Times Leader 03-21-2013

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ceive $1 million gaming fund grants. Thirty-seven projects throughout Luzerne County will share in the $12.5 million in funding approved Wednesday at a meeting of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The grants are funded by the Local Share Account, which receives gaming money generated by casinos, including Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Plains Township. They are handled by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent state agency responsible for administering the states economic stimulus programs. Joe Moscovitz, Pittstons manager, said news of the $1 million grant is welcome; however, the city applied for $4 million, which will require the city to prioritize projects from the list submitted, he said. Moscovitz said the city has committed to projects in the downtown and the approved funding will likely be earmarked for the Main Street
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State announces recipients of gaming grants
By BILL OBOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com
WILKES-BARRE A new look to Pittstons downtown, a new re station for Hanover Township, a continuation of a Kingston streetscape project and renovation of downtown buildings in Hazleton will each re-
Back taxes of $3.4M soon in mail

Luzerne county schools, municipalities to recoup overdue earned income tax funds.
By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com
See FUNDS, Page 12A
Congress embraces big cuts to budget

Senate OKs $85 billion in reductions; house vote expected today.
By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent
OFF AND TROTTING AT THE DOWNS
WASHINGTON The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal decits and to avoid a government shutdown only a week away. President Barack Obamas fellow Democrats rejected a call to reopen White House tours scrapped because of the tightened spending. Federal meat inspectors were spared furloughs, but more than 100 small and medium air trafc facilities were left exposed to possible closure as the two parties alternately clashed and cooperated over proposals to take the edge off across-the-board spending cuts that took effect on March 1. Final House approval of the measure is likely as early as today. Obamas signature is a certainty, meaning the cuts will remain in place at least through the end of the budget year on Sept. 30 even though he and lawmakers in both parties have criticized them as random rather than targeted. Obama argued strongly against them in campaign-style appearances, predicting painful consequences, before they began taking effect, and Republicans objected to impacts on Pentagon spending. Without changes, the $85 billion in cuts for the current year will swell to nearly $1 trillion over a decade, enough to make at least a small dent in federal decits but requiring program cuts that lawmakers in both parties say are unsustainable politically. As a result, negotiations are possible later in the year to replace the reductions with different savings. The administration as well as Republicans picked and chose its spots in arguing for exibility in this years cuts. My hope is that gets done, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said earlier in the week
See BUDGET, Page 12A
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rivers practice out on the track Wednesday at Pocono Downs in Plains Township for Saturdays 2013 season opener, which will be the rst leg of the Bobby Weiss Series. The track will play host to a slew of major events this year, including Sunstakes Saturday, Superstakes Saturday and the Breeders Crown Final. For the story, see page 1B.
Pa. House may vote on liquor privatization today

Bill would give beer distributors the rst shot at 1,200 wine and spirit licenses.
By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press
HARRISBURG A Republican plan designed to break down Pennsylvanias Depression-era system of state-owned liquor stores passed a critical test Wednesday, leaving the measure poised to be approved by the House and sent to the state Senate.
The GOP majority easily defeated a gut and replace amendment sponsored by the ranking Democrat on the Liquor Control Committee, Rep. Paul Costa of Allegheny County, and the bill could pass the chamber during an unusual afternoon session today that was quickly scheduled. Krystjan Callahan, chief of staff to the House Majority Leader, Mike Turzai, declined to say whether he was sure the votes for nal passage were there. But the 108-91 defeat of Costas proposal was strong evidence.
Everybody in this chamber recognizes that our current system for selling alcohol in Pennsylvania is an anachronism, its old-fashioned, and it needs changed, said Rep. Kate Harper, R-Montgomery, while debating Costas proposal. She called it what essentially amounts to putting a new coat of paint on an old shed thats falling down. The bill would give beer distributors the rst shot at 1,200 wine and
See LIQUOR, Page 12A
It took nearly a year, but dozens of Luzerne County municipalities and school districts that are owed more than $3.46 million in earned income tax money collected by the Centax-Don Wilkinson agency in 2012 should begin getting checks within the next week or so, according to an ofcial with Berkheimer & Associates. A nal reconciliation of Centaxs accounts was recently completed, freeing Berkheimer to begin distributing the funds to 80 $3.46 MILLION COMING SOON municipalities, Luzerne County municipalities and school which are owed districts will soon receive long-anticipated a combined total tax money collected by Centax/Don of $1,961,319. Wilkinson but delayed when the company abrubtly closed its doors. In addition, School districts (11) 11 school dis$1.5 million (43%) tricts are owed $1,504,608, said John Deremer, a vice president with Municipalities (80) Berkheimer. $1.96 million (57%) Distributions 10 municipalities getting the most to municipaliMunicipality Amount ties range from Wilkes-Barre $598,943 Hazleton $157,848 $598,943 to Kingston $106,491 Wi l k e s - B a r r e Nanticoke $96,281 to $530 to New Kingston Twp. $80,281 Hazle Twp. $66,457 Columbus. For Butler Twp. $47,800 school districts, Plains Twp. $35,301 distributions Dallas Twp. $32,407 range from Wright Twp. $32,009 $640,708 to Source: Berkheimer Associates Mark Guydish/The Times Leader Hazleton Area to $18,385 to Northwest Area. The money comes from earned income taxes collected by Centax for the rst and second quarters of 2012. Money from the third and fourth quarters of that year was collected and distributed by Berkheimer, which took over Centaxs accounts after the rm ceased operations in August. Centax had been hired by the countys Tax Collection Committee to process earned income taxes countywide, but it ran into signicant problems that left it unable to complete the task. That led to signicant delays in distribution of the funds, causing major problems for many communities, some of which were forced to cut services and/or take out tax anticipation loans to cover the shortfall. Hazleton City Administrator Steve Hahn said hes pleased the city, which will get $157,847, will nally see the money, but he still questions why the situation that caused the problems developed in the rst place. Hahn had opposed Act 32, the legislation
See TAXES, Page 10A
County trails in health rankings

Bad habits, economy put area near bottom of Pa. assessment
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@timesleader.com
Poor lifestyle choices and generally lower incomes continue to detract from Luzerne County residents health, updated rankings released Wednesday said. The 2013 County Health Rankings issued by the Rob-
ert Wood Johnson Foundation found that Luzerne County is 57th among Pennsylvanias 67 counties. The rank is a slight improvement from last year when the county ranked 61st, but it still shows a need for personal improvement. We all want to live a healthy life, and the rankings show us
that things like having a job, a good education, access to healthy foods or a safe place to live affect how healthy we are, said Patrick Remington, co-director of County Health Rankings and associate dean at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Adults in Luzerne County arent making healthy personal choices, however. They tend to
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See HEALTH, Page 12A
Two runners jog Wednesday along the Back Mountain Trail in Luzerne, an easy-to-access recreational spot.
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Division head appointment process questioned

county councils involvement in the selection of 8 division heads a point of contention.
By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.com
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Luzerne County Councils involvement in the selection of eight division heads was debated during Tuesdays council meeting. Councilman Rick Morelli sent an email to Chairman Tim McGinley last week saying he expects council to have as much information as possible on all the candidates with at least a weeks notice. County Manager Robert Lawton had planned to present a prospective budget/nance division head to council for its conrmation at Tuesdays meeting but said he had to cancel that plan because he was unable to meet the requested
one-week notice. Council called a special meeting on April 2 to vote on the budget/nance conrmation. Lawton also is expected to present candidates for one or two other division head slots at this meeting. Kingston resident Therman Guamp, who is on a panel that interviewed and recommended budget/nance division head applicants to Lawton, said the position is crucial to the county and questioned why council needs seven days of notice. Guamp said some council members are slowing down the appointment process when the person hired will handle county nancial reports being demanded by council. Councilman Eugene Kelleher said council never voted to require a weeks notice and said he has full condence the interview committees and Law-
ton will recommend the best candidates. He compared the process to school districts, saying he believes principals and school administrators not school boards should select teachers who are hired. If Bob doesnt hire somebody who is good, then we need to get rid of Bob, Kelleher said. Morelli said he has no idea who is on the interview panels and said the division heads will remain if Lawton leaves. Theyre very important people, and they have a lot of power, Morelli said, arguing council must provide checks and balances on the manager. Lawton said the division head positions were widely advertised and are not being interviewed by him unless a panel of at least four professionals with
experience in that eld recommend them. He said he will present a detailed packet on each person hes recommending for conrmation and a description of the selection process. Candidates he recommends also will be asked to attend the council meeting scheduled for their conrmation, he said. Lawton said his tenure will depend greatly on the division heads success. Theres an incentive for the manager to choose the best, Lawton said, noting he will restart the interview process if council rejects his selection. Councilwoman Elaine Maddon Curry said she doesnt believe council should be heavily involved in dissecting the interview process because the manager would be a fool not to recommend the top applicant.
Councilman Edward Brominski said council isnt slowing up the selection because the manager could have recommended division heads for hire a year ago. Maddon Curry said division head salaries werent included in the 2012 budget. Dont give me that moneyin-the-budget baloney, Brominski told her. Everything doesnt have to be so contentious, and I resent the way youre talking to me, she replied. McGinley said information on the candidates recommended for April 2 conrmation will be presented to council next Tuesday, or seven days before the meeting. The information also will be posted on the countys website, www.luzernecounty.org, he said.
Alice Carey
March 20, 2013
lice Carey, 87, resident of the Parsons Section of WilkesBarre and formerly of Indian Lake, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born on June 22, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Israel and Elizabeth Yale Gould. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, David James Carey Sr.; sisters, Edna Glycenfer, Helen Filipowicz; brothers, William, John and Israel Gould. Prior to her retirement from the Valley Crest Nursing Home, she spent most of her life as a homemaker. She was a member of Parsons Primitive Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid. Alice was also a member of the Rainbow Senior Citizens, The Marine Corps League Ladies Auxiliary and former member of Circle Eighters and Bucks and Does Square Dancers. She enjoyed traveling extensively with her late husband, David J Carey Sr., with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Together they had ve children, Alice Pahler, Plains; Mrs. Dennis
PA Child Care attorneys reject claim of prolonging case

Bernard Schneider said he and fellow lawyers merely pursued vigorous defense.
(Kathy) Hagy, Bear Creek; Robert T. Carey Sr. and wife Linda, Hanover Township; Mrs. Gary (Jeannie) Merrield, Scranton. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St, Plains, with the Rev. Andy Jerome ofciating. Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Trucksville.
SCRANTON Attorneys for the remaining defendants in the kids-for-cash lawsuits say appeals they led relating to pretrial rulings were made in good faith and do not warrant sanctions against them. In court papers led Tuesday, attorney Bernard Schneider said he and fellow attorneys representing Robert Powell, PA Child Care and its related entities were pursuing a vigorous defense for their clients, and none of the actions they took was done with the intent of delaying the proceedings. The reply was in response to a recent motion for sanctions by Sol Weiss and other attorneys representing juveniles who allege former Luzerne County Judge Mark Ciavarella wrongly incarcerated them in
juvenile detention centers that were co-owned by Powell. The suit alleges the juvenile centers knew Ciavarella was violating juveniles rights by holding hearings at which they were not represented by an attorney. Weiss is seeking monetary damages, claiming Schneider and other attorneys have unnecessarily prolonged the litigation by ling numerous appeals of pretrial orders issued by U.S. District Judge A. Richard Caputo that denied their requests to obtain information about the juveniles backgrounds. Schneider has vehemently argued that information is crucial to his clients defense because it supports their position Ciavarella would have jailed the youths, regardless of whether they had been represented. Caputo has repeatedly denied their motions, saying the juveniles guilt or innocence to the underlying crimes is irrelevant. Disagreeing with Caputos rulings, Schneider led an appeal of the matter with the
Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the judges decisions. In his reply to the sanctions motion, Schneider said the law provides only that sanctions be levied against an attorney if he raises arguments he knows to be frivolous. He maintains he had a solid legal basis for the appeals, even though they were unsuccessful. Caputo will review the motions and issue a ruling at a later date.
OBITUARIES
Baker, Robert Bilski, Kathleen Carey, Alice Davenport, Harry Endler, Kathleen Faux, William Grivner, Kay Hart, Stephen Hermanski, Rose Kamantis, Joseph Mihalchik, Helen Mizdail, Leona Paddock, Kathryn Powell, John Qualters, Edward Savidge, Joseph Spencer, Mary Lou Thoma, Joseph Voveris, Frances Waardenburg, Patrick Yedinak, Joseph
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Businesses soon to open in Pittston

By B. GARRET ROGAN Times Leader Correspondent
Patrick J. Waardenburg
March 19, 2013
P a t r i c k J. Waardenburg,43, of Forkston Township, died Tuesday evening, March 19. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Angie Krause Waardenburg. He was born in Ridgewood, N.J., on Jan. 6, 1970, son of John Waardenburg, of Bradenton, Fla., and the late Linda Ross Waardenburg. Pat was a 1988 graduate of the Tunkhannock High School. He was employed by The Masonic Village in Dallas. He was a member of Temple Lodge No. 248 in Tunkhannock. Pat was very passionate about music, playing, writing and singing with local bands at many various venues. However, it was not uncommon for him to bring out his guitar and share at family and friends gatherings outside by the campre. He had many different talents working with his hands, such as woodworking, building a stonewall, making his famous BBQ ribs. You would also hear his stories about the outdoors, his hunting, shing, canoeing, four wheeling, or his traveling with his wife, Angie, or Blondie, as he would call her, to the NASCAR races or just exploring many different states from coast to coast. One of Pats favorite stops was Gettysburg to the Civil War battle eld. He enjoyed the history of the battles and the sights. He was a loving, caring and helpful person who would be there when you needed him, no matter what. He touched many people and will be deeply missed. His cousin Jamie Dickson preceded him in death. He is survived by his stepmother, Nancy, of Bradenton, Fla.; son, Tice Patrick, of Tunkhannock; sister and brother- in-law, Wendy and Harold Jr. Miller, of Tunkhannock; nieces, Krystle and Makinsey Evans, Kennedy and Rosie Miller, and nephews, Ben and Jacob Spencer. Memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Sheldon-Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, with Pastor Lori Robinson ofciating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. A gathering of friends and family will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. For directions and online condolences, please visit www. sheldonkukuchkafuneral.com.
Harry Bronson Davenport

March 19, 2013
Robert John Baker

March 18, 2013
obert John Baker, 71, of Gladys, Va., passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Mary Ellen Buczkowski Baker. Mr. Baker was born in Nanticoke, on Sept. 14, 1941, a son of the late Anthony Baker and Celia Shitkowski Baker. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, a U. S. Air Force veteran and a retired employee of Ethicon Corp.
MORE OBITUARIES, Pages 8A, 9A
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Pamela Baker Smith (Scott); and one granddaughter, Rachel Ellen Smith. He was preceded in death by one brother, Albin Baker. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:45 p.m. today at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va.
r. Harry Bronson Davenport, 82, of Forty Fort, died Tuesday morning at the Golden Living Center-Summit Wilkes-Barre. Harry Davenport will always be remembered for his blue eyes. He was born in Plymouth on July 7, 1930, a son of the late Harold and Emily Todd Davenport. He was a 1948 graduate of Plymouth High School and continued his education at Oberlin College and Wilkes University, where he earned his degree in Economics. Mr. Davenport had been employed as an engineer at the Walben Corp., Wilkes-Barre; Foster Wheeler Corp., Mountain Top; Royer Foundry and Machine., Kingston, and later started his own company, Davenport Manufacturing. During 17 years in business, Davenport Manufacturing relied on a reputation for quality workmanship, always delivered on time. In addition to his employment outside of his home, Harry operated several business ventures on his own. Partnering with area businesses, he sharpened milling tools with a grinding operation in the basement of his homes in Plymouth, Kingston and Forty Fort. With his interest in service and construction, Harry was a working member of mission trips to both the Dominican Republic and Honduras, where he contributed labor and nances to the construction of a clinic, school and church. In the years he did not travel, it was common for the mission teams to arrive at a construction site with dozens of pairs of leather construction gloves that he and Ellen had donated. Harry was a member of the Plymouth Kiwanis Club, where he was instrumental in the building of the Memory Walk surrounding the veterans statue near the site of Huber Field. He had a love of sports. Play-
ing was better than watching, and this was evidenced by his homes throughout his years. He never lived in a house that did not include a basketball hoop in the yard. Although he played all types of sports, he never excelled at any. When asked for his greatest talent on the athletic eld, his reply was fouling. Harry will long be remembered for the love he had for his wife of 43 years, the former Ellen Arthur of Plymouth. They enjoyed time in Forty Fort and at their home at Orange with his parents, relatives, many children and grandchildren. His competitive spirit, work ethic and his sense of humor will be remembered for years to come, and his blue eyes. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Kloeber and Betsy Addison, and a brother, George. In addition to his wife, Ellen, he is survived by children, Harold, Harford, Pa.; Robert, WilkesBarre; Michael, Wilkes-Barre; Stephen, Towanda; Ella May, Hazleton; James, Dunmore; Sarah Rubel, Arlington, Mass.; and Andrew, Denver, Colo.; 16 grandchildren, one great-grandson; sisters Marion Czar, Orange, Pa.; Emily Foster, Omaha; several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family from the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ Uniting, 776 W. Market St., Kingston, with the Rev. Carol Fleming ofciating. Friends may call Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the William A. Reese Funeral Chapel, rear 56 Gaylord Ave., Plymouth. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be sent the American Diabetes Association, 63 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre.
PITTSTON City Administrator Joseph Moskovitz announced a slate of upcoming enhancements to the citys downtown section during Wednesdays regular council meeting. Building permits have been issued for a new professional ofce building at the corner of Williams and Main streets and the much-anticipated condominium complex along the Susquehanna River on Kennedy Boulevard. Additionally, the path has been cleared for Fuji Restaurant to open at the site of the former LaFrattes Restaurant and Catering on Main street, and city ofcials anticipate that the Tomato Bistro will be opening its doors downtown in the coming weeks. Moskovitz also announced the city has been awarded $1 million in Local Share Account funding derived from casino gaming. Although the amount less than the $3.2 million that the city applied for, the sum will be utilized for the ongoing Main Street Revitalization Project. City ofcials will coordinate with state Department of Community and Economic Development ofcials to revise the scope and planning for future projects. In other matters, Councilman Michael Lombardo announced the recent purchase of a Ford Interceptor to be used by the citys re department. The multiple-use vehicle is equipped with state-of-the-art radio and computer equipment and will allow for greater departmental disaster response and coordination capabilities. The $34,000 cost was completely federally funded, while the additional $6,000 in equipment was covered through a state grant.
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BRADFORD COUNTY
What caused a re at Southwestern Energys Clark Compressor Station, Herrick Township, around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday is being investigated, company spokeswoman Susan Richardson said Wednesday. One employee was injured, according to a company statement. The employee was treated at an area hospital and sent home. The re was believed to have caused minimal damage, Richardson said. The re was extinguished in about 30 minutes, she said, and the compressor was up and running again within a few hours.
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LOCAL Ex-coach accused of molestation

Joseph Ostrowski faces new sex charges in case of Holy Redeemer football player.
By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com
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Lawyer: Park clear for sale
City Attorney Tim Henry has researched the deed on the parcel of land that is home to the Morgan B. Williams Park and has determined there is no covenant that prohibits the city from selling the land or from turning it into something other than a park. The city has put the 4.23-acre parcel along Wilkes-Barre Boulevard up for sale recently.
WILKES-BARRE Former Holy Redeemer head football coach Joseph Ostrowski is facing charges he molested a young football player inside the school in early 2012. Luzerne County detectives charged Ostrowski, 29, of Wilkes-Barre, with indecent assault, corruption of minors and photographing a sex act involving a minor. The charges were led with District
Judge Martin Kane in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. A young football player told invesOstrowski tigators he was inside the school lifting weights when Ostrowski told him to go into the coaches locker room. The boy said Ostrowski wanted him to get tted for a girdle, an undergarment that holds pads under football pants. While inside the locker room, the boy alleged, Ostrowski molested him and took a picture with a cell-
phone of him naked, according to the criminal complaint. The boy said the molestation occurred on a Friday, but could not recall the exact date. Ostrowski was questioned about the allegations on Feb. 25. He allegedly admitted to molesting the boy and using a cellphone to take a picture of the naked boy, the complaint says. In response to the news of more charges against Ostrowski, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton released this statement: The thought that a minor, of 13 years of age, could be molested in a setting that is
intended to serve as a safe, nurturing environment for our children angers me personally and is deeply disturbing for the pain it inicts upon an innocent victim, his family, our school community and the community at large. We remain grateful for the tireless efforts of law enforcement to continue its investigation into these criminal, crude and immoral acts. We will continue to collaborate with them in order to do all that we can to ensure our schools are safe environments for the children and young adults entrusted to our care. Ostrowski was arrested in May after federal authorities
said he posed as a female on the social networking site Facebook to trick a teenage boy from Wilkes-Barre into emailing nude photos of himself, according to the U.S. Attorneys Ofce in Scranton. He also was indicted by a federal grand jury in Michigan of cyberstalking, which has been transferred to Pennsylvania for prosecution. Federal authorities alleged Ostrowski solicited and attempted to produce child pornography and was involved in extorting his victims, both adults and children, in 14 states by exposing sexu-
See OSTROWSKI, Page 4A
WILKES-BARRE
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, will hold a telephone town hall at 7:30 p.m. today on the local effect of sequestration as well as the current federal budget situation. Constituents interested in participating should call toll free (877) 229-8493 and use the PIN number 111565. The phone system can handle only a limited number of participants.
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Wayward driver mars farmland, police say

Suspect John Olszyk, of Wilkes-Barre, faces charges in many prior vehicle incidents.
By EDWARD LEWIS elewis@timesleader.com
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected an amendment offered by U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Zionsville, that would have increased Defense Department operations and maintenance funding by redirecting monies from the Pentagon biofuels program. The Toomey amendment was not added to a bill to fund the government after March 27. The amendment sought to help fund military-supported jobs such as those at the Tobyhanna Army Depot.
WILKES-BARRE
Toomey depot plan bypassed
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City police are investigating a robbery at Angelos Pizza on Hazle Avenue late Tuesday night. A white man, in his mid to late 20s, entered the pizzeria at about 11:40 p.m. and ordered a small pizza under the name of James Hamilton, police said. The suspect waited at the counter for the pizza to be baked, then jumped over the counter when a clerk opened the cash register, police said. The suspect grabbed cash from the register and ed north on Hazle Avenue, police said. No weapon was displayed during the robbery and no injuries were reported. The suspect wore black gloves and a gray hooded sweatshirt with a 1-inch dark stripe from the shoulder to cuff and with New York printed across the front.
NANTICOKE
Police seek robbery suspect
Jonathan Vojtko of Wyoming, left, watches Steph Burke of Queens, N.Y., cut some wood as the two Kings College theater members work on the set of Shakespeares King Richard III. The production takes place April 11-15 at the George P. Maffei II Theatre.
Plans at Kings spark some drama

Physician assistant studies expansion could lead to relocation of theater arts program and theater.
By ANDREW M. SEDER aseder@timesleader.com
State Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Nanticoke, will host a town hall meeting with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Luzerne County Community College Education Conference Center. Fish and Boat Commission staff will give a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Topics include Moon Lake Park, the Susquehanna River and changes to trout season and the impact to Luzerne County.
KINGSTON
Fishing issues to be aired
WILKES-BARRE The planned growth of one of Kings Colleges academic programs could lead to the relocation of another. Discussions are ongoing between college administrators and heads of the physician assistant studies and theater arts programs. One result may be the physician assistant studies program expanding into space now occupied by the George P. Maffei II Theatre
on the rst oor of the administration building. If this moves forward, as early as this fall, the campus Theatre Arts Department and the theater the students practice and perform in will be relocated to the former Memorial Presbyterian Church on West North Street that has gone mostly unused since the school acquired it in 2011. The brownstone building is as much a local landmark at the top of the West North Street hill as it was when it opened its doors in the 1870s. College spokesman John McAndrew said nothing has been nalized and several options are on the table, including having the physician assistant studies program moving into the for-
mer church building and keeping the theater program in its current home. McAndrew said none of the discussions would lead to the demise of the theater arts program or the elimination of a physical theater on the Kings College campus. Kings College is in the nal stages of determining the feasibility of a plan to renovate the North Street Church facility into the colleges performing arts center. A nal decision is contingent upon developing an adequate plan for interim Theatre program operations while the project is under construction. Administration and Theatre departSee KINGS, Page 4A
Prosecutors: Dont let suspects father defend her

Megan Panowicz was charged in 2008 fatal hit-and-run in Kingston.
By SHEENA DELAZIO sdelazio@timesleader.com
Members of Black Diamond American Legion Post 395 in Kingston are making an effort to re-open the post. A new board of directors was elected on Tuesday night and an advisory committee has been formed, said Kit Watson, the department adjutant overseeing the 758 American Legion posts in Pennsylvania. The adjutant on Wednesday said the former board recently resigned after determining there was no money available to pay bills. But several members believe the nances of the organization can be turned around. The advisory committee will have a series of meetings to come up with a plan to do so, Watson said.
Legion post reorganizes
WILKES-BARRE Prosecutors in the case of a woman charged in a fatal hit-and-run accident have asked a judge to prohibit her father, an attorney, from representing her in the case. Megan Panowicz, 27, was charged in connection with the Aug. 27, 2008, death of Sharon Shaughnessy, who was killed on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston when she reportedly was struck by three vehicles, one of which was allegedly driven
by Panowicz, of Forty Fort. Panowiczs case had been on appeal with the state Supreme Court, which ruled in January that she would face a felony charge of accident involving death or personal injury. The case is being prosecuted by the state Attorney Generals Ofce because Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis had worked with Robert Panowicz before she was elected in 2011. A pretrial conference was held in county court on March 15, according to court papers led Wednesday by Deputy Attorney General Clarke Madden. At that hearing before county Senior Judge Charles C. Brown, attorney Robert Panowicz said he intended
Attorney Robert Panowicz escorted his daughter, Megan, into a district judges ofce in 2008.
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to represent his daughter at a yet-to-be-scheduled trial, the papers state. Madden said in court papers that Robert Panowicz is likely to be called by
prosecutors to testify in the case, and Madden has asked that he be prohibited from representing his daughter.
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PLAINS TWP. An area man with a history of driving with a suspended license and of drunken driving was charged this month by township police with damaging farmland with a Jeep. John Theodore Olszyk, 35, of South Main Street, WilkesBarre, allegedly drove a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee across farmland at OMalias Farms on North River Street on March 12, leaving tire ruts and damaging rye grass that is harvested. Olszyk abandoned the Jeep when it became stuck and asked the Jeeps owner to tell police she was driving, according to the criminal complaint. Police charged Olszyk with agriculture vandalism, deant trespass, criminal mischief, driving with a suspended license and driving without a license. The charges were led with District Judge Diana Malast and mailed to Olszyk. A preliminary hearing is scheduled on April 23. Court records show Olszyk has multiple open cases and convictions of driving with a suspended license, drunken driving and stealing vehicles dating to 1997: May 9, 2011: City police charged Olszyk with stealing items from a parked vehicle on Madison Street. Case remains open in Luzerne County Court. Sept. 7, 2011: City police charged Olszyk with stealing a 2002 GMC van from a business on Kidder Street. Case remains open in county court. Sept. 6, 2011: City police charged Olszyk with stealing an ATV from a residence on Lanning Lane. Case remains open in county court. Sept. 2, 2011: City police charged Olszyk with burglarizing Malacaris Market on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard. Case remains open in county court. Oct. 4, 2011: Kingston police charged Olszyk with driving a stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit that ended in a crash near the courthouse. Case remains open in county court. Nov. 28, 2011: Sentenced in county court to 30 days to two months in jail on drunkendriving charges led by Dallas Township police. June 8, 2010: Plains TownSee OLSZYK, Page 4A
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ning May 13th. We just nished renovation (of the theatre) in the amount of $750,000 from a gift donation. The promise is a renovated church, however, there is no funding and no plans for the project Plans were set in stone before I or anyone from the theatre was ever consulted, Corbetts email, which was obtained by The Times Leader, stated. Corbett, via an email to The Times Leader, noted that nothing in that statement negates that fact that we have a start date for removal of equipment and construction on the existing theatre on May 13. There just are no plans in place or theatre funding for the future of the theatre. When asked further questions, she declined comment, stating that she has been instructed not to talk to the media. McAndrew said part of the long-term plan of the college is to focus on programs that have growth potential and the Physician Assistant studies program is among those targeted. While student numbers in this major have remained steady up 20 students to 209 this current year its because theres no room to grow, he added. Any growth, he said, would likely come in the fth- and cured a hook-type strap around the rock, attached it to his tractor, pulled the rock off Stewart Road and dragged it to Blue Falls Apparel, 320 Stewart Road, police said. The driver then reconnected the trailer to the tractor and left the scene. WILKES-BARRE A man reported early Monday afternoon that someone smashed the rear window of his car while it was parked at 269 S. Welles St. HANOVER TWP. State police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement reported the following: MJ Beer Deli, 22 W. Main St., Newport Township, was recently cited with furnishing or
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ment faculty will be working together on those plans over the next few weeks. The outcome of those discussions and plans will determine the nal action plan, according to a college statement sent by McAndrew. If the renovation takes place, the current theatre space will be utilized to develop a state-ofthe-art lab and classroom facility allowing for the integration of Physician Assistant program facilities and expansion to meet the growing demand for the program, the statement went on. Alternative plans are also available and ready to be implemented to support the expansion of the Physician Assistant program and to re-purpose the North Street Church facility. In an email sent out Wednesday by Sheileen Corbett chairwoman of the schools theatre arts department to some department alumni, she urged alumni to contact Kings President Jack Ryan to voice displeasure. Her message informs alumni this isnt something being discussed, but something that has already been nalized, without her input. This is happening begin-
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The former Memorial Presbyterian Church, West North Street, Wilkes-Barre, could soon be the new home to the Kings Theatre Department.
sixth-year graduate program, not the undergraduate program. McAndrew said targeted growth is expected to be about 30 students over the next four years. Dwane Engelhardt, a 1981 Kings graduate and a theatre major, was one of several alumni to email or call The Times Leader to express concern with the way the situation has been handled. He said he hopes the school will do whatever it can to not only relocate the theatre, but also spend the money to do it right. Dont just give them the selling alcohol to a minor. Rivalry Sports Bar Inc., doing business as Over Pour, 279 S. River St., Plains Township, was recently cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries, and sold unlimited alcoholic beverages for a xed price of $30. JJE Murphy, 347 Slocum St., Swoyersville, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries. James Donald Lacey and Mary Ruth Lacey, doing business as Laceys Bar and Grill, 438-444 E. Main St., Nanticoke, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries. Zamorth Inc., Ernies Gs Pub and Eatery, 1022 Main St.,
building, a ramshackle place, and say, its yours, said Engelhardt, of Kingston. He said workshops and a design room need to be built and other renovations have to occur to get it to the level the current theater areas are at. Though he stopped short of accusing the school of plotting to end the program, he said art and music programs have been eliminated previously. They slowly kind of phase them out, he said. McAndrew adamantly denied this was the case for the theater program, which has 14 majors and seven minors. Avoca, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries. Wilkes-Barre Republic Club, 280 S. Sheridan St., Wilkes-Barre Township, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries. Beer Creek Inc., doing business as Indian Lake Inn, 9933 Bear Creek Blvd., Bear Creek Township, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries. Dan Williams Inc., doing business as Dannys, Main Road Lee, Newport Township, recently was cited with possessing or operating gambling devices or permitted gambling or lotteries.
It is believed that Megan Panowiczs defense is that she was not the driver during the hit-and-run incident, Madden wrote. Evidence will be (showed) at trial that (Panowiczs) father, Attorney (Robert) Panowicz, was one of the rst people with whom (Megan Panowicz) spoke about the accident, Madden wrote. The Commonwealth will likely call (Robert Panowicz) as a witness on the subject of admissions made by (Megan Panowicz) to him. Robert Panowicz is a necessary witness, wrote Madden, contending that state law does not allow him to perform defense attorney duties for his daughter. Madden said in his court ling that Robert Panowiczs
testimony would include his daughters culpability and would not relate to legal services provided. And, if Robert Panowicz does not represent his daughter at the trial, she will not suffer any hardship because she has been represented by another attorney in the case, Basil Russin, for a long period of time, Madden wrote. The jury would be unable to tell the difference in Robert Panowiczs representations between his role as Megan Panowiczs attorney and her father, Madden wrote. The jury will, correctly, presume that (Robert Panowiczs) presentation is informed by a lifetime of experience with (Megan Panowicz), none of which is evidence, Madden wrote. A judge has not scheduled a hearing on the request, and defense attorneys had not immediately responded to Maddens ling Wednesday. year in jail on drunken-driving charges led by Plains Township police. Oct. 12, 1999: Sentenced in county court to three months to one year in jail on separate counts of eeing police during a pursuit in Wilkes-Barre on July 14, 1998, and in Kingston on July 13, 1998. July 16, 1997: Sentenced in county court to 48 hours to one year in jail on drunken driving charges led by Dallas police. interstate extortion and cyberstalking. A sentencing date has not been scheduled in federal court. He faces 25 years in prison under the terms of the plea agreement with the U.S. Attorneys Ofce. Ostrowski remains in federal custody.
OLSZYK
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HANOVER TWP. Township police are investigating a hitand-run incident that occurred Monday on Stewart Road in Hanover Industrial Park. A tractor-trailer was driving through the parking lot of Karol Media, 375 Stewart Road, at about 6:45 a.m. when the trailers back wheels ran over and began dragging a large rock/landscaping stone, police said. A metal parking lot security post was bent and, as the trailer was leaving the Karol Media lot, the back wheels of the trailer damaged additional landscaping stones and shrubbery, police said. The truck stopped on Stewart Road and the driver disconnected the tractor from the trailer, se-
ship police charged Olszyk with drunken driving after he allegedly was found intoxicated and sleeping in a vehicle that was idling on East Mountain Boulevard. Case remains open in county court. Aug. 15, 2006: Sentenced in county court to 90 days to one
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Colorado corrections chief killed Pa. mulls

Tom clements was shot at his home Tuesday night in Monument, colo.
By P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press
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Art becomes moving experience
A worker transports the picture Palais Stoclet in Brussels during the press preview Wednesday at the exhibition Passion, Function and Beauty. Henry van de Velde and his Contribution to European Modernism at the New Museum in Weimar, Germany.
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MONUMENT, Colo. Colorados top state prison ofcial was shot and killed when he answered the front door of his house, setting off a hunt for the shooter and raising questions about whether the attack had anything to do with his job. Tom Clements, 58, was shot around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Monument, north of Colorado Springs, and a witness reported a person driving away in a darkcolored boxy car that had its engine running at the time of the shooting, authorities said. Investigators were exploring all possibilities, including that the shooting could have been related to Clements job as executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, which he took after years working in Missouri corrections. The killing stunned ofcials in both
states. They described Clements, who is married with two daughters, as an expert on the latest and best methods in his eld who chose the Colorado job over retirement. Clements At a news conference, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper said he didnt think the killing was part of any larger attack against his cabinet. Tom Clements dedicated his life to being a public servant, to making our state a better place and he is going to be deeply, deeply missed, said Hickenlooper, who planned to go to Monument to meet with Clements family after signing gun-control bills. While the motive of the killing wasnt immediately clear, similar attacks on ofcials have been on the rise in the United States, said Glenn McGovern, an investigator with the Santa Clara County District Attorneys ofce in California who tracks such incidents worldwide.
charity tax law changes
under Senate resolution, lawmakers decide what groups qualify as charities.

