Go Lackawanna 04-15-2012

2 GOLackawanna Sunday, April 15, 2012
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
Newsroom
829-7242
jbutkiewicz@timesleader.com
Circulation
Jim McCabe 829-5000
jmccabe@timesleader.com
Delivery Sunday 75 per week
Mailed Subscriptions Sunday
$1.00 per week in PA
$3.05 per week outside PA
Published weekly by:
Impressions Media
15 N. Main St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Periodicals postage paid at
Scranton, PA
Postmaster: Send address changes
to Times Leader, 15 N. Main St.,
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
+(ISSN No. 0896-4084)
USPS 499-710
Issue No. 2012-106
3 NEWS
Page 4 Holden says no time for debate
Page 6 Tour de Scranton back on April 29
Page 10 Voter ID law brings trouble to polls
Page 13 Trio of taxing bodies eyes PILOT pay
17 ARTS
Page 18 Shinedown set for Scranton
Page 22 CLICK: First Friday April
Page 23 NEPA roots clear in Menzingers music
28 SPORTS
Page 28 ROBINSON: Pens consistently successful
Page 29 Keystone slugger a star
Page 32 NP has stellar spring season
Page 33 Lady Royals rolling with win streak
GO Lackawanna Editor
Christopher J. Hughes 558-0113
chughes@golackawanna.com
Reporter/Photographer
Rich Howells 558-0483
rhowells@golackawanna.com
Advertising Representative
Karen Fiscus 970-7291
kfiscus@timesleader.com
Obituaries
558-0113
News Tips
558-0113
news@golackawanna.com
Missed Paper 829-5000
Classified
1-800-273-7130
Advertising 829-7101
Subscriptions 1-800-252-5603
Hours of Operation
9a.m. 6p.m.; M-F; 210 Wyoming
Avenue, Scranton 18503
OUR TEAM
COVER PHOTOS / AP AND JASON RIEDMILLER
BRAD LANPHEAR PHOTO
Alexis Ivosevic
15, of Hawley,
tries on one of
the prom dress-
es that were
available for $10
at Cinderellas
Closet this
week.
STORY: Page
26
After 91
editions,
amounting to
close than 600
bylines, its
time for me to
say goodbye
to Go Lackawanna.
When the publication borne
from the ashes of the Times
Leader Scranton Edition need-
ed an editor in July 2010, I
jumped at the chance to report
on my hometown.
I soon learned the trouble of
such a task as personal friends fell
on the other side of the lawand it
was my duty to report on them.
Similarly, when the chance
to aid The Times Leader by
returning to my former role as
an online editor was presented
late last month, I knew what
needed to be done.
Despite the existence of an
editor for one edition and a
transition team of the finest
folks from The Times Leader
that captained Go before my
first official publication on July
25, 2010, I will always consider
myself the founding editor of
this publication.
I know of few titles Ive held
in my life that surpass the one
possessed here father, hus-
band, son, and brother. Should
I be lucky enough to see the
day, grandfather will likely beat
out founding editor of a Keys-
tone Press Award-winning
newspaper, too.
By the way, we just picked up
nine more Keystones this week,
bringing us to a total of 15 for 18
months of eligible work.
Im proud to say we did
things differently under my
watch than many community
newspapers would have.
We reported on crimes, fires,
corruption trials, indictments,
the scourge of synthetic drugs,
Supreme Court rulings worth
millions of dollars, and so
much more.
Nothing will reverse the
good work done here, but there
is so much more to be done.
Im proud to introduce a
personal friend and colleague,
Don McGlynn, as my successor
behind the small partition
inside our Wyoming Avenue
office. Don is a Scranton native
and has the tools necessary to
continue to steer Go in the
right direction. With four years
at The Abington Journal and
the guidance of some of the
areas best community news
pros at his side, his success is
assured, in my opinion.
He will build things here that
even I couldnt have imagined.
I will continue to watch how
evenly reporters covering my
beloved city play the facts. The
staff at Go did so with gusto
from the start.
I will miss the phone calls
from Scranton Police Chief Dan
Duffy and my scrambles to
Central Court for the latest
criminal paperwork.
My wife, Ive already been
informed, will not miss the
midnight dashes and bicycle
rides, when necessary to the
scene of a fire across town.
To all who have given of their
time in interviews and support in
both personal and professional
friendships, I cannot say thank you
enough. You made the job more
enjoyable than it already was.
The time has come for me to GO
BEHIND THE BYLINES
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES had a
hell of a run. Email him at
chughes@timesleader.com.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Sunday, April 15, 2012 GOLackawanna 3
I
n the early morning hours of
April 15, 1912, the RMS Titan-
ic, the largest ship afloat at the
time, sank after striking an
iceberg the night before, ulti-
mately resulting in the deaths of
1,514 individuals.
Students enrolled in Marywood
Universitys new public history pro-
gram know the story of the tragic
maiden voyage well after digging
through archival photographs and
historic documents as they pre-
pared Titanic: Explore the Legend
and100 Years of History, an exhibit
opening at the Everhart Museumto-
day, Sunday, April 15.
Intro to Museum and Archives,
the first of several planned courses
in the new program, began in mid-
January, and it didnt take long for
the four enrolled students, includ-
ing Ryan Kearney, to decide what
they would examine.
There was no discussion, Ever-
hart Museum Executive Director
Cara Sutherland said with a laugh.
The sinking of the ill-fated White
Star Line vessel was an easy choice
over other notable anniversaries, in-
cluding the 50th anniversary of Ma-
rilyn Monroes death and the bicen-
See TITANIC, Page 16
TOP: JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO
ABOVE: AP PHOTO
ABOVE: RMS Titanic sets sail
in April 1912. The ship struck
an iceberg and sank on the
morning of April 15, exactly
100 years ago.
TOP LEFT: Kate Gaffney, left,
and Allie Coppola were two of
the four Marywood public
history students who as-
sembled the exhibit at the
Everhart Museum.
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
U.S. Rep. Tim Holden, in the
midst of a competitive primary
battle against fellow Democrat
Matt Cartwright, said Tuesday
there will be no formal debates
against his challenger before the
April 24 primary.
Citing his job duties as a 10-
term congressman plus the rig-
ors of campaigning against a
rare primary election opponent,
Holden said he doesnt have the
time to debate. He also said he
believes the public has a pretty
good idea thanks to news media
and campaign efforts where
both candidates stand on the is-
sues.
The decision is a digression
from the Holden campaigns
comments made on March 15.
At that time, Eric Nagy, a cam-
paign spokesman, said while
Cartwrights request for a de-
bate in all six counties in the
17th Congressional District was
not feasible, onedebatewas like-
ly.
Heres the problem I have. I
do not have the luxury of mis-
sing work, said Holden, 55, of
St. Clair, Schuylkill County.
The people of this district
elected me to do a job These
two weeks during Congression-
al Easter break are the only two
weeks Ive had home full time.
Ive had a jam-packed schedule
and Ive got to go back to work
Monday morning, were in ses-
sion.
When asked why no debate
couldbe heldona weekendor at
night in the next two weeks,
Holden said it was a scheduling
issue.
I dont know what his sched-
ule looks like, but Im booked
right through this election,
Holden said.
Holden said that in the occur-
rences when the two have ap-
peared together, at political
committee endorsement ses-
sions, he said the party support-
ers have backed him.
Cartwright, 50, of Moosic,
was critical of Holdens decision
when contacted Tuesday.
I dont know what to say
about a man who will circulate
vicious falsehoods on television
about me and my family and
then refuse to face me in per-
son, Cartwright said. He cant
defend his record of voting to
create the Halliburton loophole
and against health care reform
eventhoughhe has access tothe
best health care in the world.
Hes hiding from his own re-
cord and its a disservice to the
people of the 17th District. Peri-
od.
Shane Seaver, a spokesman
for the Cartwright campaign,
saidhereachedout toEric Nagy,
his counterpart at the Holden
camp, two weeks ago on setting
up debates and never got a re-
sponse.
He said Cartwright is willing
and able to shuffle his schedule
any time leading up to the pri-
mary to debate Holden.
The Democratic Primary will
be crucial in determining who
the districts representative in
Washington will be the next two
years. The winner of the Demo-
cratic primary will likely face
Laureen Cummings of Old
Forge in the November general
election. Cummings is the only
Republican on the ballot. But
the district registration break-
downfavors Democrats by a bet-
ter than 5 to 3 margin.
Holden: No time now for a debate
ANDREWM. SEDER
aseder@timesleader.com
WILKES-BARRE In the courtroom, attor-
ney Matt Cartwright said he gets satisfaction
fromdefendingtherightsof citizensandmaking
sure their voices are not drownedout by big cor-
porations that can use their financial might to
gain advantage.
If electedtoCongress, Cartwright, 50, saidthe
venue might change, but his mission would not.
Northeastern Pennsylvania needs a strong
voice in Congress. Northeastern Pennsylvania
needs a real Democrat to speak up for it. Some-
body who believes in the things Franklin Roose-
velt did for this nation, Cartwright told a group
of Times Leader reporters andeditors during an
interviewMonday.
Hesaidtakingon20-year incumbent U.S. Rep.
TimHolden, a fellowDemocrat who is the dean
of the partys Pennsylvania congressional dele-
gation, was not a decision he made lightly. But
when looking at what was going on in Washing-
ton, looking into Holdens voting history, and
seeing howthe new17th Congressional District
was redrawn, he couldnt pass up the opportuni-
ty.
The redistricting, approved by a state legisla-
tive panel in December, placed Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre in the same congressional district
as Holdens. Both are areas where Cartwright, a
partner with the Munley, Munley &Cartwright
lawfirm, is a recognized figure.
And, Cartwright noted, the new district
comes gift-wrappedwithanincumbent that no-
body here has ever voted for.
Holden, who visited The Times Leader last
week, contends that two decades of appearing
on the television news in the Scranton/Wilkes-
Barre market, which includes
Schuylkill County where he
lives, has made his name well-
known throughout most of the
district.
An internal poll, released
Monday by the Cartwright
campaignandconductedby
Thirty Ninth Street Strate-
gies, showedCartwright leadingHoldenamong
600likelyDemocratic primaryvoters inthe17th
by a 42 to 36 percent margin. In February, ac-
cordingtothepoll, Holdenhada41to25percent
lead. Both men had 51 percent favorability rat-
ings in the poll, which was conducted April 2-5
and had a margin of error of +/- 4 percent.
Cartwright, of Moosic, saidhe has heardfrom
people on the campaign trail that they like that
a local person is running, someone that theyve
heard of.
Holden, fromSt. Clair, said what he may lack
in name recognition will be counterbalanced by
elected officials and political party officials who
have endorsedhimandwill dotheir part getting
his message out on his behalf.
Cartwright said his campaign is supported by
voters, everydaycitizensfromthroughout there-
gion who are contributing small amounts of
money so he can get his message across.
Im raising it from friends, family, relatives,
neighbors, he said, adding that Holden is sup-
ported by corporate donors and political action
committees, something Cartwright pledged to
limit if elected.
Cartwright made it clear that he believed
HoldenisaDemocrat innameonly andchided
the party for being too complicit with Republi-
can presidents and congressmen.
17TH DISTRICT RACE
Cartwright touts his mission
ANDREWM. SEDER
Cartwright
WILKES-BARRE Though
she faces no primary election
opponent, Laureen Cummings
wanted to introduce herself to
Luzerne County voters
Wednesday and explain why
she hopes to serve the states
17th District in Congress next
year.
The Republican from Old
Forge had entered the U.S. Sen-
ate race last year to try to un-
seat Bob Casey, D-Scranton,
but the state Republican Party
approached her in December af-
ter redistricting maps were ap-
proved and asked her to instead
run for the House.
She obliged and will likely
face the winner of the Demo-
cratic primary contest between
incumbent U.S. Rep. Tim Hold-
en, D-St. Clair, and Moosic at-
torney Matt Cartwright.
Speaking in front of the coun-
ty courthouse, Cummings said
that even with a huge registra-
tion disparity between Demo-
crats and Republicans in the
six-county district, she believes
issues, not party, will matter
most.
As one of the founders of the
Scranton Tea Party, she said the
goal is to protect the Constitu-
tion and change Washington.
We dont believe in Republi-
can or Democrat.
We believe in the
American peo-
ple, said the 47-
year-old mother
of four and grand-
mother of three.
She fought
hard to get U.S.
Rep. Lou Barletta elected two
years ago when much of Lacka-
wanna and Luzerne counties
were located in the 11th Con-
gressional District, and she
said she was proud of the cam-
paign that defeated long-time
incumbent Democrat Paul Kan-
jorski.
But the lines were redrawn
and Barlettas district was shift-
ed south, leaving people such
as Cummings with another up-
hill battle to try to unseat an-
other entrenched Democratic
representative.
Cummings, who owns Lori-
mar Home Care, a private duty
nursing and staffing agency in
Old Forge, said her platform is
to stop out-of-control spend-
ing and to make sure govern-
ment operates on a smaller
scale but keeps a closer eye on
upholding the Constitution.
The 17th District serves all or
portions of Lackawanna, Lu-
zerne, Northampton, Monroe,
Carbon and Schuylkill coun-
ties.
Cummings introduces herself
ANDREWM. SEDER
Cummings
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
SCRANTON Lackawanna County
Commissioners unanimously adopted an
ordinance on April 11 to impose a fee on
unconventional gas wells within the coun-
ty.
The fee on each and every unconven-
tional gas well spud, or the actual start of
drilling of an unconventional gas well, is
pursuant to Act 13, adopted by the state
legislature and signed into law by Gov.
TomCorbett in February. Commissioners
unanimously approved the first reading of
the ordinance on March 28, albeit be-
grudgingly.
I dont thinkanyone of us are huge fans
of the ordinance, but they kindof have our
hands tiedright nowto go forwardwithit.
I think weve heard that outcry from
throughout the state of Pennsylvania,
Commissioner Jim Wansacz said.
Wansacz added that he felt it must be
enacted in the hopes of the state legisla-
ture later gaining some common sense
anddraftinga more favorable ordinance in
the future.
We really dont have a choice in this
matter. The state gave us the option to ei-
ther adopt this and potentially receive
some money fromany wells in Lackawan-
na Countyor not toadopt it andreceive no
money if there are any wells to be drilled
in Lackawanna County, county solicitor
DonFredericksonadded, saying that even
the formula for calculating the fee is ri-
diculous.
Commissioner Corey OBrien felt that
Marcellus Shale exploration could pro-
vide great benefit to the county, but
warned that potential environmental
risks must be balanced with economic
development.
While Marcellus Shale exploration
continues to be minimal in our county to-
day, we need to take this action to protect
our community moving forward. While
there is a great deal of excitement about
Shale, we must heed the historical, envi-
ronmental, and infrastructure impact les-
sons learned by our area with anthracite
coal mining, OBrien said.
Were confident that we can enjoy the
economic benefits of Marcellus Shale ex-
ploration while protecting the environ-
ment and infrastructure with proper plan-
ningandfederal andstate support moving
forward.
Commissioner Pat OMalley echoed
OBriens sentiments.
I thinktherere some major pluses with
Marcellus Shale, but then theres also the
negativitythat Ivealways beenconcerned
aboutIn our area, coal was king, and all
of us lived through and knowthe scarring
that was left over, OMalley said.
I believe that weve just got to make
sure that we have the proper safeguards
on this. Weve got to make sure that this
doesnt happen to our community agai-
nOne thing for sure is you cannot drink
money, so make sure your water and your
soil is protected and make sure the people
of your counties are protected too.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Shale drilling fee approved
RICH HOWELLS
SCRANTON Lackawanna
County Commissioners unani-
mously approved another Keys-
tone Opportunity Zone inArchbald
on April 11 to make way for a new
business park.
A KOZ is a defined commercial
or industrial area where the proper-
ty and business owners are granted
a reduced or tax-free status for 10
years.
The state Department of Eco-
nomic and Community Develop-
ment saw the success of the KOZ
program at the Jessup Small Busi-
ness Center and the Valley View
Business Park, Greater Scranton
Chamber of Commerce Vice Presi-
dent Andrew Skrip said, and asked
the chambers industrial develop-
ment arm, the Scranton Lackawan-
na Industrial Building Company, to
submit anapplicationfor one of the
four new KOZs in Pennsylvania.
I will note that this is undevel-
oped, mine-scarred property total-
ing 259 acres. Well be meeting
withArchbaldboroughandthe Val-
ley View School District later this
week and next week because we
need their approvals also. We need
the approvals of the three taxing
bodies, Skrip said.
I dont have an exact number for
PhaseI andPhaseII of theArchbald
Business Parks, but I can easily say
about 1,000 jobs will be created
once its fully developed.
The tax exemption on the prop-
erty is set to begin on Jan. 1, 2013
and to terminate Dec. 31, 2022.
Keystone Opportunity Zones
are critically important to our abil-
ity to retain jobs in Lackawanna
County and to create new jobs in
our county by bringing in new em-
ployers. We are competing daily
with counties not only throughout
the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
nia, but throughout the country,
and were competing with the in-
centives that they provide, Com-
missioner Corey OBrien said.
When companies call Lacka-
wanna County, one of the first
things they ask is do we have KOZ
space availableThis program is
critically important so that we can
compete.
Archbald KOZ
approved by
commissioners
RICH HOWELLS
Parties continued to inch
closer to finalizing the sale of
the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Yankees Triple-Abaseball fran-
chise throughout the last
week, but a Lackawanna Coun-
ty Multi-Purpose Stadium Au-
thority meeting that had been
called for Tuesday morning
will be pushed back, probably
until later this week.
The Stadium Authority had
called the meeting to review,
consider and take action on
the proposed definitive agree-
ment between Lackawanna
County and SWB Yankees
LLC, a joint venture of the
New York Yankees and the
Mandalay Entertainment
Group.
The contract for that sale
would not be available in time
for the Tuesday meeting. Lack-
awanna County Communica-
tions Director Joe DArienzo
said late Friday that necessary
papers have beenpreparedand
negotiations are complete as
long as each side agrees to
what has been put down in
writing.
Everybody has not yet re-
viewed on paper what has
been said in the meetings, he
said.
Lackawanna County Com-
missioners had announced
during their Wednesday meet-
ing that a public hearing and
the Stadium Authority meet-
ing would be held early this
week regarding the sale of the
team. Early estimates fromthe
commissioners were that a
public hearing could be held
Monday with a vote by the Sta-
dium Authority on Tuesday.
Completion of the $14.6 mil-
lion sale is required to com-
plete the funding of the recon-
struction of PNC Field, which
would allow the team to re-
sume playing in Moosic in
2013 as part of a lease agree-
ment that is included in the
conditions of the sale.
When the hearing is held,
Commissioner Jim Wansacz
said it will be at night to better
accommodate the public. De-
tails will be listed on the coun-
tys website andinlocal media.
In anticipation of the sales
agreement, the construction
manager was authorized to be-
gin project mobilization April
6. Work needs to begin soon in
order to be completed in time
for the opening of the 2013 sea-
son in April. Commissioner
Corey OBrien said that work
will not begin until after the
public reviewand StadiumAu-
thority meeting.
Baseball is very important,
obviously, Wansacz said
Wednesday. Weve beenwork-
ing very hard. We believe that
we are very close, but we are
still working out some of the
finer, finer points to be able to
present to the public.
The last thing that we want
to do is turn around and pre-
sent some information and
then (have) the deal change.
Were really reducing to
writing the issues that we have
been discussing and the de-
tails we have been discussing,
so that process continues
among the lawyers for all sides
that will continue to reduce to
writing all of the detail issues
that were not covered in the
memorandum of understand-
ing, but that go a step deeper
into the details to make an
agreement possible, Commis-
sioner Corey OBrien added.
The notice of the planned
Stadium Authority meeting
stated another purpose of the
meeting was to amend the Ar-
ticles of Incorporation to in-
crease the Authoritys charter
by an additional 50 years.
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Yankees are in the process of
playing their entire 2012 sea-
son away from Moosic. They
are using six different stadi-
ums for home games during
the season.
Yankees contract talks inch forward
Public meeting
expected by
mid-week, Stadium
Authority vote to
follow
TOMROBINSON and
RICH HOWELLS
Go Lackawanna staff
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
Charlie andMary Rose McAn-
drew Spano, Scranton, have an-
nounced their candidacies as
delegates to the Republican
National Convention to be
held Aug. 27 to 30th in Tampa
Bay, Fla.
Mr. Spano is
a retired pub-
lic school
teacher and
has headed a
number of
community or-
ganizations in-
cluding the
South Scran-
ton Lions Club
and the Scran-
ton Chapter of
UNICO. He
was the man-
ager of recruit-
ing for the
United States
Census in
northeastern
Pennsylvania from2008 to 2010.
He also founded the 9-11Memo-
rial Committee of Lackawanna
County.
He has attended four prior
conventions, including one as
an alternate delegate in 1988.
Raised in Throop, Mrs. Spano
is a retired substitute teacher
and case manager for a human
development agency. For 15
years, she managed casework to
assist low-income people get
help with their utility bills. She
also managed cases in the LI-
HEAP and the crisis program
where participants were noti-
fied of
utility shutoffs and needed as-
sistance.
She is a member of Scranton
UNICO and has participated in
numerous community events.
She served briefly as a district
committeewomanfor theLacka-
wanna Republican Committee.
She also has attended four
conventions, including two as
an elected alternate.
The Spanos live in the 17th
Congressional District. Republi-
can party rules allow for three
delegates to be elected from
most Pennsylvania districts. A
small number of districts have
an extra bonus delegate, but the
17th is not one of them.
Anyone interested in helping
can email spano4dele-
gate@gmail.com.
Husband and
wife seek GOP
delegate spots
Charlie Spano
Mary Rose
McAndrew
Spano
R
iders who havent
yet broken their bi-
cycles out of winter
storage have about two
weeks until the Tour de
Scranton returns to the
city.
Founded in 2004 by Hill
Section residents Tom and
Betty Moreken, the Tour
de Scrantonserves as a fun-
draiser for the Erin Jessica
MorekenDrugandAlcohol
Treatment Fund. The fund
was established in 2002,
shortly after Erin More-
kens death at age 28 froma
heroin overdose.
The annual bike ride has
raised about $115,000 to help
youngpeople that may struggle
with drugs or alcohol. Monies
raised have provided scholar-
ships torehabilitationfacilities,
aided a home for sober women
in Carbondale, and funded in-
formationonaddictiongivento
local libraries.
Were always trying to find
different ways to use the mon-
ey, Mrs. Moreken said.
The non-competitive ride
has continued to be successful
because of its goal to help oth-
ers battle addition.
It seems the cause is some-
thing everyone has a connec-
tion to. Everyone seems to
know someone in the family or
a friend who has suffered from
the disease of addiction, she
said.
Tour de Scranton began with
two routes and grew to five in
2009, including the100-kilome-
ter metric century. The event
also includes a four-mile, round
trip walk along the Lackawan-
naRiver HeritageTrail that was
first introduced last year.
We really want to encourage
people to come out and do that
because we know that not ev-
eryone has a bike, Mrs. More-
ken explained. Everyone can
participate, and it really is a
beautiful walk.
The ride welcomed 400 par-
ticipants last year, tying a previ-
ous attendance record, andwel-
comed Mr. and Mrs. Morekens
sons, 36-year-old Todd and 33-
year-old Tim, for the first time.
They were kind of over-
whelmed by the whole thing,
Mrs. Moreken said this week.
They didnt know what to ex-
pect They were quite busy
and quite impressed.
Now, nearly10years after los-
ing her daughter, Mrs. More-
kenhopes the event is making a
positive impact in her memory.
I think Erin would be very
proudof what weredoingtotry
to help other young people, es-
pecially women.
Women who get involved
with drugs and alcohol, they
face a lot of terrible obstacles,
she said. Were trying to help
people at a young age so that
they dont get intotheir 20s and
30s and still find that they have
a problem.
Its a real uphill climb for a
lot of these people, and they
need all of the help that anyone
can give them.
Organizers encourage walkers to participate in four-mile trek
JASON RIEDMILLER / GO LACKAWANNA FILE PHOTO
David Lord of Clarks Summit finishes the 32-mile ride during Tour de Scranton 8 last year. The ride returns on April 29, 2012.
Pedalers prep for Tour
WHAT: Tour de Scranton 9, a fundraiser for the Erin Jessica Moreken
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Fund.
WHEN: Sunday, April 29. Registration opens at 9 a.m., rides begin at
10 a.m.
WHERE: Scranton High School, 63 Munchak Way, Scranton. The
furthest route takes riders around Elk Mountain.
COST: $30 for riders registered before April 28, $35 on the day of
the event, $10 for students walking along the Lackawanna River
Heritage Trail.
INFO: Pre-registration and more details available at www.tourde-
scranton.com.
IF YOU GO
GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012 PAGE 7
7
4
6
1
1
4
12 PK
$9.99
12 PK
$6.99
24OZ
CANS
99
24OZ
CANS
$2.50
