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church at Prince of Peace Parish, Old Forge. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. today. CAWLEY – Edward, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday from the Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St. Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Savior Church, East End section of WilkesBarre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. EVANS – David, memorial service Wednesday in the George Strish Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. FREY – Brett, memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at the Memorial Shrine Cemetery, Carverton. GAITERI – Matthew, funeral 9:30 a.m. today from the LehmanGregory Funeral Home Inc., 281 Chapel St., Swoyersville. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church, Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville. GARRISON – Helen, funeral 11 a.m. Thursday from the Springville Baptist Church. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. GUGLIOTTI – Andrew, funeral 10 a.m. Wednesday from the Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc., 465 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. HOLOD – Daniel Sr., funeral 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from the SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity B.V.M. Friends may call 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. HORST – Megan, funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Friends may call 9 a.m. until the time of service. HURST – Joseph, funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday from the MamaryDurkin Funeral Service Corp., 59 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, 134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. JONES – Joseph, memorial service 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. KAMINSKI – Ann, a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont, (9:30 a.m. from funeral home). KELLOW – Wayne, memorial service 11 a.m. Friday from the Stairville United Methodist Church, Stairville Road, Wapwallopen. PACZKOWSKI – Paul Jr., Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea. ROMANOWSKI – Francis, funeral 9:30 a.m. today from the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Parish, St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 1030 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. SABATURA – Lucy, funeral 9:30 a.m. today from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Therese’s Church, corner of Pioneer Avenue and Davis Street, Shavertown. SPANGENBURG – John, funeral 10 a.m. today, from the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Parish, at the Church of St. Patrick, 316 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. URBAN – Arthur, a Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. today at Sacred Heart Church, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. VAOW – Harry, funeral 11 a.m. today at the Harding-Litwin Funeral Home, 123 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. VIEW – Paul, Memorial Mass 9:30 a.m. today in St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception, South Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre. WEIDOW – Theresa, celebration of life 11 a.m. Saturday at St Jude’s Church, Mountain Top. Interment service at St Mary’s Cemetery Chapel at 1 p.m. ZIELINSKI – Chester, funeral 10 a.m. Thursday from the Bednarski & Thomas Funeral Home, 27 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. Interment will be in the Oaklawn Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Ruth V. Nienius Truskowski March 28, 2011 uth V. (Nienius) Truskowski, R 92, loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died

Monday, March 28, 2011. Born in Wilkes-Barre, January 21, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Jonas and Mary Padolskus Nienius. She was a member of St. Maria Goretti Church, Laflin. Ruth was a graduate of Laketon High School, and Wyoming Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She was formerly employed at J & R Dress Co., Wyoming. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony F., in 1978; brothers, Victor and William; and sisters Mildred Darnell, and Dorothy McDermott. Surviving are sons, John H. and his wife, Maryann, Schwenksville, Pa.; Anthony R. and his wife, Linda, Yatesville; and Daniel and his wife, Carol, West Pittston; sister Diane Marsh, Dallas; seven grandchildren, Anthony, Lonnie, Michael, Karen, John, Laura, and Ashley Truskowski; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Anthony Recupero Funeral Home, 406 Susquehanna Ave., West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Maria Goretti Church. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Bereavement Group of St. Maria Goretti Church will recite the Rosary a half hour prior to Mass at the church.

March 27, 2011

By PETER JACKSON Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s state-owned liquor and wine stores do a better job collecting taxes, enforcing the drinking age and offering a broad selection of products at competitive prices than private operators would, the head of the largest state-store employee union said Monday. Wendell W. Young IV, whose union represents about 2,500, said privatization advocates’ estimate of a $2 billion windfall from the sale of liquor licenses is greatly exaggerated and that annual revenues may fall $180 million shy of the roughly $500 million a year the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board now generates. Republican Gov. Tom Corbett has endorsed the privatization of the liquor and wine business, largely because the expected additional revenue would help address the state’s budget problems. No up-todate, independent analysis has been done, but a leading advocate, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, is working on — but has not introduced — the necessary legislation. The Corbett administration is preparing to begin a study. Turzai spokesman Steve Miskin said he expects that research to completed by May and that, at least until then, Turzai stands by the $2 billion estimate. “The licenses have a value. Exactly what that value is, you’re not going to know until the license are actually auctioned off,” Miskin said.

Harding; son James, Exeter; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and brother Paul Kudrako, Michigan; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. The Rev. Janet Tibert, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church, West Pittston, will officiate at services. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Harding. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Military Honors will be afforded by the AmVets Honor Guard Post 189.

Also surviving are a brother, Rev. Edwin Martin, Columbus, Ohio, along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, corner of Spring Street and Montgomery Avenue, West Pittston, with the Rev. John Major, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Shrine Burial Park, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Donations, if desired, may be made to the West Pittston Library or to the Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Corbett speaks at County Commissioners Association to gain support for budget. By MARC LEVY The Associated Press

HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett defended his proposal to slash funding for education and his stance against taxing Pennsylvania’s booming natural gas exploration Monday as county commissioners and protesting college students descended on the capital. The Republican made the 35minute speech at the spring meeting of the Pennsylvania County Commissioners Association in Harrisburg in an effort to build support for the $27.3 billion budget proposal he presented to the Legislature three weeks ago. With county officials aware that they likely will have to provide a range of social services with less state help, Corbett lashed out at what he called a credit-card culture in state government that left him with no choice but to cut his way out of a projected $4 billion deficit. "If we don’t change this course, that gap is going to continue to increase and we will soon spend $8 billion more than we are taking in," said Corbett, who pledged during the guber-

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Young, speaking at a Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon, said the state stores turn over 100 percent of the liquor and sales tax revenue they collect, while states that have privatized often must take legal action to recover taxes collected by companies that went out of business or tried to cheat. Young, president of Local 1776 of the United Food and Commercial Workers, said experience in other states suggests most of the liquor licenses would be bought by convenience stores and similarly small enterprises that would offer a limited selection at high prices. Conversely, between 2,000 and 6,000 items are available at the more than 600 state stores, and people can special-order any of 30,000 products through the PLCB system, Young said. PLCB officials, moving to head off the privatization push, said last week that they could support additional changes to make their operation more consumer-friendly, such as expanding Sunday operating hours and allowing wine and liquor to be shipped directly to homes instead of requiring customers to pick it up at a state store. Young said state stores have a reputation for enforcing the law that discourages underage people from trying to buy liquor.

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natorial campaign last year not to raise taxes. "And I don’t care how many taxes you pass, you’re not going to make up an $8 billion difference in a few years." Without action, he warned, children of the state’s taxpayers "are going to be stuck with a debt they will never be able to pay down." He attacked his predecessor, Democrat Ed Rendell, for using temporary federal recession aid to increase education spending, rather than to repair highways or upgrade sewer systems. And he singled out tuition increases at Penn State of five times the rate of inflation over the past decade. Over the same period, the average salary of a full-time professor rose 38 percent, he said. Regarding Monday’s student rally, Corbett said, "If I was a university student I’d probably be doing the same thing, but shouldn’t they be asking (about) the raises that I just described?" Corbett spent a long portion of his speech making the case for why he opposes taxing natural gas production from the hotly pursued Marcellus Shale formation beneath Pennsylvania. He would like to persuade Texas-based energy companies to move their corporate headquarters to Pennsylvania, but taxing them would foil that aim, he said.

liquor stores from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Scranton in Redington Hall’s Collegiate Hall, 900 Mulberry St., Scranton. State Rep. Kevin Murphy, D-Scranton, will serve as co-chairman with committee chairman Rep. Mike Sturla, DLancaster.

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ness. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, David was a son of the late Roy S. Evans. He enjoyed working on cars, construction, and spending time with family and friends. He was a beloved husband of 22 years to his wife, Ava Maria. David was a great father to his four children, Devin McPherson, David Leigh, and Dylan and Gabrielle Evans. David is survived by his mother, Jean Henderson; stepfather, Jeff Henderson; sisters, Debbie Durst, Deanna Suchoski, Jennifer and Jillian Henderson, and Mary Evans; brothers, Danny, Donnie, and Roy Evans, and Jeff Henderson, as well as several nieces and nephews. He also has a beautiful 3-month-old granddaughter, Adyson Mack. He was a very caring and loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. David will be truly cherished

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Barbara Weiskerger Barbara Weiskerger, 75, of West Pittston, died Sunday, March 27, 2011, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Oneonta, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late Rev. Lawrence and Doris Carr Martin. Barbara was a life-long resident of West Pittston. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, West Pittston, and was a graduate of West Pittston High School, going on to graduate from the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement in 1996, she was employed at the Taylor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She had a compassion for helping people in need and was involved in several different fellowships. She will be missed dearly by family, friends, and church-goers. She was a member of the Women of Trinity, PLET (Parish Life Events Team), and was on the Vestry committee. Barbara was also a Sunday school teacher and an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2002; brother Gerald; and sister, Jean. Surviving are her sons, David, West Pittston; Robert and his wife, Deborah, Trucksville; and Keith, West Pittston; and her cherished granddaughter, Katrina.

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illiam Kudrako Sr., 85, of Exeter, died Monday, March 28, 2011, at the Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South WilkesBarre. Born in Exeter, he was a son of the late John and Anna Makin Kudrako. Mr. Kudrako was a member of the First United Methodist Church, West Pittston, and was given an honorary diploma from Wyoming Area School District. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, receiving the European Theater Ribbon, Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and the Victory Medal along with a bronze star. Mr. Kudrako was commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6518, Exeter, for 20 years, and was also a member of the American Legion Post 833, Exeter. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas “Shorty” Kudrako Sr.; sisters, Marion Tomsak, Margaret Venski, and infant sister, Theresa Kudrako; and half-brothers, John and Joseph Novak. Surviving is his wife, the former Grace Meixell, with whom he was married 67 years on March 27, 2011; son William Jr. and his wife, Bonnie,

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mate on when the conflict might end. He never described the U.S.led military campaign as a "war" and gave no details on its costs, but he offered an expansive case for why he believed it was in the national interest of the United States and allies to act. In blunt terms, Obama said the U.S.-led response had stopped Gadhafi’s advances and halted a slaughter he warned could have shaken the stability of an entire region. "To brush aside America’s responsibility as a leader and — more profoundly — our responsibilities to our fellow human beings under such circumstances would have been a betrayal of who we are," Obama said. "Some nations may be able to turn a blind eye to atrocities in other countries. The United States of

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States.’ President Obama said Monday night that he took action in Libya for humanitarian reasons. “That’s all well and good, but before he risked shedding any American blood, the president should have come before Congress and explained what we were doing because there was no immediate threat against the United States of America.” Casey, D-Scranton, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said in a statement after Obama’s speech that he supports the decision to take military action in Libya, along with “our NATO partners and the Arab League to prevent the killing of tens of thousands of Libyan civilians. Casey said he also supports the “expeditious transfer of lead responsibility to NATO,” and added that more Arab League member nations should play a “more active and constructive role by contributing financially to the effort.” But Casey also said that, “it’s also important to be honest about the evolving role of the U.S. moving forward. The U.S. has the most substantial military in NATO and we will likely incur some additional expenditure by participating in this continued engagement. “We need to take a close look at these costs and weigh them against our continued missions in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as our commitments to vital domestic interests,” Casey said. Meanwhile, Rep. Tom Marino, R-Lycoming Township, said he missed seeing the president’s speech live because he was at a town hall meeting with constituents in Pike County. He said through a spokeswoman that he planned to watch the speech late Monday night when he got home and would comment after viewing it.

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America is different. And as president, I refused to wait for the images of slaughter and mass graves before taking action." Obama spoke to a respectful military audience at the National Defense University. The address to the nation was the president’s most aggressive attempt to answer the questions mounting from Republican critics, his own party and war-weary Americans — chiefly, why the U.S. was immersed in war in another Muslim nation.

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Amid protests and crackdowns across the Middle East and North Africa, Obama stated his case that Libya stands alone. "In this particular country, at this particular moment, we were faced with the prospect of violence on a horrific scale," he said. He also warned of the broader implications for the region, without naming the other countries undergoing violent upheaval. Obama took pains to say why he chose to intervene in Libya even while acknowledging that

America’s military cannot be used to stamp out every instance of repression. "There will be times when our safety is not directly threatened, but our interests and values are," the president said. "Sometimes, the course of history poses challenges that threaten our common humanity and common security. ... These may not be America’s problems alone, but they are important to us, and they are problems worth solving," Obama said. "And in these

THE TIMES LEADER circumstances, we know that the United States, as the world’s most powerful nation, will often be called upon to help." The president also sought to address critics who have said the U.S. mission remains muddled. He reiterated the White House position that Gadhafi should not remain in power but the U.N. resolution that authorized power does not go that far. Reaction to the speech in Congress tended to break along partisan lines.

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"When our men and women in uniform are sent into harm’s way, Americans and troops deserve a clear mission from our commander in chief, not a speech nine days late,” said Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a member of the Armed Services Committee and head of the Senate Republicans’ political arm. “President Obama failed to explain why he unilaterally took our nation to war without bothering to make the case to the U.S. Congress.”

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OUR OPINION: CORRUPTION

Time for Toole to do the time

guilty to tax evasion. By now, you’d think Toole would be embarrassed, repentant and Toole prepared to take his punishment. But, no. Instead, he’ll squeeze the system for all he can get. Toole’s defense attorney last week argued the ex-jurist should get a reduction in his likely jail term of 27 to 33 months because, among other things, after his arrest he voluntarily had entered a treatment program for a drinking problem. Toole sometimes downed 30 beers in a night and had been a heavy gambler, attorney Frank Nocito said of his client. For that Toole wants leniency? Let’s say parents ground their teenage daughter because she ignores curfew, goes to a party and drinks a beer. A few days later the daughter, who isn’t allowed to leave the house for three months except to go to school, asks for a reduced sentence because she cleaned her bedroom. Uh-uh. No way. Go to jail, Mr. Toole. Go directly to jail. Do not pass “Go,” do not collect … well, crustaceans, or kielbasa rings or $200. Just go to jail.

N THE EYES of crook and former Luzerne County judge Michael T. Toole, the legal system is something to be bent and warped to suit his selfish interests. While “serving” on the bench, he began serving himself and abandoned the notion of fairness. In cahoots with a Kingston attorney, he assigned a hand-picked arbiter in 2006 to participate in an uninsured motorist insurance arbitration case. The arbitration panel ultimately awarded $1 million in the case. As a “thank-you” for his role in perverting justice, Toole later received free use of the attorney’s New Jersey beach house. Oh, and the attorney, Harry Cardoni, also showered the judge each year with gifts: lobster tail and kielbasa. Pretty sickening behavior, the kind of illegal deal-making one might expect in a Third World country. Perhaps all-toocommon behavior, however, for Toole and his cronies. Caught in a widespread public corruption crackdown in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Toole pleaded guilty last year to corrupt receipt of a reward for official actions. In an unrelated incident, the wayward judge was accused of failing to report to the Internal Revenue Service a $30,000 fee he received for referring a case to a different attorney. He pleaded

QUOTE OF THE DAY “It’s beyond my wildest dreams. Coach didn’t tell me we were going to go to the Final Four when he was recruiting me.” Rob Brandenberg The guard on Virginia Commonwealth University’s men’s basketball team expressed his joy after the squad defeated top-seeded Kansas to advance to the NCAA’s Final Four matchup in Houston this weekend. Only two weeks ago VCU’s players didn’t think they would even be selected to play in the 68-team tournament.

OTHER OPINION: COLLEGE RATES

Do more to boost athlete graduations

.S. EDUCATION Secretary Arne Duncan has been speaking up lately about low graduation rates for student-athletes at some colleges and universities. We applaud his effort to highlight the problem, but there are better solutions than his proposal to bar basketball teams with graduation rates below 50 percent from the NCAA tournament. Mind you, no school should be proud of a rate like that. It’s just that the system is more complex than most realize. There are three ways to measure graduation rates – the federal rate, the graduation success rate and the academic progress rate – and they have varying results. Each method is flawed, because a numerical formula can’t easily account for all the variables affecting a basket-

ball team. (The formulas are more reliable for football teams, which are much larger, and for athletic departments as a whole.) Players transfer. Coaches leave and arrive, sweeping players out with them. Kids leave for the NBA – should that choice be considered a failure for the school? And some teams with low rates actually do better than their schools as a whole; punishing them seems unfair. Colleges and universities must do more to ensure academic success for studentathletes, tying coaches’ compensation to student performance and adequately funding academic support. And the NCAA must demand accountability, particularly for the worst offenders, rather than imposing Duncan’s one-size-fits-all solution. San Jose Mercury News

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Full-time principal needed at Wycallis Elementary

am very concerned about the decision by the Dallas School Board to eliminate the principal position at Wycallis Elementary (“Dallas District faces reductions,” March 22). I appreciate that Assistant Superintendent Paul Reinert has “volunteered to serve as Wycallis principal in addition to his current responsibilities,” but the students at Wycallis deserve a full-time, dedicated principal. I have lots of respect for Dr. Reinert, but he is not super-human. This decision demonstrates a lack of creativity and, frankly, poor judgment. To all those citizens who vote for candidates who espouse lower taxes and smaller government, it sounds great in theory but there are serious consequences. We are jeopardizing this county’s future by gutting publicly funded education. School districts throughout this state and country are in a very difficult situation. They must deal with reduced funding from state and federal sources while at the same time trying to improve (or at least maintain) quality. So, yes, Dallas is in a bind. With that said, the decision by the school board is unacceptable. I encourage everyone to come out to the next school board meeting and demand a full-time principal for Wycallis students. (The next regular school board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 11 in the administration building.) I will be there. Edward Foote Trucksville

Don’t blame shop owners for abuse of bath salts

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Geisinger salutes its team and other doctors in area

n National Doctors’ Day this Wednesday please join us in thanking our region’s outstanding physicians for caring for the medical needs of individuals and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are fortunate to have so many talented medical specialists and sub-specialists providing care locally – allowing more patients to receive excellent health care close to home. At Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, our South Wilkes-Barre Campus and our many area community practice locations, we are blessed with a strong team of more than 230 doctors. We recognize that the health of our organization is due in large part to the dedication and compassion of Geisinger’s medical staff as well as the many talented physicians we partner with throughout the community. As our region’s health care needs evolve, we’re confident we can rely on this team of doctors to best meet the needs of the millions they serve. Wherever you receive your medical care, please thank your local physicians for the tremendous work they do on behalf of the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. John J. Buckley Chief administrative officer Geisinger Northeast Dr. Steven B. Pierdon Chief medical officer Geisinger Northeast Lissa Bryan-Smith Chief administrative officer Geisinger Regional Ambulatory Campus Dr. John C. Gardner Department medical director Geisinger CPSL Luzerne County and Dr. Richard A. Martin Department medical director Geisinger CPSL Lackawanna County

am writing in response to the commentary “‘Bath salts’ sellers should come clean” (March 22). I think what the author has written is asinine and unfair at best. Although I am not in favor of drug use or shops that promote drug use, I think it is irrational to call these types of shops “pushers” just because they sell something that is legal and comes with warnings. That is like saying because a liquor store or bar sells alcohol, it is responsible for the person who uses it, then gets into a car accident, killing someone else. It is not fair to place blame on the store that sells the items. Technically what they are selling is not illegal, so if a person buys and consumes these products in the wrong way, it is no one’s fault except the user. Each individual needs to be held accountable for the decisions he or she makes, instead of passing on the buck to someone else. Amy Hughes Hughestown

Viewer has had it with WNEP-TV’s forecasts

s I looked out my window one recent morning at the 5 inches of snow, and counting, I wondered. Twelve hours previously, ratings-sacrosanct WNEP-TV, Channel 16, and its weather-folk earnestly testified that there would be perhaps 2 inches at most over the next 36 hours on

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this third day of spring. There’s a reason why Joe Snedeker plays with stick figures and distracts with Boris Yeltsin. There’s a reason why the Clarks give us lines such as “sunshine is overspreading the area” while it’s still dark out. They’re nice people who happen to stink at the important stuff. Still, something tells me that people here will continue to act as though their channel-changers are hot-wired to certain electrocution. Mine isn’t. I elect to go with people who more often prove they can get it right. John Castagna Drums

Writer believes parades need to be made safer

wice in the past few months I have gone to downtown Wilkes-Barre to see parades. I have arrived beforehand and positioned myself on the curbstone to view and enjoy them. Both times, latecomers pushed their way and their children’s way out onto the street and blocked the early arrivers’ views. Both times, parents, and some grandparents, proved themselves to have little or no parenting skills by allowing their young ones to go out farther and farther into the street to retrieve candy and trinkets. At the Santa Claus parade, one small child nearly went under the wheels of a tractor-trailer to get penny candy, while the supposed-to-be-in-charge adult paid no attention. These people went so far into the parade route that they were inches, and I mean inches, from the center line of the street. At both parades they prevented the marchers from having enough room to proceed or perform. Fire trucks and other vehicles practically were brushing against these ignoramuses. If they want to be that close to the parade, then why not join some of the groups and march rather than prevent others from enjoying the festivities? I’m sure their children would be able to take home any leftover candy. At the St. Patrick’s Day parade, I spotted a young officer and asked him to do something about moving back the people. He accused me of yelling at him. If I was, then, sir, I owe you an apology. The point I was trying to make is people could get hurt. My solution to this situation is threefold: First, put barriers along the route to keep people out of the street; second, do not allow candy or other treats or trinkets to be thrown from floats or by the marching units; and third, place parade officials or police along the barriers to enforce them. These suggestions could prevent a tragedy and/or a lawsuit by parents of a child who has been hurt or killed. Lucy A. Edwards Wilkes-Barre

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Stan Charnick was helping seniors do their taxes in Kingston. “We’re all on fixed incomes, but our expenses aren’t fixed.”

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“You have to have hospitalization,” she said. “And my taxes went up after the reassessment. It’s awful.” Frusciante said even a small raise would help. “That’s why we come here (to the Kingston Senior Center),” she said. “A hot meal is only $2.” “With gas prices so high you can’t even go where you want to go,” said Doris Thompson, 85, of Kingston. Most of the senior citizens suggested Congress and the president cut their salaries and increase Social Security payments to retirees. “They should be ashamed of themselves to cut us,” Palmentera said. Philosophical viewpoint Across the room, Ann Jones and Roger Samuels were more philo-

Betty Lee Frusciante, 76, says her medical costs are high, and her taxes went up after the county’s property reassessment.

Dolly Yunkunis, 82, lives near the Kingston Center. She said she is “very disappointed” about the news. “I could use an increase to pay my heating bills,” she said. “This is very disheartening.” “The guy in the White House should take it out of his own pocket first,” said Joan Opplinger, 74, of Luzerne. “I just found out; it’s a disgrace.” Alex Barrows and Stan Charnick – both senior citizens – were at the center helping others do their taxes. Barrows, 84, lives in Pringle. He facetiously said he doesn’t mind not getting a raise “as long as Congress gets their increases.” CLARK VAN ORDEN PHOTOS/THE TIMES LEADER Charnick, a disabled veteran, said veterans benefits likely won’t Roger Samuels, 85, of Trucksville, talks about the impact of no increase either. hike in Social Security payments this year. “We’re all on fixed incomes,” Obama to restore the billions of said Charnick, 64 of Shavertown. sophical. “What are you going to do?” said dollars that were taken from the “But our expenses aren’t fixed. Jones, 78 of Kingston. “What Social Security fund through the How are we supposed to pay our bills?” should we do – march on Washing- years. “The country is broke,” he said. ton?” Samuels, 85, lives in Trucksville. “There’s no money coming in be- Bill O’Boyle, a Times Leader staff He wants Congress and President cause nobody is working.” writer, may be reached at 829-7218.

Even if Social Security recipients get a cost-of-living raise for the first time in three years, it’s likely that it will be erased by a larger increase in Medicare premium payments. Ray Landis, AARP Pennsylvania advocacy manager, and U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, R-Hazleton, say it’s time to re-evaluate the formula used to calculate the increases. “It’s been two years without a COLA increase, but the true cost of living is not taken into consideration in the formula,” Landis said. “Everything is going up – prescription drugs, energy, food. And those things go up at a higher rate than what the COLA increase usually is. The true cost of living is not taken into consideration.” Barletta agrees, saying it’s unfair the way the adjustments are calculated. “Congress has to take a look at the calculation and figure out a way to correct it,” Barletta said. “Any increase in Social Security will be eaten up by an increase in Medicare, and that just shouldn’t be.” Barletta said he learned that energy costs are not a part of the COLA calculation. “Over the last two years, energy costs have skyrocketed,” he said. “The AARP is strongly urging the government to take a look at the formula,” Landis said. “Even with a 1.2 percent Bill O’Boyle, a Times Leader staff COLA increase, everything writer, may be reached at 570-970else is going up at a much high- 7218.

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The new Eighth Street Bridge, in the foreground, connecting Wyoming with Jenkins Township. The new bridge will likely see its first traffic today, replacing the old span, just upriver in the background, which PennDOT ruled was no longer able to be fixed.

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tions at either end of the bridge, including turning lanes, signals, drainage and more. Dussinger said motorists who have taken the old camelback steel-truss bridge know all too well the antiquated structure’s difficulties. “The reasons why the bridge was replaced are obvious to all who traveled the old bridge: narrow lanes, structural deterioration, no shoulders, narrow sidewalk. It was functionally obsolete as well as structurally deficient,” Dussinger said. She added that “the bridge had been weight-restricted to vehicles for some time now, and PennDOT stepped up its inspection schedule from every two years, which is the norm, to every couple of months, due to deterioration.” The original bridge will be demolished this spring. It has had a long and storied history, including

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The new Eighth Street Bridge, at left, connecting Wyoming with Jenkins Township. The new bridge is expected to open today, replacing the 111-year-old span, at right.

multiple closures. It was closed four times for repairs in the past. It was closed for more than two years between1938 and1940 to repair damage caused by a mine subsidence. It was closed again in the late 1940s to replace the original

Keeping it green It may seem a bit self-evident and hardly requiring a sign, but Shickshinny will be designated a “River Town” by the Susquehanna Greenways, an honor six years in the making.

creosote-treated wood over concrete. In 1947 the bridge was closed to replace that surface with a steel grate. With wear, the grate became dangerously slippery when wet and the bridge was closed from April to October in 1985 to pave

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er rate. It’s a no-win situation.” Landis said the decision on increases in Social Security and Medicare will be announced in September or October. “They have to come up with a more realistic formula to reflect a true cost of living increase for seniors,” Landis said. “And we have to get health care costs under control.” Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, non-partisan membership organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives. By law, Social Security cost-ofliving adjustments are determined each year by a government measure of inflation. When consumer prices go up, payments go up and when consumer prices fall, payments stay flat until prices rebound. There had been a COLA every year from 1975 through 2009, when a spike in energy prices resulted in a 5.8 percent increase, the largest in 27 years. The Associated Press reported that next year, the trustees who oversee Social Security project a 1.2 percent COLA. President Obama, in his spending proposal for the budget year that begins Oct. 1, projects a COLA of 0.9 percent. The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Hughes, 50, of Mountain Top, was one of the highest vote-getters in the judicial race in 2009, receiving 31,000 votes and placing third to current judges William Amesbury and Tina Polachek Gartley. “When I didn’t win, I was determined to run again,” Hughes said. His years as an assistant district attorney and private civil attorney have prepared him to serve as judge, he said. The father of three has prosecuted homicide trials, handled federal criminal and civil cases, and done everything from landlord/tenant disputes to estate planning. “My work (as an assistant district attorney) is the work I enjoy the most, and I am most proud of,” Hughes said. He discussed ways he would help the court system progress if elected, including reducing the number of backlogged cases by possibly utilizing Hazleton office hours for judges to handle cases in southern Luzerne County. “It could save time, money and be more efficient,” Hughes said. He said he also favors re-establishing the Central Court system but making tweaks to it to handle cases efficiently. Calling a meeting of chiefs of police and making sure there are enough assistant district attorneys is one way to expedite cases at the Central Court – district judge – level, Hughes said. In the 2009 election, Hughes said, he spent $230,000, collectively, on the primary and general elections. This time around, Hughes

DICK HUGHES Age: 50 Education: A graduate of Lafayette College; attended Oxford University’s Magdalen College Legal Studies Program and earned his law degree from the Washington and Lee School of Law Law experience: Current assistant district attorney; in private practice since the late 1980s; solicitor for zoning hearing boards of Jackson Township, Dorrance Township, and Harveys Lake, Bear Creek Village. Community affiliations: The Forty Fort Cemetery Association; Leadership Wilkes-Barre Mentor Program; Northeast Counseling Services; coaching youth sports. Family: Wife Ruth Hughes; children Callie, Ellen and Richard

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said he’ll spend about the same, and has learned to use every resource he could to get his message out, including newspapers, radio, television and mailers. He said he’ll accept campaign contributions from any “lawabiding citizen” and hopes voters remember his stand-up reputation. “Hopefully, people will do research,” on all candidates, Hughes said. The third-floor of the Luzerne County Courthouse, where judges serve, needs to return to a place of respect and an even playing field, he said. “And that’s what people deserve,” Hughes said. Sheena Delazio, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 829-7235.

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Nervous former mistress testifies

Kimberly Bell said Bonds talked about drugs, and she noticed physical and attitude changes. By PAUL ELIAS Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds’ former mistress testified Monday that he blamed a 1999 elbow injury on steroid use, and that the body and behavior of baseball’s home run king changed during their nine-year relationship. Called by prosecutors to the witness

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Calipari is paying quick dividends

cused of four counts of making false statements and one of obstruction for telling a federal grand jury in 2003 — months after his relationship with Bell ended — that he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs. Bell took the stand Monday morning after San Francisco Giants clubhouse manager Mike Murphy nervously testified that Bonds needed a bigger hat for the 2002 season. Prosecutors say that testimony is important because an enlarged head is a side effect of human growth hormone use. Under questioning from Assistant

stand, Kimberly Bell choked up as she recalled Bonds once threatening “to cut my head off and leave me in a ditch,” an outburst prosecutors attribute to steroid use. Bonds The defense portrayed Bell as an unreliable witness, hungry to capitalize on her affair with Bonds, and Bell acknowledged that the relationship benefited her financially. Bonds, who holds the major league record for home runs in a career, is ac-

U.S. Attorney Jeff Nedrow, Bell said she asked Bonds about the problem with his left elbow, which she described as “a big lump ... it looked awful.” She testified that Bonds responded by saying his steroid use caused the injury, because the muscle and tendons grew too fast for the joint to handle. “It blew out,” she said. Bell also said that Bonds talked about the widespread use of steroids among baseball players, including his suspicion that Mark McGwire was juicing during See BONDS, Page 4B

H.S. GIRLS SOCCER

Cold hard facts

Coach has Wildcats in Final Four in just his second year at school. By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When Kentucky officials met with coach John Calipari two years ago to talk about the program’s vacant head coaching position, they came armed with a sales pitch. Turns out, they didn’t need one. Instead, it was Calipari who ended up doing the selling. When university Calipari President Lee Todd and athletic director Mitch Barnhart outlined their vision for returning the Wildcats to glory, Calipari cut them short and assured them he was the man for the job. “He said, ‘This is it: Notre Dame football and Kentucky basketball, and I want to be a part of Kentucky,’” Todd said. “I knew then we had the right man.” Standing in a giddy postgame locker room on Sunday night after Calipari See CALIPARI, Page 3B

Fredette tops All-America team voting By JIM O’CONNELL AP Basketball Writer

Seniors dominated The Associated Press All-America team for the first time in five years. Jimmer Fredette of BYU, Nolan Smith of Duke and JaJuan Johnson of Purdue, all seniors, were joined on the team Monday by junior Kemba Walker of Connecticut and Fredette freshman Jared Sullinger of Ohio State. It’s the most seniors since four made the 2006 team. Fredette led the nation in scoring at 28.5 points per game while shooting 40.4 percent from 3-point range, a number more impressive because of the shots he lets fly from well behind the line. He received all but one vote from the 65-member national media panel See TEAM, Page 3B

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Alyssa Bogert (right) of Hazleton Area clears the ball from her team’s corner while Cathy Byrnes of Wyoming Valley West looks to steal the ball in Monday’s WVC high school girls soccer game in Kingston.

WVW beats frigid temperatures, Cougars By JOHN ERZAR jerzar@timesleader.com

KINGSTON – Spring didn’t show up Monday for the start of girls spring soccer. One of the top players in the Wyoming Valley Conference did, and she helped Wyoming Valley West kick off its season with a victory. Junior Kelcie Hromisin assisted one goal and scored another on a penalty kick as the Spartans defeated Hazleton Area 2-0 on a frigid afternoon at Spartan Stadium. The victory gave Valley West (1-0) and early upper hand on Hazleton Area (0-1) in the battle for the crown in newly formed Division 1-B.

“We were supposed to have two exhibiVALLEY WEST tions and a scrimmage, and they all got snowed out,” Valley West coach Mike DaHAZLETON vitt said. “(We looked) AREA better than I thought we would to be honest with you. The reason for that is because we had nothing to measure our practices against. “We didn’t have that exhibition or scrimmage to see what we had to work on.” Hromisin alleviated any concerns she had much work to do. A Times Leader All-WVC selection last year, the junior forward set up fellow junior Alex Lecce

with Valley West’s first goal exactly 10 minutes into the game. Hromisin beat a defender inside the left part of the penalty area, but played the ball just a bit too long to get off a shot. She managed to run down the ball before it crossed the backline, then played it back to Lecce. Lecce, who was trailing the play, connected on a grounder from about 14 yards out. “She doesn’t stop,” Davitt said of Hromisin. “She keeps going. You can never tell that girl she can’t do anything because she’ll just prove you wrong time in and time out. It’s nice to have a player of her caliber, and her conditioning as See SOCCER, Page 4B

PAUL SOKOLOSKI OPINION

More than just talent is taking Pens to the top

heir division-clinching victory proved inspirational to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, even if it wasn’t fluid or pretty. It came in a building where 11 Calder Cup championship banners including the last two hang, which is what the Penguins are after. It happened against Hershey, which always comes after the Penguins. And it was sealed with an overtime goal as an inner strength, which is what the Penguins are all about. That Bryan Lerg made the shot that made the Penguins AHL East Division champions was a perfect fit for that game and this Penguins season. Because after a strong start to his Sunday night in Hershey, Lerg got lost for awhile during a night of clogged ice space, missed passes and action flowing about as smoothly as oil. But suddenly, there was Lerg making a slick move from nowhere with his team shorthanded in overtime, speeding down the ice with the puck before lifting over standout goalie Braden Holtby for a 3-2 Penguins victory. “It’s great to see him be able to get that,” Penguins coach John Hynes said. “He works hard. He kind of reflects a lot of our players, a lot of guys with heart and grit and skill.” Those hearts appeared broken. Especially when Hershey scoring star Keith Aucoin slid a sizzler between the legs of Penguins goalie John Curry to tie the game at 2-2 with less than two minutes to go in regulation. But the Penguins aren’t just a regular AHL team. “People might have thought it would have taken the wind out of our sails, but it didn’t at all,” Lerg said. How could it not? The Bears had their home crowd stirring, their second life in overtime, and a chance to extend their remote chance of catching the Penguins at the top of the East Division for at least one more night. But the Penguins had that team full of grit Hynes was talking about. “I think we had a lot of will to win this game,” Curry said, “especially with what was on the line, who we were playing. Everyone on the bench was saying there was no way we were going to take a loss.” Instead, they took home a piece of history, breaking a single-season franchise record with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s 52nd victory. That page of the record book turned slowly and stubbornly. Free areas of the ice were few and far between. Pinpoint passes regularly missed sticks on both sides. The puck kept taking odd bounces and abnormal angles to its intended destination. And half the time, players couldn’t even find it when it was sitting at their feet. “That’s a playoff game right there,” Lerg said. “That’s exactly what we can expect come playoff time, if we see Hershey. You’ve just got to keep strong on those guys, and hopefully, they’ll break.” By now, it’s apparent the character of the Penguins won’t crack. “The regular season gives you different challenges you have to go through as a group, and (Sunday) was one of them,” Hynes said. “The end result was going to be what it was. It’s about enjoying the competition of a game like this. “Whether you win or lose, this game makes you a better team.” At the home of the two-time defending champion, it’s where the Penguins confirmed belief they’re the best.

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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TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

L O C A L C A L E N D A R Today's Events H.S. TRACK (4:15 p.m.) Wyoming Area at GAR Lake-Lehman at Holy Redeemer Meyers at Nanticoke Northwest at Hanover Area H.S. BOYS TENNIS (4:15 p.m.) Meyers at Crestwood GAR at Coughlin Hazleton Area at Wyoming Valley West Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Seminary MMI at Wyoming Area Pittston Area at Tunkhannock Dallas at Berwick H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL (5:45 p.m.) Lake-Lehman at Delaware Valley Tunkhannock at Hanover Area Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Valley West Pittston Area at West Side Tech H.S. GIRLS SOCCER (4:15 p.m.) Honesdale at Wyoming Seminary Hanover Area at Pittston Area Meyers at Tunkhannock GAR at Wyoming Area COLLEGE BASEBALL Baptist Bible at King’s, 4 p.m. Wilkes at Scranton, 3:30 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL York at Misericordia, 3 p.m. COLLEGE MENS TENNIS King’s at Keystone, 3 p.m. COLLEGE WOMENS TENNIS Albright at King’s, 3:30 p.m. COLLEGE WOMENS LACROSSE Misericordia at Lebanon Valley, TBA

Wednesday, March 30 H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL (5:45 p.m.) Crestwood at Dallas Berwick at Wyoming Area Hazleton Area at Nanticoke North Pocono at Abington Heights H.S. TRACK (4:15 p.m.) Wyoming Valley West at Berwick Dallas at Pittston Area Tunkhannock at Crestwood Hazleton Area at Coughlin H.S. GIRLS SOCCER (4:15 p.m. unless noted) Coughlin at Dallas Holy Redeemer at Crestwood, 7 p.m. Delaware Valley at Hazleton Area Wyoming Valley West at Lake-Lehman, 6:30 p.m. COLLEGE MENS LACROSSE (4 p.m.) Lycoming at King’s Lebanon Valley at Misericordia COLLEGE WOMENS LACROSSE King’s at Lycoming, 4 p.m. COLLEGE MENS TENNIS Messiah at King’s, 3:30 p.m. COLLEGE WOMENS TENNIS (3:30 p.m.) Messiah at King’s Wilkes at PSU Berks COLLEGE SOFTBALL Manhattanville at King’s, 3 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Misericordia at Moravian, 3:30 p.m.

B A S K E T B A L L National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct y-Boston ....................... 51 22 .699 Philadelphia ................. 38 36 .514 New York ...................... 36 38 .486 New Jersey .................. 23 49 .319 Toronto ......................... 20 53 .274 Southeast Division W L Pct x-Miami ......................... 51 22 .699 x-Orlando ...................... 47 27 .635 x-Atlanta........................ 42 32 .568 Charlotte ....................... 31 42 .425 Washington .................. 17 55 .236 Central Division W L Pct y-Chicago ..................... 53 20 .726 Indiana .......................... 33 42 .440 Milwaukee..................... 29 44 .397 Detroit ........................... 26 47 .356 Cleveland...................... 14 58 .194 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct x-San Antonio .............. 57 16 .781 x-Dallas......................... 52 21 .712 New Orleans ................ 42 32 .568 Memphis ....................... 41 33 .554 Houston ........................ 38 35 .521 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City ........... 48 24 .667 Denver............................ 44 29 .603 Portland .......................... 42 31 .575 Utah ................................ 36 38 .486 Minnesota ...................... 17 57 .230 Pacific Division W L Pct y-L.A. Lakers................ 53 20 .726 Phoenix......................... 36 36 .500 Golden State ................ 32 42 .432 L.A. Clippers................. 29 45 .392 Sacramento.................. 20 52 .278 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday's Games Sacramento 114, Philadelphia 111, OT Memphis 111, San Antonio 104 Atlanta 99, Cleveland 83 Miami 125, Houston 119 Boston 85, Minnesota 82 Oklahoma City 99, Portland 90 Golden State 114, Washington 104 L.A. Lakers 102, New Orleans 84 Dallas 91, Phoenix 83 Monday's Games Charlotte 87, Milwaukee 86 Indiana 107, Boston 100 New York 113, Orlando 106, OT Philadelphia 97, Chicago 85 Portland at San Antonio, late Washington at Utah, late Today's Games Miami at Cleveland, 7 p.m. Houston at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Golden State at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Wednesday's Games Orlando at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Cleveland at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Detroit at Indiana, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Toronto, 7 p.m. Houston at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Miami at Washington, 7 p.m. New Jersey at New York, 7:30 p.m. Golden State at Memphis, 8 p.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Portland at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m. Oklahoma City at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Dallas at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

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NCAA Men

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Preseason, Detroit vs. N.Y. Yankees, at Tampa, Fla.