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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper talks about the shooting death of Tom Clements, executive director of the Department of Corrections.
By MARC LEVY Associated Press
He said there have been as many in the past three years as the entire prior decade.
Cyberattack worries grow

omputer networks at major South Korean banks and top TV broadcasters crashed simultaneously Wednesday, paralyzing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyberattack by North Korea. Screens went blank at 2 p.m., the state-run Korea Information Security Agency said, and more than six hours later some systems were still down. Police and South Korean ofcials couldnt immediately determine responsibility, but some experts suspected a cyberattack orchestrated by North Korea. The rivals have exchanged threats amid joint U.S.-South Korean military drills and in the wake of U.N. sanctions meant to punish North Korea over its nuclear test last month.
LOS ANGELES
5 guilty of eecing city

Five former elected ofcials of the tiny California city of Bell were convicted Wednesday of multiple counts of misappropriation of public funds, and a sixth defendant was cleared entirely. Former Mayor Oscar Hernandez and co-defendants Teresa Jacobo, George Mirabal, George Cole and Victor Belo were all convicted of multiple counts and acquitted of others. Authorities said the ofcials paid themselves inated salaries of up to $100,000 a year in the city of 36,000 people, where one in four residents live below the poverty line. An audit by the state controllers ofce previously found the city had illegally raised property taxes, business license fees and other sources of revenue to pay the salaries. The ofce ordered the money repaid.
CHICAGO
Obama vows to back Israel

Leaders of allied nations seek to thwart Irans suspected nuclear weapons program.
The Associated Press
President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Israel on Wednesday.
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Safe streets at what cost?
Hundreds of Chicago police ofcers are hitting the streets on overtime every night in dangerous neighborhoods, the latest tactic by Mayor rahm Emanuels administration to reduce killings in a city dogged by its homicide rate and heartbreaking stories about honor students and small children caught in the crossre. The decision by Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy last month to put small armies of ofcers working overtime in specic hot zones corresponds with a notable drop in homicides in the nations third-largest city in February and March. But the latest Violence reduction Initiative raises concerns about whether the policy is sustainable for the nancially struggling city and whether it could further strain ofcers working long hours at a stressful and dangerous job.
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JErUSALEM Eager to reassure an anxious ally, President Barack Obama on Wednesday promised to work closely with Israel and do whatever is necessary to keep Iran from obtaining nuclear arms, the worlds worst weapons. He also pledged to investigate whether chemical weapons were used this week in neighboring Syrias twoyear-old civil war. Obama, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his rst visit to the Jewish state as president, said of Irans nuclear ambitions: We prefer to resolve this diplomatically and there is still time to do so. But he added that all options are on
the table if diplomacy falls short. The question is, will Iranian leadership seize that opportunity, he added. The president said Irans past behavior indicates that we cant even trust yet, much less verify. Netanyahu, at Obamas side for a joint news conference, said that while he appreciated U.S. efforts to thwart Irans pursuit of nuclear weapons through diplomacy and sanctions, those tools must be augmented by a clear and credible threat of military action. I am absolutely convinced that the president is determined to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, Netanyahu said. I appreciate that. I appreciate the fact that the president has reafrmed, more than any other president, Israels right and duty to defend itself by itself against any threat. The Israeli leader said he and Obama agree it would take Iran about a year to manufacture a nuclear weapon. Obama
said there is not a lot of light, a lot of daylight between the two leaders in intelligence assessments about Iran, and Netanyahu concurred. Although preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is a priority of both Israel and the United States, Netanyahu and Obama have differed on precisely how to achieve that. Israel repeatedly has threatened to take military action should Iran appear to be on the verge of obtaining a bomb. The United States has pushed for more time to allow diplomacy and economic penalties to run their course, though Obama insists military action is an option. Obama also took note of the difcult way forward in the broader quest for Mideast peace, acknowledging that in recent years we havent gone forward, we havent seen the kind of progress that we would like to see.
HArrISBUrG The interests of nonprot institutions and Pennsylvanias nancially struggling cities in which they often reside clashed Wednesday on the state Senates oor, as Democrats decried tax-exempt protections as having run out of control. The debate coincided with Pittsburgh Mayor Luke ravenstahls announcement of two actions designed to force regional health system giant UPMC to pay tens of millions of dollars annually in local property taxes and the citys payroll tax. The Senates debate and vote on a resolution to amend the state constitution were, in a sense, about two different things. The resolution, which passed on a 30-20 vote, is designed to amend the constitution to clarify that lawmakers can decide what kinds of institutions qualify as charities immune from local taxes a category that already includes hospitals, social service agencies, universities and houses of worship. It was motivated by a state Supreme Court ruling last year that limited lawmakers power to broaden the denition of a tax-exempt charity. Instead, the Supreme Court said judges hold the constitutional responsibility to identify those boundaries and a court-devised test for a taxexempt charity remains in force. ravenstahl cited the courts ruling as his motivation, and said UPMC has failed the courts test. The reality of the situation is the taxpayers are currently subsidizing UPMCs nonprot status, ravenstahl told a news conference in Pittsburgh, and ticked off a list of foreign countries where UPMC operates. The republican sponsors of the Senate bill cautioned that, since the Supreme Courts ruling, the tax-exempt statuses for Warren Hospital, the Warren County YMCA, Habitat for Humanity and other nonprots already have been revoked. All 27 republicans voted yes, while three Democrats broke party ranks to vote with them. But most Democrats including those who represent Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Harrisburg and Philadelphia insisted that a constitutional amendment should not simply resurrect the 1997 state law at issue in the state Supreme Court ruling. They complained that it allows some institutions to escape paying taxes under questionable circumstances and makes it difcult for municipalities to challenge that status.
Gas drillers, environmentalists agree on fracking rules

Many of the voluntary standards appear to be stricter than regulations.
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press
Chemical attack questioned
Syrias government and rebels on Wednesday both demanded an international investigation into an alleged chemical weapons attack, as the countrys feared arsenal became the latest propaganda tool in the 2-year-old civil war. President Barack Obama said the United States is investigating whether chemical weapons have been deployed in Syria, but noted that he is deeply skeptical of claims by President Bashar Assads regime that rebel forces were behind such an attack. Once we establish the facts, I have made clear that the use of chemical weapons is a game changer, Obama said in a news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
PITTSBUrGH Some of the nations biggest oil and gas companies have made peace with environmentalists, agreeing to a voluntary set of tough new standards for fracking in the Northeast that could lead to a major expansion of drilling. The program announced Wednesday will work a lot like Underwriters Laboratories, which puts its UL seal of approval on electrical appliances that meet its standards.
In this case, drilling and pipeline companies will be encouraged to submit to an independent review of their operations. If they are found to be abiding by a list of stringent measures to protect the air and water from pollution, they will receive the blessing of the new Pittsburgh-based Center for Sustainable Shale Development, created jointly by environmentalists and the energy industry. Many of the new standards appear to be stricter than state and federal regulations. If the project wins wide acceptance, it could ease or avert some of the ferocious battles over fracking that have been waged in statehouses and city
AP PHOTO
On Wednesday, some big energy companies and environmental groups agreed on standards for fracking in the Northeast, including places like this a farm in Springville, Pa.
halls. And it could hasten the expansion of fracking by making drilling more acceptable
to states and communities that feared the environmental consequences.
Shell Oil Vice President Paul Goodfellow said this is the rst time the company and environmental groups have reached agreement to create an entire system for reducing the effects of shale drilling. This is a bit of a unique coming-together of a variety of different interests, said Bruce Niemeyer, president of Chevron Appalachia. We do recognize that this resource is going to be developed, said robert Vagt, president of the Heinz Endowments, a charitable foundation that has bankrolled antifracking efforts. We think that it can be done in a way that does not do violence to the environment.
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PA board disagrees on chart, personnel

By B. GARRET ROGAN Times Leader Correspondent
YATESVILLE Tuesdays regular Pittston Area School Board meeting was punctuated by sharp disagreements and heated internal debate. In what, at rst, seemed like a mere formality, board member Anthony Guariglia made a motion for the board to formally accept an organizational chart. The chart is a simple document mapping out a specic hierarchical order of employees or W h AT S ofcials in an nExT organization. Pittston Area The charts are School Boards typical in govnext meeting ernment strucwill be at 7 p.m. tures and large April 16 corporations, but the school district had been operating without one. Superintendent Michael Garzella had sought to have one created, and met informally with most of the school board members to discuss the chart and present a tentative model. At Tuesdays meeting, however, Guariglia presented an alternate organizational chart that he contends incorporated Garzellas initial chart while enhancing it. That chart was adopted by a 5-4 vote. Guariglia was joined in accepting the new chart by board members Ken Bratlee, Joe Donahue, Bruce Knick and Charles Sciandra. Board members Michael Gorzokowski, Joseph Kelly, Robert Linskey and Marilyn Starna each voted against. Linskey, who had not met with Garzella, or any board member, about the chart before Tuesdays meeting, decried the motion. He accused the members who approved it of failing to act in a transparent matter. Linskey made and then withdrew a motion, stating that no board member could discuss district matters with the superintendent outside of ofcial meetings and work sessions. After the meeting, Garzella said he repeatedly requested that meetings be made at the convenience of board members. He said some board members came in groups, although always cautious to avoid having enough members present to create a majority. He said he was never contacted by Linskey to conrm any meeting time. The debates over the need for an organizational chart spurred another debate about the need for additional administrative support at the high school level. This prompted Gorzokowski to recommend that current Pittston Area Primary Center principal and former high school principal Janet Donovan be returned to her position as high school principal. Kelly and Linskey supported the move, while all other board members voted against, most of them citing budget uncertainties as the sole reason for their vote. In other matters, the board intends to conduct a hearing for public input on the potential closing of the Pittston Area Kindergarten Center on Walnut Street in Dupont. Garzella said the district had in no way made any decision about the fate of the aging building. Because of numerous maintenance issues, the closure of the building could bring cost savings to the district. Garzella said the schools students could be absorbed into the Primary Center without problems.
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Wyoming Area talks turf Dallas Twp. adopts regulations on reworks

By SUSAN DENNEY Times Leader Correspondent
EXETER At its Tuesday night work meeting, the Wyoming Area School Board discussed use of the schools turf because of a request by the West Pittston Rams to use the eld for its football games. Board member Carl Yorina said that, based on his training in turf maintenance, as few as 15 minutes constituted use of a grass turf eld and that anything over 50 uses in a season would cause irreparable damage to the eld. He complimented the Wyoming Area eld saying, That eld is gorgeous. Its the nicest in the area. Yorina asked district athletic director, Joe Pizano, if the district was using the eld more than 50 times a season. Pizano said it was. Board President John Bolin noted some of the requests for travel to competitions and events included requests for compensatory time by a teacher. He had not remembered seeing this before, he said. Superintendent Raymond
Bernardi said teachers were entitled, by contract, to comp time if they worked past the regular school day. Some teachers requested comp time and some did not, he added. The board discussed the requests and how they were administered. Board member Frank Casarella said he would like to know how the districts contract read on the subject. During resident remarks, union president Melissa Dolman read to the board the section of the contract on compensatory time. According to the contract, teachers receive compensatory time if they work longer than the school day if there is a mutual agreement between them and the superintendent. A representative from the auditing rm Bonita and Rainey gave a brief presentation about the companys audit of the school districts scal year ending in 2012. Business Manager Tom Melone said he was pleased with the report, noting the district had received the highest rating.
By CAMILLE FIOTI Times Leader Correspondent
DALLAS TWP. The township supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday to adopt consumer reworks regulations. The state already has laws regulating the use of reworks, but the townships resolution would give it the authority to require residents to obtain a permit.
The resolution denes consumer reworks as any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances, intended to produce visible and/or audible effects by combustion. The term doesnt include ground or hand-held sparklers, novelties or toy caps. The resolution was adopted as a result of complaints from
residents and to set guidelines for the use of reworks within the township. Information required on the permit application includes the name, address and phone number of the applicant; the address of the site where the reworks are to be used; the name, address and phone number of the owners or tenants of the site; and the credentials of the person in charge of the re-
works display. Fireworks will not be permitted after 11 pm. They key thing is, if there are complaints, and there is no permit, the police can shut it down, said township solicitor Tom Brennan. If they do have a permit and they are in violation, theyre shut down. Were not out to penalize our citizens. Were just trying to protect their rights.
Courtdale considers collections rm for sewer bills

By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent
W h AT S n E x T
Courtdale Council will meet again at 7 p.m. April 16
COURTDALE Borough Council discussed on Tuesday night using Northeast Revenue Service to collect money owed on residential sewer bills. Attorney John Rogers, a representative of Northeast Revenue, said its services included preparing reminder notices, pre-lien correspondence, and preparation and ling of liens. It all depends on how aggressive you want to be, he said.
Water-quality projects under way at Harveys Lake

By SUSAN BETTINGER Times Leader Correspondent
An ordinance would need to be prepared, presented and voted on by council in order for the borough to secure collection services, Rogers said. Council will be conferring with its solicitor, Sam Sanguedolce, with further discussion of the matter planned for its next meeting. Some people have not paid in 20 years, said Council President Carl Hodorowski, indicat-
ing the amount to be collected was sizable. In another matter, council discussed retaining Northeast Recycling Services to provide collection receptacles and processing of borough recyclables. A representative from the recycling service would be available to meet with council in the near future, said Councilman David Bond. At that time, council would have opportunities to get a better understanding of the cost and nature of the companys services. It is possible for the borough to re-coup money from recycling by being periodically
reimbursed for recyclable materials by Northeast Recycling, he said. Council announced it recently had advertised for a part-time employee to work for its Streets Department and had received a large number of applications. It will be reviewing those applications this week. Jim Mazeitis, of the Streets Department, responded to complaints about some minor damage done during the seasonal snow plowing. It will be taken care of, Mazeitis said. Hodorowski directed Mazeitis to notify council in the event of any damage to property or to borough vehicles.
HARVEYS LAKE Fred Lubnow, of Princeton Hydro, announced at Tuesday nights council meeting that there are two water-quality projects due for completion at the lake this year: the Old Lake Road project and the Floating Wetland Island project. Both should be nished in early June, Lubnow said. During the Old Lake project, storm valves will be installed underground to remove dirt and solids, and to prevent phosphorus from entering the lake and promoting the growth of algae. The Floating Wetland project will place ve oating wetland
islands in various locations within the lake. Originally 11 sites were selected, but six were eliminated because they contained pond weed a rare species of aquatic plant life. Lubnow will provide project updates for the public at the boroughs April council meeting. He also will present a map and photos of the oating wetland islands. In addition, the boroughs Environmental Action Committee holds its meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Municipal Authority Building. The public is invited to attend. In other matters: Councilwoman Michelle
Boice said the borough is pursuing the collection of delinquent garbage bills. Boice said something has to be done (regarding the unpaid garbage bills). Mayor Clarence Hogan thanked Michael Rush for his donation of four commercial combination printer/copier/ fax machines to the boroughs police department. On Friday, the Harveys Lake Fire and Ambulance Co. will hold its Lenten sh fry. The cost for adults is $8; $5 for children. The meals can be pre-ordered by calling Charles at 760-5506, April at 574-1453 or the boroughs re station at 639-5167. The next council meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. April 17.
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JOSEPH J. SAVIDGE, 58, of Sugar Notch, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at home. He was born in WilkesBarre on Nov. 24, 1954. He was the son of Dolores Yedlock Savidge and the late Thomas A. Savidge Sr. He enjoyed shing, tending to his garden, following NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin J. Savidge. Surviving are his daughter, Amy Savidge; mother, Dolores Savidge; brother, Thomas Savidge; nieces, Stephanie and Emily; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private funeral services will be held from the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township. There are no public calling hours. JOHN JOSEPH POWELL, 50, of Wilkes-Barre, died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the home of his ance, Dorene Guillot. He was the son of Ann Powell and the late Paul Powell. Surviving siblings are Lou Ann Powell, Paul Powell, Cheri PowellIhnots, Robert Powell, Anthony Powell; sons, William Powell and wife Jessica; Kristopher Alan Powell and wife Tiffany Powell; daughter, Tonya Marie Powell and anc Cory Williams; mother of his children, Lynn Tomassacci, Nanticoke. John was a devoted member of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There will be a memorial service on Saturday at noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 80 Manor Drive, Shavertown. We Love You, John! Arrangements are by Yeosock Funeral Home.
Rose M. Hermanski
March 18, 2013
Kathryn (Witkowski) Paddock

March 20, 2013
Joseph Kamantis
March 19, 2013
Joseph Kamantis, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 8, 1925 in Plymouth, he was the son of the late Paul and Agatha Kazlauskas Kamantis. Joe was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Lee Park. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School, Class of 1943. After high school, Joe played profession baseball for the Bloomingdale club. He was taken away from playing baseball to join the U.S. Army Air Corps, during World War II, as a tail gunner. After successfully completing almost all of his missions, except two he had to hit the silk or bail out of his plane, he worked as an insurance adjuster for Reliance Insurance for 26 years. After his retirement in 1987, he focused on his only true love, being on a golf course. He never married, but always held his faith and family in his heart. Joe has played on some of the most prestigious golf courses throughout the country. He won the Cazenovia College Open in Binghamton, N.Y., and was presented the trophy by Hall of Famer Gary Player, who won the pro tournament in town earlier that week. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, of Binghamton, N.Y. He was a brother, uncle, bachelor, veteran, golfer, professional baseball player and devout Catholic. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Joe was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Anna Oakschunas, John Kamantis, Helen Eagen, Verna Strumski and George Kamantis. Surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Lee Park. Military service will immediately follow in St. Casimirs Cemetery, Muhlenburg. Family and friends may call on Friday at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, the former St. Aloysius Church, from 9 a.m. to Mass time. Funeral arrangements are by the S.J.Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth. In lieu of owers, contributions may be made to St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 143 W. Division St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706, in Joes name. Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com to submit online condolences to Joes family.
KATHLEEN BILSKI, 63, of Kingston, died on Feb. 16, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was the only child of the late Theodore and Martha Kaminski Bilski. Kathleen was a graduate of GAR High School, Class of 1967, and employed at the Human Resources Department of the Luzerne County. She was devoted to her dogs and was an avid enthusiast of birds. Surviving are cousins, Carolyn Palencar Herrera, Westlake Village, Calif., to whom she was the Best Godmother in the World; Valerie and Andrea Palencar, Bear Creek. All will miss her strength, sense of humor and love. Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Mass today at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, Bear Creek. Arrangements are by Yeosock Funeral Home. JOSEPH E. THOMA, 87, of Hancock, N.Y., died unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2013 at home. He was born on Jan. 17, 1926 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the son of Stanley and Margaret (Ford) Thoma. Joe was active in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II and later served in Korea. He worked most of his life in construction and heavy equipment operation and nally retired as an engineer from NYSDOT after 15 years. Surviving are two children, Stephen H. and wife Ramy Thoma, and Lori and husband Jeff Jones; two grandchildren, Jordon and Jared Jones; one niece, Kimberly Thoma Rhodes; two nephews, Gregg Thoma and Kirk Thoma. He was predeceased by a daughter, Joni J. Cabiness, and a brother, Stanley E. Thoma. A committal service will be held today at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, Hanover Township, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, N.Y.
ose M. Hermanski, 91, a resident of Forty Fort, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, March 18, 2013, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, after a brief illness. Her beloved husband was the late Enoch Hermanski, who passed away on Aug. 26, 2008. Together, Enoch and Rose celebrated 67 years of marriage. Born on June 15, 1921 in Plains, Rose was the daughter of the late John and Mary Chabalo. Prior to her retirement, Rose was employed as a seamstress for the former Akers Fashions, Swoyersville. In her earlier years, Rose worked as a seamstress for the former Rosmar Manufacturing, Wilkes-Barre. A faithful Catholic, Rose was a longtime member of the former Holy Name/Saint Marys Parish Community, Swoyersville. After the closing of her parish this past June, Rose became a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Swoyersville. Rose was a detailed homemaker throughout her life. She enjoyed taking an active role in various home-improvement projects and also enjoyed gardening around her home. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crocheting and working on puzzles. Family was the center of Roses life and she cherished every moment she had with her loved ones. She will forever be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Though her presence will be greatly missed, she leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, hard-working values, creativeness, resourcefulness and patience. In addition to her parents, John and Mary Chabalo, and her husband, Enoch, Rose was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard Hermanski, and her brothers, Joseph Chabalo, Frank Chabalo and Stanley Chabalo. Rose is survived by her children, Rose Hermanski, of California; Joann McGovern and her
husband Michael, of Easton, and Robert Hermanski, of Forty Fort; her grandchildren, Greg Hermanski and his wife, Becky, of California; Stacey Steele and her husband, Jamie, of New Jersey; her great-grandson, Graham Hermanski, of California; numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will be conducted on Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with the Rev. Joseph J. Pisaneschi, her pastor, ofciating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. For additional information or to send the family of Mrs. Rose M. Hermanski an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home website www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made in Roses memory to the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 or to the American Heart Association, 613 Baltimore Drive, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702.
athryn (Witkowski) Paddock, 95, of Avoca, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, where she was a guest for a short time. Born in Avoca on Jan. 18, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia Witkowski. Kathryn started her career in Curtis Bay, Md, working in the ship yards to help with the war effort. She then worked at Hillcrest Corp. and Avoca Fabrics. Kathryn was a longtime member of Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca, formerly Ss. Peter & Paul. She proudly served as a past president for the Altar and Rosary Society. She had a passion for baking and enjoyed making pierogies for the church and her family. Kathryn also took pleasure in quilting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Edward Paddock Sr.; son, Gerald Paddock; sisters, Nettie Kopeck, Helen Yelinek, Mary Sledgeski; brothers Michael and John Witkowski. Left to honor her memory are sons, Thomas Paddock, Avoca; Edward Paddock Jr. and wife Mary Lou, Michigan, and James Paddock and wife Diana, Old Forge; grandchildren, Kristina
Paddock, New Jersey; Edward Paddock III, Illinois; Michael Paddock, Old Forge, and Evan Paddock, Illinois; brother, Joseph and wife Edna Wojtkowicz, Maryland, and several nieces and nephews. Kathryn will always be in her familys hearts and never forgotten as all the years were wonderful ones of much love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from Queen of the Apostles Church, Avoca. Interment will follow at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Moosic. A private viewing for family only will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. from Kniffen OMalley Funeral Home Inc., 728 Main St., Avoca. Online Condolences at www.BestLifeTributes.com.
FUNERALS
BELLES Lillian, funeral 11 a.m. today in Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Parish / Holy Trinity Church, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. DOLECKI Edward, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Barbaras Parish, St. Cecelias Church, 1700 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Friends may call 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. EVANS Lawrence, life celebration 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. HALL - Alfred, A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at Elkview Country Club, Crystal Lake, on Saturday, March 30. Friends and family will gather at 9 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. HERMANSKI - Rose, Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will be conducted on Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Wroblewski Funeral Home, Inc., 1442 Wyoming Avenue, Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes Street, Swoyersville, with the Reverend Joseph J. Pisaneschi, her pastor, ofciating. Interment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Carverton. Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. HIGGINS Edward, memorial service 3 p.m. Saturday in Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of services Saturday. HUGHES Christopher E., funeral 11 a.m. Friday in Metcalfe-Shaver-Kopcza Funeral Home Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. GRABOWSKI - Douglas, funeral 10 a.m. Friday at McMichael Funeral Home Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton, Rt. 487. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today. JOHNSON Donald Jr., life celebration 8:30 a.m. Saturday in McLaughlins, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass 9 a.m. in Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in McLaughlins. KLEIN - Eleanor, celebration of life 12:30 p.m. today in McLaughlins, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass 1:30 p.m. in Church of St. Aloysius, Wilkes-Barre. LUKOWICH Frank, life celebration 5 to 7 p.m. today in McLaughlins, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. MAXWELL Keith, Mass of Christian Burial 9 a.m. Saturday in Ss. Peter & Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Township. Those attending are to go directly to church. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in Corcoran Funeral Home Inc., 20 S. Main St., Plains Township. MCGOVERN Helen, funeral 9:30 a.m. today in McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Jude Church, Mountain Top. Friends may call 8 p.m. until time of services in the funeral home. RAY Sharon, memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday in Forkston United Methodist Church. ROONEY Thomas, funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Friday in Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 130 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. SCHNEIDER Sarah, memorial service 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 420 Main St., Dallas. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. SCOVELL Ronald, funeral 10 a.m. Friday in Baloga Funeral Home Inc, 1201 Main St., Pittston (Port Grifth). Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. STRAUSS Michael, blessing service 11 a.m. Friday in Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 Hanover St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. today. TUCKER Anne, life celebration 8:30 a.m. today in McLaughlins, 142 S. Washington St., WilkesBarre. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. in Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. WAMPOLE Betty, life celebration 7:30 p.m. today in McLaughlins The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m.
William A. Faux
March 19, 2013
William A. Faux, 80, of Tunkhannock, passed away peacefully at Lakeside Nursing Facility, Harveys Lake, surrounded by his family on March 19, 2013. He was born in Vernon, Pa. on Oct. 28, 1932. He was the son of the late Joseph and Cloe Evans Faux. He was preceded in death by his brothers Robert and Wilmer, of Vernon. Bill graduated from Tunkhannock High School in 1950 and was a veteran of the Air Force, serving in Germany during the Korean Conict from 1952 to 1956. He worked at Bendix and the Pennsylvania Liquor Store. Upon retiring he was the owner and operator of Fauxs Inn, Harveys Lake. He loved the outdoors and making memories with his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Sandra Montross Faux; son, William D. Faux and wife Christine; daughters, Lori A. Faux Bennett and husband David, both of Tunkhannock; Cody and Joyelle, both at home; grandchildren, LeAnn Newell, Tinna and husband Brett of Falls; Amanda Faux Armanini and husband Frank; Cloe and Tommy Newell; Erik, Kiara, Tanisha, Jasmine, Eligh and Gretchen Bennett, all of Tunkhannock; great-granddaughter, Kynzi Renee Newell. Also surviving are brothers Joseph Faux, Lemon, and Art, Vernon, and David Faux of Arizona; sisters, Ethel Kidd and Donna Robinson, both of Tunkhannock; several stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as many foster children and foster grandchildren he grew to love and spend time with over many years. A memorial service will be held at the Eatonville United Methodist Church with military honors on Saturday at 3 p.m. with Pastor Betty Reilly ofciating. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of owers memorial contributions may be made to the Eatonville United Methodist Church Church Road, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 or the Wyoming County Special Needs Association, 636 29N Tunkhannock, PA 18657. For online condolences or directions, please visit www.aplitwinfuneralhomes.com.
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Edward J. Qualters
March 19, 2013
Edward J. Qualters, formerly of Newtown section of Hanover Township, died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Eagles Nest Community Living Center, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Georgia. Mr. Qualters was born in Ashley in 1918 and was a longtime resident of the area. He was the son of Edward Qualters and Catherine Sullivan Qualters. Mr. Qualters graduated from St Leos High School, Ashley, in 1936. He served with the U.S. Air Force in North Africa, Europe and the Pacic during World War II and the Korean War, and retired in 1962 with more than 20 years of service. He was the recipient of a number of service medals and received the Soldiers Medal for heroism in 1944. Subsequently, he was employed by the Army Reserve Program, retiring in 1979. He completed his bachelors degree in Business Administration from Kings College in 1974. Mr. Qualters was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, Ga., where he moved in 2010. Prior to his move, he was an active member of St. Leos Church, Ashley. Mr. Qualters was a member of the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Bureau of the Aging Advisory Council until 2009. He was also active in the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his wife, the former Lucille DeMuro, his brother, John, and sisters, Florence Reidy and Ella Kenny. Surviving are his daughter, Judith R. Qualters; her husband, Robert Dilworth, and his grandchildren, Ryan and Connor Dilworth of Dunwoody, Ga.; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., WilkesBarre, with a funeral Mass held at 10 a.m. in St. Leos Church, 33 Manhattan St, Ashley. Interment will follow, with military honors, in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Leos Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley, PA 18706. Condolences can be set to the family at 1430 Mockwell Court, Dunwoody, GA 30338. For more information or to view a video tribute to Mr. Qualters, visit the funeral home website at www.lehmanfuneralhome. com.
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Frances Voveris
March 19, 2013
Leona F. Mizdail
March 18, 2013
Kay Grivner
March 14, 2013
rances M. Voveris, 93, of Exeter, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Aug. 14, 1919, in Paterson, N.J., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice Boyd Baltuska. Frances graduated from Eastside High School in Paterson, N.J., and attended a culinary art school given by the Works Progress Administration. Upon graduation, she was employed by Garnkle Ritter-Equitable Life Assurance Society in New York City as a clerk typist. She was a former employee of Fowler, Dick and Walker, WilkesBarre. She also served as an administrative assistant for ColumbiaMontour Home Health Services. She enjoyed singing, and this is where she met her husband, Bronis, who was a choral director and organist of St. Casimirs in Paterson, N.J. Later they moved to Pittston, where she spent most of her life devoting her time to her seven children. She spent her spare time singing in church choirs, St. Casimirs, St. Nicholas and St. Cecilia. In addition, she was a member of the former Berwick Area Community Chorus and the Golden Voices of the Cosmopolitan Club. While the children were in school, she served as president of the PTA of Pittston High School and president of the Band Association. She was a member of the former St. Casimirs Church, now St. John the Evangelist, Pittston. She was a member of St. Johns Altar and Rosary Society, Kingston Senior Center and the Cosmopolitan Seniors. She volunteered her time to church activities. She enjoyed creating and designing the palm bouquets that were carried in processional for Palm Sunday in St. Casimirs Church. She also enjoyed the art classes in the Kingston Senior Center and participated in several art exhibitions. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Bronis, on April 29, 1989, after 49 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death were brothers, Joseph and John, and sister Elsie. Surviving are her sister Anne Adams, Nipomo, Calif; sons, Ronald and wife Mary Claire, Yatesville; Francis and wife Anita, Maumee, Ohio; Lt. Col. Bronis and wife Col. Susan, Albuquerque, N.M.; daughters, Joan Voveris, Berwick; Paulyna Nutaits and husband Raymond, Lake Mary, Fla.; Angela Walsh and husband Richard, Indian Harbour Beach, Fla.; Roberta Hughes, Plains; grandchildren, Richard, Bradley and Martin Walsh; David Nutaitis; Christopher Voveris; Sarah and Ryan Pontsler; Anthony Voveris; Jessica and Michael Voveris, and Emily Hughes; great-grandchildren, Michael, Isabelle and Jack Walsh; Richard, Molly and William Walsh; Rebekah Nutaitis; and one step great-grandchild, Gavin Nutaitis. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, 35 William St., Pittston. A viewing will be held in the church at 9 a.m. before the service. Interment will be in St. Casimirs Cemetery, Pittston. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish Community or to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston.
eona F. Mizdail, 91, of Mizdail Road, Hunlock Creek, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born Nov. 28, 1921 in Hunlock Creek, she was the daughter of the late William and Frances Sobieski Midzail. Leona was a graduate of Harter High School, West Nanticoke, class of 1938, and was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Prior to her retirement, Leona had been employed as an assistant chief of the Philadelphia Procurement Division of the U.S. Army Electronics Command. In 1967, she was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Award by the Department of the Army.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Frank, Eugene and Dennis. Surviving are sisters, Margaret Schrama, Hunlock Creek; Hedwig Kupersmit, New York City; Frances Castiglioni, Stanford, Conn.; Marie Mark, Hunlock Creek; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the Earl W. Lohman Funeral Home Inc., 14 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of owers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth.
Helen Mihalchik
March 20, 2013
ay Long Grivner, 78, formerly of Lawrence Street, WilkesBarre, died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Sunrise Senior Living Center, Upper Clair. Born in Hanover Green Section of Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 10, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Frederick Long. She was a graduate of Hanover High School and was formerly employed as a loan ofcer. Kay loved to travel and sharing time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard Grivner. Surviving are daughter, Teri Peoples, and husband Dana, Florence, S.C.; son, James Grivner, and wife Dianne, Wilkes-Barre; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; sisters, Muriel Everett, Kingston; Jule Fedor, New Jersey; nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains, with the Rev. Reginald H. Thomas ofciating. Relatives and friends may call 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Society, Alzheimers or donors choice.
elen Mihalchik, age 85, a lifelong resident of Larksville Borough, passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Hospice Unit at St. Lukes Villa. Born in Larksville, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha Shuleski Bondzinski. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church of Larksville, where she was very active with the annual parish bazaar and was a pierogi maker. Prior to her retirement in 1985, Mrs. Mihalchik was employed by American Tobacco Co. in Mountain Top for more than 27 years. In past years, Helen and her late husband, Buddy, were very active with the Ed-Lark Little League program. Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and her dogs, Rusty and Magoo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Buddy Mihalchik, who passed away in 1978; sisters, Lottie Salitis and Teresa Krystofosky. Surviving are her children, Sharon Prohaska and her husband, David, with whom she resided, and Michael Mihalchik and his wife, Janet, of Lawrence, Kan.; grandchildren, David Michael and Ryan Prohaska, and Mindy and Todd Mihalchik; great-grandson, Sam Mihalchik; brothers,
Peter Bondzinski and his wife, Maureen, of Larksville, and Ben Bondzinski and his wife, Mary, of Lancaster; several nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the S.J.Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Larksville. Interment will be in the parish Cemetery, Dallas. Family and friends may call on Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Helens family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. James Galasso, the Nursing Staff at 8 East at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and the nursing staff at the Commonwealth Hospice Inpatient Unit at St. Lukes Villa for their care and compassion. In lieu of owers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hazleton Animal Shelter, or to be given to the family at the time of the viewing, to be used for a special project geared towards enhancing the comfort of patients and the families at the Inpatient Hospice Unit of Commonwealth Hospice at St. Lukes Villa. Please visit www. sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Helens family.
Kathleen Endler
March 17, 2013
athleen Endler, 87, of WilkesBarre, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, due to complications after surgery. Born Oct. 3, 1925 in Starksville, Miss., she was the daughter of the late Sam and Josephine Brocato. She attended school in Indianola, Miss. Shed was a member of St. Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre. Kathleen and her late husband, Jackie, celebrated 49 years of marriage before Jackies passing in 2005. Kathleen lived for her family. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Diane Allen, and her husband, John, Hanover Township; sons, Jackie Endler and his wife, Sherri, Plains Township; Bob Endler, Hanover Township; their children, John Allen, Lisa Meeker, John Paul Endler, Ryan
Endler, Jeffrey Endler and Jason Endler. Also surviving are sisters Grace Warren, Greenville, Miss.; Rose Renzulli, Newtown Square, Pa., and brother in- law, George Endler. In addition to her parents and husband, Jackie, she was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kelly Endler, and brothers, Sam, John, Tony, Peter and Vincent Brocato; sisters Cynthia Brocato, Minnie LaBella and Margarite ONeil. A private funeral service will be held today at the convenience of the family from the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery, Hanover Township. For more information or to send online condolences, visit the funeral home website at www. lehmanfuneralhome.com.
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TAXES
CENTAX MONEY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Luzerne Countys 11 school districts will soon get a total of $1.5 million in collected taxes delayed when Centax/Don Wilkinson closed abruptly. District Amount Hazleton Area $640,708 Wilkes-Barre Area $198,130 Wyoming Valley West $137,418 Crestwood $113,112 Dallas $107,959 Lake-Lehman $66,848 Wyoming Area $65,742 Greater Nanticoke Area $60,373 Pittston Area $59,344 Hanover Area $36,589 Northwest Area $18,385
Source: Berkheimer Associates Mark Guydish/The Times Leader
Centax receiver claries information on refund account

Most of the $747,000 is from excess contributions made by centax, attorney says.
required counties to take over collection of earned income taxes. These problems would not have occurred had individual communities been permitted to continue to use local tax collectors, he said. It seemed to me that there was a process in place that no one had any problems with, Hahn said. The problems with the new process created a severe, severe hardship for all communities involved, he said. Hahn said Hazleton was not forced to take any drastic actions due to the delay in receiving the money, but it still hurt, noting $157,000 is 10 percent of the earned income taxes the city receives. Thats a big amount of money to be without, he said. Its money we certainly could have used last year. The distribution of the back earned income tax money is among several distributions that will be made from Centaxs accounts in the coming weeks and months. The receiver appointed to dissolve Centax recently led a motion in Allegheny County Court seeking approval of a plan to distribute other leftover funds in the companys accounts. Those funds include $199,376 in earned income tax collected in 2012 that the receiver, the Campbell & Levine law rm, has not distributed yet because it could not determine which municipalities and school districts were owed the funds. Paul Cordaro, an attorney with Campbell & Levine, has proposed turning over that money to various tax collection committees in the state. The tax collection committees would then attempt to determine which municipalities and school districts are owed the funds. In his motion, Cordaro acknowledged the committees will face the same challenges as his rm did in identifying-
who is owed money. He said his rm will provide all the assistance it can, but ultimately it will be up to the committees to decide how to resolve the issues.
The receiver overseeing the dissolution of the Centax-Don Wilkinson agency said he believes most of the more than $747,000 held in a refund account resulted from excess contributions made to the fund by Centax and is not directly owed to individual taxpayers. Paul Cordaro, an attorney with the Campbell & Levine law rm, said the refund account invariably contains some money from checks that were sent to taxpayers, but for some reason were never cashed. It
would be extremely difcult to determine how much of the money is attributable to that, however, because the funds were co-mingled with other money Centax deposited into the account. Cordaro said Centax created the fund in 2002. The rm would take money from other accounts and place it in the refund account in anticipation of paying out refunds. The issue, Cordaro said, is he believes Centax over-estimated how much money was needed to cover the projected refunds. Its my understanding they did not have any rhyme or reason in deciding how much they put in, Cordaro said. Cordaro recently led a motion in Allegheny County court that
seeks approval of a distribution plan for all monies remaining in Centaxs accounts, including the refund account. A hearing on that motion is set for April 9. Cordaro said he believes the majority of the money in the refund account is attributable to the excess deposits, but acknowledged there is no way for him to determine that with certainty unless the account is reconciled. He has recommended against doing that because of the effort and expense involved. Part of the problem is Centax had not reconciled the account since 2008, Cordaro said. That means the receiver would have to review more than 300,000 checks that were issued through the account to see which ones had, and
had not, been cashed to determine if individual taxpayers are owed funds. Cordaro said that would take a team of people months to accomplish. The cost would likely eat up the entire balance of the account, he said. Given that he has asked an Allegheny County judge, who must approve the disbursement plan, to allow the money to be placed in Centaxs general account to pay creditors. Cordaro noted he is not in possession of any checks written out to individual taxpayers. If that were the case, efforts would be made to locate them and, if they could not be found, the check would be turned over to the state Treasury Department as unclaimed property.
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NANTICOKE Mayor Joseph Dougherty has approved the hiring of Joseph Buchalski, of Shickshinny, as a full-time city police ofcer. In addition, Mark Ickler, of Sterling, Justin St. Clair, of Berwick, and Michael Derwin, of Nanticoke, were hired as reserve police ofcers. W h AT S Dougherty nExT also authorized The council will the promotions meet at 7 p.m. of two ofcers: April 3. Michael Roke from sergeant to lieutenant, and Joseph Guydosh from sergeant to detective sergeant. The swearing-in ceremonies took place at Wednesdays council meeting. Council Vice President James Litchkofski thanked the mayor for hiring the ofcers, and said their presence will help to keep the city safe. In other matters: Councilman Stephen Duda announced his resignation from the Municipal Authority effective immediately. Duda expressed his gratitude regarding former Municipal Authority Chairman Hank Marks recommendation (of Duda) to the authority. Duda will continue to serve as Nanticokes council president. The Mill Library is selling Penguins tickets for an April 6 game. The tickets can be ordered at the library.
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Our OpiniOn: uniOn COnTrACTS
IVE IT UP. Longevity pay has, bluntly, been around for too long. As county union workers come to the bargaining table in the coming months and years, they should show a good-faith effort at helping balance the constantly teetering budget by not only agreeing to consider eliminating the perk; they should propose it. The orignial notion doubtless was to give low-paid public employees incentive to stay on the job, but it has far outlived its usefulness, if it ever had any. Getting paid more simply for sticking around each year? Thats what negotiated contractual raises are for. To the many taxpayers who have seen little, if anything, in the way of raises for years (assuming they kept their jobs), the notion of raises on top of raises is obscene. But the countys various union leaders and rank and le members should decide to negotiate longevity pay away for three simple reasons:
Longevity pay merits short life
First, surely they have seen enough co-workers furloughed in recent years to understand the county simply cant afford to continue old and outdated practices. Second, longevity is inequity. The practice not only makes an uneven eld among the 10 county unions when some get it and others dont, it makes it uneven within a union as new workers quickly realize talent and effort can be trumped, paywise, by simple endurance on the job. Third, it mucks up negotiations. Getting rid of the raise on top of a raise gives both sides a clean starting point. It lets unions negotiate based on what their work is worth, and it clears the debate when management decides what it can afford (we cant give you bigger raises because of all that longevity pay becomes a lament of the past). All of which adds up to a simple fact. When negotiations reach longevity the discussion should be short: Bye Bye.
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Thats the problem with this place. The gun lobby is inordinately powerful.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. After Senate leaders decided not to include an assault weapons ban in Democrats gun-control legislation.
Accident victim thanks all who aided in emergency would like to express my gratitude to all I the people who came to my aid when I demolished my car on the icy road on
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GOP senators miss massacre message

private and gun show transactions; it, too, passed, 10-8, 10 Democrats and eight Republicans. The third bill would make illegally buying a gun for someone else a felony and stiffen penalties for the crime. It passed 11-7, 10 Democrats and one Republican (Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa) for, and seven Republicans against. Based on that partisan committee split, observers, including some in the media, are already counting the three bills out. It is expected that the Republicans and perhaps even some Democrats, also inuenced by gun lobby money, will not even allow the bills to come to a oor vote. They will, instead, use their usual tactic of libustering requiring 60 votes, not a simple majority of 51 to block full Senate consideration. It is in some ways remarkable that the Republicans might do that, running the risk of associating their party with approval of the continued unrestrained slaughter of American children, to maintain an unrestrained ow of money from the NRA and the gun lobby to their campaigns. It is a strange position to take for a party that hopes to win elections.
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a recent morning on 8th Street in West Wyoming. Thank you to the woman who called 911, the Wyoming and West Wyoming police and emergency personnel, my son-in law Gary who handled all of the details. Special thanks also to the emergency personnel and my family for their kindness and professional manner in determining and treating my injuries.
Joe Sorick West Pittston
f anything, the horror of the Dec. 14 Newtown, Conn., massacre of children and school personnel should have urged Congress to pass legislation for reasonable restraints on the trade in guns that contributed to the disaster. The death of the rst-graders at Sandy Hook Elementary School came on the heels of similar tragedies, in Aurora, Colo.; Tucson, Ariz.,; and Blacksburg, Va., not to mention the continuing slaughter of young people on the streets of many cities. But someone must have forgotten to wake up the Senate. Or the senators dont care much about children. Or those supporting the sensible legislation underestimate the greed of the Republican senators who have been asked to go on record, in the face of the campaign contributions from the National Rie Association, arms makers and dealers who support them. In the last two weeks, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved three gun safety bills. One would ban the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition clips, like those used at Sandy Hook; it passed 10-8, 10 Democrats and eight Republicans. Another would require background checks on buyers in all sales, including
Crime watch leader: City failed crime victim A
these elected lawmakers start doing what is right and best for the people and not just for things that make their political party look good ? If you feel this way , show it the next time you vote. For a good and competent person, not a political party that just cares about itself. Im fed up.
Brian Morrissey Wilkes-Barre
s president of the Wilkes- Barre Crime Watch Coalition, I often communicate with victims of crime. It is most heartbreaking when senior citizens are victimized. Unfortunately , the criminals seek out the most vulnerable in society. This month our crime watch groups are focusing on abuse, crimes and scams involving the elderly. That being said, I am extremely disheartened by the way my city has treated an 80-year-old woman whos car had been stolen. This woman was seemingly tricked into believing she owed almost two thousand dollars to LAG Towing, a city contractor, for towing and storage on her stolen car when in fact, she did not. LAGs contract mandates that it must tow, free of charge, any vehicles owned by any victim of any crime. Under coercion she relinquished the title to her car to the tower believing in fact she owed him the money. When all was revealed, no steps were taken by my city ofcials to rectify this appalling situation. Is this how we treat victims of crime? This is shameful and embarrassing to the good people of our city.
Charlotte Raup Wilkes- Barre
Charter schools have limited place in education G
Politicians need to serve those who elected them P

olitical parties: All you hear is that the Republicans introduced this bill and it did not pass because the Democrats voted against it or the Democrats introduced their version of a bill and all the Republicans voted against it. We the people put these ofcials in ofce. We the people are the ones who these elected ofcials serve. When will
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etting the publics attention is sometimes difcult. The article regarding the possible over-payment by the state to the Bear Creek Charter School as well as other Charter Schools attracted nineteen responses. In some cases individuals with an axe to grind surfaced, political biases were evident and some were to the point and factual. I believe that the Charter School board of trustees saw a way to get rental reimbursement for a building they owned. Now there is a lesson in ethics. A professor and mentor of high regard told me that, the problem that reaches your desk is sometimes not as bad as the reason it reached your desk. It has been suggested that charter schools are the beginning of the demise of public education. Possibly too big too fast as building projects come to the forefront. The state will not fund new construction for charter schools. It appears that Bear Creek Charter obtained state funding in the form of rental, which will assist it in repairs and upkeep of existing buildings and a newly planned construction of a school. As such, the problem coming to the desk of the Attorney General stated by responders is the charter school concept, funding and alleged ripping off of the taxpayers. Ralf Edmonds, a responder, states the reason the problem reached the AGs desk as the Wilkes Barre Area School Districts Board of Education. I believe their actions of fraud, nepotism, cronyism, inept decisions, resulting in negligence of duty. You see the Wilkes-Barre Area board closed the Bear Creek Elementary School in part to save money; a decision that beneted
students as the high-test scores indicate. The move did not save money due to the fact that the state funds follow the child and the Wilkes-Barre Area board still had the responsibility to bus the children to and from the newly formed Bear Creek Charter School. The fact may be that it probably cost the district more now then it did when they operated the school. Brilliant! Charter schools do contribute to the demise of public education in respect to the fact state funds follow the child. It is a fact that a charter school cannot survive in an area where the public schools are top quality. Therefore,charter schools are not the cause of the demise of public education; poorly operated public schools are the demise of public education. The Wilkes Barre Area School District is the textbook example. Is there a place and need for charter schools? Absolutely, the Perry Traditional Academy in Pittsburgh is a prime example. The Pittsburgh Area School District developed its own district Charter School. The school specialized curriculum is for the arts and sciences. Students must apply and qualify for admission. I was a consultant for the district and at that time there was a waiting list. The arts students auditioned and presented portfolios to earn entrance. There are many such examples across the United States where charter schools are offered for the gifted and for at-risk youths. Its called putting students rst by meeting their needs in a manner that the students learn best.
Richard A. Holodick Retired Administrator Wilkes Barre
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s a former resident of Dupont, each time I go to Pocono Downs and I see all those homes sitting in the old Sunshine Market lot, I think: cant they be given to people effected by the ooding from Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey or given locally to NEPA residents. There seems to be more and more everytime I go by there (twice a month I am down that way). With so many people in need, its a shame these are just sitting there and not being used. I am sure Sandy ooding residents would appreciate it and show some good support for NEPA. It doesnt hurt for someone in politics in this area to check into someone like this. Or maybe I am wrong and they do have an idea what they will do with them. They have been there a long time now.
Michael Kosick Endicott, N.Y.
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FUNDS
List of Gaming Fund grant projects