6 PK
$8.99
6 PK
$7.99
6 PK
$9.50
12 PK
$9.99
FOR ALL YOUR BEVERAGE NEEDS
CALL AHEAD FOR QUICK PICK UP
570-344-1119
ITALIAN BOARS HEAD HOAGIES $2.99
ALL CIGARETTES
SOLD AT THE
LOWEST POSSIBLE
PRICE BY LAW
7
4
3
7
8
9
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
7
4
7
7
6
2
SCRANTON City Council
unanimously introduced an or-
dinance imposing a 15 percent
tax upon each parking transac-
tion by operators of parking lots
and garages throughout the city
and establishing annual license
fees of $1 per space.
Lots and garages owned by
the Scranton Parking Authority
will be exempt, andCouncilman
Pat Rogan noted that business
owners will also be exempt for
parking spaces provided to their
customers at nocharge. The city
treasurer will receive the fees
andrelatedfines while the direc-
tor of Licensing, Inspections,
and Permits will enforce the or-
dinance.
By ordinance, a parking lot is
defined as any place within the
city of Scranton, whether whol-
ly or partially enclosed or open,
including a garage or enclosed
building, at which motor vehi-
cles are parked or stored for any
period of time in return for a
consideration, Council Presi-
dent Janet Evans explained, cit-
ing the legislation.
Further, an operator is de-
fined as any person conducting
the operation of a parking lot or
receiving the consideration for
the parking or storage of motor
vehicles as such parking lot, in-
cludingany governmental
body, governmental subdivi-
sion, municipal corporation,
public authority, nonprofit cor-
poration, or any person operat-
ing as an agent of one of the
above.
Rogan and Council Solicitor
Boyd Hughes, who helped draft
the legislation, felt the Parking
Authority should be taxed, but
Hughes found that the city of
Pittsburgh attempted a similar
tax on its authority and it was
struckdownincourt. Non-profit
organizations such as the Uni-
versity of Scranton, however,
should be eligible, Hughes said.
In the original Recovery Plan
that was sent to council by the
Pennsylvania Economy League,
the new parking tax was esti-
mated to generate around
$630,000, Council Vice Presi-
dent Frank Joyce said, but in the
citys 2012 budget, its marked
for $500,000 after speaking with
Business Administrator Ryan
McGowan.
Evans said council hopes to
enact an amusement tax in the
coming months, a commuter
tax in 2013, and a payroll tax,
which will require the assist-
ance of state legislatures. Coun-
cil alsosupports installinga new
smart electronic parking me-
ter system and the sale or lease
of Parking Authority garages to
generate additional revenue.
In other business, council
unanimously approved $84,412
in federal funds for homeless as-
sistance programs and estab-
lished a no parking zone in the
700 block of Cedar Avenue.
SCRANTON CITY COUNCIL
RICH HOWELLS PHOTO
Council President Janet Evens said the parking transaction tax
is one of several intended to be enacted.
New parking
tax introduced
RICH HOWELLS
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
7
4
7
6
1
9
We Accept Most Vision Insurance. We Accept All Optical Discount Programs. Some restrictions apply. Not valid w/other offers, prior purchases, sales, discounts or insurance plans.
S
A
K
S
F
I
F
T
H
A
V
E
-
B
A
N
A
N
A
R
E
P
U
B
L
I
C
A
C
U
V
U
E
O
A
S
Y
S
N
I
G
H
T
&
D
A
Y
BLIC HEMINGWAY CARRERA LACOSTE JAI KUDO NINE WEST TURATI BANANA REPUBLIC ACUVUE OASYS NIGHT & DAY AIROPTIX AQUA
Y
O
D
O
G
C
O
L
E
M
A
N
N
A
S
C
A
R
L
I
N
D
A
E
V
A
N
S
J
.
L
O
A
C
U
V
U
E
O
A
S
Y
S
COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAM
$
49.
Frames
$
9.
00
Single Vision (CR-39)
Bifocal (FT-28)
Progressive (No Line)
19.99
39.99
69.99
826-1700
Wilkes-Barre
Dr. Shelley Eskin
Dr. Georgia Clark
288-7471
Wyoming
Dr. Lew E. Lisses
961-1400
Scranton
Dr. Mark Pensak
Dr. Frank Kleinsorge
Dr. Lew Lisses
836-3700
Tunkhannock
Dr. Ron Avenia & Associates
DEFINITION AC MANDALAY LIBERTY SPORT NINE WEST J.LO CHESTERFIELD SAKS FIFTH AVE - CARRERA LACOSTE - JAI KUDO
complete
CONTACT LENS EYE EXAM
$
89.
includes trial pair
Sin
Bif
for
nine-dollars
Eyeglass Lenses
Denition AC
Acuvue Oasys
Air Optix Aqua
14.99
28.99
39.99
Contact Lenses
qua Air Optix
SAVE MORE
WITH REBATES
www.crystalvisioncenter.com
SOUTH ABINGTON TOWN-
SHIP - An assistant Abington
Heights seventh and eighth
grade baseball coach allegedly
admitted to police that he
crossed the line when he
asked a 12-year-old female play-
er to bring her yoga pants and
underwear to baseball practice
in a bag and leave them under
his car, according to a criminal
affidavit.
Gavin Joseph Cerco II, 25, of
Clarks Summit, was charged
with one count of corruption of
minors by the Lackawanna
County District Attorneys Of-
fice and South Abington Town-
ship Police on April 5.
Cerco allegedly sent a friend
request to the pre-teen girl on
the social network site, Face-
book. The girl and Cerco chat-
ted online for approximately a
week and a half.
The chats allegedly became
uncomfortable when Cerco
began asking the girl about the
type of underwear she wears un-
der her yoga pants andwhenhe
toldthe girl toleave the clothing
items under his car.
After learning of the alleged
conduct, Abington Heights Su-
perintendent Dr. Michael Ma-
hon contacted police. He later
told investigating officers that
internal policy in the district
prohibits coaches fromtexting,
e-mails, or social network con-
tact with student athletes.
In a forensic interview at the
Childrens Advocacy Center, the
girl repeated the claims against
Cerco.
In an interview with police at
the South Abington Police De-
partment, Cerco allegedly told
investigators that he likes to
dress in womens clothing and
was sick of going to the mall,
buying womens clothing, and
returning it when he was done
with them.
He confirmed to police that
he had requested clothing items
from the 12-year-old and that he
had pictures of himself dressed
in womens clothing that he
planned to send to her from his
cellular phone.
Cerco also allegedly admitted
that he solicited another team
member for Victorias Secret
yoga pants and that they were
at his residence ina pile of laun-
dry.
Mahon confirmed that Cerco
is no longer coaching at the
school.
Were very proud of the fact
that the student spoke up and
alerted us about the situation,
Mahon added in a phone inter-
view on Monday. Other than
that, the charges speakfor them-
selves.
Cerco was arraigned April 5
on the single charge of corrup-
tion of minors. According to
court documents, he posted
$75,000 bail on April 9.
Charges were forwarded to
the Lackawanna County Court
of Common Pleas after an April
11 preliminary hearing.
Charges against AH
coach forwarded
Gavin Joseph Cerco II allegedly solicited
clothing from12-year-old team member
By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES and
ROB TOMKAVAGE
Staff writers
The following criminal
complaints were filed in
Lackawanna County Court
between March 20 and April
11. All accounts are deriv-
ative of police affidavits, all
charges are pending follow-
ing preliminary hearings,
and all suspects are presum-
ed innocent until proven
guilty.
Child endangerment
alleged
Police said Brittany Anas-
tasia Lepkowski, 21, of Wal-
nut Street, Dunmore, arrived
home highly intoxicated
and later armed herself with
a kitchen knife, telling family
members that should would
kill anyone who went near
her baby would die. Lep-
kowski, who arrived home at
about 12:34 a.m., allegedly
told family members that,
This babys gonna be as bad
as me, and that, This baby
is gonna kill people! Dun-
more Ptlm. Eugene Mentz
was the arresting officer.
Lepkowski was arraigned
April 9 on one count each of
endangering the welfare of
children, terroristic threats,
simple assault, reckless en-
dangerment, and disorderly
conduct. She was held for
$10,000 bail, and a prelimina-
ry hearing is set for April 16.
Burglars hit late Chief
Klees property
Martin Edwards, 44, of
Main Street, Moscow; Nicole
Revesz, 36, of Foot Avenue,
Duryea; and Erik Zimmer-
man, 38, of North Webster
Avenue, Scranton, were stop-
ped by police outside the
Ben Weitsman and Son scrap
yard on the Morgan Highway
for the alleged theft of scrap
metal from the home of late
Scranton Police Chief James
Klee. Police allege the trio
entered Klees former home
on Moosic Street at least
twice and later sold the
items believed to be stolen
to the scrap yard. Zimmer-
man allegedly confessed to
police that they were at the
home and taking the items
from the garage, but he
denied taking radiators from
inside the home. Scranton
Det. Jeff Gilroy and Ptlm.
Pat Bastek were the arrest-
ing officers.
Edwards, Revesz, and
Zimmerman were each ar-
raigned on April 10 on four
counts of criminal trespass-
ing, two counts each of con-
spiracy to commit theft and
theft by unlawful taking, and
one count each of receiving
stolen property. Revesz and
Edwards each face an addi-
tional count of receiving
stolen property. Revesz and
Edwards were held for
$10,000 bail, and Zimmer-
man was held for $15,000.
Preliminary hearings are set
for April 17.
Traffic stop ends in pot
arrest
John Benzeleski, 44, of
Andover Street, Wilkes-
Barre, was stopped by Penn-
sylvania State Police in on
Feb. 17 for an expired vehicle
inspection sticker. During
the stop, Tpr. George Mur-
phy detected a strong smell
of marijuana coming from
inside the car and discovered
more than an ounce of the
drug under the front seat of
the vehicle after Benzeleski
gave his consent to a search.
Benzeleski was charged by
summons with possession
with the intent to deliver a
controlled substance, posses-
sion of a controlled sub-
stance and drug parapherna-
lia, operating a vehicle with-
out a valid inspection, and
possession of a small amount
of marijuana. A preliminary
hearing is set for April 18.
Family Guy heroin sold in
Scranton
Hilltop Manor resident
Jeremy Corneilius Money
Culbert, 21, was charged
April 11 for the alleged sale
of heroin marked Family
Guy to a confidential in-
POLICE BLOTTER
See BLOTTER, Page 15
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
NOW OPEN
SUNDAYS
10AM - 3PM
7
3
1
3
0
9
7
3
1
3
0
9
ALL JUNK CARS &
TRUCKS WANTED
V&G 570-574-1275
Free Removal. Call Anytime.
Highest Price Paid In Cash!
FREE BACK PAIN
CONSULTATION
FREE BACK PAIN
CONSULTATION
250 Pierce St., Suite 108, Kingston (570) 287-5560
Michele Holincheck CRNP Dane Kozlevcar MSPT
NEUROPATHY CENTER NEUROPATHY CENTER
If You Suer From Any Of These
Conditions, This Therapy May
BeThe Answer For Your Pain!
For More Information:
www.protecspine.com
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated/Bulging Discs
Sciatica Spinal Stenosis
NEWTHERAPY FOR LOWBACK PAIN NEWTHERAPY FOR LOWBACK PAIN
www.nervetreatmentcenter.com
States government.
It was immediately put in-
to effect, but will not pre-
vent voters in the April 24
primary election from cast-
ing their ballots.
Williams testified that
there are approximately 2
million people in the state
with disabilities, a figure
that represents more than
20 percent of potential vot-
ers. Those individuals, he
added, are twice as likely
to not possess a drivers li-
cense, one of the most com-
mon forms of photo identifi-
cation.
Requirements that existed
prior to the new law were
reasonable, but the chang-
es make voting more diffi-
cult.
Why take something
thats such a basic American
right that we have and sub-
ject it to these hurdles and
obstacles? Williams asked.
Desiree Hung, associate
state director for advocacy
for AARP Pennsylvania, add-
ed that the extreme exam-
ple of voter ID legislation
is similar to other pieces of
legislation contested by the
AARP in Tennessee, New
Hampshire, Maine, Minne-
sota, and seven other states.
The photo identification
law places a severe burden
on older Pennsylvanians
WAVERLY - Democrats
who conducted a policy
committee hearing Wednes-
day questioned the necessi-
ty of the voter identification
law enacted last month and
the struggles it could pre-
sent to voters in the com-
monwealth, as did many of
those who testified about
the law at the Waverly Com-
munity House.
Rep. Sid Michaels Kavul-
ich, D-Taylor, requested the
hearing in his home district
and served as co-chairman.
The law slams the
brakes on progress made to
provide greater access to
the ability to vote to persons
with disabilities, according
to Keith Williams, Clarks
Green Borough Council
president and a community
organizer for the Northeast
Pennsylvania Center for In-
dependent Living.
This is not the time that
we want to shun any poten-
tial voter away, Williams
said.
The law requires voters to
carry a photo ID with an ex-
piration date issued by an
approved agency, including
the Pennsylvania Depart-
ment of Transportation, an
accredited state college or
university, or the United
fundamental right to vote,
Hung said, largely because
older voters are significant-
ly less likely to have photo
identification when com-
pared to other age groups.
Hung told legislators that
she has received an average
of 15 calls per day question-
ing the law and how it may
affect seniors.
This is denying the great-
est generation the ability to
vote, Hung said.
Obviously, this issue is
something that we think is a
pretty important issue to
the people of Pennsylvania,
to the extent that we are
preparing to file a lawsuit to
try and prevent it from go-
ing into place because we
think it violates peoples
rights, said Rep. Mike Stur-
la, D-Lancaster, committee
chair.
It would place hurdle up-
on hurdle upon hurdle,
Sturla said. Instead of re-
moving barriers, weve ac-
tually placed more barriers
in the way here.
While Gov. Tom Corbett
has classified the voter iden-
tification law as one that
proactively addresses voter
fraud, the instance of such
cases in Pennsylvania are al-
legedly few and far between.
Lackawanna County Di-
rector of Elections Marion
Medalis said that in her 10
years in that role, there have
been no cases of voter fraud
or impersonation.
Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski,
D-Wilkes-Barre, said voter
impersonation technically
doesnt exist given the low
instance of cases four
among the more than 20
million votes cast since
2004. He classified the ill-
fated law as an act of su-
pression that has been
based on a false premise.
None of the 11 legislators
who presided over Wednes-
days hearing approved the
bill that became Act 19 of
2012 in March.
Voter ID law creates hurdles
Elderly, disabled among those expected to be
most affected in the general election cycle
CHRISTOPHER J HUGHES
SCRANTONStudent identi-
fication from the states accred-
ited public and private colleges
and universities are among the
accepted forms of IDin Pennsyl-
vanias newlaw. Accepted forms
of IDmust also be current, show
the individuals name, photo-
graph, and an expiration date.
Since it wont go into effect
until the November General
Election, colleges can change
their student ID policies and
add the expiration date. At least
three universities with campus-
es in Lackawanna County indi-
cated they would be making ad-
justments to have their IDs ac-
cepted at the polls.
FranCalpin, senior director of
college relations at Keystone
College in La Plume, said cur-
rent student IDs do not have ex-
piration dates, but the college is
enacting plans to update the
cards to conformto the newlaw.
Marywood University in Dun-
more is also going to add expira-
tion dates to student IDs,
though a school spokeswoman
saidthoseplans werealreadybe-
ing discussed before the state
law was signed. She said it was
to insure current students were
the ones using campus facilities
such as the pool and fitness cen-
ter.
Student identification at
Johnson College in Scranton
displays a students anticipated
year of graduation, but a spokes-
woman for the college said it
was up to the discretion of poll
workers as to whether that was
an acceptable expiration date.
The college is considering
adding expiration stickets to
their IDs.
Others arent taking addition-
al measures to make college
identifications fit the new voter
requirements.
Spokespersons for Lackawan-
na College; Baptist Bible Col-
lege; the University of Scranton;
and Penn State, which has a
campus in Dunmore, said there
are no formal plans to alter their
IDs to fit the new law.
Some colleges
changing IDs
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES and
ANDREWM. SEDER
Staff writers
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
HOST-FOR-A-DAY CAMPAIGN ENDING
S
t. Francis of Assisi Kitchen board members discuss the final days of the Host-for-a-
Day campaign, which is the primary means of financial support for the kitchens
mission to provide a free daily meal to area needy. The campaign concludes with a
reception on Wednesday, April 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., at St. Marys Center in Scranton.
A Host-for-a-Day gift can be made through any kitchen board member by calling (570)
342-5556, online at www.stfranciskitchen.org, or at the door on April 25.
Shown are, from left, seated, Carol Fine, Judith Weinberger, and Ann Hawk. Standing,
John Cosgrove, John Cognetti, Atty. Jane Carlonas, Randy Palko, and Tim Primerano.
Melnick becomes Marist
ambassador coordinator
Stephanie
Melnick, of
Scranton, has
been named
Meet and
Greet Coor-
dinator of the
Student Am-
bassadors
Executive Board at Marist
College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Melnick is a freshman fashion
merchandising major.
Marist student ambassadors
serve as liaisons between the
college and prospective stu-
dents. They are mentors for
high school students, sharing
their own experience through
the college search process.
Ambassadors are known
among the faculty and staff as
being among the best of the
Marist community.
Melnick will serve her posi-
tion during the 2012-2013 aca-
demic year.
Riverside grad wins National
Crafts Fellowship
The soaring gothic cathedral
in Chartres, France, inspired
John Souters ceramic work,
but he did not imagine hed be
seeing the real thing so soon.
The senior at the University of
the Arts and 2007 graduate of
Riverside High School learned
in March that he was one of 10
students nationwide selected
for a 2012 Windgate Fellow-
ship, one of the largest gifts to
college students majoring in
crafts in the country.
The $15,000 grant will allow
Souter to travel and study in
France this summer as well as
support his post-graduation
work.
Souter will spend a month in
France, visiting the cathedral
and traveling and exploring the
French ceramics industry and
tradition.
When he returns to the Unit-
ed States will continue making
art in Philadelphia, and is pur-
suing opportunities to work at
Philadelphias Clay Studio as
part of UArts work exchange.
U of S among top 25
healthiest universities
The University of Scranton
ranked as the 25thHealthiest
college in the United States,
according to a new listing
posted onwww.greatist.com, an
online source for health and
fitness information.
Greatist.com reviewed nearly
100 colleges noted for excep-
tional food, fitness facilities,
health services, heath-related
programming, and just plain
old happy students to find
The 25 Healthiest Colleges in
the U.S.
The ranking reviewed stu-
dent satisfaction surveys for
food, fitness, health services
and programming. Each area
was weighted evenly and col-
leges were given a score based
on a number of factors, in-
cluding price, hours of service,
quality and innovativeness.
The posting noted student
comments that the University
offered good healthy food as
inexpensively as fast food,
encouraging healthy eating.
Students also ranked the qual-
ity of the food as very high.
The list of The 25 Health-
iest College in the U.S. was
published for the first time on
April 9.
Keystones Davis earns
doctorate
Patti Davis,
of Dalton, a
professor in
the business,
management
and tech-
nology divi-
sion at Keys-
tone College,
recently received her doctoral
degree in post-secondary and
adult education from Capella
University, Minneapolis, Minn.
Dr. Davis doctoral thesis
was Is Science in Danger? A
Study of the Decline in STEM
(Science, Technology, Engi-
neering and Mathematics)
Graduates and the Reaction by
Major Research Universities.
A Keystone graduate, Davis
has been the curriculum coor-
dinator of accounting at the
college for 27 years and was
Keystones 1997 recipient of the
Margaretta Belin Chamberlin
Chair for Distinguished Faculty
Service.
She serves as Chair of the
Relations with School and
Colleges Committee of the
Northeast Chapter of the Penn-
sylvania Institute of Certified
Public Accountants and is a
member of the American Ac-
counting Association and In-
stitute of Management Ac-
countants.
SCHOOL NOTES
Melnick
Davis
ARROWOF LIGHT RECIPIENTS HONORED
C
ub Scout Pack 21, Dickson City, recently held their Arrow of Light ceremony. The
Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouts, is earned by Webelos that have
been active participants in their den and are ready to join a Boy Scout troop. A scout
that earns his Arrow of Light patch has also completed nearly all the requirements to
earn the Scout badge in the troop, beginning his Boy Scout trail. More information on
Cub Scout Pack 21 can be found atwww.cubpack21.org.
Recipients of the Arrow of Light from Pack 21 are, from left, Matt Morris, Ralph Morris,
Jacob Vituszynski, Joshua Vituszynski, Chase Combs, and Cobi Combs.
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
7
3
2
5
4
9
ECONOMY OIL COMPANY
Wholesaler Distributor of Gulf Gasoline
PREMIUM HEATING OIL
NO ONE BEATS OUR
PRICE OR SERVICE
If you nd someone cheaper, call.
We will beat any competitor by 3 cents per gallon.
100 gallon minimum
(prices subject to change)
ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS
CALL TODAY 570-341-3348
SERVING SCRANTON, CLARKS SUMMIT, MID VALLEY
AND SURROUNDING AREAS
ARCHBALD
Borough council, Wed., April 18, 7
p.m., 400 Church St., Archbald.
BI-COUNTY
Airport board, Thurs., April 19,
10:30 a.m., Wilkes-Barre/Scran-
ton International Airport, Avoca.
CARBONDALE
Public hearing, on 2012 Commu-
nity Development Block Grant
applications, Mon., April, 16, 6
p.m., City Hall, 1 N. Main St.,
Carbondale.
DICKSON CITY
Planning commission, work
session, Tues., April 17, 5:30 p.m.,
administration building, 801
Boulevard Ave., Dickson City.
GLENBURN TOWNSHIP
Board of Supervisors, April 16,
7:30 p.m.
JESSUP
Planning commission, Wed., April
18, 7 p.m.
LAKELAND
Budget and finance work ses-
sion, Tues., April 17, 7 p.m., Lake-
land Jr.-Sr. High School library,
1355 Lakeland Dr., Scott Town-
ship.
MID VALLEY
School board, work session,
Thurs., April 19, 6:15 p.m., board
room, Mid Valley Secondary
Center, Underwood Road,
Throop.
NORTH POCONO
School board, education com-
mittee, Mon., April 16, 7 p.m.,
North Pocono Intermediate
School library, 701 Church St.,
Moscow.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP
Board of supervisors meeting,
April 19.
SCRANTON
School board computerization
committee, Mon., April 16, 6:30
p.m., administration building,
425 N. Washington Ave.,. Scran-
ton.
Parking authority, Wed., April 18,
140 Adams Ave., Scranton.
City council, Thursdays, 6:30
p.m., City Hall, 340 N. Washing-
ton Ave.
THROOP
Zoning hearing board, Tues.,
April 17, 6:30 p.m., 436 Sand-
erson St. Business includes:
1. Special exception request of
Robert R. Dudick for property
at 203 Boulevard Ave. Applicant
seeks change of use, which if
granted, would allow for an
auto body shop.
2. Dimensional variance request
of Joseph J. Naro Jr. for prop-
erty lat 149 Dunmore St. Appli-
cant seeks 4 ft. relief from the
required 10 ft. on the left side
set back.
MEETINGS
Mellows guilty plea
relocated to Scranton
A federal judge on Wednes-
day ruled former state Sen.
Robert Mellows guilty plea
hearing will be held in Scran-
ton instead of Philadelphia,
where it was initially sched-
uled.
U.S. District Judge Joel H.
Slomsky, acting at the request
of the U.S. Attorneys Office,
scheduled the hearing for 9
a.m. April 27 in the U.S. Dis-
trict Court for the Middle Dis-
trict of Pennsylvania.
In a related matter, Slomsky
on Wednesday denied U.S.
Attorney Peter J. Smiths re-
quest to seal a letter he wrote
to Slomsky requesting Mel-
lows case be transferred to
Scranton. Slomsky ordered the
clerk of courts to unseal that
document, as well as a letter
Mellows attorney had written
in response.
In his letter seeking to trans-
fer the hearing to Scranton,
Smith noted Mellow is a well-
known public figure who
served in the state Senate for
40 years. As such, his case is of
great interest to residents in
the Scranton area.
Mellows attorney, Daniel
Brier, objected to transferring
the case, saying that Smiths
statement that the move is in
the public interest is unfound-
ed and undermined by the
governments decision to file
the request under seal.
Smiths motion to seal his
letter cited a need to pre-
serve the integrity of this
ongoing case, as the justifica-
tion for seeking keeping his
letter from public view. The
motion does not further ex-
plain how a letter asking a
case be held in one cour-
thouse versus another would
be something that could harm
the integrity of the case.
Mellow was charged last
month with conspiracy to
commit mail fraud for using
Senate staff to perform cam-
paign work on state time. He
has signed a plea agreement
with prosecutors and was
originally scheduled to appear
before Slomsky, who presides
in federal court in Philadel-
phia, on April 27.
TERRIE MORGAN-BE-
SECKER / tmorgan@time-
sleader.com
DeNaples must leave bank
board
Louis A. DeNaples must
resign from the board of First
National Community Bancorp
and give up his controlling
interests in FNCB and another
financial institution, the Fed-
eral Reserve ruled Tuesday.
The Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System
agreed with an earlier ruling
by an administrative law judge
that an agreement with Dau-
phin County prosecutors
related to DeNaples alleged
lying to state gaming officials
about past ties to organized
crime figures during investiga-
tions of his fitness to hold a
casino license constituted
entry into a pretrial diversion
program, an interpretation
DeNaples had contested. That
ruling, in turn, makes De-
Naples ineligible to serve on
the bank board.
DeNaples received a license
to operate Mount Airy Casino
Resort but subsequently trans-
ferred majority ownership to
trusts in the name of his chil-
dren and grandchildren.
The order that DeNaples
resign from the bank boards
takes effect 30 days after the
decision is served to him.
DeNaples was given 30 days
after that to submit plans to
sell or transfer enough shares
of each institution that he
would no longer hold a con-
trolling interest. The order
requires that the divested
shares be transferred to third
parties unrelated to DeNaples.
The order applies to Dun-
more-based First National
Community Bancorp and
Urban Financial Group Inc., of
Bridgeport, Conn.
In 2008, federal regulators
barred DeNaples from serving
as chairman of the FNCB
board. His brother, Dominick
L. DeNaples, now serves as
chairman.
TIMES LEADER STAFF
NEWS BRIEFS
West Scranton clean-up, Sun-
days through April, sites vary.
Clean-ups organized by West
Scranton Hyde Park Neigh-
borhood Watch. Group meets at
