Times Leader 03-19-2012

5THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK >> GOTTADANCE: Mankind has always liked dancing. And we’ve always had a fondness for celebrities. Combine the two, sprinkle in our love of TV and you have the recipe for a hit reality showon ABC. “Dancing with the Stars” premieres its 14th season today at 8 p.m. Semi-famous people lined up for this go round include Melissa Gilbert, Martina Navratilova and Jack Wagner (The actor, not Pennsylvania’s auditor gen- eral. That would not be much fun.) >> SPRINGTIME AWAITS: We here in Northeastern Pa. have been blessed with spring-like weather for a fewdays now. Well, early this Tuesday morning we won’t have to call it “spring-like” anymore because the real thing will be here. Spring makes its 2012 debut at 1:14 a.m. when the Vernal Equi- nox occurs. If you look closely, you can see that the tilt of the Earth’s axis is inclined neither away fromnor towards the Sun at that time. OK, so you can’t SEE it, but it is happening. Really. >> HEYNEIGHBOR: For a lot of people over the age of 30, Fred Rogers was almost like a third parent. The gentle host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” took children on a daily trip to the Land of Make Believe from1968 to 2001. Mr. Rogers died in 2003, but the kids he helped teach along the way never forgot him. Some of those grown-up “kids” even went so far as to make a special day in his honor. Tuesday is “Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day,” named after his trademark song. The purpose of the day? Celebrate Fred Rogers’ legacy by being nice to your neighbor and your neighborhood. We could all use more days when being nice to others is on the agenda. >> HAHAHAHA: If you like to laugh, you may have heard of some fellas named John Candy, Bill Murray and Steve Carrell. Or maybe some funny ladies called Amy Poehler, Tina Fey or Shelly Long. What do all these people have in common? OK, other than the fact there were bipedal humanoids. They were all comedians who got their start in Chicago’s famed Second City comedy troupe. The current crop of The Second City will be making their way to the F.M. Kirby Center this Friday at 8 p.m. to say some funny things and provoke a laughing response fromthe audience. If this sounds like fun, you may want to check it out. >> JUMP BALL: So, if you are like most people, that nice, crisp NCAA tourney bracket you filled out last week is wadded up in a ball and currently residing in the bottomof your trash can. But you can still enjoy some fine, quality hoops action when the men’s Sweet 16 gets under way this Thursday and Friday. And the winners of those contests get to play in the Elite Eight on Saturday and Sunday. It’s March, folks. Embrace the madness. C M Y K 6 09815 10011 WILKES-BARRE, PA MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 50¢ timesleader.com The Times Leader 7 4 4 9 6 7 $ 20 VOUCHER FOR ONLY $ 10 No. 15 seed didn’t have another upset in tank. SPORTS, 1B Lehigh’s run ends vs. Xavier And just maybe you are on our weekly Click page. CLICK, 1C You ought to be in pictures INSIDE A NEWS: Local 3A Nation & World 5A Obituaries 8A Editorials 13A B SPORTS: Scoreboard 2B C CLICK: Community News 2C Birthdays 3C Television/Movies 4C Crossword/Horoscope 5C Comics 6C D CLASSIFIED: WEATHER Partly sunny, showers. High 70. Low 50. Details, Page 6B SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Mitt Romney scored an over- whelming win Sunday in Puerto Rico’s Republican presidential primary, trouncing chief rival Rick Santorumon the Caribbean island even as the two rivals looked ahead to more competi- tive contests this week in Illinois and Louisiana. The victory in the U.S. territo- ry was so convincing that Rom- ney, the GOP front- runner, won all 20 delegates to the na- tional con- vention at stake because he pre- vailed with more than 50 percent of the vote. That padded his comfortable lead over Santorum in the race to amass the 1,144 delegates needed to clinch the nomination. Nevertheless, the GOP nomi- nation fight is unlikely to end anytime soon, with Santorumre- fusing to step aside even though Romney is pulling further ahead in the delegate hunt. As the day began, Santorum claimed he was in contest for the long haul because Romney is a weak front-runner. “This is a primary process where somebody had a huge ad- vantage, huge money advantage, huge advantage of establishment support and he hasn’t been able to close the deal and even come close to closing the deal,” Santo- rum said. “That tells you that there’s a real flaw there.” Yet, Santorum sidestepped when asked if he would fight Romney on the convention floor if he failed before August to stop the former Massachusetts gover- nor from getting the required number of delegates. Romney, in turn, expressed confidence that he’d prevail. “I can’t tell you exactly how the process is going to work,” Romney said. “But I bet I’m go- ing to become the nominee.” Both campaigned in Puerto Rico last week — in a campaign focused on statehood for the U.S. territory — but Romney cut Puerto Rico falls to Romney GOP rival Santorum is routed as ex-senator and Newt Gingrich look to Ill., La. By PHILIP ELLIOTT and BEN FOX Associated Press See ROMNEY, Page 14A 20 1 2 ELECTION Moore be- lieves the gov- ernment must reduce the size of the island and gravel bars around it and clear out growth to en- sure it’s not choking flood water. She said she has unsuccessfully pressed county, state and federal officials to address the issue for years. “The island is beautiful and recreational, but nobody’s taken care of it the last 50 years, and that’s terrible,” Moore said. Borough resident and busi- ness owner JimBach says he has Shickshinny Mayor Beverly Moore has a love-hate relation- shipwiththe Susquehanna River island near her borough. When the river’s calm, Belles Island is a fun place for scaven- ger huntingandrelaxing, a “little tropical island,” she said. But sediment and newgrowth are making the island larger, causing Moore and others to blame it for causing more water to back up into the flood-ravaged community when the river rises. “It’s getting bigger and it’s get- ting longer,” she said. proof the island has grown out of control. He holds up a photo- graph of the island taken around 1900. The islandhadabout a doz- en trees, and the river water was even with the island bank. Standing onthe river bank last week, heestimates theislandhas about 1,300 trees and is 8 feet higher from sediment. “The island got so big, and there’s so much debris, every time the river floods, it gets blocked. That’s one of the rea- sons why people here get flood- ed so bad, and nobody wants to listen to us,” Bach said. Residents: Islands growing problem AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Shickshinny resident JimBach shows a photograph of Belles Island in the early 1900s. The island’s size and tree growth has in- creased dramatically since then, prompting Bach and others to conclude the island is contributing to flooding. Nescopeck Twp. BELLES’ ISLAND BELLES’ ISLAND MACK’S ISLAND MACK’S ISLAND Salem Twp. SHICKSHINNY Mark Guydish/The Times Leader ISLANDS AND FLOODS Some officials and residents of Shichshinny Borough and Conyngham Township suspect two islands have grown larger, obstructing Susquehanna River flow and contributing to flooding. Conyngham Twp. Concerns focus on Belles, Mack’s See ISLANDS, Page 12A Moore Editor’s Note: Second of a two- part series By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES [email protected] DALLAS TWP. -- Misericordia University’s assistant director of speech-language pathology has an ear for the perfect note. A classically trained opera singer, Cari Tellis, Ph.D., is also an author, research scientist and voice therapist. Tellis’ specialty lies in vocal re- habilitation, providing therapy for those who suffered injury to their vocal cords, someone who just recovered froma laryngecto- my or simply someone looking to improve their vocal range. Misericordia’s five-year, Mas- ter of Science degree in speech- language pathology features the Speech-Language and Hearing Center, the only clinic of its type AMANDA HRYCYNA/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Gia Mazur, a 20-year-old Misericordia student and singer in the band 1 Hot Mess receives voice therapy fromMisericordia professor Cari Tellis. Voice therapy sessions at MU hit all right notes Singer gets help at area university’s Speech-Language and Hearing Center. By JOE DOLINSKY Times Leader Intern See VOICE, Page 11A History found in middle of stream See HISTORY, Page 12A By JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES [email protected] Peter Sudol andJohnSerafin braved the swollen, icy waters in a ferry boat the afternoon of March 16, 1923, determined to reachthe islandtotendtotheir farmanimals. Their watercraft was guided by a pulley attached to a cable line anchored to the shore, but the violent tugging dis- lodged the safetynet, cap- sizing the fer- ryandsending the men into the water and to their death. This trage- dy wasn’t in some faraway seafaringcom- munity but right here in the Susque- hanna River. The destina- tion that caused these men to risk their lives is now known as Mack’s Island intheMocana- qua section of Conyngham Township. Townshipresident andhisto- ry buff Frank Evina has always been interested in the island, whichhehasknownasBaldEa- gleIsland, possiblyafter ahotel of that name that once stood along the river bank. It’s also been called Little Island and “The Sus- quehanna islands were a great source of recreation for the people and were also fre- quently used for farming.” Frank Evina Conyngham Township K PAGE 2A MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com Black, C. Gordon Brace, Lucille Corker, Carolyn DiPipi, Carmen Feldmann, Nancy Fitz, Andrew Gubbiotti, Alexander Kipa, Mary Roth, Irene Zanta, Edna OBITUARIES Page 8A BUILDING TRUST The Times Leader strives to correct errors, clarify stories and update them promptly. Corrections will appear in this spot. If you have information to help us correct an inaccu- racy or cover an issue more thoroughly, call the newsroom at 829-7242. 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Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 +(ISSN No. 0896-4084) USPS 499-710 Issue No. 2012-079 WILKES-BARRE TWP. -- The pucks were flying at the Mohe- gan Sun Arena as part of the in- augural Hockey for Heroes bene- fit tournament on Sunday. The event was organized by the Goals Foundationas a way to raise money for the children of police, fire department and armed services members who participate in ice hockey or fig- ure skating. The local charitable organiza- tion is headed by J.J. Murphy, former Wilkes-Barre city admin- istrator. “The goal of the foundation is to raise money for youth sports programs, in general,” said Mur- phy. “I coached youth sports throughout the country and feel (sports is) a venue to learn team work, responsibilityandpositive life lessons.” Murphy said his foundation has donated to youth sports or- ganizations, offering soccer, baseball and basketball. “In order for the local pro- grams to qualify for a donation, they must complete a communi- ty improvement project as a group,” said Murphy. “We ask themto go out and clean an area park, ball field or city sports complex.” Murphy said his group has do- nated more than $10,000 to local youth sports programs, and past charitable efforts includedbuild- ing the playground at Wilkes- Barre’s Coal Street complex and donating it to the city. For additional information or to make a donation, go to goals- foundation.com. BILL TARUTIS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Members of the Wilkes-Barre area police, fire and military services, wearing black, play their counterparts fromthe Binghamton area Sunday in the inaugural ’Hockey for Heroes’ game at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township. Getting in the game for kids By STEVEN FONDO Times Leader Correspondent LOS ANGELES — Audiences headed back to school for the TV update “21 Jump Street,” which opened as the No. 1week- end movie with $35 million. Sony’s action comedy starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as cops going undercover as high school students took down the animated hit “Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax,” which had been the top flick the previous two week- ends. Studio estimates Sunday put Universal’s “The Lorax” in sec- ond-place with $22.8 million, raising its domestic total to $158.4 million. At No. 3, Disney’s costly sci-fi dud “John Carter” dropped sharply in its second weekend. The Edgar Rice Burroughs ad- aptation took in $13.5 million, down 55 percent from its ane- mic opening weekend and lift- ing its domestic total to a mea- sly $53.2 million. “John Carter” reportedly cost $250 million to make. While tanking in the United States, “John Carter” has done decent business overseas. It took in $40.7 million this week- end to push its international haul to $126.1 million and its worldwide total to $179.3 mil- lion. In narrow release, Will Fer- rell’s Spanish-language B-movie spoof “Casa de mi Padre” openedsolidly at No. 9 with$2.2 million. The Lionsgate release played in just 382 theaters, com- pared to 3,121 for “21 Jump Street.” Based on the 1980s TV show that made Johnny Depp a star, “21 Jump Street” casts Hill and Tatum as rookie cops posing as teens to root out crooks ped- dling a psychedelic new drug at a Los Angeles school. Rather than doing a straight update of the TV show, Sony turned “21 Jump Street” on its head for the big-screen, retool- ing it as a comedy that helped pack in the under-25 crowd, which made up half of the audi- ence. “I just think you had to make it relevant, and action comedy was the way to go. And they did make it very relevant to a young audience,” said Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony. “The guys, Jonah and Channing, were just killer together. They had incredible chemistry and certainly were the attraction for younger crowds.” Hollywood’s box-office hot streak finally cooled off a bit, with overall business down for the first weekend this year. Do- mestic revenues totaled $108 million, off 6 percent from the same weekend last year, accord- ing to box-office tracker Holly- wood.com. That’s likely to be just a hic- cup for Hollywood, though, with business expected to soar again next weekend as the adap- tation of the best-seller “The Hunger Games” hits theaters. Hollywood.com analyst Paul Dergarabedian said “The Hun- ger Games” could have an open- ing weekend well above $100 million and might surpass the $116.1 million debut of 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland,” which holds the record for best domes- tic premiere in March. Dergarabedian attended “The Hunger Games” premiere and said that “fans were lined up, camped out for days. I hadn’t seen that since the ‘Twilight’ movie. But unlike ‘Twilight,’ which was dominated by the fe- male audience, there’s huge in- terest frommales in this movie.” With a huge summer season ahead that includes the superhe- ro tales “The Avengers,” “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” Hollywood has a strong shot at setting a rev- enue record this year. So far, domestic revenues are at $2.16 billion, 16 percent ahead of last year’s. Estimated ticket sales for Fri- day through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com. Where availa- ble, latest international num- bers are also included. Final do- mestic figures will be released Monday. 1. “21 Jump Street,” $35 mil- lion ($7 million international). 2. “Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax,” $22.8 million ($11.6 million in- ternational). 3. “John Carter,” $13.5 million ($40.7 million international). 4. “Project X,” $4 million($5.6 million international). 5. “A Thousand Words,” $3.8 million. 6. “Act of Valor,” $3.7 million. 7. “Safe House,” $2.8 million ($3.5 million international). 8. “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” $2.5 million ($5 million international). 9. “Casa de mi Padre,” $2.2 million. 10. “This Means War,” $2.1 million ($9.2 million interna- tional). ‘21’ film jumps past ‘Lorax’ AP PHOTO Ice Cube, left, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatumare shown in a scene fromthe new top film‘21 Jump Street.’ By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer DURYEA– Police took two people into custody and another man was transported to the hospital after an altercation on Main Street shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday. Police from surrounding com- munities responded to the scene. Main Street was closed between Church and Hope streets while police searched the area for evidence. The street was reopened around 9:30 p.m. No other de- tails were available. HAZLETON– Police arrested two men early Sunday morning in connection with an assault on North Wyoming Street and a report of shots fired near the Pine Street playground. Police responded to a report of a man pistol whipped near the Penn Palace Bar at 2:37 a.m. and found a man with large lacer- ations to his head and facial area. The alleged assailant, Victor A. Cruz-Romero of Hazle- ton, was located at 4:47 a.m. when police responded to report of shots fired. Police stopped a 2004 Chev- rolet Trailblazer and detained the occupants including Cruz- Romero. A handgun used in the assault was found in the vehicle, police said. Cruz-Romero was charged with providing false reports to law enforcement, robbery, aggra- vated assault, harassment and recklessly endangering another person. He was arraigned by District Judge James Dixon in Hazle Township and committed to the Luzerne County Correc- tional Facility for lack of $250,000 bail. Another man in the vehicle, Henry Carrasquillo-Diaz of Hazleton was in possession of a large knife and a small amount of cocaine, police said. He was arraigned by Dixon and commit- ted to the county prison for lack of $50,000 bail. PLYMOUTH– A husband and wife were drunk when they fought with police responding to a report of a noisy party late Saturday night at 326 E. Rail- road St., police said. According to arrest papers: Police were going to issue a citation to Sabrina Lambacher, the person responsible for the residence, after she refused to turn down the music that could be heard throughout the neigh- borhood, when a highly intox- icated Shawn Welles confronted them. Welles, 31, of Center Avenue, Plymouth, was yelling as he followed officer John Vanderlick to a police cruiser and grabbed the officer from behind. Vanderlick shoved Welles in the chest, but Welles continued to scream and took a fighting stance. When told he was under arrest, Welles backed up and jumped around with his fists clenched. Welles swung at Vanderlick and officer Anthony Gorey as they tried to take him into custo- dy. While fighting with Welles, his wife, Amy Welles, 31, jumped on Vanderlick’s back. The offi- cers and the couple fell and Vanderlick placed Amy Welles in handcuffs. Additional police units arrived and assisted with the arrest Shawn Welles. While in the back of a King- ston police vehicle, Amy Welles tried to kick out the side win- dow. The couple were taken to the Plymouth police station and placed in separate holding cells. Amy Welles blamed her hus- band for her getting arrested. When he asked her why she jumped into the fight, she said, “I attacked a police officer to protect you because you had to be a tough guy.” The husband and wife each face charges of disorderly con- duct, public drunkenness, ha- rassment and resisting arrest. Amy Welles faces an additional charge of obstructing adminis- tration of law functions. They were committed to the county prison and released Sunday afternoon after posting $10,000 bail each. HAZLETON- City police reported the following: • A1997 Chevrolet Blazer owned by Sandra Prusak of Hazleton was parked on West 11 Street near Lincoln Street be- tween 8:30 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday when it was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. • Nielene Bogansky of Hayes Street reported a laptop comput- er and several DVD movies were stolen from her residence during a burglary between 2:45 p.m. Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday. Anyone with information about the break-in is asked to contact police at 570 459-4940. PLAINS TWP. – Township police reported the following: • Natthinan Yotlar of New York, N.Y. was arrested after a report of a disturbance around 1:45 a.m. Saturday in a room at the Red Roof Inn on state Route 315. Yotlar told police she lost a lot of money at the Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs and became angry, smashing the room’s television. Yotlar, who was under the influence of alco- hol was uncooperative with police and taken into custody after a brief struggle. She was charged with criminal mischief, resisting arrest and simple as- sault and committed to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for an overnight arraign- ment. • Mario C. Romanelli of South Franklin Street, Wilkes- Barre, will be charged with public drunkenness after he was found staggering on North River Street at 3:37 a.m. Saturday. He was transported to his resi- dence. • Jacob Thompson of Chest- nut Street, Larksville, was ar- rested on evidence of driving under the influence early Sat- urday morning. Police respon- ded to a report of a crash in the parking lot of Eddie’s Place Diner on 573 E. Main St. at 4:19 a.m. Thompson showed signs of alcohol impairment and was taken to Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for a blood alcohol test. Charges are pending the test results, police said. • Thomas Kobusky of Abbott Street was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment following an assault at VJ’s Hideaway bar on Abbott Street around 7 p.m. Saturday. Dwayne Shimkoski of St. John’s Street reported Kobusky struck him in the face with a pool stick, police said. Shim- koski had severe facial injuries and was transported to Geis- inger Wyoming Valley Medical Center for treatment. Another bar patron, Deborah Lamoreaux, who was sitting at the bar, was struck on the face from a piece of the broken pool stick and suffered a contusion to her right temple area. She did not require medical treatment at the scene. Kobusky was taken into custody and taken to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for an overnight arraign- ment. • Kenneth Daniely of Reese Street, Wilkes-Barre, was arrest- ed on drunken driving and other charges early Sunday morning after the car he was driving crashed into a garage on Mill Street. Daniely fled the crash around 2:22 a.m. and was found lying in a nearby driveway after a passenger, Cathy Flaherty, provided a description of him to police. Flaherty was bleeding from her face and head. Daniely showed signs of alco- hol impairment and was taken into custody. He also was charged with driving while his license was suspended from a previous DUI, accidents in- volving personal injury, careless driving and accidents involving damage to unattended property. He was transported to Wilkes- Barre General Hospital for a blood alcohol test and commit- ted to the county prison for an overnight arraignment. POLICE BLOTTER Two taken into custody after fight in Duryea C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 3A LOCAL ➛ timesleader.com HAZLETON Seniors get tax assistance State Rep. Tarah Toohil, R-Butler Township, and members of her staff will be available to provide free assistance to area seniors in- terested in applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate program at 9 a.m. today at the Hazleton Senior Center, 24 E. Broad St. The event will include a seminar on identity theft conducted by representatives from the state Attorney General’s Office. SHICKSHINNY Group to hold clean up The Shickshinny Youth Group and the Disaster Recovery Coalition of Luzerne County will host a Muck, Gut and Clean It Up day from noon until 3 p.m. Saturday. Student and adult volunteers from Shickshinny and the surrounding area will spend the day cleaning up debris and residual mud from the September flood. The Disaster Recovery Coalition of Luzerne County will be mucking and gutting homes as identified by need and permitted by home owners. The project is part of Shickshinny Forward’s efforts towards long-term community recovery. All are welcome to join the cleanup. Volunteers will meet at the corner of Oak Street and Canal Street starting at 11:30 a.m. to sign-in, get instructions and receive safety gear, gloves and trash bags. A picnic with hot food and refresh- ments for volunteers will follow the event from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Union Street Memorial Park next to the borough building. Those with questions should email [email protected] and leave a name and phone number by Friday. WILKES-BARRE FSA forms support group The Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley, in partnership with NEPA Safe Zone, is forming a monthly support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender high school students ages 14-18 at the FSAWV office in Wilkes-Barre. An informational night will be held for interested parties to meet the facil- itators – FSAWV staff and NEPA Safe Zone members – 5 to 7 p.m. Wednes- dayat the FSAWV office, 31 W. Market St. The NEPA Safe Zone group will cover topic such as: anti-bullying, by- stander intervention, leadership devel- opment, assertiveness skills training, building self-esteem, coming-out issues and developing healthy relationships. Informational Night is for interested parents and students, therapists, social workers, educators and school guid- ance counselors. To RSVP or to make a referral, contact Amy Freeman at 823.5144, ext. 370. DANVILLE Geisinger selects NaviNet Geisinger Health Plan announced that it has chosen NaviNet, a real-time healthcare communications network, to enhance its communications with its health care providers. NaviNet, an Internet web portal for providers, simplifies health care admin- istration and provides access to provid- er and member information in a secure online environment, GHP said. Using “Insurer Connect” – NaviNet’s Saas- based multi-payer program, provider offices can confirm benefit information, view and inquire about claims and submit referrals for their patients who have GHP coverage. WEST PITTSTON Tree Commission gets grant The West Pittston Shade Tree Com- mission has been awarded a $2,370 TreeVitalize Metro grant from the Lack- awanna Heritage Valley Authority to pay half the cost of trees and tree sup- plies, site preparation and tree-planting costs for a borough planting project. Residents interested in receiving a street tree at no cost must complete an application, which may be obtained by contacting program coordinator Diane Mansi at 655-0634 or picking it up at the borough office during normal busi- ness hours. Residents who have re- moved trees and haven’t replaced them will be contacted by the commission. I N B R I E F Toohil WARRIOR RUN – Brian Gasper and partner Maria Molusky invested $40,000intoimprovementsontheirnew homeandyard, onlytowatchtheir mon- ey wash away. The couple bought a house on Beau- mont Street in Warrior Run Borough in 2006. They made improvements to the propertyinsideandout, includinganew fence and landscaping. But two years ago after a heavy rain, water started pouring through the back of their yard. Now every time it rains, their yardis turnedintoa ragingstream. Molusky has a video on her cellphone that shows her yard during a heavy rain. Alargestreamof turbulent, foamingwa- ter pours through the yard and even makes a waterfall as it flows under the back fence. “Every good rain, the water flows through the back- yard,” Molusky said. Thewater iscoming fromnext door. “A stormwater pipe began to collapse then exploded, causing a geyser in my neighbor’s yard,” said Gasper, 37. Gasper’sandMolusky’sbackyardisse- verely eroded and is strewn with debris, Water woes costly in Warrior Run AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Brian Gasper looks at the large hole that has eroded the dirt under his fence, causing it to fall over. Couple invested money in fixing Beaumont Street home, but rains have turned yard into stream. By SUSAN DENNEY Times Leader Correspondent See WATER, Page 11A Gasper’s and Molusky’s backyard is severely erod- ed and is strewn with debris. NANTICOKE -- Food plays a big fac- tor in the lifestyles of those in the area, as evidenced by the various festivals and bazaars rife with and dedicated to it, as well as the traditions that are found around many a family dinner ta- ble. Those involved with the Luzerne County Community College Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Arts Institute and Mass Media and Communications De- partment recognize this, and would like to use it to bring a newformof en- tertainment to the area. “We now have access to a kitchen and a high definition television studio, which we’re going to use to produce a cooking show,” Tom McHugh, depart- ment chairman of Mass Media and Communications, said. He and Joanne Sabalaske, an adjunct at LCCC, are heading up the project. Bothhave been involved with WVIA. The show will help the culinary and communications students at the school. “Culinary students can do anything fromhelpingprepsome of the foodpre- sented on the show, getting the ingre- dients together, maybeevenbeoncam- era during the presentation to kind of act as an assistant to the chef doing the cooking,” McHugh said. “We have some very talented students as well, so we may be able to feature them in the future.” “Broadcast students would become involved in the pre-production phase S P O T L I G H T O N L O C A L C U I S I N E Recipe for success FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Jo Ann Sabalaske and David McSweyn work the control room Friday for the Luzerne County Community College cooking show that will be broadcast. LCCC set to produce area cooking show By SARA POKORNY [email protected] “It’s not only going to give the area residents the op- portunity to see how a tele- vision show is made, but al- low them an opportunity to taste what the chef is mak- ing that very day.” Tom McHugh Department chair of Mass Media and Communications at LCCC See COOKING, Page 11A WILKES-BARRE – A 100-year-old bank building at the southern cusp of Wilkes-Barre’s downtown is finding new life as a high-end apartment com- plex. Sam Johnson of Weatherly is set to open the new, 16-unit complex in the former South Side Bank building at the corner of South Main Street and Ross Street April 1. The building is the third large-scale apartment or condo project to come to the city’s downtown in the past six years, following the Elevations Lofts in the Movies 14 cinema complex and the recently renovated apartments at the Wilkes-Barre YMCA, but Johnson said his building occupies a different niche in the city real-estate market. “I wanted to offer something that downtown doesn’t have,” Johnson said. “Other than maybe the (Elevations) lofts, which you have to buy, there’s no high-end rentals downtown, and I think there’s a market for that. I thinkit brings almost a New York metro feel to the ar- ea, and that’s something people appre- ciate, but they just can’t find.” FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Sam Johnson shows off a kitchen area in an apartment in the renovated bank building at South Main Street and Ross Street in Wilkes-Barre. The units will be available for rent April 1. Owner banks on filling W-B downtown residential niche One hundred-year-old former bank building at South Main and Ross offers 16 high-end rental units. By MATT HUGHES [email protected] See BUILDING, Page 14A SUGARLOAF TWP. -- The Evelyn Graham Building at Penn State Hazle- tonwas filledwithwomenfromthe cam- pus and community Sunday for the 6th Annual Symposium on Contemporary Women’s Issues. Elizabeth Wright, director of academ- ics at the Hazleton campus, said Sun- day’s topic, “Empowered for Life: Navi- gating Your Career Path,” was selected in response to suggestions by the stu- dent committee. The keynote speaker, Antonella Nes- ter, is a1987graduateof PennStateanda QVChost. Nester saidher associate’s de- Symposium puts focus on women Featured speaker tells audience at PSU Hazleton’s Graham Building that ‘failure is necessary.’ By GERI GIBBONS Times Leader Correspondent PETE G. 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The graduation rate was 75 percent in 2009, meaning 1 in 4 students fails to get a diploma in four years, researchers found. That’s well below the organiza- tion’s goal of 90 percent by 2020. Researchers found that the number of “dropout factories,” schools that fail tograduate more than 60 percent of students on time, had dropped by more than 450 between 2002 and 2010, but that 1,550 remain. “Big gains are possible if you work hard at it, and if you don’t focus on it, you’re going to go backward,” saidRobert Balfanz, a report author and director of the Everyone Graduates Center at the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. The increase in graduation rates was primarily because of growth in 12 states, with New York and Tennessee showing double-digit gains since 2002, ac- cording to the research. At the other end, 10 states had declines: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ne- braska, New Mexico, Nevada, Rhode Island and Utah. So far, only Wisconsin has met the 90 percent benchmark, al- though Vermont is close. “This year’s report proves struggling schools are not des- tined to fail,” said Education Sec- retary Arne Duncan. “The reality is that evenonedropout factoryis too many.” The authors said there are pro- ven strategies to tackle the prob- lem, such as getting all students to read at grade level, raising the compulsory school attendance age to 18 and developing “early warning” systems to help identi- fy students that might be at risk of later dropping out. In his State of the Union ad- dress, President Barack Obama encouraged states to pass laws to require students to stay in school until they graduate or they turn 18. It’s estimated that high school graduates will earn $130,000 more over their lifetimes than dropouts, the report said. Howto track high school grad- uation rates has been a conten- tious issue for years, with states using different methods to come up with a number. States are now required to use the same method to compute graduation rates based on a Bush administration rule from 2008. Nevada stood out for its low graduation rate of 56 percent, a decline of more than 15 percent from 2002 to 2009, the largest of any state, the report said. During Nevada’s boom years, students dropped out to earn hefty pay- checks parkingcars, pouringcon- crete or serving drinks along the Las Vegas Strip. “Today, many of Las Vegas’ dropouts are out of work and un- able to jumpstart the economy because they lack the required credentials,” the report said. But Balfanzsaidtherearesome signs that the state is “organizing itself against its big challenge.” Many of the strategies encour- aged by the authors have been adopted in Washington County, Md. The district has a 92 percent graduation rate, up 15 percent from 2000. The district offers e-learning classes for credit recovery, eve- ning classes, and a family center where pregnant teens and stu- dent parents can attend class. Student attendance and perform- ance data are carefully tracked to identify early any students at risk. Intervention specialists de- velop relationships with these students, doing everything from visiting their homes to helping them connect with community mental health services. Clayton Wilcox, the district su- perintendent, said that even as theyworktokeepstudents, those who drop out are warmly wel- comed back. “It’s not easy to drop out. We’re going to hound you. Classroom teachers are going to talk to you. Principals are going to talk to you. The guidance counselor is going to talk to you. We don’t make it easy.” Wilcox said. Dixon, the intervention spe- cialist whoworks withBurke, and Amy Warrenfeltz, another inter- vention specialist at South Ha- gerstown High, said some of the kids they deal with have mental health issues or drug and alcohol problems. Others struggle be- cause they switched schools be- cause of financial issues in their family or had a bad experience in school with a teacher or peer, they said. Burke said it was hard to get motivated to attend class once he “got into the routine of not get- ting up and it became a habit.” Graduation rate in the U.S. rises modestly Efforts contributed to a 3.5 % increase in graduation rate from 2001 to 2009. By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer AP PHOTO South Hagerstown High School senior Alton Burke, 17, talks with student intervention spe- cialist Heather Dixon, right, at the school in Hager- stown, Md. Burke, who dropped out of school during the fall semester, cred- its Dixon with bring- ing him back by repeatedly going to his house. He now studies full time, and takes evening classes four nights a week. K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 5A BEIRUT Syrian gov’t site attacked A n explosion struck near a Syrian government security building in the northern city of Aleppo on Sunday, while a harsh security crackdown pre- vented opposition rallies marking one year since the first nationwide protests of the uprising against President Bash- ar Assad. The Syrian state news agency called the Aleppo explosion a “terrorist bombing” and said one policeman and one female civilian were killed, while 30 were injured. It was the second attack in two days on regime strong- holds. Three suicide bombings in the cap- ital Damascus on Saturday killed 27 people. CHICAGO Meth baby problems found The first study to look at metham- phetamine’s potential lasting effects on children whose mothers used it in pregnancy finds these kids at higher risk for behavior problems than other children. The behavior differences — anxiety, depression, moodiness — weren’t huge, but lead researcher Linda La- Gasse called them “very worrisome.” Methamphetamine is a stimulant like crack cocaine, and earlier research showed meth babies have similarities to so-called “crack babies” — smaller in size and prone to drowsiness and stress. Results in long-term studies conflict on whether children of co- caine-using mothers have lasting be- havior problems. Whether problems persist in young children of meth users is unknown. Government data suggest more than 10 million Americans have used meth; fewer than 1 percent of pregnant wom- en are users. NEW YORK Floor collapses under party The city has issued a full vacate order for a three-story Queens house after the third floor collapsed. A spokeswoman for the city Depart- ment of Buildings says the cause of the Saturday night collapse is under in- vestigation. The Fire Department says a dozen people were injured when the floor fell during a party. Two people were hospi- talized, one with serious injuries. Ten people refused medical attention. One person was trapped and had to be ex- tracted. MARSEILLE, FRANCE 1-ton WWII bomb found Officials in Marseille have evacuated an area around the French Mediterra- nean city’s port so they can remove a 1-ton German bomb that dates to World War II. Around 1,000 people were asked to clear out Sunday. Boat traffic has been halted and access to several coastal roads blocked. The bomb will be taken to a military base to be detonated. It was discovered a week ago by construction workers who accidentally pierced the explosive with their back hoe. The regional government says the bomb’s ignition system no longer works but the sheer amount of explo- sives —1,400 pounds — made it dan- gerous. The bomb was apparently buried by German soldiers, who had planned to destroy the city’s port, as they retreat- ed near the end of the war. I N B R I E F AP PHOTO Fiery clashes in Bahrain Bahraini anti-government protesters, one carrying a Molotov cocktail, run down from a main highway as tear gas fills the dusty air Sunday in Muqsha, Bahrain, just outside the capital of Manama. Clashes erupted in the midst of a strong dust storm after the politi- cally charged funeral for Jaffar al- Muwali, 41, one of two deaths Saturday that the opposition blames on exces- sive tear gas. KABUL, Afghanistan — Charges against an American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians are expected to be filed within a week and if the case goes to court the trial will be held in the United States, said a legal expert with the U.S. military familiar with the inves- tigation. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is sus- pectedof leavinga U.S. base insouthern Afghanistan, entering homes and gun- ning down nine children, four men and three women before dawn on March 11. Bales, a 38-year-old married father of two from Lake Tapps, Washington, is currently being held at a U.S. military prison in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The shootings have further strained ties between the U.S. government and President Hamid Karzai who has ac- cused the U.S. military of not cooperat- ingwitha delegationhe appointedtoin- vestigate the killings in Panjwai district of Kandahar province. The Afghan in- vestigative team also is not convinced that one soldier could have single-hand- edlyleft his base, walkedtotwovillages, shot andkilled16civilians andset fire to some of their bodies. Syed Mohammad Azeen, a tribal el- der fromBalandi village, said Sunday in Kandahar that he andother villagers be- lieve more than a dozen soldiers were involved. Other villagers said they saw 16 to 20 U.S. troops in the villages. It’s unclear whether the soldiers the villag- ers saw were part of a search party that left the base to look for Bales, who was reported missing. Allegations that 16 to 20 people were involved in the killings are “completely false,” according to a U.S. official famil- iar with the case, who spoke on condi- tion of anonymity to discuss the investi- gation. Karzai seemed to endorse the skepti- cism about the U.S. account of a single shooter when he met with relatives of the victims inKabul onFriday ina meet- ing covered by the news media. He re- counted a story fromone of the families about women and children being killed in four different rooms of a house, dragged into one room and lit on fire. “That, one man cannot do,” said Kar- zai. Charges to be filed against soldier Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is suspected of killing 16 Afghanistan civilians on March 11. AP FILE PHOTO Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is seen partic- pating in an exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., in August 2011. Bales is accused of killing 16 civilians in an attack on Afghan villagers earlier this month. By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press NEW YORK — Protesters marking the six-month mark since the start of the Occupy movement were taken into cus- tody by police officers who poured into the park after warn- ingthosewhohadgatheredthere that it was closed. Police said 73 people were de- tained. It was unclear howmany were still in custody Sunday af- ternoon. Some dem- onstrators had locked arms and sat down in the middle of Zuccotti Park near Wall Street after po- liceannounced on a bullhorn at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday that the park was closed. Officers then entered the park, forcing out most of the crowd and surrounding a small group that stayed behind. Police formed a human ring around the park to keep protesters out. An unused public transit bus wasbroughtintocartawayabout a dozen demonstrators in plastic handcuffs. One female under ar- rest had difficulty breathing and was taken away in an ambulance to be treated. For hours, the demonstrators had been chanting and holding impromptu meetings in the park to celebrate the anniversary of the movement that has brought attention to economic inequali- ty, aspolicemainlykept their dis- tance. But New York Police Det. Brian Sessa said the tipping point came when the protesters startedbreaking the park rules. “They set up tents. They had sleeping bags,” he said. Electri- cal boxes also were tampered with and there was evidence of graffiti. Sessa said Brookfield Proper- ties, theparkowner, sent insecu- rity to advise the protesters to stop pitching tents and to leave the park. The protesters, in turn, became agitated with them. The companythenaskedthepoliceto help themclear out the park, the detective said. Many protesters shouted and officers took out their batons af- ter a demonstrator threwa glass bottle at the bus that police were using to detainprotesters. Earlier in the day, with the city’s attention focused on the huge St. Patrick’s Day parade, theOccupyrallyat Zuccotti drew hundreds of people. Documentary filmmaker Mi- chael Moore made an appear- ance at the park. N.Y. police detain 73 Occupy protesters Cops said the tipping point came when the protesters started breaking park rules. By CRISTIAN SALAZAR Associated Press Documentary filmmaker Moore made an appearance at the park. DENVER—Angeline Chilton says she can’t drive unless she smokes pot. The suburban Denver woman says she’d never get behind the wheel right af- ter smoking, but she does use medical marijuana twice a day to ease tremors caused by multiple sclerosis that previ- ously left her homebound. “I don’t drink and drive, and I don’t smoke anddrive,” she said. “But my body is completely saturatedwithTHC.” Her caseunderscores aproblemthat no one’s sure howto solve: Howdo youtell if someone is too stonedto drive? States that allow medical marijuana have grappled with determining impair- ment levels for years. And voters in Col- orado and Washington state will decide this fall whether to legalize the drug for recreational use, bringing a new urgency to the issue. ADenver marijuana advocate says offi- cials are scrambling for limits in part be- cause more drivers acknowledge using the drug. “The explosion of medical marijuana patients has ledto a lot of drivers sticking the(marijuana)cardinlawenforcement’s face, saying, ‘Youcan’t doanythingtome, I’mlegal,’ ” saidSeanMcAllister, a lawyer who defends people chargedwithdriving under the influence of marijuana. It’s not that simple. Driving while im- pairedby any drug is illegal inall states. But it highlights the challenges lawen- forcement officers face using old tools to trytofixanewproblem. Most convictions for drugged driving noware based on po- lice observations, followed later by a bloodtest. Authorities envision a legal threshold for pot that would be comparable to the blood-alcohol standard. But marijuanastaysinthebloodlongaf- terthehighwearsoff afewhoursafteruse, and there is no quick test to determine someone’s level of impairment —not that scientists haven’t beenworking onit. Dr. Marilyn Huestis of the National In- stitute on Drug Abuse, a government re- searchlab, saysthatsoontherewill beasa- liva test to detect recent marijuana use. But government officials say that doesn’t address the question of impair- ment. AP PHOTO Angeline Chilton is a suburban Denver woman with multiple sclerosis who smokes pot twice a day to ease tremors. Chilton fears that officials will rush to set an unproven blood-level standard that would put her at risk of breaking the law. Driving while stoned challenge to officials States that allow medical marijuana have grappled with determining impairment levels for years. By KRISTEN WYATT Associated Press JERUSALEM—Despite saber-rattling from Jerusalem, Israeli officials now agree with the U.S. assessment that Teh- ran has not yet decided on the actual con- struction of a nuclear bomb, according to senior Israeli government and defense figures. Even so, there is great concern in Israel about leaving Iran “on the cusp” of a bomb —explaining why Israel continues to hint at a military attack on Iran’s nucle- ar installations before it moves enough of them underground to protect them from Israel’s bombs. Israel’s leaders have been charging in no uncertain terms for years that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons. Though officials say they accept the more nu- anced American view, they warn that it is just a matter of semantics, because an Iran on the verge of being able to build a bomb would still be a danger. The United States is playing up its as- sessment that Iran has not made its final deci- sion in a public cam- paignto persuade Israel to call off any attack plan and allow the in- creasingly harsh sanc- tions against Iran time to persuade Tehran to back down. The concern —which is widely shared in Israel as part of a complex calculation — is of an Iranian retaliation that might sparkregional conflict andsendoil prices soaring, at a time when the world econo- my is already struggling and U.S. presi- dential elections loom. Also in the equation are concerns about the ability of the Israeli home front to withstand a sustained barrage of Ira- nian missiles fired in retaliation. Iranian surrogates HezbollahinLebanonandHa- mas inthe Gaza Stripcouldalsobombard Israel with thousands of rockets, and U.S. troops in the Gulf region could also be- come targets. Several senior Israeli officials who spoke in recent days to The Associated Press said Israel has come around to the U.S. viewthat no final decision to build a bomb has been made by Iran. The offi- cials, who are privy to intelligence and to the discussion about the Iranian pro- gram, said this is the prevailing view in the intelligence community, but there are also questions about whether Tehran might be hiding specific bomb making operations. The concern, they said, is about allow- ing the Iranian program to reach the point where there is enough enriched weapons grade material that a bomb could quickly be assembled, within a year. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta- nyahu said Sunday, “Iran, whose leader foments terrorism and violence around the globe and calls for our destruction ... this regime must never be allowed to have nuclear weapons.” Israelis agree Iran hasn’t decided on nuke bomb By AMY TEIBEL Associated Press Netanyahu ➛ N A T I O N & W O R L D C M Y K PAGE 6A MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ N E W S www.BackMountainDental.com 210 Carverton Road, Trucksville Find us on Facebook 570.763.4364 Sedation Dentistry and make your dream of a great smile a reality with For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation call us at RELAX Get your virtual smile makeover at 7 3 8 2 6 0 JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE Janney Pennsylvania’s nursing homes can no longer sustain them- selves with the latest cuts to Medicaid, according to a health advocate for the elderly. Families who are likely to pick up the slack also are seeing their sup- port threatened. “Two-thirds of Pennsylvania’s nursing home residents are on Medicaid, and for each one of them, a nursing home loses an average of $19.23 a day,” said Dr. Stuart H. Shapiro, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. “These short- falls are unsustainable.” The proposed $102 million statewide cut in Medicaid fund- ing would be felt at local nursing homes. Nursing home administrators have little room to cut expendi- tures, according to PHCA: • Staffing a nursing home around the clock makes up 70 percent of nursing home expen- ditures. At the same time, nurs- ing homes are highly regulated and must meet minimum staff- ing requirements. • Nursing homes, whether nonprofit or for-profit, operate on the lowest margins of all health care sectors -- less than 1 percent versus 5 percent for hos- pitals and home-health and man- aged-care companies. “All health care providers lose money caring for those on Med- icaid, but nursing homes suffer the most because they serve a much higher percentage of indi- viduals on Medicaid,” Shapiro said. Nursing homes already have cut staff, reduced benefits, can- celed renovations and delayed purchases, he said. Many are turning away people on Medi- caid because the homes cannot afford to care for them. Families will feel the emotion- al, physical and financial stress. “I believe that we are in a cri- sis,” said Dr. Dara Gergel Bou- rassa, director of gerontology in the Department of Social Work and Gerontology at Shippens- burg University. “If nursing homes are not taking as many Medicaid-reliant residents - cou- pled with the fact that private- pay home care is extremely ex- pensive - this may put more stress on the adult children, or other family members, who will be responsible for the care of the older adult.” This assumes the older adult needing care has a family willing and able to care for him or her, she said. The state Department of Pub- lic Welfare has proposed cutting back the time that case workers can spend on home visits with the elderly. “Service coordina- tion” would replace care man- agement. Visits by registered nurses would be eliminated. Case workers could spend a maximum of three hours a week with a client. Federal funding for family ca- regiver support services has been flat-lined for four years. The program helps the frail stay in their homes longer and al- lowed families to provide better care, according to the federal Agency on Aging. Nearly half the people caring for recipients eligi- ble for nursing-home care indi- cated the elderly could not have remained at home without sup- port services. State budget cuts are exacer- bated by recent, severe Medicare cuts, said Shapiro. For years, Medicare revenues have enabled nursing homes to weather Med- icaid shortfalls -- but now those Medicare revenues are disap- pearing: • In October, a new federal Medicare rate rule resulted in a nearly $300 million annual cut to nursing homes in the state. • In February, the extension of the payroll tax cut will trim Medicare payments to Pennsyl- vania nursing homes by $46.4 million over the next three years. • The failure of the so-called congressional super committee to reduce the debt late last year triggers in 2014 another $500 million in automatic cuts to nursing homes across the state. Gov. TomCorbett is proposing a 4 percent cut for fiscal 2013. Nursing homes have already felt the impact of cuts in federal and state reimbursement for care, according to a study re- leased in November. The Avalere Health LLC sur- vey of 292 respondents repre- senting nearly 3,000 facilities across the U.S. indicated: • 37 percent were laying off direct care workers, or about 6 percent of their workforce. • 74 percent were changing wage rates including reduced or frozen wages. • 48 percent plan to cut bene- fits. Job turnover is expected to be higher. HCR ManorCare has laid off two people at every nursing home in Pennsylvania, according the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. Genesis Health- Care, based in Kennett Square, delayed or canceled nearly all its capital projects, delayed filling open positions and froze wages and altered benefits. PHCA goes so far as to say the industry has been “destabilized,” and that “ultimately, overall ac- cess to nursing home care will decline as facilities, which are al- most full today, will be forced to close.” Pa. nursing homes in crisis, advocate says Health Care Association head: Families will feel emotional, physical, financial stress. By JIMHOOK MCT News Service “Two-thirds of Pennsylvania’s nursing home resi- dents are on Medicaid, and for each one of them, a nursing home loses an average of $19.23 a day. These shortfalls are unsustainable.” Dr. Stuart H. Shapiro President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 7A K PAGE 8A MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ O B I T U A R I E S The Times Leader publish- es free obituaries, which have a 27-line limit, and paid obituaries, which can run with a photograph. A funeral home representative can call the obituary desk at (570) 829-7224, send a fax to (570) 829-5537 or e-mail to tlo- [email protected]. If you fax or e-mail, please call to confirm. Obituaries must be submitted by 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 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Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston. LUTES – Margaret, graveside ser- vice noon today in the Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen. MCCLOSKEY – Wanda, funeral 10:30 a.m. today in the McCune Funeral Home, 80 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Jude Church, Mountain Top. Friends may call 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. MCKEON – Helen, Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. today in the Church of the Nativity BVM, Tunkhan- nock. Family and friends are requested to go directly to the church. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Sheldon-Ku- kuchka Funeral Home, 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. MINKOFF – Charles, Shiva at the Minkoff residence, 587 Gibson Avenue, Kingston, through Tues- day morning. MORGAN – June, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. NESBITT – Willard, funeral 11 a.m. today in the George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. PANOWICZ – Stanley, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark Street, Plains Township. Mass of Chris- tian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains. PARRELLA – Helen, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exe- ter. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. from St. Anthony of Padua Church (St. Barbara Par- ish). PENDOCK – Edmund, funeral 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. PIAZZA – Matthew, funeral 10 a.m. today in the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Ave., Kingston. SCHIMMEL – Robert, funeral 11 a.m. today in the Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Friends may call after 10 a.m. at the funeral home. SHANDRA – Walter, funeral 9 a.m. today in the Graziano Funeral Home Inc., Pittston Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston. STOLARICK – Dr. George, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. today. TERESCAVAGE – Hedwig, Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church, 283 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville. Friends may call 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral Mass at the church. TOLER – Marjorie, funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, 509 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. VINO – Michael III, funeral 8:45 a.m. today in the Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. The Office of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. VINOVRSKI – Anna, 10:30 a.m. today in the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., 568 Bennett St., Luzerne. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, Luzerne. WASIAKOWSKI - Ralph, funeral 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of routes 29 &118, Pikes Creek. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lake Silkworth. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today. FUNERALS NANCY FELDMANN, 80, a res- ident of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012, in Hospice Community Care, Inpa- tient Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. Funeral arrangements are pending from Jacobs Funeral Ser- vice, 47 Old River Road, Wilkes- Barre. MRS. IRENEJ. ROTH, 87, a res- ident of Wilkes-Barre, died Sun- day, March 18, 2012, at The Mead- ows, Dallas, following an illness. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to and will be an- nounced by the H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. M ary M. Kipa, 85, of Wilkes- Barre, passed away Friday evening at Hospice Community Care, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Martha Janic Yesonis. She at- tended Coughlin High School and worked in the shoe and dress in- dustry at Melody/SebastianShoes andEmpire Dress. She was a mem- ber of Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Mary liked to garden, shop, bake and cook. Preceding her in death were her husband, Andrew, several sisters and brothers. Surviving are sons, Robert Sr., Jersey Shore; Thomas, Mountain Top; daughter, Judith Matulewski, Reading; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Renee, Andrew, Rachel, David Kaczmarek; step grandchildren, Krista, Kenneth, Judine, Nicholas, Roxanne; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held Wednesday with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Hope Parish, 40 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. Interment will be inSt. Mary’s of the Materni- ty Parish, West Wyoming. Friends may call at the Straub Kane Funer- al Home, 55 Park Avenue, Wilkes- Barre, from8:30 a.m. to10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Mary M. Kipa March 16, 2012 A ndrewFitz, 87, formerlyof King- ston, died Friday, March 16, 2012 in Riverstreet Manor, Wilkes- Barre. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Balog Fitz. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, receiving the Purple Heart and 2 Bronze Stars. He worked for many years at the Toby- hanna Army Depot. He was a mem- ber of the American Legion Post 644, Swoyersville, and enjoyed spending time there with his many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Tvorak, and daughter Carol Ann Fitz. Surviving are his daughter, Nan- cy Lee Fitz-Rolon, and son-in-law William Rolon, Spring Valley, Cali- fornia; son, Andrew T. Fitz, Wilkes- Barre. He shared a very close and loving relationship with his niece Marge Davison Matisko and her husband Donald, Wilkes-Barre. He was likeagrandfather tohis nephew Scott Matiskoandhis wife, KimMa- tisko, and their daughter, Kayla Ma- tisko, Nanticoke; and his niece Liza- beth Matisko-Walker and her hus- band, Justin Walker, Wilkes-Barre. Funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Kopicki Funeral Home, 263 Zerbey Avenue, King- ston. Interment will be in the Me- morial Shrine Park, Carverton. Friends may call Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contributions be made to American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704. Andrew Fitz March 16, 2012 C . Gordon Black of Forty Fort passed into Eternal Life on Sat- urday, March 17, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital, Plains Twp. Born in Mc Keesport, Pa., he was a son of the late James B. and Eliza- bethWest Black. Heworkedfor Jew- el Tea Co and Western & Southern Insurance Co. He was a Boy Scout Leader for 17 years and was award- ed a Scouter’s Key. He was a mem- ber of Wyoming Masonic Lodge 468 F&AM. He loved to restore and fix antique clocks andlovedpeople and animals. He is survivedby his belovedwife of 60 years, Marion E. Carter Black; beloved guardian dad of Serenity Aurora Black, daughter, Deborah Frankel and husband Jeffrey; son, Charles G. Black Jr., and wife Linda J.; Jeffrey C. Black and wife Patricia A.; grandchildren, Janna Leih, Yvette Frankel, ChristianandAaron Black, Tina Kalata, Jason and Catri- na Nathan Black; great-grandchil- dren, Serenity, Courtney, Abby, Mathew, Parker, Dylan, Gavin, Ka- tie and Timmy; sister Marian E. Spears. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warmupon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the hol- low of His Hand. There will be no calling hours; a private service will be held at a later date. Memorial contribution can be made to the SPCAof Luzerne Coun- ty. Arrangements are entrusted to the Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home Inc., Luzerne, Pa. To light a virtual candle or leave a message of condolence for his fam- ily, please visit www.betzjastrem- ski.com. C. Gordon Black March 17, 2012 E dna Zanta, of Pittston, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Wesley Village Nursing Facility, where she was a resident for the last five years. Her belovedhusbandwas the late Angelo Zanta, who passed away on April 4, 2003. She was born on June 12, 1917. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Stanley and Joseph Wro- bleski, and sister Stella Elko. Surviving are her daughters, Connie Limongelli and Jean Se- myon, both of Pittston; grandchil- dren, Nadine Limongelli of Exeter; James Limongelli and wife Lisa; WilliamSemyonandwifeDeannaof Factoryville; Denise Smedley and husband Paul, of Pittston; Debrah Semyon of Kingston, and Brenda Wolczak of Mountain Top; and her great-grandchildren, Shannon, De- von and Gavin Claherty, and Griffin and Mia Limongelli; and several nieces and nephews. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She was also a faithful Catholic parishioner of St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston. Before her retirement, she was employed at the Consolidated Cigar Company of West Pittston. The family of Edna Zanta wishes toexpress their gratitudetothestaff of Wesley Village for the care and compassion shown to Edna during her stay. Funeral services are entrusted toGrazianoFuneral Home Inc., Pitt- ston Township. Viewing hours will be held on Tuesday, March20, 2012, from5to8 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at 9 a.m. AMass of ChristianBurial will be held fromSt. Joseph Marello Parish (St. Rocco’s R.C. Church), Pittston. Interment services will follow at Pittston Cemetery, Pittston. Onlinecondolences maybemade at GrazianoFuneralHome.com. Edna Zanta March 18, 2012 Lucille M. (Fe- la) Brace, 72, of Swoyers- ville, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospi- tal. BornonJuly 20, 1939, in Swoyersville, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Vitanovec) Fela. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Flory’s Fashion in Swoyersville. She was also a ban- quet waitress and cook for the American Legion Post 644 in Swoyersville and a bartender for the VFW located on the San Souci Parkway in Nanticoke. Lucille was a former member and office holder of the Swoyers- villeHoseCompanyWomen’s Aux- iliary and an active member and former office holder for theAmer- ican Legion Women’s Auxiliary Post 644 in Swoyersville. She was preceded in death by her husband, James. Surviving are her daughter, Cynthia Judge, and her husband, Jeff, of Luzerne; daughter, Sandra Lee Race, and her husband, Wil- liamE., of Monroe Township; son, James R. Brace III, and his wife, Terry Ann, of Swoyersville, and daughter, Yvonne Ingram and her husband, Ronald, of Swoyersville; grandchildren, Erica, Tracy, Arile, William, Jennifer and Timothy; great-granddaughters, Mary and Morgan; sisters, Marion Myers, West Wyoming; Sonya Ciotola, Exeter; and Carol Hulanick, New Jersey; nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held on Wednes- day at 9:30 a.m. from the Bednar- ski Funeral Home, 168 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Name/St. Mary’s Church in Swoyersville. Interment will be held in Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Dallas. Friends may call Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Lucille M. (Fela) Brace March 18, 2012 A lexander D. (Ollie) Gubbiotti, 52, of Exeter, went intothe arms of the Lord on March 16, 2012 . He was born on February 20, 1960, inKingston, the sonof the late Frank and Rose Marconi Gubbiotti. Alex was a member of St. Barbara Parish of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, and was a 1978 graduate of Wyoming Area High School andattendedLuzerne Coun- ty Community College. He worked as an independent owner-operator in the trucking in- dustry for many years and belonged to the Owner-Operator Independ- ent Drivers Association. His passion was attending con- certs and being on the road behind the wheel of his Peterbilt alongside his trucking buddies. He valued his many loyal friends immensely and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in their time of need. He hada great sense of humor that would light up a room and will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him. He was preceded in death, in ad- dition to his parents, by his beloved nephew, Ryan Jones, in October 2011. Surviving are his sisters, Marilyn A. Gubbiotti, Exeter, and Diane Dir- han, West Pittston, and brother Frank andhis wife, Linda Gubbiotti, Falls; nephews, Brett Jones and Frank Gubbiotti and nieces, Dara Dirhan and Maria Gubbiotti; aunts, uncles and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Wednesday March 21, 2012, from5to8p.m. at Gubbiot- ti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Pa- dua Church, 28 Memorial Ave., Exe- ter. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church Thursday morning. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carv- erton. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA, Foxhill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, or to the charity of your choice. Alexander D. (Ollie) Gubbiotti March 16, 2012 Carolyn “Jean” Corker, of Jets Lane, Lemon Town- ship, died at her home on Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born in Scranton, on May 11, 1946, daughter of the late William and Lois Ruger Wilcox. Carolyn was preceded in death by a brother, William Wilcox, and sister, Carol Ann. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Thomas Sr.; sons, Thomas Jr. and fiancée Tammera McCor- mick of East Lemon; Brian and wife Dora of Tunkhannock; grand- children, Shane Thomas and Thomas Robert. There will be no funeral services. Interment of crematedremains will be in Fairview Memorial Park in Elm- hurst at a later date. Arrangements are by the Sheldon- Kukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Online con- dolences may be sent to the family at www.sheldonkukuchkafuneralhome- .com. Carolyn “Jean” Corker March 16, 2012 C armenJ. DiPipi, 81, of OldForge, died Sunday at the Hospice Community Care, Dunmore. He was married to the former Grace Leonardi. The couple cele- brated their 48th wedding anniver- sary on July 6, 2011. BorninOldForge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Philomena Palmere DiPipi. He was a graduate of Old Forge High School’s Class of 1948. He graduated from the Uni- versity of Scranton, earning a Bach- elor of Science degree in Account- ing. From1958 to 1963, he was em- ployed as an auditor for the PA De- partment of Transportation. He also worked at the Clarks Summit State Hospital as the Assistant Superin- tendent for Administrative Services from1963 to 1981. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was the past president of the Old Forge Borough Senior Citizens’ As- sociation, and a member of the Ital- ian American Association of Lu- zerne County. Carmen was a Penn State fan, loved music, electronics and was an avid golfer who played on the Pine Hill’s Senior Golf League. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Par- ish-St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge. Carmen died surrounded by his family, who meant everything to him. The family wishes to express a special thankyoutoDr. KennethSe- bastianelli, Dr. Nat Levinson and the staff at the Hospice Community Care. Also surviving are a daughter, Mary Grace Lomboy, and husband Clifford, Lititz; a son, David, and wife Karen, Old Forge; four grand- children, MariaDiPipi; Elise, Nicho- las, Christian Lomboy, and a sister, Mary Matechak, Old Forge. He was preceded in death by a brother, Louis, anda sister, MaryDi- Pipi. The funeral will be Wednes- day at 9 a.m. fromthe Louis V. Ciuccio Funeral Home, 145 Moosic Road, Old Forge, followed by a 9:30 a.m. Mass at the Prince of Peace Parish-St. Mary’s Church, West Grace and Lawrence streets, Old Forge. Interment will be in Old Forge Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Community Care, 100 William Street, Dunmore, PA 18512. Carmen J. DiPipi March 18, 2012 ATLANTICCITY, N.J. —State governments lack transparency and accountability to citizens, and remain at high risk for cor- ruption, accordingtoa newstudy of all 50 statehouses. Not a single state receivedanA in the State Integrity Investiga- tion ranking, a product of the Center for Public Integrity, Pub- lic Radio International and Glob- al Integrity. “It’s telling that no state re- ceivedanoverall grade of A,” said Caitlin Ginley, a staff writer for the Center for Public Integrity and a project manager on the study. “In every state, there’s room to improve the ethics laws, the level of transparency on gov- ernment proceedings, the disclo- sure of information, and — most importantly — the oversight of these laws. “One of the major findings was that even when ethics laws are passed, they are difficult to en- force and lack meaningful conse- quences for violators.” Only five states got rankings of B, led by a surprising recipient: New Jersey. It got a B-plus, with an overall score of 87 out of a pos- sible 100. Despite — or perhaps because of — recent corruption scandals, New Jersey got the top ranking becauseof steps it tooktocombat corruption, including tough eth- ics and anti-corruption laws it adopted in response. NewJersey has a colorful tradi- tion of corruption in govern- ment, including a U.S. congress- man taking a bribe from an FBI agent posing as a wealthy Arab sheik, a Jersey shore councilman caught on tape bragging to an un- dercover officer that he would never get caught because “I could smell a cop a mile away,” and a decade-long string of 150 state and local officials who were ei- ther convicted or pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges. The cases ranged fromMotor Ve- hicle Commission employees selling fraudulent licenses to pol- iticians peddling their influence for kickbacks. Cases stemming fromthe 2009 roundupof 44 people inwhat was dubbed by the feds as “Operation Bid-Rig” are still working their way through the courts. But that history of corruption also led to strong reforms de- signed to prevent it in the future. Among them was a law prohibit- ing campaign contributions by most firms doing business with the state. “It’s nice to be recognized for being ahead of the curve,” said Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for Gov. Chris Christie, a former U.S. attorney who prosecuted many of the recent cases. “The governor is proud of the changes he’s made and the resources he’s made available to the public in terms of government transparen- cy. Government operates and be- haves better when it’s open and transparent, and taxpayers feel informed and a part of the proc- ess when they can see how their money is spent, who is getting contracts and who’s on the pay- roll and such.” The report found that states with well-known scandals or his- tories of corruption often have the toughest laws and enforce- ment that bring them to light. The report found so-called “quiet” states may be at higher risk for corruption, with fewer means to bring practices to light. Statehouses at risk for corruption, study says Not a single state received an ‘A’ in the State Integrity Investigation ranking. By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 9A ● 100 ANNOUNCEMENTS 150 Special Notices MONTY MONTY SA SAYS YS Dundee Beverage is the place to get beer. Great service and great deals... 900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 912 Lots & Acreage WATERFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION! March 31st! 7 acres – 400 ft Riverfront - $69,900 Cooperstown, NY! Nice woods, gorgeous setting! $5,000 off for cash! Free kayak! Call now! (888) 793-7762 www.NewYorkLan- dandLakes.com Selling Your Car? We’ll run your ad until the vehicle is sold. 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He saidthat inthe past builders used ash and any other debris they could find to level properties. He said the problem started soon after the completion of a stormwater project at the inter- section of Beaumont Street and Chestnut Street up the hill from his house. The project was meant to divert stormwater in another direction. He believes the project is to blame for his problems. Gasper said the project design was done by Borton-Lawson and executed by Pasonick Engineer- ing. Paul Pasonickis Warrior Run Borough’s engineer. A y-shaped channel was dug at the top of the hill above Gasper’s home and wa- terflowingdowntheleft legof the “y” now flows down the right leg toward Beaumont Street. When the project was intro- duced, residentsweretoldthewa- ter would be diverted into a stormwater pipe that ran under Beaumont Street infront of Gasp- er’s house. Gasper said that be- fore the project stormwater used to run to the left behind the houses across the street fromthe home. He said he thinks no stormwa- ter pipe exists. He even spoke to the council before officials broke ground on the project. Gasper grewup on Beaumont Street and had been told by a next-door neighbor and longtime resident there are no stormwater drains under the street. “I had concerns about where thewaterwasgoingtoendup,”he said. He and Molusky have been to the council several times since the neighbor’s pipe broke but haven’t seen any progress in fix- ing the problem. He said the bor- ough’s stanceis that theproblems were not necessarily caused by the stormwater diversion. Pasonick reported to the coun- cil in December the preliminary estimate for rerouting the Beau- mont Street stormwater system was $235,000. Pasonicksaidof the problemat thelast council meeting, “There’s no quick easy fix.” Council President Robert Day- lida said at the meeting, “We’re still looking into all the possibili- ties.” Gasper wants a recent $75,000 grant the borough received from Luzerne County Community De- velopment tobeusedtorepairthe problems affecting his yard. “The boroughhas failedus. Ultimately, I hold them responsible because they approved the project,” he said. Borough officials are limited in what theycansayabout theBeau- mont Street problems as the bor- ough is nowinvolved in litigation over the situation. Mayor Jim Brodginski said he has seen the yards in question during a rainstorm and he feels for the residents. “They have a serious problem on their properties and we don’t have the money to fix them the right way,” he said. He referred to the recent ap- pointment of Greg Gulick of G& R Consulting as code officer for the borough as a possible solu- tion. “We’re hoping to use his skills to apply for grants, too.” Meanwhile, Gasper andMolus- ky have been counseled that if they take legal action, they will have tosue their next-door neigh- bor because the water is coming into their yard through hers. “VictimBhas to sue VictimA,” Gasper said. He also says they invested so much into improving their prop- ertythat theydon’t havethemon- ey to sue. “We can’t do anything until theyfixthebrokenpipenext door. Wecan’t useour yard. Wecan’t let our dog out because the fence is damaged and there’s glass and other sharp objects in the fill which washes through our yard.” AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Maria Molusky and Brian Gasper point out the hole made in their neighbor’s yard after a water pipe burst. Now when it rains the water gushes out to their property and is destroying their backyard. WATER Continued from Page 3A “The borough has failed us. Ultimately, I hold them responsible because they approved the project.” Brian Gasper Beaumont Street, Warrior Run, homeowner in the area. Most “voice centers” are typ- ically found attached to univer- sityhospitals inmajor U.S. cities such as the University of Pitts- burgh Medical Center, where Tellis did the majority of her training. The Speech-Language and Hearing Center on Misericor- dia’s campus enables students to gain clinical experience un- der the direct supervision of li- censed faculty and staff. Tellis develops treatment gui- delines and monitors graduate students who work with voice clients. Due to its function as a train- ing facility, the Speech-Lan- guage and Hearing Center pro- vides these services to the com- munity at little to no cost, bene- fiting SLP students who are getting hands-on clinical experi- ence as well as patients who might not be able to afford simi- lar therapy at a large hospital. Free to Misericordia stu- dents, voice therapy sessions at the Speech Language and Hear- ing Center generally cost about $9 a session for the general pub- lic. However, services can be of- fered free of charge. “We ask for a nominal fee. If you can’t afford it, we can pro- vide the service to you,” Tellis said. All proceeds go directly back into the clinic to update and buy new equipment and provide whatever graduate students might need to perform the ther- apy. “Therapy can vary from per- son to person,” Tellis said. She takes into account the pa- tient’s history, type of music be- ing performed, previous train- ing, experience and many other factors when evaluating a pa- tient. But one aspect of voice ther- apy Tellis always focuses in her nearly15years of practiceis how a patient’s vocal cords function. “All of those things can be whittled down into what actual- ly happens with your anatomy, and I’m very much a proponent for people understanding how to change their anatomy, and howto understand what they’re doing to make a certain sound,” she said. Local singer benefiting Twenty-year-old Gia Mazur began voice therapy at Miser- icordia University in January. A communications major at Misericordia by day, Mazur sings lead vocals in the Dickson City-based cover band 1 Hot Mess on most nights. At any given show, she will sing anything from Lady Gaga to Motley Crue to RUN DMC. The group’s set versatility calls for Mazur to be versatile in her vocal range. Although she learned to sing at a young age, her training was limited in range. “I had teachers who weren’t teaching me the way I needed to learn to do the types of songs I would sing,” Mazur said. The morning after her first show in 2009 in which she sang for nearly three hours, her throat was swollen to the point where she couldn’t even touch it. Unknown to her, the repeated strain on her vocal cords was causing hemorrhaging. In 2011, Grammy-award win- ningartist Adeleunderwent sur- gery to repair her vocal cords, damagedinthesamewayas Ma- zur’s. Like an athlete with an injury, Mazur forced herself to sing through the pain while perform- ing on most nights. The next day, the pain would always be worse. “I couldn’t keep doing that. Something had to give,” Mazur said. After a visit to an ear, nose and throat doctor in 2011, Ma- zur was referred to Misericor- dia’s Speech-Language Patholo- gy Department. “I knew I didn’t want to have the surgery,” she said. “So I thought I would give it a try.” After an evaluation with spe- cialists at the center, Mazur be- gan her therapy sessions in late January. Mazur andTellis spendsignif- icant time working one on one toteachMazur howtohit all the notes she needs towithout caus- inginjurytoher throat andwith- out any pain following a per- formance. “We’ll listen to someone like Adele and figure out what she’s doing to make that sound qual- ity. AndGia will thenlearnwhat she needs to do make that qual- ity, not just imitate the sound,” Tellis said. Some improvement Just three sessions into Ma- zur’s therapy, Tellis said she is encouraged by Mazur’s vast im- provement. “She’s doing a great job, and she’s learning more and more each session,” Tellis said. The sessions are about one to two hours in length and Mazur significantly works her vocal cords during those sessions. “It can be frustrating. It’s a lot of hard work,” she said. But Mazur said she is already feeling the benefits, just three sessions in. “I feel so much better,” she said. “I’m able to hit all the high notes andactuallybeabletotalk the next day.” Mazur said she plans to con- tinue therapy for the remainder of the spring semester and into the summer. Voice therapy evaluations can be scheduled through Misericordia University at 570-674-6724. For more information, visit miser- icordia.edu. E VA L U AT I O N S O F F E R E D VOICE Continued from Page 1A of the program, coming up with all the ideas as to how we’re going to lay it out and so on, all the way through the production phase which would also mean being involved in the actual taping of the show.” The team worked together Friday to tape two 30-minute pilot episodes. The featured chefs were Kate Gabriele and Dave Pemble- ton, an adjunct and full-time professor of the culinary arts department at LCCC, respec- tively. “We wanted to get a feel for how the show was going to run, howwe might be able to lay it out and work on camera angles and so on and so forth,” McHugh said. “Most impor- tantly, we wanted to have a product that we could showto local television stations and or cable outlets to try to get coverage of our new series.” The overall plan is to produce a regular cooking program, complete with roll-in foot- age about the Culinary Institute and the fea- tured chef and restaurant, in front of a live studio audience. The culinary center plays host to a classroom with theater-style seat- ing. “It’s not only going to give the area resi- dents the opportunity to see howa television showis made, but allowtheman opportunity to taste what the chef is making that very day.” Culinary folks at LCCCwill be involved, as well as area restaurants and chefs. “Some day we may find a local person who’s an expert in Greek or Italian cooking, someone who is what we might say a ‘nona,’ a grandmother who has a terrific spaghetti recipe,” McHugh said. McHugh said he understands that such people, as well as those who are professional chefs, may not be much for the camera, which is why they decided to include a host, former local television personality Kathy Coslett. “We wanted to get someone from the area that will help lead the chef through the proc- ess; we understand not everyone will be com- fortable in front of the camera.” The team hopes to film over the summer and have the show ready for broadcast in the fall. “We get out students involved in a lot of hands-on things, but if they can work on a project that’s going to be seen by people on television or even on the web then it gives them a sense of real experience, real world experience,” McHugh said. “Employers are looking for people with practical experience, that knows the basics, and that’s what we want to provide to the students.” COOKING Continued from Page 3A FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Cooking show host Kathy Coslett listens to Tom McHugh, chairman of Mass Media Mass Media and Communications at LCCC, as he gives her directions on placement on the set in the Kowalski Media Center in the Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Arts Institute. A Butler County community group opposed to Marcellus shale natural gas drilling wants elected leaders to know it has concerns about the potential for gas pipelines to crisscross the landscape. Marcellus Outreach Butler is asking those with concerns about the potential number of lines and how closely they will be regulated to write, call or visit politicians at all levels. “This is part of the structure of the whole Marcellus shale (play),” Diane Arnold, an offi- cial with the organization, told the roughly 40 people who at- tended an informational meet- ing Saturday at Butler Public Library. Group members discussed their fears about thousands of miles of pipeline traversing the state, arguing the lines aren’t regulated well enough. “We are moving from a rural area into an industrial area,” Arnold said. The group is planning two events to highlight its mission. The first, dubbed the Marcel- lus Infrastructure Counter Summit, happens Tuesday in Pittsburgh. The second, a bike trip designed to raise aware- ness to the anti-Marcellus movement, happens over two weeks in July. Tuesday’s event runs coun- ter to the Marcellus Mid- stream Conference, which will be held Monday through Wednesday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The anti-Marcellus summit be- gins at 4 p.m. at Smithfield United Church of Christ, ac- cording to MOB members. Marcellus Outreach Butler plans to stage its bike trip from July 14 through July 28. Called the “Tour de Frack,” participants will start the ride in Butler and end in Washing- ton, D.C. Butler County group has pipeline concerns Members discussed their fears about thousands of miles of pipeline crossing Pa. By MICHAEL AUBELE The Valley News-Dispatch NORTHMORELAND TWP. – The body of a 24-year-old Wyoming County woman mis- sing since March 12 was found Sunday morning in a wooded area near her family’s farm, state police said. The death of Miranda Miner is not suspicious, said Wyoming County Coroner Thomas Ku- kuchka. An autopsy will be conducted today to determine the cause of death, he said. Miner was last seen around 1:10 p.m. on March 12 in the Centermoreland area. State police are continuing their investigation of the wom- an’s death. PITTSTON – Police are in- vestigating the armed robbery of the G&G Express Mart at 308 S. Main St. early Sunday morn- ing by a person who wore a red Spiderman face mask and sun- glasses. The robbery occurred shortly after 12 a.m. Sunday and the suspect got away with an un- determined amount of cash, police said. The suspect was between 5 feet, 6 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches, weighed approxi- mately 200 pounds and wore a Penn State hooded sweatshirt, jeans or gray sweatpants. Anyone with information about the armed robbery is asked to contact police at 570 654-2424. HAZLETON - City police reported the following: • Jerome Burkat of North James Street reported his 1986 Dodge Ram truck was scratched while it was parked in front of his residence between 12:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday. POLICE BLOTTER C M Y K PAGE 12A MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ N E W S No records of ownership The county has no property as- sessment recordof Belles Island’s size or ownership. County offi- cials say they’d have to complete exhaustive legal and mapping re- search to determine if the island was ever under private or corpo- rate ownership. Officials in neighboring Co- nyngham Township are equally concerned with the growth of Mack’s Island, which is actually a cluster of islands by the Mocana- qua section. “The islands are definitely get- ting bigger. I’m sure it’s causing back flow,” said township Super- visor Ed Whitebread. His supervisor colleague, Mod- erno Rossi, put it bluntly: “They should remove all the islands. End of story.” Whitebread said he has heard talk of dredging the river and ad- dressing the islands for years but doesn’t believe the state and fed- eral government will ever invest the money. Jim Brozena, executive direc- tor of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority, said analy- sis would be required to deter- mine if river islands are signifi- cantly increasing flooding. “I think that the only way it would make sense is if we looked at the overall hydrology and hy- draulics of the whole watershed to see if there was any impact,” Brozena said. Removal of the river islands was discussed years ago before the Wyoming Valley Levee was raised, and Brozena said he be- lieves an assessment concluded the Susquehanna would be less than a foot lower during flooding if the islands were leveled. Complicated process Island alterations would also require approval of multiple gov- ernment agencies because the is- lands shelter wildlife and contain historic artifacts, he said. “You would also have environ- mental impact to the fish. That would all have to be evaluated,” Brozena said. Nine of the 10 islands with knownowners are inthe hands of private individuals or corpora- tions. The county owns Richard’s Island under the 109th Field Ar- tillery (Carey Avenue) Bridge in Larksville and Plymouth. The U.S. Army Corps of Engi- neers assesses many flood-reduc- tion solutions, which could in- clude a review of river islands, but the agency would require fed- eral authorization and funding to get involved, said Chris Augs- burger, spokesman for the Corps’ Baltimore District. Federal legislators would have to provide that go-ahead. Malcolm Plevyak, who owns Hess’s Island downstream in Sa- lem Township, said he regularly breaks up growth and fallen trees so his island is not “choked with timber.” Plevyak said someone must “clear the clog” on some of the other islands so “water can flow through.” Controlled burning may be an option, he said. Bachsaidhe’dlike government officials to conduct an assess- ment of the islands in Shickshin- ny and Conyngham Township to come up with options. “You cannot tell me this does not have an effect on the people of Shickshinny and Mocanaqua. That to me is common sense,” he said. Urban: Study needed County Councilman Stephen A. Urban, chairman of the county Flood Protection Authority, said he believes the authority, state and U.S. Army Corps should con- sider exploring an island assess- ment and river dredging. The state owns the river bed, and dredged sand and stone could be sold to generate reve- nue, he said. Dredging is com- pleted in other waterways, he said. “The priority of the authority at this time is helping people get out of harm’s way through buyouts so they can move on with their lives, but as soon as that is done, I’d be glad to look at this withtheArmyCorps,” Urban said. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Belles Island in the Susquehanna River by Shickshinny. Luzerne County records show no ownership of the island. Borough residents fear it’s contributing to flooding. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Mack’s Island, is actually a cluster of islands in the Susquehanna River, near the Mocanaqua section of Conyngham Township. Local folks once farmed the island, but it’s now a flooding concern and stuck in a back-tax sale. ISLANDS Continued from Page 1A other names over the years. “The Susquehanna islands were a great source of recreation for the people and were also fre- quently used for farming,” Evina said. Old news accounts say Ri- chard’s Island, which primarily sits in Larksville under the 109th (Carey Avenue) Bridge, doubled as a baseball and soccer field be- fore the 1930s. A bridge ramp once extended to the island. The islandwas sectionedoff by local governments inthe1930s so local residents could grow food during the Great Depression, the accounts said. Belles Island in Shickshinny once housed a picnic ground, dance hall and concession stand accessible by a motor boat for people who didn’t have their own watercraft, accordingtoa written account of the Shickshinny area by the late Walter Hontz. “This adventure was greatly appreciated and patronized by a large number of people in warm months,” Hontz wrote in his ac- count, which was obtained by Evina. Hontz said people farmed the fertile river islands to boost the local food supply, though they of- tenhadto reckonwithice chunks in the spring thaw. There was no advance warning system back then. He relayed a story of Mame Rhinard and her mother, who went to Belles Island to care for their farmanimals when the Sus- quehanna suddenly filled with fast-flowing ice. Mame’s brother, Olie, ignored people who advised him to scrap plans to rescue them. “Folks shook hands with Olie before he left, thinking they’d never see himalive again,” Hontz wrote. Olie rowed through the thick cakes of ice and helped his moth- erandsistermovepigsupstepsto a hay loft. Acowwas stuck in the rising water but was saved, and the trio made it back to shore, he wrote. A man named William “Billy” Ryman had great success grow- ing cantaloupes and watermel- ons on one of the islands in the Shickshinny area. He successful- ly sued a coal company that ruin- ed one of his crops with refuse and silt dumped into the river through a “slush chute,” Hontz said. A small island in Salem Town- ship was once called Pig Island because pigs and goats were kept there years ago, said township resident MalcolmPlevyak. Monocanock Island, which falls inthree municipalities inthe Wyoming area, was a refuge for Patriots attempting to flee Loyal- ists and Indians during the bloody Battle of Wyoming, said Luzerne CountyHistorical Socie- ty Director Tony Brooks. Some escaped, while others were killed in the river. One Patriot with the last name Pensil was hiding in a cluster of willows on the island when his Tory brother approached. The Tory brother ignoredhis pleas for protection and shot his brother dead. JosephVullo, oneof theowners of Wintermoot Island, which is primarily in Exeter north of the Eighth Street Bridge, said Amer- ican Indians once camped on his island. “There were a lot of Indianarti- facts there, some arrowheads and pottery,” Vullo said. Evina said he was informed by two sources that a man who died of smallpox was buried in an un- markedgrave onBelles Islandbe- cause residents were so fearful of the dreaded disease, but he has never been able to acquire writ- ten verification. The 1923 ferry accident essen- tiallyendedfarmingontheisland near Mocanaqua, saidEvina, who retired from a position at the Li- brary of Congress inWashington, D.C. He found a rusty remnant of the ferry cable on the river bank near the family home. The island remained a popular spot for fishing and picnics. “Intheolddays, everyonehada boat,” he said. AIMEE DILGER/THE TIMES LEADER Conyngham Township resident Frank Evina has been researching the history of Mack’s Island near his family homestead in the Mocanaqua section. A1923 ferry boat accident that led to two drown- ings ended farming on the island. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Richard’s Island in the Susquehanna River was purchased by Luzerne County as part of watershed property in 2005. County officials haven’t publicly discussed the property in years. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Wintermoot Island in the Susquehanna River was purchased by a group of friends for hunting and fishing. The 37.37-acre plot falls in three municipalities: Pittston city, Exeter borough and Jenkins Township. DON CAREY/THE TIMES LEADER Monocanock Island in the Susquehanna River. Relatives purchased the 45-acre island for hunting. It harbored Patriots fleeing for their lives in the bloody Battle of Wyoming. HISTORY Continued from Page 1A K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 13A ● ➛ S E RV I NG T HE P UB L I C T RUS T S I NC E 1 8 81 Editorial “They don’t live long if they’re not good.” Dr. Jonathan Clark The former NASA flight surgeon, who heads a medical team for “Fearless Felix” Baumgartner, described the risks being taken by the high-altitude skydiver who aims later this year to jump from 23 miles up and break the sound barrier. THE ISSUE of closing the much-maligned “Delaware loophole” in Pennsylvania has made quite a few head- lines in recent weeks. But don’t be fooled by claims that a new bill, backed by the Republican majority in the state House, would finally close the Dela- ware loophole. It won’t. That bill, introduced in January by state Rep. Dave Reed, R-Indiana, has been hailed as a way to close the Delaware loophole. Unfortunately, his bill falls far short of that goal. Under current tax law, multistate corpora- tions avoid paying Pennsylvania’s corporate net income tax by setting up shell compa- nies in Delaware to hold copyrights, patents and trademarks. Multistate corporations that do business in Pennsylvania pay the shell company to use the copyrights, patents and trademarks, reducing their taxable in- come here. Companies often use Delaware because it does not tax royalty income. The Reed bill still would allow companies to deduct expenses for trademarks, copy- rights and patents by simply claiming it is for a legitimate business purpose. Other states with similar legislation re- quire the companies to demonstrate why these deductions are legitimate, but the Reed bill would put the burden of proof on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to prove they are not valid. The bill presumes that any of these transactions done at mar- ket prices is legitimate. The Reed bill also would allow multistate corporations to claim a credit for taxes paid in other states and deduct those expenses in Pennsylvania. And it would allow companies to shift income out of state by deducting interest on loans from related companies – another tax avoidance strategy used by corporations. In short, the Reed bill is one big tax loop- hole dressed up to look like a fix to another tax loophole. It’s smoke and mirrors, and it doesn’t come close to delivering real tax fairness to Pennsylvania. In contrast to the Reed bill, a bill I in- troduced last year would close the Delaware loophole, as well as a wide array of other loopholes that allow corporations to dodge paying their fair share of taxes in Pennsylva- nia. My bill, H.B.1396, is widely considered to be the most comprehensive approach to solving the corporate loophole problem. It would require corporations and their subsid- iaries to jointly file one tax report and pay taxes according to the amount of business activity conducted in Pennsylvania. Twenty- three other states have enacted combined reporting legislation. Unfortunately, it’s clear that Gov. Tom Corbett and the Republican leadership in the state House and Senate have no desire to pursue this comprehensive approach. Recognizing that political reality, I will introduce another bill that takes a similar approach to the Reed bill. But my bill will do it right – requiring corporations to add back expenses from the use of patents, trademarks and copyrights and interest expenses to their taxable in- come; set a higher standard for allowing these deductions; and place the burden of proof on the companies to show their deduc- tions are valid. This is a basic matter of tax fairness. Pennsylvania businesses and taxpayers are the ones left holding the bag when multis- tate corporations are allowed to shirk their tax obligations. More than 70 percent of businesses in Pennsylvania pay zero state income taxes, largely through the use of tax loopholes. While those multistate corporations get a free ride, Pennsylvania’s small businesses are stuck shouldering a greater share of the tax burden. In the spirit of tax fairness, my bill would reduce the corporate net income tax to 6.99 percent from 9.99 percent – a 30 percent cut – over six years starting in 2014. We need to close corporate loopholes, but we need to get the job done right so all corporations pay their fair share. Because, when everybody pays their fair share, everybody wins. Delaware loophole needs closing, not window-dressing State Rep. Phyllis Mundy, of Kingston, is Demo- cratic chairwoman of the House Finance Commit- tee. She represents the 120th Legislative District. COMMENTARY S T A T E R E P . P H Y L L I S M U N D Y I T IS NOW more than two weeks sincethefirst round of the Iranian parliamen- tary elections took place and it remains unclear when the second round of voting will occur for the runoff election in the 65 constituencies where there were no clear winners. The vagueness of the electo- ral process is, however, nothing to do with any incompetence by the authorities. It is instead part of a deliberate fog that has been blown over the whole ex- ercise, to disguise both a rising conflict within the country’s leadership and the continuing suppression of any genuine op- position voices. The whole Iranian political establishment was seriously shaken by the massive popular demonstrations of the Green Movement, triggered by the blatantly fixed 2009 presiden- tial election. This threat to their 30 years of power was crushed ruthlessly and leading reformists imprisoned or si- lenced. As a result of this shock, it might have been thought that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and second-term President Mahmoud Ahmadi- nejad would have worked to- gether to address the long re- cord of economic failure that has caused so much anger and despair among ordinary Ira- nians. Instead, a widening rift between the two men has para- lyzed what little economic re- form effort there has been. Both men, for instance, re- mained welded to Iran’s nucle- ar program, each vying with the other to lead on the issue. Iran’s leadershipis embarked upon a highly dangerous course. Tragically, because of the phony electoral system, there is absolutely nothing that its voters can do about it. Arab News Jeddah, Saudi Arabia WORLD OPINION Fog of change clouds Iran’s election, future A FTER THE repatria- tion in caskets of 157 Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan, and the investment of taxpayer millions, it would be nice to knowforsurewhosesideAfghan President Hamid Karzai is on. But that has never been cer- tain. International forces inAfghan- istan, including Canadian troops who remain as trainers, might have expected Karzai to temper his rhetoric following the killing of 16 innocent civilians, includ- ingchildren, insouthernAfghan- istan. “This is an assassination,” he said. “This is an intentional kill- ingof innocent civilians, andcan- not be forgiven.” It wasmuchthesameamonth ago when, despite apologies fromU.S. President Barack Oba- mathat theburningof theQuran was unintentional, Karzai fannedtheflamesof outragedAf- ghans by refusing to accept that explanation and asking for calm among his people. As a result, the burning of those copies of the Quran sparked weeks of riots and spon- taneous violence. It is another black eye for Un- cle Sam. But it also helps to knowwhoyour friends are, espe- cially in perpetually war-torn places like Afghanistan. Ottawa Sun Karzai: Friend or foe? H AVING WON HIS third term as presi- dent after four years out of that office, Rus- sian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in tears, shouted: “Glory to Russia.” The rulingUnitedRussia par- ty has been severely criticized for cheating in the State Duma (lower house) elections held in December. Putin also has been exposed to political headwinds, underscored by a series of anti- government rallies. However, a mountain of diffi- cult problems awaits Putin be- fore he takes office in May. The middle class is becoming increasingly unhappy with the situation marked by rampant election fraud, bribery and cor- ruption. Putinshouldviewsuch critical public opinion as warn- ings against him. During the election, as if to stir patriotism, Putinrepeatedly made hardline anti-Europe and anti-U.S. comments concerning missile defense and the Syrian situationwhere bloodysuppres- sion continues. However, dete- rioration of relations with Eu- rope and the United States will have a negative impact on Rus- sia as a whole, including the economy. Russia should re-ex- amine its foreign policy to con- tribute to the settlement of pending global issues. The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Russia’s growing troubles QUOTE OF THE DAY PRASHANT SHITUT President and CEO/Impressions Media JOSEPH BUTKIEWICZ Vice President/Executive Editor MARK E. JONES Editorial Page Editor Editorial Board MALLARD FILLMORE DOONESBURY: FLASHBACK Front-line opposition to defense cuts and changes R ecently, President Barack Obama and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced proposed restructuring and cuts by the U.S. Air Force to the Air Na- tional Guard. Gov. Tom Corbett and I are deeply con- cerned with the proposed cuts to our Penn- sylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing in Pittsburgh and the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, and on a much grander scale, to the Air National Guard nationwide and its effect on homeland security. Over the past decade, the National Guard has evolved into an extremely cost- effective operational force that is critical to our national security and our ability to respond to domestic emergencies. The Air National Guard provides 35 percent of the U.S. Air Force capability, for only 6 percent of the budget. To say the National Guard is “cost effective” is a gross understatement. While we appreciate the need to reorga- nize, restructure and modernize the mil- itary to meet new threats and economic realities, we must heed the need for cost- effective means of achieving these goals. Given these realities, proposing that the Air National Guard absorb 59 percent of the total aircraft budget reductions and approximately six times the personnel reductions is nonsensical, inefficient and imprudent. Simply stated, the National Guard is the only military component that can serve the president and our governors, and is under- written by shared state-federal cost ar- rangements. Because of that, we are uniquely positioned to respond to state and local emergencies and bring to bear the forces needed to defend and secure our homeland. The proposed Air Force cuts affect many states, and congressional delegations across the country are gearing up for a fight. Be assured, Gov. Corbett and I will stand on the front line to fight for Penn- sylvania. Maj. Gen. Wesley E. Craig Pennsylvania National Guard The Adjutant General Life, liberty, happiness worthy of voters’ support W ake up, America! Our nation was founded on solid Judeo-Christian principles. Ignore manipulations of the popular media. In all elections, vote for candidates whose values reflect life, liberty (not socialism) and the pursuit of happi- ness. We are government of, for and by the people. Reclaim this truth! Paulette V. Monchak Shickshinny MAIL BAG LETTERS FROM READERS Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification. Letters should be no more than 250 words. We reserve the right to edit and limit writers to one published letter every 30 days. • Email: [email protected] • Fax: 570-829-5537 • Mail: Mail Bag, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA1871 1 SEND US YOUR OPINION C M Y K PAGE 14A MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ N E W S ARMANDO CONSTRUCTION (570) 751-6085 √ Roofing √ Siding √ Decks √ Additions ELLISON CARPET $589 3 ROOMS PLUSH CARPET • INSTALLED WITH PAD • FREE ESTIMATES MARKET ST., NANTICOKE Call (570) 436-1500 Based On 40 Sq. Yds. The building first opened as a bank in 1912, and at different times in its history was home to a Moose Lodge and a district ma- gistrate’s office. It was unoccu- pied and in foreclosure when Johnson purchased it in Decem- ber 2004, onedaybeforeit was set to go to tax sale. Since then Johnson has spent more than $2 million renovating the building; most of it his own savings, beginning work about two years ago. And he’s done so largelywithout government help. “It’s been a struggle and more than it had to be,” Johnson said. “…I never got any handouts.” Johnson has preserved the building’s fascia and some origi- nal architectural detailsinsidethe building, including the original staircases and exposed brick walls andskylights insome units, but he has also outfitted them with modern fixtures and high- endfinishes. The 14 two-bedroom and two one-bedroom apartments range in size from 800 to 1,000 square feet. Each features ceilings at least 9 ½feet in height, large win- dows, full-size stainless steel ap- pliances including dishwashers, in-roomwashers anddriers, inter- com and security camera entry systems, stone countertops and backsplashes, hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms and tiled bathrooms. Eachalsocomes with one parking space, with more spaces available for rent. Theapartmentswill rent forbe- tween $785 and $1,085 per month. Utilities are not included, but Johnson said the buildings thick brick walls, low-emission windows and other green ameni- ties shouldkeepelectric bills low. Johnsonsaidhe is close torent- ingfiveof theapartmentsalready. Eventually he would like to sell the units as condos, and plans to add an elevator and canopied en- tryway to the four-story building once the market picks up. He is alsorenovatingthe 5,000- square-foot first floor of the build- ing into a bar and restaurant, and haspurchasedaliquorlicense. He hopes to see a restaurant open in the space within a year, but has not decidedwhether he will oper- ate it himself or rent it to another restaurateur. Johnson said he hopes the building will become an anchor that brings newbusinesses to the surrounding area. “I feel that this will help com- plete this block, and make this block a part of the downtown,” Johnsonsaid. FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Apartments inside the renovated bank at South Main Street and Ross Street feature in-unit washer/ driers, hardwood floors and high-end kitchen fixtures. FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER Sam Johnson of Weatherly has converted this 100-year-old for- mer bank into apartments. To schedule a walkthrough of Wilkes-Barre’s newest apartment complex, contact Sam Johnson at 208-2800 or samjohn- [email protected]. Apartments are available for rent April 1. WA N T T O S E E ? BUILDING Continued from Page 3A The apartments will rent for between $785 and $1,085 per month. Utilities are not included, but Johnson said the buildings thick brick walls, low-emission windows and other green amenities should keep electric bills low. gree in Medical Technology from the university served her well and prepared for her eventual foray into television. Nester reminded the audience of more than 100 women that “failure was necessary.” Nester said one can never truly winunless one is opento failure. She citedexamples of times inher life when she was heavily discour- aged from moving forward, includ- ingher numerous attempts toobtain a positionat OVCbefore finally land- ing her present on-air position. She said she takes pride in the fact she refused to allow negativity to stop her from reaching her potential. “We are not defined by the doubts of others, but by our ownconfidence and convictions,” said Nester. Nester said mothers in the work- place face unique challenges in ba- lancing family and career. She cred- ited her husband, Chris (the lone male in the audience), for support- ing her in her life journey. Nester, who was the first member of her family to be born in the U.S., said she was “made in Italy and born in America.” She lauds the efforts of her parents to improve the quality of their family’s lives and to broaden the opportunities available to their four daughters. In addition to Nester’s keynote motivational presentation, attend- ees also took part in seminars de- signed to refine job skills and utilize Internet resources to move forward in their careers. Presenters at the symposium in- cluded Kathryn Maxwell, career counselor/academic adviser and in- structor inkinesiology at PennState Hazleton; Jackie Ritzko, instruc- tional designer at Penn State Hazle- ton; Cheryl ClarkBonner, director of alumni career services at the Penn State Alumni Association; Eileen Chapman, U.S. Marines, retired, lawyer and executive director of AGAPE, Bloomsburg; and Beth Ter- rell, owner and design director, Liz- den Industries Inc. The afternoon concluded with a panel discussion made up of all pre- senters and professional contrib- utors addressing women’s issues. The panel then welcomed ques- tions from attendees of the event. WOMEN Continued from Page 3A short his trip so he could head to Illinois and Santorum spent Sunday in Louisia- na. Illinois, a more moderate Midwest- ern state, votes Tuesday and is seen as more friendly territory for Romney, while Santorum is the favorite in the more conservative Southern state of Louisiana, which votes Saturday. After the Puerto Rico victory, Rom- ney had 521 delegates in his camp and Santorumhad 253, according to The As- sociated Press’ tally. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich trailed with 136 delegates and Texas Rep. Ron Paul had 50. Enrique Melendez, the Republican representative on the Puerto Rican State Electoral Commission, told the AP that Romney “won the Puerto Rican primary by a huge margin and we are granting him the 20 delegates.” At this rate, Romney is on pace to capture the nomination in June unless Santorum or Gingrich is able to win de- cisively in the coming contests. Both have said they would stay in the race and perhaps force the nomination to a fight at the GOP’s convention in Tampa if Romney doesn’t amass enough delegates to arrive with a mandate. That would turn the convention into an intra-party brawl for the first time since 1976. Even as Santorum declined to com- mit to forcing a brokered convention, his advisers were working behind the scenes on a plan to persuade convention delegates to switch candidates if the for- mer Pennsylvania senator fails to derail Romney before that. Romney’s aides call this a fantasy sce- nario even as they try to prevent dele- gates from defecting. Half of the states have yet to weigh in on a race with seemingly no end in sight anytime soon. That’s prompted fresh speculation within the GOP over wheth- er a contested convention is likely. Republican National Chairman Rein- ce Priebus insisted that party will have a nominee sooner rather than later. “We’re only at halftime,” Priebus said. “I think that this process is going to play itself out. We will have a nominee, I think, fairly soon — one, two months away.” In Puerto Rico, the race was focused on the issue of statehood, and Melendez said, “This proves Gov. Romney’s electa- bility and his ability to reach out to His- panics and minorities.” Whether that’s true or not, Romney told Puerto Ricans he would support statehood while Santorum said English would have to be the official language of the island if it were to join the United States — a statement that roiled resi- dents. “In Puerto Rico, we get along fine with both languages,” said Francisco Ro- driguez, a 76-year-old architect who sup- ported Romney and hopes Puerto Rico becomes the nation’s 51st state. Even as Puerto Rico voted, Romney and Santorum traded barbs from afar. “Sen. Santorum has the same eco- nomic lightweight background the pres- ident has,” Romney told a crowd in Mo- line, Ill. He went a step further in Rock- ford, Ill., saying, “We’re not going to re- place an economic lightweight with another economic lightweight.” That drew a Santorum retort: “If Mitt Romney’s an economic heavyweight, we’re in trouble.” Aside from a pair of TV interviews, Santorum spent the day visiting a pair of churches in Louisiana, sharing how his faith has shaped his political career and his opposition to abortion rights and gay marriage. He didn’t mention Romney or any of his other Republican opponents during talks at both church- es. He made clear he didn’t plan to exit the race anytime soon, saying in Bossier City, La., “One of the great blessings I’ve had in every political campaign is peo- ple underestimate me, people underesti- mate what God can do.” Yet, he was curt when asked about his odds in Illinois. “Keep working,” Santorum said after services there. “That’s all we can do.” Santorum spoke with CNN’s “State of the Union” and ABC’s “This Week.” Romney appeared on “Fox News Sun- day,” and Priebus was interviewed on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” AP PHOTO Republican presidential candidate former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum greets LSU fans Sunday at the LSU vs. Mississippi State NCAA college baseball game at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. AP PHOTO Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets people in a crowd Sunday during a campaign stop in Rockford, Ill. Romney easily won Sunday’s primary in Puerto Rico. ROMNEY Continued from Page 1A “We’re only at halftime. I think that this process is going to play itself out. We will have a nominee, I think, fairly soon — one, two months away.” Reince Priebus Republican National Chairman C M Y K SPORTS S E C T I O N B THE TIMES LEADER MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 timesleader.com N.C. State 66 G-town 63 Mich. St. 65 St. Louis 61 UNC 87 Creighton 73 Florida 84 Norfolk St. 50 Ohio 62 USF 56 Xavier 70 Lehigh 58 Kansas 63 Purdue 60 Cincinnati 62 FSU 56 NCAA TOURNAMENT WILKES-BARRE TWP. – If the Wilkes- Barre/Scranton Penguins weren’t going to challenge themselves to play better during the first period of Sunday’s game against the Binghamton Senators, someone else would. Head coach John Hynes. After spotting the Sen- ators a 2-0 lead in the first 20 minutes, the Penguins headed to the locker room where Hynes waited to ad- dress his players. “We got a bit of a tongue- lashing, and we deserved it,” said winger Geoff Walk- er. “It lit a fire under us.” The Penguins responded with two goals in the sec- ond period, Walker’s game- winner in the third and 24 saves from Scott Munroe for his 100th career AHL win to beat the Senators 3-2. The win improves the Penguins to 38-20-2-5 on the season and allows them to maintain a five-point lead over Hershey for fourth place in the confer- ence standings. After Saturday’s energized win over Wor- cester before a sold-out home crowd, the Penguins turned in a lackadaisical effort in A H L PETE G. WILCOX/THE TIMES LEADER Penguins goalie Scott Munroe keeps an eye on a fluttering shot by Mike Hoffman (27) in the first period during Sunday’s AHL game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tongue lashing fires up Pens After being criticized by coach, team responds to defeat Binghamton. By TOMVENESKY [email protected] 3 PENGUINS 2 SENATORS See PENGUINS, Page 5B LEHMAN TWP. – Bornfase Nyandusi Omurwa and Kelly Ciravolo scored victories in the Winter’s End (4.5-mile) Run at Penn State Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Omurwa, 28, a native Kenyan who now lives in Kingston, broke the tape in 24 min- utes and 39 seconds. He outran second-place finisher, Jeff Skwierz, 29, of Forty Fort, by 11 seconds. Dominic Hockenbury, 14, of Har- veys Lake, finished third, 13 seconds behind Skwierz. Sean Robbins, 42, of Shavertown, who is the area’s best male triathlete, finished fourth, 1:09 behind Hockenbury. R U N N I N G AMANDA HRYCYNA PHOTOS/ FOR TIMES LEADER Kelly Ciravolo, left, and Bornfase Nyandusi Omurwa, right, were posted wins in the Winter’s End 4.5 mile run Sunday. Omurwa, Ciravolo win Winter’s End Eighth-grader Dominic Hockenbury was third after leading for first half of race. By ROBERT MINER For The Times Leader See RUN, Page 5B COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s been a long time since North Carolina State was mentioned in the same breath with the elite programs in the nation — let alone its own state. Now, a new coach and a new attitude have the Wolfpack faithful harkening back to the glory days of David Thompson and Jim Valvano. Lorenzo Brown hit three free throws in the final 10.6 seconds and North Carolina State returned to the round of 16 with a 66-63 upset of third- seeded Georgetown in the NCAAtour- nament on Sunday. “When I went to Alabama as the head coach at the age of 33, John Wooden told me one time, he said, ‘Coach, don’t give them too much too fast. They might start expecting that every year,”’ first-year Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried said with a grin. Then, with impeccable timing, he added: “Well, we failedinthat category already.” The Wolfpack (24-12) will play Pur- due or Kansas on Friday in St. Louis. A lowly 11th seed coming in, they had to sur- vive a furious comeback by the Hoyas (24-9) that ended when Jason Clark’s hurried 3-point attempt fromthe right wing was off the mark at the buzzer. “We pushed the ball up the court, tried to get a last shot,” Clark said, his eyes brimming with tears. “I felt like it had a chance, but it didn’t.” It’s a return to the big stage for a pro- gram that has been lost in the rather Wolfpack erase early deficit, hang on to defeat the Hoyas AP PHOTO North Carolina State’s Lorenzo Brown (2) celebrates with a teammate after NC State defeated Georgetown 66-63 in an NCAA men’s tournament third- round game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday. By RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer See ’PACK, Page 4B “We always talk about how we have such a great history at NC State. But it’s also time to build some new his- tory.” Mark Gottfried North Carolina State coach GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Xa- vier is making a habit of reaching the round of 16. Senior center Kenny Frease scored a career-high 25 points to go with 12 re- bounds and the Musketeers knocked off upset-minded Lehigh 70-58 Sunday night to advance to the regional semi- finals of the NCAAtournament for the fourth time in five years. Lehigh, which stunned No. 2 seed Duke on Friday, was looking to be- come the first 15 seed to make it to the tournament’s second weekend. But the 7-foot Frease stood in the way. He dominatedinthe paint, hitting11 of 13 shots, and Tu Holloway was his normal productive self with 21 points as 10th-seeded Xavier (22-12) moved on to play No. 3 seed Baylor on Friday in the South Regional at Atlanta. The Musketeers held C.J. McCol- lum, the nation’s fifth-leading scorer, to 14 points on 5-of-22 shooting and overcame a 15-point first-half deficit. Mackey McKnight had 20 points for Lehigh (27-7), which tied a Patriot League record for wins in a season. The Musketeers won despite play- ing most of the game without their third-leading scorer, Dezmine Wells. He injured his right ankle in the first half and did not return. The Mountain Hawks started strong, opening a 35-20 lead behind 53 percent shooting and 14 first-half points from McKnight. Xavier clawed backtocut theleadto37-33at halftime behind a 3-point buzzer-beater by Hol- loway. The Mountain Hawks went more than 7 minutes without a field goal to start the second half — missing their first 10 shots from the field — and the Musketeers took advantage by going on a 14-3 spurt to take a 47-40 lead. The Mountain Hawks fought back again, however, tying the game at 52. That’s whenXavier took over for good, closing with an 18-6 run. Holloway, who hadto change his jer- sey number in the second half from52 to 24 after getting blood on it, led the charge. He hit a 3-pointer with 6:58 re- maining to give the Musketeers a 55- 52 lead they never relinquished. Holloway scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half. That came two nights after he scored17 of his 25 after halftime in a win over Notre Dame. Lehigh simply couldn’t make a shot in the second half, going more than 6 minutes down the stretch without a basket. The Mountain Hawks shot 5 of 34 (14.7 percent) from the field in the second half. LEHIGH IS X-ED OUT AP PHOTO Xavier’s Tu Holloway reacts after a basket against Lehigh during the second half of a third-round NCAA tournament game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday. Xavier won the game, 70-58 Frease’s 25 points lift Xavier over upstart Hawks By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer INSIDE: Michigan State advances, Page 4B K PAGE 2B MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ S C O R E B O A R D MEETINGS The Wyoming Valley West Baseball Booster Club will meet Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Murphy’s Pub in Swoyersville. Parents of all players are encouraged to attend. County Line Girls Softball League will have a coaches only meeting on Wednesday at the Dupont Borough Building. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Call Bob at 881-8744 for more info. Hanover Area Youth Soccer will be having a field clean up and set up March 24, at the soccer fields starting at 9 a.m. in preparation of the upcoming spring soccer sched- ule. Anyone who is willing to come up and lend a hand is welcome. We will also be holding the monthly HAYS Board meeting at the field after the clean up and setup is finished. All are welcome to attend. Wyoming Area Baseball will hold a Meet the Warriors committee meeting will be held on Wednesday in Room129 at 7:00 p.m. at the high school. The Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold its next meeting at Cavanaugh’s Grille on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Details for the end of the season banquet will be finalized. REGISTRATION/TRYOUTS Kingston Huskies Football and Cheerleading are having sign ups at the Black Diamond VFW Post 395 near Kost Tire on March 21 from 6-8 p.m. down stairs. First time participants must bring a small photo of each child (that will be kept), a copy of the child’s birth certificate, and copies of two proofs of residence. They will be sizing the children for equipment during the sign up. Meeting will follow after sign ups. LEAGUES County Line Girls Softball League is a newly formed ASA rec league comprised of teams from Dupont, Taylor, Minooka and Scranton. The league is looking for teams in age groups from 7-17. For more in- formation, call Bob at 881-8744. Lehman Golf Club is now open for the season. Memberships are available for this season. Contact the pro shop for details. UPCOMING EVENTS Curry & Powlus Quarterback Camp will be held 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 at Blooms- burg University. The camp, under the direction of George Curry, will featured top coaches on the high school and college level as well as college quarterbacks. Fee is $50 and can be sent to Curry Quarter- back Camp Inc., 305 Summerhill Ave., Berwick, Pa., 18603. For more information, go to www.curryqb- camps.org. Bulletin Board items will not be accepted over the telephone. Items may be faxed to 831-7319, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Times Leader or mailed to Times Leader, c/o Sports, 15 N, Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA18711-0250. BUL L E T I N BOARD 7 3 5 3 9 4 868-GOLF 260 Country Club Drive Mountaintop www.blueridgetrail.com We’re Open 27 Holes One Breathtaking Course SPRING SPECIAL CHECKOUT OURGPS SYSTEM! No coupon necessary. Expires 4/13/12. 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COLLEGE BASKETBALL NIT Second Round TENNESSEE 5.5 ( Middle Tenn St MIAMI-FLORIDA 5 Minneso- ta STANFORD 7.5 Illinois St CBI Tournament Quarterfinals PITTSBURGH 7.5 Princeton Butler 1 (124.0) PENN OREGON ST 9 Tcu WASHINGTON ST 2.5 Wyoming NHL Favorite Odds Underdog BRUINS -$200/+$170 Maple Leafs RANGERS -$150/+$130 Devils Sabres -$110/-$110 LIGHTNING RED WINGS -$170/+$150 Capitals Canucks -$190/+$170 WILD SHARKS -$170/+$150 Ducks AME RI C A’ S L I NE By ROXY ROXBOROUGH CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NBA board, the Bulls - Magic circle is for Chicago guard Derrick Rose (doubtful). BOXING REPORT: In the WBA super welterweight title fight on May 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is -$700 vs. Miguel Cotto at +$500; in the WBA/IBF welterweight title fight on May 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Amir Khan is -$500 vs. Lamont Peterson at +$400; in the WBO welterweight title fight on June 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manny Pacquiao is -$400 vs. Timothy Bradley at +$300 L O C A L C A L E N D A R TODAY No events scheduled TUESDAY H.S. BOYS TENNIS Berwick at GAR, 4 p.m. Coughlin at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. Meyers at Hazleton Area, 4 p.m. Dallas at Holy Redeemer, 4 p.m. Wyoming Area at Wyoming Seminary, 4 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Tunkhannock, 4 p.m. Crestwood at MMI Prep, 4:15 p.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 3 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Misericordia at Scranton, 4 p.m. King’s at Lancaster Bible, 4 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Penn College at Wilkes, 3:30 p.m. Marywood at King’s, 4 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Wilkes at Bloomsburg, 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY COLLEGE SOFTBALL Misericordia at Gwynedd-Mercy, 3 p.m. King’s at Manhattanville, 3 p.m. Wilkes at Alvernia, 3 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Scranton at Misericordia, 3:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE PSU-Abington at Misericordia, 4 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE GOLF FDU-Florham at King’s, 1 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Keystone at King’s, 3 p.m. THURSDAY H.S. BASEBALL GAR at Pittston Area, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS Tunkhannock at Berwick, 4 p.m. Hazleton Area at Coughlin, 4 p.m. Holy Redeemer at Wyalusing Valley, 4 p.m. Wyoming Area at Pittston Area, 4 p.m. MMI Prep at Wyoming Seiminary, 4:15 p.m. GAR at Crestwood, 4:15 p.m. Meyers at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Albright at Wilkes, 4:30 p.m. King’s at Scranton, 6 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Haverford at Wilkes, 3:30 p.m. FRIDAY H.S. BASEBALL Crestwood at Holy Redeemer, 4:15 p.m. H.S. SOFTBALL Hanover Area at Coughlin, 4:15 p.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Wyoming Area at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Meyers at Dallas, 4:15 p.m. Delaware Valley at Nanticoke, 4:15 p.m. Coughlin at Wyoming Area, 4:30 p.m. Wyoming Valley West at Lake-Lehman, 4:30 p.m. H.S. BOYS TENNIS Berwick at Selinsgrove, 4 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Manhattanville at Misericordia, 3:30 p.m. King’s at Eastern, 3:30 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 3:30 p.m. SATURDAY H.S. BASEBALL Lake-Lehman at Crestwood, 11 a.m. Hazleton Area at Easton, 11 a.m. H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Delaware Valley at Bangor, 10 a.m. H.S. BOYS VOLLEYBALL Delaware Valley at Trojan Invitational, North Poco- no H.S., 9 a.m. COLLEGE SOFTBALL Manhattanville at Misericordia, 1 p.m. FDU-Florham at Wilkes, 1 p.m. King’s at Eastern, 1 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL Wilkes at FDU-Florham, 1 p.m. Misericordia at Manhattanville, 1 p.m. Eastern University at King’s, 1 p.m. PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Fayette (doubleheader), 2 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Thomas at Misericordia, 11 a.m. Wilkes at Cedar Crest College, 1 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE King’s at Utica, 1 p.m. Elizabethtown at Misericordia, 4 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Misericordia at Elizabethtown, 1 p.m. SUNDAY COLLEGE SOFTBALL Lycoming at Misericordia, 1 p.m. COLLEGE BASEBALL PSU Hazleton at Wilkes, Noon PSU Wilkes-Barre at PSU Greater Allegheny (dou- bleheader), Noon Delaware Valley at Misericordia, 1 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE LACROSSE Elmira at Misericordia, 1 p.m. COLLEGE TENNIS Wilkes at Elizabethtown, 11 a.m. Elizabethtown at King’s, 2:30 p.m. A H L At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA St. John’s .............. 63 38 18 5 2 83 209 178 Manchester ........... 65 33 29 0 3 69 172 182 Worcester.............. 62 27 24 4 7 65 163 170 Portland ................. 63 29 28 3 3 64 180 215 Providence............ 64 27 30 3 4 61 158 187 East Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA x-Norfolk................ 66 45 18 1 2 93 242 167 Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton................ 65 38 20 2 5 83 208 195 Hershey................. 63 33 20 4 6 76 209 186 Syracuse............... 64 29 27 4 4 66 205 204 Binghamton........... 65 25 35 3 2 55 173 207 Northeast Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Connecticut........... 63 32 21 5 5 74 185 174 Bridgeport ............. 62 32 22 3 5 72 190 181 Springfield............. 64 30 28 3 3 66 183 194 Albany.................... 63 27 25 6 5 65 159 183 Adirondack............ 64 30 31 2 1 63 173 185 WESTERN CONFERENCE Midwest Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Chicago................. 63 34 24 2 3 73 171 159 Peoria .................... 64 35 26 2 1 73 193 170 Charlotte................ 62 32 22 3 5 72 170 170 Milwaukee ............. 62 31 27 2 2 66 174 166 Rockford................ 64 29 28 2 5 65 179 199 North Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Toronto.................. 64 36 21 4 3 79 186 148 Rochester.............. 63 31 23 6 3 71 188 184 Lake Erie............... 65 32 26 3 4 71 159 180 Grand Rapids........ 62 28 24 6 4 66 199 196 Hamilton ................ 63 27 29 2 5 61 153 194 West Division GP W L OL SL Pts GF GA Oklahoma City...... 64 39 17 4 4 86 187 149 Houston................. 63 31 20 3 9 74 175 171 Abbotsford ............ 65 33 25 3 4 73 154 170 San Antonio .......... 63 33 26 3 1 70 156 171 Texas..................... 63 27 32 2 2 58 188 206 x-Clinched Playoff Berth NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Sunday's Games Manchester 3, St. John’s 0 Norfolk 5, Charlotte 0 Bridgeport at Worcester, 3 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, 3 p.m. Portland at Connecticut, 3 p.m. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3, Binghamton 2 Hershey at Albany, 4 p.m. Springfield at Providence, 4:05 p.m. Oklahoma City at Houston, 6:05 p.m. Monday's Games Abbotsford at Texas, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games Peoria at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Grand Rapids at San Antonio, 8 p.m. Hamilton at Rockford, 8:05 p.m. W H A T ’ S O N T V GOLF Noon TGC — Tavistock Cup, first round, at Orlando, Fla. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1 p.m. ESPN — Preseason, Detroit vs. Philadelphia, at Clearwater, Fla. MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN — NIT, second round, Middle Tennessee at Tennessee 9 p.m. ESPN — NIT, second round, Minnesota at Miami 11:30 p.m. ESPN2—NIT, secondround, Illinois St. at Stanford NBA 8 p.m. TNT — Chicago at Orlando 10:30 p.m. TNT — Dallas at Denver NHL 7:30 p.m. NBCSN — New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers 10 p.m. NBCSN — Anaheim at San Jose SOCCER 3:55 p.m. ESPN2 —Premier League, Chelsea at Manchester City WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, second round, teams TBD, at Bridgeport, Conn.; College Park, Md.; Norfolk, Va.; or West Lafayette, Ind. 9:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NCAA Division I tournament, second round, teams TBD, at Ames, Iowa; Chicago; Col- lege Station, Texas; or Spokane, Wash. T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX—Optioned RHP Stolmy Pi- mental to Portland (EL). CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned OF Ezequiel Carrera, INF Juan Diaz and RHP Corey Kluber to Columbus (IL). Reassigned RHP Hector Ambriz and C Michel Hernandez to minor league camp. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Assigned INF Tim Beckham to their minor league camp. Optioned RHP Matt Bush, RHP Dane De La Rosa, OF Brandon Guyer and C Stephen Vogt to the minor leagues. National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Optioned RHP Todd Red- mond, RHP Jaye Chapman, RHP J.J. Hoover and LHP Luis Avilan to Gwinnett (IL). Assigned LHP Sean Gilmartin and C Evan Gattis to their minor league camp. CINCINNATI REDS—OptionedINFKristopher Ne- gron, INF Neftali Soto and RHPJosh Judy to Louis- ville (IL);INF Didi Gregorius, INF Henry Rodriguez and RHP Pedro Villarreal to Pensacola (SL);and INF/OF Donald Lutz and RHP Kyle Lotzkar to Ba- kersfield (Cal). Reassigned C Tucker Barnhart, RHP Nick Christiani, RHP Daniel Corcino, C Brian Esposito, RHP Sean Gallagher, LHP Donnie Jo- seph, RHP Chad Reineke and RHP Brett Tomko to minor league camp. LOS ANGELES DODGERS—Released LHP Al- berto Castillo unconditionally. Reassigned RHP Ryan Tucker, LHP Matt Chico, RHP Will Savage, INF Lance Zawadzki, INF Jeff Baisley, C Gorman Erickson and CMatt Wallach to minor league camp. MILWAUKEE BREWERS—Optioned RHP Mike Fiers, RHP Wily Peralta and RHP Mark Rogers to Nashville (PCL). NEW YORK METS—Optioned OF Cesar Puello and RHP Jeremy Hefner to the minor leagues. PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Optioned OF Gorkys Hernandez, OF Starling Marte, RHP Kyle McPher- son, RHP Bryan Morris and LHP Justin Wilson to Indianapolis (IL). WASHINGTON NATIONALS—Optioned C Jhona- tan Solano, 1BTyler Moore and OF Bryce Harper to Syracuse (IL). Agreed to terms with OF Xavier Na- dy on a minor league contract. Assigned INF Mark Teahen to their minor league camp. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association DENVERNUGGETS—Agreed to terms with F Wil- son Chandler on a five-year contract. NEW JERSEY NETS—Signed F Gerald Green for the remainder of the season. WASHINGTON WIZARDS—Signed G-F Edwin Ubiles to a 10-day contract. FOOTBALL National Football League SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Agreed to terms with QB Matt Flynn on a three-year contract. HOCKEY National Hockey League COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Assigned F Dane Byers to Springfield (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS—Recalled F Gustav Ny- quist from Grand Rapids (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Recalled G Braden Holtby from Hershey (AHL). WINNIPEGJETS—Recalled FSpencer Machacek from St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League NORFOLKADMIRALS—SignedFBryanBrutlagto a professional tryout contract. ECHL ECHL—Fined Wheeling D Kyle Bushee, Elmira D Mario Lerocque, Reading F Olivier Labelle, Wheel- ing CPaul Crowder and Stockton F Matt Foy undis- closed amounts and suspended Bushee one game for their actions during Saturday’s game. READING ROYALS—Signed D Daniel Spivak to an amateur tryout agreement. N H L At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers............... 71 44 20 7 95 195 158 Pittsburgh .................... 71 44 21 6 94 231 180 Philadelphia ................ 72 42 22 8 92 231 204 New Jersey ................. 72 41 26 5 87 198 187 N.Y. Islanders.............. 72 29 32 11 69 169 216 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Boston.......................... 71 41 27 3 85 228 178 Ottawa.......................... 73 37 26 10 84 221 213 Buffalo.......................... 72 33 29 10 76 180 204 Toronto ........................ 72 32 32 8 72 208 219 Montreal....................... 73 28 32 13 69 191 203 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Florida.......................... 71 35 23 13 83 180 197 Washington................. 72 36 30 6 78 193 205 Winnipeg...................... 71 34 29 8 76 189 199 Tampa Bay................... 71 32 32 7 71 199 240 Carolina ....................... 72 28 29 15 71 190 214 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA x-St. Louis................... 73 46 19 8 100 189 142 Detroit .......................... 72 44 24 4 92 221 174 Nashville...................... 71 41 22 8 90 203 185 Chicago....................... 73 40 25 8 88 222 212 Columbus.................... 71 22 42 7 51 164 230 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Vancouver ................... 71 43 20 8 94 223 180 Colorado...................... 74 39 30 5 83 194 195 Calgary ........................ 72 34 26 12 80 181 197 Minnesota.................... 71 29 32 10 68 153 199 Edmonton.................... 71 28 36 7 63 188 210 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Dallas ........................... 72 39 28 5 83 189 192 San Jose...................... 71 36 25 10 82 194 181 Los Angeles ................ 72 35 25 12 82 167 158 Phoenix........................ 72 35 26 11 81 188 186 Anaheim ...................... 72 30 31 11 71 179 200 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. x-clinched playoff spot Saturday's Games Boston 3, Philadelphia 2, SO N.Y. Islanders 3, Montreal 2, SO Florida 3, Buffalo 2, SO Pittsburgh 5, New Jersey 2 Carolina 5, Minnesota 3 Toronto 3, Ottawa 1 Colorado 3, N.Y. Rangers 1 St. Louis 3, Tampa Bay 1 Vancouver 4, Columbus 3 Los Angeles 4, Nashville 2 San Jose 3, Detroit 2, OT Sunday's Games Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Chicago 5, Washington 2 Columbus at Calgary, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Edmonton, 8 p.m. Nashville at Anaheim, 8 p.m. Carolina at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m. Monday's Games Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m. Buffalo at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Washington at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Vancouver at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Anaheim at San Jose, 10 p.m. Tuesday's Games N.Y. Islanders at Toronto, 7 p.m. Florida at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Chicago at Columbus, 7 p.m. New Jersey at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Edmonton at Nashville, 8 p.m. Phoenix at Dallas, 8 p.m. Calgary at Colorado, 9 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. C O L L E G E B A S K E T B A L L NCAA Tournament Glance All Times EDT FIRST ROUND At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Tuesday, March 13 Western Kentucky 59, MVSU 58 BYU 78, Iona 72 Wednesday, March 14 Vermont 71, Lamar 59 South Florida 65, California 54 EAST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 15 At The CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Kansas State 70, Southern Mississippi 64 Syracuse 72, UNC Asheville 65 Gonzaga 77, West Virginia 54 Ohio State 78, Loyola (Md.) 59 At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Wisconsin 73, Montana 49 Vanderbilt 79, Harvard 70 Friday, March 16 At Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tenn. Cincinnati 65, Texas 59 Florida State 66, St. Bonaventure 63 Third Round Saturday, March 17 At The CONSOL Energy Center Pittsburgh Syracuse 75, Kansas State 59 Ohio State 73, Gonzaga 66 At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Wisconsin 60, Vanderbilt 57 Sunday, March 18 At Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tenn. Florida State (25-9) vs. Cincinnati (24-10), 9:40 p.m. Regional Semifinals At TD Garden Boston Thursday, March 22 Syracuse (33-2) vs. Wisconsin (26-9) Ohio State (29-7) vs. Florida State-Cincinnati win- ner Regional Championship Saturday, March 24 Semifinal winners SOUTH REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 15 At The KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Kentucky 81, Western Kentucky 66 Iowa State 77, UConn 64 At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor 68, South Dakota State 60 Colorado 68, UNLV 64 At The Rose Garden Portland, Ore. VCU 62, Wichita State 59 Indiana 79, New Mexico State 66 Friday, March 16 At Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C. Lehigh 75, Duke 70 Xavier 67, Notre Dame 63 Third Round Saturday, March 17 At The KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Kentucky 87, Iowa State 71 At The Pit Albuquerque, N.M. Baylor 80, Colorado 63 At The Rose Garden Portland, Ore. Indiana 63 VCU 61 Sunday, March 18 At Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C. Lehigh (27-7) vs. Xavier (22-12), 7:40 p.m. Regional Semifinals At The Georgia Dome Atlanta Friday, March 23 Kentucky (34-2) vs. Indiana (27-8) Baylor (29-7) vs. Lehigh-Xavier winner Regional Championship Sunday, March 25 Semifinal winners MIDWEST REGIONAL Second Round Friday, March 16 At Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C. Creighton 58, Alabama 57 North Carolina 77, Vermont 58 At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio N.C. State 79, San Diego State 65 Georgetown 74, Belmont 59 At Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tenn. Ohio 65, Michigan 60 South Florida 58, Temple 44 At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Purdue 72, Saint Mary’s (Calif.) 