WILKES-BARRE The list of the 37 Luzerne County projects approved Wednesday by the Commonwealth Finance Authority totaling $12.5 million. West Pittston: To rebuild and improve ooddamaged infrastructure and streetscapes in the Central Business District $750,000 Wilkes-Barre Township: To upgrade sewer lines and pump stations to allow for the construction of 120-unit senior housing $500,000 Wilkes-Barre: On behalf of Vitrius Technologies LLC to design, develop and deploy window systems that can produce heat and power $225,000 Hazleton: On behalf of the Hazleton Integration Project, for phase II f the Hazleton One Community Center project $450,000 Pittston: For the redevelopment project of the business district block bound by Main, Kennedy, Spring and Charles $1 million Plains Township: For the renovation and rehabilitation of the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Centers neuroscience and palliative care areas $400, 000 West Pittston: On behalf of Crown Display, for the purchase of equipment for a new paper converting company, creating 25 new, full-time jobs $200,000 Black Creek Township: On behalf of the Nuremburg Community Players, to construct ADA-compliant restrooms and parking area $68,560 Hanover Township: To build a regional re station along the Sans Souci Parkway at the former Square H Lumber $1 million Hazleton: On behalf of DHD Realty Holding LLC, to renovate the Traders Bank and HNB buildings $1 million Wilkes-Barre: On behalf of the F.M. Kirby Center, to complete an energy efciency initiative $425, 000 Butler Township: For Phase II of St. Johns Road and Butler Drive repaving project $132,000 Luzerne: On behalf of EMS Training Institute of NEPA, to assist with the purchase of emergency training $75,000 West Pittston: On behalf of United Neighborhood Community Development Corp., to historically rehabilitate the Old School, 311-313 Luzerne Ave., into 22 one- and two-bedroom senior apartments $375,000 West Wyoming: On behalf of the West Side Council of Governments, for the purchase of six pieces of shared public works vehicles $475,000 Kingston: For a paving and streetscaping project on Rutter Avenue and its surrounding streets $1 million Dallas Township: On behalf of the Back Mountain Community Partnership for the purchase of emergency management vehicles, equipment and supplies $200,000 Exeter: For a two-phase storm water improvement project $579,265 Jackson Township: In partnership with the Lake-Lehman School District, to construct a community park $500,000 Newport Township: For the construction of a new municipal building along the Kirmar Parkway $500,000 Pringle: For the installation of a storm pipe system near the intersection of Grove and Division streets $129,100 Shickshinny: For infrastructure improvements and repairs to the Bartoli Lane bridge $323,498 Wilkes-Barre: For renovating and improving the exterior of a minimum of 60 homes $225,000 Ashley: To assist with the construction of a new municipal building $400,000 Bear Creek Township: For the reconstruction and repair of Weiss Road $175,000 Black Creek Township: Upgrades to the storm water management conveyance facilities adjacent to Tower Road, $150,000 Duryea: For the repair and renovation of the Municipal Building $150,000 Hazleton: On behalf of The Helping Hands Society $285,000 Nescopeck: For the purchase of two new police vehicles to replace two existing vehicles $24,144 Pittston Township: For upgrades to municipal buildings including the construction of a 3,004-sq.-ft., one-story addition $350,000 Hunlock Township: For the purchase of a new truck, plow, and spreader $40,000 Penn Lake Park: To renovate an existing building to be a community building $36,000 Wilkes-Barre: To purchase three new 2013 police cruisers $50,000 Dallas Township: On behalf of Misericordia University, for the installation of a 5-foot sidewalk on both sides of Lake Street $150,000 Hughestown: For the purchase of two police vehicles and equipment upgrades for the police department $65,000 Rice Township: To purchase one public works dump truck and one police cruiser $50,000 Yatesville To purchase of a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD 4WD cab, steel dump truck body and snow plow $41,491
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Street Revitalization Project. Joe Chacke, executive director of the Pittston City Redevelopment Authority, said he was pleased to see the states positive response regarding the continued economic redevelopment, downtown improvements and related initiatives. The city will create jobs and the downtown improvements will continue, he said. Kingston Municipal Administrator Paul Keating said the funding will be put to good use for the community. Like Pittston, Kingston was seeking more (just over $3 million) than the $1 million approved, but Keating said the award shows state ofcials appreciate the direction Kingston is taking. Since the inception of the program, Kingston has improved public infrastructure, facilities, neighborhoods and places of public interest. Keating said the 2013 projects will continue to build and revitalize in a sequential, planned manner. Projects of this magnitude are essential, but yet impossible to fund through general government resources, he said. Kingston, like many other local governments, is facing millions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities starting in 2013. It is imperative to stimulate the local economy by any means whatsoever. Projects like this will avert tax increases or service cuts. State lawmakers praised theinux of gaming taxes, noting the money will aid in creating jobs,
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Main Street in Pittston between Spring and Charles Streets will receive some help from a state gaming grant award.
enhance public safety, improve infrastructure and revitalize aging communities. This is all critical to the economic recovery of Luzerne County, state Sen. John Yudichak, DPlymouth Township, said. And funding from the gaming industry has provided us an opportunity to tackle all of these initiatives. All of these projects are welldeserving of the state support, and it is my hope that they will attract business and put local residents back to work. State Rep. Gerald Mullery, DNewport Township, Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township and Rep. Mike Carroll, D-Avoca, echoed Yudichaks remarks.
Irem Temple missed out
The Greater Wilkes-Barre Development Corp. an arm of the Chamber of Commerce did not get its application approved for the former Irem Temple mosque on North Franklin
Street. The chamber had hoped to receive at least some of its request for $2.4 million to secure the building and stop vandalism that has contributed to the historic buildings deterioration. Naturally, we are disappointed, said Chamber President/ CEO Bill Moore. We realize there are lots of deserving projects out there. We had hoped to get funding necessary to secure the building. Moore said he and his staff will begin searching for alternative revenue sources to shore up the building. We have to prevent these break-ins from continuing, Moore said. They are destroying a jewel in the citys downtown with callous disregard for the historic nature of the building.
W-B facade program
Drew McLaughlin, WilkesBarres the citys administrative coordinator, said Mayor Tom
Leighton was very encouraged to learn of the approval of four projects, including Phase II of the facade program. Phase I was extraordinarily successful in the rehabilitation of owner-occupied and cityresident-owned properties along
our main gateways, McLaughlin said. With Phase II targeting important streets in our neighborhoods as well as streets near city schools, this program also puts money into the local economy, keeping people employed and creating new jobs.
HEALTH
LUZERNE COUNTYS POOR HEALTH

Luzerne County has higher rates of adults with poor health habits than the state rate or national benchmarks, according to the 2013 County Health Rankings by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin. County Adult smoking Adult obesity Physical inactivity Excessive drinking State National 26% 21% 30% 29% 25% 26% 21% 21% 17% 10% 20% 30% 31%
DEMOGRAPHICS THAT IMPACT HEALTH

Other than high school graduation rates for which no national data was provided Luzerne County fares poorly in various demographic factors statistically linked to poor health. 88% 83% 67% 60% 9% 8% 5% 26% 19% 14% 22% 21% 14% 35% 32% 20% 40%
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to smoke more, drink more, be more overweight and exercise less than the state average, according to the rankings. In many cases, the county falls well below the national benchmark for health representing the top 10 percent of counties across the United States. Low socio-economic status including a 9.4 percent local unemployment rate and 26 percent of children living in poverty drag the rating even deeper. The state averages in those areas are 7.9 and 19 percent, respectively. The data fall almost directly in line with the Community Health Needs Assessment issued by the Healthy Northeast Pennsylvania Initiative and Institute for Public Policy and Economic Development in December 2012. The Community Needs Index, which identies the severity of health needs based on socio-economic barriers, shows the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre Township, Nanticoke and Hazleton present the most challenges to residents in Luzerne County, according to last years CHNA report. Dr. Janet Townsend, a family physician and founding chair of the Department of Family, Community and Rural Health at The Commonwealth Medical College, said there is a growing recChanges hard to make
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community that we have to have approaches for intervening. In an encouraging sign, the county did score high marks for access to recreational facilities. The area is beginning to focus on creating a community where making a healthy choice is the easy choice, said Carol Hussa, co-coordinator of the Healthy Communities Initiative at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA. Its really about changing peoples environments so its easier for them to do healthy things, Hussa said. When you tell people they should go out and walk, if there arent any places to go out and walk or your sidewalks arent maintained or there are no local parks, its really hard to get
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ognition of the areas problems. Thankfully, there also is a budding sense of collaboration both in and out of health care settings to combat them. Theres a tremendous potential in this area to be able to take on some of these issues, she said. One that needs immediate attention, according to Townsend, is curbing tobacco use. Changing is not easy for any of us, Townsend said, noting stressful economic pressures for families. It has to be kind of person by person, but people do change more easily if they have support I think its at multiple levels individual, family and
your recommended daily physical activity. Thats not the case given the areas multiple county- and municipal-owned parks and facilities and programs that highlight them such as the annual Keystone Active Zone Passport Program. They also participate in other health-based initiatives, such as Young Lungs at Play, which helps communities build tobacco-free recreational facilities for children. Access to recreational areas or smoking-cessation programs are small parts of a much more important solution. Health is more than health care, Hussa said. Seeing a doctor is just a piece of the overall health puzzle. Its everybodys job to pay more attention to this.
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spirit licenses and open grocery stores to wine sales. Also, the states roughly 600 wine and spirits stores would be phased out as the number of private operators grows, so the state would remain in the liquor business at some level for an indenite period. The House on Wednesday approved seven amendments to the bill, including measures that would prohibit wine sales at self-checkout lines and encourage licenses to be spread geographically throughout counties. Only one member crossed party lines in the vote over Costas amendment, Rep. Gene DiGirolamo, R-Bucks. Costas proposal would have kept the existing system largely in place but allowed greater pricing exibility by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, authorized direct shipments of wine, permitted more stores to open on Sundays and added seven hours of sales on Sundays. He said those changes were likely to generate $20 million to $70 million annually for the state.
of the effort to prevent layoffs among inspectors that could disrupt the nations food supply chain. If it does not, come mid-July we will furlough meat inspectors, he added, departing from the administrations general position that exibility should ease all the cuts or none at all. The nal vote was 73-26, with 51 Democrats, 20 Republicans and two independents in favor and 25 Republicans and Democratic Sen. Jon Tester of Montana opposed. Political considerations were on ample display in both houses as lawmakers labored over measures relating to spending priorities, both for this year and a decade into the future. Rep. Mark Mulvaney, R-S.C., said he had wanted the House to vote on Obamas own budget, but he noted the president hadnt yet released one. Its with great regret that Im not able to offer a presidential budget for a vote, he said. He added he had wanted to vote on a placeholder 34 pages full of question marks but House rules prevented it. Minority Democrats advanced a plan that calls for $1 trillion in higher taxes, $500 billion in spending cuts over a decade and a $200 billion economic stimulus package. Republicans voted it down, 253-165. They are expected to approve their own very different blueprint today. It calls for $4.6 trillion in spending cuts over a decade and no tax increases, a combination that projects to a balanced budget in 10 years time. That spending plan would indeed be simply a blueprint, lacking any actual control over federal spending. The issues were grittier in the Senate, where lawmakers grappled with the immediate impact of across-the-board cuts on individual programs. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., a decit hawk, said he wanted to reopen the White House tours, shut down since earlier in the month. He said his proposal would take about $8 million from the National Heritage Partnership Program and apply it toward opening up the tours at the White House, opening up Yellowstone National Park and the rest of the national parks. White House press secretary Jay Carney told reporters previously the decision to cancel the White House tours was made by the Secret Service because it would be, in their view, impossible to staff those tours; that they would have to withdraw staff from those tours in order to avoid more furloughs and overtime pay cuts. But in remarks on the Senate oor, Coburn said, This is a Park Service issue, not a Secret Service issue. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said the funds involved in Coburns amendment would not go to the Secret Service, and as a result the tours would not be affected. He also said the Heritage program, a public-private partnership, helps produce economic development and should not be cut.
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NCAA INSIDE
Todays TV schedule. 3B Bucknell set for Butler. 3B Syracuse under investigation? 3B
SECTION
Time to see if crown really up for grabs

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
NCAA TOURNAMENT
Brad Stevens is amused by all this talk of parity in the NCAA tournament. The coach who guided little Butler to the national championship game two years in a row wonders why everyone seems to be saying all at once: Hey, theres some pretty good teams beyond the glamour conferences. Stevens remembers his rst basketball job, as Butlers director of basketball operations in 2001, when the Bulldogs easily won their rst-round game
as a No. 10 seed. They cruised past Wake Forest, an entry from the mighty Atlantic Coast Conference, after leading 43-10 at halftime. Yep, 43-10! People at that time called those upsets, Stevens said Wednesday. Now they call it parity.
Its time to nd out just how evenly matched these teams really are. The prelims were wrapping up with two more rst-round games in Dayton, plus a glimpse of college basketballs future with the ofcial unveiling of the new Big East Conference. But, as everyone knows, the tournament really gets started on Thursday. Sixty-four teams. Thirty-two contests. All going down in an exhilarating and, yes, exhausting two-day mosh pit of hoops. By the time its done late Friday, we
should have at least some answers to the most pressing questions: Can a 16th-seeded team beat a top-seeded team for the rst time? Will the selection committee look smart for inviting so many of the so-called little guys at the expense of more established programs? Will the refs call more fouls than they did during a low-scoring regular season that often resembled wrestling more than basketball? The only thing we know for sure is there wont be a repeat champion. Kentucky didnt even get an invite to
the 68-team party. Heck, the Wildcats season is already over, snuffed out by Robert Morris a school near Pittsburgh, not some guy known as Bob Morris to his friends in the National Invitation Tournament. Hmm, maybe thats an indication of whats to come in the NCAAs, after a season in which no team established itself as a clear-cut favorite. I think its been pretty obvious throughout the year theres a lot of
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AHL
Punchless Pens blanked in Syracuse

By DAN HICKLING For The Times Leader
LOCAL COLLEGES
SYRACUSE, N.Y. No punch, no goals, no happy bus ride home. Just a 1-0 blanking at the hands of the Syracuse Crunch, now the top team in the AHL, before 4,145 at the ONCenter to show for their trouble. A m a s s ing just nine shots through the rst 40 minutes, the Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton PenCRunCh guins wasted a solid 26-save effort from PEnGuInS goaltender Jeff Zatkoff, who actually saw his glittering goals against average (now 2.01, second best in the AHL) go down. In the view of Pens coach John Hynes, it was a tale of two tilts. The rst half of the game, said Hynes, before stepping into the dressing room for a lengthy post-game chat with his club, we didnt spend enough time in the offensive zone to compete and give ourselves a chance to get chances. The last half, we had some chances, but they didnt go in. Even those wouldnt be considered of the Grade-A variety. The Pens managed but four shots in the opening period, the most dangerous of which was Brian Gibbons shorthanded breakaway at 8:06. Gibbons attempted to head
Heats streak hits 24

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
NBA
LeBron James and Miami overcome 27-point decit to keep win streak alive.
Kings Colleges Greg Janik has been named the Division III Athletic Trainer of the Year by the national Athletic Trainers Association. Janik has worked at Kings since 2000 and has also interned for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Trainer gives Kings teams his best

Greg Janik is named head athletic trainer of the year among 442 NCAA Division III colleges and universities.
By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com
See PEnS, Page 4B
WILKES-BARRE TWP. Aside from his sterling work with the athletes he oversees at Kings College, Greg Janik spends some of his energy trying to x state legislature. From aching bodies to ailing laws that govern the way theyre treated, Janik simply enjoys helping heal things. Maybe thats why hes recognized as the best.
Janik, a Penn State grad and former Philadelphia Eagles intern, will be announced today as the National Athletic Trainers Associations head athletic trainer of the year for Division III. Oh man, Janik said. Its certainly a humbling honor. This is an honor for Kings College, for our conference. No one does it on an island. His work, though, stands alone at the top. As president of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers Society, Janik helped lead the way for licensure for athletic trainers, and helping state government re-write and pass a concussion-management law. Im certainly no politician, Janik, an
Easton native and Dallas resident, said. Ive always been a person who wasnt afraid to express myself for causes I thought I could help. These things werent written very well, or they could be done better. The reason (he has inuence in writing state sports health laws) is the politicians and legislators see I care. Thats not hard for anyone to notice, given that Janik has mentored dozens of assistants and hundreds of students at Kings on the nuances of his profession during his seven seasons at head athletic trainer at Kings. Janik took his teaching of sports training
See TRAInER, Page 4B
HARNESS RACING
Esteem of Pocono Downs races to the top

Track will hit trifecta of major races during 2013 season, which opens Saturday.
By PAUL SOKOLOSKI psokoloski@timesleader.com
PLAINS TWP. Back in the early days, when he rst joined what is now known as Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Dale Rapson remembers the wheels almost coming off the tracks cart. We used to be a minor-league track here, Rapson said. People used to laugh at us. Not anymore.
Pocono Downs is now in the big leagues of harness racing, scheduled to host three of the most coveted events in the sport this season including the Breeders Crown Final. It is going to be the place to be this summer, predicted Rapson, the tracks vice president of racing. Three decades ago, though, Pocono Downs was a place few wanted to be. With paltry purses and racexing accusations, track fans nearly caused a riot in the early
1980s. One year, they were throwing benches on re at the drivers, Rapson said. It was a bad race and the payouts were real low. We had to cancel the remaining races on the card that night. Leap ahead some 30 years, and the Pocono Downs cards are now lled with excitement. The track will host Sunstakes Saturday on June 22 and SuperAIMEE DILGER /THE TIMES LEADER stakes Saturday on Aug. 17 with Dale Rapson, vice president of racing at Pocono Downs, adcombined purses of the days ex- dresses members of the media about the upcoming season
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in horse racing, at a press conference. The season opens on Saturday.
CLEVELAND LeBron James scored 25 points as the Miami Heat overcame a 27-point decit in the third quarter and won their 24th straight game, 98-95 over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night to extend the secondlongest winning streak in NBA history. The Heat are within nine games of matching the record of 33 consecutive hEAT wins held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. CAVALIERS James and his teammates have insisted the record isnt one of their goals, and for more than 30 minutes the defending champions seemed disinterested and on the verge of losing for the rst time since Feb. 1. Miami trailed 67-40 with 7:44 left in the third quarter. But behind the irrepressible James, who added 12 rebounds and 10 assists, the Heat inched closer to history by matching the biggest comeback in the NBA this season, according to STATS. James had 14 points in the fourth as Miami completed its second straight comeback. The Heat rallied from 17 down 13 in the fourth quarter to beat Boston 105-103 Monday night and snap a tie with the 2007-08 Houston Rockets for the secondlongest winning streak in NBA history. Although the Cavs were missing All-Star guard Kyrie Irving, Dion Waiters and Anderson Varejao their top three scorers they pushed Miami to the limit. It wasnt until James, playing his fourth game back in Cleveland since leaving as a free agent in 2010, made two free throws with 4.7 seconds left that Miami could relax a little. The Cavs had one last chance to tie it, but C.J.
98 95
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PAGE 2B THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013

AMERICAS LINE By ROXY ROXBOROUGH
CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Nuggets - 76ers circle is for Denver guard Ty Lawson (questionable). BOXING REPORT: In the WBC welterweight title fight on May 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$800 vs. Robert Guerrero at +$600 Favorite BULLS NUGGETS KINGS NBA Points O/U 5 187.5 8 NL 5.5 211.5 Underdog Blazers 76ers TWolves
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2 a.m. NBCSN -- Formula One, practice for Malaysia Grand Prix, at Sepang, Malaysia 1 p.m. ESPN -- X Games, at Tignes, France 7 p.m. ESPN -- X Games, at Tignes, France (same-day tape) 9 a.m. TGC -- European PGA Tour, Malaysian Open, first round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (same-day tape) 3 p.m. TGC -- PGA Tour, Arnold Palmer Invitational, first round, at Orlando, Fla. 6:30 p.m. TGC -- LPGA, Kia Classic, first round, at Carlsbad, Calif. 9 p.m. CSN Philadelphia at Denver 7 p.m. MSG Florida at N.Y. Rangers NHL, PLUS2 New Jersey at Carolina PLUS Montreal at N.Y. Islanders 1 p.m. SNY Preseason, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets 7 p.m. YES Preseason, Minnesota vs. N.Y. Yankees Noon CBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Valparaiso vs. Michigan State, at Auburn Hills, Mich. 12:30 p.m. TRUTV -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Bucknell vs. Butler, at Lexington, Ky. 1:30 p.m. TBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Wichita St. vs. Pittsburgh, at Salt Lake City 2 p.m. TNT -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, New Mexico St. vs. Saint Louis at San Jose, Calif. 2:30 p.m. CBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, St. Mary's (Cal) vs. Memphis, at Auburn Hills, Mich. 3 p.m. TRUTV -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Davidson vs. Marquette, at Lexington, Ky. 4 p.m. TBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Southern U. vs. Gonzaga, at Salt Lake City 4:30 p.m. TNT -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Oregon vs. Oklahoma St., San Jose, Calif. 6:45 p.m. TBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, N.C. A&T vs. Louisville at Lexington, Ky. 7 p.m. CBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, South Dakota St. vs. Michigan, at Auburn Hills, Mich. 7:15 p.m. TNT -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Belmont vs. Arizona, at Salt Lake City TRUTV -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, California vs. UNLV, at San Jose, Calif. 9:15 p.m. TBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Missouri vs. Colorado St., at Lexington, Ky. 9:30 p.m. CBS -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Akron vs. VCU, at Auburn Hills, Mich. 9:45 p.m. TNT -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Harvard vs. New Mexico, at Salt Lake City. 9:55 p.m. TRUTV -- NCAA Division I tournament, second round, Montana vs. Syracuse, at San Jose, Calif.
HOCKEY
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF Pittsburgh 31 23 8 0 46 110 N.Y. Rangers 29 15 12 2 32 70 New Jersey 30 13 11 6 32 74 N.Y. Islanders 29 13 13 3 29 86 Philadelphia 30 13 16 1 27 81 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Montreal 29 19 5 5 43 92 Boston 28 19 6 3 41 82 Ottawa 30 16 8 6 38 77 Toronto 30 16 12 2 34 90 Buffalo 30 11 15 4 26 79 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF Winnipeg 30 16 12 2 34 80 Carolina 29 15 12 2 32 84 Tampa Bay 30 13 16 1 27 98 Washington 29 12 16 1 25 79 Florida 30 8 16 6 22 74 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF Chicago 29 24 2 3 51 100 St. Louis 29 16 11 2 34 87 Detroit 30 14 11 5 33 80 Columbus 30 12 12 6 30 68 Nashville 30 11 13 6 28 70 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF Minnesota 29 17 10 2 36 77 Vancouver 29 14 9 6 34 81 Edmonton 28 11 11 6 28 69 Calgary 27 11 12 4 26 78 Colorado 28 10 14 4 24 71 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF Anaheim 28 21 3 4 46 95 Los Angeles 29 17 10 2 36 88 Phoenix 30 13 13 4 30 79 San Jose 28 12 10 6 30 67 Dallas 28 13 12 3 29 73
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College Basketball Favorite Points O/U Underdog Today NCAA Tournament Lexington, KY Louisville 26 NL N Caro A&T Missouri 3 142.5 Colorado St Marquette 3.5 133.5 Davidson Butler 3.5 122.5 Bucknell Auburn Hills, MI Michigan St 10.5 127.5 Valparaiso Memphis 1 NL St. Marys-CA Vir. Comm 7.5 134.5 Akron Michigan 11.5 138.5 S Dakota St Salt Lake City, UT Gonzaga 22 127.5 Southern Pittsburgh 4.5 119.5 Wichita St New Mexico 11 125.5 Harvard Arizona 4 140.5 Belmont San Jose, CA Oklahoma St 3.5 135.5 Oregon Saint Louis 9 122.0 New Mexico St Unlv 2.5 131.0 California Syracuse 13 128.5 Montana Friday NCAA Tournament Philadelphia, PA Duke 18.5 132.5 Albany Creighton 3 128.5 Cincinnati Georgetown 13.5 123.0 Fla Gulf Coast San Diego St 2.5 134.5 Oklahoma Dayton, OH Indiana 19.5 NL Long Island or Indiana 20.5 NL James Madison NC State 4 148.5 Temple Ohio St 13.5 145.5 Iona Notre Dame 1 140.5 Iowa St Kansas City, MO Kansas 20 133.5 W Kentucky N Carolina 4 141.5 Villanova Wisconsin 5 127.5 Mississippi Kansas St 3.5 NL Boise St or Kansas St 4.5 NL LaSalle Austin, TX Florida 20 140.5 Nwestern St Minnesota 3 135.5 Ucla Miami-FLA 12.5 125.0 Pacific Illinois 1.5 127.5 Colorado NIT Tournament MARYLAND 4 127.5 Denver Favorite RANGERS SABRES HURRICANES Canadiens Bruins JETS Canucks PREDATORS KINGS NHL Odds Underdog -$210/+$175 Panthers -$135/+$115 Maple Leafs -$125/+$105 Devils -$120/even ISLANDERS -$145/+$125 SENATORS -$150/+$130 Capitals -$110/-$110 COYOTES -$145/+$125 Flames -$165/+$145 Stars
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Baylor (32-1) vs. Prairie View (17-14), 30 minutes following Louisville, Ky. Purdue (24-8) vs. Liberty (27-6), 12:10 p.m. Louisville (24-8) vs. Middle Tennessee (25-7), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma-Central Michigan winner vs. UCLAStetson winner, TBA Knoxville, Tenn. Syracuse-Creighton winner vs. Tennessee-Oral Roberts winnere, TBA Tuesday, March 26 Waco, Texas Florida St.-Princeton winner vs. Baylor-Prairie View winner, TBA Louisville, Ky. Purdue-Liberty winner vs. Louisville-Middle Tennessee winner, TBA Regional Semifinals Oklahoma City Sunday, March 31 Florida St.-Princeton-Baylor-Prairie View winner vs. Purdue-Liberty-Louisville-Middle Tennessee winner, TBA Oklahoma-Central Michigan-UCLA-Stetson winner, vs. Syracuse-Creighton-Tennessee-Oral Roberts winnere, TBA Regional Championship Tuesday, April 2 Semifinal winners, TBA SPOKANE REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Spokane, Wash. Iowa State (23-8) vs. Gonzaga (27-5), 4:15 p.m. Georgia (25-6) vs. Montana (23-7), 30 minutes following Lubbock, Texas California (28-3) vs. Fresno State (24-8), 4:20 p.m. Texas Tech (21-10) vs. South Florida (21-10), 30 minutes following Sunday, March 24 Stanford, Calif. Stanford (31-2) vs. Tulsa (16-16), 5:20 p.m. Michigan (21-10) vs. Villanova (21-10), 30 minutes following Baton Rouge, La. Penn State (25-5) vs. Cal Poly (21-10), 5:15 p.m. LSU (20-11) vs. Green Bay (29-2), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Spokane, Wash. Iowa State-Gonzaga winner vs. Georgia-Montana winner, TBA Lubbock, Texas California-Fresno State winner vs. Texas TechSouth Florida winner, TBA Tuesday, March 26 Stanford, Calif. Stanford-Tulsa winner vs. Michigan-Villanova winner, TBA Baton Rouge, La. Penn State-Cal Poly winner vs. LSU-Green Bay winner, TBA Regional Semifinals Spokane, Wash. Saturday, March 30 Stanford-Tulsa-Michigan-Villanova winner vs. Iowa State-Gonzaga-Georgia-Montana winner, TBA California-Fresno State-Texas Tech-South Florida winner vs. Penn State-Cal Poly winner vs. LSUGreen Bay winner, TBA Regional Championship Monday, April 1 Semifinal winners, TBA NORFOLK REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Boulder, Colo. South Carolina (24-7) vs. South Dakota State (257), 4:10 p.m. Colorado (25-6) vs. Kansas (18-13), 30 minutes following College Station, Texas Texas A&M (24-9) vs. Wichita State (24-9), 4:05 p.m. Nebraska (23-8) vs. Chattanooga (29-3), 30 minutes following Sunday, March 24 Iowa City Notre Dame (31-1) vs. UT-Martin (19-14), 5:05 p.m. Miami (21-10) vs. Iowa (20-12), 30 minutes following Durham, N.C. Duke (30-2) vs. Hampton (28-5), 12:05 p.m. Oklahoma State (21-10) vs. DePaul (21-11), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Boulder, Colo. South Carolina-South Dakota State winner vs. Colorado-Kansas winner, TBA College Station, Texas Texas A&M-Wichita State winner vs. NebraskaChattanooga winner, TBA Tuesday, March 26 Iowa City Notre Dame-UT-Martin winner vs. Miami-Iowa winner, TBA Durham, N.C. Duke-Hampton winner vs. Oklahoma State-DePaul winner, TBA Regional Semifinals Norfolk, Va. Sunday, March 31 Notre Dame-UT Martin-Miami-Iowa winner vs. South Carolina-South Dakota State-ColoradoKansas winner, TBA Duke-Hampton-Oklahoma State-DePaul winner vs. Texas A&M-Wichita State-Nebraska-Chattanooga winner, TBA Regional Championship Tuesday, April 2 Semifinal winners, TBA BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Storrs, Conn. Vanderbilt (20-11) vs. Saint Joseph's (23-8), 11:05 a.m. Connecticut (29-4) vs. Idaho (17-15), 30 minutes following College Park, Md. Maryland (24-7) vs. Quinnipiac (30-2), 11:15 a.m. Michigan State (24-8) vs. Marist (26-6), 30 minutes following Sunday, March 24 Newark, Del. Delaware (30-3) vs. West Virginia (17-13), 12:15 p.m. North Carolina (28-6) vs. Albany (NY) (27-3), 30 minutes following Queens, N.Y. Kentucky (27-5) vs. Navy (21-11), 12:05 p.m. Dayton (27-2) vs. St. John's (18-12), 30 minutes following Second Round Monday, March 25 Storrs, Conn. Vanderbilt-Saint Joseph's winner vs. ConnecticutIdaho winner, TBA College Park, Md. Maryland-Quinnipiac winner vs. Michigan StateMarist winner, TBA Tuesday, March 26 Newark, Del. Delaware-West Virginia winner vs. North CarolinaAlbany (NY) winner, TBA Queens, N.Y. Kentucky-Navy winner vs. Dayton-St. John's winner, TBA Regional Semifinals Bridgeport, Conn. Saturday, March 30 Vanderbilt-Saint Joseph's-Connecticut-Idaho winner vs. Maryland-Quinnipiac- Michigan StateMarist winner, TBA Delaware-West Virginia-North Carolina-Albany (NY) winner vs. Kentucky-Navy-Dayton-St. John's winner, TBA Regional Championship Monday, April 1 Semifinal winners, TBA FINAL FOUR At New Orleans Arena New Orleans National Semifinals Sunday, April 7 Oklahoma City champion vs. Spokane champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m. Norfolk champion vs. Bridgeport champion, 5:30 or 8 p.m. National Championship Tuesday, April 9 Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.
BULLETIN BOARD
CAMPS/CLINICS Anthracite Curling Club will hold two Learn to Curl clinics March 26 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Ice Rink at Coal St. Park. For more information, call Joshua Sophy at 266-7978. Kingston Recreation Center will have golf lessons for adults and children ages 10-17 on consecutive Sundays beginning March 4. Childrens lessons are from 7-7:45 p.m. Adults lessons run from 7:45-8:30 p.m. The cost for members is $40, while the cost for non-members is $50. Space is limited. For more information, call the Kingston Recreation Center at 287-1106. Sandlot Little League will have a camp for boys and girls from ages 8-12 from 1-3 p.m. March 24 and April 7. The cost is $100. There will also be a beginner camp for boys and girls ages 4-7 from 3:15-4:15 p.m. on the same days. The cost is $50. Both camps include hitting, pitching, elding and agilities. For more information, call 445-1155 or email CDD027@ aol.com. Wilkes University will have a youth eld hockey clinic for girls in grades 1 through 8 (beginners are welcome) on Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University Center on Main (UCOM). The focus of the clinic will be skill instruction and game tactics and will include skill drills and small game play. The clinic will be held at the indoor facility in the UCOM building on the corner of South and Main in Wilkes-Barre. The cost is $40 per person, which includes instruction and a Wilkes eld hockey t-shirt. Registration runs from now through April 18 and is limited to 40 players. For more information, call head eld hockey coach Mollie Reichard at 408-4018 or email mollie.reichard@wilkes.edu. MEETINGS Crestwood Comets Football Adult Social will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Sand Springs Golf Club in Drums from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The social is a great opportunity to spend a fun night out with family and friends, while supporting our players. Crestwood football T-shirts and ball caps will be available for purchase. A basket rafe will also be held. Please come out and support this years team. For further questions, please contact Deb Popson at popsondeb@ epix.net. Crestwood Football Booster Club will meet today at Tonys Pizza at 7 p.m. All parents of players are encouraged to attend. Crestwood Comets Boys Lacrosse Adult Social will be held on Saturday, April 6 at Ice House Pub in Nuangola from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The social is a great opportunity to spend a fun night out with family and friends, while supporting our players. Please come out and support this years team. For further questions, please contact Deb Popson at popsondeb@epix.net. Heights Packers Football and Cheerleading Booster Club will meet April 3rd, 2013 7 p.m. at Stanton Lane Bowling Alley. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to attend please come to discuss or listen to all the new changes and exciting events for the upcoming 2013 season. Any questions please email heightspackers68@yahoo.com . Slovak Club Monday Golf League will meet Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the club. Last years players are expected to attend. Call Rick if you are unable to attend. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Brews Bros Co-Ed Softball League has openings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. For more information, call Tonay at 693-0506. Kingston Recreation Center has openings for a softball league to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and a Sunday mens league and a Sunday co-ed league. For more information, call 287-1106. Leighton Sunday Softball League applications are now being accepted. The league begins Sunday, April 14. For more information or to register, call John Leighton at 430-8437. The deadline for entry will be March 31. All games will be played Sunday mornings and early afternoon. Teams will play doubleheaders each Sunday. Mountain Top Youth Soccer Association will hold its rst player registration for the fall soccer season on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crestwood High School cafeteria. Additional registrations will be held on Wednesday, April 3, from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Eligible players must be from 4 to 18 years of age, as of July 31. Registration forms can be printed in advance from the Handouts link on the MYSA web site: www.eteamz.com/mttopysa. For more information, contact Kelly Leicht by email at kelly_leicht@hotmail.com. NEPA Miners will have its rst combine and tryout Saturday, March 23 at the Riverfront Sports Complex in Scranton. Registration is open between noon and 1 p.m. with the Tryout/Combine running from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Next Level will have a hitting clinic Sundays, starting April 7 thru April 28. For more information, call Jim at 704-6255. The cost is $100. Plains Yankees Football and Cheerleading Organization will have registrations today from 6-8 p.m. at the Plains American Legion, 101 E. Carey St., Plains. The cost is $60 for one child or $75 per family, with additional uniform fees for rst-time players. Bring a recent picture of the child along with a copy of his or her birth certicate. South Wilkes-Barre Teener League will have signups Saturday, March 23 from noon to 3:00 pm at
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NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Wednesday's Games Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 2 Minnesota 4, Detroit 2 Dallas at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. San Jose at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m. Chicago at Anaheim, 10 p.m. Today's Games Toronto at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. Florida at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Carolina, 7 p.m. Boston at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Winnipeg, 8 p.m. Calgary at Nashville, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Phoenix, 10 p.m. Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Providence 62 38 19 0 5 81 178 Portland 61 34 22 3 2 73 181 Manchester 63 29 27 3 4 65 178 Worcester 59 28 24 1 6 63 151 St. Johns 62 25 32 1 4 55 153 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Syracuse 63 38 17 3 5 84 215 Binghamton 62 37 19 1 5 80 186 Penguins 64 34 27 2 1 71 150 Hershey 62 30 24 3 5 68 161 Norfolk 63 30 28 4 1 65 156 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Springfield 62 35 18 5 4 79 190 Connecticut 63 30 25 5 3 68 181 Albany 60 27 22 1 10 65 159 Bridgeport 61 26 25 6 4 62 177 Adirondack 63 25 33 2 3 55 150 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Grand Rapids 62 36 21 3 2 77 198 Chicago 59 29 21 5 4 67 159 Milwaukee 60 30 24 3 3 66 152 Rockford 62 32 28 1 1 66 190 Peoria 63 28 28 4 3 63 155 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Toronto 61 35 20 2 4 76 197 Rochester 61 33 24 3 1 70 195 Abbotsford 65 29 27 3 6 67 142 Lake Erie 64 27 28 2 7 63 177 Hamilton 61 24 31 1 5 54 129 South Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF Texas 63 36 16 5 6 83 190 Charlotte 63 36 22 2 3 77 191 Houston 61 31 22 4 4 70 166 Oklahoma City 60 29 22 2 7 67 188 San Antonio 61 27 27 1 6 61 162
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GA 157 184 173 166 191 GA 168 154 149 155 173 GA 150 187 170 198 187 GA 169 156 171 184 182 GA 160 175 163 189 181 GA 164 167 158 198 178
the Clubhouse at Christian Field in South Wilkes-Barre. The cost of registration is $85.00 plus a $35.00 fundraiser. Players and teams from ages 13-15 and 16-18 are welcome. For more information contact Jim Hall at 9839877 or Rob Shinal at 592-4236. South Valley Softball will hold practice and sign ups at L.C.C.C. gym Sunday, March 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Swoyersville Legion Baseball will hold tryout for the following teams Developmental 13 and under: April 14 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Junior 15 and under: April 14 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Senior 19 and under April 21 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Players living in the WVW school district excluding Courtdale are welcome. Swoyersville Slowpitch Girls Softball will hold sign-ups every Tuesday and Saturday through March, Tuesday sign ups are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday signups are from 9 a.m. to noon. All signups will be at the softball eld on Tripp Street. The league is for those ages seven and up and costs $45 per child and $10 for each additional child. For more information, call Richard Harned at 991-1415. West Side Little League will hold Junior and Senior League registrations on Sunday, March 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday April 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Courtdale Borough Building upstairs. For more information call 852-3900. Wilkes-Barre Cosmos Soccer will be holding fall soccer registration Sunday, March 24 at Stanton Lanes fron 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45 for players needing a uniform and $35 for those that dont. There is also a fundraiser due at time of registration of either a box of candybars ($48) or lotto tickets ($50). Registration is for all kids who are between the ages of 4-17 as of Aug 1st. For more information call Rob at 4722123 or email wilkesbarrecosmos@ gmail.com UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER Athletes for Better Education and African Missions Project Basketball will have a basketball tournament in the Greater Hazleton Area Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24. All proceeds after expenses will go toward African Missions Project Ministries and Athletes For Better Education Programs. The age divisions for boys is 10 and under, 12 and under, 13 and under, 14 and under, 15 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under [ A + B ] and adult 18 and older [ A + B ]. For girls it is 10 and under, 12 and under, 13 and under, 14 and under, 15 and under, 16 and under, 18 and under [ A + B ] and adults 18 and older [Only one division]. The cost is $ 225 per team and is a four game guarantee format. All games will be played in Hazleton Area School District gyms. To register call 1-866-906-2323 Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or email jbieber@afbe.org or visit www.afbe. org (In right hand column under Basketball Tournament click on Hazleton Area High School Basketball Tournament). The deadline for registration and payment is March 15. Check rules format as they will be strictly enforced. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania will have its sixth Annual Susquehanna Warrior Trail 5K race/fun walk Saturday April 6 at 10:15 a.m. in Shickshinny. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the playground pavilion located at Oak and North Canal Streets. Proceeds will benet the Susquehanna Warrior Trail. For more information, call race director Max Furek at 542-7946 or email him at jungle@epix.net. Applications can also be downloaded at www.susquehannawarriortrail.org. Coughlin Football Booster Club will have its seventh annual golf tournament at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course Saturday, May 18. The format will be captain and crew with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Food and refreshments will follow at the Plains Lions Pavilion in Birchwood Hills. The tournament is one of the main fundraisers for the booster club. Golfers and hole sponsors are still needed. The cost for golfers is $80 apiece or $320 for a foursome. Hole sponsorships are $100. For more information or to register, call Coach Cinti at 3323335. Dennis Petillo Memorial Golf Tournament benetting West Scranton Legion Baseball will be held on May 5 at Summit HIll Golf Course starting at 1 p.m. Registration cost is $90 per man and $360 per team. Please make all checks payable to West Scranton Legion Baseball. You can also mail your payment to George Roskos at 731 Harrison Avenue in Scranton. The cost of dinner only is $45 and must be payed in advance. The format is captain and crew with a shotgun start. Foursomes paying in full by April 20 will get a case of beer to take with them on the course. For more information, call George Roskos at 344-2929 or e-mail Roskos29@aol. com. Rotary Club of Wilkes-Barre will host its 29th Annual George Ralston Golf Classic to benet the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre. The tournament will be held Friday, April 26 at the Mill Race Golf Course in Benton. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $100 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, lunch, steak dinner and prizes. To register to play, be a sponsor or donate a prize, call Christopher Kelly at the Osterhout Library at 823-0156 x 218 or email him at ckelly@osterhout.lib.pa.us. West Pittston Little League will host its annual Easter Egg hunt for kids 10 years old or younger on Saturday March 23 at the West Pittston Little Fields. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. next to the concession stand. The Easter Egg hunt will be begin at 1 p.m., rain or shine.
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TODAYS EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS (All matches 4 p.m.) Berwick at Wyoming Seminary Coughlin at Tunkhannock Crestwood at Pittston Area Dallas at MMI Prep Meyers at Holy Redeemer Wyoming Valley West at Wyoming Area COLLEGE SOFTBALL Scranton at Kings, DH, 3 p.m.
FRIDAY
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS Jim Thorpe at Hazleton Area, 4 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL DeSales at Wilkes, 3:30 p.m. Kings at Delaware Valley, 3:30 p.m. Misericordia at Manhattanville, 3:30 p.m. COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Washington & Lee, 11 a.m. WOMENS COLLEGE LACROSSE Nichols at Misericordia, 4 p.m.
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MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Kansas City 18 6 Baltimore 15 6 Seattle 17 7 Cleveland 14 9 Tampa Bay 14 9 Detroit 14 10 Boston 13 12 Chicago 10 10 Texas 12 12 Minnesota 11 12 Houston 9 12 Oakland 9 12 New York 10 15 Toronto 9 14 Los Angeles 6 13 NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Atlanta 15 11 Colorado 11 10 Arizona 12 12 St. Louis 11 11 Washington 11 11 San Diego 13 14 Philadelphia 11 12 San Francisco 10 11 Chicago 12 14 Miami 10 12 New York 8 10 Milwaukee 9 12 Pittsburgh 10 14 Los Angeles 9 14 Cincinnati 8 14 Pct .750 .714 .708 .609 .609 .583 .520 .500 .500 .478 .429 .429 .400 .391 .316 Pct .577 .524 .500 .500 .500 .481 .478 .476 .462 .455 .444 .429 .417 .391 .364
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COLLEGE BASEBALL Delaware Valley at Kings, DH, noon LCCC at Penn Tech, noon Wilkes at DeSales, DH, noon Manhattanville at Misericordia, DH, 1 p.m. PSU Fayette at PSU Wilkes-Barre, DH, 2 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Misericordia at Manhattanville, DH, noon LCCC at Ocean Co., noon DeSales at Wilkes, DH, 1 p.m. Kings at Delaware Valley, DH, 1 p.m. COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Misericordia at Washington & Lee, 11 a.m. MENS COLLEGE LACROSSE Kings at Bethany, 1 p.m. Misericordia at Elizabethtown, 1 p.m. MENS COLLEGE TENNIS Albright at Kings, 11 a.m. Lebanon Valley at Kings, 2:30 p.m. WOMENS COLLEGE LACROSSE Rosemont at Wilkes, 1 p.m. Kings at Scranton, 4 p.m. WOMENS COLLEGE TENNIS Albright at Kings, 11 a.m. Misericordia at Lycoming, 1 p.m.
NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday's Games Springfield 2, Manchester 0 Syracuse 1, Penguins 0 Norfolk 3, Adirondack 0 Today's Games Charlotte at Houston, 8:05 p.m.
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EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct New York 40 26 .606 Brooklyn 39 28 .582 Boston 36 30 .545 Philadelphia 26 40 .394 Toronto 26 42 .382 Southeast Division W L Pct y-Miami 53 14 .791 Atlanta 38 30 .559 Washington 23 43 .348 Orlando 18 51 .261 Charlotte 16 52 .235 Central Division W L Pct Indiana 42 26 .618 Chicago 36 30 .545 Milwaukee 34 33 .507 Detroit 23 46 .333 Cleveland 22 46 .324 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct x-San Antonio 51 16 .761 Memphis 45 21 .682 Houston 36 31 .537 Dallas 32 35 .478 New Orleans 22 46 .324 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City 50 18 .735 Denver 47 22 .681 Utah 34 33 .507 Portland 31 36 .463 Minnesota 23 42 .354 Pacific Division W L Pct L.A. Clippers 46 22 .676 Golden State 39 30 .565 L.A. Lakers 36 33 .522 Sacramento 24 44 .353 Phoenix 23 45 .338 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Wednesday's Games Miami 98, Cleveland 95 Charlotte 107, Toronto 101 New York 106, Orlando 94 Atlanta 98, Milwaukee 90 Brooklyn at Dallas, late Utah at Houston, late Oklahoma City at Memphis, late Boston at New Orleans, late Golden State at San Antonio, late Washington at Phoenix, late Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, late Today's Games Portland at Chicago, 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Denver, 9 p.m. Minnesota at Sacramento, 10 p.m. NCAA Tournament Glance OKLAHOMA CITY REGIONAL First Round Saturday, March 23 Columbus, Ohio Oklahoma (22-10) vs. Central Michigan (21-11), 11:10 a.m. UCLA (25-7) vs. Stetson (24-8), 30 minutes following Knoxville, Tenn. Syracuse (24-7) vs. Creighton (24-7), 11:20 a.m. Tennessee (24-7) vs. Oral Roberts (18-12), 30 minutes following Sunday, March 24 Waco, Texas Florida State (22-9) vs. Princeton (22-6), 5:10 p.m.
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BASEBALL
National League MILWAUKEE BREWERS--Acquired 3B Stephen Parker from Oakland for RHP Darren Byrd. PITTSBURGH PIRATES--Acquired INF John McDonald from Arizona for a player to be named or cash considerations. WASHINGTON NATIONALS--Acquired LHP Ian Krol from Oakland to complete an earlier trade.
GB -1 4 14 15 GB -15 29 36 37 GB -5 7 19 20 GB -5 15 19 29 GB -3 15 18 25 GB -7 10 22 23
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National Basketball Association NBA--Named Kiki Vandeweghe vice president, basketball operations.
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National Football League CHICAGO BEARS--Signed DE Turk McBride to a one-year contract. HOUSTON TEXANS--Re-signed CB Brice McCain to a three-year contract. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS--Signed LS Thomas Gafford. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS--Re-signed CB Marquice Cole and LB Niko Koutouvides. OAKLAND RAIDERS--Re-signed OL Khalif Barnes. WASHINGTON REDSKINS--Agreed to terms with CB E.J. Biggers. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS--Signed DE Lindsey Witten.
NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do not. Wednesday's Games Washington 7, Miami 5 Baltimore 7, Toronto 5 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 0 Atlanta 18, Pittsburgh 9 Arizona 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Kansas City 7, L.A. Dodgers 2 L.A. Angels 6, Cleveland 5 San Francisco (ss) 0, Milwaukee 0, tie, 10 innings San Francisco (ss) 6, San Diego 4 N.Y. Mets vs. Houston at Kissimmee, Fla., late Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., late Today's Games Toronto vs. Tampa Bay at Port Charlotte, Fla., 1:05 p.m. St. Louis vs. N.Y. Mets at Port St. Lucie, Fla., 1:10 p.m. Milwaukee vs. Chicago White Sox at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. L.A. Dodgers at Glendale, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Oakland vs. Cincinnati at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m. Cleveland vs. Arizona at Scottsdale, Ariz., 4:10 p.m. Washington vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 6:05 p.m. Houston vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 6:05 p.m Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Minnesota vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels vs. Texas at Surprise, Ariz., 9:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (ss) vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 10:05 p.m. Colorado vs. San Francisco at Scottsdale, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League NHL--Suspended Florida F Eric Selleck one game for leaving the bench on a legal line change for the purpose of starting a fight with Carolina F Kevin Westgarth during a March 19 game. DETROIT RED WINGS--Recalled F Gustav Nyquist from Grand Rapids (AHL). INDIANAPOLIS COLTS--Signed DT Aubrayo Franklin and G Joe Reitz. MONTREAL CANADIENS--Signed D Francis Bouillon to a one-year contract extension. OTTAWA SENATORS--Signed G Andrew Hammond to a two-year entry-level contract. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING--Signed F Slater Koekkoek to a standard three-year, entry-level contract. American Hockey League CONNECTICUT WHALE--Reassigned F Jason Wilson to Greenville (ECHL). PROVIDENCE BRUINS--Announced D Ryan Button was reassigned to South Carolina (ECHL). Announced G Adam Morrison was reassigned to Utah (ECHL).
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ALABAMA--Announced the resignation of athletic director Mal Moore. CHARLESTON SOUTHERN--Named Willy Korn wide receivers coach. CULVER-STOCKTON--Named Nathan Wilson quarterbacks/running backs coach. NEW MEXICO--Agreed to terms with men's basketball coach Steve Alford on a 10-year contract, through 2022-23. NJIT--Named Didier Orellana men's soccer coach. SMU--Named Hal Mumme assistant head coach and passing game coordinator. TULSA--Named Derrick Gragg athletic director.
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Noon CBS - Valparaiso vs. Michigan 12:30 p.m. TRUTV - Bucknell vs. Butler 1:30 p.m. TBS - Wichita St. vs. Pittsburgh 2 p.m. TNT - New Mexico St. vs. Saint Louis 2:30 p.m. CBS - St. Mary's (Cal) vs. Memphis 3 p.m. TRUTV - Davidson vs. Marquette 4 p.m. TBS - Southern U. vs. Gonzaga 4:30 p.m. TNT - Oregon vs. Oklahoma St. 6:45 p.m. TBS - N.C. A&T vs. Louisville 7 p.m. CBS - South Dakota st. vs. Michigan 7:15 p.m. TNT - Belmont vs. Arizona TRUTV - California vs. UNLV 9:15 p.m. TBS - Missouri vs. Colorado St. 9:30 p.m. CBS - Akron vs. VCU 9:45 p.m. TNT - Harvard vs. New Mexico 9:55 p.m. TRUTV - Montana vs. Syracuse
davis JMus unlikely MVP in First Four win vs. lIu