intersection of Price Street and
North Main Avenue in West
Scranton at 2 p.m.
Social media for artists, present-
ed by Lackawanna County
Department of Arts and Cul-
ture, Wed., April 18, 6-8 p.m.,
Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulber-
ry St., Scranton. Cost: Free. Info:
Chris Calvey at (570) 963-
6590, ext. 106; calveyc@lacka-
wannacounty.org.
Roast beef dinner, benefiting the
Tripp Park Neighborhood Asso-
ciation, Sun., April 22, noon-5
p.m., Tripp Park Community
Center, 2000 Dorothy St.,
Scranton. Cost: $10.
Support Our Veterans pasta
dinner, benefits area Wounded
Warriors, sponsored by Friends
of the Forgotten, Sun., April 22,
noon-4 p.m., Regal Room, 214
Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant.
Cost: $10. Info: (570) 383-9552.
Israel: Dangers and Opportuni-
ties in the Days Ahead, Wein-
berg Judaic Studies Institute
lecture by Bret Stephens,
Thurs., April 26, 7:30 p.m.,
University of Scranton, Pearn
Auditorium at Brennan Hall.
Cost: Free. Info: (570) 941-7956.
Healthy Kids Day, Sat., April 28,
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Greater Scranton
YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dun-
more. Cost: Free. Info: (570)
342-8115, www.greaterscranto-
nymca.org.
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR
Submit your events to news@go-
lackawanna.com, via fax at (570)
558-0854, or over the phone at
(570) 558-0113.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Members of all three of Scran-
tons taxing bodies gathered to-
gether for the first time on April
4todiscuss seekingpayments in
lieu of taxes from the citys col-
leges, universities, andnon-prof-
it organizations as a largely un-
tapped source of revenue.
With the city being forced to
borrow another $1.5 million
from the Workers Compensa-
tionReserve Trust Fundto meet
payroll last week, according to
City Council, and weighing its
options to pay down millions in
debt, including declaring bank-
ruptcy, the current council su-
permajority has called on non-
profits to pay their fair share
during their first two years in of-
fice.
Increasing PILOTs from
$100,000 in 2009 to over
$200,000in2010and2011, coun-
cil was successful in raising the
University of Scrantons annual
$110,000 contribution to
$175,000. Many other educa-
tional institutions have not re-
sponded to requests for finan-
cial assistance, Council Presi-
dent Janet Evans has noted.
Scranton taxpayers cannot
afford and should not be asked
to shoulder the citys financial
burdens alone while non-profits
and those who enjoy costly ser-
vices of our city remain untou-
ched, Evans said during coun-
cils April 12 meeting.
Atty. JasonShrive, chair of the
Scranton School Districts inter-
governmental committee, at-
tended the last weeks meeting
with Superintendent William
King.
State and federal cuts have
presented the district with the
most difficult financial straits
the school district has ever
faced, Shrive said, and aid from
non-profit agencies would prove
incredibly helpful.
I know that theyre not re-
quired by law, but this is a com-
munity andthey are members of
the community. Whenthat com-
munity is in strife, people need
to get together as a group, as a
family, to make things better,
Shrive continued.
He said city, county, and
school leaders were presented
with a list of thousands of prop-
erties in a 26-page document
that represent multiple, multi-
ple millions of dollars inmoney
not beingcollectedintaxes from
exempt organizations.
The total tax loss from tax-
exempt properties is
$196,293,893, Evans con-
firmed. (Council Solicitor
Boyd) Hughes presented exam-
ples of tax returns documenting
profitable income and discussed
legal cases in which success
with tax-exempts was achieved.
Thereafter, the city, county, and
school district agreed to assign
select employees to work jointly
to compile additional necessary
information to submit to the
committee.
Board President Robert Lesh
said he received reports from
Shrive and King following the
meeting.
Any help from the non-prof-
its as far as helping education
due to the cruel budget cuts in
Harrisburg would be a help. I
hope they would understand
that were not just holding our
hand out for some cash. A lot of
our kids end up going to their
colleges.
The meeting, Lesh said, is an
important start that he hopes
proves fruitful. The district has
lost close to $6 million in state
and federal funding for public
education in recent years, ac-
cording to Lesh.
Facing their own multi-mil-
lion-dollar debt issues, county
commissioners were forced to
increase taxes by 38 percent in
January, though Commissioner
Jim Wansacz did not comment
directly on whether or not the
board of commissioners fully
supported seeking PILOTs from
non-profits.
This has never been dis-
cussedwithall threeof us sitting
there. We wanted to identify all
the properties, which we didI
think that was the first thing,
and I think we have some other
ideas as well that well betalking
about in the future, Wansacz
said after the commissioners
April 11 meeting.
After councils April 12 meet-
ing, Evans stressed the need for
a joint effort by all three taxing
bodies in this initiative.
I hope that the commission-
ers are going to join us and
choose to do the right thing be-
cause its a matter of tax fair-
ness. We cannot continue to use
the taxpayers as the infinite well
of revenue because that well is
drying up.
Shrivesaidofficials adjourned
the meeting with the intent to
meet at least bi-monthly. Addi-
tionally, solicitors including At-
ty. John Minora from the school
boardandHughes were askedto
develop proposals on how to go
about collecting PILOTs and
meet again in May.
Following next months
meeting, the three taxingbodies
hope to announce the first joint
steps that will be taken to gener-
ate revenue from tax-exempt
properties, Evans said.
Taxing bodies eye PILOT payments
RICH HOWELLS
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
LACKAWANNA
AUTO EXCHANGE
USEDCARS &TRUCKS
399 Main Street Archibald 570-876-5010
2004 DODGE RAM
1500 4X4
1118K, Stick, With
6 Month Warranty,
Great Work Truck
$
8,995*
2002 DODGE NEON
$
4,995*
2007 PONTIAC G6
$
6,995*
2009 CHEVY COBALT
LT
$
8,500*
LACKAWANNAAUTO@COMCAST. NET
Open 6 Days a Week. We do everything from General Repairs to Diagnostics to New
and Used Tires, Engine and Transmission. Repaired or Replaced. Fully Licensed and
Insured Mechanic with over 20 Years Experience. We also have a Towing Service.
Blue, 52K,
Runs and
Drives Like
New, With
Warranty
White, 84K,
Flood Car,
Runs 100%
with Warranty
Black with 40K,
Flood Car with
6 Month Warranty
*Prices are plus tax & tags.
I
mpressions Media
newspapers won 24
Keystone Press Awards
this year for news, feature
and sports stories, photos
and columns, special pro-
jects and design in 2011.
The Times Leader took
home three first-place awards,
while weekly newspapers Go
Lackawanna in Scranton cap-
tured nine total, with three
first-place awards. The Abing-
ton Journal in Clarks Summit
won five total awards, The Sun-
day Dispatch in Pittston took
home four, and The Dallas Post
earned three. The Abington
Journal also was named the
Sweepstakes winner for its divi-
sion.
Were proud to see all the
news organizations of Impres-
sions Media be recognized in
the 2012 Keystone Press
Awards. Our news or-
ganizations won a total
of 24 awards including
another sweepstakes
award for The Abing-
ton Journal. Thats a
three-peat for the Jour-
nal, the third year in a
row that publication
won the most award
points in the division,
said Executive Editor
Joe Butkiewicz.
Butkiewicz said
Times Leader staff
should take pride in
winning first-place
awards for the biggest
stories of the year, win-
ning two top awards for
our outstanding news
coverage of the flood-
ing of last September.
And sports staffer De-
rek Levarse won a first
place award for his cov-
erage of the Joe Pater-
no/Penn State football
events, he said.
Times Leader staff
won first place in the
Spot News category for
Edge of Disaster a
story with multiple
sidebars published on Sept. 9
about the evacuation and emer-
gency preparations occurring
throughout the Wyoming Val-
ley in anticipation of severe
flooding.
Newspaper staff continued
coverage the following day
froma remote newsroomset up
at a local hotel on high ground
as the Susquehanna River
crested at a record 42.66 feet
and the powerful, muddy wa-
ters poured over its banks in
several communities, inundat-
ing hundreds of homes and
businesses and leaving behind
a swath of destruction.
The community had not seen
such large-scale devastation
since the flooding that followed
Hurricane Agnes in 1972.
For coverage of the Flood of
2011 and its aftermath, begin-
ning with the Sept. 10 story
MOVE OVER, AGNES, The
Times Leader won a first-place
award in the Ongoing News
Coverage category.
Levarse won first place in the
Sports Event Coverage catego-
ry for his reporting on the Nit-
tany Lions returning to the
field after the ouster of iconic
head football coach Joe Pater-
no in the wake of the Jerry
Sandusky child sexual abuse
scandal.
The Times Leader competed
in Division II, which includes
daily and Sunday newspapers
with a circulation between
40,000 and 74,999.
In Division V, for non-daily
newspapers with circulations
over 10,000, Go Lackawanna
staff captured first- and second-
place awards for Front Page De-
sign. The staff also won first-
place for Ongoing News Cover-
age for a series of stories on a
memorial to honor Dunmore
native Carol Ann Drazba, the
first American military woman
killed in Vietnam.
In the News Feature Story
category, Go Lackawanna cor-
respondent Stephanie Longo
won first place for her story
package examining Drazbas
death, which occurred when a
helicopter she was traveling in
struck high-tension wires out-
side Saigon in 1966.
Go Lackawanna staff writer
Rich Howells won second place
in Feature Writing and an hon-
orable mention for Feature
Beat Reporting. And Go Lacka-
wanna sports writer Tom Rob-
inson won second-place for
Sports/Outdoor Column and
an honorable mention for
Sports Beat Reporting.
Photographer Bill Tarutis
won a first-place Sports Photo
award for a photo in Go Lacka-
wanna. Tarutis also won first-
place for a Photo Story in The
Sunday Dispatch, first-place for
Feature Photo in The Dallas
Post and an honorable mention
for Sports Photo in The Dallas
Post, which competed in Divi-
sion VII for non-dailies with cir-
culation under 5,000.
Dallas Post staff writer Sarah
Hite captured first-place in the
general news category for her
story on holiday homes light-
ing up the Back Mountain.
InDivisionVI, for non-dailies
with a circulation of 5,000 to
9,999, The Sunday Dispatchs
Rick Notari took first-place in
the Sports Story category and
Jack Smiles captured second-
place awards in the Sports Sto-
ry and News Beat Reporting
categories.
Also in Division VII, The
Abington Journal staff won first
place for Graphic/Photo Illus-
tration.
Kristie Grier Ceruti, Joan
Mead Matsui, Kelly Leighton,
Liz Baumeister, and Joe Croft
won first place for their Abing-
ton Journal special project on
the Borough of Clarks Summit
Centennial.
Also at the Journal, Don
McGlynn took first place in
both the Feature Beat Report-
ing and News Beat Reporting
categories; and Adriane Heine
won second-place for her co-
lumns.
Times Shamrocks three dai-
ly newspapers in Luzerne and
Lackawanna counties won a to-
tal of 20 Keystone Press
Awards.
Impressions Media papers win press awards
Go Lackawanna takes three first-place spots, 9 total.
STEVE MOCARSKY
smocarsky@timesleader.com
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Wilkes University is the
place to teach if you can land a
full-professorship and money
is important, according to new
college staff salary data. The
average annual salary for a full
professor at Wilkes is
$100,300, the highest in the ar-
ea, with the University of
Scranton running a close sec-
ond at $99,100.
The figures come from the
2011-12 salary survey conduct-
ed by the American Associ-
ation of University Professors
andcompiledintoa searchable
database by The Chronicle of
Higher Education. The online
database does not have infor-
mation about Kings College.
According to the Chronicle,
the Association of University
Professors is using this years
data to combat claims that fac-
ulty salaries are causing rapid
increases in college tuition
rates. The survey of 1,251insti-
tutions showed that the aver-
age salary for professors, asso-
ciate professors and instruc-
tors rose by 1.8 percent in one
year, less than the inflation
rate and far less than tuition
has been rising.
Locally, the University of
Scranton had the highest aver-
age for associate professors,
$66,400. Misericordia Univer-
sity hadthe lowest average pay
for full professors and associ-
ates, $69,600 and $56,000 re-
spectively.
Penn State University full
professors at the main campus
averaged$132,100, the seventh
highest among 84 Pennsylva-
nia institutions surveyed. As-
sociates averaged$89,200, and
assistants averaged $76,100.
The data does not break out
other Penn State campuses,
giving averages for masters
level and baccalaureate
campuses.
At masters level campuses,
full professors averaged
$113,400, associates averaged
$89,700, assistants averaged
$74,200 and instructors aver-
aged $55,300.
At baccalaureate level cam-
puses, the figures were
$97,200, $76,900, $64,000 and
$49,100, respectively. Both the
Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton
campuses are baccalaureate
level.
Local institutions fared well
inthe ratioof students tofacul-
ty members, falling well below
the state average of 19 to 1.
Wilkes and Marywood both
had ratios of 14 to 1, while the
ratio was 13 to 1 at the Univer-
sity of Scranton and 12 to 1 at
Misericordia.
The data looked at full-time
faculty, not adjuncts who may
teachonlya course or twopart-
time. But the Association of
University Professors did dis-
tinguish between full-time
and part-time staff with faculty
status whose duties primarily
include instruction, research
and public service.
Wilkes professors
highest paid in area
Average salary is $100,300, ahead
of University of Scrantons $99,100
MARK GUYDISH
mguydish@timesleader.com
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0
Wilkes U. of Scranton State* Marywood Misericordia
AVERAGE SALARY FOR FULL PROFESSORS
*Pennsylvania average is for 84 institutions surveyed
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education Mark Guydish/The Times Leader
$100,300
$99,100 $96,843
$96,200
$81,100
KRW FOUNDATION SUPPORTS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
T
he KRW Foundation, founded in loving memory of Jeremy Kelleher, Joe Ralicke, and
Mike Wilding, recently donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern
Pennsylvania. The donation was raised through the Party With the Pros event where
attendees had the opportunity to meet New York Yankee legends Bucky Dent, Dwight
Doc Gooden, Joe Pepitone, Mickey Rivers, and Roy White.
Shown are, from left, first row, club members Ben Howard, Mike Bromage, Bobby Brom-
age, and Jaylene Delossantos. Second row, Laura Gentile, Club director of operations;
Tricia DiBiasi Thomas, Club executive director; Jim Brozzetti, New York Yankee repre-
sentative; and Tom Kelly, event coordinator. Third row, Ryan Alpert, event coordinator;
Tomara Wilding, family member of Mike Wilding; and Diane Kelleher, family member of
Jeremy Kelleher. Fourth row, Tom Ralicke and Tommy Ralicke, family members of Joe
Ralicke; and Bob Kelleher, family member of Jeremy Kelleher.
formant. Dunmore Police said
Culbert arranged the sales out
of his Hilltop Manor apart-
ment on Herbert Street on at
least two occasions. When
police executed a search war-
rant on the apartment on
April 10, Culbert allegedly
told officers that his family
members had nothing to do
with selling heroin and that
all drugs in the house be-
longed to him. Officers seized
$525 in cash, 20 bags of sus-
pected heroin, and two bags
of suspected marijuana. Dun-
more Chief Pat Reese and
Ptlm. Nick Davitt, and Lacka-
wanna County Detective
Vince Butkiewicz were the
arresting officers.
Culbert was arraigned April
11 on three counts of posses-
sion with the intent to deliver
a controlled substance, two
counts of possession of a
controlled substance, and one
count of possession of drug
paraphernalia. He was held
for $35,000 bail, and a prelim-
inary hearing is set for April
19.
-CHRISTOPHER J.
HUGHES
BLOTTER
Continued from page 9
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
tennial of the War of 1812.
It was the first of its kind,
20-year-old Glen Mills native
Kate Gaffney said of Titanic.
It had all of the new technol-
ogy in it light bulbs, wash
bathrooms that were just com-
ing out and we had just trans-
ferred over to the steam en-
gine.
It was something for its
time, and it was even the end of
an era, too. With our society
and technology rapidly grow-
ing, we kind of felt like we were
invincible in 1912 until this
ship died, the sophomore sec-
ondary education and political
science major who is minoring
in public history added. We
ended the Era of Elegance or
the Edwardian Era and kind of
entered an era of anxiety.
Similarly, freshman history
major Allie Coppola, 19, of
Dingmans Ferry, noted that
ships were hardly used for lux-
ury travel shortly after Titanic
sank as World War I developed
in 1914.
While many knew the basic
history of the ship, many other
details were uncovered during
their research. Copolla, for ex-
ample, said she learned much
more about what happened to
the victims, including grue-
some details of ships chartered
over the course of several
weeks to cast nets and pull bod-
ies from the Atlantic Ocean.
It amazed me that some-
body came up with this idea for
this floating palace, and then
they were actually able to pull
it off. Its remarkable, added
21-year-old senior history ma-
jor Krista Ammirati, a native of
North Babylon, N.Y.
Equally remarkable, she add-
ed, was howavoidable the trag-
edy truly was.
There was so much that
they could have done, she
said. This tragedy could have
been prevented if they just took
a few extra measures more
lifeboats, paying attention to
the radio signals that maybe
it would have survived.
Seeing students from Mary-
wood fully immersed in a real-
life history lesson has simply
been fun for Sutherland.
This is an introduction, and
it brings the idea that history
doesnt just happen in a univer-
sity setting, she said. Public
history allows you to work in
archives and museums. Weve
been talking about all of the
types of jobs available.
I think its fabulous that Ma-
rywood started this program,
which will eventually be six or
seven courses.
Its also given students more
of a perspective on what public
history truly means.
Its what I imagined, but its
definitely a lot more work its
text panels and putting things
in frames and painting. Its not
just about the history, its about
putting it together, Gaffney
said.
Its invaluable. This is what
I want to do with my life, some-
thing with public history in a
museum or an archive. Having
something like this under my
belt will be a huge help in the
future, added Ammirati.
Family members will attend
a private reception on Satur-
day, April 21, but the exhibit in
Gallery 13 on the second floor
of the Everhart opens on the
100th anniversary of Titanics
sinking.
The re-release of the 1997
film in 3-D and the students
own enthusiasm should bring
in a crowd.
Theres this kind of Titanic
fever going on that I think will
encourage people to come,
Ammirati said.
JASON RIEDMILLER PHOTO
Michael Wisneski hangs images for the exhibit on Friday afternoon.
TITANIC
WHAT: Titanic: Explore the Legend and 100 Years of History, anni-
versary exhibit assembled by Marywood University students
WHEN: Mon., Thurs., Fri., noon to 4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun.,
noon to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Everhart Museum, Gallery 13, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton.
COST: Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students,
$2 for children 6-12, and free for children under 5 and museum mem-
bers.
INFO: www.everhart-museum.org, (570) 346-7186.
IF YOU GO
William Arthur Lobb, 30, an
engine driver for the Lacka-
wanna Railroad Company in
Scranton, and his wife Cordelia
K. Lobb, 26, perished in the
wreck. Both boarded Titanic in
Southampton as third-class
passengers.
Reginald Harry Rogers, 19,
encouraged to immigrate to
the United States by an uncle
living in Wilkes-Barre. A sec-
ond-class passenger who
boarded at Southampton, he
died in the wreck.
Youssiff Gerious, 45; Betros
Khalil, 25, and his wife, Zahie
Marie Khalil, 20; Hanna Elias
Samaan, 40, and sons Elias, 17,
and Youseff, 15; Charles Rad
Thomas, 31; and Antoni Yaz-
beck, 27, were all immigrants
from Hardin, Lebanon, trav-
eling to Wilkes-Barre. The
third-class passengers boarded
Titanic in Cherbourg, Franche,
but died when the ship sank.
Borak Hanna, 20, a third-class
passenger and immigrant from
Lebanon who arrived in Wilkes-
Barre a few days after the
Carpathia docked in New York,
was rescued in Lifeboat #15.
Omine Moubarek, 24, and her
sons Gerios, 7, and Halim,
boarded as third-class pas-
sengers in Cherbourg. They
immigrated from Lebanon to
Wilkes-Barre after being res-
cued in collapsible Lifeboat C.
Mantoura Boulos Moussa, 35,
boarded Titanic in Cherbourg,
destined for Wilkes-Barre. She
was rescued in an unknown
lifeboat.
Thamine Thelma Thomas, 16,
and her infant son, Assad, were
separated as Titanic sank.
Assads uncle, Charles Thomas,
passed the baby to a woman
believed to be Edwinna Troutt
on Lifeboat #16. Thelma, a
passenger on Lifeboat #14, was
reunited with her son aboard
the Carpathia.
Selini Yazbeck, 15, wife of Anto-
ni Yazbeck, survived after
being rescued in collapsible
Lifeboat C.
Source: Everhart Museum
NEPA CONNECTIONS
TO TITANIC
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
VISUAL ARTS
AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna
Ave., Scranton. Info: (570)
969-1040, www.artistsforar-
t.org.
Keystone College senior exhibi-
tion, featuring works of 24
student artists, continues
through April.
ArtWorks Gallery and Studio,
503 Lackawanna Ave., Scran-
ton. Info: (570) 207-1815,
www.artworksnepa.com.
Keystone College senior exhibi-
tion, featuring works of 24
student artists, continues
through April.
Electric City Tattoo Gallery, 618
Spruce St., Scranton. Info:
(570) 343-5549, www.e-
lectriccitytattoo.com.
Asian Fusion, works by Mike
Frenchko.
New Visions Studio and Gallery,
201 Vine St., Scranton. Info:
(570) 878-3970, www.new-
visionsstudio.com.
Independent Artist Collective
group show, continues to April
27.
THEATER
Scranton Cultural Center, 420
N. Washington Ave., Scranton.
Info: (570) 344-1111,
www.scrantonculturalcente-
r.org.
Phantom of the Opera ballet,
presented by Ballet Theater of
Scranton, Sat., April 21, 8 p.m.
Cost: $23-$28.
The University of Scranton,
Royal Theatre of the McDade
Center for Literary and Per-
forming Arts, Info: (570)
941-4318.
A Year with Frog and Toad, April
27-29, May 4-5, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.,
Sun. 2 p.m. Cost: Varies.
CONCERTS
F.M. Kirby Center for the Per-
forming Arts.
Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour,
April 17, 7 p.m., Cost: $47.50.
Penns Peak, 325 Maury Rd.,
JimThorpe, Info: (866) 605-
7325, pennspeak.com.
Glen Campbell, April 19, 8 p.m.,
Cost: $49.25-$54.25.
Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute), April
20, 8 p.m.
The Music of Bill Monroe Featur-
ing Peter Rowan & The Travelin
McCourys, April 22, 8 p.m.,
Cost: $25.
River Street Jazz Cafe, 667 N.
River St., Plains, (570) 822-
2992.
Brothers Past, April 20, 8 p.m.
Scranton Community Concerts,
Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St.,
Scranton, Info: (570) 955-
1455, www.lackawanna.edu.
The Kingston Trio, April 20, 8
p.m., Cost: $25-$30.
N. Washington Ave., Scranton,
Info: (570) 344-1111,
www.scrantonculturalcente-
r.org.
Avalanche Tour Featuring Shine-
down, Adelitas Way, Art of
Dying, April 22, 7 p.m., Cost:
$42.35.
Three Kings, 603 Scranton/
Carbondale Hwy., Mayfield,
Info: (570) 876-3660,
www.threekingspa.com.
Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime,
April 19, 7 p.m., Cost: $12-$18.
COMEDY
Scranton Cultural Center.
Jay Grove and George Gallo,
Thurs., April 19, 7 p.m. Cost:
$20. All proceeds benefit the
Valley Community Library. Info:
(570) 614-3313.
Up and Coming Comedy series,
Sat., April 21, 8 p.m. Cost: $16.
WiseCrackers Comedy Club,
Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadow
Ave., Scranton, Info: (570)
344-9811, www.wisecrackers-
.biz.
Gary Conrad, Rob Giumarra, and
hypnotist, April 20-21, 9 p.m.,
Cost: $15.
ARTS CALENDAR
Ballet Theatre of Scranton will
premiere, Phantomof the
Opera: The Ballet on Saturday,
April 21, at 8 p.m. at the
N. Washington Ave., Scranton.
This original production has
been choreographed and
staged by Colombian choreog-
rapher Ana Consuelo Gomez
Caballero and Ballet Theatre
Artistic Director Joanne Ar-
duino. Shown are Nick Lazor
and Jerica Tallo.
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
E
ric Bass, bassist and pianist for
chart-topping rock band Shi-
nedown, always knew that he
wouldnt be making a conventional
living.
Growing up in musical family, his
mother a vocal and piano teacher, he
learned to play piano and discovered
the guitar around the age of 12 or 13,
learning all the Skid Row songs he
could. He would soon take up drums
in the high school marching band.
When I was a young teenager, I al-
ways knew that I was going to do
something differentI wasnt going
to settle for a desk job, Bass empha-
sized.
I cametothebass morefrombeing
a producer and engineer in the re-
cording studio and just kind of play-
ing bass out of necessity and finding
that a lot of these kids that come and
play bass in the studio are just guitar
players. They didnt really have a bass
sensibility, so Id end up kind of hav-
ing to go back with them and walk
SHINEDOWN
continues to climb
RICH HOWELLS
See SHINEDOWN, Page 20
WHAT: Avalanche
Tour with Shinedown,
with Adelitas Way and
Art of Dying
WHERE: Scranton
Cultural Center
WHEN: Sunday, April
22, doors 6 p.m.,
show at 7 p.m.
COST: $35
COURTESY PHOTO
Shinedown performs at the Scranton Cultural Center this week at the Avalanche Tour hits Scranton
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Tom Driebe Auto Sales
9 S. Keyser Ave - Taylor, PA 18517
Where Taylor Meets Old Forge
(570) 350-4541
V
i
s
i
t
U
s
O
n
l
i
n
e
@
w
w
w
.
T
o
m
D
r
i
e
b
e
A
u
t
o
S
a
l
e
s
.
c
o
m
05 CHEVROLET TAHOE
AWD, Moonroof, Full Equipt
LIKE BRAND NEW!!
Now!! .. $16,745
02 DODGE 1500 CONVERSION
V8, Auto, Air, TV
See the US in this Beauty!!
Only!! .. $6,375
02 DODGE DURANGO
V8, Auto, Air, 4WD, 3rd Row
Seating, Weston Push Bar.. Like New!!
Reduced!! .. $6,475
00 BUICK LE SABRE
FWD, V6, Auto, Air, 1 Owner - Local Trade.
Special!! .. $4,675
00 FORD TAURUS
V6, Auto, Air, FWD, Inspected, Extra Nice!
Only!! .. $3,875
00 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT