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NIT, semifinal, Wichita State vs. Washington State, at New York 9 p.m. ESPN2 — NIT, semifinal, Colorado vs. Alabama, at New York

NHL 7:30 p.m. VERSUS — Chicago at Boston

WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional final, Connecticut vs. Duke, at Philadelphia 9 p.m. ESPN — NCAA Division I tournament, regional final, Texas A&M vs. Baylor, at Dallas

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Designated LHP Mark Hendrickson, RHP David Riske and RHP Rick VandenHurk for assignment. Optioned OF Nolan Reimold to Norfolk (IL) and RHP Ryan Drese, LHP Clay Rapada and INF Nick Green to their minor league camp. Granted OF Randy Winn his unconditional release. MINNESOTA TWINS — Traded RHP Billy Bullock to Atlanta to retain LHP Scott Diamond and assigned Diamond outright to Rochester (IL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Purchased the contract of INF Eric Chavez from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). SEATTLE MARINERS — Reassigned C Josh Bard and UT Chris Gimenez to their minor league camp and LHP Luke French to Tacoma (PCL). TEXAS RANGERS — Traded C Matt Treanor to Kansas City for cash considerations. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Optioned LHP Jordan Norberto to Reno (PCL). Reassigned RH Rafael Rodriguez and C P.J. Pilittere to their minor league camp. CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned C Welington Castillo to Iowa (PCL). PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Traded INF Josh Fields to Colorado for a player to be named or cash. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Optioned LHP Ross Detwiler, RHP Collin Balester and OF Roger Bernadina to Syracuse (IL). Reassigned INF Brian Bixler to their minor league camp. Placed RHP Henry Rodriguez on the 15-day DL and RHP ChienMing Wang and RHP Elvin Ramirez on the 60-day DL. American Association SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS — Signed RHP David Trahan. AMARILLO SOX — Signed RHP Matt Elliott. Traded RHP David Nathanson to Gary SouthShore for cash and a player to be named later. WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed RHP Nick Singleton. Traded INF Joe Spiers to Evansville (Frontier) for RHP Jared Simon. Atlantic League LONG ISLAND DUCKS — Signed C Ryan Boelsen, OF Jon Kourie, RHP Jeremy Hill, RHP Mark Diapoules and RHP Mike Parisi. Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Traded OF Kraig Binick to Long Island (Atlantic) for future considerations.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association CHARLOTTE BOBCATS — Signed G Garrett Temple for the remainder of the season.

HOCKEY

American Hockey League HAMILTON BULLDOGS — Signed LW Paul Zanette. ECHL ECHL — Suspended Cincinnati D Carl Hudson one game and fined him an undisclosed amount for his actions during Saturday’s game against Toledo. Fined Elmira D Chris Frank an undisclosed amount for his actions during Sunday’s game against Kalamazoo.

OLYMPICS

IOC — Announced the resignation of director general Urs Lacotte.

SOCCER

North American Soccer League NASL — Named David Downs commissioner.

COLLEGE

ARKANSAS-MONTICELLO — Named Tanya Ray women’s basketball coach. GEORGIA TECH — Named Brian Gregory men’s basketball coach. MAINE — Announced interim athletic director Steve Abbott has accepted a two-year appointment. MALONE — Named Jason Mishler women’s basketball coach. MICHIGAN STATE — Announced sophomore men’s basketball C Garrick Sherman will transfer. SAMFORD — Promoted women’s volunteer assistant volleyball coach James Hanger to full-time assistant. Named Lisa Pierce women’s assistant volleyball coach.

Tournament Glance FIRST ROUND Tuesday, March 15 UNC Asheville 81, Arkansas-Little Rock 77, OT Clemson 70, UAB 52 Wednesday, March 16 Texas-San Antonio 70, Alabama State 61 Virginia Commonwealth 59, Southern Cal 46 EAST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 17 West Virginia 84, Clemson 76 Kentucky 59, Princeton 57 Friday, March 18 North Carolina 102, Long Island University 87 Washington 68, Georgia 65 George Mason 61, Villanova 57 Ohio State 75, Texas-San Antonio 46 Marquette 66, Xavier 55 Syracuse 77, Indiana State 60 Third Round Saturday, March 19 Kentucky 71, West Virginia 63 Sunday, March 20 North Carolina 86, Washington 83 Ohio State 98, George Mason 66 Marquette 66, Syracuse 62 Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 North Carolina 81, Marquette 63 Kentucky 62, Ohio State 60 Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Kentucky 76, North Carolina 69 SOUTHEAST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 17 Butler 60, Old Dominion 58 Pittsburgh 74, UNC Asheville 51 Florida 79, UC Santa Barbara 51 UCLA 78, Michigan State 76 BYU 74, Wofford 66 Gonzaga 86, St. John’s 71 Wisconsin 72, Belmont 58 Kansas State 73, Utah State 68 Third Round Saturday, March 19 Butler 71, Pittsburgh 70 Florida 73, UCLA 65 BYU 89, Gonzaga 67 Wisconsin 70, Kansas State 65 Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 24 Florida 83, BYU 74, OT Butler 61, Wisconsin 54 Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Butler 74, Florida 71, OT SOUTHWEST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 17 Morehead State 62, Louisville 61 Richmond 69, Vanderbilt 66 Friday, March 18 Notre Dame 69, Akron 56 Florida State 57, Texas A&M 50 Purdue 65, St. Peter’s 43 Virginia Commonwealth 74, Georgetown 56 Kansas 72, Boston University 53 Illinois 73, UNLV 62 Third Round Saturday, March 19 Richmond 65, Morehead State 48 Sunday, March 20 Virginia Commonwealth 94, Purdue 76 Florida State 71, Notre Dame 57 Kansas 73, Illinois 59 Regional Semifinals Friday, March 25 Kansas 77, Richmond 57 Virginia Commonwealth 72, Florida State 71, OT Regional Championship Sunday, March 27 Virginia Commonwealth 71, Kansas 61 WEST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 17 Temple 66, Penn State 64 San Diego State 68, Northern Colorado 50 Connecticut 81, Bucknell 52 Cincinnati 78, Missouri 63 Friday, March 18 Texas 85, Oakland, Mich. 81 Arizona 77, Memphis 75 Michigan 75, Tennessee 45 Duke 87, Hampton 45 Third Round Connecticut 69, Cincinnati 58 San Diego State 71, Temple 64, 2OT Sunday, March 20 Duke 73, Michigan 71 Arizona 70, Texas 69 Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 24 Connecticut 74, San Diego State 67 Arizona 93, Duke 77 Regional Championship Saturday, March 26 Connecticut 65, Arizona 63 FINAL FOUR National Semifinals Saturday, April 2 Butler (27-9) vs. Virginia Commonwealth (28-11), 6:09 p.m. Kentucky (29-8) vs. Connecticut (30-9), 40 minutes after first game National Championship Monday, April 4 Semifinal winners

NCAA Women Tournament Glance PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 19 Penn State 75, vs. Dayton 66 DePaul 56, Navy 43 Marist 74, Iowa State 64 Duke 90, Tennessee-Martin 45 Sunday, March 20 Connecticut 75, Hartford 39 Purdue 53, Kansas State 45 Maryland 70, St. Francis, Pa. 48 Georgetown 65, Princeton 49 Second Round Monday, March 21 DePaul 75, Penn State 73 Duke 71, Marist 66

Tuesday, March 22 Connecticut 64, Purdue 40 Georgetown 79, Maryland 57 Regional Semifinals Sunday, March 27 Connecticut 68, Georgetown 63 Duke 70, DePaul 63 Regional Championship Tuesday, March 29 Connecticut (35-1) vs. Duke (32-3), 7 p.m. DAYTON REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 19 Tennessee 99, Stetson 34 Marquette 68, Texas 65 Georgia Tech 69, Bowling Green 58 Ohio State 80, UCF 69 Temple 63, Arizona State 45 Notre Dame 67, Utah 54 Sunday, March 20 Miami 80, Gardner-Webb 62 Oklahoma 86, James Madison 72 Second Round Monday, March 21 Tennessee 79, Marquette 70 Ohio State 67, Georgia Tech 60 Notre Dame 77, Temple 64 Tuesday, March 22 Oklahoma 88, Miami 83 Regional Semifinals Saturday, March 26 Tennessee 85, Ohio State 75 Notre Dame 78, Oklahoma 53 Regional Championship Monday, March 28 Tennessee (34-2) vs. Notre Dame (29-7), 7 p.m. SPOKANE REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 19 St. John’s 55, Texas Tech 50 Stanford 86, UC Davis 59 North Carolina 82, Fresno State 68 Kentucky 66, Hampton 62, OT Gonzaga 92, Iowa 86 UCLA 55, Montana 47 Sunday, March 20 Louisville 81, Vanderbilt 62 Xavier 72, South Dakota State 56 Second Round Monday, March 21 Stanford 75, St. John’s 49 North Carolina 86, Kentucky 74 Gonzaga 89, UCLA 75 Tuesday, March 22 Louisville 85, Xavier 75 Regional Semifinals Saturday, March 26 Gonzaga 76, Louisville 69 Stanford 72, North Carolina 65 Monday, March 28 Regional Championship Gonzaga (31-4) vs. Stanford (32-2), 9 p.m. DALLAS REGIONAL First Round Sunday, March 20 West Virginia 79, Houston 73 Baylor 66, Prairie View 30 Wisconsin-Green Bay 59, Arkansas-Little Rock 55 Michigan State 69, Northern Iowa 66 Florida State 76, Samford 46 Georgia 56, Middle Tennessee 41 Texas A&M 87, McNeese State 47 Rutgers 76, Louisiana Tech 51 Second Round Tuesday, March 22 Baylor 82, West Virginia 68 (24-9), 9:45 p.m. Wisconsin-Green Bay 65, Michigan State 56 Georgia 61, Florida State 59 Texas A&M 70, Rutgers 48 Regional Semifinals Sunday, March 27 Texas A&M 79, Georgia 38 Baylor 86, Wisconsin-Green Bay 76 Regional Championship Tuesday, March 29 Texas A&M (30-5) vs. Baylor (34-2), 9 p.m. FINAL FOUR National Semifinals Sunday, April 3 Philadelphia champion vs. Dayton champion, TBA Spokane champion vs. Dallas champion, TBA National Championship Tuesday, April 5 Semifinal winners, TBA

H O C K E Y National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Philadelphia............. 75 45 20 10 100 238 200 x-Pittsburgh ................ 76 45 23 8 98 218 183 N.Y. Rangers .............. 76 41 30 5 87 218 181 New Jersey ................. 75 34 36 5 73 155 189 N.Y. Islanders ............. 76 29 35 12 70 210 241 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Boston ...................... 75 42 23 10 94 226 178 Montreal....................... 76 40 29 7 87 200 196 Buffalo.......................... 75 38 28 9 85 222 210 Toronto ........................ 76 34 32 10 78 201 232 Ottawa .......................... 76 29 37 10 68 175 233 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-Washington.............. 76 44 22 10 98 205 182 Tampa Bay................... 75 40 24 11 91 223 228 Carolina ....................... 75 35 30 10 80 211 224 Atlanta .......................... 75 32 31 12 76 210 246 Florida .......................... 76 29 36 11 69 185 209 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Detroit .......................... 76 44 22 10 98 244 216 Nashville ...................... 76 41 25 10 92 202 179 Chicago........................ 75 41 26 8 90 242 206 St. Louis....................... 75 34 32 9 77 212 219 Columbus .................... 75 33 31 11 77 200 230 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA y-Vancouver................ 76 50 17 9 109 247 175 Calgary ........................ 77 38 28 11 87 235 226 Minnesota ................... 75 35 32 8 78 188 213 Colorado...................... 74 28 38 8 64 207 262 Edmonton.................... 75 23 41 11 57 180 249 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose ...................... 76 44 23 9 97 224 199 Phoenix........................ 77 41 25 11 93 219 212 Los Angeles ................ 75 43 26 6 92 207 181 Anaheim ...................... 75 42 28 5 89 214 217 Dallas ........................... 74 38 26 10 86 208 210 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday's Games Pittsburgh 2, Florida 1, SO Atlanta 5, Ottawa 4, SO Vancouver 4, Columbus 1 Boston 2, Philadelphia 1 Monday's Games Chicago 3, Detroit 2, OT Colorado at Anaheim, late Today's Games Buffalo at Toronto, 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Carolina at Washington, 7 p.m. Florida at Columbus, 7 p.m. Chicago at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Atlanta at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Minnesota at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Nashville, 8 p.m. Los Angeles at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Wednesday's Games N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at New Jersey, 7 p.m. Montreal at Carolina, 7 p.m. St. Louis at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.

American Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA x-Portland.............. 71 43 20 6 2 94 256 212 x-Manchester........ 75 42 24 3 6 93 239 195 Connecticut........... 74 38 28 2 6 84 203 201 Worcester.............. 74 34 28 4 8 80 201 230 Providence............ 73 33 34 3 3 72 190 236 Springfield ............. 74 31 38 2 3 67 212 239 Bridgeport ............. 73 25 37 4 7 61 195 247 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA y-Penguins .......... 73 52 20 0 1 105 233 165 x-Hershey ............. 75 43 24 3 5 94 239 198 Charlotte ............... 75 41 25 2 7 91 247 226 Norfolk................... 72 37 21 8 6 88 236 198 Binghamton .......... 74 40 27 3 4 87 239 203 Syracuse............... 73 30 36 3 4 67 190 226 Albany.................... 72 30 37 1 4 65 194 248 Adirondack ........... 72 26 36 4 6 62 168 227 WESTERN CONFERENCE North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Lake Erie ............... 73 40 25 3 5 88 205 189 Manitoba................ 73 40 27 1 5 86 202 186 Hamilton ................ 72 37 26 2 7 83 201 182 Toronto .................. 74 35 28 1 10 81 209 202 Grand Rapids........ 74 35 29 2 8 80 220 234 Abbotsford ............ 71 34 27 4 6 78 171 192 Rochester.............. 72 30 35 4 3 67 194 232 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Milwaukee ............. 73 40 19 6 8 94 204 177 Houston ................. 76 44 26 1 5 94 223 198 Texas ..................... 73 39 24 4 6 88 204 193 Peoria .................... 74 38 29 2 5 83 203 202 Chicago ................. 74 37 28 3 6 83 241 237 Oklahoma City...... 75 36 28 2 9 83 224 226 San Antonio .......... 73 38 30 3 2 81 213 221 Rockford................ 73 32 32 4 5 73 191 225 x-Clinched Playoff Berth y-Clinched Divisional Title NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Monday's Games Syracuse 4, Bridgeport 1 Today's Games Providence at Portland, 6:30 p.m. Adirondack at Albany, 7 p.m. Abbotsford at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Rochester at Manitoba, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games Syracuse at Toronto, 11 a.m. Bridgeport at Portland, 6:30 p.m.

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CAMPS/CLINICS

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CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NHL board, the Capitals - Hurricanes circle is for Washington forward Alexander Ovechkin (questionable). BOXING REPORT: In the WBO welterweight title fight on May 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$750 vs. at Shane Mosley +$550. NBA Favorite

Points

Heat

Underdog

13.5

CAVALIERS

Rockets

6.5

NETS

THUNDER

10.5

Warriors

Suns

KINGS

College Basketball Favorite

Points

Underdog

Saturday NCAA Tournament Final Four Butler

2.5

Kentucky

Virginia Comm

CAPITALS

[-$165/ +$145]

Hurricanes

Sabres

-$110/$110

MAPLE LEAFS

CANADIENS

-$175/ +$155

Thrashers

LIGHTNING

-$220/ +$180

Senators

BRUINS

-$135/ +$115

Blackhawks

PREDATORS

-$120/ even

Canucks

BLUES

-$170/ +$150

Wild

Kings

-$200/ +$170

OILERS

COYOTES

-$145/ +$125

Stars

Connecticut

NHL Favorite

Odds

Underdog

PENGUINS

-$125/ +$105

Flyers

BLUE JACKETS

-$170/ +$150

Panthers

Rockford at Lake Erie, 7 p.m. Abbotsford at Hamilton, 7 p.m. Penguins at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m. San Antonio at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. Rochester at Manitoba, 8:30 p.m. Thursday's Games Chicago at Houston, 8:05 p.m.

T E N N I S ATP World Tour Sony Ericsson Open Results Monday Singles Men Third Round Tomas Berdych (7), Czech Republic, def. Carlos Berlocq, Argentina, 7-6 (8), 7-5. Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia, def. Philipp Petzschner, Germany, 6-3, 6-3. Olivier Rochus, Belgium, def. Mikhail Youzhny (13), Russia, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. Florian Mayer, Germany, def. Nicolas Almagro (11), Spain, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. Roger Federer (3), Switzerland, def. Juan Monaco (32), Argentina, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, def. Feliciano Lopez, Spain, 6-3, 6-3. Women Fourth Round Maria Sharapova (16), Russia, def. Sam Stosur (4), Australia, 6-4, 6-1. Alexandra Dulgheru (26), Romania, def. Peng Shuai, China, 6-3, 6-4. Andrea Petkovic (21), Germany, def. Caroline Wozniacki (1), Denmark, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3. Jelena Jankovic (6), Serbia, def. Anabel Medina Garrigues, Spain, 6-1, 6-3. Vera Zvonareva (3), Russia, def. Marion Bartoli (15), France, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Agnieszka Radwanska (9), Poland, def. Francesca Schiavone (5), Italy, 6-0, 6-2. Doubles Men Second Round Rohan Bopanna, India, and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (7), Pakistan, def. Michal Mertinak, Slovakia, and Dick Norman, Belgium, 7-6 (4), 3-6, 10-8 tiebreak. Robert Lindstedt, Sweden, and Horia Tecau (8), Romania, def. John Isner and Sam Querrey, United States, 6-4, 6-4. Jurgen Melzer, Austria, and Jurgen Melzer (4), Germany, def. Lukas Dlouhy, Czech Republic, and Paul Hanley, Australia, 6-2, 4-6, 10-6 tiebreak. Max Mirnyi, Belarus, and Daniel Nestor (2), Canada, def. Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, and Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 6-4, 6-2. Oliver Marach, Austria, and Janko Tipsarevic, Serbia, def. Bob and Mike Bryan (1), United States, 7-5, 6-4. Women Second Round Sloane Stephens, United States, and Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Meghann Shaughnessy (7), United States, 1-6, 7-6 (9), 10-7 tiebreak. Shahar Peer, Israel, and Peng Shuai, China, def. Alisa Kleybanova, Russia, and Yan Zi, China, 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 tiebreak.

G O L F PGA Tour Schedule Jan. 6-9 — Hyundai Tournament of Champions (Jonathan Byrd) Jan. 13-16 — Sony Open (Mark Wilson) Jan. 19-23 — Bob Hope Classic (Jhonattan Vegas) Jan. 27-30 — Farmers Insurance Open (Bubba Watson) Feb. 3-6 — Waste Management Phoenix Open (Mark Wilson) Feb. 10-13 — AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (D.A. Points) Feb. 17-20 — Northern Trust Open (Aaron Baddeley) Feb. 23-27 — WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Luke Donald) Feb. 24-27 — Mayakoba Golf Classic (Johnson Wagner) March 3-6 — Honda Classic (Rory Sabbatini) March 10-13 — WGC-Cadillac Championship (Nick Watney) March 10-13 — Puerto Rico Open (Michael Bradley) March 17-20 — Transitions Championship (Gary Woodland) March 24-27 — Arnold Palmer Invitational (Martin Laird) March 31-April 3 — Shell Houston Open, Redstone GC (Tournament Course), Houston April 7-10 — Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC, Augusta, Ga. April 14-17 — Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio, San Antonio April 21-24 — The Heritage, Harbourtown Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, S.C. April 28-May 1 — Zurich Classic, TPC Louisiana, New Orleans May 5-8 — Wells Fargo Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C. May 12-15 — The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. May 19-22 — Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas May 26-29 — HP Byron Nelson Championship, TPC Four Seasons Resort, Las Colinas, Texas June 2-5 — Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio June 9-12 — FedEx St. Jude Classic, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tenn. June 16-19 — U.S. Open, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Md. June 23-26 — Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Hartford, Conn. June 30-July 3 — AT&T National, Aronomink GC, Newton Square, Pa. July 7-10 — John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill. July 14-17 — British Open, Royal St. George’s, Sandwich, England July 14-17 — Viking Classic, Annandale GC, Madison, Miss. July 21-24 — RBC Canadian Open, Shaughnessy G&CC, Vancouver, British Columbia July 28-31 — The Greenbrier Classic, The Old White Course, Greenbrier, W.Va. Aug. 4-7 — WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone CC (South Course), Akron, Ohio Aug. 4-7 — Reno-Tahoe Open, Montreaux Golf & CC, Reno, Nev. Aug. 11-14 — PGA Championship, Atlanta Athletic Club (Highlands Course), Johns Creek, Ga. Aug. 18-21 — Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, N.C. Aug. 25-28 — The Barclays, Plainfield CC, Edison, N.J. Sept. 2-5 — Deutsche Bank Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, Mass. Sept. 15-18 — BMW Championship, Cog Hill Golf & CC (Dubsdread Course), Lemont, Ill. Sept. 22-25 — Tour Championship, East Lake GC, Atlanta Sept. 29-Oct. 2 — Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas Oct. 6-9 — Frys.com Open, CordeValle GC, San Martin, Calif. Oct. 13-16 — The McGladrey Classic, Sea Island Resort (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, Ga. Oct. 20-23 — Children’s Miracle Network Classic, Walt Disney World Resort (Magnolia, Palm), Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Oct. 27-30 — CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, The Mines Resort & GC, Selangor, Malaysia Nov. 3-6 — WGC-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International GC, Shanghai Nov. 17-20 — The Presidents Cup, Royal Melbourne GC, Melbourne, Australia Nov. 24-27 — Omega Missions Hills World Cup, Mission Hills Resort Hainan (Blackstone Course), Hainan Island, China

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Pocono Downs Today's Entries First $8,500 Pace 1. King William (Merton) 2. All Got In (Simons) 3. K Slater (McCarthy) 4. The Bad Deputy (Sager) 5. Sir Beach Dragon (Ingraham) 6. Artist Point (Kakaley) 7. The Perfect Escape (Parker) 8. Thistricksforyou (Pavia Jr) 9. Marty B Shady (Napolitano)

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

Second $8,000 Trot 1. Ready For Closeup 2. Organized Chaos 3. Man O’ War 4. Amourus 5. Tocca Hanover 6. Tui 7. Jaded Tim 8. Homestead Solo

(Pavia Jr) (Ingraham) (Schnittker) (McCarthy) (Schadel) (Jackson) (Schadel) (Simpson)

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

(Kakaley

Third $4,500 Pace 1. Northern Scholar 2. Rolling On 3. Cards N Music 4. Crazy Character 5. Tyler’s Echo N 6. Mud On The Tires 7. C B Tower 8. Summerhill Chris 9. Dont Fight The Law

(Pavia Jr) (Simons) (Stalbaum) (Romano) (Ingraham) (Napolitano) (Taggart Jr) (McCarthy)

) 12-1 4-1 20-1 5-2 6-1 15-1 3-1 10-1 5-1

Fourth $8,500 Trot 1. Traveling Tune 2. Flourescent 3. Old Trafford 4. American Royal 5. Tv Mom 6. Cl Sun Dancer 7. Corfu Hanover 8. Credit Watch 9. Mr China

(Jackson) (Krivelin) (Janos) (Kakaley) (Pavia Jr) (Simpson) (Simons) (McCarthy) (Napolitano)

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

(Santeramo (Taggart Jr) (Kakaley) (Simons) (Pavia Jr) (McCarthy) (Hough)

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

Fifth $8,000 Pace 1. Joachim 2. Real Liberator 3. Bittersweet Champ 4. Tiza Mojo 5. Artist Supplies 6. A Fool House 7. Ohm Like Clockwork 8. Keystone Royce

(Schadel)

10-1

Sixth $8,500 Trot 1. Right Out 2. Marong A 3. Cuzzin Rob 4. A Real Laser 5. Dynamic Preacher 6. Celtic Hall 7. Fast Vacation 8. Scots Photo 9. Mischief Lady

(Simpson) (Kakaley) (Ryder) (Simons) (Buter) (Napolitano) (Pavia Jr) (Schadel) (Taggart Jr)

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

Seventh $8,500 Pace 1. He’s Redhot 2. Fuguzzi 3. Golden Mattjesty 4. Major Macho 5. No Shenanigans 6. Wicked N Rude 7. Unicorn Hanover 8. I Scoot For Cash 9. Tarver Hanover

(Simpson) (Napolitano) (Ingraham) (Kakaley) (Hough) (Merton) (Pavia Jr) (Buter) (Stalbaum)

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

Eighth $8,500 Trot 1. Sabana Hanover 2. Upfront Pattys Boy 3. Anastasia Willie 4. Billboard King 5. Pathway Dot Com 6. Kris’s Legacy 7. Like A Hush 8. Foggy Lane K 9. Southern Beauty

(Simons) (Pavia Jr) (Kakaley) (Stalbaum) (Simpson) (Napolitano) (McCarthy) (Ingraham) (Buter)

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

Ninth $8,500 Pace 1. Kaydon Begone 2. Thunderfist 3. Alastor Hanover 4. Monet C C 5. Tough Chip 6. Diamond Stick Pin 7. Bet The Town 8. Whole Lotta Shakin

(Kakaley) (Buter) (Pavia Jr) (Ingraham) (McCarthy) (Simons) (Schnittker) (Simpson)

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

(Romano) (Ingraham) (Napolitano) (Pavia Jr) (Schadel)

8-1 10-1 4-1 7-2 3-1

(Jackson) (Stalbaum) (Buter)

5-1 12-1 9-2

(Schadel) (Schnittker) (Schadel) (Napolitano) (Simpson) (Simons) (Pavia Jr) (Ingraham) (Kakaley)

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

(Simons) (Pavia Jr) (Buter)

20-1 7-2 3-1

Tenth $12,000 Trot 1. Wildfire Bo 2. Rt Phoebes Giant 3. Tonight Aas 4. Canouan 5. Commander Richards 6. All This Snazz 7. Mighty Moses 8. April Sunshine Eleventh $8,000 Pace 1. Artbot 2. Panamanian 3. Sycamore Swoosh 4. Jk Abigezunt 5. Love To Rock 6. Gotta Love Him 7. Major Secret 8. Willie’s Dragon 9. Cindee’s Bad Boy Twelfth $8,500 Trot 1. Mystic Splendor 2. Twocarlane 3. Summertime Yankee 4. Armbro Copenhagen 5. Celebrity Legacy 6. Katie’s Red Rose 7. Our Last Photo 8. Jaavos Boy 9. Mystical Heiress

(Schnittker)

6-1

(Ingraham) (Kakaley) (Schadel) (Napolitano) (Merton)

9-2 8-1 4-1 10-1 15-1

Thirteenth $6,000 Pace 1. Bullvillelightning 2. Tattoo Hall 3. Camwiser 4. Al’s Beach Boy 5. Buzzd On Sudzz 6. Hobby Art Benka 7. Cam’s Accord 8. Chase The Sun 9. Real Navigator

(Stalbaum) (Pavia Jr) (Berry) (Ingraham) (Simpson) (Napolitano) (Romano) (Simons) (Merton)

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

GOLF Nanticoke Hackers Golf League will play at Blue Ridge Golf Course on April 17. Anyone wishing to register to play call Tom at 814-5451. MEETINGS Back Mountain Baseball and Softball will hold a board meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday at the DaddowIsaacs American Legion located on the Route 415 in Dallas. General meeting, open to the public, will be held at 8 p.m. Valley Regional Girls Softball League will hold a mandatory coaches meeting at 7 p.m. Friday in the Butler Township Community Center. On the agenda: The Skills Showcase and Draft, new coaching assignments, updated 7U and 10U division rules, the Tim Martin Memorial Scholarship and the May 7 Opening Day. More than 100 new players have signed up for the softball league, which will now count close to 300 total players and a minimum of 21 teams playing in the four age divisions of 7U, 10U, 13U and 18U.,For more information, contact VRGSL media officer John McGran at 570.401.9544. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Bear Creek Bobcats Youth Soccer will hold registration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 10 at the Bear Creek Community Charter School. Registration is open to anyone born between Aug. 1, 1993, through July 3, 2007 and is 4 years old by Aug. 1. Players do not need to reside in Bear Creek Township. For more information, please contact Bryan at bryanben@ptd.net or Billie Jo at bmondulick@gmail.com. Valley Regional Girls Softball League’s 12U travel team will hold tryouts from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 9 and April 10 on Field 2 of the Freedom Park softball complex in Drums. In the event of inclement weather, the Saturday tryout will be held inside the Butler Township Community Center, which is located adjacent to the softball complex. Should the Sunday tryout be postponed by the weather, a new tryout date will be scheduled. Several openings remain for the 2011 squad. For more information, contact Coach Dinko at 436.7742 or dinkoa@misericordia.edu. UPCOMING EVENTS Hanover Area Baseball will hold a Nite at the Races on Saturday at the Warrior Run Firehall. Doors open at 6 and races start at 7. Admission is free with a purchase of a horse. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to tlsports@timesleader.com or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses April 1 At Berlin, Bejamin Simon vs. Sam Soliman, 12, IBF middleweight eliminator;Alexander Petkovic vs. Raymond Ochieng, 12, heavyweights. At Mashantucket, Conn. (ESPN2), Henry Lundy vs. Patrick Lopez, 12, lightweights;Vladine Biosse vs. Yasin Rashid, 10, junior middleweights. April 2 At Gdynia, Poland, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk vs. Francisco Palacios, 12, for Wlodarczyk’s WBC cruiserweight title. At Le Cannet, France, Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam vs. Giovanni Lorenzo, 12, for the interim WBA World middleweight title. At Halle, Germany, Marco Huck vs. Ran Nakash, 12, for Huck’s WBO cruiserweight title;Robert Helenius vs. Samuel Peter, 12, for the WBO-WNA InterContinental heavyweight titles. At London, Jurgen Brahmer vs. Nathan Cleverly, 12, for Brahmer’s WBO light heavyweight title. At Panama City, Panama, Luis Concepcion vs. Hernan Marquez, 12, for Concepcion’s WBA World flyweight title. At Mexicali, Mexico, Giovani Segura vs. Ivan Calderon, 12, for Segura’s WBO junior flyweight titles;Ricardo Castillo vs. Joksan Hernandez, 10, junior lightweights. April 8 At Hyogo, Japan, Hozumi Hasegawa vs. Johnny Gonzalez, 12, for Hasegawa’s WBC featherweight title;Toshiaki Nishioka vs. Mauricio Munoz, 12, for Nishioka’s WBC junior featherweight title;Takahiro Ao vs. Humberto Gutierrez, 12, for Ao’s WBC junior lightweight title. At Montreal (ESPN2), David Lemieux vs. Marco Antonio Rubio, 12, WBC middleweight title eliminator. April 9 At Magdeburg, Germany, Robert Stieglitz vs. Dimitri Sartison, 12, for Stieglitz’s WBO super middleweight title. At Newark, N.J., Tomasz Adamek vs. Kevin McBride, 12, heavyweights;Siarhei Liakhovich vs. Johnnie White, 10, heavyweights. At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (PPV), Marcos Maidana vs. Erik Morales, 10 lightweights;Robert Guerrero vs. Michael Katsidis, 12, for the interim WBA WorldWBO lightweight titles;Paulie Malignaggi vs. Jose Cotto, 10, welterweights;Danny Garcia vs. Nate Campbell, 10, junior welterweights. April 15 At Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2), Ivan Popoca vs. Ruslan Provodnikov, 10, junior welterweights;Ji-Hoon Kim vs. Marvin Quintero, 10, lightweights. April 16 At Manchester, England (HBO), Amir Khan vs. Paul McCloskey, 12, for Khan’s WBA World light welterweight title. At Mashantucket, Conn. (HBO), Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz, 12, for Berto’s WBC welterweight title. At Bayamon, Puerto Rico (SHO), Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Orlando Salido, 12, for Lopez’s WBO featherweight title;Roman Martinez vs. Luis Cruz, 10, super featherweights. April 17 At Jakarta, Indonesia, Chris John vs. Daud Yordan, 12, for John’s WBA Super World featherweight title. April 19 At Pakchong, Thailand, Kwanthai Sithmorseng vs. Muhammad Rachman, 12, for Sithmorseng’s WBA World minimumweight title.

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Freewheeling VCU enjoying Final Four journey Rams confidence is sky-high after their impressive victory over Kansas in regional final. By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer

RICHMOND, Va. — Our time. Right now. That is the rallying cry Virginia Commonwealth University has adopted during its basketball team’s improbable nothing-tolose, everything-to-gain run to the Final Four. The Rams are having blast and their confidence is growing with each win. “It comes from our personalities and coach (Shaka) Smart,” forward Bradford Burgess said. “He wants us to be out there loose and confident and aggres-

UP NEXT THE FINAL FOUR Saturday VCU vs. Butler, 6:09 p.m. Kentucky vs. Connecticut, 8:49 p.m. TV Coverage: CBS

sive. We’re out there playing with nothing to lose. It’s just been a fun ride and I think we showed how much fun we can have on the court every game.” The urban university, once viewed as a mostly commuter school, has toppled some of the college game’s elite programs. The Rams earned their way to this weekend’s semifinals in Houston with a 71-61 victory against mighty Kansas on Sunday in a game that rarely was as close as the final score.

The Jayhawks led 6-0 early, and the Rams didn’t flinch. “We kept our composure and hit ’em right back,” point guard Joey Rodriguez said. Smart, who has become one of the hottest names in coaching in only his second season, now boasts a 10-0 career record in postseason play; VCU went 5-0 to win the CBI last season. But this year’s success seemed unlikely when they finished 3-5 in February, and showed up at the Colonial Athletic Association tournament thinking they had to win it to make the NCAA field. Turns out they won just enough. VCU used a buzzer-beater from Jamie Skeen in the quarterfinals to slip past Drexel, and then played one of their best games to oust regular season champion

George Mason, 79-63. Though they lost to Old Dominion in the championship, Smart sensed something different, and hearing their unexpected at-large bid blasted by commentators has only fueled their run. “We knew that we had turned the corner as a team and that we were playing much better,” Smart said, referring to the Rams’ win that ended George Mason’s 16-game winning streak. And though he was unsure if VCU would get in, Smart said the Rams “felt like if we got the opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament, we could certainly make a run.” It is how they are doing it on that run that is really turning heads. Only Florida State, beaten on

Burgess’ layup with 7 seconds left in overtime, has been close against the Rams’ pressing defense and 43.8 percent postseason 3-point shooting. Southern Cal lost by 13. Georgetown and Purdue by 18 each. And Kansas by 10. Now, Burgess said, the Rams feel there is nothing they can’t do. “As the wins kept coming, we’ve gained more confidence and we’ve just been saying, ’We don’t want this ride to end,”’ he said. “Getting to Houston, why not try to go and win two games?” The Rams (28-11) face Butler (27-9) in the semifinals on Saturday night. The Bulldogs lost to Duke in the national championship game last season, but the Rams won’t be intimidated. “We just have a lot of belief in

Final Four ties abound for ’Bama

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Alabama is in NIT semis, but defeated Kentucky and coach was previously at VCU. By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — All four coaches in the NIT semifinals gathered for photos Monday, three wearing snappy suits and ties. Anthony Grant sported a red Alabama pullover. If the Crimson Tide coach wanted to remind everyone which team was his, there was good reason. Grant took as many questions — if not more — about his former squad at Virginia Commonwealth than his current one from Tuscaloosa. “I’m the coach at Alabama,” he patiently reminded reporters. Yes, March has turned into a wild and magnificent ride for just about anyone with ties to VCU, and Grant is no different. He spent three seasons on the Rams’ sideline, guiding them to a pair of NCAA tournaments and a first-round upset of Duke in 2007 before bolting for a bigger job at Alabama two years ago. Though his team was left out of the NCAAs this month despite winning the SEC West, Grant quickly got his guys refocused and the Crimson Tide has rolled into Madison Square Garden, where it plays Colorado tonight for a spot in Thursday’s championship game. Wichita State faces Washington State in the first semifinal. When the Tide’s season is done, Grant is looking forward to watching the 11th-seeded Rams take on Butler in the Final Four on Saturday. But first, Alabama (24-11) goes for its initial NIT title in its sixth trip to the semifinals. A national power in football, the Tide is trying to build some basketball success behind freshman point guard Trevor Releford, sophomore forward Tony Mitchell and 6-foot-8 junior JaMychal Green, who surprised Grant recently by saying he would stay for his senior season rather than jump to the NBA. After struggling early against nonconference competition, Alabama has won 19 of its last 24 games — including a victory over Final Four participant Kentucky. The Crimson Tide went a schoolrecord 19-0 at home this season but was left out when the NCAA field was announced on Selection Sunday.

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that selects the weekly Top 25. The voting was done before the NCAA tournament. Fredette became one of the most popular players in recent memory as teams that lost to BYU were “jimmered.” “I think that it’s a great accomplishment. Unbelievable,” BYU coach Dave Rose said. “It shows how good his work ethic is. He’s a player who has worked his way

each other,” Rodriguez said. “We believe in our skills and whatever coach teaches us and we go out there and perform. We’re not scared of anybody.” And the tournament has shown they don’t need to be afraid with the cast they bring: Skeen, who transferred after two seasons at Wake Forest, was the most outstanding player of the Southwest regional after scoring 26 points against the Morris twins, Marcus or Markieff. Rodriguez, the team’s steady, unquestioned leader, started his career playing alongside Eric Maynor — now with the NBA’s Oklahoma Thunder — for former VCU coach Anthony Grant. Rodriguez was so upset when Grant left for Alabama that he almost transferred.

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Butler’s Shelvin Mack reacts after making a basket during overtime of Saturday’s Southeast regional championship game against Florida in New Orleans. The team will depart Wednesday for Houston and face VCU in Saturday’s national semifinal game.

Promising duo chose small school By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer

INDIANAPOLIS — Matt Howard followed his heart. Shelvin Mack took the best offer he had. So many people thought these two guys could have done better than playing basketball at Butler. Better than three league championships, three straight NCAA tournament appearances and the first Indiana team to make consecutive Final Fours? “Has Matt Howard maximized his four years here?” coach Brad Stevens said. “I don’t think there’s anyone that can doubt that.” Howard and his sidekick have done things most never thought possible at this small Indianapolis school. A year ago, it was the threeheaded monster of Howard, Mack and Gordon Hayward that nearly gave Butler its first national title. When Hayward left early for the NBA, most thought Butler’s heartwarming, underdog story would just fade away. Instead, the Matt & Mack Show has emerged as the hotinto an All-American. What he’s meant to our program over the last four years — it’s really kind of immeasurable.” He is BYU’s first All-America since Danny Ainge in 1981. “If you go out and play your game and have confidence in yourself, you can accomplish great things,” Fredette said. “That’s what I’ve always said in my head, and it’s worked out.” Smith, who received 61 votes, averaged 21.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists in leading the Blue Devils to the top of the polls for 10 weeks this season. He

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Butler’s Matt Howard addressed the media in Hinkle Fieldhouse, the team’s home court, in Indianapolis, Monday.

test late-game act in the NCAA tournament. Howard, the senior forward, hit the buzzer-beating shot to knock off Old Dominion in Butler’s first game, and the free throws to close out the crazy finish against top-seeded Pittsburgh in its second. Mack, the junior shooting guard, has averaged 21.3 points, hit every big shot Howard hasn’t and raised his stock among NBA scouts. Not a bad apprenticeship for a assumed most of the ball-handling for Duke after star freshman Kyrie Irving went down early in the season with a toe injury and was responsible for defending the other team’s top perimeter player. “It’s been a long process for me, just getting better each year and improving,” Smith said. “That’s something I hope to share with younger kids coming up. If you put the time in and get better and better and then by the time your senior year hits, you’ll start to accomplish some of those individual goals, and that’s

kid who turned down a late scholarship offer from Kentucky. By the time the Wildcats finally woke up to the guy making waves in their own backyard, it was too late. “I didn’t think it was the best offer for me,” said Mack, who admits he’d like a shot to play his hometown team for the national title next week. Or for the one who heard the minions deriding his choice something that I’ve done.” Smith is the fifth Duke player to be an All-America since 2000; two of them — Jason Williams and J.J. Redick — were selected twice. Sullinger burst onto to the national scene by averaging 17.2 points and 10.1 rebounds while shooting 53.6 percent. The 6foot-9 Sullinger, the seventh freshman All-America over the last five years, received 58 votes. “I felt he was going to have a great impact not just on our program but on college basketball. The productivity he’s had

from the outset. “When I first committed here, there were a lot of people who were not exactly happy that I didn’t go to Indiana or Purdue,” Howard said. “But it’s not always about the name.” The Bulldogs (27-9) have proven that repeatedly over the last two seasons. But the Bulldogs knew what they had in these two right from the start. Howard became an immediate starter as a freshman, a rarity at Butler, and won the league’s top newcomer award in 2008. The next year, he was conference player of the year and is closing out his career with two Final Four trips. In 2009, three more freshmen — Mack, Hayward and Ronald Nored — joined Howard in the starting lineup and all the Bulldogs did was win the Horizon League’s regular-season title and earn an NCAA tournament bid. Experience only upped the ante, and Howard and Mack have responded by taking the Butler program to unprecedented heights. throughout the course of the season has really been incredible,” Buckeyes coach Thad Matta said. “He so much fun to coach. As I’ve said, if I was starting a team, I’d select him to be our first player.” Walker had a strong start to the season and then capped it with an incredible performance in leading the Huskies to five wins in as many days to win the Big East tournament. He averaged 23.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists and was the leader of one of the youngest teams in the country.

led the Wildcats to their first Final Four since 1998, Todd believes now more than ever the school made the right call. “The more I see him on a daily basis, and (the way) he coaches and teaches players, the more proud I am of the decision we made,” Todd said. Even if it came at a steep cost — eight years and $31.65 million — and a bit of a gamble. Calipari’s resume is brilliant but also pockmarked with a couple of NCAA splotches that are hard to ignore. Kentucky plays Connecticut Saturday in Houston. In Calipari’s previous visits to the Final Four, with Massachusetts in 1996 and Memphis in 2008, they were later vacated by the NCAA for rule violations. Though Calipari was not found at fault in either instance, the stigma is something he bristles at. And it’s something that follows him wherever he goes. Even as Calipari celebrated with his players on the floor of the Prudential Center on Sunday evening after joining Rick Pitino as the only men’s coach in NCAA history to lead three schools to the Final Four, a fan stood 20 feet from the floor and taunted Calipari, repeatedly shouting “it will just be vacated.” The next week will give Calipari the stage he’s coveted for much of his career. He’s spent most of his 25-plus seasons in coaching as an outsider who thrived finding success in unlikely places. Now he’s winning at a place where it’s demanded by one of the most passionate fan bases in the country. Calipari remains adamant that he’s done nothing wrong, but knows there is a faction that remains unsatisfied with his answers. “We will all be judged 50 years from now,” Calipari said. “The good news is, there will be no emotion to it where someone wants to be nasty and mean; it won’t be here. It will be here’s the facts, here’s what he’s done.” All Calipari has done at Kentucky is win and found a way to prosper in a seat that wore down Tubby Smith and chewed up Billy Gillispie in two short years. Though he said during his introductory press conference two years ago he didn’t want to be an emperor, he’s reveled in the spotlight coaching at Kentucky provides. He’s made Kentucky basketball fun again. Superfan Ashley Judd has returned to Rupp Arena. LeBron James has stopped by for a visit. And Jay-Z strolled into the locker room after the Wildcats secured their 14th Final Four appearance to congratulate the somewhat awestruck players. Where Smith grew reticent and Gillispie outright rebelled against the role of ambassador that comes with the job, the 52year-old Calipari has embraced it with a fervor of someone half his age. His infectious energy — and his ability to lure the top high school players to Lexington — has returned the Wildcats to a perch the program has long considered its birthright. And he’s done it with a team that was supposed to be a bridge between last year’s “once in a lifetime” group that featured five first-round NBA draft picks and next year’s incoming class that could be nearly as deep.