Butler meets the new Cinderella
Pitt opens tourney with defensive battle

By LYNN DeBRUIN AP Sports Writer
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DAYTON, Ohio A.J. Davis, who stepped in as a starter because James Madisons leading scorer was suspended for a half, led the way with 20 points as the Dukes beat LIU Brooklyn 68-55 on Wednesday night in the First Four. The Dukes (21-14) advance to meet top-seeded Indiana (27-6) on Friday night at the same University of Dayton Arena. James Madison was without suspended starter Rayshawn Goins for the first half but built a big lead. After the Blackbirds (20-14) battled back to take a brief lead, the Dukes surged again to win going away. Charles Cooke added 15 points and Andre Nation 14 for the Dukes, who hadnt won an NCAA tournament game since 1983 and hadnt played in the big dance in 19 years. Jamal Olasewere had 20 points and 10 rebounds and C.J. Garner 16 points for the Blackbirds, who have lost in their first game in each of their six trips to the tournament. JMU was without Goins, its leading scorer (12.7) and rebounder (7.4) after he was suspended for the rst half following a weekend arrest. Police in Harrisonburg, Va., said they were called to break up a party early Sunday morning and Goins was shouting obscenities at them. He was not arrested on site, according to the police, for fear the crowd would turn riotous. He was suspended for the opening half by coach Matt Brady on Monday. After wasting a doubledigit first-half lead, the Dukes regrouped. E.J. Reeds two foul shots with 15:02 left gave the Blackbirds their first lead of the game. But after falling behind, JMU found another gear.
Forward Dom Hoffman (50) and Bucknell are hoping to recapture some old NCAA tournament magic when the Bisons face Butler today in the round of 64.
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La Salle 80, Boise State 71
DAYTON, Ohio Tyrone Garland led La Salles guarddriven offense with 22 points, and the Explorers wrapped up the NCAA tournaments First Four by getting the better of an old-fashioned shootout, beating Boise State. The 13th-seeded Explorers (22-9) play fourth-seeded Kansas State on Friday. Ramon Galloway, one of the Atlantic 10s top scorers, added 21 points in a fast-paced offense that did pretty much whatever it wanted. The Explorers shot 63 percent from the field 16 of 22 in the second half. Thirteenth-seeded Boise State (21-11) got its first at-large bid and was looking for the first NCAA tournament win in its history. The Broncos couldnt keep up in a game of top-this shooting.
LEXINGTON, Ky. Before Butler can move forward, it has a date with its past. Card-carrying members of the college basketball elite after joining the Big East on Wednesday, the sixth-seeded Bulldogs (26-8) are long removed from their days as the cute and cuddly upset specialists in the NCAA tournament. That role now belongs to the likes of Bucknell, which faces Butler in the NCAA tournaments East Region today.
Butler really kind of set the gold standard, in my mind, for preparation and attention to detail and being the team that doesnt beat itself, Bucknell coach Dave Paulsen said. Thats kind of how weve tried to model our program. Gonzaga may have been the first small school to make a dent in the stranglehold the power conferences had on the tournament. It was Butler, however, that turned it into a free for all by reaching the NCAA title game in both 2010 and 2011. No, Butler didnt win it all though it came close to knocking off Duke in 2010 when Gordon Haywards halfcourt heave clanged off the rim. But the Bulldogs erased the notion that little guys are inherently inferior, be it in the tournament or the regular season. Butlers reward for its precociousness was upward mobility: a jump from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 last year and, now, the Big East. Its been an unbelievable 13 years, I can tell you that, Butler coach Brad Stevens said. To think about some of the places weve been and some of the places were going is kind of mind boggling. Being in the
underdogs
By NANCY ARMOUR | AP National Writer
Bulldogs no longer
SALT LAKE CITY Wichita State senior Carl Hall wanted a new look for his last hurrah, especially with a huge test coming up against Pittsburgh 7-footer Steven Adams on Thursday in the Shockers NCAA tournament opener. Hall shed his dreadlocks as the ninth-seeded Shockers geared up for the No. 8 Panthers. I just wanted to try something different, the 6-3, 238-pound Hall said Wednesday. I wanted to be like a new person coming into this tournament, play harder and just give it my all. Its my senior year, so Im trying to get focused. While Pitt and Wichita State in many ways are mirror images of each other because of their emphasis on defense, there is a major difference in the battle of bigs. Hall is a 23-year-old sixth-year senior from Georgia and Adams a 19-year-old freshman from New Zealand, where the approaching rugby season draws more interest than March Madness. Adams insists he is in the moment despite not knowing a few years ago what the NCAA tournament was. If youre in the tournament right now and your mindset aint here, youre obviously going to lose, said Adams, a gold tooth sparkling through his smile. Adams first had to take care of a bloody nose Wednesday, the result of an accidental elbow from teammate Dante Taylor. We all mess each other up at practice because we go so hard, Taylor said. I got hit in my eye again today. Durand (Johnson) busted his lip. Pretty much somebody comes out bleeding every day. Thursdays game likely wont be much different. I know three years ago when we played them, they had the same approach, senior guard Tray Woodall said of Wichita State. They had guys that played really, really hard. It re-
No.8 Pitt vs. No. 9 Wichita State 1:30 p.m., TBS
minded us of our style of play in the Big East. Experts have the game pegged as the lowest-scoring in the first two full days, not surprising as Pitt (24-8) ranks sixth nationally in scoring defense (55.4 points a game) and the Shockers allow 60.7. Both teams also control the boards, with Wichita State (26-8) averaging 38.4 rebounds a game and the Panthers ninth in rebounding margin. The winner on the boards is going to win the game, said Hall, who is averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 boards. Both teams are hungry for different reasons. Pitt is making its 24th tourney appearance but hasnt advanced past the Elite Eight. The Panthers didnt qualify last year, a memory that sticks with Woodall. And this is the highest they have been seeded since they were a No. 9 seed in 2005 and lost to Pacific in the opening round. Wichita State, meanwhile, made a quick departure last year, ousted by Virginia Commonwealth, 62-59, in its opening game. It lingers with our group of seniors, Hall said. We dont want to go out this year. Adams, of course, has never been part of the NCAAs. He is just getting started in his career after coach Jamie Dixon, who once played basketball in New Zealand, discovered him there a few years ago. Though Adams still is a teen with a quirky sense of humor, his story has been well-documented. He is the youngest of 18 children and has an older sister who won a pair of Olympic gold medals in shot put.
reports claim syracuse is under investigation

SYRACUSE, N.Y. Syracuse has been under investigation for possible NCAA violations, mostly in its basketball program, for at least a year, according to two media reports. CBS Sports.com, citing an unidentied source, reported Wednesday that the school has received a letter of preliminary inquiry from the NCAA. The Post-Standard reported NCAA investigators have been conducting interviews with Syracuse employees and former employees. The newspaper said the investigation includes the handling of former player Fab Melos academic eligibility. In 2012, the star center was declared ineligible for the NCAA tournament days before it started. Same story they had last year at this time, coach Jim Boeheim said in San Jose, Calif., before the Orange played Montana in their opening game of the NCAA tournament. I guess thats annual. I guess next year well get it again. Boeheim would not answer any specific questions about the report but said he wasnt bothered by the timing of it on the eve of the tournament. Were concerned about playing Montana, he said. What people write or say, you know, theres 30,000 people in the Dome yelling at me all the time. People yell at their television sets. I tell them I cant hear them, but they still yell at them. Theres no distractions for me.
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No. 11 Bucknell vs. No. 6 Butler 12:30 p.m., TRUTV
James Madison guard Charles Cooke (4) and forward Rayshawn Goins celebrate after the Dukes defeated LIU Brooklyn 68-55 in a rst-round game of the NCAA tournament on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.
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middle of it, I just tried my best to focus on our team. I know that sounds boring, he added. But if I didnt, man. I could be pretty distracted right now. Thats the last thing Butler can afford against 11th-seeded Bucknell (28-5). The Bison piled up victories by the bunches this season, and roll into the tournament with a seven-game win streak. Four of their starters Cameron Ayers, Mike Muscala, Bryson Johnson and Joe Willman have combined for 5,600 points in their careers, 1,745 this season alone. Muscala is one of the best big men still playing one of those rare, 6-foot-11 offensive artists whose range extends beyond 4 feet. I havent seen anyone that weve played against score with his back to the basket in so many creative ways than Muscala, Stevens said. And I was talking to a BCS coach
who has played them in the last few years, and he said in the last five years, Muscala is the best big guy theyve played against. I think that sums it up. Though Bucknell was blown out in its last NCAA appearance, losing to eventual national champion Connecticut in 2011, it has some experience with upsets, too. Its best known, of course, was its takedown of third-seeded Kansas in 2005, a victory that first got Muscala, Johnson and Willman thinking about the Bison. I definitely remember it, Willman said. When coach contacted me and said they were from Bucknell, it definitely rang a bell, because you remember what they did in the tournament and you know that the school denitely has a potential to get back there. Bucknell actually won its first-round game the next year, too, beating Arkansas. Sound familiar? Bucknell has all of the pieces and all of the experiences and all of the accomplishments that go along with the teams that go deep into the NCAA tournament out of a non-BCS league a lot like the Butler teams of the past, Stevens said.
And these players, theres absolutely no distractions for them. Theyre here to play Montana and thats it. The school also acknowledged last year that the college sports governing body had inquired into old allegations that players were allowed to practice and play despite being in violation of the schools drug policy. This season, forward James Southerland sat out six games during the season for an academic issue. CBS Sports reported the investigation is not related to sexual assault allegations made against former assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine in 2011. Federal authorities in November dropped their investigation into one of the sexual abuse claims that cost Fine his job. Point guard Michael CarterWilliams said this was the first he heard about the NCAA probe. I dont have any idea what its about and Im sure my teammates dont know anything or I would have heard, he said. To be honest, we are going to avoid any distractions and just focus on our game. When you get to the tournament no games will be easy. School spokesman Kevin Quinn declined to provide details. As we said last year at this time, we are collaborating with the NCAA as part of an ongoing inquiry. Given this process is ongoing, we are unable to comment further at this time, he said.
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parity in basketball, said Saint Louis forward Dwayne Evans, whose fourth-seeded team opens against No. 13 New Mexico State in San Jose, Calif. Every day you turn on SportsCenter and you see a bunch of upsets. But I think that provides a lot of exciting college basketball. And, as a team, I think we have a legitimate chance here. Louisville coach Rick Pitino, whose team was seeded rst overall after romping into the tournament on a 10-game winning streak, joined the chorus of those using the P word. In his mind, the constant exodus of one-and-down players from programs such as Kentucky, which essentially has to start over each season, has leveled the playing eld more than ever before. There are no longer the Kareem Abdul-Jabbars or Bill Waltons or those great players from Carolina and Duke Christian Laettner and those people. It just doesnt happen, Pitino said. You take a Colorado State with ve seniors, theyre every bit as good as any of the number 1 seeds who play the game. Parity, he added, has set in. Thats what makes it so much fun. You really, really cant pick who is going to win. Maybe so, but the odds are, one of those teams on the top line will emerge as the champion in Atlanta on April 8. Thats good news for the Cardinals and the other No. 1 seeds: Kansas, Indiana and Gonzaga. Since 1988, when sixth-seeded Kansas won the national title, only once has the champion emerged from anywhere below a third seed (No. 4 Arizona in 1997). More telling, the team celebrating at the end is usually a No. 1 seed 16 times thats been the case during the 24-year span. So, while its not unusual for an upstart such as Butler, George Mason or VCU to crack the Final Four, the cream usually rises to the top in the last game of the season. Then again, its not so easy to tell who the little guys are anymore. Take Gonzaga, the Jesuit school from Washington state that used to be known as a plucky upstart. Not now. The Zags are a full-edged powerhouse, rising to the top of The Associated Press rankings and landing a No. 1 seed, both of which were rsts in school history. Or Butler, which took overachieving to new levels when it reached the nal game in both 2010 and 2011. In the rst round, at least, the Bulldogs are the team trying to fend off another school that wants to make its mark, 11th-seeded Bucknell. As if signaling just how far the private school in Indianapolis has come, Butler ofcially joined the new Big East along with Xavier and Creighton, aligning with traditional East Coast stalwarts such as Georgetown and Villanova. Bucknell has all of the pieces and all of the experiences and all of the accomplishments that go along with the teams that go deep into the NCAA Tournament out of a non-BCS league, a lot like the Butler teams of the past, Stevens said. But theyre still, maybe in the national medias eyes or the national attentions eyes, not getting their due respect. The selection committee has recognized the changing order within college basketball, choosing 11 at-large schools from outside the big six conferences for the second year in a row, including teams such as Boise State and Middle Tennessee that appeared doomed after losing in their league tournaments. The Atlantic 10, for instance, landed ve teams in the eld, while the Southeastern Conference got only three. Gonzaga beat out Miami for a No. 1 seed, even though the Hurricanes won both the regular season and the tournament in the hoopscrazy Atlantic Coast Conference the rst team ever to pull off that double and have to settle for a No. 2 seed. The seeds, Pitino said, mean absolutely nothing.
Kings lacrosse comes through

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WILKES-BARRE Kings held Lycoming to a seasonlow four goals in an 8-4 mens lacrosse victory Wednesday afternoon at McCarthy Stadium. Lenny Fox and Kieran McMahon each scored twice while Pat Bonnot found the back of the goal and assisted on A.J. Bungerts scoring strike. Brendan McCrudden stopped 11 shots in goal for the Monarchs.
SUNY-Oswego 11, Misericordia 4
Paul Stewart, Josh Schwartz, Kyle Calabro and J.R. Lauri all scored for the Cougars while Nick Santillo had two assists in Misericordias rst loss.
WOMENS LACROSSE Morrisville State 18, Misericordia 12
Catie Viegas and Brooke North each scored four goals in Misericordias loss on the road. Jenny Perucca added two goals for the Cougars.
Brian Gibbons (9) had one of the Penguins few prime scoring chances on Wednesday, breaking in alone shorthanded against Syracuse goalie Cedric Desjardins. Gibbons couldnt convert on the play and the Penguins lost 1-0.
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fake Crunch goalie Cedrick Desjardins (20 stops), but was thwarted when he failed to get off a solid shot. Syracuse grabbed the lead at 2:01 of the second stanza, when Philip-Michael Devos unloaded a slapshot from the top left circle that sneaked past Zatkoff and under the crossbar. It was Devos fth goal of the season. It was ultimately going to come down, said Hynes, to which team was going to get off to a better start. They go to their game faster than we did.
The stanza was livened with 33 seconds left in it, when Pens defenseman Philip Samuelsson traded punches with J.T. Brown, with no clear winner to be declared. The Pens mustered up 11 shots in the third period, but were unable to prevent Desjardins from racking up his fth shutout of the season, and third in eight games since being traded from the Hamilton Bulldogs. NOTES The Pens were without their leading scorer Chad Kolarik who had registered six points (3g, 3a) on the teams recent New England swing. Hes day-to-day, said Hynes, without saying whether Kolarik was injured, benched Award for outstanding service by vote of the football team and athletic department at Kings. The 37-year-old Janik, a Wilson High School grad, originally planned to take up physical therapy in college, but followed his girlfriend to Penn States Hazleton campus and changed his career path. They didnt have physical therapy, Janik said. They had athletic training. That was the closest thing. Janik pursued the major at Penn States main campus for three years until his graduation, then received his masters degree in sports health care from the Arizona School of Health Sciences at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He spent the 1999 NFL season interning with the Eagles. wearing a T-shirt that said: We Miss You, 2014 Come Back, a reference to James possible free agency and return to Cleveland, where he played seven seasons. James patted the fan on the head as security rushed him off the oor. The start of the game was delayed 35 minutes because of a spill on the oor caused by condensation from a carbon dioxide container inside the scoreboard. James scored eight straight points to open the fourth, hitting a 3-pointer to tie it 77-all. He then turned toward the crowd and delivered an icy stare, his way of saying, OK, enough is enough. The Heat had to work extra hard for this one, but they may look back on the comeback as a dening moment. Trailing by 27 matching their biggest decit this season in the third quarter, the Heat were in major danger of getting blown out. But Miami rallied and outscored Cleveland 28-10 in a 7-minute stretch to pull to 74-68 on Ray Allens 3-pointer from the left wing. With Cavaliers fans holding their breath and swallowing hard, Daniel Gibson drilled a 3 just before the horn to put the Cavs up 7768 heading to the fourth. The Cavs led by 21 at halftime, a stunning development for a team that had to sign a journeyman guard earlier in the day just to have some depth. Cleveland reeled off a 19-0 run and outscored Miami 23-3 over nal 6:45 of the rst half. As they walked to the locker room at halftime, the Heat had to be wondering what was hap-
or something else. Speaking of Kolariks absence, Hynes said, it would be a loss depending on how he was going to play. If he was going to be all-in and compete, then he would be an effective player. When he plays a certain way and does certain things, he is effective. Winger Paul Thompson slid up to take Kolariks spot on the top line. The Pens shot disparity reached 16-4 early in the second period (on its way to 19-9) when Hynes opted to use his one timeout. The shift after the goal was horrendous, Hynes said. It got to the point where we had to regroup. He said he learned valuable ideas that year from the teams head trainer that season Rick Burkholder (now in Kansas City with former Eagles coach Andy Reid) and former Eagles assistant and Hazleton native Eric Sugarman, now the head trainer for the Minnesota Vikings. Rick taught me a lot. I keep in touch with those guys, Janik said. He joined the Kings training staff in 2000, and as spent the past seven years as the programs head trainer, a position he sees himself in for the foreseeable future. My aspirations coming out of school were to work at the professional level, Janik said. Kings, I came into it as a start-up job. Now, I can see myself here for as long as Kings will keep me. pening and any thoughts they may have had of matching the Lakers record were vaporizing quickly. Downstairs, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert joked that he didnt know what was happening. I was out, whats the score? he cracked. James wasnt sure what kind of reaction he would get from Clevelands fans. However, he was condent it would be nothing like his rst visit here after he signed with the Heat. It cant get no worse than Year One, Dec. 2, 2010, he said, referring to the night Quicken Loans Arena was transformed into a cauldron of hate directed at him. It cant get no worse than that, so Ill be all right. James has moved on and he believes Cleveland fans arent nearly as mad at him as they once were. Even Gilbert seems to have softened. Gilbert, who sent his infamous letter to Cavs fans ripping James on the night he announced he was signing with the Heat, went to his Twitter account to offer something of an olive branch to his former employee. Cleveland Cavaliers young talent makes our future very bright, Gilbert tweeted. Clearly, LeBrons is as well. Time for everyone to focus on the road ahead. James was standing at midcourt awaiting the opening tip when arena workers rst noticed a pool of liquid on the oor. As ball boys tried to mop it up, the ofcials sent both teams to their locker rooms and the giant, re-breathing, fog-spewing scoreboard was lowered to the oor so the problem could be xed.
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to an even higher level in 2008, developing and moderating the rst Pennsylvania student quiz bowl a competition of sports training knowledge for students from various colleges. Later, that challenge grew into a national competition. That awards are great. If I can have a few students that get inspired by it, thats what its all about, Janik said. For him, its also about caring for 19 varsity sports, as well as cheerleading, at Kings. Janik works with a staff of eight assistant trainers to ensure medical coverage for all practices and games at Kings. His extraordinary work ethic and medical care twice earned him the schools John Dorish
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Vincent Council, the only senior on the Providence roster, scored eight straight points to key a second-half charge that led the Friars to a 75-66 victory over Charlotte on Wednesday night in the opening round of the National Invitation Tournament. Providence, winning its rst postseason game since an NIT win in 2003, will host Robert Morris, which upset defending national champion Kentucky the previous night, either Sunday or Monday. If it is Sunday, the Friars will have to move the game to the University of Rhode Island because of the United Cheer and Dance Nationals at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Friars (18-14) erased a seven-point second-half decit but trailed by two when Council had his personal run. He then got help from fellow guards Bryce Cotton and Kris Dunn to subdue the 49ers (21-12). Cotton nished with 25 points, while Council had 16 points, six assists and ve rebounds, and Dunn added 14 points, nine rebounds six assists and four steals. LaDontae Henton had 13 points and nine rebounds. E. Victor Nickerson led Charlotte with 14 points. The 49ers lost eight of their last 12 after then-leading scorer DeMario Mayeld was suspended Jan. 30 and dismissed Feb. 22.
Tennessee (20-13) lacked energy all night and trailed throughout the second half in front of only 4,468 fans at the 21,678-seat Thompson-Boling Arena. Trae Golden scored 20 points and Jarnell Stokes had 14 points and 13 rebounds for Tennessee. Jordan McRae, who was averaging a team-high 16 points per game, shot 3-for-14 and scored just seven points.
Stony Brook 71, Massachusetts 58
Mercer 75, Tennessee 67
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Miles was long with a 3-pointer in the nal second, letting Miami off the hook. Following the game, James stopped to sign a few autographs as he made his way to Miamis locker room. This was much tougher than he and the Heat could have imagined. Mario Chalmers added 17 points and Dwyane Wade had 11 for the Heat, who outscored the Cavs 30-18 in the fourth quarter and 64-40 in the second half. Wayne Ellington had 20 points and Tristan Thompson 18 for Cleveland, which went from a stunning upset to blowing the biggest lead in a loss in franchise history. Down by nine to open the fourth, the Heat were up 95-86 with 3:02 left and seemed to have the Cavaliers on the ropes. But Cleveland bounced back and closed to 96-95 on Thompsons two free throws with 44 seconds to go. Wade then missed a jumper, but Ellington misred on a step-back 23-footer with 5.2 seconds to go. James was fouled and the reigning MVP, with a sellout crowd of 20,562 roaring, stepped to the line and dropped both free throws to make it 98-95. Miles was contested on his nal shot, and once it clanked off the rim, the Heat headed home with a chance to extend their streak to 25 on Friday against Detroit. This game had a little of everything, including a fan running on the oor in the fourth quarter. The young man was
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Travis Smith scored 25 points to match his career high Wednesday as Mercer defeated Tennessee. Mercer, the Atlantic Sun regular-season champion, improved to 2-1 this season against Southeastern Conference foes. Mercer lost 58-49 at Georgia on Dec. 18 and won 66-59 at Alabama on Dec. 22. The Bears (24-11) will play at BYU in the second round. Daniel Coursey scored 15 points and shot 7-of-7 for Mercer. Langston Hall had 16 points and Jakob Gallon added 12.
AMHERST, Mass. Anthony Jackson and Dave Coley scored 20 points each and Stony Brook beat Massachusetts. The seventh-seeded Seawolves (25-7) advanced to the second round of the NIT and will play at Iowa on Friday night. The second-seeded Minutemen (21-12) led 25-21 with 7:05 left in the rst half, but they didnt score again in the half. But Stony Brook scored the nal 17 points heading into halftime and controlled the game the rest of the way. UMass leading scorer Chaz Williams was slowed by foul trouble in the rst half and a shoulder injury ghting through a screen early in the second. He nished with two points and six assists. Freddie Riley, who scored his 1,000th career point, led the Minutemen with 16 points. Jameel Warney added 16 points for Stony Brook. IOWA CITY, Iowa Devyn Marble scored 24 points, Aaron White added 11 with 13 rebounds and Iowa cruised past Indiana State. Melshan Basabe had nine points and eight boards for the Hawkeyes (22-12), who won a home game in the NIT for the second straight season. Iowa will host Stony Brook in the second round on Friday night. Iowa shook off a sluggish start with a 19-4 run to open the second half. cono Downs, Rapson estimated, rose from between $15,000 and $20,000 per race day in 1983 to $63,000 per day in 2008 to $175,000 per day this upcoming season. Now our purses are so high, the thought of xing a race doesnt make sense, Rapson said. The rst thing we did was make this an honest place to race. The problem (back in the early 80s) was the purses were so low, the horsemen couldnt make a living even if they won. We got rid of a lot of drivers, trainers, owners we knew were involved with tactics they shouldnt have been involved in. The major changes, though, came with a couple of shifts of ownership according to Rapson. Private owner Joseph Banks assumed control of the track in 1983 and started it on a path to respectability. When he passed away in 1996, Penn National Gaming purchased Pocono Downs and kept it growing. And the track really began to blossom when the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority bought the track in 2005, demolished the grandstand and built a casino alongside the track, boosting purses dramatically. Now weve been voted one of the top 10 tracks in the country, Rapson said. We have come a long way. Were a major-league track.
Iowa 68, Indiana State 52
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pected to pay out $10.5 million. Thats even before they get to the Breeders Crown eliminations and nals, which are scheduled to pay out $5.45 million Oct. 11, 12 and 19. The way its changed from then to now is leaps and bounds, said driver Matt Romano, who won the 2,500th race of his career at Pocono Downs last season. Mohegan Sun coming in really helped it. It made us as horsemen get our owners involved in bringing better-class horses. It all starts Saturday night, with the rst leg of the Bobby Weiss Series, with three-years running at a colt and gelding pace. This years schedule also includes the James Lynch Memorial, Earl Beal Jr. Memorial and Ben Franklin eliminations and nal all being run on Sunstakes Saturday in June. And two months later, the Battle of Brandywine consolations and the Colonial and Valley Forge runs and consolations will come to the track for Superstakes Saturday. Its probably going to be our biggest season ever, said Rapson, who has been at the track since 1980. The average purses at Po-
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Manuel tries different pieces to lineup puzzle