V6, Auto, Air, Sunroof, Leather, Alloys, Local Trade
Only!! .. $5,475
98 FORD F150
Style Side XL, V6 Auto, Air, Alloys, Only 88K, Like New
Sale!! .. $4,975
The Safest Place to Buy a Used Car
Ask for your FREE Carfax report
V
i
s
i
t
U
s
O
n
l
i
n
e
@
w
w
w
.
T
o
m
D
r
i
e
b
e
A
u
t
o
S
a
l
e
s
.
c
o
m
the price is always right for over 20 years.
OUR FEATURED INVENTORY
4 Cyl., AWD, 5 Spd, Pwr Win/Locks 3.5L V6, Auto, Alloy Wheels, Moonroof, Air
00 Honda CRV
03 Mitsubishi Montero
Sport XLS
03 Hyundai Tiburon
$
5,395
* $
7,495
* $
4,995
*
Auto, Sport, Pwr Windows, CD, Air
4 Cyl., AWD, Auto, Power, Air Low Miles, 6 Cyl., Auto, Air, Power, Cruise
01 Subaru Legacy
Wagon
01 Ford Taurus
03 Chevy 3500
State Body
$
5,495
* $
4,795
* $
8,995
*
6.0 Liter, 4x4, Auto, Air, Workhorse
CALL
TODAY! (570)-963-9955
Merts
Auto Sales
Merts
Auto Sales
749 N. Keyser Ave,
Scranton, PA 18504
Ask for T. Mert Reese
79K
Miles
69K
Miles
In the early 1990s, the Lacka-
wanna River Corridor Associ-
ation saw a need for a new
organization that could work
exclusively in the Lackawanna
River Watershed to establish
land trust and promote conser-
vation.
The Lackawanna Valley
Conservancy was incorporated
on Aug. 7, 1995 to promote the
conservation and preservation
of the natural scenic, historical,
and cultural resources in the
Lackawanna River Watershed
and nearby areas of northeast-
ern Pennsylvania. It operates in
affiliation with the Lackawanna
River Corridor Association
sharing office space and per-
sonnel.
LVC works along the Lacka-
wanna River and also in the
North Pocono watershed of
Spring Brook, Roaring Brook,
and Stafford Meadow Brook to
protect these natural land-
scapes, nearby agricultural
lands, and private woodlands.
The organization functions
to acquire conservation ease-
ments on private property or to
acquire property in fee and
either hold it for charitable
conservation purposes or con-
vey it to a government agency
for conservation or recreational
uses by the public.
Private land owners have
some incentives to work with a
conservancy to convey ease-
ments or their entire interest in
a property. These conveyances
can have appraised values, all
or part of which may be
claimed as charitable gifts.
Each conveyance is unique
and customized to the needs
and interests of the property
owner matched with the pub-
lic, charitable, and conserva-
tion interest of the conser-
vancy.
The outcome is that the LVC
provides a service to the prop-
erty owner and to the public at
large by engendering these
conservation arrangements.
Conservation in mind as
Earth Day approaches
MINING HISTORY
ROBE RT S AV AKI NUS
I
f you are a fan of BO-
GO sales, then you
must be familiar with
one of the oldest pro-
grams providing coupons
from dining to haircuts,
the Entertainment Book-
let. For over 50 years, the
Entertainment Booklet
has helped save people
thousands of dollars per
year. In the past, the En-
tertainment Booklet of-
fered coupons for restau-
rants, travel agencies,
retail stores, online cou-
pon codes, fast food
chains, movie tickets, and
even airfare.
Being an active couponer, I
rarely buy anything without a
coupon but at times have lost
or forgotten to print a deal
that was purchased online. I
wish that the deals and cou-
pons would be delivered right
to my smart phone, which is
how www.entertainment.com
has taken coupons to a new
level.
Entertaiment.com is now
offering an annual savings
membership worth over
$1,000 in savings for just $30.
The deals are both national
and local, so you can dine at
your favorite family owned
restaurant or a high end retail-
er.
Using the smart phone app,
you can see hundreds of deals
and use them instantly with-
out printing or clipping cou-
pons. Each mobile offer can
only be redeemed once by
presenting the merchant with
the coupon redemption ID
found on the offer for 24 hours
after selecting redeem.
The mobile app is free to
download and is available for
iOS, Android, and Blackberry.
Its so easy to use, and new
coupons are added weekly.
This is not a separate pur-
chase from the actually cou-
pon book, but it is an addition
to the savings there. Once you
download the free Entertain-
ment Membership App, acti-
vate your memberships and
start saving.
Some of the discounts on-
line are 15 percent off at Dicks
Sporting Goods, 20 percent
off at The Childrens Place and
Kohls, $10 off $100 at the
Home Depot and $7 off $70 at
www.target.com. The tradi-
tional dining savings include a
free side of queso or guaca-
mole with the purchase of an
entre at Moes Southwest
Grill, a two-for-one lunch or
dinner special at Trax, 10
percent off at Damons, and so
much more. Other savings
include attractions, live
events, museum admission,
skiing, sporting events, and
golf.
Old school coupon clipping
is steadily being replaced by
technology. Visit www.enter-
tainment.com to make the
leap and start saving.
Are you ready for paperless
coupons? Share your tips with
us at www.facebook.com/go-
lackawanna.
Instant savings with app
DEAL
DETECTIVE
J E N N A U R B A N
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
I & R MOTORS
Your Number 1 Stop For Sales & Service
FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF CREDIT
570.347.3515
G
R
E
A
T
P
E
O
P
L
E
G
R
E
A
T
P
R
I
C
E
S
410 Green Ridge St. Scranton, PA 18509
ALL VEHICLES COME WITH WARRANTIES
2000 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE LIMITED
2004 CHEVY MALIBU
2003 FORD MUSTANG
CONVERTIBLE
2005 LINCOLN
NAVIGATOR
86K Miles V6, 79K Miles
V6, Auto 84K Miles
them through the process. So the bass
kind of came to me in that way.
After playing in regional bands in the
southeast, he found that he was more
comfortable in the recording studio on
the other side of the glass, spending
about six years producing, engineering,
and writing songs.
Whenhe was hiredto work withShine-
down in 2007 on their third album, The
Sound of Madness, their attitude and
commitment to excellence made him
reconsider the road after making an al-
bum that needed to be made.
Our personalities really worked to-
gether, and fast forward a couple months
later, I get a phone call about the bass
player position and kind of came out of
retirement. When I got on stage with Shi-
nedown for the first time, that was the
first time I had been on stage in over six
years, Bass recalled.
My personality is one of, Nothings
ever good enough. Theres always anoth-
er step to get to. Theres always some-
thingmore youcando. Theres always an-
other bar that you can reach. And Ive
done that in everything that Ive ever
done in my life, and anybody who knows
(singer) Brent Smith and (drummer)
Barry Kerch and (guitarist) Zach Myers,
of course in the band, knows that our per-
sonalities are like it. It was just a perfect
match.
The album spent 120 consecutive
weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, but af-
ter finishing the Anything and Every-
thing acoustic tour on Dec. 10, 2010, the
group was right back in Los Angeles on
Jan. 15, 2011 writing their next record,
Amaryllis, released on March 27. The
pressure was on to top their juggernaut
record, but Bass fears quickly faded af-
ter the first song was completed.
For Brent and myself, Enemies was
the first song that we finished, and when
that was done, when that first one was
done, it was like, OK, we can do this. Its
OK. You realize you havent forgotten
how to do thatIt became less about
beating The Sound of Madness and
more about making, what would become
Amaryllis, the best record we could pos-
sibly make it, he said.
The productive session produced 34
songs, recording17 and putting12 on the
final record.
Theanalogyof theamaryllis is that its
a flower that blooms in the desert where
it shouldnt bloom. It grows in an area
that it shouldnt growin and it blooms in
a time of year when it shouldnt bloom.
Theres no other vegetation around, so it
transcends and goes beyond and its un-
expected, he explained.
This underlying theme of the under-
dogs triumph can easily be heard in the
bands first single from the record, entit-
led Bully.
The subject of that came upandit was
like, Lets write a song about this. There
was really nothing more than that, but it
really became something that was really
special to all of us because I was a band
nerdwhenI was a kid. Zachgot pickedon
whenhewas akid. Weveall hadbullies in
our lives.
At the end of the day, the song is more
about survival. Were not condoning vio-
lence, but we are condoningsurvival, and
if you get picked on and somebody push-
es you, I was always taught topushback.
Currently headlining the Avalanche
Tour with Adelitas Way and Art of Dy-
ing, which stops Sunday, April 22 at the
Scranton Cultural Center, Shinedown
continues to push themselves with no
end to their determination in sight.
Theres never been any ultimate goal
endgame for me. Like I said, its always
just raising the bar a little bit. Our record
debuted at number four on the Billboard
Top 200, whereas Sound of Madness de-
buted at number eight. Its one more step
up, Bass admitted.
Im so blessed. Were all so blessed to
do what we do, and I think as long as we
can sustain and keep a career and contin-
ue to play music for people and get that
reaction from the crowd and the fans, Ill
be really happy. And just continue to
climb. Yeah, you want to be one of he big-
gest bands in the world, and I think were
working really hard at that right now.
SHINEDOWN
COURTESY PHOTO
Shinedowns current tour supports Amarylis, which was released on March 27.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Youll carveyournamesinto
thePaupackCliffs/Just toread
themwhen you get old enough
to knowthat happiness is just a
moment, go the lyrics in
Gates,asongonTheMenzin-
gers new album On The Im-
possible Past.
It just goes to show that you
can take the band, currently
touring America before head-
ing to Europe at the end of the
month, out of the Scranton ar-
ea, but youcant taketheScran-
ton area out of the band.
There just influences so
much, guitarist/vocalist Tom
May shared during a recent
phone call before a showinIda-
ho. On the new record, there
are several songs that reference
people and places in Scranton;
infact, I thinkeverysinglesong
has some reference.
The Philadelphia-based
Menzingers rounded out by
guitarist/vocalist Greg Bar-
nett, drummer Joe Godino and
bassist Eric Keen name
checks the Pennsylvania Turn-
pike bridge in South Abington
Township and the Sun Hotel, a
now-closed bar in Scranton
that used to let us drink there
underage all the time, May
said.
Coming from a place like
Scranton, where we still have
somanyfriends andfamily, just
shapedusaspeople,hecontin-
Groups lyrics fondly recall region
NIKKI M. MASCALI
nmascali@theweekender.com
See MENZINGERS, Page 23
COURTESY PHOTO
The Mezingers
will perform at
Redwood Art
Space on April 19,
ahead of shows in
Philadelphia and
Boston.
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
prils First Friday Scranton event,
held April 6, again showcased some
of the areas greatest talents, includ-
ing works from 24 Keystone College senior
art majors in a joint exhibition between Art-
Works and the AFA Gallery, a collection of
works from the Independent Artist Collec-
tive at New Visions Studio and Gallery, and
manipulated materials by Marywood Uni-
versity students at GreenBeing.
Participating musicians included Nicho-
las Charles Thompson, Mark Sillaman, The
Invisible Swordsmen, Riley Loftus, and
more.
The deadline tosubmit venue information
for the May First Friday event on May 4 is
Friday, April. 20. Visit www.firstfridayscran-
ton.com for more details.
LEFT: Morgan
Evans new Scran-
ton tattoo
ONE: Rachel Mes-
ko, Eddie Ellard and
Mandy Doria.
TWO: Stacy Gio-
vannucci and Sa-
mantha Urbanick
THREE: Roseann Rutledge.
FOUR: A full house at AFA Gallery.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
PRESTIGE
ONE AUTO
WEBUY
VEHICLES!
Call Dan Lane @ 570-489-0000
ALWAYS Inspected with a warranty only ASE certifed mechanics!!!
ALWAYS CAR FAX History Report!!!
ALWAYS clearly priced below Kelly Blue Book!!!
ALWAYS pictured and priced online @ www.prestigeone auto.com!!!
ALWAYS quality Pre-Loved Automobiles from $4,000 to $240,000
ALWAYS a Wide Selection
ALWAYS if I dont have it Ill GO GET IT!!!
06 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
2.5
$12,699
*
08 DODGE AVENGER
SXT
$13,299
*
07 HONDA CIVIC EX
COUPE
$13,999
*
09 TOYOTA CAMRY SE
$14,999
*
1553 Main Street, Peckville, PA 18452
*Tax, tags & license fees not included.
Leather, Moonroof, Htd Seats Moonroof, Spoiler
Moonroof, 42xxx Miles V6, Auto, Low Miles
ued. And I think it gave us a
unique experience on the Ameri-
canexperience itself. We see so
muchof theworld, andeverytime
we go some other place, whether
were inGermany or Sydney, Aus-
tralia, were constantly compari-
ng it to where were from.
Theareathat helpedshapeThe
Menzingers will also help kickoff
a record-release weekend for On
The Impossible Past Thursday,
April 19 when the foursome per-
forms at Redwood Art Space in
Plains Twp. The show includes
Tigers Jaw, The Front Bottoms,
The Holy Mess and Luther, and
precedes dates in Boston, Phila-
delphia, and Brooklyn.
After forming in 2006 out of
Bob and the Sagets and Kos Mos,
The Menzingers came up innow-
defunct all-ages venues like
Wilkes-Barres Cafe Metropolis
and Test Pattern in Scranton.
I thinkwhat wetookfromthat
the most is the idea that we did it
all ourselves, May said. We
would be a local band, and there
would be 200 people at the show,
thats, like, unheard of for 16, 17
year-oldkids. We learnedthat if it
wasnt there for us, we needed to
make it ourselves.
After the groups demo landed
in the hands of Go-Kart Records,
its debut album, ALessonInThe
Abuse Of Information Technolo-
gy, soon followed.
We were like, Oh, wait a min-
ute. People actually like this mu-
sic! We could totally tour and
book it ourselves and do this mu-
sic, May said. Then we just
wantedtokeepchasingit, andwe
picked up and moved to Philadel-
phia and nowwere here.
On The Impossible Past, the
bands first album with Epitaph
Records, follows its 2007Go-Kart
debut and Chamberlain Waits,
which was released via Red Scare
Industries in 2010.
May explained that being on
Epitaph, a high-profile indie label
thats home to Bad Religion,
WeezerandPennywise, tonamea
few, hasdefinitelychangedusfor
the better.
It reallygives youalot of confi-
dence because these people have
beendoingthisforsolongandare
one of the fewbigindependent la-
bels that have completely sur-
vivedthedownfall of themodern-
day label. Theyre doing it right,
andtheybelieve inus, soit makes
us believe in ourselves more.
Signing with Epitaph last
springchangedthe bands record-
ing process as well.
This one, we had a lot more
timeinthestudio, sowewereable
to do all sorts of fine tuning that
we normally werent able to do,
Maysaid. Wehadalot moretime
to shape the songs into what they
actuallybecame thanpreviously.
Unlike its first two records,
which the band took months to
write and collect songs for, The
Menzingers wrote On The Im-
possiblePast over thecourseof a
fewweeks as the four holed up in
Barnetts mothers house in Lake
Ariel.
The result is a 13-song outing
that blends the bands punk up-
bringingwithemotivevocals that
range from joyful to fraught
and true to the poignant lyrics.
May credits that outcome to the
groups producer Matt Allison,
who has worked with The Men-
zingers before and owns the Chi-
cago studio where the albumwas
recorded.
On The Impossible Past has
received much acclaim from out-
lets like Alternative Press, Ker-
rang! andPopMatters, something
May said the band is ecstatic
about.
Itsoneof thosethingsthat I fo-
cused on since I was 17. For it to
actually start happening, its defi-
nitely really surreal, he shared.
Its reaffirming a lot of people
seem to be saying very genuine
things about the album, its so ex-
citing, its incredible.
When we get an e-mail with a
reviewinit, weget all thumbsand
start laughing like a bunch of
kids, he confessed, laughing.
May said the groups less-than-
obvious name isnt as deep as
some might think.
In actuality, its the phonetic
spellingof the Germanwordfor a
troubadour. Theres no great,
ironic, genius name for it but
weve become traveling musi-
cians, so I guess it makes sense,
he said with a laugh.
MENZINGERS
Coming from a place like Scranton, where we still
have so many friends and family, just shaped us as
people. And I think it gave us a unique experience on
the American experience itself. We see so much of
the world, and every time we go some other place,
whether were in Germany or Sydney, Australia, were
constantly comparing it to where were from.
The Menzingers guitarist/vocalist Tom May
WHAT: The Menzingers with
Tigers Jaw, The Front Bottoms,
The Holy Mess, and Luther
WHEN: Thurs., April 19, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Redwood Art Space,
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp.
INFO: www.facebook.com/the-
menzingers, redwoodartspace-
.tumblr.com
IF YOU GO
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
Televised
award cere-
monies just
bore the
hell out of
me.
I dont watch the Acad-
emy Awards because I
cant sit through two
hours of lame jokes and
awkward speeches for 10
minutes of highlights, and
I love music, which is
exactly why I dont watch
the Grammys or the
MTV Video Music
Awards.
But, as Motrhead singer
Lemmy Kilmister pointed out
on the black carpet leading
into the fourth annual Revolv-
er Golden Gods Awards in
Los Angeles on April 11, they
finally made an award show
for the rest of us, and its
about time. Its a ceremony
where a metal icon like Lem-
my not only gets recognized,
but shows up in the first
place.
The Golden Gods, shaped
like gold-dipped slates from
Stonehenge, are awarded to
the biggest names in hard
rock and heavy metal, chosen
by the fans via Revolver mag-
azines website. Rather than
televise it after the fact on a
VH1 channel that only certain
cable subscribers receive, this
years event was broadcast
live on Xbox and Facebook.
While it was a great improve-
ment in terms of accessibility,
the stream on my laptop ran
behind and cut off towards
the end.
I did get to see a lot of
great musical moments, how-
ever, preceded by some in-
teresting interviews conduct-
ed by Twisted Sisters Dee
Snider and Halestorms Lzzy
Hale. Unlike the usual idle
red carpet chit-chat, these
two knew what they were
talking about, and it was fun
to watch musicians talk to
other musicians about music.
When fashion did come up in
conversation, it was thankfully
in jest.
In fact, once the event got
rolling, it felt more like a
concert than an awards cere-
mony. The floor of Club No-
kia frequently opened up into
mosh pits during live per-
formances, which lasted much
longer than the awards and
speeches themselves.
These performances, like in
previous years, also led to
some amazing once-in-a-life-
time collaborations, including
Slash and Alice Cooper play-
ing Schools Out, Trivium
covering Metallicas Creeping
Death with Slipknot/Stone
Sour singer Corey Taylor and
Machine Head guitarist/vocal-
ist Robb Flynn, and even
Johnny Depp playing guitar
on The Beautiful People
with Marilyn Manson.
None of it was pre-record-
ed, and while the sound
could have been better for
those viewing it at home, it
was clear that there was no
lip-syncing going on at this
ceremony.
The whole thing felt very
genuine, actually, because it
wasnt about egos it was
about appreciating each oth-
ers contributions to keeping
this music alive. Many differ-
ent generations who play
many different varieties of
metal were mingling and
having a great time. Black
Veil Brides were even joined
by Snider for a cover of I
Wanna Rock, effectively legit-
imizing this new breed of
young make-up clad upstarts.
In all my years of going to
shows, Ive never known a
more loyal or tight-knit com-
munity than the hard rock
and metal scene, and that
was on full display on
Wednesday night.
So while everyone felt like
a winner, Id remiss if I also
didnt talk about those who
took home a golden piece of
that radical rock. Professional
wrestler and Fozzy singer
Chris Jericho hosted again
this year and kept things
moving with light humor,
even smashing wrestling rival
CM Punks award for Metal
Athlete.
Newcomers like Jeremy
Spencer from Five Finger
Death Punch took home Best
Drummer and Avenged Seven-
fold scored two more awards
this year for Best Live Band
and Most Dedicated Fans, but
veterans like Slash and Rush
were given their due, too, for
Riff Lord and Lifetime
Achievement, respectively.
Even the great Demon
himself Gene Simmons, win-
ner of the Golden God,
shocked me with an uncharac-
teristically humble speech
about following your dreams
and appreciating your fans. If
you can still surprise people
after 39 years in the business,
you deserve whatever acco-
lades you receive.
So Ill extend my own to
Revolver, the only magazine I
currently subscribe to, for not
only keeping rock journalism
kicking and screaming, but
for reminding us what music
appreciation used to look like.
The pre-show played more
music videos in two hours
than certain channels have in
two years, including the world
premiere of a lost track
from Panteras vault that will
be included on the now-de-
funct bands 20th anniversary
re-issue of Vulgar Display Of
Power.
They allowed fans, not
shadowy critics, to decide
who the winners were, and
they invited guys like Damien
Echols, one of the infamous
West Memphis Three who
was wrongfully imprisoned for
murders he did not commit
based on his penchant for
heavy music, to speak directly
to fans just like himself after
his recent release.
Revolver understands what
its like to be a fan because
they are fans, not because
they hired someone to tell
them what the kids are into
these days.
Whereas other awards
shows reward hacks like Chris
Brown for ratings, these guys
kept it classy and fun. It was
truly a great night for music
in general, not just the hard
stuff your mother still warns
you about. The genre still
embraces being on the out-
skirts, but at this rate of ex-
posure, maybe in another four
years the Golden Gods will
play on regular television and
receive more mainstream
acceptance. Maybe your moth-
er will even be watching it
with you.
On second thought, thats
just not metal enough.
Revolver Awards get it right
Ceremony celebrates top names in metal
INFINITE
IMPROBABILITY
R I C H H O W E L L S
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
S
CRANTON After three years
of paying top prices for prom
dresses, 18-year-old Kara Zerby
found herself poring over the
racks inside Shopland Hall at
the Scranton Cultural Center on Wednes-
day.
The center again played host to Cinde-
rellas Closet, an event organized by the
Junior League of Scranton that offers
gently used prom gowns to local high
school girls for $10.
Since freshman year, Ive been buying
hundreds of dollars in dresses, and they
just sit in my closet. I thought I should
take advantage of getting a $500 dress for
$10, Zerby said shortly after completing
her purchase of a bright pink prom gown.
My momwas ecstatic. She said, Final-
ly, you learned! Zerby added with a
laugh.
Nowin its ninth year, Cinderellas Clos-
et helps young women in northeastern
Pennsylvania feel like the belle of the ball,
and not just by providing reasonably
priced gowns.
Krista Pasko, of Lake Winola, chair of
this years Cinderellas Closet, said the or-
ganizationalsoconducts ESTEEMtown, a
self-esteem workshop for the hundreds of
girls that attend the event.
Thats our biggest goal through this
event, to make these young woman aware
of the importance of inner beauty andself-
esteem, Pasko said.
That message wasnt lost on17-year-old
Bekah Misiura, a senior at Canaan Chris-
tian Academy.
I think a lot of people feel a lot more
stress because people look at them differ-
ently. I think we shouldbe more unifiedas
a society and instead of bringing people
down, we should be building people up,
she said.
Misiura was taking her second stop in
three years at Cinderellas Closet on
Wednesday. She was shopping with her
mother, Karen, who carried an armful of
choices as Bekah waited in line for the
dressing room holding an ocean blue
dress.
Our tastes are not the same, so I just
come for the ride, Karen Misiura joked.
Sisters Abigail, 21, and Ana Pisanchyn,
17, a homeschooled senior attending
Summit Christian Academys banquet
next month, said sometimes, the key to
finding a good dress is knowing what
youre not looking for.
I know that I dont want poofy, Ana, a
Dalton resident, said.
Still, neither could deny the benefit of
the event.
With the economy the way that it is,
there are so many benefits to buying a
used dress. Theyve only been worn
once, Abigail Pisanchyn said.
Abigail said shed help Ana find an en-
tire outfit, noting the tables lined with
shoes and accessories waiting for them
once they found the right dress.
Cinderellas Closet, Pasko noted, is not
a fundraiser for the Junior League, but it
does support an annual $500 scholarship
given to a high school senior who fits the
leagues mission of building a better com-
munity through volunteer efforts. The
scholarship is distributed by the Scranton
Area Foundation.
The event featured about 2,000 dresses
on Wednesday, and about 300 young
women attended the event in 2011.
CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@golackawanna.com
Cinderellas
Closet packs Cultural Center
For details about the Junior League of
Scranton, visit www.juniorleagueofscran-
ton.org or call (570) 961-8120.
GET INVOLVED
Inner beauty a focus amid event
offering reasonably priced prom dresses.
LEFT:
Megan
Coleman 17,
of Arch-
bald, and
Nicole
yencho 18,
of Blakes-
lee.
FAR LEFT:
Christina
Noldy, 20,
of Scran-
ton.
BRADLEY LANPHEAR PHOTOS
Yulia Raulerson, 18, of Forest City, and Nina Kontz, 17, of Clarks Summit, were among the hundreds of girls seeking prom dresses at Cinderellas Closet on Wednesday.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
ABOVE: Zach Sill, left, assists Brandon DeFazio as Connecticut Whale defensiveman Wade Redden has him checked against the glass on April 7.
Sustained suc-
cess is one of the
true signs of excel-
lence for sports
teams.
On the college
and high school
levels, players cycle through in
stretches of four years or less, but
tradition and strong coaching have
been known to overcome that. Tra-
dition even helps assure more talent
is recruited in college while strong
feeder systems in communities that
thrive in particular sports keep
fortifying the high school ranks.
On the highest levels of profes-
sional sports, the powerhouse fran-
chises create their own advantages,
often in producing the financial
stability to keep doing whatever is
necessary to win. The best need to
find ways to remain ahead of the
game because rules on salaries and
drafts tend to work toward leveling
the playing field.
The most difficult level of sports
to sustain excellence, however,
figures to be the minor leagues.
Annual lineups have turnover that is
often greater than that on the col-
lege and high school level. In-season
lineups go through upheaval that is