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For the second time in three years, Pete Massaro’s season has ended in the spring. A returning starter for Penn State at defensive end, Massaro will miss the rest of 2011 after tearing the ACL in his left knee during a practice on Friday, the school confirmed Monday. Massaro was also forced to miss the 2009 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee during the Blue-White Game that April. The Newtown Square native rebounded to claim a starting job early in the 2010 season, and was often the Nittany Lions’ most effective pass rusher. After recording 37 tackles and 31⁄2 sacks, Massaro was projected to start at defensive end again in 2011 along with Jack Crawford before going down at the end of the Lions’ first full week of spring practice. Friends and family were initially hopeful that the rising junior’s knee injury wasn’t as serious as his last one, but an MRI revealed that he would require surgery and another lengthy rehab. Massaro will return for the 2012 season with senior eligibility but would almost certainly be granted a medical hardship waiver to play in 2013, should he decide to go that route. Without Massaro, Penn State still has three defensive ends with significant experience in Crawford, Eric Latimore and Sean Stanley. Both Crawford and Latimore have battled injuries, however, with Crawford sitting out the spring to recover from surgery on his foot. Stanley saw time as a true freshman in 2009 but had his snaps limited in 2010 after returning from a suspension. A pair of freshmen who redshirted in 2010 – Kyle Baublitz and C.J. Olaniyan – are also expected to be in the mix, and should get increased reps this spring with Crawford and Massa-

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ro out. Other injury woes Penn State’s other injury of note is wide receiver Curtis Drake, who is again experiencing problems with his left leg and is out for at least the rest of spring ball. Drake required surgery last August after breaking his left leg in preseason practice and sat out the 2010 season, using an available redshirt. His status for the 2011 season remains up in the air. If he is able to return, the Philadelphia native is projected to share slot receiver duties with Devon Smith. Early commitments Since spring practice began on March 19, the Lions have picked up their first four verbal commitments for the Class of 2012. Offensive lineman Anthony Stanko (Warren, Ohio), linebacker Camren Williams (West Roxbury, Mass.), defensive lineman Brent Wilkerson (Hyattsville, Md.) and tight end Jesse James (McKeesport) have all pledged to Penn State, according to multiple recruiting services. Penn State hosted a number of high school juniors this past weekend, including Wyoming Valley West standout Eugene Lewis, who has received a scholarship offer from the Lions.

Maria Notaro (right) of Hazleton Area dishes off to a teammate while under pressure from Valley West’s Kelsey Keefer (24) and Alex Lecce (10) in Monday’s match in Kingston.

tries.”

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well, up front in that position.” After a brief offensive surge by Hazleton Area, Hromisin once again worked the left side of the penalty area. This time she was tripped and converted an ensuing penalty kick for a 2-0 lead at the 26-minute mark. Both offenses then went cold in the 35-degree temperature. Hazleton Area did have some chances in the second half as Christie Kaschak, Krista Leitner, Maria Notaro and Nicole Semenza made some inroads against the Valley West defense. None could finish their chances, something that could be a problem early. The Cougars graduated two All-WVC players who combined for 36 goals and 26 assists in 2010. “We played a lot better in the second half,” Hazleton Area coach Dan Matriccino said, “but we still have no offense. We lost those two seniors from last year – Chiara Matriccino and Danielle Semenza. We should have scored six goals. We had six easy

Hazleton Area........................................... 0 0 — 0 Wyoming Valley West............................. 2 0 — 2 First half: 1. WVW, Alex Lecce (Kelcie Hromisin), 10th min; 2. WVW, Hromisin (penalty kick), 26th. Shots: HA 14, WVW 15; Saves: HA 10 (Megan Baranko), WVW 11 (Lily Shemo); Corners: HA 2, WVW 3.

Delaware Valley 5, Nanticoke 1 Nanticoke scored first on a goal by Cassi Yelen, but Delaware Valley rallied with five of its own to post a home victory. Anna Chamberlain led the comeback with two goals and an assist. Kyrsten Brockmann, Nicolina Marceca and Jackie Tal also scored for DelVal. Kelly Cappello and Marissa Shick added assists. Nanticoke .................................................. 0 1 — 1 Delaware Valley ....................................... 0 5 — 5 Scoring summary not available Shots: NAN 7, DV 16; Saves: NAN 11 (Shelby Divers), DV 6 (Taryn Ficken); Corners: NAN 2, DV 3.

Postponements Two games scheduled for Monday were postponed. Berwick at Coughlin has been moved to Friday. No makeup date has been set for Dallas at Holy Redeemer. Also, today’s Meyers at Tunkhannock game has been postponed and not rescheduled.

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Abington edges Coughlin in boys volleyball The Times Leader Staff

WILKES-BARRE – Abington Heights won its second match of the young Wyoming Valley Conference boys volleyball season on Monday, getting past Coughlin, 3-2 on the road. The Comets scored a narrow victory over Coughlin winning the first game 25-22, the third game, 25-12 and the first game, 15-10. Coughlin took the second and fourth 25-21 and 25-18, respectively. Andy McLane had 10 kills while Oguz Cangoz added eight kills and two blocks for Abington Heights. For the Crusaders, Michael Shmakov contributed 25 kills and 10 service points while Richard Poplawski scored 10 points. Crestwood 3, Berwick 0

Crestwood swept all three games by the final scores of

25-7, 25-13 and 25-15 to beat Berwick Monday. Jake Prohaska had 11 service points and eight kills while Sam Skonieczki scored 11 points with five aces and two kills. Nick Banos (10 points, 15 assists, 2 aces, 2 kills) also contributed for the Comets. For the Bulldogs, Devin Bowman and Justin Johnson each had three points. North Pocono 3, Wyoming Area 0

Tim Cummings scored 16 service points with 22 digs and five blocks as North Pocono beat Wyoming Area by the final scores of 25-16, 25-15 and 25-9 Monday night. Dom Verdetto and Brent Bisignani each contributed with 11 points and seven kills, while Matt Bartkowski added nine points and 12 digs. For the Warriors, Cody Gates finished with six points

and eight kills.

(HR) def. Kevin Yozviak/James Yozviak 6-4, 6-3; 2. Tyler Elias/Patrick Duffy (HR) def. Andrew Crossin/Sabri Abutanes 4-6, 6-3, 6-2

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Hazleton Area 3, Blue Mountain 2

Tom Delahanty and Nick Bartal earned wins at singles and the team of Peter Gallagher and Tim Miley won at first doubles to give the Cougars a nonconference victory on the road.

SINGLES – 1. Tom Delahanty (HAZ) def. Kevin Riotta 6-0, 6-1; 2. Adam Bear (BM) def. L.J Sidari 6-4, 1-6, 7-6; 3. Nick Bartal (HAZ) def. Jake Premich 6-4, 7-6 DOUBLES – 1. Peter Gallagher/Tim Miley (HAZ) def. David Yuengling/Colin Morris 6-1, 6-2

Holy Redeemer 3, Wyoming Valley West 2

The Royals picked up their first win of the young season getting a win at No. 3 singles from Pat Loftus and sweeping doubles.

Singles: 1. Steve Brand (WVW) def. Pat Dockeray 6-0, 6-0; 2. Tyler Ryman (WVW) def. Dan Mcgraw 6-2, 6-1; Pat Loftus (HR) def. Anthony Molino 6-3, 6-0 Doubles: 1. Dan Geraghty/Cameron Pinto

Misericordia 8, Manhattanville 3

Kyle Calabro scored four goals to lift the Cougars, while Lee Blair added a goal and an assist and Sean Forsyth and Jack Stang added one goal apiece.

COLLEGE WOMEN’S LACROSSE

Wilkes 18, Cedar Crest 8

Gabby Ford and Keri Meerholz tallied nine points apiece as Wilkes cruised to an easy victory in a non-conference matchup. Ford scored her nine points on seven goals and two assists, while Meerholz scored eight goals and added an assist. The goal totals were season-highs for both players.

SOCCER

Run for NFL star apparently nearing end The Associated Press

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Chad Ochocinco played in a practice game with Sporting Kansas City MLS soccer team, but he’s likely to be cut by the team.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When it comes to soccer, Chad Ochocinco looks like a football player. The six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver seemed willing but unpolished during a practice game Monday, the fifth day of his tryout with Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. He will meet with coach Peter Vermes today and neither man sounded optimistic that his hope of playing professionally would go much furtherthanMonday’sreservegameagainstthe Kansas City Brass, a local development team. It was his first organized soccer outing since the 10th grade. “It’s been a dream come true for me to be on the pitch, man, with so many of these guys who areeliteathletesatthetopoftheirgame,”Ochocinco said. “I enjoyed it.” With the NFL in a lockout and probably headed for litigation, the Cincinnati Bengals star has said he would not mind just being a practice

player for Sporting Kansas City, which would help him stay in shape until football owners and players resolve their differences. “He and I will finally chat tomorrow and kind of talk about some ideas that we have,” Vermes said. “As I said before, long shot for him to make our roster. It still remains to be the same thing.” Ochocinco lined up as an outside midfielder and was the tallest man on the pitch. He may also have been the fastest, but had trouble keeping up with men who’ve played soccer all their life. In one instance, there was a misplayed ball at the top of the box and he let a defender get there before him. On another, he kicked the ball out of bounds. His “light touch,” the ability to deaden the ball with the inside of his foot, was obviously not as good as that of the pros. “I’ve been away from the game since I was a little kid,” he said. “I’m just having fun. The skill set is not there like it should be. All I can do out here on the pitch is probably just run fast. Other than that, I just enjoyed it.”

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Kyle Drabek struck out five and allowed five hits over five innings in a matchup of sons of former All-Stars, but Boston rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday in a game shortened by rain. Tony Pena Jr., son of former major league catcher and current Yankees bench coach, started for Boston in place of John Lackey, who remained in Fort Myers because of the threat of rain. Play was stopped for 21 minutes after the fifth inning, and the game was called after the Red Sox batted in the top of the eighth. Pena gave up one run and two doubles to Aaron Hill over three innings. Jeremy Hazelbaker hit a two-run homer in the seventh for Boston. Drabek is the son of 1990 NL Cy Young winner Doug Drabek. Orioles 14, Tigers 9 SARASOTA, Fla. — Luke Scott homered twice off Max Scherzer and drove in seven runs to carry Baltimore past Detroit. Scott hit an opposite-field, grand slam to left in the first inning and added a three-run shot to right in the second. He came in with a .185 batting average, two homers and six RBIs. Marlins 4, Cardinals 1 JUPITER, Fla. — Ricky Nolasco pitched six strong innings and Florida had a fourrun third inning. Nolasco, who earned his first win of the spring in only his fourth appearance, retired 15 consecutive batters during one stretch before Ryan Theriot’s single in the sixth. Nolasco gave up only two hits while striking out three. Phillies 7, Astros 6 CLEARWATER, Fla. — Ben Francisco hit a three-run homer to help the Phillies beat Houston before boarding a plane to Philadelphia. The Phillies gave most of their regulars the day off against the team they will face on opening day on Friday. Former major leaguer Nate Bump, in minor league camp with the Phillies, held Houston to one run on eight hits in five innings. Houston right-hander Bud Norris, who is not scheduled to pitch in Philadelphia, gave up seven runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two in five innings. Placido Polanco played for the second time in three days.

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his assault on the single-season home run record in 1998 — a mark that Bonds later broke. “He mentioned that other players do it and that’s how they got ahead, that’s how they achieved,” Bell said. Dressed in a dark blue suit, Bonds alternately watched Bell on the stand, scribbled notes and whispered to one of his defense attorneys, Allen Ruby, as she testified. Bell, wearing a gray pantsuit and white shirt, said she and Bonds met briefly on July 3, 1994, and attended a barbecue the next day. From there, they shared a romantic relationship that continued even after Bonds married another woman in 1999. Bell said that Bonds’ sexual performance declined in the later years of their relationship. She said that his testicles changed shape and shrank. She also testified that Bonds grew — and shaved — chest hair and developed acne on his back. A visibly uncomfortable Bell testified that Bonds’ behavior also changed over time. “He was increasingly aggressive, irritable, agitated and very impatient,” she said. Bell became emotional as she

Out with an elbow injury the last two weeks, Polanco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored.

Twins 4, Pirates 3 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Justin Morneau capped his abbreviated spring action by getting a hit and Minnesota beat Pittsburgh to wrap up exhibition play. Morneau, who missed the first half of spring training while recovering from a concussion that kept him out for the final three months of last season, finished the spring hitting .192 with one RBI. Royals 10, Brewers (ss) 0 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Kila Ka’aihue hit a three-run homer, Kyle Davies struck out six in six innings and Kansas City won its fifth straight. Alex Gordon, Alcides Escobar and Jeff Francoeur also connected for Kansas City. Ka’aihue’s drive with Melky Cabrera and Billy Butler aboard in the fifth was his seventh of the spring. Indians 4, Cubs 3 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Chicago’s Carlos Zambrano kept his composure despite some shoddy fielding behind him in his final spring tuneup. Chicago scored twice in the ninth off closer Chris Perez, who left after it looked as if he became ill. Vinnie Pestano hit a batter, then got the final out. Reds 9, White Sox 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mike Leake pitched into the sixth inning, Drew Stubbs hit a three-run homer and Cincinnati beat Chicago. Leake allowed one run and six hits in 5 2-3 innings, bouncing back from a terrible showing last Tuesday when he gave up seven runs in 2 1-3 innings against the Oakland Athletics. Brewers (ss) 5, Padres 4 PHOENIX — Ryan Braun hit a pair of home runs and Rickie Weeks also connected to lead a Milwaukee split-squad. Mariners 7, Rockies 6 PEORIA, Ariz. —— Jason Vargas, Seattle’s No. 2 starter, gave up five runs and 11 hits in five innings, before the Mariners rallied with two runs in the bottom of the ninth. Rangers 6, Diamondbacks 4 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Daniel Hudson didn’t allow a run in 4 2-3 innings and Russell Branyan hit his fifth home run of the spring, but Texas rallied for four runs off reliever Juan Gutierrez in the ninth. testified that Bonds verbally abused her starting in 1999, saying that — in addition to threatening to decapitate her — Bonds said “he would cut out my breast implants because he paid for them.” The second half of the BondsBell relationship was the same period when Bonds noticeably bulked up and started posting unprecedented power numbers for the Giants. The seven-time NL MVP hit a season-record 73 homers in 2001 en route to a career total of 762 by the time of his last season in 2007, not long before he was indicted for his grand jury testimony. In anticipation of defense attempts to portray Bell as a gold digger, Nedrow asked Bell about an interview and photograph shoot she did with Playboy that appeared in 2007. She posed nude and discussed Bonds sexual performance in the magazine. “I was trying to put my life together,” she testified. “Maybe it wasn’t the best decision.” Bell testified that Playboy agreed to pay her $100,000, but sent the money to her agent, David Hans Schmidt. Schmidt committed suicide in 2007 while under investigation for allegedly attempting to extort the actor Tom Cruise and Bell said she saw little of the Playboy payment — “about $17,000 or $18,000.”

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New coach for successful Trojans With that said, 16 other area high schools hope to become district chamThe time of year when snowfall be- pion this year and establish their own comes less frequent has finally come, line of success. signaling the arrival of spring athletics. With the high school boys volleyball sea- Top Teams Coughlin: The Crusaders advanced to son about to get underway, area coaches are beginning to organize their rosters the District 2 Class 2A finals last year for and evaluate the talent each individual the first time in school history, where they lost to North Pocono. Coughlin has player brings to the team. This boys volleyball season will see a a good chance of getting to districts couple of new coaches in the area, high- again this season with the depth and lighted by Bill Kline of North Pocono. leadership present on the team. Hazleton Area: Hazleton Area won its Kline is taking over for Chris Summa, first district title in school history claimwho led the Trojans to four consecutive ing the District 2 Class 3A championDistrict 2 Class 2A championships beship. The Cougars hope that with the tarfore resigning earlier this month. During get of defending champions on their his six-year career, Summa led the Tro- back, they will be able to live up to the jans to more than 100 victories and five expectations. district championships. Holy Redeemer: The Royals will look "He was very well respected," said to defend their league championship, Kline. "I have nothing but the utmost re- while trying to win their first district spect for him. We want to start a new leg- championship in boys volleyball in the acy with some of his returning players school’s four-year history. Redeemer reand we’re hoping to begin a new line of turns several players with varsity experisuccess with me. I expect success from ence that have the potential to lead the my players as we look to continue on the team to victory this season. North Pocono: North Pocono was winning path." By ZACH DOLEIDEN For The Times Leader

court and with his strong motivation, hopes to lead his team to win districts and advance to the state playoffs. Rob Wingert, Holy Redeemer: The junior returns to display his solid skills that helped Holy Redeemer reach last season’s success. The team was undefeated with him setting the offense all year. The competitive player always seems to find a way to win. His play has even caught the attention of some division one teams. Dom Verdetto, North Pocono: The junior played well for North Pocono last season on their way to a fourth consecS. JOHN WILKIN FILE PHOTO/THE TIMES LEADER utive district championship. Verdetto reCoughlin’s Michael Shmakov, shown turns to provide leadership as the Trojumping in a match last year against jans look to win again under new coach Lake-Lehman, is expected to be one of Bill Kline.

crowned district champions the last four years running. With a large number of returning players, the Trojans have a good chance of being a factor this season. Wyoming Valley West: Wyoming Valley West graduated two starting seniors last year and will look to perform consistently with a young team. If the returning players are able to develop team chemistry early in the season, the Spartans have a chance to win some games. Top Players Andrew McLane, Abington Heights: The senior is one of several returning players for the Comets this season. A solid outside hitter, McLane also provides leadership for the Comets, who have high expectations this season. Michael Shmakov, Coughlin: The senior had a great season in 2010, helping the Crusaders pull upsets and advance to the district title game. One of the most feared hitters in the league, his experience will benefit the team. Pete Alexis, Holy Redeemer: The 6foot-11 senior had a team-high 200 kills in the league last season. He is a tremendous leader on and off the volleyball

the top players in the WVC this year.

Key Dates Over the last few years, the biggest matches were scheduled at the beginning of the season. This year, that has changed. Here are the dates for some of the most important games and postseason dates: May 2, Coughlin at Holy Redeemer; May 5, Holy Redeemer at North Pocono;

May 11, Wyoming Valley West at Hazleton Area; May 16, North Pocono at Coughlin; May 19, 25-26: District 2-11 Class 3A Regional; May 24-27, District 2 Class 2A Tournament; May 31, PIAA Championships first round; May 3-4, PIAA Championships at Penn State University

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Abington Heights

Delaware Valley

Coach: Dan Phillips 2010 Record: 11-4 Key Players: Andrew McLane, outside hitter, Sr.; Eric Wasser, Setter, Sr.; Dustin Ganz, Libero, Sr.; James Connolly, outside hitter, Jr.; Dan Brazill, back row specialist, Sr. Coach’s Outlook: “This season, we’re definitely hoping to make a playoff run and see what happens there. No one likes to make preseason predictions, but we plan to take it one game at time and see where we end up.”

Coach: Bridget Crawford 2010 Record: 7-8 Key Players: Jason Clader, Setter, So.; Thomas Mincer, outside hitter, So.; Dominick Montemarano, outside hitter, So.; Zack Philpot, Libero, So. Coach’s Outlook: “We have a very young team, as just one player returns with varsity experience. Throughout the season, I hope the team gains experience and skill level. Our overall goal is to improve each week and be competitive.”

Coach: Don Plyler 2010 Record: 7-8 Key Players: Justin Johnson, middle hitter, Sr.; Matt Cashman, outside hitter, So.; Scott Brown, outside hitter, Sr.; Devin Bowman, middle hitter, Sr.; Alex Buck, defender, Jr.; Atmiya Patel, outside hitter, Jr.; Cody George, Setter, So. Coach’s Outlook: “We’re rebuilding, but we have some talent on the team so we’re hoping to be competitive throughout the season.”

Coach: William Kane 2010 Record: 1-14 Key Players: Jeff Albert, Libero, Jr.; Pat Connelly, Strong-Side hitter, Sr.; Justin Eck, Setter, Sr.; Anthony Pisano, Setter, Sr.; Jamie Jayne, middle hitter, Sr.; Tom Bogarowski, middle hitter, Fr. Coach’s Outlook: “We only had one win last year, so anything would be an improvement. Our team is fairly inexperienced, as most have never played before. My hope that as the season goes on, the team will gain experience and team chemistry while picking up some wins.”

Berwick

Coughlin

Coach: Dave Lapinski 2010 Record: 12-3 Key Players: Michael Shmakov, hitter, Sr.; Justin Coskey, hitter, Sr.; Brian Suchoski, Setter, Sr.; Jake Karavitch, Libero, Sr.; Rich Poplawski, Setter, Jr.; Andre Boris, hitter, Jr.; Kevin Zingaretti, outside hitter, Jr.; Josh Wilk, outside hitter, Jr.; Robert Riley, Jr. Coach’s Outlook: “Our team is a good mix of youth and experience. Our younger kids didn’t get a lot of varsity time last season, as we graduated a lot of players. We’re going to have a year that is dictated by our kids and I think we can have great success. We just have to make it on our own.”

Crestwood

Coach: Mike Williams 2010 Record: 5-10 Key Players: Jake Prohaska, middle hitter/Blocker, Jr.; Pat Henry, middle hitter/Blocker, Jr.; Nick Banos, Setter, So.; Pete Kelly, outside hitter, Jr.; Zach Ciavarella, outside hitter, Jr.; Jared Yakscoe, outside hitter, Jr. Coach’s Outlook: “We finished with a losing record last season, but our goal for this year is to be a playoff team. We had no juniors or seniors on the team last season, so we will have some experience out there with our returning players.”

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take things one game at a time, with our long-term goal being a playoff spot this year. We will be playing with a fairly young team this year, so I’m hoping for team Meyers chemistry to develop and that Coach: Max Strausser our players will gel. I think many 2010 Record: 4-11 Key Players: Keyton Winder, mid- teams are fairly young this year, dle hitter, Sr; Derek Gentry, mid- so anything can happen.” dle/outside hitter, Sr. (Captain); North Pocono Chris Moyer, Setter, Sr.; TJ Zelin- Coach: Bill Kline ka, all-around player, Sr. 2010 Record: 14-1 Coach’s Outlook: “This is really Key Players: Tim Cummings, outthe first year we will have four se- side hitter, Sr.; Ryan Rinaldi, Setniors who played for all three ter, Jr.; Dom Verdetto, outside/ years, so we’re hoping that with middle hitter, Jr.; Jordan Alexantheir experience, they can lead der, middle hitter, Jr.; Russell our team to some wins this sea- Lang, Libero, So.; Matt Bartkowson. We have a few first-year play- ski, outside hitter, Sr. ers showing some real promise so Coach’s Outlook: “I’m coming in far and we will look to compete this season as the new coach at this year.” North Pocono. This school has won the last four years, so I’m goNanticoke ing to have that same goal for this Coach: Debbie Krupinski season. We have a lot of returning 2010 Record: 7-8 Key Players: Cael Evans, outside players this year and I’m not fixhitter, Sr.; John Pietrzyk, Setter, ing what isn’t broken.” So.; Brian Bevan, outside hitter, Tunkhannock Jr. Coach: Todd DeSando Coach’s Outlook: “We always 2010 Record: 4-11

Key Players: Paul Henn, middle hitter, Sr.; Cliff Kingston, outside hitter, Jr.; James Hawk, middle hitter, Jr.; Ryan Potuck, outside hitter, Jr. Coach’s Outlook: “We’re hoping to improve on our record from last year. Just like any team, we want to play hard and our ultimate goal for this season is to make the playoffs.”

West Side Tech

Coach: Bill Bevan 2010 Record: Did not play Key Players: Tyler Atherholt, Sr.; Jeremy Bytheway, Jr.; Brian Cupp, Sr.; Jack Davenport, Fr.; Shawn Davis, So.; Derrick Eyerman, Jr.; Justin Grocki, Jr.; Garth Hartman, So.; Nick Space, Sr.; John Steckman, Sr.; Mike Zikowski, Jr.

Wyoming Area

Coach: Noah Pickett 2010 Record: 1-14 Key Players: Tony Richards, Setter, Sr.; Chris Evans, outside hitter Sr.; Cody Gates, middle hitter, Sr.; Dylan Reedy, Opposite hitter, Sr. Coach’s Outlook: “Last year was

a building block year. We have a good foundation to build upon with most of our players returning. We’ve had a few good athletes that came out to play for the team this year, and we’re hoping to squeeze out a few more wins. We’ve got a real solid group of guys.”

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Coach: Joe Czopek 2010 Record: 10-5 Key Players: Alex Himlin, middle hitter, Jr.; Matt Tieszala, outside hitter, Jr.; Ridge Scott, Libero, Sr. Coach’s Outlook: “We are a young starting team hoping to gel as the season goes on. Our goal is that we play well enough to have a shot at the District 2 Class 3A playoffs. The time it takes the boys to come together as a team will determine how far they go.”

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Coach: Jack Kablick 2010 Record: 15-0 Key Players: Pete Alexis, middle hitter, Sr.; Rob Wingert, Setter, Jr.; John McCarthy, middle hitter, Sr.; Mike Vamos, outside hitter/Defensive Player, Jr.; Dan Konicki, outside hitter/Defense, Sr.; Nick Saracino Defensive specialist, Sr. Coach’s Outlook: “We were undefeated last year in the league with a record of 16-0 and made it to the first round in the state playoffs, where we lost to eventual state champion Northeastern. Dallas We are going to try our best to deCoach: Mike Labaugh fend our league championship 2010 Record: 6-9 Key Players: Kevin Hine, Setter, and hopefully win our first district Sr.; Chris Dillon, Setter, Sr.; Aaron championship as Holy RedeemWeir, middle hitter, Jr.; Rob Cos- er.” cia, outside hitter, Sr.; Chris ClemLake-Lehman son, outside hitter, Sr. Coach: Corey Brin Coach’s Outlook: “The team has 2010 Record: 5-10 been pretty weak the last couple Key Players: Ryan Evans, outside years and we’re looking to build hitter, Sr.; Tim Price, outside hitup and improve. We missed the ter, Sr.; JJ Ford, Libero, Sr.; Brent playoffs last year, but I have high Oliver, Setter, Jr.; Kevin Masters, expectations for these guys. It’s middle hitter, So. definitely going to be an exciting Coach’s Outlook: “We lost a few year with eight returning seniors, seniors after last season, but we all of whom are pretty seasoned have a lot of younger guys stepand play a tactical game.” ping up and filling the roles of

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Players make court statements By JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer

MINNEAPOLIS — NFL players are defending their decision to disband the union, saying employers cannot force workers to unionize, and dissolution is “not akin to turning off a light switch.” The players made the statements Monday in a court document filed in response to the NFL’s assertion decertification was “a sham.” “It is established law that a union can renounce collective bargaining to enable its workers to protect themselves from antitrust violations,” lawyers for the players wrote in the filing. Lawyers for Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and six other NFL players are asking a federal judge to halt a lockout im-

posed by owners, saying an injunction is needed to “stop the irreparable harm being inflicted today.” A hearing on the issue is scheduled for April 6 in St. Paul, Minn. The players say that prior court decisions have made it clear the right of workers not to unionize is absolute. The players disclaimed their union, gave up the right to strike, to collectively bargain and to have union representation. “The players sacrificed these labor law rights for one reason: to gain the ability to assert antitrust claims against anticompetitive restrictions imposed by defendants,” lawyers for the players argued on Monday. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said, “There are no surprises or

arguments we did not expect. The union’s lawyers still fail to come to terms with the jurisdictional principles that bar an injunction in this case.” Last week, the NFL wrote in response to the lawsuit to ask that the lockout be kept in place, accusing the players of trying to manipulate the law with what the league deems a baseless antitrust claim. The NFL also argues that any legal decision on the lockout should wait until the National Labor Relations Board rules on an unfair labor practice charge against the now-dissolved players’ union. The players argued that the NLRB proceedings could take years, thus there is no basis for the court to wait to tackle the issue.

The “claim that it was bad faith for the NFLPA to renounce its union status is absurd,” the court document said. It added that the NFLPA was re-formed as a union because of a court settlement, and that it existed as a union for nearly 20 years, “with renunciation occurring only after two years of fruitless collective bargaining.” U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson is scheduled to hear arguments on the injunction next week. The current players say they can’t afford to wait for the NLRB to conclude its investigation and issue a ruling. The lockout has shutdown free agency, prevented player movement and kept players from working out at team facilities.

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Notre Dame’s Becca Bruszewski (32) looks for a shot against Tennessee’s Vicki Baugh during Monday’s regional final in Dayton, Ohio.

Anthony scores 39 in Knicks’ OT win The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Hours after saying the game was “almost a must win” for the Knicks, Anthony added 10 rebounds, and the Knicks got some help when Dwight Howard fouled out in the extra session, then picked up his NBA-leading 17th technical foul. Amare Stoudemire had 20 points for the Knicks, who won for just the second time in 11 games and inched closer to their first playoff berth since 2004. Howard rebounded from a quiet first half to finish with 29 points and 18 rebounds, but Orlando didn’t score after he picked up his sixth foul. Bobcats 87, Bucks 86 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Henderson scored the final seven points, including the go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the short-handed Charlotte Bobcats staged an unlikely comeback to beat the mistake-prone Milwaukee Bucks. Starting with no available centers before losing their top two point guards to injuries, the Bobcats remained in playoff contention after Brandon Jennings missed two layups and a 3-pointer in the final 15 seconds that would have put the Bucks ahead. Stephen Jackson scored 18 points for the Bobcats, who held Milwaukee scoreless over the

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final 3:52. Jennings and Andrew Bogut had 26 points apiece for the Bucks, who lost their second straight and continued an alarming trend of blowing fourthquarter leads.

76ers 97, Bulls 85 CHICAGO — Thaddeus Young scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers built a 23point lead and held on, beating the Chicago Bulls and ending their 14-game home winning streak. Chicago, losing for only the second time in its last 14 games overall, got 31 points from Derrick Rose, who also had 10 turnovers. The Bulls still own the best record in the East, leading by two games over the Celtics and Heat. Boston lost to Indiana on Monday night and Miami was idle. Wizards 100, Jazz 95 SALT LAKE CITY — Rookie John Wall scored 28 points and Jordan Crawford hit a key shot at the end of regulation then made two steals in overtime to lead the Washington Wizards to only their second road win. Crawford finished with 25 points, including eight in the fourth quarter and the gametying shot with 4.4 seconds left in regulation. Maurice Evans scored seven of his 12 points in overtime for the Wizards, who were without five players because of injury. Pacers 107, Celtics 100 INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert scored 26 points as the Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics and remained in sole

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, fights for a rebound with the New York Knicks’ Shawne Williams (3) and Carmelo Anthony during the first quarter of an NBA game Monday at Madison Square Garden in New York.

possession of eighth place in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Boston point guard Rajon Rondo started after missing Sunday’s game against Minnesota with a jammed finger on his right hand. Coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Rondo would not play, but Rondo scored 10 points in the first 5:10 and finished with 22 points and eight assists. Trail Blazers 100, Spurs 92 SAN ANTONIO — Andre Miller scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the slumping and banged-up San Antonio Spurs as Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan sat out with injuries. The Blazers beat the NBA’s winningest team for the second

time in three days, this time with four San Antonio starters sidelined. The Spurs hope some will be healthy Thursday against Boston. NHL Blackhawks 3, Red Wings 2 DETROIT — Marian Hossa scored on a power play 51 seconds into overtime, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a win over the Detroit Red Wings. Henrik Zetterberg was called for hooking Patrick Kane with 3.7 seconds left, putting Chicago on the power play to begin the extra session. The Blackhawks took advantage on Hossa’s shot from the left circle — his first goal against Detroit as an ex-Red Wing — off a pass from Kane.

DAYTON, Ohio — The wait was certainly worth it for Notre Dame. Skylar Diggins scored 24 points and the second-seeded Fighting Irish made up for 28 years of beatings at the hands of Tennessee, upsetting the top-seeded Lady Vols 73-59 Monday night to earn a spot in the Final Four. The Fighting Irish (30-7) came in 0-20 all-time against the Lady Vols. But the operative number on this night was 3-0 — Notre Dame’s record in regional championship games. The Irish are headed to the Final Four for the first time since 2001, when they won the national championship. Natalie Novosel added 17 points and Becca Bruszewski — who didn’t practice Sunday and was listed as questionable to even play with a knee injury — had 13 for the Fighting Irish. Brittany Mallory chipped in with 10. Notre Dame advanced to play the winner of tonight’s game between top-ranked Connecticut (35-1) and secondseeded Duke (32-3). Taber Spani and Shekinna Stricklen had 13 points for the Lady Vols (34-3). Glory Johnson added 12. “I’m so excited, I’m out of breath,” said Diggins, selected as the regional’s most outstanding player. It was a watershed win after years of losing — sometimes close, usually not so close — to mighty Tennessee. The day before the game, Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw and her players were clearly upset to be

reminded about their long drought against the Lady Vols. It was also another disappointing end for the Lady Vols, who are accustomed to muscling their way into the national title picture under coach Pat Summitt. Freshman Meighan Simmons, their leading scorer at 13.8 points a game, was saddled with foul trouble and was scoreless until the waning minutes, finishing with two points. Senior Angie Bjorklund, the program’s all-time 3-point shooter and this season’s fourth-leading scorer at 11 points a game, didn’t score in the semifinal win over Ohio State and had only had one point against Notre Dame. Stanford 83, Gonzaga 60 SPOKANE, Wash. — Nnemkadi Ogwumike dominated the inside with 23 points and 11 rebounds, sister Chiney chipped in with 18 points, and Stanford is headed back to its fourth straight Final Four after the top-seeded Cardinal ended the surprising run of Gonzaga in the Spokane Regional final. There was no stopping the dynamic Stanford (33-2) duo, who scored seemingly every way around the basket. Whether grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring on putbacks or powering through the arms of the Bulldogs’ defense, the Ogwumikes were not going to be slowed. It didn’t help that Gonzaga (31-5) started the second half missing 11 of 12 shots and saw Stanford’s lead balloon to 21. Gonzaga got no close than 18.

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Black honored by W-B Area School Board

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Coughlin track standout Shelley Black was recently presented with a plaque by the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board of Education and district superintendent Jeffrey Namey. Black was one of 12 students from the United States to compete in the International Friendship Competition in Osaka, Japan, in February. She competed against students from Germany and Japan and placed third in the hurdles. Black also recently signed a letter of intent to compete in track and field at Penn State University. She is the daughter of Ray and Diane Black and the granddaughter of Anthony Lupas. Attending the ceremony, from left, are Lupas, Diane Black, Ray Black, Shelley Black and Namey.

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Wyoming Valley West field hockey standout Alexis Good recently signed a letter of intent to play at East Stroudsburg University. Good led her team to a District 2 Class 3A championship last season and was a Pennsylvania High School Field Hockey Coaches Association second-team all-state selection. From left, first row are Celeste Good, mother; Alexis Good; John Good, father; and Brett Good, brother. Second row: Valley West head coach Linda Fithian, assistant coach Amber Walko-Ray, assistant principal David Robbins and principal Erin Keating.

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Checking up on home prices Home prices in some of the nation’s largest cities have fallen to their lowest levels since the housing bubble ended in 2006 and 2007. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller index of home prices is expected to bring more bad news. Home prices in 20 major cities likely fell 0.4 percent in January from December, according to FactSet. The housing industry has been hurt by high unemployment and uncertainty over home prices. That has kept potential buyers from making purchases.

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Americans are feeling more anxious about the economy due to high gas prices, unrest in the Middle East and North Africa and the nuclear crisis in Japan. That’s why economists predict the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 65.4 in March, down from 70.4 in February. Consumer confidence had risen for the past five straight months. But the events around the world have made consumers wary.

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Harry & David files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Fruit basket and gift seller Harry & David filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, brought down by a weak economy and a proliferation of competitors. The Medford, Ore., company, with a store at The Crossings Premium Outlets in Tannersville, agreed with a majority of its senior creditors on a reorganization plan that will eliminate substantial debt and provide financing to restructure its balance sheet, according to court documents. Harry & David Holdings Inc., which grew out of an orchard business about a century ago, has been struggling as businesses slashed corporate gift budgets and consumers cut spending in the weak economy. It relies on discretionary spending that’s often the first to get cut from household and business budgets. In addition, online competitors have grown significantly. Harry & David grows or makes about 85 percent of its products, but online competitors were able to source products from cheaper places, lowering costs. Also stores like Walmart and Target have begun offering more edible gifts, increasing competition.

Twitter co-founder returns Jack Dorsey, the Twitter co-founder responsible for the messaging service’s first tweet five years ago, is returning to oversee the company’s products. Twitter is tapping into its creator’s ingenuity as it tries to build upon its popularity to make more money by selling more ads. Dorsey, Twitter’s original CEO, announced his new role Monday on his Twitter account. He says he intends to remain CEO of a mobile payments service called Square that’s located near Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters.

Website settles Beatles suit A website that posted digital copies of The Beatles music a year before they became legitimately available has agreed to pay record companies nearly $1 million to settle a lawsuit. Court records show the owner of the site BlueBeat.com agreed to pay $950,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the music companies EMI, Capitol Records and Virgin Records America. A federal judge had previously ruled BlueBeat infringed on the labels’ copyrights when it sold high-quality versions of songs by the Fab Four and other top-name acts, including Coldplay and Lily Allen, for 25 cents apiece.

Volkswagen recalling Jettas Volkswagen of America is recalling about 71,000 2011 Jettas in order to reconfigure wiring related to its alarm system and horn. The recall affects sixth-generation Jetta sedans built between March 2010 and March 2011. No injuries or accidents have been reported. For more information, call Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

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U.S. new-home sales choppy By DEREK KRAVITZ AP Real Estate Writer

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Losing confidence

WASHINGTON — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes last month, but sales were uneven across the country and not enough to signal a rebound in the housing market. Sales agreements for homes rose 2.1 percent in February to a reading of 90.8, according to the National Association of Realtors’ pending home sales index released Monday. Sales rose in every region but the Northeast.

Signings were 19.6 percent above June’s indexreading,thelowpointsincethehousingbust.Still,theindexisbelow100,which is considered a healthy level. The last time it reached that point was in April, the final month people could qualify for a federal home-buying tax credit. Contract signings are usually a good indicator of where the housing market is heading. That’s because there’s usually a one- to two-month lag between a sales contract and a completed deal.