69 Kansas 65, Detroit 50 Third Round Sunday, March 18 At Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, N.C. North Carolina 87, Creighton 73 At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio N.C. State 66, Georgetown 63 At Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tenn. Ohio 62, South Florida 56 At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Kansas (28-6) vs. Purdue (22-12), 8:40 p.m. Regional Semifinals At Edward Jones Dome St. Louis Friday, March 23 North Carolina (31-5) vs. Ohio (29-7) N.C. State (24-12) vs. Kansas-Purdue winner Regional Championship Sunday, March 25 Semifinal winners WEST REGIONAL Second Round Thursday, March 15 At The KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Murray State 58, Colorado State 41 Marquette 88, BYU 68 At The Rose Garden Portland, Ore. Louisville 69, Davidson 62 New Mexico 75, Long Beach State 68 Friday, March 16 At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio Saint Louis 61, Memphis 54 Michigan State 89, LIU 67 At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Florida 71, Virginia 45 Norfolk State 86, Missouri 84 Third Round Saturday, March 17 At The KFC Yum! Center Louisville, Ky. Marquette 62, Murray State 53 At The Rose Garden Portland, Ore. Louisville 59, New Mexico 56 Sunday, March 18 At Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio Michigan State 65, Saint Louis 61 At CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. Florida 84, Norfolk State 50 Regional Semifinals Thursday, March 22 At US Airways Center Phoenix Michigan State (29-7) vs. Louisville (28-9) Marquette (27-7) vs. Florida (25-10) Regional Championship Saturday, March 24 Semifinal winners FINAL FOUR At The Superdome New Orleans National Semifinals Saturday, March 31 East champion vs. Midwest champion South champion vs. West champion National Championship Monday, April 2 Semifinal winners P G A Transitions Championship Scores Sunday At Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) Palm Harbor, Fla. Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,340; Par: 71 Final Round (x-won on first playoff hole) x-Luke Donald (500), $990,000 67-68-70-66—271 Sang-Moon Bae (208), $410,667 ......................................69-66-68-68—271 Jim Furyk (208), $410,667.........66-70-66-69—271 Robert Garrigus (208), $410,667 ......................................67-72-68-64—271 Ken Duke (96), $193,188...........68-67-69-68—272 Ernie Els (96), $193,188............70-67-68-67—272 Jeff Overton (96), $193,188 ......68-69-69-66—272 Scott Piercy (96), $193,188.......69-68-73-62—272 Bo Van Pelt (80), $159,500 .......70-68-69-66—273 Jason Dufner (68), $132,000 ....66-66-71-71—274 Matt Kuchar (68), $132,000.......73-67-69-65—274 Webb Simpson (68), $132,000.68-69-69-68—274 Kevin Streelman (68), $132,000 ......................................68-69-69-68—274 Chris DiMarco (57), $101,750...70-67-69-69—275 Charley Hoffman (57), $101,750 ......................................69-71-67-68—275 Bud Cauley (54), $85,250..........68-71-69-68—276 Sergio Garcia (54), $85,250......68-68-70-70—276 Geoff Ogilvy (54), $85,250 ........72-68-70-66—276 Michael Thompson (54), $85,250 ........................................68-70-71-67—276 Jason Day (47), $53,839............69-72-67-69—277 Padraig Harrington (47), $53,839 ........................................61-73-72-71—277 Jerry Kelly (47), $53,839............69-68-71-69—277 John Mallinger (47), $53,839 ....72-66-66-73—277 Bryce Molder (47), $53,839.......67-71-73-66—277 Louis Oosthuizen (47), $53,83973-68-68-68—277 Chez Reavie (47), $53,839 .......68-70-67-72—277 David Toms (47), $53,839.........67-72-67-71—277 Retief Goosen (47), $53,839.....69-68-65-75—277 Kris Blanks (38), $32,756...........73-68-70-67—278 Greg Chalmers (38), $32,756 ...70-70-68-70—278 Justin Leonard (38), $32,756....69-70-72-67—278 Kenny Perry (38), $32,756 ........66-70-72-70—278 Justin Rose (38), $32,756 .........67-70-75-66—278 Will Claxton (38), $32,756 .........64-74-68-72—278 William McGirt (38), $32,756.....66-68-73-71—278 Brandt Snedeker (38), $32,756.69-72-67-70—278 Gary Woodland (38), $32,756...68-71-68-71—278 Brian Davis (31), $23,100..........69-71-69-70—279 Bill Lunde (31), $23,100.............68-73-68-70—279 Shaun Micheel (31), $23,100....71-69-66-73—279 Kevin Na (31), $23,100..............71-68-69-71—279 Kyle Reifers (31), $23,100.........70-68-70-71—279 John Senden (31), $23,100.......66-70-70-73—279 Jason Bohn (27), $18,700 .........66-71-70-73—280 Jamie Lovemark (27), $18,700 .70-67-69-74—280 Robert Allenby (23), $15,246....69-72-69-71—281 K.J. Choi (23), $15,246..............71-70-73-67—281 Zach Johnson (23), $15,246 .....71-68-72-70—281 George McNeill (23), $15,246...67-68-72-74—281 Cameron Tringale (23), $15,246 ........................................66-71-70-74—281 Arjun Atwal (19), $13,118..........71-70-67-74—282 John Daly (19), $13,118.............69-72-70-71—282 Jimmy Walker (19), $13,118 .....70-69-71-72—282 Nick Watney (19), $13,118 ........69-72-70-71—282 Brian Gay (13), $12,265.............70-70-72-71—283 Peter Hanson, $12,265 ..............70-70-75-68—283 Sunghoon Kang (13), $12,265..68-73-71-71—283 Joe Ogilvie (13), $12,265...........67-73-71-72—283 Greg Owen (13), $12,265..........70-70-69-74—283 Pat Perez (13), $12,265 .............71-70-70-72—283 Andres Romero (13), $12,265 ..70-68-75-70—283 Mark Wilson (13), $12,265 ........71-70-70-72—283 James Driscoll (7), $11,660.......70-70-73-71—284 D.A. Points (7), $11,660.............69-72-73-70—284 Vijay Singh (7), $11,660.............71-70-72-71—284 Chris Couch (4), $11,275...........67-68-73-77—285 Tom Gillis (4), $11,275...............72-69-71-73—285 J.J. Henry (4), $11,275...............70-71-73-71—285 Marc Leishman (4), $11,275 .....71-70-71-73—285 Kevin Chappell (1), $10,890......69-69-75-73—286 Stewart Cink (1), $10,890..........67-74-72-73—286 Troy Matteson (1), $10,890 .......70-69-71-76—286 Jonathan Byrd (1), $10,670 .......72-69-76-71—288 Rory Sabbatini (1), $10,560.......68-72-72-77—289 Michael Bradley (1), $10,450....71-70-74-75—290 Jesper Parnevik (1), $10,340....69-72-75-75—291 Charlie Wi (1), $10,230..............70-71-73-78—292 C H A M P I O N S T O U R Toshiba Classic Scores Sunday At Newport Beach Country Club Newport Beach, Calif. Purse: $1.75 million Yardage: 6,584;Par 71 Final Round Loren Roberts (263), $262,500 ......66-70-69—205 Tom Kite (128), $128,042................66-72-69—207 Bernhard Langer (128), $128,042..65-72-70—207 Mark Calcavecchia (128), $128,042............................................67-67-73—207 Mark McNulty (72), $72,042............67-70-71—208 Joey Sindelar (72), $72,042............67-71-70—208 David Eger (72), $72,042 ................66-71-71—208 Bobby Clampett (48), $48,125........65-74-70—209 Fred Couples (48), $48,125............67-69-73—209 John Huston (48), $48,125..............69-71-69—209 Steve Pate (48), $48,125.................66-73-70—209 Brad Bryant (0), $31,750 .................72-72-66—210 John Cook (0), $31,750 ...................71-67-72—210 Jay Haas (0), $31,750......................69-69-72—210 Larry Mize (0), $31,750....................67-72-71—210 Mark O’Meara (0), $31,750.............68-71-71—210 Jeff Sluman (0), $31,750 .................72-70-68—210 Stan Utley (0), $31,750....................72-69-69—210 Fred Funk (0), $22,983....................68-72-71—211 Tommy Armour III (0), $22,983 ......71-69-71—211 Nick Price (0), $22,983 ....................70-68-73—211 Michael Allen (0), $17,600...............67-73-72—212 Mike Goodes (0), $17,600...............67-72-73—212 Tom Jenkins (0), $17,600................69-73-70—212 Tom Lehman (0), $17,600...............69-70-73—212 Chien Soon Lu (0), $17,600............69-70-73—212 Jim Thorpe (0), $17,600 ..................70-75-67—212 Mark Wiebe (0), $17,600.................69-70-73—212 Ben Bates (0), $12,403.....................71-72-70—213 Greg Bruckner (0), $12,403 ............68-74-71—213 Wayne Levi (0), $12,403..................67-74-72—213 Corey Pavin (0), $12,403.................72-71-70—213 Olin Browne (0), $12,403.................65-76-72—213 Russ Cochran (0), $12,403 .............68-72-73—213 Bob Gilder (0), $12,403 ...................74-70-69—213 Rod Spittle (0), $12,403...................70-68-75—213 Jim Carter (0), $9,275......................68-71-75—214 David Frost (0), $9,275....................74-70-70—214 J.L. Lewis (0), $9,275.......................73-70-71—214 Gil Morgan (0), $9,275 .....................71-74-69—214 Ted Schulz (0), $9,275.....................70-70-74—214 Tom Purtzer (0), $8,225...................68-70-77—215 Tom Byrum (0), $7,000....................71-73-72—216 Gary Hallberg (0), $7,000................69-72-75—216 Jeff Hart (0), $7,000 .........................69-74-73—216 Morris Hatalsky (0), $7,000 .............71-72-73—216 Peter Senior (0), $7,000 ..................70-74-72—216 Curtis Strange (0), $7,000 ...............69-71-76—216 Chip Beck (0), $5,250 ......................77-70-70—217 Jay Don Blake (0), $5,250...............74-71-72—217 Bill Glasson (0), $5,250 ...................66-73-78—217 John Jacobs (0), $5,250..................75-71-71—217 Lonnie Nielsen (0), $4,288..............70-69-79—218 Scott Simpson (0), $4,288...............74-73-71—218 Jim Rutledge (0), $3,938 .................74-74-71—219 D.A. Weibring (0), $3,938................71-77-71—219 Mark Brooks (0), $3,413..................76-71-73—220 Brad Faxon (0), $3,413....................69-75-76—220 Jim Gallagher, Jr. (0), $3,413 .........68-77-75—220 Steve Lowery (0), $3,413 ................71-76-73—220 Bobby Wadkins (0), $2,975.............76-71-74—221 Dana Quigley (0), $2,713.................75-72-75—222 Hal Sutton (0), $2,713......................75-74-73—222 Vicente Fernandez (0), $2,275 .......73-71-79—223 N B A At A Glance All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia ................. 25 20 .556 — Boston........................... 23 21 .523 1 1 ⁄2 New York...................... 21 24 .467 4 Toronto ......................... 15 30 .333 10 New Jersey .................. 15 31 .326 10 1 ⁄2 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami............................. 33 11 .750 — Orlando ......................... 29 17 .630 5 Atlanta........................... 26 19 .578 7 1 ⁄2 Washington.................. 10 34 .227 23 Charlotte....................... 7 36 .163 25 1 ⁄2 Central Division W L Pct GB Chicago......................... 37 10 .787 — Indiana .......................... 25 18 .581 10 Milwaukee..................... 20 24 .455 15 1 ⁄2 Cleveland...................... 16 26 .381 18 1 ⁄2 Detroit ........................... 16 29 .356 20 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio ................... 29 14 .674 — Memphis ........................ 25 18 .581 4 Dallas.............................. 26 20 .565 4 1 ⁄2 Houston.......................... 24 21 .533 6 New Orleans.................. 11 34 .244 19 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City............... 33 11 .750 — Denver............................ 25 20 .556 8 1 ⁄2 Utah ................................ 22 22 .500 11 Minnesota ...................... 22 24 .478 12 Portland.......................... 21 23 .477 12 Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Lakers ................... 28 16 .636 — L.A. Clippers................. 26 18 .591 2 Phoenix......................... 22 22 .500 6 Golden State ................ 18 24 .429 9 Sacramento.................. 16 29 .356 12 1 ⁄2 Saturday's Games L.A. Clippers 95, Houston 91 Charlotte 107, Toronto 103 New York 102, Indiana 88 Chicago 89, Philadelphia 80 New Orleans 102, New Jersey 94 Denver 98, Boston 91 Utah 99, Golden State 92, OT Dallas 106, San Antonio 99 Sunday's Games Atlanta 103, Cleveland 87 L.A. Clippers 87, Detroit 83, OT Sacramento 115, Minnesota 99 Memphis 97, Washington 92 Miami 91, Orlando 81 Houston at Phoenix, 9 p.m. Utah at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 9:30 p.m. Monday's Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m. Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m. Chicago at Orlando, 8 p.m. Minnesota at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Dallas at Denver, 10:30 p.m. Tuesday's Games L.A. Clippers at Indiana, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at New York, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Houston, 8 p.m. Oklahoma City at Utah, 9 p.m. Memphis at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Milwaukee at Portland, 10 p.m. N A S C A R Sprint Cup Food City 500 Results Sunday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length: .533 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (5) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 500 laps, 142.8 rat- ing, 48 points, $186,770. 2. (21) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 500, 119.7, 43, $179,821. 3. (15) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 500, 104.4, 41, $147,149. 4. (16) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 500, 107.2, 40, $135,124. 5. (25) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 500, 120.4, 40, $98,535. 6. (33) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 500, 107.3, 38, $139,810. 7. (17) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 500, 93.1, 37, $127,793. 8. (30) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 500, 84.5, 36, $124,351. 9. (22) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 500, 95, 35, $136,596. 10. (11) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 500, 88.7, 34, $102,060. 11. (14) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 500, 80.4, 33, $139,546. 12. (3) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 500, 85.9, 32, $132,818. 13. (1) Greg Biffle, Ford, 500, 98.7, 32, $111,085. 14. (23) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 500, 84.6, 30, $140,810. 15. (18) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 500, 102.5, 30, $100,035. 16. (9) Joey Logano, Toyota, 498, 76.9, 28, $99,935. 17. (2) A J Allmendinger, Dodge, 498, 94, 28, $132,635. 18. (27) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 498, 67.9, 26, $116,893. 19. (7) Aric Almirola, Ford, 498, 77.1, 25, $127,446. 20. (20) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 498, 69.8, 24, $132,901. 21. (19) David Reutimann, Chevrolet, 497, 63.6, 23, $90,010. 22. (32) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 496, 63.4, 22, $97,735. 23. (31) David Ragan, Ford, 496, 55, 21, $105,618. 24. (6) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 496, 64.3, 20, $111,343. 25. (24) Casey Mears, Ford, 496, 58.8, 19, $101,068. 26. (26) David Gilliland, Ford, 496, 55.8, 18, $98,207. 27. (34) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 496, 51.8, 17, $96,510. 28. (36) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 495, 55, 16, $95,860. 29. (29) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 495, 52.7, 15, $111,605. 30. (40) J.J. Yeley, Toyota, 493, 38.3, 14, $86,410. 31. (39) Michael McDowell, Ford, 492, 40.9, 13, $84,110. 32. (13) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 423, 35.9, 12, $131,243. 33. (42) KenSchrader, Ford, 420, 41.4, 11, $91,985. 34. (35) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, 417, 49.7, 10, $83,935. 35. (4) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 395, 94.4, 10, $131,921. 36. (12) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 389, 35.3, 8, $111,743. 37. (10) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 366, 44, 7, $91,780. 38. (28) David Stremme, Toyota, accident, 334, 43.7, 6, $83,703. 39. (8) Carl Edwards, Ford, 245, 35, 5, $127,191. 40. (41) JoeNemechek, Toyota, brakes, 57, 32.4, 0, $80,875. 41. (43) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, vibration, 26, 31.1, 3, $80,800. 42. (38) Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, vibration, 17, 28.1, 0, $80,720. 43. (37) Josh Wise, Ford, rotor, 16, 27.1, 1, $80,289. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 93.037 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 51 minutes, 52 seconds. Margin of Victory: 0.714 seconds. Caution Flags: 5 for 49 laps. Lead Changes: 13 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: G.Biffle 1-41;A.Allmendinger 42-95;B.Vickers 96-116;D.Earnhardt Jr. 117;B.Vickers 118-216;B.Keselowski 217-254;M.Kenseth 255-256;J.Gordon 257;B.Vickers 258-262;B.Keselowski 263-341;D.Earnhardt Jr. 342;B.Keselowski 343-346;M.Kenseth 347-389;B.Keselowski 390-500. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): B.Keselowski, 4 times for 232 laps;B.Vickers, 3 times for 125 laps;A.Allmendinger, 1 time for 54 laps;M.Kenseth, 2 times for 45 laps;G.Biffle, 1 time for 41laps;D.Earnhardt Jr., 2 times for 2 laps;J.Gor- don, 1 time for 1 lap. Top12inPoints: 1. G.Biffle, 157;2. K.Harvick, 148;3. M.Kenseth, 145;4. M.Truex Jr., 139;5. D.Hamlin, 137;6. D.Earnhardt Jr., 137;7. T.Stewart, 130;8. C.Bowyer, 126;9. J.Logano, 126;10. P.Menard, 123;11. J.Burton, 120;12. R.Newman, 118. NASCAR Driver Rating Formula A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Fin- ish. C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 3B GOLF Donald wins, is No. 1 PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Luke Do- nald returned to No. 1 in the world the same way he got there the first time. Donald rallied from a three-shot deficit Sunday with a 5-under 66 to get into a four-man playoff at the Transi- tions Championship. He won on the first extra hole with a 6-foot birdie putt that curled in the left side. Donald ends the two-week reign of Rory McIlroy at No. 1. He first got to top of the world rank- ing last May by winning a playoff over Lee Westwood at Wentworth. This time, he had to beat Jim Furyk, Robert Garrigus and Bae Sang-Moon. Ernie Els, needing a win to get into the Masters, missed a 4-foot par putt on the 18th in regulation to finish one shot out of the playoff. SOOCER Muamba remains critical LONDON — Bolton player Fabrice Muamba was still fighting for his life in intensive care on Sunday night, re- maining in critical condition a day after collapsing during a match because of a cardiac arrest. The 23-year-old midfielder’s heart only started beating on its own when he arrived at a London hospital on Saturday night from Tottenham’s ground, medics said, after having fallen face down on the turf just before half- time. “God is in control,” the footballer’s fiancee Shauna Magunda wrote on her Twitter account. “Please keep praying for fmuamba its really helping I can feel it.” Amid an outpouring of global con- cern for Muamba’s health — from FIFA executives to players at rival clubs — members of the Bolton management team, relatives and friends visited him at London Chest Hospital. About 24 hours after Muamba’s col- lapse was screened live to a worldwide television audience, Bolton said he remained anesthetized, adding that no further statements would be provided until Monday. TENNIS Federer, Azarenka win titles INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Roger Federer is on a roll again, and Victoria Azarenka can’t be stopped, either. They each won titles in straight sets at the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday and earned matching $1 million pay- checks, the richest in tournament his- tory. Federer defeated John Isner 7-6 (7), 6-3 for his record fourth title at Indian Wells, avenging a loss to the American who beat him in Davis Cup play. Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-3 in the WTA Tour’s first final between the No. 1 and No. 2 players since 2008. Federer improved to 39-2 since last year’s U.S. Open, with his only losses to No. 2 Rafael Nadal in the semifinals of the Australian Open and the 11th- ranked Isner, who won on the Swiss star’s home turf last month. DOLPHINS Smith concludes visit MIAMI — Even in the offseason, the Miami Dolphins’ quarterback carousel keeps spinning. After being spurned by Peyton Man- ning, the Dolphins had a brief, unpro- ductive courtship with Matt Flynn, then turned their attention Sunday to Alex Smith, the San Francisco 49ers free agent. Smith left the Miami complex after a 5 1/2-hour meeting. Dolphins officials declined to comment on any details about this visit. However, the visit could affect the Manning sweepstakes, because the 49ers are among three finalists for the four-time NFL MVP, along with the Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. The Associated Press I N B R I E F AP PHOTO Luke Donald raises his putter after winning the Transitions in a playoff Sunday in Palm Harbor, Fla. BRISTOL, Tenn. — Brad Keselowski used Bristol Motor Speedway last fall to cement his spot in NASCAR’s cham- pionship race. Back at the track Sunday, Keselowski again made his way to Victory Lane. And he again began to think about a Sprint Cup title. Keselowski led a career-best and race-high 231 laps, then held off Dayto- na 500 winner Matt Kenseth on a late restart to cruise to his first victory of the season. “What can I say? I love Bristol and Bristol loves me,” said Keselowski, who immediately began taking pic- tures in Victory Lane to send to Twit- ter. “The goal at Penske Racing is to win a Sprint Cup championship, and one win certainly doesn’t achieve that, but it’s a great step.” The Chase for the Sprint Cup champion- ship has a wild-card provisional for the winningest driver not otherwise eligible. Keselowski’s win at Bristol last August was his third of the season and gave him the provisional that allowed him to race for the title. Now, just a month into the season, he’s focused on collecting victories. “One win is good; two wins is really good,” Keselowski said. “We need to keep winning races to lock ourselves in the Chase, but heck, I’d rather just go into the Chase in the top spot. If we run like we have the last few weeks, we’ve got as good a shot as anybody else.” Keselowski narrowly escaped an early seven-car accident, worked his way toward the front, then settled in for a tight battle with Kenseth over the final third of the race. Kenseth beat Ke- selowski on one of their restarts —fans complained instantly on Twitter that Kenseth had jumped the start — and Keselowski had to run him back down to reclaim the lead. But a late caution when Tony Stew- art hit the wall put Keselowski’s win in jeopardy. “I’ve got no clue what to do here,” he radioed crew chief Paul Wolfe, who de- cided to leave Keselowski on the track and not bring him in to the pits under caution. Then Keselowski had to decide which lane to choose for the final res- tart, and his decision to take the out- side may have sealed the win. “I knew as long as I could beat him on the first lap, I knew I had a good enough car and I’ma good enough driv- er to win,” Keselowski said. “Matt didn’t make it easy. That’s his job, to not make it easy on me. He raced me hard; I raced him hard, rubbed a little bit. That’s good racing.” Kenseth settled for second in his Roush Fenway Racing Ford. “He should have started on the bot- tom, for me; unfortunately he didn’t,” said Kenseth, who also denied jumping the earlier restart. “I knew it was close, but here is the thing: When you get to the second line, they say that the race is on. I knew we took off a little early. ... I am waiting for him. ... I didn’t even floor it until we got to the start-finish line. I don’t know if he was trying to let me beat him on purpose or what was going on.” Keselowski said judging the restarts was “too subjective” and that a no-call by NASCAR “was the right call.” The three Toyotas from Michael Wal- trip Racing capped an impressive day by rounding out the top five — a feat that marked a strong return to racing for Brian Vickers. N A S C A R Keselowski dominates, wins at Bristol Keselowski By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 14 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, Chris Bosh added 23 points and the Miami Heat beat the Orlando Magic 91-81 on Sunday night to ex- tend their home winning streak to 13 games. LeBron James finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and five steals for the Heat. His pass with 3:46 left made it past two Magic defend- ers and set up Bosh for perhaps the clincher, a three-point play that stretched Miami’s lead to 84-73. And with the way Miami was playing defense, that was enough: Orlando scored 12 points in a span of nearly 16 minutes in the second half. Dwight Howard finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds for Orlando. Quentin Richard- son was 5 for 7 on 3-pointers for a 15-point night for the Magic, who split four games with Miami this season, both teams going 2-0 at home. Clippers 87, Pistons 83 LOS ANGELES — Chris Paul scored nine of his 19 points in overtime and added a season-high 15 assists, carrying Los Angeles over Detroit. Blake Griffin had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and he tipped in Paul’s missed layup with 19 seconds left in regulation be- fore Paul swiped the ball from Tayshaun Prince to send it to overtime. Hawks 103, Cavavliers 87 CLEVELAND — Joe John- son scored 28 points and short- handed Atlanta beat Cleveland for the sixth straight time. Atlanta had only 10 players available, but took an early lead that it never relinquished. Kings 115, Timberwolves 99 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Marcus Thornton scored 24 points and Sacramento used a strong second half to beat slumping Minnesota. The Kings were tied at half- time, but gained the lead for good by outscoring Minnesota 33-25 in the third quarter. Sac- ramento quickly built on its eight-point lead after three quarters and the Timberwolves trailed by double digits for much of the fourth. Grizzlies 97, Wizards 92 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rudy Gay scored 27 points, including five in the final 23.9 seconds, to lift Memphis over Washington. Mike Conley added 17 points and six assists for Memphis, which snapped a two-game losing streak. Marc Gasol had 15 points and Zach Randolph added 13. Randolph, Gay and Gasol had nine rebounds apiece. N B A Heat stay red hot at home The Associated Press Braves 2, Orioles (ss) 2 The Braves’ Mike Minor stretched his scoreless streak to 14 innings and Balti- more’s Tsuyoshi Wada made his delayed debut as Atlanta and an Orioles split squad tied in 10 innings. Tigers 11, Nationals 7 VIERA, Fla. — Miguel Cabrera went 2 for 2 with an RBI double and Doug Fister had seven of Detroit’s 14 strike- outs as the Tigers beat Washington. Fister struck out four of the first five batters he faced in a four-inning outing for Detroit. Cardinals 4, Marlins 2 JUPITER, Fla. — Adam Wainwright limited the Marlins to one hit and an unearned run in four innings and David Freese hit a go-ahead three-run homer as St. Louis beat Miami. Marlins starter Carlos Zambrano allowed one run and four hits in four innings. Zambrano struck out seven, upping his spring total to 16 in 9 1-3 innings. Padres (ss) 5, Giants 1 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Edinson Volquez endured three innings of hail, rain and wind as a San Diego Padres’ split squad rallied to beat the San Fran- cisco Giants. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Carlos Lee drove in five runs with a double and a home run off a once again ineffective Mike Pelfrey, and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 9-5 Sunday to extend New York’s spring training losing streak to eight. Jed Lowrie also homered and drove in three runs, and Travis Buck had three hits for the Astros, who dropped New York to a big league-worst 3-11. Making his third spring training start, Pelfrey allowed eight runs, eight hits and four walks in 2 2-3 innings with four strikeouts. He has given up 16 runs and 20 hits over 9 2-3 innings. Twins 10, Pirates 0 FORT MYERS, Fla. — Francisco Liriano threw five hitless innings, and Minnesota allowed just one hit in a win over Pittsburgh. The Pirates did not get a hit until Brandon Boggs singled off non-roster invitee Luis Perdomo in the eighth inning. Perdomo was the fourth of five Twins pitchers. Blue Jays 10, Phillies 2 DUNEDIN, Fla. — Jose Bautista hit his third home run of spring training and Philadelphia’s Cole Hamels gave up five runs and eight hits in 3 1-3 innings as Toronto defeated the Phillies. Bautista’s two-run homer capped a five-run sixth. Hamels, who had allowed two runs in 10 2-3 innings over his three previous spring training starts, gave up two runs in the second inning, one on doubles by Yan Gomes and Yunel Escobar, then was chased when Gomes hit a two-run sin- gle in a three-run third. Red Sox 8, Rays 4 PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Clay Buchholz allowed one run and four hits in five innings, Cody Ross homered for the second straight afternoon and Bos- ton beat Tampa Bay. Buchholz, who struck out four and walked none, allowed his only run on Evan Longoria’s second-inning homer — his first hit of spring training. Longo- ria was 2 for 3 with a walk, two runs and an RBI. White Sox 7, Cubs 5 MESA, Ariz. — Jordan Danks home- red in the 10th inning, leading the Chi- cago White Sox to a victory over a split squad of Chicago Cubs. Dan Johnson hit a two-run homer and Gordon Beckham singled in two runs with in a 5-run sixth inning for the White Sox. Athletics 11, Diamondbacks (ss) 2 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Trevor Cahill lost to his former team and dropped to 0-3 in spring training as the Oakland Athletics beat an Arizona Diamond- backs’ split squad for their ninth win in 10 games. Cahill, acquired in December along with Craig Breslow for prospects, al- lowed two runs, two hits and two walks in three innings with two strikeouts. Diamondbacks (ss) 8, Reds 7 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Chris Young hit two doubles to lead an Arizona Dia- mondbacks split squad to a win over the Cincinnati Reds. Angels 1, Dodgers 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. — On a wet, chilly day that even included some hail, the Angels’ Dan Haren and the Dodgers’ Chris Capuano managed to get their work in. Royals 6, Indians 4 SURPRISE, Ariz. — Eric Hosmer went 3 for 3 with a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Cleve- land Indians, a win dampened by an elbow injury to closer Joakim Soria. Cubs (ss) 3, Rangers (ss) 2 LAS VEGAS — Joe Mather hit a tiebreaking solo home run off Sean Green in the ninth inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a split-squad victory over the Texas Rangers and a two-game split at Cashman Field. Cubs (ss) 3, Rangers (ss) 2 LAS VEGAS — Joe Mather hit a tiebreaking solo home run off Sean Green in the ninth inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a split-squad victory over the Texas Rangers and a two-game split at Cashman Field. S P R I N G T R A I N I N G R O U N D U P AP PHOTO Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Contreras delivers against the Toronto Blue Jays during their spring training base- ball game in Dunedin, Fla., Sunday. Mets losing streak hits eight games Lawyers step to plate in Madoff-Mets contest NEW YORK — The New York Mets owners are stepping to the plate to try to convince a jury that they didn’t know financier Bernard Madoff was operating a Ponzi scheme. A jury in federal court in Manhattan will hear Mets owners testify about their relationship with Madoff. He is serving a 150-year prison sentence after admitting in 2008 that his investment business was a sham. He lost about $20 billion for investors. A trustee recovering money for thousands of investors sued the Mets owners for $1 billion, saying their friendship with Madoff helped them profit from his fraud. A judge presiding over the case has already ordered the owners to pay up to $83 million. The trial getting under way Monday will determine if they owe up to $303 million more. The Associated Press ➛ S P O R T S C M Y K PAGE 4B MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ N C A A T O U R N A M E N T COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dray- mond Green grabbed a mop in the final minute and helped sweep sweat off the floor. Moments later, Michigan State finally brushed aside Saint Louis. Green scored 16 points with 13 rebounds and set up Keith Appling’s crucial 3-pointer with 1:34 left, giving the top-seeded Spartans a 65-61 win over Saint Louis on Sunday and a spot in the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament. Michigan State will play No. 4 seed Louisville in the West Regional semifinals Thursday in Phoenix. Appling added 19 points for the Spartans (29-7), who had to scrap their way past the ninth- seeded Billikens (26-8). Saint Louis controlled the tempo but never got a complete handle on Green, Michigan State’s superb senior, who added six assists. Kwamain Mitchell scored 13 and Brian Conklin 11 for Saint Louis, back in the tournament for the first time since 2000. This wasn’t easy for the Spar- tans, and really, nothing has been this season. Saint Louis, executing coach Rick Majerus’ game plan to “muck it up” to perfection, was still within 55-51 when Green drove the left side and rifled a two-handed overhead pass to Appling in front of Michigan State’s bench. The Spartans guard took aim, fired and had his 3-pointer drop, but only after it hit both sides of the rim and backboard before falling. Appling’s two free throws gave Michigan State a 63-55 lead, but the Billikens weren’t going to let their season end without a fight. Cody Ellis and Mike McCall Jr. made 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds for Saint Louis and Michigan State’s victory wasn’t assured until Mitchell’s 3 with 3 seconds left was short. As the horn sounded, Green, who had a triple-double Friday against LIU Brooklyn, raised his arms and hugged teammate Brandon Wood tightly as Maje- rus congratulated Michigan State coach Tom Izzo in front of the scorer’s table. There was no excessive cele- brating for the Spartans, who have much bigger goals in mind. Michigan State became the fourth Big Ten team to reach the regional semifinals, joining Ohio State, Indiana and Wiscon- sin. After Michigan State lost its first two games this season to North Carolina and Duke, there were some who wondered if this Spartans squad would recover and live up to its high standards. There’s no debate anymore. Michigan State can win with any style you choose. Florida 84, Norfolk St. 50 OMAHA, Neb. — Kenny Boynton scored 20 points to lead five Florida players in dou- ble figures, and the Gators rout- ed 15th-seeded Norfolk State to reach the regional semifinals of the NCAA tournament for the second straight year. The Gators (25-10) made five 3-pointers during a 25-0 run that put them up 29-6 midway through the first half. They will play No. 3 seed Marquette on Thursday in Phoenix after their second straight runaway win. Erving Walker scored 15 points, Bradley Beal 14, Mike Rosario 12 and Erik Murphy 10 for Florida. Marcos Tamares led Norfolk State (26-10) with 12 points. Kyle O’Quinn, who had 26 points and 14 rebounds in the Spartans’ 86-84 upset against Missouri on Friday, was held to four points. AP PHOTO Michigan State’s Russell Byrd celebrates during the final minutes of an NCAA men’s basketball tournament third-round game against Saint Louis in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday. Michi- gan State won 65-61. ( Sparty survives feisty Billikens W E S T R E G I O N A L The Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. — Elijah John- son scored 18 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and No. 2 seed Kansas rallied to beat Robbie Hummel and No. 10 seed Purdue 63-60 on Sunday night. Thomas Robinson managed 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Jayhawks (29-6), who trailed nearly the entire game but still managed to advance to St. Louis. They’ll play No. 11 seed North Carolina State in the Midwest Regional semifinals. Purdue was clinging to a 60-59 lead and had the ball and under a minute remaining when Lewis Jackson, the shot clock winding down, lost control at the top of the key. Johnson picked it up and went the other way for the go-ahead layup with 23.3 seconds left. Hummel missed an open 3-pointer at the other end and Tyshawn Taylor scored a transi- tion dunk for Kansas with 2.5 seconds left. After a timeout, Purdue sharpshooter Ryne Smith unloaded a long potential tying 3-point try that hit the backboard and the rim before falling away. Hummel finished with 26 points to lead the Boilermakers (22-13). North Carolina 87, Creighton 73 GREENSBORO, N.C. — John Henson proved he was healthy again, grabbing rebounds and blocking shots in his return from a wrist injury that seemed per- fectly timed for North Carolina’s latest push for the Final Four. Now Kendall Marshall has his own wrist injury that could prove devastating for the Tar Heels. Henson had a double-double in his first game back from a sprained left wrist, and North Carolina beat Creighton in the third round of the NCAA tourna- ment. But Marshall broke a bone in his right wrist when he was fouled on a drive to the basket and knocked to the floor midway through the second half. Coach Roy Williams con- firmed the injury after the game, and said he would talk to Mar- shall and his parents about his status Sunday night. The point guard still finished with 18 points and 11 assists. “When you go to the Sweet 16, it’s supposed to be a lot more fun than this,” an emotional Williams said afterward. Marshall’s injury overshad- owed what should have been an exciting win for the Tar Heels (31-5), the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Regional. They built a 15-point lead in the first half, then kept control and pushed the margin to 19 after the break on the way to their second straight double-digit victory. Their defense was good enough to slow the eighth-seeded Blue- jays’ offense and make high- scoring forward Doug McDer- mott work for his points. Then there was Henson’s return after missing the past three games with the wrist injury from last week’s Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. Instead, the Tar Heels are unsure whether they’ll have their most irreplaceable player — the guy who drives Williams’ fast-paced attack with unparal- leled court vision and perfect pitch-aheads in transition — for the rest of the tournament. “I just want to be here for my team,” said Marshall, his eyes red with emotion. “It is what it is. We’re not saying that I’m not going to play. We’re not saying that I’m going to play. Bottom line, it’s a fracture and now I have to deal with it.” Ohio 62, South Florida 56 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Walter Offutt scored 21 points, D.J. Cooper had 19 and No. 13 seed Ohio beat South Florida to ad- vance to the NCAA tourna- ment’s Midwest Regional semi- finals. The Bobcats (29-7) will play No. 1 seed North Carolina in their second trip to the regional semifinals. Ohio trailed by two when Offutt swished a 3-pointer, launching a 10-0 run for the Bobcats. A pair of free throws by Cooper made it 54-46 with 3:28 left. The Bobcats had a 59-53 lead when Toarlyn Fitzpatrick con- nected for South Florida’s first 3-pointer of the half. But Cooper went 3 for 4 from the line while the Bulls missed three shots in the final 36 seconds. Victor Rudd Jr. and Anthony Collins both scored 13 points for the Bulls (22-14). AP PHOTOS Kansas’ Tyshawn Taylor, right, drives past Purdue’s Terone Johnson in the first half of their NCAA tournament third-round college basketball game at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb., Sunday, March 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) Johnson rallies Kansas past Purdue North Carolina’s John Henson reacts after making a basket against Creighton during the second half of a third-round NCAA tournament game in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday. The Associated Press M I D W E S T R E G I O N A L large shadows cast by neighbor- ing powers Duke andNorthCar- olina. The Wolfpackwonnation- al titles in 1974 with Thompson and in1983 on Lorenzo Charles’ dramatic last-second putback of Dereck Whittenburg’s wild shot, leading to coach Valvano’s memorable celebration. But maybe the new Wolfpack have turned a corner. “We always talkabout howwe have such a great history at NC State,” Gottfried said. “But it’s also time to build some newhis- tory.” C.J. Williams, Scott Woodand C.J. Leslie each had 14 points, and Brown added 12 for the Wolfpack, who earned their first trip to the round of 16 since 2005. The Wolfpack’s defense spurred a 12-0 first-half run that included seven points by Wil- liams and helped turn an eight- point deficit into a three-point halftime lead. Theypushedthe advantage to 11 in the second half before Ge- orgetown (24-9), despite deep foul trouble for center and top assist man Henry Sims, came clawing back. The Hoyas, riding the shoot- ing of Hollis Thompson, who had 23 points, drew to 63-61 be- fore freshman Otto Porter mis- sed a 15-foot jumper under pres- sure with 14 seconds left. Brown, a 74-percent shooter at the line, made two foul shots with10.6 seconds left for a 65-61 lead. Clark, who finished with 10 points, then went the length of the court for a layup before Brownwas fouledagainwith4.6 seconds left. He hit the first but missed the second, and the Hoyas raced down court for a potential tying 3. They got a great look, with Clark, defended by Williams, stopping and getting off a rushedshot that was wide of the mark. “I was just praying it wasn’t going in,” Williams said. And it didn’t. It set off a wild celebration among the Wolfpack players. Three teammates hefted Brown to their shoulders and carried him across the floor, while guard Alex Johnson popped his jersey and yelled to the roaring North Carolina State faithful, “We back baby! We’re going to the Sweet 16!” It was another bitter disap- pointment for Georgetown, also a legendary program trying to reclaim a glowing legacy. The Hoyas were knockedout intheir first game in each of the previ- ous two NCAA tournaments, and the players said they had fi- nally shed the stigma of those defeats witha 74-59victory over Belmont on Friday. They also had put aside a strange year that began with the teamattacked by the crowd and opposing players in an exhibi- tion game in China. “This team, in spite of what- ever downs we’vehadandlosses like today, has been a really spe- cial group,” coach John Thomp- son III said. This continues to be a special year for the Wolfpack, a team that no one thought would be dancing this late in the year. Well, almost no one. “One of the first things I said to coach Gottfried when I met him, I said, ‘I don’t want this to be a rebuildingyear. I don’t want to just play to get better. I think we’vegot thetalent andthepiec- es that we could be a dominant team,”’ Wood said. Brown couldn’t wipe the smile off his face after the game. “You never know what to ex- pect in this tournament,” he said, sounding far more sage than a sophomore should. “Alot of great teams went down a cou- ple of days ago. And we’re just out here playing our best. And Coach is a believer in us and we believe in ourselves.” ’PACK Continued fromPage 1B So much for the little guys. Instead of parlaying an histor- ic day of upsets into a second weekend filled with small schools, the NCAA tournament now looks like a who’s-who of major college programs. All but two of the 16 teams in the regional semifinals will be from power conferences. The lone exceptions are Xa vier, whichis hardlya stranger tothis kind of run, and Ohio Universi- ty, a big school with a small, but no longer unknown, basketball program. According to STATS, this will be the first time since 2003 that 14 teams fromthe six major con- ferences have made the Sweet 16. Among next week’s match- ups: —No. 1Kentucky vs. No. 4 In- diana andNo. 3Baylor vs. No. 10 Xavier in the South; No. 1 Syra- cuse vs. No. 4 Wisconsin in the East; No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 13OhioandNo. 2Kansas vs. No. 11 North Carolina State in the Midwest; and No. 1 Michi- gan State vs. No. 4 Louisville and No. 3 Marquette vs. No. 7 Florida out West. Take the two mid-majors out of that mix and you’re talking a combined 87 Final Four appear- ances and 31 national titles. While two No. 2 seeds, Duke and Missouri, fell to 15s Lehigh and Norfolk State on a history- making second round Friday, all four No. 1s got through the first week safely — the first time that’s happened since 2009. A year before that, all four top- seeded teams made it to the Fi- nal Four for the only time. Could happen again this year, though Carolina will have to overcomeaninjurytoa keyplay- er to get there. The Tar Heels defeated Creighton 87-73, but point guard Kendall Marshall broke his right (non-shooting) wrist. “Youcanaskany questionyou want, but I just told you all we know,” Tar Heels coachRoy Wil- liams saidwhenannouncingthe injury. “We do not know any- thing else.” Major conferences take 14 of Sweet 16 spots By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 5B ➛ S P O R T S ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS WANTED VITO & GINO 288-8995 • Forty Fort Highest Prices Paid In Cash. Free Pickup. Call Anytime. Hockenbury, who is an eighth grader at Lake-Lehman Junior/ Senior High School, ran in front for the first half of the race before Omurwa finally caught and passed him en route to the win. “I thought (Hockenbury) went out toofast earlyintherace and he would eventually come back to me,” said Omurwa. “But he continued to run at a good steady pace. He has a great stride. Once I realized he wasn’t coming back to me, I knewI had to pick up my pace a bit.” “(Omurwa) caught and passed me at the turnaround,” said Hockenbury. “(Skwierz) caught and passed me going up the final hill.” Hockenbury -- who runs track and cross country for the Black Knights -- won Junior Olympics Middle Atlantic Conference top honors in the 2.48 miler in Phila- delphia in November. Later in November, he finished 5th in Re- gional competition in Deerfield, N.J., and he finished 43rd at Na- tionals in Myrtle Beach, S.C., in December. Skwierz was a standout run- ner for Lock Haven University. Ciravolo won the female divi- sion easily, finishing fifth-overall in 26:35. The 32-year-old from Shavertown -- the area’s top fe- male triathlete -- outdistanced second-place finisher Deedra Porfirio, 35, of West Pittston, by 1:36. Monica Obsitos, 24, of Wilkes-Barre – also a standout triathlete – finished third in 29:29. “I wanted to break 27 min- utes,” said Ciravolo. “And I fin- ished in 26:35. So I beat my goal. I was happy with my perform- ance.” Ciravolo’s win was her second in wire-to-wire fashion this sea- son. Her other wire-to-wire vic- tory was at the Bear Creek5Kon March 3. Ciravolo used the same strate- gy at Penn State Wilkes-Barre that she used at Bear Creek. “I didn’t want togoout toofast at the start,” she said. “I wanted tosave my energy for the hills on the way back. And that’s what I did. And it worked.” Ciravolo had about a 100-yard lead when she and Porfirio reac- hed the turnaround area. “She’s just too good,” said Por- firio. “When I see her at the races, I just tell myself I’m run- ning for second place.” The Winter’s End Run is the first leg of the Wyoming Valley Striders Triple Crown. The Striders 37th annual Cherry Blossom5Mile Footrace onMay 6 is the second leg. The Summer 10Km on July 23 is the final leg. Wyoming Valley Striders 32nd annual Win- ter's End (4.5 mile) Run (first leg of Striders Tri- ple Crown) results Top 10 Bornfase Nyandusi Omurwa, 28, Kingston, 24:39 Jeff Skwierz, 29, Forty Fort, 24:50 Dominic Hockenbury, 14, Harveys Lake, 25:03 Sean Robbins, 42, Shavertown, 26:12 Kelly Ciravolo, 32, Shavertown, 26:35 Dave Levandoski, 19, Swoyersville, 26:45 Tony Korch, 52, Nanticoke, 26:55 Mike Lewis, 16, Shickshinny, 27:11 Will Butkiewicz, 16, Kingston, 27:35 Brendan Newman, 40, Dallas, 27:44 Male award winners: Overall:Omurwa. Age group winners: 19 & under: 1. Dominic Hockenbu- ry, Harveys Lake, 25:03; 2. Dave Levavdoski, Swoyersville, 26:45; 3. Mike Lewis, Shickshinny, 27:11. 20-24: 1. Matt Sharr, Avoca, 29:25. 25-29: 1. Jeff Skwierz, Forty Fort, 24:50; 2. Bill Kane, Clifton Twp., 30:26; 3. Glenn Zimmerman, Wilkes-Barre, 32:22. 30-34: 1. Mike Adamshick, Dallas, 30:46; 2. Joe Maskalis, Dallas, 31:10; 3. Brian Hilburt, Wilkes-Barre, 32:45. 35-39: 1. Flash Barchik, Cam- bra, 30:02; 2. JudeCooney, Wilkes-Barre, 30:07; 3. Joe Dowd, Duryea, 34:40. Masters Division 40-44: 1. Sean Robbins, Shavertown, 26:12; 2. Brenden Newman, Dallas, 27:44; 3. Mark Wright, Shaver- town, 27:46. 45-49: 1. George Dunbar, Old Forge, 30:18; 2. EdGrivensky, Plains Twp., 31:50; 3. John Fazzi, Bear Creek Twp., 34:15. 50-54: 1. Tony Korch, Nanticoke, 26:55; 2. Mike McAndrew, Avo- ca, 27:52; 3. Joe Kichilinsky, Wyoming, 30:39. 55- 59: 1. Dave Mitchell, Bloomsburg, 29:10; 2. Tom Ducatte, E. Stroudsburg, 31:53; 3. Dave Jiunta, W. Wyoming, 32:11. 60-64: 1. Ed Zindell, Jermyn, 32:34; 2. Roland Gensel, Berwick, 32:41; 3. Rick Hueholt, Berwick, 35:54. 65-69: 1. Joe Dutko, Mountain Top, 32:16; 2. Max Furek, Mocanaqua, 33:21; 3. Frank Gaval, Sugarloaf, 40:08. 70 &over: Rich Hause, Berwick, 53:39. Top 5 females Kelly Ciravolo, 32, Shavertown, 26:35 Deedra Porfirio, 35, W. Pittston, 28:11 Monica Obsitos, 24, Wilkes-Barre, 29:29 Jill Matthews Lada, 32, Wilkes-Barre, 30:54 Whitney Lukas, 19, Courtdale, 31:14 Femaleawardwinners: Overall: Ciravolo. Age group winners: 19 & under: 1. Whitney Lukas, Courtdale, 31:14; 2. Katie Grose, Dallas, 32:38; 3. Amy Paddock, Swoyersville, 35:32. 20-24: 1. Mon- ica Obsitos, Wilkes-Barre, 29:29. 25-29: 1. Desiree Lanphear, Kingston, 37:30; 2. Julia Rosenbloom, W. Conshohocen, 39:55; 3. Heidi Olson, Scranton, 40:25. 30-34: 1. Jill Matthews Lada, Wilkes-Barre, 30:54; 2. Anne Baerwald, Dallas, 32:59; 3. Char- leneAquilina, Shavertown, 34:23. 35-39: 1. Deedra Porfirio, W. Pittston, 28:11; 2. Pat Buzinkai, King- ston, 31:46; 3. Mariann Jurista, Mountain Top, 35:06. Masters division 40-44: 1. Ann Zoranski, Swoyersville, 31:33; 2. Chris Fazzi, Bear Creek Twp., 36:03; 3. Lynn Bittner, Dallas, 37:02. 