more significant than on any other
level because of the teams dual role
of developing players for the future
and having them available to fill
every need for a parent team. Even
the coaching staffs tend to change
often as the top performers move up
the ladder.
Northeastern Pennsylvanias
franchises have managed to defy the
difficulty of the challenge.
The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yan-
kees won a record five straight divi-
sion titles in the International
League, picking up their only league
championship in 2008. That run
came to an end last summer, howev-
er, along with a stretch of nine play-
off appearances in 12 years.
Spending this year on the road
would seem to create a series of
obstacles that make another win-
ning season unlikely.
That leaves it up to the Wilkes-
Barre/Scranton Penguins to contin-
ue their excellence.
The Penguins are still seeking
that first Calder Cup championship,
KEEPING SCORE
T O M R O B I N S O N
See ROBINSON, Page 35
FRED ADAMS/FOR GO LACKAWANNA
N
E
W
S
A
R
T
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
L
APLUMEEstebanMeletichedidnotknowmuch
about Keystone College when he came to the
school more than three years ago on the recom-
mendationof a friend.
Now, Meletiche is hoping the combination of his per-
formance for the Giants and the reputation the program
hasbuilt onthenational level will givehimachancetofol-
lowhis dreamof playingprofessional baseball.
Four of his teammates were selected in the Major
LeagueBaseball Drafttwoyearsago. Lastyear, thesecond
basemanhadachancetoshowoffhistalentsintheNation-
al Collegiate Athletic Association Division III World Se-
ries.
He should be playing pro ball right now, Keystone
coach Jamie Shevchik said. Were hoping in this next
year, he gets that opportunity.
For now, Meletiche is helping Keystones attempt to
makethe2012seasonaspecial one. TheGiantshavebeen
climbingthroughthenational rankings, reachingseventh
this week with a deep pitching staff and their leadoff-hit-
tingsecondbasemanshowingthe way.
Meletiche says my dreamhas always beento play pro
ball.
Yet, as the Dominican Republic native who grewup in
Philadelphia approached the completion of his high
school careeratFrankford, hedidnothaveaviablecollege
option.
Pete Torres, a friend who had played baseball at
Keystone, toldMeletiche tolookintothe school.
He told me theres a school in Pa. in La
Plume, which I had never heard of, Melet-
iche said.
Shevchiks teamhadjust made the first
of what are nowfour straight NCAATour-
nament appearances.
I came up and saw how the program
works andtheworkethic, saidMeletiche, a
sports recreationmanagement major.
Hewasaperfectfitinaprogramthathasdevel-
opedaknackof locatingplayerscapableof performingon
a higher level.
We knew what we were getting, Shevchik said. He
wasastarterfromthemomenthesteppedfootoncampus
as a freshmanandI dont thinkhes sat downsince.
The biggest adjustment was a move fromshortstop to
secondbaseaftertoomanyerrorswerepartof Meletiches
By TOMROBINSON
For Go Lackawanna
See MELETICHE, Page 33
COURTESY PHOTO
Esteban Meletiche found Keystone College
through friends recommendation. He now
leads the team in batting average, runs,
hits, doubles, triples, and stolen bases.
TO ADVERTISE IN THE DINING GUIDE CALL:
Jill Andes - 829.7188 Karen Fiscus - 829.7291
The Real Deal...
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-Midnight
570-341-5100
with purchase
of steak & soda
FREE
Regular
Size Fry
532 MOOSIC STREET, SCRANTON, PA
PAGE 30 GOLACKAWANNA, SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2012
The Real Deal...
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Sunday-Thursday 11am-10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-Midnight
570-341-5100
with purchase
of steak & soda
FREE
Regular
Size Fry
532 MOOSIC STREET, SCRANTON, PA
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
MON-SAT
6:30AM - 4PM
SUNDAY
7:00AM - 3PM
Eat in or Take out
Breakfast Served All Day
Catering Available
Featuring Boars Head products
www.downtowndeliandeatery.com
OPEN 7 DAYS
A WEEK
300 SPRUCE ST
SCRANTON
570-871-4137
715 N. STATE STREET, CLARKS SUMMIT, PA
WWW.MYCANGIANOS.COM
570-586-4896 FAX: 586-0573
400 SPRUCE STREET, SCRANTON 570-207-2667
CREEK SIDE GROVE
WWW.MYCANGIANOSCREEKSIDEGROVE.COM
CATERING
GIFT BASKETS GOURMET ITALIAN SPECIALITIES
DINNERS DELI
DESSERTS PASTRIES & MORE!
JOIN US AT OUR SCRANTON
LOCATION THURSDAYS FROM
5PM TO ? FOR HAPPY HOUR.
$1.00 OFF ANY SANDWICH
To Advertise in the
Call
Jill Andes 829-7188
Karen Fiscus 829-7291
1022 Main St. Avoca, PA 18641 570-457-1600
Tuesday - 40 Rhode Island Clams
Eat in only (Sold in Quantities of 10)
5-10PM HOT DOGS $1.00
6-8PM 12oz. Coors Light $1.00
$6 LUNCH SPECIALS from 11AM-2PM
Monday - Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Small Fries
Tuesday - Chili Dog w/ Small Fries
Wednesday - Porketta Sandwich w/ Chips
Thursday - Chicken Tenders (3) w/ Small Fries
Friday - 3 Slices of Pizza w/ Side Salad
Wednesday - 40 Wings
Eat in only (Sold in Quantities of 10)
ENTERTAINMENT
Friday, April 20 Danny Argo and Friends @ 7PM
Friday, April 27 DJ Steve Hill @ 7PM
Monday 5-10PM - Build a Burger $3.00
6-8PM 12oz. Miller Lite Drafts $1.00
Biagio A. Dente, CEC,AAC, HOF
Blaise Alan Dente, CCC, HAAC
655-0801 www.dentescatering.com
DENTES CATERING
TABLE TALK
50th Anniversary
Dentes Tent
and
Rental Co.
The esh cut from a whole rip
pineapple always beats the can or
pre-cut fruit. Look for fruits whose
rinds are more yellow then green,
which signals that theyre ripe and
juicy inside. When at their peak, they
also smell sweet around the base.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
T
he start of the spring seasonhas beena successful
one for the North Pocono athletic program.
North Pocono teams are alone in first place in
Lackawanna League Division1baseball andsoftball, as
well as Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3 girls
soccer; share the lead in Lackawanna Division 1 boys
track; and are unbeaten and a half-match out of first
place in WVC Division 1 boys volleyball.
Those five teams are 19-1 and part of
North Poconos combined 22-8 spring
league record, includinggirls trackand
boys tennis.
The baseball and softball teams have
jumped to the top with 4-0 marks after
going 7-7 and finishing fourth in the di-
visiona year ago. The girls soccer team
is 4-1after going7-4-2andfin-
ishing second in its division
last season.
NorthPocono is 6-0 overall
in baseball and had scored in
double figures every game
before settling for a 9-0
romp over Wallenpaupack
Thursday. The Trojans have outscored
four leagueopponents, 57-24, including
Tuesdays 16-9 victory over Honesdale.
Justin Haddix threw a one-hitter
with seven strikeouts, needing just 63
pitches to finish off Wallenpaupack
Thursday.
Joe Runco had a double and triple.
Joe Kaspar also had two hits, and Ryan
Sheerer had an RBI double.
Randy Darrow had three hits and
four RBI against Honesdale. Darrow,
Ray Grapsy, and Billy Nelson all had
home runs. Nelson struck out 10.
The first two wins came over West
Scranton and Abington Heights, the
second- and third-place teams in the di-
vision last season.
James Brown, Adam Misiura, and
Grapsy homered to lead a19-
hit attack in a 19-12 win over
West Scranton.
Haddix went the distance,
Brown doubled twice, and
Grapsy and Kaspar each
homered in a 13-3 win over
Abington Heights.
North Pocono is home Monday
against Delaware Valley, which is tied
for second place with defending cham-
pion Scranton at 3-1.
The North Pocono softball teamis al-
sounbeatenoverall at 8-0, but has taken
a different approach. The Lady Trojans
have two shutouts (one in league play)
and have held their other non-league
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By TOMROBINSON For Go Lackawanna
See TOP, Page 35
JASON RIEDMILLER
PHOTO
Dunmores Alexa
Gerchman slides
safley past Valley
Views Liz Anis-
ka.
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
SWB Yankees skipper wins
1,600th
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
manager Dave Miley posted his
1,600th career minor-league win
Thursday in a 7-2 victory over the
Buffalo Bisons.
The Yankees had lost five of their
first six games.
Pat Venditte, Manny Decarmen,
Cody Eppley, and Kevin Whelan com-
bined for seven scoreless innings of
relief after starter Manny Banuelos
struggled with his control in the first
two innings. Decarmen worked three
innings and Eppley two.
Steve Pearce hit his first home run
in the win.
Drive ends Steamers
inaugural season
Jemal Farmer and Rodney Edger-
son each scored 21 points and the
Central Illinois rattled off 44 points in
the second quarter April 7 to finish
off the first Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Steamers season with a 125-108 Pre-
mier Basketball League victory.
The Drive swept the best-of-three
semifinal series by winning two
straight games by a total of 46
points.
Darrion Griffin and Tyler Bullock
led the Steamers with 19 points each
while Brandon Tunnell added 17. Vinny
Simpson and Chris Commons, the top
two scorers during a 10-10 regular
season, had 13 and 10 points. Former
Scranton High School and Lackawan-
na College guard Stephon Draper,
also had 10 points.
Giants, Royals to meet next
year
Keystone College, which came
within a game of the National Colle-
giate Athletic Association Division III
Tournament, and the University of
Scranton, which reached the final
eight in the country, will meet in
mens basketball for the first time
next season.
The Giants will play at Scrantons
John Long Center Dec. 15.
Keystone went 21-6 and reached
the Colonial States Athletic Confer-
ence championship game in its first
season under Nevada Smith. The
Giants scored more than 90 points
per game to rank as the fifth-highest
scoring team in the country.
Scranton was unranked throughout
the regular season before making its
run to the national quarterfinals and
ended up 15th in the final
www.d3hoops.comrankings. The
Royals swept the Landmark Confer-
ence regular-season and playoff titles
and finished 23-8.
Dedication of Semenza Field
on April 21
The Borough of Old Forge and the
Moosic-Old Forge Mens Softball
League will honor the late Robert V.
Semenza with the dedication of the
mens softball field at Pagnotti Park
as Robert V. Semenza Field Saturday
at 1 p.m.
Semenza served as president of
the Moosic-Old Forge Mens Softball
League since its inception in 1986. He
also played on and managed many
teams. He devoted time to developing
Pagnotti Park Complex in 1988 and
spent many hours maintaining the
field.
Semenzas Caf Rinaldi team will
play three-time defending league
champion Revellos at 11:45 a.m. and
GIs Bar will play the Old Forge Police
Department team at 2:15 p.m.. In
between, the dedication and a two-
inning alumni game will be held.
Commemorative T-shirts and hats
will be available along with refresh-
ments. All proceeds will be donated in
Semenzas name toward stomach
cancer research.
For more information, contact Bob
Semenza Jr. at (570) 840-7313, Pat
Revello at (570) 430-1113 or Tony
DiMattia at (570) 335-5596.
SPORTS BRIEFS
GO ONLINE
For daily roundups of local
college sports, including re-
sults from Saturdays action,
see www.golackawanna.com/
sports.
TOP STORY
The University of Scranton
used dramatics in the first
game and dominance in the
second during a Wednesday
softball doubleheader against
Misericordia University that al-
lowedthe Royals toset a school
record with their 15th straight
win.
Scranton (20-2) rallied in ex-
tra innings twice in the 8-7,
nine-inningvictory inthe open-
er.
Freshman Catherine Galvin
came within an out of a no-hit-
ter in the 5-1 win in the second
game.
After MeganHardys RBI sin-
gle broke up the no-hitter with
two outs in the seventh inning,
Galvin closed out the win with
her 13th strikeout.
Kristen Williams drove in
four of the runs and scored the
other.
Misericordia had leads of 3-0
in the first inning, 6-4 in the
eighth and 7-6 in the ninth in-
ning of the opener.
Ashley Vosilla drove in three
runs, including the game-win-
ner. Kaitlin Frazza scored three
times, including the winner.
SEASON AWARDS
Lackawanna Colleges Terika
Turner was namedNational Ju-
nior College Athletic Associ-
ation third-team All-American
in womens basketball.
During her two-year career
with the Lady Falcons, the
Scranton High School gradu-
ate averaged 15.8 points and
13.2 rebounds and was a two-
time, first-teamRegion XIX all-
star.
Turner was 14th in the coun-
try in field goal percentage
(55.1) and 20th in rebounds
(11.2).
Terikas leadership abilities
are impeccable and her team-
mates feed off of her ability and
attitude on and off the court,
Lackawanna coach Kim Yen-
cho said.
Turner follows her mother
and sister to All-American hon-
ors. Her mother, the former
Felicia Brown, was a first-team
choicein1984andher older sis-
ter, Nashira Turner, was a first-
teamer in 2010.
WEEKLY AWARDS
Marywood University dom-
inated the weekly Colonial
States Athletic Conference
awards.
Kayla Prompovitch and
Katherine King were named
Player and Pitcher of the Week
in softball. Diana DAchille
(womens lacrosse) and Todd
Doran (mens tennis) received
Player of the Week honors
while Greg Nester was named
to the mens lacrosse Honor
Roll.
Prompovitch was 8-for-13
(.615) with six RBI to help the
team win four games. King, a
freshman, had two of those
wins with complete games, al-
lowing just five hits and strik-
ing out 10.
DAchillehad10goals andsix
assists in two wins.
Doranwas pickedfor the sec-
ond straight week after going
2-0 in both singles and doubles.
Keystone Colleges Rob Rog-
ers and Esteban Meletiche
swept the Pitcher and Hitter of
the Weekawards inCSACbase-
ball.
Rogers threwafive-hitter ina
4-1 win over Neumann Univer-
sity in a meeting of nationally
ranked teams.
Meletiche went 10-for-20
(.500) with seven RBI while al-
so making the National Colle-
giate Baseball Writers Associ-
ation Honor Roll.
Scranton sophomore Caitlin
McHenry repeated as Land-
mark Conference softball Play-
er of the Week after going 10-
for-15 (.667) with a double,
home run, and 11 RBI in a pair
of doubleheader sweeps.
Golfer Grant Gulick was
named Scranton Athlete of the
Week after shooting 76 to earn
medalist honors inthe Utica In-
vitational.
TOP EVENTS
Erik Meyer, a freshman from
Abington Heights, made his
college golf debut by shooting
even-par, 72 at Huntsville Golf
Club Tuesday to lead Scranton
(304) to comfortable wins over
Wilkes (355) and Kings (357).
Scrantonlost, 17-3, toLehigh
University Tuesday when it
tookonaDivisionI baseball op-
ponent for the first time in six
years.
Rocky Sawyer threw a one-
hitter Monday to lead the Roy-
als to a 3-0 shutout of Susque-
hanna University in a Land-
mark Conference game.
Mid Valley graduate Frank
Kacvinsky shot a 78 to lead
Lackawanna College to first
place in the seven-team Union
County College Golf Invita-
tional Monday.
- Compiledby TomRobinson
LOCAL COLLEGE SPORTS RECAP
Lady Royals on record win streak
freshmanseason.
Therewas littleelsetocomplainabout.
Meletiche was named Colonial States
Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year,
first-team, all-star, and playoff Most Valua-
ble Player while ranking second on the
teamwitha .429average.
Hesjustoneofthehardest-workingkids
Ive ever had in the program, Shevchik
said. Hes quietly confident. Hes a great
kid, a great student, a great human being.
Hedoes everythingright.
Opponents always have to worry about
Meletiche, theplayer whomakes theKeys-
tone offense go while also providing slick
defensiveplays intheinfield.
MeleticheclimbedtoCSACPlayerof the
Yearfortheentireseasonasasophomorein
2010whenheledtheteamwitha.411aver-
age.
Hewants toget better, Shevchiksaid.
Somehow, hehas.
As a junior, he followed up CSACPlayer
of the Year honors by being MVP of Keys-
tones NCAA New York Regional cham-
pionship and making the all-tournament
teamat theWorldSeries. Thesecond-team
All-Americanledtheteamagainwitha.423
averagewhileincreasinghis homerunpro-
ductionto11andstolenbasetotal to22.
People say that a lot of players dont get
draftedfromasmallschool, butitsallabout
work ethic and the way a team is and the
waythekidsare,saidMeletiche, whocred-
its his talent tohavingbaseball inhis blood
as he tries to followin the footsteps of un-
cleswhoplayedprofessionallyinPuertoRi-
co. Weve worked hard and weve gotten
bettereveryyearandthroughouteachyear.
The guys who got drafted from here
workedveryhard.
The 2010 draft class of Eric Groff, Yazy
Arbelo, VictorLara, andSeanMurphyleft a
blueprint that helped Bryan Henry and
Blaine OBrien get selected in last years
draft.
OBriendidnot signandis backwiththe
Giants, joining Meletiche as they show
their younger teammates how to keep
Keystoneinthenational titlerace.
Meletiche gets to show the way every
gamefromtheleadoff spot intheorder. He
continuestoleadtheteaminbatting, work-
ingthisseasonsaverageupto.368whileal-
so leading the teamin runs (25), hits (32),
doubles (nine), triples (three) and stolen
bases (17) headingintotheweekend.
Through four years, Shevchik has seen
Meletiche develop into one of the nations
best Division III players while helping
make sure more people have heard of the
Giants and their exploits on the baseball
field.
MELETICHE
7
4
7
4
6
2
N
E
W
S
S
P
O
R
T
S
A
R
T
S
308 Main Street, Dickson City
BUY
SELL
TRADE
05 SEBRING
570-383-9906
0000555 SSSEEEBBBRRRIIINNNGGG
04 HYUNDAI
SANTA FE
99 MERCURY
COUGAR
This Weeks
Special
05 SEBRING
$4,995
*
4 Cyl, Auto, FWD, A/C, 4Dr, Pwr
*Plus Tax and Tags
$4,995
*
V6, 4WD, Auto, A/C, Pwr
$5,995
*
04 PONTIAC GRAND
AM GT COUPE
$5,295
*
6 Cyl, Auto, FWD, A/C, Pwr
03 MAZDA MPV
Auto, FWD, A/C, Pwr
02 JEEP LIBERTY
SPORT
68K, 4WD, Auto, Moonroof, A/C
$7,995
*
02 SATURN L-100
$3,995
*
4 Cyl, Auto, FWD, A/C, Pwr
88K, V6, Auto, FWD, Pwr
$3,295
*
but otherwise are showing the Amer-
ican Hockey League and its 30 member
teams what it takes to remain among
the top teams on an annual basis.
The AHL regular-season is wrapping
up this weekend with the playoffs begin-
ning in the week ahead.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will be part of
the Calder Cup playoffs, where a little
more than half the teams qualify, for the
10th straight year. Only the Milwaukee
Admirals went into the weekend with a
chance to match that accomplishment.
The rival Binghamton Senators, for
example, have the bragging rights of
grabbing their first Calder Cup title last
season. This season, they are the AHLs
worst team.
The Penguins keep steadily turning
out winners.
A winning record in hockey is often
misleading, with teams posting a per-
centage of better than .500 even with
more losses than wins because of the
way the sport lists overtime and shoo-
tout losses in separate columns. Those
losses are treated like ties at the same
time the winner of those games gets
credit for a full win, meaning the stand-
ings list more wins than losses.
The Penguins, however, have been
true winners on a regular basis.
Last seasons team overwhelmed the
competition with 58 wins, 11 more than
the closest opposition.
The last seven have actually won
more games than they lost, reaching 41
wins or more in what had been an 80-
game schedule for the past six seasons
before being trimmed to 76 games this
season.
Only the Hershey Bears, the opening
playoff opponent, and the Western Con-
ferences Admirals carried streaks of at
least six straight winning seasons com-
ing into 2011-12.
Unless Hershey or Milwaukee win
their last two games this weekend, the
Penguins will stand alone as the only
AHL team with seven straight 40-win
seasons. The Bears and Admirals need
to win at least once to keep their streaks
of winning seasons intact.
The Calder Cup is something that
remains missing from the Penguins
history. As the latest pursuit of that goal
begins this week, there is little else that
the franchise and its fans have missed
out on through the years.
ROBINSON
Continued frompage 28
opponents to one, two, and
three runs.
In Division1of the Lackawan-
na, North Pocono has pulled out
a pair of wild one-run games.
The Lady Trojans downed
West Scranton, 14-4, and Abing-
ton Heights, 10-9, before shut-
ting out Honesdale, 6-0, and
edging Wallenpaupack, 11-10, in
a meeting of unbeatens this
week.
The girls soccer team im-
proved to 4-1with a pair of shut-
outs, allowing just a single shot
on goal in each game while beat-
ing Honesdale, 1-0, Wednesday
and MMI Prep, 3-0, Friday.
Mariana Azevedo scored the
game-winner against Honesdale
midway through the second half
on an assist fromMichelle Stefa-
nelli.
Desirae Santarsiero scored
the first two goals before Stefa-
nelli added the third against
MMI. Alissa Kincel and Mallo-
rie Deschaine had assists.
VALLEY VIEWROLLING
While North Pocono has
climbed to the top this spring,
Valley View teams have re-
mained there.
The Cougars assumed sole
possession of Lackawanna Divi-
sion 2 leads in baseball and soft-
ball this week while remaining
tied for first in Division 1 boys
track. All three of those teams
are unbeaten, combining with
the 6-1boys tennis teamandthe
girls track team to give the
school an 18-3 record in spring
league events.
All three unbeaten Valley
View teams are trying to defend
titles.
The softball team, whichreac-
hed the state Class AAA semifi-
nal last year, has won 31straight
regular-season Division 2 games
since losing the 2010 opener.
The boys track team, which is
pursuing its seventh straight di-
vision title, has won 44 straight
Lackawanna Track Conference
meets.
Valley View took sole posses-
sion of first in baseball and soft-
ball Tuesday when it beat Dun-
more in home games on adja-
cent fields.
Bennett Hornung and Collin
Ferguson combined on a five-hit
shutout while Connor Kranick
had three hits and three RBI in
the baseball teams 7-0 win over
Dunmore.
The Cougars then edged Mid
Valley, 5-4, Thursday.
The softball team posted a
pair of 10-runvictories, 12-2over
Dunmore, and 10-0 over Mid
Valley.
HOWTHEY STAND
Lackawanna Trail shares the
Division 3 baseball lead with
Montrose at 4-0.
Scranton Prep matches North
Pocono and Valley Viewat 3-0 in
Division 1 boys track while
Abington Heights and Lakeland
are 3-0 in Division 1 girls track.
Both Holy Cross track teams
are 2-0 in Division 2. The boys
share the lead with Scranton.
The girls are behind Western
Wayne (4-0).
Both Mid Valley track teams
are 2-0 in Division 3 and trailing
Elk Lakes 3-0 teams.
Abington Heights (7-0),
Scranton Prep (6-0), and Holy
Cross (3-1) lead the boys tennis
divisions.
LOOKING AHEAD
Lackawanna Trail is at Mon-
trose in baseball Monday.
Lakeland is at Abington
Heights Monday in girls track
while Holy Cross is at Scranton
in boys track with leads on the
line.
Mid Valley is at Elk Lake in
track Thursday.
TOP
Continued frompage 32
Bennett Hornung delivers during Valley Views 7-0 win over Dunmore on Tuesday.
THE ARGYLE SWEATER
FAMILY CIRCUS
STONE SOUP
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE
DRABBLE
CLASSIC PEANUTS
100 Announcements
200 Auctions
300 Personal Services
400 Automotive
500 Employment
600 Financial
700 Merchandise
800 Pets & Animals
900 Real Estate
1000 Service Directory
MARKETPLACE
To place a Classied ad: Call 1-800-273-7130 Email: classieds@golackawanna.com
golackawanna.com
412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale 412 Autos for Sale
All Wheel Drive
31 MPG Highway
IIHSTop Safety Pick
CDB-11
SALE
PRICE
+
0.9
% $
25,900
FINANCING
AVAILABLE
Highest Predicted Resale Value
Midsize Utility Vehicle Midsize Utility Ve
570-346-4641
1-800-982-4054
www.minookasubaru.com
HOURS: MONDAYTHRUTHURSDAY 9:00A.M.TO8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY 9:00A.M.TO5:00 P.M. SATURDAY 9:00A.M.TO2:00 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY
Based on ALGs 2012 Residual Value Award for Midsize Utility Vehicles. ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data,
www.alg.com. EPA estimated fuel economy for Outback 2.5i CVT models. Actual mileage may vary. Top Safety Pick given by the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (iihs.org). Tax and tags not included. Financing contingent on lender approval. Call for details.
100
ANNOUNCEMENTS
110 Lost
WANTED
ALL JUNK
CARS &
TRUCKS
HEAVY
EQUIPMENT
DUMPTRUCKS
BULLDOZERS
BACKHOES
Highest Prices
Paid!!!
FREE
REMOVAL
Call
Vito & Ginos
Anytime
288-8995
150 Special Notices
P PA AYING $500 YING $500
MINIMUM
DRIVEN IN
Full size 4 wheel
drive trucks
ALSO PAYING TOP $$$
for heavy equip-
ment, backhoes,
dump trucks,
bull dozers
HAPPY TRAILS
TRUCK SALES
570-760-2035
542-2277
6am to 8pm
PT/SEASONAL
NATURALISTS
www.bearcreek-
camp.org
570-472-3741
310 Attorney
Services
Bankruptcy $595
Guaranteed LowFees
www.BkyLaw.net
Atty Kurlancheek
825-5252 W-B
310 Attorney
Services
Free Bankruptcy
Consultation
Payment plans.
Carol Baltimore
570-822-1959
Looking for that
special place
called home?
Classified will address
Your needs.
Open the door
with classified!
406 ATVs/Dune
Buggies
HAWK 2011 UTILITY ATV
NEW!! Full size
adult ATV. Strong 4
stroke motor. CVT
fully automatic
transmission with
reverse. Electric
start. Front & rear
luggage racks.
Long travel suspen-
sion. Disc brakes.
Dual stage head
lights. Perfect for
hunters & trail rid-
ers alike. BRAND NEW
& READY TO RIDE.
$1,995 takes it
away.
570-817-2952
Wilkes-Barre
TOMAHAWK`11
ATV, 110 CC. Brand
New Tomahawk
Kids Quad. Only
$695 takes it away!
570-817-2952
Wilkes-Barre
409 Autos under
$5000
BUICK 03 LESABRE
4 door, V6, 78k,
loaded, white, gray
cloth interior, very
good condition!!!
$4999 warranty
available call.
570-388-6008
409 Autos under
$5000
LEOS AUTO SALES
92 Butler St
Wilkes-Barre, PA
570-825-8253
PONTIAC 99
GRAND AM
4 door 4 cylinder
automatic. Good
condition. $2,150
CHEVY 04
MALIBU CLASSIC
4 door, 4 cylinder,
auto, good condi-
tion. 120k. $2,850.
FORD 01 F150 XLT
Pickup Triton V8,
auto, 4x4 Super
Cab, all power,
cruise control,
sliding rear window
$4,250
Current Inspection
On All Vehicles
DEALER
412 Autos for Sale
AUDI 03 TT
ROADSTER CONVERTIBLE
BEAUTIFUL AUTO
4 cylinder 1.8.
Loaded, silver, black
leather. 66,500
miles. Bose premi-
um sound. 6 CD
changer. New tires,
inspection, timing
belt. Garaged, no
snow. $10,200 OBO.
570-592-2458
CADILLAC 09 DTS
33,000 MILES.
Extra Clean
$24,999.
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
CHRYSLER 07
SEBRING
Low miles, heated
seats, moonroof,
1 owner.
$11,220
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
412 Autos for Sale
DODGE `00 DURANGO
SPORT
4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd
row seat, runs
good, needs body
work $1900.
570-902-5623
To place your
ad call...829-7130
FORD 02 MUSTANG
GT CONVERTIBLE
Red with black
top. 6,500 miles.
One Owner.
Excellent Condi-
tion. $17,500
570-760-5833
412 Autos for Sale
HONDA 02
CIVIC EX
Auto, moonroof,
1 owner. $8,888
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
To place your
ad call...829-7130
412 Autos for Sale
HONDA 05 CIVIC
COUPE
4 cylinder, auto
Gas $aver!
$8,995
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
To place your
ad call...829-7130
HONDA 08 ACCORD
4 door, 4 cylinder,
auto $16,995
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