By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer
Checking out the lineup Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore sits in the dugout before an exhibition spring training game against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Wednesday. DoDgers
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CLeArWATer, Fla. Theres one certainty in the Philadelphia Phillies lineup: ryan Howard will bat cleanup as usual. Manager Charlie Manuel has plans to try various batting orders in the nal 10 days of spring training, including moving Jimmy rollins out of his customary leadoff spot. of course, the lineup probably will change numerous times after the real games begin. At least Manuel is sure about Howard hitting fourth. The 2006 NL MVP has been a xture in that spot throughout his career. Howard is the only guy in our lineup capable of knocking in 130-150 runs, Manuel said. Case closed. Chase Utley will bat in his usual spot ahead of Howard most of the time ex-
cept when Manuel wants to break up his string of left-handed hitters. Hes got at least four lefties in the starting lineup: Howard, Utley, Domonic Brown and Ben revere. Were not going to line up all of those left-handed hitters because when the season starts, well see better left-handed pitching, Manuel said. Theyre going to save those left-handed pitchers for us. I dont think we can afford to hang four or ve lefties in a row. Utley could bat second against some lefties with Michael Young moving into the three-hole. Young can hit anywhere from second to sixth, depending on who is in the lineup on a given day. Hell likely start the season fth to protect Howard until Delmon Young is ready to play. Young is recovering from ankle surgery and could be back by mid-April. Michael Young is going to be a real
good player for us, Manuel said. Not only is he going to hit, he will hit for a high average and he will show some power in the National League. He has a chance to hit more homers than people think. Young batted cleanup behind Josh Hamilton in 89 games with Texas in 2011 when he had career highs in average (.338) and rBIs (106) along with 11 homers. He hit mostly fth and sixth last year when he slumped to .277, 8, 67. Im comfortable anywhere in the lineup, Young said. It doesnt change the way I hit. Just have to have the same approach, know the situation on the scoreboard and who is pitching. As for rollins, theres plenty of debate about him hitting rst. Critics have argued for years that rollins doesnt get on base enough. He had a .316 on-base percentage last year and its also .316
over the past four seasons. The speedy revere is the other leadoff option. His on-base percentage with Minnesota last year was .333, but his career oBP in three seasons is .319. rollins may not be the prototypical leadoff hitter. But, hes had his best success in that spot, feels comfortable there and his run production is far better than most leadoff hitters. rollins has averaged 19 homers and 69 rBIs per year since 2006. He had 30 homers and 94 rBIs during his MVP season in 2007, and has hit at least 20 homers four times with three seasons of more than 75 rBIs. Those are huge numbers from a leadoff guy. People dont understand Jimmy rollins knocks in 75-90 runs in the leadoff spot, Manuel said. Jimmy so far in his career produces more runs in the leadoff hole than Ben.
sUrPrIse, Ariz. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Hanley ramirez could be sidelined for more than two months or maybe just two weeks because of an injured left thumb. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly says doctors have described both recovery scenarios for ramirez. The All-star was set to have an MrI when he returns to the Dodgers camp on Wednesday. ramirez was hurt diving for a ball at third base Tuesday night in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic. He stayed in the game and helped the Dominican republic beat Puerto rico 3-0 for the title. Luis Cruz, who was projected to play third base, started at shortstop Wednesday against Kansas City.
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KIssIMMee, Fla. Bud Norris is all set to throw the rst pitch of the 2013 major league season. The Houston Astros said Wednesday that Norris will start on March 31 in the opener against Texas rangers on March 31. The Astros will host Texas in their rst game since joining the American League in that sunday night opener. You dont have an opportunity like this all the time, to go out there and throw the rst pitch of the season, Norris said. When I say its a childhood dream come true, thats truly what it is. The 28-year-old righty was 7-13 last year. He is 2-0 with a 5.52 erA in four spring training starts. Norris will be the Astros fourth different opening-day starter in four years.
New York Yankees Thomas Neal (60) bats in a spring training baseball game in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday.
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Milwaukee lands 3B Parker
Nunez leads Yankees past Red Sox

MILWAUKee The Milwaukee Brewers acquired third baseman stephen Parker from the oakland Athletics in exchange for right-handed pitcher Darren Byrd on Wednesday. over four seasons in the minors, the 25-year-old Parker has batted .277 with 43 home runs and 262 rBIs in 448 games. His best season was 2010, when he batted .296 with 21 homers and 98 rBIs in 139 games at Class-A stockton. The 26-year-old Byrd spent three seasons in the Brewers farm system and appeared in one game this spring.
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Team to honor Newtown
TAMPA, Fla. The New York Yankees and Boston red sox will honor the community of Newtown and the memory of those killed in the shooting at sandy Hook elementary school when the teams play opening day April 1 at Yankee stadium. Pregame ceremonies include a joint honor guard of Newtown police and reghters, and a moment of silence at which time a list of the victims names will be recognized on the center-eld scoreboard. on opening day, we will reect upon more important things and the play the game to honor the community of Newtown, Yankees managing general partner Hal steinbrenner said in a statement. since the day of the tragedy, our hearts and thoughts have been with those who were affected. The Yankees and red sox will wear a special ribbon on their uniforms. Baseball commissioner Bud selig has asked that all other 28 major league teams wear the ribbon during their opening games. Months have passed, yet we are still trying to come to grips with this incomprehensible tragedy, red sox principal owner John Henry said in a statement. As our teams look to face each other on opening day, we will stand united in support of the families affected as we remember and honor those who were lost. -- The Associated Press
TAMPA, Fla. eduardo Nunez got a hit, drove in a run and made an error while lling in for shortstop Derek Jeter as the New York Yankees beat the Boston red sox 4-0 Wednesday. Before the game, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he didnt know whether Jeter will be available to play on opening day. Jeter got an anti-inammatory shot in his surgically repaired left ankle and missed his second straight exhibition. Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis went 0 for 4 playing against his longtime former team. Boston starter Felix Doubront allowed four runs and seven hits over 4 1-3 innings. Yankees ace CC sabathia pitched in a minor league game and gave up one run in six innings. Hes set to start the opener April 1 against the red sox.
Orioles 6, Blue Jays 5
sUrPrIse, Ariz. Mike Moustakas went 3-for-3 and homered for the second KIssIMMee, Fla. Freddie Freeconsecutive day as the Kansas City royman and Andrelton simmons each hit als defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers. two home runs and the Atlanta Braves Moustakas homered in the fth inbopped the Pittsburgh Pirates. ning off reliever Matt guerrier. Lorenzo Freeman went 4 for 4 and drove in Cain and Johnny giavotella added solo four runs. Hes hit ve of his seven home runs for Kansas City. spring homers in the past six games and royals right-hander Wade Davis, who is batting .373 (22 for 59) this spring. skipped a start with shoulder inamsimmons also doubled in his rst mation, allowed one run in four-plus game back from the World Baseball innings. He gave up two hits, but Classic. walked four and threw just 36 strikes in Braves starter Mike Minor allowed 10 64 pitches. hits, including a homer by Andrew McDavis was lifted after a single and two Cutchen, and ve runs in four innings. walks in the fth. reliever Luis ColeHe walked three and struck out ve. man induced skip schumaker to ground Kyle McPherson, competing for a spot into a double play and struck out Mark in the Pirates rotation, gave up 10 hits ellis. and nine runs in 4 2-3 innings.
Washingtons Kurt suzuki had two hits, including a solo homer off Tom Koehler in the ninth. Jayson Werth had two hits and a sacrice y.
three innings and gave up two runs on seven hits. He had two strike outs.
Royals 7, Dodgers 2
Braves 18, Pirates 9
sArAsoTA, Fla. Nolan reimold hit two of the Baltimore orioles ve solo home runs in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays. J.J. Hardy and reimold hit back-toback home runs in the second inning, and three batters later, Nate McLouth. In the third, Chris Davis and reimold connected. Zach Britton, who is in competition for the orioles No. 5 starting job, allowed ve runs and seven hits in 1 2-3 innings. emilio Bonifacio, who had three hits, had a two-run home run off Britton. Jeremy Jeffress started for the Blue Jays and allowed the rst three home runs in two innings.
Angels 6, Indians 5
Nationals 7, Marlins 5
TeMPe, Ariz. Los Angeles Angels starter Tommy Hanson was pulled because of tightness in his right triceps as he warmed up for the fourth inning in win over the Cleveland Indians. Hanson said he thought he was taken out for precautionary reasons. The right-hander said he felt the best he has all spring. Hanson, acquired in an offseason deal with Atlanta, allowed three hits and two runs with four strikeouts in his fourth spring start. Cleveland starter Trevor Bauer allowed ve hits and four runs in three innings in the roughest outing of six appearances.
sCoTTsDALe san Franciscos ryan Vogelsong and Milwaukees Chris Narveson each pitched six impressive innings and the giants and Brewers played a neat 0-0, 10-inning tie in a game between split squads. Vogelsong, fresh off a stint with the U.s. team in the World Baseball Classic, gave up three hits, walked one and struck out seven. Narveson had his best outing of spring training, allowing just one hit, walking none and striking out four. The teams closers, san Franciscos sergio romo and Milwaukees John Axford, both had scoreless innings. romo gave up a hit, walked a man and struck out a batter.
Brewers 0, Giants 0
JUPITer, Fla. Bryce Harper had two hits and drove in four runs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins. Harper had a two-run double in the third and a two-run single in the fth, raising his spring batting average to .400 (20-for-50) with 12 rBIs. Chris Young allowed two hits in ve innings. He walked one and struck out two. Wade LeBlanc gave up six runs and seven hits in ve innings. LeBlanc is among those vying for the Marlins No. 5 starters spot.
Giants (ss) 6, Padres 4
Diamondbacks 4, White Sox 2
PeorIA, Ariz. Brandon Crawford had three hits and an rBI, leading a san Francisco giants split squad to a victory over the san Diego Padres. The Padres hoped starter Andrew Cashner would get into the fourth inning with less that 40 pitches, but he didnt make it through the third he threw 31 pitches in the rst. But Cashner only gave up one run on three hits. He struck out four in his second start of spring training. giants starter Chad gaudin pitched
gLeNDALe, Ariz. ryan Court hit a tiebreaking two-run single against Dylan Axelrod in the eighth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a victory over the Chicago White sox. Arizona starter Brandon McCarthy gave up 10 hits but only two runs over six innings. McCarthy allowed a home run to Jordan Danks, who continued his torrid pace with two hits. After a horrendous start, Danks has 12 hits in his last 17 at-bats, although he remains a long shot to make the opening Day roster.
TAMPA, Fla. The New York Yankees might be minus Derek Jeter on opening day. The star shortstop missed his second straight exhibition game Wednesday because of inammation in his surgically repaired left ankle. general manager Brian Cashman said there was a chance Jeter could begin the season on the disabled list. At this stage, I just dont know, so all I can do is acknowledge its a possibility, Cashman said. The 38-year-old Jeter received an anti-inammatory injection in his ankle. The Yankees start the regular season April 1 at home against Boston. Weve got to do whats right for him, Cashman said. Whatevers right for him will be right for us. Im not saying hes going to be DLed, but I cant tell you it wont be. I dont think its anything serious, I just think its a timing issue. Jeter broke his ankle last year in the rst game of the AL championship series against Detroit. He waited a while before making his debut in a spring training game, starting out as a designated hitter on March 9 and later playing in the eld for the rst time. Weve got to be in a position where he plays a full nine innings of defense, and be able to do back to back (games) and all this other stuff, Cashman said. Well see how he responds, but I cant give you certainty now that what hes just experienced isnt going to push it back a little bit. Yankees manager Joe girardi said it would be weird not seeing Jeter in the season opener. Its going to feel different, girardi said. Its kind of strange. Cashman says he doesnt know when Jeter will resume playing in spring training games. He was removed from the lineup against Philadelphia on Tuesday for precautionary reasons because his ankle felt stiff. The 13-time All-star is 3 for 11 so far. The team captain led the American League with 216 hits and batted .316 with 15 homers and 58 rBIs last year. The doctor said, basically, you can experience a lot of different things along the pathway, so its not a surprise, Cashman said. His rehab has gone extremely well, but obviously after the back to back, it barked a little bit. Hes going to have ups and downs in the early portion of it, but eventually at some point hell be past this. Cashman said Jeter was sent home after getting the injection and was not at george steinbrenner Field on Wednesday. Let the shot take its course and see where hes at over the next few days, Cashman said. After you get a feel for how hes feeling, then well start it up and get him going again. Because of who he is, I cant count anything out.
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By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer
Manning considers reworking contract for Cruz

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX NFL owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open eld. Several coaches and team executives expressed concern about ofciating the new rule, but Commissioner Roger Goodell championed it and it passed Wednesday as the owners meetings concluded. Its passage by a 31-1 vote Cincinnati voted no was the second signicant step in protecting defensive players; on Tuesday, the league took the peel-back block out of the game. There was a lot of discussion, Steelers President Art Rooney said of the helmet crown rule, but the way it was presented was the most effective way to address it. The tuck rule, one of the most criticized rules in pro football, was eliminated. Now, if a quarterback loses control of the ball before he has fully protected it after opting not to throw, it is a fumble. Rooney said the Steelers were the only team to vote against getting rid of the tuck rule. New
England and Washington abstained. We didnt think it was necessary to make that change, Rooney said. We were happy with the way its been called. Video review now will be allowed on plays when a coach challenges even though he is not allowed to. But the coach will be penalized or lose a timeout, depending on when he threw the challenge ag. That change stems from Houstons Thanksgiving victory over Detroit in which Lions coach Jim Schwartz challenged a touchdown run by the Texans Justin Forsett. Although ofcials clearly missed Forsett being down by contact before breaking free on the 81-yard run, when Schwartz threw the red ag on a scoring play that automatically is reviewed, the referee could not go to replay. That loophole has been eliminated. Goodell was eager to get approved the competition committees proposal to outlaw use of the crown of the helmet by ball carriers, and there was talk the vote would be tabled until May if the rule change didnt have enough support. But after watching videos
PHOENIX The Pro Bowl will return to Honolulu next January and again will be played the week before the Super Bowl. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday at the owners meetings that the all-star game he once considered scrapping has been scheduled for Aloha Stadium on Jan. 26. He added that Hawaii will be included on some sort of rotational basis in any future Pro Bowl scheduling. The NFLs recent decision to return the NFL Pro Bowl to Hawaii in 2014 is great news for our tourism economy, said Mike McCartney, president and CEO of Hawaii Tourism Authority. The Pro Bowl in Hawaii is more than just a game; it generates worldwide media exposure for the Hawaiian Islands, contributes signicant tax revenue and expenditures through visitor spending, boosts activity and revenue for local businesses, and offers an opportunity for residents to engage with players and experience a live professional football game.
NEW YORK Quarterback Eli Manning will consider reworking his contract if it will help keep leading receiver Victor Cruz on the New York Giants. The two-time Super Bowl MVP indicated Wednesday at a sponsor event that the Giants havent asked him to redo his contract to open cap space. However, he said he would consider anything that helps the team. I want Victor back with the Giants, Manning said, adding that he checks the newspapers every morning to make sure that Cruz has not signed with another team. It is nervewracking. He is anxious. He has been dealing with this contract issue for a long time, last year and into this year. I know he wants to get this settled and get back to playing football, and just worrying about that.
The Giants recently allowed Cruz to enter restricted free agency, placing a rst-round tender ($2.87 million for 2012) on the popular local product from Paterson, N.J., which is about 10 miles from MetLife Stadium. New York has the right to match any offer he receives. It would receive a rst-round draft choice as compensation if he leaves. Cruz recently dumped his agent and signed with Tom Condon, Mannings agent. Manning quipped that he has even sent Condon a couple of texts regarding the talks between Cruz and the Giants. Get this done! Realistically, Manning said he has not interfered in the talks between Cruz and the Giants. He has talked with Cruz, but it was more the usual offseason stuff about how are things going and telling him to be ready to go to work on April 15 when offseason training starts. Manning is not opposed to
reworking his contract, which runs through 2015. His cap value will be close to $21 million this season. If the Giants want to work something out, the 32-year-old Manning said, I am always up for listening, guring out what I can do to help the cause. Tom Brady of the New England Patriots agreed to a threeyear contract extension in late February that freed up nearly $15 million in salary cap room. That didnt prevent Wes Welker, his leading receiver, from signing with the Denver Broncos, a move that will make him a target for Elis brother, Peyton. Eli Manning insisted that no matter what teams offer, the nal decision will be with Cruz, who broke the teams singleseason record for yards receiving in 2011. He had 86 catches last season for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns. I think he likes being here, Manning said of Cruz.
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DETROIT Devin Setoguchi had two goals, Niklas Backstrom made 36 saves and the streaking Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Wednesday night. Kyle Brodziak, Mikko Koivu also scored for Minnesota, which won its fourth straight. Pierre-Marc Bouchard had two assists. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored for Detroit. Minnesota led 1-0 after the rst period despite being outshot 17-5. Setoguchi opened the scoring 2:04 into the game when he swept in a shot from the bottom of the right circle for his 10th goal. Setoguchis second goal of the game came on the power play with 2:45 left in the second period, putting in a rebound to give Minnesota a 4-1 lead. Brodziaks power-play goal 3:51 into the second period made it 2-0 when he put in a
NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points after missing the previous three games with a knee injury, and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 106-94 on Wednesday night. J.R. Smith had 22 points for New York, still short-handed in the frontcourt but looking much better with Anthony back. The NBAs second-leading scorer hadnt played since leaving the Knicks road trip last week to have uid drained from the back of his right knee. He said he felt much better after the morning shootaround and moved much better, shooting 7 of 14 and grabbing eight rebounds. The Knicks shot 53 percent and won their second straight after dropping the rst four games of their ve-game trip. All-Star center Tyson Chandler is expected to miss about a week with a bulging disk, and reserve forwards Amare Stoudemire, Rasheed Wallace and Kurt Thomas all could miss the rest of the regular season. But New York had no trouble despite using a small lineup that featured 6-foot-9 Kenyon Martin as the center. Iman Shumpert, who joined Anthony, Martin, Raymond Felton and Pablo Prigioni in the lineup, sat out the second half after hurting his knee late in the rst half. He sat on the bench in uniform and the team said he was available to play, but wasnt
needed once the Knicks blew it open.
Bobcats 107, Raptors 101
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Byron Mullens scored 25 points, Gerald Henderson had another solid all-around game and the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Toronto Raptors to win consecutive games for the rst time since mid-November.
Hawks 98, Bucks 90
Nets 113, Mavericks 96
vent a Dallas rally in the fourth quarter. Williams also hit a fadeaway jumper after a blocked shot by Rockets 100, Jazz 93 HOUSTON James Harden Lopez, running to his bench with a big smile after Dallas had 29 points and the Houston Rockets improved their position- called timeout with the Nets up 97-88 midway through the ing in the Western Conference playoff race with a win over the fourth. Utah Jazz. Hornets 87, Celtics 86 Jeremy Lin added 24 for the NEW ORLEANS Anthony Rockets, who currently hold the Davis outreached Kevin Garnett No. 7 spot in the West. They and Jeff Green for a last-second lead the idle Los Angeles Laktip-in, and the New Orleans Horers by 1 games and are three nets snapped a four-game skid ahead of the sliding Jazz. with a victory over the Boston DALLAS Brook Lopez scored 38 points and Deron Williams had 31 in his rst visit to Dallas since spurning his hometown team in free agency, leading the Brooklyn Nets past the Mavericks. Williams scored 26 in the second half, repeatedly hitting shots and occasionally assisting on a basket by Lopez to preCeltics. Davis was playing despite missing the morning shootaround with an illness, and nished with nine points and eight rebounds. Ryan Anderson scored 21 points and Gordon 18 for the Hornets. Paul Pierce scored 11 points of his 28 points in the last six minutes to nearly lead Boston back from a nine-point decit.
ATLANTA Jeff Teague scored 27 points and Al Horford had 26, taking control after a sluggish rst quarter to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Milwaukee Bucks.
The New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony drives past the Orlando Magics Arron Afalo during the rst half of an NBA game on Wednesday in New York.
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one-timer shot from the edge of the crease, his fth goal, off a pass from Jared Spurgeon. Nyquist put Detroit on the scoreboard 9:09 into the middle period with his rst goal. He capitalized on Spurgeons turnover at the Red Wings blue line for his rst goal of the season, on a breakaway. Koivu restored the Wilds two-goal lead with 9:11 left in the second on spin-around shot from the high slot, which went in off Jimmy Howards glove for Koivus seventh goal.
Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 2
TORONTO Nazem Kadri had three assists and Joffrey
Lupul added a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a ve-game winless skid with a victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Bozak and Nikolai Kulemin also scored for Toronto. Kadris three points tied a career high, and he had a chance at a fourth point but was hauled down in front of the goal by Teddy Purcell midway through the third period. Rookies Radko Gudas and Cory Conacher scored for Tampa Bay in the third, spoiling James Reimers shutout attempt.
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IN BRIEF Freddie Mac sues big banks

Freddie Mac has sued 15 big international banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup, accusing them of rigging a key interest rate and causing huge losses for the governmentcontrolled mortgage giant. Freddie led the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Alexandria, Va. It names the banks that set the London interbank offered rate, known as LIBOR, which provides the basis for trillions of dollars in contracts around the world, including mortgages, bonds and consumer loans. In a growing scandal, two big British banks and Switzerlands largest have been ned hundreds of millions of dollars for manipulating LIBOR by U.S. and British regulators. A U.S. watchdog has found that Freddie and its larger sibling Fannie Mae together may have lost more than $3 billion on their investments from banks rate-rigging.
low wage, dim outlook Fed sticks

Survey finds pessimism about career prospects
By JENNIFER AGIESTA and TOM RAUM Associated Press
U.S., China cooperating

The U.S. and China have begun to re-engage on knotty issues ranging from economic frictions to North Koreas nuclear program following a months-long hiatus during President Barack Obamas re-election and Chinas installation of new leaders. Chinese President Xi Jinping met Tuesday with visiting U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew in the rst highlevel exchange between the sides in six months and the start of a series of meetings that will test the potential for cooperation between the worlds rstand second-largest economies. Although the relationship is colored by mutual suspicion, the two sides now discuss an ever-broadening agenda, from military cooperation to food safety, said Jin Canrong, an associate dean of the School of International Relations at Beijings Renmin University.
Airlines are looking up

The global airline industry has forecast a modest improvement in global net prots for 2013, crediting a backdrop of rising optimism about the worlds economy particularly in the United States and Europe. The International Air Transport Association, whose 240 member airlines carry 84 percent of all passengers and cargo, upgraded its nancial outlook Wednesday to expected prots of $10.6 billion this year, mainly based on more passengers and cargo.
WASHINGTON While lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lions share of the jobs created since the 2007-2009 Great Recession, a new survey shows that they are also among the most pessimistic about their future career prospects, their job security and their nances. The two-part Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey of employers and employees found high levels of anxiety among those earning $35,000 annually or less. Many of these workers say theyre worse off now than they were before or during the recession. And theres no question that workers see the world differently than do their bosses. Seventy-two percent of employers at big companies and 58 percent at smaller ones say there is a great deal or some opportunity for worker advancement. But, asked the same question, 67 percent of all low-wage workers said they saw a little or no opportunity at their jobs for advancement. The survey revealed that many people on the lowest rung in the workplace view their jobs as a dead end. Half were not too or not at all condent that their jobs would help them achieve long-term career goals. And only 41 percent of workers at the same place for more than a decade reported ever receiving a promotion. Yet 44 percent of employers surveyed said its hard to recruit people with appropriate skills or experiences to do lowerwage jobs, particularly in manufacturing (54 percent). And while 88 percent of employers said they were investing in training and education for employee ad-
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A crowd of job seekers attends a health-care job fair on March 14 in New York. Fewer Americans have been seeking unemployment aid in recent weeks in a sign the economy is gaining steam, but many who are working are still stuck in lower-paying jobs that leave them feeling gloomy about the future.
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vancement, awareness and use of such programs among the lower-wage workers was only modest. Although President Barack Obama made it a national goal to equip our citizens with the skills and training to compete for good jobs, the survey shows a U.S. workforce that has grown increasingly polarized between the haves and the have-nots and between employers and their employees. Through last month, the economy had recovered only about 5.7 million of the 8.7 million jobs shed in the deepest downturn since the Great Depression. Lowwage jobs are usually the rst to come back after a recession. While the outlook clearly is improving, economic growth remains anemic and unemployment is a still-high 7.7 percent. Ronald Moore, 48, of Lebanon, Ind., is among those who have seen their situa-
tions improve. He started his own homeinspection company three years ago after he couldnt nd enough work as a truck driver. But nobody was buying homes, so no one needed an inspection, he said. It was pretty rough in the beginning. Now he operates a custom cabinet business, where business is starting to improve. Slowly. To gauge the experiences and perspectives of lower-wage workers, the APNORC Center conducted two separate surveys. A sample of 1,606 workers earning $35,000 or less annually was surveyed last summer, while a companion poll of 1,487 employers of such workers was conducted from November through January. Roughly 65 percent of the jobs the U.S. economy added since the recession ofcially ended in June 2009 have been lower-wage ones.
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy has strengthened after pausing late last year but still needs the Feds extraordinary support to help lower high unemployment. In a statement after a two-day meeting, the Fed stood by its plan to keep short-term interest rates at record lows at least until unemployment falls to 6.5 percent, as long as the ination outlook remains mild. And it said it would continue buying $85 billion a month in bonds indenitely to keep long-term borrowing costs down. Speaking at a news conference, Chairman Ben Bernanke stressed that while the economy has improved, the Fed wont ease its aggressive stimulus policies until its convinced the economic gains can be sustained. An unemployment rate of 6.5 percent is a threshold, not a trigger for any rate increase, he said. Bernanke also said the Fed might vary the size of its monthly bond purchases depending on whether or how much the job market improves. The unemployment rate has fallen to a four-year low of 7.7 percent, among many signs of a healthier economy. We are seeing improvement, Bernanke said.
Bon voyage to Voyager 1: At 30, its journey continues

IN THE late 70s, NASA launched the Voyager 1 spacecraft on an epic mission of exploration through the outer solar system. But, despite massively increasing our understanding of our solar system, the Voyager 1 spacecrafts journey isnt over just yet. That intrepid traveller is still beaming back information from the outer reaches of the solar system or it was, until recently. No, it hasnt stopped working. Its nally left the solar system. Clipping along at nearly 11
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Foreign Exchange & Metals

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Combined Stocks
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-.26 +.03 +.54 +.32 +.15 +.28 ... +.11 +.13 +2.06 +.90 +.52 +2.05 +.51 +.48 +.88 +.29 +.35 -.45 -1.05 -.19 +.34 +.05 +.14 +.39 +.68 +1.11 +.69 -.11 +2.39 +.20 +.14 +.61 +6.5 +11.9 -16.3 +6.7 +58.1 +7.0 +24.9 +5.4 +6.3 +10.0 +4.4 +15.8 +38.3 +10.9 +33.7 +25.9 +13.8 +17.8 +3.2 +6.3 +10.7 +14.0 -18.4 +13.9 +3.0 +6.5 +17.2 +12.9 +14.3 +9.9 +3.7 +8.7 +7.6 +28.4 +4.6 AFLAC 50.72 AT&T Inc 36.19 AbtLab s 33.81 AMD 2.75 AlaskaAir 63.00 Alcoa 8.54 Allstate 47.93 Altria 34.04 AEP 48.06 AmExp 66.00 AmIntlGrp 38.30 Amgen 94.05 Anadarko 86.40 Annaly 15.60 Apple Inc 452.08 AutoData 64.43 AveryD 43.10 Avon 20.16 BP PLC 40.82 BakrHu 44.95 BallardP h 1.36 BarnesNob 17.02 Baxter 69.92 Beam Inc 63.42 BerkH B 102.34 BigLots 35.70 BlockHR 27.83 Boeing 85.37 BrMySq 39.87 Brunswick 34.81 Buckeye 58.89 CBS B 46.28 CMS Eng 27.27 CSX 24.30 CampSp 42.95 Carnival 33.64 Caterpillar 86.94 CenterPnt 23.12 CntryLink 34.58 Chevron 120.35 Cisco 21.67 Citigroup 46.09 Clorox 85.46 ColgPal 114.60 ConAgra 35.58 ConocPhil s60.44 ConEd 59.16 Corning 13.18 CrownHold 40.90 Cummins 116.25 DTE 66.47 Deere 87.74 Diebold 29.12 Disney 56.94 DomRescs 57.20 Dover 73.38 DowChm 33.44 DryShips 1.92 DuPont 49.84 DukeEn rs 70.40 EMC Cp 24.85 Eaton 62.68 EdisonInt 50.80 EmersonEl 57.11 EnbrdgEPt 29.26 Energen 51.31 Entergy 63.97 EntPrPt 57.17 Ericsson 12.81 Exelon 33.69 ExxonMbl 88.63 FMC Cp s 59.16 Fastenal 51.47 FedExCp 99.13 Fifth&Pac 19.16 FirstEngy 41.95 Fonar 6.54 FootLockr 32.21 FordM 13.36 Gannett 22.07 Gap 35.96 GenCorp 12.89 GenDynam 69.74 GenElec 23.46 GenMills 47.61 GileadSci s 44.52 GlaxoSKln 45.90 Hallibrtn 39.44 HarleyD 53.98 HarrisCorp 44.98 HartfdFn 26.15 HawaiiEl 27.16 HeclaM 4.06 Heico s 45.61 Hess 69.90 HewlettP 22.92 HomeDp 68.88 HonwllIntl 74.70 Hormel 39.79 Humana 69.45 INTL FCSt 17.33 ITT Corp 29.16 ITW 63.16 IngerRd 56.47 IBM 215.06 IntPap 45.59 JPMorgCh 49.12 JacobsEng 54.19 JohnJn 79.45 JohnsnCtl 35.05 Kellogg 63.25 Keycorp 10.15 KimbClk 95.54 KindME 86.88 Kroger 31.87 Kulicke 11.04 LancastrC 75.17 LillyEli 55.30 Limited 43.82 LincNat 32.85 LockhdM 92.24 Loews 44.01 LaPac 22.16 MDU Res 24.84 MarathnO 34.60 MarIntA 40.02 Masco 20.94 McDrmInt 11.03 McGrwH 48.53 McKesson 107.05 Merck 44.12 MetLife 38.55 Microsoft 28.32 MorgStan 22.74 NCR Corp 27.39 NatFuGas 60.78 NatGrid 56.41 NY Times 10.13 NewellRub 25.52 NewmtM 40.38 NextEraEn 75.70 NiSource 28.58 NikeB s 54.83 NorflkSo 76.02 NoestUt 42.72 NorthropG 68.64 Nucor 46.77 NustarEn 51.72 NvMAd 14.78 OGE Engy 67.62 OcciPet 78.63 OfficeMax 12.07 Olin 25.07 ONEOK s 46.00 PG&E Cp 43.88 PPG 141.01 PPL Corp 30.26 PVR Ptrs 22.90 Pfizer 28.29 PinWst 57.09 PitnyBw 15.20 Praxair 113.64 PSEG 33.56 PulteGrp 21.38 Questar 23.79 RadioShk 3.78 RLauren 170.51 Raytheon 57.00 ReynAmer 43.31 RockwlAut 86.85 Rowan 34.83 RoyDShllB 67.58 RoyDShllA 65.93 Ryder 59.59 Safeway 25.27 Schlmbrg 73.79 Sherwin 172.12 SilvWhtn g 30.20 SiriusXM 3.09 SonyCp 17.71 SouthnCo 45.79 SwstAirl 12.79 SpectraEn 28.86 SprintNex 6.03 Sysco 34.53 TECO 17.49 Target 68.52 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THE TIMES LEADER
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SECTION C
Hard-to-nd sets of Star Wars Legos are worth big bucks these days.
Daria and Jim Merrick of Pittston pose with Pink, who won the select title for her breed at the Westminster Dog Show.
The winning works both ways in this dog-loving family
Toys with staying power: Hang on to those classics

By KIM COOK The Associated Press
NEW YORK In a megabyte-driven world, youd think kids would be playing solely with mega-tech toys. But at the recent Toy Fair 2013 here, buyers gathered like kids on a playground around the booths stocked with the classics wooden play sets and ride-on toys, craft materials, table games and building sets. Retro-style toys for the under-tween crowd are on the upswing, says Adrienne Appell of the Toy Industry Association. Kids may see the unwired stuff as novel; parents appreciate having some balance in the toy basket. Heres a look at some of the new offerings, and also which toys are worth hanging onto after kids outgrow them.
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Pink, a prize-winning Rhodesian Ridgeback, gnaws on a treat that helps keep her teeth clean.
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By MARY THERESE BIEBEL - mbiebel@timesleader.com
Come on, girls. Lets settle for mama, Daria Merrick tells her two Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, who nuzzle against her on a recent afternoon and aim for a kiss. Look at this one, Merrick says, rubbing a canine chin. She loves her mama. Hmm. Which one is that, actually? To the casual eye, the dogs faces look very
much alike. And Merrick, of Pittston, certainly showers love on both of her pets, both of which are very affectionate even bestowing kisses on a visitor who, to their sensitive noses, must reek of cat. They think theyre lap dogs, Merrick said
See WESTMINSTER, Page 2C
Building sets including Lego are hotter than ever, according to consumer market research rm NPD Group. The category grew nearly 20 percent in 2012, the group said. Legos booth at the February fair included new entries in the Lego City and Lego Friends categories, the new Galaxy Squad space fantasy sets, and the DUPLO Read and Build sets, among others. KNex representatives were writing orders for glow-in-the-dark rollercoasters, and construction sets based on Angry Birds, Pac-Man and Super Mario. The manufacturers Robo Battlers allow kids to make smaller gures and stick them together to make a more elaborate creation. And Tinkertoys are turning 100 this year, now rendered in durable high-density plastic. The colorful components include perennial favorites such as rods, spools and washers, as well as some new bendable pieces. British-based Le Toy Van offered highend, high-quality, creative-play toys: sustainably produced rubberwood and engineered-wood dollhouses, pirate ships and accessories, with accompanying characters. The companys faux-food array included petit fours, ne chocolates and croissants. Some toymakers were touting franchises beloved by todays kids parents: board games and gures based on Cabbage Patch Dolls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Fraggle Rock. There were Bozo the Clown outdoor games. And New York-based Yottoy had old-timey books like Harry the Dog, The Poky Little Puppy and Scuffy the Tugboat paired with plush toys. In arts and crafts, Crayolas booth showed new kits for making custom markers and crayons. Play-Doh demonstrated a new ufer formula, while at Waba Fun, buyers were elbow-deep in Bubber, a never-dries-out play dough made with hollow ceramic beads and non-toxic polymers; Shape-It sand, which can be formed, baked, sculpted and then warmed back into a pile to start again; and Kinetic Sand, another polymer-lled sand. When a kid outgrows them or loses interest, which toys are worth hanging onto?
See CLASSIC TOYS, Page 2C
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Solomon/Plains announces Students of the Month
Solomon/Plains Junior High School recently selected the McDonalds Students of the Month for February. The faculty, staff and administration at the school nominated the students based on community, athletic, academic and service areas. Selected students are recognized by the school community, receive a certicate and are presented a meal coupon courtesy of McDonalds Restaurants, the event sponsor. Honored students, from left, are Justin Engle, Michelle Tlatenchi and John Greskiewicz.
Daria Merrick of Pittston reaches for a treat to give her dogs, Pink and Loo-Loo. Pink has the characteristics desired by breeders, but Daria says she loves and treats both her dogs the same.
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Jonathan Grula Memorial holding designer bingo
The Jonathan Grula Memorial Foundation is holding a designer bingo at 1 p.m. on April 14 at St. Andrews Church Hall, St. Patricks building, Parrish Street, Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $20 and includes 20 games. Some prizes include Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Lia Sophia, Scentsy, Avon, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Initials, Longaberger and 31. Food, refreshments and homemade baked goods will be available. Jonathan Grula was a 12-year-old boy who suffered from leukemia and died in September, 1999. The foundation was formed to benet children with cancer through the Four Diamonds Fund, Hershey, where Grula was a patient. To date, the foundation has donated over $241,000 to the Four Diamonds Fund. For more information call 829-0971 or 823-1192. Some of the participants, from left, rst row, are Theresa Shrader, Jill Gagliardi, Karen Grula and Mary Gorski. Second row: Bob Gorski, Joanne Joseph, Bill Joseph and Bob Grula.
with a laugh, though Pink weighs 73 pounds and Loo-Loo is about 90. The big difference between the two dogs is the fur on their backs. Pink has the distinctive characteristic for which her breed was named a long section of fur that grows in the reverse direction, forming a little ridge. That claim to fame led her in February to the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show in New York, where she won the title of select for her breed, coming in second only to the top winner, a bitch named Ida Belle. And, no, we are not trying to be rude to Ida Belle. The boy dogs are called dogs and the girl dogs are called bitches, Merrick said. Go gure. Merrick has been a dog owner all her life, growing up with four-legged friends she remembers as SPCA specials. In recent years, she and her husband, Jim, became aware of the Rhodesian Ridgebacks and really fell in love with the breed. They had a male dog who died a few years ago, which put Loo-Loo into a depression. To keep her company, the Merricks bought Pink from breeder Marie Cotton of Spring Valley Rhodesian Ridgebacks in Newtown, N.J. Cotton knew Pink had the potential to win ribbons and recommended she enter shows. While its a sacrice to be apart from the
Pink has won so many ribbons, Daria and Jim Merrick have been able to line a room in their Pittston home.
dog, Merrick said, shes accepted the necessity for Pink to spend weeks at a time with handlers Jack Secrest and Courtney Norris to prepare for competitions. Its like she has a second family, Merrick said. This year, the breed-judging portion of the Westminster show was held at Piers 92/94 instead of Madison Square Garden, which allowed additional animals to enter. There were more than 2,700 entries, the largest number in 15 years, according to the program. When it came time to judge the Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Merrick remembers, there were 50 entries, with 15 of them being girl dogs. Ida Belle won the top prize, and then Pink and a male dog were chosen as select in their respective categories.
These are the best of the breed from across the whole country, Merrick said, sounding like a pleased parent whose child just brought home a championship sports trophy and excellent report card. But even more important than the accolades from the outside world is the joy both Pink and Loo-Loo bring to their owners. Their mistress found out she had lupus several years ago. The disease causes joint pain, weakness and sensitivity to sunlight and, in Merricks case, led to her giving up her job in human resources. My girls really helped me through it, Merrick said. Theyre very in tune to emotional needs. When Im having a are-up, they lie down with me. And, some days, if I didnt have them to get up with, maybe I wouldnt have gotten up. the Star Wars series it might be a good idea. When is it time to get rid of toys? Raia, a mother of four under age 10, says her rule of thumb is simple. Anything that hasnt been played with in the past three or four months, we give away. Incomplete games and sets can be donated or passed along, although with a popular toy she suggests posting it online to help someone else complete their set.
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WVW Middle School holds dodge ball tournament
The Wyoming Valley West Middle School held its annual dodge ball tournament on Feb. 27. Students in grades 6-8 participated in the double-elimination tournament with 16 teams. Proceeds beneted the schools Knowbull Anti-Bullying Program. The championship, rstplace trophies were awarded to team Newtown, which was named to commemorate the school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Conn. Winning team members, from left, are Sulaiman Ismail, Elizabeth Burkhardt, Gage Nudo, Austin Sienkiewicz, Patrick Kasson, Mercedes Jasterzenski, Mandi Zawadzki and Morgan Klosko.
Those with sentimental value, perhaps books, dolls or train sets that parents dream might one day be passed on to grandchildren. And then there are collectibles. I think the ones based on popular movies and shows might have value. Couple that with a brand-name toy and youve got a potential collectible, says Bene Raia of Boston, one of the antiques pickers on PBS Mar-
ket Warriors. Hard-to-nd sets of Star Wars Lego, for instance, are worth big bucks, she says; an out-of-production Rebel Snowspeeder was recently offered online for more than $1,300. And pay attention even to whats in those fast-food bags. One of the biggest surprises in toy collecting is the Happy Meal giveaway, Raia says. Tie-ins to lms offer an instant cross-collectible, that is, an item of value in more than one collectors marketplace. Whole sets command more on the resale market; a 101 Dalmatians Happy Meal set from McDonalds now sells on eBay for about
$100. Raia says many toys from the Baby Boom era are valuable now Louis Marx toy trains, Madame Alexander Cissy dolls from the 1950s, Parachute Jump erector sets from the 40s especially if they have the original boxes and accessories. Thats key: Keep the packaging. Some people will buy two boxes of Lego, one to play with and one to keep, Raia says. It might sound extreme, but for
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Jamie William Nealon, son of Michael and Katie Nealon, Canonsburg, is celebrating his 10th birthday today, March 21. Jamie is a grandson of James and Ann Marie Nealon, Wilkes-Barre, and Fred and Rose Stamm, Richmond, Va. He has two sisters, Kaitlyn, 18, and Savannah, 12.
MMI students place in math competition