45-49: 1. Richelle Fessler, Bloomsburg, 36:49; 2. Joann Price, Mountain Top, 38:38; 3. Ruth Brumagin, Mountain Top, 42:40. 50-59: 1. Diane Levandoski, Dallas, 36:12; 2. Bev Tomasek, Edwardsville, 39:56; 3. Sharon Davies, Mountain Top, 40:00. 60 & over: 1. Janis Winter, Shavertown, 53:50. Field: 154 (148 finishers, six no shows). Pace bike: John Fisher. Official starter and timing: Vince P. Wojnar. Results: Wyoming Valley Striders. Race directors: Don Grose and Vince A. Wojnar. Schedule Saturday, March 24: Make a Break for Auley 5Km Run and 1 Mile walk at 10 a.m. at Kirby Park. Info: Joey, 417-8680. Saturday, March 31: 3rd annual American Red Cross “Run for the Red 5K Run/Walk at 10:30 a.m. at theBloodCenter, Hanover Industrial Estates, Ha- nover Twp. Info: Phoretta Hoover, 823-7161, ext. 340. AMANDA HRYCYNA/ FOR TIMES LEADER Runners take off during the Wyoming Valley Striders 32nd annual Winter’s End Run held at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Sunday morning. RUN Continued fromPage 1B the first period, allowing the Senators to score twice while spending the majority of the time in the offensive zone. Motivated or not, it wasn’t the start that the Penguins wanted. “We tested the waters and they shoved it down our throat,” Hynes said. “We have a tremendous amount of re- spect for them and if you don’t come to play they’ll beat you.” The Penguins came to play in the second period, led by a pair of goals from Ben Street. With the Penguins on a pow- er play in the opening stages of the second period, Street snuck into the crease to put home a rebound from a Ryan Craig shot to make it 2-1. Street evened things up 2-2 minutes later when he fired a wrister from inside the faceoff circle that went over Bingham- ton goaltender Robin Lehner. The goal was Street’s team- leading 25th of the season. “The guys did a very nice job of regrouping,” Hynes said. The Penguins spent a ton of time in the Binghamton end during the third period, but failed to get anything past Lehner until Walker connected at 12:28. Skating on a line with Street and Nick Petersen, the trio buzzed around the Bingham- ton net and kept the puck in the offensive zone for an eter- nity. With traffic in front, Brian Strait sent a shot in from the top of the slot and a rebound squirted out to Walker. “I knew I had to get it up and I was able to get it over Lehner’s glove,” Walker said. The goal broke a 10-game drought for Walker and was his second game-winner of the season. Hynes said the Penguins’ time in the offensive zone was a key factor with the goal and their overall play in the third period. “That’s really the type of hockey we want to play,” he said. “Get in the offensive zone and stay there. That was the difference in the third period.” Munroe stopped all 14 Bing- hamton shots in the second and third period to improve to 17-6-3 on the season and earn his 100th career win. The mile- stone was something he was aware of at the start of the season, but forgot about it un- til recently. “It was within reach and it was a goal of mine, but at the start of the year I wasn’t sure if I’d get enough starts,” Munroe said. “It did sneak up a little bit, and a couple of games ago I was like ‘I can get this.’” NOTES • After posting a record of 3-5 last season against the Sen- ators, the Penguins are 7-1-1 this year. • D Joey Mormina (illness), D Carl Sneep (injury – upper body), C Jason Williams (per- sonal reasons) and LW Steve MacIntyre (suspension) were scratched for the Penguins. Binghamton...................................... 2 0 0 - 2 Penguins........................................... 0 2 1 - 3 First Period: Scoring – 1. BNG, Mark Parrish 14 (Hoffman) 8:50. 2. BNG, Wacey Hamilton 4 (Downing, Henningson) power play 14:14. Pe- nalties – WBS, McDonald (slashing) 12:22; WBS, Wild (cross-checking) 14:56; BNG, Pe- tersson (tripping) 18:54. Second Period : Scoring – 3. WBS, Ben Street 24 (Craig, Despres) power play 4:38. 4. WBS, Ben Street 25 (Walker, Petersen) 8:59. Penalties – BNG, Hamilton (cross-checking) 4:13; BNG, Cannone (holding) 15:44; BNG, Downing (fighting) 18:28; WBS, DeFazio (fight- ing) 18:28.Third Period: Scoring – 5. WBS, Geoff Walker 16 (Strait, Street) 12:28. Penalties – BNG, slashing) 7:22. Shots on goal: Binghamton – 12-8-6-26. Penguins – 9-13-14-36. Power-play Opportunities: Binghamton – 1 of 2. Penguins – 1 of 4. Goaltenders: Binghamton – Robin Lehner 9-19-1 (33 saves – 36 shots). Penguins – Scott Munroe 17-6-3 (24-26) Three Stars: 1. WBS, Ben Street (two goals, assist) 2. WBS, Geoff Walker (game-winning goal) 3. WBS, Scott Munroe (24 saves, 100th career win) Referee – Terry Koharski. Linesmen – Matt McNulty, Jud Ritter Attendance – 5,256 PENGUINS Continued fromPage 1B BATONROUGE, La. —Mag- gie Lucas scored 23 points and fourth-seeded Penn State defeat- ed No. 13 seed UTEP85-77 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament Sunday. Alex Bentley scored 21and Zhaque Gray15 for the Lady Lions (25-6), who trailed for much of the first half but led nearly all of the second en route to their second straight appear- ance in the second round. Gloria Brown had18 points and10 rebounds for UTEP (29-3), which had not lost by more than three points all sea- son before running into Penn State, the Big Ten regular-sea- son champion. Kayla Thornton added15 and 12 rebounds, and Jenzel Nash scored13 for the Miners, who led by as many as seven in the first half but fell behind by as much as14 in the second. LSU64, SanDiego State 56 BATONROUGE, La. —La- Sondra Barrett had17 points and10 rebounds in her come- back froma concussion, and LSUheld off San Diego State to advance to the second round. DESMOINESREGIONAL Bayolor 81, UCSanta Barbara BOWLINGGREEN, Ohio — Brittney Griner scored14 points in only 22 minutes and top- seeded Baylor rolled to a win over 16th-seeded UCSanta Barbara in the Des Moines Re- gional. Brooklyn Pope had13 points for the Lady Bears (35-0) and Destiny Williams added12. Baylor has not lost since the quarterfinals of last year’s NCAA tournament. Florida 70, Ohio State 65 BOWLINGGREEN, Ohio — Jennifer George had16 points and six rebounds to lead Florida over Ohio State. The Gators (20-12) scored the game’s first nine points and held on in front of a crowd packed with fans of the in-state Buck- eyes (25-7). Georgia Tech76, Sacred Heart 50 CHAPELHILL, N.C. —Fresh- man guard Sydney Wallace scored a season-high 28 points to lead Georgia Tech past Sacred Heart in the first round. Georgetown61, Fresno State 56 CHAPELHILL, N.C. —Tia Magee scored17 points and Georgetown held on to beat Fresno State. Adria Crawford and Sugar Rodgers added11points apiece for the Hoyas (23-8). They never trailed but blewmost of a17- point lead and made just four field goals during the final 15 1 ⁄2 minutes —none in the final 6 minutes —before improving to 4-0 in NCAAtournament open- ers. Delaware 73, UALR42 LITTLEROCK, Ark. —Elena Delle Donne had 39 points and 11rebounds to lift Delaware over Arkansas-Little Rock. The Blue Hens (31-1) earned their first victory in three NCAA tournament appearances and ran their winning streak to 21in a row. Kansas 57, Nebraska 49 LITTLEROCK, Ark. —Angel Goodrich scored 20 points to lead Kansas past former Big12 rival Nebraska. The Jayhawks (20-12) led by as many as10 in the first half and held on in the second for their first NCAAtournament win since1999. The appearance was the school’s first since 2000 and the first in eight seasons under coach Bonnie Henrickson. RALEIGHREGIONAL NOTREDAME74, LIBERTY43 SOUTHBEND, Ind. —Kayla McBride scored15 points and Notre Dame opened the game with an11-0 run to rout Liberty in the opening round of the NCAAtournament. The Irish (31-3) will face No. 8 seed California (25-9) on Tues- day at the Purcell Pavilion, where Notre Dame is16-1this season. Natalie Novosel and Brittany Mallory hit 3-pointers to open the scoring. McBride converted a three-point play and Deve- reaux Peters hit a jumper for an 11-0 lead less than two minutes in. California 84, Iowa 74 SOUTHBEND, Ind. —Lay- shia Clarendon scored16 points and California nearly lost a big lead before hanging on to beat Iowa. The Golden Bears (25-9) watched a16-point lead slip to six when Iowa’s Kamille Wahlin and Kelly Krei hit late 3-point- ers. Clarendon made two free throws with 41seconds left as Cal pushed the lead back to10 and stopped the rally. Marist 76, Georgia 70 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —Co- rielle Yarde scored 21points, Brandy Gang had18 and Marist upset Georgia in the first round of the NCAAtournament. Marist shot 52.5 percent and made 21of 25 free throws for its 11th straight win. St. Bonaventure 72, Florida Gulf Coast 65 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Megan Van Tatenhove scored18 points, Armelia Horton had17 and St. Bonaventure rallied to beat Florida Gulf Coast in over- time, snapping the Eagles’ 21- game winning streak. Doris Ortega and Chelsea Bowker added10 points each for the Bonnies (30-3), who over- came a 53-42 deficit in the final 6 1 ⁄2 minutes. Courtney Chihil sent the game into overtime with the Eagles’ only field goal in the final 6:29, a layup that tied it at 58. FRESNOREGIONAL St. John’s 69, Creighton67 NORMAN, Okla. —Nadirah McKenith scored on a coast-to- coast layup with 0.1seconds left, lifting St. John’s to a dramatic victory over Creighton. After Carli Tritz hit two free throws to tie it with 5.4 seconds left, McKenith took an inbounds pass and zoomed up the left sideline and into the lane before lofting a high-arcing shot that splashed in for the game-winner. Oklahoma 88, Michigan 67 NORMAN, Okla. —Aaryn Ellenberg scored 21of her 28 points in the second half, Whit- ney Hand added12 points and10 rebounds and Oklahoma defeat- ed Michigan in the first round. Playing on their home court, the Sooners (21-12) took control with an early14-4 run and never trailed. Duke 82, Samford 47 NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Tricia Liston scored 22 points and Duke started strong in an easy victory over Samford. Freshman center Elizabeth Williams, the ACCdefensive player of the year, had11points and three rebounds while play- ing with a stress fracture in her lower right leg. She is Duke’s top scorer and rebounder. Vanderbilt 60, Middle Tennessee 46 NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Jas- mine Lister scored19 points to lead Vanderbilt past in-state rival Middle Tennessee. The schools hadn’t met since 1992 despite being about 40 miles apart. Vanderbilt (23-9) led 25-18 at halftime and used a 20-5 run in the second half to pull away. NCAA WOMEN’ S BASKETBAL L TOURNAMENT Penn State opens with win over UTEP AP PHOTO Penn State forward Mia Nickson (24) shoots over UTEP forward Kayla Thornton (5) as UTEP’s Anete Steinberga (12) and Penn State’s Nikki Greene (54) watch during the first half of a first- round NCAA women’s tournament game on Sunday in Baton Rouge, La. The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Scott Hartnell scored his second goal of the game with less than 1 second left in overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Penguins on Sun- day, snapping Pittsburgh’s 11- game winning streak. Hartnell took a nice cross-ice feed from Danny Briere to beat Marc-Andre Fleury with 0.9 seconds left on the clock. Kimmo Timonen also scored to help the Flyers rally from a 2-0 hole against the hottest team in the NHL. Evgeni Malkin and Craig Adams each scored for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby played in the third game of his come- back following a three-month absence caused by recurring concussion symptoms. The Penguins lost for the first time since Feb. 19. Hartnell and Timonen scored goals in the third period to rally against a weary Pittsburgh team playing their third road game in four days. The Penguins lost their chance to move into a tie with the slumping New York Rang- ers for first place in the Eastern Conference. One day after los- ing a shootout in Boston, the Flyers moved two points be- hind Pittsburgh and three be- hind the Rangers. Because of penalties, the overtime began with some 3-on-3 hockey. Hartnell ended it with his 35th goal and an even rarer feat — a Penguins loss. There was a playoff atmo- sphere from the start of the nationally televised game — the first of three between the rivals at the tail end of the regular season. Hartnell and Chris Kunitz traded blows as part of a multi-player melee in the third, a sign of rising ten- sions as the postseason nears. Blackhawks 5, Capitals 2 CHICAGO — Rookie Andrew Shaw recorded his first two- goal game, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Wash- ington Capitals for their third straight win. Viktor Stalberg, Patrick Kane and Bryan Bickell also scored for Chicago, which is 7-1-1 in its last nine despite playing without captain and leading goals scorer Jonathan Toews. Mike Knuble and Alex Ovechkin scored for Washing- ton, which lost its second straight following a four-game winning streak. Predators 3, Ducks 1 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patric Hornqvist, Mike Fisher and David Legwand scored third- period goals and the Nashville Predators completed a four- game season series sweep of the Anaheim Ducks with a victory. Anders Lindback made 30 saves in his eighth start this season for the Predators while Pekka Rinne got the night off. Lindback, the tallest goalie in the NHL at 6-foot-6, had lost his previous five starts since Nov. 28, when he faced only 18 shots in a 2-1 win at Edmon- ton. Legwand scored a power- play goal into an empty net with 16.5 seconds left after a hooking penalty against Bobby Ryan. Coyotes 3, Oilers 2 EDMONTON, Alberta — Ray Whitney scored in the third period and added the shootout winner as the Phoenix Coyotes bounced back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers. 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Main St. • Pittston Now Taking • Easter Pizzas • Tuma and Hard Ricotta Cheeses • Murazzi Boneless and Bone In-Hams • Leg-O-Lamb • Rib of Beef with Bone • Rolled Rib Roasts • Porketta and Chicketta Roast • Boneless Veal Roast • Fresh and Smoked Kielbassa • Nut and Poppy Rolls • Homemade Pasta and Sauces Featuring Our Own SABATELLE’S MEAT MARKET & FINE FOOD STORE March 24 th & 25 th Guns - Militaria - Ammo & Much Much More 100 Moseywood Rd., Lake Harmony PA 18624 Northwest Area School District Kindergarten Registration Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be conducted between the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. on the following dates: THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 Location: Northwest Area Primary School 417 Shickshinny Lake Road Huntington Mills, PA 18655 570-542-4126 Ext. 3000 We request, for your convenience, that students whose last names begin with A through J enroll in the morning session and last names beginning with K through Z in the afternoon session. REQUIREMENTS If your child is not immunized before the frst day of school, he/she will not be accepted in our Kindergarten program. A. Your child must be fve (5) years of age on or before September 1, 2012. Registration just because your child is (5) years old, is not mandatory. If you wish to enroll your child in Kindergarten at age six (6), is permissible. B. Your child must accompany you to registration. A vision and hearing screening will be given to each child. C. Please bring the following items with you for registration: D. Your child’s Birth Certifcate, Social Security Card, Immunization Record. We also require Proof of Residency. (This should be in the form of one of the following): 1. A recent original utility bill (with name and current address) 2. Original signed rent receipt (with name of landlord and resident address) 3. A paid property tax receipt, 2011. E. Your child must be completely immunized before the frst day of school according to the following schedule. • 4 doses of Diphtheria vaccine (4 th dose on or after the 4th birthday) • 4 doses of Tetanus vaccine (4 th dose on or after the 4th birthday) • 3 doses of Polio vaccine • 2 doses of Measles vaccine • 2 doses of Mumps vaccine • 1 dose of Rubella (German measles) • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine • 2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine or a history of disease If you do not bring a completed immunization record with you for your child at the time of registration, there may be a delay in completing the enrollment process. If immunizations are incomplete, contact your physician prior to registration to make the necessary arrangements. Copies will be made at that time for your child’s permanent health record. Please notify the school nurse of any additional immunizations or boosters received during the school year. Please acquire registration forms in either of the elementary school offices and have them COMPLETEDTO BRINGWITHYOUTHE DAY OF REGISTRATION. Tuesday MOUNTAIN TOP: Crestwood High School PTA, 6 p.m., in the school cafeteria. Details of the Senior Lock-In will be discussed. Senior parents and students are en- couraged to attend. Membership is $8. Anyone interested in purchasing Gertrude Hawk candy or a daily lottery number calendar for April can call Mi- chele Cronauer at 881-7981. MEETINGS GLEN LYON: The Lt. Ches- ter F. Strzalka Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8353 will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the American Legion Post 539, 62 Newport Street. All members are asked to be present. NEWS FOR VETERANS Editor’s note: A com- plete list of Volunteer Op- portunities canbe viewed at www.timesleader.com by clicking Community News under the People tab. To have your organi- zation listed, visit the United Way of Wyoming Valley’s volunteer pageat www.unitedwaywb.org. For more information, contact Kathy Sweetra at 970-7250 or kswee- [email protected]. TRUCKSVILLE: The Trucks- ville Volunteer EMS, Fire and Rescue Association recently hosted its annual installation dinner at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estates. Officers for 2012 were installed by the Hon- orable James Tupper, district magistrate. New officers are: Tom Schmidle, president; Neil Kapral, vice president; Bradley Johnson, recording secretary; Lawrence Long, treasurer; Shawn Mullen, membership secretary; William Eck, fire chief; Joseph Ruscavage, first assistant chief; Brian Johnson, second assistant chief; Robert Sarley, third assistant chief; Shawn Mullen, fire captain; Robert Smith Jr., rescue captain; Michael Nalbone, ambulance captain; Bradley Johnson, fire lieutenant; Dylan Smith, rescue lieutenant; and Matthew Ma- ciejczak, ambulance lieutenant. The Shavertown Fire Depart- ment also installed officers. They are: Gary Stolarick, presi- dent; Rayon Moss, vice presi- dent; Elwood Larson, treasurer; Jim Berti, secretary; Joe Bal- vage, finance secretary; Nicholas Michalisin, sergeant at arms, Peter Williams, trustee; Judy Paxton, fire board; Gary Beisel, chief; Rayan Moss, deputy chief; Erik Songa, assistant chief; Jeff Beisel, captain; David Rinehim- er, captain; Clarence Newcomb, lieutenant; and Jerry Paxton, safety officer. WILKES-BARRE: The Grea- ter Wilkes-Barre Labor Council is accepting applications for the George Meany Scouting Award. The national award is approved by the AFL-CIO executive coun- cil and the Boy Scouts of Amer- ica. It is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an adult union member who has volun- teered with the Boy Scouts of America programs. Any union member, who is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America programs, can obtain an application by calling Walter Klepaski, AFL- CIO community services liaison for United Way of Wyoming Valley, at 270-9109, or Dave Srebro, the Northeast Penn- sylvania Boy Scout Council, at 207-1227. Each central labor council throughout the United States is allowed to present only one award annually. The Greater Wilkes-Barre Labor Council’s Community Services Commit- tee reviews all applications and selects the annual recipient with approval of the Northeast Pennsylvania Council, Boy Scouts of America. The award recipient will be honored at the Northeast Pennsylvania Council Boy Scouts of America annual recognition dinner. IN BRIEF Lily Drak, a sixth-grade student at the United Hebrew Institute, placed first on the post level of the Kingston VFW Post 283’s annual Patriot’s Pen contest. Students in grades six through eight were eligible to compete and wrote their essays responding to the question, ‘Are you proud of your country?’ Drak, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Drak, Kingston, received a medal, certificate, plaque and a mone- tary award at a recent ceremony at the post. At the award ceremony, from left: C. Roberts Tilghman, commander, Post 283; Lily Drak; Tali Drak; Ilana Drak; Alexander Drak; Al Kircher, senior vice-commander, Post 283; and Thomas Hobbs, member, Post 283. UHI student wins Kingston VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen contest David I. Barras, MD Dean M. Clerico, MD 190 Welles Street Forty Fort, PA 18704 (570) 283-0524 www.valleyent.org VALLEY ENT OPEN HOUSE Experience the newest state-of-the-art hearing technology. When: Where: From: March 22 & March 23, 2012 190 Welles Street Forty Fort, PA 18704 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. RSVP for an appointment 283-0524 pp OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL to $ 200 $ 500 OFF (Offer expires 3/31/2012 and is not valid on previous purchases.) a pair of Phonak Digital Hearing Instruments C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 3C Photographs and information must be received two full weeks before your child’s birthday. To ensure accurate publi- cation, your information must be typed or computer-generat- ed. Include your child’s name, age and birthday, parents’, grandparents’ and great-grand- parents’ names and their towns of residence, any siblings and their ages. Don’t forget to in- clude a daytime contact phone number. Without one, we may be unable to publish a birthday announcement on time. We cannot return photos submitted for publication in community news, including birthday photos, occasions photos and all publicity photos. Please do not submit precious or original professional pho- tographs that require return because such photos can be- come damaged, or occasionally lost, in the production process. Send to: Times Leader Birth- days, 15 North Main St., Wilkes- Barre, PA 18711-0250. GUIDELINES Children’s birthdays (ages 1-16) will be published free of charge ➛ C O M M U N I T Y N E W S HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Logan Brian Borsavage, son of Brian and Holly Borsavage, Dupont, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, March 19. Logan is a grandson of Donald Shovlin and Kathy Shovlin, both of Wilkes-Barre, and Edward and Janet Borsavage, Plymouth. He has two sisters, Bailey, 10, and Rylee, 2. Logan B. Borsavage John Michael (Jack) Coffay, son of John and Michelle Dominick- Coffay, Wilkes-Barre, celebrated his fourth birthday March 18. Jack is a grandson of Carol and Donald Wadkins, Bear Creek; William Dominick, Mountain Top; and the late Joseph and Ma- ryanne Coffay, Miners Mills. John M. Coffay Aidan Matthew Dyer, son of Jennilyn and Todd Dyer, is cele- brating his third birthday today, March 19. Aidan is a grandson of Maureen and Howard Sprau and Jim and Karen Dyer. He has a sister, Abigayle, and a brother, Austin. Aidan M. Dyer Gracie Mae Kimsey, daughter of Emily Kimsey, Dallas, and Mark Kimsey, Wilkes-Barre, is cele- brating her third birthday today, March 19. Gracie is a grand- daughter of the late Dorothea Mathers; Daniel Mathers, Trucks- ville; and Richard and Rene Kimsey, Martin, Tenn. She is a great-granddaughter of Margo Villar, St. Louis, Mo. Gracie has a sister, Kaycie, 1. Gracie M. Kimsey Leadership Wilkes-Barre is accepting applications for the Core program Class of 2013. The Core program is a nine-month program designed to develop leadership skills in area professionals through knowledge of team building, communication styles, presentation ability and networking. It also provides participants the opportuni- ty to learn more about their community and encourages active participation in community organizations, committees and events. The program consists of a combination of presentations, class experiences, workshops and hands-on involvement in a community enrichment or beautification project. Current Class of 2012 pro- jects include: Youth Revolution, Blue Chip Animal Refuge, Lead- ership Offers Laughter, Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic, Special Spaces and Wilkes-Barre Bears. Leadership Wilkes-Barre is a tuition-based program. Participants are self sponsored or sponsored by their respective corporations or organizations. Scholarship assistance is available. Applications may be obtained by calling Leadership Wilkes-Barre at 570-823-2101 ext.135 or online at www.leadership- wilkes-barre.org. All applications must be completed and returned to Leadership Wilkes-Barre, 4 Public Square, Wilkes–Barre, PA18701 by April 15. Representatives from the Class of 2012, from left: Blaise Alan Dente, Leadership Offers Laughter; Allison Dennison, Blue Chip Animal Refuge; Jose Leos, Special Spaces; Nona Loftus, Wilkes-Barre Bears; Jessica Melucci, Youth Revolution; and James Bobeck, Wilkes-Barre Free Clinic. Leadership Wilkes-Barre accepting 2013 applications The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Drug and Alcohol Executive Com- mission recently held its 26th annual award meeting at Misericordia University. Participants, from left, first row: Barbara Landon, member, Executive Commission; Alexa Gorski, recipient of the Thomas M. Cesarini Youth Award; Janine Olshefksi, recipient of the Charles L. Cometa Superior Service Award; Tina Parrish, recipient of the Harry Mahally Support Service Award; and Michael Donahue, administrator, recipient of a 10-year Staff Certificate. Second row: Kevin Straka, chair, Executive Commission; and Randy Stark, Darcy Brodmerkel, Stanley Jackson and Catherine Garbus, members, Executive Com- mission. Drug and Alcohol Executive Commision holds award meeting First National Bank recently presented a gift of $10,000 to Unit- ed Way of Wyoming Valley through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program. This gift will allow United Way to pro- vide scholarships for children with special needs for grades kin- dergarten-12. For information about giving to United Way through the EITC Program, contact Kristen Huff at 829-6711, ext. 249. At the check presentation, from left: Kristen Huff, vice president, resource development and strategic planning, United Way; Bill Jones, president and chief executive officer, United Way; and Charlie Jones, branch manager, Highland Park Boulevard, First National Bank. First National Bank presents gift to United Way The Forty Fort Lions Club recently sponsored Sunday lunch at the St. Vincent DePaul’s Kitch- en in Wilkes-Barre. The club assisted in the preparation of lunch, helped serve lunch and presented a $500 donation. This was the club’s 36th meal spon- sorship since the club’s founding in 1976. At the kitchen, from left, first row: Doug Lane; Michael Harrison; Paul Weale, club presi- dent; Bob Thompson Jr.; Phil Boyle; and Bernie Stelma, event chairman. Second row: Colon Harrison, Chris McCue, Carl Mer- cincavage, Kevin Winton, Brian Hammond and Andy Reno. Forty Fort Lions Club serves lunch at St. Vincent DePaul’s Kitchen Maria Cinti, Miss Luzerne County Outstanding Teen 2012, recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Plains about her plat- form ‘Let the Children Be Heard,’ helping children with speech and language delays and promoting the Miss Amer- ica Pageant and the Children’s Miracle Network. The Rotary Club of Plains presented Cinti with a $250 check for the Children’s Miracle Network. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary Interna- tional can call Past District Governor Paul Muczynski at 825-4724. At the event, from left, are Tom Malloy, club presi- dent and Cinti. Miss Luzerne County Teen speaks at Plains Rotary Cub Scouts of Pack 281 in Dallas celebrated Oscar night and the silver screen at the annual Blue and Gold Dinner. This year’s theme was ‘A Night at the Movies.’ Each den decorated their table to repre- sent a different motion picture with Cars, Toy Story, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Spy Kids, Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter all represented. Over 250 scouts, parents and family members were in attendance. Special guests included Marcel Cinquina, chief scout executive, Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy Scouts of America; Ryan Murray, district executive, Two Mountains District; and the Rev. Robert Wood, pastor, Dallas United Methodist Church. Ed Luksa, an assistant scoutmaster, received a plaque for his years of service training the scouts in outdoor skills and several scouts were recognized for com- pleting their religious awards. At the dinner is Noah Zimdressed as Indiana Jones. Pack 281 celebrate Oscar night The Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (WVMC) recently held its winter social at ‘Gotcha!’ indoor paintball in Wilkes-Barre. The Biker Paintball Challenge raised $1,100 for Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA). The event included 17,000 square feet of bar- riers, battlefields, barricades and booby traps. Participants took part in various challenges and prizes were awarded to the top shooter in each challenge. Raffles and a 50/50 drawing were also held. At the check presentation, from left, first row, are Sierra Rip- ka, Penelope Hardisky, Angel Ranieli and Gage Long. Second row: Connor O’Hearn, Riley Frail, Nico Isopi, Zachary Young and Zayden Isopi. Third row: Dave Hooper, president, WVMC; Mark Bone, secre- tary; WVMC; Marc Cleyman, parent, WVCA; and Lori Kozelsky, event and fundraising coordinator, WVCA. Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club holds winter social C M Y K PAGE 4C MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com ➛ T E L E V I S I O N BACK MOUNTAIN BOWL Memorial Hwy Dallas • 675-5026 Eat in and Take Out! Sicilian Pizza • Wings Hoagies and More! A ffordable Roofing Co. Call Anytime 570-579-6869 NO JOB TOO SMALL Residential & Commercial Roofing Leak Detection & Repair Gutter Clean Out & Guards Chimney & Skylight Repairs HIC #PA 9937 & Insured √ √ √ √ √ PA License # PA009937 Don’t just watch a movie, experience it! All Stadium Seating and Dolby Surround Sound ALL FEATURES NOW PRESENTED IN DIGITAL FORMAT 825.4444 • rctheatres.com • 3 Hrs. Free Parking At Participating Park & Locks with Theatre Validation •Free Parking at Midtown Lot Leaving After 8pm and All Day Saturday & Sunday. 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(N) (TVG) TV TALK C M Y K THE TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 5C ➛ D I V E R S I O N S UNIVERSAL SUDOKU MINUTE MAZE W I T H O M A R S H A R I F & T A N N A H H I R S C H CRYPTOQUOTE GOREN BRIDGE B Y M I C H E A L A R G I R I O N & J E F F K N U R E K JUMBLE B Y H O L I D A Y M A T H I S HOROSCOPE CROSSWORD PREVIOUS DAY’S SOLUTION HOW TO CONTACT: Dear Abby: PO Box 69440, Los Ange- les, CA 90069 For more Sudoku go to www.timesleader.com O N T H E W E B Dear Abby: I am an amateur playwright. Our local theater sponsors an annual playwriting contest. The prize isn’t mon- etary, but something far more important to an author — a full-scale production of the play. I have won this prize four times — more than any other writer in the his- tory of the contest. But is my family impressed? Not at all! My wife told me she thinks I write everything the same way and have simply repeated myself four times. I am up in years. It’s unlikely I will ever again win this prize. So how do I respond to such indifference? What do you do when you feel you have accomplished something important and the response is, “So, what else is new?” — Looking For Validation in Florida Dear Looking For Validation: My hat’s off to you. That you have won this prize more than any other writer in the history of the contest is a notable achievement, and one that’s not likely to be matched for a long time — if ever. Attend the produc- tion, take your well-earned bow in the spotlight, and accept that the less you look to your wife for validation, the happier your life will be. Dear Abby: About a year ago, my fi- ancee, “Jayne,” reconnected with her childhood friend through Facebook. “Christine” is gay, unattached and very attractive. She has a great per- sonality, and everyone who meets her seems to be attracted to her. Jayne and Christine have had overnighters together. I have asked my fiancee if Christine has ever made advances toward her and she said no. I want to believe her, but part of me is wary. They are now planning to go on a trip for a few days. Jayne says she loves me and that I have nothing to be jealous about. Am I being naive? — Left Behind in New Jersey Dear Left Behind: Believe it or not, gay people are capable of platonic friendships with members of the same sex, just as straight people can have platonic relationships with peo- ple of the opposite sex. The question is, do you trust your fiancee? If the answer is you’re not sure, then you should rethink the engagement. Dear Abby: My brother has system- atically taken over my parents’ lives for the past 20 years. He uses his depression and agoraphobia as an ex- cuse not to lead his own life. He lives on government disability payments, and the majority of his support comes from my parents, whom he lives with and mooches off of. He doesn’t help them around the house or contribute in any way. He refuses to get treat- ment for his disorders. How can I help my parents finally be free of him? They are fast ap- proaching 70 years old. Talking to my brother is useless, as he becomes hos- tile and threatens to kill himself. My parents deserve rest at their age. — Anonymous in New York Dear Anonymous: At the rate they’re going, your parents may not get the rest they deserve until they’re in the great beyond. Unless they take a stand and make living with them conditional upon your brother getting counseling and medication for his mental illness, nothing will change. DEAR ABBY A D V I C E Playwright who is celebrated in public gets scant applause at home To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable — and most frequently re- quested — poems and essays, send a busi- ness-sized, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $3.95 ($4.50 in Canada) to: Dear Abby’s “Keepers,” P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included.) ARIES (March 21-April 19). You like to know that you’re improv- ing, and you’ll see the tangible evidence of that today. You also welcome the chance to go back and correct yourself — an open attitude that sets you apart. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be given new assignments and problems to solve. You can feel proud of the trust others put in you. There also is movement in your personal life involving an intriguing love interest. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Cookies or fruit? Walk or drive? Say “hi” or avoid contact? The little choices may not seem so impor- tant, and yet they add up to how you think, look and feel — not to mention whom you know. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll stand out, and you’ll be appreci- ated. You’re popular for one rea- son now. You actually couldn’t care less about what others think of you, and this somehow draws them to you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). While out- side noise is tiring to your mind and body, inside noise is tiring to your soul. Quiet the internal cacophony through meditation or being in nature. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Needing to know everything about how things work could be stunting your progress. Let the experts handle what they are experts at handling. See the big picture. Be the big picture. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your desire for yourself doesn’t seem to be matching up with the uni- verse’s desire for you. But don’t take difficulty as evidence that you should give up. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may find that you have come to resent something you used to enjoy doing. The energy has sim- ply run its course. Pressing on may do more harm than good. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll have a daring impulse to pitch an idea or extend an offer. Reach and risk. If you don’t get the answer you want, chalk it up to a brilliant experiment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are riding the wave that happens when creativity and inspired action come together. Surfing in the flow of life, you’ll enjoy a particularly focused form of concentration. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are determined not to make the same mistake you made in the past, and yet you feel yourself drawn inexplicably to a certain habit. Relax and get your head together. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Possessions are still bogging you down. If you had to fit your life into one closet, what would you keep? The answer to that ques- tion will help you liberate some dead weight. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 19). The thing that will happen over and over is that you’ll keep meeting the right person at the right time. In April, you’ll make money because you pay atten- tion to details and keep your eyes peeled and your palms out- stretched. Seize an opportunity. In June, you’ll join forces with someone who has similar goals. Cancer and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 25, 31, 27 and 15. 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Plan Approval Application No: 66- 329-012 Notice is hereby given under 25 PA Code 127.44(b)(5) and 127.424, that the Depart- ment of Environmental Protection (Depart- ment) is soliciting comments on the pro- posed Air Quality Plan Approval; No. 66- 329-012 for Chief Gathering, LLC (the Per- mittee), 6051 Wallace Road Ext., Suite 210, Wexford, PA 15090, to construct the pro- posed Compressor Station, which is to be located in Washington Twp., Wyoming County as described in the Permittee’s July 5, 2011 Plan Approval Applications and any other subsequent supplemental sub- missions. The station will consist of eight (8) (CAT G3608LE) Caterpillar natural gas fired compressor engines, two (2) dehydration unit with reboiler, catalytic converter, and thermal oxidizer. The VOC emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 50 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The NOx emissions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. Total PM, SOx, and CO emis- sions from the facility will not equal or exceed 100 TPY, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The HAPs from the facility must never equal or exceed 10 TPY of any single HAP and must never equal or exceed 25 TPY of all aggregated HAPs, based on a 12-month rolling sum. The Plan approval and Operating Permit will include testing, monitoring, record keeping and reporting requirements designed to keep the sources operating within all applicable air quality requirements. The facility is subject to MACT 40 CFR Part 63 Subparts ZZZZ and HH, NSPS Subpart JJJJ and 25 PA Code § 127.12 (a)(5) Best Available Technology (BAT) requirements. The visible emission opacity shall not be equal to or greater than 20 % at any time. The company shall be subject to and com- ply with 25 PA Code § 123.31 for malodor- ous emissions. Emissions from the engines will meet MACT Subpart ZZZZ, MACT Subpart HH, BAT & NSPS Subpart JJJJ requirements. The Plan Approvals and Operating permits will contain additional recordkeeping and operating restrictions designed to keep the facilities operating within all applicable air quality requirements. Persons wishing to provide the Depart- ment with additional information, which they believe should be considered prior to the issuance of the Plan Approval, may submit the information to the address shown below. The Department will con- sider any written comments received with- in 30 days of the publication of this notice. Each written comment must contain the following: name, address and telephone number of the person submitting the com- ments; identification of the proposed Plan Approval; No. 66-329-012 a concise state- ment regarding the relevancy of the infor- mation or any objections to the issuance of the Plan Approval. A public meeting will be held for the pur- pose of receiving comments on the pro- posed air quality plan approval. The meet- ing will be held on April 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Area Middle School located at 135 Tiger Drive, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. Persons interest- ed in commenting are invited to appear. Staff from DEP’s Air Quality Program will explain the application review process and applicable regulations, and Chief Gather- ing officials will review the project. These presentations will be followed by a ques- tion and answer session with citizens. The public meeting will be followed by a DEP public hearing beginning at 7:30 p.m. during which time citizens will have an opportunity to present oral testimony regarding the proposed Air Quality Plan Approval application. Anyone who wishes to present oral testimony during the public hearing may register that evening prior to the hearing. Citizens will have a maximum of five minutes each to present testimony. Written testimony of any length also will be accepted. The testimony will be recorded by a court reporter and transcribed into a written document. DEP will respond in writing to all relevant testimony provided during the public hearing. Copies of the application, the Depart- ment’s technical review and other sup- porting documents are available for public inspection between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Department’s Wilkes- Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Appoint- ments for scheduling a review may be made by calling (570) 826-2511. The general procedures for the hearing are as follows: To develop an agenda for the hearing, the Department requests that individuals wishing to testify at the hearing submit a written notice of their intent. The notice should be sent to Mark Wejkszner, Air Quality Program Manager, Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Pro- gram, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701- 1915. The Department will accept notices up to the day of the public hearing. This written notice should include the per- son’s name, address, telephone number and a brief description as to the nature of the testimony. Individuals who submit a notice of intent to testify will be given pri- ority on the agenda. If time permits, the Department will allow individuals who have not submitted a notice of intent to testify to present their comments. Each individual will have up to 5 minutes to present testimony. The Department requests that individuals present written copies of their testimony in addition to their oral presentations. To insure that all speakers have a fair and equal opportunity to present their testimo- ny, relinquishing of time will be prohibited. Further details relating to the procedures to be followed at the hearing will be out- lined at the beginning of the hearing. Persons unable to attend the hearing can submit written testimony to the Depart- ment through 4/30/12. The Department will address comments from the public before any final actions are taken on the proposals. A summary report addressing the concerns raised by the public will be released should the Depart- ment decide to issue the Plan Approval. Send written comments to Mark Wejkszn- er, Air Quality Program Manager, Depart- ment of Environmental Protection, Air Quality Program, Wilkes-Barre Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1915. Persons with a disability who wish to com- ment and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations should contact the Department at the address shown above, or the Pennsylvania AT&T relay service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to dis- cuss how the Department may address their needs. For additional information regarding the above, contact Mark Wejkszner at (570)- 826-2511 or write to the Department at the Wilkes-Barre address given previously. BID NOTICE Sealed bids and/or request for proposals (RFP’s) will be received by Mr. Anthony Ryba, Secretary, Hazleton Area School District, 1515 West 23rd Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202-1647, until 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 28, 2012, for the following: 1) Lawn Maintenance Service RFP Public Bid / RFP Opening: Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time: 11:05 A.M. Location: HASD Administration Building First Floor Conference Room 1515 West 23rd Street Hazleton, PA 18202-1647 A copy of the specifications for these bids/contracts/RFP’s may be obtained at the office of the undersigned or call (570) 459-3111 ext. 3106. In addi- tion, bids / RFP’s may be obtained off of the school district website (http://www. hasdk12.org/webbids). Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed via email to Robert J. Krizansky ([email protected]). All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, which shall be plain- ly identified as a bid and/or RFP. Where indicated, bids / RFP’s shall be accompa- nied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount specified within the specifications of the proposal to be drawn in favor of the Hazleton Area School District. Emailed or faxed bids will not be accepted. The Hazleton Area School Dis- trict reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids / RFP’s received and the right to waive any informalities. /s/ Anthony Ryba Secretary / Business Manager Octagon Family Restaurant 375 W Main St, Plymouth, PA 18651 570-779-2288 THURSDA THURSDAY Y SPECIAL SPECIAL Large Pie for $6.95 In House Only Home of the Original ‘O-Bar’ Pizza AUTO SERVICE DIRECTORY 468 Auto Parts All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP 570-574-1275 BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 570-301-3602 CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR 472 Auto Services $ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING We pick up 822-0995 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 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Sprint blue, black / brown leather int., navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 09 CHEVY IMPALA LS SILVER 09 CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 door, alloys, seafoam blue. 07 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser white, auto, 4 cyl 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 07 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, navy blue, auto, alloys 06 VW PASSAT 3.6 silver, black leather, sunroof, 66k miles 06 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, mint green, V6, alloys 05 VW NEW JETTA gray, auto, 4 cyl 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 DODGE STRATUS SE Red 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, naviga- tion, AWD 01 VOLVO V70 STATION WAGON, blue/grey, leather, AWD 99 CHEVY CONCORDE Gold SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s 09 DODGE JOURNEY SXT white, V6, AWD 08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT green, auto, 4x4 07 CADILLAC SRX silver, 3rd seat, navigation, AWD 07 DODGE DURANGO SLT, blue, 3rd seat 4x4 06 CHEVY TRAILBLZAER LS, SILVER, 4X4 06 FORD EXPLORTER LTD black/tan leather, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 BUICK RANIER CXL burgundy & grey, leather, sunroof, AWD 06 PONTIAC TORRENT black/black leather, sunroof, AWD 06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ES, red, 4 dr, entrtnmt cntr, 7 pass mini van 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT Silver V6, 4x4 05 HYUNDAI SANTAFE silver, V6, AWD 05 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SPORT, blue, auto, 4x4 truck 04 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB SLT SILVER, 4 door, 4x4 truck 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO blue 4x4 04 FORD EXPLORER XLS Blue V6 4x4 04 FORD FREESTAR, blue, 4 door, 7 passenger mini van 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 03 SATURN VUE orange, auto, 4 cyl, awd 03 DODGE DURANGO RT red, 2 tone black, leather int, 3rd seat, 4x4 03 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC XLT, 4 door, green, tan, leather, 4x4 03 FORD WINDSTAR LX green 4 door, 7 pax mini van 02 FORD F150 SUPER CREW LARIET white, grey leather 4 door, 4x4 truck 02 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS white,V6 auto 4x4 02 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, Sage, sun roof, autop, 4x4 02 CHEVY 2500 HD reg. cab. pickup truck, green, auto, 4x4 01 CHEVY BLAZER grey, 4 door, 4x4 01 FORD EXPLORER sport silver, grey leather, 3x4 sunroof 01 CHEVY BLAZER black, 4 door 01 FORD RANGER XLT X-CAB, red, auto,V6, 4x4 00 CHEVY BLAZER LT black & brown, brown leather 4x4 99 ISUZI VEHIACROSS black, auto, 2 door AWD 96 CHEVY BLAZER, black 4x4 89 CHEVY 1500, 4X4 TRUCK ONE YEAR WARRANTY On Most Models lousgarage.com 570-825-3368 412 Autos for Sale AUDI `01 A6 QUATTRO 123,000 miles, 4.2 liter V8, 300hp, sil- ver with black leather,heated steering wheel, new run flat tires, 17” rims, 22 mpg, Ger- man mechanic owned. $6,495. OBO. 570-822-6785 AUDI `04 A6 QUATTRO 3.0 V6. Silver. New tires & brakes. 