412 Autos for Sale
HONDA 10 CIVIC
4 door, 4 cylinder,
auto. Low Miles!
$15,495
WARRANTY
MAFFEI AUTO
SALES
570-288-6227
To place your
ad call...829-7130
412 Autos for Sale
VOLKSWAGEN 00
BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air
67k miles $6400.
570-466-0999
412 Autos for Sale
HONDA 06 RIDGELINE
RTS
Automatic, 4WD,
power seats.
$16,995
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
To place your
ad call...829-7130
Te Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS
, Inc.
Visit timesleader.com & Click Buy A Home to see the most up to date list of Open Houses
Open House Directory
SUNDAY, APRIL 15
TH
, 2012
902 Archbald St., Scranton
Coldwell Banker Town & Country
Dir: Main Avenue turn left on Archbald Street. Home on left.
MLS#12-1355
12-1:30PM $84,800
110 Simpson St., Eynon
Shamrock Realty
Dir: Main St in Eynon, turn on Peirce St. (Bonnie &
Clydes), then frst right onto Simpson St., House on
the right. MLS#12-1570
12-1:30PM $239,900
15 Pearl Dr., Spring Brook Twp.
Realty Network
Dir: From Rt 307, turn onto Rt 690 (heading towards Ma-
ple Lake UMC). Turn left onto Harriet Dr and then left onto
Pearl Dr (after stop sign). Last house on left. MLS#12-92
12-2PM $324,900
568 Wales St., Scranton
Prudential Preferred Properties
Dir: Main to West Market St., right on Rock-
well at Kelleher Tire, left on Wales (no street
sign) MLS#11-5355
1-2PM $99,900
753 Lake Spangenberg, Lake Ariel
Dir: Rt. 348 to Hitchcock Rd. to a right onto
Spangenburg Rd. Home on left. MLS#11-5528
1-2PM $130,000
519 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge
Dir: South Keyser Ave becomes Milwaukee Ave
towards Duryea. MLS#12-156
1-2:30PM $155,000
1104 Prescott Ave., Dunmore
Lewith & Freeman
Dir: From Dunmore take Wheeler to right
on Williams then make a left on Prescott.
MLS#11-2213
1-2:30PM $159,900
455 Warren Ave., Kingston
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
Dir: Wyoming Ave. to Pierce Street, L onto
Rutter, R on Butler. House located on corner
of Warren & Butler. MLS#11-5161
1-3PM $159,900
343 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter
Dir: Susquehanna Avenue between Schooley
Street & Valley Street. MLS#12-955
1-2PM $172,900
400 Montrose Ave., South Abington
OBoyle Real Estate
Dir: From Rt. 6&11 (Northern Blvd), take S.
Abington Rd, right onto Sunnyside (just past
Oliver, Price, Rhodes), left onto Montrose.
MLS#11-5096
1-2:30PM $179,900
119 Beverly B 3b Dr., Eynon
Dir: Scr./Carb/ Hwy. to a right on Betty, left on
Thomas, left on Pierce to Beverly. Sign in win-
dow only...HOA rules. MLS#12-591
1-2PM $190,000
9124 Valley View Dr., Clarks Summit
Coldwell Banker Town & Country
Dir: From Morgan Hwy(307, Turn left on
Country Club Road. Left on Forest Acres
and turn left on Valley View Drive. Home is
on right. MLS#12-622
1-2:30PM $199,800
721 Willard Ave., Jefferson Twp.
Century 21 Sherlock Homes
Dir: 81S to 380 exit 2 (Elmhurst, Rte 435), L on
Rte 348 to L on Rte 247, R on Jefferson Ave, L
on Second, property on corner of Second and
Willard MLS#12-1012
1-3PM $274,900
103 Root Hollow Lane, Tunkhannock
Lewith & Freeman
Dir: From Tunkhannock, Rt. 29 South to Evans
Falls. After elementary school, turn right on
Root Hollow Ln approx. 0.2 mile to home on left.
MLS#12-276
1-2:30PM $279,482
2433 Cedar Ave., Scranton
Lewith & Freeman
Dir: South on Cedar Ave in Scranton. Where Ce-
dar Ave turns into Birney Ave in Minooka, turn
right onto Cedar. Follow to property on left. Sign
on property. MLS#11-2380
2:30-4PM $169,650
Shopping for a
new apartment?
Classified lets
you compare costs -
without hassle
or worry!
Get moving
with classified!
Shopping for a
new apartment?
Classified lets
you compare costs -
without hassle
or worry!
Get moving
with classified!
468 Auto Parts 468 Auto Parts
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
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!
Loader
Operator/Maintenance
Dependable with 2-3
years experience in a
busy plant.
General Maintenance
skills preferred.
Apply in person.
Competitive wages and
benets.
Pre-employment drug
testing. (EOE)
Dunmore Materials
950 Dunham Drive
Dunmore, PA
412 Autos for Sale
HYUNDAI 07
SANTE FE
AWD, auto, alloys
$14,880
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
To place your
ad call...829-7130
JEEP LIBERTY 06
One owner, 4WD,
Alloys.
$14,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
SUBARU
FORESTERS
6 to choose
From
starting at $11,450
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
412 Autos for Sale
SUBARU
IMPREZAS
4 to choose
From
starting at
$12,400
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
To place your
ad call...829-7130
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 YARIS 10
Great Gas Saver
$11,990
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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
To place your
ad call...829-7130
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 its
original antiquity
condition, with
original shop &
parts manuals,
shes 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
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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
To place your
ad call...829-7130
MERCEDES 1975
Good interior &
exterior. Runs
great! New tires.
Many new parts.
Moving, Must Sell.
$1,300 or
best offer
570-362-3626
Ask for Lee
MERCEDES-BENZ `73
450SL
Convertible with
removable hard top,
power windows, AM
/FM radio with cas-
sette player, CD
player, automatic, 4
new tires. Cham-
pagne exterior; Ital-
ian red leather inte-
rior inside. Garage
kept, excellent con-
dition. Reduced
price to $26,000.
Call 570-825-6272
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
MERCURY `79
ZEPHYR
6 cylinder
automatic.
52k original miles.
Florida car. $1500.
570-899-1896
Find the
perfect
friend.
Call 829-7130
to place your ad.
The Classied
section at
timesleader.com
ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LEE LE LE LEE DER DDD .
timesleader.com
415 Autos-Antique
& Classic
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. $5,900.
Call Chuck at
570-466-2819
424 Boat Parts/
Supplies
CANNON Uni-Troll
Downriggers (2)
like new
condition, used 2
seasons & nbsp; 8
lb balls included. No
bases $275.
570-262-0716
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.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
570-704-6023
439 Motorcycles
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has
all bells & whistles.
Heated grips, 12 volt
outlet, traction con-
trol, ride adjustment
on the fly. Black with
lite gray and red
trim. comes with
BMW cover, battery
tender, black blue
tooth helmet with
FM stereo and black
leather riding gloves
(like new). paid
$20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
Call 570-262-0914
Leave message.
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
Looking for the right deal
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Its a showroom in print!
Classifieds got
the directions!
HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON
SPORTSTER CUSTOM
Loud pipes.
Near Mint
174 miles - yes,
One hundred and
seventy four
miles on the
clock, original
owner. $8000.
570-876-2816
439 Motorcycles
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
SUZUKI 01 VS 800
GL INTRUDER
Garage kept, no
rust, lots of
chrome, black with
teal green flake.
Includes storage
jack & 2 helmets.
$3600
570-410-1026
439 Motorcycles
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
To place your
ad call...829-7130
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
442 RVs & Campers
FLEETWOOD 06
PROWLER
30 model #300FQS
1 slide out, living
/dining area, Queen
bed, sofa/double
bed, large bath, AM/
FM CD player, micro
wave, large refrig-
erator. Upgrades
include scissor lev-
eling jacks, ducted
heat & air, glass
shower door, sky-
light in bath. Water
filter system, spare
tire & cover + ex-
tras. Trailer is at
campground. Site
fee paid 05/1/12
through 09/30/12
or can be moved.
Asking $15,500.
Call 570-233-8652
570-443-9260
Looking for that
special place
called home?
Classified will address
Your needs.
Open the door
with classified!
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
1518 8th Street
Carverton, PA
Near Francis
Slocum St. Park
BUICK 04
Rendezvous
Heritage Edition,
leather, sunroof,
3rd seat
1 Owner, local
trade $6,995
Call For Details!
570-696-4377
To place your
ad call...829-7130
CHEVY 03 IMPALA
One owner, only
42k miles. $9,885
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original
non-smoking owner,
garaged, synthetic
oil since new, excel-
lent in and out. New
tires and battery.
90,000 miles.
$7,500
(570) 403-3016
GMC `05 SAVANA
1500 Cargo Van.
AWD. V8 automatic.
A/C. New brakes &
tires. Price reduced
$10,250. Call
570-474-6028
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
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
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
509 Building/
Construction/
Skilled Trades
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
542 Logistics/
Transportation
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
542 Logistics/
Transportation
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
542 Logistics/
Transportation
542 Logistics/
Transportation
548 Medical/Health
542 Logistics/
Transportation
548 Medical/Health
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
SCRANTON, PA
Looking for a challenge? Want to be part of a class drilling organi-
zation focused on excellence? Do you desire to achieve your true
potential? The Horizontal Directional Drilling community within S.J.
Louis HDD is continually pursuing its goal to be the best in the
industry at what we do. S.J. Louis HDD (Horizontal Directional
Drilling) is located in Scranton, PA and we are currently seeking an
ISO Quality/Safety Consultant to help achieve ISO
9001/14000/18000 certification and requirements.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Promote, advance and advocate the QMS requirements to
company staff
Implement ISO 9001/14000/18000
Hold meetings, training sessions with company management
and staff
Promote, advance and advocate the ISO 9001/14000/18000
requirements to company staff
Update QMS based on audit findings
Update and track audit findings to completion
Develop job specific safety, hazard analysis and emergency
action plan for review by the Safety Manager
Monitor drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company,
federal and state requirements
Conduct regular safety audits of construction projects. Identify
hazardous conditions. Issue reports to Project Manager and
Safety Manager. Ensure safety issues were resolved in a timely
manner.
Organize and maintain record keeping of site safety activities
and actions.
Investigate injury, illness and other loss producing incidents to
determine the root causes and potential corrective action
measures.
Implement accident/incident reporting procedures and medical
treatment/first aid plan. Ensure reports are submitted properly
in a timely manner.
Assist in training new or existing personnel in safety related
topics in Spanish through safety orientation, toolbox topics
and/or specific training.
Requirements:
A background that includes at least 5 years of previous Safety
related experience and a thorough knowledge of OSHA1926
requirements.
Excavation, Confined Space, etc. safety experience is required.
A history of developing effective Safety initiatives that reduce
accidents/incidents and heighten Safety awareness among
employees.
Have a proven track record of establishing a Safety First
culture.
Prior experience conducting accident/incident investigations.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and implement
corrective measures.
Ability to accommodate significant travel
If you feel you meet the requirements as outlined above, please
respond with a Microsoft Word version of your resume and salary
experience/expectations. Using provided link, Email or Fax to
dans@sjlouis.com or Attn: Dan S @ (320) 529-4020. Direct
inquiries only, please No 3rd party submittals.
S.J. Louis Companies is an Affirmative Action/
Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
SHOP POSITIONS
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc., a heavy construction
products and services company, is looking to fill the
following shop positions at our Greens Landing
facility located in Milan, PA.
PM Technician-Night Shift conduct all preventative
maintenance on heavy equipment and transportation
vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks;
paving and earthmoving equipment. Must have a valid
Class B CDL. Prefer 3 years of experience in a related
field.
Mechanic Shop 2-Night Shift inspect, diagnose,
adjust, repair and maintain heavy equipment and trans-
portation vehicles including cars; light, medium and
heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. Must
have a valid Class B CDL. Prefer 3 years of experience as
a heavy equipment or truck technician.
Mechanic Field 2-Day Shift inspect, diagnose, adjust,
repair and maintain heavy equipment and transportation
vehicles including cars; light, medium, and heavy trucks;
paving and earthmoving equipment. Class A CDL and 3
years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck tech-
nician is preferred.
GOH offers a comprehensive benefit package and salary
commensurate with experience. To view details of each
position and apply, visit our website at
GOHCAREERS.COM or visit your local CareerLink office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Females & minorities encouraged to apply.
EVERY
THURSDAY
IN APRIL
(except for
April 12)
from Noon-4pm
at the
Tunkhannock
Public Library
Interested Applicants can Apply Online at www.XLCServices.com.
Interviews scheduled Monday thru Friday. Call 800-472-1013 or
walk-ins welcome at Job Fairs.
Hiring Experienced Forklift Operators $12.25 hourly,
after completion of 90 day probation period.
***STRAIGHT DAY SHIFT OR NIGHT SHIFT
(12 hour shifts ave. 42 hours per week)
***75 cent night shift pay differential offered.
***Pay increase based on skill development.
Take charge...LEARNAND EARN!
XLC Services, LLC (Logistics) is seeking experienced
Forklift Operators - MUST HAVE 1 YEAR FULL
TIME EXPERIENCE - with great employment
history to work at their Mehoopany, PA location.
The following skills are necessary for
these positions.
High School Diploma/GED
Computer Skills
Valid Drivers License
Criminal Background Check
Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen & Physical
All full-time positions come with the following benets:
medical, 8 paid holidays, 401k after 1 year, and paid
vacation. Pay increases based on skill development.
O/O's & CO Flatbed Drivers
SIGN ON BONUS
Hazleton/Scranton, PA
Growing dedicated account needs Drivers
Now! SIGN ON BONUS: $1,000 after 3
months & $1,000 after 6 months for Owner
Operators & company drivers. Driver Home
Locations: Hazleton, PA, or surrounding
Area. Miles per Week Target is 2,275. Runs
will go into North east locations. $1.15 all
dispatched miles plus fuel surcharge for ALL
Dispatch/Round Trip Miles at $1.50 Peg,
paid at $.01 per $.06 increments. Truck must
be able to pass a DOT inspection. Plate pro-
vided with weekly settlements and fuel card.
Also needing up to 10 Company Drivers.
Excellent Benefits! .45cents a mile, with tarp
pay. Flatbed freight experience required.
Class A CDL drivers with 2 years of experi-
ence.
Feel free to contact
Kevin McGrath 608-207-5006
or Jan Hunt 608-364-9716
visit our web site
www.blackhawktransport.com
GREAT PAY, REGULAR/SCHEDULED HOME
TIME & A GREAT/FRIENDLY/PROFESSIONAL
STAFF TO WORK WITH!
We are currently seeking a Director
to oversee our well established
Pharmacy Department in a
101 bed acute care setting.
3 to 5 years acute care hospital
experience required.
Candidate should also possess a
minimum of 3 to 5 years
managerial experience in an acute
care hospital setting.
Must have PA Pharmacist License.
Knowledge of PA DOH and JCAHO
standards required.
We offer an excellent salary and
benefit package.
Please apply on-line at
www.berwick-hospital.com
or send resume to:
Berwick Hospital Center
Human Resources Department
701 E. 16th Street
Berwick, PA 18603
e-mail: carol_a_martinez@chs.net
fax: 570-759-5035
EOE
Pharmacy Director
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
FORD 08 ESCAPE XLT
Leather, alloys &
moonroof $16,995
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
HONDA 09 CRV LX
AWD. 1 owner.
$15,900
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
HYANDAI 11 SANTA
FE
1 owner, only 7k
miles. $23,386
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
Find
that
new
job.
The
Times Leader
Classied
section.
Call 829-7130
to place an
employment ad.
ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNLL NNNNLLYONE NNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LE LE LE LE LE E LE LE LE E LE LE DER.
timesleader.com
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
FORD `10 F150
BLACK KING RANCH
4X4 LARIAT 145
WB STYLESIDE
5.4L V8 engine
Electronic
6 speed auto-
matic. Brown
leather King
Ranch interior.
Heat/cool front
seats. Power
moonroof, rear
view camera,
18 aluminum
wheels, tow
package,
navigation
system.
23,000 miles.
Asking $33,000
Call Jeff @
570-829-7172
KIA 07 SPORTAGE EX
4WD, Leather,
Moonroof $12,724
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
KIA 08 SPORTAGE EX
4WD, Low Miles.
$14,800
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
To place your
ad call...829-7130
KIA 11 OPTIMA SX
1 Owner, leather,
Panoramic moon-
roof & navigation.
$28,880
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
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
451 Trucks/
SUVs/Vans
MERCURY `03
MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row
seating. Economical
6 cylinder automat-
ic. Fully loaded with
all available options.
93k pampered miles.
Garage kept. Safety /
emissions inspected
and ready to go. Sale
priced at $7595.
Trade-ins accepted.
Tag & title process-
ing available with
purchase. Call Fran
for an appointment
to see this out-
standing SUV.
570-466-2771
Scranton
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
NISSAN 97 PICKUP XE
4WD, alloys, 5
speed. $7,550
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
TOYOTA 08
4 RUNNER
1 Owner, moon-
roof & alloys.
$22,500
560 Pierce St.
Kingston, PA
www.wyoming
valleymotors.com
570-714-9924
460
AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
468 Auto Parts
All Junk
Cars &
Trucks
Wanted
Highest
Prices
Paid In
CA$H
FREE
PICKUP
570-574-1275
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
476 Motorcycle
Accessories
SADDLE BAGS Mus-
tang, hard case,
leather covered,
lockable, installs
on/off in seconds.
Fits most Harleys
that have a sissy
bar or tour pack-like
new $399.
570-690-8588
503 Accounting/
Finance
CREDIT ANALYST/
LOAN REVIEW TRAINEE
First Keystone Com-
munity Bank has an
opening for a full-
time entry level
Credit Analyst/Loan
Review Trainee.
Successful candi-
date will be respon-
sible for providing
analytical and
administrative serv-
ices relating to the
credit analysis and
loan review func-
tions of the Bank.
Duties include ana-
lyzing financial
statements and
other relevant data
and assisting in the
ongoing loan review
process to manage
credit risk within the
Banks loan portfo-
lio, i.e., reviewing
and compiling data,
documentation and
report preparation.
Training and educa-
tion on current lend-
ing and loan review
regulations will be
provided. Appli-
cants must possess
a B.S. or B.A.
degree in account-
ing, finance, or busi-
ness administration.
Financial analysis
training, knowledge
of business law and
the Uniform Com-
mercial Code pre-
ferred. We offer a
competitive com-
pensation rate and
an excellent benefit
package. To apply
please send resume
with cover letter or
complete a bank
Application for
Employment avail-
able at any of our
banking offices.
First Keystone
Community Bank
Human Resource
Department
111 West Front
Street, Berwick,
PA 18603
EO/AA Employer
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
AUTO MECHANIC
Excellent wages.
No weekends. Must
have experience
with own tools &
Inspection License.
Call Jerry @
570-650-7265
533 Installation/
Maintenance/
Repair
AUTO MECHANICS
/ TECHNICIANS
3 positions open.
Busy Shop. Top pay.
Call Jim Mellody
570-343-1221 or
Email: Jmellody
@tomhesser.com
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
GENERAL SERVICE
TECHNICIAN
We are looking for
a tire and general
service techni-
cian. PA Drivers
License required.
PA Safety &
Emission License
preferred. Good
hourly wage,
health benefits,
paid vacation and
401K offered.
Apply in person at
T & F Tire Supply
527 Market Street
Kingston, PA
570-287-6712
542 Logistics/
Transportation
Drivers - CDL-A:
Home Every Night!
Local Hazleton
Dedicated route!
Great Pay, Benefits!
Estenson Logistics
Apply:
www.goelc.com
1-866-336-9642
Drivers: Local
work with Palletized
Freight. Home Every
Day! Minimum
Weekly Pay Guaran-
tee. CDL-A, 2 years
experience. 23
years of age.
GoPenske.com
#1200649 or
866-823-0357
To place your
ad call...829-7130
548 Medical/Health
Pharmacy Technician
and Register Clerk
Full or Part Time
available. Will Train.
Send Resume &
REFERENCES to:
C/O THE TIMES LEADER
BOX 3085
15 N. MAIN STREET
WILKES-BARRE, PA
18711-0250
548 Medical/Health
BIOMEDICAL
EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN
Full time. We have
an excellent oppor-
tunity for a highly
motivated, experi-
enced BMET for
Biomed Lab & Field
Service. Candidate
should have an AS
degree or equiva-
lent experience, and
possess strong
communication
skills. We offer a
competitive com-
pensation package
& a co-operative
stable work environ-
ment. Please send
resume to:
c/o Times Leader
Box 3065
15 N. Main Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA
18711-0250
DIRECT CARE WORKER
Allied Services
In-Home Services
division has part-
time hours available
in Luzerne County.
Minimum of one (1)
year home care
experience and
valid drivers
license required.
If interested, please
apply online at:
www.allied-
services.org or call
Trish Tully at
(570) 348-2237.
BILINGUAL INDIVIDUALS
ARE ENCOURAGED TO
APPLY. ALLIED SERVICES
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTU-
NITY EMPLOYER.
To place your
ad call...829-7130
554 Production/
Operations
H.C.S.C.
Industrial Laundry
2nd Shift
Positions Available
1 year, 18 months &
2 year increases.
Production Hours:
4:30p.m.-12:30a.m.
Overtime Required.
Excellent Benefit
Package.
$50.00 Monthly
Attendance Bonus.
Pre-placement drug
screen required.
H.C.S.C. LAUNDRY
(BESIDE THE ARMORY)
REAR 310 MARKET ST.
KINGSTON, PA 18704
NO PHONE CALLS
PLEASE!!
E.O.E.
573 Warehouse
WAREHOUSE WORKER
For baling, loading/
unloading, mainte-
nance. Lifting up to
50 lbs. Full time
position with bene-
fits. We do back-
ground check and
drug screening.
APPLY AT
730 CASEY AVENUE
WILKES-BARRE
570 270 2670
To place your
ad call...829-7130
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
TURN KEY OPERATION
Located at
Wyoming Valley Mall
must sell. $125,000
negotiable. Ask for
Rob 570-693-3323
630 Money To Loan
We can erase
your bad credit -
100% GUARAN-
TEED. Attorneys
for the Federal
Trade Commission
say theyve never
seen a legitimate
credit repair opera-
tion. No one can
legally remove
accurate and timely
information from
your credit report.
Its 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.
of Times Leader
readers read
the Classied
section.
Call 829-7130
to place your ad.
91
%
What Do
You Have
To Sell
Today?
*2008 Pulse Research
ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNNLL NNNNL NLYONE NNNNNNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LE LE LE LE LE LE LEE LE LLEEEE DER DD .
timesleader.com
Find the
perfect
friend.
Call 829-7130
to place your ad.
The Classied
section at
timesleader.com
ONLYONE LEADER. ONL NNNL NL NNNNLYONE NNNNNNNNNN LEA LE LLLE LE LE LE LEE LE LE LEE DER DDD .
timesleader.com
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
796 Wanted to Buy
Merchandise
HDI METALS
39 S. Prospect St.
Nanticoke PA 570-735-1487
GOLD - SILVER
COINS - JEWELRY
Buying Daily 11AM - 6PM
No nonsense guarantee
We will beat any competitors
advertised price by up to 20%
700
MERCHANDISE
706 Arts/Crafts/
Hobbies
BABY BLANKETS
Handmade cro-
cheted or lap blan-
kets. $15. each.
Handmade cro-
cheted scarves $6.
each or 2 for $10.
570-417-2555
708 Antiques &
Collectibles
ENESO Cherrished
Teddies collectibles
for sale too many to
list, all items: $100.
570-283-5064
MOVE POSTERS
authentic $15. each.
5 drawer file, side to
side $300.
570-380-2472
710 Appliances
DISHWASHER 24
white, 2 years old
$150. obo.
RANGE HOOD 30
Broan, white $50.
obo. 570-574-3899
GENES
RECONDITIONED
APPLIANCES
60 Day Warranty
Monday-Friday
8:00PM-5:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM-11:00AM
Gateway
Shopping Center
Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966
RANGE: Kenmore
countertop electric,
stainless steel, 4
burner with center
grill. Good condition.
$125.570-675-0248
WASHER & electric
dryer. As is $75.
570-451-2789
WASHER Kenmore
apartment size $75
All excellent condi-
tion. 570-472-3334
714 Bridal Items
WEDDING GOWN,
new, never worn,
never altered. Size
12. Ivory, A line with
cathedral train.
Beading and
sequins on front top,
extending around
back down to train.
fabric covered but-
ton, zip closure. A
MUST SEE! Asking
$950. 570-417-5071
726 Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE
Beige, size 6,
hardly worn. $75.
570-855-5385
726 Clothing
CLOTHING mens
size L & XL, camou-
flaged coat plus 15
other items, sweat-
shirts, sweatpants
& shirts $20.
WOMENS size L 10
tops, 1 skirt $20.
Size medium 8 tops
$10. 570-474-6028
DRESS ladies
pullover sweater
dress, blue sequins
size 10 $25. Mens
orange hunting
coat, XL, like new
$35. Mens heavy
knot wool sweater,
3 colors, Xl, like new
$25. Ladies fur coat
size 10-12 $100.
570-574-9518
PROM GOWN pink
strapless jeweled
ballgown. Pickups
on skirt, corset style
back lacing, size
3/4. Originally $420
asking $100.
570-474-6936
PURSES variety,
new condition $11.
each. 570-602-1075
SHOULDER BAG
Ugg Australia Knit
purple, new with
tags $135.
570-704-9034
730 Computer
Equipment &
Software
DESKTOPS & TOW-
ERS refurbished, off
lease $25-$175.
IBM/HP/ACER +
more. xp pro, win-
dows 7, keyboard &
mouse included, all
have office 10, AV +
more. Refurbished
OFF-LEASE laptops
$150-$225. DELL/
HP/COMPAQ. win-
dows 7, wifi, office,
+ more. laptop bag
included. Warranty
included!! call 862-
2236 for details
742 Furnaces &
Heaters
COAL 3 ton of buck
coal & 12 ash cans
for $300. 655-0429
OIL FURNACE
100,000 BTU.
approximately 4
years old, works
very well. $350.
570-675-4923
744 Furniture &
Accessories
BEDROOM SET
queen 2 night-
stands, dresser with
mirror, dresser,
headboard & foot-
board, excellant
condition asking
$400. 570-826-1119
DESK & CHAIR with
detachable hutch
with light. Excellent
condition asking
$50. 570-822-7813
DINING ROOM TAB-
LE & CHAIR SET.
Solid oak, laminate
top, medium oak
color. 4 chairs, 2 10
leaf extensions.
Asking $600, OBO.
570-639-2671