A team of students from MMI Preparatory School recently placed fourth in the team competition at the MATHCOUNTS competition, sponsored by the Keystone Northeast Chapter of Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, at Martin L. Mattie Middle School in Pittston. Fourteen schools and 113 students competed in the tournament. In the individual competition, Ali Aijaz had the fourth highest individual score and placed fourth in the countdown round. He will advance to the state competition in Harrisburg on Friday and Saturday. Team members, from left, are Aijaz, Anirban Chowdhury, Allison McGeehan, Nicholas Young, Ryan Touey and Susan Moyer, adviser.
Seminary Mock Trial Team advances to state competition

The Wyoming Seminary Mock Trial team will represent Region 5 in the State Mock Trial Competition on Friday and Saturday in Harrisburg. The team advanced to this competition after defeating Nazareth High School in the 2013 Regional High School Mock Trial Competition held on March 12 in the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse in Scranton. This is the fourth time in six years that the Seminary team is competing in the state tournament. The competition will feature the top 12 Mock Trial teams in Pennsylvania. Two members of the team were honored with special awards at the Scranton competition. Co-captain Caroline Reppert, Kingston, received the Outstanding Attorney Award and Salvadore Diaz, Avoca, received the Outstanding Witness Award. With the Hon. Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, at the Scranton competition, from left: Leah Goldberg, Wilkes-Barre, team co-captain; Reppert; Diaz; Sara Edgar, Coopersburg; Alaina Schukraft, Dallas; Alxis Boyle, Canadensis; Spencer Norris, Mountain Top; and Christina Thomas, Drums. Also participating were Adam Carlisle, teacher coach; Justin Naylor, teacher coach; Nicole M. Santo, Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn P.C., attorney adviser; and Clancy Boylan, Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law, P.C., attorney adviser.
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Paul Stanley Shinko III, son of Krystal Coburn and Paul Shinko, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his rst birthday March 19. Paul is a grandson of Keith and Christine Coburn, Kingston.
HUNLOCK CREEK: The Northwest Area Intermediate School PTO is holding its annual auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the former Hunlock Creek Elementary School building, near Route 11. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Items to be auctioned include local business donations, crafts, autographed photos and items of celebrities and sports gures, hotel accommodations, tickets for theme parks, sporting events, museums, theaters and other attractions in Pennsylvania and on the East Coast. Lunch and refreshments will be available. Proceeds will be used to purchase materials and supplies for the children.
KINGSTON: The Wyoming Valley West Middle School, 201 Chester St., is holding an Appreciation of the Arts Night at 7 tonight at the school. The event includes a fashion show with staff members and their children and students in grades 6-8. There will also be musicians and soloists and student art work on display, basket rafes and refreshments. All proceeds will benet ConKeerCancer.org, the eighthgrade Family and Consumer Science class project where students make pillowcases to send to childrens hospitals for pediatric cancer patients, and Candys Place.
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Gregory Leonard Jr., son of Karen and Gregory Leonard Sr., Hazle Township, has been accepted to the 2013 National Young Scholars Program. Leonard was nominated by his teacher, Nancy Dettore, based on his scholastic merit and leadership potential. Leonard He will join other young scholars from around the nation for a week in July at Villanova University, Philadelphia, to explore crime scene investigation, engineering of a toy vehicle and examination of the digestive system and patient diagnosis. Leonard is a fourth-grade student at Holy Family Academy, Hazleton, and a Weblo Scout of the Conyngham Scout Pack 207. He hopes to gain insight into a future career as a scientist or doctor by participating in the program. Leonard has a sister, Kayla.
Jack Grove
Jack Grove, son of Brian and Renee Grove, Tunkhannock, is celebrating his sixth birthday today, March 21. Jack is a grandson of Raymond and Rosemary Chimock, Swoyersville; Leona Lynn, Dallas; and the late Joseph Lynn. He has a sister, Anna, 9. Editors note: Email childrens birthday announcements to people@timesleader.com or send it to: Times Leader Birthdays, 15 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250.
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Class of 1963 is holding its 50th anniversary reunion on Aug. 24 at Konefals Grove. Addresses are needed for the following classmates Paul Holonia, Susie Hooper Porsche, Janet Lyons, Stanley Palmer, Rosemary Pond Kubiak, Richard Shaver, Karen Spencer Eckrote, Alice Whitesell Temple and Lynn Orosz Vincent. Call John at 696-2658 with information.
Redeemer students to perform in showcases

Four students from Holy Redeemer High School were selected to participate in the annual Carnegie Hall Showcase Recital to be held in New York or at the F.M. Kirby Center recital after auditions sponsored by the Northeast Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association at Marywood University. Erik Cudo, Wyoming, was selected to perform piano at Carnegie Hall on March 30. Louis Jablowski, Wilkes-Barre Township, will perform at the Kirby Center in both voice and piano and Brianna Stilp, Luzerne, and Maria Khoudary, Dallas, will play piano at the Kirby Center on April 14. Cudo and Khoudary are students of Christine Leandri. Jablowski is a student of Andrea Bogusko and Laura Anderson and Stilp is taught by Diane Shuleski. Participants, from left, are Stilp, Khoudary, Jablowski and Cudo.
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Class of 1963 is holding a get together at 6 p.m. on April 4 at Pattes Sports Bar, Hollenback Street, Wilkes-Barre. Family, friends and other classmates are welcome. Contact Maddy at 8291529 with any questions.
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93 UD Tow Truck with wheel lift. 64k. $8,995 94 Jeep Cherokee V8. Runs great. Power windows & doors. $2,995 96 F150 Pickup. auto, runs good. $2,495 Pontiac 96 Grand Prix. White, air, power windows & brakes, 4 door, runs good, 106K. $2,995 01 Ford Taurus SES 4 door, air, power doors & windows. $2,995 99 Chevy S10 Blazer 4 door, power windows, doors & seats. 126,000 miles. $3,995 03 Ford Windstar 4 door, all power options. 96,000 miles. $4,300 04 Nissan Armada, 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $10,900 09 Mercedes GL450, 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Cream puff. $42,500 Auto Sales 949 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort
415 Autos-Antique & Classic
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
506 Administrative/ Clerical
522
Education/ Training
380
Travel
First $750 takes!
Condition, needs battary. NEW PRICE 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee
CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good
Travel
Black Lake, NY
Come relax & enjoy great fishing & tranquility at its finest. Housekeeping cottages on the water with all the amenities of home.
4 door, 4 x4 LT Power windows & locks. Auto, 2 owners. Not a Nicer One! $3,995
CHEVY 00 BLAZER
150 Special Notices

ADOPTION: A safe, secure life filled with forever love awaits your baby. Wendy 888-959-7660 Expenses paid.
NEED A VACATION?
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BROADWAY SHOW BUS TRIPS

Pops of color at weddings are becoming the new trend with combinations such as redorange, lime greens and royal blue. bridezella.net
Sat. May 25th $169 Orchestra Seats Wed. June 19 $159 Orchestra Seats
Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist
2WD, 1 owner, solid steel locking cap. Was $5,995. NOW $4,995.
CHEVY 05 SILVERADO
NYC BUS $36 Wed. & Sat. NYC AUTO SHOW April 6th $36. JERSEY BOYS April 17th LION KING May $139 MATILDA 6/29 ORCH. $155 WICKED 4/17 Orch. $142 Only 8 open RAINBOW TOURS 570-489-4761 LEAVE FROM PARK & RIDE Rt. 309 or Rt. 315
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
CINDERELLA
ANNIE
IF YOURE NOT SELLING YOUR JUNK VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO
Orchestra Seats
MOWTOWN ON BROADWAY Wed. Aug 7th $159
4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.9 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call.
FORD 95 F150
AUDI S5 CONV. Sprint blue, black / brown leather int., navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 10 CHEVY IMPALA LT silver, V6, 50k miles 08 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX blue, auto, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 06 FORD FUSION SEL red 06 AUDI A8L grey, blue leather, navigation AWD 05 CHEVY IMPALA LS silver 05 AUDI A6 All Road. Green 2 tone, leather AWD 05 VW JETTA GLS grey, black leather, sunroof, alloys 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 SUZUKI AERO Silver, 5 speed 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 spd, 62k miles.
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800-825-1609
Coupe. Restored in 2010 with rebuilt 6 cylinder engine, 3 speed manual, new interior, and professional paint job (yellow). $12,900. 570-829-2029
FORD `65 MUSTANG
4x4. 1 Owner. 91K. 4.9 engine, auto. Runs great. New paint, stake body with metal floor. 570-675-5046. Leave message, will return call.
FORD 95 F150
RECEPTIONIST
Full time Receptionist needed for a Physician office. Front desk responsibilities including: answering phones, checking patients in and out, registering patients, collecting payments and verifying insurance. Email resumes to: hr@ihgltd.com or fax to (570) 552-8876
Street Wilkes-Barre littlepeopleWB.com
Little People Day Care School 280 Hanover
PART TIME Help Wanted
Experience preferred
REDUCED!!! NOW $3,595

CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
MAZDA `88 RX-7
1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park 4X4. V8. 1 owner. LIKE NEW! $5,995 570-696-4377
GMC 01 SIERRA
509
Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
439
Motorcycles
Screaming Eagle Package. Lava Red. $8,000, firm 570-735-3934
HARLEY 04 DAVIDSON NIGHT TRAIN
REDUCED!!! NOW $3,595
07 GMC YUKON 4X4 DENALI black, 3rd seat, Navigation 07 DODGE CARAVAN SXT green, 4 door, 7 pass mini van 05 MERCURY MARINER PREMIUM. Seafoam green, leather, V6, FWD 05 KIA SORENTO EX silver V6, AWD 06 CHEVY 1500
SILVERADO REG CAB
SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4s
SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER

Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
5 yrs experience PA Drivers License a Must. No license,dont call. Call 693.3735
EXPERIENCED ROOFERS
527 Food Services/ Hospitality
518 Customer Support/Client Care
1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park 4X4. V6. DVD. 3rd row seat. EXTRA CLEAN! $5,995 570-696-4377
GMC 03 ENVOY
451
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
Orchestra Seats ALL SHOWS INCLUDE BUS & SHOW TICKETS
WICKED Wed. Aug. 7th $179
LEOS AUTO SALES 93 Butler St

Wilkes-Barre, PA 570-825-8253 NISSAN 99 SENTRA 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto. Good condition, excellent gas mileage. $2,150 Current Inspection On All Vehicles DEALER
05
truck red, 4x4
YOURE LOSING MONEY
HAPPY TRAILS
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To Reserve Your Seats
Extra $150 for bulldozes 570-760-2035 570-542-2277 6am to 9pm
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Cunards Queen Mary II Travel from NY to Canada and Boston July 1 to July 6, 2013 From only $1099. per person
SPEND THE 4TH OF JULY IN BOSTON on board
135
135
LEGAL NOTICE Notice for Early Public Review of Proposed Floodplain Development March 21, 2013 This is to give notice that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990 in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the floodplain and wetland will have on the human environment for the acquisition and demolition under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program. These properties are in an area which is within the 100 year floodplain of the Susquehanna River and Harveys Creek. This notice is issued prior to final action granting project approval so as to provide the opportunity for early public review. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) proposes to undertake the following project: This project will involve the acquisition and demolition of about 30 flooded properties in Plymouth Township, Luzerne County which consist of 15 acres that have been severely damaged on several occasions, including recent flooding from Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Irene. This program is completely voluntary, participants have willingly agreed to the purchase and demolition of their homes and will also be permanently taken out of the floodplain, the structures will be cleared from the parcels and will remain open space in perpetuity. This undertaking is limited to demolition of residential properties only. The proposed action may affect the floodplain of the Susquehanna River and Harveys Creek. The project site is located in an area predicted to be inundated by a flood event having a 1 percent probability of recurring each year (this is the 100-year base flood). DCED is reviewing the action for its effect on passage of floodwaters; for alternatives to floodplain development; and for consistency with federal, state and local policies and regulations on floodplain management. DCED invites all interested persons to participate in the decision whether to assist the proposed floodplain development activity with federal funds. Aside from its publication in this paper, this notice is being distributed to community groups and public agencies. Any questions about the project or requests for additional information should be directed to Chris Howe at DCED, 400 North Street,4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120; (717) 720-7406. Issues raised during the review will be integrated into the decision-making process. DCED anticipates completing this Floodplain review by April 5, 2013. A notice describing its findings will be published in the paper on or after that date. At that time a 7-day comment period will be provided for the public to comment on the decision.
from $682. per person - 8 nights Royal Caribbeans Explorer of Seas from $642. per person - 7night Please Call Now! First come, first served! All rates are per person, based on two sharing one cabin.
ALSO OTHER CRUISE SPECIALS: Carnival Splendor
on gas! One owner. $2,800 (570)826-0497 Call after 4:00 p.m.
SATURN `01 L200 Runs good, great
black, V6, 4x4 06 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING silver, grey leather, navigation, 3rd seat, AWD 06 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, gold, V6 4x4 06 JEEP COMMANDER black, 3rd seat, entertainment center, 4x4 06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS, gold, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 DODGE DAKOTA black, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, Black, V8, 4x4 truck 06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS, SILVER, 4X4 05 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LX WHITE, V6, 4X4 05 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE silver 3rd seat 4x4 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Red, V6 4x4 05 SUZUKI XL7 EX gold, V6, 4x4 05 TOYOTA SIENNA LE gold, 7 passenger mini van 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE green, 4 door 4x4 03 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO SE. Blue, black leather, sunroo 4x4 03 NISSAN XTERRA silver, V6, 4x4 03 FORD F150 XLT SUPERCREW 4x4 truck, gold 03 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EL red, 4 door 7 passenger mini van 02 FORD EXPLORER XLT white 4x4 02 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 XCAB TRUCK white 4x4 01 FORD RQBGER REG CAB TRUCK white, V6 2WD 01 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT 5.9 liter, brown, 8 box 4x4 truck 00 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT blue, 2 door, soft top, 4x4 5 speed 99 FORD F150 SUPER CAB, silver 4x4 truck
QUAD CAB SLT
06
ULTRA white, tan leather, 3rd seat, AWD NISSAN XTERRA
BUICK RENDEZVOUS
Buying Junk Cars Used Cars & Trucks 574 -1275
miles, automatic, four wheel drive, all power, runs great. $4,000. 570-954-2052
CHEVROLET `02 BLAZER LS 2 door, 101,500
LEXUS ES 300
One owner, 59,000 miles. Showroom Condition. Warranty. $8.999
Highest Prices Paid
ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID DODGE `96 DAKOTA
WANTED!
Runs great! 211,000 miles, 4x4, new windshield, alternator, front wheel studs, spark plug wires, ignition module, brakes, throttle body gasket, 3 oxygen sensors, fuel pump, tank, & filter. New tires with alloy rims. New transmission. $4,000, OBO. 570-793-5593
CHEVROLET `98 SILVERADO 1500 EXTENDED CAB LS
570-288-6227
444 Market St. Kingston
MAFFEI Auto Sales
a position open for a Customer Service Manager in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing orders, handling and resolving customer inquiries and problems. Strong communications skills, good attendance, the ability to multitask and handle a very fast paced environment a must. Strong computer skills including word, excel, lotus notes, AS400. Only team players need apply. Ten years experience preferred. Textile background a plus. A comprehensive benefit package including vacation, medical, dental, 401K. Send Resume To: American Silk Mill 75 Stark Street Plains , Pa 18705
Find Your Ideal Employee! Place an ad and end the search! 570-829-7130 ask for an employment specialist
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER Growing manufacturer has
3 Full or Part time positions available Available for chef support, prep, catering, dishwashers. Experienced, valuable, but will consider other candidates. Call 654-9120
KITCHEN Gricos
533
Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Landscape FOREPERSON 3 years experience planting trees, shrubbery, hardscaping and running various equipment. Valid PA Drivers License a must. 570-779-4346
Coupe. Extra clean & sharp. $10,999
MERCEDES 01 BENZ CLK 320

570-288-6227
Hydroseed and soil erosion control experience helpful. Valid drivers license a must. Top wages paid. Unlimited overtime.Apply in person 9am-3pm. Monday through Friday and bring ID 1204 Main Street Swoyersville Varsity Inc. No Calls Please E.O.E.
LANDSCAPE HYDROSEED PERSONNEL
MAFFEI Auto Sales
Service Manager/ Director

Due to tremendous growth and expansion, we are in need of an experienced Service Manager, who has the proven ability to combine CSI with shop efficiency and profitability. G.M. experience a plus. We offer above average salary, bonus, paid vacation, health, life and dental. Please reply directly to:
LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN

LOOKING FOR CAREER CHANGE?
PROVIDE INITIAL & ONGOING TRAINING. OUR TECHNICIANS APPLY FERTILIZER, LIME & WEED PREVENTATIVES AS WELL AS INSECT CONTROL & TURF AERATION SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS.
570-301-3602
Extra clean. 5 speed. 41K miles $12,999
New inspection, 6 cylinder, 4x4, standard, runs great! $3,800 (570)288-1981
457 Wanted to Buy Auto
First come, first served! 570-288-8747 1-800-545-7099
93,000 original miles. Absolutely Impeccable Condition! $5,495
SUZUKI 03 GRAND VITARA 4X4
MAZDA 3 08
412 Autos for Sale
BARBUSH AUTO SALES

223 Sleepy Hollow Road Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-2883 (570) 233-3360
875 W. Market St. Kingston, PA. 570-287-2243
KELLY
DODGE 06 DAKOTA CLUB CAB

6 speed. EXTRA SHARP! $5,995 570-696-4377
1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

FREE PICKUP
WE
All replies held in strict confidence.
John Weyrauch 1800.251.6442 INDEPENDENCE CHEVROLET CADILLAC
MUST
FULL TIME WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM 5 PM
HAVE GOOD MATH SKILLS, CLEAN DRIVING RECORD & PASS PHYSICAL & DRUG TEST.
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
BENS AUTO SALES RT 309 W-B Twp.

Near Wegmans 570-822-7359 DODGE 08 DAKOTA SLT Club Cab, V6, all power, cruise, tilt, cloth seats, alloys, utility cap. PLUMBERS /ELECTRICAL SPECIAL SALE PRICE $10,995. Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers Low miles, 4 door, 4 cylinder, auto. $14,400
BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815
522 Education/ Training
420 CENTRAL ROAD
APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.GRASSHOPPER LAWNS.COM OR STOP IN FOR APPLICATION AT: 470 E. STATE STREET LARKSVILLE, PA 18651 QUESTIONS? EMAIL BRIAN PHILLIPS AT: GRASSHOPPER.JOBS @GMAIL.COM
570-574-1275
409
Autos under $5000
99 CHRYSLER CIRRUS......$1,999 99 MERCURY TRACER GS ..................$2,499 00 GMC JIMMY SLE ...........$3,599 00 FORD TAURUS LX.......$2,599 01 SATURN SL1 ..................$3,499
ChildCare Teachers
Wilkes-Barre, Dallas & Mountain Top Locations.
506 Administrative/ Clerical
Needed at our
HONDA 09 CIVIC
In stock. All newly State Inspected, with one year warranties included. Starting at $2,895
4 DODGE CARAVANS
01 CHEVY VENTURA VAN ...................$1,799 01 GMC SOMNOMA EXCAB 4X4 ..................$5,899 02 CHEVY CAvaLIER ..................$3,499 02 NEON 95K ..................$2,999 03 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE .............$3,999 03 FORD TAURUS SE..............$3,699 04 PONTIAC GRAND AM ..................$4,300
Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
FORD 08 FOCUS SES Coupe. 57,000

miles, AC, leather, moonroof, sync, 6 disc cd, cruise, tilt, power group, 1 owner. Very nice $9900 570-574-0960
Sedan 4-Door 3.0L AWD. Only 7,700 miles. Black exterior & interior. Premium 1 package. Garage kept. Like new $32,000 570-881-0866
MERCEDES-BENZ 12 C300 4Matic Sport
570-288-6227
MAFFEI Auto Sales
Law Office has position for parttime Secretary. Knowledge of Microsoft Works needed. For consideration, Call (570) 498-7000
LEGAL SECRETARY Back Mountain
CALL 570-905-3322 ASK FOR LAKE GEMZIK OR EMAIL RESUME TO: LGEMZIK@ BUILDINGBLOCKS LEARNINGCENTER.COM
LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE IN CLASSIFIED!

Early Childhood Education a plus. To inquire call Scott at 570-655-1012.
DAYCARE STAFF NEEDED Experience a must.
LAW DIRECTORY
Dont Keep Your Practice a Secret!
AUTO SERVICE
DIRECTORY

Near Wegmans 570-822-7359 FORD 10 FOCUS SE Auto, air, power steering, power brakes, CD, 4 CYL. Gas $aver. Sharp! SALE PRICE $9,995. Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers
1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park 5 speed. FWD. 4 cylinder. ECONOMY! $3,995 570-696-4377
SATURN 04 VUE
newly State Inspected. Starting at $2,995
5 CHEVY CAVALIERS In stock. All
05 CHEVY MAIiLBU CLASSIC ..................$3,299
Call 829-7130 To Place Your Ad

310 Attorney Services 310 Attorney Services
BANKRUPTCY
BUICK `01 REGAL Leather interior, V6,

silver, 174,000 miles. $1,400 (570)675-8262
Excellent running condition, maintenance free. $3,200. 570-287-0600
BUICK `97 LESABRE

Near Wegmans 570-822-7359 CHEVY 10 MALIBU LS Air, all power, cruise, CD. Like new. Sporty Balance of GMs Warranty SALE PRICE $11,995. Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers
150 Special Notices
150 Special Notices

Near Wegmans 570-822-7359 FORD 10 FUSION SE Auto, all power, cruise, tilt, alloys. 43k. Economical. Like new. Sporty. SALE PRICE $12,995. Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers MAZDA 07 MIATA Grand Touring Convertible 44k miles, 6 speed manual, silver with dark leather interior. FUN to drive & economical. $14,000. 570-336-9908
Grey, with tan, new tires, air, power windows/locks. 118K. Keyless entry, GPS, Balance of Toyota Extended Warranty. Clean Car Fax. $8,500, OBO. 570-881-1760
TOYOTA `05 PRIUS
472
Auto Services
472
Auto Services
375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651
Octagon Family Restaurant

570-779-2288
CHEVROLET `97 SILVERADO Extended cab, 4

wheel drive, all power, new radiator, new fuel tank and lines. 99,000 miles, $3,500, negotiable. (570)328-2091
Large Pie for $7.95 In House Only.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.
THURSDAY SPECIAL
Home of the Original O-Bar Pizza
speed. All stock except for rims. Looks nice, runs well, $3200 OBO. Call or text: 570-407-4541
HONDA 97 CIVIC Hatchback, 5
Silver, black interior. 4 door sedan. Power windows and locks, CD. 104k highway miles. Runs excellent. $7200 negotiable. 570-578-9222
FORD 08 FOCUS SE
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
Guaranteed Low Fees Payment Plan! Colleen Metroka 570-592-4796

Mention this ad when you call!
FREE CONSULT
DIVORCE No Fault $295 divorce295.com Atty. Kurlancheek 800-324-9748 W-B FREE Bankruptcy Consultation Payment plans. Carol Baltimore 570-822-1959 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Free Consultation. Contact Atty. Sherry Dalessandro 570-823-9006
ATTORNEY MICHAEL KELLY For aggressive affordable representation in the following matters: Divorce, Child custody, Child support, PFA, Unemployment hearing, DUI, (no matter how many offenses) Credit card lawsuits, Property tax assessment, Landlord/tenant issues, and all Criminal matters. Law office of Michael P. Kelly 570-417-5561 www.michaelp kellylaw.com
$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING

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WANTED
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562


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570-574-1275
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W W W. VA L L E Y C H E V R O L E T. C O M
2001 CHEVY COR VETTE COUPE

ONE OWNER
#Z2872A 5.7L V8 SFI 6 Speed Manual Transmission Air Fog Lamps Leather Active Handling System Polished Alum. Wheels Bose Stereo
SALE PRICE
17 843*
,
2011 CADILLAC CTS4 AWD

LOW MILES
2003 CADILLAC CTS SEDAN

WHITE DIAMOND
2012 SUZUKI SX4 AWD

21K
MILES ONLY
2002 CHEVY S-10 EXT CAB ZR2 4X4
2004 CHEVY EXPRESS 1500
2012 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT LTZ AWD
#Z2887, 3.0L V6, Automatic, Bose Stereo, CD, Power Options, Climate Control, Remote Keyless Entry & More
ONE OWNER
ONE OWNER
Starting At Only
25 999*
,
#Z2878A, 3.2L V6 Auto, Luxury Bucket Seats, CD/Cassette, Power Options, 16 Cast Alum. Wheels
#13401A, Auto, 21K, MP3/CD, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Cruise, AWD
11 986*
,
13 987*
,
#Z2946, V6, AT, A/C, Locking Rear Differential, PW, PDL, CD, Keyless Entry, Alum. Wheels
ONE OWNER
#Z2850, 6 Cyl., Automatic, A/C, PDL, AM/FM Stereo, Dual Air Bags
#Z2939, V6, AT, A/C, Power Options, Rear Vision Camera, Sunroof, Leather, Heated Mirrors, XM, CD, Luggage Rack
11 987*
,
13 987*
,
23 868*
,
2004 CHEVY COLORADO EXTENDED CAB 4X4 Z71 W/CAP

ONE OWNER
ONLY
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER SEDAN
2007 CHEVY COBALT LS CPE
2008 CHEVY HHR LT
2012 CHEVY CAMARO CONVERTIBLE

14K
MILES ONLY
ONLY 2010 DODGE 29K CHALLENGER SE MILES
41K
MILES
#13270A, Vortec 3500 I5 Auto, PW, PDL, A/C, SRW, Step Bars, Fog Lamps, Off Road Suspension
#Z2855B, 2.2L 4 Cyl., AT, A/C, R. Spoiler, CD, Sport Pkg.
#13195A, 2.2L DOHC Auto., Heated Leather Front Buckets, AM/FM/CD, Spoiler
LOW MILES
15 923*
,
7 967*
,
8 888*
,
#Z2947, 2.4L AT, A/C, PW, PDL, Chrome #Z2890, 3.6L V6 Auto. w/ Top Shift, Appearance Package, Fog Lamps, P. Options, Air, Dual Exhaust Tips, Running Boards, Leather, Sunroof Fog Lamps, Bluetooth, 1 Owner
13 784*
,
26 984*
,
#Z2885A, V6, AT, A/C, PW, PDL, Cruise, Keyless Entry
20 963*
,
2006 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4X4

30K
MILES ONLY
XLT
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4

#13484A, AT, A/C, PW, PDL, Sunroof, Leather Heated Seats, Cruise, Adjustable Pedals, Only 46K Miles
2008 SATURN VUE FWD XE
2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT

ONE OWNER
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 EXT CAB 4X4

ONE OWNER
2005 CADILLAC STS V6

21K
MILES ONLY
#12714A, ONE 5.4L OWNER Triton V8 AT, A/C, PW, PDL, Bedliner, Tonneau Cover, CD, Keyless Entry, SRW, Running Boards
WHITE DIAMOND
18 941*
,
#13415A, 2.4L Auto., A/C, Fog Lamps, #12686A, V6 Auto., Air, Rear Back-up Camera, Cruise, Roof Rails, XM Radio, Heated Seats, Stow-N-Go, Adjustable Pedals, Deluxe Front Buckets Rear Vent Windows, DVD, PW, PDL
#13225A, 5.3L V8, AT, Stabilitrak, H/C, PW, PDL, A/C, Remote Start, Locking Tailgate, Trailering Pkg., Locking Rear Diff.
#Z2928, 3.6L V6 AT, Heated Leather, A/C, Bose Stereo, Luxury Performance Pkg., 6 Disc CD, LTD Slip Differential
14 999*
,
11 987*
,
15 985*
,
21 438*
,
14 955*
,
2008 HONDA ODYSSEY EX
2002 BMW Z3 ROADSTER

16K
MILES ONLY
*Prices plus tax & tags. Select pictures for illustration purposes only. Prior use daily rental on select models. Not Responsible for Typographical Errors. XM Satellite & OnStar Fees where applicable.
ONE OWNER
#13379A, V6 AT, Front/Rear A/C, Sunroof, 3rd Row Seat, Dual Power Sliding Doors, Power Options, Heated Leather Seats
#13221AB, 3.0L 5 Speed Manual Transmission, Air, PW, PDL, Alloy Wheels, CD, Chrome Exhaust & More!
821-2772 1-800-444-7172 601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Mon.-Thurs.8:30-8:00pm; Friday 8:30-7:00pm; Saturday 8:30-5:00pm
VALLEY CHEVROLET
Scan From Mobile Device For More Specials
18 888*
,
19 968*
,
EXIT 170B OFF I-81 TO EXIT 1. BEAR RIGHT ON BUSINESS ROUTE 309 TO SIXTH LIGHT. JUST BELOW WYOMING VALLEY MALL.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 PAGE 5D Furniture & Accessories
Must have valid PA drivers license. Nanticoke area. No Experience necessary. Will train. Excellent opportunity for home makers, retiree, or second income. Summer work also available.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Call 570-735-1743 for interview.

548 Medical/Health 548 Medical/Health
Nursing Human Resources Coordinator

Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, hiring, orientation, retention, and performance appraisals of nursing staff. Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Management or related degree required. Excellent salary and benefit package.
Full time
Colleen Knight The Jewish Home of Eastern PA 1101 Vine St., Scranton, PA 18510
Telephone: 344-6177/Fax: 344-6859 Jhep.org EOE
Apply online, or send resume to:
468
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Auto Parts
shift mechanic with experience in fixing production machinery. Must have strong troubleshooting skills and be able to repair or replace worn and damaged parts. Routine maintenance and regular adjustments on machinery to be performed. Applicant must be flexible with working hours and have 3+ years of mechanical experience. Good benefit package including medical, dental, paid vacation/holidays, and retirement. Starting wage will reflect experience. Preemployment drug screen required. Apply at Leggett & Platt Inc. 1655 Sans Souci Parkway Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706 Ph. 824-6622 Equal Opportunity/ Equal Access/ Affirmative Action Employer
PRODUCTION MECHANIC NEEDED Seeking dependable
Hiring Experienced Tri Axle CDL Vacuum Truck Drivers and Laborers. Must be physically fit, reliable, have good driving records and friendly attitude. Excellent wages. Call Mon-Fri 1 pm to 4 pm. 570-477-5818
EXPERIENCED
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
SALES
SALES
CABINET, Computer, 5x5x2. Doors and deck and drawers all in one. 100% oak. $750 570-466-5952
PERSONS WANTED TO EXISTING ACCOUNTS. SERVICE NEW AND
KITCHEN TABLE, 1940s, wood with Formica top, $10. Grandmother clock, 6 tall, $200. Desk top with drop down front, $10. 570-674-7692 KITCHEN TABLE42 round with 2 extensions (12 each) 6 chairs, dark wood. $150. BAKERS RACKgray steel with glass shelves & 4 stools. $250. Leave message for Florence. 570-474-5142
746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets
WARRIOR RUN PLAINS

504 Front Street Sat., March 23, 9-4 Housewares, furniture, small appliances, collectibles. Everything Must Go!
COMPANY
BENEFITS,
VACATION AND PAID TRAINING.
IF
YOU
WANT A CAREER AND NOT A JOB CALL
675-3283
Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains & Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544
$ ANTIQUES BUYING $ ATTENTION VENDORS Accent items,
TO
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MON-FRI
EARN up to $800 A WEEK DELIVERING OFFICE FURNITURE PLUS: HOME NIGHTS NO WEEKENDS SAFETY BONUSES SIGN ON BONUS CDL AND NON CDL POSITIONS AVAILABLE HEALTH INSURANCE PAID HOLIDAYS Send resume to Larry@ edsioffice.com or fax: 570-501-0587
OFFICE FURNITURE DELIVERY DRIVER
www.cmseast.com
OR VISIT
Commission shed sales in Scranton. Our busy season is here; need a self-motivated commission-driven salesperson with experience who is local. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Phone: 570725-3439 or Fax: 570-725-3309 or email ekvs@pcfreemail.com
SALES
ceramics, baskets, holiday items, glasses, much more. ALL EXCELLENT PRICES AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. 570-675-5046 after 5:30 P.M. BASEBALL CARDS, 800, 1990 Topps, $8. Boston Red Socks, 155 baseball cards, $5. St. Louis Cardinals, 170 baseball cards, $5. 570-313-5214 570-313-3859 BEDROOM SUITE. 6 piece refinished antique set. Excellent condition. Dresser, mirror, chest, vanity,mirror and bench, nightstand, headboardfootboard and original bench (needs repair. $550 for all 570-592-3657 BOTTLES, (50), old, $.25 to $.50/each. BEER & SODA CANS (50), old, $.25/each. BEER OPENERS, $.50 each. BISHOP HAVEY YEARBOOKS (4) 1971, and 197375, $10/each or four for $25. KINGS COLLEGE YEARBOOK, (Regis 1965) $20. 570-823-6986 PINBALL GAME, Miniature childrens, 1950s by wolverine. metal back, plastic front. Daytona 500, #144. $10. 570-654-1622 SIGN. Vintage metal Interstate Battery sign. Excellent condition. $100 570-924-7015 YEARBOOKS. COUGHLIN (30) 1928-2000. GAR (18)) 1937-2006, MEYERS (15) 19532003, PITTSTON (6) 1967-75, WVW (12), 1967-2000, KINGSTON (11) 1932-52, HAZLETON, (8) 1940-61, PLAINS, (3) 196668, HANOVER 195174. Prices vary depending on condition. $20-$40 each. Call for further details and additional school editions. 570-825-4721 arthurh302@ aol.com
LAPTOPS & desktops refurbished all have windows 7, cdrw/dvd/dvdrw drives, MS Office 10, anti-virus and more. Laptops are off lease/single or duo core, all have wifi, new/good batteries, bags. Desktops come with mouse, keyboard CRT monitor.laptops $125$225. Desktops $100 free delivery. 570-862-2236
We Beat All Competitors Prices! Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $239 All New American Made 570-288-1898 RECLINING, sofa, love seat, and rocker, blue, in good working condition. $400 for all three pieces. 735-6920 SOFAS. (2) La-z-boy Burgundy. Excellent condition. $200 each. 570-371-4228 TABLE. Kitchen, oak, round with Indian tile. 4 chairs. $175. 283-8420 TABLE. Oval walnut Pa House coffee table, $75, DESK, ice box style oak computer cabinet and desk, $100, DESK, 3 drawer secretary style, $75. TV, 42 big screen floor model RCA, $200. 417-2382 TELEVISION CABINET, blonde finish, approximately 39 wide by 65 high, with one shelf, three drawers. Excellent condition, $100 firm. 570-288-0060
MATTRESS SALE
Mattress Guy
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Exercise Equipment
ABCOASTER. Abdominal Exercise machine. Heavy duty steel frame, supports up to 300Lbs. Excellent condition. Paid $200 sell $50. 362-8654 EXERCISE/gymnastics mat Large foldable cushioned mat. Great condition. $50. Call 760-3942 LEG EXTENSION MACHINE Hammer Strength ISO-Lateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery. New condition. $1000. SEATED L E G C U R L MACHINE , Hammer Strength ISOLateral. 4 years old, plate loaded, platinum frame, navy upholstery, New condition. $1000. Call Jim 570-855-9172
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548 Medical/Health
Optical Production Part-time Mon-Fri. - Lens Dept. - Machine Operator - Lens Coating Send Resume or apply in person Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6pm to: Luzerne Optical 180 N. WilkesBarre Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Due to a recent expansion, one of the areas largest & fastest growing Dealerships is now seeking
COCCIA FORD LINCOLN

SALES PEOPLE
AUTOMOTIVE SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!
19 East Stanton St. SAT., MAR. 23 8:00-4:00 DIRECTIONS: Miner St. To School St. To Stanton ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOME Including nice mahogany bedroom set, antique cedar chest, kitchen set, antique double metal sink on legs, Temple Stuart server, primitive tables, kitchenware, household & decorative items, holiday some vintage, lawn furniture & more! SALE BY COOK & COOK ESTATE LIQUIDATORS WWW.COOKANDCOOKESTATELIQUIDATORS.COM
WILKES-BARRE
Marywood University
SCRANTON
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542 Logistics/ Transportation
SUB CONTRACTOR WANTED

With experience in building restoration and water proofing. Must have contractors insurance, truck and tools.
AUTO MECHANIC CAR WASHER

Excellent pay and benefits including 401k plan. Apply to: Greg Martin 577 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702 570-823-8888 email: grmartin@ cocciacars.com
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Furnaces & Heaters
104 Miner St. SAT., MAR. 23 9:00-4:30 DIRECTIONS: Riverside Dr. To Pickering To Miner ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOME Including like new Lazyboy recliner & sofa, nice kitchen set, glassware, kitchenware, lots of household items new in box, holiday, paintings and prints, like new designer clothes, fishing poles & more! CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED SALE BY COOK & COOK ESTATE LIQUIDATORS WWW.COOKANDCOOKESTATELIQUIDATORS.COM
COAL STOVE Dickson approximately 60 years old, gray with 6 lids & top warming closet, bottom oven, very good condition asking $450, or best offer. 570-288-0204 HEATER, wood burning, 50 gallons. Good for garage. $40. 570-825-8818 TOTAL WOOD HEAT Safe, clean, efficient and comfortable OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. B & C Outdoor Wood Furnaces LLC 570-477-56922
IF YOU ARE FROM

Hanover Green South Wilkes-Barre Buttonwood Korn Krest Nanticoke
$ Are at least 14 years old $ Are dependable $ Have a great personality $ Can work evenings & Saturdays $ Would like to have fun while
working with other teenagers
Then Call Mr. John at 570-735-8708 and leave a message
FULL TIME Monday-Friday, day shift, local route. $10. hour to start / 10 hour shifts. Competitive benefits after 60 days. Must have clean MVR & pass DOT physical. Call 570-824-2520 ask for Tim before 9am or stop by 1063 Hanover St., WilkesBarre, PA 18702 to complete an application. Harrisburg news Co. E.O.E.
DRIVER NEEDED
Call 570.708.2083 570.760.5218
Latour Room, Nazareth Hall Friday, March 22 8am - 6pm Call 570-961-4723 for further information. All proceeds benefit Campus Ministry Service Trips
Selling Your Furniture? Do it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
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Medical Equipment
BATH TUB TRANSFER BENCH. (2) 1 36 and 1 45. $50 each. 570-288-9180 BED, Hospital semielectric. Good condition, works like new. $250 OBO Dave 570-991-2797 Green Pride Mobility Lift Chair. Like New $300.00 Firm Call 696-2208 after 9 am JAZZY CHAIR, with charger, arm, head and foot rests. Must sell ASAP. $300 OBO. 1-215-436-0987 STAIR LIFT, 13 1/4 feet long, only used very short time, $800. Original price, $2,475. 779-9077
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TRUCKSVILLE
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Production/ Operations
WAREHOUSE/ DISTRIBUTION CENTER POSITIONS