But the Realtors group also noted “a measurable level of contract cancellations” that also occurred in February. Many buyers canceled after appraisals showed the properties were valued much lower than their initial bids. Asaleisnotfinaluntilamortgageisclosed. The pace of sales varied from region to region. Signings fell 10.9 percent in the Northeast. They rose 2.7 percent in the South, 4 percent in Midwest and 7 percent in the West.

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Hollenback Golf Course in WilkesBarre has been hindered with its opening this spring because of inclement weather conditions.

Spring chill hampers businesses By EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent

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EBay Inc. has agreed to buy GSI Commerce, a digital marketing and e-commerce company, for $2.4 billion. GSI owns Wilkes-Barre-based Pepperjam.

W-B firm part of deal By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com

The King of Prussia company that purchasedlocale-commercepowerhousePepperjam in 2009 is close to being sold itself — to eBay, the owner of the world’s largest e- commerce market. San Jose, Calif.-based eBay on Monday announced it has agreed to buy GSI Commerce Inc. for $29.25 a share, or total considerationofapproximately$2.4billion.Theacquisition, which will be financed with cash and debt, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2011, according to a release on eBay’s website. The acquisition will add services to the eBay umbrella that help retailers market and distribute their wares. Steve Denton, president of GSI Media and the chief executive of the Pepperjam network, referred calls to GSI’s corporate communications office. A message left there was not immediately returned. One person who was talking about the pending sale on Monday was Kris Jones, 35, the founder of Pepperjam. Jones, of Shavertown,leftthecompanyinApril2010 to pursue other business opportunities. He said news of the sale brought a smile

to his face. “I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am that the company I founded is going to be an eBay company,” said Jones.Hesaidhe’s stillbaskingintheideathatthelittle Jones business he started in Wilkes-Barre “will eventually be in the hands of one of the most innovative and recognized technology companies of our time has me speechless.” Jones said when he put Pepperjam on the market he had a list of about five companies he hoped would be a bidder. GSI was one of them, but so too was eBay. None of the press releases issued on the sale gave any indication what would happen to the companies that fall under GSI’s corporate umbrella once a sale is finalized. Jones said he believes the local Pepperjam work force has only a bright side. He said eBay was a client of Pepperjam long before the GSI purchase and he believes the longstanding relationship will bolster the local company’s standing in the newer larger company. “I’m confident this means nothing but

good things for the region and the company 1:18 itself,” Jones said, addp.m. ing that the deal “is a timesleader.com good fit” for the companies involved. The top official of eBay seemed to agree. “CombinedwitheBayMarketplacesand PayPal, we believe GSI will enhance our position as the leading strategic global commerce partner of choice for retailers and brands of all sizes,” said John Donahoe, eBay Inc.’s president and chief executive officer, in that release. “Weintendtoleadthenextgenerationof commerce innovation. The acquisition of GSI, which offers the most comprehensive integrated suite of online commerce and interactive marketing services available, will significantly strengthen our ability to connect buyers and sellers worldwide,” Donahoe added. GSI, a digital marketing and e-commerce company, has 40 days to solicit proposals from other potential bidders, the companies said. EBay then has a right to match any superior proposal, according to the agreement. First reported at

New Amazon app store gives users more options AMAZON HAS, for the past few years, been a powerhouse of innovation. It is far more than an online bookstore. Its scope of operations runs the gamut from ondemand video to electronics (I bought my last TV from Amazon and it was a great deal), and now it’s getting into the app business. The mobile technology landscape is extremely fragmented right now – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. There is no clear market leader; no one vendor has any advantage over another. And to complicate matters further, both Android and Windows Phone 7 operating systems will operate on multiple devices. If you’re old enough to remember the early days of personal computing, you’ll recall that, initially, you had more than just Windows and Mac. You had Commodore, Amiga and OS/2, to name just a few. Only it wasn’t just Windows. It was IBM, HP, Compaq, and anyone else who cared to build a

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“PC Clone.” Only one other OS family could claim to have the flexibility that Windows did – and that was Linux and other UNIXlike operating systems. In the PC world, Windows emerged as the clear winner with the bulk of the market share. Well, in the world of smartphones, you only have two major operating systems that can run on multiple devices: Windows and Android (which is Linux.) Only Android has an advantage here. And with Amazon stepping in to distribute apps, multiple manufacturers pro-

ducing multiple models, all carrying the Android operating system, it’s beginning to seem like maybe, just maybe, things will start to shake out in favor of Google’s Open Operating System. The Amazon app store is pretty interesting. Not only is there an independent Android Developers Portal (you can actually launch apps with Amazon instead of selling them in Android’s market), but you can also “test drive” apps before installing them on your phone. This feature is fantastic and I, for one, love it. All too often I’ve downloaded an app that didn’t do what I wanted, or didn’t live up to its publicity. Now there’s a way to keep the Angry Birds app from resulting in an angry user. Scan the QR code in the center of this story with your smartphone’s code reader to go to the Amazon app store. Nick DeLorenzo is director of Interactive and New Media for The Times Leader. Write him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

Spring has yet to fully spring for some area businesses due to prolonged cold temperatures and the threat of more winter weather into April. From golf courses to the companies that might landscape them, businesses are hoping that once customers see the green that lies beneath the snow piles they will begin bringing the green for their cash registers. The Irem Temple Golf Club in Dallas has plenty of white stuff on the greens. Paul Roman, the course professional, said last year they were open in mid-March. “It was our best year ever,” he said on Monday. “Today we are still snow covered and still closed.” Roman estimates it will be about two weeks before the course could open. He is hoping for lots of sun and some wind to help melt the snow and dry out the grounds so the spring cleanup can start. Also anticipating that spring cleanup is Dave Rosenko, owner of Summit Landscaping in Dallas. Many yards still have patches of snow on them, forcing a delay in what’s typically the start of his season. Rosenko said the weather has put him off two weeks from preparing his equipment for the spring yard cleanups. He hopes to have all of his equipment tuned up and ready to go for the new target date of this Friday. While those who work outside are anxiously awaiting the thaw, those who cater to outdoor buffs are, too. The cold weather has caused business at Around Town Bicycles in Wilkes-Barre to be a little slower than normal for this time of year, said shop owner Tom Jones. Jones said that usually about March 15, business starts picking up. He has had some sales from cycling enthusiasts, but “the casual cyclist has not come to visit us yet.” He said his customers say they are tired of the cold and want to move forward. Dundee Gardens Inc. in Hanover Township has been able to keep busy in this unseasonably cold late March thanks to sunshine. Store manager Mary Ellen O’Shea said if the sun is out, foot traffic is good. “The cold weather is not so bad, as long as it is not snowing or sleeting,” she said. O’Shea said people are learning they can begin their seeds at home, in a warm place. This is drawing people in to buy potting soil, vegetable plants and herbs. “There are a lot of die-hard gardeners out there,” she said. Sales of big-ticket items are on track too. O’Shea said that last weekend, four gas grills were sold and delivered as well as some patio furniture. “Better weather is around the corner,” Jones said.

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while Eli Lilly is down 2 percent. The S&P 500 is up 4 percent. But analysts say some drug companies are good long-term buys. They look cheap with a price-to-earnings ratio below that of the S&P 500, which has a P/E of 15. Many pay big dividends. So even if the stocks languish in the short term, investors should have a strong return. Damien Conover, a health care analyst at Morningstar, says these stocks are appealing based on their dividend yields or ability to develop new drugs.

The pharmaceutical industry looks like a no man’s land to many investors. Patents on drugs that protect against competition from Investing in generics are expirhealth care: ing. And companies Part 1 of don’t have a large a two-part number of drugs series in development. Earnings are expected to be weak for the next two years. That has sent the stock prices for big companies falling. Merck is down 10 percent this year,

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Abbott’s revenue has risen each of the past eight years. The company faces relatively few expirations of patents over the next five years. Earnings are expected to rise 9 percent in 2011, compared with an average of 2 percent among other drug companies. It’s Morningstar’s top pick among drug makers.

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52-WEEK HIGH LOW

2,700

1,250

10-YR T-NOTE 3.44%

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Close: 2,730.68 Change: -12.38 (-0.5%)

2,600

10 DAYS

2,900

Vol. (in mil.) Pvs. Volume Advanced Declined New Highs New Lows

2,700

1,350

1,100

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Yacktman Yacktman d 17.38 -.03 +5.1

95.00 64.13 28.29 19.41 51.50 35.00 23.79 16.52 38.02 24.22 277.50 171.65 19.86 10.91 32.65 23.78 18.63 6.08 44.20 29.12 37.82 26.84 65.88 49.47 25.91 16.30 28.95 21.33 42.50 25.63 37.19 25.61 16.00 4.97 19.80 7.71 9.84 6.96 18.71 13.09 15.84 9.60 50.77 40.00 54.70 42.37 32.67 27.49 28.54 19.35

GOLD $1,419.80

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EURO $1.4097

-6.30

CRUDE OIL $103.98

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Stocks of Local Interest

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52-WEEK HIGH LOW

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TKR

96.15 80.94 25.96 7.87 70.45 28.80 15.43 17.35 68.11 65.47 66.95 67.52 15.35 54.19 29.24 17.47 51.11 33.34 37.70 57.90 41.30 34.25

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72.03 65.31 19.27 3.64 49.43 23.75 11.75 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

-1.42

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Last Chg %YTD

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Name

Last Chg %YTD

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Name

Last Chg %YTD

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Foreign Exchange & Metals CURRENCY CLOSE USD per British Pound 1.6000 Canadian Dollar .9761 USD per Euro 1.4097 Japanese Yen 81.65 Mexican Peso 11.9581 METALS Copper Gold Platinum Silver Palladium

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Story Stocks

Stocks closed with slight losses Monday after falling in the last half-hour of trading. Major indexes were up for most of the day after several economic reports suggested that the recovery is continuing. The Dow fell 22.71 points, or 0.2 percent, to Eastman Kodak EK Alcatel-Lucent Close: $3.58 0.18 or 5.3% A federal agency said it would reexamine a patent-infringement claim that could generate large royalty fees for the camera maker. $6 4 2 $2.90

12,197.88. The broader S&P 500 index lost 3.61, or 0.3 percent, to 1,310.19. The Nasdaq composite fell 12.38, or 0.5 percent, to 2,730.68. Each index had been up more than 0.4 percent earlier in the day. ALU Cal-Maine Foods CALM

Close: $5.81 0.47 or 8.8% Goldman Sachs upgraded the telecommunications equipment maker. Goldman said it will earn higher profits from newer businesses. $6 4

J F 52-week range

Vol.: 68.6m (5.9x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $962.6 m

M $9.08 PE: ... Yield: ...

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Close: $29.97 2.15 or 7.7% The nation’s biggest egg seller said demand for eggs remained strong in the last quarter, but its net income fell on feed costs. $35 30

J F 52-week range

Vol.: 65.6m (1.9x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $13.13 b

M $5.87 PE: 8.4 Yield: ...

25 $26.23

J F 52-week range

M $38.88

PE: 9.4 Vol.: 945.4k (6.6x avg.) Mkt. Cap: $642.95 m Yield: 2.8%

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TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011

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NATIONAL FORECAST

FRIDAY

SATURDAY Morning snow possible

Rain and snow, possible

45° 32°

48° 28°

46° 25° SUNDAY Mostly sunny

45° 32°

50° 30°

REGIONAL FORECAST Syracuse 37/26

Today’s high/ Tonight’s low

Poughkeepsie 46/24

Heating Degree Days*

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

37/19 52/32 83 in 1945 9 in 1923 37 815 5503 5173 5384

New York City 46/31

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

Precipitation

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

Sun and Moon

Sunrise 6:52a 6:51a Moonrise Today 4:19a Tomorrow 4:46a Today Tomorrow

The Finger Lakes

Highs: 35-42. Lows: 20-26. Partly cloudy today, remaining partly cloudy overnight.

Wilkes-Barre 42/24

Brandywine Valley

Highs: 44-52. Lows: 27-31. Partly to mostly sunny, increasing clouds overnight.

Delmarva/Ocean City

Highs: 49-52. Lows: 27-40. Partly to mostly sunny, increasing clouds overnight.

0.00” 5.11” 2.39” 10.42” 6.93” Sunset 7:25p 7:26p Moonset 3:01p 4:01p

Susquehanna Stage Chg. Fld. Stg Wilkes-Barre 7.65 -0.81 22.0 Towanda 4.71 -0.42 21.0 Lehigh Bethlehem 1.64 -0.68 16.0 Delaware Port Jervis 4.86 -0.17 18.0 New

April 3

First

Full

Last

Weather Central, LP For more weather information go to:

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607-729-1597

53/35

63/53 65/44 80/50 80/60 86/73

84/69 44/35

City

Yesterday

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

31/22/.00 50/43/.43 47/28/.00 47/28/.00 32/16/.00 45/37/.21 35/21/.00 33/21/.00 58/48/.00 54/30/.08 39/18/.00 82/71/.00 68/58/.00 44/30/.00 74/52/.00 62/51/.00 85/75/.15 34/22/.00 35/18/.00

City

Yesterday

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

52/30/.00 79/50/.00 59/34/.00 52/28/.00 81/46/.00 50/32/.00 61/39/.00 70/59/.00 68/45/.00 59/45/.00

Today Tomorrow 42/30/sh 63/53/t 53/32/s 46/30/s 35/25/pc 61/45/pc 40/28/pc 36/25/pc 65/44/t 54/29/pc 40/25/pc 84/69/s 80/60/pc 49/32/c 75/56/pc 65/55/pc 86/73/t 38/27/pc 39/25/c

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

46/31

44/31

65/55

The Jersey Shore

Atlantic City 50/31

Yesterday Average Record High Record Low

54/29

42/30

Philadelphia 51/31

Temperatures

40/28 63/51

Highs: 37-46. Lows: 21-26. Partly cloudy and colder than normal.

Reading 49/28

Harrisburg 48/31

39/25 40/25

60° 35°

Highs: 46-51. Lows: 29-31. Mostly sunny today, increasing clouds tonight.

Pottsville 44/27

51/30

The Poconos

Albany 41/23

Towanda 42/23

State College 43/26

55/46

TODAY’S SUMMARY

Binghamton 40/24

Scranton 41/26

MONDAY T-storm

April 11 April 17 April 24

Find the car you want in your own backyard.

42/28/sh 65/48/t 43/36/c 49/34/s 38/27/pc 52/44/t 43/30/pc 36/28/sn 64/47/t 55/32/pc 40/26/c 84/70/s 72/53/t 45/29/rs 80/58/pc 72/59/pc 88/74/pc 41/28/pc 44/27/c

City

Myrtle Beach 45/39/.02 Nashville 55/37/.14 New Orleans 77/64/.00 Norfolk 46/35/.00 Oklahoma City 48/39/.00 Omaha 44/27/.00 Orlando 73/65/1.03 Phoenix 81/55/.00 Pittsburgh 39/20/.00 Portland, Ore. 53/42/.01 St. Louis 48/31/.00 Salt Lake City 44/34/.01 San Antonio 65/52/.00 San Diego 65/58/.00 San Francisco 59/46/.00 Seattle 51/41/.00 Tampa 75/64/3.02 Tucson 81/47/.00 Washington, DC 47/31/.00

WORLD CITIES

Today Tomorrow 55/41/s 82/59/pc 68/41/s 53/34/s 74/52/s 54/40/sh 60/38/s 69/59/pc 69/44/s 57/42/pc

56/45/sh 84/58/s 70/41/s 59/38/s 78/55/s 55/45/sh 62/44/pc 67/60/sh 74/48/s 55/45/sh

Yesterday

City

Yesterday

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

84/54/.00 32/23/.00 36/21/.00 63/43/.00 90/79/.00 84/61/.00 64/55/.00 86/72/.01 54/41/.00 50/27/.00

Today Tomorrow 60/52/s 62/43/sh 83/69/t 54/38/pc 54/36/sh 40/29/rs 83/67/t 85/58/s 43/25/s 52/45/r 42/31/rs 53/38/c 79/55/pc 68/55/s 62/50/c 55/46/r 81/69/t 83/52/s 53/35/s

62/52/t 53/36/sh 78/60/t 57/45/r 55/38/pc 43/34/c 85/66/t 88/60/pc 42/27/pc 57/47/r 43/33/pc 53/38/sh 75/57/t 75/56/pc 68/50/pc 56/47/r 83/71/t 84/53/s 41/37/r

Today Tomorrow 82/51/pc 35/22/pc 36/18/pc 61/50/sh 90/75/t 85/63/pc 66/49/sh 85/72/pc 56/42/pc 47/29/pc

Key: s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sn-snow, sf-snow ﬂurries, i-ice.

83/49/pc 40/25/s 37/20/rs 58/45/pc 83/73/t 88/64/pc 64/48/sh 84/71/t 57/42/sh 54/32/s

The colder then normal temperatures will continue this week. Our current dry spell, which began last Friday, will last into tomorrow. Only scattered clouds will form this afternoon, for another beautiful day, but a sharp breeze will add a chill to the air. A storm down south tomorrow could spread a little snow across southern Pennsylvania later in the day, but probably not quite this far north. A deepening trough of low pressure could allow for snow and rain here, Thursday night, and on Friday. Several inches of snow could accumulate, especially in higher elevations. - Tom Clark

m timesleaderautos.com

196600 279045

Mostly sunny, breezy

THURSDAY Rain and snow

WEDNESDAY Turning cloudy

277057

42° 21°

TODAY

NATIONAL FORECAST: A low pressure system centered over the lower Mississippi River Valley will be responsible for widespread showers and thunderstorms near the Gulf Coast and southeastern states. Showers associated with this system will extend into the central Plains, with snow showers falling to the north.

K NUTRITION QUIZ Leave it to Men’s Health magazine to conflate sex and nutrition. But what the heck, let’s do a quickie quiz on foods that purportedly enhance the sexual experience. 1. According to the journal Human Reproduction, men who are low on what nutrient may have 20 percent more un-

healthy sperm than those with higher levels of that nutrient? a) riboflavin b) folate c) pyridoxine 2. Which food will not help bulk up your flagging folate levels? a) avocado b) spinach

c) grapes 3. According to Men’s Health, the ancient Aztecs referred to avocados as what? a) “Sex Salad” b) “Testicle Trees” c) “Virility Vines” 4. Zinc is said to be a “libido enhancer” by increasing what?

a) a man’s eyesight b) a man’s testosterone levels c) a man’s mood 5. An amino acid called L-Arginine serves as a natural Viagra for men in the bedroom, according to Marrena Lindberg, author of “The Orgasmic Diet.” It apparently increases nitric oxide to help relax blood vessels and allow more blood flow to, well, you know. Which

HEALTH timesleader.com

THE TIMES LEADER

Preventing chronic diseases could result in lower costs, doctor says

Autism walk and fair slated The 2011 Autism Walk and Community Awareness Fair will be held at 10 a.m. April 16 at the Forty Fort Recreation Complex, off of Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The family-friendly walk is sponsored by the Luzerne County Autism Coalition and John Heinz Rehab. All proceeds from the walk will be granted to local providers to support the development and expansion of services for individuals of Luzerne County who are affected by autism. Commemorative T-shirts will be provided to registered walkers and there will be awards, prizes, giveaways, raffles and activities for children. For more information, contact Tara Koretz at 760-3952 or by email at tkoretz@newstory.com Session geared for diabetics A free diabetic education session sponsored by Allied Services Home Health will take place from 10 a.m. to noon April 6 at John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, 150 Mundy St., in Wilkes-Barre Township. Participants can sign-in at the Patient Dining Room. For more information, call 830-2070

ANSWERS: 1: b; 2: c; 3: b; 4: b; 5: c. — From Times Leader wire service

SECTION

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Brush with death is topic WVIA-TV, Channel 44, will present a live “Call the Doctor” program at 7 tonight on “Neardeath Experiences.” The program will discuss risk factors and helpful changes that can be made to the work and home environments to prevent or lessen the effects of the syndrome. Nationally recognized experts from the leading organizations in near-death research and a guest who experienced the syndrome firsthand will be available to answer questions. A near-death experience refers to a range of personal experiences associated with impending death, encompassing multiple sensations including detachment from the body, feelings of levitation, and the presence of a light to name a few. Viewers may call in questions during the show at 1-800-3269842 or submit questions online at http://www.wvia.org/liveshow-comments. Pancreatic cancer mixer The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will host a Meet and Greet at 9:30 a.m. April 9 at the Clarion Hotel, Meadow Avenue, Scranton. The event will highlight the services offered by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network as well as events planned, including 2011 Cheers to A Cure, numerous awareness and outreach events and the proposed 2012 Purple Stride Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. For more information or to register, contact Taryn Jones at tjones@pancanvolunteer.org or 498-9488.

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Dr. Bernie Healey with a copy of his newest book, ‘Transforming Public Health Practice, Leadership and Management Essentials,’ and two others he has written.

Health care epidemic By EILEEN GODIN

healthy society with chronic disease cut to a minimum, resulting in lower health care costs, is the thought behind Dr. Bernie Healey’s third book titled “Transforming Public Health Practice, Leadership and Management Essentials.” Healey, a professor of health care administration at King’s College, WilkesBarre, said the inspiration for writing this book was drawn from his 25 years as an epidemiologist with the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Wilkes-Barre. An

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epidemiologist studies health and illness factors within a population. The book focuses on improving leadership and communication from state and federal leaders of the Pennsylvania Department of Health to the public. He said important health information is not being effectively relayed to the general public where it can make a difference. The nation’s health care system is designed to treat chronic diseases once they manifest instead of preventing them, Healey said. This is a costly way to think.

“We spend $2.8 trillion on health care; 80 percent of this is spent on chronic diseases,” Healey said. “If you could eliminate the chronic diseases today, everyone in this country could have free health care.” He said a recent newspaper article stated there is a growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes among children “like we have never seen before.” This is related to children playing video games all day, eating See HEALEY, Page 3C

“We spend $2.8 trillion on health care; 80 percent of this is spent on chronic diseases. If you could eliminate the chronic diseases today, everyone in this country could have free health care.” Dr. Bernie Healey Who addresses the value of preventing chronic diseases and creating education programs in his third book titled “Transforming Public Health Practice, Leadership and Management Essentials”

Overgrowth of yeast causes host of issues By JESSICA YADEGARAN Contra Costa Times

Brad Crooker’s thirties were stressful. His hectic scheduleasanactorandwaiter was reflected in his poor diet — lots of muffins, cookies, and other refined, onthe-go foods. In addition to intestinal discomfort, Crooker often found himself nauseous and fatigued. His symptoms were slowing him down. “I was forgetful. Sometimes I almost felt drunk,” re-

calls Crooker, now 56 and living in Danville, Calif. “I couldn’t function.” A chiropractor Crooker was seeing for his back told him candida was likely the culprit. Candida is a yeast microorganism that lives in the body’s intestinal tract with other bacteria,suchashealthfulprobiotics. According to experts, the problem arises when an overgrowth of candida causes an infection, and a multitude of See YEAST, Page 8C

Q: How important is the spleen if it can be removed without much consequence? — P.W., Huntsville, Ala. A: We can live without the spleen, but it does play a number of important roles. The spleen, an organ in the left upper part of your abdomen, is a filter for blood. It removes old, worn-out red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. It also produces white blood cells which, in turn, produce antibodies that can kill certain bacteria like Streptococcal pneumonia, Neisseria meningitidis and H.influenza. It contains specialized white blood cells called “phagocytes” that ingest bacteria, fungi, and viruses. In the past, removal of the spleen was a knee-jerk response to abdominal trauma, it’s now only done when there’s a large amount of bleeding due to spleen trauma and the person is unstable. Certain blood-forms of cancer, like chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or hairy cell lymphoma can result in huge spleens that are very uncomfortable. Surgical removal of the spleen can relieve suffering in these folks, even if it has no direct bearing on the disease course itself. The greatest complication after splenectomy is infection by bacteria that gain a survival advantage in the absence of a spleen. Q: My 8 year-old grandson stutters. What causes it? Does it ever just “go away”? — M.W., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. A: Your grandson is in good company with some very talented people who stutter(ed): King George VI (described in the Oscar-nominated movie “The King’s Speech”); his Prime Minister Winston Churchill; Sir Isaac Newton; Mister Rogers; John Stossel; James Earl Jones; Mel Tillis; Charles Darwin; Marilyn Monroe; and Lewis Carroll. While not every stutterer is curable, 75 percent of children who stutter eventually outgrow it. The reason why there is no universal cure for stuttering is that there is no single cause. Stuttering is the result of genetic, developmental, neurological, psychological or environmental factors. It tends to run in families, but is not the direct fault of parents or the child. Four out of five persons affected are males. The Department of Health and Human Services reports that 1 out of every 30 children stutter. Beginning speech therapy before the age of 12 is very important in the effort to cure a young child’s stutter. That’s because after age 12, formal speech patterns are established. There are a number of treatment strategies including formal speech therapy; speech techniques like exhaling a breath to relax tense vocal cords prior to speaking; word substitution for words that won’t cause one to stutter; relaxation strategies; and deliberate slowing down of speech. The National Stuttering Association (www.nsastutter.org) and the Stuttering Foundation of America (www.stuttersfa.org) are two excellent resources to get more information. 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. Personal replies are not possible.

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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. ■ BI-POLAR/DEPRESSION SUPPORT: for those with bi-polar disorder or fighting chronic depression, 6:30 p.m., Community Counseling Services board room, 110 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Call 954-9184. ■ CANCER SUPPORT: for cancer patients and loved ones, 6:30-8 p.m., Mercy Hospital, Scranton. Call 348-7940. ■ GASTRIC BYPASS SUPPORT: 5-8 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 864-3289. ■ GENTLE YOGA CLASS FOR CANCER PATIENTS & OTHERS: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Candy’s 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. ■ GRIEF SUPPORT: Growing Through Grief in a prayerful way — learn how to deal with loss from the death of a loved one, separation and divorce, children moving out, losing a job or any loss of self-worth, 7-9 p.m., the Oblates of St. Joseph Seminary, 1880 Highway 315, Laflin. ■ SENIORS EXERCISE: Group strength/stretch exercise and relaxation classes for adults ages 55 and older, 10:15 a.m., Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. Call 552-4550. ■ 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.

WEDNESDAY ■ ART THERAPY: Overcoming Obstacles Creatively with Art Therapist Dr. Parker-Bell, 5:45p.m., Lupus Foundation of PA, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call 558-2008. ■ 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. ■ ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m., Riverside Adult Day Care Center, 220 S. River St., Plains Township. Call 823-5161.

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■ AQUATIC EXERCISE AND AEROBICS: 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-

■ ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAM: 2:30-3:15 p.m., Greater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St., Pittston. Call 655-2255.

ticoke; 7 p.m., Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea; 7:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Mercy Center, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township (first building on right). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

■ BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT: 7 p.m., John Heinz Institute, board room, 150 Mundy St., WilkesBarre Township. Call Donna or Linda, 826-3888.

■ ALATEEN: 7:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Mercy Center, 301 Lake St., Dallas Township. Call 603-0541.

■ CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Edwardsville Apartment Complex community room, 9 Beverly Drive, Edwardsville. Call Nancy, 3310235.

■ EX-POWS’ GROUP: 11 a.m., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, eighth-floor group room, 1111 East End Blvd., Plains Township. Call Alan Kurlansky at 824-3521, ext. 7698.

■ EPILEPSY SUPPORT: for persons with epilepsy or seizure disorder, family and friends, 7 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call Marianne Sailus at 830-2030.

■ GLUTEN FREE INFORMATION EXCHANGE: 6 p.m., Lupus Foundation of PA, 615 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call 558-2008 or visit www.lupuspa.org.

■ EXERCISE CLASS: 10:15-11:30 a.m., standing strong chair class, Candy’s 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. ■ 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 2084268 for an appointment. ■ MEDITATION AND DEEP RELAXATION CLASSES: for all physical levels. Learn ancient breathing techniques to enhance all 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. ■ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: noon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre; 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) 9354762. ■ 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. ■ PET LOSS SUPPORT: 7 p.m., St. Francis Church Rectory, 13 Chandler St., Miners Mills. Donations accepted. Call 822-9023 or 457-1625. ■ SUNRISE STRETCH: sponsored by Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, 7:30 a.m., Swallow Street, Pittston. Call 822-1158. ■ WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-5:55 p.m., briefing 6-6:30 p.m., Lehman United Methodist Church, call 675-1682 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; 6-6:45 p.m. weigh-in and 7 p.m. meeting, West Pittston Borough Building; weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., 6 p.m. meeting, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 105 Irem Road, Dallas, call 639-5464.

■ GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 52 E. 8th St., Wyoming. Facilitated by the Rev. Jeffrey Klansek, non-denominational and elements of spirituality are discussed. Call Klansek at 552-1391 or 552-4181. ■ IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: 9-11 a.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 2084268 for an appointment. ■ LYME DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: sponsored by Lupus Foundation of PA, 6 p.m., 1251 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Call 5582008 or 1-888-99-LUPUS for more information. ■ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: noon-1 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre; 8-9:30 p.m., Central United Methodist, South Franklin and Academy streets, Wilkes-Barre. Call (866) 9354762. ■ RECOVERY INC.: support group for people with anxiety, panic attacks and depression, 7-9 p.m., Dorranceton United Methodist Church, 549 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call 822-6486, 2882197 or 542-7980. ■ S.A.F.E.: Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere, 7 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 822-7259. ■ TRADITIONAL YOGA: 5:306:45 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Cost is $7;

age 60 and older $5. Call 7148800.

FRIDAY ■ AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Center, 562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston (front entrance, first room on right); 7:30 p.m., Triangle 24 Hour Club, Route 415, Dallas (next to bowling alley). Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650. ■ CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 6:30 p.m., 12-step bible-based recovery program for hurts, habits and hang ups, Cross Creek Community Church, Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call Dave at 7065104. ■ EXERCISE CLASS: 10:15-11:30 a.m., standing strong chair class, Candy’s 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. ■ FOOD ADDICTS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m., St. Vincent de Paul Church auditorium, 1201 Providence Road, Scranton. Call Tony at 344-7866.

SATURDAY ■ AL-ANON: 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Clearbrook, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650. ■ CELEBRATE RECOVERY: faithbased 12-step recovery program, 11 a.m., Nebo Baptist Church, 75 Prospect St., Nanticoke. Call Sue at 735-8109 or Lisa at 472-4508. ■ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., basement of St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke; 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Call (866) 9354762. ■ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 10:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, Warren Street and Exeter Avenue, Exeter. Call Marilyn at 655-2532 or visit www.oa.org.

SUNDAY ■ AL-ANON: 7 p.m., Christ United Presbyterian Church, 105 Lee Park Ave., Hanover Township; 7 p.m., Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Main Street, Dallas; 7:30 p.m., Nebo Baptist Church, 75 Prospect St., Nanticoke. Call 603-0541 or (866) 231-2650.

THE TIMES LEADER ■ GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS/ GAM-ANON: both meetings, 5:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 425 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. Call Help Line at 8291341. ■ NAR-ANON: support group for families affected by the disease of drug addiction; 7 p.m., Clearbrook, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call 262-3793. ■ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 190 S. Main St., WilkesBarre; 8 p.m., Harvest Assembly, 340 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Call (866) 935-4762.

MONDAY ■ ADDICTION HELP: confidential one-on-one discussion about drug and alcohol addiction and referrals, 7:30 p.m., the Stickney building, 24 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. Call 762-4009 for an appointment. ■ ADDICTION HELP: Recovery Through Jesus, 7:30 p.m., Christ Community Church, 100 West Dorrance St., Kingston. Call 283-2202. ■ AL-ANON: noon, Wyoming United Methodist Church, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming; Step meeting and discussion 6-8 p.m., Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Call (866) 231-2650. ■ AQUATIC EXERCISE AND AEROBICS: 3:30-4:30 p.m., John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre Township. Call 826-3738. ■ ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAM: 2:30-3:15 p.m., Greater Pittston YMCA, 10 N. Main St., Pittston. Call 655-2255. ■ ATTENTION DISORDERS: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders of Luzerne County support group, 7-9 p.m., Luzerne Intermediate Unit, third-floor parent-teacher room, Tioga Avenue, Kingston. Call 675-3700. ■ CANCER SUPPORT: peer-topeer groups for patients diagnosed six months and longer, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Candy’s Place, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. Call 714-8800. ■ FREE PREGNANCY TESTING: counseling, education, support and options on crisis pregnancy, 6-8 p.m., The Hope Center at Back Mountain Harvest Assemb-

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ly. Call 696-1128 or (866) 2192446. ■ GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: 8 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building auditorium, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call Help Line, 829-1341. ■ GAM-ANON: for family members and friends of compulsive gamblers, 7:30 p.m., Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Call Help Line, 829-1341. ■ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: noon, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre; 7 p.m., Mount Zion Baptist Church, 105 Hill St., Wilkes-Barre; 7 p.m., basement of St. Stanislaus Church, West Church and Maple streets, Nanticoke. Call (866) 935-4762. ■ OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7-8 p.m., Clearbrook, 1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Call Dominick at 819-2320 or visit www.oa.org. ■ RECOVERY INC.: support group for people with anxiety, panic attacks and depression, 7-9 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Church Street and Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Call 8226486, 288-2197 or 542-7980. ■ 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. ■ SUNRISE STRETCH: sponsored by Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, 7:30 a.m., Swallow Street, Pittston. Call 822-1158. ■ WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, weigh-in 5:30-6 p.m., meeting to follow, United Methodist Church Social Hall, Buffalo Street, White Haven; 6:30-8 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main St., Mountain Top. Call Barbara, 474-9349. 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 18711-0250; by fax: 829-5537; or e-mail health@timesleader.com. Information must be received at least two weeks in advance. To see the complete calendar, visit www.timesleader.com and click Health under the Features tab.

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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 696-1144. BMW FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC: 6-8 p.m., second Thursday, New Covenant Christian Fellowship Church, rear entrance, 780 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. 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 11. Registrations accepted from 4:305:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call 654-9923. THE HOPE CENTER: Free basic medical care and preventative

HEALTH PEOPLE James Siberski and Mark R. Reinhart are the presenters for the two free Healthy Aging Seminars to be sponsored by Masonic Village at Dallas and Misericordia University Wednesday Siberski and April 27 at the Irem Country Club, Dallas. Each program begins at 2 p.m. in the Irem Clubhouse, 1340 Country Club Road. On Wednesday, Siberski, an assistant professor of gerontology at Misericordia University, will discuss “Life Review and Reminiscence.” Siberski is coordinator of gerontology education and director of the Geriatric Care Management

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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.

Program Center. He is certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and is a member of the board of Reinhart directors for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Pennsylvania. “Tai Chi for Arthritis®” will be presented by Reinhart on April 27. Reinhart is one of few instructors in Northeastern Pennsylvania certified to teach Tai Chi for Arthritis® and other Tai Chi for Health® programs. Reinhart has been involved in Eastern healing, martial and philosophical arts since the late 1960s. He is a professional member and vice president of the National Qiqong Association. Individuals age 65 years and older are encouraged to attend. To make reservations, call 675-1866.

trial 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 blood donation sites include: Today, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre. Thursday, noon-5 p.m., WilkesBarre Area Career and Technical Center, Jumper Road, WilkesBarre.

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Enough germs to beat the band in musical instruments By SHARI ROAN Los Angeles Times

The musical instruments kids play in school bands and orchestras are traveling denizens of bacteria and fungi, say the authors of a new study. Music education is great for kids, they note, but please, please wash the instruments! Researchers at Oklahoma State University bravely examined 13 instruments that belonged to a high school band. Six of the instruments had been played the previous week and seven hadn’t been played in a month. Swabs were taken of 117 different sites on the instruments, including the mouthpieces, internal chambers and even the carrying cases. The results scored high on the yuck factor. The researchers found 442 different bacteria, 58 types of mold and 19 types of yeast. Many of the bacteria were species of Staphylococcus, which can cause staph infection. Most of the bacteria can cause illness, the authors noted. Mold spores can contribute to the development of asthma. Even the instruments that had not been played recently harbored germs galore. “Furthermore, this study also found that many of these microbes are highly resistant to some or most of the antibiotics normally used in general practice, including methicillin,” the

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authors wrote. The study showed that reeds and mouthpiece ends were more contaminated than bell ends, but even the midpoints of the instruments and bell ends contained plenty of toxins. Woodwinds tended to be germier than brass instruments. Even the woodwind cases were more contaminated than the brass cases. Clarinets were the filthiest in-

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the wrong foods, and becoming overweight, Healey said. Type 2, formerly known as adultonset diabetes, is a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin. “You should not get it at all, but if you are going to get type 2 diabetes it should be when you are in your 50s not at 11,” he said. “The problem with diabetes is the longer you have it the more damage it can do.” Healey said diabetes can cause complications such as blindness, amputations, and kidney disease. His book re-enforces part of President Barack Obama’s Health Care Reform targeting “population-based prevention programs that are cost effective in producing positive outcomes.” Healey believes chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes can be prevented if clear-cut information on the importance of diet and exercise reaches more who need it. “We say, ‘exercise,’ ‘eat a balance diet,’ but what exactly is that?” he said. He would like to see detailed nutritional information on what makes up a balanced meal. Exercise does not have to be a rigorous

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 110 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 Indus-

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 696-5523.

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struments. The germs in the instruments can be easily transferred to the students’ hands, which in turn could contaminate other instruments, other students or the band room, the researchers said. They noted that many school band instruments are loaned to students and have been played by countless other people “whose health histories are un-

workout. It could simply entail a walk once a day, Healey said. Healey used a recent project as an example on how preventive care could save on health care costs. He recently used two hours of his own time to create an online colorectal cancer test. The test is comprised of a short anonymous question and answer session and an 11-minute video. The program was used on faculty at King’s College and employees of the City of Wilkes-Barre. Participants who scored in a certain percentile were referred for further testing. The program helped identify three people who, when tested by their doctor, were found to have the beginning stages of colorectal cancer. “Not only did my program help save three people, but it cut long-term treatment costs,” he said. “To treat this type of cancer it can cost between $300,000 to $1 million per person for treatments and testing.” This is an example of the types of proactive preventive-care programs that Healey says should be reaching the population. “You do not miss good health until you do not have it,” he said. Currently, Healey is a part-time consultant in epidemiology for the Wilkes-Barre City Department of Health. A Wilkes-Barre native, he still resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife Kathryn. He was in the last graduating

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known.” While bands are not Typhoid Marys, their instruments are truly a problem, the researchers said. All instruments should be sterilized on a routine basis. Ethylen oxide is the only agent known to sterilize instruments effectively,” they wrote. The study was published March 14 in the journal General Dentistry.

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Neil R. Massaker Neil Ryan Massaker, son of James and Carrie Massaker of Kingston, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, March 29. Neil is a grandson of Dan and Carol Sekel, Forty Fort, and the late James and Dorothy Massaker, Plymouth Township. He is a great-grandson of George Kerestes Sr., Wilkes-Barre Township. Neil has a sister, Sarah, and a brother, Erik.

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How to adopt: Call or visit The SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main St., Plains Township. For more information call 825-4111. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Visit the SPCA of Luzerne County online at http://spcaluzernecounty.org. Upcoming: The shelter will conduct a Spring Book Fair fundraiser event in-store April 2 and 3 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Book fair tickets and the special code will be valid through April 9. A percentage of all purchases, excluding gift cards, made at any U.S.-based Barnes & Noble and online April 2-9 using book fair code 10401305 will benefit the SPCA.

Mountaintop Senior Center celebrates St. Pat’s Day In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, members of the Mountaintop Senior Center were treated to music and songs by ‘Pete and His Singing Accordion.’ Members participated in a sing-along, jokes and dancing. Representatives, from left, are Andy and June Yakscoe.

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Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care hosted a Valentine’s Day event for its residents. Through their combined 137 years of marriage, the residents who were crowned kings and queens represented the standards of loyalty, commitment and courtship. Residents were treated to a chocolate-tasting contest, homemade red velvet cake, a sweetheart ball hosted by the Activity Department and Ladies Auxiliary, and entertainment by Debra and Al Dino. The court of Kings and Queens consisted of, first row, from left: Robert and Elsie Williamson, 73 years; and John and Margaret Dillon, 64 years. Second row: Ann Marie Morgan, activity director; and Debra and Al Dino.