MATTRESS & BOX
SPRING, full set
brand new in bag.
$325.570-602-1075
744 Furniture &
Accessories
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER, 68hx50w,
white with glass
doors on top only, tv
opening $50.
570-675-2879
To place your
ad call...829-7130
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER, oak 6
piece, lighted
shelves, tv cabinet
with doors, excel-
lent condition. $500.
570-696-2212
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
HUTCH 1970s solid
walnut hutch. 6h
x4w, glass doors,
excellent condition.
$300. Solid walnut
bookcase, 5hx3w
$75. 570-881-5809.
HUTCH oak corner
hutch $100. (2) end
tables & coffee
table $25 each. All
excellent condition
570-472-3334
PATIO FURNITURE:
One 6 redwood pic-
nic table with 2
benches One 40
round fiberglass/
aluminum table plus
4r chairs with cush-
ions. All very good
condition, $100 for
both OBO. 570-
675-1278 9am -5pm
SOFA & matching
chair. Excellent con-
dition. $130.
570-824-6770
WING CHAIR, small
antique uphol-
stered, with channel
back & claw feet,
gold color, $75.
Antique mahogany
two tier end table,
$40. 3 stack tables,
walnut, excellent
$30. Brass table
lamp with shade
$10. Crockery jardi-
neer floor vase with
floral embellish-
ments $65.
570-655-1217
750 Jewelry
JACK IS PAYING TOP
DOLLAR !!!!!
for gold and sil-
ver, diamonds,
platinum, watch-
es. Also buying
scrap jewelry.
Cash on the
spot!!!!!
We make house
calls. 328-3428,
855-7197 or visit
us 134 Route 11
Larksville, Pa
NECKLACE 16
pearl with 67 5-5.5
white pearls & 14kt
gold clasp. Never
worn. Paid $1,895
asking $1,000 OBO.
570-301-8749
752 Landscaping &
Gardening
FOUNTAIN Little girl
& boy fountain, &
pump. Tan, 38 H.
Excellent condition,
$75. 570-477-2604
LAWNMOWER John
Deere LA110, auto-
matic 3 years old.
Excellent condition.
Selling for $950.
570-823-3267
MOWER Simplicity
Cornet, 13 HP riding
mower with 30
deck, front weight,
& twin bagger.
Excellent condition.
$550.570-675-4777
TILLER Cub Cadet
model FT24 front
tine tiller. Honda
160cc OHV engine.
Adjustable 13/22 /
24 tilling width. Like
brand new. Paid
over $350 asking
$250. 905-0657
758 Miscellaneous
BAY WINDOW Out-
door Gazebo - Black
metal with brown
canopy and mosqui-
to netting. Will email
picture. $100 OBO
Call 570-883-9868
CABINET 4 cabinet
sliding shelves,
brand name,
Saranac, brand
new. $40. 788-1571
COOKIE JAR
Antique House -
Cottage, Good
condition. $50.
570-675-0248
GOLF CLUBS: Nice
set of Wilson fat
shaft, deep red
irons. $40.
570-655-3512
Home made scent-
ed candles & new
flea market items.
Bulk quantity.
Call for info
570-864-3532
LADDER 24 alu-
minum Werner
$100. Burner
propane grill with
wheels never used
$285. Wood stove
never used new
$200. Magic Chef
small fridge used 1
day $75. Dewalt
cordless drill 18v
$75. Makita cord-
less drill 12v $40. 3
solid pvc pipe &
7113/4 $9. 16 $20.
39 3/4 $3.85 3x
25 fence with gate
top rail fence poles
$50.: 570-735-2236
LAWN STATUES,
CONCRETE
For Sale.
Fishing Boys, Mexi-
can & Donkey,
Deer, Elf, & Others.
570-262-2204 or
570-288-2722
PICTURES & paint-
ings of old Pittston
town scenes. Vari-
ous sizes. $5 & $10
prices. Call Jim at
570-655-9474
SEWING MACHINE
Brother 27 func-
tions, new in box
$125. 570-602-1075
UTILITY TRAILER
04, with spare &
crank up, plywood
all around $419.
570-829-1541
758 Miscellaneous
SEWING MACHINE
Singer Overlock
factory machine,
attachments, fabric,
buttons etc. $550.
OBO. 570-472-3378
SEWING MACHONE
Singer in cabinet, 18
discs for various
stitches plus button-
holer $50.
570-474-6028
TIRES/Like New 2 -
225/60r/16 $115. 2-
225/45r/17 $145. 2-
205/50r/17 $145. 2-
245/45r17 $160. 2-
2-35/12.50/15LT
$200. 2-275/55r/20
$135. 2-225/75r/15
$80. 570-969-1481
WHEEL & TIRE SET
(4) Ford Windstar
factory 5 spoke
wheels with mount-
ed tires p21565r16
$200. 696-2212
WHEELS Volvo 940/
740 series factory
cast aluminum
wheels with new
Nokia is 195/65/R15
tires (4). Tires new,
wheels include cen-
ters, excellent con-
dition. May also fit
240 series. Asking
$500.570.675.8832
762 Musical
Instruments
PIANO Baldwin
console with match-
ing bench, very
good condition
recently tuned
$500. 474-6362
772 Pools & Spas
POOL Infinity A
Frame, adjustable
ladder 48-52-54,
new still in box $125.
28 round solar
cover new $30.
570-474-6926
774 Restaurant
Equipment
PREP LINE : Delfield
6 refrigerated pizza
/ sandwich prep line
$350.570-301-4286
776 Sporting Goods
BIKE girls 20,
great condition, Ral-
lye Sweetie. $45.
570-822-6258
FLY ROD Martin
matched set 8 3
piece & reel - Tuffy
#63 with line, excel-
lent condition $30.
570-735-6638
GOLF CLUBS 3
sizes, like new $20
each. 570-574-9518
POOL TABLE 7ft
with accessories,
good condition.
$200 OBO.
570-674-3794
780 Televisions/
Accessories
TV 31 inch Proton
color LCD TV. Excel-
lent condition. Flat
screen panel with
TV cabinet stand.
$160.00 for both
with remote.
570-266-2682.
784 Tools
BANDSAW Grizzly
14 model g 1019
asking $100.
570-574-1468
784 Tools
WELDER Lincoln arc
welder very good
condition. Asking
$200.570-540-3163
786 Toys & Games
BIKE Mongoose
racer boys 16,
excellent condition
$25. 570-735-6638
BOOKS: Box of over
40 Goosebumps
books & a few audio
books. $20. for all.
570-417-2555
PLAYHOUSE heavy
duty plastic outdoor
approximately 6
tall with front door,
back door, & double
side doors, window
seat with toy chest
underneath, flower
boxes for the win-
dows, used, sell for
$500. paid $1200,
Must disassemble,
& pickup.
570-379-2625
800
PETS & ANIMALS
810 Cats
GOLDEN RETREIV-
ER, 2 years old,
female. FREE to
good home. Needs
room to run, good
with children.
570-288-2893
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.
PUPPIES/FREE
Bejoun poodle mix
with Jack Russell.
Call 570-235-9178
815 Dogs
GOLDEN DOODLE PUPS
F1B. Health guaran-
tee, non shedding.
References avail-
able. $800 males,
$900 Females.
570-765-1846
MALTI-POO PUPS
Health guaranteed,
health records, non
shedding, social-
ized. $400 each.
570-765-0936
POMERANIAN
AKC, 8 weeks,
female. Shots &
wormed. Vet
checked. Home
Raised. $500.
570-864-2643
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES
Pure Bred & Mixes
$400
570-250-9690
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 nations con-
sumer protection
agency. Call 1-877-
FTC-HELP or click
on ftc.gov. A mes-
sage from The
Times Leader and
the FTC.
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
MOUNTAINTOP
Move right into this
beautiful 4 bedroom
home in desirable
Rockledge develop-
ment. Many
upgrades & fea-
tures including mod-
ern kitchen with
granite countertops,
22x20 great room,
2 fireplaces, new
paint, carpet, gor-
geous 2 tier deck
& much more.
$245,000. For more
information or to
schedule a viewing
please Call
570-242-5381
To place your
ad call...829-7130
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
Chimney Repair
Call Now and $ave
Parging Brick and Block Repair Stucco Animal Removal
1-800-943-1515
20% OFF
Any Competitors
Estimate
SENIOR
CITIZEN
DISCOUNTS
CUSTOM
METAL
SHOP
Spring Hill
Chimney
Will Not Be
Undersold!!
ALLTYPES OF REPAIRS
& INSTALLATIONS
Masonry, Tile, Fencing, Roong, Siding, Etc.
Licensed & Insured
Call 570-815-1227
.
N
o
Job
Too
S
m
all
JACOBY EXCAVATING
570-561-7796 or 570-587-1494
Septic and Basement
Water Problems-SOLVED!
Snow
Removal
ABINGTONPRO SERVICES
Winter Special - NewKitchen or Bath
BARGAINBUNDLES
Complete & Installed Baths from$3,700. Kitchen makeovers - $4,700
for 18 linear feet of counter space. All cabinets, tub, sink and ooring included
Call JeFor Details at 570-877-3601
Visit us on the web at www.styl-n-stylz.com
Styl-N-Stylz Salon
310 Lackawanna Ave.
Olyphant, PA 570-489-9461
We oer Paul Mitchell, ISOand Wella Hair Products
A Full Service Salon Walk-Ins Welcome
Highlight Special
$60 Full $45 Partial
$50 Spring Color and
Cut Special
Tax Preparation
Accurate ~ Efcient ~ Reliable
570-207-3345
www.tatulli.com
Tatulli &Associates, LLC
Accounting, Tax & Financial Consulting
Tax Time is here! Call us...
We are Ready to Help!
CHIMNEY REPAIRS
REPAIRS
TAX SERVICES
BEAUTICIAN SERVICES
EXCAVATING
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
PET GROOMING
Shear Pawfection
pet grooming
(570) 587-3569
Ruthann Austin
25 Years Professional
All Breed Certied
Master Groomer
Off Exit 197, Rte. 81
Located in Scott Twp/Waverly, PA
Puppies to Seniors
All Breeds Welcome
We are 4 Paw Rated!
ROOFING & SIDING
AFFORDABLE &HONEST
CALL JOE 570-815-3864
masonryplus.net
Masonry, Bathrooms, Remodeling
Specializing in Retaining Walls, Concrete
and Foundation Repairs
MASONRY
KHS ROOFING &SIDING
Home Improvement
Interior Remodeling
Kitchens, Baths, Basements
Licensed &Insured. Call for free estimates
570-351-2714
MARTIRANO OUTDOOR SERVICES
Lawn Care, Clean Ups, Hedge Trimming and Removal,
Retaining Walls, Gravel, Stone, Soil, Mulch, Planting
Curb Stone, New Lawns, Seeding, Pressure Washing,
Drainage, Grading, Plus Much More
Call 570-766-1785
HIC#
PA-005521
655-6710
SMITH & MILLER
ROOFING, INC.
Flat Roofs Shingles Siding Replacement Windows
Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured
ROBERT SMITH, WEST PITTSTON
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED
member
Northeastern
& Central PA
PREFERRED CONTRACTOR
SINCE 1976
HARTH & SONS
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS
Painting
Carpentry
Drywall
Additions
Flooring
Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling
& More
Specializing In Interior Remodeling nggg
www.harthandsons.com
570-815-8294 1-800-460-6286
HOME IMPROVEMENT
ROOFING
HOUSE CLEANING
HOUSE CLEANING
AND/OR
SENIOR CARE
Experienced and References
Call Sally 570-604-9539
PAVING
ATTENBOROUGH & SON PAVING
PA#024738 Free Estimates
570-556-1057
Driveways, Parking Lots
Patching & Sealing
LANDSCAPING
ALLENS E&E TREE &
LANDSCAPING SERVICE
For all your tree service needs
Spring Clean Up ~ Lawn Care
Firewood and Hauling
570-878-1501
s
Spr
LANDSCAPING
E&W LANDSCAPING
Lawn Cutting and Trim - Small $20-$25
Medium $25-$30 Large $30-$45
Aeration, Thatch Removal, Spring Clean Ups, Shrub
Pruning, Gravel Stone, Drainage, Walls & Pavers
Experienced Licensed Insured
570-969-4243 or 570-815-5177
FLOOR REFINISHING
Shupps Excavating, Paving & Topsoil
570-945-3690
TOPSOIL
Screened soil blended with organic matter, compost & lime.
Soil processed at our topsoil pit. We install new lawns!
PARKING SERVICES
Driveways, Parking Lots & Roadways. Commercial & Residential Projects.
**FREE ESTIMATES**
EXCAVATION
Septic Systems, Foundations & Roadways. Tri-axle trucks hauling soil, stone & mulch.
WWW.ShuppsExcavating.com
Serving the Community Since 1972
TOP SOIL/PAVING/EXCAVATION
APPLEWOODFLOORS
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Dustless
Floor
Renishing
Quality You Can Stand On!
Free Estimates - 570-342-9592
PA 084880 Fully Insured
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
Applewood
Acres
Apartments
Come in and see our spacious
1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments
with heat and water included!
Ask About Our
3 Bedroom Special!
Abington Heights School District
Pets Welcomed
1%Wage Tax
House Buying Clause*
Job Transfer Clause*
For more information Call
570-586-2491
or visit us online at
www.applewoodacres.com
*restrictions apply
906 Homes for Sale
WEST PITTSTON
225-227 Boston Ave
Double block.
Wyoming Area
schools. Out of flood
zone. 1 side rented
to long term tenant
at $525 /month.
Other side remod-
eled - move in or
rent at $650/month.
3 bedrooms each
side, gas furnaces,
sunrooms, large
yard. $149,000. Call
570-357-0042
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms,
Heights Section,
side yard, fully
fenced, gas heat,
close to schools,
good condition
$51,900
Call 570-823-2726
Leave message if
no answer.
912 Lots & Acreage
SUSQUEHANNA
COUNTY/MONTROSE
10.66 ACRES
Mostly wooded.
$100,000.
Well & electric, no
running water.
Small bunk bed
cabin with base-
board heat.
No septic.
610-760-1308
938 Apartments/
Furnished
NANTICOKE
Very clean, nice, 2
bedroom. Water,
sewer, stove, fridge,
Garbage collection
fee included. Wash-
er/dryer availability.
Large rooms.
Security, $565/mo.
570-542-5610
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
BEAR CREEK
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
PITTSTON
2 or 3 bedroom, 1st
floor, full kitchen.
Heat included, no
pets. $650 + 1
month security. Call
570-451-1038
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
EXETER
First floor,
1 bedroom.
Freshly painted,
washer/dryer
hook-up. $395/
month + utilities.
Security required.
NO PETS.
570-477-6018
leave message.
FORTY FORT
30 DAY
MAKEOVER
Amer|ca Rea|ty
Renta|s
First Floor,
Renovated,
Compact,
1 Bedrooms,
Gas Fireplaces,
new wall to wall,
Appliances,
Decks.
EMPLOYMENT
VERIFICATION/
APPLICATION,
2 YEAR SAME
RENTS START-
ING AT $500 +
Utilities.
NO PETS OR
SMOKING
288-1422
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
KINGSTON
2nd Floor.
2 bedrooms, ren-
ovated bathroom,
balcony off newly
renovated kitchen
with refrigerator &
stove, Pergo
floors, central air,
newly painted, off-
street parking, no
pets. $600 per
month plus utili-
ties, & 1 month
security deposit.
570-239-1010
KINGSTON
E. E. W Walnut alnut St. St.
Located in quiet
neighborhood. Kit-
chen, 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
NANTICOKE
Honeypot Section
2nd floor, 3 room
apartment. Nice
neighborhood. $400
+ utilities & security.
No pets. Call
570-885-6878
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
KINGSTON
Beautiful, over-
sized executive
style apartment
in large historic
home. Two bed-
rooms, one bath,
granite kitchen,
hardwood floors,
dining room, liv-
ing room, base-
ment storage,
beautiful front
porch, washer/
dryer. $1,200
monthly plus util-
ities. No pets. No
smoking. Call
570-472-1110
NANTICOKE
1st floor. 1 bed-
room. ALL UTILI-
TIES INCLUDED!
Off street parking.
Fresh paint.
NO PETS
$525 + security
570-477-6018
leave message
NANTICOKE
Great 1st floor 1
bedroom apart-
ment, heat included,
with a detached
garage in a great
location. Hardwood
floors & appliances
included. Shared
washer / dryer.
Large yard. $750 +
electric, security &
references. Call
570-371-3271
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!
Amer|ca Rea|ty
Renta|s
288-1422
WEST WYOMING
425 West 8th Street
New 1st floor, 2
bedroom with off
street parking,
washer/dryer hook
up, stove. No pets.
$550/mo + security.
Sewer & garbage
included, other utili-
ties by tenant.
570-760-0458
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
PARSONS SECTION
46 Govier St.
2nd floor, 2 bed-
room, W/D hookup,
fridge & stove. Off
street parking
water included.
freshly painted
$525/mo + utilities,
lease & security
No pets.
570-328-1875
PITTSTON
1st floor, 2 bed-
rooms. All appli-
ances included. All
utilities paid; elec-
tricity by tenant.
Everything brand
new. Off street park-
ing. $750 + security
& references. Call
570-969-9268
PLAINS
Newly remodeled, 2
bedroom. Living
room, dining room,
eat in kitchen, stove
w/d hookup. Heat,
water, sewer
included. No smok-
ing or pets.
$625/month, secu-
rity and references.
570-905-0186
WEST PITTSTON
- Boston Ave. -
Spacious, private 2
bedroom apart-
ment on 2nd floor.
Refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, wash-
er, dryer, off street
parking, air condi-
tioning & gas heat
+ storage space.
Water & Sewer
included in rent. No
pets, no smoking.
$525/month + sec-
urity. 570-417-2775
or 570-954-1746
WILKES-BARRE
1-ROOM STUDIO
in historic building at
281 S. Franklin St.
with kitchenette &
bath. Heat, water,
garbage removal,
and parking includ-
ed in $425 month
rent. Call
570-333-5471
with references
WILKES-BARRE
155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some
appliances included,
all utilities included
except electric,
hardwood floors,
Pet friendly. $600.
570-969-9268
941 Apartments/
Unfurnished
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*
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedroom, 2nd
floor apartment, off
street parking,
washer & dryer
hookup, no pets.
$550 + security &
utilities. Call
570-822-7657
944 Commercial
Properties
RETAIL
SHOPPES
30-60 day
availability
FORTY FORT
WYOMING AVE
"Amer|ca Rea|ty"
Renta|s
Lease one or
more "d|v|ded|
sma|| shoppes".
Starting @ $550 -
2 years, 500/600
approximate sq.
ft. Inquiries apply:
570-288-1422
315 PLAZA
1,750 SQ. FT. &
3,400 SQ.FT
OFFICE/RETAIL
570-829-1206
950 Half Doubles
KINGSTON
Sprague Ave.
2 bedroom, 1 bath,
1st floor duplex,
New w/w carpeting
& hardwood floors.
Convenient to
Wyoming Ave.
Washer/dryer hook-
up, basement stor-
age. Reduced!
$540/month
+ utilities, security,
lease & NO PETS.
570-793-6294
950 Half Doubles
LUZERNE
2 bedrooms, off
street parking, stove
& refrigerator, wash-
er / dryer. No pets.
Non smoking. $450 +
utilities, security &
references. Call
Mark 570-262-2896
PLAINS
NEW LUXURY
DUPLEX
This beautiful, com-
pletely renovated 2
bedroom luxury
apartment could be
yours! All new high
end amenities
include: hardwood
floors, gorgeous
maple kitchen cabi-
nets with granite
countertops & stain-
less steel appli-
ances. Spacious
great room with gas
fireplace. Stacked
washer/dryer. All
new tile bath. Large
screened-in porch.
Many large, conven-
ient closets. Central
A/C. New gas heat-
ing system. Huge
attic for storage.
Must See!
$850 + utilities,
lease & security. NO
PETS. Call for
appointment.
570-793-6294
953Houses for Rent
DALLAS
FOR SALE
OR RENT
Single home in
gated retirement
village. 3 bedroom,
2 bath, 2 car
garage. Granite
countertops, hard-
wood floors, gas
fireplace, appli-
ances included.
Quiet 55 plus com-
munity. No Pets.
One year lease.
$1675/mo + utilities
& security. Monthly
maintenance fee
included.
570-592-3023
HARVEYS LAKE
2 small bedrooms,
All appliances. New
wall to wall. Secu-
rity & first
months rent.
NO PETS.
570-762-6792
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
NANTICOKE
Desirable
Lexington Village
Nanticoke, PA
Many ranch style
homes. 2 bedrooms
$900 + electric only
SQUARE FOOT RE
MANAGEMENT
866-873-0478
WILKES-BARRE
3 bedrooms, 1 bath.
Full kitchen, wash-
er/dryer hookup,
off-street parking,
no pets. $675/
month, plus utilities
& security. Call
570-760-8116
959 Mobile Homes
HARVEYS LAKE
Available May 1
2 bedroom mobile
home. Newly
remodeled. All new
carpet, flooring &
appliances, includ-
ing washer & dryer.
$575 + utilities &
security deposit.
Call 484-571-8356
971 Vacation &
Resort Properties
HARVEYS LAKE
Furnished Summer
Home. Weekly and/
or Monthly. Starting
June to end of
August. Washer &
dryer. Free boat
slips. Call for more
details.
570-639-5041
1000
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
1057Construction &
Building
GARAGE
DOOR
Sales, service,
installation &
repair.
FULLY
INSURED
HIC# 065008
CALL JOE
570-735-8551
Cell 606-7489
1135 Hauling &
Trucking
ALWAYS READY
HAULING
Moving, Deliver-
ies, Property &
Estate Cleanups,
Attics, Cellars,
Yards, Garages,
Construction
Sites, Flood
Damage & More.
CHEAPER THAN
A DUMPSTER!!
SAME DAY
SERVICE
Free Estimates
570-301-3754
LINE UP
A GREAT DEAL...
IN CLASSIFIED!
on an automobile?
Turn to classified.
Classifieds got
the directions!
1156 Insurance
NEP NEPA A LONG LONG
TERM CARE TERM CARE
AGENCY AGENCY
Long Term/Short
Term Care
Products
Life Insurance
Tax Deferred
Annuities
Medicare Supple-
ment Plans
Dental/Vision
Estate Planning
Ideas
570-580-0797
FREE CONSULT
www nepalong www nepalong
termcare.com termcare.com
554 Production/
Operations
554 Production/
Operations
554 Production/
Operations
566 Sales/Business
Development
554 Production/
Operations
566 Sales/Business
Development
554 Production/
Operations
566 Sales/Business
Development
572 Training/
Instruction
572 Training/
Instruction
572 Training/
Instruction
USM Aerostructures Corp
has openings for:
CNC/LATHE PROGRAMMER
EXPERIENCED
3D experience with
Mastercam/Solid Works a must!
Knowledge of metal cutting tools
& methodology, Computer literate
word, excel, etc.
MECHANICAL DESIGNER
EXPERIENCED
Experience with CAD and
Solid Works a must!
Experience with sheet metal and
die design, work as team player
to coordinate project assign-
ments. Certificate or associates
degree required.
Send resume via email:
r.delvalle@usmaero.net
Glenn O. Hawbaker, a leading
Heavy Construction Services and Products company,
is looking to fill the following positions at our
Greens Landing Facility located in Milan, PA.
Tri-axle Drivers
Paving Foreman
Operators
General Superintendent
And More!
We offer competitive wages and one of the best benefit
packages in the State. To apply, go to our website at
GOHCAREERS.COM or visit your local CareerLink office.
GOH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Females and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
YOUR CAREER. REINVENTED.
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey and its afliates are Equal Opportunity/Afrmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in its workforce.
Prudential is an employer that participates in E-Verify.
Prudential, the Prudential logo and the Rock symbol are service marks of Prudential Financial, Inc. and its related entities.
0204417-00001-00 Ed. 7/2011
Lisa Hummel
Agency Recruiter
32 Scranton Ofce Park
Scranton, PA 18507
Phone 570-340-7052 Fax 570-340-7063
www.applicationstation.com
Code: PRUDWB_2R
Lisa.Hummel@Prudential.com
Picture a new kind of future one where you can make an impact, not just a
living. Train for a career in insurance and nancial product sales with The
Prudential Insurance Company of Americas Financial Professional Program.
Youll learn hands-on from seasoned professionals, in the classroom and the
eld. And youll get the support you need to prepare for required licensing
exams. All while receiving a generous compensation and benets package.
After your training period, youll have a world of opportunities
including the chance to lead your own practice.
Want to make an exciting career change?
If you have a strong interest in nancial sales,
email your resume or call me today.
7
4
9
0
7
6
Find your next
vehicle online.
timesleaderautos.com
Call 829-7130 to place your ad.
Selling
your
ride?
Well run your ad in the
classified section until your
vehicle is sold.
ONLYONE LEADER. ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNLLLLLLLLYONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNE LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEADER.
timesleader.com
EXIT 1 70B OFF I- 81 TO EXIT 1 . BEAR RIGHT ON BUSINESS ROUTE 309 TO SIXTH L IGHT. JUST BEL OW W YOM ING V AL L EY M AL L .
*P r ices p lu s ta x & ta g s . P r io r u s e d a ily r en ta l o n s electvehicles . Selectp ictu r es f o r illu s tr a tio n p u r p o s es o n ly.
XM a n d On Sta r f ees a p p lica b le. Lo w AP R to w ell q u a lif ied b u yer s .N o tr es p o n s ib le f o r typ o g r a p hica l er r o r s .
M o n .- Thu rs .8:30- 8:00p m ; Frid a y 8:30- 7:00p m ; Sa tu rd a y 8:30- 5:00p m
821-27721-800-444-7172
601 Kid d er Street, W ilkes-Ba rre, PA
VA LLEY
CHEVROLET
KEN WA LLA CES
Sca n Fr om
M ob ile
D evice
For
M or e
Sp ecia ls
V isitus24/ 7a twww.v a lleyc hev ro let.c o m
REN OVA TION SA LE
A LL PRE-OW N ED VEHICLES
PRICES SLA SHED
STOP
STOP STOP
BY
BY BY
TODA Y!
TODA Y! TODA Y!
ONLY
46K
M ILES
2011 CHEVY HHR LT
$
14,999
*
#Z2663,2.2LA uto.,A /C ,PW ,PD L,O nStar,
Traction C ontrol,C D ,Luggage RoofRails
ONE
OW NER
$
15,389
*
2011 CHEVY AVEO LT
#Z2573,4 C yl,A T,PS,PB,A /C ,Leather,
Sunroof,16K,A lum .W heels,Spoiler
$
14,999
*
#12131A ,V6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,Pow er Seat,
RoofRack,A lloy W heels,A M /FM C D
2006 PONTIAC TORRENT
AW D
ONE
OW NER
$
15,555
*
#12004A ,V6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,Tilt,
C ruise,A lloy W heels
ONLY
37K
M ILES
2007 SUZUKIXL7
AW D
$
12,999
*
2008 KIA SPORTAGE LX
#12579A ,4 C yl.,A utom atic,A ir,A lloy W heels,
Pow er W indow s & D oor Locks,C ruise C ontrol
ONE
OW NER
ONLY
32K
M ILES
$
11,999
*
#Z2583,4.3LV6,5 Speed,PS,PB,
A /C ,PW ,P.Locks,Tilt,C ruise
2003 CHEVY S10 PICKUP
XCAB EXTREM E EDITION
2005 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
4DR LS 4X4
$
14,995
*
#Z2682,6 C yl,A T,PS,PB,A /C ,PW ,
PL,Tilt,C ruise,A lum .W heels
$
10,799
*
#Z2656,V6 4 Speed A utom atic w /O verdrive,D eep
Tinted G lass,H igh Back BucketSeats,FrontA uxillary Seat
ONE
OW NER
ONLY
43K
M ILES
2001 CHEVY ASTRO
CARGO VAN
2007 CHEVY COBALT
4Dr
$
12,487
*
#Z2391,4 C yl,A T,PS,PB,A /C ,
A M /FM /Stereo,D river Info C enter
$
13,999
*
2007 SATURN AURA
XE
#Z2436,3.5LV6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,Pow er Seat
w /Lum bar A djustm ent,Steering W heelC ontrols,1 Ow ner
ONLY
39K
M ILES
$
10,999
*
2007 CHEVROLET IM PALA
LS
#12552B,V6 A utom atic,A ir C onditioning,
PW ,PD L,Tilt,Pow er M irrors,A M /FM /C D ,
FrontBucketSeats,O nly 55K M iles
$
10,999
*
2006 CHRYSLER TOW N
& COUNTRY
#12581A ,V6 A utom atic,A ir,PW ,PD L,D eep
Tinted G lass,A M /FM /C D ,C ruise,Tilt,Low M iles
ONE
OW NER
7
PASSENGER
$
21,999
*
2009 FORD EDGE SEL
AW D
#11735A ,V6,A utom atic,A ir,Leather,
A M /FM /C D ,C hrom e W heels
ONE
OW NER
ONLY
26K
M ILES
$
21,999
*
2011 DODGE DAKOTA
BIG HORN CREW CAB 4W D
#11908B,3.7LV6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,FrontBucket
Seats,A M /FM /C D ,Fog Lam ps,A lloy W heels
ONE
OW NER
ONLY
14K
M ILES
2008 SATURN VUE XE
AW D
$
16,999
*
#11640A ,V6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,Pow er H eated
M irrors,C ruise C ontrol,FrontH eated Seats,Low M iles
ONE
OW NER
$
24,950
*
#12467A ,5.3LV8 A uto.,A ir,PW ,PD L,
Running Boards,Keyless Start,O nStar,
XM Satellite,Tilt,C ruise
2009 CHEVY AVALANCHE
LT 4W D
$
23,999
*
2008 HUM M ER H3
LOW
M ILES
#Z2680A ,3.7LVortec I5 A utom atic,A ir,Pow er
O ptions,C hrom e A lum inum W heels,H eated Leather
Seats,6 D isc C D M onsoon Stereo,O nStar,XM Satellite
$
53,999
*
2010 CHEVY CORVETTE
CONVERTIBLE GRAN SPORT
#12519A A ,D ualM ode ExhaustC hrom e W heels,
A utom atic,Z51 Package,Sold New Here,1 O w ner
ONLY
7K
M ILES
2010 CHEVROLET
SUBURBAN LT
$
31,999
*
#12343A ,V8 A uto.,Front/Rear A /C & H eat,Leather,Bose
Stereo,H D Trailering Pkg,Rem ote Start,3rd Row ,Pow er
O ptions,O nstar,A lum inum W heels,Bluetooth & M uch M ore!
ONE
OW NER
4W D
2006 GM C ENVOY
XL 4W D
$
17,999
*
#Z2515,V6 A utom atic,A /C ,PW ,PD L,O nstar,D eep Tinted
G lass,C ruise,Fog Lam ps,O nly 47K M iles,H eated M irrors
3RD
ROW
SEAT
2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS
FW D
$
22,900
*
#Z2609A ,8 Pass.,3.6LA T,A /C ,3rd
Row ,C ruise,Traction C ontrol,O nstar,
Rem ote Keyless Entry,Pow er O ptions
ONLY
14K
M ILES
2007 CHEVY EXPRESS
Regency Conversion Van
$
17,900
*
#Z2661,4.3LV6 A utom atic,A /C ,FullFloor C overing,
PW ,PD L,C loth Seats,O nStar,C ruise,O nly 49K M iles
www.ke n polloc kn is s a n .c om
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
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 . N o tR es po ns ib le fo rTypo gra phic a l Erro rs . All reb a tes & inc entives a pplied . **0 % APR in lieu o f reb a tes .
As k fo rd eta ils . **As perN is s a n M o nthly Sa les V o lu m e R epo rta s o f O c t2 0 11. All Pric es b a s ed o n im m ed ia te d elivery in s to c k vehic le o nly. All o ffers ex pire 4 /3 0 /12 .
THE NUM BER 1NISSAN DEAL ER IN THE