Job duties may include: order picking/packing, inventory of incoming merchandise, and shipping. Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Lifting up to 45 lbs may be required. Primary shift is 9 am - 5:30 pm M-F. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, sharp attention to detail, and be reliable. Employees must work quickly and efficiently with a high level of accuracy. vkasha@hill corporation.com
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Furniture & Accessories
Water trucks Class A CDL Hazmat Certification 2 Years Minimum Experience Tunkhannock Area
DRIVERS WANTED
company is looking to hire a printing press operator. Candidate must be familiar with a 5 color with coater printing press.
PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR Growing printing
Dance Distribution Center
BEDFRAME, single, Maple Headboard. $25. ENTERTAINMENT center, knotty pine, for up to 35 television, $25. 70-779-9077 BEDROOM SET double bed with headboard, double width dresser with hutch mirror, 5 drawer hi-boy dresser & nightstand. Pecan wood finish. Very good condition. $400 OBO. Kathy @ 570-654-7847 BUNK BEDS Solid oak, $250. Call 570-287-5505. CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. 570-675-5046 CHEST, Cedar, antique, $100. CHINA, Imperial, W. Dalton. Made in Japan, 94 pieces. Service for 12, plus serving pieces. #745 Wild Flower, plus six piece quilted zippered cases. $200. TABLES, coffee and two end tables, Rattan with glass tops. $60. 570-639-2911 DINING ROOM set, walnut, Trestle table, with two large leaves and six chairs. Very good condition. $450. 570-654-3021 D I N I N G S E T. beveled glass table top, 4 arm chairs, $285, DINING SET. Rattan round, 4 chairs, $285, TABLE, 2 chairs, rattan, $200, B Call for further details. 570-474-0514 DRESSERS (2) One 4 drawer and one tall 5 drawer. Both solid wood in excellent condition. Shelved doors for extra storage. Reasonable and reliable delivery service available. $425 for set. 570-574-3322
ASHLEY
250 Cliffside Ave. First Floor Sat., March 23 9am - 1pm Downsizing every thing must go! NO EARLY BIRDS 126 Brown St. (off Germania) Saturday, March 23 7am - 11am Upstairs house sale. Tons of old stuff, toys, small antiques, books, bottles, military, mining, pottery, household & more. DRUMS
710
Appliances
Call Jack: 570.881.5825
Please call 570-824-3557 or send resume to rich@blasiprinting.com
DRYER. GE Heavy Duty Multi Cycle. From single owner. Looking to move and no longer need. $175. Pick up only. 570-301-4744 FREEZER. Gibson. 70x32, good condition. $200 570-675-8129 REFRIGERATOR, 11.8 cubic, High Point. $50. SEWING MACHINE, Singer, with chair, $75. STEP LADDER, 8 ft., $25. 570-735-1372 REFRIGERATOR, and a GAS STOVE, $200 for both. 570-822-5005 WASHER. GE. Top Load, good condition. $100. 570-735-7658
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Education/ Training
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Education/ Training
VIVE Health & Fitness

Is seeking professional resumes for Yoga/Pilates Instructors, Massage Therapists and Personal Trainers, Membership Advisors, & Group Exercise Instructors
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Would you like to deliver newspapers as an Independent Contractor under an agreement with
Operate your own business with potential profits of up to $900.00 _________ per month.
THE TIMES LEADER?
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Routes Currently Available:

Bowman St. Chapel St. Hillard St. Kidder St. New Grant St. 183 Daily Papers 205 Sunday Papers $830 Monthly Profit Wyoming St. Brookside St. E. Chestnut St. Harry St. Madison St. 169 Daily Papers 206 Sunday Papers $850 Monthly Profit
Building Materials
WILKES-BARRE/NORTH
PERSONAL TRAINING GYM FOR SALE $30,000 Fully equipped, turn key operation, six years in business. Owner is relocating. 570-592-2458 for details
WATER HEATER. Kenmore, 30 gal. New in box. 6 year warranty. $225 570-457-7854
ESTATE SALE Sat. March 23 Route 309 next to Danos Pub 9 AM - 1:30 PM Contents of home: Antiques and miscellaneous, oak stacking (lawyer) bookcases, primitives, furniture, old metal toys, tools and garage contents. Everything priced to sell. Sale by E. Cook
Ideal candidates have a professional certification in their respective area of instruction, and possess leadership, sales & communication skills. please send cover letter and resume to: paul@vivehealthandfitness.com
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Accounting/ Finance
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Accounting/ Finance
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT
McCarthy Tire Service Company, one of the largest commercial tire dealers in North America, is seeking a full time Payroll Accountant at our headquarters located in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The successful candidate must have hands on payroll administration experience using an in house payroll system to process the weekly payroll of the entire organization. This includes date entry, verification of hours, reconciliation and completion of payroll tax calculations. This person will also be responsible for sales tax entry, process of yearly tax returns, and the generation of the annual W-2 forms. Successful candidate must have at least 5-7 years of experience in this function. Attention to detail is crucial as well as the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel is required as this position also assists other members of the Accounting department with monthly general ledger account reconciliations. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to deal with all levels of employees and must maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
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Hanover Township
BOYS CLOTHING. 14-16. Name brand hoodies, gym pants, shorts and jeans. All for $25 709-9863 COATS, leather, size 10, black, long length. $75. 570-639-2911 COMMUNION SUIT, Boys. Navy, size 8 reg. comes with off white dress shirt. Excellent condition. $25. 570-609-5012 JACKET, Tourmaline Mink 3/4 Stroller. Cleaned, glazed and conditioned as new, one owner, excellent condition. Fur origin, USA, 32 in length, contains 35 pelts, w/65. Sweep, size 12, tourmaline mink hat included. Appraised professionally at $4,500 replacement value, selling for $450. 570-881-0569 JACKETS, for women, two, $3 each. 823-6986 PROM GOWNS Maroon with beading throughout by Tiffany size 4 $75. White with teal beading by Sean Mehta size 4 $75. Strapless royal blue with black design size 9/10 by L. A. Glo $65. Violet color with beading top to bottom by Scala size large $75. (570) 693-4629 SCRUB TOPS, womens, long sleeve, new, quantity 10, sizes L-XL, $8 each. Christmas, Easter and Halloween. 823-1233
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WILKES-BARRE/PARSONS
Antiques, furniture, household items, sports collectibles, medical equipment 59 chevy parts and interior, vintage car accessories, collectible dicast cars. Everything must go. 1014 Sively Street Saturday/Indoors 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
WAPWALLOPEN MOTOR ROUTE

St. Marys Rd. St. Johns Rd. Moyers Grove Rd. Sunset Rd. 94 Daily Papers 155 Sunday Papers $800 Monthly Profit
Alexie Rd. Betsy Ross Dr. Constitution Ave. David Rd. Lee Park Ave. 252 Daily Papers 285 Sunday Papers $1,000 Monthly Profit
Call Rosemary to make an appointment at 570-829-7107
LEE PARK
700 MERCHANDISE
708 Antiques & Collectibles
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 FUTON, wood & metal frame. Burgundy and gray. Very good condition. $200. 817-9544 FUTON. wood and metal frame, heavy duty. Burgundy and gray. $200. 570-917-9544 KITCHEN TABLE 4 wicker chairs. Pier One. Glass tabletop bordered with wicker. Beautiful! Perfect condition. $150. 570-606-6624
FURNISH FOR LESS
ESTATE/ YARD SALE

1205 S. Main St. In the Greenhouses at Ketler Florist and Greenhouses Thursday & Friday March 21 & 22 9am-3pm New and used items, mens clothes, kitchen, bath and bed items, tools, decorations.
HANOVER TWP.
Interested applicants may send resume with salary history to tschooley@mccarthytire.com or fax to 1.866.694.9499. NO phone calls please.
REAL ESTATE PROCESSOR

United One Resources is seeking full time real estate processors. The successful candidates should be able to type a minimum of 50 wpm, possess excellent phone and organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, conscientious with an attention to detail, work in a fast pace environment and successfully meet daily goals. Previous title insurance processing, banking or lending experience preferred but not required. We offer a competitive benefit package. Hours: 10am-6pm.
KUNKLE
One item or entire contents of homes. 570-814-3371 570-328-4420 IRON clothes, repair kit, 1930/40s by Rodale in original box, 14 different parts. $10. 570-654-1622
ANTIQUES
At the Kunkle Community Center. Huge Ten Family Rummage Sale. Friday and Saturday March 22 and 23 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Follow the bright green signs.
For consideration, forward your resume to: iwanttowork@unitedoneresources.com EOE M/F/D/V
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DESK, OSullivan light oak, $50, Assorted hand drafting tools and table top drafting table with straight edge. $35, Assorted templates, pencils, leads, scales, etc. $85 for all items 570-822-4762 DISHES, brand new, five pieces, includes plates, cups, saucers and desert plates. $10. RECORDS, $1 each. 570-822-3425 DRYERS (2) SALON. Chairs attached. Black, new. 1 never used other slightly used. $150 each. 570-655-9877 FIGURINE Nao/Lladro schoolgirl with chalkboard, $35/Hummels, 5 for $60 each. 570-457-2496 FIREPLACES, 2 free standing wooden mantel. Replicas, great shape, VCR, TV, 29, Christmas Tree. $150 for all 570-970-8687 HUMIDIFIER, Sears, new. $20. Turkey roasting pan, $10. Grolight for new plants, $5. Silver bread tray, $10. Coffee set, four pieces, silver, $20. 570-674-7692 JUKE BOX, fullsized, heavy-duty, wood facsimile of a 50s era. Reminiscent of Happy Days composed of plywood and decorative plastics, internal 12 volt battery powered lights and sound system (not included). Excellent condition and originally used as theatre prop; can be adapted for recreational, decorative or scholastic theatre background use. $250. Call Tom. 570-881-0569
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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. SORRY NO PHONE CALLS.
758 Miscellaneous
WIRE SET Wells 6 cylinder spark wire set #q1827 in new never opened package $5. 735-6638
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Beautiful home in a lovely setting in the Village of Orange. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 1st floor bedroom, hardwood flooring, large eat in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, 2nd floor cedar closet. Detached garage, barn style shed with loft, many upgrades. New furnace, kitchen floor & recently drilled private well & PIX plumbing. Dont wait, make this home yours & enjoy serenity on the back deck. $119,900 MLS# 13-283 Call/text Donna Cain 947-3824 or Tony Wasco 855-2424 BEECH MTN. LAKES Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,800 sq. ft. home with lower level office, family room & laundry. Propane fireplace, 2 car garage. Quiet cul-de-sac, right near lake. MLS# 13-916 $174,900 Dana Distasio 570-715-9333 76 Main St. $69,900 Newly remodeled two bedroom home. Kitchen is very nice with granite counters and tile floor, bathroom is modern with tub surround, tile floor and granite vanity. New vinyl windows throughout. Off street parking for 2 cars. MLS #123966 For more information and photos visit www. atlasrealt y i n c . c o m . Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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ORGAN, electric, Thomas Troubadour, 186. Free. Call: 570-836-4636 PIANO. Richmond upright. 100 years old, dark wood, beautifully carved, good condition. Needs tuning. $150 negotiable. Buyer must remove. 570-310-1110 TRUMPET. Buescher Aristocrat, brass. Includes case, 30 years old. Excellent condition. $250 570-675-5952
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766 Office Equipment
ATTACHE CASE aluminum, hard shell with combination locks. $20. 570-851-4545. DESKS (3) $25 each. 1 with 2 shelves, 1 with 1 door, 1 with hinged drop down shelf. CART, printer, with shelf, $20. 570-654-2967
1156 Wyoming Ave. Large home with 4 bedrooms, yard with detached 2 car garage, private yard. Home needs a little updating but a great place to start! www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-865 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
311 Lockville Road Stately brick 2 story, with in ground pool, covered patio, finished basement, fireplace & wood stove, 3 car attached garage 5 car detached garage with apartment above. MLS# 11-1242 NEW NEW PRICE $549,000 Please call Donna 570-613-9080
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ROTTIES HUSKIES Yorkies, Chihuahuas Labs & More Bloomsburg 389-7877 Hazleton 453-6900 Hanover 829-1922
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Breeds with papers, three girls. 570-436-2762
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424 Simpson St. Good condition Cape Cod. 3 bedroom, 1 full bath in quiet neighborhood. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4357 $72,000 Brian Harashinski 570-237-0689
EXETER $89,900
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Pet Supplies
Nestled in the trees on a 1.5 acre corner lot. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Glendalough. MOS# 13-693 $249,900 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 288-1444 Call Brenda at 570-760-7999 to schedule your appointment
776 Sporting Goods

GOLF CLUBS. Ping, Taylor and Maxfil. Putter, bag, driver and woods. Also excellent starter set. Call for all details. $200 570-18644
FISH TANK. 29 gallon Hexagon. Currently salt water system. Includes tank, crushed coral bed, stand, filter, heater and power compact light. Fish ready. $250 570-899-5703
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TELEVISION, Sony, 27, works great, $25. 570-735-7742. With remote and DVD/VCR combo player. $25.00 each or $40.00 for both. Call 570-814-9574

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LAVA LAMP. Top cover missing, works great. $15 HOOP, portable basketball, $25, AQUARIUM, 5 gallon. Complete. $50 570-617-9863
DRIVER/DRILL. Dewalt 18 volt. Incl. 2 batteries & charger with nut runner kit. GRINDER Hitachi 4.5 $100 for both OBO 570-779-7658 FLOOR SANDER, PRO, drum sander, runs ok $500. NAILER, hammerhead Pneumatic. Excellent. $250 570-650-0804 JACK 6 TON Bottle Jack. $20. 570-851-4545. SAW HORSES, wood, heavy duty. $25. 674-7692 WRENCHES (20) $.25/each 570-823-6986
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ARTOGRAPH. 12x18 light tracer light box. $25. 288-2949 BEER KEGERATOR. Beverage air, Model BM23-B. Stainless steel top and draft tower. Holds 1/2 barrel of beer. Needs some work $250 negotiable. 570-287-9939 BOX FANS, electric, two, $3 each. Small fan, #3. Electric Irons, $1 each. 570-823-6986 CART, for microwaves, tall with spice rack and bottom storage, $30. Grape fruit spoons, antique, six, $5. Picnic basket, large vintage, includes inside tray, $10. Clothing racks, two, large, chrome, $10 each. 674-7692 CHAIR, Bunny for small child, pink fur, $5, TREADMILL, $10, SKI/ROWER $10 RICE COOKER, $4, TV, 19 $4 570-696-3368 CLOTHES. Boys, over 50 items, (lg-xl 14-16, $45, ECH DECKS (ramps & skateboards, over 50-$45, DVDS, children, various kids shows, 12 for $25, BOOKS, kids 25 for $20, DVDs 12 for $25, WWE DVDs 4 for $40, Skechers, womens, size 9, 3 for $30 WWE figures, (35) with accessories, $45, SKATES, hockey tour, boys sze 8, $15, JACKETS, womens, $40 for all. COATS & JACKETS (5) Boys, $40 for all, BOARD GAMES, Excellent, $45. Callfor details 237-1583 CONTAINERS, Heavy Duty, 4 H,W,D. Holds 2,600 LBS of water, total of 6, $80 each. DRUMS, 55 gallons, metal, like new, open tops, 12 count, $15 each. Closed and removable tops, 16, $20 each. 570-446-8002
MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING, Call for pricing and details HEADBOARD, Queen, $175, LOVE SEAT, $300. Total price for all $1000. Call for details. 570-430-1131 PROBE, high voltage, by Polaris Reads DC to 40 KV. Very good condition, includes a carry case, $35. Isolation transformer, 400 VA, RCA, TV-ISOTAP, WP 26A. Very good condition. $25. 570-693-2820 RECORDS, 33 1/3, country and modern, $1 each. POSTER, of Dick Tracy, $2. 570-823-6986 SNOW BLOWER, $150, FURNITURE, outdoor, $150, DRIVER, Calloway, $50, WOOD, TaylorMade, $15. Call for details. 570-991-5300 TABLE, dining room with 1 leaf, 4 chairs. Like new, $400. Dinnerware, complete set of 12. Rose Pattern. $45. Chairs, outdoor lounge chairs with cushions, set of 2, solid medal, $50 each. 570-735-7619 TIRES new Good Year re-tread. 48.50x16.5 mud & snow $125 for all 4. (570) 735-3479 TIRES, very good condition. four, 275/55/20, $280. Two, 205/50R/17, $100. Two sets of two, 225/50R/17, $220. Two, 205/55R/16, $120. Two, 265/70R/16, $120. Two new 215/65R/17, $145. 570-780-9056 TIRES. (4) All season FIrestone FR 710. 175/65/R14. $80 all. 570-855-2568 WINDOW SASHES, from 1925, wavy type glass in them, first come first serve, must take all. 24 count, 12 top and 12 bottom. 570-574-0301
AVOCA $59,900
Priced to sell on West Center Hill Rd. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with finished basement. MLS 13-770 $134,900 JOSEPH P. GILROY Real Estate 288-1444 Call Brenda at 570-760-7999 to schedule your appointment DALLAS
316 Raspberry Rd. Blueberry Hills Like new 2 story home with first floor master bedroom and bath. Inground pool on nice corner lot with fenced in yard. Sunroom, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, full unfinished basement www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 13-610 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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105 Blueberry Drive Stunning 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in beautiful Blueberry Hills. Ultra modern kitchen, granite in all baths, bonus room off of master bedroom, master bath has whirlpool tub. Family room with fireplace. Two car garage, large unfinished basement. Composite deck with hot tub, and much more! Directions: North on Main St. Pittston to Duryea. Right on Phoenix, right into Blueberry hills, take right on Blackberry, turn right on Blueberry, and the property is on the right. Asking: 314,900. MLS# 13-483 Call Don Marsh at 814-5072
25 Washington St. Neat little Cape Cod in nice location. Very well cared for 2 bedroom home with gas heat, good size lot with driveway. Beats a Townhouse any day for this price. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-231 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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Always wanted an investment property but didn't know where to start??? Look no further! 5 unit!! Everything is updated in great condition. Beautiful apts, fully rented. This opportunity lets you buy, sit back & collect the rents. 2011 new roof, vinyl siding, cellulose insulation, refubished staircase, 2012 new carpet, stove & fridge in 3 apts, the list goes on. Dont miss out. $109,999 MLS #12-3868 Cal/text Tony at 855-2424 or Donna @ 947-3824
Custom built colonial two-story. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, two vehicle garage. View of the Wyoming Valley. Located on a dead end, private street, just minutes from the Wyoming Valley Country Club, Hanover Industrial Park, & public transportation. Sun room, family room with wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, 1st floor laundry room & bathroom. Central cooling fan. Lower level recreation room with bar, lots of closets & storage, coal/wood stove, office/5th bedroom & bath. MLS #12-4610 $280,000 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20
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1385 Mt. Zion Rd. Great country setting on 3.05 acres. Move in condition Ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, inground swimming pool, hardwood floors. Finished basement with wet bar. 2 car garage, wrap around driveway. For more info and photos visit: www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-2270 Call Tom 570-262-7716
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19 Thomas St. 4 bedroom, 2 bath with 2 car garage on quiet street. Super yard, home needs TLC, being sold AS IS. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 13-317 Call Tom 570-262-7716
209 Constitution Avenue Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 2 story, vinyl sided, 5 year old home situated on a generous lot. Large, modern kitchen, 3 baths, 1st floor family room, 2 car garage, deck and soooo much more! MLS #11-2429 $274,900 Call Florence Keplinger @ 715-7737
HARDING PRICE REDUCED $69,900
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BOOK, The Waltons Boy Book, $2. Puzzles, three total, $1 each. 823-6986 POOL TABLE. Regulation slate top. Can be used as pay per game or play without pay. Good shape. $100 OBO 570-822-9215 902 William St. Corner lot in Pittston Twp., 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, move in condition. Newer gas furnace and hot water heater, new w/w carpet in dining room & living room. Large yard. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-767 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716
DURYEA $79,00
Newberry Estate The Greens 4,000 sq. ft. condo with view of ponds & golf course. Three bedrooms on 2 floors. 5 1/2 baths, 2 car garage & more. $449,900. MLS# 12-1480 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS TWP.
Nice 3 bedroom single family home with open floor plan & completely enclosed back yard. Close to shopping & public transportation. $47,000 Call Christine 570-332-8832
EXETER $89,900
Smith Hourigan Group 474-6307 HANOVER TWP.
570-613-9080 AFFORDABLE RENOVATED HOME! Youll enjoy the space of the living room/dining room open floor plan with hardwood floors. Large trendy kitchen with new appliances. Spacious 2 bedrooms and bath with tiled jetted tub for relaxing. Peace of mind with new furnace, hot water heater & electrical box. Plenty of parking and nice yard. MLS 13-96 Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046
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19 Thomas St. 4 bedroom, 2 bath with 2 car garage on quiet street. Super yard, home needs TLC, being sold AS IS. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 13-317 Call Tom 570-262-7716 ATLAS REALTY, INC. 570-829-7200 EXETER
BERWICK 2691 Carpenter Rd. Magnificent raised ranch on estate setting. Total finished four bedroom, 2 bath home. This house features hardwood floors throughout. Finished basement with working fireplace. Large deck with swimming pool, two car detached garage set on 2.4 acres. MLS# 12-3158 $298,000 Dave Rubbico, Jr. 885-2693
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VICTORIAN Beautiful details throughout include exquisite woodwork, hardwood floors, stained glass. Open staircase, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths. Second floor office, finished 3rd floor, in-ground pool & 3 car garage. MLS#12-698 $207,000 Call Patsy 570-204-0983
534 Phoenix St. Reduced to $79,900
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Newer Handicap accessible one story home in great location. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath on double lot. Off street parking. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4490 Call Tom 570-262-7716
126 Mason St. Charming 2 story home with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, has it all! Professionally designed and remodeled with ultra modern kitchen and baths with granite, marble, hardwood, stainless appliances. Large lot with detached bonus cottage, garden shed and off street parking. Everything is new including plumbing, electrical, furnace and central air. WWW.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4156 Angie 570-885-4896 Terry 570-885-3041
570-654-1490
OWNER FINANCING Newly remodeled mobile home on beautiful private land. 2 bedroom with a 30 x 10 addition. $4,990 Down, We Finance Balance. Call 570-332-8922
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362 Susquehanna Avenue Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths & kitchen, granite countertops. All cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances & lighting. New oil furnace, washer/dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) NOT IN FLOOD 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
SELLER SAYS MAKE ME AN OFFER Come tour this wellmaintained 2-story at 10 Rowe St. This 1 owner, brick & vinyl home, in a great neighborhood, is in move-in condition. Large living room, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen with tile floor, counter & backsplash. 3 bedrooms & modern bath with a tile tub/ shower. Finished lower level 21 x 15 family room with built-in storage, a 2nd full bath & laundry area/utility room. A B-Dry System, freshly painted & new carpeting on 1st & 2nd floors. Central air & new electric service. Attached 1 car garage with workshop or storage. Screened-in patio overlooks a large, level private back yard. For more information & to view photos online, go to: w w w. p r u d e n t i a l realestate.com & enter PRU7W7A3 in the Home Search. PRICE REDUCED TO $131,900. MLS#12-3160. Call Mary Ellen Belchick 696-6566 or Walter Belchick 696-2600, Ext. 301
2032 ROUTE 92 RIVER VIEWS PLUS EXTRA LOT ON RIVER. Just 1/4 miles from boat launch, this great ranch home is perched high enough to keep you dry, but close enough to watch the river roll by. Surrounded by nature, this home features large living room and eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full unfinished basement. Ready to move right in and enjoy country living just minutes from downtown. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
HUGHESTOWN $84,500
Large 4 bedroom with master bedroom and bath on 1st floor. New gas furnace and water heater with updated electrical panel. Large lot with 1 car garage, nice location. www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Must be sold to settle estate MLS 13-294 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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NEW LISTING! Quality home in convenient location. Move in ready. Nice size rooms, finished room in basement used as 4th bedroom or office. Gas heat, off street parking. Three season porch. MLS#13-560 $115,500 Call Arlene Warunek 570-714-6112
24 Fordham Road Great Split Level in Oakwood Park, Laflin. 13 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. 2 car garage and large corner lot. Lots of space for the large or growing family. www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-452 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
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WHITE-HAVEN 501 Birch Lane
HUGHESTOWN REDUCED $198,900
KINGSTON
MOOSIC $99,900
184 Rock St. Spacious brick Ranch with 3 bedrooms, large living room with fireplace. 3 baths, large Florida room with AC. Full finished basement with 4th bedroom, 3/4 bath, large rec room with wet bar. Also a cedar closet and walk up attic. www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-3626 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
171 Third Avenue. COMPARE WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY! Modern 3 bedroom town house with 2 1/2 baths (master bath). Central air conditioning, family room, security system. Very low gas heating cost. Deck and patio, fenced yard, garage, Extras! MLS # 12-3011. (PHFA financing: $3,500 down, $557 month, 4.375% interest, 30 years). $115,000. Ask for Bob Kopec Humford Realty, Inc. 570-822-5126.
R. 1104 Springbrook Cape Cod home with endless possibilities. 3-4 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, plenty of storage. Enclosed porch, garage with carport. Situated on 3 lots. Directions: 181, Exit 180 Moosic (Rt. 11) L. onto 502, straight 1/2 mile. Turn R onto 8th St., up hill, turn left, house 3rd on right. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-607 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
BIG PRICE REDUCTION! Nice home in great area. New Kitchen with many updates. great starter home! MLS#12-3870 $45,000 Dave Rubbico, Sr 881-7877
Owner, two rental properties, side by side, close to schools & LCCC. Great income potential, currently rented, recently remodeled. 252 and 254 East Grand Street. Buy now, interest rates low. Low taxes. Must See! $150,000 for both. Contact Vince 570-258-2450
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PITTSTON $124,900
PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED $139,900
Rubbico Realty 826-1600
JENKINS TWP. $27,900
LAFLIN $129,900
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67 Carroll St. The WOW factor! Move right in and enjoy this renovated home with no worries! 3 bedrooms with lots of closet space. 2 full baths including a 4 piece master bath with custom tile work, open floor plan with modern kitchen with island, corner lot with off street parking and nice yard. Come and take a look! www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-863 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
10 Norman St. Very nice, classic two story brick home with large rooms, 4 bedrooms, plenty of baths, large basement, open deck and covered deck. Large eat in kitchen, plenty of off street parking. MLS #11-2887. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Lake Front Property at Shickshinny Lake! 4 Bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2 kitchens, living room, large family room. 2 sunrooms, office & laundry room. Two car attached garage with paved driveway, above ground pool, dock & 100' lake frontage. $375,000 MLS #12-860 Call Kenneth Williams 570-542-2141
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MOUNTAINTOP
151 E. Saylor Ave. Fixer upper with great potential in quiet neighborhood. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with off street parking and nice yard. Directions: Rt 315, at light turn onto Laflin Rd to bottom of hill. Turn right onto E. Saylor. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-3672 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082
KINGSTON $139,900
This one acre setting features a nice 1 bedroom home with good sized rooms that needs updating. 1 car garage. Enclosed back porch. Shed. Partially finished basement with 2nd kitchen (for canning). Coal burner in basement. MLS# 13-185 $99,900 Mary Ann Desiderio 570-715-7733
NEW LISTING! 1,460 sq. ft house. 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas heat. Can convert to two 1 bedroom apartments with separate entrances. MLS#13-472 $29,900 Call Dana Distasio 570-715-9333
NEW LISTING 260-262 E. Green Street Double Block Plenty of parking with paved back alley. Close to LCCC. New roof installed in 2007 along with a kitchen & bath update in #260. MLS #13-694 $65,900 Call Dana Distasio 570-715-9333
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SWOYERSVILLE $124,900 OPEN HOUSE SUN. 3/24 2-4PM
PRICE REDUCED! Beautifully updated home in convenient Wyoming location. New foyer, updated kitchen, bathroom, walls & flooring. Nice size deck & front porch. Hardwood floors & stained glass window make the foyer a stunning entrance. Open floor plan between living room & dining room gives the rooms a larger feel. Great neighborhood & schools. #12-3852 REDUCED TO $139,000 Chris Jones 696-6558
Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath. Enjoy the amenities of a private lake, boating, basketball courts, etc. The home has wood floors and carpeting throughout. French doors in the kitchen that lead you out to the large rear deck for entertaining. The backyard has 2 utility sheds for storage MLS 12-1695 NEW PRICE $174,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340
WILKES BARRE $44,900
696-2600 WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road
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Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 MOUNTAINTOP
LAFLIN $389,900
129 S. Dawes Ave. Three bedroom, 2 bath cape cod with central air, new windows, doors, carpets and tile floor. Full concrete basement with 9' ceilings. Walking distance to Wilkes Barre. Electric and Oil heat. MLS #123283. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716
Roomy 2 bedroom with office, large deck & off street parking for up to 4 cars. New electrical, plumbing, replacement windows & roof. Across the street from large park. Motivated Seller! $45,000 Call Christine 570-332-8832
7 CONCORD DRIVE $244,900 Two story, 1,800 sq. ft., in Oakwood Park. 8 rooms, cozy kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room, family room with fireplace, dining room, sunroom with hardwood floors. Two car garage, central air. Lot 100 x 125. Move in Condition. Call Ed at 570-655-4294 for appointment.
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10 Fairfield Drive Exceptional & spacious custom built cedar home with open floor plan and all of the amenities situated on 2 lots in picturesque setting. Create memories in this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with 18 ceiling in living room, gas fireplace, granite kitchen, large 2 story foyer, huge finished lower level for entertaining with bar/full kitchen & wine cellar. Inground pool & hot tub. Directions: Rt 315 to Laflin Rd., right onto Oakwood Dr., right onto Fordham Rd, left onto Fairfield Dr., home is on the right. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4063 Call Keri Best 570-885-5082
183 GRACEDALE AVENUE OPEN HOUSE Sun., Mar. 24th, 1-3 pm Well maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath, with large deck, above ground oval swimming pool, oversized 1 car detached garage on nearly 1 acre lot with stream. MLS #13-247 $112,000 Call Jim Banos 570-991-1883 for appointment Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 MOUNTAIN TOP/ GLEN SUMMIT
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1457 S. Hanover St. Beautiful Tudor style split level home. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, recreation room with a bar, wood burning stove, 2 tier patio, storage shed, fenced yard and 1 car garage. Security system and more. MLS 12-3292 $179,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141
Amazing Property!!! Five bedrooms, 4 with private bath. spectacular master suite with sitting room + 3 room closet. Four fireplaces All hardwood floors. Gazebo style ceiling in library. 3 car garage. Resort-like yard with in-ground pool with cabana & outside bath. Adult amenities, full finished basement. PREQUALIFIED BUYERS ONLY MLS# 12-1091 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 Joseph P. Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444 PITTSTON
NEW PRICE $64,900 9 rooms, aluminum sided, new windows & wrap around porch. Kitchen with all appliances, w/w carpet, laundry room with washer & dryer, nicely painted. Gas heat, walk up attic on 50 x 150 lot with shed. Call Joe, 613-9080
115 Hemlock St. Lots of updates in this roomy Cape Cod in a desirable neighborhood. Large eat in kitchen with new flooring. Finished basement with theater/rec room. Large level yard. Priced to sell! MLS 12-4231 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706
PLAINS SWOYERSVILLE 187 Shoemaker St. SUNDAY 3/24 From 12:00 til 2pm 32 Brians Place Townhouse in pristine condition. Move right in! Has location & view. Tastefully finished with two large bedrooms, two full baths and over sized closets. Living room with corner fireplace. Custom kitchen with hardwood floors. Well manicured lawns with privacy walls. 2,400 sq. ft. Recreation & multiuse room. A must see!! MLS#12-3622 $210,000 David Rubbico, Sr. 881-7877
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4 bedroom home features a great yard with over 2 acres of property. Situated across from a playground. Needs some TLC but come take a look, you wouldnt want to miss out. There is a pond at the far end of the property that is used by all surrounding neighbors. This is an estate and is being sold as is. No sellers property disclosure. Will entertain offers in order to settle estate. MLS 11-962 $49,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340
70 N. Meade 3BR, 1 bath in move in condition with new electric box, water heater, and plumbing. Off street parking in rear for 3 cars, good credit and your house, taxes & insurance would be under $400/month. MLS #12-3900. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716
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Motivated Seller! Roomy 4 bedroom in central location. New furnace, plumbing & electrical. Fenced yard with patio & shed. $45,000 Call Christine 570-332-8832
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1472 S. Hanover St. Well maintained bilevel. This home features 2 bedrooms, 1 3/4 baths, recreation room with propane stove. Walk out to a 3 season porch. Professionally landscaped yard. 1 car garage, storage shed, new appliances, ceiling fans. Close to LCCC. $153,900. Call 570-735-7594 or 570-477-2410 NANTICOKE
Room for all your needs! 4 bedroom home offers living & dining rooms AND an extra room for whatever you need. Separate laundry room on 1st floor, new carpeting in 3 bedrooms, new water heater in 2010, new Bath Fitter tub/shower. Recently re-graveled driveway, nice sized outdoor storage shed & plenty of off street parking. MLS #13-360 $95,000 Call/text Donna at 947-3824 or Tony at 855-2424
Rubbico Real Estate 826-1600
901-1020 PITTSTON
Totally Redone! This cozy Cape Cod has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Modern kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash and floor, all new hardwood throughout, new furnace, new wiring, new windows, duct work in place for central air, much more! Vinyl siding, large unfinished basement, deck, Off street parking. 24 hour notice to show. Asking $135,000. Call Don at 814-5072 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195
128 LINDEN ST. Motivated Seller! Beautiful Cape Cod. 3+ bedrooms, 2 full baths. Ultra-modern kitchen with granite countertops, tile floors & laundry area. Dining room has French doors, with laminated floors. Plenty of closet space. 2nd floor master bedroom & adjoining den. New windows, water heater, electric, gas furnace. Three season porch, mudroom & fenced yard. $125,900. 570-883-9943 570-212-8684 WEST PITTSTON
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735 N. Washington Street Spacious 2 story, 3 bedrooms with 2 ca detached garage, good starter home, needs TLC. MLS #12 3887. For more information and pho tos visit www.atlasre altyinc.com. Call Tom 570-262-7716

PLAINS TWP $189,900
SWOYERSVILLE STEEPLECHASE 112 Clear Springs Court NEW PRICE $164,000 Ledgeview Estates Updates, Updates, Updates New hardwood floors, granite counter tops in kitchen, new granite vanities, tile floor, finished, walkout basement with gas fireplace. Call Donna 570-613-9080
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Ofcenter250 250 Pierce Street
Beautifully appointed home on 2 acres. Community amenities include private lake with sandy beach, tennis courts, trails for hiking & biking. This home boasts perennial gardens & mature landscaping, fenced rear yard enclosing a 20x40 heated in-ground pool, raised garden, custom dog house & run. Entertain & dine on the wraparound porch with mahogany flooring & electric hurricane shutters. The residence features hardwood flooring, French doors, cherry kitchen, 3-4 bedrooms, updated heating/air. Emergency generator for inclement weather. MLS# 12-1647 $410,000. 696-2600 ext. 210. Maribeth Jones
25 W. Washington Move right into this very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Lots of natural woodwork and a beautiful stained glass window. Newer kitchen appliances and w/w carpeting. Supplement your heating with a recently installed wood pellet stove. New roof installed 11/17/12. This home also has a one car detached garage. MLS 12-2171 $76,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141 NANTICOKE