NEWS FOR SENIORS EXETER: The Cosmopolitan Seniors will convene at noon today at St. Anthony of Padua Parish Center. Vic Malinowski will preside. A spring luncheon, refreshments and bingo are planned. Recent 50/50 winners are Theresa Blasavage, Lou Bryja, Tom Lahart, Terri Mislan and Emily Stasik. The special game winner was Tom Alpaugh, and the Bingo jackpot was shared by Florence Aquilina and Johanna Malinowski. To attend the April 13 trip to Mount Airy Casino, call Johanna at 655-2720. KINGSTON: A representative from Mercy Wound Care Center will give a presentation at 11 this morning at the Kingston Senior Center, 680 Wyoming Ave. Wednesday is bagged lunch day. The center will remain open for all activities. The final “Nutrition Session” by the Penn State Extension will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. For more information, call 2871102. PITTSTON: The Pittston Senior Center, 441 N. Main St., is accepting reservations for an eight-hour 55 Alive Safe Driving Course scheduled for first time participants from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 11-12. A four-hour 55 Alive Recertification Course is planned 12:304:30 p.m. on April 18. Cost is $12 for members and $14 for nonmembers. A trip to see the mystery-thriller “It Could Be Any One of Us” June 29 at the Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville is set. Cost is $110 and includes transportation and a buffet at

The Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville will offer its annual Amba blood screening test 6-10 a.m. on Saturday at the American Legion Post 1601 on Shoemaker Street in Swoyersville. The facility is handicapped accessible. Fasting is required. Cost is $40 and the test screens for more than 30 profiles including kidney, liver, cholesterol and diabetes. Additional tests are available for an extra fee. For appointments and more information, call 1-800-2348888. Members of the club organizing the event, from left, are Shirley Gavlick, Kathy Breznay, and Frank Aritz.

Members of Allied Services Rehab therapy staff attended the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game to answer questions and provide information about stroke prevention and awareness. Allied Rehab is the official rehab provider for the Penguins. Participants, from left, are Beth Finarelli, stroke patient; Michael Finarelli, Beth’s son; Lou DeMark, DPT; Tux, the Penguins’ mascot; Jennifer Evans, MPT; Jane Brennan, business development coordinator; and Mark Miller, OTR/L.

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the Herr Ridge Inn. Call 655-5561 to make reservations for any of these events.

Residents of The Meadows Manor, Dallas, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a party and entertainment provided by ‘Reflections.’ On hand for the festivities, from left, are Bob Dolbear, John Evanina of ‘Reflections,’ and Gen Cortsen. Standing: Walter Cusma.

PLAINS TWP.: Plains Senior Citizens Project Head will meet at noon April 6 at SS. Peter and Paul’s School cafeteria. A new date for the trip to Mount Haven Lodge will be discussed. Hosts are Bernardine Kulp, Sarah Karinka, Annymay Ladan, Marion Mahle, Yolanda Mariani and Dolores McDermott. New members are invited. WILKES-BARRE: Rainbow Seniors of Wilkes-Barre will meet at 1 p.m. April 19 at Albright United Methodist Church. Servers will be Jerry and Stella Fiorucci and the Rev. Dr. James and Doris Harring. New members are invited. The club’s 23rd anniversary dinner will be held at 4 p.m. May 17 at Old Country Buffet. WILKES-BARRE: Assistance with rent rebate forms will be available Friday at the Charles T. Adams Senior Center, 5 E. Market St. For more information, call 8253484. WILKES-BARRE: Tammy Rodgers of the Victims Resource Center will be the guest speaker at 1 p.m. on April 5 at the meeting of the Miners Mills Community Club at St. Francis Church Hall, Miners Mills. The Mother’s-Father’s Day luncheon will take place May 3. Hosts are Carolyne Byrne, Rosemary Haney, Betty A. Herbert, Betty J. Herbert, Francis Herbert, and Lydia Homick.

RSVP partners with Boscov’s community classes to offer series on Medicare The RSVP Volunteer Program of the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming Counties partnered with Boscov’s community classes to present a free two-part series on the basics of Medicare. The different parts of Medicare, available assistance programs, resources and Medicare Fraud prevention were taught. The featured speaker was Bruce German, a member of the Center for Advocacy Rights of the Elderly and the Senior Medicare Patrol. To host this series, call 822-1158, ext. 3370. Participants, seated, are Alice Russomano, RSVP field coordinator for APPRISE; Madeline Hall; Lorraine Socash; Arline Mallise; and Helene Flannery, RSVP project director. Standing: Herbert Hall; Alma Mattias; Janice Lohmann; Josephine Barratta; Joseph Barratta; Bernard Poremba; and German.

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Blood could indicate a problem with dog’s urinary tract, bladder or kidneys productive tract. The reproductive tract of a male dog consists of the testicles, the vas deferens, which carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra and then out the penis during ejaculation, and the prostate gland. The prostate gland, among other things, makes a fluid called prostatic fluid, which makes up part of the ejaculate. Bleeding from any of these structures can show up as blood from the penis. A urinalysis will help rule out blood from most of the urinary tract. If a urinalysis does not show blood, we can consider it less likely the blood is coming from Toby’s bladder, ureters or

kidneys. I say less likely because it is possible the bleeding is intermittent and thus might be missed on a single urinalysis. The only structure not likely ruled out is the urethra, because it is shared with the reproductive tract. Let’s say the blood is not from the urinary tract. Then I am putting my money on the reproductive tract as the source of the blood. This is even more likely if Toby still has his testicles. This is because un-neutered male dogs can have prostate issues. These can range from prostatic hypertrophy from

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07 P ontiac C oupe G -6 $ G T,33K,C le an............ 12,495 07 C hevy Im pala L S $ 9,995

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06 M itsubishi Eclipse G T $ B lac k B e auty,66K ..... 10,995 06 H yundai Tiburon G T $ V 6,32K ......................... 10,995 06 H onda C ivic $ S uper C lean,S unroof,77K . 10,995 VIEW M O R E A T P ETIL L O M O TO R S.C O M G O O D C R EDIT G ETS L O W INTER EST R A TES!

412 Autos for Sale

YOMING VALLEY

AUTO SALES INC. A

197 West End Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706

825-7577

04 SATURN VUE

02 MITSUBISHI LANCER LS

PW, PDL, A/C, Moonroof

PW, P. Mirrors, Tilt, 89K Miles

04 FORD FOCUS SE

05 SUZUKI FORENZA

6,450 $5,250

PW, PDL, One Owner, 85K Miles

PW, PDL, Moonroof, 53K Miles

5,995 6,495 $

01 VOLVO S40

05 FORD FREESTAR SE

7 Passenger Van, PW, PDL, 80K Miles

PW, PDL, Moonroof, 80K

6,995 5,995

MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM

SERVICED, INSPECTED, & WARRANTIED FINANCING AVAILABLE

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Save Up To $6,600

Celebrate the holiday with a photo of your child in our special Easter Eggstravaganza section publishing on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011.

Choose From 6, Comfort & Convenience Package

Priced From

MSRP $28,645 Discount & Rebate -$2,389

26,256

0% Financing Available

Leather, 20” Polished Wheels, Trailer Tow Package

Your Price

Black Beauty, Automatic, SLE-1 Pkg

45,300

Your Price

2009 CHEVY AVEO LT SDN

2003 AUDI ALLROAD

Choose From 2, Tons of Warranty

Just Traded, All Wheel Drive, Only

9,595

2009 KIA SPECTRA EX

9,495

2008 CHEVY COBALT LS SDN

One Owner, 38K Miles

9,850

9,995

2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

Preferred Equipment Pkg, Just 34K Miles

2002 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4

Low Miles, One Owner

9,995

Just Traded, Leather, Moonroof, Power

10,495

11,995

2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT

21,224

Power Through Out!

8,995

MSRP $23,700 Discount & Rebate -$2,476

2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

A Real Gas Miser!

8,995

MSRP $50,376 Discount & Rebate -$5,076

2008 KIA RIO SDN

48K Miles, Leather, Moonroof, Local Trade

only

NEW 2011 GMC CANYON SLE 4X4

0% Financing Available

2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE LXI

15!

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2.9% Financing Available

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2007 VW JETTA

2006 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

Stunning Low Miles

Local One Owner, Moonroof, 52K Miles

(One child per photo) One Owner, Just 28K Miles

11,995

Send your photo to arrive by Friday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m.

2007 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

Drop off or return this completed form with your photo and a check to: The Times Leader, Easter Eggstravaganza, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have your photo returned or pick it up at our office after April 26th. Include name and age of child on back of photo. Or, e-mail your photo along with the information below to classifieds@timesleader.com. All entries must include phone number.

2008 FORD FUSION SDN

12,995

2008 VW BEETLE COUPE

12,995

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA

V6 Engine, Power Galore, 42K Miles

Local Trade, 48K Miles, Extra Clean!

11,995

One Owner, 33K Miles, Moonroof

12,995

13,995

2007 BUICK LUCERNE

2008 SUBARU OUTBACK WAGON

36K Miles, CXL, We Sold It New!

Just Traded, 43K Miles, “Too Many Options To List!”

Name ________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ______ Zip ___________ Phone ______________________ E-mail Address __________________________________________________________________________ Child’s name and age _____________________________________________________________________ I've enclosed my check for $ _______ Or, charge to credit card # ____________________________________ Expiration date ____ / ____ Security code _______

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Local Trade, 53K Miles, XLT Equipment

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19,995

17,995

2008 HONDA PILOT

2007 INFINITI FX35

3rd Row, Low Miles, 4x4

This One Must Be Seen, All Wheel Drive

21,995

23,995

All Prices Plus Tax & Tags, Customer Must Qualify for All Rebates. See Salesperson for Details. See dealer for details. Some restrictions apply. Dealer may discontinue program at any time.

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16,995

2006 FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4

17,995

NUMBER

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HOURS:

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100 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110

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ALL JUNK CARS WANTED!! CALL ANYTIME FREE REMOVAL CA$H ON THE SPOT

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250 General Auction

Letters of Administration CTA were granted in the Estate of MARY H. BANKUS, deceased late of Wilkes-Barre City, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, who died on February 2, 2011.SANDRA A. BANKUS, Administratrix CTA. Frank J. Aritz, Esquire, 23 West Walnut Street, Kingston, PA 18704, Attorney. All persons indebted to said Estate are required to make payment and those having claims and demands to present same without delay to the Administratrix or Attorney. LEGAL NOTICE WYOMING ZONING BOARD HEARING John McLaughlin is requesting a variance to build storage sheds at lot 30 and 31 Colonial Village with modified front and rear setbacks. The hearing is April 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm in the Police Station in the Midway Shopping Center.

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INVITATION TO BID Luzerne County Community College Purchasing Department will receive sealed bids related to: HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE — HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER NURSING SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty, which shall not be less than 10% of the total bid. Firms interested in submitting a bid should call the College’s Purchasing Office at 570740-0370, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to request specifications. Bids must be received before 3:00 p.m. local prevailing time, on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the College. Luzerne County Community College reserves the right to waive any informalities, irregularities, defects, errors, or omissions in, or to reject any or all bids or parts thereof.

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LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the Pittston Area School District, in their capacity as members of the Pittston Area School District Education Improvement Tax Credit-Tax Exempt Organization, Inc., A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation (The “Corporation”), will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. in the library of the Pittston Area Senior High School, 5 Stout St., Yatesville, Pittston, PA, for the purpose of conducting an annual meeting of the Corporation and to elect a Board of Directors thereof. By Order of the Board Deborah A. Rachilla Secretary

150 Special Notices ADOPT A happily married couple longs to share our hearts and home with a newborn. Financially secure and loving extended family will offer your child every opportunity for a lifetime of happiness. Expenses paid. Please call Helen and John

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LEGAL NOTICE The Joint Operating Committee of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center solicits sealed proposals for the following Consortium supplies: duplicating paper, custodial paper, plastic waste can liners, office supplies, art supplies, data processing supplies, maintenance supplies, pool supplies, medical supplies, athletic supplies, and maintenance paint supplies. Interested vendors may obtain copies of the bid specifications at the business office of the school located at 350 Jumper Rd., Plains Twp., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The deadline for submission of bids is 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2011. David Evans, Secretary Joint Operating Committee LEGAL NOTICE Crestwood School District is soliciting sealed proposals for Athletics, Art, Science, Wood Shop/ Industrial Arts, and Tech Ed supplies. Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained from the Business Office, 281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707. Telephone (570) 474-5411. Proposals are to be addressed to the Secretary of the Board, 281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top, PA 18707. The envelope containing the proposal should be clearly marked “PROPOSAL FOR ATHLETICS, ART, SCIENCE, WOOD SHOP/INDUSTRIAL ARTS, AND TECH ED SUPPLIES.” Bids are to be received by noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, and will be opened at 1:30 P.M. Bid opening is public. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all Bids or any part thereof. Eric Aigeldinger Secretary

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SUZUKI`07 KING QUAD

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Autos under $5000

BUICK `05 LESABRE Silver/grey. Show-

room condition. Garage kept. Only 8,200 miles. $10,500 or best offer. Must See! Call (570) 735-1308

CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN 94,000 miles,

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

CHEVROLET `99 ASTRO VAN 56,000 miles, 4.3

cylinder engine, automatic. Clean. $2,500. Call (570) 829-0549

CHRYSLER `94White CONCORDE with

leather interior. Infiniti sound system. 151k miles. REDUCED! $1,300 or best offer. 570-283-8202

MERCEDES-BENZ `86 190 E 4 cylinder gas engine. 125,000 miles. Clean, runs excellent. $2,000 Call 570-328-7370

VOLKSWAGEN `01 PASSAT GLS WAGON Satin Silver Metallic.

1.8L 4 cylinder turbo. Cold weather package & traction control. 101,700 miles. Great condition. Asking $4,300 (570) 417-7678

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412 Autos for Sale `08 Cadillac DTS 26k. $26,500 08 Honda Accord Sunroof 30k. $15,900 08 Mercedes C300 AWD, 56k, $28,500 07 Jeep Liberty 4x4 34k miles. $15,300

MAFFEI AUTO SALES 570-288-6227

ACURA ‘07 RDX

Tech Package. Leather Seats. Moonroof $19,880

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

ACURA `00 INTEGRA

GS Coupe. 1 owner, clean title. 106K, automatic. Leather interior, all power, remote start, moonroof, alloy wheels and more! $4,000 570-709-4137

AUDI ‘01 A6 2.7 T Quattro, dark

AUDI `02 A4

406

ATVs/Dune Buggies

ARCTIC CAT`07 400 Automatic, with

Friendship House benefit with celebrity bartenders 4/7/11 5:00 & Free Hors-D’ouvres

Honda 120 motor, Kirkey seat, new brake system, A-Main feature wins Asphalt/Dirt, Many Extras, Value $6,000, Sell for $2,999 Call (570) 954-2749

gray with tan leather interior, automatic transmission, 135k highway miles, fully loaded, well maintained, $7900. 570-675-3808

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

wench & 5 foot plow. New battery. Only 118 miles. Never been on dirt. Asking $4,500. Call (570) 735-7742

SUZUKI ’00 QUAD MASTER 4x4, auto, 520

miles, winch, heated grips. $4,650. 570-239-2877

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CRIMINAL OFFENSES

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E AUTO SALES BUICK ‘07 LUCERNE DODGE `01 STRATUS QUARTER MIDGET ACM343-1959 One Owner. Leather, CD, SE Alloy Wheels 4 door, automatic RACE CAR Power windows, $16,450 76 inch Bull Rider,

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

Excellent condition, 200 hours. Priced to sell. $6,500 or best offer. Call Keith 570-971-4520

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If you are unable to pick up clothes by March 31, please call 457-6773 and leave message.

406

4x4, automatic, 620 miles. $3,200. (570) 592-8514

Thank you to our many customers for your loyal patronage.

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for all legal matters Attorney Ron Wilson 570-822-2345

213 E. LUZERNE AVE., LARKSVILLE

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3.0, V6, AWD automatic, tiptronic transmission. Fully loaded, leather interior. 92,000 miles. Good condition. Asking $9,500. Call (570) 417-3395

AUDI `05 A4

Turbo, Navy Blue with grey leather interior, fully loaded automatic. 93,000 miles. All records. Excellent condition. 4 new tires & new brakes. Asking $10,000 or best offer. Call for info 417-2010 Days 779-4325 Nights

GOOD CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT

seats & locks . V6, Asking $2,900. Call (570) 819-3140 or (570) 709-5677

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08 CHYSLER 300 black, V6 06 DODGE STRATUS RT, Black, sunroof, wing, 31,000 miles 05 JAGUAR X-TYPE 3.0, hunter green, tan leather (AWD) 03 HYUNDAI ACCENT White, 4 door, 4cyl. 66,000 miles 01 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, whte, 4 dr., V6 01 AUDI S8 QUATRO Burg./tan lthr., Nav., 360 HP, AWD 01 AUDI A8 L cashmere beige, tan lthr., nav., AWD 01 AUDI A8 L green, tan leather navigation, AWD Blk, auto, sun roof 01 VW CABRIOLET Silver, Brown top, 5-spd, convertible 00 MERCEDES-BENZ S-430 slvr/blck lthr., 64,000 miles 98 HONDA CIVIC EX, 2 dr, auto, silver 77 Pontiac Firebird Black V6, T-Tops 73 VW BEETLE CONV. olympic blu, blck top, 4 speed

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

07 CHEVY EQUINOX LT grey, V6 AWD 07 DODGE NITRO SXT, garnet red, V6, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, quad cab, hemi, blk, 4 dr., 4x4 06 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING red, 4 dr., 7 pass., mini van 06 DAKOTA QUAD CAB SLT, silver, auto., V6, 4x4 06 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT white, V6, 4x4 05 MAZDA TRIBUTE S, green, auto, V6, 4x4 05 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIUM, Silver, black leather, 3rd seat, AWD 05 CHEVY EQUINOX Silver, 4 door, 4x4 05 FORD EXPLORER XLT, white 4 door 4x4 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, Special Edition. Grey, sunroof, 4x4 04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZ ER, seafoam grn/tan lthr., 4x4 04 GMC ENVOY XUV slvr., 4 dr., V6, 4x4 04 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED, Sandstone, tan leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 04 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT, quad cab, hemi, silver, 4x4 04 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIUM Gold tan leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS, white, V6m 4x4 04 KIA SEDONA EX, green, tan leather, 7 pass. mini van 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO gold, 4 dr., V6, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX, green, 4 door, entertainment sys. 7 pass. minivan 03 DAKOTA CLUB SXT blu, V6, 4x4 03 CHEVY 1500, V8, X-cab, white, 4x4 02 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER PREMIUM, white, tan leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 02 GMC SONOMA SLS, X-cab, slvr, 4x4 01 DODGE RAM 1500 regular cab, 4x4, with cap 98 FORD F-150, regular cab pick up green, auto 4x4

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

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CADILLAC ‘06 STS AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,600 570-881-2775

CADILLAC `04 SEVILLE SLS Beige. Fully loaded

Excellent condition. Runs great. New rotors, new brakes. Just serviced. 108,000 miles. Asking $8,000. (570) 709-8492

CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370

CHEVROLET `05 TAHOE Z71 Silver birch with

grey leather interior, 3rd row seating, rear A/C & heat, 4WD automatic with traction control, 5.3l engine, moonroof, rear DVD player. Bose stereo + many more options. Immaculate condition. 76,000 adult driven miles. $15,600. Call (570) 378-2886 & ask for Joanne

BMW `02 330

CONVERTIBLE 83K miles. Beautiful condition. Newly re-done interior leather & carpeting. $13,500. 570-313-3337

BMW `04 325i

5 Speed. Like New!! New Tires, tinted windows, sun roof, black leather interior. Only 57,000 Miles!!! PRICE REDUCED TO $14,000!! For more info, call (570) 762-3714

BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,

Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles. Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669

CHEVROLET 2010 CAMARO V-6 Victory Red, black interior, all bells and whistles. $25,000 570-706-6489

With Warranty. $6,992

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

CHEVY `06 EQUINOX

4x4, 62,000 miles, silver, comes with 3 year, 50k mile warranty. $11,900. 570-474-5566

CHRYSLER ‘06 300C HEMI

Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message

CHRYSLER ‘93 LEBARON Green 2 door Con-

vertible. Inspected. Tan color canvas top. Runs very good. Asking $2700, must sell. Taking serious offers. 570-604-1118

CHRYSLER `02 PT CRUISER Inferno Red, flame

design. Chrome wheels. 47,000 miles, one owner. Looks and runs great. New inspection. $6,875 Call (570) 472-1854

DODGE ‘08 CHARGER One Owner. Local Trade. $13,942

CHEVY ‘08 COBALT

Coupe, 4,500 miles. 2.2 liter, 32 MPG, 1 owner, $14,000 negotiable. White, auto, perfect condition. 570-785-4444

Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!

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

FORD ‘07 TAURUS SE CD AND ALLOYS $9,880

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

FORD ‘10 TAURUS SEL

AWD, V6 & Alloys $21,920

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

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,200 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

288-8995

HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT

Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236

HYUNDAI `08 ELANTRA

Low mileage, 30,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, Mp3 player, sun roof, rear defroster. $9,300 (570) 696-3152 Call before 10:00 p.m.

MAZDA `04 3 Hatchback, 92,000 miles. Excellent condition. auto, sunroof, premium sound and alloy wheels. $8,300 (570) 864-2337

JEEP `04 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED

4WD, 6 cylinder auto. Moonroof. Fully powered. New brakes & tires. 94,000 highway miles. $11,500 (570) 822-6334

KIA `08 RONDO

Maroon with beige interior. All options. 78,000 miles. Still under warranty. Received 60,000 mile servicing. New tires. KBB Value $8,500. Asking only $7,900. A Must See! (570) 457-0553

LEXUS `98 LS 400

Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. Asking $10,000. Call 570-706-6156

LINCOLN `02 TOWN CAR Soft top convertible,

sunroof. Black with Black leather interior. Alloy wheels. $4,500, Call (570) 594-1496

LINCOLN`06 TOWN CAR LIMITED Fully loaded.

46,000 miles, Triple coated Pearlized White. Showroom condition. $18,900. 570-814-4926 or (570) 654-2596

MERCEDES-BENZ `06 C-CLASS Silver with leather

interior. Good condition. 34,000 miles. $15,000 Negotiable (570) 885-5956

AUTO SERVICE

FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway

miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482

DIRECTORY

FORD `07 MUSTANG GT

CHEVROLET `09 FORD `07 MUSTANG EQUINOX SHELBY GT 500 Low mileage, 15000

Near Wegman’s 570-822-7359

07 RONDO 23K $9,495 08 ESCAPE 4X4 $14,995 09JEEP PATRIOT $12,995 08 IMPALA LS $10,995 08Taurus SEL $12,995 08ACCENT GLS $7,995 Full Notary Service T-Tags, Title Transfers

Low mileage, One owner $7,984

VITO’S & GINO’S

412 Autos for Sale

Premium package, silver, black leather interior, 5 speed manual. 20,000 miles. $18,900 (570) 868-3832

CHEVY ‘04 MALIBU Affordable. BEN’S AUTO SALES RT 309 W-B Twp.

FORD ‘02 FOCUS WAGON

412 Autos for Sale

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

INSTANT CLASSIC! Only 2,996 miles. Garage kept & under cover. Adult owned. White with blue racing stripes. 500 HP. All original. Fun to drive, still smells brand new!

G REAT REAT P RICE ! $35,500. 570-574-4936

FORD `92 MUSTANG

Convertible, 55,000 original miles 5.0 auto, some engine upgrades. Garaged showcar. $8200 (570) 283-8235

HONDA ‘06 ACCORD EX

Auto., sunroof, alloy wheels, 44K miles, silver with black cloth, new Blizzaks, KBB over $16,000, Must sell! $12,900 Call after 5 pm. 570-477-2677

HONDA `05 CIVIC

110 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, AM/FM radio, CD player, new breaks, rotors, power steering pump, $8,500. (570) 704-8685

HONDA `06 CIVIC EX

2 door, 5 speed, air, power windows & locks, sun roof, CD, cruise & alloys. Excellent condition, very well maintained with service records, remaining Honda warranty. 65K, $10,500. 570-706-0921

HONDA `07 CIVIC

SI. Red, with black interior, 75,000 miles. 6 speed, spoiler and body kit. Tinted windows, $12,900 (570) 714-0384

HONDA `09 PILOT

Low mileage, 24.000 miles, four wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, all power, CD changer, rear windshield wiper, custom wheels, $22,900. (570) 313-2749

HYUNDAI ‘11 SONATA GLS, automatic. Only 2,400 miles. $20,750

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

LINCOLN `00 LS 1 owner. Low miles. V6, All leather. Asking $5,800. Call (570) 819-3140 (570) 709-5677

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WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS CA$H PAID 570-301-3602

MAZDA `04 RX-8 Hunter Green, 80,000 miles. New brakes & rotors. New alignment. Two new rear tires. No accidents.

PRICE REDUCED $8,000 or best offer. For more information, call (570) 332-4213

MAZDA `10 3i SPORT 16,000 miles, black. 3 Year/36,000 mile warranty. AC, power windows. ABS. Excellent condition. Asking $13,900 (570) 283-1165

Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

‘26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000

1993 CADILLAC ALLANTE

13,000 Original Miles Exquisite Red with candy clear coat, black top with beige leather interior. Digital gauge package & optional chrome & gold alloy wheels. Convertible. Beautiful, Must Sell! $31,000 $29,900

1993 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE 4 door

Blue-Sapphire Beauty! Beautiful condition. Garage kept 26,000 miles. All available options fully loaded. 4 door. Grey leather interior $7,900

From an Exotic, Private Collection

Call 570-650-0278

MERCEDES-BENZ `01 C-240 121,000 miles. Loaded, leather seats, 4 door. $5,200 Call 570-283-1800 M-F, 9am - 5pm All other times (570) 388-6422

MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,

77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916

MERCEDES-BENZ `09 300C Low mileage, 26,000 miles, allwheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, GPS/navigation system, leather interior, sun/moon roof, new sport and luxury package, black in color. $36,000. (570) 313-2749

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669

MERCEDES-BENZ `97 SL320

Blue, convertible, 40th Anniversary Model. 47,000 miles. Minor repairs. $7,500 or best offer. Call 973-271-1030

412 Autos for Sale

MINI COOPER ‘05

SUBARU ‘06 LEGACY SE - CERTIFIED

Red, 79000 miles, automatic, 2 door, all power, sun roof, Excellent condition, runs great. $10,000 570-299-9092

AWD, automatic moonroof $14,990

MINIGARAGED COOPER S `06

Pure silver metallic. Roof & mirror caps in black. Tartan red cloth / panther black leather interior. Black bonnet stripes. Automatic. Steptronic paddles. Dual moon roofs, Cockpit chrono package, convenience, cold weather (heated seats) & premium packages. Dynamic stability control. Xenon headlights, front and rear fog lights. Parking distance control. HarmonKardon sound system. Chrome line interior. Mint condition. 17,000 miles. Must Drive! $21,500 570-341-7822

NISSAN ‘05 ALTIMA

Auto, one owner, Local trade $11,435

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

NISSAN `06 ALTIMA

SE, special edition. 59,000 miles. Auto, fwd, 4 cyl., original owner. Fully loaded, AM/FM CD changer. Power driver seat, anti-theft alarm, excellent condition $9,900 570-283-1165

NISSAN `06 SENTRA 1.8 S, Special

Edition, Power steering, brakes, windows & locks. 6 CD changer. Excellent condition, 43K. $12,500. 570-881-6897

NISSAN `08mileage, ALTIMA Low

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.

PONTIAC ‘69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500. 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 on black, garage kept, Production #351. 14,500 miles. Asking $23,500, Serious inquiries only! 570-477-3600

SATURN `02 SL 1

Sedan. 36K. Auto. Power steering, a/c, cd, 1 owner. Warranty, $5,395. R & K Auto West Wyoming 570-693-9931

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.

SUBARU `05 LEGACY SPORT AWD

Air, new tires & brakes, 31,000 miles, great condition. $11,995. 570-836-1673

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

TOYOTA ‘09 SCION XD

Automatic, traction control, remote start. $14,680

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

TOYOTA `05 PRIUS

65,000 miles, good condition, keyless entry, cassette/ radio + snow tires. $12,500 570-474-5268

TOYOTA `06 AVALON New tires, new

brakes, Inspected March 4, AC, AVPS, Fully loaded, 18,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. 90,000 miles. $12,900. (570) 881-3712

TOYOTA `10 Camry SE. 56,000 miles. Red, alloy wheels, black cloth interior. Will consider trade. $14,200 (570) 793-9157

TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.

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

$5,000

(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM

Volkswagen ‘03 GTI moonroof, 5 speed, loaded,$9750 excellent condition, 570-578-2149

VOLKSWAGEN `01 GTI

Great running condition. Red with cloth interior, power door locks, power windows, power moon roof, 5 speed, just serviced, 117k. Asking $5,300 570-885-2162

VOLKSWAGEN `04 BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Reduced $14,000 570-822-1976 Leave Message

VOLVO `98 V90

Wagon. Silver with gray leather. 120K. Rear Wheel Drive. 6 cylinder. 24 MPG highway. Sunroof, CD, good inspection. Recent starter & battery. Newer tires. $4,395 or best offer. Call 570-822-6785

VW ‘01 GOLF 4 door, 4 cyl, 1.8

Turbo, auto, sunroof 79K, VG condition $5,250. DEALER

BUICK `92 REGAL

Custom, 4 door, 6 cyl. auto. 63K original miles. Garage kept. Like new. $2,995. Current Inspection on all vehicles 570-825-8253

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

CHEVROLET `68 C10

New 350 motor and new transmission. $8,500 or best reasonable offer. (570) 906-1771

CHEVROLET `69 NOVA

SS clone. 350 engine, 290 Horsepower. 10 bolt posirear. PowerGlide transmission. Power disc brake kit. Over $20,000 invested, sacrifice at $11,000. (Wilkes-Barre) Call 732-397-8030

STUDEBAKER ‘31

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

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CHEVROLET `79 CORVETTE L-48 All Corvette options,

PONTIAC ‘84 TRANS AM

all original, new Good Year tires, new mufflers, just tuned. 46,000 miles. $7,000. 570-262-2845 or 570-239-6969

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

CHEVY `68 CAMARO SS 396 automatic, 400 transmission, clean interior, runs good, 71K, garage kept, custom paint, Fire Hawk tires, Krager wheels, well maintained. $23,900 Negotiable 570-693-2742

CHEVY `85 CORVETTE Original owners

manual, Delco Bose Music System. Smoked removable top, 4 speed with overdrive in 2nd, 3rd & 4th gear, Anti- theft steering lock, Tilt-telescoping wheel, cruise control, English /Metric display, analog bar graph, locking lug nuts. $21,500. Call 570-346-7084

CHEVY`75 CAMARO

350 V8. Original owner. Automatic transmission. Rare tuxedo silver / black vinyl top with black naugahyde interior. Never damaged. $6,000. Call 570-489-6937

CHRYSLER `49 WINDSOR Silver / gray, 4 door

sedan. 6 cylinder flathead, fluid drive. 45,000 original miles. Just like new! REDUCED $15,000 Call Jim: 570-654-2257

CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972

Any Condition! Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer. 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 `66 CONTINENTAL

4 door, Convertible, 460 cu. engine, 67,000 miles, 1 owner since `69. Teal green / white leather, restorable, $2,500 570-2875775 / 332-1048

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `76 450SLC

80K miles, 1 owner, mint condition, no rust. Must Sell! $9,900 570-829-0847

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

MERCEDES-BENZ `88 420 SEL Silver with red

leather interior. Every option. Garage kept, showroom condition. $7,000. (570) 417-9200

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

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

PONTIAC `68 CATALINA 400 engine. 2

barrel carburetor. Yellow with black roof and white wall tires. Black interior. $4,995. Call (570) 696-3513

PONTIAC 1937

Fully restored near original. New paint, new interior, new wiring, custom tinted glass, new motor & transmission. Spare motor & trans. 16” wide white walls car in excellent condition in storage for 2 years. $14,000 or best offer. Serious inquiries ONLY. Call 570-574-1923

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

VW CLASSIC `72 KARMANN GHIA Restoration Vehicle

Family owned, garage kept, good shape. Needs some interior work, new seats, needs carburetor work. Only 58,000 miles. Asking $8,000. serious inquiries only! 570-343-2296

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

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘04 SOFT TAIL DEUCE

LIMITED EDITION. Radical paint, only 200 produced, Rhinehardt pipes, lots of chrome. Beautiful bike! Asking $9,500 or best offer. 570-474-0154

HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 SCREAMING EAGLE V-ROD& Black. Orange

Used as a show bike. Never abused. 480 miles. Excellent condition. Asking $20,000 or best offer. Call 570-876-4034

HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic, new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (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

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SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

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

SUZUKI 97& GSXRWhite, 600 Blue

smoked wind screen. Great bike, runs great. Helmet & kevlar racing gloves included. $2995. Call for info (570) 881-5011

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 TT-R 110

BARELY USED

Low riding hours. excellent condition. blue and white in color. Comes with chest protector and helmet $1,400. (570) 313-2749

WANTED: PONTIAC `78 FIREBIRD HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 YAMAHA` 09 VSTAR Formula 400 Berkshire Green, 100th Anniversary Edition Deuce. Originally purchased kept. 1 650 CLASSIC at Bradley-Lawless Garage owner. 1900 miles. in Scranton. Car was last seen in Abington-Scranton area. Finder’s fee paid if car is found and purchased. Call John with any info (570) 760-3440

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

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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

SALT CREEK SKIF

14’ fiberglass fishing 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

SEA NYMPH ‘94 19’, 4.0 Outboard

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

STARCRAFT ‘80 16’ DEEP V ‘90 Evinrude out-

board 70hp with tilt & trim— ‘92 EZ loader trailer. With ‘00 Tracker Series 60lbs foot pedal, 2 downriggers, storages, gallon tanks, 2 fish finders and more. MUST SEE. Make Best Offer. Call 866-320-6368 after 5pm.

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Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $20,000. Call 570-706-6156

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

‘90 CHEVY C60 BUCKET TRUCK Automatic. Sterling

utility body, excellent condition. New tires & brakes. Too many features to list $3,200. Call 570-299-0772

CHEVROLET ‘89

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

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

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $21,900. 570-288-4322

883 cubic inch motor, Paco rigid frame, extended & raked. Low miles. $6,000 or best offer.(973) 271-1030

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006 NIGHTTRAIN

SPECIAL EDITION #35 of 50 Made $10,000 in accessories including a custom made seat. Exotic paint set, Alien Spider Candy Blue. Excellent condition. All Documentation. 1,400 Asking $25,000 or best offer. Call 570-876-4034

HONDA ‘04 SHADOW SABRE 1100 black, 13,500

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

HONDA 2004 CRF 100.

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

KAWASAKI ‘05

NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711

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

KAWASAKI `08 NINJA 250 cc, blue, like

new, under 1,000 miles. Great starter bike. $2,800 Serious inquiries only. Call 570-331-4777

KAWASAKI `10 CONCOURS 14

Sport/Touring with ABS/traction control, showroom new, 400 miles, metallic blue, 6 year warranty included. $12,000. 570-331-3674

SUZUKI `99 MARAUDER

800. 7,000 miles. Must Sell. Like new. $1,700. Please Call 570-394-9413

FORD ‘99 E350 YAMAHA ‘1975 80 BUCKET VAN Antique. Very good Triton V8. 2 speed boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002

condition. Must see. Low milage. Road title. Asking $1,260 Call (570) 825-5810 Leave Message

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

442 RVs & Campers

WILDERNESS `01 GL - 27’

Large slide-out, front queen, large rear bath, outside shower. Sleeps 6, cable, phone, stereo CD, central air, oak interior, jacks, power hitch, monitor panel. Too much to list!! New awning & microwave. Very clean, Like new, $9,800 Negotiable 570-388-6670

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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

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

CHEVROLET `01 TAHOE LT Beige with Grey

interior, front heated leather power seats, front & rear AC, AM/FM/CD/ Cassette player, cruise control, remote keyless entry. Power windows, locks & heated mirrors, factory running boards, sunroof, tow package, alarm & alloy wheels. One owner, very good condition, 164,000 miles.

REDUCED PRICE $4,900

442 RVs & Campers

Call 570-675-4635.

room built on. Set up on permanent site in Wapwallopen. Comes with many extras. $9,000. (570) 829-1419 or (570) 991-2135

automatic. Black with grey leather interior. Heated seats. 59,000 miles. New Michelin tires. $16,500 (570) 477-3297

451

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

CHEVY ‘07 TRAILBLAZER LT

On-Star, Leather. Satellite Radio. $17,770

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

CHEVY `04 EXPRESS 2500 Series. 6.0 Litre V8.

Heavy Duty version. Excellent cargo van. 85K miles. Excellent condition. $8,700 570-829-4548 or 570-417-5991

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

CHEVY `10 SILVERADO 4 Door Crew Cab

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

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CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR

Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains. Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires. Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,800. Call 570-655-0530

CHEVY`05TRAILBLAZER

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

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

NEWMAR 36’ MOUNTAIN AIRE

5th wheel, 2 large slides, new condition, loaded with accessories. Ford Dually diesel truck with hitch also available. 570-455-6796

90’ SUNLINE CAMPER

35 ft. Well kept. On campground on the Susquehanna River near great fishing. Attached 12X22” carpeted room. Brick heater, covered by metal roof with large breezeway. Shed & many extras included. Call for more information. (570) 237-7076

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

Susquehanna RV

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

570-389-9900

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

miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251

CHEVROLET `06 SILVERADO 1500 4X4 pickup, extended cab, 6 1/2 ft. box, automatic. Pewter. 48,000 miles. Excellent condition. $17,000 Negotiable (570) 954-7461

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

CHEVROLET `96 1500 6 cyl., 2WD, 6 ft.

bed, 5 speed. Only 85,000 miles. Just inspected. Bedliner, toolbox, cap & 4,000 lb. hitch all included. New rear drums, brakes & calipers. Excellent condition. Clean inside & out. Only $4,200 Firm Joe (570) 868-5900

CHEVROLET `97 1500 4X4 Extended cab, auto-

matic, all power options. 3rd door. 99,700 miles. Too many new parts to list. Bedliner & tonneau cover. Asking $4,800. Call (570) 760-6277

CHEVROLET `97 SILVERADO with Western plow. 4WD, Automatic. Loaded with options. Bedliner. 55,000 miles. $9,200. Call (570) 868-6503

CHEVY ‘05 TRAIL BLAZER 4 door, 4 new tires, regularly serviced, great condition. Silver. AC, 4WD. 174,000 miles $6,500 or best offer. 570-242-7979

CHEVY ‘07 SILVERADO LS

Extra Cab, 4WD. Only 63,000 miles. $13,990

FORD `05 WHEEL CHAIR LIFT VAN Seating capacity for 7 plus 2 wheel chairs. 140,000 miles. Great condition. Asking $7,000. For more details, Call 570-589-9181

FORD `90 TRUCK

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

FORD `97 DIESEL

Cummins engine, 8-L. 49,049 miles. 33,000 gross wt. 6,649 light wt. $19,500 Must see! (570) 829-5886

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

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850

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

4WD, Low miles $11,495 REDUCED!!! ASKING $9,999 JUST REDUCED! SAVE MONEY! GET READY FOR THE WINTER! Don’t pay dealer prices! White with grey interior. Looks and runs like it just came off the lot. Four Door, 4 wheel drive, 84,900 miles, new tires, tow package, anti lock brakes, driver and passenger airbags, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, rear window defroster and wiper, privacy tint, air conditioner, cruise control. CD, keyless entry and much more. $10,499. Call 570-332-4999

DODGE `01 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT

Plow Included. 99,000 miles. Reliable. 4x4 $6,000 or best offer. Call after 3:30 on weekdays or leave message at (570) 675-9872

DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (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 `01 WINDSTAR

76,000 miles. Rear air. Power sliding doors. Power adjustable pedals. 2 tone metallic green. Full tan leather interior with 3rd seat. Factory CD & cassette player. Perfect mechanical condition. New brakes, front & rear. Full service. $6,500. Call 570-876-1355 or 570-504-8540 evenings.

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 `05 ESCAPE XLT

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

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HYUNDAI ‘04 SANTA FE

DUTCHMAN 96’ CHEVROLET `05 SILVERADO LT Z71 5TH WHEEL Extended cab, with slideout & sun

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

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4x4, automatic, leather, moon roof, new tires & brakes, well maintained 63,000 miles, Asking $8,750. 570-472-3710

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

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 ‘06 COMMANDER 4WD, Only 38K $17,880

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

JEEP `00 WRANGLER

TJ, Black with grey interior. 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. CD player, hardtop, full doors, sound bar. 4” Skyjacker Suspension lift with steering stabilizer. Like new BF Goodrich 35’s with Full size spare. Only 85,000 miles. $7,300 (570) 301-7221

JEEP `02 LIBERTY

Blue/grey, new rebuilt engine with warranty, new tires & brakes, 4,000 miles. $5,900 or best offer. 570-814-2125

JEEP `06 COMMANDER 4X4 Lockers, V-8. Heat-

ed leather. All power. Navigation, Satellite, Blue tooth, 3rd row, More. 69,000 highway miles. $14,900. Call (570) 855-3657

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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

JEEP `06 WRANGLER

TJ, X-Package with only 46,000 miles. One owner! 6 cylinder, 6-speed manual transmission. Soft top with full doors, tinted factory windows. CD player, sound bar, 31” all terrain tires with full size spear. A MUST SEE! $13,999 (570) 301-7221

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LEXUS `04 GX 470 Black with dark

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

LEXUS `06 GX 470

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

TOYOTA ‘04 SIENNA XLE

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

TRACTOR TRAILERS

FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000

$28,950

(570) 237-1082

LINCOLN ‘06 NAVIGATOR

Pearl white, all leather. Fully loaded with all options. Navigation system, entertainment DVD package, 3rd row seating, climate control seats, sun roof, excellent condition. $14,995. 570-301-2244

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED!

‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500. 2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790

TRUCKS FOR SALE

Ford, GMC, International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

ALL JUNK CAR & TRUCKS WANTED Highest Prices Paid In Cash!!! FREE REMOVAL Call V&G Anytime 288-8995

MITSUBISHI `97 15’ CUBE VAN Cab over, 4 cylinder diesel engine. Rebuilt automatic transmission. Very good rubber. All around good condition inside & out. Well maintained. Ready to work. PRICE REDUCED! $6,195 or best offer Call 570-650-3500 Ask for Carmen

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

PONTIAC `04 MONTANA 95,000 miles, well

maintained. Excellent overall condition. Keyless entry, built in baby seat, dual climate control. Rear air. Seats 7. Recent inspection & tires. KBB over $6300. Asking $5,000 firm. Call (570) 417-9884

SUBARU ‘09 LEGACY LTD - CERTIFIED Auto, leather moonroof, alloys $19,547

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

SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,

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

VOLVO `08 XC90

Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5

506 Administrative/ Clerical

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Equipment Business

seeking Part Time Administrative Assistant. Typing, Microsoft Office Suite, communication skills required. Email Resume to: deanna@ chwaltz.com or fax to 570-435-2192

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

OPTICAL OFFICE HELP

Part time, with potential for full time. Flexible hours and Saturday mornings a must! Send resume to: The Times Leader Box 2480 15 N Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

507 Banking/Real Estate/Mortgage Professionals

TELLERS

FULL/PART TIME Cash handling experience a plus, computer and communication skills necessary.Required work days are Monday thru Friday and some Saturdays. Applications are available at 881 Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. No phone calls please.

509

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

Foreman, Equipment Operators and Laborers needed. CDL License preferred. Good pay and benefits. Drug screen, physical & background check required. EOE. Call 610-469-9677 x3015 or email kwidmann@collinson inc.com for details and application.

Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades

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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN Valvoline Instant Oil

In and apply

GENERAL LABORERS 60 openings. All

shifts. $10.00/hour. Call us. 825-2105 1124 Highway 315 Wilkes-Barre Save Time, Apply Online! www.onesource staffing.com

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DVD, leather moonroof $14968

FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. Cypress Pearl with ivory leather interior. Well maintained, garage kept. All service records. Brand new tires. All options including premium audio package, rear climate control, adjustable suspension, towing package, rear spoiler, Lexus bug guard. 42,750 miles.

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SUZUKI `09 GRAND VITARA166 Luxury 4x4.

KIA `02 SEDONA

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

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Education/ Training

EDUCATORS We Are Seeking Certified Staff 2010-2011 Secondary Math Teacher Certified School Nurse, RN Title One Reading Specialist Physical Science Teacher PMCS-Monroe Cty. Please fax your resume to: 570-894-2793

FULL-TIME SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY PRECEPTOR/ INSTRUCTOR

Must have certified surgical technology (CST) certification. Minimum of 3 years operating room experience. Send resume to: McCann School of Business/Hazleton Attention: Frank Berleth 370 Maplewood Dr. Humboldt Industrial Park Hazleton, PA 18202

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Engineering

PROCESS ENGINEER

Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major plastics company is seeking a full time Process Engineer to develop and enhance process capabilities in thermoforming and extrusion in Hazleton, PA. Demonstrated expertise in technical leadership, mechanical engineering, team building and problem-solving skills required. This position supports Operations, Quality Control, Product Development, Customer Service, Lean Sigma, Kaizen and other activities. Qualifications: 4 year technical degree with minimum 7 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering and manufacturing. Understanding of polymer behavior and processes. Experience in Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, and AutoCAD desirable. Competitive salary and benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, Disability, 401K, Life, AD&D, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave. Drug screening and background checks are conditions of employment. Applications accepted Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to: FABRI-KAL Corporation, Human Resources Dept. Attn: M. Murray 150 Lions Drive Hazle Township PA 18202 Email: hrmail@hazleton. f-k.com Fax: 570-501-0817 Phone: 570-861-3323 E.O.E.

527 Food Services/ Hospitality

BARTENDERS/COOKS/ SERVERS NEEDED Apply in Person No Phone Calls Tipsy Turtle 245 Owen Street Swoyersville

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

FORKLIFT MECHANIC

Action Lift, Inc., Northeast PA’s authorized Crown and TCM forklift dealer, has an immediate opening for a full time forklift mechanic. Prior experience maintaining forklifts is required. We offer an excellent benefit package with health insurance, 401k, & paid holidays. Please e-mail your resume to mermar@ actionliftinc.com or fax 570-603-2880.

Change, an automotive industry leader is seeking Auto Technicians for our Kingston location. Experience a plus, but not required, but must be energetic, hard working with superior customer service skills. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Email your resume or letter of interest to: jtinnes@ synpower.net

INVISIBLE FENCE INSTALLER Will train right per-

son for installation of underground wire and equipment. Full time/ year round. Must enjoy outdoor work. Must be able to work with dogs and their owners. Landscape experience a plus. Valid PA drivers license required. Apply in person. Invisible Fence of NEPA., 132 N. Mountain Blvd Top of the Mountain Plaza, Mountaintop. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

LANDSCAPE FOREPERSON Immediate opening.

Minimum of 5 years experience. Valid PA Driver’s License a must. Knowledge of various patio/wall installations, planting techniques. Ability to read blueprints, oversee large scale jobs operate all necessary equipment. Self-motivated, ability to manage crews. Compensation based on experience. 570-779-4346

MAINTENANCE / SET-UP MECHANIC Fifty year old locally owned and operated company seeking reliable, self motivated individual with excellent work history for the position of maintenance/set-up mechanic and duties relative to a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have the understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics and their relation to the operations on production machinery, and at least basic electrical knowledge. Person will mainly be responsible for the maintenance, setup, and start up of production machinery and ensuring proper machine operation during the course of production but will also assist in other areas throughout the manufacturing facility. Some moderately heavy lifting involved. We offer competitive wages, health and dental insurance, retirement and life insurance benefits, and an excellent working environment. Position is day shift, Monday thru Friday. Please send resume and salary requirements to: P.O. Box 1126 Kingston, Pa. 18704 or fax them to 570-287-1152.

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Logistics/ Transportation

538

Janitorial/ Cleaning

Janitorial/ Housekeeping Positions

Starting $10-12/hour Nice, Clean Environment to Work! Wilkes-Barre area. Shifts available: Days: 10am-2pm Monday-Friday Evening: 12pm-4am Monday-Friday Evening: 10pm-2am Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Evening: 6pm-9pm Monday-Friday Evening: 3:30pm-8:30pm Monday-Friday Must pass drug test/background check. Replies to: acc389@aol.com 570-899-9600

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Logistics/ Transportation

CLASS A CDL FLAT BED DRIVER

Home Every Night At least 1 year experience

570-288-3628

COURIER NEEDED Independent Contractor

Excellent pay with a growing company. Call 570-606-7838

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

DRIVER - CLASS B

To drive triaxle vacuum truck in the Towanda area. Fax resume to: 570-288-0617 or call Jack at 570-881-5825

DRIVER

Experienced Limousines/Sedans. Part-time. Days/ Nights/Weekends Knowledge of major airports a plus. 570-288-5466

DRIVER

Route driver wanted, full time, benefits. Bottled water delivery. Class B CDL required. Send resume to: Tulpehocken Spring Water P.O. Box 1474 Scranton, PA 18501, Fax: 570-424-2349 or Email: tulp1@ choiceonemail.com

DRIVERS-CLASS A CDL Looking for a company you can retire with? Looking for more home/ family time? We offer top pay and benefits Weekly home time and much more For more details, please call 800-628-7807 and ask for recruiting.

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Logistics/ Transportation

DRIVERS Drive with the best

of the best! Come join our great family of Drivers Kenan Advantage Group Tired of sorting through all the ads that promise home weekly runs or sorry no local runs available? If what you really want is to be home daily, look no further.

Driver Qualifications

Class A CDL ability to obtain tank and hazmat 2 years recent verifiable tractor-trailer experience. Safe driving record.

Advantages

NES RENTALS NES RENTALS, a leader in a multi-billion dollar rental industry for construction is looking to make immediate hires for the following positions in the PITTSTON, PA area:

DRIVER will operate

You multi-dimensional construction equipment, delivery trucks, including tractor trailer combinations to pick up and deliver equipment to and from customer work sites, and is able to train in safe usage of the equipment. H.S. diploma (or equivalent), the ability to lift 70 lbs., have a valid CDL license, satisfactory driving record, and knowledge of federal motor carrier regulations is required. Two years of commercial driving experience involving the movement of trucks and construction equipment including oversized loads required. Knowledge of safety procedures for securing and transporting cargo is also essential. NES RENTALS offers competitive wages, medical/ dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k). For consideration, apply online at our Careers center at www.nesrentals. com/careers. NES recognizes and values diversity. We are an EOE/AA/M/F/D/V employer.

TRUCK DRIVER Full time, able

to drive a 20’ truck, 7 year clean driving record, able to do physical work and lift 60 lbs., PA driver medical card, motor vehicle report, flexible hours, $9/hour plus incentive on pounds collected. Apply at: U’SAgain Recycling 486 S. Empire St. Wilkes-Barre 570-270-2670

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Logistics/ Transportation

Motorcoach Operators Martz Trailways is currently accepting applications for full time drivers. In addition to a comprehensive compensation & benefit package, we provide a paid training program. Successful candidates will: • Be at least age 23 • Have a clean driving record • Possess a Commercial Driver’s License or Permit • Be available for various hours • Have a High School Diploma or GED

Interested candidates should e-mail resume to mlickers@martzgroup.com or call 570-821-3821. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

C.N.A.’S, RN’S, PT’S, OT’S & ST’S WANTED

Angel’s Touch Homecare, a Millenium Home Health Care Company, is looking for C.N.A.’S, RN’s, PT’s, OT’s and ST’s with homecare experience to join our growing team. Currently there are PRN positions available in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Interested applicants should forward resume to: Bridget Elias. Fax: 570-655-3175 email: belias@ mhomehealth.com. EOE

542

Logistics/ Transportation

CDL CLASS A DRIVERS TIRED OF LONG TRIPS...AWAY FROM HOME AT NIGHT

REINHART FOODSERVICE, LLC HAS THE CAREER FOR YOU! $1000.00 SIGN ON BONUS CDL Class A drivers transport products from our Pittston domicile to customer locations, conduct pre/post trip inspections, unload cased products from trailer to desired customer location, and other duties as assigned. Drivers must be willing to operate a Tracscan unit and be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required. Drug Free, EEO/AAP/M/F/H/V/D. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of a position. Reinhart offers an attractive compensation program, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, eye and dental insurance, and 401(k), and the opportunity to work in a well-established and growth-oriented company. For confidential consideration, apply at www.RFShires.com or 1-877-573-7447. Applications being accepted until April 30, 2011 or until maximum number of applications received.

548 Medical/Health

COMMUNITY HOME WORKER Full Time Week On

The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Week Off shift (including 7 asleep overnight shifts) is available working with individuals with developmental disabilities in the Dallas area.. Experience is helpful, paid training is provided. Valid drivers license is required. Starting salary is $22,048+ benefits. For information or application, call IMPACT SYSTEMS, Inc. at 570-829-3671. Drug free workplace EOE Lakeside Nursing Center is in need of the following: •Nurses Part Time RN: 7a to 3p •Part Time LPN: 3p to 8p •Full or Part Time RN or LPN: 11p to 7a •CNAs: Part Time All Shifts Apply in person to: Box 357 Old Lake Rd. Harvey’s Lake Call for directions 639-1885 E.O.E.

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PART-TIME/FULL-TIME EMT’S, PART-TIME PARAMEDICS, PARTTIME VAN DRIVERS

Needed for a rapidly growing ambulance/ transport company. Must have valid drivers license and current certifications. Competitive salary and benefits available. Apply in person, no phone calls: Trans-Med Ambulance 100 Dilley St, Forty Fort PA, 18704

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Competitive starting rates Vacation, Holiday and Personal Days, Tuition Reimbursement Health insurance and Pension Plan Child Day Care on premises Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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ASSISTANT MANAGER ORLOSKI’S WASH & LUBE

Our goal is to provide fast, friendly service to our customers and a shiny clean car. Training for assistant car wash manager will be “ground up.” Concentration will be on customer service, quality control, production, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a spotless facility. This is fast-paced, physical, outdoor work, 45-50 hours per week with one weekend shift. Applicants must be dependable with a solid work history, excellent people skills, and a desire to develop professionally in a new career. We’re really in the people business – we just happen to wash cars. We offer above average pay, health care, paid vacation, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Apply in person at Orloski’s Wash & Lube, 295 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. E.O.E.

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Part time nights & weekends, Portrait, Corporate, Public relations & Sports. Computer Skills Required. Must be motivated and work well with people. Some experience required, will train the right candidate. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2476 15 N Main St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

INSIDE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Local sales operation is looking for an experienced telemarketer/in side account executive for it’s NEPA location.

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Qualified individual will setup appointments for outside sales representatives with businesses in NEPA. Some clients are existing customers. COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED!

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With this economy we ALL need a little help. New donors earn $80 dollars your first week. Great extra income for everyone. Please call with questions or stop by. Interstate Blood & Plasma 665 Carey Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-823-4119

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Sales/Retail/ Business Development

AUTOMOTIVE SALES Wyoming Valley Motors Subaru/Kia has immediate openings available for salespersons. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. A valid PA driver’s license and a clear driving record required. Automotive sales experience preferred. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test.

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Be Your Own Boss Work Full or Part time Accounts available NOW throughout Wilkes Barre, Scranton, and Hazleton. We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Small investment We’re ready Are you? For more info Call 570-824-5774

GROCERY CLERK & DELI CLERKS Part time shifts.

Must be 18 or older. Apply in person at Carone’s Market Route 309 Mountain Top, PA.

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Residential Program Worker:

Full time/Part time 2nd & 3rd shifts available. Work with individuals with developmental disabilities in a home-like atmosphere. Full time employment includes a generous benefits package including eleven paid holidays, sick & annual leave, and health insurance. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older. CNA and experience a plus but not mandatory. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. Positions available in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties.

Lifesharing Sponsors and Respite Providers:

We are seeking caring, compassionate people who are willing to share their home with individuals who are developmentally disabled. Initial and on going training, 24 hour support and generous financial reimbursement.

Cross Valley Commons 744 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-829-3477 Ext. 605 skauffman@stepbystepusa.com EOE

Business Opportunities

License available with option to lease building or sold separately. 570-954-1284

Apply in person to Mary Anthony or Kevin Meehan at:

Retail Part time positions available in gift shop and seasonal garden center. Apply in person, no phone calls please. Dundee Gardens 2047 San Souci Pkwy Hanover Twp, PA. Hours: 9:30am-5pm

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Wyoming Valley Health Care System is Northeastern PA’s leading hospital and the leader in advanced medical technology and comprehensive health services. As our patient volume continues to grow, we seek qualified candidates for the following RN/GN vacancies at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital:

RN - EMERGENCY SERVICES - FT & PTB Evenings & Nights – ER experience required RN - CTICU – Per Diem & FT-12 Evenings/Nights (Weekender) – CCU experience required RN - 2W STEP DOWN – FT-12 Days/Evenings (Weekender) – CCU experience required RN - Surgical Services (Inpatient) – Per Diem & FT Days/Evenings (7a-3:30p & 9a-5:30p) RN - Center for Same Day Surgery – Per Diem & PTB Days – OR experience required RN - CCU – PTB – Evenings & Nights – CCU experience preferred RN - 3E Labor & Deliver – PTB Evenings RN - 4C Observation – Per Diem RN/GN - 2C/S 6C/S Telemetry – Per Diem & FT-12 Evenings/Nights RN/GN - 3N PEDIATRICS – PTB & FT Evenings & Nights RN/GN - 4E M/S Oncology – PTB Evenings & Nights RN/GN - 5E M/S Orthopedics – PTB Evenings & Nights RN/GN - 7E & 8E Med Surg – PTB Days, Evenings & Nights We offer excellent working conditions, competitive wages commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement. For immediate consideration and/or for more information on job descriptions & requirements, please visit our website at www.wvhcs.org.

Wyoming Valley Health Care System Human Resources Division 575 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18764

Fax: (570) 552-8876 hr@wvhcs.org Website: www.wvhcs.org

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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

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2003 FOCUS ZX5 AU1420- AM/FM/CD, ABS, Rear Defogger, Tilt Wheel, 29K PM, PL, Cruise Control, AC MILES!

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STARTING AT 2011 MUSTANG GT AU1447- Manual, Leather Seats, 60 MOS.

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2008-2009 FORD FOCUS SES/SE

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2008 FOCUS SES

72 MOS.

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

2009 DODGE CALIBER SXT

72 MOS.

AU1451- AM/FM/CD, ABS, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry, Tilt, PDL, PW, Cruise, Rear Wipers

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 HONDA ACCORD LX-P

72 MOS.

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

08-09 MILAN PREMIER All Wheel Drive, 6 Disc CD, AWD Fog Lights, ABS, Keyless Entry,

2009 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ

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2010 FUSION SEL 30K MILES! AU1376 - Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, SYNC, CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Moonroof, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Dual Zone Climate Control, Satellite Radio, Heated Mirrors

2008 MOUNTAINEER PREMIER AWD

AU1436- Navigation Sys., CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Tow Pkg., Tilt, Cruise, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Digital Info, 45K Moonroof, Memory Seat, Running Boards, MILES! Rear Wipers, Satellite Radio, 3rd Row Seat, Pwr. Adjustable Pedals, Parking Sensors, Climate Control

2000 GMC ENVOY 4X4

AU1482- CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr. Leather Seats, Rear AC, 40K MILES! Running Boards, 3rd Row Seat, Carpeted Floor Mats, Rear Wipers

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR AWD

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 Camera, Running Boards, Navigation Sys., Parking Sensors, Luxury Seats, Custom Bumper, DVD Player, Electronic Trunk Closer, Chrome Exhaust Tips, Premium Wheels, Pwr. Liftgate, Premim Sound, Body Side Moldings, Carpeted Floor Mats, Pwr. Adjustable Pedals, Heated Mirrors

STARTING AT TO CHOOSE FROM

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

2008 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 4X4 2004 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT 4X4

AU1413 - CD, ABS, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr. Seats, Roof Rack, Heated Mirrors

2005 ESCAPE

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60 MOS.

AU1104- Cruise Control, Tilt, Wheel, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry, ABS, AM/FM/CD

72 MOS.

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X4

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

72 MOS.

2006 MOUNTAINEER LUXURY AWD

AU1386 - CD, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Tow Pkg., Roof Rack, Pwr. Heated Leather Seats, Dual Climate Control, Cruise, Digital Info, Carpeted Floor Mats

63 MOS.

2008 FUSION SEL

AU1441- 6 Disc CD, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Digital Info, Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Seats, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Heated Mirrors, Satellite Radio, Rear Spoiler, ABS, Carbon Fiber Trim, Fog Lights

36K MILES!

72 MOS.

2010 ESCAPE XLT FWD 11K MILES! AU1250 - CD, Digital Info, Roof Rack, Keyless Entry, Cruise, Rear Defogger, Traction Cont., Fog Lights, ABS, Tilt

2008 CHEVY EQUINOX LT

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

2006 INFINITI M35X AWD 2008 MARINERS & ESCAPES

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

CAR!

2007 HUMMER H3 AWD 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV AWD AU1221- Pwr. Leather Seats, Rear Defogger, ABS, Moonroof, Tilt Wheel, PL, PW, PM, AM/FM/6 Disc CD, Cruise Control

2009 LINCOLN MKS AWD

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

SYNC, CD, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, ABS, Rear Defogger, Display, Side Air Bags, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Moonroof, Digital Info Center

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

All Wheel Drive, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Digital Info Center, Adaptive Cruise Control, Tilt, Moonroof, ABS, Climate Control, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Touch Screen, Reverse Camera, Side Air Bags, Navigation Sys., Memory Seat, Traction Control, Heated Mirrors, Custom Bumper, Premium Wheels, Keyless Entry with Keypad

2007 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

2008 FUSION SE

Rear Defogger, Traction Control, Side Airbags, Digital Info, Climate Control, Satellite Radio, Tilt, Heated Mirrors, Cruise, Some with Moonroof, Pwr. Leather Seat

1800 MILES!

AM/FM/CD, Rear Defogger, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, AC, Privacy Glass

TO CHOOSE FROM

06-08 CHEVY IMPALA AU929- Tilt, Cruise, Keyless Entry, ABS, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, CD, Rear Spoiler, Side Airbags, Pwr. Driver’s Seat

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

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 LINCOLN MKX 4X4

Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Homelink Sys., Parking Sensors, Rear Wipers, Keyless Entry with Keypad, ABS, Fog Lights, Rear Defogger, Side Airbags, Traction Control, Dual Zone Climate Control, Cruise, Tilt Wheel, Heated Mirrors

AU1425- Fog Lights, Keyless Entry, Rear Defogger, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Cruise Tilt, Running Boards, CD, ABS,

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

AU9511 - Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, AM/FM/CD, Bedliner, PL, PW

2005 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4

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, TO CHOOSE FROM Cruise Control, Tilt AU9907- Climate Control, 6 Disc CD, Heated Mirrors, Remote Trunk Wheel, Bedliner, Lid, Rear Wipers, Premium Wheels, Parking Sensors, Pwr. Liftgate, Sliding Rear Window

2008 EDGE LIMITED 4X4

Electronic Truck Closer, Chrome Exhaust Tips, Rear Defogger, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry with Keypad, Traction Control, ABS, Memory Seat, Pwr. Leather Heated Seats, Moonroof, Tilt, Cruise, Digital Info Center, Homelink Sys.

2007 CADILLAC SRX4 AWD

AU1042- CD, Satellite Radio, Separate Tweeters, Premium Sound, ABS, 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

41K

MILES!

2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 Z71 CREW CAB 4X4 49K MILES!

AU1363- AM/FM/CD, Rear Defogger, Keyless Entry, ABS, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Bedliner

2010 E-350 XLTs

Most with Air, AM/FM/CD, TO CHOOSE FROM Cruise Control, Privacy Glass, ABS, Rear Defogger, Keyless STARTING AT Entry, PM, PL, PW, Running Boards, Traction Control

2009 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB 4X4

AU1299- AM/FM/CD, ABS, 33K Keyless Entry, Tilt Wheel, M ILES! Cruise Control, PL, PW, PM

FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCAB 4X4 2007 EXPEDITION LIMITED 4X4 08 Most with CD, ABS, Tilt, Keyless Entry w/

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

Keypad, Cruise, Tow Pkg., Fog Lights, Driver & Passenger Air Bags, PL, PW, Pwr. Steering

TO CHOOSE FROM

2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT 4X4

AU1314- CD, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, ABS, Tow Pkg., Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Cruise, Tilt, OnStar, Running Boards, Carpeted Floor Mats

8100 MILES!

2008 MKX ELITE AWD 2010 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW LT Z71 4X4

AU1424 - 6 Disc CD, Satellite Radio, Pwr. Heat/Cool Leather Seats, SYNC, ABS, Fog Lights, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Rear Defogger, Security Sys., Tilt, 31K MILES! Traction Control, Cruise, Memory Seat, Tow Pkg., Moonroof, Rear Wipers, Heated Mirrors

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

Just Minutes from Scranton or W-B

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Antiques & Collectibles

ANTIQUE WOOD PLANES $20. each. Charlie One Horse Cowboy hats, Richard Petty Ltd. Ed $20. Other styles $15 & $20. 570-655-9472

$ ANTIQUES BUYING $

Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, old gun Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 DOLL: Grandmother’s doll very old, cloth body filled with looks like shredded wood, material behind one knee worn through with age, other than that in good condition, old dress on doll. Asking $100. 570474-2756 between 8:30am- 9pm.

710

Appliances

RANGE: brand new natural or propane gas range with sealed burners and electronic pilots in unopened box, Call after 6:30 $299. 570-675-0005 REFRIGERATOR Kenmore, almond, 21.6 cu. ft. with ice maker & filtered water $350. 570-868-6018 SENSEO SINGLE SERV, used twice, warranty, 55 coffee pods $85. 570-542-5622 STOVE, GE gas oven/stove with electric ignition. $50 BROAN RANGE HOOD$10. FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR $25 KITCHENAID DISHWASHER $100. or best offers. 570-826-1702 STOVE: black gas stove good condition $75. 570-829-4027 TOASTER OVEN Hamilton Beach. White. Excellent condition. $15. 570-288-0414

LIONEL Engine ten $125. Lionel milk car $40. Lionel Box car Guy 3464 $30. Belt with 2 guns on buckle 1950 $10. 570-574-0271

VACUUM, Bissell, 12 amp, good condition $20. 570-287-0023

TRAIN SET 1996 Harley Davidson H.O “ Milwaukee Express” Limited Edition. Brand new, still in original packaging. $120. KISS superstar commemorative collectors series silver coins, from Liberty Mint Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss And Gene Simmons. sealed in original packaging $100. for set or $30. separately. 301-2694.

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

Visit us at Merchant’s Village (the old Pittston Wal-Mart) We have antiques galore! Come to Booth 162! Primitive bakers cabinet, plantation desk, dry sink, Hoosiers. Loads of smalls and tons of good stuff! Consignments Welcome 570-855-7197 570-328-3428 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, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006. Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 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. 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 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. 1965 1974, 1980, 1981. Westmoreland H.S. 1952, 1953 - 1954 G.A.R. H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Pittston H.S. 1936, 1951, 1954, 1963 Pittston Hospital School of Nursing, J.O.Y. of 1957, 1959 West Pittston H.S. 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960 Hazleton H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964 Hazle Twp H.S. 1951, 1952 570-825-4721

710

Appliances

APPLIANCE PA RT S E T C .

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

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 MICROWAVE compact perfect for dorm works great. $5. 570-693-4483 MISC APPLIANCES: George Foreman Grill (large) serves 4 people. $25. Macaroni Machine. Good condition. 3 years old. $20. Call 570-824-2571 REFRIGERATOR General Electric / No Frost, 66” tall. Works good. $125. Call 655-5404

712

Baby Items

BABY TOYS, assorted $10. TODDLER TOYS assorted included ride on’s $10. CRIB SET, includes lamp shade for girl $10. 570-868-0481 BLUE BUMBO SEAT with tray. Excellent Condition $25. 570-763-9599 CARSEAT: Chicco travel system infant carseat, base, & stroller included. Excellent condition. Retails for $299. asking $125. 570-763-9433 MONITOR: Safety 1st Baby Video Monitor. B&W video screen. Works great. $45 Bumbo seat. Lime Green. Looks brand new. $20. 570-371-6900 NAPNANNY INFANT SEAT with Minky Sage cover. Practically new. $85. 570-371-6900 STROLLER: Eddie Bauer double, barely used, good condition $100. Baby clothes 1 and under, name brands, changing table with the padding $30. (516) 319-4790 STROLLER: Umbrella stroller $7. 570-779-9791 UMBRELLA stroller, red & blue plaid $7. 2 backless booster seats $5. each. Car seat, gray with blue trim, $30. Pack & Play, beige & olive green plaid pattern $60. Pack & Play Graco, blue & yellow, $30. Stroller, green & cream plaid $40. Booster seat with back $10. Booster high chair, cream with burgundy, $25. Baby bath tub shower $20. Wooden changing table $60. Eddie Bauer car seat, beige &d black suede $40. Exerersaucer, $50. 570-239-5292

716

Building Materials

DOORS: 4’ bi-fold doors with jamb & exterior trim-stained in oak—FREE! Call 570-237-5947 GLASS DOOR. 3 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 TOILET (WHITE) FREE 570-822-6865 WINDOW Silver Line vinyl replacement window, double hung, NEW, never used 30 1/4 X 51 1/4. $60. 570-735-5482 WINDOW: new vinyl replacement window size: 28 3/4” x 58 3/4” low e argon gas thermo pane $150. 570-288-3189 WINDOWS (3) New storm windows, asking $60. total. 570-825-5847

720

Cemetery Plots/Lots

CEMETERY PLOTS (2) Available. St. Mary’s Cemetery. Near front gate on N. Main St. Call for details at (570) 328-7370

CEMETERY PLOTS (3) together. Maple Lawn Section of Dennison Cemetery. Section ML. $550 each. 610-939-0194

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CEMETERY PLOTS

Plymouth National Cemetery in Wyoming. 6 Plots. $450 each. Call 570-825-3666 CHAPEL LAWN PARK IN DALLAS. TWO PLOTS TOGETHER.ONE PERSON MUST BE A VETERAN. $475.00 (570)826-1333

OAKLAWN CEMETERY 4 grave sites,

fabulous location. Purchased 20 years ago. $2,450 610-838-7727

726

Clothing

BLAZER, ladies, all wool fully lined, new, size 12, 1 black, 1 purple $15. each. Ladies black leather jacket, size 12 $20. Ladies tweed coat, size 1X $10. Ladies long black wool coat, size 12 $10. 570-788-4502 BLAZERS ladies size small, red & beige $5. each. Ladies summer pants suit size small $6. Call 570-823-4970 CLOTHING Women’s tops, with tags, 1X - 2X, 200 pieces, $1 each. cottons, mole skin, knits $1 each. 570-735-5084 COMMUNION SUITS, navy, excellent condition, sizes, 8 & husky 14/16. $10 each. Call 823-4941 JACKET: boys genuine Italian stone leather jacket, size 14. $25. 868-6018 PROM DRESSES: Light blue with beading on front, Xcross lacing on open back. Floor length, size 10 $60. Mayqueen black tulle with beads & floral sequins, strapless & matching shawl $75. Size 10 light green with black illusion overlay, black satin waist zips in back, knee or shorter length $40. Yellow mid-thigh length strapless wth small bow at waist, ties in back, tulling under skirt. size 7 worn once $40. 570-288-9609 PURSES/CLOTHING: American Eagle Outfitters wool design $3. Victoria Secret black /pink slipper boots, medium $3. Liz Claiborne small butterfly print leather purse $4. Misses /junior Old Navy & American Eagle tops, XS to Medium $1. each 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 slipon waitress shoes size 6-1/2 rarely worn $1.50 Asics track cleats silver/light green, size 7 $3. Semi or prom dress, David’s Bridal metallic blue/ grey, tea length, bubble, strapless , size $15. Dolly’s Boutique, Sherri Hill short prom dress violet & pink with bow at waist, can be worn strapless, size 3/4. $30. Unique Tiffany terra cotta color with beading, layered, lace, Vintage looking, strapless from Prom Excitement, size 12, runs small. $40. Short gold, sequin bodice, full tulle sparkly bottom from David’s Bridal, size 4, $15. BCBG black short semi dress, sequins on top, flowy, beautiful, size 4. $20. BCBG red short semi, pleated criss crossed top, flowy skirt, can be wornstrapless, size 4 $20. 7 dance dresses sizes small, medium & large $7. each. 696-3528

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! SLIP for wedding gown, size 5. $10. 570-655-4339 TIES men’s ties, new 100% polyester 4 for $15. 474-5653 WOMEN’S CLOTHING: Ladies dresses & suits. Size 10&12. $10 to $20. Coats & Jackets. Size 10&12, $10. 570-824-2571

730

Computer Equipment & Software

DELL 31S, AMD64, flat screen 18”, Vista HP, very clean, call for detail $325. 570-542-5622 LAPTOP refurbished off-lease corporate laptop: $125-$275. all reformat/refurbished to as new condition, legal, activated installs of o.s (xp professional/7 ultimate service pack 1)+software& drivers done, all fast/ clean/ excellent. Free delivery+warranty. For details 862-2236 PRINTER CARTRIDGES, new Lexmark, black & color all 100XL (4 in all). List $89 sell for $50. Call 570-288-3894 or 570-650-6434

730

Computer Equipment & Software

LAPTOP, Toshiba 15” wide screen xp home sp3 usb 2.0 with restore dvd w built in dvd rom cdrw, battery, ac adapter/ charger & case loaded with programs &d simple games anti-virus not needed $350. For more details call 570-457-6610 WINDOWS 7 TOWERS. All working (3). Will separate or sell all 3. Best offers welcome. $250. WINDOWS XP TOWER $80. Windows 7 tower $85. delivery available 570-905-2985

732

Exercise Equipment

DP WEIGHT BENCH with 100lb weight set for $65. Steel tube frame with leg developer, targets upper & lower body muscle groups. Call 570-430-1366 WORKBENCH: Olympic Powertec workbench model WB_OB11 includes an olympic 45 lb bar plus 190 lbs in plates (235 lbs total) also clamps, curl attachment & olympic curling bar with set of clamps. Will require a large vehicle to transport this item. $425 (570) 822-1179

734

Fireplace Accessories

FIREPLACE: vent free 30,000 BTU propane fireplace with 43” wood surround, has thermostat & blower. W Heats 1000 sq. ft. Call after 6:30 week days or any time week ends. $225. 570-675-0005

742

Furnaces & Heaters

COAL STOVE Pittston kitchen $300. Master turbo heater $125. 570-779-3332 HEATER, portable space heater, 12 gallon kerosene or fuel oil. $70. Call (570) 825-5810 HEATER: Timberline vent-free propane gas heater 15,000 to 25,000 BTUs, sells for $250 asking $99. Excellent condition.l 570-3285611/ 570-328-5506 HEATER: Tower quartz electric heater, asking $20. 570-825-5847

744

Furniture & Accessories

BED complete, double head board & footboard, cherry finish. $10. 570-693-4483 BED FRAME, full, metal. $30. DINETTE SET, dark Pine, 2 years old, not a scratch, $150, CABINET, china, lighted, $50. 570-779-4750 BEDS. Twin, $25, Queen and dresser, $75. WARDROBES, metal, 5 for $50. DESK, $25, PATIO SET, Rattan, $50, CHAIRS, (3) $15. (570) 479-3738 CANOPY: Black metal canopy fullsize bed frame, excellent condition, sells for $250, asking $99. Sauder corner desk, maple finish, 5.5’x5.5’ excellent condition, sells for $250, asking $99.l 570-3285611 /570-328-5506 COFFEE TABLE Solid oak, 53 1/4” X 24” with 3 glass top inserts. Excellent condition, $50. 570-288-3723 COFFEE TABLE: Queen Ann style oval oak colored coffee table with matching rectangular end tables $75. 1970’s style bedroom set, triple dresser, bed, nightstand, & armoire $100. Dining room set, 1970’s or 80’s style, table with leaf, 6 chairs, china hutch, & buffet light colored $150. (570) 288-9609 COMPUTER DESK, larger corner, light oak color & gray. $80. 570-868-6018 COMPUTER DESK, light wood tone, keyboard pullout, shelf for tower computer. $10. 570-278-2517 COUCH, 7 1/2’L, floral soft shades of peach, gold, green, rust, $100. Chair, oversized with ottoman, fits 2 people, floral soft shades of peach, gold, green, rust $50. Queen Anne Wing recliner claw legs, in dark green fabric with gold diamond design throughout. $45. Coffee table with claw legs, solid cherry wood, open bottom shelf. $50. or buy all 4 pieces for $225. Call 570474-2756 between 8:30 am and 9pm. DESK, drop down top 3 drawers, pecan finish, 36x 44 x15” excellent condition. $95. 570-287-2517 SOFA queen size $300. or best offer. call 570-299-7270

744

Furniture & Accessories

DESK 3 large drawers, drop down top, storage compartments. Paid $150. $80. or best offer. 5 piece full BEDROOM SET, 5 drawer chest, nite stand, dresser with mirror & headboard. $400. or best offer. 570-477-2281 DINING ROOM SET: Broyhill. Cherrywood. Solid wood table with extra leaf, 6 chairs, two piece China closet with lighting. 2 years old. Excellent condition. Originally $4,200. Selling for $1,999. Must sell, moving in 1 month. 570-333-0512 DRAPERIES custom made in excellent condition. Tuxedo Moire satin light mauve blush completely lined, (1) set 120”w x 63” L. (1) set 144”wx72”L. Both sets including rods $125. 570-4745702 DRESSER clothes dresser 44” w x 32” hx19” deep, lite wood color, 4 drawers, good condition $60 after 3pm 570-655-3197 DRESSER clothes dresser 44” w x 32” hx19” deep, lite wood color, 4 drawers, good condition $50 after 3pm 570-655-3197 END TABLE with attached lamp and magazine rack, light color wood tone. $20. 570-814-9845. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER for tv holds up to 32” tv, stores videos & all other stuff u need to put next to your tv $100. 570-829-4027 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER solid oak Raymour & Flannigan paid $750 asking $150. Hunter off white ceiling fan $20. 570-457-4494

Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 E N T E R TA I N M E N T CENTER tan oak with drawsm holds up to 32” TV, excellent condition $20. BED FRAME queen. $30.570-288-0414 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, traditional oak finish, excellent condition $45.Paid $185. BOOK SHELF, large, 5 shelves, light oak finish, very good condition, $25. CANOPY BED FRAME, queen, headboard & base, black metal, very nice. $175. 570-430-4054 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER. Ethan Allen 45x21x29. Excellent condition. Charcoal finish $750. 675-4795 FURNITURE: ARMOIR, Elegant & versatile, 2 doors at top accommodates 28” TV, 4 large bottom drawers for storage, solid oak, with carved design, originally $850. sell for $300. CARD TABLE, solid dark wood textured mahogany, unique table converts to full dining table for 8 people, originally $595. sell $350. DINING CHAIRS 4 matching antique chairs, beautifully carved backrests in rounded grapevine pattern, legs are Queen Anne style, seats are upholstered in dark gold patent leather, brass nail head trim Circa 1920 original value $1000. sell $250. UNUSUAL SIDE CHAIRS, pair of Parsons Chairs in paisley print, gold & rust, fabricated of custom leatherette textile, deeply tufted, comfortable back & seats, originally $550. sell $175. 288-5835 FURNITURE: gently used furniture, like new - 5 piece French Provincial bedroom set $250. 5 piece child’s bedroom set with desk, bookcase & free standing mirror $175. Living room couch, loveseat, marble topped coffee & end tables $200. French Provincial dining room set with breakfront, server, table & 8 chairs $350. Patio set with umbrella $25. Moving, must sell make an offer! 570-714-6114 HEADBOARD brass queen size headboard with bed rails. Headboard is 5’ W X 42” H $50. Maple kitchen table & 2 captain chairs. $50. 570-829-4776 LAMP - Parlor stand up lamp. Very good condition. Grey metal color. $25. 570-740-1246

AFFORDABLE

MATTRESS SALE We Beat All Competitors Prices!

Mattress Guy

Twin sets: $149 Full sets: $169 Queen sets: $189 All New American Made 570-288-1898 PATIO SET: Brown Jordan patio table (60” X 34”) & 6 chairs hunter green $700. 479-2300 SINK BASE CABINET, 24” X 30”, blond wood, new, never used. $75. 570-371-9984

744

Furniture & Accessories

PICTURE, giant Southwest $75. Wooden Teepee shelf stand $75. Area rug, olive green with leaf imprint, approximate 5x7 $40. 570-239-5292 TABLE LAMP with shade $10. 2 end table lamps with shades $12. 570-823-4970 TV STAND - for tvs up to 28”, side door & 2 shelves , really nice!! $20.735-3765

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

OLD FORGE

ESTATE SALE

529 South Main St. Saturday & Sunday, March 26th & 27th, 9-5. Entire contents of home, apartment, cellar & porches! Antiques, collectibles, (vintage, retro & new), furniture, household, glassware, cookware, appliances, wall decor, mirrors, wardrobes, bedding & draperies, decorative, carpeting, beautiful designer jewelry & hundreds of pieces of designer clothing, sizes medium up to and including 2X (new or with tags on, barely used), handbags, Christmas & seasonal, sewing, antique Singer sewing machine, electronics, air conditioners, treadmill, exercise bikes, medical, Evenrude outboard motor, sporting, fishing, golf, Silvan 22 foot aluminum sterndrive boat, memorabilia & much more! 4 houses down from Ghigiarelli’s Pizza on same side.