130k highway miles. Leather interior. Heated Seats. $7,500 or best offer. 570-905-5544 AUDI `05 A4 1.8T Cabriolet Convert- ible S-Line. 52K miles. Auto. All options. Silver. Leather interior. New tires. Must sell. $17,500 or best offer 570-954-6060 AUDI `96 QUATTRO A6 station wagon. 143k miles. 3rd row seating. $2,800 or best offer. Call 570-861-0202 09ESCAPE XLT $11,495 10Suzuki sx4 $11,995 09JourneySE $12,495 07 FOCUS SE $8995 08 ESCAPE 4X4 $11,995 10 FUSION SEL $13,995 Full Notary Service Tags & Title Transfers BEN’S AUTO SALES RT 309 W-BTwp. Near Wegman’s 570-822-7359 BMW `99 M3 Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan sus- pension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All main- tenance records available. $11,500 OBO. 570-466-2630 BMW ‘98 740 IL White with beige leather interior. New tires, sunroof, heated seats. 5 cd player 106,000 miles. Excellent condition. $5,300. OBO 570-451-3259 570-604-0053 CHEVROLET `08 IMPALA Excellent condition, new tires, 4 door, all power, 34,000 miles. $13,500. 570-836-1673 CHEVROLET ‘06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 5,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Naviga- tion, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell REDUCED! $39,500 FIRM 570-299-9370 CHEVY ‘07 IMPALA LS Only 40k miles $12,280 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 CHEVY 08 IMPALA LTZ Metallic gray, sun- roof, leather, Bose Satellite with CD radio, heated seats, traction control, fully loaded. Remote Start. 50k miles. $14,975 or trade. (570) 639-5329 CHRYSLER ‘04 SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Silver, 2nd owner clean title. Very clean inside & outside. Auto, Power mirrors, windows. CD player, cruise, central console heated power mirrors. 69,000 miles. $4900. 570-991-5558 CHRYSLER ‘07 SEBRING Low miles, heated seats, moonroof, 1 owner. $12,780 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 DODGE `02 DURANGO SPORT 4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd row seat, runs good, needs body work $1900. 570-902-5623 FORD `91 MUSTANG GT Hatchback. 5.0 Auto. Rebuilt drive- train. New profes- sional paint job. Good looking. Runs strong. $5,500 570-283-8235 412 Autos for Sale ‘11 DODGE DAKOTA CREW 4x4, Bighorn 6 cyl. 14k, factory warranty. $21,999 ‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 3950 miles. Factory Warranty. New Condition $17,499 ‘10 Dodge Nitro SE 21k alloys, cruise, tint, factory warranty $18,599 ‘09 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED Power sunroof. Only 18K. Factory Warranty. $19,199 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 AutomatiC 24k Factory Warranty! $11,399 ‘08 SUBARU Special Edition 42K. 5 speed AWD. Factory warranty. $12,499 ‘08 CHRYLSER SERBIN CONV TOURING 6 cyl. only 32k $11,999 ‘08 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Yr. 100K factory warranty $11,199 ‘05 HONDA CRV EX One owner. Just traded. 65K. $12,799 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR Rear air, 62k $7999 ‘02 DODGE CARAVAN 87k, 7 passenger $4499 ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,599 CROSSROAD MOTORS 570-825-7988 700 Sans Souci Highway W WE E S S E L L E L L F O R F O R L L E S S E S S ! ! ! ! TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 MONTH WARRANTY DODGE ‘07 CALIBER AWD, Alloys, PW & PL, 1 Owner $12,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 FORD `93 MUSTANG Fox Body 5.0L. 5 speed. Dark blue. White top & interior. Totally original. $6,500. Call 570-283-8235 FORD `95 CROWN VICTORIA V-8, power windows & seats, cruise con- trol. Recent inspec- tion. Asking $1,000. Call 570-604-9325 FORD ‘02 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE Red with black top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condi- tion. $17,500 570-760-5833 35 40 MPG lousgarage.com 570-825-3368 HONDA `09 CIVIC LX-S Excellent condition inside & out. Garage kept. Regularly serviced by dealer, records available. Option include alloy wheels, decklid spoiler, sport seats, interior accent light- ing (blue), Nose mask and custom cut floor mats. Dark grey with black inte- rior. 56K highway miles. REDUCED! $13,300. Call 570-709-4695 HONDA ‘01 CIVIC Sedan, gold exterior 5-speed great on gas comes with a 3- month power train warranty $ 4,500. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 HONDA ‘02 CIVIC EX Auto, moonroof, 1 owner. $8,888 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 SATURN ‘07 ION2 Newly inspected, good condition. Dealer price $7500. Asking $5500. 570-574-6880 412 Autos for Sale HONDA ‘03 ACCORD EX Leather, moonroof $9,977 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HONDA ‘05 CIVIC Sedan, red exterior, 102k, automatic, reliable & economi- cal car comes with a 3-month power train warranty Clean title. $5,999.99 SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 HONDA ‘08 ACCORD 4 door, EXL with navigation system. 4 cyl, silver w/ black interior. Satel- lite radio, 6CD changer, heated leather seats, high, highway miles. Well maintained. Monthly service record available. Call Bob. 570-479-0195 VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 HYUNDAI ‘04 ELANTRA Black exterior, auto- matic , 4-door, power doors, win- dows, mirrors R-title $4,500 SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 HYUNDAI ‘04 SONATA Maroon exterior, spoiler, power win- dows,doors, r-title $4,999.99 SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 HYUNDAI ‘07 SANTE FE AWD, auto, alloys $15,950 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HYUNDAI ‘11 SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, only 11k miles $18,800 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 JAGUAR `00 S TYPE 4 door sedan. Like new condition. Bril- liant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation sys- tem, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door open- er. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009 LEXUS `01 ES 300 80,000 miles, excellent condi- tion, all options. Recently serv- iced. New tires. $9,300. 570-388-6669 WANTED! ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID 570-301-3602 VOLKSWAGEN `00 JETTA All power, 4 door, A/C, CD changer, sun roof. 89,000 miles $4,400 570-283-5654 412 Autos for Sale MERCEDES ‘99 BENZ S320 Silver exterior, loaded r-title. $6,999.99 SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 MERCURY ‘03 SABLE White exterior, 48k miles R-Title. $4,500. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 PONTIAC `02 FIRE- BIRD 42,000 miles, garage kept 18’ chrome wheels, Raptor hood with a Ram Air package. $10,000, negotiable (570) 852-1242 SAAB 9.3 ‘99 5 speed convert- ible. 130,000 miles Runs excellent, everything works, 25 mpg. Like new, recently inspected, new tires. Depend- able, fun & eco- nomical transporta- tion. $3,250. 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095 SAAB 900`98 Low mileage, 25 mpg, 5 speed convertible. Perfect shape, everything works. New stereo, recent inspection, good tires. Very dependable, no rust FUN IN THE SUN! $3,950 570-639-1121 or 570-430-1095 SUBARU FORESTER’S 6 to choose From starting at $11,450 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! SUBARU IMPREZA’S 7 to choose From starting at $12,400 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 TOYOTA ‘00 SOLARA SE SUPER CLEAN All power, new tires, new back brakes. 125,000 miles. $6,400 negotiable. 570-417-8353 412 Autos for Sale TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT 112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Key- less entry, sun- roof, 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 ‘09 COROLLA S Auto. 4 Cylinder. $12,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 VOLKSWAGEN ‘04 TOUREG 95k, V-8 , HID Headlights, 1 owner never in accident, loaded super clean, $13,999. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 415 Autos-Antique & Classic CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 CYLINDER Very Good Condition! $5,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000 FORD ‘76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000 MERCEDES ‘76 450 SL $24,000 MERCEDES ‘29 Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com CHRYSLER ‘48 WINDSOR 4 door, completely original, trophy win- ner. $11,200 FIRM 570-472-3710 Chrysler ‘68 New Yorker Sedan. 440 Engine. Power Steering & brakes. 34,500 original miles. Always garaged. Reduced to $5995 Firm. 883-4443 FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589 MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119 MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE 1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119 We Need Your Help! Anonymous Tip Line 1-888-796-5519 Luzerne County Sheriff’s Office TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 3D M A S S I V E M A S S I V E M A R C H S A V I N G S M A R C H S A V I N G S O V E R 3 0 0 O V E R 3 0 0 V E H IC LE S IN S TO C K TO V E H IC LE S IN S TO C K TO C H O O S E FR O M ! C H O O S E FR O M ! 229M UN DY S TRE E T W IL K E S -BA RRE , P A . 1-8 66-70 4-0 672 K E N P OL L OCK www.ke n polloc kn is s a n .c om N IS S A N Th e #1 N is s a n De a le rin N .E. PA *Ta x a nd Ta g a d d itio na l. Prio rSa les Ex c lu d ed . 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STK#N21107 M O DEL# 13112 M SRP $23,960 IN STO C K O NLY 50 IN STO C K 2012N IS S A N M A XIM A 3.5S S E DA N V-6, CVT , M o o n ro o f, Pw rS ea t, Allo ys , A/ C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt& F lo o rM a ts B U Y FO R $ 27,495 * W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $50 0 S T. P ATR ICK S D AY B O N U S CAS H O R $ 259 * P ER M O. P lu s Ta x. L EAS E FO R *$259 Perm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $18,881.25; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $1,999 Ca s h Do w n o rT ra d e E q u ity (+) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; T o ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2,202.50. $1000 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te a n d $500 Nis s a n S t. Pa tricks Da y Bo n u s Ca s h. W H A T A DEA L! LEA SE O R B U Y NO W STK#N21280 M O DEL# 16112 M SRP $33,125 IN STO C K O NLY 2012N IS S A N ROGUE S FW D 4 Cyl, CVT , AC, AM / F M / CD, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, F lo o rM a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s B U Y FO R $ 19,499 * W / $750 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $50 0 S T. P ATR ICK S D AY B O N U S CAS H O R $ 18 9 * P ER M O. P lu s Ta x. L EAS E FO R *$189 Perm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $12,216.50; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $1,999 Ca s h Do w n o rT ra d e E q u ity (+) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; T o ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2,202.50. $1000 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te & $500 S t. Pa tricks Da y Bo n u s Ca s h in clu d ed . 50 R O G U ES IN STO C K M O R E A R R IVING DA ILY ! STK#N21519 M O DEL# 22112 M SRP $23,050 IN STO C K O NLY 30 IN STO C K 2012N IS S A N M URA N O S A W D V-6, CVT , A/ C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, S p la s h Gu a rd s & F lo o rM a ts ! B U Y FO R $ 27,499 * W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE & $50 0 S T. P ATR ICK S D AY B O N U S CAS H O R $ 28 9 * P ER M O. P lu s Ta x. L EAS E FO R *$289 Perm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $16,913; M u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $1999 Ca s h Do w n o rT ra d e E q u ity (+) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; T o ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2,202.50. In clu d es $725 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te & $500 S t. Pa tricks Da y Bo n u s Ca s h. STK#N21472 M O DEL# 23212 M SRP $32,525 M A SSIVE SA VING S O N A LL IN STO C K 2012 M U R A NO S! A W ESO M E LEA SE!! W H A T A LEA SE!! 2012N IS S A N A RM A DA S V 4X4 V8, Au to m a tic, 8 Pa s s en ger, Rea rAir, Ba cku p Ca m era , F o ld in g S ea ts , All Po w er, M u s tS ee!! *$489 Perm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $20973.70; M u s t b e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $1999 Ca s h Do w n o rT ra d e E q u ity (+) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; T o ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50. In clu d es $500 S t. Pa tricks Da y Bo n u s Ca s h. 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PAGE 4D MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 5D 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair Maintenance & Security Systems Coordinator/ 2nd Shift Supervisor Hazleton Area School District is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious individual, able to work independently, as well as, a part of the Maintenance team. This position will be full-time (12 month). The Maintenance and Security Systems Coordinator will be respon- sible for monitoring and maintaining the integrity of data entered and confidentiality of the HASD’s following building management systems; environmental controls system, access control system and intrusion control system. The position also includes the over- seeing of Master Maintenance technicians and Maintenance staff. Strong management and communication skills are required. Other responsibilities include supervising 2nd shift custodial staff, and inspecting and document- ing preventative maintenance work per- formed. Position must work swing shift or second shift or as otherwise directed by Facil- ities Director. This position will be part of the Maintenance Department located within the district administration building. An Associ- ate’s degree in Technology or Business Man- agement are required, with a minimum of (3- 5) years experience in building maintenance field which includes experience in direct dig- ital control systems, access and intrusion, CCTV and mechanical systems. A strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is a must. Act 24, 34, 114 and 151 clearances and pre-employment drug test are required. Starting salary will be $40,000. Please send letter of interest and resume to Mr. Anthony Ryba, Secretary / Business Manager, HASD Administration Building, 1515 West 23rd St. Hazleton, PA 18202-1647 no later than Mon- day, April 16, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. For addi- tional information, reference our website at http://www.hasdk12.org/postings HAZLETONAREASCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MAINTENANCE Girl Scouts are looking for an individual to assist with maintenance at its camp proper- ty in Kingsley, PA. Candidates should have experience in construction trades, be able to operate power tools and machinery, and work independently. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 lbs, be comfortable working on elevated surfaces, and traverse rough terrain. This is a seasonal position working 32 hours per week. Please visit our website at www.gshpa.org/aboutus/careers to complete an application. 415 Autos-Antique & Classic DESOTO CUSTOM ‘49 4 DOOR SEDAN 3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Ari- zona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR 6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896 OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original 45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570- 690-0727 421 Boats & Marinas MIRRORCRAFT ‘01 FISHING BOAT LOADED. 30 hp Johnson, Bow mounted trolling motor, 2 fish find- ers, live well, bilge, lights, swivel seats and trailer. Garage kept. $6500. Call Chuck at 570-466-2819 SEA NYMPH ‘91 17’ Deep V, 40 HPH Johnson electric motor, electric anchor, 3 fish finder manual downrigger, excellent condition. $3295 570-675-5873 427 Commercial Trucks & Equipment CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic. Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322 439 Motorcycles BMW ‘07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645 HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles. ABS brakes. Securi- ty System Package. $16,000 firm. War- ranties until 2016 SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘01 Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome acces- sories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘03 Dyna Wide Glide Excellent condition - garage kept! Gold- en Anniversary - sil- ver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘05 V-ROD VRSCA Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631 439 Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 FLSTF FAT BOY Original owner - only 9,500 miles! Excel- lent condition. Never dumped or abused. Stage one carb kit installed along with exhaust and air filter. Sissy bar. 2 full face hel- mets included. Lots of chrome. $9,999 or best offer. Call 570-332-2285 HARLEY DAVIDSON ‘80 Soft riding FLH. King of the High- way! Mint origi- nal antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspec- tion, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348 HONDA ‘84 XL200R 8,000 original miles, excellent condition. $1,000. 570-379-3713 KAWASAKI ‘00 1500 VULCAN NOMAD $3800. Garage kept! 27k. Lots of chrome, windshield, light bar. Good tires & brakes. Good condition. 570-474-9321 or 570-690-4877 SUZUKI ‘02 INTRUDER VS 800 CRUISER Mileage 6,300 $3000 388-2278 YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300 12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548 442 RVs & Campers FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA. Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fire- place, heated mat- tress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986 WINNEBAGO ‘02 ADVENTURER 35 Foot, double slides, V-10 Ford. Central air, full awn- ings, one owner, pet & smoke free. Excellent condition and low mileage. $68,000. Call 570-594-6496 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘04 EXPLORER 2V6. Clean, Clean SUV! $5995 WD. Extra cab. Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park BUICK ‘04 Rendezvous Heritage Edition, leather, sunroof, 3rd seat 1 Owner, local trade $7495 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 CHEVROLET `04 COLORADO Z71 Full 4 door, all wheel drive, 5 cylinder, automatic, A/C, all power. 1 owner, well maintained, 122K miles. $11,750. 570-466-2771 CHEVROLET `99 TAHOE 151,000 miles, 4 door, towing pack- age. CD player, good condition. $2,600. Call 570-636-2523 after 4:00 p.m. DODGE `07 GRAND CARAVAN A/C, 110,000 miles, power locks, power windows, $6,200. 570-696-2936 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans CHEVROLET ‘02 BLAZER Maroon exterior, 4wd , looks & runs great, 58k r-title. $4,500. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 CHEVROLET ‘05 TRAIL- BLAZER EXT LS White exterior, entertainment pack- age, front & rear heat & A/C 119k R- Title $8,999.99. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 CHEVROLET ‘10 COLORADO automatic, 2wd, great on gas, clean $6,999. SPRING STREET AUTO 570-825-3313 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO 4x4. Extra clean. Local new truck trade! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY ‘05 SILVERADO 2WD. Extra cab. Highway miles. Like new! $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 CHEVY ‘10 EQUINOX LT Moonroof. Alloys. 1 Owner. $17,575 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY 99 SILVERADO 4X4 Auto. V8. Bargain price! $3,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHEVY ‘04 MONTE CARLO Silver with Black Leather, Sunroof, Very Sharp! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seat- ing, power side & rear doors. Eco- nomical V6 drive- train and all avail- able options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehi- cle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park CHRYSLER ‘02 TOWN & COUNTRY V6. Like new! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 DODGE `01 RAM 4 x 4 off road & tow package, after market ram air functional hood. Headers, advanced performance chip. Oil always changed with synthetic Royal Purple. Satellite radio with two 1,000 watt amps. 10” Memphis bass speakers. Clarion Speakers through- out. Almost 200,000 miles, runs good, some rust. $2,800 570-499-5431 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans FORD ‘02 ESCAPE 4WD V6 Automatic Sunroof Leather Excellent condition!. 116,000 Miles $6400. 570-814-8793 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘02 F150 Extra Cab. 6 Cylinder, 5 speed. Air. 2WD. $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘06 ESCAPE XLT 4x4. Sunroof. Like new. $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 FORD ‘08 ESCAPE XLT Leather, alloys & moonroof $16,995 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park FORD ‘04 RANGER Super Cab One Owner, 4x4, 5 Speed, Highway miles. Sharp Truck! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377 GMC `01 JIMMY Less than 5,000 miles on engine. 4WD. Power acces- sories. Inspected. Runs great. $4,800 or best offer. Call 570-696-9518 or 570-690-3709 GMC `05 SAVANA 1500 Cargo Van. AWD. V8 automatic. A/C. New brakes & tires. Price reduced $10,250. Call 570-474-6028 GMC ‘04 ENVOY Good Miles. Extra Clean. $10,880 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HONDA ‘05 CRV 4WD, AUTO, CRUISE. $12,940 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 HONDA ‘09 CRV LX AWD. 1 owner. $16,670 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 JEEP `08 LIBERTY SPORT 45,000 miles, good condition, automatic. $13,500 570-675-2620 MITSUBISHI `11 OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi- or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heat- ed seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile war- ranty. $22,500. Will- ing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844 NISSAN `04 PATHFINDER ARMADA Excellent condition. Too many options to list. Runs & looks excellent. $10,995 570-655-6132 or 570-466-8824 451 Trucks/ SUVs/Vans RANGE ROVER ‘07 SPORT Supercharged 59,000 miles, fully loaded. Impeccable service record. $36,000 570-283-1130 TOYOTA `90 PICKUP High mileage with new trans., carb, tires. Silver body with no rust. Excel- lent throughout. $2,200. Call 570-287-8498 TOYOTA ‘08 4 RUNNER 1 Owner, moon- roof & alloys. $23,775 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 TOYOTA ‘09 TACOMA TRD 4 WD Extra Cab $22,500 560 Pierce St. Kingston, PA www.wyoming valleymotors.com 570-714-9924 457 Wanted to Buy Auto WANTED Good Used Cars & Trucks. Highest Prices Paid!!! Call V&G Anytime 574-1275 503 Accounting/ Finance Accounts Payable/Payroll TEMPORARY POSITION: Candidate should possess strong computer and cus- tomer service skills, one year of general Human Resource experience in a skilled nursing home setting preferred. LAKESIDE NURSING CENTER, 245 OLD LAKE RD. DALLAS, PA 18612, PHONE 570- 639-1885. E.O.E. UPHOLSTERER UPHOLSTERER Benco Dental Com- pany is the nation’s largest independ- ently owned distrib- utor of dental sup- plies and equip- ment. We are seek- ing a conscientious, detail-oriented Upholsterer for our Pittston repair shop. The successful can- didate will disas- semble and restore dental chairs and stools involving tasks such as cut- ting, sewing, replac- ing snaps and zip- pers, painting, and gluing. Position requirements Include the ability to communicate effec- tively. Experience working with vinyl and leather, as well as pattern cutting and sewing experi- ence preferred. Must be willing to travel when needed. We offer an excel- lent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan with three health insurance options, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurances, paid time off, a generous 401(k) retirement plan and a company profit sharing plan. If you enjoy working for a growing com- pany that is family oriented, communi- ty minded and val- ues hard working individuals, please consider joining our family! Go to www. benco.com/About /Careers.aspx to apply. An Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D 509 Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades LEAD CARPENTER Wanted for com- mercial work mostly in Back Mountain Area. Minimum 15 years experience. All phases of car- pentry a must. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time. 570-675-5873 509 Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades CABINET MAKERS/ FINISHERS NEEDED An architectural woodworking com- pany located in Kingston, PA is look- ing for Experi- enced Custom Woodworker/ Cabinetmaker & Finishers. Great pay & benefits. Only solid, mature & pos- itive people should apply. Call: 570-283-5934 or email: agata@ 4daughters.net 518 Customer Support/Client Care ANSWERING SERVICE 2nd shift and week- ends. 20-25 hours. Apply in person from 10AM-6PM at Action Telephone; Rear 58 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 522 Education/ Training Home School Teacher Full time position. Degree in Elemen- tary Education required. Federal & State Criminal Back- ground check, Child Abuse Clearance & fingerprinting required. Call 570-235-5997 PART-TIME CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR With Master’s Degree for Clinical Instruction. PLEASE CONTACT: Mary Elizabeth Pacuska, Director Practical Nursing Program, WILKES- BARRE AREA CTC P.O. Box 1699 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 (570) 822-6539 538 Janitorial/ Cleaning CLEANING Part time. Wilkes- Barre/Scranton Area. Monday-Fri- day after 5pm. Some day time hours available. Floor care needed on weekends. Call 570-466-1054 DURYEA PART TIME CLEANER Facility cleaner needed for 4:30pm-9:30pm or 5pm-10pm. Some Saturday am hours. $9.00 to start Apply online at:www. sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free FULL TIME CUSTODIAL – FACILITY CLEANERS/FORKLIFT IMMEDIATE FULL TIME POSITIONS: 1pm-9pm Wednes- day-Sunday. $10.50. Cleaning & Forklift Experience. Locat- ed in Hanover Area- 10 minutes from Wilkes-Barre. Not on Bus Route. Appli- cants must meet Pre Employment Background And Drug Test. Apply online at:www. sovereigncs.com EOE and Drug Free 542 Logistics/ Transportation DRIVERS Class A CDL drivers needed. Dedicated routes. Must have clean MVR; doubles endorsement. Home every day, off weekends. Full time local work. One year experience needed. Call Todd 570-991-0316 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! CDL Class A Regional and OTR Routes HOME DAILY Benefit package includes: paid holiday and vacation; health, vision, and den- tal coverage. Candidates must be 23 years of age with at least 2 years tractor trailer experience. Drivers paid by percentage. Applications can be filled out online at www.cdstrans portation.com or emailed to jmantik@cds transportation. com or you can apply in person at Jerilyn Mantik One Passan Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-654-6738 LOOKING TO GROW DRIVERS WANTED! 542 Logistics/ Transportation NOW HIRING: CLASS A OTR COMPANY DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned busi- ness located in McAdoo, PA. We have immedi- ate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer driv- ers, to deliver prod- uct to our cus- tomers across the 48 states. Our pre- mier employment package includes: • Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus- $.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits- 100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous year- round steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT (800)979-2022 EXT 1914, MAIL RESUME TO P.O. BOX 88, MCADOO, PA 18237 OR FAX TO 570-929-2260. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.VHGREEN HOUSES.COM FOR MORE DETAILS. TRUCK DRIVER Full Time REQUIREMENTS: 2 years Truck Driving Experience, able to drive 20’ box truck, must be able to meet DOT requirements, must be able to work flex- ible hours, must be able to meet physi- cal requirements. Pay based on expe- rience. Standard benefits available to include medical, dental and vacation. Apply at: U’SAGAIN RECYCLING 486 S. EMPIRE ST. WILKES-BARRE 570-270-2670 TRUCK DRIVER Located in Tunkhannock we are seeking experi- enced drivers who have a clean MVR and excellent safety record. Call 570-298-0924 Sign on bonus for experienced drivers working in the gas & oil industry 542 Logistics/ Transportation TRACTOR-TRAILER DRIVERS Home 48 hours EVERY Week Hiring company drivers and Owner-Operators to run out of Hazleton Pa. Home 48 hours weekly, run NY to NC. Pickup & delivery, drop & hook, and termi- nal-to-terminal runs. Full company benefit package. Company $1,250 gross weekly, Owner-operator $2,350+ after fuel take home weekly. HOUFF TRANSFER is well known for outstanding cus- tomer service, safety, and reliabil- ity. Requires 5+ years experience, Hazmat, safe driv- ing record. Owner- Operator equip- ment less than 5 years old. Info Ed Miller @ 877-234-9233 or 540-234-9233. Apply www.houff.com 548 Medical/Health BAYLOR OPENING for Registered Nurse Openings 7AM-7PM & 7PM-7AM, Work SATURDAY & SUN- DAY only and get Bonus. RN CHARGE NURSE 3-11 MONDAY thru FRIDAY only CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS Full Time RN'S, LPN'S AND CNA'S Per Diem Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Apply in person Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue; or email alison.krakosky@ goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V Part-Time/ Full-Time Dental Assistant/EFDA Immediate opening. Benefits package available. X-ray cer- tification is required. EMAIL RESUME TO CASEYDENTAL@ COMCAST.NET Part-Time Orthodontist Assistant Immediate opening 3 days per week. X-ray certification is required. EMAIL RESUME TO CASEYDENTAL@ COMCAST.NET 548 Medical/Health NURSING The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center CNA’s 7-3 & 3-11 Shifts. Part Time 5-9 days bi-weekly with ben- efits. CNAs can apply on line https://home.eease. com/recruit/?id=296 360 PER DIEM STAFF All Shifts RNs, LPNs, CNAs RNs apply online @: https://home.eease. com/recruit/?id=543 076 LPNs apply online @: https://home.eease. com/recruit/?id=346 940 CNAs apply online @: https://home.eease. com/recruit/?id=296 360 Email – hr@meadow snrc.com Or Apply in person @ MEAD- OWS NURSING & REHA- BILITATION CENTER 4 East Center Hill Rd Dallas PA 18612 e.o.e. RN SUPERVISOR 3-11, Monday-Friday only, no Weekends. LTC experienced preferred Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Apply in person Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue; or email alison.krakosky@ goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V RNS AND LPNS needed for private duty case in the Dallas area for 3-11 and 11-7 shifts. Call Jessica at 451-3050 for immediate interview. SURGERY CENTER RECEPTIONIST Private surgery Center has a part time position for an experienced recep- tionist with strong attention to detail, phone & clerical skills required. Prior surgery/medical office experience preferred. Email resume to loretta@bucci vision.com subject: Scheduler MARKETING ASSISTANT Private Surgery Center has part time position for a Marketing assistant. Duties include demographic, media and patient reporting. Applicant should be customer service oriented and able to multitask. Email resume to amyjo@bucci vision.com 551 Other AUTOMOBILE EXPERIENCED DETAILER wanted for high line dealership. Full time days. Apply in person Rayco Eurospec Motorcars 715 Wyoming Ave Kingston, PA YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the life of a child by becom- ing a foster par- ent. Full time and weekend pro- grams are avail- able. FCCY 1-800-747-3807 EOE LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! LANDSCAPER 8 hours/week for 8 months, $16/hour. Grass mowing, trim- ming, blowing, weeding, power washing, pool cleaning, waterfall maintenance. Call 570-639-5208 Organist/Music Director St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mountain Top, is seeking part time Organist/Music Director. Candidate will provide organ and piano music for Sunday Services, occasional midweek services, direct adult and children’s music programs. Please contact 474- 6616 or kaufman [email protected] 566 Sales/Retail/ Business Development RETAIL SALES Furniture & Lighting Sales Part time position. Salary plus commis- sion. Apply at: The Lamp Factory, 790 Kidder St. Wilkes- Barre, PA 18702 566 Sales/Retail/ Business Development SALES WE’RE EXPANDING TO MAKE ROOM FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU. CMS East, Inc. one of the largest family owned and operat- ed cemetery corpo- rations in the coun- try is looking for qualified individuals to service new and existing accounts. To be considered for this position, you must be self moti- vated and sales ori- ented with a posi- tive attitude. We provide: Š$35-$45K first year & more in future years. ŠPaid Training ŠLife Insurance ŠHospitalization/ Dental ŠPension Plan, etc. Call Rick for a personal interview Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. (570) 675-3283. Visit our website www.CMSEAST.com Fax your resume to (570) 675-5749 569 Security/ Protective Services SECURITY OFFICERS Join Vector Security Patrol and become a name on a winning team. We have career opportunities for Security Officers or for those wishing to begin a career in the security field with openings for Part Time/Weekend hours in Wilkes- Barre and Nanti- coke. Previous security experience a plus! EOE 800-682-4722 573 Warehouse WAREHOUSE WORKER Dependable, hard- working person needed for heavy unloading of trucks, separating goods, painting work. Full time daily. 11 am to 7.30 pm. Flexible hours. USAgain 730 Casey Avenue Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-270-2670 600 FINANCIAL 610 Business Opportunities FIRE FIRE YOUR BOSS!!!! YOUR BOSS!!!! “WORK FOR YOURSELF” INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH JAN – PRO *Guaranteed Clients * Steady Income *Insurance & Bonding * Training & Ongoing Support * Low Start Up Costs *Veterans Financing Program * Accounts available through 0ut Wilkes-Barre & Scranton 570-824-5774 Janpro.com NEPA FLORAL & GIFT SHOP Including delivery van, coolers, all inventory, displays, computer system, customer list, web- site and much more. Turn key operation in prime retail loca- tion. $125,000 For more information Call 570.592.3327 PATENTED GOLF TRAINING DEVICE with 20 exclusive claims, for sale by Senior Individual. Respond to Box 3020 Times Leader 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250 630 Money To Loan “We can erase your bad credit - 100% GUARAN- TEED.” Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission say they’ve never seen a legitimate credit repair opera- tion. No one can legally remove accurate and timely information from your credit report. It’s a process that starts with you and involves time and a conscious effort to pay your debts. Learn about manag- ing credit and debt at ftc. gov/credit. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC. 700 MERCHANDISE 702 Air Conditioners AIR CONDITIONER Frigidaire 110 volt new, 10,000 btu $60. OBO 570-383-2527 PAGE 6D MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 7D EX IT 170 B O FF I-8 1TO EX IT 1. B EAR R IG HT O N B USIN ESS R O UTE 3 0 9 TO SIX TH LIG HT. JUST B ELOW W YO M IN G V ALLEY M ALL. 821- 2772 •1- 800- 444- 7172 601 KIDDER STREET, W ILKES-BA RRE, PA M O N D AY-THUR SD AY 8 :3 0 -8 :0 0 pm ; FR ID AY 8 :3 0 -7:0 0 PM ; SATUR D AY 8 :3 0 -5 :0 0 pm V AL L EY CH EV R OL ET www.v alleyc hev ro let.c o m K EN W AL L ACE’S THE B EST COV ER AG E IN AM ER ICA. 100,000-M IL E 5 Y EA R P O W ER TR A IN LIM ITED W A R R A NTY 100,000-M IL E S 5 Y EA R S O F C O U R TESY TR A NSP O R TA TIO N 100,000-M IL E S 5 Y EA R S O F R O A DSIDE A SSISTA NC E W hichever com es first.See dealer for lim ited w arranty details. S E RV ICE & P A RTS HOURS O PEN SATUR D AY 8 AM -12 N O O N M O N . -FR I. 8 AM -4 :3 0 PM 2 2 1 Co nyngha m Ave., W ilk es -B a rre 5 70 .8 2 1.2 778 Fin d the ve hic le you w a n tto b uy from your m ob ile d e vic e ! S CA N HE RE > *Price of vehicle plus tax and tags. Prices include all applicable rebates. *Price also includes Trade-In Bonus Cash (see dealer for qualification). *† Price includes AARP incentive (See dealer for details); SILVERADO - Lease for $299 per month plus tax & tags, 39 month lease, 10K miles per year; $853.41 due at leasing signing. Lease payment includes GM competitive lease incentive (must currently lease a 1999 or newer non-GM vehicle to qualify, GM competitive lease can be transferred in same household; LowAPR in lieu of rebates; †CRUZE- $149 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing $2418.38=includes tax, tags and 1st payment; †MALIBU- $169 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2198.83. Includes tax, tags and 1st payment; †EQUINOX- $219 per month plus tax, 24 month lease, 12K miles per year, Total due at signing=$2354. Includes tax, tags and 1st payment; Lease Specials are to well qualified buyers (S-Tier 800+) Artwork for illustration only. 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ULTRAS O N IC P ARK AS S IS T 5 0 AV AILAB LE 2 8 AV AILAB LE 2 5 AV AILAB LE 201 2 CHEV Y CRUZEL S PAGE 8D MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 557 Project/ Program Management 566 Sales/Business Development 557 Project/ Program Management 566 Sales/Business Development 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise ASSOCIATE, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Premier non-profit is seeking an individual to develop and implement plans to recruit and retain girl members and adult volunteers in Lackawanna County. Responsibilities include developing programs and trainings, conducting outreach programs at area schools, and fostering community partnerships. Demonstrated abilities in planning, manage- ment, evaluation, and analysis of youth pro- grams are required. Candidates must have excellent motivational and organizational skills along with being able to work with diverse teams. Some evenings and weekends are required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to carry out assignments. Please email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to [email protected] SALESPEOPLE YOUR CHOICE 3 to 4 DAYS! This is the perfect opportunity for Students, Seniors, or ANYONE with sales or retail experience. Must have dependable transportation. No telemarketing! The Kiosk Program A newspaper marketing company is seeking Salespeople sell directly to non- subscribers at local stores, explaining the benefits of local newspaper subscriptions. You must enjoy the following: 1. Averaging $10- - $17 per hour 2. Talking to people in person 3. Selling a quality product 4. Casual business attire OPEN INTERVIEWS for THE KIOSK PROGRAM will be held at The Times Leader Building, located at 90 East Market St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Thursday March 22 10 am to 12 noon or 3pm to 5 pm only No Phone Calls Please 39 Prospect St • Nanticoke 570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST INCASH BUYING 11am to 6pm 706 Arts/Crafts/ Hobbies OIL PAINTINGS 3 are framed in gold wood, carved beau- tifully. Stone bridge over a lily pond. Never used. 28 “XL 32” w. $55. Beach scene & sea grass $55. Street scene of France & the arch of trumph in back- ground. 25”x29” $30. 570-826-0830 708 Antiques & Collectibles ANTIQUES 3 piece Mahogany stack bookcase with drawer, 6ft x 20” hand carved Hitler made of pine, Dersuhrer carved on bottom signed by carver Gallagher. Needs some repair. Tiffany style lamps with stained glass shades, caramel in color. 1912 Gustave Stickley rocking chair with new rush seat, tag on bot- tom. Jewelry armoire, (4) 1912 chairs, original paint with newly rushed seats. 12 OldPA metal hunting licenses, 1927 & up. Two Oak bow china closets, one very ornate. Lots of smalls. 134 Route 11 Larksville, PA 570-283-3987 570-328-3428 $ ANTIQUES BUYING $ Old Toys, model kits, Bikes, dolls, guns, Mining Items, trains &Musical Instruments, Hess. 474-9544 DIE CAST REDUCED 1 Hess ‘03 mini patrol car, 1 Hess ‘01 mini racer trans- port, 1 Hess ‘04 mini tanker truck, each $6. 1 Sunoco ‘96 tow truck with plow, 1 mobil ‘95 tow truck, 1 Ertle ‘92 true value 1930 dia- mond T tanker bank, 1 Exxon humble tanker truck 2nd edition, 1 Exxon tanker truck, 1 rac- ing champion Citgo #21 Elliot Sadler nascar 1 matchbox transporter Bill Elliot each $8. 1 Racing champion nascar Richard Petty $5. 570-639-1653 VANITY, ANTIQUE 4 drawers, mirror, detailed, good con- dition $100 obo 570-793-9192 710 Appliances Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appli- ances are usually simple and inex- pensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke REFRIGERATOR Used as overflow fridge. FREE 570-675-8262 710 Appliances A P P L I A N C E PA R T S E T C . Used appliances. Parts for all brands. 223 George Ave. Wilkes-Barre 570-820-8162 DRYER, gas, May- tag, bisque, com- mercial quality, super capacity, quiet series, intel- lidry sensor, 7 cycle, $250. GE MICROWAVE over the stove bisque, 1 cu. ft. Spacemaker XL 1800 $100. Water cooler Sun- beam, white, 3 tem- perature options, 3 or 5 gallon bottles, bottom refrigerator, $35. All excellent condition. 451-1612 GENE’S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA (570) 819-1966 WASHER Estate Whirlpool $170. DRYER Queen $170. both negotiable. 570-883-9454 or 570-468-6520 712 Baby Items CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 trav- el tender crib or playpen $20. 570-654-4113 720 Cemetery Plots/Lots CEMETERY PLOTS (3) together. Maple Lawn Section of Dennison Ceme- tery. Section ML. $450 each. 570-822-1850 726 Clothing COAT KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385 COMMUNION SUIT boys, worn twice, black. size 14 $30. 570-654-4113 HANDBAG Miche. 5 handbags in one! You keep interior base & change the outside “shells” to the color & style you want. Barely used & most shells are now retired! Retail $250. Sell $120 OBO 288-2949. 732 Exercise Equipment TREADMILL GOOD condition, $100 obo. 570-793-9192 UNIVERSAL WEIGHT SYSTEM. Multiple stations. Includes 200 lbs of weights. Good condition. $275 OBO. 570-474-0753 734 Fireplace Accessories FIREPLACE MAN- TLES, GREAT condi- tion, $100 for both obo. 570-793-9192 PEA COAL, 4 tons, valued $800. will sell for $200. you remove, easy take away in yard. Also 1 ton chestnut $50. 570-383-2527 STOVE VENT: I had a gas stove removed without even using it! Snorkel Termination Cap was $400. My selling price - $199! Call (570) 655-5419 738 Floor Care Equipment VACUUM Oreck XL high speed, upright. $150. 825-6086 744 Furniture & Accessories ALL NEW Queen P-Top Serta Made Mattress Set, still in original plastic. Must sell. $150. Can Deliver 570-280-9628 COFFEE TABLE walnut wood based, kidney shaped, glass top, excellent shape $35. Glass top for round table 42” $10. 779-3841 FURNI SH FURNI SH FOR LESS FOR LESS * NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607 FURNITURE 6 piece bedroom set with mirror, $199 OBO Maple dining room set with 4 chairs & inserts 60”x36” $199 OBO. 570-824-7314 LOVESEAT blue & tan shades $30. Sofa, blue floral $50. End Table octagon, closed storage, light bottom, fruitwood top. $35. Wicker peacock chair, brown $40. All in good condition. 570-693-2329 MAPLE DRESSER 4 drawer, $25. Walnut night stand $20. Oak table 45” drop leaf, $25. 2 Cane oak chairs $10 each. 22” round oak lamp table $5. 639-1653 MATTRESS SALE We Beat All Competitors Prices! Mattress Guy Twin sets: $159 Full sets: $179 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898 PATIO SET, 5 piece, outdoor table chairs, & umbrella base light brown, must sell $30. 570-383-2527 ROCKER, wood/tap- estry, $75. RECLIN- ER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, chair, ottoman, 3 tables, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046 STORE CREDIT: FOR SALE Ply- mouth PA, Furniture Store Credit. Value $2,539.70. Selling for $2,000.00. Cal (570) 313-6784 748 Good Things To Eat FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR. SIGN UP NOW C.S.A. www.hails familyfarm.com 570-721-1144 754 Machinery & Equipment REFRIGERATOR 06 Kenmore 29 cu. ft.t side by side, water ice on door. Stain- less steel finish on front. Used 2 years & sat. Needs freon charge. Paid $1300. will sell $200. OBO 570-383-2527 758 Miscellaneous WANTED ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES Highest Prices Paid!!! FREE REMOVAL Call Vito & Ginos Anytime 288-8995 BACK MASSAGER brown. Folds up. Homedics, newer. $5. 570-693-2329 DEHUMIDIFIER GE used about 5 hours $50. OBO 570-383-2527 DRAPES lined, white pinch pleat 120x84” 1 pair, new. $35. 570-693-2329 758 Miscellaneous BATHTUB. White clawfoot tub & toilet with fixtures (repro- duction). Was $3,200, now $1,800. 2 ladders, 28’ aluminum $150, 16’ ladder, $60, & a tile cutter $40. 570-714-2032 570-852-9617 FREE AD POLICY The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. One Submission per month per household. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, Wilkes- Barre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. HOUSEHOLD Revere Ware. Clean, shiny, & very good condition. Corelle butterfly gold, 72 pieces, .30 each. 570-639-1653 BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 570-301-3602 CALL US! TO JUNK YOUR CAR MEDICINE CABINET Triple cabinet white frame, tri-view mir- ror, adjustable shelves, surface mount. 48x30x4 1/4 $35. Vanity top-cul- tured marble, pink with white veining, single bowl with backsplash, 60x 22 $45. 570-735-5147 MEDICINE CABINET. Oak. 30x30.3 mir- rored doors. 4 lights. 3 shelves. Excellent condition $25. 606-6624 MOTOR 2005 Mer- cury Outboard bought new in ‘06 used 10 times. $800. 570-829-1541 TRUCK CAP. Fiber- glass A.R.E. with light. Forest green sliding screen win- dows & locking door. 76x62. $250 OBO. Stepclimber, 425i Tunturi, $100. 570-574-0680 762 Musical Instruments ORGAN Thomas needs tuning $375. 570-654-4113 PIANO upright, antique dark wood, bench included $50. 570-693-2329 PIANO. Kawai. Excellent condition. Asking $1,500. 570-899-3390 776 Sporting Goods TURKEY BOX Calls, assorted woods, new listed $35. sell- ing $20 each. 570-287-2073 784 Tools SCROLL SAW Craftsman, $85. Delta table saw converted to a router shaper table with Craftsman router attached. $90. 570-288-9260 WORK TABLE \wooden table with cabinets & drawers 8.5’X4’ $500. OBO. (570) 829-3303 786 Toys & Games BICYCLE Girl’s 16” Barbie bike by Dynacraft with train- ing wheels. $45. firm. 570-696-4020 DOLLS 18” Ameri- can Girl look alikes with 2 outfits $20. 570-693-2329 HAND PUPPETS Alf hand puppets with records. $10. each (new). RODNEY & FRIENDS $30. 570-779-3841 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise ANTIQUE TOYS WANTED Lead soldiers, tin wind-up, Ger- man, cast iron, large pressed steel trucks, Tootsie toy, Dinky. Larry - Mt. Top 474-9202 ANTIQUES 1 item or entire contents of homes. 814-3371/328-4420 Carol is paying TOP DOLLAR For your gold and silver, gold and silver coins, rings, bracelets, scrap jewelry Guaranteed highest prices paid. Also Makes Housecalls 570-855-7197 796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 WANTED JEWELRY WILKES BARREGOLD ( 570) 48GOLD8 ( 570) 484- 6538 Highest Cash Pay- Outs Guaranteed Mon- Sat 10am - 6pm Cl osed Sundays 1092 Highway 315 Blvd ( Pl aza 315) 315N . 3 mi l es af t er Mot orworl d We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com London PM Gold Price Mar. 16th: $1,658.00 800 PETS & ANIMALS 810 Cats CATS & KI TTENS 12 weeks & up. All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped VALLEY CAT RESCUE 824-4172, 9-9 only 815 Dogs PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website. BEAUTIFUL LAB PUPS AKC, Nice Pedigree. 8 weeks March 16. Black Females and Males avail. $350 Limited, $500 Full Reg. 570-250-4977. 815 Dogs SHIH TZU PUPPIES YOU CAN BUY LOVE ACA Registered 1 Black & while male, available now. Two females & one male, available 04/17/12. 570-714-2032 570-852-9617 SHIH-TZU PUPPIES Pure Bred & Mixes $400 and up 570-250-9690 Poms, Yorkies, Mal- tese, Husky, Rot- ties, Golden, Dachshund, Poodle, Chihuahua, Labs & Shitzus. 570-453-6900 570-389-7877 900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mort- gage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s con- sumer protection agency. Call 1-877- FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A mes- sage from The Times Leader and the FTC. ASHLEY 3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story in good loca- tion. Fenced yard with 2 car detached garage. Large attic for storage. Gas heat. $79,900 Call Ruth Smith 570-696-1195 or 570-696-5411 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP ASHLEY TO SETTLE ESTATE 94 CAREY STREET Great starter home. Well cared for 2 story, 3 bedroom half double. Gas heat, low taxes. $39,000 Call 570-735-8763 AVOCA 1215 South St. Spacious 4 bed- room home with in law suite with sepa- rate entrance. Large lot, large room sizes. Split system A/C in fami- ly room. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-963 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 AVOCA 214 Gedding St. Cozy Cape Cod home with 2 bed- rooms, 1st floor laundry, nice yard with deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-668 $59,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 BEAR CREEK TWP. 3 bedroom Ranch. A/C, oil heat, hard- wood floors. Fin- ished basement. Near golf course & Charter School. $199,900. 472-3710 906 Homes for Sale AVOCA 901 Main St. Stately 4 bedroom home with beautiful woodwork, extra large rooms with gas heat and nice yard. MLS 12-884 $79,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 BACK MOUNTAIN Centermorland 529 SR 292 E For sale by owner Move-in ready. Well maintained. 3 - 4 bedrooms. 1 ¾ bath. Appliances includ- ed. 2.87 acres with mountain view. For more info & photos go to: ForSaleByOwner.com Search homes in Tunkhannock. $275,000. For appointment, call: 570-310-1552 BEAR CREEK Meadow Run Road Enjoy the exclusive privacy of this 61 acre, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with vaulted ceilings and open floor plan. Ele- gant formal living room, large airy family room and dining room and gorgeous 3 season room opening to large deck with hot tub. Modern eat in kitchen with island, gas fireplace, upstairs and wood burning stove downstairs. This stunning property boasts a relaxing pond and walking trail. Sit back and savor the view MLS 11-3462 $443,900 Sandy Rovinski Ext. 26 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 BEAR CREEK TWP. 3 bedroom Tri-level. Electric heat, hard- wood floors, fin- ished basement near golf course. $189,900 570-472-3710 DALLAS 143 Nevel Hollow Road Great country living in this 3 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bath home with 1 car attached garage, large enter- tainment room lower level. Plus a 30'x30' detached garage with open 2nd floor ready to finish & mechanics pit in one stall. MLS 11-4124 $195,000 570-675-4400 DALLAS 20 Fox Hollow Drive Well maintained two story with fully finished lower level awaits its new family. 4-6 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 2 fireplaces. One year home warranty included. Wonderful neighborhood. $270,000 MLS #11-3504 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723 DALLAS 244 Overbrook Rd. Great starter home - move-in condition 3 bedroom. All appliances included. Rear Deck with Mountain View. MLS 12-234 $109,000 570-675-4400 SHAVERTOWN 105 Summit Street Fire damaged home. Sold as is. 60’ x 235’ lot. Pub- lic sewer, water & gas. $34,500 Call 570-675-0446, evenings. 906 Homes for Sale DALLAS 5 HEMLOCK ST. Beautiful 4 bed- room, 2.5 bath, 2,350 sq. ft. on quiet street. Built in 2008 with hard- wood floors, gran- ite countertops, fireplace, fenced yard & more. $309,000 Call 570-466-5968 DALLAS Charming 2 bed- room Cape Cod in Franklin Township. L-shaped living room with hard- wood floors, eat in kitchen & private driveway. $119,900 MLS#11-3255 Call Joe moore 570-288-1401 DALLAS Four bedroom Colonial with hard- wood floors in for- mal dining and living room. Modern eat in kitchen, finished basement with 24” x 30” recreation room. Deck, hot tub and ceiling fans. MLS#11-4504 $229,900 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 DALLAS HUGE REDUCTION 248 Overbrook Rd. Lovely 4 bedroom cape cod situated in a private setting on a large lot. Vaulted ceiling in dining room, large walk in closet in 1 bedroom on 2nd floor. Some replacement win- dows. Call Today! MLS 11-2733 $114,900 Jay A. Crossin Extension 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 DALLAS NEWBERRY ESTATE ORCHARD EAST Two bedroom condo, 2nd floor. Living/dining room combination. 1,200 square feet of easy living. Two bal- conies, one car garage nearby. Security system, cedar closet, use of in ground pool. $109,000 MLS#11-4031 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 DALLAS TWP Step out of your spacious lower level family room to your large fenced backyard with 2 tiered patio. This 3 bedroom country setting on over 1 acre of land also features 2 car detached garage with loft. $230,000 MLS 11-3657 Barbara Young Call 570-466-6940 COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-474-2340 Ext. 55 ComeUpToQuailHill. com New Homes From $275,000- $595,000 570-474-5574 LivingInQuailHill.com New Homes From $275,000- $595,000 570-474-5574 906 Homes for Sale DALLAS Lush setting on almost 5 acres with magnificent stone walls and fish pond! This 4400SF home/ offices is in need of TLC & lots of work. Living room with oak walls & coffered oak ceiling, family room with large wood burning fireplace. Large master suite with master bath. Four bedrooms with three full baths and two half baths. Owners had offices & storage adjacent to house included in the 4400SF. Large two-car garage and separate out-build- ing. MLS#11-1628 REDUCED TO $239,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 S O L D DRUMS Practically new ranch home in beautiful St. John’s Estates. Just a few minutes from Rts. 80 & 81. This home features tile floors thruout the spa- cious living area. Green area behind the property and no building lots on one side makes for a beautiful country setting with the con- veniences of public water & sewer. Spa- cious back yard with walk-in access to basement. 2 decks & a covered patio. MLS 12-162 $237,000 Chris Jones 570-696-6558 DUPONT 140 Bear Creek Boulevard Beautiful family room on over 1/2 acre with 3 bed- rooms, 4 bath- rooms and finished lower level. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-918 $159,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 DURYEA 1107 Spring Street Superb two story with 3 bedrooms & 1 ½ baths. Hardwood floors, gas heat, vinyl siding, large yard with garage. Call Jim for details. Offered at $169,500 Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 DURYEA 548 ADAMS ST. Charming, well maintained 3 bed- room, 1 bath home located on a quiet street near Blue- berry Hills develop- ment. Features modern kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining room, family room with gas stove, hard- wood floors in bed- rooms, deck, fenced yard and shed. MLS#11-2947 $107,500 Karen Ryan 283-9100 x14 DURYEA REDUCED 548 Green St. Are you renting?? The monthly mort- gage on this house could be under $500 for qualified buyers. 2 bed- rooms, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry. Off street parking, deep lot, low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3983 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 906 Homes for Sale DURYEA REDUCED 619 Foote Ave. Fabulous Ranch home with 3 bed- rooms, 2 baths, ultra modern kitchen with granite counters, heated tile floor and stain- less appliances. Dining room has Brazilian cherry floors, huge yard, garage and large yard. Partially fin- ished lower level. If you’re looking for a Ranch, don’t miss this one. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4079 $154,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 DURYEA REDUCED! 38 Huckleberry Ln Blueberry Hills 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room with fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard. Master bath with separate jetted tub, kitchen with stain- less steel appli- ances and island, lighted deck. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-3071 $315,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 EDWARDSVILLE 263 Lawrence St Recently updated, this 4 bedroom home offers modern kitchen with Oak cabinets, 2 baths, deck with a beautiful view of the Valley, fenced in yard and finished lower level. All appliances included. A must see. MLS#11-4434 $ 92,000 Call Christina @ (570) 714-9235 EXETER 44 Orchard St. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath single, modern kitchen with appliances, sunroom, hard- wood floors on 1st and 2nd floor. Gas heat, large yard, OSP. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-1866 $137,999 Call Lu-Ann 570-602-9280 S O L D Find Something? Lose Something? Get it back where it belongs with a Lost/Found ad! 570-829-7130 EXETER 530 Cherry Drive Spacious 2 bed- room townhome with hardwood floor, newer “B” dry system, central air, end unit with one garage. All appli- ances, move in condition. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 12-712 $169,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 EXETER Nice size four bedroom home with some hardwood floors, large eat in kitchen with break- fast bar. 2 car garage & partially fenced yard. Close to everything! $92,900 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 9D 551 Other 560 Quality Assurance/Safety 548 Medical/Health 551 Other 560 Quality Assurance/Safety 548 Medical/Health 551 Other 560 Quality Assurance/Safety 412 Autos for Sale 566 Sales/Business Development 468 Auto Parts 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair 412 Autos for Sale 566 Sales/Business Development 468 Auto Parts 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair 412 Autos for Sale 468 Auto Parts 412 Autos for Sale 468 Auto Parts Earn Extra Cash For Just A Few Hours A Day. Deliver To find a route near you and start earning extra cash, call Rosemary at 570-829-7107 Lehman/Lehman Twp. 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Minimum Experience & Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Engineering Technician; or two years of construc- tion inspection work which required reading and interpreting plans and specifications, and graduation from high school; or one year of construction inspection work which required reading and interpreting plans and specifications and an associate degree in an appropriate engineering technology; or any equivalent combination of experi- ence and/or training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities. Starting Hourly Rate: $17.38 To schedule the civil service test for this job title, apply online with the State Civil Service Commission at www.scsc.state.pa.us or call 717-783-3058 to request a paper application. Interested individuals may also contact PennDOT, District 4-0 at (570) 963-4034 for more information or visit a local CareerLink Office for assistance. 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(No experience necessary) We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefts • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory Apply in person to: Blake Gagliardi, Sales Manager Rick Merrick, Sales Manager 601 Kidder Street, Wilkes-Barre SHIPPING/RECEIVING DEPARTMENT Part Time with potential for Full on First & Second Shift (Sunday-Thursday) We are seeking energetic individuals with distribution experience and a great work ethic for 1ST/2ND shift. We offer a competitive start- ing wage with potential for rapid increase based on performance. Interested individuals should apply in person at: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. 100 Slocum Ave., Exeter, PA 18643 570-655-4514 Fax: (570) 655-8115 E.O.E. M/F/D/V AS ALWAYS ***HIGHEST PRICES*** PAID FOR YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLES!!! DRIVE IN PRICES Call for Details (570) 459-9901 Vehicles must be COMPLETE!! PLUS ENTER TO WIN $500 CASH!! DRAWINGTO BE HELD LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH www.wegotused.com Send Resume to Box 3045 c/o The Times Leader 15 North Main Street • Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 All inquiries confidential. We are seeking experienced AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISORS for busy expanding GM Dealership. SERVICE ADVISORS WANTEDFOR EXPANDINGGMDEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISORS WANTEDFOR EXPANDINGGMDEALERSHIP Applicants must be customer service oriented and team players. Salary Benefits 401k Plan Seeking an experienced SERVICE MANAGER for busy expanding GM dealership. Applicant must be experienced with all GM related programs and processes. Must be Customer Service Oriented and a team player. • Salary • Benefts • 401k Plan EXPERIENCED SERVICE MANAGER FOR EXPANDING GM DEALERSHIP Please send resume to Box 3035 c/oTimes Leader, 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 All inquires confdential. BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 AND UP $125 EXTRA IF DRIVEN, DRAGGED OR PUSHED IN! NOBODY Pays More 570-760-2035 Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails! 906 Homes for Sale EXETER REDUCED 128 JEAN ST. Nice bi-level home on quiet street. Updated exterior. Large family room, extra deep lot. 2 car garage, enclosed rear porch and cov- ered patio. For more informa- tion and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.co m MLS 11-2850 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G 906 Homes for Sale EXETER OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm 362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remod- eled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite counter- tops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil fur- nace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighbor- hood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 FORTY FORT CHEAPER THAN RENT! 38 Oak Street. Spa- cious 1/2 double block. Living room / dining room combo. 3 bedrooms on sec- ond floor, 3 on the third. 1 1/2 baths. lst. fl. laundry. 3 porch- es. Large yard with loads of parking. Aluminum siding. Concrete driveway. Many extras! MLS # 12-711. Conventional financing - ($3,250 dn., 4 1/4% int. , 30 yrs., $353 month). $65,000. Bob Kopec HUMFORD REALTY 570-822-5126 HANOVER Great multi-family home. Fully rented double block offers large updated rooms, 3 bedrooms each side. Nice location. MLS 11- 4390 $129,900 Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 HANOVER TOWNSHIP 171 Boland Avenue Motivated seller! Well kept starter home with nice size rooms, 2nd floor replacement win- dows and great yard with possible off street parking from alley access. MLS 11-3043 $59,900 570-675-4400 HANOVER TOWNSHIP 235 Pfouts Street Well cared for 1/2 double with gas heat, modern kitchen, 1st floor full bath & laundry area. Fenced yard, detached garage, front porch, back yard patio & newer roof. MLS 11-3436 REDUCED $42,000 Call Florence 570-715-7737 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP. 10 Lyndwood Ave 3 Bedroom 1.5 bath ranch with new win- dows hardwood floors finished base- ment 2 car garage and a finished base- ment. MLS 11-3610 $139,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100 WILKES-BARRE Duplex, can convert to single. Steel sid- ing, new roof, new furnace, garage large lot. Reduced $59,900 Castrignano Realty 570-824-9991 906 Homes for Sale WE BUY HOMES! Any Situation 570-956-2385 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP. Open House Sunday 3/18 12:30 - 2PM 12 Spring St. Enjoy the nice yard in this 2 bedroom home in Newtown. Double lot with off street parking, 2 year old furnace, nicely maintained. Lots of possibilities. Great value for the price. MLS 11-4488 $39,900 Call Connie EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022 HANOVER TWP. 146-148 Regal St.. Š Newer kitchens Š Large baths Š Tenant occupied Š 3 bedroom each side. Call for appointment $74,900 MLS# 10-4598 Call Vieve Zaroda (570) 474-6307 Ext. 2772 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 HANOVER TWP. 476 Wyoming St. Nice 3 bedroom single home. Gas heat. Convenient location. To settle estate. Reduced to $34,900 Call Jim for details Towne & Country Real Estate Co. 570-735-8932 or 570-542-5708 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! HANOVER TWP. 577 Nanticoke St. Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 story home in quiet neighborhood. This home features an enclosed patio with hot tub, enclosed front porch, walk up floored attic with electric. 2 coal stoves and much more. All measure- ments approximate. MLS 10-4645. $80,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-287-0770 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP. 94 Ferry Road Nice vinyl sided 2 story situated on a great corner fenced lot in Hanover Twp. 2 bedrooms, 2 modern baths, additional finished space in basement for 2 more bed- rooms or office/ playrooms. Attached 2 car garage connected by a 9x20 breeze- way which could be a great entertaining area! Above ground pool, gas fireplace, gas heat, newer roof and “All Dri” system installed in basement. MLS #11- 626. $119,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130 HANOVER TWP. 95 Pulaski St. Large home on nice sized lot. Newer windows, walk up attic. 3 bedrooms, nice room sizes, walk out base- ment. Great price you could move right in. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasreal- tyinc.com MLS 11-4554 $39,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 P E N D I N G HANOVER TWP. LIBERTY HILLS Constitution Avenue 5 year old, 8 room, 2 story, 4 bedroom 3 bath, vinyl sided home with large lot. Deck, patio, security system, hardwood floors & sooooo much more! MLS# 11-2429 $289,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 SHAVERTOWN 2 Oak Drive Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain develop- ment. (1) one acre lot. Call for details. MLS 11-1488 $62,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565 906 Homes for Sale HANOVER TWP. REDUCED 5 Raymond Drive Practically new 8 year old Bi-level with 4 bedrooms, 1 and 3/4 baths, garage, fenced yard, private dead end street. For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3422 $175,000 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! HANOVER TOWNSHIP Very well main- tained 2-story home with 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, large eat-in kitchen and 1.5 baths. This home also has a first floor laundry room, duct- less air conditioner, gas steam heat and a fenced yard. This is a beauty! Make an appointment today! MLS#11-4433 $79,900 Karen Altavilla 570-283-09100 ext 28 HANOVER Multi-family. large 3 unit building, beauti- fully updated apart- ments. Two 3 bed- room apartments & one efficiency apartment. Great location also offers street parking. This is a must see. $139,900. MLS 11- 4389. Call/text for Details Donna Cain 570-947-3824 HARDING 2032 ROUTE 92 Great Ranch home surrounded by nature with view of the river and extra lot on the river. Large living room and kitchen remod- eled and ready to move in. Full unfin- ished basement, off street parking. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 $78,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 HARVEY’S LAKE 1626 Halowich Rd. Country living at its finest! This 3 bed- room, 2 3/4 bath home features a spacious floor plan. Great room fea- tures a fireplace enclosed in PA Cul- tured Blue Stone w/waterfall on side. Red oak flooring and beams & a panoramic view of the mountainside. Kitchen has granite countertops and hickory cabinets, Satillio terra cotta flooring and sky windows. Much more. MLS 12-471 $315,000 Call Jay Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 HARVEYS LAKE Nice country home with almost a full acre of land. 1 mile from Harveys Lake. Home offers some new windows, new copper piping and updated electric cir- cuits. Come relax in the nice screen porch. MLS 12-476 $148,000 Call Tony 570-855-2424 906 Homes for Sale HUGHESTOWN REDUCED 189 Rock St. Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and large rooms. Nice old woodwork, staircase, etc. Extra lot for parking off Kenley St. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3404 $89,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 JENKINS TWP. 2 W. Sunrise Drive PRICED TO SELL! This 4 bedroom has 2 car garage with extra driveway, central air, veranda over garage, recre- ation room with fireplace and wet bar. Sunroom For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-296 $199,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 JENKINS TWP. 297 Susquehannock Drive Traditional 4 bed- room home with 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, private yard with above ground pool. Large deck with retractable awning. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-945 $254,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 JENKINS TWP. 4 Orchard St. 3 bedroom starter home with 1 bath on quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-254 $69,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 JENKINS TWP. 4 Widener Drive A must see home! You absolutely must see the interior of this home. Start by looking at the pho- tos on line. Fantas- tic kitchen with hickory cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. Fabulous master bathroom with champagne tub and glass shower, walk in closet. 4 car garage, upper garage is partially finished. The list goes on and on. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-210 $389,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 Kingston 3 bedroom bi-level with two modern, full baths & one 3/4 bath. Living room with fireplace and skylights, built in china cabinets in dining room. Lower level family room with fireplace and wet bar. Large foyer with fireplace. MLS#11-3064 $289,500 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employ- ment specialist Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! PAGE 10D MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 906 Homes for Sale 533 Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale 906 Homes for Sale OFFICENTERS - Pierce St., Kingston Professional Office Rentals Full Service Leases • Custom Design • Renovations • Various Size Suites Available Medical, Legal, Commercial • Utilities • Parking • Janitorial Full Time Maintenance Staff Available For Rental Information Call: 1-570-287-1161 • Custom Homes • Additions • Remodeling • Roofing • Siding • Interior Damage • Fire, Water and Storm Restoraton We Will Work With Your Insurance Company! DOMBROSKI BUILDERS, LLC Prompt – Reliable – Professional 570-406-5128 / 570-406-9682 Over 26 Years Experience PA#088686 • Fully Insured Expanding automotive dealership is seeking an experienced Fixed Operations/ Service Director. Applicants must be experienced with all/any related programs & processes. Must be a team player. Salary, 401k Plan and Benefits. Submit your resume in confidence to: Box 3040 c/o Times Leader 15 North Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 Fixed Operations Manager/Service Director 906 Homes for Sale JENKINS TWP. Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spa- cious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally land- scaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 $399,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896 To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 KINGSTON 171 Third Ave So close to so much, traditionally appointed 3 bed- room, 3 bath town- home with warm tones & wall to wall cleanliness. Modern kitchen with lots of cabinets & plenty of closet space thru- out, enjoy the priva- cy of deck & patio with fenced yard. MLS 11-2841 $123,000 Call Arlene Warunek 570-650-4169 Smith Hourigan Group (570) 696-1195 906 Homes for Sale KINGSTON 806 Nandy Drive Unique 3 bedroom home perfect for entertaining! Living room with fireplace and skylights. Din- ing room with built- in china cabinets. Lower level family room with fireplace and wetbar. Private rear yard within- ground pool and multiple decks. MLS#11-3064 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 Land for sale? Place an ad and SELL 570-829-7130 KINGSTON MOTIVATED SELLER 76 N. Dawes Ave. Use your income tax rebate for a downpayment on this great home with modern kitchen with granite counters, 2 large bedrooms, attached garage, full basement could be finished, sun porch overlooks great semi private yard. A great house in a great location! Come see it! . For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-41 $119,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 KINGSTON REDUCED 794 Woodland Drive Deceptively spa- cious. Very well kept. Quiet location. Move in condition. Attractive neighbor- ing properties. Modest taxes. Newish furnace and roofing. Nicely fenced yard. $119,900. 11-4547 Call Dale Williams FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-256-3343 KINGSTON Beautiful well kept home in the heart of Kingston. Walk into your new beautiful foyer,leading into the charming living room with fireplace. Beautiful wood floors throughout,2 bonus finished rooms on the 3rd fl.Plenty of closets and ample storage throughout. Base- ment is finished and the yard fenced. MLS 12-249 $109,000 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 906 Homes for Sale KINGSTON TWP 573 Carverton Rd Privacy & serenity! This 40 acre estate features living room with fireplace & hardwood floor; family room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace; 1st floor master bedroom & bath with jetted tub & stall shower; pan- elled den; dining room with stone floor & skylight; 3 additional bedrooms & 2 baths. Central Air, 3 outbuildings. REDUCED $695,000 MLS 11-4056 Call Nancy Judd Joe Moore 570-288-1401 Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130 LAFLIN 210 Beechwood Dr Rare brick & vinyl tri-level featuring 8 rooms, 4 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths, family room with fireplace, rear patio, sprinkler system, alarm sys- tem & central air. MLS#11-2819 $199,000 CALL DONNA 570-613-9080 LAKE NUANGOLA Lance Street Very comfortable 2 bedroom home in move in condition. Great sun room, large yard, 1 car garage. Deeded lake access. Reduced $119,000 Call Kathie MLS # 11-2899 (570) 288-6654 LUZERNE 459 Bennett St. Very nice 5 bed- room, 2 story home in nice area of Luzerne. Off street parking for 4 cars. 1st floor master bedroom & laundry. Replacement win- dows on 2nd floor. 5 year young full bath. Modern kitchen w/breakfast bar, oak cabinets. Basement always DRY! All measure- ments approximate MLS11-3745 $122,900 Debbie McGuire 570-332-4413 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 906 Homes for Sale LARKSVILLE View this view! You no longer have to go into the city to watch the 4th of July fireworks! Enjoy home ownership. Architecturally built split level, living room with beamed ceiling and wood burning fireplace, large dining room with hardwood flooring, tiled office with glass views, two bedrooms, two baths, family room, hobby room, green house, fish pond, raised gardens, grape vines, fruit trees, 1+/- acres of property, 2-car detached garage. MLS#11-1079 REDUCED TO $229,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 MOUNTAIN TOP 21 Forest Road Fairview Heights ranch featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, fire- place, 1st floor laun- dry, floored attic with walk-in cedar closet, 2 car attached garage. Newer roof, fur- nace, water heater and more! Sellers are licensed real estate agents. MLS 11-3419 $169,000 Tony Desiderio 570-715-7734 Century 21 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 MOUNTAIN TOP 215 Patriot Circle Townhouse. Very good condition. 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath, living room with gas fireplace and hard- wood floors. Kitchen offers new stainless steel appliances, tile floor, laundry area, dining room with built in corner cabi- nets. MLS 12-238 $124,900 James Banos Realtor Associate COLDWELL BANKER RUNDLE REAL ESTATE 570-991-1883 MOUNTAIN TOP 803 Aspen Drive Brand new carpet in lower level family room! Hardwood on 1st floor dining room, living room, bedrooms & hall! Large rear deck. Master bedroom opens to deck! Pri- vate rear yard! Basement door opens to garage. MLS #11-2282 NEW PRICE $182,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 906 Homes for Sale WHITE HAVEN NEW LISTING! Woodhaven Estates You can just settle right into this impec- cably maintained home located in the Crestwood School District. This 3-bed- room home offers numerous features you will be sure to love; covered rear deck, lower deck leading to the pool, ductless air, zoned heating system, detached heated 2 stall garage in addi- tion to the built in garage. Lake access to enjoy a row boat ride or perhaps some fish- ing! Major intestates just minutes away. Take a look! MLS#12-872 $224,900 Jill Jones 696-6550 MOUNTAIN TOP 130 CHURCH ROAD The feel of a true colonial home with double entry doors off the foyer into the living room and din- ing room. Spacious kitchen breakfast area, family room leading to a fenced rear yard. 3-season room with cathedral ceiling. Hardwood floors, fireplace, recently remodeled 2.5 bath and 2-car garage. Located on 3.77 acres, all the privacy of country living yet conve- niently located. MLS#12-165 PRICE REDUCED $183,900 Jill Jones 696-6550 NANITCOKE 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Nice opportunity for a starter home or investment proper- ty. Needs work, but columns, moldings, and leaded glass windows are intact. $42,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 NANTICOKE 182 Robert Street Nice single or duplex. Gas heat. Detached garage. This home is “high and dry”, and avail- able for immediate occupancy. Call Jim for details. Affordable @ $104,900 TOWNE & COUNTRY R.E. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! NANTICOKE 203 W. SOUTH ST Well kept 6 room brick fRont ranch, 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen, separate dining room, 1.5 modern baths, large fenced level lot with prIvate drive. all appliances. MLS 12-331 $115,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737 Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307 NANTICOKE Adorable home with charm & character. 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, eat-in kit- chen, formal dining room, family room with gas fireplace. 3 season room, fenced in yard with rear deck & shed. $119,000 MLS#12-498 Michael Nocera 570-357-4300 Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-5412 906 Homes for Sale NANTICOKE Great starter home in nice area. Close to schools and recreation. Large 3 season porch with cabinetry, great for entertaining. New plumbing, lots of light & huge walk up attic for storage or rec room. $38,500 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 NANTICOKE Raised Ranch in good condition with 3 bedrooms, mod- ern bath and gas heat. Large fenced yard, rear deck, 1 car garage and off street parking for 3 more cars. New roof, windows and bath. Basement is partially finished. MLS 12-130 $99,900 Call Patty Lunski 570-814-6671 ANTONIK & ASSOCIATES 570-735-7494 NEWPORT TWP. Five bedroom Contemporary has a vaulted ceiling in living room with fireplace. Hardwood floors in dining & living rooms. 1st floor master bedroom with walk in closet. Lower level family room. Deck, garage, separate laundry. $257,500 MLS#12-170 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 PITTSTON 175 Oak Street NEW FURNANCE 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1st floor laundry room, 3 season porch, fenced yard and off street parking. MLS#12-721 $89,000 Call Patti 570-328-1752 Liberty Realty & Appraisal Services LLC PITTSTON 238 S. Main St. Ten room home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, great drive- way, central air, large yard. A must see home! For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-477 $139,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 PITTSTON A lot of house for the money. Corner home with lots of space. 9 rooms, 2 1/2 baths, a bonus room of 42’ x 24’. This home is conve- niently located near major highways, air- port and shopping. Two car detached garage and nice yard. $75,500 MLS# 10-4350 Call Michael Nocera SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 PITTSTON Price Reduced! Price Reduced! 168 Elizabeth Street Sturdy ranch in Ore- gon Section. 3/4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Price $89,000. Call Stephen 570-814-4183 906 Homes for Sale PITTSTON Johnson St. Great home, move in ready, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large yard with lots of outdoor living space. Hard- wood floors, gas fireplace, modern eat in kitchen. New gas furnace, roof and windows. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-328 $139,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PITTSTON REDUCED 168 Mill St. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 full baths. 7 rooms on nice lot with above ground pool. 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3894 $79,000 Tom Salvaggio 570-262-7716 PITTSTON REDUCED 31 Tedrick St. Very nice 3 bed- room with 1 bath. This house was loved and you can tell. Come see for yourself, super clean home with nice curb appeal. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3544 Reduced to $76,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PITTSTON REDUCED! 95 William St. 1/2 double home with more square footage than most single family homes. 4 bed- rooms, 1.5 baths, ultra modern kitchen and remod- eled baths. Super clean. For more information and photos visit www.atlas realtyinc. com MLS 11-2120 $54,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED 10 Norman St. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room with fireplace. Lower level rec room, large drive- way for plenty of parking. Just off the by-pass with easy access to all major highways. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 11-2887 $159,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PLAINS 63 Clarks Lane 3 story Townhome with 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, plenty of storage with 2 car built in garage. Modern kitchen and baths, large room sizes and deck. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-4567 $144,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 906 Homes for Sale PITTSTON TWP. REDUCED 38 Frothingham St. Four square home with loads of poten- tial and needs updating but is priced to reflect its condition. Nice neighborhood. Check it out. For more info and pho- tos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com MLS 11-3403 $59,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PLAINS 1610 Westminster Road. DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION Paradise found! Your own personal retreat, small pond in front of yard, pri- vate setting only minutes from every- thing. Log cabin chalet with 3 bed- rooms, loft, stone fireplace, hardwood floors. Detached garage with bonus room. Lots to see. Watch the snow fall in your own “cabin in the woods.” For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 11-319 $279,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 PLAINS 30 E. Charles St. 3 story home has 2 bedrooms with pos- sibly a third bed- room in the walk up attic. Some replacement win- dows, gas heat and hotwater. Hard- wood floors in the upstairs. An adja- cent parcel of land is included in this price. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-776 $39,900 Call Angie 570-885-4896 or Terry 570-885-3041 PLAINS REDUCED REDUCED 74 W. Carey St. Affordable home with 1 bedroom, large living room, stackable washer & dryer, eat in kitchen. Yard with shed. Low taxes. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4068 $34,900 $34,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 PLYMOUTH 1 Willow St. Attractive bi-level on corner lot with private fenced in yard. 3-4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Fin- ished lower level, office and laundry room MLS 11-2674 $99,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SHICKSHINNY 408 Cragle Hill Rd. This is a very well kept Ranch home on 6 acres, central air, rear patio and 1 car garage. This is a 3 parcel listing. MLS 11-4273 $157,900 Jackie Roman 570-288-0770 Ext. 39 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 906 Homes for Sale PLYMOUTH Fixer upper on a deep large lot, close to everything. Home offers off street parking, 4 bed- rooms, laundry room and 1 full bath. Brand new furnace installed last year. Great investment opportunity here don't pass it by this house has lots of potential. Seller says bring all offers. MLS 12-367 $30,000 Contact Tony, 570-855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! PLYMOUTH Recently remodeled single family home with 1st & 2nd floor baths, modern kitchen, large family room with hard- wood floors. $70,000 MLS # 10-4618 Call Michael Nocera SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 PLYMOUTH Roomy 2 bedroom single with eat-in kitchen, tile bath, gas heat & 2 car detached garage. Priced to sell at $34,900 MLS 11-2653 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 PLYMOUTH This 4 bedroom 2 story has a full bath on the 1st floor and rough in for bath on 2nd floor. An enclosed side patio from the kitchen dinette area & side drive are a big plus. MLS 12-553 Only $34,900 Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 570-288-6654 SHAVERTOWN 1195 Sutton Road Attractive, well- maintained saltbox on 2 private acres boasts fireplaces in living room, family room & master bedroom. Formal dining room. Large Florida room with skylights & wet bar. Oak kitchen opens to family room. 4 bedrooms & 3 1/2 baths. Finished lower level. Carriage barn PRICE REDUCED $425,000 MLS# 10-3394 Call Joe Moore 570-288-1401 SHAVERTOWN 12 Windy Drive New construction in the exclusive Slocum Estates. Stucco exterior. All the finest appoint- ments: office or 5th bedroom, hard- wood floors, crown moldings, 9' ceil- ings 1st & 2nd floor. Buy now select cabinetry & flooring. MLS #11-1987 $525,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888 906 Homes for Sale SHAVERTOWN Well maintained raised ranch in Midway Manor. Good size level yard with shed. Large sunroom/laundry addition. Lower level family room with wood stove. $163,700 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! SHAVERTOWN A home starts with location and school district. Triple A neighborhood and Dallas School Dis- trict. Deceiving look- ing from the exteri- or-make an appoint- ment to see this 3600+/-SF home on three floors. Lots of oak on the first floor, kitchen, moldings, doors, floors. Sec- ond floor with 4 bedrooms & bonus room with skylights & separate comput- er area, storage space and walk-in closets. Very appealing! Finished lower level game room with ½ bath, three season room off kitchen and large adjacent deck for entertaining, sepa- rate office/den on first floor. Dual heat- ing and air systems, public utilities. MLS#11-4064 $349,900 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 SUGARLOAF REDUCED!!!! 2 houses. Must sell together. Each has its own utilities on 2.5 + acres. 3 car garage with 3 large attached rooms. For Sale By Owner. $239,900 Call (570) 788-5913 SUGARLOAF Beautiful setting in a fabulous location. Well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home sits on a full beautiful acre of land. 3 car garage with a breezeway, first fl master bed- room suite and a great porch to sit and relax on all while enjoying your new serene sur- roundings. MLS 12-392 $225,000 Call Tony 570-855-2424 SWEET VALLEY 137 Post Office Rd Great home on 3 acres with addition- al 5 acres available. Mostly level - one third Wooded. Full Dry Basement ready for Finishing. Central Air & Vac, 2 1/2 Bath with Whirlpool in the First Floor Master. Gen- erator Package for Emergency Power Supply. Lg 20 x 12 Shed. MLS 11-3369 $219,500 570-675-4400 SWEET VALLEY 5411 Main Road Commercial zoned property on busy corner. Country Colonial home with detached 2 car garage, with addi- tional office space and entrance door. Perfect property for home based busi- ness. Eat in kitchen with brick gas fire- place, large dining room and living room with coal stove. Finished basement with 2 rooms & 1/2 bath. Old fashioned root cellar off the kitchen. Large paved parking area. MLS 11-2554 $188,000 570-675-4400 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 11D 906 Homes for Sale SWEET VALLEY 66 Post Office Road Charming ranch on 1 acre lot. Modern kitchen, living room with gas fireplace, lower level finished, large deck with above ground pool, nicely landscaped. MLS#11-2627 $164,000 Call Geri 570-696-0888 SWEET VALLEY Enjoy easy summer living in this adorable 2 bedroom cottage with lake rights located on North Lake. Motivat- ed Seller. $68,900 Shari Philmeck ERA Brady Associates 570-836-3848 SWOYERSVILLE 120 Barber Street Nice ranch home! Great neighbor- hood. MLS#11-3365 $109,000 (570) 885-6731 (570) 288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE SWOYERSVILLE 19 Bohac St. 2-3 bedroom. New bath with laundry 1st floor. Large living room. Finished lower level. Full walk up attic. Air condi- tioning. Nice yard, 1 car garage. Low taxes. Gas heat. A must see. $95,000 Call 570-760-1281 for appointment SWOYERSVILLE 53 Noyes Ave. Single family, 3 bed- room, 1 bath home situated on a dou- ble lot with finished family room in basement./ MLS 12-641 $119,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWOYERSVILLE 65 Perrin St. Nice vinyl sided starter home with 1 1/2 car garage and large yard. MLS 12-588 $74,500 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SWOYERSVILLE “New Listing”! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home on double lot. One car garage, two 3 season porches, security system & attic just insulated. $90,000. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 SWOYERSVILLE OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm 52 Barber Street Beautifully remod- eled 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the heart of the town. With new carpets, paint, windows, doors and a mod- ern kitchen and bath. Sale includes all appliances: refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Nice yard and superb neigh- borhood. Priced to sell at $89,900 or $433.00 per month (bank rate; 30 years, 4.25%, 20% down). Owner also willing to finance 100% of transaction with a qualified cosigner. Call Bob at 570-654-1490 906 Homes for Sale TAYLOR Featured on WNEP’s Home & Backyard. Move right into this 3 bedroom, 2 bath immaculate home with custom maple eat in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, hard- wood floors, Jacuzzi tub, 2 fire- places, abundance of storage leading outside to a private sanctuary with deck/pergola & Koi pond. Off street parking. MUST SEE. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-733 $189,900 Call Keri 570-885-5082 TRUCKSVILLE Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath double wide in nice neighborhood. Many updates. Landscaped & fenced yard with pool, large deck & koi pond! $99,700 Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 TUNKHANNOCK Historic Tunkhan- nock Borough. Affordable 3 bed- room, 1.5 bath fami- ly home with detached garage. All appliances and many furnishings included. $166,800. Shari Philmeck ERA Brady Associates 570-836-3848 W. PITTSTON New Listing. Oppor- tunity knocking. Stately 2 story, river front home located on Susquehanna Ave. New heat, new electrical, 1st floor studded, 2nd floor good condition. Call Donna Mantione 570-613-9080 WAPWALLOPEN 359 Pond Hill Mountain Road 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 wouldn’t want to miss out. There is a pond at the far end of the property that is used by all sur- rounding neighbors. This is an estate and is being sold as is. No sellers prop- erty disclosure. Will entertain offers in order to settle estate. MLS 11-962 $64,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 WEST PITTSTON 313 Race St. This home needs someone to rebuild the former finished basement and 1st floor. Being sold as is. 2nd floor is move in ready. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-255 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 WHITE HAVEN 28 S. Woodhaven Dr Beautiful 4 bedroom home. Peaceful sur- roundings. Lake view. 11-1253. $179,000 Darcy J. Gollhardt, Realtor 570-262-0226 CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-718-4959 Ext. 1352 906 Homes for Sale WEST PITTSTON REDUCED 18 Atlantic Ave. Large 2 story home with 2 baths, attached garage. Being sold as-is. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-4475 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm Completely remod- eled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dish- washer, free stand- ing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490 WEST WYOMING 550 Johnson St. Nicely landscaped corner lot sur- rounds this brick front Colonial in desirable neighbor- hood. This home features a spacious eat in kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths including Master bedroom with mas- ter bath. 1st floor laundry and finished lower level. Enjoy entertaining under the covered patio with hot tub, rear deck for BBQ’s and an above ground pool. Economical gas heat only $1224 per yr. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-157 $254,860 Call Michele Reap 570-905-2336 WEST WYOMING Why pay rent when you can own this 1/2 double? 3 bed- rooms. Eat in kitchen. New roof installed 12/11. $49,900 MLS# 10-2780 Call Michael Nocera SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! WEST WYOMING WHY PAY RENT? Nice half double with eat in kitchen, nice yard, shed and off street parking. $49,900 MLS # 11-1910 Call Michael Nocera SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP 570-696-5412 WILKES-BARRE 100 Darling St Nice two bedroom single, gas heat, enclosed porch, fenced yard. Close to downtown & col- leges. Affordable at $39,500. Call TOWN & COUNTRY REAL ESTATE CO. 570-735-8932 570-542-5708 906 Homes for Sale WEST PITTSTON NEW LISTING Nice double block, not in the flood area! 3 vehicle detached garage, off-street parking for 4 vehi- cles, front & rear porches, patio, fenced yard, nice & private. Home also has central air, #410 is updated & in very good condition, modern kitchen & bath. Kitchen has oak cabinets, stain- less steel refrigera- tor, center aisle, half bath on 1st floor & 4th bedroom on 3rd floor. Both sides have hardwood floors on 2nd floor. MLS#12-737 $175,000 Louise Laine 283-9100 x20 WILKES-BARRE Come invest your time for a great return. Fixer Upper in a nice location, nice neighborhood out of the flood zone. Offers 4 bed- rooms and a beauti- ful large lot. Don’t miss out Call for your showing today. MLS 12-432 $29,900 Call / text Donna Cain 570-947-3824 WILKES-BARRE 1400 North Washington St Nice 2 story in need of some TLC with low taxes, near the casino. Roof is 5 years young. Newer water heater (installed '09), replacement win- dows throughout, 100 AMP electric, tiled bath, wall-to- wall carpeting entire 1st floor. $49,900. 11-4455. CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 2 Story, 3 bed- rooms, 1 & 1/2 bath single family. Large eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry, hard- wood floors, newer furnace & water heater, 1 car garage. Off street parking. Quiet one way street. $49,900 MLS 11-4171 Call Jim Banos Coldwell Banker Rundle 570-991-1883 WILKES-BARRE 260 Brown Street Move right into this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath in very good condition with mod- ern kitchen and bathrooms and a 3 season sunroom off of the kitchen. MLS 11-4244 $64,900 Call Darren Snyder Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate 570-825-2468 WILKES-BARRE 285 Blackman St Great property. Priced to sell quickly and in move-in con- dition! Easy access to Interstate 81 & shopping! 11-3215 $36,500 570-675-4400 WILKES-BARRE 298 Lehigh Street Lovely 2 story with new roof, furnace, water heater, new cabinets and appli- ances. Whole house newly insulated. Nice deck and fenced-in yard. Call Chris at 570-885- 0900 for additional info or to tour. MLS 11-4505 $82,000 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE 39 W. Chestnut St. Lots of room in this single with 3 floors of living space. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with hardwood floors throughout, natural woodwork, all windows have been replaced, laundry/pantry off of kitchen. 4x10 entry foyer, space for 2 additional bed- rooms on the 3rd floor. Roof is new. MLS 11-325 $69,900 Jay A. Crossin 570-288-0770 Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 44 Hillard St. Lovely 3 bedroom in move in condi- tion. Beautiful hard- wood floors throughout, crown molding and lots of character and charm. Large clos- ets and lots of stor- age space. New vinyl fence around back yard. New front porch. One stall garage has a new roof and is accessed via alley behind property. Water heater is new. MLS 12-510 $79,900 Shelby Watchilla 570-762-6969 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 46 Bradford Street SALE BY OWNER OUT OF FLOOD ZONE Single, 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Newer roof, windows & vinyl siding. Gas heat, off street parking with extra lot. One way street. A Must See! $69,900 Call 570-417-4884 WILKES-BARRE 527 S. Franklin St. If you’re looking for a large home with Victorian charm, come and see this 4 bedroom with many great fea- tures. Cedar closet in Master bedroom, enclosed 2nd floor sun porch, full bath and bedroom on 3rd floor. Beautiful woodwork, newer appliances and water heater. Addi- tional fenced side yard offers may possibilities. MLS 11-2495 $125,000 Call Connie for a look EILEEN R. MELONE REAL ESTATE 570-821-7022 WILKES-BARRE 74 Frederick St This very nice 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has a large eat in kitchen for family gather- ings. A great walk up attic for storage and the home is in move-in condition. MLS 11-1612 $63,900 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 WILKES-BARRE 77 Schuler St. “Goose Island” gem. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened in porch overlook- ing fenced in yard, driveway, laminate floors throughout. Fresh paint, move in condition. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-845 $99,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 WILKES-BARRE Clean, nice double block at very attrac- tive price. 750 square feet each side. 2 bedrooms per side. Separate utilities. Quick show. One side vacant. Only $39,900, but owner anxious to sell and is listening for reasonable offers. May be best 2 unit for the price around. Call today. 570-674-3120 day or night Marilyn K. Snyder Real Estate 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE Beautifully main- tained double block on large landscaped lot. Newer roof and windows, hard- wood under carpet, ceiling fans, plaster walls and ample off street parking. Live in one side and let rent from other side help pay your mort- gage. Must see! $108,000 Call CHRISTINE KUTZ for details 570-332-8832 WILKES-BARRE Former Blessed Sacrament Church, Rectory and paved parking lot. 4,372 square foot Church 1,332 square foot Rectory. Parking for 40 vehicles. Three adjacent lots for one price. $160,000 MLS#11-4037 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183 WILKES-BARRE Large well main- tained gas heated multi-unit property. 2 apartments, air conditioned office suite, 3 car garage with office area. Close to General Hospital. 11-1268 Price reduced to $165,000 ROTHSTEIN REALTORS Call Bernie 888-244-2714 WILKES-BARRE Large, stately brick home in Historic Dis- trict. Large eat-in kitchen, dining room 2 fireplaces, 5 full baths & 2 half baths. Huge master with office. Large 3rd floor bedroom. 2 story attic. Custom woodwork & hard- wood floors. Leaded glass, large closets with built-ins. Needs some updates. With large income apt. with separate entrance. Call for appointment. ASKING $300,000 Call 570-706-5917 WILKES-BARRE Lot 39 Mayock St. 9' ceilings through- out 1st floor, granite countertops in kitchen. Very bright. 1st floor master bedroom & bath. Not yet assessed. End unit. Modular construction. MLS #10-3180 $179,500 Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 WILKES-BARRE Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home, with 3 season porch and detached 1 car garage. Good starter home in well established neighborhood. Family owned for many years. $65,000 CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ 570-332-8832 WILKES-BARRE Nicely remodeled fully rented Duplex, near schools, hospi- tal, parks & bus route. Separate utili- ties and off street parking. MLS 12- 599 $96,500. CLASSIC PROPERTIES 570-793-9449 Call Steve Shemo 570-718-4959 WILKES-BARRE Parsons Section 32 Wilson St No need for flood or mine subsidence insurance. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a safe, quiet neighborhood. Aluminum siding. Corner, 105’x50’ lot. Fenced in yard. Appraised at $57,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-826-1458 for appointment 906 Homes for Sale WILKES-BARRE Nice home located on a quiet street. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath well kept & ready for new owner. MLS 12-73. $55,000. Call/text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 WILKES-BARRE Come take a look at this value. 2 bed- rooms, 1 bath. Sit back & relax on the rear deck of your new home. MLS 12- 75. $42,500. Call/ text for Details. Donna Cain 570-947-3824 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! WYOMING 768 Lewis Road Dallas school dis- trict - Lovely cedar sided ranch home on 2.7 acres with gorgeous setting overlooking pond. Heated in ground pool, 2 car garage, plus one car garage with workshop, cen- tral A/C, finished basement. Loft area overlooking 2 story living room, hot tub. $5,000.00 carpet allowance. 10-3570 $275,000 Call Nancy Answini 570-237-5999 JOSEPH P. GILROY REAL ESTATE 570-288-1444 YATESVILLE PRICE REDUCED 12 Reid st. Spacious Bi-level home in semi-pri- vate location with private back yard. 3 season room. Gas fireplace in lower level family room. 4 bedrooms, garage. For more informtion and photos visit wwww.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 10-4740 $149,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 909 Income & Commercial Properties AVOCA 25 St. Mary’s St. 3,443 sq. ft. masonry commer- cial building with warehouse/office and 2 apartments with separate elec- tric and heat. Per- fect for contractors or anyone with stor- age needs. For more information and photos log onto www.atlas realtyinc.com. Reduced to $89,000 MLS #10-3872 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 BEAR CREEK 1255 Laurel Run Rd. Bear Creek Twp., large commercial garage/warehouse on 1.214 acres with additional 2 acre parcel. 2 water wells. 2 newer underground fuel tanks. May require zoning approval. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-208 $179,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 909 Income & Commercial Properties BACK MOUNTAIN/ HARVEYS LAKE Restaurant/Bar for sale. 8,525sf. Turn- key with seating for 125, bar area seats 24, includes all equipment, fixtures, two walk-in coolers, furnishings, kitchen equipment, & liquor license. Two apart- ments with long term tenants, gas heat, handicap accessible, high traffic area. MLS#11-4332 $499,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 DUPONT 100 Lincoln St. MULTI FAMILY 3 bedroom home with attached apartment and beauty shop. Apart- ment is rented. For more info and pho- tos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-941 $82,900 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 EDWARDSVILLE 89-91 Hillside St. Out of the flood plain, this double has potential. Newer roof and some windows have been replaced. Property includes a large extra lot. MLS 11-3463 $87,000 Call Roger Nenni Ext. 32 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 5770-288-0770 Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified depart- ment today at 570- 829-7130! EDWARDSVILLE Lawrence St. Nice 3 unit property. Lots of off street parking and bonus 2 car garage. All units are rented. Great income with low maintenance. $139,900 MLS# 10-2675 Call Karen Coldwell Banker Rundle Real Estate 570-474-2340 FORTY FORT 1012 Wyoming Ave. SUPER LOCATION Needs work. Priced to sell. Great for your small business or offices. Very high traffic count. Prop- erty is being sold IN AS IS CONDITION. Inspections for buy- ers information only. Property needs rehab. MLS 11-4267 $84,900 Roger Nenni 570-288-0770 Ext. 32 Crossin Real Estate 570-288-0770 HUGHESTOWN 115 New St. Office building with over 2600 sq. ft. can be divided for up to 3 tenants with own central air and utilities and entrances. New roof. 20-25 parking spots in excellent condi- tion. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-607 $249,900 Call Tom P E N D I N G NANTICOKE 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 unit apartment buildings. Fully occupied. City license and occu- pancy permits issued. Very well maintained. Some have new win- dows, roofs, coin- op washer/dryer. 570-736-3125 909 Income & Commercial Properties KINGSTON 155 Sharpe St. Nice duplex with separate electric and water. Off street parking in rear. Also listed as residential. See list #12-609 for addi- tional photos. MLS 12-605 $79,900 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 KINGSTON 341 Wyoming Ave. 3 story Victorian located in a high exposure area. Has all the lovely signa- ture woodwork of a grand Victorian of yesteryear! Can be restored for use as a residential home or a landlord invest- ment. Currently subdivided into mul- tiple office spaces and 2 apartments. MLS 12-617 $190,000 Jay A. Crossin Ext. 23 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LAFLIN 33 Market St. Commercial/resi- dential property featuring Ranch home with 3 bed- rooms, newly remodeled bath- room, in good con- dition. Commercial opportunity for office in attached building. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 11-3450 Reduced $159,000 Call Tom 570-262-7716 LUZERNE Over 10,000SF of storage space in two buildings. Room to build another building, profession- al, car wash, restaurant, salon. Minutes from Cross Valley Expressway Exit 6. Survey, storm water/drainage control plan and soil and erosion sedi- mentation control plan completed if you choose to build a building on the property. Also a por- tion is available for rent. MLS#10-320 REDUCED TO $199,000 Maribeth Jones 570-696-6565 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! NANTICOKE REDUCED 414 Front St. Move right into this modern office build- ing featuring 4 offices, receptionist office, large confer- ence room, modern kitchen, storage room, full base- ment, central air, handicap access. 2 car garage and 5 additional off street parking spaces. This property is also available for lease. Lease price is $675/mo + $675 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities. Sells for $85,900 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 5 Mountains Realty 42 N. Main St. Shickshinny, PA 570-542-2141 PITTSTON 166 Vine St. Nice PPthree family home in good location, fully occupied. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-220 $49,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 P E N D I N G 909 Income & Commercial Properties PITTSTON Rear 49 James St. Two 2 bedroom apartments, fully rented with separate utili- ties on a quiet street. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-219 $39,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 P E N D I N G PITTSTON SALE OR LEASE PRICE REDUCED Modern office build- ing, parking for 12 cars. Will remodel to suit tenant. $1800/mo or pur- chase for $449,000 MLS 11-751 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 WEST PITTSTON 134 Ann St. Nice duplex in a great neighbor- hood. Low mainte- nance. Investors: Money maker right from the start. Unit 2 is owner occu- pied, rent is pro- jected. MLS 12-575 $119,000 David Krolikowski 570-288-0770 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! WEST WYOMING 379-381 Sixth St. Perfect first home for you with one side paying most of your mortgage. Would also make a nice investment with all separate utilities and nice rents. Large fenced yard, priced to sell. Don’t wait too long. Call today to schedule a tour. MLS 11-1453 REDUCED!! $84,900 Mark R. Mason 570-331-0982 CROSS REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WILKES-BARRE 269 S. Washington Zoned C-1. 3 floors with 10 units; 8 apartments and 2 office spaces. Huge potential for student housing, offices or social group. MLS 12-615 $175,000 John Shelley 570-702-4162 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 WYOMING 14 West Sixth St. Former upholestry shop. 1st floor in need of a lot of TLC. 2nd floor apartment in good condition & rented with no lease. Stor- age area. Off street parking available. 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Call Today for Move In Specials. 570-288-9019 1 & 2 BR Apts 2 & 3 BR Townhomes Wilkeswood Apartments www.liveatwilkeswood.com 570-822-2711 909 Income & Commercial Properties WYOMING PRICE REDUCED! 285 Wyoming Ave. First floor currently used as a shop, could be offices, etc. Prime location, corner lot, full base- ment. 2nd floor is 3 bedroom apartment plus 3 car garage and parking for 6 cars. For more information and photos go to www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS #10-4339 $169,900 Call Charlie VM 101 912 Lots & Acreage BACK MOUNTAIN Dallas Area Building lots avail- able. Lot/home packages. Call for details. 570-675-4805 BEAR CREEK 38 Wedgewood Dr. Laurelbrook Estates Lot featuring 3.22 acres with great privacy on cul-de- sac. Has been perc tested and has underground utili- ties. 4 miles to PA Turnpike entrance. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-114 $64,900 Call Tom 570-262-7716 DALLAS $129,900 SPECTACULAR WATER VIEW! 2 acres overlooking Huntsville Reservoir. Building site cleared but much of woodlands preserved. Perc & site prep done. Call Christine Kutz 570-332-8832 DALLAS 63 acres. Wooded parcel. 5,000’ road- front on 2 paved roads. Level & rolling. In Dallas Twp. $425,000 Besecker Realty 570-675-3611 DALLAS AREA 3 lots. 70 x 125. City water and sewer, gas avail- able. $36,500 per lot. 570-675-5873 Earth Conservancy Land For Sale 61 +/- Acres Nuangola - $99,000 46 +/- Acres Hanover Twp. $79,000 Highway Commercial KOZ Hanover Twp. 3+/- Acres 11 +/- Acres Wilkes-Barre Twp. 32 +/- Acres Zoned R-3 See additional land for sale at: www.earth conservancy.org 570-823-3445 EXETER Clear land lot, zoned R2, on corner of Barber St. & Park Lane, containing 15, 898 square feet and well above flood level. Build your dream home on a large corner lot! $85,000. Call 570-594-5564 for the lowdown. Serious Inquiries Only. HARDING Mt. Zion Road One acre lot just before Oberdorfer Road. Great place to build your dream home MLS 11-3521 $29,900 Call Colleen 570-237-0415 HUGHESTOWN Cleared lot in Stauf- fer Heights. Ready for your dream home just in time for Spring! MLS 12-549 $32,500 Call Kevin Sobilo 570-817-0706 912 Lots & Acreage MOUNTAIN TOP Beautiful 2.66 Acre building lot/lake view. Public sewer & natural gas. Use any builder! Call Jim for private showing. $126,500.00 570-715-9323. MOUNTAIN TOP Crestwood Schools! 126 Acres for Sale! Mostly wooded with approx. 970 ft on Rt. 437 in Dennison Twp. $459,000 Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 MOUNTAIN TOP Several building lots ready to build on! ALL public utilities! Priced from $32,000 to $48,000! Use your own Builder! Call Jim Graham at 570-715-9323 LivingInQuailHill.com New Homes From $275,000- $595,000 570-474-5574 SHAVERTOWN LAND Harford Ave. 4 buildable residen- tial lots for sale indi- vidually or take all 4! Buyer to confirm water and sewer with zoning officer. Directions: R. on E. Franklin, R. on Lawn to L. on Harford. $22,500 per lot Mark Mason 570-331-0982 CROSSIN REAL ESTATE 570-288-0770 SHAVERTOWN 1 Oak Dr. Vacant land ready to build. One of the last lots left in this Back Mountain develop- ment. Just over (4) four acres. Call for details. MLS 11-1486 $82,400 Christine Pieczynski 570-696-6565 SHICKSHINNY Level *7.5 acres* building lot with a mountain view. Great for horses or organic farming. MLS 12-306 $59,000 570-675-4400 WATERFRONT LAND LIQUIDATION! March 31st! 7 acres – 400 ft Riverfront - $69,900 Cooperstown, NY! Nice woods, gorgeous setting! $5,000 off for cash! Free kayak! Call now! (888) 793-7762 www.NewYorkLan- dandLakes.com WILKES-BARRE PARTLY CLEARED VACANT LOTS: LOT #13 E. Thomas St. Approximately 0.57 acre MLS #11-2616 $32,000. LOT #18 E Thomas St., Approximately 0.73 acre. MLS #11-2615. $35,000 Call Jeff Cook Realty World Bank Capital 570-235-1183 WYOMING FIRST ST. 4 building lots each measuring 68x102 with public utilities. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-439 $39,900 EACH Call Charlie 570-829-6200 915 Manufactured Homes DALLAS Valley View Park 403 South Drive 1984 single wide 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. End lot. Large deck. New roof, windows & doors. All appli- ances included. $12,500 or best offer. Call 570-675-2012 EAST MOUNTAIN RIDGE (Formerly Pocono Park) and San Souci Park. Like new, sev- eral to choose from, Financing&Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890 HUNLOCK CREEK Very nice 3 bed- room, 2 bath double wide in quiet coun- try setting. $20,000. Financing available Call 717-439-7716 915 Manufactured Homes MOUNTAINTOP 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, sunroom, a lot of new. Asking $30,000. Call leave message 570-406-7318 PITTSTON TWP. 95 Redman 2 bedroom. Vinyl siding, shingled roof. Clean. NEEDS NO WORK. Minutes from I81 & Turnpike. Excellent Condition. $19,900. 570-851-6128 or 610-767-9456 WHITE HAVEN 1977 2 bedroom Schult. No pets. $6000 570-851-2245 930 Wanted to Buy Real Estate WEST PITTSTON House Wanted Need Owner finance. Flood house OK. Will repair. Contact 570-212-8370 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished ASHLEY 2 & 3 bedrooms, reserved parking. Short block to bus stop. $650 & $700 rent includes heat/ water/sewer & trash. Application, references, back- ground check, smoke free, pet free, lease + securi- ty. Call Terry 570-824-1022 ASHLEY 74 W. Hartford St 1 bedroom + com- puter room. 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer in- cluded. Wall to wall carpet. No pets. Security, application fee. $550/month plus utilities. 570-472-9494 ASHLEY Available Now 1st floor, 2 bedroom. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appliances. Bus stop at the door. Water Includ- ed.$575 + utilities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992 ASHLEY Available Now 2nd floor, 2 bed- room. Off street parking. Washer dryer hookup. Appli- ances. Bus stop at the door. Water Included.$575 + util- ities & security. No pets. TRADEMARK REALTY GROUP 570-954-1992 ASHLEY Brand new 2 bed- room, washer/dryer hookup, $550 month + utilities. No pets. OTHER APTS AVAILABLE IN NANTICOKE 570-868-6020 BEAR CREEK Available April 1 New 3 room apart- ment. All utilities included except electric. No smoking & no pets. $650 + security and refer- ences. Furnished or unfurnished. Call 570-954-1200 DALLAS 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 Accessi- ble Equal Housing Opportunity Dallas, Pa. MEADOWS APARTMENTS 220 Lake St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-675-6936, 8 am-4 pm, Mon-Fri. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FORTY FORT 2nd floor, 2 bed- room, 1 1/2 baths, large living & dining room. Eat-in kitchen with washer/dryer hookup. Kitchen appliances included + AC units. Enclosed porch. Cable + inter- net also included. Off street parking. No smoking, no pets. $850 + securi- ty & utilities. Avail- able March 1. Call 570-762-3031 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished FORTY FORT 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS Very nice, clean, great neighbor- hood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer /dryer with newer appliances, stor- age, 1st/last/securi- ty with one year lease. References required. $650- $695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! FORTY FORT Available Now! 2nd floor, spacious, well maintained, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, in convenient nice neighborhood. Large living/dining area, large eat in kitchen with w/d hookup. Front porch, screened back porch. Great closet/storage space,w/w carpet- ing, central air, off street parking. $900/month plus utilities. Call 570- 510-4778 from 9am-5pm for an appointment. 30+ DAY BEING REMODELED NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR EFFICIENCY / 1 BEDROOM, BRAND NEW FLOORING, CARPETING, MODERN/APPLI- ANCES, ELEC- TRIC/GAS FIRE- PLACE. APPLI- CATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFI- CATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $500+ UTILITIES. MANAGED! America Realty Rentals 288-1422 GLEN LYON 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 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 Accessi- ble Equal Housing Opportunity HARDING Renovated 1st floor, 2 bedroom apart- ment. New carpet- ing and paint. Fridge & stove. Water Included. $600 + security & utilities. Call 570-240-6620 or 570-388-6503 HARVEYS LAKE 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT Located off the lake. Stackable washer & dryer, all utilities included. $695/ month. Call 570-675-4600 or 570-639-2331 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished GRACE LUXURY APARTMENTS Hughestown Be the first to live in this colossal lux- ury apartment. Hardwood floors, massive tiled kitchen, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, large laundry room, and elevat- ed ceilings. 3 bed- rooms, 2.5 baths. Central air – gas heat. Storage room provided. Off street parking. Maintenance free living with clean grounds. No smoking – No pets. Utilities not includ- ed. $1,500 / month 570-760-7326 KINGSTON & Surrounding Areas WYOMING 1 bedroom, 1st floor, newly remodeled, quiet neighborhood. Off street parking, $500/month. KINGSTON: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Near Market St. & shopping. $450-$465. WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom apt. Off street parking. $460. 4 bedroom 1/2 double, newly remodeled $675. Apartments include appliances. Credit check/references/ lease required. Tina Randazzo Property Manager 570-899-3407 Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! KINGSTON 72 E. 72 E. W Walnut alnut St. St. 3rd floor, located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedroom, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hard- wood floors, fire- place, storage room, yard. New washer/ dryer, stove & fridge. Heat and hot water included. 1 year lease + security. $950 570-406-1411 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished KINGSTON Available April 1st 2nd Floor, 1 bed- room, 1 bath, kitchen, living room washer & dryer next to post office, off street parking $500 + utilities water & sewer included, 1 year. lease security & ref- erences no pets, no smoking. Call 570-822-9821 KINGSTON Available Now Beautiful 1 bedroom apartment in nice neighborhood. Wall to wall carpeting. Plenty of closet space. All kitchen appliances, includ- ing dishwasher & garbage disposal. Nice pantry area off kitchen. Washer / dryer hookup. No pets. No smoking. $450 + utilities & security. Call 570-406-9243 Leave Message All Calls Returned Same Day KINGSTON E. WALNUT ST. Light, bright, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, security system. Garage. Extra stor- age & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Air Con- ditioned. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $765 + utilities. Call. 570-287-0900 KINGSTON Nice, roomy 2 bed- room, new kitchen, clean. On 2nd floor. $495 plus utilities. Call for appoint- ments. Day or night 570-674-3120 Marilyn K. Snyder Real Estate KINGSTON SPACIOUS 1/2 DOUBLES 3 bedrooms, back yard. Separate utili- ties. No pets. Back- ground & security. $750/month. 570-242-8380 LARKSVILLE 3 bedroom, 1 bath. $725. Double secu- rity. Brand New Hardwood & Tile Floors, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Hook-Up. Must see to appreciate. BOVO Rentals Quality Affordable Housing 570-328-9984 VISIT US LARKSVILLE AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Cute and clean 2 bedroom, off street parking, w/d hookup, eat in kitchen. Immacu- late. $435 + utilities. 1 mo. security. NO DOGS 845-386-1011 LUZERNE 1 bedroom, wall to wall, off-street parking, coin laundry, water, sewer & garbage included. $495/ month + security & lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 LUZERNE Spacious 1 bed- room. Off street parking. Laundry hookups. No pets, no smoking. Garbage included. $450 + utilities. Call 570-696-3368 LUZERNE Ultra clean, safe and private. 1.5 bed- rooms, 2nd floor. All appliances. Wall to wall. No pets. Non smoking. $465 + utilities, lease & security. Call 570-288-9735 Midtowne Apartments 100 E. 6th Street, Wyoming PA 18644 Housing for Extremely Low & Very Low Income Elderly, Handicapped & Disabled. 570-693-4256 ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Rents based on income. Managed by EEI 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished MOUNTAIN TOP 1 Bedroom apart- ments for elderly, disabled. Rents based on 30% of ADJ gross income. Handicap Accessi- ble. Equal Housing Opportunity. TTY711 or 570-474-5010 This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer. MOUNTAIN TOP 1 bedroom with full kitchen. Remodeled recently, first floor, ample parking. Hot water, sewer & garbage included. On Rt 309 - close to all amenities! No pets. Non smoking. $560/month + secu- rity & references. 570-239-3827 NANTICOKE 1st floor. 1 bed- room, electric water and heat included. Off street parking. Freshly painted, w/d hookup. $575/mo., lease and security required. NO PETS 570-477-6018 leave message NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, off- street parking, $495 per month+ utilities, security, lease. HUD accepted. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 NANTICOKE 603 HANOVER ST. 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $400 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. 570-542-5330 NANTICOKE Cozy 1 bedroom, modern eat-in kitchen, all appli- ances including dishwasher, sky- light, pantry, walk-in closets, modern bathroom. $470 includes garbage. Call (570) 239-2741 NANTICOKE FIRST FLOOR 2 bedrooms, hard- wood floors, refrig- erator, washer & dryer in kitchen . Heat & hot water included. $625/per month. Call (570) 735-4074 NANTICOKE Spacious 1 bed- room 1st floor. New carpeting, gas range and fridge included. Garage parking, no dogs. References and security required. $450/mo. Water, sewer, garbage fee incl. Tenant pays gas and electric 570-696-3596 NORTH WILKES-BARRE North Washington Large 1 bedroom apartment, hard- wood floors, appli- ances in kitchen. Big living room, eat in kitchen. All renovated. Parking space available. $630/month, utilities included. Call Steve at 570-793-9449 or Agnes at 347-495-4566 PARSONS SECTION 2nd floor 2 Bed- room, Washer/Dryer hookup, Off street parking water included, freshly painted $525/mo plus utilities. lease & security required. No pets. 570-328-1875 PITTSTON Completely remod- eled, modern 1 bed- room apt. Lots of closet space, with new tile floor & car- pets. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook up. Oil heat, nice yard & neighbor- hood. No pets. $575/month inclu- des water & sewer. 570-479-6722 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished PITTSTON Modern 1st floor. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new carpet- ing, gas hot water heat, off street parking. $650/ month + utilities. No pets, no smokers, background/credit check required. Call 570-881-4078 PLAINS MODERN 1ST FLOOR 2 bedroom. Kitchen with appliances. All new carpet. Conve- nient location. Washer/dryer hook- up. No smoking. No pets. $550 + utili- ties. 570-714-9234 PLYMOUTH 2 bedroom apart- ment. Heat, water, stove & fridge included. Near bus stop. $600/month No smoking or pets. Credit and background check, security & references required. Call (570) 592-2902 TRUCKSVILLE Trucksville Manor Apartments 170 Oak Street Low and Moderate Income Elderly Rentals Include: *Electric Range & Refrigerator *Off Street Parking *Coin Operated Laundry Applications Accepted by appointment 570-696-1201 8a.m. - 4p.m. TDD only, 1-800-654-5984 Voice Only, 1-800-654-5988 Handicap Accessi- ble Equal Housing Opportunity WEST PITTSTON 203 Delaware Ave. Out of flood zone. 4 rooms, no pets, no smoking, off street parking. Includes heat, water, sewer, fridge, stove, w/d. High security bldg. 1st floor or 2nd floor 570-655-9711 WEST PITTSTON 2nd floor, 5 rooms, wall-to-wall carpet- ing, window dress- ings, stove, refrig- erator, & garbage disposal. Washer/ dryer hookup, off- street parking. No pets, no smoking. $650/month + secu- rity. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-574-1143 West Pittston, Pa. GARDEN VILLAGE APARTMENTS 221 Fremont St. Housing for the elderly & mobility impaired; all utilities included. Federally subsidized program. Extremely low income persons encouraged to apply. Income less than $12,400. 570-655-6555, 8 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 2, 3 & 4 Bedrooms - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!! www.mayflower crossing.com Certain Restrictions Apply* 941 Apartments/ Unfurnished WILKES-BARRE 111 Carey Avenue 1 bedroom, 1st floor. Living room, kitchen & bath. Fridge & stove included. Washer dryer hook- up. Off street park- ing for 1 car. Tenant pays utilities. Ready May 1. $375 + secu- rity. 570-270-3139 WILKES-BARRE LAFAYETTE GARDENS SAVE MONEY THIS YEAR! 113 Edison St. Quiet neighborhood. 2 bedroom apart- ments available for immediate occu- pancy. Heat & hot water included. $625 Call Aileen at 570-822-7944 WILKES-BARRE Mayflower Section 1 bedroom apart- ment available. Nice Area. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. Storage. No pets. Call 570-823-7587 WILKES-BARRE Modern, 1st floor apartment. 2 bed- room, 1.5 baths, off- street parking. No pets, no smokers. Security & credit/ background check required. $550/ month + utilities. 570-881-4078 WILKES-BARRE STUDIO NEAR WILKES lots of light, loft bed, wood floors $425 month, all utilities included. No pets. Short Term OK 570-826-1934 WYOMING 2nd floor 2 bed- room, recently remodeled, washer & dryer hookup, off street parking. No pets. $525 month, water & sewer included. 570-714-7272 WYOMING Updated 1 bedroom. New Wall to wall carpet. Appliances furnished. Coin op laundry. $550. Heat, water & sewer included. Call 570-687-6216 or 570-954-0727 WYOMING Wyoming Ave 2nd floor, large newly remodeled, 2 bedroom 1 bath. All appliances, w/d hardwood floors. $615/mo + utilities. No pets, security and references . 570-954-2972 944 Commercial Properties BUILDING FOR RENT Located in Kingston. Small & efficient - can be shop, office or storage. Central Air & Electric. $350/mo. 570 287-3985 Center City WB FREE HIGH SPEED FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET! INTERNET! Why pay extra for internet? Our new leases include a FREE FREE high speed connection! Affordable mod- ern office space at the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include internet, heat, central air, utili- ties, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Parking available at the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577 DOLPHIN PLAZA Rte. 315 1,000 & 3,800 Sq. Ft. WILL DIVIDE OFFICE / RETAIL Call 570-829-1206 PITTSTON 5,000 sq. ft. No loading dock. Off street parking. $550 mo. + utilities 570-540-0746 PITTSTON COOPERS CO-OP Lease Space Available, Light manufacturing, warehouse, office, includes all utilities with free parking. I will save you money! PITTSTON OFFICE SPACE Attractive modern office space. 2 suites available. Suite A-4 offices, plus restroom and storage includes utilities, 700 sq. ft. $650/month Suite B-2, large offices, 2 average size offices, plus restroom and stor- age plus utilities, 1,160 sq. ft. $1000/month Call Charlie 570-829-6200 944 Commercial Properties RETAIL BUILDING WILKES-BARRE TWP 12,000 sf. Route 309. Exit 165 off I81. 570-823-1719 315 PLAZA 1,750 SQ. FT. & 3,400 SQ.FT OFFICE/RETAIL 570-829-1206 WAREHOUSE/LIGHT MANUFACTURING OFFICE SPACE PITTSTON Main St. 12,000 sq. ft. build- ing in downtown location. Ware- house with light manufacturing. Building with some office space. Entire building for lease or will sub-divide. MLS #10-1074 Call Charlie 570-829-6200 VM 101 WILKES-BARRE 518 N. Main St. Approximately 1000 sq. ft. Large glass storefront, formerly used as floral shop. Priced right at $350/mo., water incl. Tenant pays gas & electric 570-814-1356 WILKES-BARRE GARAGE FOR RENT Large 43x63 garage with high overhead door. Contractors, deliv- ery truck routes, etc. who need good size garage. Also for storage / vehi- cles. Located near W.B. General on Chestnut St. Electri- cal. $750 per month. Call night or day. 570-674-3120 WILKES-BARRE GREAT LOCATION! Close to all Major Highways Commercial space for lease 21,600 sq. ft. Distribution/ Warehouse/Retail /Offices, etc + large 80,000 sq. ft. parking lot fenced in with automatic dusk to dawn lighting sys- tem. Will divide. Call 570-822-2021. Ask for Betty or Dave 947 Garages WEST PITTSTON 1 locking garage/ storage unit for rent. 9’x11’. $55/ month. No electric. Call 570-357-1138 950 Half Doubles ASHLEY 57 W. Hartford St. 3 bedroom, large modern, no pets. Security/lease. $575+ utilities 570-332-1216 570-592-1328 DUPONT Very well main- tained 3 bedroom ½ double in solid neighborhood. Enclosed rear porch & fenced yard. Heat included. Tenant pays electric & water. 1 month security, no lease required. no pets. $1,000/month call Arlene Waruenk @ 570-696-1195 or 570-714-6112 SMITH HOURIGAN GROUP FORTY FORT 44 Wesley St 3 bedrooms. Finished attic. Living room / dining room. All appliances including 1st floor washer / dryer. Off street parking. $850 + utili- ties & security. Call 570-650-0010 GLEN LYON 3 bedrooms, wall to wall carpeting, laundry room, yard, nice deck. $500 + utilities, security & refer- ences. No Pets. Call 570-592-3100 HANOVER TOWNSHIP Nice 3 bedroom. Off street parking. Nice area. $575/month Call (570)825-4198 HANOVER TWP. $650/month, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living dining room & eat in kitchen. Appliances, wash- er/dryer hook up. Off street parking. Water, sewer & recyclables included. Securi- ty, references & credit check. No pets. 570-824-3223 JENKINS TWP. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets, $550/month, plus utilities, & 1 month security. SECTION 8 WELCOME Call 570-814-6072 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 PAGE 13D CALL AN EXPERT CALL AN EXPERT Professional Services Directory 1006 A/C & Refrigeration Services STRISH A/C Ductless / Central Air Conditioning Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 570-332-0715 1024 Building & Remodeling 1st. Quality Construction Co. Roofing, siding, gutters, insulation, decks, additions, windows, doors, masonry & concrete. Insured & Bonded. Senior Citizens Discount! State Lic. # PA057320 570-606-8438 ALL OLDERHOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / repair, Windows & Doors DAVE JOHNSON Expert Bathroom & Room Remodeling, Carpentry & Whole House Renovations. Licensed &Insured 570-819-0681 NEED A NEW KITCHEN OR BATH???? HUGHES Construction Roofing, Home Renovating. Garages, Kitchens, Baths, Siding and More! Licensed and Insured. FREE ESTIMATES!! 570-388-0149 PA040387 NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION All Types Of Work New or Remodeling Licensed & Insured Free Estimates 570-406-6044 Shedlarski Construction HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST Licensed, insured & PA registered. Kitchens, baths, vinyl siding & rail- ings, replacement windows & doors, additions, garages, all phases of home renovations. Free Estimates 570-287-4067 SPRING BUILDING/ REMODELING? Call the Building Industry Association for a list of qualified members call 287-3331 or go to www.bianepa.com 1030 Carpet Cleaning Alan & Linda’s Carpet and/or Chair Cleaning 2 FOR $39 570-826-7035 1039 Chimney Service A-1 ABLE CHIMNEY Rebuild & Repair Chimneys. All types of Masonry. Liners Installed, Brick & Block, Roofs & Gutters. Licensed & Insured 570-735-2257 CHIMNEY REPAIRS Parging. Stucco. Stainless Liners. Cleanings. Custom Sheet Metal Shop. 570-383-0644 1-800-943-1515 Call Now! 1039 Chimney Service COZY HEARTH CHIMNEY Chimney Cleaning, Rebuilding, Repair, Stainless Steel Lin- ing, Parging, Stuc- co, Caps, Etc. Free Estimates Licensed & Insured 1-888-680-7990 570-840-0873 1042 Cleaning & Maintainence BACK MOUNTAIN COMMERCIAL Cleaning Services For your free estimate dial 570-675-2317 House Cleaning Errands, etc. $9 - $11/room. Excellent References Call Jennifer at 570-436-8102 1054 Concrete & Masonry C&C Masonry and Concrete. Absolutely free estimates. Masonry & concrete work. Specializing in foun- dations, repairs and rebuilding. Footers floors, driveways. 570-766-1114 570-346-4103 PA084504 D. Pugh Concrete All phases of masonry & concrete. Small jobs welcome. Senior discount. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured 288-1701/655-3505 Wi l l i ams & Franks I nc Masonry Contrac Masonry Contrac- - tors tors. Chimney, stucco, concrete, and stonework. Clean outs and hauling service. 570-466-2916 WYOMING VALLEY MASONRY Concrete, stucco, foundations,pavers, retaining wall sys- tems, dryvit, flag- stone, brick work. Senior Citizen Dis- count.570-287-4144 or 570-760-0551 1057Construction & Building GARAGE DOOR Sales, service, installation & repair. FULLY INSURED HIC# 065008 CALL JOE 570-606-7489 570-735-8551 1078 Dry Wall MIRRA DRYWALL Hanging & Finishing Textured Ceilings Licensed & Insured Free Estimates (570) 675-3378 1084 Electrical GRULA ELECTRIC LLC Licensed, Insured, No job too small. 570-829-4077 SLEBODA ELECTRIC Master electrician Licensed & Insured Service Changes & Replacements. Generator Installs. 8 6 8 - 4 4 6 9 1093 Excavating All Types Of Excavating, Demolition & Concrete Work. Large & Small Jobs FREE ESTIMATES (570) 760-1497 1132 Handyman Services All Your Home Repair Needs No Job Too Small Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Russell’s Property Maintenance 570-406-3339 Mark’s Handyman Service Give us a call We do it all! Licensed &Insured 570-578-8599 1135 Hauling & Trucking AAA CLEANING A1 GENERAL HAULING Cleaning attics, cellars, garages. Demolitions, Roofing &Tree Removal. FreeEst. 779-0918or 542-5821; 814-8299 A.S.A.P Hauling Estate Cleanouts, Attics, Cellars, Garages, we’re cheaper than dumpsters!. Free Estimates, Same Day! 570-822-4582 AAA Bob & Ray’s Hauling: Friendly & Courteous. We take anything & every- thing. Attic to base- ment. Garage, yard, free estimates. Call 570-655-7458 or 570-905-4820 AFFORDABLE Junk removal cleanups, cleanouts, Large or small jobs. Fast free estimates. (570) 814-4631 ALWAYS READY HAULING Moving, Deliver- ies, Property & Estate Cleanups, Attics, Cellars, Yards, Garages, Construction Sites, Flood Damage & More. CHEAPER THAN A DUMPSTER!! Free Metal Removal Free Estimates 570-301-3754 CASTAWAY HAULING JUNK REMOVAL 823-3788 / 817-0395 HAUL ALL HAULING & PAINTING SERVICES. Free Estimates. 570-332-5946 Junk-Be-Gone We Haul It All! Residential Com- mercial No Job Too Big Or Small! Free Est. W-B based 570-237-2609/ 570-332-8049 Mike’s $5-Up Removal of Wood, Trash and Debris. Same Day Service. 826-1883 SPRING CLEANUP! ALL KINDS OF HAULING & JUNK REMOVAL TREE/SHRUB TREE/SHRUB REMOV REMOVAL AL DEMOLITION DEMOLITION Estate Cleanout Estate Cleanout Free Estimates 24 HOUR SERVICE SMALL AND LARGE JOBS! 570-823-1811 570-239-0484 1156 Insurance NEPA LONG TERM CARE AGENCY Long Term Care Insurance products/life insur- ance/estate plan- ning. Reputable Companies. 570-580-0797 FREE CONSULT www nepalong termcare.com 1162 Landscaping/ Garden ALL YOUR SPRING CLEAN UP NEEDS Lawn Cutting, De-thatch, Trim, Fertilizing & more. Accepting new accounts. Lic. & Ins. 570-406-3339 1162 Landscaping/ Garden Brizzy’s Arbor Care & Landscaping Tree trimming, pruning & removal. Stump grinding, Cabling. Shrub and hedge sculpting and trimming. Spring cleanup, retaining walls and repair. Free Estimates Fully Insured 570-542-7265 JAY’S LAWN SERVICE Spring clean-ups, mowing, mulching and more! Free Estimates 570-574-3406 NORWAY SPRUCE 8’ - 9’ for $99.00 Plants dug fresh Delivery & Planting available. Other types & sizes helenandedstree- farm.com 570-498-6209 Ed Tough brush, mowing, edging, mulching, trimming shrubs, hedges, trees, lawn care, leaf removal, Spring clean up. Accepting new customers & applications this season. Weekly & bi-weekly lawn care. Fully Insured. Free Estimates 570-829-3261 TREE REMOVAL Stump grinding, Haz- ard tree removal, Grading, Drainage, Lot clearing, Stone/ Soil delivery. Insured. Reasonable Rates 570-574-1862 1165 Lawn Care PORTANOVA’S LAWN CARE Weekly & Bi- Weekly Lawn Cut- ting, Landscaping. Reasonable rates. Now accepting new customers. Email DanPortanova@ gmail.com or call 570-650-3985 SPIKE & GORILLA’S LAWNCARE Silly Name, Serious Results! Residential & Commercial Services Available. 570-702-2497 1183 Masonry H O S CONSTRUCTION Licensed - Insured Certified - Masonry Concrete - Roofing Quality Craftsman- ship Guaranteed Unbeatable Prices Free Estimates 1-888-386-9009 JAMES ATHERTON MASONRY Free Estimates All phases of masonry, foundations, brick, concrete, chimneys & roofs 570-417-7688 KEN’S MASONRY All phases of brick/block, chim- ney restoration, replacement of steps. FREE ESTIMATES 570-458-6133 1189 Miscellaneous Service VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: WANTED ALL JUNK CARS, TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUMPTRUCKS BULLDOZERS BACKHOES Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP 288-8995 1195 Movers BestDarnMovers Moving Helpers Call for Free Quote. We make moving easy. BestDarnMovers.com 570-852-9243 1204 Painting & Wallpaper David Wayne PAINTING CALL ABOUT OUR EXTERIOR SPECIALS 570-762-6889 M. PARALI S PAI NTI NG Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733 Serra Painting Book Now For Spring & Save. All Work Guaranteed Satisfaction. 30 Yrs. Experience Powerwash & Paint Vinyl, Wood, Stucco Aluminum. Free Estimates You Can’t Lose! 570-822-3943 LINEUP ASUCCESSFULSALE INCLASSIFIED! Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 1213 Paving & Excavating EDWARD’S ALL COUNTY PAVING & SEAL COATING Modified stone, laid & compacted. Hot tar and chips, dust and erosion control. Licensed and Insured. Call Today For Your Free Estimate 570-474-6329 Lic.# PA021520 Mountain Top PAVING & SEAL COATING Patching, Sealing, Residential/Comm Licensed & Insured PA013253 570-868-8375 1252 Roofing & Siding EVERHART CONSTRUCTION Roofing, siding, gutters, chimney repairs & more. Free Estimates, Lowest Prices 570-855-5738 J.R.V. ROOFING 570-824-6381 Roof Repairs & New Roofs. Shingle, Slate, Hot Built Up, Rubber, Gutters & Chimney Repairs. Year Round. Licensed/Insured ŠFREE EstimatesŠ *24 Hour Emer- gency Calls* WINTER ROOFING Special $1.29 s/f Licensed, insured, fast service 570-735-0846 1276 Snow Removal SNOW PLOWING ŠCommercial ŠIndustrial ŠResidential ŠDRIVEWAYS ŠSIDEWALKS ŠSALTING VITO & GINO’S 570-574-1275 1297 Tree Care ZOMERFELD TREE SERVICE, INC. Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding. Demolition Hauling & excavating. 570-574-5018 Call 829-7130 to place your ad. Selling your ride? We’ll run your ad in the classified section until your vehicle is sold. ONLYONE LEADER. ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNLLLLLLLLYONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNE LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEADER. timesleader.com 950 Half Doubles KINGSTON 25 1/2 Penn St. 1/2 Double, 2 bed- room. Newly remodeled. Gas Heat. Washer & dryer hookup, yard, parking. Section 8 Not Approved. No pets. $550 + utili- ties. 570-714-1530 KINGSTON 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath on quiet street; kitchen with range, refrigerator; 1st floor laundry; storage space; off street parking; credit check, lease, and security; $660 month; call 570-575-9936 KINGSTON DUPLEX Beautiful 1st floor. 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 5 rooms. Conve- nient residential location. Hardwood floors, natural wood -work, French doors, laundry with washer & dryer included. Refrigera- tor, gas range, dish- washer, oak cabi- nets, off street parking, fenced in back yard, storage. Available May 1. $695 + utilities & security. 570-690-0633 KINGSTON ONE MONTH FREE 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, refrigerator, stove & dishwasher, washer /dryer, front & rear porches, full base- ment & attic. Off- street parking, no pets, totally remod- eled. Close to schools & shopping. $900/month, + utili- ties, security & lease. Call 570-824-7598 NANTICOKE 1207 Prospect St 3 bedrooms. Hard- wood floors. Eat-in kitchen with appli- ances, including dishwasher. 1.5 bath. Washer/dryer hook up. Basement & front porch. Sewer & garbage included. No pets. No smoking. $625 + utilities & security. 570-814-1356 950 Half Doubles PITTSTON 1 bedroom, 4 rooms. $575/month heat, water, sewer incl. Security and lease required 570-906-7614 PLAINS 2 bedroom, modern quiet, w/w, w/d hookup, gas heat. $500. No pets. Security & lease. 570-332-1216 570-592-1328 PLAINS 31 Center St. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. New flooring thru- out. Walk up attic, covered front porch, side yard, off street parking, washer /dryer hook- ups. No pets. $550 /month plus utilities & 1 month security. Available April 1. 570-262-9181 Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs - without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! WILKES-BARRE 133 Garden Ave. 1/2 double, 6 rooms. $600/plus utilities. No pets. 570-855-8405 WILKES-BARRE 3 bedrooms, tenant pays utilities. $600/ month + security. 6 month lease. No Pets Call 570-824-4207 WILKES-BARRE EAST END Clean and freshly painted. 3 bed- rooms, spacious kitchen, hardwood floors, near ameni- ties. Full basement, stove & refrigerator, washer/dryer hookup, no pets. $625/month, + utili- ties & security. Call 570-328-3516 570-825-0046 WILKES-BARRE HALF DOUBLE Background and credit checks required. Security required. $650. plus utilities. Call 570-262-9645. 950 Half Doubles WYOMING Newly remodeled 3 bedrooms, refriger- ator & stove provid- ed, no pets, wall to wall carpeting, $800/month, + utilities, & $1,000 security deposit. Call 570-693-2804 953Houses for Rent DALLAS GREENBRIAR Well maintained ranch style condo features living room with cathedral ceil- ing, oak kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceiling, 2 bedrooms and 2 3/4 baths, master bed- room with walk in closet. HOA fees included. $1,000 per month + utilities. MLS#11-4063. Call Kevin Smith 570-696-5422 SMITH HOURIGAN 570-696-1195 Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! HANOVER TWP Modern 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 bath. Driveway. Gas heat. Lease. No pets. No smoking. $725 + utilities. Call Ann Marie Chopick 570-760-6769 (570) 288-6654 HARVEYS LAKE 2 small bedrooms, all appliances, security & 1st. Available 4/1. NO PETS. 570-762-6792 953Houses for Rent HARVEYS LAKE 2.5 bedrooms, 2 baths, all appli- ances, hardwood floors, gas fire- place, washer/dryer on premises, single car attached garage. No pets. $1,100/month + security. Water, sewer & garbage paid. Call 570-855-2687 HUNLOCK CREEK SYLVAN LAKE 1 bedroom, tenant pays utilities, $515/per month, Call (570) 256-7535 NANTICOKE Desirable Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms $936 + electric only SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478 PLAINS 3 bedroom single, close to Cross Val- ley exit. Concrete basement with 2nd bath. Appliances and w/d hookup. Gas heat. Non smokers preferred. Section 8 not accepted. $750 plus utilities. 1st, last, security and references. 570-822-7341 SHAVERTOWN PRIVATE SETTING Large master suite & office/bedroom, private setting with pond. 1.5 baths. Ultra-modern kitchen with appli- ances, dishwasher & microwave included. Plenty of closet & storage. Washer/dryer hook up. Private drive. $975/month. Lawn and snow maintenance, water, sewer & garbage included. Security deposit required. Call 570-760-2362 953Houses for Rent SWOYERSVILLE Completely remod- eled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigera- tor, stove, dish- washer & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighbor- hood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995 / month. 570-479-6722 WILKES-BARRE Duplex RENTAL first & second floor for rent. Kitchen, bed- room, living room & bath in each apart- ment. Included is refrigerator & stove in each apartment. First floor tenant has use of washer & dryer. Off-street parking. Heat, water & sewer included in the rent. Tenant responsible for electric only. Appli- cant to provide proof of income and responsible for cost of credit check. 1st floor rent is $600 per month, 2nd floor is $575 per month. Louise Laine 283-9100 x20 WILKES-BARRE 2 bedroom, stove, w/d hookups, park- ing, gas heat. No pets. $520 + utili- ties. 570-868-4444 WILKES-BARRE One 4 bedroom $750 One 3 Bedroom $625 One 2 bedroom $585 Plus all utilities Ref- erences & security. No pets. 570-766-1881 959 Mobile Homes MOUNTAINTOP DOUBLE WIDE IN PARK 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, washer/dryer hookup, pets nego- tiable. $650 + $260 lot rent/month, plus utilities & security. Credit & back- ground check. 570-406-7318 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 LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! 962 Rooms WEST PITTSTON Rooms for rent in large, furnished Vic- torian Home. Hard- wood floors. Mod- ern kitchen, bath & laundry. Off street parking. $500 + security. All utilities, cable & internet included. Month to month lease. Call 570-430-3100 Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanout your closets! You’re in bussiness with classified! 965 Roommate Wanted NANTICOKE 2 Males looking for 3rd roommate to share 3 bedroom apartment. $85 / week. Call 570-735-8015 971 Vacation & Resort Properties HARVEY’S LAKE LAKEFRONT fully furnished. Wifi, cable. Weekly, monthly. Season 2012 starting June 570-639-5041 971 Vacation & Resort Properties FLORIDA Boca Raton Available March/April Beautiful 5 room home with Pool. Fully furnished. On canal lot. $600 weekly. If interest- ed, write to: 120 Wagner St. Moosic, PA 18507 QUAIL HOLLOW VILLAGE TIME SHARE Beech Mountain Lakes, Drums PA. Great Price! Call 570-954-8795 974 Wanted to Rent Real Estate Kingston, Forty Fort or Bear Creek Area Responsible couple. Non-smokers. Seeking to rent a single home or half double. Call 570-822-8361 Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! PAGE 14D MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012 TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com