NE AND C ENTRAL PA REGIO N**
K E N P OL L OCK N IS S A N G
R
E
A
T
S
E
R
V
I
C
E
2012N IS S A N A L TIM A
2.5S
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
$
18 ,960
*
W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE,
$750 N M AC CAP TIVE 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= $12,459.20; 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. $1330 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed .
SA VE $5000 O N
O FF M SR P
STK#N21404
M O DEL# 13112
M SRP $23,960
V IN# 196876
IN STO C K
O NLY
25 @ TH IS
P R IC E
M
A
S
S
I
V
E
I
N
V
E
N
T
O
R
Y
BB
II
GG
AAPP
RR
II
LL
S S
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
S H O W ER S H O W ER
O F O F
S AVINGS ! S AVINGS !
THE O NL Y THING DRO PPING ARE THE PRIC ES !
$
$
$
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
$
19,999
*
O R
$
199
*
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
L EAS E FO R
*$199 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 in clu d ed .
SA VE O VER
$3000 O FF M SR P
STK#N21536
M O DEL# 22112
M SRP $23,050
V IN# 273561
IN STO C K
O NLY
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
30 @ TH IS
P R IC E
2012N IS S A N FRON TIE R
S V K C 4X4
V6, Au to , A/ C, S p o rt
Pkg, PW , PDL ,
Cru is e, T Ilt, F lo o r
M a ts & M u ch M o re!
B U Y FO R
$
23,995
*
W / $250 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE
O R
$
229
*
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
L EAS E FO R
*$229 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= $16,530; M u s tb e
a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2,699 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= $2,891.50.
SA VE $4500 O R M O R E
O N M O ST NEW 2012
FR O NTIER ! STK#N21686
M O DEL# 31412
M SRP $28,500
V IN# 432945 IN STO C K
O NLY
$
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, F lo o rM a ts
& S p la s h Gu a rd s !
B U Y FO R
$
27,495
*
W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE &
$50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H
O R
$
299
*
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
L EAS E FO R
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.
STK#N21472
M O DEL# 23212
M SRP $32,525
V IN# 211509
SA VE $5000 O R M O R E O N
A LL 2012 M U R A NO S
IN STO C K
O NLY
2012N IS S A N M A XIM A
3.5S V S E DA N
V6, CVT , Co ld W ea ther
Pa cka ge, M o n ito rPkg, L ea ther,
M o o n ro o f, Bo s e S o u n d , F lo o r
M a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s
B U Y FO R
$
31,925
*
W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE &
O R
$
299
*
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
L EAS E FO R
*$299 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= $19,939.50;
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. $1700 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed .
W H A T A LEA SE!
STK#N21297
M O DEL# 16212
M SRP $36,925
V IN# 815839
IN STO C K
O NLY
SA VE $5000 O FF
M SR P O N A LL
SV M A XIM A S
6 A VA ILA B LE @
TH IS P R IC E
2012N IS S A N JUK E
S L A W D
T u rb o 4 Cyl, CVT , L ea ther, M o o n ro o f,
Na viga tio n , Allo ys , Pu re Drive, Blu eto o th,
M u ch, M u ch M o re!
B U Y FO R
$
25,495
*
W / $50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H
*Price is p lu s ta x a n d ta gs .
STK#N21665
M O DEL# 20612
M SRP $27,240
V IN# 115052
6 A VA ILA B LE @
TH IS P R IC E
IN STO C K
O NLY
2012N IS S A N S E N TRA
2.0S R S P E CIA L E DITION
4 Cyl, CVT , A/ C,
M o o n ro o f, Na viga tio n ,
Allo ys , S p o iler, F lo o r
M a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s
B U Y FO R
$
17,695
*
W / $10 0 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE &
O R
$
169
*
P ER M O.
P lu s Ta x.
L EAS E FO R
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.
STK#N21795
M O DEL# 12212
M SRP $20,530
V IN# 705857
IN STO C K
O NLY
H U R R Y O NLY
6 A VA ILA B LE
@ TH IS P R IC E
2011N IS S A N M URA N O
CROS S -CA BRIOL E T A W D
V6, CVT , Na viga tio n ,
Po w erT o p , L ea ther,
Hea ted S ea ts , Bo s e
S o u n d M u s ic Bo x, M u ch,
M u ch M o re!
B U Y FO R
$
37,520
*
W / $30 0 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE
EXEC U TIVE DEM O !
STK#N20877
M O DEL# 27011
M SRP $47,520 SA VE $10,000 O FF
M SR P O NLY O NE!
P R IC E &
TO P
DR O P !
*Price is p lu s ta x a n d ta gs .
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$ $ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$
$ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$
$ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$
$ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$
$ $
$
$ $ $
$ $
$
$
6 A VA ILA B LE @
TH IS P R IC E
6 A VA ILA B LE @
TH IS P R IC E
W / $50 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE AN D
$50 0 N IS S AN CAP TIVE CAS H

Go Lackawanna 04-15-2012

Încărcat de

Informații document

Drepturi de autor

Formate disponibile

Partajați acest document

Partajați sau inserați document

Opțiuni de partajare

Vi se pare util acest document?

Este necorespunzător acest conținut?

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

Go Lackawanna 04-15-2012

Încărcat de

Drepturi de autor:

Formate disponibile

2 GOLackawanna Sunday, April 15, 2012

THE NUM BER 1NISSAN DEAL ER IN THE

S-ar putea să vă placă și