WILKES-BARRE

758 Miscellaneous BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet. Matching set. $80. 570-331-8183 BEDLINER: 89 Chevy S10, standard cab $30. 2000 Chevy Cavalier LS rear trunk spoiler, black 410. 250’ of 6 gauge bare copper wire $100. Four barrel carb running from Chevy motor $50. 3 suitcases in excellent shape $40. 570-740-1246 BEDSPREADS, king size, 1 rose, 1 green. $25. each. 570-788-4502 COINS: Great Britain lot of 22 older coins all for $5.735-6638 COLLEGE BOOKS Writing a Research Paper, 5th Edition, ISBN: 1-877653-667 $2. Life As We Know It, a collection of Personal Essays by Foote Sweeney, ISBN: 0-74347686-7 $5. Germinal by Emile Zola ISBN: 978-0-14044742-2 $5. 570-696-3528 COMFORTER queen, blue, has been cleaned. $9. 570-474-5653 CROCHET THREAD bag full, $5. Helmet, black, size Medium, $5. Call 823-4941 HEATER for water bed $5. 570-655-4339 HUMIDIFIER $7. POOL CUE $10. RECORD ALBUMS $2. each. Call 570-823-4970 LADDER: 32’. aluminum extension ladder, barely used $220. 814-3758 LADDER: 7’ WOOD STEP LADDER $25. 570-779-9791 LAWN CHAIR, cast iron, $75, TABLE, coffee, glass top, $75,TREADMILL, Weslo, $100, TIVO, $125, FIREPLACE, faux, $100, BOOKSHELVES (2) $20 each, TV STAND, Sauder, $5, DESK, Computer, $75, CHEST, cedar, $150, TEA-CART, $75 570-655-0952

SEWING FABRICS Lots of Them

WALLPAPER 1,000’s of patterns

WALLPAPER & BLIND WAREHOUSE

SALVATION ARMY INDOOR FLEA MARKET

17 S. Penna. Ave

APRIL 2, 2011 8AM TO 2PM

Food Concessions, Bake Sale, & Silent Auction Call 824-8741 to reserve a table.

752 Landscaping & Gardening WEED EATER Kraft, $10. BLOWERS (2) Toro Electric. $10 each. 570-654-1169

754

Machinery & Equipment

HAULMARK ‘07 TRAILER 6’X14’ Like new with

electric brakes, new tires and reinforced tongue. $2700. 570-239-5457

SNOW THROWER Ariens 24” cut, 7HP, tire, chains & electric start, tire chains. $395. or 2 for $425. one for parts. 570-636-3151

756

Medical Equipment

HOSPITAL BED complete, fully electric, head & foot of bed adjustable. 3” casters that lock to secure. $300. 570-735-6861

30 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-970-6683

SEWING MACHINE older Kenmore, cabinet model, some accessories. FREE. 474-6088 SHAMPOOER: deep cleaner Bissell “big Green” power brush deep cleaner (hot water extraction system. $50. 570-288-3723 SHEETS AND PILLOWS: George Washington Bed Sheet $20; Queen size pillows. $3 each. Call 570-824-2571 SMOCKING MACHINE Martha Pullen 16 row Smocking machine, patterns, books, + extras. Paid over $250. sell all for $95. 570-288-9843 TIRES: 2 GT Cooper tP215-65R15 $30. 570-654-2396 TIRES: 4 KUMHO Tires P195/70R14 like new, less than 500 miles. 5th tire spare mounted on 98 Camry wheel. All for $250 (570)822-1811 VACUUM CLEANER, Panasonic, excellent suction, HEPA exhaust filter, onboard tools, bags, works great, $35. In Laflin 709-3146.

760 Monuments & Lots GRAVE LOT Near baby land at Memorial Shine in Carverton. $400. Call 570-287-6327

JAZZY MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR. Used about 10 hours. Weight capacity is 300 pounds, range 15 miles @ 4 mph. Red metallic. I have all paperwork and charger. Retails for $6295. sell for $500. or best offer. 570-709-7848

762

LANCETS box of 100 $5. each. Diabetic syringes 60 bags of 10 $1. each. 570-239-0057

ORGAN: Casio electric organ & stand, excellent condition. $30. 570-825-4261

LIFT CHAIR

Summit stairway lift, one year old, barely used, battery backup. Asking $1800 or best offer. Call 570-401-1558 TUB CHAIR $20. OVERBED TABLE $20. BED RAILS $15. DEPENDS, men’s XL 4 packs $10. each. 570-779-4062

758 Miscellaneous ATTENDS Adult underwear XL size, 14 pair, package $6. each. 288-9940 BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830

Musical Instruments

GUITAR Fender acoustic Never used Comes with carry case & strap + learn to play books, excellent finish & tone $250. neg. 570-655-9472

PIANO: Baldwin spinet piano, oak 1980’s with bench good condition $300. 288-9609

764 Musical Lessons/Services GUITAR LESSONS

Beginners to Advanced. My Home or Yours Call For Rates (570) 693-0690

768

Personal Electronics

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

770

Photo Equipment

MANFROTTO Mono -Pod model 681B. Excellent Condition. $50. or best offer. MINOLTA MAXXUM 8000i 35MM film camera with 2 lenses & off camera flash unit, reduced $275 Very good condition. 570-7882388 after 5 pm POLAROID LAND CAMERA, Model J66, in original genuine cowhide case with owners manual and flash attachment, circa 1960, $19.95. Call 570-696-1410.

774

Restaurant Equipment

776 Sporting Goods

784

POOL TABLE 1970’s with accessories $100. 288-9609

LADDERS: aluminum extension 16’ $60. Aluminum 8” step ladder $40. Wooden 8’ step ladder $30. CHAINSAW Homelite, gas powered with case & extra chain, runs good 16” blade $65. firm after 3pm 570-655-3197

TENT Pop-up cloth paintball bunker/ tent, never used, $20. Huffy Micro bike, blue, $30. 570-239-5292

WADERS: Simms stocking-foot fishing waders, like new. considered the best by fishing guides, Goretex Pro $150. Winland heavy-duty equipment bag, plenty of pockets for all your fishing gear. $50. 570-823-3030

778

Stereos/ Accessories

BEVERAGE COOLER, for restaurant use, with double swing door, Asking $1,500 or best offer. Call (570) 459-6017

RECEIVER Stereo technics receiver model SA450, 2 Fisher XP-7B speakers, excellent condition $125. 693-2820

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,

STEREO: Technics with 2 31/2” speakers $65. 239-5292

8x12 walk in cooler $2300; 8x8x10 walk in freezer $3800; Pizza oven with stones $2000; Stainless steel kitchen hood $3000; Stainless steel pizza oven hood $4000; bread pan rack $100; 2 soup warmers for $100; 2 door sandwich prep table $500. All equipment is sold as is. For more info, call

570-847-0873

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

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 BIKES 2 used one boys, one girls. Both need work or can be used for parts. $10. all. 655-9474

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 (24 hours) CROSS BOW LEGEND exercise machine, very good condition, sacrifice $200.570-788-2388 DRIVER, ADAMS Redline Titanium, 460cc, Graphite shaft, 10.5 deg. call after 6 pm $40 (570)822-1811 ELECTRIC PUMP Coleman. Brand new, still in box $20. 570-288-0414 EVERLAST BOXING HEAVY BAG, very good condition, $54. BOXING SPEED BAG with mounting hardware, very good condition, $35. 570-430-4054 FISHING POLES: 4 brand new fishing poles/ 3 brand new reels $220. 570-654-2396 GOLF WALKING CARTS (2) hardly used $15.00 each. 570-822-7903 GUN CABINET holds 6 rifles, locks on shelves & drawer. $80. Call (570) 735-5482

554

Production/ Operations

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TELEVISION. Sony 27”. $20 570-654-1169 TELEVISION: GE. Works good. 28”. $100. 570-740-1246 TELEVISION: GE. Works good. 28”. $100. 570-740-1246 TV 19” Samsung tube television. $30. 570-239-5291

782

Tickets

BUS TRIPS

Yankee Baseball

Tigers 4/2, $79 Blue Jays 4/30, $79 Red Sox 5/14, $99 Red Sox 5/15, $99 Mets 5/21, $99 Mets 5/22, $99

Phillies Baseball

Cubs 6/11, $85 A’s 6/25, $85 Red Sox 6/30 $95

Mets Baseball

Yankees 7/2, $95 Phillies 7/17, $85 Cardinals 7/21, $75

Baseball Overnight

Red Sox @ Pirates 6/25-6/26 $239 Mariners @ Red Sox 7/23-7/24 $219 Yankees @ Orioles 8/27-8/28 $209

Nascar At Dover 5/15 & 10/2 $159 each Race

New York City Brunch Cruise 6/5, $99

COOKIE’S TRAVELERS 570-815-8330

cookiestravelers.com

784

Tools

CARPET INSTALLER TOOLS: kicker, knives, chalkline, notch cutter, 2 staplers, loop pile cutter, stair tool, strip cutter, staples, blades, & tool box, $250. Also seaming iron $40. Sub floor stapler $50. Electric stapler $50. 570-868-5886 CROSSCUT SAWS from mining era, one & 2 man $25. each. Antique post hole digger $20. 570-655-9472 HAND SAWS: $10. each. 570-779-3332

SULLAIR PORTABLE COMPRESSOR 185 with hoses. $5,500. 570-693-1130

554

Production/ Operations

Tools

TOOLS, 9” Craftsman radial saw, $125; Electric dry wall drills, $30; 32 ft. fiberglass extension ladder, $140; Hand pumps for oil drums, 50 gal. to 250 gal., $40; 25 ft. leveling rod, $60. Call (570) 825-5810

786 Toys & Games BIKE kids Jeep mountain bike for $15. or best offer 570-829-4027 Championship table 10 in 1 includes pool, fooseball, Basketball, plus more. All parts & in great shape. $50. or best offer. 570-477-2281 GAME TABLE 10 IN 1 approximate 3 X 5 $50. 868-6018 HANNAH MONTANA MALIBU BEACH BARBIE DOLL HOUSE. Excellent Condition. Furniture & accessories, includes dolls Miley, Hannah, Lily, Lola & Oliver. Retails over $300. for everything! Asking only $150.763-9599 KITCHEN SET, child’s $25. 570-457-4494 SCHOOL TABLE: child’s school table with 6 chairs, heavy duty, like new. $100. 570-474-0154

WWE wrestling championship toy belts $10. each Little Tikes girls pink vanity pink $25. Little Tikes kitchen set & chair $30. Disney Princess tricycle with adult push handle $25. Little tikes grill $10. Children’s shopping cart $10. Children’s Dirt Devil battery operated vacuum asking $10. 3 Lego sets, large legos $5. each. Girls round wooden table & 2 chairs $25. 570-239-5292 XBOX-360. Cordless racing wheel and pedals. $30. Guitar hero drum and guitar. $40 570-693-2612

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

DVD Player, Curtis. Brand new, never used, still in box. includes remote. $20. TV Toshiba. 32” with remote, excellent condition $20. 570-288-0414 TV flat screen HDTV Emerson 19”, needs minor repair. $10. 570-655-4339

794

Video Game Systems/Games

GAMECUBE games, new, never opened, (1) Nintendo Gamecube Bomberman jetters, rated e. $10. (1) Nintendo gamecube A Series Of Unfortunate Events, rated e. $7.00 (2) PlayStation 2 steering wheels & foot pedals for racing games. 20. each or 2 for $30. 570-696-3528

554

Production/ Operations

Machine Operators Forklift Operators Pretium Packaging, a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in the Hazleton Pa area has openings for experienced MATERIAL HANDLERS/FORKLIFT OPERATORS and experienced BLOW MOLD MACHINE TECHNICIANS. Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years experience in a manufacturing facility. Positions will be on a 12 hour shift working every other weekend. Please send resume to:

Pretium Packaging

512 Forest Road, Hazleton, PA 18202 or email to khalterman@pretiumpkg.com

No phone calls please. E.O.E

DISTRIBUTION CENTER SUPERVISOR Immediate opening for a DC Supervisor in Laﬂin. The DC Supervisor is responsible for the overall management and performance of the facility including warehouse operations, quality control, safety and security. This fast paced environment requires a high-energy individual with a strong work ethic who is dedicated, committed to reaching objectives, and has the capability to make quick decisions and solve operational problems. Required is an understanding of warehousing operations and warehouse systems with a minimum of (5) ﬁve years direct supervisory experience. Experience in a third party logistics environment a plus but not required. Must have the ability to operate material handling equipment, including forks and clamps; available for overtime and weekends. Must have responsible work habits and pass any pre-employment tests. This is an hourly position with the pay rate commensurate with experience. Please include your targeted salary requirements with your resume submission. Apply to: VALLEY DISTRIBUTING & STORAGE COMPANY, INC. Please email resume to: Lnatt@valleydist.com

Or call Lisa: 570-654-2403

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Video Game Systems/Games

GUITAR ONLY for Guitar Hero III X-Box 360 & Playstation 2, used almost new $20. 570-868-6018

RN’s

Part Time 7-3 & 11-7 Now accepting applications for Per Diem RN’s all shifts

Line up a place to live in classified! 542

LPN’s

Logistics/ Transportation

weekender job opportunity

Per Diem 7-3, 3-11 & 11-7

CNA’s

Full Time 3-11 & 11-7 Part Time 7-3, 3-11 & 11-7 Now accepting applications for Per Diem CNA’s on all shifts

Driver Wanted

GREAT SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS 2nd shift $1.75 3rd Shift $1.00 Weekend Days - $1.00

A Weekender driver is needed for the Shickshinny area.

Apply By Phone Call 877-339-6999 x1 Fax: 866-854-8688 Email: Jobs@horizonhrs.com

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

533

Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair

Ken Pollock Auto Group Ken Pollock Auto Group is looking for an Experienced, Organized, Professional Service Technician to:

VITO’S & GINO’S

288-8995

WANTED JEWELRY

Dogs

PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website. LAB PUPS ACA registeredWormed and shots. Beautiful litter. Yellow and black. $275. 570-743-8049 MALTESE PUPPY AKC-8 weeks, 1st shots/vet checked. Beautiful, Small, Quality Male. $600. (607) 775-4564.

MINIATURE POODLES ACA Registered.

(570)991-7448 (570)48GOLD8

1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorwold

Other

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7 wormed. Yellows $350 each. Blacks $250. each. 570-836-1090

POMERANIANS AKC, 10 weeks, Champion bloodline. Shots & wormed. Vet checked. $350 to $400. Call 570-864-2643

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800 PETS & ANIMALS

$780 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

146 daily papers / 175 Sunday papers

Davenport Street, Hickory Road, Huntsville Road, Lehman Avenue, Sterling Avenue

810

Cats

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

Parsons

$965 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

Shots, neutered,

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

194 daily papers / 222 Sunday papers

824-4172, 9-9 only.

Wyoming Street, Auburn Street, W. Chestnut Street, E. Elm Street, John Street

CATS 2 female, spayed & current shots, need a good home. $10. each with toys. 570-655-4339

Kingston

$425 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

122 daily papers / 148 Sunday papers

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

CKC. 8 weeks old. Females. Vet checked and ready to go! Call 570-436-2762

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Parents on premises Shots Current. $500. Pomeranian Puppies $650. Call 570-401-1838 YORKIE PUPS CKC, 12 weeks, small, non-shed great disposition, lovable and adorable home raised. Pics available. $800-$900 each 570-436-5083

845

DOG CRATES 2 Petmate medium 27Lx 20wx19h $25. each 570-654-2396

29 Brown St. Solid 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, vinyl sided, large carport and fenced yard. Convenient location. Home needs updating by great potential. $79,900 MLS 11-74 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

AVOCA

1206 Spring St. Totally remodeled 2 bedroom home with fabulous kitchen, 2 car garage, inground heated pool and 4 person hot tub. Finished basement could be a 3rd bedroom. Duryea Borough. MLS #11-576 $145,900 Call Charlie VM 101 570-829-6200

To place your ad call...829-7130

AVOCA

314 Packer St. Newly remodeled 3 bedroom home with 1st floor master, 1.5 baths, detached garage, all new siding , windows, shingles, water heater, kitchen and bathrooms. A must see house! $119,900 MLS 11-73 Call Tom 570-262-7716

BERWICK

1419 First Ave

2 story 4 bedroom, 2 bath. 2,244 sq ft. $55,900. MLS 11-521 570-696-2468

REPTILE TANK 50 gallon with lid, heat lamp, heat pad, & décor $100. 570-474-0154

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BACK MOUNTAIN NEW LISTING!

CARBONDALE

HANOVER TWP. 147 - 149 Old

573 Coon Rd.

One of a kind property set on 6 acres. Charm galore in this Victorian Style home. New kitchen & remodeled baths -Butler kitchen 14x8 (Indoor kidney shape pool & spa area that measures approx. 2,400 sq.ft. not included in square footage. Wine cellar in basement. $525,000 MLS# 11-81 Call Geri 570-862-7432 570-696-0888

LEWITH & FREEMAN REAL ESTATE

BACK MOUNTAIN

Pet Supplies

AQUARIUM, 30 gallon with accessories $55. 570-829-1541

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570-696-3801

PUPPIES

Rotties, Huskies, Poms, Min Pins, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Maltese, Goldens, Pugs, Labs & more! 570-453-6900 or 570-764-2578

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$300 each Paper Trained Health Guarantee Family Raised 570-256-7996

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WILKESBARREGOLD

EMAIL RESUME IN CONFIDENCE TO: BMARCIN@KPAUTOGROUP.COM 551

1150 S. Main Scranton Mon - Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929

PICKUP

We Offer A Competitive Compensation Package.

Other

$$ CASH PAID $$ VIDEO GAMES & SYSTEMS

FREE

PA state inspection license, emissions license, experience a must. ASE certiﬁcation a plus. Must be willing to continue to grow as a technician through online and classroom training as well as reading service publications.

551

28 S. Main W.B. Open Mon- Sat, 12pm – 6pm 570-822-9929 / 570-941-9908

Highest Prices Paid!!

• Diagnose customer complaints and problems • Maintain and service vehicles • Work in a team environment • Follow standards and procedures

Other

The Video Game Store

Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks

Service Technician

551

rifles, swords & daggers. Private collector. 570-417-9200

The Video Game Store

279304

570.371.2525

815

CASH PAID Old shot guns &

Highest $$ Paid Guaranteed Buying all video games & systems. PS1 & 2, Xbox, Nintendo, Atari, Coleco, Sega, Mattel, Gameboy, Vectrex etc. DVD’s, VHS & CDs & Pre 90’s toys,

Call for details!

Complete Application in Person 395 Middle Road, Nanticoke

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

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This phenomenal 5000 sq. ft. 2 story located in convenient Hillbrook Farms features living room, dining room, music room, kitchen with fireplace, island with granite, media center & spacious dining area, family room with fireplace, 4-5 bedrooms, finished lower level and 3 car garage on 3.5 acres. PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE! Offered at $649,000! MLS# 10-2779 Call Judy Rice 570-714-9230

BEAR CREEK

333 Beaupland 10-1770

Living room has awesome woodland views and you will enjoy the steam/ sauna. Lake and tennis rights available with Association membership. (membership optional). Minutes from the Pocono's and 2 hours to Philadelphia or New York. $349,000 Maria Huggler CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-587-7000

Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

BLAKESLEE

37 Chestnut Road (Old Farm Estates) Custom built solid brick 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths Colonial style home with an open floor plan on 1+ acre lot in the Poconos. A few of the amenities include central A/C. 2 Master bedrooms each with bath room and fireplace, ultramodern kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, cathedral ceiling and 2 car garage. MLS #11-653 $469,900 Call Kim 570-466-3338

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Ranch home with nice country lot, home needs work. $44,900 570-696-2468

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HARVEYS LAKE

Ashley Road Live in one side, rent the other. 3 bedrooms each side with 1.5 baths. Nice rural area. Large Yard. $93,000. Call for appointment. 570-606-6093

412 Autos for Sale

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

412 Autos for Sale

Madness in March Sale 6 Mo. Service Contract Included!

06 KIA SPECTRA

DALLAS

4 Door, 5 Speed, A/C

6,995*

08 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS

211 Hillside One NEW PRICE! Enjoy the comforts & amenities of living in a beautifully maintained townhouse, 3/4 Bedrooms, family room with fireplace out to deck. Bright & airy kitchen, finished lower level, Tennis, Golf & Swimming are yours to enjoy & relax. Maintenance free living. $224,900 MLS# 10-1221 Call Geri 570-696-0888 570-696-3801

5 Speed, CD, Alloys, Sporty, One Owner

DALLAS AREA

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4 Door, AT, Low Miles, XClean

11,995*

Dual RR Wheels, 14K Miles, Auto, Excellent Condition

7 Passenger, Rear Heat/AC, PW, PDL, Cruise

21,995*

5,995*

* Plus tax, tags, title & doc fees.

JO-DAN MOTORS 1339 N. RIVER STREET PLAINS, PA. 18702

829-2043 www.jo-danmotors.com

NEW LOW PRICES!

‘97 Chevy 4x4 Club Cab

‘02 Hyundai Elantra GLS 4Dr

5,990* $4,990*

04 Ford Explorer

02 Ford Escape

6,990* $6,490*

‘99 Buick Custom 4Dr

DALLAS RANCH

2 bedroom, 1 bath. Cherry kitchen, large enclosed rear porch with heat, 1 car garage, asking $94,900. Call 570-675-4805

00 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER SE

DALLAS

New construction on 1 acre lot. 2500 sq. ft. 2 story, 4 or 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, Great room with cathedral ceiling, fire place, dual zone gas heat & central air, 2 car garage, REDUCED Now!! NOW $284,900. Call 570-675-4805

8,995*

07 CHEVY ONE TON DUMP TRUCK

LEWITH & FREEMAN

Conveniently located just off Dallas Highway on 1.25 wooded acres. Currently duplex or convert to single, good condition. $117,500. All offers considered. 570-287-5775 or 570-332-1048

Freedom Pkg, 4x4, Runs Great, AT

06 BUICK LACROSSE

12,995

03 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT

59K Miles

4,990*

‘97 Plymouth Breeze 4 Dr, 4 Cyl, A/C

2,890*

*All Prices Plus Tax & Tags.

MOTOR TWINS

CALL STEVE MORENKO 2010 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming

718-4050

554

Production/ Operations

554

Production/ Operations

PACKAGING SHIFT SUPERVISOR The Times Leader has an opening in the Packaging Department for a Full Time Shift Supervisor. The Packaging Department is responsible for insertion and packaging of our printed products with a primary goal of servicing our distribution operation. In this fast-paced environment, we strive to achieve superior deadline performance, high efficiency and good customer service through planning, organization, and staff development. The ideal candidate will have a high level of energy and enthusiasm. Some mechanical aptitude along with manufacturing process or inventory management experience is desirable. Good communication, problem solving, and computer skills are required. Must also have a sense of urgency and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented manufacturing environment. This is a night shift position that offers plenty of opportunity for career development and advancement. We offer a salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package, medical, dental and more. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Human Resources Department

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CATS: One 2 1/2 year old female orange with white stripes. One 1 1/2 year old male cat black & white spotted. To adopt call Evan at 262-8689

1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, N. Dawes Avenue, S. Dawes Avenue

Kingston

$360 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

90 daily papers / 104 Sunday papers

Pierce Street, Reynolds Street, Winola Avenue

815

Duryea

Dogs

DACHSHUND PUPPIES

$560 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

149 daily papers / 141 Sunday papers

AKC registered 2 males - $350 ea. Call for information, 570-864-2207

Adams Street, Blackberry Lane, Cherry Street, Columbia Street, Cranberry Terr., Evans St.

Swoyersville

$620 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

ENGLISH BULLDOG

135 daily papers / 148 Sunday papers

Church Street, Dana Street, Hemlock Street, Perrin Street, Scott Street

Female For Sale. Fully AKC Registered. Shots,Vet Checked, Champion Line and she is 11 weeks old, cost $700:Email:juliemill er011@hotmail.com 570-824-5651

Dallas

$400 Monthly Proﬁt + Tips

92 daily papers / 144 Sunday papers

Baldwin Avenue, E. Center Hill Road, Claude Street, Midland Drive, Saginaw Street

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, AKC

To ﬁnd a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at

Black/Tan, Black/Red. Hasenborn-Arminus 570-825-5597 570-239-5498

570-829-7107

276179

ITALIAN CANE CORSO

Mastiff Puppies ICCF Registered. Sire over 200 lbs. Blue & blue fawn. Vet Checked 570-617-4880

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EXETER

Hanover Township HANOVERmodern GREEN 3 Ranch,

HARVEYS LAKE

JENKINS TWP.

KINGSTON

LARKSVILLE BIRCHWOOD ESTATES 3 SONDRA DRIVE

MOUNTAIN TOP

EXCEPTIONAL & LARGE 3 bedroom, 2.5

310 Deer Run Drive Spacious 11 year old 2 story built by Hallmark Homes sits on 1 acre lot. Formal living rooms & dining rooms, eat in kitchen with island. Family room with 11 foot ceiling & fireplace. Office on 1st floor. Screened porch off kitchen overlooks in ground pool. Large master suite with 3 closets, private bath with whirlpool, separate shower, double vanity & radiant heated tile floor. 3 car garage. Finished rec room in lower level. Home Warranty. NEW PRICE $395,000 MLS# 10-938 Call Linda (570) 956-0584

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Sundays, 12 to 2 307 Canter Dr. 2,700 sq. ft., $386,500 patrickdeats.com 570-696-1041

DALLAS

PRICE REDUCED! 19 Circle Drive Spacious floor plan - Hardwood floors throughout Recently remodeled kitchen & master bath - Sunroom heated Overlooking a beautiful waterfall. $237,000 MLS# 10-4354 Call Geri 570-696-0888 570-696-3801

LEWITH & FREEMAN

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DALLAS

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 27 1-3 PM

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

FACTORYVILLE

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME Two story, 4 bed-

rooms, 4 bath rooms, double car attached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, central air, finished basement, Half acre +, deck. Conveniently located between Clarks Summit and Tunkhannock; hardwood floors; central vac; retractable deck awning; pristine condition. Call Shari at ERA Brady Associates $275,000 Call (570) 836-3848 or email sonshine@epix.net.

FORTY FORT

bedrooms, 1.5 bath rooms, hardwood floors, move in condition. Large eat in kitchen with new cabinets, ceramic tile, & stainless steel appliances. Finished basement, newly carpeted family room. Custom bar with tile flooring & modern half bath. Fenced yard, large sunroom & 1 car garage. Roof, furnace & hot water heater are less than 5 years old. $140,000 Call (570) 824-7894 for a private showing

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

Reduced! Bi-Level. 1,750 sq ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 car garage. New carpeting, paint, etc. Large lot. Asking $118,000. Deremer Realty 570-477-1149

HANOVER TWP.

146 Brown St. NEW PRICE! Beautiful outside as inside - This 2 story offers too many amenities & upgrades to mention. Resort living in your back yard with inground pool & cabana. A must see property!

PRICE REDUCED $209,000 MLS# 10-1670 Call Geri 570-696-0888 570-696-3801

LEWITH & FREEMAN

HANOVER TWP.

Reduced Price! 3 bedroom ranch, refinished hardwood floors. Stone fireplace and living room. Newer deck, roof & heat. Close to Dallas schools. In New Goss Manor. $149,900. 10-2787 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

DUPONT REDUCED

NEW LISTING 6 Ivy Lane Lovely 3 bedroom Rancher with 2 full baths, granite kitchen counters, walk-in closet in Master bedroom.Separate shower in Master bath. Laundry room on main level and much more! MLS #10-3285 $249,000 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

DURYEA

MOVE IN CONDITION

Classic home, two story, single family, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, single car detached garage, eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, oil heat, unfinished basement, 110x115, a landscaped yard with a front covered porch and large patios in the rear $126,900. Call (570) 840-4654 before 9:00 p.m. for a private showing or email mulch810 @yahoo.com.

1509 Wyoming Ave. Freshly painted and insulated, immaculate and sitting on almost half an acre this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home can be yours. Features include a modern kitchen, central A/C. laundry room, office and free standing fireplace. All appliances included. Just move right in! For more details and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-604 $190,000 Call Kim 570-466-3338

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FORTY FORT

HANOVER TWP. 76 Oak St. Traditional old world charm in this 2 story with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Bonus includes 3 car garage with 2 apartments above. Let the apartments practically pay for your mortgage! Price to sell at $159,500 MLS# 10-991 Contact Judy Rice 570-714-9230

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

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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.

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HAZLETON

103 N. Church St. Well built stone construction. Convenient location to schools & public transportation. $34,900 MLS #10-4687 Call Tracy 570-696-2468

HAZLETON

121 3rd St W.

3 story Victorian, plenty of room and much, much more!! 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor, 3 more on 3rd, kitchen with granite countertops, 2 tiered deck, partially finished basement with wet bar area, and 2 car attached garage. Needs a little TLC. But what a steal at this price. $55,900. MLS 11-12 570-696-2468

HAZLETON

89 N. Church St. Very large 1/2 double, 3 floors of space to fill, might be possible to make this a Duplex, plenty of room in this property, 2nd kitchen started on 2nd floor. Buyer to pay full transfer tax. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. ''FirstLook'' property no investor offers will be considered for 1st 15 days of listing, please see www.HomePath .com $24,900 MLS #11-55 Call Stacey 570-262-1158 570-696-2468

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JENKINS TWP REDUCED!

250 Susquehannock Drive Immaculate Cape Cod home features 1st floor master suite with office and 3/4 bath. 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms with walk in closets and adjoining bath. 1st floor laundry and 1/2 bath, modern kitchen with bamboo floors, living room with stone fireplace. 2 tier deck overlooks above ground pool, ready for summer fun! MLS #11-657 $299,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TWP.

Wynd Tree Oaks Est. 2 story home with 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on 1.4 acres, 2600 Sq.Ft. on cul de sac in great neighborhood.Large kitchen, granite counters, stainless appliances, great island, sunk in living room, oak staircase, 4 car garage, decks, great view, Pittston Schools. $394,900 (570) 208-2383 or (570) 510-7918

JENKINS TWP./ INKERMAN 45 Main St.

Own this home for less than $400 a month! Large 3 bedroom home with formal dining room, off street parking and large yard. For more information and photos, log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS#09-2449 $64,900 Call Charles

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KINGSTON

21 Thomas Lane Lovely home in immaculate move-in condition. Soak in the hot tub or relax by the pond! W/D hookup on 1st flr, coal stove in basement, oversized shower in Master bath, large back yard. Additional Off Street Parking for 2 cars in rear. Property has 2 sheds. $149,000 MLS# 11-380 Call Toni Davis 570-714-6132 570-287-1196

58 and 60 W. Saint Marys Road. Reassessed by the county in 2006 to $154,000 after the appeal in 2008 it became reassessed to $112,000. Two homes on one lot. Close to schools, nice neighborhood. Two fridge's, two stoves, two washers, two dryers and one dishwasher all included. Off street parking for seven, fenced in yard. The larger home is 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, wall to wall carpet, freshly painted, finished basement, natural wood work throughout and an enclosed back porch. Ceramic tile kitchen, counter top, 1.5 bath, office and foyer. New Roof, hot water heaters and insulation. The back house is a three floor, 2 bedroom. Both have separate utilities. $134,000 Call Andy 570-714-9225

PRICE REDUCED 679 Appletree Rd. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home nestled among the trees on a very private 1 acre, this country retreat has high quality, modern updates complemented with original woodwork & builtins. Maple eat in kitchen with all appliances overlooks huge family room with floor-to-ceiling brick fire place. Formal dining room with Pella sliders look out to stone patio & inground pool. French doors lead to Master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. Central air & Hi efficient heat, water supplied spring house. $185,000 MLS #10-3089 Call Steve Shemo 570-793-9449

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1717 River Road Compact 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1st floor bath with laundry, large kitchen. Parking in rear with alley access. $39,900 MLS 11-99 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

JENKINS TWP.

23 Mead St. Newly remodeled 2 story on a corner lot with fenced in yard and 2 car garage. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,660 sq. ft. $89,900 MLS 10-3684 Call Bill 570-362-4158

HUGE REDUCTION!!!!!

543 Westmoreland Ave. Stately 5 bedroom home in prestigious neighborhood. Yearning to be restored to its original splendor. Porch, rec room, sun room and inground pool. Huge Reduction $175,000 Call Jay Crossin Ext. 23 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

KINGSTON TWP.

8 Circle Drive Only one lucky family will be able to make this home their own! Beautifully kept Ranch with 2 car garage, new bath, partially finished basement, 3 season room, almost 1 acre in Dallas School District. Home Warrancy included. For more information and photos visit our website at www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #11-370 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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LAFLIN

7 Hickorywood Dr. Wonderful 4 bedroom Ranch with sweeping views of the valley. Master bedroom with walkin closet and bath, ultra modern eat-in kitchen with granite counters and cherry cabinets with large island and stainless steel appliances. 2 car garage, full unfinished basement with walk-out to yard. MLS #10-4060 $269,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

LAKE ARIEL 2164 Northgate Rd

2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath. $85,000 MLS 11-621 570-696-2468

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, patio, fenced yard on corner lot. $249,000. For sale by owner, realtors welcome. 570-706-1077

LUZERNE

271 Charles St. Very nice 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home with detached 1 car garage. Home has replacement windows, new carpet, fresh paint and remodeled bathrooms. This is a must see in a nice neighborhood,. MLS 11-442 $101,000 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

MESHOPPEN

Novak Road

Lovely nearly completed renovated Victorian farmhouse sits high on 7.81 acres featuring panoramic pastoral views, high ceilings, original woodwork, gutted, rewired, insulated and sheetrocked, newer roof, vinyl siding, kitchen and baths. Lots of potential with TLC. Elk Lake School District. $199,000 MLS# 11-525 Call 570-696-2468

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KINGSTON

290 Reynolds St. Very roomy 2 story on lovely street in Kingston. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, wood burning fireplace in living room. Large eat-in kitchen as well as formal dining room. Freshly painted, carpets cleaned and numerous updates makes this move-in ready! Call for your private showing. MLS #11-364 $159,900 Mary Ellen Belchick 570-696-6566

KINGSTON

40 N. Landon St. Residential area, 4 bedroom plus 2 in attic totaling 6. 1 1/2 baths. Half block from schools. All new rugs and appliances, laundry room, two car garage, off street parking, $139,900. Call 570-829-0847 Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

LARKSVILLE

45 First Street W.

Fantastic Foreclosure! Just the room you need at a price you can afford. Nice home with off-street parking on a quiet dead end street. A modern kitchen with hardwood floors. A great backyard for summer fun. Terrific potential. $78,960 MLS 11-676 570-696-2468

MOUNTAIN TOP 460 S. Mtn

1509 Grove St. Just across the Avoca border sits this quaint 3 bedroom Ranch home on a triangular shaped lot. If you want low taxes and utilities, this is the house for you! MLS #11-773 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

144 Patriot Circle This is a move in ready, updated townhome with beautiful granite & marble floors, tile backsplashes & a large deck with canopy. $108,000 MLS #10-3937 Call Mary Price 570-472-1395 570-474-9801

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NANTICOKE

Large well cared for home! 4 levels, lots of storage.Oversized 1 car garage. Family room with gas fireplace. 4 zone efficient gas hot water baseboard heat. Hardwood floors. Large eat-in kitchen with huge movable island. Large deck. Private yard. Replace-ment windows. Pool house. Home warranty included. $224,000 MLS# 11-382 Call Michael Pinko (570) 899-3865

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PITTSTON

6 Edward St

110 Oak St

Looking for a home that's move-in ready? This immaculate ranch features all brick exterior, beautiful modern tiled kitchen, formal dining room, large sunken living room, 3 bedrooms,tiled bath with garden tub, fully finished basement with fireplace, 3/4 bath and laundry area,5 zoned gas heat, newer carport and more. Plus seller is offering a Home Warranty for your peace of mind! $124,900 MLS 10-3662 570-696-2468

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NANTICOKE

Blvd.

68 Tilbury Avenue Well maintained ranch in Tilbury Terrace. 2 bedroom home with hardwood floors, 1 bath. Eat in kitchen. Large “L” shaped living/dining room. Full basement, partially finished. Sunroom in back off kitchen. 3 car detached garage. PRICE REDUCED NOW $130,500!! MLS# 10-1703 Call Linda (570) 956-0584

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON

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34 Carroll St. Spacious 3 or 4 bedroom home. Quiet street. MLS# 10-624 PRICE REDUCED $79,900 Call Bill (570) 362-4158

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MOUNTAIN TOP

REDUCED!

115 Greystone Drive Well-maintained home built in 2006. Great yard. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large kitchen, family room, dining room/ office, two-sided gas fireplace, large deck, large shed. $299,000 For info, call 570-579-4701

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LARKSVILLE

235 Cannery Dr. Built in 1993, ranch, single family, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, garage, eatin kitchen, dining room, living room, fireplace, gas forced air furnace, central air, unfinished basement, 12,570 sq. ft. lot, deck. Brick front with siding. Stick built for wheelchair access with open floor plan. $243,000 Call (570) 288-1246 to set an appointment

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HARDING

EDWARDSVILLE

122-124 Short St. Very nice doubleblock in Edwardsville on a quiet street and out of the flood zone. Good income property for an investor or live in one side and rent the other to help pay the mortgage! Make your appointment today! MLS #11-438 $69,900 Mary Ellen Belchick 570-696-6566

8 Diamond Ave. Loads of space in this modernized traditional home. 3rd floor is a large bedroom with walk-in closet. Modern kitchen, family room addition, deck overlooking large corner lot. Not just a starter home but a home to stay in and grow! MLS #11-622 $127,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

Lakeside property with low taxes. View of lake, lake access, public boat launch across street. $99,000 MLS# 10-234 Call Cindy 570-690-2689

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25 West Washington St. Move right into this very nice 3 bedroom 1 bath home. Lots of natural woodwork and a beautiful stained glass window. Kitchen appliances and wall to wall carpeting approximately 1 year old. Home also has a one car detached garage. $83,900 MLS 11-347 Call John 570-704-6846 Antonik & Associates, Inc. 570-735-7494

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NOXEN

3672 SR 29S

PITTSTON

49-51 Curtis St. Fully occupied double with separate utilities. 2 bedrooms each side, off street parking and fenced in yard. MLS #10-2584 $75,900 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280

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PITTSTON

71 Mountain Road

17 year old 2 story, single family home, Move right in this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths. Eat in kitchen with pergo floors and silestone counter tops, two tiered island. Dining room, family room with fireplace, additional great room with cathedral ceiling. Finished basement with laundry room, work shop and exercise room. Forced hot air furnace, central air. Two car attached garage. Extensive landscaping with waterfall & private paver patio. 800 acres of state land out back door.

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NANTICOKE

Brick front ranch with large Living room, 3 bedroom, sun room, deck, full basement, sheds and garage on 0.54 acres. $154,000. Call Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

NOXEN TWP.

Enjoy the mountain views and privacy from your rear deck on this country raised ranch on 1 acre in Noxen. 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with custom woodwork & 3 decks, above ground pool & hot tub.

REDUCED PRICE $119,000 Call Cindy 570-690-2689

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570-675-4400 133 E. Broad St. Charming 3 bedroom brick ranch with ample off street parking, updated kitchen & a great fenced in yard! The basement is partially finished & heated. Hardwood under carpets. Also coal stove for heat type in basement. $113,900 MLS #10-2723 Call Mary Price 570-472-1395 570-474-9801

PARSONS / WB

3 bedroom, quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, large fenced yard. Fully insulated. Low heat bills. Move in ready. $72,000 Call (570) 262-4400

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8 Butler St. Grand old home making it’s debut! Perched on a corner lot, home features original woodwork, nice size rooms, 2nd floor balcony, 2 kitchens and walk up attic. Home needs updating but has loads of potential! MLS #11-731 $49,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

PITTSTON TWP.

120 Parnell St. Classic Ranch in great location. 3 bedroom, 3 baths, high quality throughout. 3 season porch over looking private rear yard. Owners says sell and lowers price to $219,900. For more information and photos please visit our website at www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-2817 Call Charlie for your private showing. VM 101

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PITTSTON TWP.

40 Gain St. Be the first occupants of this newly constructed Ranch home on a low traffic street. All you could ask for is already here, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood and tile floors with granite and stainless steel kitchen, gas fireplace, central air, 2 car garage and rear patio and full basement. For more information and photos, log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-3676 $229,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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PLAINS

SHAVERTOWN 304 Vista Dr

SPRING BROOK TWP

SWOYERSVILLE For Sale By

97 Lacoe Street

WEST PITTSTON

WHITE HAVEN

WILKES-BARRE

YATESVILLE

Absolute Must See River Ridge Townhouse!

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

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

Owner financing available. Beautifully remodeled home, new cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile floor in kitchen, pantry, large master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets and study, corner lot, partially enclosed yard with vinyl fencing, deck with gazebo. $289,900 MLS 10-1123 570-696-2468

SHAVERTOWN

Close to Mohegan Sun & Geisinger, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Fireplace, 2 Car Garage. Excellent Condition. All Appliances Included. Large yard. Go To www.plainsre.com for details. Asking $219,900 Call 570-817-1228 for showing

375 Greenpond Rd. Well kept Ranch in Midway Manor with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, newer furnace. MLS #10-4474 $162,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

SUGARLOAF

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

SWEET VALLEY

REDUCED!! Nice doublewide with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, 3 season porch & 2 car built in garage sitting on 1.47 private acres. $110,000 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

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SHICKSHINNY

OWNER SAYS: “SELL!”