696-6565
NANTICOKE $125,000
New Bridge Center 480 Pierce Street
38 E. Union Street Nice single, 3 bedrooms, gas heat, large yard. Central location. Affordable @ $64,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Call 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 NANTICOKE
24 S. Prospect St. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION! Former firehouse uniquely designed for multipurpose. Building includes a clubhouse in basement with bar and restrooms. Huge office, computer training room, large carpeted exercise/ utility room, garage and central air. Two (2) newer 150,00 BTU Modine overhead heaters. Offstreet parking behind building. This is a very solid structure located in a prime business area in Nanticoke! DONT MISS THIS FANTASTIC INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! $86,000 MLS# 12-1666 Call Ron 570-817-1362
Double block in good condition. Four bedrooms on one side 2 on other family owned for many years. Current tenants are family members who pay all utilities. Carport & off street parking for 6+ vehicle pavilion. $67,000 Call Christine at 332-8832
20 Nittany Lane Affordable 3 level townhome features 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, lower level patio and upper level deck, gas fireplace, central air and vac and stereo system www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-871 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
PITTSTON PRICE REDUCED $39,900
613 9080
PLAINS
50 Grandville Drive Outstanding 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse out of the flood zone. Formal dining room, family room, master bedroom suite. Central air & central vacuum. Deck, garage + many extras. Freshly painted and carpeted, so move right in! PHFA financing $5,300 down, monthly payment $847. interest rate of 4.375. $175,000. MLS # 13-195. Ask for Bob Kopec Humford Realty Inc 570-822-5126 WILKES-BARRE
WHITE HAVEN
SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100
PITTSTON $119,900
514 Main St. Grand older home being sold as-is. Four bedrooms, large kitchen, hardwood floors on first floor, vinyl sided, some newer windows. Needs work but makes a great winter project. MLS #12-2873. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Colleen 570-237-0415
Great 3 bedroom, 1 bath with a large eat in kitchen & finished basement with a dry bar. Large fenced yard & extra lot included for additional parking. With- in walking distance of Wyoming Valley Mall! $134,900 MLS# 12-2479 Dave Rubbico, Sr. 881-7877
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WOW. Modern Ranch! King size brick Ranch located on the outskirts of Nanticoke, Youll fall in love with the open floor plan. Sunny, large sunken living room, tiled modern kitchen, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms. Bath with tiled garden tub & glass shower. Additional amenity, finished lower level with fireplace. 3/4 bath with laundry area. MLS 12-4107 Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046
Rubbico Real Estate 826-1600 SWOYERSVILLE
Large, move-in condition 10 room, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2story home with offstreet parking near Barney Farms. This is a well maintained home with a large eat-in kitchen, maple cabinets & parquet floor. The furnace/central air conditioning is only 2 years old. Buy this home & enjoy your summer days & nights in your large screened in rear porch or in the fenced yard with a black top patio/basketball court. MLS#13-69 $169,900 Karen Altavilla 283-9100 x28
Nice home in Hickory Hill Community. Great bi-level with open floor plan and plenty of space for all your needs. Serene wooded lot and a stream that runs trough it. Make this your seasonal home or your permanent place to call home. House sold as is. Inspections for buyers information only. Owner willing to consider rent to own option. MLS #12-4331 $95,000 Call/text Donna 947-3824 or Tony at 855-2424
253 Parrish St. Spacious home, ready to move into. Large open floor plan offers a great layout for all your needs. Three bedrooms, plus lower level family room. Modern bath and open kitchen. Shared driveway gives you off street parking for a couple of cars,detached garage. MLS #123628. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Colleen 570-237-0415
WILKES BARRE REDUCED $39,900
901-1020 WILKES-BARRE 68 Jones Street 61 Puritan Lane Are you spending more than $400/mo on rent?? Owning this home could cost you less! With 3 bedrooms and a fenced in yard, this home makes a perfect place to start your homeownership experience. Ask me how! MLS #12-1823. For more information and photos visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. Call Colleen 570-237-0415
1-570-287-1161 www.lippiproperties.com
393 E. Noble St. Check out this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with 1 car detached garage. This home features a Jacuzzi tub, newer roof, furnace, hot water heater, replacement windows, fenced yard and large covered deck. MLS 13-613 $77,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-7846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141
25 Swallow St. Grand 2 story home with Victorial features, large eat in kitchen with laundry, 3/4 bath on first floor, 2nd bath with claw foot tub, lots of closet space. Move in ready, off street parking in rear. MLS 12-3926 Call Colleen 570-883-7594
Nothing to do but just move in! 23 Laurel Street 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Excellent condition! Off street parking, new roof, and all appliances included. Playground right around the corner. $139,900 Call (570)690-2886
PLAINS
696-2600 317 Kossack St. First floor laundry, new carpet, laminate flooring and a great 3 season porch to entertain in. Lots of potential! MLS 12-4408 $69,900 Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706
Split level, stone exterior, multi-tiered deck, bluestone patio, flood damaged, being sold as is condition. $73,500 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080
WEST PITTSTON
This 2 story home features 3 bedrooms, 1 & 1.5 baths, an attached sunroom, private back yard, large living room all great for entertaining. Close to schools & shopping. $44,900. MLS 12-3211 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340
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TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 909 Income & Commercial Properties 912 Lots & Acreage
Scenic level 2 acre building lot is perked & surveyed & ready for your dream home! Owner is selling for $95,000 but will discount to $70,000 if you consider building a green energy efficient type home on lot. Privately owned & located on Lake Louise Rd within 1/2 mile of Twin Oaks Golf Club. For more info 570-288-9050 after 5 pm Serious inquiries only.
906 Homes for Sale
WILKES- BARRE $112,000
43 Richmont Ave. Worth more than listed price, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod home has central air, hardwood floors, fenced yard, above ground pool, modern kitchen and baths. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-789 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716
RENOVATED, MODERN, OPEN FLOOR PLAN TOWNHOUSE. Great Location, convenient to Wilkes-Barre & Scranton. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, single car attached garage, kitchen, dining & living rooms, deck. Stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops, no HOA. $159,900 570-654-1964
YATESVILLE TOTALLY
Income & Commercial Properties
912 Lots & Acreage
941
DALLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
PITTSTON
909
Income & Commercial Properties
BEAR CREEK $149,900
Completely remodeled with new addition in prime location. 2 separate Main Street entrances. Can be used as one office or two. Handicapped accessible, security system, garage, 2 kitchens, 2 baths, newer roof and heating system. A Must See! $289,000. Call Christine 570-332-8832
WILKES-BARRE Owner Retiring Turn Key Night Club For Sale. Two full bars, game area. Four restrooms. Prime Location!!! Creative financing Available $80,000, Dave Rubbico, Jr.
PLAINS TWP. VACANT LAND
941
941
941
Rubbico Real Estate 826-1600
WEST NANTICOKE $139,900
WILKES-BARRE $72,900
1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. May require zoning approval. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
570-613-9080
PITTSTON $115,000
35 Hillard St. Hardwood floors, fenced in yard, large deck. Off street parking. 3 bedroom home with 1st floor laundry. Move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1655 Colleen Turant 570-237-0415
30 E. Poplar St. Multi - Family 5 apartments and a 2 car garage, all rented. Off street parking for 8 cars. Great investment. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-680 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716
61 +/- Acres Nuangola $95,000 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $79,000 Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/Acres 11 +/- Acres Wilkes-Barre Twp. Acreage Zoned R-3 Sugar Notch Lot $13,500 See Additional Land for Sale at: www.earth conservancy.org Call: 570-823-3445 HANOVER TWP Slope St. Nice building lot with utilities available. Ideal home site. Affordable at $12,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY RE CO 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 Hughestown Boro
Land For Sale
EARTH CONSERVANCY
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN! Truly a 360 degree view from the highest point of this property. 48.49 acres to be sold as one parcel. Build your dream house here or buy and sub-divide. Will require well and septic system. Just minutes from Highway 315, near the Casino but very private. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-4142 Only $149,000 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
HI-MEADOWS APARTMENTS 1075 Memorial Hwy. Low & Moderate Income Elderly Rentals Include: *Electric Range & Refrigerator *Off Street Parking *Community Room *Coin Operated Laundry *Elevator. *Video Surveilence Applications Accepted by Appointment 570-675-5944 8a.m. - 4 p.m. TDD Only, 1-800-654-5984 Voice Only, 1-800-654-5988 Handicap Accessible Equal Housing Opportunity DALLAS MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,450. 570-675-6936, TDD 800-654-5984 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
DALLAS
1st floor, 3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting and freshly painted, central air, eat in kitchen with appliances. Off street parking. Laundry room with bonus washer and dryer. Heat & cooking gas included. Tenant pays electric & water. $640 + security. No Pets. Call 570-814-1356
3029 South Main St
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
276 Bennett St. 2nd floor, large, 2 bedroom, large living room, den, dining room, tiled bath, kitchen with stove and refrigerator, washer and dryer hook up, off street parking. Water and sewer included. $600 plus utilities and security, no pets or smoking. References. Call 570-288-7309 Leave Message
LUZERNE
1st floor, large 1 bedroom apartment. Newly renovated, off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up. SPRINGTIME SPECIAL! $725/month, all utilities included. 570-443-0770 PITTSTON One & two bedroom apartments. 1st & 2nd floor. Newly painted. $500/month + security. Includes range & refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up & sewage. Off street parking. Call Bernie 570-655-4815 ROTHSTEIN INC. REALTORS 288-7594
PITTSTON
2 bedroom , wall to wall carpet, appliances, Lake rights. Off street parking. No pets. Lease, security and references. 570-639-5920
HARVEYS LAKE
WILKES-BARRE $99,900
DURYEA $39,900
142-144 Carroll St. Well maintained, fully rented 4 unit investment property in quiet neighborhood. Owner took good care of this property. www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-4514 Call Terry 570-885-3041 or Angie 570-885-4896
WEST SIDE
SHICKSHINNY 23+/- acres of wooded land and farmland with barn in good condition and a nice travel trailer. Well on property. MLS#12-2572 $115,000 Ken Williams 542-8800 Five Mountains Realty 542-2141 SHICKSHINNY 26 acres of mostly open land for a beautiful homesite near Shickshinny Lake. MLS #12-3394 $130,000 Ken Williams 542-8800 Five Mountains Realty 542-2141 SHICKSHINNY LAKE
1st Ave. 1 bedroom, single occupancy, off-street parking, no pets, references. $450 + utilities. Call 570-655-9229
KINGSTON
3 rooms & bath on 2nd floor. Washer, dryer, range & refrigerator. Off street parking, no pets or smoking. $450/month + utilities & security. . 570-696-1763
LUZERNE
LUZERNE
AVAILABLE NOW 3rd floor, 3 bedroom. $600 + security. Sewer & garbage included. 570-574-4380
PITTSTON
PITTSTON $129,900
77 Schuler St. NOTHING to do but move right in! This home has everything you need...3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large fenced in yard, screened in porch, off street parking, quiet neighborhood. Home recently remodeled inside & out. www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 13-467 Call Colleen 570-237-0415
93 Main St. Four units. 3 residential and one storefront.Great corner location, flood damaged home being sold as is. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-1948 Call Tom 570-262-7716
WILKES-BARRE/NORTH
Income Property Out of flood area 5 apartments, 2 buildings on one lot in excellent condition. Hardwood floors. $95,000 570-822-9697
HANOVER Repossessed
Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130
Three bedroom ranch on corner lot, convenient to Wilkes-Barre Blvd. & Rt. 81. Living room, dining room & modern kitchen. Enclosed porch with large deck and hot tub, full basement, 1 car garage, shed and carport. All electric. Maintenance Free. $99,900 Leave Message 570-824-8245 KINGSTON
224 William St. Are you a hairdresser or barber? Need a space for an in home business? This might be just what youre looking for. Well maintained 4 bedroom home with salon (previously a barber shop for 60 years). Very well established, high visibility location and additional home with 3 bedrooms currently rented to a tenant. Must be sold as one package. www.atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 13-216 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
Well established Italian Restaurant on the West Side with seating for 75. Business only includes good will, all furniture and fixtures, all kitchen equipment and delivery van for $150,000. Building sold separately. Restaurant on 1st floor and 2 bedroom luxury apartment on 2nd floor for $250,000. www.atlasrealty inc.com MLS 12-3433 Call Charlie
1/2 acre of land for sale in Hughestown Boro. 92 road frontage & over 300 deep. Public sewer, water, & gas. Located behind Grace Luxury Apts. on Division St. $55,000. 17,000 sq. ft. lot for sale in Hughestown Boro. 118 road frontage x 137 deep. Back property line is 132 wide. Public sewer, water, & gas. Located behind Grace Luxury Apts on North View Drive. $35,000 570-760-7326
LAND
Enjoy peace & quiet in the country at Mira Val Apts near highways 80 & 81. 2 bedrooms, private garage. Call for more details & an appointment. $850/ mo + utilities. No pets. Non smoking. 570-788-3441 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Modern with enclosed porch & patio, one car garage with remote. Washer & dryer hookup. 1 year lease and security. $495 No Pets. Call Charlie 570-829-1578
DRUMS
3rd floor, 1 bedroom, living & dining rooms. Large kitchen with enclosed back porch, new appliances. Heat & water included. No pets/smoking. $625 /month & security. 570-714-3332
KINGSTON
EXETER
Charming 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment, features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, sun room & much more! $525 + utilities. Available April 1st. Please call 570-714-8568
KINGSTON
trimmed Colonial, 2nd floor 2 bedroom unit with wood paneled loft. Remodeled completely, maple kitchen, all appliances, gorgeous enclosed porch, covered carport, gas fireplace, more! $850 + utilities. 2 YEAR SAME RENT LEASE, NO PETS / SMOKING. EMPLOYMENT V E R I F I C AT I O N
SPLIT LEVEL STYLE brick Beautiful
One bedroom, 2nd floor. Recently renovated. Bath with shower, eat in kitchen, stove & refrigerator. Living room, large bedroom, air, plenty of closet space. 2 entrances. Washer/dryer hook up in basement. 1 off street parking space. $450 + security & application., Call (570)823-0372
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AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422

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.
KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
MOUNTAIN TOP
EFFICIENCY All appliances, no pets/no smoking. Utilities paid. Background check & references required. Near bus stop. $475/month + 1 month security. (570)592-2902
PLYMOUTH 2 ROOM
302 HAZLE STREET Duplex. Each unit has 2 bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, basement storage, gas heat. Big back yard, off street parking. $60,000, negotiable 570-760-7378
WILKES-BARRE
KINGSTON HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! 302-304 Wyoming Avenue One of the only commercial building lots available on Wyoming Ave. Make this extremely busy site the next address of your business. MLS 08-1872 $59,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LEHMAN 9 Acres on Lehman Outlet Road. 470 front, over 1,000 deep. Wooded. $125,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 BUILDING LOT REDUCED $28,500 Corner of Drake St. & Catherine, Moosic. 80x111 building lot with sewer & water available, in great area with newer homes. Corner lot. For more details visit www.atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS #12-1148. Call Charlie
Location, Location, Location A most unique & desirable lakefront property. This is an opportunity to purchase a centrally situated lot with an unmatched view of this beautiful lake. If you are looking for that special building site, this is it! MLS# 11-1269 $169,900 Call Dale Williams Five Mountains Realty 570-256-3343
Beautiful 1st floor. 1 bedroom 1/2 duplex. Eat-in kitchen, appliances included refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, & washer / dryer hook-up. No pets. $720/ mo + security heat, hot water & sewage included. 570-301-7247
EXETER
915 Manufactured Homes

2 bedrooms, 1 bath mobile home located in a park on a rented lot along a quiet, dead end road. Covered carport and shed. In good condition, but needs updating $8000. OBO. Please call 570-829-3476 or 570-994-6308
912 Lots & Acreage

BEAR CREEK
HANOVER TWP.
TOWNHOUSE Wildflower Village Like New! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, large dining/kitchen area. Deck. $695/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-696-4393
EXETER
Light, bright, 3rd floor, 2 bedrooms, 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. $730. month. Call 570-287-0900 KINGSTON Modern 2nd floor. Spacious 3 bedroom, hardwood floors, modern kitchen with appliances, laundry in unit. Electric heat. Small dog acceptable. No Smoking. $800 month plus utilities & $800. security deposit. Call Rae 570-714-9234
2nd floor. Bus stops at door. 5 rooms. Range, refrigerator, washer/dryer. Wall to wall carpet. Newly remodeled. Utilities by tenant. $495/month + secunity. no pets. 570-574-1276 or 570-288-4860
PLYMOUTH
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 1 bedroom, very modern, washer & dryer hookups, off street parking, no pets $425 + utilities & security 570-814-0167
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
PITTSTON
WYOMING
575 Susquehanna Avenue
Great opportunity for this 2,900 sq. ft. professional office building in high traffic area. Currently used as a veterinary clinic but is easily adapted for other uses. See how this space can be used for you! Open entry space, individual offices, full basement for storage, central air, and gas heat. Parking for 12 cars. MLS-12-416 $339,000 Call Rhea for details 570-696-6677
68 William St. Great investment property with 3 units and separate utilities. Each unit has 2 entrances and washer hook up. Roof is 5 years old. For more info visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1897 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716
Bear Creek Blvd. Wonderful opportunity! Beautiful 3.45 acre wooded building lot for your new home. 200' frontage. MLS #13-157 $39,900 Mary Ann Desiderio 570-715-7733
1 2nd floor apt. Living room, kitchen, full bath, background check & references required. $575 month + security. heat included. Tenant pays electric. 201-304-3469
GLEN LYON bedroom,
NANTICOKE 2ND FLOOR
TOWNHOUSE Convenient location, very low maintenance. Total electric. Living and dining room, 1.5 baths. 2 large bedrooms. Appliances, w/d hookup included. Very small yard. Private parking sewer paid, security reference and lease. Not section 8 approved. No smoking or pets $575 + utilities. 570-779-2694
PLYMOUTH
MOOSIC
BY OWNER Immaculate double wide on one rural acre. Not in flood zone. $75,000. Call Jackie at 570-925-6427
SHICKSHINNY FOR SALE
Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 DALLAS Commercial Vacant Land
1st floor 4 room apt. Electric & propane gas heat. Off street parking. Washer /dryer hookup, refrigerator, garbage included. No dogs. $400/month references required, 1 year lease + 1 month security. 570-714-1296
GLEN LYON
KINGSTON Newly remodeled. 2
bedrooms, 1 bathroom, wall to wall, off street parking, washer/dryer hookup in the basement. $510/per month. Call (570)288-9507 KINGSTON One bedroom, kitchen, living room & full bath. Includes w a s h e r / d r y e r, stove, refrigerator, off street parking for 1 car. Water & heat included. One year lease + security. $550. Call Flo 570-674-1718
2nd floor, 1 bedroom non smoking. Water & sewer refuge included. No pets. 1 year lease + references. $400/month + security & utilities. Call 570-735-3719
NANTICOKE
(1 mile north of Shickshinny) 1 open efficiency, on Route 11, Includes heat, air, garbage, satellite TV, & water. Tenant pays electric. $575/month + security. New stove & refrigerator included. Plenty of parking. Truckers Welcome! 570-793-9530
SHICKSHINNY
938
NEWPORT TWP. PLYMOUTH TWP. 2.12 acres of commercial land in a prime Back Mountain location. Ideal spot to build an office or professional building. Corner wooded lot. Water,electric & gas available to be run to site. Call Rhea for details MLS#12-4281 570-696-6677 $249,900
FOR SALE BY OWNER

4 bedroom, 2 full bath in a great neighborhood. New windows entire home, finished lower level, detached garage, 4 season sunroom. Master suite has new full bath and large walk in closet. New above ground pool with deck. Must see! PRICED TO SELL $179,000 570-885-6848
KINGSTON
NEVER FLOODED
YATESVILLE $174,900
341 Wyoming Ave. 3 story Victorian home located in a high exposure area. Has all the lovely signature woodwork of a grand VIctorian of yesteryear! Can be restored for use as a residential home or a landlord investment. Currently subdivided into multiple office spaces and 2 apartments. MLS 12-617 $149,000 Jay A. Crossin EXT. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 NANTICOKE
Route #11 Two Bay Garage in high traffic location. 250 frontage ideal for contractor, auto repair, small business. priced to sell at $95,000. Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 UNION TWP Great Old 80 Acre Farm, Location Next to Northwest High School with approx. 35 acres of fields & 45 acres wooded. Small pond, barn, old farmhouse with out buildings(in poor condition - little or no value) plenty of road frontage. MLS #13-807 $359,000 Call Richard Long 406-2438
1 mile south of L.C.C.C. Established developement with underground utilities including gas. Cleared lot. 100 frontage x 158. $35,000. Lot 210 frontage 158 deep on hill with great view $35,000. Call 570-736-6881 PLAINS TWP.
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Apartments/ Furnished
SHICKSHINNY 1 bedroom no smok-
ing, heat water, parking. 542-4187
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941 Apartments/ Unfurnished
DALLAS
39 acres of wooded & cleared property, ideal for your custom dream home & country estate. $299,900 Christine 570-332-8832
2nd floor, modern living room & kitchen. 2 bedrooms & bath. Off street parking. Washer/dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included. $575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992
ASHLEY AVAILABLE NOW
KEN POLLOCK APARTMENTS 41 Depot Street Low and Moderate Income Elderly Rentals Include: * Electric Range & Refrigerator * Off Street Parking * Community Room * Coin Operated Laundry * Elevator * Video Surveilance Applications Accepted by Appointment 570-736-6965 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. TDD Only, 1-800-654-5984 Voice Only, 1-800-654-5988 Handicap Accessible Equal Housing Opportunity
GLEN LYON
3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, offstreet parking, $595/month + utilities, security, lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727
NANTICOKE
570-675-5100
603 Willowcrest Dr. Super end unit townhouse, no fees. 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, central air, electric heat, cathedral ceiling with skylights. Large family room with propane stove and its own ductless air. MLS 13-482 Call Tom 570-262-7716
675-4400 SWEET VALLEY 3.8 acres, zoned B2 with home & pond. Priced for quick sale. High traffic area Located at the intersection of Rt. 118 & Main Road. $89,000 Call Richard Long 406-2438
105 S. Market St. Superb, brick commercial building with second floor apartment. Well maintained. Ideal for beauty salon, startup small business. Call for details. Priced to sell at $125,000. Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708
Memorial Highway 3.65 acre B-2 commercial parcel with 488 of prime frontage on busy Rt. 415. Ideal for retail/office development, bank, restaurant. The possibilities are endless. Property has a 30x40 Pole Barn with concrete floor. MLS 12-4396 $425,000 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 DALLAS TOWNSHIP 63 acres with about 5,000 roadfront on 2 roads. All Wooded. $385,000. Call Besecker Realty 570-675-3611
570-613-9080 SHAVERTOWN Beautiful 1 acre building lot located in established back Mountain sub-division. Buy now and start building your dream home in the spring. Lot has underground utilities, public sewer and private well. MLS #13-137 $62,400 Christine Pieczynski 696-6569
NON SMOKING Spacious 2 bedroom. Modern kitchen, separate living & dining rooms. Includes: heat, hot water, cable & garage. $800/month, no pets, references, 1 month security. 570-675-4128
BACK MOUNTAIN 2nd floor.
room apartments. Stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Rent based on 30% of income. Application, security required. Luzerne County Housing Authority Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-287-9661, #229
GLEN LYON Remodeled 3 bed-
SECOND FLOOR Efficiency Apartment Refrigerator and stove provided. All utilities included. Nice neighborhood. $475 per month. Lease, first & security deposit. R e f e r e n c e s required. No pets. 570-288-5569
KINGSTON
LEXINGTON VILLAGE 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartments. Refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & washer/dryer provided. Attached garage. Pet friendly. Water, sewer & trash included. 59 Agostina Drive 570-735-3500
NANTICOKE
203 Delaware Ave. . 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 570-655-9711 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, washer/dryer, fridge and stove, dishwasher, central air, electric heat, no pets, $600 Call John 570-654-1909
WEST PITTSTON
WEST PITTSTON
KORN KREST 1 bedroom, heat, hot water, sewer, garbage, stove & refrigerator included. Lease & security required. $565/ month. 570-760-5095 HANOVER Newly remodeled, 5 rooms, new appliances, w/d hookup, w/w carpet, off street parking, BBQ area. No pets, no smoking. $625 includes water. Security & credit check. 570-650-7083
HANOVER
Near Kingston Corners, 2nd floor, totally remodeled. clean & bright. One bedroom, living room, office/den, laundry room off large kitchen. Gas range, oak cabinets, modern bath, walk up attic, ceiling fans in each room. New flooring, mini-blinds, 2 air conditioners, yard parking, water & sewer included. No pets, smoking., $600/month + utilities, lease & security. 570-288-9843
KINGSTON
Nice 2 bedroom Eat-in kitchen, living room, full bath, stove/fridge, washer/dryer hook-up. $500 + utilities. NO PETS. Call: 570-760-3637 or 570-477-3839
NANTICOKE
Efficiency, refrigerator & stove washer/dryer, A/C, no pets, $400 month + utilities. Call John at (570)654-1909 WEST PITTSTON GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,450. 570-655-6555 TDD 800-654-5984 8 am-4 pm Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE 425 West 8th Street 2nd floor, 2 bedroom with off street parking, washer/ dryer hook up, stove. No pets. $525/mo + security. Sewer & garbage included, other utilities by tenant. 570-760-0458
WEST PITTSTON
Very clean, nice 1 bedroom. Heat, hot water & garbage fees included. Washer/dryer available, stove, refrigerator, air conditioning. No pets/no smoking. $525 + security. Call 570-542-5610
NANTICOKE
WEST WYOMING
Large 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen with appliances, tiled bath, deck. No Pets. $425. 570-696-1866
BACK MOUNTAIN
675-4400
696-2600
Municipal Rd. 1st floor 2 bedroom, Living room, dining room, kitchen, bath. Forced air propane heat, carport. $595. Call 570-332-3562
DALLAS
wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/month + security & lease. HUD accepted. 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727
LUZERNE 1 bedroom, wall to
1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, 2nd floor, off street parking. Clean & neat. $400. Available 4/1. Call Steve (570) 468-2488
PITTSTON
Beautiful 1 bedroom Newly remodeled from top to bottom. If interested please call 570-239-3950
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom, full kitchen, large closets. No pets/smoking. Sewer & trash included. $475. Call 570-262-5399
NANTICOKE
1 room + bath efficiency. Wall to wall carpeting, includes all utilities plus garbage & sewer. Stove & refrigerator included. Security. No pets. $400/ month. Call 570-655-1606
PITTSTON
bedrooms. Includes all utilities, parking, laundry. No pets. From $390 to $675. Lease, security & references. 570-970-0847
WILKES-BARRE / KINGSTON Efficiency 1 & 2
TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished 944 Commercial Properties 944 Commercial Properties 950 Half Doubles 953 Houses for Rent
Modern, 2 bedroom, 1 bath contemporary. $895 + utilities, security & lease. No smokers. 570-696-5417.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013 PAGE 9D 953 Houses for Rent 953 Houses for Rent
3 bedrooms, 1 bath. All appliances including washer & dryer. Small fenced yard. 1st floor hardwood. Large kitchen. No pets $650/month + utilities & security 570-881-3359 Clean, 5 room 2 bedroom, carpeting, hookups, yard, electric heat. $525 + utilities. No pets. 868-4444
968
Storage
WILKES-BARRE
Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms

- Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
HEIGHTS Townhouse type apartments. 2 bedrooms, stove, fridge, washer/ dryer hookup. Off-street parking. Utilities by tenant. No pets or smoking. $495/month. 570-825-8355 6 to 8 pm ONLY
WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom water included 2 bedroom water included 3 bedroom single HANOVER 2 bedroom 1/2 double. 4 bedroom double LUZERNE 2 bedroom, water included. PITTSTON Large 1 bed room water included McDermott & McDermott Real Estate Inc. Property Management 570-675-4025 (direct line) Mon-Fri. 8-7pm Sat. 8-noon
Unique opportunity at 61-63 East Main St. High Traffic Area. 570-881-0320
GLEN LYON STOREFRONT

LAFLIN GYM FOR RENT
PITTSTON TWP. $1,750/MONTH
3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, stove, garage. Large, spacious rooms, all utilities by tenant. No pets. $700/month. 570-760-5095
HANOVER TWP. KORN KREST
DALLAS
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com

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SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! 113 Edison Street Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apartments available for immediate occupancy. Heat & hot water included. 1 Bedroom $550 2 Bedroom $650. Call Jazmin 570-822-7944
LAFAYETTE GARDENS
WILKES-BARRE
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
Set up as a full court basketball court with hardwood floors, mens & ladies room and changing room. Could be put to any related use ie: fitness gym, basketball camp or anything that requires a large open space. Lots of free parking, heat and utilities are included. Rent is is $3,000 per month Call Charlie 570-829-6200
3002 N. Twp Blvd. Medical office for rent on the Pittston By-Pass. Highly visible location with plenty of parking. $1,800 sq. ft. of beautifully finished space can be used for any type office use. $1,750/ mo. plus utilities. MLS 13-098 Call Charlie 570-829-6200
Line up a place to live in classified!

KINGSTON 3 bedroom, 1 bath 1/2 double. Living room, dining room, eat-kitchen off street parking. No smoking, no pets. 1 year lease. $800. month + security. Call Rae 570-714-9234
2nd floor. Off street parking. All appliances including washer & dryer. Gas heat. No pets. $575/month + utilities, security. 570-881-3359
WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom, 1 bath
944
Commercial Properties
109 Carey Avenue 3 bedroom, 2nd floor on 2 floors. Living & dining rooms, kitchen & bath. Fridge & stove included. Washer/dryer hook-up. Off street parking for 1 car. Tenant pays utilities. Ready May 1st. $600 + security. 570-270-3139
WILKES-BARRE
North Main Street 1 block from General Hospital, 3 room apartment, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, 1st & last months rent + security, references required. Water Paid. $525/per month 570-706-6487 After 6 p.m.
WILKES-BARRE
square foot commercial building available, within Main Clark Summit area. Will lease first and second floors separately or together. More than adequate parking with rental. Professional inquiries only. Call: 570-499-6409 570-587-5048 For information.
CLARKS SUMMIT Beautiful 2,000
108 S. Main Street 5,000 square feet. Suitable for many businesses. Parking for 100 cars. $600/month + security. 570-540-0746.
PITTSTON
WAREHOUSE/ OFFICE SPACE 5,000 sq. ft. with parking lot. Office, 1,000 sq. ft. Off I-81, EXIT 165 Call 570-823-1719 Mon. Through Fri. 7 am TO 3 pm.
3/1 Bath. Freshly painted, newer carpeting, modern kitchen with appliances. $635.00 + utilities 570-239-3887
KINGSTON
HANOVER TWP. 34 Allenberry Dr. End Unit! Many windows make this 2 bedroom, 2 bath Townhouse bright and pleasant. Please contact David at 570-235-7599
953 Houses for Rent

BACK MTN. AREA 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 3 garage stalls on approximately 3 acres. Lawncare & snow plowing included. Tunkhannock School District. $1,200/month. Call Richard Long 570-406-2438
WILKES-BARRE
Small 2 bedroom single family house for rent. $500 a month. Security deposit required. Background check. Some appliances included. NO PETS. Call 570-466-2233 for details.
JENKINS TWP.
2 ment. 1 bath. Eat in kitchen. Closed in terrace. Full usable attic. $625 + utilities & security. Call: 718-809-3338
WILKES-BARRE bedroom apart-

room, kitchen, finished attic off street parking. 1st & last months rent + security. Leave message 570-817-0601 264 Academy St. 1.5 bedrooms, newly renovated building. Washer & dryer available. $600/mo. includes heat, hot water & parking. 570-855-4744 646-712-1286
WILKES-BARRE 2 bedrooms, living
WILKES-BARRE
Very Nice 2 bedroom. 2nd Floor $540 + utilities. Security, References, Background check. 570-332-8792 WILKES-BARRE RENTALS Two, 3, & 4 bedrooms. $650-$900.
WILKES-BARRE PARRISH ST
900 Sq. Ft. STORE RETAIL SPACE Will be vacant as of January 1, 2013 200 Spring St. Wilkes-Barre Great for a Barber Shop! Call Michael at 570-239-7213
FORTY FORT
COMMERCIAL RETAIL PROPERTY FOR RENT:
Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money!
PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. & 2,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 2,000 FT. Fully Furnished With Cubicles. 570-829-1206
BEST $1 SQ. FT. LEASES YOULL EVER SEE! Warehouse, light manufacturing. Gas heat, sprinklers, overhead doors, parking for 30 cars. Yes, that $1 sq.ft. lease! We have 9,000 sq.ft., 27,000 sq.ft., and 32,000 sq. ft. Can combine. There is nothing this good! Sale or Lease Call Larry @ 570-696-4000 or 570-430-1565
WILKES-BARRE
570-675-4400
947
Garages
4,200 sq. ft. building with two overhead garage doors. $300/month. Option to buy, leave a message. 570-592-3575
ASHLEY
bi-level, living room with hardwoods, oak kitchen, with granite counter tops, three bedroom, and full bath, 14 by 16 deck all upstairs. Family room, bedroom or office, full bath, 1 car garage and patio all downstairs. 100 by 150 lot. Rent, $1,450 month plus utilities no pets. Call Kevin Smith, 696-5420.
DALLAS BOROUGH 1,700 square feet
Fully remodeled. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. close to schools & shopping. All new appliances. Front & rear porches, full basement & attic. Off street parking. $850/month + utilities, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598
KINGSTON
luxurious 3 bedroom townhome features hardwood floors on main floor, finished basement, large master suite, private outdoor deck and back yard, off street parking, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, DirecTV, highspeed internet, garbage, sewer, gas heat with brand new furnace, central air conditioning with brand new compressor, brand new carpeting on 2nd floor in all bedrooms, extra closet space, large basement storage room, wood blinds in aLL rooms, all yard maintenance and snow plowing included. This is an end unit with only one other unit attached. Rent is $1,400. per month & requires $1,400. security deposit. Minimum one year lease required. Must fill out credit application. NO PETS. 570-840-1960
OLD FORGE LUXURY TOWNHOUSE Built in 2003 this
WILKES-BARRE
WILKES-BARRE
Lease 20,000 sq. ft. I-81 on Casey Ave. Zoned M-3 for manufacturing, warehouse storage. Electric, gas heat, sprinkler. HE lighting, 21 ceilings, 1 drive in & 3 dock doors. Can be subdivided. Call Bob Post 570-270-9255
WILKES-BARRE TWP.
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959 Mobile Homes
Affordable New & Used Homes For Sale & Rental Homes Available.
JENKINS TOWNSHIP
HEATHER HIGHLANDS
MHC 109 Main St Inkerman, PA 570-655-9643
Beautiful 1 bedroom, Bayside. Two Olympic sized pools + kiddie pool. Tennis courts. 120th St. $850/week. 570-313-2782
OCEAN CITY, MD
962
Rooms
KINGSTON HOUSE
Nice, clean furnished room, starting at $340. Efficiency at $450 month furnished with all utilities included. Off street parking. 570-718-0331
Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist
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1 bedroom, large kitchen, living room, one bathroom, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer, air conditioner. Basement, yard, off street parking and deck. No smoking no pets. $595 a month plus utilities and security. Call (570) 586-3015
PITTSTON TOWNSHIP
Smith Hourigan Group 696-1195
1 bedroom house on Sylvan Lake, $515/month, plus utilities & one month security. Available April 1. Call 570-256-7535
SYLVAN LAKE
excellent schools. Modern, 4 bedrooms, office, 2 full baths. Living, dining rooms. Finished family room, granite kitchen with ceramic tile. Large wrap around deck, out door Jacuzzi, in ground heated pool. Gas heat. Four car off street parking. $1,500/month + utilities, security + last month deposit. Includes fridge, stove, washer/dryera, sewer & trash. Available July 1st. Pictures available through e-mail. Call 570-545-6057.
SHAVERTOWN Good location,
Private entrance & bath. Non smoking, drug free. Subject to background check. $100 weekly + $200 security. 570-239-3997 Leave Message!
WYOMING Sleeping room.
965
Roommate Wanted
What Do You Have To Sell Today?

Call 829-7130 to place your ad.
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WEST PITTSTON this gorgeous, furnished large Victorian home. Newly remodeled. $150/ week + security. Everything included. 570-430-3100
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WILKES-BARRE
425 S. FRANKLIN ST.
613-9090
APARTMENTS FOR RENT!
For lease. Available immediately, washer/dryer on premises, no pets. We have studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. On site parking. Fridge & stove provided. 24/7 security camera presence & all doors electronically locked. 1 bedroom - $450. 2 bedroom - $550. Water & sewer paid 1 month security deposit. Email obscuroknows@ hotmail.com or Call 570-208-9301 after 9:00 a.m. to schedule an appointment
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 OK 570-357-0712
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS
Modern space available in a nice FortyFort location, high traffic area, was used as dental office with reception area. $700/month plus utilities. Cathy Tkaczyk 696-5422
CALL AN EXPERT
Professional Services Directory
Building & Remodeling 1054 Concrete & Masonry 1084 Electrical 1135 1006 A/C & Refrigeration Services 1024
Air Conditioning Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 570-332-0715
Smith Hourigan Group 696-1195
STRISH A/C Ductless / Central
MARCH MADNESS
$200 cash off any painting or drywall job. GENERAL CONTRACTOR & LOCAL HOME BUILDER 30 Years Exp. Make Your Home Beautiful Interior / Exterior. WE DO IT ALL! Why pay more! Pay when youre pleased. All work guaranteed.
WILKESBARRE
NORTH MAIN Maple kitchen, all appliances, laundry, FIRST FLOOR $625 + utilities. Beautifully done Victorian, fireplace (ornamented), 1 bedroom. NO PETS /SMOKING. EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION
TOP OF HILL
1200 sq. ft. garage zoned for commercial $450 per month. ALSO 1200 SQ.FT. WITH LIFT $750 MONTH (570) 814-8876
GARAGES
B.P. Home Repairs 570-825-4268 Brick, Block, Concrete, Sidewalks, Chimneys, Stucco. New Installation & Repairs
1024
Building & Remodeling
New roof & door. $395/month. Please call 570-881-0320
GLEN LYON GARAGE 1,200 sq.ft.
941
447 S. Franklin St. 1 bedroom with study, off street parking, laundry facility. Includes heat and hot water, hardwood floors, appliances, Trash removal. $580/mo Call (570)821-5599
WILKES-BARRE
Wilkeswood Apartments WILKES-BARRE/NORTH 1 & 2 BR By General Hospital

Large 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, appliances. Eat in kitchen. Parking space available. $500/month + utilities. No pets. 570-540-5312
AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422
Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded.
1ST. QUALITY CONSTRUCTION CO.
FREE ESTIMATES!
570-899-3123
Absolutely Free Estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foundations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-840-9913 570-346-4103 PA084504
C&C MASONRY & CONCRETE
ECONOLECTRIC No Job Too Small. Generator Installs. Residential & Commercial Free Estimates Licensed-Insured PA032422
Hauling & Trucking
1204
Painting & Wallpaper
1252
Roofing & Siding
ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL CLEAN UP!
(570) 602-7840
SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 868-4469
Painters Int./Ext. Painting, Building Restoration Dont worry about them running off with your money, get it done right the first time! Free Estimates 570-328-5083
JACOBOSKY PAINTING NEPAs Finest
Construction Licensed, Insured. Everyday Low Prices. 3,000 satisfied customers. 570-735-0846
SPRING ROOFING McManus
1093
Excavating
Senior Citizens Discount!
570-606-8438
ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Windows and Doors
State Lic. # PA057320
Shedlarski Construction H I
Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & railings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067
OME MPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505
D. PUGH CONCRETE
All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work. Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497
TREE/SHRUB REMOVAL REMOVAL DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484
RELIABLE, NEAT, HONEST. WORKING WITH PRIDE. INSURED-FREE EST. 570-735-8101 Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733
JOHNS PAINTING
Your Roofing Specialist Free Estimates No Payment til Job is 100% Complete 570-829-0239 570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured FREE Estimates *24 Hour Emergency Calls*
GILROY Construction
M. PARALIS PAINTING
J.R.V. ROOFING
1132
Handyman Services
1162 Landscaping/ Garden

APEX TREE AND EARTH TREE REMOVAL Pruning, Stump Grinding, Hazard Tree Removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot Clearing.Insured. Reasonable Rates
apextreeandearth.com
Apts
2 & 3 BR Townhomes
www.liveatwilkeswood.com
bedrooms, wall to wall, off street parking, ceiling fans, porch. $420 a month plus utilities, security and references. No Pets. (570)868-7020 (570)678-5455
WILKES-BARRE Heights, Very nice 2
570-822-2711
WILKES-BARRE
Find homes for your kittens! Place an ad here! 570-829-7130

941 Apartments/ Unfurnished
ASK HOW A BUILDING INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP CAN BENEFIT YOU.

570-287-3331 FOR INFO or go to
1039
Chimney Service
CALL JANET
A-1 1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257
Brick, block, walks, drive, steps, stucco, stone, chimneys and repairs. Lic. & Ins. 570-283-5254
STESNEY CONCRETE & MASONRY
Painting, drywall, plumbing & all types of interior & exterior home repairs. 570-829-5318 All types of home repairs & alterations Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical No job too small. Free Estimates. 570-256-3150
DO IT ALL HANDYMAN
Interior & Exterior Top Quality Work 570-468-9079
MARTYS PAINTING
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE
570-550-4535
WYOMING VALLEY MASONRY Concrete, stucco,

foundations, pavers, retaining wall systems, flagstone, brick work, chimneys repaired. Senior Citizens Discount 570-287-4144 or 570-760-0551
1135
Hauling & Trucking
Lawn Cutting Shrub Trimming, Mulching Landscaping Services

25+ Years Exp. PA Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. 570-287-4780
SPRING CLEAN UPS
Serra Painting Book Now For Spring & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Cant Lose! 570-822-3943
New Roofs & Repairs, Shingles, Rubber, Slate, Gutters, Chimney Repairs. Credit Cards Accepted FREE ESTIMATES! Licensed-Insured EMERGENCIES
570-288-6709
Jim Harden
1276
Snow Removal
941
EAST MOUNTAIN APARTMENTS

The good life... close at hand
1 & 2 Bedroom Apts.
Regions Best Address

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts.
STUDIO, 1 & 2 BEDROOMS Equipped Kitchen Free Cable Wall to Wall Carpeting
EXCELLENT DOWNTOWN LOCATION!!!
www.bianepa.com For All of Your Remodeling Needs. Will Beat Any Price! BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS, WINDOWS, etc. 25 Yrs. Experience References. Insured Free Estimates. (570) 855-2506 (570) 332-7023 Roofing & siding. Kitchens, bathrooms. Additions. painting & drywall. Insured. Free Estimates 570-831-5510
Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now! CHRIS MOLESKY CHIMNEY SPECIALIST New, repair, rebuild, liners installed. Cleaning. Concrete & metal caps. Licensed & Insured 570-328-6257
CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco.
1057Construction & Building
cleaning attics, cellar, garage, one piece or whole Estate, also available 10 & 20 yard dumpsters.655-0695 592-1813or287-8302 AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing & Tree Removal. Free Est. 779-0918 or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, were cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-855-4588
A A CLEANING A1 Always hauling,
1213
Paving & Excavating
1195
Movers
VITOS & GINOS

570-574-1275
*DRIVEWAYS *PARKING LOTS *ROADWAYS *HOT TAR & CHIP *SEAL COATING Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate Commercial Industrial Residential Driveways Sidewalks Salting
SNOW PLOWING
570-823-2776
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
GARAGE DOOR
BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BestDarnMovers.com 570-852-9243
www.EastMountainApt.com
822-4444
www.GatewayManorApt.com
288-6300
KINGSTON
GENERAL CONTRACTING
Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-735-8551 Cell 606-7489
1204
Painting & Wallpaper
1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS AVAILABLE
IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS

61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
11 Holiday Drive A Place To Call Home Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apts. Gas heat included 24 hr. on-site Gym Community Room Swimming Pool Maintenance FREE Controlled Access Patio/Balcony and much more...
570-288-9019 www.sdkgreen acres.com Call today for move-in specials.
SDK GREEN ACRES HOMES
1042
Cleaning & Maintainence
FREE
Affordable Senior Apartments Income Eligibility Required Utilities Included! Low cable rates; New appliances; Laundry on site; Activities! Curbside Public Transportation
Please call 570-825-8594 D/TTY 800-654-5984
Any and all types of remodeling from windows to design build renovations. Licensed Handyman Services also, Electric, Plumbing, Building. PA license 048740 accepts Visa call 570-826-0919
PR BUILDERS
GREEN PRODUCTS For Special Deals Contact Jaymee at 570-852-7497 Connies Cleaning 15 years experience Bonded & Insured Residential Cleaning GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 570-430-3743 Connie does the cleaning!
CLEANING WHIZ
A & N PAINTING SPRING SPECIAL $100 + materials for average size room. 18 years experience Power washing /deck staining. 570-820-7832 ART NEWTONS PAINTING & Drywall Repairs Fully Insured 32 Yrs Experience 570-332-0882 DAVID WAYNE PAINTING. Quality Work, Reasonable Prices. Floating Floors Installed 570-762-6889
570-474-6329
Lic.# PA021520
1078
Dry Wall
Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates
MIRRA DRYWALL
570-675-3378
Hauling Junk & Trash from Houses, Garages, Yards, Etc
Mikes $5-Up
1249 Remodeling & Repairs

General Contractor 15% off with this ad. 570-815-8294
HARTH & SONS
826-1883 472-4321
GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130
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LIFE, 1C

A champion in the house

Are you ready for the Madness?

THE TIMES LEADER

Some projects hit the jackpot

Back taxes of $3.4M soon in mail

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Congress embraces big cuts to budget

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Pa. House may vote on liquor privatization today

County trails in health rankings

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PA Child Care attorneys reject claim of prolonging case

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