Well maintained house complete with appliances and some furnishings if desired. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, dining room, enclosed back porch. Roof, vinyl siding windows all replaced within last 5 years. Situated on large lot, off street parking. Storage shed. Very nice neighborhood!!!!! $85,000 FIRM!!! Call (570) 288-9681

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SWOYERSVILLE

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

Very well maintained, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage in quiet neighborhood. Move in ready, hardwood floors, gas heat & great outdoor living space. Kitchen appliances included. $112,500 MLS 10-4063 Call Melissa 570-237-6384

WEST PITTSTON PENDING

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

TRUCKSVILLE JUST ON THE MARKET

2 unit property, good location, needs work. $39,900 570-696-2468

SCRANTON

802 Hampton St.

*Buyer to pay $75 doc fee at closing, offers/contracts are not binding until the entire agreement is signed (ratified) by all parties. *If you have not received an offer response w/in 72 business hours, you may call 877-885-1624 & leave a message identifying the property address, your name, phone # & email, & you will receive a prompt response. $18,000 570-696-2468

Sunday March 27 1:00PM - 3:00PM 32 Firehall Road, Shickshinny Spectacular sunlit great room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace & vaulted ceiling adds to the charm of this 11 year young 3-4 bedrooms, 2 story situated on almost an acre of tranquility with fenced above ground pool, rocking chair porch and a mountain view – there’s a formal dining room & large living room, 2.5 Baths, new Kitchen with dining area & a master suite complete with laundry room, walk in closet & master bath with jetted tub & shower and an oversize 2 car gar – Priced Under Market Value @$189,900! MLS #10-906 Don’t delay, call Pat today at 570-714-6114 or 570-287-1196

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6 Williams St. Great value for the price on quiet street which is closed to all main roads is a must see. Also comes with home warranty. MLS 10-3210 $157,900 Thomas Bourgeois 516-507-9403 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-842-9988

SWOYERSVILLE

PLAINS

20 Nittany Lane Convenience! Location! Easy Living! This home has it all. 3 floors of living space w/hardwood floors and gas fireplace in living room. Open floor plan, lower level family room w/laundry and 3/4 bath. 3 bedrooms w/2 full baths on upper level. Deck and patio for outdoor living! 2 zone heat, central a/c, intercom and stereo plus central vac system, 2 car garage. What more could you want? MLS #11-782 $199,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

Owner

PLAINS TOWNSHIP MILL CREEK ACRES 4 Lan Creek Rd

SCRANTON 608 Webster St. PRICE REDUCED! Gorgeous estate like property with log home plus 2 story garage on 1 acres with many outdoor features. Garage. MLS# 11-319 $325,000 Call Charles

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184 Owen St. Roomy 2 story, 4 bedroom, 1.75 bath single family home on a large lot with large modern eat in kitchen. Large living and dining rooms. 1st floor laundry room, ductless air conditioning on 1st floor, vinyl siding, carport, off street parking and much more. MLS 11-432 $159,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770

SWOYERSVILLE

SALE BY OWNER

199 Clearview Ave (Turn @ Spring Garden) Classic Colonial newly remodeled featuring ALL NEW flooring, bath, dining room, living room with picture window provides fantastic views of the Back Mt., drywall, refrigerator, bath tub, lighting, deck & much more. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, unfinished basement, brand new deck. single detached garage. Located on a quiet street. Low Taxes! This Home Is Priced Right And Will Not Last At $124,900. Shown by appointment only call 570-604-7780

TRUCKSVILLE DUPLEX PROPERTY For Sale By Owner Move-in good condition. 1 Bedroom Each. All Separate Utilities. Off Street Parking. Great Location, Excellent Neighborhood. $55,000. MUST SELL CALL 570-407-3100

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Price Reduced! 3 bedroom ranch home. Hardwood floors. Sunken living room. Lower level family room with fireplace. Garage. 60’x161’ lot. $99,900 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611

WEST PITTSTON

322 SALEM ST.

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Great 1/2 double located in nice West Pittston location. 3 bedrooms, new carpet. Vertical blinds with all appliances. Screened in porch and yard MLS#10-1535 $59,000 Charlie VM 101

WEST PITTSTON

97 Lacoe Street

Spring is here! Now’s the time to put in an offer on this immaculate, move in ready, 2 bedroom home! Off street parking with 1 car garage, no maintenance yard with entertainment bar, quiet neighborhood, all kitchen appliances included. You don’t want to miss out on this one! MLS 10-4063 $112,500 Call Melissa 570-237-6384

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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

536 W. Eighth St. Nice starter home with 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.25 baths. 1 car garage and carport. Home has plenty of parking in rear with shed and great yard. MLS #11-559 $99,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716

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WEST WYOMING

54 Shade Tree Rd. Well maintained bi-level in tranquil wooded setting by a stream. Large bedrooms with lots of storage throughout. Spacious open living area & large breakfast bar in kitchen (great location in quiet community but close to I-80 & 940. Comes with access to community pool. & clubhouse. This house comes with an additional lot Pin# Q11S5-VARVAR, DB/Page-Book 3004 Page 210588. Home warranty included. $135,000 MLS #10-1776 Call Mary Price 570-472-1395 570-474-9801

Nanticoke

2/3 Bedroom,1 Bath Needs Cosmetic Repairs Only. Discount for Cash/Quick Close! Resolution Real Estate Services

$19,700 570-394-9537

WILKES-BARRE

Very nice 3 bedroom. Newly renovated with new roof & siding. Near Mercy Hospital. $44,900! 570-650-1126

WILKES-BARRE

108 Simpson St. Cute and well cared for home. Enclosed patio on back, off street parking for 4 cars. Nice big yard, privacy in rear. MLS 09-3505 $49,900 Call Jay Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770

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116 Amber Lane Very nice Bi-level home with 2-3 bedrooms, open floor plan, built in garage, driveway, on corner lot. Lower level family room with pellet stove. Move in condition home $99,900 MLS 10-4538 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

WILKES-BARRE

Cozy 2 bedroom home, large fenced in yard, 2 car garage. $45,000 MLS 10-3229 570-696-2468

WEST WYOMING

TOY TOWN SECTION

148 Stites Street

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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12 Watson Street 3 bedroom Ranch. Corner, double lot, central air, all hardwood floors. $118,000. Call 570-693-4451

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61 Pittston Ave. Stately brick Ranch in private location. Large room sizes, fireplace, central A/C. Includes extra lot. MLS #10-3512 PRICE REDUCED $209,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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Income & Commercial Properties

HANOVER TWP. 86 Main Street

Light Hearted Old Timer in developing South Main ST. corridor, adjacent to paring lot and within view of Public Square and Movie Theatre. Three story historic building features 10' ceilings, rubber roof, gas hw BB...Located in the heart of WilkesBarre's historic district 1 block from Public Square were yesterday meets today. $350,000 570-696-2468

WILKES-BARRE 45 Birch St

WHOLESALE ESTATE LIQUIDATION

19 Schoolhouse Ln

Nice 3 bedroom Ranch home in good condition. Hardwood floors, family room & office in basement. $124,900 MLS #11-169 Call Toni Ranieli 570-237-1032 570-288-1444

29 Amber Lane A honey of a house just over 20 years old will have a brand new roof before you move in. 2 large bedrooms freshly painted with new carpeting. Large eat in kitchen, 26x12 living room w/new carpet, 3 season room overlooking large fenced in yard. Plus a garage and driveway. Move in now! MLS #11-749 $89,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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Fenced yard, 2 car garage, large workshop/storage building at back of property. Come take a look! $32,000 570-696-2468

12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-private location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. MLS 10-4740 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

NEAR HARVEYS LAKE

WILKES-BARRE

57 Fulton Street 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home in WilkesBarre. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property. All measurements are approx. Buyer to pay full transfer tax. Inspections for Buyers knowledge only. Fannie Mae ''FirstLook'' property, investment offers will not be considered for the first 15 days of listing. Please see www.homepath.co m for details. $19,900 MLS #11-695 570-696-2468

WILKES-BARRE

73 Richard Street 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Traditional in Very Good Condition. Open Layout. Off Street Parking, Yard & Shed. Many Updates. Asking $47,900 Call 570-762-1537 for showing

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

PITTSTON RR2 Box 200 Well maintained, 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, front & back porches on 1.58 acres. $123,800. Call Jeannie Brady ERA BRADY ASSOCIATES 570-836-3848

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AVOCA

25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commercial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with sperate electric and heat. Perfect for contractors or anyone with storage needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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328 Kennedy Blvd. Modern medical space, labor & industry approved, ADA throughout, 2 doctor offices plus 4 exam rooms, xray and reception and breakrooms. Could be used for any business purpose. Will remodel to suit. Also available for lease. MLS #11-751 $595,000 Call Charlie VM 101

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PLAINS TWP. LAND! HIGHWAY 315 2 acres of commercial land. 165 front feet. Driveway access permit and lot drainage in place. WIll build to suit tenant or available for land lease. MLS 11-17 Price Negotiable Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

SUGAR NOTCH

DALLAS

WILKES-BARRE

912 S. Franklin St. Move-in condition 2-story with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with open floor plan; finished lower level, walk-up attic and fenced-in yard with newer pool. $82,900 MLS #10-3914 DJ Wojciechowski 570-283-9100 x22

Commercial space for lease. $10/sq. ft. Physician's office ready to occupy approx 7500 sq. ft. Various suites up to 20,000 sq. ft. also available. State of the art amenities. Ample parking. Contact Judy Rice 714-9230 MLS# 10-4102

DURYEA WILKES-BARRE

Carey Avenue Well kept single family. 6 bed, 3 bath big lot, garage, Own it for $1,000/mo. If qualified buyer. Seller to help with closing costs. 732-406-7738

WILKES-BARRE

Mayflower Section Nice area. Duplex. Easily converted back to 6 room, 2 bath single. Carpeting, hardwood. Stoves and refrigerators included. Reduced! Asking $52,000 Call 570-823-7587

863-865 Main St. Good neighborhood, Great location. Well established Bar & Grill on Main St. with parking lot. Liquor License & equipment included. Kitchen features stainless steel hood, Fryers & Ansul system. Turnkey operation priced to sell. Currently open. 6 room apartment on 2nd floor. $130,000 MLS# 11-65 Call Stanley (570) 817-0111

Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

WEST WYOMING 331 Holden St 10-847

622 Donnelly St. Double Block in good condition. Great investment property. Come take a look. $96,000 MLS# 10-2668 Call Karen

Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340

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WYOMING PRICE REDUCED!

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DALLAS

DURYEA

Goodleigh Manor New development. 2 acres. Beautiful View. $59,900 Negotiable 570-357-1138

Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist 285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full basement. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. MLS #10-4339 $174,900 Call Charlie VM 101

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Goodleigh Manor 2 acre leveled lot at very top of mountain. Spectacular view (lot# 21) driveway enters from Tulla Drive. Construction of home required by Michael Dombroski. Restricted Covenants Apply. Call 570-406-5128

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44.59 ACRES

One Bedroom Apartment Available! Included: All utilities, air conditioning, maintenance, and free parking. Restaurant and Beauty shop on site. Office hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Industrial Site. Rail served with all utilities. KOZ approved. $2,395,000 MLS#10-669 Call Charlie

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Wooded lot in Big Bass Lake. Current perc on file. Priced below cost, sell says bring all offers. MLS#10-3564. Low price $10,000 Thomas Bourgeois 516-507-9403 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-842-9988

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Apartment Homes

570-675-4400

MOUNTAIN TOP 200 Kirby

Ask About Our Holiday Specials! $250 Off 1st Months Rent, & $250 Off Security Deposit With Good Credit. 1 bedroom starting @ $690

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570-823-8400

Beautiful piece of property located in a nice area waiting to be built on. Mostly wooded. Water, sewer and gas are adjacent. Going towards Mountaintop left onto Kirby Ave just past Greystone Manor. $59,000 MLS 11-429 570-696-2468

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Commercial Properties

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WILKES-BARRE

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Bear Creek Township Rooms starting at Daily $39.99 + tax Weekly $169.99 + tax Microwave Refrigerator WiFi HBO

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Rooms

Casino Countryside Inn

Rooms

DALLAS

2nd floor, 1 bedroom, quiet, fridge and stove, off-street parking. Garbage, sewer, water included. No pets. $400/ month plus lease and security. 570-690-1003

DALLAS TWP

CONDO FOR LEASE:

Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $11,900. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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

DURYEA

Modern 2 bedroom, 2nd floor. Quiet location. Appliances & garbage included. Off street parking. No pets. $485 + security. Call 570-479-1203

EXETER

Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Quality 1 bedroom apartments for ages 62 and older. Income limits apply. Rent only $437 month. * Utilities Included * Laundry Facilities * On Site Management *Private parking Call for appointment 570-654-5733 Monday - Friday 8am-11am. Equal Housing Opportunity

EXETER/WYOMING 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APTS. W/d hookup, off street parking, tile kitchen & bath, $650-$700/mo + utilities. 237-2076

FORTY FORT 1633 Wyoming Ave.

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

FORTY FORT

Beautiful 3rd floor, 1 bedroom. Stove & Fridge. All utilities included. $595. Security + 1st month rent. Background check. For appointment and application, Call 570-417-0088

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Second floor. Quiet area, private entrance, 1 bedroom apartment. Fridge, stove, garbage, sewage included. Picnic area. No pets, 1 year lease, security. $400/month 570-675-8636

222 Schooley Ave. Exeter, PA

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ASHLEY

Modern 2 bedroom, laundry, parking,bus stop. No pets. Water included. $535 + utilities, first /last & security 570-542-5726

BACK MOUNTAIN

3 large 1 bedroom apts, 3 kitchens with appliances, 3 baths. Apts. have access to one another. No lease. $795 for all 3 apts ($265 per apt.) Convenient to all colleges and gas drilling areas.

Call for more info 570-696-1866

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HANOVER TWP

SENIOR APARTMENTS

IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE

The good life... close at hand

Apartments/ Unfurnished

$1,800. 2 bedroom/ 2 Bath. Call Us to discuss our great Amenity & Maintenance program! Call 570-674-5278

Hard to find this one! Buildable lot with view of lake. $32,900 MLS# 10-2523 Call Cindy 570-690-2689

CEDAR VILLAGE

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200 Lake St Dallas, PA 18612 570-675-9336

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Meadows Senior Living Community

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1 B edroom Sta rting a t $665.00 • Includes gas heat, w ater,sew er & trash • C onvenient to allm ajor highw ays & public transportation • Fitness center & pool • P atio/B alconies • P et friendly* • O nline rentalpaym ents • Flexible lease term s

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Forty Fort Ranch style layout, 2nd floor, beautifully done! Kitchen with built-ins, laundry, porch, garage stall, sewer & recycling included. $670+ utilities. NO PETS/ SMOKING/2 YEAR SAME RENT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Services provided.

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HANOVER

618 FELLOWS ST Large 2 Bedrooms, 2nd floor, appliances, NEW refrigerator, stove & microwave. Off street parking. Porch & Yard. Sun room. Available April 1st. $575/ + utilities. Small pets ok. 570-357-1138 or 610-568-8363

HANOVER TOWNSHIP 30 Garrahan St.

1st floor, quiet neighborhood, 2-3 bedrooms, washer, dryer, off-street parking, large front porch & quiet backyard. $625/mo heat & water included. Security required. Rich @ 542-7620

214 Taft Street 2nd floor. Modern 2 bedroom. Newer kitchen, bath, stove & fridge. Washer & dryer in basement. $500 + utilities & security. No pets. No smoking. Call (570) 825-6259

KINGSTON

1 bedroom, ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. $520/month. No pets, section 8 OK Call 570-817-3332

KINGSTON

103 Penn St. 2 bedrooms, $460 month + utilities. Stove & fridge incl. references/security required. Section 8 welcome. Call Ed 570-287-9661 Extension 229

KINGSTON

1st floor, 1 bedroom. Stove & fridge included. Washer hookup. $425 + utilities. Call (570) 814-0843 or (570) 696-3090

KINGSTON

3 rooms, 1 bedroom, heat & hot water included, free use of washer & dryer available. No pets & no smoking. $480 + security & 1 year lease. Call 570-331-7016 Days or 288-6764 Night

KINGSTON

Available May 1 Great neighborhood! 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms. Large dining & family room. New bath & kitchen with tile floors, windows, carpet & appliances including washer & dryer. Includes garage. No pets / smoking. $675. Some utilities included. Lease & deposit. After 6 p.m., 570-814-6714

KINGSTON DUPLEX

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

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KINGSTON

E.Light, WALNUT ST. bright, 1st

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

KINGSTON

Like New 2 bedroom apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor. Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) and bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570)823-2431 Ext. 137

KINGSTON

Newly remodeled, 2nd floor 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. All appliances included. Washer & dryer. Central air. Off street parking. $675 + utilities. No pets. Call 570-287-9631 or 570-696-3936

KINGSTON

Pecks Court New Construction. Luxury 2 bedroom, 1st floor. Heat, appliances, sewer & garbage included. Handicap access. $750/month. Call 570-441-4101

KINGSTON

Renovated 2 bedroom with central air. 2nd floor, quiet building, 2 porches, all appliances. Off street parking, security & lease. No pets. $555 + utilities. 570-690-3086

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KINGSTON

SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES 11 Holiday Drive

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

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24hr on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more... Call Today or stop by for a tour!

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LARKSVILLE 2 bedroom, 1st floor

Just renovated. Extra large master bedroom, laundry hookup, off street parking, quiet neighborhood, no pets. $625 + security. Heat, hot water & water included. 845-386-1011

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

MOUNTAIN TOP

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

MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom,

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 & garbage included. No pets. $550 + security. (570) 735-2573

NANTICOKE

East State St. 2 large bedrooms. Modern kitchen and bath, all appliances dishwasher, w/d hookup. Ample closets and storage. No smokers. $580 per month includes sewer, garbage & water. 570-239-2741

Myers Manor and Anderson Personal Care Facility on the Wesley Village Campus

A variety of accommodations available! Meals, housekeeping, laundry and transportation included. Call (570) 655-2891 or visit us online at www. unitedmethodist homes.org.

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PITTSTON

2 APARTMENTS

Off street parking, on site laundry. Deck/porch. Tenant pays electric, trash & water/sewage. 3 bedroom $695. 2 bedroom $575. Security required. (570) 881-1747

PITTSTON

2 bedroom. All appliances included. All utilities paid; electricity by tenant. Everything brand new. Off street parking. $695 + security & references 570-969-9268

PITTSTON AREA

Apartments for Rent. 2nd floor, washer, dryer hook ups, heat & water included. No pets. Call 570-654-2433

Apartments/ Unfurnished

WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom, 1st

SWOYERSVILLE 1st floor. 2 bedroom, $515 month + utilities & security.

LUZERNE

2nd floor, 2 bedroom, $500 month + utilities & security. No Pets. 570-406-2789

Immediate independent living openings at:

Myers Manor on the Wesley Village Campus

Cozy one bedrooms and studios available. Ask about our move-in incentives! Call (570) 655-2891 or visit us online at www. unitedmethodist homes.org.

WEST PITTSTON

2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Washer/dryer hookup, carport parking, heat & hot water included. Stove & Fridge. References & security. $650. 570-654-7479 Leave Message

floor, stove & fridge, washer/ dryer hook-up. $650 + electric. (570) 417-0088 for appointment & application.

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedrooms apt. 2nd floor, stove, fridge, fenced in yard, $500 + gas, electric & water. 570- 417-0088 for appointment & application.

WILKES-BARRE

3 bedroom, 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

WILKES-BARRE

447 S. Franklin St. MUST SEE! 1 bedroom, study, off street parking, laundry. Includes heat and hot water, Hardwood floors and appliances. Trash removal. $575/per month, Call (570) 821-5599

WILKES-BARRE APARTMENTS FOR RENT!

WEST PITTSTON

2nd floor, 4 rooms. Hardwood floors. Heat and hot water included. No pets. No smoking. Available now. Call 570-479-4069.

WEST PITTSTON 320 Race St.

1st floor, 5 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Includes heat, hot water & sewer. Credit report, 2 occupants, no smoking, no pets, security. $625/ month. Available January 1st, 2011. Pat McHale 570-613-9080

WEST PITTSTON

Upscale 1 bedroom apartment. Modern kitchen, washer / dryer included. Must see! 570-430-3095

425 South Franklin Street. For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio, 1, 2 bedroom apts. On site parking. Fridge, stove provided. We have a 24/7 security camera presence and all doors are electronically locked. $450650/per month, water & sewer paid, One month/security deposit. Call (570) 793-6377 after 10:00 a.m. to set an appointment or email shlomo_voola @yahoo.com. wilkesliving.com

WILKES-BARRE Clean, 2 bedroom,

West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $11,900. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

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

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WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON 1 & 2 bedrooms.

LAFAYETTE GARDENS

SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! 113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. Starting at $550 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944

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

WILKES-BARRE

Scott Street 2nd floor, 5 rooms, heat & hot water furnished. Stove, fridge, off-street parking, no pets. $400/month + security & references. Call 570-696-3381

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH

1st floor, 2 bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. 2nd floor 1 bedroom, wall to wall carpet. Off street parking. Washer/ dryer included. 1 month security & references. Call for info.(570) 574-2249

WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS

Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $475. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847

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

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Commercial Properties

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SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM

on 1st floor of brick building in historic district. Wall to wall carpet; equipped kitchen; bonus room; off street parking. $650. month includes heat, water, parking. Call 570-650-1266 with references Wilkes-Barre 1 bedroom, affordable, water included. 2 bedroom, affordable. 3 bedroom single, exceptional Kingston Large 3 bedroom Hanover 2 bedroom, exceptional 3 bedroom, large, affordable Nanticoke 2 bedroom, large, water included Pittston Large 1 bedroom water included Old Forge 2 bedroom exceptional water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-821-1650 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon

Commercial Properties

KINGSTON

WILKES-BARRE

Garage space rental. 1200 sq. ft. Zoned for repairs & manufacturing. $450 per month (570) 814-8876 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

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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

WYOMING

BLANDINA APARTMENTS Deluxe 1 & 2 bedroom. Wall to Wall carpet. Some utilities by tenant. No pets. Non-smoking. Elderly community. Quiet, safe. Off street parking. Call 570-693-2850

2nd floor duplex. Stove, hookups, parking, yard. No pets/no smoking. $475 + utilities. Call 570-868-4444

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

DOLPHIN PLAZA

Rte. 315 2,000 SF Office / Retail Next to Gymboree 4,500 SF Office Showroom, Warehouse Loading Dock Call 570-829-1206

HANOVER TWP

Parkway Plaza Sans Souci Parkway Commercial Space For Lease 1,200 sq. ft. starting at $600/ month. Off street parking. Central heat & air. Call 570-991-0706

KINGSTON

18 Pierce St Office Space Available Immediately, Off street parking. Security required. 3 room Suite $400/month, includes utilities. 570-690-0564 570-823-7564

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Commercial Properties

WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St.

12,000 sq. ft. building in downtown location. Warehouse with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

WEST PITTSTON $1.00 SQ. FT.

18,000 & 9,000 sq. ft. Great, clean assembly space; A/C; Gas heat; Own meters; New 1/2 baths; freight elevator Owner/Agent 908-852-4410

WEST PITTSTON Wyoming Ave.

High traffic location. Office space with Character. 885 sq. ft. Great for business, retail or spa. Rent includes heat & water. Call for more details at 570-655-9325 Wilkes-Barre

COMMERCIAL RETAIL SPACE in Established Shopping center. 800 to 1,200 sq. ft. Rent negotiable. 973-879-4730

WILKES-BARRE

Great Location! Two side by side office suites available. 1,800 sq. ft each. 1 story. Excellent condition. 10 ft. ceiling. Ideal for most professions including medical, legal or beauty salon. Near all major highways & good traffic area. Call 570-822-2021; ask for Betty. Wilkes-Barre

OFFICE SPACE

Large 1st floor, beautiful, professional office space for rent. Two separate offices. Large conference room. Complete kitchen. 2 fireplaces. Old World Charm. Back deck area. Off street parking. 100 Block of South Franklin St. Must see. 570-287-5991 Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

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Commercial Properties

OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston

PITTSTON

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

PITTSTON

New apartment complex, 2 bedrooms, hardwood floors, sewer, garbage & all appliances included. $685/month. Call (570) 878-2738

Professional Ofﬁce Rentals

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

For Rental Information Call:

1-570-287-1161

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WILKES-BARRE

TIRED OF HIGH RENTS? Are you paying too

WYOMING 1701 Wyoming Ave.

900 sq. ft. private office suite. Suitable for general office use, professional office, etc. Includes all utilities, including cleaning and free parking. $900/month Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101

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Garages

HANOVER TWP.

950

Half Doubles

KINGSTON 66 Poplar St

1st floor, recently remodeled, 2 bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen bath, washer/ dryer hookup, off street parking, great neighborhood. $575 + security & utilities (570) 814-9700

KINGSTON

Large 1/2 double, 3 bedroom, sunny & spacious, $650 month, 1 year lease, credit check & security deposit. Attic, cellar, eat in kitchen, front & back porch, no pets, no smoking, new carpeting & paint. Not Section 8 approved. 570-817-2858 or 570-714-1606

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LARKSVILLE bedroom, 1 bath

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

MOCANAQUA 2 bedroom, water

& sewer included. $525/ month. Section 8 considered. Call 570-899-6104

NANTICOKE 1014 S. Prospect St.

1427 San Souci Pky Newly remodeled, fully equipped full service garage. Also has a detail wash bay. Garage is 2,560 square feet with 50 feet road frontage on the Sans Souci Parkway $249,900 570-696-2468

3 bedroom, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, stove, fridge, wall to wall. No pets. $565 + utilities & security. Gas Heat Call (570) 735-6394

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950

Half Doubles

PLYMOUTH

2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, Utilities by tenant. $600. Section 8 Welcome. Call 570-690-6289 before 6pm

SWOYERSVILLE

1 bedroom. Eat-in kitchen. Washer/ dryer hookup. Gas heat. $440/month. Water included. Security & no pets. Call 570-760-5573

WILKES-BARRE 2 Half Doubles

Both located in nice neighborhoods. Off street parking. No pets. Security & all utilities by tenant. 3/4 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. $650/month. Also, Nice 2 bedroom. $525/month 570-766-1881

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BEAR CREEK VILLAGE Beautiful 2 story 4

bedroom home for rent situated on 4 wooded acres. Garage, shed, $1,350. All utilities by tenant. Security & references required. Small pets ok. (570) 690-3094

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HANOVER TWP.

PLAINS

950

Half Doubles

ASHLEY

3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, dishwasher, first floor laundry room, fenced yard, Hanover schools, $610 + utilities. 570-851-2929

DURYEA 2 bedrooms, tile

kitchen and bath, w/d hookup, offstreet parking $650/per month, plus utilities Call (570) 655-1238

EDWARDSVILLE

162 Short St. Renovated 3 bedroom in quiet location. Fresh paint, new carpeting and new kitchen w/dishwasher. No pets or smokers. Only $650 per month, +utilities. Call (570) 466-6334

FORTY FORT 1/2 double.

3 bedrooms. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher. Washer /dryer hookup. Newly painted. Off street parking. $675 + utilities. 570-814-0843 570-696-3090

GLEN LYON NICE 3 BEDROOM 1/2 DOUBLE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath-

room, off-street parking, very clean, private yard, quiet neighborhood, $550 /per month, Call (570) 606-5350

HANOVER TWP. 3 bedroom, eat-in

kitchen with stove & dishwasher. Laundry hookup. Freshly painted, new carpet & new linoleum. Fenced yard. No pets/no smoking. $600 + utilities, secuirty & references. Call (570) 823-9436

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HANOVER TWP.

6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, fenced in yard, newly remodeled. $475/month + utilities & security. Call (570) 472-2392

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953 Houses for Rent

AMERICA

KINGSTON

DRUMS LUXURY

TOWNHOUSE ON GOLF COURSE $1395 plus utilities. Minutes from I-81 & I-80. Very large, 2,100 sq. ft. open floor plan 1st floor with full basement. Includes all appliances + laundry. On 15th hole, deck overlooking fairway. 2 car garage, 1 year lease + security & references. Small pets allowed. Available April 1st. Call now for showing. (570) 592-3113

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DUPONT Large completely

remodeled 2 bedroom styled townhouse. Stove & fridge included. Private interior attic & basement access. Washer/dryer hookup. Heat included. Nice yard. $750. No pets. 570-479-6722

FOR APARTMENT

2 bedroom, or 1/2 double on West Side.

570-779-1777

REALTY CO. RENTALS

FORTY FORT

Call for 1, 2, Bedrooms or other. Over 30 years managed service provided. NO PETS/SMOKING /2 YEAR SAME RENT, EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION/APPLICATION REQUIRED. Details call 570-288-1422

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP

3 bedroom single family. 1 1/2 baths. Driveway, yard, nice area. $800 + utilities Call 570-332-5723

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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

LARKSVILLE 2 bedroom, living

room, kitchen and bath. Great view! Section 8 welcome. Utilities by tenant $500/mo + security Call 570-814-8299

NANTICOKE Desirable

Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric

SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478

953 Houses for Rent

PITTSTON

James Street Single family home, freshly painted, brand new gas furnace, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, off street parking. No pets, no smoking. $675 / month + utilities. Call Betty at Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-287-1106 ext 3559 or 570-714-6127

WILKES-BARRE / NANTICOKE

Rent to Own Option 3 bedrooms with large eat-in kitchen, washer dryer & fenced in yard. Great first home, owner will help with financing. $500 deposit needed to secure home. Between 5 & 9 pm Call 570-288-9050

WILKES-BARRE

2 bedroom, 1/3 triple block, includes appliances, water, electric. 2 blocks from General Hospital. Available immediately. References requested $625/per month, Call (570) 417-3299

WILKES-BARRE

Carey Avenue Well kept single family. 6 bed, 3 bath big lot, garage. $1,000/mo. Security & credit check required. Call 973-508-5976

953 Houses for Rent

WILKES-BARRE NORTH

805 N. Washington 2 bedroom, new wall to wall carpet & paint, front & rear porches, fenced in yard, off street parking, washer/ dryer hookup, full basement, no pets. $535 + utilities & security. Call 570-814-1356

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WILKES-BARRE

Riverside Dr. Stately brick, 4 bedroom, 2 bath & 2 half bath home. Hardwood floors, spacious rooms, beautiful patio, all appliances included. $1,600/ month + utilities. MLS#10-2290 570-696-3801 Call Margy 570-696-0891

959 Mobile Homes

DALLAS TWP.

2 bedroom, 1 bath, large kitchen & large living room. Water, sewer & garbage included. $495/month, 1st & last. 570-332-8922

HUNLOCK CREEK

Move in ready & affordable 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom homes located in quiet, country setting. Starting at $5,000. Financing available with minimum down. Call 570-477-2845

HUNLOCK CREEK

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

HOMES AVAILABLE

WILKES-BARRE TWP. Northampton Ct. 3 bedroom townhouse, sunroom, heat pump, 1.5 baths, parking. $800 month. Call (570) 283-9033

956 Miscellaneous

WILKES-BARRE

Land For Rent Available 80,000 sq. ft. commercial lot. Fenced in. Level land. Cleared & graded with no obstructions. Automatic dawn to dusk lighting system & two 20 ft. wide gates. Near all major highways. Call 570-822-2021; ask for Dave.

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

965

Roommate Wanted

ROOMATE WANTED FOR CRUISE To Share Costs On A Carnival Cruise May 1st - May 8th from Baltimore to Freeport Nassau. Each $682 + tips. Call Harry For Info. 570-287-1555

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FLORIDA

Boca Raton Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interested, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507

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Rooms

Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $315. Efficiency at $435 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331

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WEST NANTICOKE

Furnished with private bath. Cable, garbage & all other utilities included. Non-smoking. Call 570-814-5465

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CALL AN EXPERT

24’x40’, high ceiling. Storage or garage. Can divide. For more info, call Parkway Storage (570) 824-5724

Large 1 & 1/2 car garage for rent. $125/month. No electric or heat. Call 570-714-9234

953 Houses for Rent

Professional Services Directory

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Building & Remodeling

ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Kitchen & Baths

Building or Remodeling?

Look for the BIA symbol of quality For information on BIA membership call 287-3331 or go to

www.bianepa.com DAVE JOHNSON Expert Bathroom Remodeling, Whole House Renovations, Interior & Exterior Carpentry. Kitchens and Basements Licensed &Insured

570-819-0681

HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTING All carpentry work,

windows, doors, siding, drywall, painting, masonry, stonework, electrical, plumbing, attic/cellar cleaning. Free Estimates Jeff 905-7759 Tony 885-5307

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www.NEPABest contractors.com 888-809-3750 Bonded & Insured Reliable, Prompt Best Prices All Types of Home Remodeling Kitchens, Baths Additions, Sunrooms Painting, Electrical 24/7 888-809-3750

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Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. 570-388-0149

NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION

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

Northeast Contracting Group

Decks, Roofs, Siding, Masonry, Driveways, Patios, Additions, Garages, Kitchens, Baths, etc

(570) 338-2269

WINTER STORM DAMAGE INT.& EXT. Roofing Sofits, Gutter, Inside Repairs, Complete Remodeling. Lic. Ins.

THOMAS DANIELS

General Contractor

675-2995

Chimney Service

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

Chimney Construction

Chimneys rebuilt, repaired, stucco, block, sidewalks, walls, steps, etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured (570) 457-5849 COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lining, Parging, Stucco, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990

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HUGHES Construction

Building & Remodeling

Cleaning & Maintainence

CLEANING BY EMARGIE F REE

STIMATES

GREAT WORK BEST PRICES 570-379-2311 Connie’s Cleaning 15 years experience Bonded & Insured Residential and Commercial Connie supervises the work and does the cleaning. Connie Mastruzzo Brutski - Owner 570-822-9214 or 570-430-3743

1054

Concrete & Masonry

GMD MASONRY All types of

concrete, masonry and stucco Lic./Insured Free Estimates 570-451-0701 gmdmasonry.com

1057Construction & Building

installation & repair. Fully insured HIC# 065008 Call Joe (570) 735-8551 (570) 606-489

1078

Dry Wall

MIKE SCIBEK DRYWALL

Hanging & finishing, design ceilings. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. 570-331-2355

MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Drywall Repair Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates

(570) 675-3378 1084

Electrical

DNF ELECTRIC

Affordable & Reasonable Rates No Job Too Small. Licensed & insured. Free estimates. 570-574-6213 570-574-7195

ECONOLECTRIC All Phases Electrical work No Job Too Small. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Licensed-Insured PA032422

(570) 602-7840

GRULA ELECTRIC LLC Licensed, Insured, No job too small.

570-829-4077

QUALITY ELECTRIC Free Estimates

Licensed & Insured Reasonable Rates 570-331-2606

LOVE TO CLEAN

SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Bucket truck to 40’ 868-4469

Great References Harveys Lake & all surrounding areas. Weekly, bi-weekly monthly. 570-709-8765

1054

Concrete & Masonry

D. Pugh Concrete

All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount, Free estimates Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505

A-1 Floor Mechanix “Expert Installation” Hardwood, Tile, Laminate, Shower Walls, Backsplash. Reliable, Quality, Guaranteed. Why Pay Retail? 21 Years Experience Jim 570-394-2643

1129 Gutter Repair & Cleaning

GARAGE DOOR Sales, service

HOME CLEANING SERVICE Call Diane 570-825-9438

1105 Floor Covering Installation

CARPET REPAIR & INSTALLATION

Vinyl & wood. Certified, Insured. 570-283-1341

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GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED

Window Cleaning. Regulars, storms, etc. Pressure washing, decks, docks, houses,Free estimates. Insured. (570) 288-6794

1132

Handyman Services

D EPENDABLE H ANDY M AN

Home repairs & improvements, custom jobs, 30 Years Experience email: ddietrick143@ comcast.net Dave 570-479-8076

DOPainting, IT ALL HANDYMAN drywall,

plumbing & all types of home repairs, also office cleaning available. 570-829-5318

The Handier Man

We fix everything! Plumbing, Electrical & Carpentry. Retired Mr. Fix It. Emergencies 23/7 609-5204 or 328-5010

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

All types of home repairs & alterations No job too small. Free Estimates. 570-256-3150

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Hauling & Trucking

AA1AAlways C L E Ahauling, NING

cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299

1st CHOICE

Hauling, Junk Removal Lawn Care & Yard Clean Up. Free Estimates.

570-288-0552

JUNK GENIES

We Make Your JUNK DISAPPEAR!!! Free Estimates We Haul It All !!!

1.888.947.4586

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Hauling & Trucking

ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL

Estate Clean outs. Tree/shrub removal Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE 570-823-1811 570-239-0484

CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL

823-3788 / 817-0395 Charlie’s Charlie’s Hauling Residential & Commercial, licensed & insured. Free estimates. Whole estates, yard waste, construction Spring cleanup. 570-266-0360 or 570-829-0140

*CLEANOUTS*

CASH PAID Good Old Stuff Glassware, Pottery Costume Jewelry Old Postcards, Books, Toys, Trains, Games, Fishing Equipment, Hunting, Military, ect. Tools, Old Hardware. 570-817-4238 or 570-287-4005 *** FREE *** PICK-UP Appliances, Grills Lawnmowers, Pipes Bicycles, AC’s Pots, Pans, Cans Nuts, Bolts, Tools Car Batteries Radiators, Wires *AFFORDABLE* House Clean - outs Basements, Attic’s Garages, Sheds (570) 817-4238

MIKE’S$5 UP

Remove wood, metals, old furniture, & household contents. Yard clean-ups, small deliveries.

826-1883

P.C. HAULING & CLEANING

Call Us First!

That’s all you need! Free Estimates 570-592-5401

1147

Home Restoration

Custom Made Wood Radiator Covers, shelves, tables, benches, misc woodwork. PA-046897 570-956-5963 570-454-4862

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1153

Insulation

www.NEPABest contractors.com 888-809-3750 Bonded & Insured Waterproofing, Insulation Windows, Roofing Residential and Commercial Cleaning All Home repairs Modular Homes 24/7 888-809-3750

1162 Landscaping/ Garden BASIL FRANTZ LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE Residential & Commercial Shrub Trimming & Mulching. Junk Removal. Free Est. (570) 855-8382 or (570) 675-3517 MOWING, TRIMMING EDGING, SHRUBS & HEDGES. LAWN CARE. FULLY INSURED Call Us & Save 5% Off Your Last Bill! FREE ESTIMATES 570-814-0327

1183

Masonry

ALL PHASES OF MASONRY

Tile Floors, Baths, Kitchens, Countertops, Brick, Block, Stone Fireplaces. Chimneys. 20 Years Experience 570-793-4754

1189 Miscellaneous Service

VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

DAVID WAYNE PAINTING Call About

Interior/Exterior Specials, Drywall & Wallpaper 570-762-6889

GO GREEN

No Fumes, No Odor Ideal for Occupied Areas. Minor Repairs. Residential & Commercial. Evening Hours

570-650-3008

H$99 OME PAINTING SALE per room

288-8995 1195

Movers

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

1204

Painting & Wallpaper

A + C LASSICAL

Int./Ext. Experts! Aluminum, Wood & Deck Staining Free Estimates Licensed-Insured 30 Years Experience Book Now & Receive 10% Off 570-283-5714

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3 Generations of experience. Celebrating 76 years of Pride & Tradition! CALL NOW & Get The 1st Seal Coating FREE with signed contract. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates.

570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520 Mountain Top

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

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JACK WISE INTERIORS 570-654-5707 Larry Neer’s Professional Painting

31 Yrs. Experience Hand Brush,Spray, Wood, Metal, Aluminum Siding, Decks, Handy Man Repairs, Powerwashing. Interior/Exterior Residential & Commercial 570-606-9638

M. PARALIS PAINTING

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

Paving & Excavating

EDWARD’S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING

Per coat, average room, 9’x12’ Best quality Sherwin- Williams® paint included. Ceiling, trim, additional coat(s) additional charge. Call for more details

Highest Prices Paid!!

FREE PICKUP

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Photo Services

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Roofing & Siding

J&F ROOFING SPECIALISTS All types of roofing. Repairs & Installation 25 Years Experience Licensed / Insured Free Estimates Reliable Service Lifetime Shingles on all roofs for same price as 30 year. 570-855-4259

J.R.V. ROOFING

570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates

Jim Harden

570-288-6709

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

Mister “V” Constr uction

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY by Walt & Marge Packages to fit all budgets 570-379-2311

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Plumbing & Heating

PLUMBING/ HEATING PROBLEMS??? Fast Service. Heating System Tune Ups. All of Your Plumbing & Heating Needs. Competitive Rates Licensed & Fully Insured 24 Hour Service PA 059141 570-497-1889 kratzplumbing.com

Serra Painting Book Now For Spring & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Can’t Lose! 570-822-3943

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1249 Remodeling & Repairs

Year Round Roof Specialist Specializing In All Types of Roofs, Siding, Chimneys & Roof Repairs Low Prices Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 28 Years Experience 570-829-5133

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

1327 Waterproofing www.NEPABest contractors.com 888-809-3750 Bonded & Insured Waterproofing, Insulation Windows, Roofing Residential and Commercial Cleaning All Home repairs Modular Homes 24/7 888-809-3750

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D & D REMODELING From decks and kitchens to roofs, and baths, etc. WE DO IT ALL!!!!!!! CALL US FOR ALL OF YOUR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REMODELING NEEDS 570-406-9387 Licensed/Insured YOU’VE TRIED THE REST NOW CALL THE BEST!!!

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Window Service

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